Serial GPS User’s Guide (Mac) BR-355 GPS Receiver BR-355
DOCUMENT REVISIONS REV NO. DATE 1.0 02-28-2003 1.2 06-08-2005 2.0 04-07-2006 DESCRIPTION Initial document New document format Revision of embedded web inks APPROVED BRF NRG AAK © 2006 Globalsat Technology Corporation/USGlobalsat, Inc. All rights reserved. The Globalsat logo is a trademark of Globalsat Corporation. Windows is a register trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Acrobat is a registered trademark of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Mac is a registered trademark of the Apple Corporation.
USB GPS (Mac) Table of Contents PACKAGE CONTENTS ..................................................................................................3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS............................................................................................3 WELCOME ......................................................................................................................3 1. GETTING STARTED..................................................................................................4 2.
USB GPS (Mac) PACKAGE CONTENTS - USB GPS Receiver - Driver CD-ROM with User’s Guide and test utility for WIN and Mac O/S* Mac Users please refer to the Mac directory on the included CD-ROM for installation instructions and drivers x:\Mac (The letter “x” represents your CD-ROM drive). NOTE: Your can also download Mac driver and Installation Guides at: www.usglobalsat.
USB GPS (Mac) 1. GETTING STARTED These are only a few simple steps that you need to follow before using your USB GPS receiver: Install the USB driver and onto your laptop from the included CD-ROM or download the files from our web-site www.usglobalsat.com/mac Plug-in the GPS receiver into your laptop.
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USB GPS (Mac) When installation is complete, reboot your Mac and connect your USB GPS receiver at this stage for device detection. PAGE 6 OF 14 USB_GPS_MAC_ v2.
USB GPS (Mac) NOTE: After completing driver installation under Mac OS 10.2.X, a warning may appear stating that “Prolific USBSerial.kext” has encountered problems. This is due to driver being compiled under OS 10.1.X. Three options will be provided for you to select one; however selecting the “Fix and Use” option will eliminate this conflict. 3. VALIDATE USB DRIVER INSTALLATION To verify that your device is recognized by the Operating System you can open the System Profiler.
USB GPS (Mac) 5. INITIALIZING YOUR GPS RECEIVER Before using your USB GPS receiver for navigation (especially for the first time), the receiver must obtain a local GPS fix (coordinates) of the current position. To do this, take your laptop (with your USB driver and the mapping software loaded and configured) to an open area that has a clear view to the sky (such as a park or empty field). Start your software (or the included Mac_GPSutility program) and wait for initialization of the GPS to complete.
USB GPS (Mac) Read the rest if you'd like to know how to do this from within OS X, and skip the CD-based reboot. The second easiest way to enable root is to start a terminal session, and type: sudo passwd root You will be prompted for a new password to enable root access. Many find this easier than rebooting, but since it involves the command line, newcomers may find it a bit more intimidating. The hardest way to enable root is to use the NetInfo Manager application (in Applications/Utilities).
USB GPS (Mac) Other CommentsPlease allow an adequate amount of time for the GPS receiver’s boot-up process to complete before contacting Technical Support. Driver updates can be found at Prolific ’s web-site: http://www.prolific.com.tw/eng/downloads.asp?ID=31 (www.prolific.com.tw) 8. CONTACT INFORMATION Globalsat Technology Corporation (Taiwan) www.globalsat.com.tw service@globalsat.com.tw (pre-sales GPS product questions only) USGlobalsat, Inc. www.usglobalsat.com sales@globalsat.
USB GPS (Mac) WARNING: Keep your eyes on the road. It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all times, especially when the vehicle is moving. The vehicle’s operator should not be distracted by the navigation equipment or software. Should there be a distraction with the ability to drive responsibly, please turn off the device.
USB GPS (Mac) 10. LIMITED WARRANTY Globalsat/USGlobalsat warrants product hardware against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the original date of purchase (unless the product states otherwise), and only when purchased from a recognized “authorized dealer”.
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