Viewing Your Current Location In A Web Browser; Performing A Location Search - Sierra Wireless Overdrive Pro 3G User Manual

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5.
In the GPS Information and Settings window, set
(The top part of the window shows your location information.)
Tip:
You can also display location information from
now
. Alternatively, you can view your current location in a Web browser. (See "Viewing Your Current
Location in a Web Browser" on page 56.)

Viewing Your Current Location in a Web Browser

1.
Make sure GPS is enabled and you're connected to the 3G or 4G network.
2.
For best results, minimize the number of obstructions between your device and the GPS
satellites.
3.
In the horizontal row of buttons (across the top of the home page), click

Performing a Location Search

To perform a search for establishments near your current location:
1.
Make sure GPS is enabled and you're connected to the 3G or 4G network.
2.
In the horizontal row of buttons (across the top of the home page), move the mouse over
(
) to display a row of icons:
3.
Click one of these icons to search for:
Text (search string) that you enter.
Electronics-related businesses
Restaurants
Local hotels
Local banks (ATM machines)
Local gas stations
Local coffee shops
The results of the search are displayed in a new browser window or tab.
Note:
If a window displays "GPS Fix in Progress," please wait while your device obtains a GPS location fix.
When a location fix has been acquired, your Web browser will display the mapping results.
56
Using Your Device
to
GPS Mode
Advanced Settings > WAN > GPS
, and click
One-time
Get fix now
Get fix
— click
Map Me
(
).
.
Map Me

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