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    Panasonic cf-30 GPS

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by dahraf, Sep 19, 2011.

  1. dahraf

    dahraf Newbie

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    Can someone tell me if my Panasonic laptop cf-30 has an GPS and if i do where do i check for it. Thanks
     
    dahraf, Sep 19, 2011
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    kb9kst Notebook Geek

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    If it has an oem gps there would be a large bump where the antenna is. The bump would be on the back of the screen on the upper right corner when it is open. Do a google search for CF-30 oem gps.

    Jason
     
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  3. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    BC-Outpost Notebook Enthusiast

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    No mistaking the hump antenna that's for sure. But while on the subject where is it identified in Device Manager and how does one turn it off and on. I have an external USB GPS receiver mounted outside a vehicle that I would like to use in some areas and don't want interference from the built in unit.

    Chris
     
    BC-Outpost, Sep 20, 2011
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  5. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    The best way to turn it off is in the bios options, (F2 while booting)

    The stock gps shows up as a com , in device manager
    Note the com ports while the gps in enabled, then disable to find the com port # its using
    The usb external gps uses com 4 normally if that com number is not in use btw
     
    Alex, Sep 20, 2011
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    What is the unit's fuil Model Number to-wit: ( CF-30xxxxxxx)?
     
    TopCop1988, Sep 20, 2011
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    I'll mess around with your suggestions and see if I can make sense of it. Does not seem too hard to figure out but Murphy and I have been pals for a long time......... I might have to check back for the layman explanation but I wan't to try for a while. Thanks Alex I'll be back in a day or so begging or bragging....

    Chris
     
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    808_guy Notebook Guru

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    Just my input on the OEM GPS....I have one in my CF-30 and the sensitivity is amazing. I get reception everywhere...in my car, in the house, even inside of all the solid metal government buildings I work in.

    Unless you have a specific need or application there should really be no reason to use an external GPS.
     
    808_guy, Sep 20, 2011
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