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B.
If you are powering the GPS unit through your laptop's PS/2 port, make sure the
connection is snug and that your laptop's battery has enough power. If you've checked
the power supply, and it is sufficient, see question 2.
2.
Is the GPS unit plugged into the serial or USB port?
A.
The serial port is a 9-pin port usually on the back of your laptop. One end of the
GPS unit cord should have a 9-pin head that should plug easily into your serial port. If
you've checked the port connection, see question 3.
3.
Are the port settings correct for the Com port?
Note:
CoPilot uses Com 1 as the default Com port. Some computers may have more
than one Com port. You will need to test each Com port starting with Com 1.
A.
Click on the
Start
button,
Settings
,
Control Panel.
B.
Double-click on the
System
icon.
C.
Click on the
Device Manager
tab.
D.
Click on the "
+
" sign next to Ports.
E.
Click on
Com 1
so it's highlighted and click on the
Properties
button below.
F.
Under the
General
tab in
Device Manager
make sure it says this device is working
properly under
Device Status
. Next, under
Device Usage
make sure there is no check
mark in the box
Disable in this hardware profile
.
G.
Click on the
Port Settings
tab. The settings should read as follows
-- Bits Per Second = 4800
-- Data Bits = 8
-- Parity = None
-- Stop Bits = 1
-- Flow Control = Hardware
If the settings are different you need to make the necessary changes, then click
OK and restart your computer.
4.
Are you using the correct Com port for the GPS unit?
To check which Com port to use with the GPS unit follow the directions below:
A.
Go to your
Start
button/
Programs
/
Accessories
/
Communications
/
Hyperterminal
B.
Double-click on the file
Hyperterm.exe
to open the program.
C.
Enter a name (any name) and click
OK
.
