DrummerCT

I have the Dell/Navteq cabled GPS receiver and software, using an Axim x51v (A06 ROM). Just starting (trying, that is) to use the unit for the first time. When I plug in the receiver via the cable adapter, the Axim starts making a clicking/buzzing sound, and then the Axim becomes unstable. I am unable to get the autodetect to work (nothing happens). When I unplug the cable from the Axim, the Axim re-stabilizes. Dell sent a replacement receiver, which I tried this morning... same problem.

Everything else is working great on the Axim - all software, hardware, etc., except for this GPS. The Navteq software seems to work fine when the receiver is not plugged in. The "clicking/buzzing" sound is kinda like a geiger counter sound. Any suggestions? Is there a way to manually set the connection options? I notice that there's 16 COM ports for example, and I have no idea what the manual settings ought to be. I have a hunch that might solve the problem.

By the way: Dell support has been pretty unhelpful, to say the least. The first support person I spoke with said: "Try to soft reset" to which I said, "I've done that 3 times already." Then she said (without even inquiring if I had a backup!!!), "Do a hard reset" and continued on with which two buttons to press. I said, "No way am I doing a hard reset -- that's terrible advice..." etc.etc. Speaking to her supervisor was no help either. I did speak with a different tech the next day who sent me the replacement receiver (which did not fix the problem).

JakeRich

Cabled GPS are on COM1, but I've not heard of a clicking problem before. What software are you running? (Not just GPS, but anything that could be running when you are trying this--Today plug-ins, etc.)

DrummerCT

Insofar as Today plug-ins: Spb Pocket Plus, Resco Today, and Resco Stickies

No other software under "Running Programs"

Other installed software: (all pretty much latest versions, i.e., for WM5)
-- Calligrapher / Write Anywhere, Write Pad, PenCommander, Configuration Manager
-- Pocket Informant
-- 1-Calc
-- Adobe Reader 2.0
-- Resco Audio Recorder
-- ClearVue Document v3
-- ClearVue Worksheet v3
-- ClearVue Presentation v3
-- ClearVue Image v3
-- Dell GPS (Navteq) software, current version
-- Lexisee
-- Lexisgoo
-- ListPro 4
-- MobiPocket
-- Microsoft Reader
-- NewsBreak
-- PhatNotes
-- PhatPad
-- PhatSpell
-- Resco PhotoViewer
-- Pocket Mechanic
-- Pocket Slides
-- Resco File Explorer
-- Resco Registry
-- Resco Stickies
-- Resco Update
-- Spb Backup 1.1
-- SplashPhoto
-- Stowaway IR Keyboard
-- Stowaway Bluetooth Travel Mouse
-- Belkin (Dell) Thumboard
-- Total Commander
-- Wi-Fi Companion
-- Wi-Fi Ping
-- Wi-Fi TraceRoute
-- WordNetCE

GAMES:
-- Scrabble
-- Monopoly
-- Pocket Grandmaster
-- Spb FreeCell

I also have a Bluetooth link set up between my Verizon LG VX-8100 cell phone and the Axim (which mostly works fine).

JakeRich

Did you try COM1? Is the clicking coming from the Axim speaker? Have you tried changing the volume control when it's clicking and does the volume change? This is a really strange problem...

aximbigfan

i had the same issue. the axim locks up becouse the gps is outputing data and the axim starns itself on what to do with it. i dont know about the buzzing noise though.


chris

DrummerCT

Yes, this is really a strange problem. The clicking sound is from the Axim's speaker. I can, indeed, change the volume of the clicking. And, what's stranger, when I call up the volume control, I can set (drag) the slider to max volume, and the slider then works its way down to miniumum! As if a ghost were undoing my raising the volume... wierd.

I tried COM1. No joy.

I also disabled the Today plugins; no impact.

DrummerCT

If the problem is with a software or driver conflict, what do you think would be the most likely culprit(s)?