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  • Page 1 Navigator 15 Manual © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2 Using Favourites ........................... 51 3 Favourties Editor ........................... 53 Part VII Odometer Part VIII Routing Part IX Nightmode Part X Communication Part XI Work Status Part XII Saving and Replaying your journeys Part XIII Settings © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 3 ........................... 90 2 Tracking your vehicles ........................... 91 Part XVI Entering special characters with the on screen keyboard Part XVII TCP/IP communication Part XVIII Command line arguments Part XIX Solving Problems Part XX Updates Index © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 5: Part I Introduction

    - PC Navigator is for computers running Windows XP / Vista / Windows 7 / Windows 8 (laptops, TabletPC, CarPC, UMPC an similar) and Windows 7. - Pocket Navigator is designed for PDA's running Pocket PC 2003, Windows Mobile 5 / 6 or WindowsCE.NET 4.2 / 5 / 6. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 7: Part Ii Installing Navigator For Pda

    If you downloaded the setup utility from the Internet then open it. When running the installer for the first time then you will be asked for your product key. Once you enter the key the Setup utility will pop up. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 8 Navigator 15 Click the Install Application icon. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 9 Now select the application you want to install. Note that, depending on your product key, all the choices may not be available. If you select PC Navigator you will be taken through the PC Navigator Setup Wizard. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 10 Navigator 15 If you select Pocket Navigator you will be asked to select a device you want to install to. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 11 (up to version 6.5). Please note that Navigator does not currently run or Windows Phone 7. If you have a dedicated PND then chances are that it runs Windows CE OS in which case select the second option. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 12 Navigator 15 If your device is connected to your PC using ActiveSync or Windows Mobile Centre you can install directly to your device. Otherwise the program or cab file will be copied to an SD card. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 13 Now select the destination of the cab file (Pocket PC install file). If your PDA is connected to the PC you can select a folder directly on the device, Install to your device. Click Next >> © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 14: Installing Maps

    Once the application installation is finished click Ok. You will be taken back to the main menu. Here you select which maps you want to install. 2.1.2 Installing Maps You can add remove maps using the Setup Utility. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 15 Install maps to memory card option. If you want to download new maps from the internet select Manage map downloads. New map downloads will automatically show up in PC Navigator but have to be installed to a mobile device. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 16 Navigator 15 Click Next >> Select a destination folder and click Next >>. The Setup Utility will now search for a previous installation. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 17 There are two types of maps available - free Open Street Maps and commercial maps. The commercial maps are better suited to navigation and have truck attributes. Select the maps you want to install (maps with a lock icon need an additional license). Click Next >> © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 18 Navigator 15 Select in which language you want Navigator to talk to you. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 19 Installing Navigator for PDA If you are using the online install the Setup Utility may have download the map data first. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 20 Navigator 15 Maps will now be copied. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 22: Part Iii Using Navigator

    If you are connecting to a USB GPS device you must install the correct drivers first. Drivers for the most popular GPS devices are on the Navigator DVD (in the GPS_drivers folder) Tap the Menu button at the top of the map screen. You will see the following menu: © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 23 Using Navigator Tap the Settings button. Now you are in the settings menu. Tap the button. Now tap the Configuration button. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 24 Navigator will now configure the GPS for you automatically. If autodetection has been successful click on the detected GPS. Now you should see a GPS information window. If all is well you will see information about signal and © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 25 If you have a TMC receiver tap the TMC button, else tap Ok. Setting up a TMC Receiver 1) Integrated GPS/TMC receiver Select the first option with the current GPS setting Now select your communication protocol © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 26 Select Setup COM port manually and enter the COM port number and speed. After that follow the same procedure as above. PROBLEMS CONFIGURING GPS If the automatic detections fails to find a GPS receiver you can choose manual configuration. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 27 Using Navigator Select Setup COM port manually Now you will see a list of all available COM ports on your system Select the port to which you GPS is attached © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 28: Setting Your Destination

    You can set a destination in several ways, from the map, from the search menu or from one of your favourites. From the Map Tap the position on the map where you want to set your destination. The following menu will appear: © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 29: Address

    You can also set a destination from that last search performed or from imported data. 3.2.1 Address If you know the street (and optionally the house number) tap Address. To see a history of previous searches click © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 30 You will now be prompted for the town or region name or postcode. You can type using the on-screen keyboard. As you type Navigator will automatically search for nearest matches and list them underneath. Once you see your town in the list tap it. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 31 If you do not know the house number tap ANY. This will allow you to select a destination on the crossroad with another street. A list of all intersecting street will be shown. You will now be shown the following screen © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 32: Poi

    You can change any of these parameters by clicking on them. To restart your search simply click the left arrow. 3.2.2 If you want to go to a point of interest tap the tab. To see a history of previous searches click © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 33 Now you can select the POI type. Points of interest are divided into six groups. Now select the type of POI you are looking for. If you want to search through all points of interest tap ANY. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 34 Add to favourites - Add your selection to your favourites Show on Map - Show the result on the map In the bar at the bottom of the screen you can see some important routing parameters: © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 35: Nearest

    - nearest to your navigation destination Along Route - nearest points of interest along your route Select one of the options. Now you can select the POI type. Points of interest are divided into six groups. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 36 POI is along your route. indicates that the POI does not lie on your route. Select one or more POI's by using the checkboxes on the left. You will now be shown the following screen © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 37: Favourites

    - the car type selected. You can change any of these parameters by clicking on them. To restart your search simply click the left arrow. 3.2.4 Favourites Using favourites you can quickly access locations and set as navigation destinations. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 38 - Show the result on the map In the bar at the bottom of the screen you can see some important routing parameters: - the number of waypoints on the journey - the routing mode (fastest, shortest, cheapest) © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 39: Searching On The Internet

    If you can't find an address in the Navigator database you can search it online with Google or Yahoo. Navigating You should now be in navigation mode. Your journey will be highlighted on the map. You will see something like © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 40 If you stray from your route Navigator will automatically recalculate your journey. Tapping on the map screen reveals four hidden buttons - zoom in, menu, zoom out and in the bottom right of the map the route overview button. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 41 Menu - Route - Itinerary. Here you can see driving instructions for the whole journey. Tap to select any entry in the itinerary. Tap the right arrow to show the following menu. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 42 - how far is the nearest waypoint SPL - Speed limit - the speed limit on the current road Note that the number of navigation panels that is displayed can be changed in navigation settings. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 44: Part Iv Using The Map

    If you keep pressing a zoom button you will keep zooming continuously. You can move the map by dragging it around. If you have set a destination already then you can use the car icon in the bottom right corner of the map to start navigation. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 45 You can copy this file to make the same changes in other copies of the software. When you tap on an object on the map and select the information icon details about it should appear as shown below. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 46 If you have a connection to the Internet you will additionally see the Google Maps button. Click it to see the locality on Google maps. Tap the cross button to get back to the map. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 48: Part V Navigator Menu

    To get back to map view tap the button. To change between the pages tap the arrows at the bottom of the screen. To move from one screen to another simply swipe the mouse or your finger scross the screen. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 50: Part Vi Favourites

    From the Main menu 2 tap on Favourites Editor. Group. Type the group name, for example Personal. To type capital letters tap and hold on a key (on the soft keyboard) for 1 second. Tap Ok. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 51: Adding Favourites

    The favourite will be saved and you will be returned to the map. Adding a favourite from the Find & Navigate menu Once you have performed a search for an Address, (Points of Interest). © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 52: Using Favourites

    You will be returned to the search result menu. Using Favourites Using favourites you can quickly access locations and set as navigation destinations. From the first menu tap Find & Navigate and then select the Favourites tab. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 53 - Show the result on the map In the bar at the bottom of the screen you can see some important routing parameters: - the number of waypoints on the journey - the routing mode (fastest, shortest, cheapest) © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 54: Favourties Editor

    There are three functions available. Add Group - Add a new favourites group. Rename - change the name of Delete - delete the selected favourite or group. Now tap Edit group. to exit back to the main menu. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 56: Part Vii Odometer

    Business counter. Note that you can only use one counter at a time, i.e. it is impossible to record a journey as both private and business. To set either of the counters back to 0 select it and tap the Reset button at the bottom of the screen. to exit back to the map. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 58: Part Viii Routing

    - if you have selected more than one waypoint you Navigator will sort them to make your route faster To change the order of the waypoints simply drag them to new position using your finger or mouse. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 59 Here you can see driving instructions for the whole journey as well as the total distance. You can perform actions on the junctions in the list by tapping on them. This will bring up the following menu. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 60 Here you can see a list of all traffic warning and their distance from you. You can access this menu quickly by clicking the icon in map view. Click any item to see it on the map. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 61 Routing © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 63: Part Ix Nightmode

    In Navigator it is possible to switch to a different map colour scheme for use at night. This mode is easier on the eyes when driving at night. To switch between night and day mode go to Main Menu 1. Tap the Day mode Night mode icon. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 65: Part X Communication

    Use the keyboard to write messages and click Send to send the message. For quick answers use the Yes/No/Select buttons. The Select button will show a list of pre-defined messaged. To add/remove your own pre-defined messages click Select and then Add/Remove. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 67: Part Xi Work Status

    If Navigator has an internet connection, or if you are using Actis 7 with the VTU10 tracker, then this information is sent back to HQ. Information is sent the moment you leave this dialog. You select your status from a list, to which you can add custom entries. For example: Refuelling: © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 68 Navigator 15 This information is used in generating a log book or file in MapExplorer. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 70: Part Xii Saving And Replaying Your Journeys

    You are now asked to enter a name for the saved file. A name based on date and time is automatically suggested for you, but you can change it if you wish. Tap Ok. The GPS data is now being saved to file. To stop recording tap the Stop journey saving button. Replaying your Journeys © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 71 Odometer dialog. A list of all available journey files will displayed. Select one by tapping on it and then tap Ok. If you exit back to the map view you will see your journey replayed. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 73: Part Xiii Settings

    If you want to use a Blue Tooth GPS you must set it up in Windows first. Adding a USB GPS requires installation of drivers provided by the manufacturer of the GPS device. Most drivers are available on the setup DVD in the GPS_DRIVERS folder. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 74 Navigator 15 Now tap the Configuration button. Navigator will now configure the GPS for you automatically. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 75 Now you should see a GPS information window. If all is well you will see information about signal and position data coming from the receiver. If you have a TMC receiver tap the button, else tap Ok. to go back to Gps Settings. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 76: Navigation

    GPS. Selecting Lock on Target will add an arrow to the GPS icon which points (as a direct line) to your destination. 13.2 Navigation You are now in the Navigation Settings menu. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 77 Navigator Truck version where bridge heights, weight limits and vehicle lengths are taken into account. To define your own commercial vehicle click new. Now enter a name for your vehicle, the type and its dimensions and weight. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 78 If you want to restrict certain road types from navigation for this particular vehicle you can do so here. Please note that journeys may be considerably longer and occasionally impossible to complete. Clicking on the right-hand side of a row you can modify the average and maximum speeds of a class of road. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 79: Tmc

    (e.g. London). Please note that journeys may be considerably longer and occasionally impossible to complete. Show signposts - toggle blue directional signs on and off. These signs give information about directions to major towns, cities and roads. 13.3 If you want to use TMC - actual traffic information, during the navigation, you have to set the TMC protocol and TMC assistant.
  • Page 80 TMC Advisor - Once you have set up the right protocol you can select how Navigator responds to traffic information on your journey. On - Automatically recalculate journeys if there is a tailback Off - Do not recalculate Ask - Asks for confirmation before recalculating © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 81: Tracking

    When using TMC receivers with the GNS protocol you can manually tune the FM frequency. 13.4 Tracking Note: These settings should only be used by customers who have purchased the VTU008 / VTU009 /VTU010 GPRS tracking unit. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 82: Camera Warnings

    Warning can be set at 100, 500 and 1000 metres/yards from an object. Tap any of the icons to set the warnings on/off for a particular distance. Turn all off to disable Scout completely. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 83: Application

    13.6 Application Here you can set preferences that affect the general use of Navigator. 13.6.1 Colour schemes Here you can change the appearance of the of the menu and navigation interface. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 84: Keyboard

    (e.g. turn left in 500 metres). Imperial Units to view distances and speeds in Miles and yards. The voice guidance will automatically switch to using imperial prompts (e.g. turn left in 500 yards). © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 85: Language

    PDA. Tap the Product key icon in Settings. You will now be asked to confirm that you want to change your key. Tap to proceed. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 86: Remote Communication

    Remote Communication Here you can set up remote communication with Navigator. Communication can be enabled through a serial port (COM) or a TCP/IP connection. When using Actis 7 and VTU use COM 8 baud 4800. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 88: Part Xiv Import

    . More information can be found in the MapExplorer documentation. If you are using Pocket Navigator you must copy the resulting database to your memory card. Imported databases can be found in C:\Program Files\NavigatorX\MapExplorer\import\ and can be copied anywhere on your memory card. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 90: Part Xv Vehicle Tracking

    3. You must establish an Internet connection manually (3G, GPRS, WiFi etc.) before tracking a vehicle. Before you begin tracking your vehicles you must set up access to the server. To access vehicle tracking go to Main Menu 2 Now tap the Vehicle tracking icon. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 91: Adding And Managing Vehicles

    Vehicle Tracking 15.1 Adding and managing vehicles Adding a Vehicle Tap the Edit vehicle icon. new. Enter a name for your vehicle and tap Ok. You can choose any name you like here. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

  • Page 92: Tracking Your Vehicles

    Locate only shows the last position of the vehicle and then disconnects from the server. Tack will keep the connection to the server and update the map every time it receives a new position from the unit. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 93 Navigator will switch back to map view and display the position of the vehicle. If you have selected to track then you disconnect by going back to Main Menu, tap Vehicle Tracking and then tap Stop Vehicle tracking. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 95: Part Xvi Entering Special Characters With The On Screen Keyboard

    (bottom right of the keyboard) to switch to other international characters. Some international characters can be entered using the standard keyboard. Characters not in the above table can be substituted for a character without accent. For example, © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 96 Part XVII...
  • Page 97 - "yes" or "no" as the answer to question on success or "error" when failed - "busy" when the remote device is busy responding to another command DISPLAY A CHAT MESSAGE Format: $chat="message" Description: - sends a new message to chat window Protocol version: - 2.0.0 or later Availability: © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 98 GET LAST KNOWN GPS POSITION Format: $last_position Description: - get last known gps data from remote device Protocol version: - 1.2.0 or later Availability: - tcp/ip or com Parameters: - none Return values: - when last position is known: © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 99 - tcp/ip or com Parameters: - values are in pixels Return values: - "ok" on success or "error" when failed - "busy" when the remote device is busy responding to another command MINIMIZE APPLICATION WINDOW Format: $minimize Description: © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 100 Return values: - for start;nmea: gps positions in nmea format or "error" when failed - for stop: "ok" on success or "error" when failed - "busy" when the remote device is busy responding to another command © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 101 - icon_delete command : icon number - icon_delete command : "all" to remove all icons Return values: - "ok" on success or "error" when failed - "busy" when the remote device is busy responding to another command © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 102 Now commands can be sent to 127.0.0.1 port 4242. To confirm it is working start Command Prompt by clicking on Start/Run and typing cmd. Now in command prompt type: telnet 127.0.0.1 4242 and then $message="Hello" © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
  • Page 103 Part XVIII...
  • Page 104 -tcpserver=port or -tcpserver where ipaddr is an ip address or "any" (default is "127.0.0.1"); default port is 4242) for communication through a COM port. -comserver=comx where comx is com port number (i.e. com1, com2, ...) © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...
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  • Page 106 Navigator is installed and tap the file ResetToDefaults. This will initialise Navigator with factory defaults. Existing data files will be moved to the ConfigBackup folder. Help us to analyse the problem by emailing your old config files to support@directions.ltd.uk 2. On application startup Navigator reports an error "Cannot initialise routing! Not enough memory(?)
  • Page 107 Part...
  • Page 108 Check for new updates. If you want to be notified automatically of new updates then in the Setup Utility go to Settings enable Use update monitor. This will enable notification through system tray. © 2015 ... Directions Ltd...

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