MapAsia MapKing2007 User manual

MapKing2007
User Manual
Pocket PC
Copyright © 2001-2007, MapAsia.com Limited

MapAsia.com Limited MapKing2007
Index
Copyright and Logo .................................................................................................................4
Important Message...................................................................................................................5
1 Introduction .....................................................................................................................6
1.1 Product Description ..............................................................................................6
1.2 Software and Map Version ...................................................................................6
1.3 MapKing™ Features.............................................................................................7
2 Installation and Registration..........................................................................................8
2.1 Product Installation...............................................................................................8
2.1.1 Main Program Installation.....................................................................8
2.1.2 Map Data Installation............................................................................9
2.2 Product Registration.............................................................................................9
2.2.1 Obtain MKID.........................................................................................9
2.2.2 Obtain Registration Code Online........................................................10
2.3 Launch MapKing™.............................................................................................10
2.3.1 Switch Map.........................................................................................10
2.4.2 Close Map ..........................................................................................10
2.5 Remove MapKing™ ...........................................................................................10
2.6 Product Upgrade ................................................................................................ 11
3 Basic Functions............................................................................................................. 12
3.1 Basic Operations ................................................................................................12
3.2 Search Functions................................................................................................13
3.2.1 Search Startup....................................................................................13
3.2.2 Index Search ......................................................................................14
3.2.3 Crossing Search.................................................................................14
3.2.4 Q-Find Search....................................................................................15
3.2.5 POI (point of interest) Search.............................................................15
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3.2.6 Position Search..................................................................................15
3.2.7 City/Town Search ...............................................................................16
3.2.8 Lat/Long Search.................................................................................16
3.2.9 Key Word Search ...............................................................................16
3.3 My Favorite Function (My POI)...........................................................................16
3.3.1 Build POI ............................................................................................17
3.3.2 Manage POI .......................................................................................17
3.3.3 Edit POI..............................................................................................17
3.3.4 Import/ Export POI..............................................................................18
4 Route Planning..............................................................................................................19
4.1 Routing Planning ................................................................................................19
4.1.1 Create Start Point/ Midway Point/ Destination....................................19
4.1.2 Enter Route Planning Page................................................................20
4.1.3 Get Route Result................................................................................20
4.1.4 Adjust Route.......................................................................................21
4.2 Route Simulation ................................................................................................22
5 GPS Positioning............................................................................................................23
5.1 About GPS..........................................................................................................23
5.2 GPS Startup........................................................................................................23
5.2.1 GPS Setup .........................................................................................23
5.2.2 Navigation ..........................................................................................24
5.2.3 GPS Mode..........................................................................................25
5.3 GPS Setting........................................................................................................25
5.3.1 GPS/Track..........................................................................................25
5.3.2 GPS Position......................................................................................26
5.3.3 GPS Status.........................................................................................26
5.3.4 GPS Connection Problem ..................................................................26
6 System Options............................................................................................................. 28
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6.1 Enter System Options.........................................................................................28
6.2 General Setting...................................................................................................28
6.3 Road Sign...........................................................................................................30
7 Tour Book.......................................................................................................................31
7.1 Tour Book Startup...............................................................................................31
7.2 Tour Book Functions...........................................................................................31
7.3 Read Tour Book..................................................................................................31
7.3.1 Prepare Importation............................................................................31
7.3.2 Import Tour Book................................................................................32
7.3.3 Tour Book Details...............................................................................32
8 Service and Support .....................................................................................................33
8.1 Hardware Support ..............................................................................................33
8.2 MapKing™ Software Support and Service.........................................................33
8.3 Forget Registration Code ...................................................................................33
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Copyright and Logo
All title, ownership, derivative works and copyrights in the SOFTWARE are owned by MapAsia
and incorporated suppliers. No right, title or interest in or to any trademark, logo or trade name
of MapAsia or incorporated suppliers is granted under this AGREEMENT.
The Logo of MapAsia and MapKing™ is owned by City Country Consultancy Limited.
Copyright of the GIS Database is owned by MapAsia.com Limited and data partners’ that
have come to contract with and be specified by MapAsia.com
Copyright of India Map Data is owned by Eicher Goodearth Ltd.
Copyright of Indonesia Map Data is owned by PT. Duta Astakona Girinda.
Copyright of Japan Map Data is owned by Alps Mapping Co., Ltd.
Copyright of Malaysia Map Data is owned by Geoinfo Services Sdn. Bhd.
Copyright of Philippine Map Data is owned by GIS Aranet, Inc.
Copyright of Taiwan Map Data is owned or represented by Maction Technologies, Inc.
Copyright of Thailand Map Data is owned by. Lotus Consulting International Co., Ltd.
All other GIS Database is owned or represented by the MapAsia.com.
SOFTWARE PRODUCT LICENSE
The SOFTWARE is protected by local, international copyright laws and other intellectual
property laws treaties.
MapKing™ is the registered logo and or logo of MapAsia.com Limited in the United States of
American and other countries.
MapAsia is the registered logo and or logo of MapAsia.com Limited in the United States of
American other countries.
Microsoft is the registered logo and or logo of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of
American other countries.
Pocket Outlook® is the registered logo and or logo of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States ofAmerican other countries.
Other undeclared LOGO and Licenses belong to the owner of the copyright owner.
Copyright © 2001-2007,
MapAsia.com Limited
City Country Consultancy Limited
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Important Message
IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING THE USE OF MAPKING BY VEHICLE DRIVER
TO ENSURE SAFETY DRIVING, WE STRONGLY ADVISE THAT A DRIVER SHOULD NOT
OPERATE MAPKING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SIMULTANEOULSY. A DRIVER
SHOULD NEVER FOCUS HIS OR HER ATTENTION ON THE MAPKING DISPLAY WHILE
DRIVING.
In case MapKing needs to be used inside a vehicle, we suggest that it should be operated by a
passenger other than the driver or the driver should stop the vehicle at a convenient spot
before starting to use MapKing.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING ROUTE PLANNING
The route planning function of MapKing is ONLY meant to be and should ONLY be used as a
crude reference. IT SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO DETERMINE ACTUAL DRIVING
DIRECTIONS. The route planning function of MapKing is subject to the following limitations:
yWhilst we have taken great care and endeavors in developing the product, we CANNOT
guarantee that the road network data and routing calculations of MapKing are free of
any omission or defect.
yThe road network and traffic conditions in the real world are ever changing; MapKing
being a pre-packaged product cannot reflect all these changes on a constant basis.
yRoad network parameters specifically required for route planning, like one-way traffic
indicator or turn restrictions at street crossing, are difficult or almost impossible to obtain
for China or some other Asian countries. The lack of these data would significantly affect
the performance of route planning.
IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING GPS TRACKING
The GPS tracking function of MapKing works on GPS satellite signals broadcasted for civilian
use. It is subject to inherent signal deviations and environmental interferences caused by
surroundings and bad weather. We cannot guarantee nor specify a precise level of accuracy for
the GPS positioning data displayed by MapKing. It should also be noted that the Unites States
Department of Defence, who builds and operates the GPS system, is free to turn off or
down-grade the civilian signals of GPS during rare occasions like regional military conflict.
Although MapKing should work with most GPS receivers on NMEA0183 signal output format
regardless of their brand name or model; we cannot guarantee that MapKing integrates
flawlessly with ALL GPS receivers available in the market.
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1 Introduction
1.1 Product Description
Thank you for using MapKing™!
MapKing™ is the first pan-region multilingual mobile mapping system in Asia managed by
MapAsia.com Limited with input from leading Asian partners. It is a great tool for trip planning
and to explore the huge potential market in Greater China and Asian countries (maps sold
separately for different OS and language). MapKing™ is the first digital map provides English
road name and place name in China and Asian cities. MapKing™ has firmly established market
leader status as the bridge between western travelers and the rapid growing cities in East.
MapKing™ offers maps in English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese. Current maps
are available for the following cities and regions. Please check the OS and Language before
you purchased.
Greater China: Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Guangzhou, China 2300 cities Points,
Pearl River Delta Road Network, Shenzhen, Dongguan, Macau, Hong Kong Hiking Trails,
Taipei, TaiChung, Tainan, Hsinchu, KaoHsiung.
Asia cities countries: Bangkok, Manila, Singapore with Johor, Jakarta, Delhi-NCR,
Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Tokyo, Kuala Lumpur, Ho Chi Minh City
Tourist map, Seoul Tourist Map, Asia map.
Planned locations: Australia, New Zealand, Iceland; Greece…
We wish you enjoy our product and we appreciate your comments and suggestions. Please
contact us by [email protected].
This manual is divided into three main sections:
First section: Installation and registration
Second section: Map features and functions
Third section: Route Planning and GPS functions
1.2 Software and Map Version
Product name: MapKing2007
Software version information: Refer to ‘Tools’ > ‘Help’ > ’About’
Map version information: Refer to ‘Tools’ > ‘Help’ > ’Map Info’
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MapKing™ offers maps in English, Traditional Chinese
and Simplified Chinese. Maps of different location with
different language and different platform are separate
products.
All products MUST be registered for permanent
use. The Maps in CD-ROM except the licensed map
are for trial only and has 3 days trial period.
《Figure1-2a》Version information
1.3 MapKing™ Features
All bundle maps DO NOT carry digital vocal function
Main features:
yHigh quality digital maps with latest map database
y2D/ 3D Navigation
yGPS global satellite positioning function
yRoute planning
yReal-time tracking of GPS position
yIntelligent voice assistance
yTrack log export
yMultiple search modes
yQuery by index/ crossing/ Q-Find/ POI/ position/ city/town/ Lat/Long/ key word
yUser-defined view point
System requirement:
yPocket PC 2003 or above
yFor Chinese Map, OS must support Chinese display
yMinimum 32 MB RAM
y8M hard disk space required
y64MB storage card is recommended
yThe PC MUST have MicrosoftActiveSync 3.7.1 or above
Platform:
yPocket PC OS: Pocket PC/ 2000/ 2002/ 2003, Windows Mobile 5.0
yCPU: StrongARM/ XScale/ MIPS/ SH3
yRAM: 32MB (support storage card)
Support GPS:
yRS-232/ CF/ PCMCIA/ Bluetooth/ USB/ Build-in GPS
yNMEA0183 output
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2 Installation and Registration
2.1 Product Installation
Installation of MapKing2007 includes 2 parts:
1. Installation of main program.
2. Installation of map data.
2.1.1Main Program Installation
Please reference to the following steps:
Step 1: Enable ActiveSync connection between PC and your device PPC.
Step 2: Locate the Setup_MapKing2007.exe file from the CD-ROM and double click to
start. For download version please run setup directly.
Step 3: Choose the appropriate map language version your have purchased.
Step 4: Click the installation button.
If ActiveSync does not start automatically, please press ‘Start’ > ‘Program’ to start ActiveSync.
ActiveSync is available to download from www.microsoft.com.
《Figure2-1-1a》Peer with PC by
ActiveSync
《Figure2-1-1b》Press ‘Yes’ to
continue if you agree the End User
License Agreement
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《Figure2-1-1c》Check Pocket PC for
the installation status
2.1.2Map Data Installation
MapKing™ offers an extensive range of map products and we cannot determine in advance the
specific map(s) chosen by a customer. A DEMO Map is included in the set up file to verify that
the core program has been installed and display successfully. To use a full map you have
purchased, please follow the steps below:
Step 1: Enable ActiveSync connection between PC and Pocket PC.
Step 2: Copy the map file (File extension .m7a) you have purchased from your CD-ROM.
XXX_Eng.m7a represents English map files.
XXX_TC.m7a represents Traditional Chinese map files.
XXX_SC.m7a represents Simplified Chinese map files.
Step 3: Paste the file to Storage\Program Files\MapAsia\MapKing2007 or My
Documents.
If you’d like to place the map file in your storage card, please create a folder name ‘My
Documents’ and place it there. ‘My Documents’ is the fixed default path used by MapKing2007
to locate map file.
2.2 Product Registration
This product MUST be register to activate permanently. The Maps in CD-ROM except the
licensed map are for trial only. You may also download the trial version from
http://www.MapKing.com. Please reference to 2.1 for installation of map data for trial, and
reference to 2.3 to switch map in program.
2.2.1Obtain MKID
After you start MapKing2007 program from PPC
screen is the registration page. The registration page
is shown on the right. You should see MK ID that is
generated from the unique hardware device signature
embedded in the hardware.
Attention: The MKID must be input correctly to
achieve the correct registration code. 《Figure2-2-1a》Registration
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2.2.2Obtain Registration Code Online
orization card
ollow the steps below:
om http://www.MapKing.com.
ake sure you input the correct MKID.
. Input the information request correctly. This information is confidential and will use for
’ for registration.
Remarks: In case there is a change of the MKID due to ha or
entre or write to the MapKing™ support
From the package, you will have a product auth
Code’ .To get the ‘Product Registration Code’, please f
1. Connect to Internet and choose registration fr
2. Input the ‘Product Authorization Code’.
3. Input the MKID and m
with a ‘Product Authorization
4upgrade notification and promotion.
5. Get the ‘Product Registration Code rdware problem, ROM upgrade
other reasons, please contact Hardware Service C
service for the new registration.
2.3 Launch MapKing™
MapKing™ is launched in the similar way like other software installe
should find the MapKing™ program icon in the main screen. Tap it to launch MapKing™. If
d in your Pocket PC. You
alle .
MapKing™ does not show up in the main screen, select ‘Start’ > ‘Programs’ to list all programs
d in your PPC and you could then lauinst nch MapKing™
2.3.1Switch Map
User may have more than one map installed. Select ‘Tools’ > ‘Open Map’ will bring up a list of
aps. Simply tap on any item within the list and press ‘Select’ to switch to a new map.m
《Figure2-3-1a》Press ‘Tools’ > ‘Open Map’ 《Figure2-3-1b》Press ‘Select’
2.4.2Close Map
Press ‘Tool’ > ’Exit’ to close MapKing™. Please be the
background if you do not exit the program, which o
2.5 Remove MapKing™
reminded that ‘MapKing™ will run on
ccupied resource of your device.
Follow steps below to remove/ uninstall MapKing2
1. Press ‘Tool’ > ‘Exit’ to close MapKing2007.
move P
007 program:
2. Press ‘Start’ >’Setting’ > ‘System’ > ‘Re rogram’.
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2.6 Product Upgrade
d user to register ONLY ONE MAP out of the DEMO maps. End user
wnload
e latest update.
The license allows en
might need to purchase product upgrade. Registered user will receive our news via email. Visit
http://www.MapKing.com for more information. Please read the briefing before you do
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3 Basic Functions
3.1 Basic Operations
Main-menu:
Open Map: Close current map and switch to another.
File: Import/ export ‘My Favorite’.
Style: Day/ Night mode.
More: Advanced functions: ‘Find’, ‘Routing’, ‘My
Favorite’ and ‘Tour Book’.
Options: System setting.
GPS/Track: GPS setting and track management.
Help: Copyright, legends and map information. 《Figure3-1a》Main-menu
Tap-and-hold-menu:
My Favorite: Add the stroke to ‘My Favorite’.
Home: Add the stroke to ‘Home’.
Remove My Favorite: Remove the self define POI from map if any.
Add as Start: Set as starting point.
Add as End: Set as destination.
Remove: Remove Start/ End if any.
Routing: After Start/ End has been setup, press it to achieve routing result.
Simulate: After routing result achieved, press it to start simulation in GPS mode.
Fuzzy learning: Set weight of road.
Send Current Position: Using SMS to send the current position.
Send current location by SMS:
《Figure3-1b》Tap-and-Hold your present
location, then select ‘Send SMS’ 《Figure3-1c》Enter the phone number and
click ‘Send’
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Receive location information by SMS:
《Figure3-1d》After receiving the SMS
location, you can choose ‘View Map’, ‘My
Favorite’ and ‘Add as End’.
《Figure3-1e》Press ‘View Map’, the location
will be shown on map
Press ‘My Favorite’, the location will be added to ‘My Favorite’.
Click ‘Add as End’, the location will be set as destination.
3.2 Search Functions
Search functions includes index, crossing, POI, position…etc. Press the index of pages to
switch different search functions.
3.2.1Search Startup
You may start search page in two ways.
《Figure3-2-1a》Press ‘Tools’ >’More’ >
‘Find’ 《Figure3-2-1b》Press the magnifier icon
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3.2.2Index Search
This search mode is equivalent to browsing
a dictionary or directory organized in
alphabetical order. Enter any alphanumerical
string and all records with the first X
characters of their name matching the input
text string will be listed as the search result.
The following picture shows the result of
index search using “Gr” as input string. 《Figure3-2-2a》List results begin with “Gr”,
non case-sensitive
《Figure3-2-2b》Obtain result by defining
area and POI type 《Figure3-2-2c》Tap-and-hold to call the submenu for further action
3.2.3Crossing Search
This search mode is equivalent to index search. After
highlighting a road, crossing roads will be listed.
《Figure3-2-3a》Highlight result
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3.2.4Q-Find Search
Q-find is to search POI from GPS position with 2km radius.
《Figure3-2-4a》Pick POI type 《Figure3-2-4b》Highlight result and press
‘Go!’
3.2.5POI (point of interest) Search
Select POI based on the following 2 criteria from the
pull-down menu:
Type : Main POI category
Area : First-tier and second-tier districts
Tap an item within the result list and select ‘Go!’ to
show its location in the map window.
《Figure3-2-5a》Choose the type
and area
3.2.6Position Search
Find locations within a fixed distance range from the
center point of the current map window. There are 7
fixed search ranges from 100 meters to 2500 meters.
Tap an item in the result list and select “Go” to have
the map zoomed into that item. Coordinates of the
search center point are displayed on top of the menu.
《Figure3-2-6a》Range from 100
to 2500 meters
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3.2.7City/Town Search
Select a main district and a secondary district. Tap
‘Go!’ to locate the selected district in the map window.
《Figure3-2-7a》Select area
3.2.8Lat/Long Search
Enter the longitude and latitude coordinates either in
decimal format or degree-minute-second format. Hit
the ‘Go’ button and the map will be re-centered to the
input coordinates.
《Figure3-2-8a》Enter the
coordinates
3.2.9Key Word Search
This function is equivalent to wild card search. It will
search for the appearance of the input string anywhere
within the name field of the record. If “mer” is used as
the input sting, then the search result would show
“Bukit Merah” and “Le Meriden Hotel”.
Remarks: This function is used to compare every
record from compressed database. Therefore, a
longer processing time is required. User may condition
the search area to increase the performance.
《Figure3-2-9a》List results relate
with the “mer”, non case-sensitive
3.3 My Favorite Function (My POI)
This function lets you place and manage self-created POI (point of interest) in map.
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3.3.1Build POI
You can build POI in 2 ways:
From the current map: Tap-and-hold the position to call sub-menu and press ‘My Favorite’.
From search result: Use any search method to search a POI, tap-and-hold the result and
press ‘My Favorite’.
《Figure3-3-1a》Tap-and-hold on map and
press ‘My Favorite’ to add POI 《Figure3-3-1b》Tap-and-hold in search and press ‘My Favorite’ to add POI
3.3.2Manage POI
《Figure3-3-2a》Press ‘Tools’ > ‘More’ > ‘My
Favorite’ to enter the POI management
3.3.3Edit POI
《Figure3-3-3a》Choose the display mode or
the type of ‘My Favorite’ 《Figure3-3-3b》Tap-and-hold POI to call sub-menu
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《Figure3-3-3c》Press ‘Edit’ to edit POI and
the ‘Play Sound’ checkbox is a reminder if
your route is close to ‘My Favorite’ POI
3.3.4Import/ Export POI
After building up the POI database, you may need to backup the POI or share with friends.
《Figure3-3-4a》Press ‘Tools’ > ‘More’ to
import/ export ‘My Favorite’ 《Figure3-3-4b》Choose the property of file to be exported
《Figure3-3-4c》Choose the import file
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4 Route Planning
IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING ROUTE PLANNING
The route planning function of MapKing™ is ONLY meant to be and should ONLY be used as a
crude reference. IT SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO DETERMINE ACTUAL DRIVING
DIRECTIONS. The Route Planning function of MapKing™ is subject to the following limitations:
yWhilst we have taken great care and endeavours in developing the product, we
CANNOT guarantee that the road network data and routing calculations of MapKing™
are free of any omission or defect.
yThe road network and traffic conditions in the real world are ever changing, MapKing™
being a pre-packaged product cannot reflect all these changes on a constant basis.
yRoad network parameters specifically required for route planning, like one-way traffic
indicator or turn restrictions at street crossing, are difficult or almost impossible to obtain
for China or some other Asian countries. The lack of these data would significantly affect
the performance of route planning.
4.1 Routing Planning
4.1.1Create Start Point/ Midway Point/ Destination
To initiate route planning, at least 2 routing
points (Start, End) must be assigned.
Tap-and-hold at the precise spot and select
‘Start’/ ‘End’ to add a routing point. It should
be noted that route planning is calculated
from the embedded road network data.
Accordingly, the routing points should be
placed either on top of or very close to the
street lines.
There are 3 ways to setup routing point:
1. Tap-and-hold on main map.
2. Tap-and-hold in ‘My Favorite’ page.
3. Tap-and-hold from search result.
《Figure4-1-1a》Tap-and-hold on main map
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