map alignment probs

joe-rogers · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 9:36 am Post subject: map alignment probs

Hi,

Im a newbie here and have only had my 1st SatNav for a week now and have had a fair share of probs getting to know whats what. Soz in advance if I seem dim and don't know any lingo....

Im using TomTom3 with iPaq 2210 with a 256 SDcard and I'm getting problems regarding map alignment - its approximately 600yds out. Im at a loss where to start (no pun intended) with settings, and dont really want to dabble in altering anything without some guidance. So could any of you pro's point me in the right direction (excuse the pun agen).

Best regards
Joe

MrT · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 12:23 pm Post subject:

Have you read the thread that was about 6 below this on this board on alignment or searched this forum for "alignment"? This could be the answer to your problem. Also try and search for "WGS84" which is a GPS datum setting.

If you have and this is not your problem, please post some more information about your GPS setup. This is the area where the problem is likely to lie.

Talkingbollox · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 12:24 pm Post subject:

Specifically, what GPS receiver are you using?

joe-rogers · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 2:21 pm Post subject:

I did take a look at the other posting below this one but felt it the answers were a little advanced, so thought I'd create a new post 'from a beginner'.

The receiver I'm using is a serial cable version which is diamond shaped........hope thats what you meant Embarassed

Where will I find the 'datum setting'?

Joe

Talkingbollox · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 2:47 pm Post subject:

Ok - in the GPS status tab, which driver and port is it using?

Try the NMEA0183 4800 setting and see what happens....

Courierman · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 2:49 pm Post subject:

thats tomtom's GPS m8 and works out of the box well just do you get 7 or 9 sat's lock in red on the gps screen? go up to safeways car park and test it there nice and high there make sure you have got the tomtom navigator gps ticked , on serial cable on com1: drivers 3.02 or 2.07 if you can get them i think 2.07 are on here look in downloads and get ukpostcodes addin its gr8 www.digitools.co.uk Thumbs Up

Courierman · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 3:43 pm Post subject:

have you read this
Fresh from the TomTom support site:

Question
Update 3.01 (409/2) for TomTom Navigator 3 for Pocket PC

Answer
Is this update for me ?

This update should be installed if you have TomTom Navigator 3 for Pocket PC.

Note: Do not use this update for the HP 2210 . A new update for Hp 2210 will be available as soon possible .

Please note:

- You do not need to uninstall your current version.

- On an empty machine (e.g. out of the box, or after a hard reset), you do need to install TomTom Navigator 3 from the original CD(s) before you install this update. (Remark: This is wrong, you can install 3.01 without first installing 3.0)

- You will not need to re-activate your software.

- This update cannot be used with TomTom Navigator for Palm

- This update cannot be used with TomTom Navigator 2 for Pocket PC. Upgrade to TomTom Navigator 3 first using the special upgrade offer upgrade page
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joe-rogers · Posted: Sat Jun 19, 2004 5:30 pm Post subject:

joe-rogers · Posted: Sun Jun 20, 2004 9:47 pm Post subject:

Update...........

Its not 100%.....Travelling to New Eltham from Gravesend was ok, but on the return journey, not only was I doing 5mph sitting at the traffic lights at Cross Lane East, it also told me I had arrived at my destination about 1minute after I'd pulled up!

Any further advice would be great.

Best regards
Joe

joe-rogers · Posted: Mon Jun 21, 2004 9:17 pm Post subject:

Another update.........

I had a trip to Eastbourne today and decided to 'test' the Nav again!

Well, I really had mixed results.........I decided to totally 'use' the Nav although I know what roads to go on to get there. Using the NMEA0183 4800 GPS setting it seemed to take an age to 're-calculate' when I took a wrong turning and I had to soft re-boot to unstick it. Mind you, that was after it told me I'd run out of memory!!! (thoughts anyone?)

Apart from it taking me a 'very' scenic route and almost 2hrs to get there, it was accurate until Tunbridge Wells. I decided to change back to 'TomTom Nav GPS' for reasons above. I had on average about 6 sats the whole journey.

On the return journey apart from it once again taking an age to re-calulate and on occassions soft re-booting, it seemed to be ok but this time, I found the directions a little bit advanced but luckily, I was on roads I was familiar with.

I'm wondering if I'm expecting toooooo much from my SatNav and should relax a bit.........However, I'm somewhat concerned that when I REALLY NEED it - will it be reliable? Up till now, I've just 'tested' it..........

If any of you Pro's could help once again, it would be very much appreciated.

Best regards
Joe

Gadjet · Posted: Wed Jun 23, 2004 10:54 pm Post subject:

DavidW · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 1:02 pm Post subject:

Looking at this thread, I'm struck that the problem may be memory card related.

If joe-rogers posts details of his memory card (type, size, brand and, crucially, any codes on the back of the card), I may be able to offer some more insight.

David

joe-rogers · Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2004 2:35 pm Post subject:

I telephoned TomTom with my problems and they told me to download v3.03..........this I did and.........ITS NOW WORKING!!! Yippee

For the record, Im using a Kingston 256mb memory card.

Many thanks for all your help.

Joe

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