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GliderGuider

USER GUIDE

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www.gliderguider.net

8.1. Location of application software

– and associated user files:

The application program files themselves are pre-installed on the supplied Micro-
SDCard. To locate or view the relevant file locations

– proceed as follows:

From the TODAY screen, Tap

“Start” and

then “File Explorer”.

“My Device” (top) shows a list of all
Folders & Files on your

GliderGuider

.

Note: The list on your device may appear
slight be different!

Tap the down arrow to the right of “My
Device” and Select “Storage Card”

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Summary of Contents for Car GPS

Page 1: ...fairly complex The correct operation and usage of these applications is well beyond the scope of this User Guide Please refer to the relevant Operators Manual for detailed information Read it carefully and make sure that you familiar with its operation before using the system in flight There are numerous User Settings which demand your careful consideration This User Guide is intended to introduce...

Page 2: ...t 1 1 GliderGuider Pre installed 2 1 Sucker Mount With ball socket adaptor 3 1 Holder Fits to the sucker mount with stylus 4 1 Mains Charger UK style 3 pin plug 5V at 2000mA 5 1 USB Cable USB A to USB Mini B 5 Pin 6 1 Micro SD Card Quality 4GB Class 4 Storage Card with standard SD Card adaptor ...

Page 3: ...dows Mobile Ver 6 1 Operating Language English Display Type 5 TFT LCD Sunlight Readable Display Resolution 480 x 272 Display Brightness 800 1000 NITS Internal GPS Engine SiRF Star III GDS3TW GPS Sensitivity 147 dBm GPS Channels 20 Operating Temperature 20 to 50 deg Centigrade Network Bluetooth with support for file transfer SPP USB USB 2 0 via 10 pin Mini B USB interface COM4 Reserved for the inte...

Page 4: ...herefore recommended that the unit be powered from an external 5V supply while in continued use Note the GliderGuider typically draws 700mA at 5V from the external supply at max brightness while charging Ensure that the source of the external supply is capable of delivering the adequate level of power for the intended duration of operation Avoid running the internal battery completely flat by main...

Page 5: ...ia the Start Menu which will be familiar to Windows users The two navigation buttons at the bottom of the TODAY screen Glider Guider Rotate Screen Tap GliderGuider to open a list of other supplied applications Some may find the Notes application useful for note taking at briefings Use it to make notes of notams radio frequencies and any other information you might need Both handwriting use a suita...

Page 6: ...witch the screen format between Portrait and Landscape Note Some Moving Map applications allow user configuration of the screen format and in such cases these User Settings will take precedence If not the application will start in the format selected using Rotate Screen From the TODAY screen tap Start Select Settings ...

Page 7: ...Use the on screen keyboard to enter your details if required This may prove useful in the event that you lose your GliderGuider Tap ok top right to save and close Select the System tab bottom Tap Backlight Un check the Tick Box and select maximum brightness using the slider ...

Page 8: ...arms and Regional Settings etc Tap ok top right to save changes and close when done Finally tap x top right to close the current window Opening closing the various applications Note Both examples SeeYou Mobile LK 8000 are shown here in the Portrait Format this is just for convenience Both can be run in Landscape Format if required From the TODAY Screen select the Moving Map application you wish to...

Page 9: ...y tapping SeeYou Mobile Select the Default profile Profiles are an important aspect of SeeYou Mobile It s via these Profiles that you will store all your User Preferences including glider type registration pilot details and other user settings Be sure to read and understand this section of the Operation Manual See You Mobile opens Note This is Screen 1 see 1 at top left See You Mobile provides for...

Page 10: ...ts of nice toys here but for the purpose of this exercise please tap Settings This is the first of several Settings pages via which you will setup SeeYou Mobile You will need to refer to the Operation Manual for details on each setting but for the purpose of this exercise please tap Next top right ...

Page 11: ...rofile and other parameters depending on what if any changes you might have made during this session Note While SeeYou Mobile will open and run it is a Trial Version only and requires payment and registration for continued use See www naviter si for details You will require a licence for SeeYou Mobile PNA version ...

Page 12: ...w lk8000 it to download the relevant Operators Manual Read it carefully and make sure that you are familiar with its operation before using the system in flight There are numerous User Settings which demand your careful consideration Tap LK 8000 LK 8000 plays a tune and opens at the Home Screen From here you can select to run the Simulator edit your Profile Exit or Fly For the purpose of this exer...

Page 13: ... Initialises Note the disclaimer its really important Press and hold in the centre area of the screen for 1 second Note LK 8000 supports several different screen taps each accompanied by a distinctive tone to make the interface more intuitive in the cockpit ...

Page 14: ...ge its just because we have yet to select the correct COM Port for the GPS data this is just one of many user settings you will need to make Tap the small aircraft symbol bottom right to reveal the Menu Page Its from here that you navigate around all the settings in LK 8000 For the purpose of this exercise please tap Exit ...

Page 15: ...R GUIDE 15 www gliderguider net Tap Yes to confirm Exit Back to the TODAY screen Note LK 8000 is open source software and as such there is no user licence fee it is free to use Visit www lk8000 it for more information ...

Page 16: ... hold the Power On Off button for approximately 1 second Tap Yes to power off Note A momentary press of the Power On Off button will put the GliderGuider into suspend mode Any applications running at the time will be maintained but power consumption is radically reduced A further momentary press of the Power On Off button will resume operation before the suspend operation ...

Page 17: ... a computer more convenient than updating the User Files via the Storage Card 8 Other Important Information User Files All Moving Map software applications require a selection of additional information in the form of computer readable data files in order to operate correctly Terrain Map s For the area of intended flight for location with respect to the ground Vector Map s For the area of intended ...

Page 18: ...re installed on the supplied Micro SDCard To locate or view the relevant file locations proceed as follows From the TODAY screen Tap Start and then File Explorer My Device top shows a list of all Folders Files on your GliderGuider Note The list on your device may appear slight be different Tap the down arrow to the right of My Device and Select Storage Card ...

Page 19: ...ect SeeYou Note Always take care when inserting the Storage Card into the device Make sure that the card is properly aligned with the internal card slot before pressing it home Some may find the use of a stylus or similar may help See list of Folders Files associated with the SeeYou Mobile application ...

Page 20: ...www gliderguider net The User Files described above are stored in the SeeYouFiles folder Tap Up lower short cut bar to return to the full listing and note that the Log Files recorded by SeeYou will be saved in the Flights folder ...

Page 21: ...o those customers who want it please contact us for details 8 2 External Interface The device supports a 10 pin Mini B USB connector which provides options for interfaces to a variety of external instruments such as Vario Systems Flight Recorders and FLARM units please refer to www gliderguider net for further details regarding External Interfaces 8 3 COM Port Settings for the internal GPS The int...

Page 22: ...nnection Characteristics of Bluetooth devices vary considerably and as such the precise process involved may differ from that shown Please use the steps outlined below a general guide From the Start Menu select Settings Select the Connections tab from the menu at the bottom ...

Page 23: ...erguider net Tap the Bluetooth icon to open the connection dialogue Select the Mode Tab at the bottom and tick both boxes to enable the Bluetooth service Note Enabling the Bluetooth service will place an additional burden on the battery ...

Page 24: ...erGuider USER GUIDE 24 www gliderguider net Select the Devices Tab and tap on Add new device then tap Add in the bottom right hand corner The GliderGuider searches for all any Bluetooth devices within range ...

Page 25: ...ferent Tap on Next in the bottom right Most but not all Bluetooth Devices will request a Pass Code Please refer to the information supplied with your device for details Key in the Pass Code using the on screen keyboard and tap on Next Note some older Bluetooth GPS receivers have a default Pass Code of 0000 or 1234 while others are automatic Please refer to the documentation supplied with the devic...

Page 26: ...e Bluetooth Device has been connected Tap Done to close the setup dialogue Your Bluetooth Device should then prompt to select a service Most of the devices that we are interested e g GPS Receivers will require a Serial Port SPP Serial Port Protocol Click the check box to enable SPP and tap Save ...

Page 27: ...e the pull down menu to select the COM Port for your device In this example it is COM9 Leave the Secure Connection un ticked Tap Finish to close the dialogue Note COM4 COM7 COM8 are allocated and should not be selected To check the system in this example we are using SeeYou Mobile as it provides a useful Com Port Analyser which you will find in SeeYouMobile Menu Settings Hardware ...

Page 28: ...o accept the settings and then Terminal to run the terminal emulator If all is well the Terminal screen should quickly fill with valid NMEA data like that shown on the left The Com Port and Settings are shown on the top right COM9 9600 N 8 1 in this example Note An empty screen indicates that the assigned Com Port is open but that there is a no data present while an error message e g mcu failed in...

Page 29: ...example Enjoy your flight Thank you Thank you for following this User Guide we sincerely hope that you will find it a helpful introduction to using your GliderGuider and wish you many years of satisfaction with the product We are constantly seeking to improve our products and services and will welcome any constructive advice or suggestions regarding this User Manual Allan Arthurs Managing Director...

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