Users Guide

Using the Global Positioning System in Dell

Rugged Control Center

You can view, edit, and configure Global Positioning System(GPS) features using the Dell Rugged Control Center console. From the GPS

tab you can do the following:

• Access satellite information through dedicated or cellular GPS hardware

• Select the Constellation type

• View your current location using the compass and GPS attributes

• Capture satellite information using the Message log

NOTE:

GPS enables you to discover your current location, but it does not support navigation.

Topics:

• Access GPS

Access GPS

1. Launch Dell Rugged Control Center on your tablet or your laptop.

2. Click at the top of the Ribbon.

The Dell Rugged Control Center Dashboard is displayed.

3. At the top of the Dashboard, click the GPS tab.

The GPS window is displayed.

4. Select the dedicated or the cellular GPS hardware to access the satellite information.

5. Select the Constellation type and filter the satellites if required.

6. View your current location using the compass and the GPS attributes.

7. Capture and view the satellite information using the Message log option.

a) Click Save to save the message log.

b) Click Clear to clear the message log.

c) Click Start log to start capturing the satellite information in the message log.

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