MapAsia MapKing!G10 User manual

MapKing!G10
User Manual
Pocket PC
Copyright © 2001-2006, MapAsia.com Limited

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Index
Copyright and Logo...............................................................................................................
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 egistration...........................................................................................9
2.2.1
Obtain MKID.....................................................................................10
2.2.2
Obtain egistration Code Online.......................................................10
2.3
Launch MapKing™...........................................................................................10
2.3.1
Switch Map.......................................................................................10
2.4.2
Close Map ........................................................................................ 11
2.5
emove MapKing™ ......................................................................................... 11
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 ....................................................................................13
3.2.3
Crossing Search ...............................................................................14
3.2.4
Q-Find Search ..................................................................................14
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..............................................................................15
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 ..........................................................................................16
3.3.2
Manage POI .....................................................................................17
3.3.3
Edit POI............................................................................................17
3.3.4
Import/ Export POI............................................................................17
Route Planning ...........................................................................................................19
4.1
outing Planning ..............................................................................................19
4.1.1
Create Start Point/ Midway Point/ Destination ...................................19
4.1.2
Enter oute Planning Page ..............................................................20
4.1.3
Get oute esult ..............................................................................20
4.1.4
Adjust oute.....................................................................................21
4.2
oute 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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Enter System Options.......................................................................................28
6.2
General Setting ................................................................................................28
6.3
oad Sign ........................................................................................................30
7
Tour Book....................................................................................................................31
7.1
Tour Book Startup.............................................................................................31
7.2
Tour Book Functions.........................................................................................31
7.3
ead 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 egistration 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.
ocket Outlook® is the registered logo and or logo of Microsoft Corporation in the United
States of American other countries.
Other undeclared LOGO and Licenses belong to the owner of the copyright owner.
Copyright © 2001-2006
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
O ERATE MA KING WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SIMULTANEOULSY. A DRIVER
SHOULD NEVER FOCUS HIS OR HER ATTENTION ON THE MA KING DIS LAY 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:
Whilst 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.
The 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.
Road 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 G S tracking function of MapKing works on G S 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 G S positioning data displayed by MapKing. It should also be noted that the Unites States
Department of Defence, who builds and operates the G S system, is free to turn off or
down-grade the civilian signals of G S during rare occasions like regional military conflict.
Although MapKing should work with most G S receivers on NMEA0183 signal output format
regardless of their brand name or model; we cannot guarantee that MapKing integrates
flawlessly with ALL G S 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. lease 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. lease
contact us by support@mapasia.com.
This manual is divided into three main sections:
First section: Installation and registration
Second section: Map features and functions
Third section: Route lanning and G S functions
1.2 Software and Map Version
Product name: MapKing!G10
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
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Version information
1.3 MapKing™ Features
All bundle maps DO NOT carry digital vocal function
Main features:
High quality digital maps with latest map database
2D/ 3D Navigation
G S global satellite positioning function
Route planning
Real-time tracking of G S position
Intelligent voice assistance
Track log export
Multiple search modes
Query by index/ crossing/ Q-Find/ OI/ position/ city/town/ Lat/Long/ key word
User-defined view point
System requirement:
ocket C 2003 or above
For Chinese Map, OS must support Chinese display
Minimum 32 MB RAM
8M hard disk space required
64MB storage card is recommended
The C MUST have Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7.1 or above
Platform:
ocket C OS: ocket C/ 2000/ 2002/ 2003, Windows Mobile 5.0
C U: StrongARM/ XScale/ MI S/ SH3
RAM: 32MB (support storage card)
Support GPS:
RS-232/ CF/ CMCIA/ Bluetooth/ USB/ Build-in G S
NMEA0183 output

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2 Installation and Registration
2.1 Product Installation
Installation of MapKing!G10 includes 2 parts:
1. Installation of main program.
2. Installation of map data.
2.1.1 Main Program Installation
lease reference to the following steps:
Step 1: Enable ActiveSync connection between C and your device C.
Step 2: Locate the Setup_MapKingG10.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’ > ‘ rogram’ to start ActiveSync.
ActiveSync is available to download from www.microsoft.com.
《
Figure2-1-1a
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eer with C by
ActiveSync
《
Figure2-1-1b
》
ress ‘Yes’ to
continue if you agree the End User
License Agreement

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《
Figure2-1-1c
》
Check ocket C for
the installation status
2.1.2 Map 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 C and ocket C.
Step 2: Copy the map file (File extension .G10) you have purchased from your CD-ROM.
XXX_Eng.G10 represents English map files.
XXX_TC.G10 represents Traditional Chinese map files.
XXX_SC.G10 represents Simplified Chinese map files.
Step 3: aste the file to Storage\ rogram Files\MapAsia\MapKingG10 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 MapKing!G10
to locate map file.
2.2 Product egistration
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. lease reference to 2.1 for installation of map data for trial, and
reference to 2.3 to switch map in program.

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2.2.1 Obtain MKID
After you start MapKing!G10 program from C
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. Please
aware the character/ number difference, e.g. 0 or O
1 or I.
《
Figure2-2-1a
》
Registration
2.2.2 Obtain egistration Code Online
From the package, you will have a product authorization card with a ‘ roduct Authorization
Code’ .To get the ‘ roduct Registration Code’, please follow the steps below:
1. Connect to Internet and choose registration from http://www.MapKing.com.
2. Input the ‘ roduct Authorization Code’.
3. Input the MKID and make sure you input the correct MKID.
4. Input the information request correctly. This information is confidential and will use for
upgrade notification and promotion.
5. Get the ‘ roduct Registration Code’ for registration.
Remarks: In case there is a change of the MKID due to hardware problem, ROM upgrade or
other reasons, please contact Hardware Service Centre or write to the MapKing™ support
service for the new registration.
2.3 Launch MapKing™
MapKing™ is launched in the similar way like other software installed in your ocket C. You
should find the MapKing™ program icon in the main screen. Tap it to launch MapKing™. If
MapKing™ does not show up in the main screen, select ‘Start’ > ‘ rograms’ to list all programs
installed in your C and you could then launch MapKing™.
2.3.1 Switch Map
User may have more than one map installed. Select ‘Tools’ > ‘Open Map’ will bring up a list of
maps. Simply tap on any item within the list and press ‘Select’ to switch to a new map.

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Figure2-3-1a
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ress ‘Tools’ > ‘Open Map’
《
Figure2-3-1b
》
ress ‘Select’
2.4.2 Close Map
ress ‘Tool’ > ’Exit’ to close MapKing™. lease be reminded that ‘MapKing™ will run on the
background if you do not exit the program, which occupied resource of your device.
2.5 emove MapKing™
Follow steps below to remove/ uninstall MapKing!G10 program:
1. ress ‘Tool’ > ‘Exit’ to close MapKing!G10.
2. ress ‘Start’ >’Setting’ > ‘System’ > ‘Remove rogram’.
2.6 Product Upgrade
The license allows end user to register ONLY ONE MA out of the DEMO maps. End user
might need to purchase product upgrade. Registered user will receive our news via email. Visit
http://www.MapKing.com for more information. lease read the briefing before you download
the latest update.

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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: G S 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 OI 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 G S 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
》
ress ‘View Map’, the location
will be shown on map
3.2 Search Functions
Search functions includes index, crossing, OI, position…etc. ress the index of pages to
switch different search functions.
3.2.1 Search Startup
You may start search page in two ways.
《
Figure3-2-1a
》
ress ‘Tools’ >’More’ >
‘Find’
《
Figure3-2-1b
》
ress the magnifier icon
3.2.2 Index 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”,

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non case-sensitive
《
Figure3-2-2b
》
Obtain result by defining
area and OI type
《
Figure3-2-2c
》
Tap-and-hold to call the
submenu for further action
3.2.3 Crossing Search
This search mode is equivalent to index search. After
highlighting a road, crossing roads will be listed.
《
Figure3-2-3a
》
Highlight result
3.2.4 Q-Find Search
Q-find is to search OI from G S position with 2km radius.
《
Figure3-2-4a
》
ick OI type
《
Figure3-2-4b
》
Highlight result and press
‘Go!’

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3.2.5 POI (point of interest) Search
Select OI based on the following 2 criteria from the
pull-down menu:
Type : Main OI 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
3.2.6 Position 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
3.2.7 City/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

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3.2.8 Lat/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
3.2.9 Key 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 OI (point of interest) in map.
3.3.1 Build POI
You can build OI 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 OI, tap-and-hold the result and
press ‘My Favorite’.

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Figure3-3-1a
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Tap-and-hold on map and
press ‘My Favorite’ to add OI
《
Figure3-3-1b
》
Tap-and-hold in search and
press ‘My Favorite’ to add OI
3.3.2 Manage POI
《
Figure3-3-2a
》
ress ‘Tools’ > ‘More’ > ‘My
Favorite’ to enter the OI management
3.3.3 Edit POI
《
Figure3-3-3a
》
Choose the display mode or
the type of ‘My Favorite’
《
Figure3-3-3b
》
Tap-and-hold OI to call
sub-menu
《
Figure3-3-3c
》
ress ‘Edit’ to edit OI and
the ‘ lay Sound’ checkbox is a reminder if
your route is close to ‘My Favorite’ OI
3.3.4 Import/ Export POI
After building up the OI database, you may need to backup the OI or share with friends.

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Figure3-3-4a
》
ress ‘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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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 lanning function of MapKing™ is subject to the following limitations:
Whilst 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.
The 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.
Road 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 outing Planning
4.1.1 Create 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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