GPS not working in Mini 10

You have DELL MINI 10 and are not able to connect to GPS.

Follow the instructions and you will be good to go.

1 Update the drivers and applications for GPS receiver /

You can get the drivers from the manufactures website (support.dell.com)

2 Add the exceptions in mcafee / Norton whichever you are using on computer.

3 Launch the Dell GPS Wireless application and check if its able to detect any satellites.

4 Install the  Co Pilot application in the system.

Check your package which came with the computer and the software would be on a mini card and plug in and install on computer.

5 Open Co Pilot Application and click on settings and make sure the detection is set to manual.

6 Check the com port and should be same as listed in device manager.

7 Launch the co pilot application and it will show you the current location and you are good to go.

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Stereo Mix option not available in VISTA

If you have Windows Vista and Sigmatel Audio Card and not getting the stereo mix option under recording settings.

Please modify following settings.

1 Uninstall the previous drivers

2 Disable UAC

3 Download these drivers http://ftp.us.dell.com/audio/R171789.exe

4 Restart and right click on drivers and click on compatibility tab and make sure its selected to (Run in Windows xp Mode).

5 Install Audio Drivers

6 Restart again and in control panel now you should have Stereo mix options under recording.

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