Frequently Asked Questions - DeLorme Topo USA 8.0 User Manual

Topo USA User Guide
• Add waypoints and tracks to the Exchange dialog with the Send to PN-
Series right-click menu option
• View information about your device's memory in the Exchange dialog
• Geocaching symbols added to PN-Series symbol set support new
geocaching features on PN-Series devices
• New in-vehicle navigation features!
• NavMode—hands free full-screen view that you can display in 2-D or
3-D
• GPS Radar—find points of interest near your current location
• UMPC mode—optimizes your screen for ultra-mobile PCs and small
screens
• Voice—spoken directions and voice commands
• Routing
• Add stops and vias right from the toolbar
• Plan Trip option—estimate end of day breaks, fuel stops, and fuel cost
• Draw—select multiple waypoints on the map with your mouse or from the file
list

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are asked most frequently by our customers.
• How do I get maps from Topo USA to my Earthmate PN-Series GPS device?
To get started, see these tutorials in the Topo USA 8.0 Help system.
Tutorial: Add a Map to Your PN-Series GPS
Tutorial: Exchange Data with an Earthmate-PN Series GPS
To learn how to make a custom map, see this tutorial in the Topo USA 8.0
Help system:
Tutorial: Create Custom Maps for an Earthmate PN-Series GPS
For more information, see the PN-Series GPS Help topics under Using
Handheld Devices.
• Is my GPS device supported?
DeLorme software works with different types of GPS devices.
• DeLorme GPS Devices—Any DeLorme GPS will work with a current
DeLorme software release.
• USB GPS Support—DeLorme software can use the data output from a
USB GPS if the device meets one of the following criteria:
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Note Magellan USB devices are not currently supported.
• Serial GPS Support—DeLorme software can use the data output from
a serial GPS device. The device must be connected to a free COM port
2
When the GPS is attached to the computer, it is recognized and
displayed under Ports in the Microsoft® Windows® Device
Manager.
The unit is a Garmin USB device and the Garmin drivers are
installed.