Viewing Gps Status; Viewing System Information; Updating Software And Map Data; Access Software And/Or Map Updates - Alpine NVE-M300 Owner's Manual

Viewing GPS Status

This feature allows you to view GPS satellite signal information. You
can view the dynamic location information received from satellite, such
as, signal strength, compass (direction information), latitude/longitude,
approximate altitude.
An explanation of the messages is shown below.
Go to Main Menu Info
The following messages are displayed while the GPS receiver is
tracking satellites:
Locating GPS Satellites
The NVE-M300 searches the sky looking for GPS satellites.
Acquiring GPS Signal
The NVE-M300 acquires positioning information transmitted
from 1 to 3 tracked satellites while searching for more satellites
(minimum 4 of needed).
Fixing GPS Position
The NVE-M300 requires continuous signals from 4 or more
tracked satellites (for 30 seconds) in order to accurately fix your
position.
Temporary Poor GPS Coverage
Thunderstorms, dense foliage or surrounding tall buildings may
cause temporary loss of position fix (acceptable if under 30
seconds).
Poor GPS Signal, Lost Position Fix
You may have entered an area where consistently poor GPS
signal (lasting 30 seconds or more) makes it impossible to
maintain a position fix.
No Line of Sight, Lost GPS Tracking
You are in an area where line of sight to GPS satellites has been
blocked.

Viewing System Information

You can check software application, database version, and other
information on this screen.
Go to Main Menu Info
• Make a note of this information and refer to it whenever you
communicate with customer support.
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Updating Software
and Map Data

Access software and/or Map updates

Software and/or map updates can be accessed by connecting the NVE-
M300's to a PC.
Download Update File and Tool to your PC from the Alpine web
site. For details and the procedure for updating the software and
map data, visit http://www.alpine-usa.com