DeLorme Topo North America 10.0 User Manual page 238

Topo USA User Guide
Step 3—Print your route map and directions
You can print your route map and
1. Click the Print tab and then click Route.
2. Select your options and click View to see a preview.
Step 4—Save your map file!
Save your map file so you can make sure have everything ready when you begin your trip.
Using GPS
If you are using a GPS device with your program on a portable computer to navigate the
route you created, use the following steps.
NavMode is the default view when GPS tracking. If you want to use the tab view when
travelling, click the NavMode
NavMode and the GPS tab, see
Step 1—Get ready to travel
1. Connect your GPS device to your portable computer. Ensure the speakers are turned
on and loud enough for you to hear while driving.
2. Check your GPS preferences
3. Click the GPS button
If you are using a GPS device that is not a DeLorme Earthmate GPS device,
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you need to
If your GPS location is not the same as the start location of your trip, you will
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be prompted to navigate with it or hide it. Click Navigate.
4. If your map file is not open, open it.
Step 2—Optional. Find points of interest along your route
You can use the GPS Radar option on the Find tab to find points of interest along your route
as you travel.
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directions.
button on the toolbar. For more information about
Using NavMode or GPS Tab
on the GPS tab in the Options dialog
on the toolbar to start your GPS.
initialize it.
View.
box.