User manual HP GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM

[. . . ] The HP iPAQ GPS navigation solution is intended for automotive use only. If you plan to use GPS navigation in your vehicle for an extended period of time, charge your HP iPAQ using an Auto adapter. If you do not have an Auto adapter, you can order one at www. hp. com/accessories/ipaq. For information on HP iPAQ mounting solutions, visit www. ipaqcarkits. com. [. . . ] In the Settings tab, tap the check boxes you want to enable. · Enable updates -- Allows you to enable or completely disable the Quick GPS Connection capability. If you disable this option, the HP iPAQ no longer receives updates and the GPS start-up times take longer. · Initiate GPRS Connection for updates -- Allows wireless updates to your device. 3 NOTE Because the GPS update files are small, you should be able to download them wirelessly with little impact to device performance. However, you need a wireless data plan (e. g. , GPRS or EDGE) before you can use this feature and GPRS connection charges may apply. · · Show expiration reminders and warnings -- Notifies you when your satellite location file is out-of-date. If this setting is not enabled, notifications do not occur. Show tray icon on Today screen -- Displays the Quick GPS Connection icon. This icon notifies you by its color if your satellite location file is up-todate. · Blue icon ­ Settings are up-to-date · Blue/Gray icon ­ Settings expire in less than 50% of the remaining time · Gray icon ­ Expired settings NOTE The Quick GPS Connection Utility icon turns gray within a few days letting you know when to update your satellite locations again. You can force a manual update by tapping the Quick GPS Connection icon or Start > Settings > Connections tab > Quick GPS Connection > Download Now. Verifying Compatibility Your HP iPAQ comes with Tom Tom GPS Navigation software pre-installed. If you are interested in purchasing additional GPS navigation software to use on your HP iPAQ, check with the GPS software supplier (before you purchase, download, or install any GPS navigation software) to determine that the application is compatible with your specific HP iPAQ model. NOTE It is recommended that you download all GPS maps to a memory card that is compatible with your specific HP iPAQ model. Memory cards are sold separately and can be purchased at www. hp. com/accessories/iPAQ. 4 Configuring GPS Software to Connect to HP iPAQ's GPS Receiver All GPS software applications need to know which communications port to use to access GPS data. Your HP iPAQ already has the GPS port specified for the GPS software applications that came with the device. However, if you install additional GPS applications onto your HP iPAQ GPS-enabled device, you may need to specify the GPS port in your GPS application's configuration settings. Your GPS-enabled HP iPAQ uses Microsoft Windows Mobile 5. 0, so the operating system automatically manages access to the HP iPAQ GPS receiver to allow multiple programs to simultaneously access GPS data. If your GPS application needs direct access to the GPS receiver, ensure no other GPS applications are running, then set your GPS software to COM7 at a baud rate of 57600. If you need help, refer to the documentation that came with your GPS software application. TomTom GPS Navigation Software With the TomTom GPS navigation software on your HP iPAQ, GPS automatically turns on and begins searching for satellites when you launch the GPS navigation software. [. . . ] 6 The GPS receiver in your HP iPAQ is the GL20000 from Global Locate. This high sensitivity receiver uses Quick GPS Connection technology, so under normal use there is no need for an external antenna. Common Reasons for Interference Interference Type How to Avoid Vehicles with thermal glass windows and Place the HP iPAQ where there is a clear windshields view of the sky or on the dashboard of a vehicle that does not have thermal glass windows. Cell Phones or other equipment radiating Move away from the interference source Radio Frequency (RF) energy or emitting or switch off the interference source. For example, microwave ovens, high-power cordless phones, CB radios, Walkietalkies, HAM equipment, X-ray and MRI machines, etc. [. . . ]