ALK CoPilot Truck Pocket PC User manual

Important Note, Please Read:
CoPilot Help Files on your Pocket PC
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 interacting with CoPilot on your Pocket PC.
Now CoPilotTruck includes Help files on your Pocket PC to assist you. After
launching CoPilot,tap Tools at the bottom of the screen and tap Help.
1. Check the package contents
Your CoPilotTruck package includes the following:
Install/Data Disks
Quick Start Guide
GPS Receiver (not in software-only packages)
In-Vehicle PowerAdapter (not in software-only packages)
Vent Mount (not in software-only packages)
2. Uninstall any previous version
If you have a previous version of CoPilot installed on your Pocket PC and/or
desktop computer, you must uninstall it before updating. Make sure your
GPS receiver is NOT attached,then follow these steps:
(1) On your Pocket PC:
1. Tap the Start menu and select Settings/System/Remove Programs
2. Select Pocket CoPilot and tap Remove.
3. Select Pocket Speech and tap Remove.
4a.If you stored map data on a storage card:
i. Delete the Pocket CoPilot folder on the storage card. Tap Start, then
Programs/File Explorer/My Device/SD Card,then tap and hold on Pocket
CoPilot and select Delete from the menu.
4b.If you stored map data on your device memory:
i. Delete the Pocket CoPilot folder on My Device. Tap Start,then
Programs/File Explorer/My Device,then tap and hold on Pocket CoPilot
and select Delete from the menu.
(2) On your Desktop/Laptop computer:
1. Select Start/Settings/Control Panel.
2. Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Select Pocket CoPilot and click on the Remove button.
4. If asked to confirm the removal of Pocket CoPilot and all of its
components,selectYES.
5. If asked to remove shared files during the uninstall process,select
NoTo All.
6. Select Start/Search/Files or Folders and find the Pocket CoPilot folder.
7. Right-click the Pocket CoPilot folder and select Delete.
NOTE: Make sure no previous version of CoPilot is installed (see above).
Your desktop/laptop and Pocket PC should both be turned on. The cradle/cable
for your mobile device must be connected to your desktop through either a USB
or Serial port. Your Pocket PC should be connected to your desktop via
ActiveSync. If it is not, see the instructions that came with your Pocket PC.
If you plan to use a Storage Card Reader,it must be installed and connected to
your desktop. You can also use a PCMCIA adapter for the Storage Card if you
have a laptop.
3. Install CoPilotTruck
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Installation Steps:
Step 1: Insert the CoPilotTruck Install Disk into your CD-ROM drive.
Enter your Product Key Code when prompted (you can find it on
the cover of your printed Quick Start). Click Next.
Step 2: Make sure Pocket PC Installation and Desktop Installation are
checked on the installation menu. Click Next.
Step 3: The installation will start with the text-to-speech software.
Choose a Male or FemaleVoice (both are standardTTS file),or
Pre-recorded Sound Files (WAV files, male voice) when prompted.
The pre-recorded option saves space on your Pocket PC,but
provides less detailed driving instructions. Click Next.
Step 4: Click Next if prompted to make anActiveSync connection.
(You should already be connected. If not, cancel the installation,
make the connection and start over.)
Step 5: Choose an installation location on the Pocket PC. The default is the
device’s main memory (click Yes). Recommended: To install to a
storage card,click No, then choose Storage card from the drop-
down pick list.
Step 6: When CoPilot has been installed to your Pocket PC (this will take a
few minutes),you will be prompted to begin the desktop/laptop
installation. Click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
Step 7: When the installation is complete, a CoPilotTruck icon will appear on
your desktop. See Step 4 (Activate the software).
NOTE to Navman GPS Jacket Users: If you are using this software with
the Navman GPS Jacket (the jacket will have the word NAVMAN molded into
the back of it and has a conical antenna),you must also install drivers for that
jacket separately:
1. Insert the CoPilotTruck Install Disk into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Exit out of the Installation screen when it appears.
3. Open up My Computer,right-click on your CD-ROM drive and
select Explore from the pop-up menu.
4. Open the WinCE folder, then open the Legacy Drivers folder and
copy the file 3.1.1.COM.ALKNavman.arm.CAB to the My
Documents folder on your Pocket PC.
5. On your Pocket PC open File Explorer and go to My Device >
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My Documents and single-tap the CAB file you just copied from your
computer. This will install the appropriate drivers.
6. You may have to unseat/reseat your iPAQin the jacket in order for the
drivers to take effect.
4. Activate the software
At the end of the installation process you will be asked to activate your desktop
software. You must activate CoPilot on both your desktop and your Pocket PC.
If you do not activate you will be asked to do so when you open the application.
Follow the steps below to activate your desktop and Pocket PC software.
Desktop — Automatic Activation
If your desktop 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 clikc Next.
2.In the next screen enter your e-mail address and click Next. You will see
the message“License activated successfully” when the process is
finished. Click Next to begin using CoPilot.
Pocket PC — Automatic Activation
If your desktop is connected to the Internet you can automatically activate
CoPilot on your Pocket PC as follows:
1. Connect your Pocket PC to your desktop viaActiveSync.
2. Make sure your desktop has an active connection to the Internet
3. On your Pocket PC go to Start > Programs > CoPilot Live.
4. An activation screen will appear. Follow the on-screen instructions and
click Next.
5. In the next screen,enter your e-mail address and click Next. You will see
the message“License activated successfully” when the process is
finished. Click Next to begin using CoPilot.
Desktop — ManualActivation
1. At the end of the software installation an activation screen will appear.
Check Activate Manually and click Next.

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5. Download map data
NOTE: CoPilotTruck won’t open on your Pocket PC unless map
data has been downloaded first.
(1) Choose a Storage Location:
1.Open the CoPilotTruck application on your desktop/laptop,then
click the Data DownloadWizard icon in the sidebar on the left.
Make sure your Pocket PC is synchronized.
2. Choose where you would like data stored on the Pocket PC.
CoPilot will scan your computer to detect which options are avail-
able. If you choose an option other than the device memory, click
the pick list that appears and select a storage card name or the drive
letter of your storage card reader. Click Next.
NOTE: If data is stored on the device's memory and also on a Storage Card
in the device,CoPilot will use the Storage Card by default. To have it use map
data on device memory, you must remove the Storage Card.
(2) Select a Data Area:
Select City Radius to create a data region of a specified radius around
a city of your choice:
1. In the City,State or ZIP Code box,type a City,State (e.g. new york,
ny) and press <Enter>.
2. Specify the Distance Around City to Download (e.g.60) and press
<Enter>. Click Next.
3. Your selected data region will be displayed. A window will appear
showing how much space you have available on your selected
destination (see Choose a Storage Location above) and how much
memory this data region will take up. If necessary, adjust the radius
to make sure your data region will fit on your selected destination.
Click Next.
4. Give your data region a name and click Next.
5. You will then be given the option to either select additional map data
or download selected areas to your Pocket PC. Click Download.
(3) Download the Data:
1. Clicking the Download icon will take you to a screen where
AvailableArea(s) for download are displayed on the left.
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 desktop is connected to the Internet you can click the link to
ALK's activation web page.
i. On theALK activation page enter your Product Key, License ID and e-
mail address,then click Submit. YourActivation Code will appear on-
screen and an e-mail that contains yourActivation Code will be sent
to you.
ii. Enter yourActivation Code in the blank field in theActivation Code
screen and click Activate.
b. If your desktop isn't connected to the Internet you can visitALK'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-mailALK.
Technical support is available to registered users during standard
business hours. See Contact Information and Additional Help,p.x.
Pocket PC — ManualActivation
1. Connect your Pocket PC to your desktop viaActiveSync.
2. Make sure your desktop has an active connection to the Internet
3. On your Pocket PC go to Start > Programs > CoPilot Live.
4. An activation screen will appear. Check Activate Manually and click
Next.
5. The next screen is theActivation Code screen where you'll see your
Product Key and License ID. You'll need this information to manually
activate CoPilot as follows:
a. On your desktop visitALK's activation web page
(http://activate.alk.com)
i. On theALK activation page enter your Product Key, License ID
and e-mail address,then click Submit. YourActivation Code will
appear on-screen and an e-mail that contains yourActivation Code
will be sent to you.
ii. Enter yourActivation Code in the blank field in theActivation
Code screen and click Activate.
b. 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. See Contact Information and Additional Help,p.x.

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9. Enter an address
NOTE: There is no need to enter a starting point. CoPilotTruck uses GPS
positioning to determine your location automatically.
1. The first time you use CoPilotTruck,you will be asked to enter your
nearest city to help speed up the initial GPS acquisition. Enter your city,state
(e.g. new york,ny) and tap OK. You will only need to enter your nearest city
the first time you use CoPilotTruck.
2. Tap the Address button
when asked to enter a
destination.
3. Select a state from
the drop-down menu.
4. Using the keyboard,type
in the name of a city.
Possible matches will be
provided. Tap the <Enter>
key to select the city.
If this is not your first use of
CoPilotTruck, a pick list of
cities previously entered may
appear.
5. In theAddr box, type
a street address (optional). Then tap <Enter>.
If there is an exact match in CoPilot’s database,your address will appear on
the Address list highlighted in blue. Tap <Enter> again to confirm your
destination. If no exact match was found,a list of possible matches appears.
Highlight one and tap <Enter>.
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Step 4 Step 5
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6. In-vehicle hardware setup
WARNING: Never leave GPS receiver in closed vehicle that exceeds 140o F.
First turn on your Pocket PC,then make sure that the GPS receiver is attached
and powered and your engine is running before using CoPilotTruck.
If you have a CoPilot vent mount and in-vehicle power adapter:
1. Attach the cable to the Pocket PC and insert it into your vehicle’s
cigarette lighter socket. Make sure it is firmly seated (red light on).
2. Attach the vent mount clips to the vent in your vehicle,in a position that
will allow you to be comfortable as you view and operate CoPilot.
3. Slide the Pocket PC into the vent mount,and make sure it is turned on.
Third Party GPS Receiver setup:
On your Pocket PC,select Options from CoPilot’s Tools menu. Then
select the GPS tab (bottom) and tap on Auto Scan. CoPilot will scan
all COM Port and Baud Rate settings until it finds your GPS receiver.
7. Adjust the speech volume
8. Launch CoPilot Truck on your Pocket PC
To hear CoPilotTruck’s voice prompts,the volume on your Pocket PC must
be turned all the way up. In the Pocket PC Start menu,go to Settings and tap
on Sounds and Notifications. Under SystemVolume, move the slide bar all the
way to the right. You can also use your Pocket PC’s keypad when CoPilot
Truck is open:tap up until you reach the maximum volume.
To launch CoPilot Truck, your Pocket PC should be turned on and the GPS
receiver should be attached. Tap Start on your Pocket PC and choose CoPilot
Truck from the drop-down menu.
2. To designate an area to include in the download,highlight it and then click
on the right arrow button to move it to the Data Included inThis
Download list on the right. To take an area off the list,highlight it and click
the left arrow button.
3. After confirming that the area(s) you would like to download are in the
Data Included inThis Download list,click Download to complete the map
data download process.

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10. Start driving
Contact information and additional help
Start driving! To toggle between the Driver Safety and the Passenger screens,
tap the Driver/Passenger button. The Driver Safety screen only shows maps
as you approach your next turn or when you’re traveling slower than 10 m.p.h.
For more detailed instructions and descriptions of CoPilotTruck screens,menus,
and features,see the .pdf format User’s Guide and the .txt Readme that came with
the product or the Help Files in either your desktop (Help menu > Help Contents
and Search) or Pocket PC (Tools menu > Help) installation.
Registered users can call 800-377-MILE,Monday-Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm EST for
technical support or e-mail cpsuppor[email protected]. Also check out our Internet
site at www.alk.com for technical support,posted answers to common questions,
and product upgrades.
6. In the EditTrip screen,tap the
View Route button to begin
receiving guidance instructions to
the destination you entered. Or
enter additional stops first.
Driver/Passenger Button
Driver Safety Screen Passenger Screen

Contents
Quick Start .......................................................................... i-x
CoPilotTruck Overview ................................................ 1
SafetyWarning ................................................................... 2
CoPilotTruck Features ................................................... 2
Getting Started ................................................................. 3
Getting Started - Hardware.......................................... 3
Getting Started - Get Connected ............................... 4
Uninstalling a PreviousVersion ..................................... 5
Installing CoPilotTruck ................................................... 6
Changing theVoice Option At AnyTime..................... 8
Software Activation ........................................................ 9
SpeechVolume .................................................................. 10
Data DownloadToYour Pocket PC ....................... 11
Step 1:SpecifyWhere Data Is Stored ........................ 11
CoPilot QuickStart .......................................... 12
Step 2:Choose a Data Selection Method ................. 13
Step 3:Select the Data ................................................... 15
City Radius .......................................................... 15
MapArea .............................................................. 17
Trip ........................................................................ 19
Step 4:Download the Data .......................................... 20
POI Download Options ................................................ 21
TripTransfer ..................................................................... 21
Importing Custom Places ............................................. 22
UsingYour Pocket PC for Guidance ..................... 25
Address Entry ................................................................... 26
Start Driving! .................................................................... 28
Entering a HomeAddress .............................................. 28
Entering aWork Address ............................................... 29
Finding Points of Interest ............................................... 29
Favorites ............................................................................. 30
Closing CoPilot ................................................................ 30
Map/Itinerary/GuidanceToggle ..................................... 31
Customizing the Guidance Screens ............................ 32
Trip Editing andWaypoints ............................................ 33
Getting ETA’s and Distances ......................................... 33
Contact Integration ......................................................... 34
Picking Stops from the Map ........................................... 35
Optimizing Stops .............................................................. 35
Detour Feature ................................................................. 36
Selective Routing ............................................................. 37
Tool Menu Options ........................................................ 38
POI Alert Options ........................................................... 39
Modes ................................................................................. 40
The GPS Menu .................................................................. 41
Open and Play GPSTracks ............................................. 42
Save Current Location .................................................... 43
Reference:CoPilotTruck onYour Pocket PC ........... 44
Trip Planning onYour Pocket PC ............................. 49
Saving and LoadingTrip Itineraries ............................... 50
Trip Planning onYour Desktop ................................ 51
Menus andToolbar Buttons ........................................... 51
Reference:CoPilotTruck onYour Desktop ............... 59
MapWindow ....................................................... 59
Trip PlannerWindow ........................................ 59
Driving Directions and Map (Split Screen) .. 61
Routing Options ................................................. 62
Trip Summary ...................................................... 63
Fuel Cost Calculator ......................................... 63
CoPilotTruck Live Communications ........................ 64
CoPilot LiveWeb Page..................................................... 64
Live Mode Overview ........................................................ 64
Live Mode -AutomaticVehicle Location (AVL) ......... 66
Live Mode - Send/Receive Messages ............................ 66
Live Mode - Remote Dispatch .......................................68
Driving with Live - Pocket PC Setup ........................... 69
Driving with Live - Receive/Respond to Messages ... 72
Driving with Live - Receive Remote Dispatch ........... 73
Helpful Hints ........................................................................ 74
About GPSTechnology .................................................... 74
Trouble-shooting ................................................................. 76
Using Help Files .................................................................. 77
Technical Support .............................................................. 77

CoPilot Truck Overview
Your CoPilot Truck | Pocket PC Includes:
Install/Data Disks
GPS Receiver (not in software-only packages)
In-Vehicle PowerAdapter (not in software-only packages)
Vent Mount (not in software-only packages)
Desktop PC Requirements
 MicrosoftWindows 95, 98,2000, ME, XP, Windows NT®
(4.0 or higher) orWindows Mobile 2003
Pentium II processor or better
12X CD-ROM or better
64 MB of RAM and a hard drive with at least 65 MB
of available disk space
MicrosoftActiveSync version 3.1 or later
Pocket PC Requirements
With Map Data on Storage Card
Pocket PC runningWindows CE 3.x or Pocket PC 2002
MIPS,SH3 or StrongARM processor
4-7 MB of storage RAM
6-12 MB of program RAM (available for running programs)
Storage Card recommended
(minimum 32MB, 64MB recommended)
GPS Requirements
 Standard NMEA GPS receiver* including:
 CF GPS receivers
 iPAQ GPS Jacket
 Cabled GPS receivers
 Wireless Bluetooth GPS receivers
* For information on purchasing a GPS receiver from
ALK Technologies, go to www.alk.com.
A Safety Warning
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road when
driving!
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 and navigating routes. 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.
TravRoute assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury resulting
from the use of this product.
CoPilot Truck|Pocket PC Features
CoPilotTruck’s “live” navigation system includes the following major features:
Dynamic Route Guidance provides spoken,turn-by-turn directions to
any address nationwide.
Text-to-Speech engine delivers detailed instructions including street
names and distance to next turn.
Automatic Route Recalculation gets you back on track within seconds
of missing a turn or going off route for any reason.
ETA and Distance to Destination are always displayed and constantly
updated.
Waypoints let you tailor your route preferences and get ETA’s and
distances to multiple stops on a route.
Detour and Selective Routing get you around delays and congestion
and let you avoid busy roads.
Routing Options that let you select a Practical or Shortest route in
combination withToll Avoidance,National Network,or 53’Trailer routing.
You may also include/exclude international border crossings,choose light
vehicle routing,and set a break time.
Live Messaging and Real-timeTracking - Maintain two-way
communication with a driver who’s using CoPilotTruck and actually see
where he or she is currently located using your home or office PC!
TripTransfer feature allows you to download trip itineraries created on
your desktop/laptop to your Pocket PC for later use.
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Getting Started - Hardware
Both your desktop/laptop and your Pocket PC must be turned on. The
cradle/cable for your mobile device must be connected to your desktop/laptop
computer through either the USB or Serial port.
If you plan to transfer the map data to your mobile device's main memory, or to
a Storage Card in the device,there are no more connections needed.
If you plan to transfer data to a Storage Card through a Storage Card Reader,
you must also have the reader installed and connected to your desktop/laptop.
You can also use a PCMCIA adapter for your Storage Card if you have a laptop.
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Getting Started - Get Connected
In order to successfully transfer data from your desktop to your Pocket PC,
you must have Microsoft ActiveSync 3.1 (or later) installed. This software is
necessary to connect the two machines and is provided by your Pocket PC
manufacturer. If you did not receive this software with your mobile device,
contact the distributor immediately.
1. When connecting your Pocket
PC, if you have not set up a
partnership between your Pocket
PC and your desktop,you will be
prompted to do so. This is not
required. If you choose not to set
up a partnership,select Guest
partnership and
you will be logged
in as a Guest and
ready to transfer
data between
machines.
2. If you have set up a partnership
in the past,or choose to do so at
this point,be sure to allow your
Pocket PC to synchronize with
your desktop/laptop prior to
launching CoPilotTruck.
NOTE: If your desktop/laptop computer
does not seem to be recognizing the
connection with your Pocket PC,select
Connection Settings... from the drop-
down File menu,and make sure you're
connected using the appropriate Port.
Then click Get Connected... in the
File menu and follow the on-screen
instructions.
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Uninstalling a Previous Version
If you have been using an earlier version of Pocket CoPilot it will be necessary
for you to uninstall the application and its data before installing CoPilotTruck.
NOTE: When uninstalling CoPilot, your GPS receiver cannot be
attached. Before uninstalling,you must disconnect the receiver and perform a
soft restart. Then follow the steps outlined below:
(1) On your Pocket PC:
1.From the Start menu, select Settings/System/Remove Programs.
2.Select Pocket CoPilot and tap Remove.
3.Select Pocket Speech and tap Remove.
4a.If you stored map data on a storage card:
i. Delete the Pocket CoPilot folder on the storage card. Tap Start,
then Programs/File Explorer/My Device/SD Card,then tap and
hold on Pocket CoPilot and select Delete from the menu.
4b.If you stored map data on your device memory:
i. Delete the Pocket CoPilot folder on My Device. Tap Start, then
Programs/File Explorer/My Device,then tap and hold on Pocket
CoPilot and select Delete from the menu.
(2) On your Desktop/Laptop computer:
1.From the Start menu, select Settings/Control Panel.
2.Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
3.Select Pocket CoPilot and click on the Remove button.
4.If asked to confirm the removal of Pocket CoPilot and all of its
components,selectYES.
5.If asked to remove shared files during the uninstall,select NoTo All.
6.Select Start/Search/Files or Folders and search for the Pocket CoPilot folder.
7.Right-click the Pocket CoPilot folder and select Delete.
Installing CoPilot Truck
NOTE: You must uninstall any previous version of Pocket CoPilot from
your desktop/laptop and Pocket PC before proceeding (see above).
To install CoPilot Truck, first turn on your computer and set up your Pocket PC.
Do NOT attach the GPS receiver yet,the application should not be
installed with the GPS receiver attached. Your Pocket PC should be
connected viaActiveSync, as described on p.4.
The steps in the installation process are covered on the following pages.
To Install CoPilotTruck:
3. Make sure there are check marks
next to Pocket PC Installation
and Desktop Installation.
(Your Pocket PC should be
connected with the desktop/
laptop before doing this part of
the installation). Click Next.
2. After clicking Yes to accept the
LicenseAgreement, enter your
Product Key Code when prompt-
ed,then click Next. The
installation menu will appear.
1. Insert the CoPilotTruck Install
Disk in your CD-ROM drive.
Have your Product Key Code
ready (you can find it on your
printed Quick Start).
4. The InstallationWizard will then
start installing to your Pocket PC,
beginning with the text-to-speech
software that delivers CoPilot
Truck’s spoken driving instruc-
tions. You’ll be prompted to
choose a Male or FemaleVoice
(both are standardTTS files), or
Pre-recorded Sound Files
(WAV files,male voice). Choosing
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