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CarMount is the perfect size for the limited space on my dashboard .
Remember , if you ’ re downloading high-resolution maps for large states such as Queensland and Western Australia , the download will be huge and take a long time to complete , depending on the speed of your internet connection . You can shorten the process by only downloading the maps you ’ re likely to need . For example , you may not be going to Western Australia anytime soon so you can leave them until you need them .
OziExplorer now needs to be configured to find your new maps . It will be looking for them on the notepad ’ s base memory . This needs to be changed to the Maps folder on the memory card . Open the main menu , go to ‘ Configuration ’ and then to ‘ General Settings ’. You ’ ll see Map Paths 1 and 2 . As long as one of these is changed to the SD card , OziExplorer will look for the map files there . If you have any issues , OziExplorer offers excellent support via email .
MOUNT FOR YOUR GPS
The final step in the process is to choose a car mount for your notepad . Going back to my original navigator , it came with a windscreen mount that meant the unit was operating in the hottest part of the car . Not the ideal environment for a cheap notepad . I wanted something that would attach to the dashboard so that the unit was out of direct sunlight .
This would prove to be quite a challenge as I had little available space on the dashboard of my 200 Series Land Cruiser . I tried a few different mounts but none proved satisfactory .
Then I came across the CarMount magnetic system . This mount uses powerful magnets to attach the device to the base , which is held in place with excellent double-sided tape . The base itself is tiny compared to many others . So far it has proved to be up to the task .
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