Street Atlas USA
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2010 User Guide
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Viewing Sun and Moon Information
You can use the Sun/Moon subtab in the GPS tab to view information about the rising and
setting of the Sun and Moon relative to a specified date, time, and location.
To View Sun and Moon Information
Use the following steps to view Sun and Moon information in the GPS tab.
1.
Click the GPS tab.
2.
Click the Sun/Moon subtab.
3.
Click the down arrow next to the date to change the date.
4.
Use the scroll arrows to change the time.
5.
After you update the date and time, you can view:
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The Sun and Moon traveling across the compass as time passes with the
Sun/Moon compass. In the center of the compass, a shadow grows and
shrinks and changes direction as the Sun moves across the compass (similar
to a sun dial).
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Sun rise/set and Moon rise/set information.
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Moon cycle information (such as the day of the moon cycle and the phase).
GPS Devices
DeLorme software interfaces with different GPS devices as outlined below.
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DeLorme GPS Devices–DeLorme GPS devices work with DeLorme software
programs.
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USB GPS Support–DeLorme software can use the data output from a USB GPS if
the device meets one of the following criteria:
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When the GPS is attached to the computer, it is recognized and displayed
under Ports in the Windows Device Manager.
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The unit is a GARMIN USB device and the GARMIN drivers are installed.
Note Magellan USB devices are not currently supported.
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Serial GPS Support–DeLorme software can use the data output from a serial GPS
device. The device must be connected to a free COM port and output a generic NMEA
(National Marine Electronics Association) stream.
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Bluetooth GPS Support–DeLorme software can use the data output from a
Bluetooth GPS device. You must configure your Bluetooth software to create a virtual
serial port.
Safety
Warnings
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Bring a passenger along to serve as GPS operator while you are driving
a vehicle.
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Do not use this application with automatic navigation, guidance
systems or for any purpose requiring precise measurement of distance
or direction.
About GPS
What is GPS?