[gps-talkusers] Re: receiver not detected

Crazy G,

I am glad that I was able to be of some assistance and I am also glad to see 
that it is working again.

Kevin

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "gordon chan" <gordonchan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 23, 2006 12:07 PM
Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: receiver not detected


> Hey Kevin,
> I got it to work.  I had   to go to where it said it was activated and 
> press
> enter.  I then went back in and activated it again, and it has not given 
> me
> any trouble.  I am working two jobs, so I don't have much time to play 
> with
> it much.
>
> Crazy G
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 9:49 PM
> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Interesting uses of Virtual and Manual Routes
>
> Gordon,
>
> It looks like you are in the right direction with confirming that the
> bluetooth is on. What I would suggest is to see if the device says it is
> paired and acctive. In order to do this you would go past the bluetooth 
> on?
> prompt by hitting space, then it will search for devices hit n for no, 
> then
> space through the list until you get to your device and it should be 
> paired
> and you will then want to hit enter to make sure that activesync is 
> active.
> After you confirmed activesync is active you will then want to return back
> to the main menu and give it another try. Things should be good to go from
> there. You will only need to reactivate activesync after performing a 
> normal
> reset with no keys held down. So try what was outlined above and report 
> back
> with the results.
>
> Good luck
>
> Kevin
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Gordon Chan" <Gordonchan@xxxxxxxxxxx>
> To: <gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Monday, November 20, 2006 9:36 PM
> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Re: Interesting uses of Virtual and Manual Routes
>
>
>> Hi Kevin
>>
>> You have some very interesting suggestions.  I am having problems having
>> my
>> bn detect the gps receiver.  I went to the options menu and confirmed 
>> that
>> the Bluetooth is on and made sure the receiver is turned on.  I still
>> can't
>> seem to get the bn to recognize the device.
>>
>> Any comments?
>>
>> Crazy G
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> [mailto:gps-talkusers-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kevin Chao
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 07, 2006 10:58 PM
>> To: gps-talkusers@xxxxxxxxxxx
>> Subject: [gps-talkusers] Interesting uses of Virtual and Manual Routes
>>
>> I have found another interesting use of virtual mode in conjuction of a
>> manual route. Ever wish that you can make a route alternative to one that
>> that the GPS will create, one that is more straight forward, fewer turns,
>> and maybe even quicker? Well, there is the way of creating a manual 
>> route,
>> but this would require to be at the physical location and to layout
>> waypoints at each and every single turn. Well, let's say you want to
>> create
>> a route that you are familiar with and know it is doable, but the GPS
>> insist
>> on an alternative route, it is possible to mmake a route in virtual mode.
>>
>> Once in the GPS program, you will want to switch to virtual mode by
>> hitting
>> the letter v. It can be  confirmed in which mode you are in at the 
>> present
>> time by hitting chord i. You will want to  open a route by first getting
>> into route command by hitting the letter r, followed by o for open.
>> Specify
>> a drive, folder, and a route name,  it will have a confirmation message
>> that
>> the route you are trying to open does not exist, you can hit y for yes to
>> confirm. You will want to specify your starting point by either doing an
>> address match, searching for it by using a POI lookup, or by lat/lon
>> coordinates. You will then want to set this point as your virtual
>> position,
>> by hitting chord v. Then here is where you will want to make your first
>> waypoit, by hitting chord k, the description can be left blank. Then you
>> will want to go to the first intersection you will be turning at, but
>> don't
>> turn yet, but make another waypoint, by hitting chord k, it will ask for
>> the
>> direction, enter the direction of the turn, then make the turn. Continue
>> to
>> do this until you get to your destination, just keep in mind to put in 
>> the
>> direction prior to making the turn, or else there will be many 6 o'clock
>> turns or behind turns. Once the last turn is made prior to the
>> destination,
>> you will want to set your destination as a virtual position, then making
>> it
>> into a waypoint, for the direction, input straight. Now, that you have
>> spent
>> the time and energy into making this route in virtual mode, you will want
>> to
>> save it by going into route command by hitting r followed by s for save.
>>
>> When you are ready to follow this route, you will want to open the route
>> by
>> going into route command by hitting r followed by o for open, then select
>> the route. There are two ways of navigating the route, by either asking
>> for
>> the next turn or for the next waypoint. If you are asking for the next
>> waypoint, all of the information is given, including the waypoint name,
>> the
>> direction of the turn, and the distance to that waypoint. If you ask for
>> the
>> next turn, you will get the distance to the next turn and the direction 
>> of
>> the turn. So, it is a matter of more information, or what is really
>> important.
>>
>> Thhis is only recommended for those routes that you travel on a regular
>> basis and you know the route you are getting ready to make is either a
>> shorter distance, has fewer turns, or requires less time to travel. It 
>> can
>> also be used in those situations where the GPS creates a route that is 
>> not
>> physically possible due to the nature of the roads and you have access to
>> alternative directions. You are able to input directions that are given 
>> to
>> you, so you can still have route following on and be givne notification 
>> of
>> the next turn or waypoint.
>>
>> Kevin
>>
>>
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