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  • Page 1 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: Table Of Contents

    Checklist Identification To Assemble the Windshield Mount To Attach the Truck Charger To Attach the Home Charger Switching On and Off Preparing PC*MILER Navigator Select Language and Voice Select a Distance Measurement Tips and Tricks In Use 13 - 34...
  • Page 4 Contents Contents On Screen Information ETAs and Distances Personalize 35 - 47 Driving View Driver Safety 2D Where am I? 2D Next Turn 2D Destination Itinerary Night Mode Saving a Destination as Home Saving a Destination as Work Changing Your Work or Home Save Your Favorite Destinations Edit or Delete Favorites Night Mode...
  • Page 5 Contents Contents Playing a Demo Adjusting Keyboard Settings Adjusting the Volume About CoPilot Licensing PC*MILER Routing Types 61 - 67 Practical Routes Economic Routes Shortest Routes National Network Routes 53 Foot Trailer Routing Heavy/Light Vehicle Routing (Override Restrictions) Toll Roads...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Getting Started 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.

  • Page 7: Checklist

    Getting Started Getting Started 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 • Home Charger...

  • Page 8: Identification

    Getting Started Getting Started Identification Reset Button SD Logo is a trademark. User’s Guide...

  • Page 9: To Assemble The Windshield Mount

    (down toward base of mount) to secure. To 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. To Attach the Home Charger • Connect USB end of charger to the USB port on the...

  • Page 10: Switching On And Off

    Getting Started 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 11: Select A Distance Measurement

    Getting Started Getting Started Select a Distance Measurement • Choose between Miles and Kilometers (km) for distances. Tap NEXT. • You will be asked to accept the Safety Warning for PC*MILER Navigator. Tap Accept to continue. User’s Guide...

  • Page 12: 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’...

  • Page 13: In Use

    In Use In Use GPS Startup The PC*MILER Navigator has an integrated GPS receiver. The first time you use the Navigator, 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 14: Selecting A Destination

    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. • Tap Menu > Destination > Address.

  • Page 15: Pick A Stop From The Map

    In Use In Use A screen will then appear, showing you a map of the route. Select Drive to begin navigating your route. NOTE: Your routing profile contains information about your truck’s dimensions, weight, and NEW SCREEN SHOT COMING hazmat restrictions. You may tap the Routing button on this screen to set rputing information...

  • Page 16: 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-Interrest (POI) to search. • Tap Menu > Nearby POI • From the list, select a category. For example Truck Services.

  • Page 17: Adjusting The Poi Settings

    In Use 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. • Tap Menu > Settings > > POIs. • To activate notification of the upcoming POI’s along you route tap Enable, then check box in POI Alerts.

  • Page 18: Poi Search

    In Use In Use POI Search If you want to find a specific POI without knowing the address, you can search the POI database and set it as a destination. • Tap on Menu > Destination > Points of Interest. • Choose to select Any Category or Pick a Category.

  • Page 19: To Choose A Recent Destination

    • If you select In a City or Near an Address enter the name of the city or town nearest the POI you are searching. 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.

  • Page 20: To Delete The Recent Stops List

    • Enter the first road. • Enter the second road. If you are not certain of the second road name PC*MILER Navigator will provide a list of intersecting roads from which to choose. After selecting your second road, PC*MILER Navigator will automatically calculate your route to the intersection.

  • Page 21: Selecting A Destination Using Latitude And Longitude

    • Enter a latitude and longitude in the previous format. Tap Finish 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 22: Using Favorites To Select A Destination

    You can save locations such as Home and Work as well as save your Favorite destinations so you can access them quickly, (see page 39-41). Entering Multiple Destinations PC*MILER Navigator allows you to plan a trip with up to 50 destinations in one itinerary. User’s Guide...

  • Page 23: Customize Your Trip

    In Use In Use • Tap Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip. • Tap Add Stop then tap desired category listed, for example Address. • Add the first address in the same way as detailed above; see Selecting a Destination on page • Repeat these steps to add additional destinations.

  • Page 24: 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. • Select Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip.
  • Page 25 In Use In Use • 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. 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 26: Saving Destination To Favorites

    In Use In Use Saving Destination to Favorites Addresses listed on the trip can be saved 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 27: Saving A Planned Trip

    In Use 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 the device memory.

  • Page 28: Deleting A Planned Trip

    In Use 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 Destination Preview Your Route When all your stops have been entered, tap Calculate.

  • Page 29: Customize Routing Options

    In Use In Use • Toll Roads: Select whether you want PC*MILER Navigator to Use toll roads, Always Avoid or Avoid if Possible. • Choose from routing profile you previously saved or Default for PC*MILER-based truck routing. Your routing profile contains information about your truck’s dimensions, weight, and hazmat instructions (see page 48 for setting route preferences).
  • Page 30 In Use In Use From route screen Select Preview to see the Preview options for your trip • Route Demo: See a preview of your trip, including instructions (see page 58-59 for instructions on playing your demo). • Turn Maps: Display a map for each turn of your trip. You can choose to see Next or Previous turn.

  • Page 31: Begin Driving

    > Plan or Edit Trip. Starting Point If you are planning a trip in advance and are not at the starting point of your trip PC*MILER Navigator will ask you to select your starting location. You can choose to navigate to the...

  • Page 32: Guidance

    In Use 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 33: On Screen Information

    In Use 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 (page 44-45).

  • Page 34: Etas And Distances

    In Use 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 in 2D or 3D driving Use the views to zoom in or out of the map view.

  • Page 35: Personalize

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

  • Page 36: 2D Where Am I

    Personalize Personalize This model shows your current position, next turn and surrounding road using a birds eye view. 2D Where am I? Displays your current location a on a 2D map. User’s Guide...

  • Page 37: 2D Next Turn

    Personalize 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...

  • Page 38: Itinerary

    Personalize 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...

  • Page 39: Saving A Destination As Home

    • Enter the street name. As you enter the street name PC*MILER Navigator will list potential matches. Select the correct street name when it appears in the list. • Enter your house number and select Finish, or select Finish to skip this step.

  • Page 40: Saving A Destination As Work

    • Enter the street name. As you enter the street name PC*MILER Navigator will list potential matches. Select the correct street name when it appears in the list. • Enter the house number and select Finish, or just select Finish to skip this step.

  • Page 41: 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. • Choose to add the favorite by entering the address/zip code (tap Address) or by locating it on a map (Pick on Map) or any of the other ways to enter a destination.

  • Page 42: Edit Or Delete Favorites

    Personalize 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.

  • Page 43: Night Mode

    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 44: Customizing The Guidance Screen

    • Next Crossroad • Altitude & Heading • Next Major Road • Latitude & Longitude • Nearest Town Setting Map Preferences You can also set up what sort of maps PC*MILER Navigator uses. • Tap Menu > Settings > Map. User’s Guide...
  • Page 45 Personalize Personalize The available settings are: • Units: Choose to display Miles or Km on your maps. • Map Rotation: Choose Heading Up to always be traveling towards the top of the screen, or select North Up to hold the map static as you travel along your route. • Stylus Control: Select Box Zoom or Drag Map.

  • Page 46: Setting Map Styles

    Choose the default setting for the day or night mode from the list, using the arrow buttons. The options area Automatic, Night, and Day. If you select Automatic, PC*MILER Navigator will automatically switch to night mode around 6 pm, based on current time and location.

  • Page 47: Personalizing The Voice Instructions

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

  • Page 48: Advanced

    • Routing Type: Choose from Practical, Shortest, or Economic. (See page 61-62 for explanation of Practical and Economic). • Toll Roads: Select whether you want PC*MILER Navigator to Use toll roads, Always Avoid or Avoid if Possible all toll roads your route may encounter.
  • Page 49 • Hazmat Routing: Check the type of hazardous materials you are transporting and PC*MILER Navigator will generate a route avoiding the restricted roads, (page 67-69). • Vehicle Restrictions: Tap Edit Vehicle Restriction and enter the information that pertains to your vehicle.

  • Page 50: Saving A Routing Profile

    Scroll down and tap View/Edit Road Preferences. (Available only after a routing profile has been saved) The available setting are: • For each road type: Choose whether you want PC*MILER Navigator to Strongly Avoid, Neutral, Favor or Strongly Favor each road type when calculating a route.

  • Page 51: Trip Options

    Advanced Advanced NOTE: Changing the default route and road preferences in PC*MILER Navigator will affect the route calculated and ETA shown. Trip Options In the Plan or Edit Trip window tap 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.

  • Page 52: Optimizing Stops

    • Select Menu > Detour > Avoid Roads. An itinerary of your trip will appear. Tap on the road you would like to avoid then select Avoid Road. PC*MILER Navigator will take a few moments to plan an alterna- tive to the selected road. User’s Guide...
  • Page 53 Avoid Road. Repeat as many times as required. Press to return to the driving screen when done. PC*MILER Navigator will save the details of roads you wish to avoid. To clear the memory, select Select Menu > Detour > Clear Avoid Roads.

  • Page 54: Recalculate The Whole Trip

    Advanced 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 proposed detour will be displayed.
  • Page 55 Advanced Advanced • When the Turn is Within: If you select Yes above, choose the distance before the turn you would like the map to be displayed. The distance can be set between 0.3 miles and 1 mile. • Map Type: If Display Map Near Turns is set to Yes, select whether to use a 2D or 3D map when approaching turns.

  • Page 56: 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...

  • Page 57: Checking The Gps Status

    • Tap Menu > Settings > GPS Status. The GPS Status screen shows detailed information regarding the GPS fix and signal strength which your PC*MILER Navi- gator 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 58: Track Playback

    • Select the trip from the list. • Tap Play to start playback. To control the speed or to close the track. Playing a Demo PC*MILER Navigator contains a demonstration trip to a pre-defined destination. • Tap Menu > > Play Demo.

  • Page 59: Adjusting Keyboard Settings

    To turn off the ‘tap’ sound which occurs when you touch the screen, uncheck the Button Sound box. Tip: PC*MILER Navigator has an external audio jack that enables the use of headphones or external speakers. User’s Guide...

  • Page 60: About Copilot

    Advanced Advanced About CoPilot To access the version and data number of your CoPilot Truck software, • Tap Menu > Settings > > About CoPilot. > Licensing To access the licensing information of your CoPilot Truck software, • Tap Menu > Settings > >...

  • Page 61: Pc*Miler Routing Types

    PC*MILER Practical Route mileage and state-by-state mileage breakdowns (Note: PC*MILER does not provide state by state milage breakdown information) can be used to supplement your regular fuel tax reporting documents for many states. Many state audit departments have purchased licenses to incorporate PC*MILER Navigator into the their audit procedures.

  • Page 62: Shortest Routes

    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 63 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...

  • Page 64: 53 Foot Trailer Routing

    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 65: Heavy/Light Vehicle Routing (Override Restrictions)

    PC*MILER Routing Types 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 66: Toll Roads

    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 67: Hazardous Material Route Types & Road Categories

    PC*MILER Navigator 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...
  • Page 68 PC*MILER Routing Types PC*MILER Routing Types User’s Guide...
  • Page 69 PC*MILER Routing Types PC*MILER Routing Types User’s Guide...

  • Page 70: Icon Legend

    Icon Legend Icon Legend Truck Specific Icons 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 Airport Attractions Auto Dealership Bank Border Crossing User’s Guide...
  • Page 71 Icon Legend 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 72: Support

    Emails will be answered within 1-2 business days. Alternatively Visit the support section at http://support.alk.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 73 EULA EULA END-USER LICENCE AGREEMENT FOR PC*MILER® NAVIGATOR, POWERD 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 74 EULA 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 75: End User License Agreement

    EULA 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 76 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 77 EULA 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 78: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty 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 79 Limited Warranty 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 80 Copyright © 2009. ALK Technologies, Inc. All rights reserved.

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