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| If you are trying to... | Do this... | | :--- | :--- | | on a device you are building | Implement Duty Cycling (sleep/wake cycles) and lower the update rate (e.g., 1Hz instead of 10Hz). | | Fix a GPS that won't turn on | Check the VBAT/BKP pin; if the backup battery is dead, the GPS may lose settings and fail to start. | | Download Maps/Software | Visit the GPS Power forum, but use caution and scan files for viruses. | | Write Code | Check if your library has a .standby() or .sleep() method instead of cutting hard power. |

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