Easy PocketNAV.com 4 User manual

User's manual OnCourse Navigator | 4

User's manual

OnCourse Navigator | 4

as on October 2004

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Easy PocketNAV.com LLC.

6050 Peachtree PKWY

STE 240-328

Norcross, GA 30092

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User's manual Table of contents  i

Table of contents

1 Introduction................................................................3

1.1 Important safety information.............................................4

1.1.1 Safety information on navigation.............................4

1.1.2 Safety information on the GPS receiver ....................5

1.1.3 Safety information on the installation in the vehicle....5

1.2 Search facilities and conventions........................................6

1.3 Liability ..........................................................................6

1.3.1 Support ...............................................................7

1.4 Trademarks ....................................................................7

2 Installation and quick-start guide...............................9

2.1 Operating mode of your navigation system........................ 10

2.1.1 Hardware components at large.............................. 10

2.2 Installation of the navigation system ................................ 12

2.2.1 Software installation on your PC and on your Pocket PC

(Case A)....................................................................... 13

2.2.2 Software installation on your Pocket PC (Case B) ..... 14

2.2.3 Transferring a map extract to your Pocket PC (Case A)

14

2.2.4 Software registration and activation....................... 15

2.2.5 Installation in the vehicle...................................... 16

2.2.6 Starting navigation.............................................. 20

3 Operating the navigation software............................23

3.1 Starting OnCourse Navigator........................................... 24

3.1.1 Basic settings ..................................................... 25

3.2 User interface and basic functionality................................ 27

3.2.1 Icons................................................................. 27

3.3 Indicating destinations.................................................... 30

3.3.1 Entering a destination manually............................. 31

3.3.2 Selecting a Point of Interest.................................. 33

3.3.3 Selecting destinations from the Outlook contacts list 37

3.3.4 Indicating destinations on the map ........................ 39

3.3.5 Saved destinations .............................................. 41

3.3.6 Recent destinations ............................................. 42

3.3.7 Save and use your home address .......................... 43

3.3.8 Voice command .................................................. 44

3.4 Working with the map .................................................... 45

3.4.1 Operating the map .............................................. 46

3.4.2 Representation of the map in navigation mode ........ 50

3.4.3 Displaying additional information on the map .......... 52

4 Navigation and Itinerary planning ............................55

4.1 General notes on navigation............................................ 56

4.2 Navigating to a destination.............................................. 57

4.3 Navigating to several destinations (Itinerary planning)........ 59

4.3.1 Working on itineraries, storage and management..... 61

4.3.2 Simulating the route............................................ 62

4.4 Functions which are useful for navigation .......................... 63

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4.4.1 Displaying the route list ....................................... 63

4.4.2 Adding a stage point during navigation................... 64

4.4.3 Blocking a route section ....................................... 65

4.4.4 Keeping the logbook............................................ 66

5 Additional software: MapExport................................69

5.1 Functionality of MapExport.............................................. 70

5.1.1 Map export and transfer....................................... 70

5.1.2 Transfer of Standard map extracts......................... 70

5.2 User’s interface and basic functionality.............................. 71

5.2.1 Starting MapExport.............................................. 71

5.2.2 Operating elements ............................................. 73

5.2.3 Hot keys ............................................................ 74

5.2.4 Structure of the windows...................................... 75

5.3 Working with maps ........................................................ 76

5.3.1 Loading and displaying maps ................................ 76

5.3.2 Icons................................................................. 78

5.4 Exporting segments of the map ....................................... 80

5.4.1 Corridor surrounding an itinerary........................... 80

5.4.2 Area.................................................................. 89

5.5 Transferring segments of the base map ............................ 93

6 Additional software: SkinEditor.................................97

6.1 Skin creation................................................................. 98

6.2 Selecting a Skin in OnCourse Navigator............................. 99

7 Appendix.................................................................101

7.1 Annex A: Configuration of OnCourse Navigator ................ 102

7.1.1 Map information................................................ 102

7.1.2 Route information.............................................. 103

7.1.3 Volume............................................................ 103

7.1.4 Representation.................................................. 104

7.1.5 Auto mode ....................................................... 104

7.1.6 Speed profile .................................................... 104

7.1.7 Logbook........................................................... 105

7.1.8 Keypad............................................................ 105

7.1.9 Itinerary .......................................................... 105

7.1.10 Format........................................................... 105

7.1.11 GPS............................................................... 106

7.1.12 Home address................................................. 106

7.2 Annex B: Problem solutions........................................... 107

7.2.1 Installation....................................................... 107

7.2.2 Performance..................................................... 107

7.2.3 GPS receiver..................................................... 108

8 Glossary..................................................................109

9 Index ......................................................................111

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1 Introduction

Topics covered in this chapter:

1.1 Important safety information page 4

Safety information on navigation

Safety information on the GPS receiver

Safety information on the installation in the vehicle

1.2 Search facilities and conventions page 6

1.3 Liability page 6

Support

1.4 Trademarks page 7

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1.1 Important safety information

Note In your own interest, read the following notices and safety

information carefully before starting up your navigation system.

1.1.1 Safety information on navigation

The use of OnCourse Navigator may only be effected at your

own risk.

Attention: To protect yourself and others from accidents please

do not operate the navigation system while driving!

Attention: You must not look at the display except when it is

absolutely safe to do so!

Attention: The road layout and the traffic signs are absolutely

prior to the instructions of the navigation system.

Attention: You must not follow the instructions of OnCourse

Navigator except when the circumstances and the road traffic

regulations allow doing so. OnCourse Navigator will guide you

to your destination even when you have left your planned

itinerary..

Notice: We recommend to effect route planning before beginning

the journey. If you are on the road and you want to establish a

new itinerary, please drive to the next parking site!

Notice: If you have not understood the instructions or if you are

not sure about what to do next you may quickly refer to the map

or arrow view of your navigation system.

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1.1.2 Safety information on the GPS receiver

Attention: As it is not waterproof, do not expose your GPS

receiver to water!

Attention: Do not install the cable next to security relevant

equipment and supply lines.

Attention: Please check the security relevant equipment when

you have installed the navigation system.

Attention: The GPS receiver should be disconnected from the

power supply while your car is parking. As it spends energy

permanently you might risk discharging the car battery.

Attention: The installation of the GPS receiver must not interfere

with the sure operation of your car.

Notice: Do not varnish the GPS receiver. Doing so might impede

the reception of GPS signals.

Notice: Do not use any harsh solvents for cleaning the GPS

receiver. A damp cloth is sufficient! You might damage the case

of the GPS receiver.

Notice: Do not unplug by pulling the cable. This might damage

the cable!

Notice: Do not fold the cable. Check that the cable may not be

damaged by any sharp object.

1.1.3 Safety information on the installation in the vehicle

Attention: Do not fix the holder within the deployment area of

airbags.

Attention: When you install the holder, please check that it may

not constitute any safety risk, even in case of an accident.

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1.2 Search facilities and conventions

Find information

quickly

This manual offers the following search facilities:

Ù In the footnote at the bottom of the page, you may check

which chapter and which section you are actually reading.

Ù A glossary at the end of the manual contains explanations

on the technical terms used in this manual.

Ù An index at the end of the manual allows precise search

for the information contained in this manual.

Conventions The conventions on the fonts and symbols used in this manual

are explained in the two following tables:

Font Use

bold

Buttons, icons, names of entry fields,

and elements of the software’s user

interface. Also used for highlighting

warnings and notices.

bold italic Registered names and trademarks.

SMALL CAPITALS Window and dialogue box titles.

Symbol Use

Indicates hints and notices that may

ease the use of OnCourse Navigator.

Indicates additional information.

Warns against dangers that might cause

damage to objects and persons.

1.3 Liability

Limitation of liability The software and the manual are subject to change without

notice. Easy PocketNAV.com LLC may not be liable for the

correctness of the information contained in this manual nor for

damages resulting from the use of this manual.

To improve the quality of our products and our services, we

appreciate all suggestions for improvement and all error notices.

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1.3.1 Support

You need help? Send an email to

[email protected]

You may also find further information on the web site of Easy

PocketNAV.com LLC (www.OnCourseNavigator.com

).

1.4 Trademarks

Registered

trademarks

All brands and trademarks mentioned in this document are

possibly registered by third party and subject to the current

legislation and to the rights of their respective owners without

reservation. All mentioned names of products, societies, or

brands may be registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Every right that is not explicitly accorded is reserved.

The absence of an explicit labeling of registered trademarks does

not allow the conclusion that this brand was not subject to the

rights of third party.

Ù Outlook, Windows and ActiveSync are registered

trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

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2 Installation and quick-start

guide

Topics covered in this chapter:

2.1 Operating mode of your navigation system page 10

Hardware components at large

2.2 Installation of the navigation system page 12

Software installation on your PC and on your Pocket PC (Case A)

Software installation on your Pocket PC (Case B)

Transferring a map extract to your Pocket PC (Case A)

Software registration and activation

Installation in the vehicle

Starting navigation

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2.1 Operating mode of your navigation system

OnCourse Navigator The time of complicated and frustrating inquiries on the right way

in folded maps is over. From now on OnCourse Navigator, your

navigation system, will guide you, based on satellite information,

quickly and safely to your destination.

Scope of services With OnCourse Navigator you will not only arrive quickly and

safely at your destination. You may also

Ù record a logbook,

Ù use the addresses in Microsoft Outlook for navigation,

Ù enter several route points,

Ù define your own areas and corridors of the base map.

GPS-based

navigation

Based on satellites the Global Positioning System (GPS)

determines your current geographical position. The GPS has

originally been developed as a weapon guidance system for the

American forces.

Operating mode of

the GPS

The GPS is based on 24 satellites, which are in orbit round the

earth. They are permanently emitting the time and their current

position. The GPS receiver receives this information and

calculates the longitude and the latitude of its own actual

position.

The signals of at least three satellites are needed to determine

the longitude and the latitude. With the signals of at least four

satellites the elevation may be calculated, too. The determination

has an accuracy of about 3 yards.

2.1.1 Hardware components at large

Hardware

components of your

navigation system

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Operating mode of

your navigation

system

The so-called base map (e.g. of USA and Canada) and a software

designed for exporting extracts of this base map are installed on

your PC (if you have purchased the version with 4 CD-ROMs). Via

ActiveSync you may transmit areas of the base map to your

Pocket PC. Itinerary planning may be done as well on your PC as

on your Pocket PC.

Notice: As your Pocket PC disposes of limited memory (64MB in

most of the cases) you may transmit only areas of the base map.

If you dispose of a 256MB storage card you may transmit e.g. a

map that covers several Federal States of the United States to

your Pocket PC.

On your Pocket PC, you may use the map for navigation by

defining the destination. The software communicates with the

GPS receiver (via connection cable or via Bluetooth) to determine

your current position.

PC Storage of the base map (e.g. of USA and Canada)

Exportation of areas of the base map (MapExport)

Skin design (SkinEditor)

Itinerary planning

Transfer of segments of the base map to the Pocket PC

Pocket PC Itinerary planning based on the transferred areas of the base

map

Street navigation (with GPS receiver)

GPS Determination of the current position

Bluetooth: wireless communication (optional)

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2.2 Installation of the navigation system

Quick-start guide… Depending on the version you have purchased, you must carry

out the following procedures before using OnCourse Navigator:

Case A: 4 CD-ROMs Case A: You have purchased 4 CD-ROMs. Proceed as follows:

You need a PC for installation. All software components necessary

for navigation will be installed on your Pocket PC. MapExport

(exportation and transfer of areas of the base map) and

SkinEditor (personalization of your navigation software) will be

installed on your PC.

Case B: storage

card, recovery CD

Case B: You have purchased a storage card (setup-file and one

map) and a recovery CD. Proceed as follows:

You do not need a PC for installation. All software components

necessary for navigation will be installed on your Pocket PC.

MapExport (exportation and transfer of areas of the base map)

and SkinEditor (personalization of your navigation software) will

not be installed.

Case C: 4 CD-ROMs,

storage card

Case C: You have purchased 4 CD-ROMs and a storage card

(setup-file and one map). Proceed as described in Case A or in

Case B.

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2.2.1 Software installation on your PC and on your

Pocket PC (Case A)

Survey You must install the software on your PC and on your Pocket PC

before you can use your navigation system.

At the beginning of the installation process, the base map (e.g. of

USA and Canada) and the MapExport software (which is

designed for defining and exporting your own areas of the base

map and for transferring them to your Pocket PC) will be installed

on your PC. At the end of the same process, the OnCourse

Navigator navigation software will be installed on your Pocket

PC.

Installing the

software...

1. Establish an ActiveSync connection between your PC and

your Pocket PC (for details, please refer to the manual of your

Pocket PC).

2. Insert the OnCourse Navigator CD-ROM 1 into your CD-

ROM drive.

The installation process starts automatically.

Notice: If the installation process does not start

automatically, open the Windows Explorer, double-click the

entry of your CD-ROM drive and double-click Setup.exe.

3. Follow the instructions of the installation software.

The navigation software will be installed on your Pocket PC

when the installation process on your PC is finished.

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2.2.2 Software installation on your Pocket PC (Case B)

Survey The OnCourse Navigator navigation software will be installed

on your Pocket PC.

Installing the

software...

1. Insert the storage card into your Pocket PC.

2. Turn on your Pocket PC.

3. Open the File Explorer via Start > Programs.

4. Open the directory of your storage card.

5. Start the installation program OnCourse Navigator 4.cab

The installation of OnCourse Navigator begins.

2.2.3 Transferring a map extract to your Pocket PC (Case A)

Notice: If you have purchased a storage card with a map for

your Pocket PC, you do not need to transmit a map extract. In

this case, proceed as described in “Software registration and

activation”, page 15.

Survey Before using your navigation software, you must export a map

extract to your PC and transmit it to your Pocket PC.

Exporting maps… Precondition:

your Pocket PC is connected to your PC via an

ActiveSync connection.

1. On your PC, start the MapExport software by clicking on

Start > Programs > OnCourse Navigator 4 > MapExport.

For details on this software, please refer to “Additional

software: MapExport”, page 69.

2. Define the segment of the base map you want to transmit to

your Pocket PC:

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You want to... so...

select an already exported

map,

click the Map archive icon

define a rectangular segment,

click the Area icon

define a map corridor by

determining the stages of an

itinerary,

click the Corridor icon

The software calculates the data and indicates the storage

capacity required by the defined segment.

Notice: The size of the defined segment must not exceed the

available storage capacity on your Pocket PC.

3. Click the Via ActiveSync button to transmit the selected map

to your pocket PC.

The map will be transferred to the Pocket PC and then be

ready for navigation purposes.

2.2.4 Software registration and activation

Activation code At the first start of OnCourse Navigator you will be prompted

to enter an activation code. You cannot start the software without

entering this code.

To obtain the activation code, you will need the serial number,

which you find in the jewel case of the OnCourse Navigator CD

and the number, which is indicated at the first start of the

software.

With these two numbers you may obtain the activation code:

Ù in the web on www.OnCourseNavigator.com

.

Enter the activation code into the respective entry field and tap

the OK button or the ENTER-key of the on-screen keyboard.

Notice: Keep the activation code at a safe place. You might need

it later, e.g. when you reinstall the software on your Pocket PC.

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2.2.5 Installation in the vehicle

Survey Mount the holder of the Pocket PC and the GPS receiver before

you use the navigation system. You will also have to initialize the

GPS receiver.

Notice: The holder and the adapter of the Pocket PC are not

supplied within the delivery.

Mounting and connecting the Pocket PC

Attention: The mounted holder must not impede the driver’s

attention on the traffic. If this is not possible, mount the holder

somewhere else so that safe driving is granted.

Connecting the

Pocket PC...

1. Attach the cradle of the Pocket PC to the swan-neck mount.

Notice: Take notice of the inscription on the swan-neck

mount. The arrow with the inscription close must show in

snap-on direction. The connection must snap on audibly.

2. Place the suction cup on the windscreen. Press the lever

firmly to the windscreen before switching it.

3. Put the Pocket PC into the cradle. Make sure that it is held

safely!

4. Plug the adapter into the socket at the bottom of the

Pocket PC.

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Mounting and connecting the GPS receiver

Attention: The mounted GPS receiver must not impede the

driver’s attention on traffic.

Connecting the GPS

receiver...

1. Place the GPS receiver horizontally under the windscreen, as

far forwards as possible.

Notice: The reception of GPS-signals may be obstructed by

windscreen heating wires, by a windscreen aerial, or when the

windscreen is metallized. In this case you might use an

external vehicle antenna, which may be ordered from our

support team.

2. Plug the connection cable of the GPS receiver to the

respective socket of the adapter, which connects the Pocket

PC to the power supply.

3. Plug the jack of the adaptor into the socket of the cigarette

lighter.

4. Turn the GPS receiver on.

Establishing a

Bluetooth-connection

4a If you are using a Bluetooth receiver, establish a Bluetooth

connection between the GPS receiver and the Pocket PC.

Notice: For detailed information on how to establish a

Bluetooth connection between your Pocket PC and other

Bluetooth-devices, please refer to the manual of your

Pocket PC.

4b At the first connection via Bluetooth, you will be prompted to

enter a code. Usually this code is 0000.

For information on the correct code, please refer also to the

manual of your Pocket PC or contact the manufacturer of your

device.

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5. Start OnCourse Navigator.

6. On the main screen, tap the Settings button.

The S

ETTINGS screen opens.

7. Via the arrow buttons, select GPS.

8. Tap the Type of receiver field and indicate the type of your

GPS receiver.

You have… then…

the standard GPS receiver, select standard GPS.

the MIO 168 Pocket PC with built-

in GPS receiver

select MIO 168.

a GPS receiver of another brand, select Other receiver.

9. Tap the Com-Port field and indicate the COM-port.

Notice: If you have established a wire connection (Type:

standard GPS), it is normally COM-Port 1.

If you use the MIO 168, select COM-port 2.

When you establish a Bluetooth-connection for the first time,

you are normally prompted which COM-port is used. When

you connect a HP Ipaq 3870, 3970, 2210, 5450, or 5550, it is

COM-Port 8. For a HP Ipaq 1940 it is COM-Port 5 or 8. For a

HP Ipaq 4150 it is COM-Port 6 or 8. Asus 620 BT and Fujitsu

Siemens PocketLOOX 410 and 420 use COM-Port 6.

10. If you are using a GPS receiver of another brand (Type: Other

receiver), enter the respective Baud rate into the Baud field.

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