DeLorme Topo North America, User Manual

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Topo USA User Guide
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3. Initialize the device . This step is not necessary if you are using an Earthmate GPS
device.
4. In NavMode, click the GPS button on the toolbar.
OR
In GPS tab view, click the GPS tab and then click the Status subtab. For more
information, see
Monitoring Your GPS Status . Then, click Start GPS or click the GPS
button on the toolbar.
To Stop GPS Tracking
In NavMode, click the GPS button on the toolbar.
In GPS tab view, click the GPS button on the toolbar or click the GPS tab and then click
Stop GPS.
Getting Back on Track When Off Course
To automatically recalculate your route when off course, select the Auto check box next to
the Back on Track button in the Route tab. If you do not want the program to automatically
recalculate your route when off track, clear the Auto check box and click the Back on
Track button to manually recalculate the route.
Panning the Map Automatically While GPS Tracking
When using the application with a GPS receiver to track a route, your map automatically
pans and redraws as you travel, always indicating your position on the map when Center on
GPS is activated.
To Automatically Pan the Map
The following procedure demonstrates how the check box and button work together
to automatically pan the map.
1. Click the Options button on the toolbar (or click the menu arrow and click
Options) and then click the GPS Settings tab.
OR
Click the GPS tab to open it and click the Options button
.
2. Under When Tracking, clear the Recenter Map on GPS check box. If you pan the
map manually during GPS tracking, Center on GPS displays in the Control Panel.
OR