ALK CoPilot Live Laptop 8 User manual

Table of Contents
CoPilot®Live | Laptop 8 Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
What’s New in Laptop 8? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
How Reliable Is CoPilot? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Data Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
About GPS Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Software Activation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Adding a Data Region . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Deactivation and License Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Uninstalling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Hardware Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
CoPilot Live Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Moving Between Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Guidance Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Entering a Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Editing Stops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Start Driving! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Features of the Guidance Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Using the Navigation Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
View Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Zooming Your Map View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Detour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Save Current Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Selective Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Routing Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Voice Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
A Sample Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Planning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
The Trip Planner Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Cities and Addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Contacts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Itinerary Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Stop Optimization . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Fuel Cost Calculator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Running the Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Trip Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Printing Your Map and Driving Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Beyond the Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Picking Stops from the Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Adding Custom Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Avoiding and Favoring Roads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Importing Custom Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Editing Custom Places . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Customizing Driving Directions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Legend: Planning Mode Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
CoPilot Live Communications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
CoPilot Live Web . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Live Mode - Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Live Mode - Automatic Vehicle Location (AVL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Live Mode - Send/Receive Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Live Mode - Send Itinerary Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Driving with Live - Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Driving with Live - Invitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Driving with Live - Receive Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Driving with Live - Receive Trip Itinerary Updates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
CoPilot Live Real-time Traffic Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Trouble-shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Data Corrections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Using the Help Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Do not use this product in any way that interferes with safe and attentive operation of a vehicle.
The driver must remain alert at all times to actual road conditions and obey all posted signs and
traffic regulations.
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road when driving! While
driving, either ask a passenger to operate CoPilot or pull over to the side of the road when
operating CoPilot on your laptop.
Your CoPilot Live | Laptop 8 package includes the following:
 Install/Data Disc
 Printed Quick Start Guide
GPS receiver and suction cup for securing receiver to windshield
(not in software-only packages)
In-vehicle power adapter (only in Bluetooth receiver packages)
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Important Note, Please Read:
1. Check the package contents

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2. (Optional) Uninstall previous version of CoPilot
To uninstall the CoPilot software:
(1) Exit out of any programs that are running.
(2) On your desktop, double-click on My Computer.
(3) Double-click on Control Panel.
(4) Double-click on Add/Remove Programs.
(5) Scroll down the list of applications until you see the CoPilot application. Click on it to
highlight it, then click Add/Remove. You will be asked “Are you sure you want to
completely remove the selected application and all of its components?”, click Yes. This
will start the uninstall process. If prompted to remove all shared files select No to All.
(6) Click on Finish. Then restart your computer.
To uninstall the Watson speech software (older versions):
(1) Follow steps 1-4 above.
(2) Scroll down the list of applications until you see Watson V 2.1 Gold Redistributed.
Click on it to highlight it, then click Add/Remove. You will be asked “Are you sure you
want to completely remove the selected application and all of its components?”, click
Yes. This will start the uninstall process. If prompted to remove all shared files select
No to All.
(3) When this is finished, click on Finish. Then restart your computer.
To uninstall data from older versions of CoPilot:
(This process is only required for versions older than CoPilot 2002.)
(1) Follow steps 1-4 above.
(2) Scroll down the list of applications until you see CoPilot 2001 Data CD or Data CD
setup for CoPilot 2000. Click on it to highlight it, then click the Add/Remove button.
When asked “Are you sure you want to completely remove the selected application and
all of its components?”, click Yes. This will start the uninstall process. If prompted to
remove all shared files select No to All.
(3) When this process is finished, click on Finish. Then restart your computer.

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3. Install CoPilot
4. Activate the software
Installation Steps:
(1) Insert the CoPilot Install Disc into your CD-ROM drive. Follow the instructions, click
Yes (twice) to accept the License Agreement, and enter your Installation Product Key
when prompted (see the front cover of the printed Quick Start Guide).
Keep following the instructions in the Installation Wizard, clicking Next to go from one
screen to the next.
(2) Install Data:You will be given the choice to install map data to your hard drive. You can
install the entire map database, which can require up to 700 MB of space depending on
which region you’re installing. This is the recommended option. If space is unavailable,
you can run the program by inserting the Data Disc into your CD-ROM drive after you
open the CoPilot application. NOTE: Once you install a region (e.g. North America or
Europe) it cannot be changed.
(3) Activate the Software: See Activate the Software below.
(4) When the installation is complete, double-click the CoPilot Live | Laptop 8 icon that was
placed on your desktop to start CoPilot. If your GPS receiver is attached, you will be asked
to enter a nearby city (see Steps 5 and 6).
At the end of the installation process you will be asked to activate the software. CoPilot must
be activated within 15 days after installation in order for you to continue using it. Follow the
steps outlined on the next page to activate.
For Automatic Activation:
NOTE: You can install and activate
CoPilot on your desktop computer
(for trip planning) and your laptop
(for in-vehicle guidance) using the
same Installation Product Key.

If your laptop is connected to the internet, you can automatically activate CoPilot at the end of
the installation process as follows:
1. At the end of the software installation, an activation screen will appear. Follow the on-
screen instructions and click Next.
2. In the next screen, enter your e-mail address and click Next. You’ll see the message
“License activated successfully” when the process is finished. Click Next to begin
using CoPilot.
To Activate Manually:
1. Check Activate Manually in Step 1 above and click Next.
2. The next screen is the Activation Code screen, where you’ll see your Product Key and
License ID. You’ll need this information to manually activate CoPilot as follows:
a) If your laptop is connected to the internet you can click the link to ALK’s activation
web page.
i) On the ALK activation page, enter your Installation Product Key, License ID,
and e-mail address, then click Submit. Your Activation Code will appear on-
screen and an e-mail containing your Activation Code will be sent to you.
ii) Enter your Activation Code in the blank field in the Activation Code screen and
click Activate.
b) If your laptop isn’t connected to the internet you can visit ALK’s activation web page
(http://activate.alk.com) on another personal computer. Follow steps i) and ii) above.
c) If you do not have internet access you can call, fax, or e-mail ALK. Technical support
is available to registered users during standard business hours.
For ALK Technologies contact information, see p. 9.
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5. In-vehicle hardware setup
WARNING: Never leave your GPS receiver in a closed vehicle that exceeds 140o F. It could
be damaged by the heat.
Instructions for setting up a USB receiver and a Serial receiver are on the next page. To set up
a Bluetooth receiver, please refer to the printed GPS Receiver Guide that came with your
product.The GPS unit should be placed far forward on your vehicle’s dashboard to maximize
the satellite reception area.
The first time you use your GPS receiver, it may take up to 15 minutes to get a satellite fix.

After you use it once, the receiver should initialize within a few minutes. The GPS receiver
works like a radio antenna, so place it at least two feet away from possible sources of
interference (for instance, a cellular phone antenna).
SERIAL Connection:
When connecting to a laptop through a serial port the receiver is powered through the laptop’s
battery. Plug the PS/2 port connector on your GPS unit into the PS/2 port of your laptop. Do
not plug the serial port connector into your laptop until after Windows has finished booting up.
TIP: To see the serial ports available on your PC, open the Control Panel, select System, click
on the Device Manager tab, then click on the plus sign next to Ports in the list of devices. The
Settings box displays the hardware settings used by the COM port. The setting for your COM
port should be 4800,8,N,1.
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GPS
Receiver
Serial Port
Connector
PS/2
Connector
USB Connection:
If you are using a USB connection you will have one wire which attaches the GPS receiver to
the laptop through its USB port. Plug the receiver into the laptop after Windows is finished
booting up.
USB Port
Connector
GPS
Receiver

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6. Enter a nearby city
The first time you launch CoPilot with the GPS
receiver attached, you will be prompted to
enter your nearest city to help speed up initial
satellite acquisition. Type in your nearest
city/state or city/country (e.g. “princeton, nj”
or “paris, fr” or “melbourne, vic”), then press
the Enter key on your keyboard.
CoPilot will confirm your nearest city (this
could take several minutes). Click Apply to
continue.
7. Enter a destination
NOTE: There is no need to enter a starting point. CoPilot uses GPS positioning to determine
your location automatically.
TIP: You must disable your screen saver
before using CoPilot. In the Windows Start
menu go to Settings >Control Panel, double-
click on the Display icon, select the Screen
Saver tab, and select (None).
1. In the Guidance screen, click Destination.
2. Click Address to enter a city name and
state/country abbreviation or a postal code,
and (optionally) a street address.
3. Type a state/country name or abbreviation.
As you type, CoPilot’s type-ahead feature
will move to the correct state or country in
the pick list below. When the correct state is
highlighted, click Next.
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4. Type a city name or ZIP/postal code. As
you type, possible matches will appear
below. When the correct location is
highlighted, click Next.
5. (Optional) Type a street address, with or
without a street number. As you type,
possible matches will appear below.
When the correct location is highlighted,
click Next.
TIP: Usually you will need to spell out
words like "Saint", "Mount", "Fort", etc.
Place names generally need to be spelled
out; for example, "John F. Kennedy
International Airport" instead of "JFK
Airport".
6. If an exact match is not found in CoPilot’s
database, a list of possible options will
appear. Scroll the list to see all options.
Highlight one and click Next, or Back to
enter another street address.
7. (Optional) Type a name for the place you
entered and click Next.
8. The Trip Confirmation window appears
every time you enter a new stop.
Options in this window are:
· Go! to begin receiving guidance (your
GPS receiver must be attached);
· Add to add another stop to your trip;
· Edit to change the stop order or
remove stops;
· Clear to delete all stops and start over.
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You can enter as many as 50 stops in one trip.
The screen will display your next few stops, and
your final destination. To see all stops, click
Edit. To return to the Trip Confirmation window
from the Edit Stops screen, click Go!.
TIP: If you’re making a quick stop, there’s no
need to exit the application. Simply close the lid
on your laptop and the operating system will enter
Suspend mode. When you return to your vehicle,
simply open the lid and press any button and the
operating system will resume.
Start driving! As your GPS unit receives signals, arrows will appear on the map beginning at
your start place and tracking you as you drive. CoPilot will automatically provide on-screen
directions and verbal prompts when your next turn is coming up. If you go off route, CoPilot's
“Dynamic Directions” will reroute you to the next stop from your current position. In the
Driver Safety screen, the map will be minimized when you drive over 10 m.p.h.
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8. Start Driving!
Contact Information and Additional Help
For more detailed instructions, see the .pdf format User’s Guide and the .txt Readme that came
with the product or CoPilot’s extensive system of Help Files (in Planning Mode, go to Help menu
> Help Contents and Search). Technical support is available to registered users during standard
business hours — Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm.
North America - Web: www.alk.com, E-mail: [email protected], Fax: [phone], Phone:
888-872-8768
Europe - Web: www.alk.eu.com, E-mail: [email protected],
Regular Mail: Suite 595, 2 Old Brompton Road, London SW7 3DQ, UK
Australia - (Travroute Australia Pty. Ltd.) Web: www.travroute.com.au,
E-mail: [email protected], Phone: [phone]

What’s New in CoPilot®Live | Laptop 8?
CoPilot Live | Laptop 8 is ALK Technologies’ latest version of our CoPilot®software that
provides GPS in-vehicle navigation and route guidance from your laptop PC. New features
and enhancements we think you’ll like include:
-- Improved Licensing: In response to requests from our customers, each CoPilot Product
Key can now be activated on two different computers, allowing you to plan and save trips
on your home desktop computer and then transfer them to a laptop in your vehicle.
-- 3-D Map: CoPilot's Guidance map on your laptop can now be viewed in 3-D perspective,
providing a more realistic view of the road ahead.
-- Night View: This new display option has darker map and display colors to reduce glare
when you drive at night. Now you can choose between "Day", "Night", and "Automatic"
settings. "Automatic" switches between day and night view using GPS coordinates and
time to determine if it is currently night or day in your time zone.
-- Type-Ahead Address Entry: Makes address entry faster and easier by anticipating
possible entries as you type.
-- Additional Routing Options: New options include:
- London Congestion Zone: (United Kingdom only) Displays a warning if any part of
your route will pass through the congestion zone
- Propane Routing (North America only): To assist RV drivers, avoids roads (usually
tunnels) that don't allow propane tanks
- Scenic Routing (North America only): Creates a more scenic route wherever practical
-- Enhanced Points of Interest: POI searches now feature type-ahead location entry and
an "Expand" option that lets you expand your search without re-entering it. Also, a
"Safety Cameras" POI type has been added for Europe.
-- Improved Turn Instruction: CoPilot now counts down the distance to your next turn in
smaller increments, and a routing option lets you turn spoken alerts at each increment on
or off.
-- Speed Warning: Specify a speed limit and CoPilot will issue a spoken and on-screen
alert when you exceed it.
-- Bridges and Tunnels (North America only): CoPilot itineraries now identify bridges and
tunnels on your route.
-- Dynamic Map Framing: CoPilot's Guidance map now instantly reframes when you
switch map modes.
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-- Improved Guidance Mode Itinerary: In Guidance mode, the Itinerary now
dynamically updates to count down the distance to the next turn.
-- Multiple Coordinate Formats for Lat/Longs: In Guidance mode you can now enter a
latitude/longitude in Decimal Minutes format (dd mm.mmm) in addition to the existing
Decimal Degrees and Degrees Minutes Seconds format.
System Requirements
-- Microsoft®Windows®98, 2000, ME®, XP, or
Windows NT®(4.0 or higher).
-- 266 MHz Pentium®II processor or equivalent.
-- 4X CD-ROM (12X recommended if using Data Disc
as data source).
-- 32 MB of RAM and a hard drive with at least 250
MB of available disk space. For best performance of
“talking maps” and GPS track files, we recommend
64 MB RAM.
-- A Serial, USB, Compact Flash or Bluetooth connection (depending on receiver type).
-- A Soundblaster compatible sound card and speaker for “talking maps”
For best results, a CD cassette adapter which broadcasts sound into your car
stereo speakers is recommended.
-- CoPilot's voice recognition requires a microphone and a low-noise
environment. For best results, an external microphone is recommended
(plug in before starting CoPilot).
-- Minimum 800 x 600 resolution.
-- If you are using a third-party GPS receiver rather than ALK's CoPilot receiver, it
must be NMEA 0183 v.2.0 protocol.
Package Contents
-- Install / Data Discs
-- Printed Quick Start Guide
-- GPS receiver and suction cup for securing receiver to windshield (not in
software-only packages)
-- In-vehicle power adapter (only in Bluetooth receiver packages)
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How Reliable is CoPilot?
The CoPilot map database is remarkably accurate, providing comprehensive, detailed street
information. From the most populated cities to the smallest hamlets, CoPilot map data has been
created to support your travels wherever they may take you.
Data Corrections
ALK continually updates the CoPilot map database as we strive to provide you with the
highest quality product. If you encounter missing or inaccurate map data, please contact us
and let us know so that we can include it in our updates.*
* Australian and European users please see Technical Support contact information, p. 84.
** Or choose E-mail Data Corrections from the CoPilot Help menu in Planning Mode
(North America only)
About GPS Technology
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a tracking and navigation system developed by the
U.S. Department of Defense. The system uses 24 satellites that orbit the earth, sending out
radio waves that can be picked up by GPS sensors (hardware devices for receiving data).
Normally, a GPS sensor relies on receiving signals from four satellites simultaneously to
track its position. Each signal contains an identifier for the satellite that emitted it and the
exact time it was emitted (to the nanosecond). GPS relies on the fact that radio waves travel
at the speed of light to calculate distances and the exact location of the sensor is figured by
combining the data received from three or four satellites.
Given the right conditions, a GPS sensor can identify your geographic position anywhere in
the world. GPS is able to give you the latitude, longitude and elevation of your present
location, as well as your road speed and direction of travel on a route.
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ALK Technologies
Attn: Data Corrections
1000 Herrontown Rd. · Princeton, NJ 08540 · U.S.A.
Fax: [phone] (North America only)
E-mail: [email protected] ** (North America only)

GPS Accuracy
The GPS signal CoPilot receives from the constellation of satellites has a rated accuracy of
10 meters. This means that 95% of the time the reported location is within 10 meters (30
feet) of your exact position. CoPilot takes this location information and enhances it further
by "snapping" it to our street and highway network.
Occasionally, CoPilot will place you on the wrong road. If this occurs, keep driving and
CoPilot will automatically correct itself and find your proper position.
At times, CoPilot's GPS tracking will be less accurate or fail to work at all because the unit
is unable to receive satellite signals. However, the unit is resilient; eventually, it finds itself.
Its ability to report your location is directly proportional to its ability to receive accurate
line-of-sight satellite signals. Heavy foliage, buildings, tunnels, or any other structures
obstructing satellite communications will interfere with CoPilot's ability to track your
location. Like your car radio, GPS tracking can also be affected by weather conditions if
severe. CoPilot will continue tracking as soon as adequate signals are available.
NOTE: The GPS unit should be placed far forward on the dashboard to maximize the
satellite reception area.
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WARNING:
CoPilot navigation instructions are only computer-
generated advisories and may contain errors. Obey all
traffic regulations even if they are completely
contradictory to the navigation suggestions. Keep your
eyes on the road and hands on the wheel! Do not
attempt to look at the screen if you are the driver. ALK®
assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury
resulting from the use of this product.

How CoPilot Uses GPS
CoPilot uses the GPS positional data it receives from the GPS receiver to display your
current position and route on a map as you drive. This is called “tracking.” CoPilot also
uses the GPS data it receives to “navigate,” that is, to guide you along your planned route,
provided you enter a destination.
If you enter a destination you will be given navigation instructions, and your route will be
tracked on the map. If you do not enter a destination, your route will be tracked as you
drive, but you will not be given directions as CoPilot has no way of knowing your
destination.
A Safety Warning
Do not use this product in any way that interferes with safe and attentive operation of a
vehicle. When used in a vehicle, do not place the GPS receiver, antenna, power supply, or
your computer where it may strike the driver or passengers if the vehicle turns sharply or
stops abruptly. This product is designed, manufactured, and intended as an aid to planning,
tracking, and following routes in privately owned vehicles.
The accuracy of the map data, driving directions, and GPS tracking system is insufficient for
this product to be used for automated navigation or in any situation in which the failure of
the product could lead directly to death, personal injury, or physical or environmental
damage. The driver must remain alert at all times to actual road conditions and obey all
posted signs and traffic regulations. ALK Technologies and its suppliers specifically
disclaim any express or implied warranty of fitness of this product for automated navigation
or for aiding in the operation of other than a privately owned vehicle.
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Installation
NOTE: If you are updating from an older version of CoPilot®, you may want to uninstall
the older version first (see Uninstalling, p. 19). This is not required, however. CoPilot Live
| Laptop 8 can be installed while another version of CoPilot remains on your computer.
1. To install CoPilot, first turn on your computer (and the external CD-ROM drive if
necessary). Have your Installation Product Key ready (it can be found on the front of
the printed Quick Start that came with your product). Do not lose this Product Key,
you will need it for installation and registration.
5. Follow the instructions, clicking Next to go from one screen to the next in the
Installation Wizard. As the installation proceeds, you will be given the choice to install
CoPilot map data. It is recommended that you install the Map Data to your hard
drive. A full installation of the data can require up to 700 MB of available space
depending on which region you’re installing. If space is unavailable, you can run the
program by inserting the Data Disc into your CD-ROM drive after you open the CoPilot
application. NOTE: Once a region (for example, North America or Europe) is installed
it cannot be changed.
4. After clicking Ye s (twice) to accept the
License Agreement, enter your Installation
Product Key (see Step 1) when prompted,
then click Next.
2. Insert the CoPilot Install Disc into your
CD-ROM drive. The installation will start
automatically within a few seconds.
3. Choose a language (for example, “English
(United States)”), click OK, then follow the
Installation Wizard instructions.

6. At the end of the installation you’ll be prompted to activate the software. CoPilot must
be activated within 15 days after installation in order for you to continue using it.
Follow the instructions in the Software Activation section below.
7. Plug the GPS receiver into your laptop. See Hardware Setup, p. 20-22.
NOTE: The receiver must be attached before you can use CoPilot for guidance.
8. Make sure the date and time are set correctly on your computer. This is extremely
important for CoPilot to function properly. To check and/or change the date and time, go
to the Windows Start button, Settings, Control Panel, Date/Time.
To start CoPilot, double-click on the CoPilot Live | Laptop 8 icon that was created on your
laptop when you installed the program. To quit at any time, select Exit from the File menu
in Planning Mode, or Exit in the Guidance Mode navigation control panel.
NOTE for XP Users: If you are installing CoPilot on a computer running Windows XP,
you may be prompted to connect your GPS receiver during installation. If you are using the
USB GPS receiver, Windows XP will pop up a message warning you about Windows Logo
testing. Click Continue Anyway if this warning appears.
Software Activation
At the end of CoPilot’s installation process, you will be prompted to activate the software.
CoPilot must be activated before you can use it. NOTE: You can install and activate
CoPilot on your desktop computer (for trip planning) and your laptop (for in-vehicle
guidance) using the same Installation Product Key.
Follow the steps below to activate your software:
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1. At the end of the software installation,
the License Activation Wizard will
appear. If you cancel this screen, it
will appear again the first time you
open CoPilot. For automatic
activation, follow the on-screen
instructions and click Next.

To Activate Manually:
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2. In the next screen, enter your e-mail
address and click Next. CoPilot will be
activated within seconds provided you
established a connection to the internet in
Step 1. You will see the message
“License activated successfully” when
the process is finished. Click Finish to
begin using CoPilot.
1. Check Activate Manually in Step 1 above, then click Next.
2. The next screen is the Activation Code screen, where you’ll see your Product
Key and License ID. You’ll need this information to manually activate CoPilot
as follows:
a) If your laptop is connected to the internet you can click the link to ALK’s activation
web page.
i) On the ALK activation page, enter your Installation Product Key, License ID,
and e-mail address, then click Submit. Your Activation Code will appear on-
screen and an e-mail that contains your Activation Code will be sent to you.
ii) Enter your Activation Code in the blank field in the Activation Code
screen and click Activate.
b) If your laptop isn’t connected to the internet you can visit ALK’s activation web page
(http://activate.alk.com) on another personal computer. Follow steps i) and ii)
above.
c) If you do not have internet access you can call, fax, or e-mail ALK. Technical
support is available to registered users from 9:00am-5:00pm Mon.-Fri.
For ALK Technologies contact information, see Technical Support, p. 84.

Adding a Data Region
If you have purchased an additional data region after your initial purchase of CoPilot, you
will need to modify the original (“Base”) installation and activate the new region.
IMPORTANT: You can only use your Expansion Product Key AFTER you have installed
CoPilot with a Base Installation Product Key. If you have not yet installed CoPilot, please
do so first and then follow the instructions below. The Base Installation Product Key can be
found on the printed Quick Start Guide that comes with CoPilot.
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1. Insert your CoPilot Install Disc into your CD-
ROM drive.
2. Select Modify and click Next when the
InstallShield Wizard appears.
3. Enter your Expansion Product Key when
prompted to enter a Product Key.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. The Activation Wizard will appear at the end of
installation. Activation occurs just as it did
when you originally installed CoPilot.