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Using GPS

The TripMaker Deluxe GPS technology allows you to combine TripMaker with a GPS receiver and portable computer to track your location on the TripMaker map. This provides a very accurate picture of your current position as you drive. You can also tell TripMaker to leave a "bread crumb" trail of the route you have taken, and you can save the trail and replay your route later.

You can access the GPS functions from the GPS menu.

Click on a topic below to learn more about using GPS:

  Selecting the tracking mode

  Starting and stopping the GPS receiver

  Using the Navigator View, EZ View, and Map View


Selecting the tracking mode

The TripMaker Deluxe GPS feature lets you choose from two tracking modes: Monitor and Monitor and Record.

The Monitor mode provides a continually updated picture of your current position on the map by marking your position with a compass icon. If the Leave Trail option is selected, then you will see a trail of compasses showing you where you have been.

Monitor and Record works the same way as Monitor mode, but in addition, it records the placement of the compass icons on the map so you can play back the route later.


Starting and stopping the GPS receiver

To start the GPS receiver, click the Tools menu, select GPS, then select Start. When you start the receiver, TripMaker Deluxe will auto- matically search for and configure your GPS receiver, then launch the GPS display.

To stop the receiver, click the Tools menu, select GPS, then select Stop.


Using the Navigator View, EZ View, and Map View

You can choose from three different ways to view GPS information:

Navigator View shows you the TripMaker Deluxe map with the compass icon and the "dashboard", a set of dials and gauges displaying current information about your direction, speed, distance traveled, and so on.

EZ View displays the dashboard full-screen to make it easier to read.

Map View displays the map and icon full-screen.