Windows Internal GPS (including Windows 8 onwards)

Note : You do not need an internet connection for the GPS to function.

OziExplorer provides full support for reading the Internal GPS fitted to Windows 8 tablets and laptops.

In Windows - Configuring Windows to use the GPS

1. Open Windows "Settings" by moving the mouse to the top right corner of the screen to display the pop-out system menu.  Select "Settings".

2. From the "Settings" menu, select the "Change PC Settings" option at the bottom of the screen.

3. From the "PC Settings" menu, select the "Wireless" option.

4. From the "Wireless Devices" options, turn "GNSS" ON.

5. From the "PC Settings" menu, select the "Privacy" option.

6. From the "Privacy" options, turn "Let Apps Use My Location" ON. (Windows 8.1 may allow this to be done for each application)

7. Exit the "PC Settings" menu to the Windows Desktop.

8. Repeat step 1 to select "Settings"

9. From the "Settings" menu, select the "Control Panel" option.

10. From the "Control Panel" select the "Location Settings"

11. From the "Location Settings", Turn ON the Windows Location Platform.

12. Exit out of Control Panel

In OziExplorer - Configuring OziExplorer to use the GPS

1. Open Configuration (File Menu / Configuration)

2. Click the GPS tab.

3. On the GPS tab, select the GPS Make = Windows 8 Internal GPS.

4. To connect to the GPS for moving map, click the GPS Communication button on the user toolbar or select the option on the Moving Map Menu.

5. To see if the GPS is obtaining information from the satellites, select the "Show GPS Fix Data" option on the Moving Map menu.