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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...
USB GPS (Mac) Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS ....................3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS....................3 WELCOME ........................3 1. GETTING STARTED....................4 2. INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER TO YOUR LAPTOP ..........4 3. VALIDATE USB DRIVER INSTALLATION ..............7 4. UN-INSTALL THE USB DRIVER ................7 5. INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER ..............8 6.
Internet at WELCOME Thank you for purchasing a Globalsat USB GPS receiver! Globalsat USB GPS receivers allow 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...
USB GPS (Mac) 1. GETTING STARTED These are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your USB 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 ...
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USB GPS (Mac) PAGE 5 OF 14 USB_GPS_MAC_ v2.0...
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USB GPS (Mac) When installation is complete, reboot your Mac and connect your USB GPS receiver at this stage for device detection. PAGE 6 OF 14 USB_GPS_MAC_ v2.0...
USB GPS (Mac) NOTE: After completing driver installation under Mac OS 10.2.X, a warning may appear stating that “Prolific USBSerial.kext” has encountered problems. This is due to driver being compiled under OS 10.1.X. Three options will be provided for you to select one; however selecting the “Fix and Use” option will eliminate this conflict. 3.
The "root" user (also known as the super user) is the most powerful UNIX account. The root account can do anything to any file or folder, anywhere on the system. For that reason, Globalsat/USGlobalsat cannot recommend, nor support users who attempt modifications of the ‘root user” as it's considered quite dangerous, and only needs to be used (occasionally) by advanced users.
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COM port was configured properly, the GPS receiver is on and receiving the streaming GPS data. This can be verified by opening your mapping software program. In addition, the Globalsat USB GPS has a built-in LED status indicator that shows the following: LED OFF: GPS receiver is off (no power).
9. SAFETY AND LEGAL NOTICES Please read this section carefully before using the GPS receiver Globalsat Technology Corporation / USGlobalsat, Inc. will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe common sense precautions. Your personal judgment, traffic regulations, and common sense must always take precedence over...
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USB GPS (Mac) WARNING: Keep your eyes on the road. It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all times, especially when the vehicle is moving. The vehicle’s operator should not be distracted by the navigation equipment or software.
Except as provided herein, Globalsat/USGlobalsat makes no express warranties’, including but not limited to any warranties of merchantability or fitness for particular use, or non-infringement. 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.
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