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Sprint HTC EVO 4G GPS problems and fix

2 Oct 2010 | by Edolie, in HTC GPS, cell phone GPS, gps cell phone, gps instructions

Sprint HTC EVO 4G GPS problems and fix. if you want to use GPS on your HTC EVO 4G phone with Google Maps or other GPS applications. you should turn on your GPS. From the Home screen Menu > select Settings > select Location > Use GPS satellites.
If you are having trouble connecting to a GPS satellite on your HTC EVO 4G phone, try the following to see if you can help.
1. Make sure that Use Wireless Networks is checked in the settings menu located at …

How to Clean GPS Antenna

24 Jul 2009 | by Fleta, in gps beginners guide, gps instructions, gps questions

How to Clean GPS Antenna. we can remove GPS Antenna Oxidation to improve GPS signal. for example if we install an permanent mounted GPS antenna on boat, the male connector from the antenna oxidizes over time and the connection to the unit, sometimes, does not conduct the antenna info. so a can of brake and electrical contact cleaner will work wonders. you can pick one up for about 6 bucks at your local auto parts store. spray it on and let it sit for a couple minutes then …

GPS beginners guide/mannual

24 Jun 2009 | by Fleta, in gps beginners guide, gps instructions

A GPS beginners guide/mannual help you know more about GPS:

what is gps
what is Differential GPS (DGPS)?
What is aGPS?
what is gps wass(gps wass definition)
how does gps wass work
GPS receivers accuracy comparison
GPS chipset comparison
GPS receiver drawbacks
what is GPS Utility
how to install gps utility
how to use GPS unit
New GPS Receiver Initialization
GPS power supply and GPS battery capabilities
GPS no signal problem

New GPS Receiver Initialization

10 Jun 2009 | by Barton, in gps beginners guide, gps instructions

New GPS Receiver Initialization. When your GPS unit is turned on for the first time, it does not know where it is, the date or the time. To initialize a GPS unit is to basically tell the receiver where it is, what the date is, and what the time is. This allows it to know which satellites should be overhead, so it can start searching for them to lock onto them. When a new GPS receiver is first powered-up, even if it is not initialized, it can still determine its …

GPS no signal problem

GPS no signal or it take GPS time to find a signal, these are two major problems when we use GPS device. Many factors will affect GPS receivers to receive satellite signals. some barriers or parking deck will interrupt GPS to start receiving a signal. like:
Method (code) to identify each satellite.
The location of the satellite or some information on how to determine it.
Information regarding the amount of time elapsed since the signal left the satellite.
Details on the satellite clock status, etc.
Most GPS receivers allow you to set up a margin …

How to make Garmin GPS to speak street names

8 Jun 2009 | by Barton, in garmin, gps instructions, gps questions

How to make Garmin GPS to speak street names.if your Garmin Nuvi 255 does not speak the street names during the real time travel directions, you can update it. For example, it says “Turn left in 500 feet,” if you have the old gamrin nuvi, you need upgrade to a Garmin Nuvi 350 or 360 (older models), or 205 0r 255 (newer models). for example If you purchased a Garmin Nuvi 360 gps, you can make it speak and say the street names with simple steps: …