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  • Page 2: Safety Note

    Welcome Thank you for Choosing PC*MILER Navigator. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about using PC*MILER Navigator. Safety Note: PC*MILER Navigator powered by CoPilot Truck is designed to calculate the most efficient and truck-specific route for you. However, some of the information in the database may change from time to time.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 01 Getting started Checklist ..6 Preparing PC*MILER Navigator ...7 Switching On PC*MILER Navigator ...7 Selecting a language and Voice ...7 Selecting a distance measurement ...8 Tips and Tricks ...9 GPS Startup ...10 Safety Informaiton ..11 02 In use Selecting a destination ...
  • Page 4 Contents 02 In use Saving a planned trip ...27 Loading a saved trip ...27 Deleting a planned trip ...28 Preview your route ..28 Begin Driving ...31 Editing a Trip ...31 Starting Point ...31 Guidance ..32 On Screen Information ...33 ETAs and distances ...
  • Page 5 Contents 04 Advanced Setting route preferences ...48 Saving route profile ...49 Loading route profile ...50 Edit road preferences ...50 Trip Options ...51 Optimizing stops ..52 Detours ..52 Ending a detour ..54 Adjusting your Safety View ..55 Adjusting the guidance settings ...
  • Page 6 Contents 05 PC*MILER Route Types PC*MILER Route Type Descriptions ...61 PC*MILER Hazmat Route Types & Road Categories ...67 06 Support ..70 08 End User License Agreement ...71 User’s Guide Contents...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Checklist First check the contents of your box with the list below. • PC*MILER Navigator • Pre-installed CoPilot Truck GPS Navigation software • QuickStart Guide • Windshield Mount • Truck Charger • Home Charger Quick Start Guide User’s Guide 01 Getting Started PC*MILER Navigator Truck Charger...

  • Page 8: Preparing Pc*Miler Navigator

    Getting started Preparing PC*MILER Navigator The CoPilot Truck GPS Navigation software and street-level maps of U.S. and Canada are already installed on your PC*MILER Navigator Device. Switching on • Switch on PC*MILER Navigator using the power button on the top right edge. •...

  • Page 9: Selecting A Distance Measurement

    Getting started Select a distance measurement Choose between Miles and Kilometers for distances. Click Next. • You will be asked to accept the Safety Warning for PC*MILER Navigator. Click Accept to continue. User’s Guide 01 Getting Started...

  • Page 10: Tips And Tricks

    Getting started Tips and Tricks PC*MILER Navigator is full of great features. To help you get to know them, we have included Tips and Tricks at start up. To Turn off Tips and Tricks uncheck the ‘Show Tips and Tricks’ box. To see more use To close the window click on the cross.

  • Page 11: Gps Startup

    Getting started GPS startup The PC*MILER Navigator has an integrated GPS receiver. The first time you use the GPS receiver will take up to 10 minutes to determine your position. To ensure ETA to your destination is accurate select the correct time zone on your Device. •...

  • Page 12: Safety Informaiton

    Getting started For Your Safety Do not attempt to change the settings, or set a destination on the PC*MILER Navigator while you are driving. Ask a passenger to make changes, or pull over safely. Do not leave your device loose in the cab while driving.

  • Page 13: In Use

    In Use Selecting a destination PC*MILER Navigator uses GPS Satellites to calculate your exact position so you don’t have to enter your starting point. Simply enter your destination and PC*MILER Navigator will take you there, providing detailed dock-to-dock voice guided instructions. •...

  • Page 14: Picking A Stop From The Map

    In Use A screen will then appear, showing you a map of the route. Select Drive to begin navigating your route. Pick a Stop from the Map You can also select a destination from the map. Click on Menu > Destination > >...

  • Page 15: Nearby Points Of Interest

    In Use Nearby Points of Interest If you are running low on diesel fuel or need to rest at a truck stop, PC*MILER Navigator has millions of pre-loaded Points-of-Interest (POI) to search. Tap Menu > Nearby POI • From the list, select a category. For example Truck Services. •...

  • Page 16: Adjusting The Poi Settings

    In Use Adjusting the POI Settings You can choose to have POIs shown on-screen and the distance at which you are notified by adjusting the POI settings. Click Menu > Settings > • • Enable the POIs by checking the box. Disable by unchecking. Choose to show POIs Always, Never or When Stopped from the drop down menu.

  • Page 17: Advanced Poi Search

    In Use Advanced POI Search If you want to visit a specific POI without entering the address, you can search the POI database and set it as a destination. Click on Menu > Destination > Points of Interest. • • Choose to select a category or search all.
  • Page 18 In Use PC*MILER Navigator will then search the millions of POIs in its database. When complete, a list of the nearest matches will appear on-screen. • Select the correct POI from the list. Press Details to view the POI on the map. CoPilot Truck will also display the phone •...

  • Page 19: To Choose A Recent Destination

    In Use To Choose a Recent Destination Select Menu > Destination > • Recent Provides quick and easy access to the last 50 destinations that you entered. When the list is full each new address will replace an older inactive address. To Delete the Recent stops list Select Menu >...

  • Page 20: To Choose An Intersection For Your Destination

    In Use To Choose an Intersection for your Destination Select Menu > Destination > > Intersection. • Enter the City or Town and click on Next. You will be asked to enter the first road and then the second road to form the intersection. If you are not certain of the second road name PC*MILER Navigator will provide a list of intersecting roads from which to choose from.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Destination Using Latitude And Longitude

    In Use Selecting a Destination using Latitude and Longitude If you know the latitude and longitude coordinates of your destination you can enter them directly. Select Menu > Destination > • Choose to set the latitude and longitude in Degrees Minutes Seconds, Decimal •...
  • Page 22 In Use If you are outside and have a GPS fix, you can save your current location. Select Menu > • Enter a name for the destiantion and click Save. • The location will be saved in your Fovorites list, where it can be accessed a a destination in the future.

  • Page 23: Entering Multiple Destinations

    In Use Entering Multiple Destinations PC*MILER Navigator allows you to plan a trip with up to 50 destinations in one itinerary. Tap Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip. • Tap Add Stop and choose Address. • • Add the first address in the same way as detailed above; see Selecting A Destination on Tap Add Stop again to add your second, third, fourth, etc.

  • Page 24: Customize Your Trip

    In Use Customizing your trip When you have entered all your required stops you can change the order they appear in. • Tap the address you wish to move. A pop-up menu will appear containing a list of options: • Move Up •...

  • Page 25: Customizing Routing Options

    In Use Tips: Show on Map If you select Show on Map from the pop-up menu, a map of the area around the selected stop will be displayed. Click PC*MILER Navigator has an optimize stops function for the most efficient route (page 52).

  • Page 26: Setting Waypoints

    In Use Setting waypoints PC*MILER Navigator can route you through a certain point without considering it as a stop. By setting Waypoints you can adjust PC*MILER Navigator’s route, to calculate a detour via the waypoint. Select Menu > • Enter the address or place in the same way detailed in Selecting a Destination on •...

  • Page 27: Saving Destinations As Favorites

    In Use Saving Destinations as favorites You can save addresses listed on the trip list as Favorite destinations so you can access them quickly. • Tap on the address you wish to save as a favorite. A pop-up menu will appear containing a list of options. Tap Add to Favorites. •...

  • Page 28: Saving A Planned Trip

    In Use Saving a Planned Trip When you have finished entering all your addresses, you can save your trip to access at a later date, rather than start driving right away. Tap Save Trip. • • Enter a name for the trip you are saving. Tap Save and the trip will be saved to •...

  • Page 29: Deleting A Planned Trip

    In Use Deleting a planned trip • Tap Clear. You will be asked to confirm this selection. To continue with deleting the trip tap on Yes in the Are you Sure? window. Tip: Alternatively you can select Menu > Clear Destinaton. Preview your route When all your stops have been entered, press Calculate then a route screen will appear, showing you a preview map of the route.
  • Page 30 In Use Select Routing to set the routing options for your trip. The available settings are: Vehicle type: Truck is the default. You can also Choose from Automobile, RV, • Motorcycle, Bicycle, Walking or Straight Line. Routing type: Choose from Practical, •...
  • Page 31 In Use Select Preview to see the Preview options for your trip Route Demo: See a preview of your trip, including instructions. You can choose to speed • up the demo Faster or slow it down by tapping Slower. Tap Close to exit. Turn maps: Display a map for •...

  • Page 32: Begin Driving

    In Use Begin Driving Select Drive to begin navigating your Route. Editing a Trip Once you have selected Drive, you can change the trip entered by selecting: Tap Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip. • Starting Point If you are planning a trip in advance and are not at the start point of your trip PC*MILER Navigator will ask you to select your starting location.

  • Page 33: Guidance

    In Use Guidance PC*MILER Navigator will guide you to your destination with clear on-screen and spoken instructions. Whenever you are approaching your next turn, PC*MILER Navigator will speak to you to alert you to the upcoming direction change. In the default mode, your screen will look like the one below.

  • Page 34: On Screen Information

    In Use On Screen Information By default your current location is displayed at the bottom of the map. You can choose what useful information is displayed at the base of your screen when you are driving, see Customizing the Guidance Screen Route ahead highlighted current position...

  • Page 35: Etas And Distances

    In Use ETAs and distances The estimated time of arrival (ETA) and the distance remaining are displayed on the right of the screen, no matter which driving view you have selected. Tip: Take a Closer Look Use the in or out of the map view. Tip: What are these? Hazmat routing User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Personalize

    Personalize Enter and save personal destinations, change the map style and display mode, adjust your routing options, and select the voice that guides you to your destination. Driving Views You can choose from six different screen displays. To access Tap Menu > >...
  • Page 37 Personalize This mode shows your current position, next turn and surrounding roads using a birds eye view. 2D Where Am I? Displays your current location a 2D map. User’s Guide 03 Personalize...
  • Page 38 Personalize 2D Next Turn Displays your current location and auto zooms into the next turn on a 2D map. 2D Destination This view shows your route from your current position to your destination. User’s Guide 03 Personalize...
  • Page 39 Personalize Itinerary This view shows each direction and turn in a written list, including distances. Night mode Displays map with a dark background that reduces glare for easier night-time viewing. User’s Guide 03 Personalize...

  • Page 40: Save Destination As Home

    Personalize Saving a destination as Home Save your home address so you don’t have to enter it every time you wish to be directed home. Tap Menu > Destination > Home. • • Enter your home city/town name. • Select the correct city or area when it appears in the list below the city field. Scroll down to see more address options matching what you have typed.

  • Page 41: Save Destination As Work

    Personalize Saving a destination as Work Save your work address so you don’t have to enter it every time you wish to be directed to work. Tap Menu > Destination > Work. • • Enter your work city/town name. • Select the correct city or area when it appears in the list below the city field.

  • Page 42: Save Your Favorite Destinations

    Personalize Save your Favorite destinations You can save other addresses to your Favorites list, so you can access them quickly. Tap Menu > Destination > Favorites. • Tap Add New and PC*MILER Navigator • will return to the destination menu. •...

  • Page 43: Edit Or Delete Favorites

    Personalize Edit or delete Favorites To edit or delete a location in your Favorites list, tap Manage, select a favorite and choose to Edit, Delete or Delete All. Edit will open an enter address screen • so you can change the location. Delete will erase the currently •...

  • Page 44: Night Mode

    Personalize Night Mode Night mode can be selected in any of the display screen modes. It dims the screen display to reduce glare and eye strain when driving at night. PC*MILER Navigator will automatically switch to night mode based on the time and your location, or you can do it manually from the Driving Views menu.

  • Page 45: Customizing The Guidance Screen

    Personalize Customizing the guidance screen You can choose what useful information is displayed at the bottom of your screen when you are driving. in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Choose from: • Destination • Current Road • Next Crossroad •...

  • Page 46: Setting Map Preferences

    Personalize Setting map preferences You can also set up what sort of maps PC*MILER Navigator uses. Tap Menu > Settings > Map. • The available settings are: Units: Choose to display Miles or KM on your maps. • Map Rotation: Choose Heading Up to always be travelling upwards on the screen, or •...

  • Page 47: Setting Map Styles

    Personalize Setting Map Styles Tap Menu > Settings > Map styles. • Choose the default setting for the day or night mode from the list, using the arrow buttons. The options are Automatic, Night and Day. If you select Automatic, PC*MILER Navigator will automatically switch to night mode around 6pm, based on the current time and location.

  • Page 48: Personalize Voice Intructions

    Personalize Personalizing the voice instructions You can alter the voice with which the guidance instructions are spoken. • Tap Menu > Settings > • Select your choice of language using the up and down arrows next to the Choose a Language field. Select a voice using the up and down arrows next to the Choose a Voice field.

  • Page 49: Advanced

    Advanced Setting Route Preferences PC*MILER Navigator offers a number of standard PC*MILER® commercial truck route types and options. For a full description, see the PC*MILER Route Types Tap on Menu > Settings > Routing. • The available options are: Vehicle Type: Truck is the default. You can also choose from Automobile, RV, •...

  • Page 50: Saving Route Profile

    Advanced Hazmat Routing: Check the type of hazardous materials you are transporting and • PC*MILER Navigator will generate a route avoiding the restricted roads, Vehicle Restriction: Tap Edit Vehicle Restriction and enter the information that • pertains to your vehicle. If nothing is entered here, your route will avoid all truck-restricted roads by default.

  • Page 51: Loading Route Profile

    Advanced Loading a Routing Profile To load an existing profile select Load Routing Profile and select one of your previously saved ones or the Default profile. Tap OK twice to return to the settings menu and apply the profile. Edit Road Preferences Scroll down and click View/Edit Road Preferences.

  • Page 52: Trip Options

    Advanced Trip Options In the trip planning window click the Options button: • To see a fuel cost estimated when the trip is calculated, type in the Vehicle Miles per Gallon and Cost per gallon. • To have break hours included in the trip ETA, select a time interval and break time. When Optimize Final Destination is checked the position of the last stop on the •...

  • Page 53: Optimizing Stops

    Advanced Optimizing stops PC*MILER Navigator has an Optimize Stops function, which will automatically rearrange the stops within a trip to create the most efficient route. If your planned trip has more than three (3) stops, click Optimize. PC*MILER Navigator will take a few seconds to reorder your stops for the most efficient trip.
  • Page 54 Advanced PC*MILER Navigator will display any change in distance and/or time the new route will cause to your trip and display a map of the new route. Tap Accept and PC*MILER • Navigator will begin directing you according to the new route. •...

  • Page 55: Ending A Detour

    Advanced Recalculate the whole trip If you are unhappy with the whole route PC*MILER Navigator has planned for you. Tap Menu > Detour > Alternate route. PC*MILER Navigator will compile a different route if a sensible alternative exists. A map of the proposed detour will be displayed. Select Accept to agree or Decline to return to the previous route.

  • Page 56: Adjusting Your Safety View

    Advanced Adjusting your Safety View Tap Menu > Settings > • From here you can alter the settings of the Safety View in the following ways: Display Map Near Turns: Decide whether to show a 2D/3D zoomed map on • the approach to each turn or always show the Driver Safety screen.

  • Page 57: Adjusting The Guidance Settings

    Advanced Adjusting the Guidance Settings You can adjust the way PC*MILER Navigator guides you. Tap Menu > Settings > Guidance. • • Select at what distances you want PC*MILER Navigator to speak to you when approaching a turn. • Select what information you wish to be displayed on the customizable part of the screen, or check Rotate Custom Display for the information to cycle (see page 45) automatically while navigating.

  • Page 58: Checking The Gps Status

    Advanced Checking the GPS status • Tap Menu > Settings > GPS > GPS Status. The GPS Status screen shows detailed information regarding the GPS fix and signal strength which your PC*MILER Navigator uses for guidance. From this screen you can see your current latitude and longitude position, the UTC time and date, your speed and your elevation (feet above sea level).

  • Page 59: Track Playback

    Advanced Track Playback You can play back a previously completed trip. Tap Menu >Settings > • • Select the trip from the list. Tap Play to start playback. • To control the speed or to close the track, see instructions for playing a demo on Adjusting the volume Tap Menu >...

  • Page 60: Playing A Demo

    Advanced Playing a demo PC*MILER Navigator contains a demonstration trip to a pre-defined destination. Tap Menu > > • Click the camera on the map to open a panel of buttons that let you control the demo or track playback. Speed up by tapping Faster or slow down by tapping Slower.

  • Page 61: Adjusting Device Settings

    Advanced Adjusting Keyboard Settings Tap Menu > Settings > • • Select the keyboard type of choice from the drop-down menu. The options are Alphabetical, QWERTY, AZERTY. Select whether you want the Backlight: On with GPS, Always On, On Near Turn •...

  • Page 62: Pc*Miler Route Types

    PC*MILER Routing Types PC*MILER Route Type and Option Descriptions Safety Note: CoPilot Truck is designed as a tool to get you from Point A to Point B along the most efficient and truck-specific routes. However, some of the information in the database may change from time to time. You must stay alert and pay attention to road signs at all times.
  • Page 63 ALK believes, however, that carriers and shippers alike would all be better served by using a mileage tariff based on actual miles traveled (i.e. similar to those generated using the PC*MILER Practical Route option), which would more accurately reflect true transportation costs.
  • Page 64 PC*MILER Routing Types National Network routing stays on the National Network to the maximum extent possible. Given that many areas are not directly served by the National Network, the origin and stop-offs of your route may not be on the National Network. In these cases PC*MILER will take the shortest reasonable path from the origin and stop-offs to the Network.
  • Page 65 PC*MILER Routing Types Note: These suggested National Network routing are based on official highway maps, the Code of Federal Regulations, and information provided by state governments. It is provided without a warranty of any kind. The user assumes full responsibility for any delay, expense, loss, or damage which may occur as a result of its use.
  • Page 66 PC*MILER Routing Types Heavy/Light Vehicle Routing (Override Restrictions) In addition to the five basic route types, the Heavy and Light Vehicle routing option is also a critical setting. A “heavy vehicle” is one weighing at least 80,000 pounds; a “light vehicle” weighs less than 80,000 pounds.
  • Page 67 PC*MILER Routing Types Toll Roads If Avoid If Possible is checked, PC*MILER Navigator will avoid long stretches of toll roads but won’t take long, impractical detours to avoid toll bridges and tunnels. Example: a trip from Boston, MA to Albany, NY avoids the Massachusetts Turnpike, but a trip from Camden, NJ to Philadelphia, PA includes a toll bridge.

  • Page 68: Pc*Miler Hazmat Route Types & Road Categories

    PC*MILER Routing Types PC*MILER Hazardous Material Route Types & Road Categories PC*MILER Navigator Truck calculates routes for hazardous materials based on over thirty different road categories. The table below and on the next page shows how each PC*MILER hazmat route type handles each hazmat road category. Favor = routing will prefer these segments Avoid = routing will go around these segments whenever possible No change = routing will not be altered in any way...
  • Page 69 PC*MILER Routing Types User’s Guide 05 PC*MILER Routing Types...
  • Page 70 PC*MILER Routing Types User’s Guide 05 PC*MILER Routing Types...

  • Page 71: Support

    You should register your PC*MILER Navigator solution at to receive information about the CoPilot Truck navigations software. Online Support Please email cpsupport@alk.com for answers to your PC*MILER Navigator support related questions. www.alk.com/support. Alternatively, visit the support section at Our FAQs section provides answers to customers’ most frequent requests to help you get started and get the most out of PC*MILER Navigator.

  • Page 72: End User License Agreement

    Software is transferred to you. You further acknowledge that title and ownership rights will remain the exclusive property of ALK, and you will not acquire any rights to the Software except as expressly set out in this licence. You agree that any copies of the Software will contain the same proprietary notices that appear on and in the Software.
  • Page 73 No Liability for indirect loss: In no event will ALK be liable to you for any loss of profit, wasted time, lost business or for any incidental, or indirect loss of any kind arising out of the performance or use of the Software, even if ALK has been advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 74 Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013 of the Defence Federal Acquisition Regulations. The Copyright to the Software is held by ALK Technologies, Inc., 1000 Herrontown Road, Princeton, NJ 08540 USA. Choice of Law: This Licence is governed by the laws of England.
  • Page 75 No Warranty. This Data is provided to you “as is,” and you agree to use it at your own risk. ALK and its licensors (and their...
  • Page 76 Entire Agreement. These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between ALK (and its licensors, including their licensors and suppliers) and you pertaining to the subject matter hereof, and supersedes in their entirety any and all written or oral agreements previously existing between us with respect to such subject matter.

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