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GPS User’s Guide
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StreetFinder Deluxe 2000
GPS for the Palm III handheld
GPS for the Palm V handheld
GPS for the laptop PC
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Table of Contents Package Contents..........................................................................................................................................................................1 ò GPS for Palm Handhelds .................................................................................................................................................1 ò GPS for Laptop PCs .....................................................................................................
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Package Contents Before you start, check that your StreetFinder GPS package contains the following components. ò GPS for Palm Handhelds • one GPS receiver for the Palm handheld • StreetFinder Deluxe 2000 software • one car windshield mount • one car lighter adapter • one carrying case • one AC adapter (Palm III GPS receiver only) If you are missing anything, please contact the Rand McNally technical support department at (847) 982-0944 and request a replacement. ò GPS for Laptop PCs • one GPS re
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GPS Instructions for Palm III and Palm V Handhelds ò Install StreetFinder on your Palm handheld You will be instructed to install the StreetFinder application on your Palm device when you install StreetFinder Deluxe 2000 on your PC, as follows: 1. Place the StreetFinder Deluxe 2000 Install CD into your CD-ROM drive. Setup should run automatically after several seconds. If it does not, click the Start button on your desktop and select Run. In the Run dialog box enter X:\Setup, where X is the dri
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3. Once you have specified your map view, select the MapShots menu item to open the MapShots Export Guide, then follow the step-by-step instructions. MapShots will place the map you have created in your HotSync queue. Once you have created the map, simply perform a HotSync operation to download the map to your Palm handheld. To download a map and directions that you create in the Trip Organizer: 1. On the StreetFinder desktop, click the Trip Organizer button and use the Get Directions feature to
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3. In StreetFinder, select the map that you downloaded. 4. Clip your Palm handheld to the GPS receiver. To do so, hold the base of the handheld to the front of the GPS receiver at slight angle and connect the two ports. Push the handheld back into place in the receiver, pressing down lightly to snap it into place. 5. Open the StreetFinder Navigate menu and tap the GPS selection. The GPS warning screen will appear, and you will see a checkbox in front of an option labeled. Disable Auto Power Off
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ò FAQs Q: Where can I find instructions on how to use other features in the StreetFinder for the Palm Organizer application? A: For complete directions on how to use the StreetFinder application on your Palm handheld, see the StreetFinder Deluxe 2000 Help system on your PC. Q How do I turn on/off the unit? A: The receiver turns on automatically when you start the GPS feature in the StreetFinder for the Palm Organizer software. The receiver turns off when you tap the Stop GPS button. It will als
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GPS Instructions for the Laptop Receiver ò Check System Requirements To set up your Rand McNally laptop GPS receiver you simply plug the two receiver cables into your laptop. Before you start, however, make sure you have the following things: • An 80486 computer running Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 • At least 16 MB of RAM • Double-speed CD ROM drive or greater • 150 MB of free hard drive space • An open serial port and PS/2 (mouse) port ò Start GPS To set up and start your laptop GPS receiver, follow th
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Q: Will the receiver handle interference from trees, clouds, and tall buildings? A It will handle interference in the same way as many of the more expensive units. Clouds, non- metallized glass or convertible tops won't effect it, but trees, human bodies, buildings, or other objects will. Q: How long does it take to first pick up the GPS signal? A: The TTFF (Time To First Fix) is usually just a few minutes, if it is the first time you have used the unit in this time zone. It can take as little a
