Navman SmartS TM, User Manual

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PiN Pocket PC 00 | Quick Start Guide
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GPS Status
Signals are transmitted by Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites orbiting the Earth. This screen
provides a visual representation of the information being received. Latitude and longitude are dis-
played, along with a North-pointing compass, the heading in degrees and ground speed. Satellites
available are shown as segments.
From the Main Menu, tap , then GPS Status. The GPS Status screen will display:
• Yellow Segment — a satellite is being tracked but is not being used.
• Red Segment — a satellite is being used to determine a two-dimensional (2D) position fix.
• Green Segment — a satellite is being used to determine a three-dimensional (D) position
fix.
The circle under the satellite segments is green when there is a valid fix (2D or D), and red when
there is no fix. While a 2D fix is sufficient to maintain a valid fix, a D fix is more accurate.
For more information on your GPS status, see the SmartS V for Pocket PC User Manual .
Getting a GPS Fix
1. From the Map screen, push the 4-way toggle to open the Main Menu screen.
2. Tap , then GPS Status to open the GPS Status screen.
. Tap the first drop-down box and select COM2 from the list that appears.
4. Tap the second drop-down box and select a baud rate (speed) of 4800 from the list that
appears.
5. Tap the GPS checkbox to open the COM port. Your PiN will now obtain a GPS fix. A
clear view of the sky is required.
6. Tap to return to the Map screen.
Latitude and longitude of current
position; Tap to toggle the units
displayed between degrees, minutes
and decimal seconds; decimal de-
grees; degrees and decimal minutes
Each segment represents a satellite
Type of fix
Current heading in degrees
A green circle indicates the GPS
receiver has a valid fix;
A red circle indicates no valid fix
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
and date
Number of satellites used in GPS fix
COM Port drop-down box which
displays the PiN’s Outbound COM
port; must be set to COM2
North pointing compass
Ground speed
Indicates whether the COM port
is open
Baud rate drop-down box which
displays the selected Baud rate for
the GPS receiver COM port; must
be set to 4800