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8. GPS Setup

The Global Positioning System (GPS) comprises a collection of satellites orbiting Earth that transmit

signals to your Pocket PC. To navigate to a destination using Smart, you must first obtain a GPS fix.

Getting a GPS Fix

To obtain a GPS fix, your Pocket PC must have a clear view of the sky.

1. From the Main Menu, tap

, then GPS Status.

The GPS Status screen will open:

2. Tap the first drop-down box and select the COM port for your GPS receiver from the list

that appears. See your Pocket PC manual for the correct COM port.

3. Tap the second drop-down box and select the baud rate (speed) for your GPS receiver

from the list that appears. See your GPS receiver manual for the correct baud rate.

4.

Tap the GPS checkbox to open the COM port. Your Pocket PC will now obtain a GPS fix.

5. Tap

to return to the 2D Map screen.

Navman COM Ports and Baud Rates

This table gives COM Port numbers and Baud Rates for Navman GPS navigation products:

*The COM port for the Bluetooth GPS receiver varies between models of Pocket PC.

Device

COM Port

Baud Rate

Navman PiN 100 and PiN 300

COM 2

4800

Navman PiN 500

COM 8

9600

Navman Bluetooth GPS Receiver

*

57600

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