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  • Page 1 Navigator User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Note

    Welcome 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 Getting Started FOR YOUR SAFETY It is your sole responsibility to use the product in a safe and responsible manner. You must obey local traffic laws, posted road signs and safety regulations. Do not operate the product while driving. ALK shall not be liable for any errors or omissions of either the map data or truck restrictions data contained in the product.

  • Page 4: In The Box Checklist

    Getting Started In the Box Checklist Check the contents of your box, box should contain: • PC*MILER Navigator with Pre-installed CoPilot Truck GPS Navigation Software • QuickStart Guide • User Manual • Windshield Mount • Truck Charger PC*MILER • Mini USB Cable...
  • Page 5 Getting Started Identification Reset Button SD Logo is a trademark. User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Assemble The Windshield Mount

    (down toward base of mount) to secure. Attach the Truck Charger • Connect USB end of charger to the USB port on the PC*MILER Navigator. • Connect opposite end into truck power port. Attach the Home Charger • Connect USB end of charger to the USB port on the PC*MILER Navigator.

  • Page 7: Switching On And Off

    PC*MILER Navigator device. No additional installation necessary. Switching On and Off • Switch on PC*MILER Navigator. Hold down the power button for 3 seconds to turn the PC*MILER Navigator on. • Switch off PC*MILER Navigator. Hold down the power button until unit displays ‘Powering Off’.

  • Page 8: Select Language And Voice

    • Choose desired time zone by scrolling through the list. Tap OK. End User License Agreement • Read the agreement for PC*MILER Navigat or, Powered by CoPilot Software. Tap Accept or Decline after reading. (See page 74-80 for EULA) User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 Getting Started How to Scroll • Read how to scroll and tap Routing - Dimension • Personalized routing dimensions, Max Height, Max Width, Total Length and Total Weight/Axle, will be shown. • To change personalized routing dimensions, tap desired dimension > enter dimension > tap Save. •...

  • Page 10: Tips: Gps Signal

    Tips: GPS Signal GPS Signal will be limited inside buildings, tunnels, or parking garages. To work effectively the PC*MILER Navigator should be mounted on the supplied windshield cradle for clear line of sight to the sky. *CAUTION: it is illegal in Minnesota to attach anything to the windshield.
  • Page 11 Getting Started 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 12: On Screen Information

    Getting Started 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 Guidance Section on (page 57). Approaching Turn Distance to Destinations Current Position...
  • Page 13 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. Address • Tap Menu > Destination > Address.

  • Page 14: Locate Points Of Interest

    Destination Locate Points of Interest PC*MILER Navigator not only guides you to your destination, but also knows all the useful places you might need on your journey. • Tap Menu > Destination > Points of Interest. • Select the desired search location: Nearby, In different city, or...

  • Page 15: In Different City

    Destination In Different City • Enter the city/town name or zip code of your destination. • Scroll through the list by softly pressing finger to list (*DO NOT REMOVE PRESSURE) and scroll up and down with finger still pressed to the list. Tap the correct city or area when it appears in the list below the city field.*It is recommended to use stylus while scrolling through lists.

  • Page 16: On My Route

    Destination • A details page will be displayed with POI address and map. Tap GO. • Confirm destination by Tapping GO. On my route • Tap desired category. (If category of choice does not appear, tap more categories on the lower right screen to display more options or search by POI name by tapping the lower left search by name tab).

  • Page 17: Pick On Map

    Destination Pick on Map You can also select a destination from the map. • Tap on Menu > Destination > Pick on Map. A map of the area around your current location will be displayed. Drag the screen to move around the map and tap your desired destination when you find it.
  • Page 18 Minutes. • Enter a latitude and longitude in the previous format. PC*MILER Navigator will take a few moments to find the point. When the point has been located, a map will appear with the location pinpointed by a red flag.
  • Page 19 My Places Save your home, work, recent and favorite addresses so you don’t have to enter them every time. Home • Tap on Menu > My Places > Home. • Enter the city/town name or zip code of your home location. •...
  • Page 20 My Places • Scroll through the list. Gently press the stylus to the list and do not remove pressure. Then move the stylus up and down to scroll the list. Once you have found the desired location, remove pressure and tap the POI to select it. You will get more precise results and smoother scrolling by using the stylus.
  • Page 21 Truck Routing • Tap on Menu > Truck > Routing. Routing - Dimension • Personalized routing dimensions, Max Height, Max Width, Total Length and Total Weight/Axle, will be shown. • To change personalized routing dimensions, tap desired dimension > enter dimension > tap Routing - Hazmat •...

  • Page 22: Routing Profiles

    • Tap Delete to remove prior saved routing profiles State Mileage Logs The PC*MILER Navigator will automatically track state fuel mileage for state fuel tax reporting when used for every trip. State mileage logs lists the mileage totals by state and month as recorded by the device.

  • Page 23: Quick Stop

    Quick Stop Quick stop helps you locate a truck service, gas station, restaurant, or hotel near you, quickly and easily. For example, when travelling on a long journey, you can use the Quick Stop feature to help you search for a local hotel and call them using your phone.
  • Page 24 Quick Stop • Tap Show Map to display all nearby facilities on a map. To return to the facilities list, select Show List. • Or Search by Name to type the name of a facility and select the one you want when it appears in the list.

  • Page 25: Avoid Roads

    • Tap Accept and PC*MILER Navigator will begin directing you according to the new route. • If you decide not to use the new route, tap Clear and try another route or tap Cancel and PC*MILER Navigator will then return to your original route.

  • Page 26: Alternate Roads

    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 proposed detour will be displayed. Tap Accept to agree or Decline to return to the previous route.

  • Page 27: Entering Multiple Destinations

    Plan or Edit Trip 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 then tap desired category listed, for example Address.

  • Page 28: Customize Your Trip

    Plan or Edit Trip Customize Your Trip When you have entered all your destinations 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: Set As Stop, Show on Map, Add to Favorites, Sent this Location and the following icons: Move to Top...

  • Page 29: Setting Waypoints

    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. • Tap Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip.
  • Page 30 Plan or Edit Trip The address will now be listed as a Waypoint, with an arrow icon rather than a stop to indicate that it is a Waypoint. Tip: Make a Waypoint a Stop To change a Waypoint back to a Stop, tap the address and select Set as Stop from the pop-up menu.

  • Page 31: Save Trip

    Plan or Edit Trip Save Trip When you have finished entering all your destinations, you can save your trip to access at a later date, rather than start driving right away. • Tap Options > Save • Enter a name for the trip you are saving. Tap OK and your trip will be saved.

  • Page 32: Return Trip

    NOTE: You will NOT be asked to confirm this selection. Return Trip Once you have completed your journey, us PC*MILER Navigator to guide you for your return. • Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip > Add Stop > Return Trip •...

  • Page 33: Optimizing Stops

    When you have planned a trip with more than 3 stops: • Tap Options > Optimize Stops PC*MILER Navigator will take a few seconds to reorder your stops for the most efficient journey. Tip: Your start point and final destination will not be altered.

  • Page 34: Estimated Fuel Costs

    • Set currency and enter average cost per gallon. Take Breaks Set PC*MILER Navigator to alert you to take a break at regular time intervals for defined durations of time, for a trip. • Tap Options > Take Breaks During Trips Break Every: Select a time interval which you would like to take a break.

  • Page 35: D View

    Driving Views PC*MILER Navigator can be customized to meet your individual needs and style. You can choose from six different screen driving views. To access • Tap Menu > > Driving Views or tap the (driving views shortcut button) to quickly access one of the four views.

  • Page 36: Driver Safety

    Driving Views 2D View Driver Safety We recommend you choose Driver Safety, which displays a simple turn instruction arrow with concise next turn instructions in large type. In driver safety mode, a map is only displayed as you approach a turn or are traveling below 10 mph. User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: D Next Turn

    Driving Views Itinerary This view shows each direction and turn in a written list, including distances. 2D Next Turn Displays your current location and auto zooms into the next turn on a 2D map. User’s Guide...

  • Page 38: D Destination

    Driving Views 2D Destination This view shows your route from your current position to your destination. Day Map/Night Map Displays map with a dark background that reduces glare for easier night-time viewing. User’s Guide...
  • Page 39 Settings PC*MILER Navigator can be customized to meet your individual needs and style. Routing You can set up your routing preferences to best suit you. • Tap Menu > > Settings > Routing • Tap the one of the New Routing Profile Options: Truck, Automobile, Motorcycle, Bicycle, or RV When option is selected tap ‘...

  • Page 40: Map Styles

    . Or, skip step and tap to continue. Map Styles PC*MILER Navigator offers a range of map styles. • Tap Menu > > Settings > Map Styles To set a map style for the daytime use the Day map style by toggling the up and down arrows.

  • Page 41: Map Display

    Settings Map Display To adjust the map display of the PC*MILER Navigator • Tap Menu > > Settings > Map Display • Tap the 2D Map Rotation: Heading Up: always be travelling upwards on the screen North Up: hold the map static as you travel along your route.
  • Page 42 Settings Sound To adjust the sound of the PC*MILER Navigator • Tap Menu > > Settings > Sound • Increase and decrease the volume using the < and > arrows • Select box to Mute sound • Unselect Button Click Sounds to turn off click sound when you touch screen •...
  • Page 43 > Settings > GPS 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 or longitude position, the UTC time and date, your speed and your elevation (feet above sea level).
  • Page 44 The GPS satellites screen shows a 3D display of the GPS fix acquired. NOTE: PC*MILER Navigator is ready out of the box and does not require GPS setup. DO NOT USE the GPS Setup menu without direction form Technical Support. Changing options in GPS Setup without direction from Technical Support may compromise the PC*MILER Navigator’s ability to receive...

  • Page 45: Poi Display

    • Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu. Turn Warnings PC*MILER Navigator will warn you when you are approaching a turn either at 2 miles. 1 mile. 3/10 of a mile or at turn. • Tap Menu >...

  • Page 46: Clear Turn

    • Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu. Clear Turn PC*MILER Navigator can provide real sign post information displayed on your screen as an additional visual aid while on the road. CoPilot Clear Turn™ provides a virtual view at complex junctions and motorway exits.

  • Page 47: Language & Voice

    • Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu. Day/Night Mode Set your PC*MILER Navigator to use different map styles for Day and Night, or choose Automatic to switch between the day and night map styles you have selected.

  • Page 48: Units Of Measure

    Settings Units of Measure To set your preferences for the type of units used in maps and instructions: • Tap Menu > > Settings > > > Units of Measure • Tap English or Metric • Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu.

  • Page 49: Info Bar

    Settings Info Bar Once you’ve planned a journey and selected GO, PC*MILER Navigator will display a driving view with useful information about your journey in the Info Bar at the base of the screen. You can decide how the information bar should be displayed and select what information is shown.
  • Page 50 Settings To decide what information is displayed, choose from the following: • Destination • Current Road • Nearest Crossroad • Nearest Town • Estimated Time of Arrival • Speed • Estimated Travel Time • Distance Remaining • Altitude • Latitude/Longitude •...

  • Page 51: Play Demo

    • Toggle themes by tapping • Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu. Play Demo You can watch a demonstration to see how PC*MILER Navigator can guide you on your journey. • Tap Menu > > Settings >...
  • Page 52 Settings • Tap to go back to the most recent turn. • Tap to pause. • Tap to forward to the next upcoming turn. • Tap to close the demo or track. • Tap GPS Tracks to play back a previously completed trip. •...

  • Page 53: About Copilot

    > > > About CoPilot Show More Settings The first time you start PC*MILER Navigator, the settings |for some of the more advanced features might be hidden. To view the hidden settings: • Tap Menu > > Settings > >...
  • Page 54 Settings POI Alerts This option is only visible when Show More Settings is selected from the Settings menu. You can choose which POI categories should be displayed on screen and set the distance ahead to report for these by adjusting the POI Alerts. •...

  • Page 55: Manage Pois

    This option is only visible when Show More Settings is selected from the Settings menu. You can add or remove additional POIs to/from your PC*MILER Navigator, for example your favorite places, restaurants or other locations. You can add your own POIs to existing POI categories or create your own personal categories.
  • Page 56 Settings • Enter a name for the category you are saving and tap Continue To Create a New Category • Tap New Category button. • Enter a name for the category you are saving and • Tap image you would like your new category to be displayed as and tap •...
  • Page 57 > Settings > > Manage POIs To decide the adjustments, choose from the following: • Turn Guidance - Your PC*MILER Navigator shows the turning you should take after the next approaching turn. From the selection of distances, adjust the distance at which you would like to see the turn following the next turn to be displayed.
  • Page 58 Settings • Turn Warnings - Select the distance(s) before a turn, you would like to hear PC*MILER Navigator warn you when you are approaching a turn. The options available are: 2 miles, 1 mile, 3/10s of a mile. You can also choose how long in seconds before a turn you want to be warned.

  • Page 59: Gps Track Playback

    Settings Routing Profiles This option is only visible when Show More Settings is selected from the Settings menu. Use routing profiles to choose how PC*MILER Navigator routes you on your journey. • Tap Menu > > Settings > > >...

  • Page 60: Data Region

    Settings Licensing This option is only visible when Show More Settings is selected from the Settings menu. To access the licensing information of your CoPilot Truck software. The licensing settings allow you to activate/deactivate license regions (Currently only North American Data is available). •...

  • Page 61: Restore Default Settings

    USA and Canada once per quarter MapSure ™ Updates You can download the latest map update to your PC*MILER Navigator via a desktop computer using a free software program called CoPilot Central. Please visit www.pcmnav.com/mapsure to install this software and for more information.
  • Page 62 Save Current Location You can save your current GPS location as a destination so you can enter it quickly next time. The following are examples of situations when the Save Current Location would be useful: • Once you’ve parked, save the location so you can find your way back to your vehicle later •...
  • Page 63 Delete Next Stop Once you have planned a route and selected GO to start navigating, you may decide not to go on to your next planned destination. To delete the next destination on your journey: • Tap Menu > > Delete Next Stop •...
  • Page 64 Tips & Tricks PC*MILER Navigator is full of great features. To help you get to know them, we have included Tips and Tricks when you launch your PC*MILER Navigator the first time (See page 9-11 for additional information on tips and tricks).

  • Page 65: 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: What are These? GPS Status: Green=3D fix Yellow=Fair Red=No fix Hazmat Routing...

  • Page 66: Software Support

    E-mails will be answered within 1-2 business days. Alternative Support Option Visit the support section at www.pcmnav.com. For additional FAQs and contact details. Register you CoPilot You should register your PC*MILER Navigator solution at www.alk.com/register to receive information about the CoPilot Truck navigators software. User’s Guide...

  • Page 67: Practical Routes

    Economic routes favor major roads over local ones to optimize fuel mileage. Shortest Routes PC*MILER Shortest Routes represent distances and driving routes that a vehicle would take to minimize total distance traveled while still following a reasonable route. For instance, Shortest Route mileage and routes will also avoid truck- restricted roads and, in some cases, may favor a beltway rather than traveling directly through a city.

  • Page 68: National Network Routes

    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. Detailed Route Reports (driving directions) for PC*MILER National Network routes provide a warning wherever the route is forced to use a non-conforming link.

  • Page 69: Foot Trailer Routing

    53’/102” trailers. The calculations for these routes are based on National Network routing, with the addition of roads that permit 53’/102” trailers. Detailed Route reports for PC*MILER 53’ Trailer routes now provide a warning wherever the route is forced to use a non-conforming link (a red exclamation point also appears in the route window for the generated route).

  • Page 70: Hazmat Routing

    Caustic, Explosives, Flammable, Inhalants, and Radioactive. To calculate normal (non-hazmat) PC*MILER routes, select None. The table in Appendix B on the next two pages shows how each PC*MILER hazmat route type handles each hazmat road category. Hazardous Material Route Types & Road Categories PC*MILER Navigator calculates routes for hazardous materials based on over thirty different road categories.
  • Page 71 PC*MILER Routing Types User’s Guide...

  • Page 72: Truck Specific Icons Legend

    Icon Legend Truck Specific Icons Legend Truck-Routing Route -Weight Warning Hazmat-Routing Route-Width Warning Truck-Restricted Route-Height Warning Hazmat-Restricted POI- Truck Services Route-Length Border Crossing Warning General POI Icons Legend Airport Attractions Auto Dealership Bank Border Crossing User’s Guide...
  • Page 73 Icon Legend Bus Station Place of Worship Entertainment Parking Event Facility Railway Station Ferry Terminal Rest Area Gas Station Restaurant Grocery Store Retail Hotels Rent a Car Marina Schools & Universities Medical Sports & Recreation Municipal Truck Services Other Vehicle Repair User’s Guide...
  • Page 74 Trouble Shooting WHAT IS THE SD CARD SLOT FOR? Memory card slot may be used for future map updates. WHY WON’T MY UNIT TURN ON? The power button must be held down for 3 seconds for the unit to turn on. Typically the problem when a unit will not turn on is that it is locked.
  • Page 75 Trouble Shooting MY DEVICE IS STUCK ON A BLANK SCREEN WITH A “+” SIGN? This is the calibration screen. Using the stylus (stored in the bottom of the device), please touch the exact middle of the “+” it will move to the top left of the screen, again, please touch the exact middle of the “+”...
  • Page 76 EULA END-USER LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR PC*MILER® NAVIGATOR, POWERED BY COPILOT® SOFTWARE Please read the following agreement (“Licence”) carefully. Acceptance: Installation or use of the enclosed ALK Technologies, Inc. (“ALK”) software (the “Software”) on your device constitutes your acceptance of these terms. If you do not agree...
  • Page 77 EULA End-User Remedies: If the Software does not conform to the “Limited Warranty” above, ALK’s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy will be, at ALK’s option, either to (i) correct the error, or (ii) help you work around the error, or (iii) accept a return and issue a refund through your retailer.
  • Page 78 EULA forth in the appropriate subparagraphs of the Commercial Computer at 48 C.F.R. 52.227-19 or in the appropriate subparagraphs of the 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.
  • Page 79 Also as used in this EULA, “personal use” can also be understood in more general terms as for a Company’s use. You agree to use this Data together with PC*MILER® NAVIGATOR POWERED BY COPILOT® SOFTWARE for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were licensed, and not for service bureau, time-sharing or other similar purposes.
  • Page 80 EULA PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. Some States, Territories and Countries do not allow certain warranty exclusions, so to that extent the above exclusion may not apply to you. Disclaimer of Liability: ALK AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO YOU: IN RESPECT OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND OR AC- TION, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF THE CLAIM, DEMAND OR ACTION ALLEGING ANY LOSS, INJURY OR DAMAGES, DIRECT OR INDIRECT, WHICH MAY RESULT...
  • Page 81 Limited Warranty Hardware: Transplant GPS, Inc. warrants to the original end user (i.e. Customer) that this product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, for one year from the date of original purchase from Transplant GPS, Inc. The provisions of this warranty shall not apply if, in Transplant GPS, Inc.’s judgment, the product has been subject to misuse or ne- glect, improper installation, damaged in an accident, or repaired or altered in any way that adversely affects its performance and reliability.
  • Page 82 Limited Warranty TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, 25 UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN, REPAIR, OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD.

  • Page 83: Table Of Contents

    Estimated Fuel Costs POI Alerts ETAs and Distances POI Display EULA 74 - 80 Practical Routes Favorites Preparing PC*MILER Navigator 7 General POI Icons Legend Quick Stop 23 - 24 Getting Started 3 - 12 Recent Register you CoPilot GPS Startup...
  • Page 84 Navigator Copyright © 2010. ALK Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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