The GlobalSat GPS BU-353 requires a driver to communicate with Windows. Use the instructions below to install the driver for this device from the CD-ROM that came with the device.

To Install the Driver

1. Place the product CD-ROM for the GlobalSat GPS BU-353 into the optical disc drive of your computer.
   Note: Click here if you need to download a replacement copy of the setup CD-ROM or if your computer does not have an optical disc drive.


2. The setup for the driver will run automatically. If not, browse the disc or download and double-click the PL-2303 Driver Installer.exe file located in the Win\USB Driver folder to run it.
   


3. Select WINDOWS USB Driver in the window that comes up.
   


4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
   Note: If the User Account Control window asks if you want to make changes to your computer say Yes.


5. After the installation successfully completes click Finish, remove the product CD-ROM from your computer and store it for safekeeping.
   

Using GlobalSat GPS BU-353 with DeLorme Software

1. Plug in the GlobalSat GPS BU-353 to a USB port in your computer.


2. Click Start , type device manager in the Search box, and then press Enter.
   
   
   Note: If you are using Windows XP go to the Control Panel and select System Hardware Device Manager.
   


3. Click the arrow next to Ports (Com & LPT) to expand it.
   


4. Write down or note the COM port number assigned to Prolific USB-to-Serial Comm Port.
   


5. Open the DeLorme software application.


6. Choose Options and then the GPS tab.


7. Select Generic NMEA for the device and the COM port shown in step 4.
   Note: If the COM port from step 4 is not listed, restart the DeLorme application and try again.
   


8. Click OK and then choose to start the GPS within the application.