SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND TERMS USED IN THE MANUAL Windows® Mobile-based device - Pharos Traveler GPS devices, Pocket PCs, and Pocket PC Phones. Windows CE device – Pharos Drive GPS devices Pocket PC Requirements Processor Type: StrongArm or XScale Operating System: Windows CE Version 4.0 or higher...
TABLE OF CONTENTS System Requirements and Terms Used Table of Contents Precautions and Notices Introduction to Pharos GPS Software and Hardware Summary of Features Getting Started with Ostia and MapFinder 2.1 Get Connected, Install Ostia and Open MapFinder 2.2 Using the MapFinder Software 2.3 Selecting Maps...
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7.3 Using Real-time Traffic, POI Finder, and Maps on Demand 7.4 Using Follow Me GPS Receiver Setup and Configuration 8.1 GPS Status Indicator/Powering on GPS Receiver 8.2 Configuring GPS in Ostia 8.3 Installing Pharos GPS Hardware Troubleshooting 10.0 Contact Us at Pharos 11.0 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT...
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Precautions and Notices Do not attempt to operate the controls on a Pharos GPS system in a vehicle while in motion or in any way that interferes with safe driving. Secure your device to the vehicle in such a way as to not endanger the driver or passengers while driving or during operation.
Use this product prudently. The product manufacturer is not liable for any damages or lost profits caused by misuse of the product. Pharos and its suppliers specifically disclaim any warranties, either expressed or implied, for their products’ fitness for use in any high-...
Zoom in and zoom out with stylus Favorites stored on Pocket PC independent of Contacts GPS status indicator with on-screen strength indicator Real-time simulation of Route with GPS Powered Off Two views (one 2D overhead, one 3D Birds-Eye), with night-view map display option...
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When navigating with the Pharos GPS Receiver you will find: Four routing methods: Fastest, Shortest, No Highway/Motorway, Avoid Toll Roads Street name of the next turn at the bottom of screen Displays the distance and direction of the next turn and distance...
Note: ActiveSync is not used with Windows Vista Step 2: Insert the Ostia CD into the CD-ROM drive on your PC and the Pharos Setup Screen should appear Note: If Auto-run is not enabled on your PC, you will need to open My Computer and double-click on the CDROM Drive to open the Pharos Setup Screen.
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Step 5: Selecting Pharos from the Pharos Setup Screen will directly link to the Pharos Home page assuming your PC is connected to Internet. Step 6: To read software or hardware manual, select Manual from the Pharos Setup Screen. Select the manual you wish to...
2.2 Using the MapFinder Software Note: You will need to have the map CDs on-hand to use Pharos MapFinder. MapFinder helps you determine which maps you need. Simply select the maps you wish to use and copy them to your PC, Pocket PC, Pharos navigation device, Smartphone, or Storage Card.
2.3 Selecting maps There are two methods used to select a map(s) you want to use: 1. Using the Search Field Enter a city name or zip/postcode and click “Search”. Note: A zip/postcode is the most precise way to search. Areas on the edge of maps may need more than one map to travel efficiently.
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2. Directly Selecting Maps Place the mouse cursor over the map to be selected; the information for that map will be displayed (as seen to the right). Double-click on the map to select it. (Repeat for additional map selections.) MapFinder displays the number of maps you have selected, how much free space is available on your...
2.4 Extracting and Transferring Maps After maps are selected, they need to be extracted and sent to the “My Documents” folder on the Storage Card or the main memory of Pocket PC or handheld device. name is case sensitive and must be on either the SD card or Main Memory of the device for the map files to be read correctly.
Extract Maps to the Hard Drive – extracts maps directly to your hard drive only Delete Maps – deletes maps from your hard drive only About Pharos MapFinder – displays program information Minimize – minimizes MapFinder Exit – exits MapFinder...
3.0 Ostia Terms and Abbreviations Action Button Pressing the center of the Directional Pad located on the Windows Mobile-based device allows you to automatically recalculate a Route from your current location once you have driven off-Route. Saved Place Saved locations stored on your device as Favorites, Recent Destinations, or Outlook Contacts for use as Point of References (POR).
POR, change map view, see GPS info, access Smart Navigator services, manage Favorites, and view Options. GPS – Enables you to turn the GPS on/off, initialize/reset the GPS, and indicates the current status of the GPS receiver.
4.2 Goto Buttons – Address Enter specific address as a Destination. – Search for specific POI’s near your current location (or the center of the screen) within a given set of parameters. – Saved Place Accesses pre- designated Favorites, Recent Destinations, and Pocket Outlook Contacts database to set a Destination.
Friend are logged into Follow Me; subscription required. Smart Navigator Navigator Services. For more information see Section 4.6 Smart Navigator. Requires Internet access and paid subscription from Pharos: www.PharosGPS.com/SmartNavigator Note: Applies only if using Windows Mobile- based devices. – Accesses Smart...
View – View Text Directions, GPS Information, POR, Full Route, Real-time Traffic, Places Found from POI Finder, a saved Trip Trace, and Favorites. Note: Some features are only available if they have been activated on the map, such as Real-time Traffic and POIs Found, or have been previously saved such as Trip Trace and Favorites.
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Overhead (2D) to Bird’s Eye (3D) View. – Text Directions View the complete text directions of a pre-determined route. – GPS Info View Satellite strength and Compass info such as Latitude/Longitude, time, altitude, etc. Note: Altitude is based on Height Above Ellipsoid, not Height Above Sea Level.
4.5 Options Buttons – Save a Place Allows you to save the GPS Location/Map Center, Current Destination, Current Origin, or a Lat/Lon as a Favorite, as Home, or to Outlook Contacts. – Delete Favorites Delete a Favorite from the list of saved places.
Maps on Demand download. Follow Me – Allows you to see exact locations of any member/subscriber within your “network” account, or for any member to see you (subscription required). Smart Help – Lists detailed information about Pharos’ Smart Navigator Services.
Enabling the North Up option will orient the screen to have North always at the top of the screen. Heading Up option will set the display to always show the GPS indicator pointing towards the top of the screen with a compass in the upper right corner of the screen.
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Voice Guidance This will allow either the Default (USA English using miles) or an Alternative voice prompt (UK English using kilometers) to be used for navigation, or to turn Off the Voice Guidance. Route Options This option sets the method the software uses to calculate a route: •...
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Smart Navigator Services. (subscription required) Note: Applies only if using Windows Mobile-based device. Color Scheme This allows you to change the color scheme for Ostia. The choices are Windows Default, Pharos Default, Dark Gray, Peach Orange, and Moss Green.
5.0 General Features of Ostia 5.1 Anatomy of the Navigation Screen Calculated Route (Light Blue) Change 3D to 2D Indicator Origin (Green flag) Current Location Multi Stop (Purple flag) Menu toggle Distance to next turn Next turn Text display Compass Indicator Destination (Red flag)
5.2 Opening and Viewing a Map Opening Map Automatically Maps will automatically open when a GPS lock is acquired, provided that the maps are already saved on the storage card or main memory of the Device. Opening Map Manually To manually open maps, tap Goto...
This screen displays Satellite Information. Typically, a nominal value of 40 or higher on at least 3 bars is normal for a GPS Lock. The bars will be gray when searching for a signal and blue when a lock is acquired.
5.4 User Interface Options With a Windows Mobile-based device running Windows Mobile 2003 Second Edition, Version 4.21 or later, you have the option to view the screen in Landscape mode or Portrait mode, as seen below: Landscape Portrait Note: To change the view of your device, follow these instructions: Tap on the Start Menu Settings System...
5.5 Display Options Navigation Screen Options Tapping the text directions will cycle through the three (3) navigation screens that can be used while driving, as shown below, as well as repeat the audible Voice Guidance. Refer to Section 4.7 Options Details: Simplified Arrow Standard Map View...
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Map Scale Tapping on the yellow “scale” box will convert all units from Kilometers to Miles, and vice versa, including all distance information related to Route calculation. 2D/3D View Tapping on the Screen where the Sky appears (in the horizon), will change the 3D Bird’s Eye View to 2D Overhead View.
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Without letting go, drag the stylus in the direction you wish to view, and the map will move accordingly. Note: Applies only if using Windows Mobile-based devices or Pharos Drive GPS...
5.6 Zooming (In/Out) Capabilities Note: Applies only if using Windows Mobile-based devices. Zoom In Drag the stylus or your finger on the screen in a motion from the upper left corner towards the bottom right corner (creating a box on the screen).
Internet connection directly to your mobile device. Smart Navigator integrates these web-based information services with Pharos' navigation and routing software for Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs, to give you the ultimate mobility tool for information anywhere. For more information or to subscribe to any of the Smart Navigator services, visit www.pharosgps.com.
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Maps on Demand Get the map you need downloaded directly to your mobile device when you have an Internet connection. Maps on Demand is a service that delivers the map you need directly to your device when you have an Internet connection. Refer to Section 7.0 Smart Navigator Services to learn how to use this service.
Route Origin. If you do not have a GPS lock, you can search for your Origin by using any of the following methods from Goto...
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Note: If you do not have a GPS lock, we suggest that you locate the Origin first, and then the Destination. If Ostia does not automatically create the Route after the Origin and Destination are set, you can manually create it, by tapping Goto Route.
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To Enter a House Number and Street Name 1. Regardless of which entry option you chose, when you arrive at the House Number screen, enter the House Number you’re looking for and tap the Forward Arrow. Note: You can use the “Del” (Delete) button to backspace and correct or change your entry.
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2b. This will provide a list of the most closely matching streets available, appearing on the next screen. Select the desired street name, and tap the Forward Arrow. Note: Avoid entering “N”, “E”, “S”, and “W” at the beginning of the street name.
Point of Interest This option allows you to search for Points of Interest, such as Cash, Food, Fuel, Hotels, or other Public Landmarks, that can be used as the Destination in a Route. From the Map screen, tap Goto to Section 6.3 Using the Point of Interest Search. Saved Place This option will bring up a list of previously stored Saved Places to select from.
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Outlook® Contacts This option allows you to search for a location utilizing the Pocket Outlook Contacts database. A Contact can be used as the Destination, Multi-Stop, or Origin in a Route. Make sure that all necessary maps are already opened. From the Map screen, tap Goto Outlook Contacts, select the location from the list of Contacts, then tap the Forward Arrow.
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The Route will be displayed on the screen, zoomed in on the Destination. The on- screen text directions display at the bottom (if in Simulation Mode or if GPS lock is acquired). To view the whole route, tap Goto Power User View Full Route.
6.2 Adding Multi-Stops to a Route When creating a Multi-Stop Route, you can enter up to 10 stops between the Origin and Destination. The Origin and Destination are not considered as Multi-stops. Setting Multi-Stop Locations In order to set a location as a Multi-stop, tap Goto Power User Find...
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Viewing a Multi-Stop To View the Multi-stops, tap Goto Multi-stop. This will show the Multi-stops in order according to the order in which they were entered. Clearing all Multi-Stops If you want to Clear all Multi-Stops in the Route, tap Goto Power User Clear Multi-Stop.
(Proceed to Step 1 on page 50 to continue POI Search) Option B: If you do not have a GPS Lock, but a Route is created, you can search for POIs based on a POR (for example your Origin, Destination, or one of your pre-selected Multi-Stops).
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Option C: If you do not have a GPS Lock or a Route created, but wish to search for a POI in an area other then the center of the screen such as a specific city or a public landmark, you will need to make this location the center of the screen.
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Step 1: Tap Goto Point of Interest select where you want to search and then select the POI from the following POI category list: Cash, Food, Fuel, or Hotel Step 2: For this example, we are going to search for Food around the selected Destination so tap Near Destination and then tap Food.
Step 4: By tapping on one of the POIs from the list and selecting the Forward Arrow, the full details for that POI are displayed along with the options to Route to that POI, to set that POI as a Multi-stop, to Call the POI (only on Pocket PC Phones), or to Cancel.
1. Tap Goto Forward Arrow (twice) select which location to save from the list of GPS/Map Center, Current Destination, Current Origin, or Latitude/Longitude (you can also tap the Save button to display this list directly) Choose Save as Favorite. Enter Favorite Name,...
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Save Selected Position as Favorite 1. Tap Goto Power User Choose which location to save from the list of GPS/Map Center, Current Destination, Current Origin, or Lat/Lon Choose Save as Favorite. Enter Favorite Name, and tap on the Forward Arrow Save Selected Position as Home 1.
Trip, and tap the Forward Arrow when finished. Note: To Record a Trip, you must have a GPS Lock, with or without a Route created. Alternately, you can have the GPS turned Off (Red Smiley Face) with a route selected, and choose to run a Simulation...
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Viewing a Trip Trace To view or use a pre-recorded Trip Trace, tap Goto User View Trip Trace A list of pre-recorded Trip Trace Files will be displayed. Select the Trip Trace of your choice, tap the Forward Arrow when finished Your Trip Trace will be displayed with blue diamonds, representing the markers (or...
6.6 Exporting Favorites To export your Favorites into a text file (*.txt), tap Goto Power User Tools Export Favorites. Provide a Name for this file, which will contain all the currently stored Favorites (NOT the Contacts). This file will be stored in the My Documents folder on the Main Memory of the Device To view the exported file on the Device, go to Start Programs...
Destination maps, it will clear out any POR previously set on the map. After Ostia opens the Highway/Motorway and the Destination maps, the Origin will have to be re-entered manually unless you have a GPS Lock. Note: If the Route calculation method for “No Highway/Motorways” is...
Applies only if using Windows Mobile-based devices 7.1 Register & Subscribe All users who register on the Pharos GPS website with Ostia version 7.5 or higher receive one month free of all Smart Navigator Services. Otherwise, you must purchase the...
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Step 4: Click Select on the Shipment Type page (No Shipping Necessary or Digital Delivery) Step 5: This next page shows a summary of your purchase. If all is correct, click Submit Order and proceed to Step 6; if not, click Cancel Order Step 6: Enter the Credit Card number and Expiration Date.
7.2 Smart Login To Enter User ID Your User ID is the email address you registered with when you bought the subscription. The User ID is NOT case sensitive. Tap on Goto Power User Smart Navigator Login… to arrive at the User ID entry window (to the right) Enter the letters for your User ID.
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To get the @ symbol for the email address, select the “*%#” button on the right side of the window From the Symbols Menu, you can then choose to go back to numbers, or to the upper case alphabet Note: After entering the email carrier name (Jane@yahoo), you will have to repeat the steps above to get back...
7.3 Using Real-time Traffic, POI Finder and Maps on Demand Real-time Traffic To download Traffic information, follow the steps below after Using Smart Login: Tap Goto Menu Smart Navigator 1. First make sure you have the correct map open. Select your City (area), and then tap the Forward Arrow.
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Depending on the availability in your city, you may see one of the following: Real-time Traffic and Data (incident only) Note: The traffic and data info is based solely on the databases of the Department of Transportation. Some cities do not have Real-time Traffic because the DOT has not built traffic sensors into the highways in that state.
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Viewing Incident Data To view the Real-time Incident Data (yellow triangles), simply tap and hold on a triangle to view the data exactly as the Highway Patrol or other law enforcement entered it into their own computers...
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POI Finder To download Points of Interest (in addition to Cash, Food, Fuel, or Hotel) to your device, follow the steps below after using Smart Login: Tap Goto Power User Smart Navigator 1. Enter a keyword, or name of POI to narrow the search results or leave blank for a general search, then Tap the Forward Arrow 2.
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Maps on Demand This feature allows you to download a dynamically-generated map from Pharos Maps on Demand server. It is useful in cases where you don’t have a preloaded map on your device that covers the area you are traveling in. A dynamically- generated map is usually very small in size so you can download it quickly even with a wireless internet connection.
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State/Province, and then tap the Forward Arrow again. 2. Next choose to base your search on an address, zip/postal code, or current GPS location. a. If using address, type a city name first. As you type, Ostia will continue to narrow the search results based on each letter.
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If using current GPS location just tap the Forward Arrow for next step. 3. Choose the location to store the map, either to the SD card or the Main Memory. The available memory space for each location will be displayed for your review.
An Introduction to Follow Me Follow Me uses a combination of several capabilities to help you stay in touch. First, of course, is your Pharos GPS device which precisely determines your location. Next there is the wireless connection to the Internet which enables you to both send and receive information.
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Until now, it was difficult to provide that information when you were on the go. Your Pharos GPS Phone 600 (or GPS Phone 600E) can not only receive GPS location information, but it can also use the GPRS/EDGE data network to send that information.
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Observers Observers do not belong to any group. They have the least privileges. They can not send their GPS locations to the Follow Me server and thus can not be tracked by anyone. As an observer the only thing you can do is to view other people’s locations on the...
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Setting Up a Follow Me Account You need to register your Pharos GPS device on the Pharos Web site in order to establish your Follow Me account. To do so, please visit the following address: https://services.pharosgps.com/shopping/store/registration_form.a...
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Enter the e-mail address and password you used when you registered your Pharos GPS device and then click the Log In button. Tip: If you want to be logged in automatically in the future, make sure the Remember me on this computer box is checked.
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After you click Log In, you’ll see a screen similar to the following (with your information, of course). Members and buddies will see a slightly shorter list that only includes the options they are allowed to use.
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Adding Members You will want to begin by adding the group members. Click the Manage Members link to display the following screen: Click the Add Member link to display the Add Member form. Use this form to enter the member’s name and e-mail address. Tip: You can add several members at once by clicking Add Members in Batch.
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Using Additional Follow Me Functions The main Follow Me page has several additional options you may want to use from time to time. Each of these options is designed to allow you to administer your group and Buddy List. • If you are a Supervisor, you can manage your Group and Buddy List.
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Monitoring Group Locations After you have added the members to your Follow Me group, you can monitor their locations. You can do the monitoring on your mobile device or on your desktop using a Web browser— depending on your needs. You could, for example, use a Web browser to track the current locations of your team in order to send the nearest driver to pick up a package that needed rush delivery.
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Note: You can only monitor group members who are logged in on their mobile device. After you have selected the group members you wish to monitor, click the Show Selected On Map link to display a map that shows the current position and travel speed for those members as shown in the following illustration.
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Monitoring Via a Mobile Device When you use Follow Me on your mobile device you can see where the other members of your group (or people who have added you to their buddy list) are in comparison with your current position.
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Other people will only appear on your map if they are currently logged in to the Follow Me service and if they are within the area displayed on the map at your current zoom level. If you zoom in to see more detail about your current location you may not be able to see the locations of the other people until you once again zoom out on the map.
8.0 GPS Receiver Setup and Configuration Note: For Pharos All-In-One devices such as Drive GPS 135, Drive GPS 140, Traveler GPS 505, Traveler GPS 535, GPS Phone 600, and EZ Road, the GPS receiver does not need to be setup or installed because it is already built into the device 8.1 GPS Status Indicator/Powering On the GPS Receiver...
Select the appropriate Comm Port needed, and tap the Forward Arrow when finished. Note: If the GPS is taking a long time to acquire a satellite lock, tap Initialize, to reset the GPS Receiver Selecting Auto will allow Ostia to configure your GPS automatically.
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GPS communicates to the software. The Baud Rate for your receiver should be listed in the packaging it came in. For all Pharos labeled GPS receivers, the Baud Rate is 4800, or the Default. Select the proper Baud Rate and tap the Forward...
8.3 Installing Pharos GPS Hardware iGPS-SD Insert the iGPS-SD into the Secure Digital Card port of the Pocket PC. Make sure you have installed the iGPS-SD driver from the driver disc. This is a separate process from installing any other software.
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If your GPS did not come with a CF adapter, you can purchase one from www.services.pharosgps.com/shop ping 1b. The Universal Car Power Adapter can also be used, while in a vehicle, to supply power to the Pocket PC and GPS.
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2c. Insert the iGPS-360 or iGPS-500 Compact Flash Adapter base into the Compact Flash slot of the Pocket PC. 2d. The Universal Car Power Adapter can also be used, while in a vehicle, to supply power to the Pocket PC and GPS simultaneously.
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3) Serial Attach Mode 3a. Connect the iGPS-360 or iGPS-500 to the Serial Cable specifically for your Pocket 3b. Connect the Serial Cable to your Pocket PC serial port and connect the Universal Car Power Adapter. This mode requires power via the 12V cigarette lighter adapter in your vehicle to work.
9.0 Troubleshooting Visit the Pharos website (http://www.pharosgps.com/support) for FAQs, tips, troubleshooting and latest updates. Some things to watch for: • Know how to do a “Soft Reset” on your Pocket PC as per your Pocket PC manual. This can resolve a large number of issues.
10.0 Contact Us at Pharos Pharos Science & Applications, Inc. http://www.PharosGPS.com 411 Amapola Avenue Torrance, CA 90501-1478 Phone: • Toll free at 888-PHAROS8 (888-742-7678) for Technical Support in USA and Canada 877-774-2767 for Product Info & Sales • Fax: 310-320-1808 Email: Support@PharosGPS.com...
2. Software Transfer: Licensee may permanently transfer the License and all rights hereunder to a third party by written notification to Pharos and where the recipient agrees to the terms of the License. When Licensee delivers the entire Software Package to a third party, Licensee must also destroy any and all remaining copies of the Software whether installed on a personal computer or other device.
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Its component parts may not be separated for use on more than one computer. 8. Termination: Without prejudice to any other rights, Pharos may terminate this License if Licensee fails to comply with the terms and conditions of this license. In such event, Licensee must destroy all...
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