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  • Page 1 Navigator User’s Guide...
  • Page 2 Thank you for choosing PC*MILER Navigator. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about using your PC*MILER Navigator. It will explain the basics, share some tips for operations and show you how to customize your unit. FOR YOUR SAFETY...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Truck Quick Start Mini USB Windshield Charger Guide Mount Cable and User Manual The CoPilot Truck GPS navigation software with street-level maps of United States and Canada comes pre-installed on your PC*MILER Navigator device. No additional installation necessary. User’s Guide...
  • Page 4 Identification SD Logo is a trademark. Mounting your PC*MILER Navigator Your PC*MILER Navigator can easily be secured to your windshield for optimal viewing while driving. The mounting system consists of the following pieces: • Adjustable arm with suction cup User’s Guide...
  • Page 5 • Navigator cradle NOTE: Stylus is located on the back of the Navigator cradle Assembling the Windshield Mount • Select a location for the mount on the windshield that does not ob- struct the driver’s view or interfere with operation of the vehicle. • Clean and dry this area to remove any grease or dirt.

  • Page 6: Detaching The Mount

    • To remove the PC*MILER Navigator from the mount, gently push back the tab on the top of the cradle until the units is released. Detaching the Mount • Pull the locking lever away from the base of the mount.

  • Page 7: Switching On And Off

    Navigator Preparing the PC*MILER Navigator Switching On and Off • Switch on the PC*MILER Navigator by holding down the power button for 4 seconds. • Switch off the PC*MILER Navigator by holding down the power button until unit displays ‘Powering Off’.

  • Page 8: Select Language

    End User License Agreement o Read the license agreement for PC*MILER Navigator, Powered by CoPilot Software. After reading, tap Accept or Decline. User’s Guide...
  • Page 9 NOTE: Tapping Decline will take you out of the navigation software. To use the PC*MILER Navigator, the user must agree to and accept the End User License Agreement. How to Scroll o Read the on-screen how to scroll directions and tap Routing –...
  • Page 10 Routing - Hazmat o Select personalized hazmat routing options and tap Routing - Tolls o Select personalized toll preferences and tap Routing - More o Select personalized routing preferences such as Scenic Route, National Network, 53ft Trailer, Override Restrictions, and International Borders Open (see page 54 for a description), then tap Routing Type o Select Practical or Shortest for your routing type.
  • Page 11 Read warning and tap Accept. Tip: GPS signal will be limited or blocked inside buildings, tunnels, or parking garages. To work effectively the PC*MILER Navigator should be mounted in the supplied windshield cradle with a clear line of sight to the sky.
  • Page 12 On Screen Information The PC*MILER Navigator will guide you to your destination with spoken instructions as well as clear on-screen instructions. Your screen will look similar to the one below. By default your current location is displayed at the bottom of the map. See the Guidance section on page 47 to learn how to modify the information displayed.

  • Page 13: Locate Points Of Interest

    • Enter the house/building number, select it, and tap GO. Locate Points of Interest The PC*MILER Navigator not only guides you to your destin- ation, but also has all the useful places you might need on your journey such as rest areas, truck services,and restaurants.

  • Page 14: In Different City

    • Tap Menu > Destination > Points of Interest. • Select the desired search location: Nearby, In different city, or On my route: Nearby o Tap the desired category. (If the category you are looking for does not appear, tap More Categories on the lower right screen to display more options.

  • Page 15: On My Route

    POI, tap the POI to select it. You will get more precise results and smoother scrolling by using the stylus. o Tap desired category. If the category you are looking for does not appear, tap More Categories on the lower right screen to display more options.
  • Page 16 and down to scroll the list. Once you have found the desired POI, tap the POI to select it. You will get more pre- cise results and smoother scrolling by using the stylus. o A details page will be displayed with POI address and map.

  • Page 17: My Places

    Degrees or Decimal Minutes. o Enter a latitude and longitude in the selected format. The 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 18 Home • Tap Menu > My Places > Home. • Enter the city/town name or zip code of your home location. • Scroll through the list by gently pressing the stylus to the list and do not remove pressure. Then move the stylus up and down to scroll the list.

  • Page 19: Truck Routing

    • Tap Menu > Truck > Routing. 1. New Routing Profile o Select desired vehicle type then tap NOTE: The PC*MILER Navigator’s default setting is the Truck routing. 2. Routing - Dimensions • Personalized routing dimensions are: Max Height, Max Width, Trailer Length, Total Weight and Total Weight/Axle.
  • Page 20 • Repeat this procedure until all personalized routing dimensions are entered, and then tap 3. Custom Routing Type WARNING: Changing these values will change how CoPilot Truck calculates your ETA as well as how it determines the optimal route. 4. Routing - Hazmat o Select personalized hazmat routing options then tap 5.

  • Page 21: Routing Profiles

    • Tap Delete to remove 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 list the mileage totals by state and month as recorded by the device.

  • Page 22: Quick Stop

    Settings To enable state mileage logging and to delete existing logs: • Tap on Menu > Truck > Settings. o Select Enable State Mileage Logging or Delete Existing Logs WARNING: You will not be prompted to confirm when de- leting state mileage logs. Deleted state mileage logs cannot be retrieved.

  • Page 23: Alternate Route

    You can program the PC*MILER Navigator to make a detour, avoiding part of the calculated route. Alternate Route If you are unhappy with the whole route PC*MILER Navigator has planned for you: • Tap Menu > Detour > Alternate Route.

  • Page 24: 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 to return to your original route.

  • Page 25: Entering Multiple Destinations

    • Tap Menu > Detour > Clear Avoided Roads. Plan or Edit Trip Entering Multiple Destinations The PC*MILER Navigator allows you to plan a trip with up to 50 destinations in one itinerary. • Tap Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip.

  • Page 26: 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 >...
  • Page 27 • The address will appear on the trip list as a stop, with a flag icon next to it. • Tap the address and a pop-up menu will appear containing a list of options. Tap Set as Waypoint. The address will now be listed as a Waypoint, with an arrow icon rather than a stop to indicate that it is a Waypoint • To change a Waypoint back to a Stop, tap the address and select Set as Stop from the pop-up menu.
  • Page 28 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 29: Optimizing Stops

    Return Trip Once you have completed your journey, use the PC*MILER Navigator to guide you for your return. • Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip > Add Stop > Return Trip. • Select Routing Type by tapping Practical or Shortest and select toll road preferences by using the up and down arrows and tap OK.

  • Page 30: Driving Views

    • Set currency and enter average cost per gallon then tap Take Breaks The PC*MILER Navigator can alert you to take a break at regular intervals during a trip. • Tap Options > Take Breaks > check Take breaks during trip.

  • Page 31: D View

    • Tap Menu > > Driving Views to choose from all six views or tap the (driving views shortcut button) to quickly access four of the six views. 3D View The 3D view displays your current position, next turn and surrounding roads using a bird’s eye view.

  • Page 32: Driver Safety

    Driver Safety The Driver Safety view displays a 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. We recommend you choose Driver Safety, Itinerary The Itinerary view shows each direction and turn in a written list, including distances.

  • Page 33: D Destination

    The 2D Next Turn The 2D Next Turn view displays your current location and auto zooms into the next turn on a 2D map. 2D Destination The 2D Destination view shows your route from your current position to your destination. User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Day Map/Night Map

    Night Map from the Driving Views menu, please see the Day/Night Mode section on Page 41 to turn automatic switching back on. 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.

  • Page 35: Map Styles

    . Or, skip step and tap to continue. Map Styles The PC*MILER Navigator offers a range of map styles to select from. • 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 36: Map Display

    PC*MILER Navigator will automatically switch between the day and night map styles you have selected when it starts to get light or dark outside. NOTE: If you have chosen Day Map or Night Map from the Driving Views menu, please see the Day/Night Mode section on Page 41 to turn automatic switching back on.
  • Page 37 Sound To adjust the sounds of the PC*MILER Navigator: • Tap Menu > > Settings > Sound. • Increase and decrease the volume using the arrows. • Check box to Mute sound. • Un-check the Button Click Sounds box to turn off click sound when you touch the screen.
  • Page 38 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 in decimal degree format, the UTC time and date, your speed and your elevation.

  • Page 39: Turn Warnings

    DO NOT USE the GPS Setup menu without direction from Technical Support. The PC*MILER Navigator is ready out of the box and does not require GPS setup. Changing options in GPS Setup without direction from Technical Support may compromise the PC*MILER Navigator’s ability to receive GPS signals.

  • Page 40: Language & Voice

    • Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu. ClearTurn™ CoPilot ClearTurn™ provides a virtual view at complex interchanges and freeway exits. The real sign post information and visual instructions displayed on the road highlight the turn and lane you need.

  • Page 41: Day/Night Mode

    Choosing Day or Night Mode will force your PC*MILER Navigator to use the Day or Night map style you selected (see page 34). Selecting Automatic will allow your PC*MILER Navigator to automatically switch between Day and Night map styles at the appropriate time of day.

  • Page 42: Info Bar

    Info Bar Once you’ve planned a journey and selected GO, the 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 43: Time Zone

    • Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu. Themes PC*MILER Navigator is set to a Default theme and cannot be edited. Time Zone • Choose desired time zone by scrolling through the list, then tap OK. Play Demo You can watch a demonstration of how PC*MILER Navigator will guide you on your journey.

  • Page 44: About Copilot

    > > > About CoPilot. Show More Settings The first time you start the PC*MILER Navigator, the settings for some of the more advanced features will be hidden. To view the hidden settings: • Tap Menu > > Settings >...

  • Page 45: Poi Alerts

    • Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu. To set the distance for POI alerts: • Use the arrow buttons to set how far ahead you would like your PC*MILER Navigator to look for POIs. User’s Guide...

  • Page 46: Manage Pois

    Manage POIs This option is only visible when Show More Settings is selected from the Settings menu. The PC*MILER Navigator lets you add new POIs and create new POI categories. To add your own POIs to existing POI categories or create your own personal categories: • Tap Menu >...
  • Page 47 • Turn After Next Distance - Your PC*MILER Navigator will show you the turn that closely follows your current next turn. Use the ar- rows to select at what distance you would like the PC*MILER Naviga- tor to look ahead for this following turn.
  • Page 48 • Walking Mode - When you are using the PC*MILER Navigator while walking, check Display Breadcrumb to show a dotted line be- tween your start and end destinations to help you navigate. • Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu.

  • Page 49: Data Region

    GPS Track Playback This option is only visible when Show More Settings is selected from the Settings menu. The PC*MILER Navigator automatically records your journeys as GPS Track files. To playback a previously completed journey: • Tap Menu >...

  • Page 50: Restore Default Settings

    • Tap OK on the Reset all settings? pop up menu All your settings will be reset and the navigation software will close. You will be returned to the PC*MILER Navigator’s main menu. When next starting the software, your old settings will be cleared but your favorite and recent locations will not be deleted.

  • Page 51: Save Current Location

    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: When you find a mechanic you like and trust while on the road To identify areas of heavy construction for future avoid- ance...

  • Page 52: 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 52 for additional information on tips and tricks) Additional information for CoPilot Live is available on the web at www.copilotlive.com/...

  • Page 53: Software Support

    For issues relating to the unit itself or accessories, please e-mail pcmnavhwsupport@alk.com OR call 507-226-0042. Our support team is available Monday to Friday 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM CST. E-mails will be answered within 1-2 business days. Register you CoPilot Register your PC*MILER Navigator solution at www.pcmnav.com. User’s Guide...
  • Page 54 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 55 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 56 Hazmat route options include: General, 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.
  • Page 57 User’s Guide...

  • Page 58: Icon Legend

    Icon Legend Truck Specific Icons Legend Route -Weight Truck-Routing Warning Route-Width Hazmat-Routing Warning Route-Height Truck-Restricted Warning Truck Services Hazmat-Restricted Border Crossing Route-Length Warning General POI Icons Legend Airport Attractions Auto Dealership Bank Border Crossing User’s Guide...
  • Page 59 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 60: Trouble Shooting

    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 4 seconds for the unit to turn on.
  • Page 61 WHY DOES MY UNIT SOMETIMES MISS ANOUNCING THE STREET NAME? When one turn immediately follows another, the name of the second street is not announced. This is to ensure you have the information needed to make the correct turn. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SEARCHING FOR A POI NEARBY AND SEARCHING FOR A POI NEAR A DESTINATION? POI nearby searches for destinations located within a given radius of your current location.
  • Page 62 EULA END-USER LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR PC*MILER® NAVIGA- TOR, POWERED BY COPILOT® SOFTWARE Please read the following agreement (“License”) carefully. Acceptance: Installation or use of the enclosed ALK Technologies, Inc. (“ALK”) soft- ware (the “Software”) on your device constitutes your acceptance of these terms. If you...
  • Page 63 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 64 U.S. Government Restricted Rights: The Software is provided with restricted and lim- ited rights. Use, duplication, or disclosure by the U.S. Government is subject to restric- tions as set forth in the appropriate subparagraphs of the Commercial Computer at 48 C.F.R.
  • Page 65 Added Reseller. 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 66 Disclaimer of Warranty: ALK AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT. Some States, Territories and Countries do not allow certain war- ranty 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 ACTION, IRRESPECTIVE OF THE NATURE OF THE CAUSE OF THE CLAIM, DEMAND...

  • Page 67: Noetic, Inc. Limited Warranty

    cause undesired operation. For updated EULA information, if any, please check www.alk.com/legal Noetic, Inc. Limited Warranty HARDWARE: Noetic, 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 Noetic, Inc.
  • Page 68 OR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH THE PUR- CHASER MAY SUSTAIN. IN NO EVENT SHALL NOETIC, INC.’S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE OF THE DEFECTIVE PRODUCT. NOETIC, INC. NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS.

  • Page 69: Fcc Part 15 Compliance Statement

    When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety, they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty. This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law. GOvERNING LAW: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota, U.S.A.

  • Page 70: Table Of Contents

    Delete Next Stop International borders Delete previously saved Open Routing planned trip: Intersection Destination 13- 17 In the box: Detaching PC*MILER Navigator In Use 52 - 53 Detour 23 - 24 Itinerary Driver Safety Language & voice Driving Views 30 - 34...
  • Page 71 Map Display Settings 34 - 50 Map Styles Setting Waypoints MapSure™ Set Up CoPilot Truck MapSure™ Updates Shortest Routes Mounting PC*MILER Navigator Show More Settings My Places 17 -1 9 Sound National Network Route Software Support Nearby Speech Noetic, Inc. Limited Warranty 67 - 69...
  • Page 72 Navigator Copyright © 2010. ALK Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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