Globalsat BU-303 User Manual

Globalsat BU-303 User Manual

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BU-303 User's Guide v1.2 (Mac)
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  • Page 1 BU-303 User’s Guide v1.2 (Mac) USB GPS Receiver...
  • Page 2 Globalsat Technology Corporation or USGlobalsat, Inc. Globalsat/USGlobalsat hereby grants the right to download one (1) copy of this manual onto a hard drive for personal use. This manual is copyrighted and may contain proprietary information that is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS ...4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ...4 WELCOME...4 SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES...4 1. GETTING STARTED WITH THE BU-303 ...5 2. INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER INTO YOUR LAPTOP ...6 3. VERIFY THE BU-303 USB DRIVER INSTALLATION...9 4. UN-INSTALL THE USB DRIVER...9 5. INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER...10 6.
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Thank you for purchasing the Globalsat BU-303 receiver! The BU-303 is a USB compatible GPS receiver for your laptop! The BU-303 allows for real-time street navigation by using your laptop for graphical plotting and positioning of your route. Simply load the GPS driver, plug the GPS receiver into your computer’s USB port and install your own personal mapping software to begin to view your...
  • Page 5: Getting Started With The Bu-303

    Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. 1. GETTING STARTED WITH THE BU-303 These are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your BU-303 GPS receiver: • Install the USB driver and onto your laptop from the included CD-ROM or download the files from our web-site www.usglobalsat.com/mac...
  • Page 6: Installing The Usb Driver Into Your Laptop

    BU-303 2. INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER INTO YOUR LAPTOP STEP 1. Expand the archive file and then run the installation by double clicking on the ProlificUSBSerialOSX1.0.8b4.pkg icon. STEP 2. Next, a series of installation steps and screens will be provided for completing the driver installation process.
  • Page 7 BU-303 PAGE 7 OF 14 BU303_MAC_ v1.2...
  • Page 8 BU-303 When installation is complete, reboot your Mac and connect your USB GPS receiver at this stage for device detection. PAGE 8 OF 14 BU303_MAC_ v1.2...
  • Page 9: Verify The Bu-303 Usb Driver Installation

    Then, select the following “About This Mac”->”More Info…”-> Hardware->USB to display device’s detection. Under USB Device Tree, you will view “USB Device” this pertains to your GPS USB receiver. Driver information can be found under USB Device window. 4. UN-INSTALL THE USB DRIVER To uninstall the Prolific USB driver, follow these steps: 1.
  • Page 10: Initializing Your Gps Receiver

    GPS receiver, we’ve included a utility called “GPS Information” so that you can test the function of your BU-303. This utility is located within the “GPS Test” directory on the CD-ROM or can be download from our web-site.
  • Page 11 If you are parked in a covered parking lot or near a tall building, it is recommended that you drive away until you have a clear view of the sky before using the BU-303. You may need to give the GPS a few minutes to find or get a fix its location.
  • Page 12: Contact Information

    You acknowledge that your use of the product or service is at your sole risk and you agree that the information provided are without warranty of any kind by Globalsat/USGlobalsat. Under no circumstances, including negligence, will Globalsat/USGlobalsat or any of its affiliates, directors, officers...
  • Page 13 Refund the purchase price. All replaced parts and products, and products on which a refund is made, become the property of Globalsat/USGlobalsat. New or reconditioned parts may be used in the performance of warranty service. Repaired or replaced parts and products are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications For Bu-303 Gps Receiver

    10. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR BU-303 GPS RECEIVER Electrical Characteristics (Receiver) GPS Chipset Frequency C/A Code Channels Sensitivity Accuracy Position Horizontal Velocity Time WAAS Datum Datum Acquisition Rate Hot start Warm start Cold start Reacquisition Protocol GPS Protocol GPS Output Data...

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