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SysOn CF memory GPS /SysOn CF plus GPS

SysOn CF memory GPS driver for Window mobile 5.0 is not compatible with Dell Axim x51v yet. You can use our CF memory GPS with any other PDA which have Window Mobile 5.0, but only the Dell PDA have some compatibility issue not only with our product but also with other company's CF type product. This is because the Dell Axim x51v with WM 5.0 has shorter BIOS bus timing than industrial standards. We are waiting the Dell Axim to issue a Rom upgrade to solve the basic problem. The Dell Axim x50v which is upgraded to Windows Mobile 5.0 shows same problem.
So, in this case we recommend you to use our CF plus GPS or Smart Blue instead of CF memory GPS. SysOn CF plus and CF plus III are plug&play product so the Dell PDA recognize it immediately.

What is CF ( Compact Flash)?

The Compact Flash (CF) card is one kind of I/O(input/output) card to use as memory expansion, modem, Bluetooth or barcode scanner etc. There are two types, which is type I (3.3mm) and type II (5mm). Most of PDA has type II card slot, so it can use both type I and II.
The SysOn CF type GPS is type I, 3.3V I/O interface card.

The LED light is on, but it doesn¡¯t get the GPS signal.

The function of LED light on SysOn CF plus is different from that of SysOn CF memory GPS.
SysOn CF plus LED : The LED light means that it has right Com port. When you plug in the GPS, the LED light become on for a short time then it is out. After you set the Com port, the LED light will be still on. Therefore the LED light doesn't mean GPS signal reception. To save the PDA battery, some PDA turn off the LED light after it has right Com port. ( Exception: In the Dell Axim x51v, the LED light is always on.)

SysOn CF memory LED : The LED means GPS signal reception. Once it is pluged in the PDA and there is satellite signal, the LED light become blinking even when the Com port is not correct. And when the GPS signal is fixed, the LED will be on. If the LED is on but map software cannot show the signal, please check the Com port and Baud rate.

I heard that there is a compatibility issue between CF plus GPS and Dell Axim x5.

Dell PDA have some different features in hardware, which generate compatibility issues with many CF type GPS. With same CF plus unit, one Dell x5 works well while another doesn't work. After the Dell x5 model came out, we found this problem and changed some components to support this model. CF plus II units with the serial number starting with 040820*** or with the bigger number than this are compatible with Dell Axim x5.

Do you provide the map software together inside the memory?

No. We, SysOnChip,Inc only provideGPS receiver hardware except for Looket G7, so customers should buy the map software for themselves. There are map+ GPS bundles in many webstores or resellers so you can buy the package.

There is 'Unrecognized Card" message when I plug in the CF memory GPS

Most of case, this happens when the driver is not installed correctly. Please remove 'elSD MMC Flash Card Driver' in the Start/Setting/System/Remove program and reinstall the driver.
Sometimes this message comes out when the CF pin part of GPS or PDA doesn't work properly.

How can I check whether the driver for CF memory GPS is installed?

When the driver is installed completely, you can hear 'Di-ring, di-ring' sound when you plug in the CF memory GPS. And you can see the 'elSD MMC Flash Card Driver" in the Start/Setting/System/Remove program. And there is 'Mounted Volume'or 'Flash Drive' in File Explorer/My Device, when the card is in the slot. If one of these three checking point is not satisfied, it means that the driver is not installed correctly.

How long does the CF Plus back up battery maintain it's charge?

The back up battery in the SysOn CF Plus is rechargeable and when fully discharged and recharged it can last for more than 500 charges. The battery starts recharging immediately after it gets it's location data. The last location data is saved to shorten the TTFF (time to first fix). We find that even after 3 months of not using the CF Plus, the device still warm starts. Eventually, after a longer time of non-use, the battery will be discharged fully and fall back to cold start, but this does not shorten the life of the battery at all

How can I change the 'NMEA to SiRF" or "SiRF to NMEA"?

SysOn GPS basically supports both NMEA and SiRF mode. In the previous version of SysOn Viewer program, the mode can be changed to SiRF, but many user confused and have difficulties with this protocol changing function. And all the map software support NMEA-0183(standar) mode and the it is more stable to use NMEA mode. So, the recent version of SysOn viewer (v 2.0) doesn't have this protocol changing function. If you want to change the mode, please use other freeware viewer program(Winfast Navigator download http://www.pocketgps.co.uk/modules.php?name=Downloads&d_op=viewdownload&cid=8).

I have HP iPAQ 2210, Toshiba e740, what the Com port number?

HP iPAQ 2210, Toshiba e740 might have different port number from the manual book unlike other PDA. Once other device is plug in the CF slot, it sometimes dominates one port number, and still occupies the port even after it plug out. When one port does not work, please try other port Com1 or Com7.

There is "Com port error" when using Viewer program.

This message comes out when it is set to wrong Com port. In this case, take out the CF GPS and disconnect and exit the viewer. Then execute again and plug in the GPS. There will be message which saying "Device detected" and there will be Com port. That's the port number you can use. Go to GPS/Connect Setting and select the available port number and choose 4800 baud rate.

How can I use CF plus GPS in laptop PC?

If the laptop PC has CF slot, you can directly connect the CF plus with it. And when the PC has a PCMCIA slot, you can use a PCMCIA-CF adapter.
When you use the CF plus GPS with laptop PC, you need to use SysOn External antenna because of antenna direction. The driver for laptop PC is in the CD and our website. Please refer to the User Guide for instrution.

I saw the message "The program you have installed may not display properly ¡¦."

You will see the message "The program you have installed may not display properly because it was designed for a previous version of Windows Mobile software", when you install the CF memory driver in your Windows Mobile 2003 SE PDA. You can ignore this message. The driver was designed in WM2003 when it is programed, but the driver file is compatible in WM 2003 Second Edition. This message just let you know the driver is made in previous circumstance.

What is the difference between CF memory GPS and CF plus GPS?

The CF memory GPS combines the CF plus GPS and memory to save the map software or data.
There are three different capacity (256MB, 512MB and 1GB) in CF memory GPS. This memory will be useful storage for map software and other data. You don't need to bring map software separately.
Other difference is that CF plus doesn't need driver because it is a plug&play product while the CF memory GPS need the driver file for the memory part. You can download the driver file through our website.
For laptop users we recommend CF plus GPS.