ALK COPILOT LIVE 7 User manual

User Guide

Welcome
2User Guide Welcome
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Contents
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01 Getting started
Checklist...............................................................................................5
Installing CoPilot Central ........................................................................6
Preparing your Mobile Device.................................................................6
Installing CoPilot Live 7..........................................................................6
Starting up............................................................................................7
Activating CoPilot ..................................................................................7
Select language and voice ...................................................................10
Select a distance measurement............................................................10
Tips and Tricks ....................................................................................10
Configuring GPS..................................................................................11
Setting up a Bluetooth GPS Receiver.....................................................11
Setting up a built in GPS Receiver.........................................................12
Using other GPS receivers....................................................................12
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Selecting a destination.........................................................................13
Nearby points of interest ......................................................................14
Advanced POI Search ..........................................................................15
Adjusting the POI settings ....................................................................16
To choose a Recent destination ............................................................17
To choose a Contact’s address as a destination.....................................17
To choose an Intersection for your destination .......................................17
Selecting a destination using Lat and Long ...........................................18
Saving your Current Location................................................................18
Other ways to select a destination ........................................................18
Selecting multiple stops for your trip.....................................................19
Customizing your trip...........................................................................19
Setting waypoints ................................................................................20
Saving destinations in your planned trip as favorites ..............................20
Saving a trip........................................................................................21
Loading a saved trip ............................................................................21
Deleting a planned trip.........................................................................21
Preview your route...............................................................................21
Begin driving.......................................................................................23
Traffic Service .....................................................................................23
Guidance ............................................................................................23
Driving views.......................................................................................24
On-screen information.........................................................................24
Setting display mode ...........................................................................25
Driver Safety .......................................................................................25
3D......................................................................................................25
2D Where Am I?..................................................................................25
2D Next Turn.......................................................................................26
2D Destination ....................................................................................26
Itinerary ..............................................................................................26
03 Personalize
Saving a destination as Home ..............................................................27
Saving a destination as Work................................................................27
Save your Favorite destinations ............................................................28
Edit or delete Favorites ........................................................................28
Night Map...........................................................................................29
Customizing the guidance screen .........................................................29
Setting route preferences.....................................................................30
Saving a route preference ....................................................................30
Loading a saved routing profile.............................................................30
Edit your road preferences ...................................................................30
Personalizing the voice instructions ......................................................31
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Setting Map Styles...............................................................................31
Applying Themes.................................................................................31
Customizing routing options .................................................................31
04 Advanced
Optimizing stops..................................................................................32
Setting detours....................................................................................32
Change your whole journey ..................................................................33
Ending a Detour ..................................................................................33
Avoiding Traffic....................................................................................33
CoPilot Live Traffic Service ...................................................................34
Setting-up CoPilot Live traffic ...............................................................34
Additional Traffic Settings.....................................................................35
Using traffic incidents ..........................................................................36
You can also........................................................................................36
CoPilot Live.........................................................................................37
To create a CoPilot Live web account....................................................38
To enter your Live account information into CoPilot ................................38
Live connection status .........................................................................39
Adjusting CoPilot Live communication settings ......................................39
Setting map preferences......................................................................40
Setting Map Styles...............................................................................40
Setting route preferences.....................................................................41
Saving a route preference ....................................................................41
Loading a saved routing profile.............................................................41
Edit your road preferences ...................................................................42
Adjusting your Safety View ...................................................................42
Checking the GPS status......................................................................43
Track Playback ....................................................................................43
Adjusting the volume ...........................................................................43
Adjusting the Guidance Settings ...........................................................44
Setting the Language and Speech ........................................................44
Device settings....................................................................................45
Keyboard ............................................................................................45
Backlight.............................................................................................45
Playing a demo ...................................................................................45
About CoPilot ......................................................................................45
Licensing ............................................................................................46
Transferring your CoPilot Live License...................................................46
Data Region ........................................................................................46
05 CoPilot Central
CoPilot Central ....................................................................................47
Create a map ......................................................................................47
Download a map .................................................................................48
Plan a Trip...........................................................................................49
Entering an Address or City ..................................................................49
Trip Options.........................................................................................50
Transfer Trip from CoPilot Central to your mobile device .........................51
Download Updates...............................................................................51
Purchase upgrades..............................................................................51
Find out more......................................................................................51
06 Support
CoPilot Customer Support Helpline .......................................................52
Online Support ....................................................................................52
07 EULA
Contents
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Getting started
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Checklist
First check the contents of your box with the list below.
* Optional accessory. Only included in certain CoPilot Live navigation kits.
DocumentationCoPilot Central Desktop
Companion DVD
CoPilot Live
Memory Card
Car Charger* CoPilot Live Bluetooth
GPS Receiver*
Splitter Cable* Car Vent Clip*

Installing CoPilot Central
CoPilot Central is a desktop tool to help you manage CoPilot effectively
and easily, but you do not need to install it in order to use CoPilot Live on
your device.
Using the CoPilot Central software you can plan trips and re-install CoPilot
Live to your storage card, as well as purchase upgrade licenses and
maps for other regions.
•Insert the DVD into the DVD drive of your PC.
•An installation wizard will automatically launch.t
•Follow the on-screen instructions.
Preparing your Mobile Device
•Insert the supplied CoPilot Live memory card into
the memory card slot of your mobile device.
Note: The CoPilot Live card supplied includes adaptors that will fit MicroSD,
MiniSD and standard SD slots. For details on how to insert a Memory Card
please see the documentation that came with your mobile device.
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Tips: CoPilot Central
For more information on CoPilot Central see page 47.
Important: Make sure you set the correct date and time on your
mobile device to get the best GPS functionality.
Note: If the installer doesn’t start automatically
use File Explorer to navigate to Storage Card >
2577 and select AUTORUN.
Installing CoPilot Live 7
•Turn on your mobile device, the CoPilot Live
installer will automatically start.
•You will be asked to accept the License agreement
for CoPilot Live 7. Select I Accept to continue.
•Please review the GPS information on the next
screen and then tap OK.
•Select a location for your installation, we
recommend that you install on your device.
Tap Install to continue.
CoPilot Live 7 will now be installed. This may take a
few minutes, please be patient. Once the installation
has completed, we recommend that you restart your
mobile device.
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Starting up
When your device has restarted tap the CoPilot icon
on the Today screen. CoPilot will launch.
Note: Alternatively, select Start > CoPilot, or Start >
Programs > CoPilot to launch the application.
•You will be asked to enter your Product Key.
Your product key can be found on the back of the Quick
Start Guide. Enter your product key in the boxes provided.
Click Next to continue.
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Activating CoPilot
After you have entered your product key you will
be asked to activate your software.
Press Next to activate now or Cancel if you prefer to
activate the license later. If you press cancel you will
still be able to use your CoPilot software under an
evaluation license for 4 days.
You can activate CoPilot:
•Automatically using the internet connection
of your mobile device.
•Automatically using the internet connection of your PC.
•Manually using a PC connected to the Internet.
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Automatically activating CoPilot Live
•Tap on Internet to select it and then tap Next.
•Enter your email address when requested and tap Next.
CoPilot will try to connect to the internet using the
internet connection on your mobile device.
Note: To activate this way you must have a mobile
internet connection set up on your device.
Note: If a connection can’t be made an error screen
will show and you will be asked to return to the
previous screen to re-try or you can select No Internet.
Tap Back to do this.
Automatically activating CoPilot via a PC internet connection
If you connect your mobile device to your PC you can use the PC internet
connection to activate automatically.
Note: Your mobile device needs to be connected to your PC via either
Microsoft ActiveSync (PCs running Windows XP or earlier) or Windows Mobile
Device Center (PCs running Windows Vista).
Your PC must be connected to the internet to activate automatically.
•Tap on Internet to select it and then tap Next.
CoPilot will automatically activate via your PC’s internet connection
to the activation server.
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Select language and voice
On the Set Language screen you can choose which language you would
like CoPilot Live to use and which voice you would like to hear guidance
instructions in.
•Use the and arrows to choose your
preferred option.
•Tap Test to hear a sample of the voice you
have chosen.
When you are happy with your selections tap Next.
Note: You can change these settings at any time,
Menu> > Settings > > Language & Speech.
Activation through the CoPilot activation website
at http://activate.alk.com
1Select No Internet from the Activate CoPilot screen. Press Next.
2The next screen will show your product key and license number.
3Now, visit the CoPilot activation website at http://activate.alk.com and
enter your product key, license number and email address as requested.
Press Submit. Your activation code will be displayed on-screen and will
be sent to you by email.
4On your mobile device, press Next to continue to the next screen.
Enter your activation code and press Next.
After activation
When activation is completed you will see the message
Activation successful.
•Press Next to continue using CoPilot.
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Select a distance measurement
Choose between Miles and Kilometres for the distance
units used in maps and instructions.
Note: You can change these settings at any time,
Menu > > Settings > Map.
Note: When you have selected your distance setting,
you will be presented with a legal notice. Please read
this carefully, and then tap Accept.
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Tips and Tricks
CoPilot Live has loads of great features, to help you get
to know and understand them we have included Tips
and Tricks at start up.
To turn off the Tips and Tricks uncheck the ‘Show Tips
and Tricks’ box. To see more use and . To close
the window click on the cross ( ).
To view Tips and Tricks at any time:
•Menu > > > Tips & Tutorials > Tips & Tricks.
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Configuring GPS
You will need to set up your GPS receiver before you
can begin navigating.
•Tap Menu > > Settings > GPS > Setup GPS.
On the Setup GPS Receiver screen choose between:
•Built In - to use the GPS receiver built in to your
mobile device.
•Bluetooth - to set up a connection between your
mobile device and the Bluetooth GPS receiver.
•Other - recommended when you are using any other GPS receiver.
Once you have chosen, tap Next.
Setting up a Bluetooth GPS Receiver
•Switch on your Bluetooth receiver.
•Select ‘Bluetooth’ on the Setup GPS receiver screen. Press Next.
When you tap Next CoPilot will automatically begin searching for Bluetooth
devices in your immediate vicinity. Once it has
completed the search it will display a list of all nearby
GPS devices.
•Select your GPS receiver from the list.
Note: If you are using the GPS receiver supplied
with your CoPilot software it will appear in the list with
a name starting with ‘BTGPS’.
•Tap Next. To complete setup tap Finish.
You’re ready for your first journey!
Note: The first time you use the GPS receiver it may take a moment
to determine your position.
Note:
If you chose Manual to set up your Bluetooth GPS receiver, you will be
prompted to enter a pin code. Use: “0183” or “0000”.
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Setting up a built-in GPS Receiver
If you selected Built-In you will need to choose
between Automatic and Manual. We recommend
Automatic setup.
With Automatic selected, tap Finish. CoPilot will find
and connect to the GPS receiver in your device.
To set up Manually, select Manual, you will need to
select the COM Port that the GPS is connected to and
the BAUD rate for the device. Please consult
your device manufacturer for this information.
When you have entered the information tap Finish to
continue. Once setup has been completed select Finish
to complete the process.
Note: If you get the message GPS Setup failed the
COM Port and/or BAUD information were incorrect.
Please try again.
You’re ready for your first trip!
Note: The first time you use the GPS receiver it may take a moment
to determine your position.
Using other GPS receivers
If you selected Other you will need to connect the GPS Receiver manually.
You will need to select the COM Port that the GPS is connected to and the BAUD
rate for the device. Please consult your device manufacturer for this information.
Tap Finish to continue. Once setup has been completed tap Finish to exit.
You’re ready for your first trip!
Note: The first time you use the GPS receiver it may take
a moment to determine your position.
Tips: GPS Signal
GPS signal will be limited inside buildings, tunnels or
parking lots. To work effectively the GPS receiver
needs to have a clear line of sight to the sky.
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Selecting a destination
CoPilot uses GPS satellites to calculate your exact position
so you don’t have to enter your starting point. Simply enter
your destination and CoPilot will take you there, providing
detailed turn instructions all the way.
•Tap Menu > Destination > Address.
•Enter the city/town name of your destination.
•Select the correct city or area when it appears in
the list below. Scroll down to see more address
options matching what you have typed.
•Enter the first three or four letters of the street
name. As you enter the street name CoPilot will list
potential matches. Select the correct street name
when it appears in the list below.
•Enter the house number and select Finish,or just
select Finish to skip this step.
A Route screen will then appear, showing you a preview
map of the route. Select Drive to begin navigating
your route.
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Safety information
Do not attempt to change the settings, or set
a destination on CoPilot while you are driving.
Ask a passenger to make changes, or pull
over safely.
Do not leave your Mobile Device or GPS loose in
the car while driving. Ensure they are correctly
seated in a car mount.
Tips: Quick Destination Entry
You can also select a destination from the map.
Tap Destination, scroll to the next page and select
Pick on Map. A map of the area around your
current location will be displayed. Touch and drag
the screen to move around the map and tap your
desired destination when you find it.
There are even more ways to enter destinations in
CoPilot, for more information see pages 17 and 18.

Nearby points of interest
If you are running low on gas, need a bank or are looking
for a restaurant , CoPilot Live has over 6 million pre-
loaded Points-of-Interest (POI) to search.
•Select Menu > Nearby POI.
•From the list, select a category. For example, Gas Station.
After a few moments a list of nearby gas stations will appear, in order of
distance from your current location.
•Select the gas station you wish to visit and tap OK.A preview map of the
route to your selected POI will appear.
•Tap Drive to begin navigating the route.
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Tip: POI in the city
You can search for a POI within a city, near your
current location or along your route by pressing
Menu > Destination > Points of Interest.
You can search for a particular POI within
a category, by name. For more details, see
on page 15.
Tip: Call ahead
You can call direct to a selected POI, once you
have found a POI, select it then tap Details. If the
phone number for this POI is available the Call
button will be available. Tap Call to ring the POI via
your mobile device.
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Advanced POI Search
If you want to visit a specific POI without entering the
address, you can search the POI database and set it
as a destination.
•Select Menu >Destination > Points of Interest.
If you know the name of the place you want to visit,
enter it here.
•Tap Next.
•Choose to select a category or search all. If you
check the Pick Category box, tap the correct
category. Press Type to specify a subcategory.
Tap Next.
•Select a location option: choose from Near current location, Along my
route or In a City to search for a related POI. Press Next.
•For Near current location and Along my route, the POI list will be
automatically generated. If you selected In a City, enter the name
of the city or town nearest the POI you are searching for.
CoPilot will then search the thousands of POIs. When complete a list of the
nearest matches will appear on-screen.
•Select the correct POI from the list.
•Press Details to view the POI on the map. CoPilot will also display the
phone number for the POI if available.
•Select Options > Details to display the phone number for the POI if
available. Press Call to ring the POI via your mobile device or press Back to
return to the POI list.
•For CoPilot to create a route from your current location to your selected POI,
select OK.
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Adjusting the POI settings
You can choose when to have POIs shown on-screen
and the distance at which you are notified by adjusting
the POI settings.
•Tap Menu > > Settings > > POIs.
•Enable the POIs by checking the box. Disable
by unchecking.
•Choose to Show POIs Always, Never or When
Stopped from the picklist.
Tip: Call Ahead
If you choose to show POIs on a map, you can select the POI and CoPilot
will display the phone number if available. Tap Call to ring the POI via your
mobile device.
•In the Report POIs this far ahead field, select a distance between
0.2 and 25 miles.
•Select how long POI messages are displayed with the Message Timeout
drop down list. Select between 5 seconds and 5 minutes.
•Select whether to show POIs that are on your route or nearby it. Select On
Route or Near Route.
•Select specific POI categories to display by checking the boxes.
•Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu.
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To choose an Intersection for your destination
•Select Menu > Destination > > Intersection.
Enter the City or Town and click next, you will be asked to enter the first
road and then the second. CoPilot will calculate your route to the point
where they meet.
To choose a Recent destination
•Select Menu > Destination > > Recent.
Recent provides quick and easy access to the last
50 destinations that you entered.
Note: Your recent list will store the last 50 addresses
you have entered. When the list is full each new
address will replace an older inactive address.
To delete the list:
•Select Menu > Destination > > Recent >
Clear All.
To choose a Contact’s address as a destination
You can select an address from any Contacts that you have
stored in your device.
To select a contact:
•Tap Menu > Destination > > Contact.
Enter your contact name to automatically recall the address saved
in your mobile device.
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Selecting a destination using Lat and Long
If you know the latitude and longitude of your destination
you can enter them directly.
•Tap Menu > Destination > > Coordinates.
•Choose to set the latitude and longitude in
Degrees Minutes Seconds, Decimal Degrees or
Decimal Minutes. You can also use the OS Grid.
•Enter a latitude and longitude in the appropriate
format depending on which one you selected.
CoPilot will take a few moments to find the point.
When it is located a map will appear with the location
pinpointed by a red arrow.
•Select Drive to begin navigating your route.
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Saving your Current Location
If you are outside and have a GPS fix, you can save your current location.
•Tap Menu > > Save Current Location.
•Enter a name for the destination and tap Save.
•The location will be saved in your Favorites list, where it can be accessed as
a destination in the future.
Other ways to select a destination
CoPilot offers a variety of ways to enter and save a personal destination.
You can save locations as Home and Work for one click route finding,
see page 27. In addition, CoPilot lets you save your Favorite destinations
so you can access them quickly, see page 28.
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Selecting multiple stops for your journey
CoPilot allows you to plan a trip with multiple destinations.
•Tap Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip.
•Tap Add Stop and choose Address.
•Add the first address in the same way as detailed
above; see Selecting a destination on page 13.
•Tap Add Stop again to add your second, third,
fourth, etc. address.
Customizing your trip
When you have entered all your required stops 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. Tap Move Up, Move Down, Move to Start
or Move to End.
The selected stop will move to its new position
in the trip list.
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Tips: Show on Map
If you select Show on Map from the pop-up menu, a map of the
area around the selected stop will be displayed. Click the cross to return
to the trip list.
CoPilot has an Optimize Stops function to find the most efficient route.
For more details see Optimizing stops on page 32.
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Setting waypoints
CoPilot Live can route you through a certain point
without considering it as a stop. By setting Waypoints you
can adjust CoPilot’s route to calculate a detour via
the waypoint.
•Select Menu > > Plan or Edit Trip. Enter the
address or place in the same way detailed in
Selecting a destination on page 13.
•The address will appear on the trip list as a Stop,
with a fl
ag icon next to it. Tap on the address you
wish to change to a Waypoint.
•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 in front of the
address or place to indicate that is it a Waypoint.
Saving destinations in your planned
trip as favorites
You can save addresses listed on the trip list as
Favorite destinations so you can access them quickly.
•Tap on the address you wish to save as a favourite.
•A pop-up menu will appear containing a list of
options. Tap Add to Favorites.
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Tip: Make a Waypoint a Stop
To change a Waypoint back to a Stop, tap the address and select
from the pop-up menu.
Tip: Do more with Favorites
For more information on Favorites see page 28.
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