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    CF-30 GPS doesn't work

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by ssu, Jan 27, 2012.

  1. ssu

    ssu Newbie

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    I just bought a CF-30CASLXBM on eBay after my CF-29 bit the dust. I'll be working to fix the CF-29 over the next few weeks, but I want to set up my CF-30 for now.

    Everything seems to be working so far except for the GPS. The GPS is set to "On" in the BIOS and the Device Manager in WinXP (SP3) does not show any unknown devices, so I'm assuming that the right drivers are installed.

    However, Microsoft Streets & Trips 2011 does not show any active GPS devices on any of the COM ports. I've tried changing the IRQs around in the BIOS but I'm not getting any results no matter what I try. After researching around the forum, I've also tried applying some registry fixes from the Panasonic site, to no avail.

    What should I try next?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. gray-beard

    gray-beard Notebook Evangelist

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    Same advice as I always give:::
    Go into BIOS, set the com ports and GPS to AUTO.
    Start up to windows, in device manager REMOVE all the com ports and then turn off and restart.
    Windows will "find" the com ports and set them up.
    GPS should be on com 3.

    Bob
     
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  3. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Panasonic CF-30 Mk1
    Model Number: CF-30CASLXBM
    Status: DISCONTINUED
    MSRP: $5,649
    Description: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional, Intel® Core Duo L2400 1.66GHz (Centrino), 13.3" XGA Touch Screen, 80GB HDD, 1GB RAM, Intel® PRO/Wireless 802.11a/b/g, TPM 1.2 Security Chip, Bluetooth, Wireless Ready, Emissive Backlit Keyboard, GPS, Fingerprint Reader, No Optical Drive

    Nice machine! :)

    "I'd buy that for a dollar!" ;) :rolleyes:

    These? :confused:

    Model Number(s): CF30CTQAZBM gps_30_1_d060747.exe (245.01 KB - English)
    Operating System(s): WindowsXP
    Release Date: 2007/2/13
    GPS registry patch to prevent mis-detection of the GPS module by XP (detects it as a Serial Ball Mouse).

    Leadtek_GPS_commands_081125.zip (368.17 KB - English)
    Operating System(s): Windows Vista,WindowsXP
    Release Date: 2009/01/09
    DOS batch files to program the Leadtek GPS module for different data rates and options. (discuss with Technical Support @ 1-800-668-8386)
     
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    TopCop1988, Jan 27, 2012
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