Dell X50 Upgrade - Manual (Page 133)

Maintenance and Troubleshooting 133
GPS Unit not showing in Bluetooth
Manager after new search Click New Partnership to start a fresh
search for devices.
No GPS signal when placed on the
dashboard Many new cars from VW, BMW and
Mercedes have a metal UV filter in the
front window preventing GPS signals.
Try placing the GPS unit near the rear
window.
Waiting for GPS signal or no GPS Info
in GPS Status Window • Turn off and then turn on the
GPS unit.
• Check Bluetooth Manager for serial
port connection.
• Use Auto Detect in Navigation
software to find correct COM port
and Baud Rate.
• Check GPS unit location - Top of unit
must be able to "see" the sky.
Problem Solution