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This article is on how to add maps MapSource. Map in MapSet called MapSource. MapSource software that is given when buying a GARMIN GPS device. MapSet initial mapset is given a standard that is not complete (often called the basemap). Map detail GMAPSUPP.IMG has a file name and there is a memory in the GPS. Map detail is usually found when buying a GPS device package. Of course this does not detail the map can be displayed directly in MapSource or NRoute. For the few steps required to display a map to MapSource detail. Software needed: 1. Gmaptool.exe (http://www.anpo.republika.pl/download.html) 2. cgpsmapper.exe (http://www.cgpsmapper.com) 3. MapsetToolKit.exe (http://cypherman1.googlepages.com) Step (Gmaptool Dos version): 1. Collect gmapsupp.img, cgpsmapper.exe and gmaptool.exe one directory on the map 2. Go to the DOS Prompt (type "cmd" in the Run box) 3. Move gmapsupp.img, cgpsmapper.exe and gmaptool.exe to one directory. 4. Type "gmaptool-S gmapsupp.img" in th...
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A Historical Perspective of Navigation

Navigation is the process of reading, and controlling the movement of a craft or vehicle from one place to another.[12] It is also the term of art used for the specialized knowledge used by navigators to perform navigation tasks. The word navigate is derived from the Latin "navigare", meaning "to sail". All navigational techniques involve locating the navigator's position compared to known locations or patterns. Terrestrial navigation has relied for millenniums on maps, signs, and the human sense of direction [1, 2]; it is only in recent times that radio signals have helped land navigation. The most important tools for navigation were created to ensure safety during maritime journeys. The first infrastructure created as a navigational aid was the lighthouse. The world’s first lighthouses were erected about 2,000 years ago: the Colossus on the Rhodes Island in Greece and Pharos at Alexandria in Egypt. It was not until the nineteenth century that the Fresnel lens...

Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 3rd Edition software version 5.00.40

as of March 11, 2009 Minor change from Garmin, Garmin Mobile XT for Symbian S60 3rd Edition software version 5.00.40. Provide location format selection for coordinates. Notes: This Garmin Mobile XT application is designed for use on Symbian smartphone devices running S60 (ie. Nokia E6x, Nokia N7x) 3rd Edition OS You must have a previous version of the XT software installed on your SD card to have all of the help files, voice files and basemap files. These are not included with this update. During installation, you will be prompted to turn on your Garmin GPS. Please Note: You will not gain access to Garmin Online features and/or the navigation will be unavailable without connecting your Garmin GPS. A minimum card size of 256 MB is recommended for Garmin Mobile XT software with maps. Please save all appropriate data before beginning the update. Changes made from version 5.00.30 to 5.00.40: Provide location format selection for coordinates. Correct picture viewer to show multiple photos ...

Garmin eTrex Vista HCx

I'm Garmin eTrex Vista HCx (already more than 1 year), here my review of the Garmin Vista HCx. Price ... (cannot give comment, but according to me is too expensive) Use Garmin Vista HCx for me more comfortable to use for cycling or walking, Garmin vista HCx is easily stored in pocket, waterproof. Not reccommend when used for navigation by car, Garmin nuvi is better for car navigation, Garmin Vista has small screen to see, the button is not easily operated when. If you still want to use Garmin Vista HCx, take the GPS navigator to read it. Navigation Support from the map, the most advanced GARMIN (especially with the map navnet) compared to Mio. Garmin Vista HCx supports routing so that it can help show the way that is not lost. Although there is still lack of a map so I still lost, to never ditilang gara gara take one path. Garmin Vista can also dicolok to your computer so that it can be used with the navigation software (again from the leader GARMIN) NRoute (sst.. Garmin Mobile PC ...

Garmin Mobile PC 5.00.60, Navigate with Larger Screen

New release Garmin Mobile 5.00.60 for PC is updating previous version of Garmin mobile PC. Garmin Mobile 5.00.60 was released at the end of December 2008. Garmin mobile PC like garmin mobile XT that installed on your PC, practically it more comfortable if installed on small notebook. Garmin Mobile PC give Garmin Mobile XT user new experience, larger screen help user easily see map and details. Garmin Mobile PC has same features as Garmin Mobile XT, e.g “Where to?” and “View map” interface found on the Garmin nĂ¼vi® and StreetPilot®. The difference is you must use mouse to navigate with Garmin Mobile PC. With a few clicks, customers can quickly search and route to addresses and points of interest like restaurants, hotels, attractions, gas stations and more. Garmin Mobile PC is available in two configurations – a software only package and a bundle with software and Garmin’s new GPS 20x sensor. The software only version is compatible with broadband modems, as well as internal or third-par...

Garmin Mobile XT 5.00.30 now support touch screen

Nokia 5800 Xpress Music now can install and use Garmin Mobile XT, since garmin released new version of garmin mobile XT on 02/26/09. This version of garmin XT support touch screen and claimed has improvement in map drawing performance. Garmin XT 5.00.30 also background service that monitors incoming messages which may contain information used by Garmin Mobile XT. Changes made from version 5.00.20 to 5.00.30: * Provide support for Nokia 5800 (S60 touch screen). * Provide a background service that monitors incoming messages which may contain information used by Garmin Mobile XT. A new setting will allow the user to turn this option off (Tools -> Settings -> System -> Launch Background Service). * Improve map drawing performance. Installation Instructions 1. As with any software update, you should always create a backup of the data on your device before beginning. Please see the information provided in the user manual for your device for more information. 2. To ...

GPS for Sony PSP

Sony Playstation Portable is powerfull device for gaming, Sony PSP enhanced with strong graphics and processor for excelent graphics. Nintendo DS as Sony PSP rival is one step left behind. One advantage of Sony PSP is the ability to add gadgets. Sony PSP has abilty to take pictures with attached camera gadgets. Sony has officially announced the GPS peripheral for their product. HARDWARE One GPS gadget is PSP-290. The PSP-290 GPS Receiver is fairly small. It attaches to the USB port on top of the PSP and is held in place with two screws. The antenna can be placed in several positions whether it be up or closed. PSP GPS 290 Specifications: - Product name: GPS receiver - Model name: PSP-290 - Reception frequency: 1575.42Mhz (L1 band, C/A cord/code - Reception method: Channel 20 - Reception sensitivity: Pursuit: - 153dBm - Supplementation/Capture: - 140dBm - Determination renewal time: Approximately 1 second - Determination precision: 5m (2DRMS, - 130dBm) - External size: Approximately 45 ...