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wMap GPS Software
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is GPS?
A: GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It is a system of satellites launched by the United
States Government used to calculate your coordinate position on the earth’s surface.
Q: What is routing?
A: Routing is the calculation of a driving route from a starting point to a destination.
Q: What is navigation?
A: Navigation is the turn-by-turn directions for assisting you through the driving route that has
been calculated to your destination.
Q: What is voice enabled output (direction)?
A: Voice enabled output is the verbal directions for the route. Example: Turn Left in 1000 feet.
Q: How accurate is GPS?
A: GPS accuracy is dependent on the hardware. Typically, GPS provides position accuracy to 10
or 30 meters depending on the GPS receiver and external conditions (weather, number of
satellites, etc).
satellites, etc).
Q: Do I have to pay a monthly fee for the services?
A: No. There are no fees to use GPS.
Q: Will it work indoors?
A: No. GPS receivers require a view of the sky to receive the necessary signals from the
satellites. Similarly, GPS will not work in a tunnel or under a freeway overpass.
Q: Can someone track me with it?
A: No. People cannot track your movements.
Q: Can I use this software with any other GPS receiver?
A: No. This software is intended for use with the bundled hardware. No other GPS receivers are
supported.
Q: Will it work in another country? Canada, Mexico, Japan, England?
A: GPS can provide positional coordinate for the earth’s surface as long as the receiver has a
clear view of the sky (and the GPS satellites). However, maps, navigation and routing are only
provided for the country(s) included on the CD/DVD.
provided for the country(s) included on the CD/DVD.
For additional help or for warranty information, refer to the hardware manual, our FAQ page on
the web site or contact Customer Service at 800-531-0004.
FAQ’s