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4 connecting gps, Connecting gps, Chapter 4 g etting connected – Advantech 3.7" VGA TFT LCD XSCale Rugged Mobile Computer PWS-8033M User Manual

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Chapter 4

G

etting

Connected

4.4

Connecting GPS

GPS functions come optional with PWS-8033M. Different countries have different
GPS positioning programs and users can download from a variety GPS positioning
programs to install into this unit. The following illustration demonstrates how the GPS
viewer operates.

1.

Start from “PwrCtrl”, and chose GPS “ON”

2.

Run the GPS Viewer program (download available from the Internet).

3.

Click COM2. and Baudrate 9600. Then, OPEN GPS to start the “GPS”.

4.

When GPS is active, click GPS status to display the satellite status.

5.

Allow approximately 60 seconds for GPS longitude and latitude display.