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    cf-29e gps?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by policeinterceptor200, Sep 24, 2012.

  1. policeinterceptor200

    policeinterceptor200 Notebook Enthusiast

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    how do i find out if my cf-29e has internal gps? and if it does how do i use it
     
    policeinterceptor200, Sep 24, 2012
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  2. Springfield

    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    It should show up in your Bios (press F2 when booting). Or download one of the free tools like Winfast Navigator or Visual GPS and look for the GPS output. It's usually on com port 3.
     
    Springfield, Sep 25, 2012
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    dukeluca86 Notebook Consultant

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    Hello, i want to install an aftermarket gps in my cf29, all right here, but i already have a WWAN modem, with edge capability and don't want to remove it, no problem i can find some place to house it, but the problem is where i can find an unused serial port in this achine ? ? ? PS is a mk3.

    And for answering at your question, well, close the lid, the gps should have a well visible square bump out on the screen up-left corner.
     
    dukeluca86, Sep 26, 2012
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  4. ADOR

    ADOR Evil Mad Scientist

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    Not on the CF-29 unless you got one of tufftechs aftermarket units. It is under the palm rest on the left side.

    As far as internal mods I am not sure where WWAN plugs into the board, but here are some shots of when I put aftermarket GPS into my CF-29.

     
    ADOR, Sep 26, 2012
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  5. dukeluca86

    dukeluca86 Notebook Consultant

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    Ah, ok, i spoken too fast eh eh
     
    dukeluca86, Sep 26, 2012
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