Cobra Electronics GPS 1000 - Manual (Page 77)

S Y S T E M PA G E
Interface Options
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Interface Options
Your GPS receiver is designed to let you exchange data with computer mapping programs. With optional software, interface cable and SD
Memory Card (needed for map downloading, see “Optional Accessories,” page 100) you will be able to:
• Download maps to your receiver from the computer to enable the receiver’s mapping capabilities and for assistance in navigation.
• Download to your receiver worldwide points of interest, addresses or intersections from the computer for use in navigation.
• Upload your waypoints, tracks and routes into the computer and view your travel with powerful mapping software.
To set the receiver’s data port (see optional CD-ROM for further instructions):
1. On the System Page Ẅ, select “INTERFACE.” The receiver will display the current status of the data port, the
total card memory in the receiver and the current card memory available ẅ.
2. Select “DATA PORT.”
3. Choose from the following:
• Select “On” to turn the data port on Ẇ. The data port must be set to “On” before you can use the data
interface.
• Select “Off” to turn the data port off Ẇ.
• Select “NMEA” to activate the data port with a direct connection to a computer running a
GPS-compatible software resulting in a real-time display of your position on the computer screen.
4. Press the PAGE button to return to the System Page.
NOTE: In order to conserve battery power, make sure the data port is set to “Off” whenever you are not using the interface.
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