How to check if the GPS function work ?

[kunkun0217]

Hi, guys~~ I've a T-Mobile mda compact 3. I think it should have gps function. But it seems doesn't work. So, I wanna make sure if it has the gps function first. Anyone know an accurate way to test if my device have the gps function?
Plz help~~ Thank you very much~~

[spraggy]

Hi mate, download a program called crux_view. I have the program and it's only an .exe file so i'm not sure how to upload it, when i tried no attachment.
You just put the exe file on your ppc and run it. It will then test your connections etc.

[spraggy]

I'll try again here you go

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[kunkun0217]

I'll try again here you go

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I don't know how to use this programme. Need I change the setting of the programme?

[spraggy]

When you start it, accept it then when the screen comes up change the comm port (should show default comm1) and change it to comm port 4 (comm4) which is the built in gps port. Then click open in the top right and wait for it to connect to your gps. If your gps is working it should show how many satillites it has seen, then it should show you how many it has connected (better to be outside when you do this).
If nothing shows up at all try different comm ports. if something does show up then your GPS is working and you need to reconfigure which port it is using to your default so it always uses that port.
It is only a trial version not the full version but it's enough to test if your GPS is working.
Let me know how you get on. If you need simpler instructions let me know and i'll talk you through it.

[simon0w]

Or install Google maps, press 'menu' and click 'use gps'.

http://www.google.com/gmm/gps.html

[Samson711]

First sign that you DO Have GPS is when the Multi LED (Left One) starts flashing orange, NOT the right one, the left ;) This indicates, that the GPS Device is initialized. If this LED is flashing, your device is searching for satellites. It could be that if you install one of these applications there won't happen anything, due to a missing GPS Fix, which takes a while, so i would recommend you look for the LEDs...

[samov]

Make sure you tell your gps software to use COM 4 at 57600 baud rate with the NMEA protocol.