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    GPS in a CF-29

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by markthemailman, Dec 2, 2010.

  1. markthemailman

    markthemailman Notebook Guru

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    I just purchased a CF 29 (model number CF-29CNKGLDM) and I am supposed to be receiving it today. According to the config tool, it has GPS in it, my question is, if it does, what do I need to do to get it to work. I have bought a number of toughbooks, but never one with GPS. This one is for a friend of mine from Boy Scouts and it would be great if the GPS works! Thanks for all of your help in the forum, you guys are great!
     
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Make sure the GPS is enabled in the bios
    In device manager under com ports look to see what is shown
    Com 1 is the legacy 9 pin serial port on the toughbook
    Probably find built-in GPS on com 3, maybe 4 , you have a wwan option on that model so it uses 2 extra coms for that , so its a bit confusing as 4 or more com ports will be listed
    Set Baud rate to 4800 ,on com 3 to start
    Download and install this link and run it selecting 4800Baud and com 3
    http://www.usglobalsat.com/downloads/GPSinfo.zip
    Here is one thread of many here on optional software
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/458709-gps-software.html
     
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    markthemailman Notebook Guru

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    It was found on COM 2, works like a charm! Thanks a million!
     
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