Install garmin mobile, Pc™ on your laptop, Acquire gps signals – Garmin POWERBOOK G4 User Manual
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Garmin Mobile PC
™
Quick Start Manual
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Install Garmin Mobile
PC™ on
Your Laptop
1. Insert the Garmin Mobile PC DVD-ROM into the CD
drive on your laptop.
note: If you are using an ultra-mobile PC (UMPC)
or tablet PC, see your device documentation for
instructions on how to install software.
note: Garmin Mobile PC is compatible with
Windows
®
2000 SP2, XP, and Windows Vista
®
operating systems.
2. When prompted to install the Garmin Mobile
PC navigation software, click
Next
. Follow the
instructions on the installation wizard to finish
installing the navigation software on your laptop.
note: If you are prompted to enter a product key,
enter the product key listed on the product packaging.
Connect GPS Receiver
If you purchased Garmin Mobile PC with a GPS
(Global Positioning System) receiver, connect the
receiver to a USB port on your laptop.
1. Place the GPS receiver on a flat surface, and plug it
into a USB port on your laptop.
2. To help secure the GPS
receiver, insert the cable into
the slit in the suction cup. Make
sure the suction cup is located
close to the GPS receiver to
help prevent movement.
3. Attach the suction cup to a hard surface.
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Acquire GPS Signals
1. Open Garmin Mobile PC.
2. Move to an open area, out of parking garages, and
away from tall buildings.
Acquiring satellite signals may take a few minutes.
The
bars in the upper-right corner of the Menu
page indicate satellite strength. When at least one bar is
green, you can find your destination and go to it.
GPS receiver
Suction
cup