Keep track of your friends and family members with a GPS program.
GPS or global positioning system uses orbiting satellites to track an electronic device. GPRS stands for general packet radio service, which is a technology used for mobile phone communications. By using a mobile phone and a free piece of software you can combine GPRS and GPS to send data from your hand held device to the Internet. This way you can use your hand held device to navigate with or you can keep track of it.
Instructions
1. Choose a GPS program that works on hand held Internet devices. A few that you can select from include Buddyway, Instamapper and Glympse. As of 2010 these programs are free to use, but require you to register.
2. Register with a GPS software. Create a user name, a password and enter an email address and cell phone number. You will be sent a confirmation text message and email.
3. Confirm the email or text message using your hand held device by clicking on the link provided. This takes you to a download page where you are given instructions on download the application. Download and install it by clicking on the file. Wait for it to complete and click the "OK," button.
4. Go to the "Menu" on your hand held device and then to "Applications." Open the GPS program that you installed. A map will appear giving you your location and the coordinates. Once the application is open the GPS data from your device will be sent from your hand held to the Internet using GPRS technology. You can use your application to navigate or you can log on to the website from a computer or other Internet device and use it to track the movement of the hand held.
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