Panasonic 3.0 - Manual (Page 7)

EchoMap v3.0
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1 1 . . I I N N T T R R O O D D U U C C T T I I O O N N
This Manual is for users of the EchoMap software running on a either
an Echo Flight
Flight Cheetah Multi-Function-Display or a Windows
laptop/tablet computer.
Reading this manual will introduce you to the powerful features and
functions of EchoMap. You should install software on your home
computer to practice in demo mode. See section 4.2.1.
1.1 System Requirements
If you are not using the software on a Flight Cheetah flight
computer, it is recommended that you use a Pentium class
Windows® laptop or tablet computer. WinCE is not supported.
Requirements Minimum Recommended
Operating System Windows 95, 98, ME, XP Windows NT4, 2000
Processor Pentium 75 MHz Pentium III 500 MHz or more
RAM (megabytes) 16-32 64-128 or more
Hard Drive 500 megabytes 1 gigabyte or more
Ports 1 serial or USB port 2 serial or USB port
At least one RS-232 serial port is required to communicate with
the Satellite Transceiver and/or GPS Receiver (USB to Serial
adapters are available). A faster processor or more RAM will
improve system performance. A CD-ROM drive is required to
install software and updates, but is not required for use in-flight.
Warning - When using a mobile computer in the cockpit, special care
should be taken to place the screen out of direct sunlight, in an easily
viewed area that does not interfere or block any controls or instruments.
1.2 Data-Link and GPS
EchoMap is designed to work with the Quake and Panasonic
brands of ORBCOMM satellite communicator (SC). These SCs
provide integrated GPS functionality. EchoMap also supports the
use of a separate NMEA GPS receiver on a serial/usb port to run
without an SC or to replace the SC’s integrated GPS. If you use
both an SC and a NMEA GPS, you will need at least two serial or
usb ports.