Gps Status - Navman SmartS TM User Manual

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8. 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 displayed,
along with a North-pointing compass, the heading in degrees and ground speed. Satellites available are
shown as segments.
From the Main Menu, tap
• 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.
Indicates whether the COM port is open.
Latitude and longitude of current position.
Tap to toggle the units displayed between
degrees, minutes and decimal seconds;
decimal degrees; degrees and decimal
minutes.
Each segment represents a satellite.
Number of satellites used in GPS fix
Type of fix
Getting a GPS Fix
1. From the Map screen, push the 4-way toggle
2. Tap , then GPS Status to open the GPS Status screen.
. Tap the first drop-down box and select the COM port for your GPS receiver from the list that
appears. See your GPS receiver manual for the correct COM port.
4. Tap the second drop-down box and select the baud rate (speed) for your GPS receiver from
the list that appears. See your GPS receiver manual for the correct baud rate.
5. Tap the GPS checkbox to open the COM port. Your Pocket PC will now obtain a GPS fix. A
clear view of the sky is required.
6. Tap to return to the Map screen.
, then GPS Status. The GPS Status screen will display:
4
COM Port drop down box which
displays the selected GPS receiver
or COM port
Baud rate drop down box which
displays the selected Baud rate for
the GPS receiver COM port.
North pointing compass
Current heading in degrees
Ground speed
A green circle indicates the GPS
Receiver has a valid fix; A red
circle indicates no valid fix
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
and date
to open the Main Menu screen.