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Garmin Waypoint Manager User Manual

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  • Page 2: History Of Revisions

    Send comments about this manual by e-mail to: techpubs@iim.ups.com History of Revisions October 1996 January 1997 October 1998 Ordering Information To receive additional copies of the Waypoint Manager User’s Guide, order part #560-0138-02. II MORROW 800.525.6726 800.654.3415 503.391.3411 503.364.2138 Original Release Rev 01A Rev 2, Waypoint Manager 4.0...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Windows 95/98/NT· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 3 Starting Waypoint Manager ........4 Exiting Waypoint Manager.
  • Page 4 Help........... . . 26 Waypoint Manager Help · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 26 About·...
  • Page 5 Apollo GPS Database Update Operation ..... . 38 Apollo 360, 920, and Precedus · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · 38 Apollo SL50 ·...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started Waypoint Manager for Windows is a program that uses a serial data interface to communicate with your Apollo GPS product from a personal computer. Functions that can be performed with this product include: Update the internal database of your Apollo GPS...

  • Page 7: Recommended

    Recommended Computer Operating System Memory Hard Disk Before installing Waypoint Manager, make backup copies Making a to protect your investment. Waypoint Manager is Backup Copy of the distributed on 3.5” High Density (1.44 Mb) floppy disks. Program Disks Using Windows “Copy Disk” (Windows 3.1/3.11) 1.

  • Page 8: Installation

    4. Double click on the executable file (*.exe). Follow the on-screen directions. If you have a previous version of Waypoint Manager and would like to install the new version over the old one, change the install path to the location of the previous version.

  • Page 9: Starting Waypoint Manager

    Starting Waypoint created for the Waypoint Manager. Double-click on the Manager Waypoint Manager icon to start the program or select it from the Start Menu. 1. From the File menu, choose “Exit.” You may also Exiting double-click on the Control-Menu box to exit or click on...

  • Page 10: Waypoint Manager

    (com1-4). 5. Click on “OK” or press ENTER. If you have problems connecting to your Apollo GPS, you may need to exit Waypoint Manager and then restart the program. You will not have to reselect the comm port. Note...

  • Page 11: Waypoint Manager Features

    The Waypoint Manager features cover the Apollo products Waypoint as shown in the following table. A given Apollo product Manager may not take advantage of all features available with Features Waypoint Manager. Waypoint Manager Compatibility Aviation Database Multiple Database Capable Track History The Waypoint Manager application window is shown below.

  • Page 12: Program Title Bar

    Program Title Bar The Program Title Bar shows the title of the program. Control-Menu Box Click on the Control-Menu box to display a menu of commands you can use to manipulate a window. To open the Control menu, click on the Control-Menu box to the left of the Program Title bar in a window.

  • Page 13: Keyboard Operation

    If for some reason a mouse is not available, all operations Keyboard Operation can be performed from the keyboard. The keystrokes necessary to perform all operations are consistent for operating within Windows without a mouse. The following keystrokes will allow operation of Waypoint Manager for Windows without a mouse.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation

    Waypoint Manager you wish. 1. Turn on your PC. 2. In the Waypoint Manager program group, double-click on the Waypoint Manager icon. 3. Click on “OK.” 4. Select the File menu item and choose “Communications.” Set the proper Comm Port on your computer for the GPS...

  • Page 15: Connect The Apollo Gps Receiver

    For more detailed information, see the Reference section for each topic. Your Waypoint Manager program will allow you to easily Install A New update the database in your Apollo GPS receiver.

  • Page 16: Database To Apollo

    After loading your database to your hard drive, you may Send Database to copy it to your Apollo unit. Apollo 1. Click on the Databases menu. 2. Click on “Send Database to GPS Unit.” 3. Select the desired database from the list by clicking on the database selection to highlight it.

  • Page 17: Save Track History

    You can transfer Track History points from your GPS Save Track History receiver to your personal computer for archiving, processing, or editing. This feature is not available for the SL series. 1. Click on the Track History menu item. Select “Receive Track History from GPS Unit.”...

  • Page 18: Reference

    Waypoint Manager. The File menu is where you perform the file operations for File Waypoint Manager, such as, Open a File in Notepad, set the comm port on your computer, and exit the program. Open a File in Notepad The Open a File in Notepad menu item allows you to open a file for editing.
  • Page 19 Install Application to Hard Drive The “Install Application to Hard Drive” selection will install Application software files to your hard drive. You must install the Application files to your hard drive before transferring them to your GPS unit. 1. Insert the floppy disk with your new Apollo application software into the floppy drive on your computer.
  • Page 20 The transfer will take several minutes. After the transfer is completed, verify that the download was successful by checking the Waypoint Manager and Apollo GPS screens. Your new software will be in place the next time you turn on your Apollo GPS.
  • Page 21 Delete Application from Hard Drive The “Delete Application...” selection will remove Application software files from your hard drive. 1. Click on the Application selection under the File menu item. Select “Delete Application from Hard Drive.” 2. A list of application software files is displayed. Use the up/down arrows to choose the file you want to remove.

  • Page 22: Communications

    Communications The Communications menu item sets the serial communications port that you will use on your computer to connect to the handheld. You must select the number (1-4) of the comm port that you will use. 1. Click on “File.” 2.
  • Page 23 1. Click on “Databases.” 2. Click on “Send Database to GPS Unit.” 3. Select the desired database from the list by clicking on the database to highlight it. 4. After making your selection, click on “OK.” It may take several minutes for the file transfer. When you restart your Apollo GPS, the new database will be available for use.

  • Page 24: Delete Database From Gps Unit

    Delete Database from GPS Unit Use this function to remove a database from your Apollo GPS. As long as you have the database on your hard drive, you can always reload it at a different time into your Apollo GPS. You can only use this function with an Apollo GPS that uses multiple databases, such as the Precedus version 6.0 or later.

  • Page 25: Install Databases To Hard Drive

    Install Databases to Hard Drive This function will install the database from the database diskette onto your hard drive. After the database is installed onto your hard drive, you can then load the database onto your Apollo GPS. 1. Insert the floppy disk with your new database into the floppy drive on your computer.

  • Page 26: Waypoints

    The Waypoint function allows you to manage Waypoints User-defined waypoints. You can transfer the User waypoints to your computer that you have created in the Apollo GPS. You can send User-defined waypoints from your computer into your Apollo GPS. Using Notepad, or another text editor, you can create or edit User waypoints.

  • Page 27: Delete User Waypoints From Gps Unit

    Delete User Waypoints from GPS Unit Use this function to remove the User waypoints from your Apollo GPS. As long as you have the User waypoints stored on your hard drive, you can always reload them at a different time into your Apollo GPS.

  • Page 28: Routes

    The Routes function allows you to manage routes you have Routes created in the Apollo GPS. You can transfer the Routes to your computer that you have created in the Apollo GPS. You can send Routes from your computer into your Apollo GPS.

  • Page 29: Delete All Routes From Gps Unit

    Delete All Routes from GPS Unit Use this function to remove the Routes from your Apollo GPS. As long as you have the Routes stored on your hard drive, you can always reload them at a different time into your Apollo GPS.

  • Page 30: Track History

    You can transfer Track History points from your GPS Track History receiver to your personal computer for archiving, processing, or editing. As long as you have the Track History stored on your hard drive, you can always reload them at a different time into your Apollo GPS. Receive Track History from GPS Unit Use this function to transfer the Track History from your Apollo GPS to your computer.

  • Page 31: Delete Track History From Gps Unit

    Apollo GPS. Help Waypoint Manager Help 1. Click on the Help menu item. 2. Click on “Waypoint Manager Help.” A list of available help topics is listed. About 1. Click on the Help menu item. 2. Click on “About..” Version information is provided about...

  • Page 32: Working With Data Files

    Working with Data Files Waypoint Manager allows you to use Microsoft’s Notepad, Editing Data or other text editor, to edit or create waypoint, route, and Files track history files. The data files can also be edited using a standard ASCII text editor. If you use a text editor other than Notepad, follow the instructions for that program for opening and editing.

  • Page 33: Data File Structures

    This section contains information about the structure of Data File Structures each of the following file types. Waypoint files (stored in \WPTMGR\WAYPOINT directory) Route files (stored in \WPTMGR\ROUTE directory) Track history files (stored in \WPTMGR\HISTORY directory) These files are transferred and stored in ASCII text format. A simple editor is included in the program for editing these files, or they can be edited using a standard text editor.

  • Page 34: Route Files

    Route Files A route file can contain up to 20 routes, with each route having up to 30 waypoints. Each route in the file begins with a route header followed by a list of waypoints. Each route includes the following information: Route header (with route number) List of waypoints, up to 30 Each waypoint listed includes the following information:...
  • Page 35 Route Header *ROUTE 01 *ROUTE 02 Waypoint Identifier (up to 6 characters) Waypoint Type Latitude degrees (2 digits) Latitude minutes (5 digits) Latitude hemisphere (E or W) Waypoint Types: A=Airport U=User If a waypoint already exists in the Apollo GPS internal data base with the same identifier and type, then the latitude and longitude found in the data base will be used if it is within 1 nm the latitude and longitude in the route file.

  • Page 36: Track History Files

    Track History Files A track history file can contain up to 1,000 or 2,000 track points saved in the Apollo GPS during use, depending on your model. The track history can be saved in two different formats, selected when receiving the track history file from the Apollo GPS. These formats are the following: User waypoint format Comma delimited latitude and longitude...

  • Page 37: Sample Data Files

    Waypoint Manager includes several sample data files for Sample Data Files user waypoint, route, and track history files. These files are found in the appropriate directory in Waypoint Manager and may be edited using Notepad.

  • Page 38: Error Messages

    Error Messages If your PC or the Waypoint Manager detects an error, it will display a message. The table below lists those messages, a description of the error, and possible solutions. If you are unable to resolve the problem, contact II Morrow Technical Support at 503-391-3411 or 800-525-6726.
  • Page 39 PC Message Insufficient memory in the GPS to transmit database Route Waypoints are not available in GPS. User Waypoints are not available in GPS. Description The Apollo GPS is out of memory. The waypoint transfer has stopped because the Apollo GPS’s User database is full.
  • Page 40 PC Message Data is not available in GPS. Insufficient memory in the GPS to transmit waypoints. Please DELETE all waypoints and retry. Error Detected in the Waypoint File Error Detected in the Route File Unknown type. Cannot find this file. Please verify correct path and filename are given.
  • Page 41 PC Message No connection or busy GPS can’t DELETE database. GPS can’t program current block of the database. Description The PC is not able to communicate with the Apollo GPS. The Apollo GPS is unable to erase it’s flash memory (database).

  • Page 42: Apollo Gps Product Information

    The following databases are available on diskette for these Data Bases products at this time. Later information will be included in Available a readme.txt file on the Waypoint Manager diskette. Database Database The following application software is available. Apollo GPS...

  • Page 43: Apollo Gps Serial Port Selections For Pc Interface

    1. Power on the Apollo. (no special key sequence is needed) 2. Make sure the Apollo is set up to communicate with the PC. 3. Start Waypoint Manager. 4. Under the Databases menu item, select the “Send Database to GPS Unit” option on the PC.

  • Page 44: Apollo Sl50

    “PASS” or “FAIL”. If the message is “pass,” continue. If the message is “fail,” try again. If the procedure continues to “fail,” call technical support. 8. You can now exit from Waypoint Manager. 9. Follow the directions shown on the Apollo screen. Apollo SL50 1.

  • Page 45: Update Apollo Gps Application Software

    “PASS” or “FAIL”. If the message is “pass,” continue. If the message is “fail,” try again. If the procedure continues to “fail,” call technical support. 8. You can now exit from Waypoint Manager. Summaries of the application software update operation Update...

  • Page 46: Apollo Precedus

    “FAIL”. If the message is “pass,” continue. If the message is “fail,” try again. If the procedure continues to “fail,” call technical support. 8. You can now exit from Waypoint Manager. 9. Follow the directions shown on the 360 screen. Apollo Precedus 1.
  • Page 47 Notes...
  • Page 48 Delete waypoints ..22 Error messages ..33, 34, 35, 36 Exiting Waypoint Manager ..4 Features....6 File .
  • Page 49 SL50/60 ....38 Software update..37 Starting Waypoint Manager . . 4, 9 System Requirements ..1 Track history .
  • Page 50 II MORROW © 1998 by II Morrow Inc. 2345 Turner Rd., S.E. Salem, OR 97302 U.S.A. U.S.A. Toll Free 800.525.6726 Canada Toll Free 800.654.3415 International 503.391.3411 FAX 503.364.2138 http://www.iimorrow.com Part Number 560-0138-02...

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