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NOTE:
It is recommended that you download all GPS maps to a memory card that is compatible with
your HP iPAQ model. This prevents you from losing your map data due to a possible power loss or a
need to perform a clean reset on the HP iPAQ.
Configure and manage my GPS software to connect to my HP iPAQ's GPS
receiver automatically
Your GPS enabled HP iPAQ uses Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, so the operating system automatically
manages access to the HP iPAQ GPS receiver to allow multiple programs to simultaneously access
GPS data.
All GPS software programs need to know which communications port to use to access GPS data. Your
HP iPAQ already has the GPS port specified by default for the GPS software programs that come with
the device. However, sometimes if you install additional GPS programs onto your HP iPAQ GPS enabled
device, you may need to manually specify the GPS port in your GPS program's configuration settings.
For manual settings, refer to the documentation that came with your additional GPS software program.
Identify the COM port for my GPS receiver
The GPS receiver on your GPS enabled HP iPAQ is set to default configurations. To verify, tap
Start > Settings > System> External GPS.
Improve a slow GPS connection
To improve GPS connection performance on HP iPAQ GPS enabled device, you need to download the
latest GPS Connection Utility data file.
Even though GPS on your HP iPAQ is able to connect to the GPS satellites without enabling the GPS
Connection Utility, it may take a few minutes longer and even up to five minutes to locate the satellites
if you do not use this utility.
Since the GPS satellite data update files are small, you should be able to download them with a little or
no impact to device performance. However, you need to buy a wireless data plan (GPRS, EDGE, UMTS,
HSPA, or Wi-Fi) from your service provider before you can use this feature and GPRS connection
charges may apply. Check with your service provider to see if additional charges apply.
Troubleshoot frequent GPS signal loss
To improve the satellite signal to the GPS enabled HP iPAQ, go outdoors and start the GPS navigation
software. Place the HP iPAQ where there is a clear view of the sky or on the dashboard of a vehicle
that does not have thermal glass windshields or windows. A direct line of sight is required between the
HP iPAQ and the GPS satellites to access information from the satellites.
NOTE:
Interference might take place close to tall buildings, large trees, and under very cloudy or
overcast skies, all of which can block the satellite signal from reaching the HP iPAQ. Try to avoid these
obstructions before using GPS.
Troubleshoot common reasons for interference when using GPS software
Interference Type
Vehicles with thermal glass windows and windshields.
How to Avoid
Place the HP iPAQ where there is a clear view of the sky or on
the dashboard of a vehicle that does not have thermal glass
windows.
Global Positioning System (GPS) on your HP iPAQ
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