How to Connect a Lowrance GPS to a Computer
Lowrance GPS is one of several brands of global positioning systems sold in the United States. The GPS devices give step-by-step driving directions to help you navigate from point A to point B. But roads and highway systems can change, so it is important to update the GPS unit every once in a while. To do so, you need to connect the Lowrance GPS to a computer.
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Instructions
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Insert the Lowrance GPS installation disk into the computer. Wait a moment for the driver installation wizard to load. From there, accept the license agreement, then follow the prompts to complete the driver setup.
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Connect the USB cable to the USB port on the Lowrance GPS device. The actual location of the port is going to vary from make and model of the GPS unit. Plug the other end of the cable into an available USB port on the computer.
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Attach the serial port cable to the Lowrance GPS if it is an older GPS unit. Eventually, the serial cables were replaced with USB cables, so if you have an older system, you might still have a serial cable.
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Connect the other end of the serial cable into an available serial port on the computer. If you do not have a serial port on the computer, you need to purchase a USB-to-serial adapter. This allows you to connect a serial cable into a USB port. This device can be purchased at most large computer and electronics stores.
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Launch the software that came with the Lowrance GPS device to begin any sync you wish to perform with the GPS unit.
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