Mobile Crossing WayPoint Map Loader User manual

WayPoint Map Loader
Users Manual

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You can find additional product and support information for your
WayPoint at the following website: http://www.mobilecrossing.com
or contact:
Mobile Crossing
1230 Oakmead Parkway, Suite 304
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
[phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
© 2005 Mobile Crossing Inc. - All rights reserved
June 2005

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Table of Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Map Loader Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Starting the WayPoint Map Loader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
The Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Purchase Map Activation key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Order Using the Map Loader program . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Order Using the Web Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Order Using a Phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Region Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Region Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Special Regions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Map Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using a card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Making your own Map Loader card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Map Loading Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Using “Choose Map” in WayPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Problem Resolution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Internet Connection Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Map Activation Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Flash Disk repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Recovering Missing Maps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
File List lost. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Other Errors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Introduction
A WayPoint unit comes with 128 Megabytes of Flash Disk space
for maps. While this will not hold the entire United States, it will
hold one region plus the long haul maps. The long haul maps
contain major road maps of the entire country. Figure 1 shows the
approximate boundaries of the regions. For detailed data see
"Region Coverage" on page 15.
Figure 1. Region Map
The WayPoint Map Loader is a program that comes with the
WayPoint PDA. It manages the map regions that are used by the
navigation software and facilitates map purchases. The WayPoint
Map Loader provides the following functions:
•Manage maps on either the built-in Flash Disk or a user
supplied SD card.
•Identify which regions are owned by the user and available to
be loaded on the unit.

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•Show which regions are already loaded on the unit.
•Unload or reload any region as needed by the user. The
source maps can be on a card or they can be retrieved from
the Internet.
•Purchase maps.
Using the map loader permits the user to keep maps they are using
separate from maps that they own. This improves performance of
the mapping software while providing flexibility for the user. Maps
that are not needed can be on a CompactFlash card, an SD card,
or readily retrieved from the Internet at any time. They are
compressed to save storage space and to reduce download time if
they are downloaded from the Internet. Loading a region to your
Flash Disk area can be done in less that 15 minutes from a Map
Loader equipped CompactFlash card.
WayPoint source maps are freely available as a download from the
Mobile Crossing web site and from other media formats for about
the cost of the media. However, to use the maps you will need a
Map Activation key. This key provides the license to use the maps.
It is the key that is actually purchased.

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Map Loader Overview
The intent of the Map Loader program is to provide an easy to use
method to purchase new maps and manage those that you already
own. Managing maps is a two step process.
1. Purchasing the Map Activation key.
2. Loading the maps onto your PDA.
The purchasing step can be done entirely via the Map Loader
program if your PDA has an Internet connection. If you do not have
an Internet connection on your PDA you can use the MapLoader in
combination with our web site, http://www.mobilecrossing.com, to
purchase maps. If you don’t have web access you can use the Map
Loader in combination with a phone call to purchase maps.
Starting the WayPoint Map Loader
To start the WayPoint Map Loader follow these steps:
1. From the Start menu select Programs > Map
Loader. Alternatively, inserting a Mobile Crossing Map
Loader card will start this tool automatically.
Figure 2. Opening Screens

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2. Tapping Next will bring up one of four screens. Compare the
screen you see with the images below to determine which
step to follow.
Figure 3. Screen Choices
Go to Step 3 Go to Step 4
Go to Step 5 Go to Step 6
3. You will see this screen if you forgot to install your Map
Loader card and have never downloaded maps from the
Internet. Follow the screen instructions to get a file list. Once
you have obtained the file list you will go back to step 2. For
more information see "File List lost" on page 26.
4. You will reach this step if you do not have an Internet
connection and you have never activated a map before or
your activation key is corrupt. If you have never activated a
map please go to "Purchase Map Activation key" on page 8.
Otherwise go to "Map Activation Problems" on page 24

Figure 4. Device Identification
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If you think this screen should not have appeared please
check the chapter "Problem Resolution" on page 24.
5. If you have an Internet connection the authentication screen
will appear briefly and then switch automatically to the main
menu screen (step 6).
Figure 5. Internet Authentication

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6. The Map Loader main menu is shown in Figure 6. This is
where you will decide what you want to do.
Figure 6. Main Menu
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If you thought you were on the Internet and do not see the
authentication screen of the previous step you should tap
EXIT and see "Problem Resolution" on page 24 before
restarting the Map Loader.
The program is fully functional without an Internet connection but
some tasks can be automated if you have a connection.
The Main Menu
The task available from the main menu include (refer to Figure 6):
•(1) View/Build Base Map - This command loads maps
into the Flash Disk area on the WayPoint. It also shows
which region is currently loaded and manages the map
area permitting you to swap loaded regions.
•(2) View/Build Map Card - This command permits
loading maps into the card plugged in the SD slot on the
WayPoint. It also manages the maps that are loaded on
the SD.

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•(3) Map Tools - This command is where you can go to
purchase maps and perform maintenance tasks such
as repairing map related data on the unit. More
information on using Map Tools can be found in the chapter on
"Problem Resolution" on page 24.
•(4) Exit - This command will shut down the map loader.
The user can also use the Cancel command available
at the bottom of most screens to shut down the map
loader.

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Purchase Map Activation key
You need a Map Activation key before you can load maps into your
unit. The source maps themselves are not useful without the
activation key.
Purchasing the Map Activation key can be done three different
ways. These include using the Map Loader directly, using the
Mobile Crossing web site, and by phone.
If you have never activated a region before the first region will be
free. You will still use the appropriate process in this section to
receive access to your free region.
There is only one Map Activation key needed for the unit. If you
own multiple maps this information is contained in the one key. If
you purchase a new region you will get a new key that replaces all
previous keys. The key you receive will only work on one unit.
Order Using the Map Loader program
If you have an internet connection the process will be simplified
since the device identification code and the map activation key will
be transferred automatically as needed. You will be able to do
everything from within the Map Loader program. Use the process
shown in "Starting the WayPoint Map Loader" on page 3 to start
the program.
The following steps in the Map Loader can be used to Purchase
one or more regions:

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1. Tap the Map Tools entry on the main menu to bring up the
Tools menu and select Purchase Maps. The screen shown
in Figure 7 will appear.
Figure 7. Purchase Maps screen
2. Select one or more map regions by selecting them from the
pull-down menu at the top of the screen. Tap the Add to
Cart button to place the ones you want in the shopping cart.
The name of this button will change to Remove from Cart.
The region you selected will be added to the Select Maps.
The total price of the purchase will be shown. The
descriptions for each region is shown in the Region
description chapter.
Tip: If you tap the map regions pull-down menu twice it will
remain selected. You can use the thumb wheel or cursor
keys to scroll through the list. This is often easier to control
that try to scroll the list with the stylus.
The New Version button will appear if there is another
version of the maps available. You do not need to upgrade
when a new version is available but all loaded maps must be
of the same version.

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3. When you have selected the maps that you wish to purchase
tap the Next entry at the bottom of the screen. This will bring
up the review purchase screen shown in Figure 8. It lists all
of the regions you have selected and the total price.
Figure 8. Review purchase screen
4. When you are ready to complete your order tap the
Purchase entry at the bottom of the screen. This will bring
up the secure data entry screen shown in Figure 9.
5. Fill in all of the data on the form. Some of the data will be pre-
filled from your WayPoint owner information. For credit card
purchases please ensure that the Cardholder’s name
matches the name on the card. Also ensure that the address
is the billing address for the card. The E-mail address will be
used to send you confirmation of the order and verification of
your map activation key for your records.
6. If you are not purchasing your “free” region you will need to
enter your credit card information. At the time of this writing
we accept Visa, Master Card, American Express, and
Discover. The Card Security Code is on the back of the card.

Figure 9. Secure credit card screen
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Note that PayPal is not supported here but can be used for
Web purchases. See "Order Using the Web Interface" on
page 11.
7. Tap Submit to complete the purchase. The data will be sent
via a secure connection and validated. If there are any errors
you will be given an error message so that you can correct
the data and try again. Your map activation key will be
downloaded and installed in the unit automatically once the
information has been accepted. A confirmation E-mail will be
sent which contains the map activation key for your records.
You can return to the main menu to install your new maps or you
can exit and install them any time later.
Order Using the Web Interface
The Web interface permits you to enter the data yourself. If you
have cookies enabled on your web browser some information can
be saved on your local machine so you won’t have to reenter it
after the first time. The steps are as follows:

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1. Tap the Map Tools selection and tap Repair Activation
key. This will bring up the device identification code. This is
shown in Figure 10.
Figure 10. Displaying the Device Code
2. Use your web browser to view the Mobile Crossing web site
and select Purchase Map Activation Key from the Map Store
menu.
3. Enter the data from your PDA screen into the screen on the
web site. Click Submit and follow the on screen instructions
to purchase the maps you want.
The web site accepts payments from PayPal, Visa, Master
Card, American Express, and Discover.

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4. Once you have purchased your map activation key you will
need to enter it into the PDA. Tap Next to bring up the
activation screen. See Figure 11.
Figure 11. Map Activation key
5. Enter the 25 characters from the Web display to the PDA and
tap Next to check for errors. The maps you purchased are
now activated. You can proceed to "Map Loading" on page
18.
Tip: If you can get an Internet connection with your WayPoint
but chose to buy your maps on the web for some reason,
such as PayPal support, you can still use the Map Loader to
enter the activation key and avoid having to enter this data
manually. Start the Map Loader while online and use the
Repair Activation key command to automatically enter the
data.
Order Using a Phone
This is the least automated method. To use this method you need
to start the map loader and go to the main menu page. Then follow
these steps.
1. If you don’t have the Device Identification code screen
showing on your PDA tap the Map Tools selection from the

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main menu and tap Repair Activation key. This will bring up
the device identification code. This is shown in Figure 10.
2. Now, with your credit card or PayPal number ready, call the
number and order your region. The operator will ask you
exactly the same information that would be required by using
the Web site method. This includes, the desired region(s),
your name, address, and credit card number (unless you are
ordering a free region).
3. Once you have ordered your region or regions you will need
to enter the activation key into your unit. Tap Next on the
Map Loader to show the activation screen as shown in
Figure 11.
4. Enter the 25 characters and tap Next to check for errors. The
maps you purchased are now activated. You can proceed to
"Map Loading" on page 18.

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Region Coverage
The regions shown on the next few pages are available from
Mobile Crossing. The WayPoint can hold one region plus long haul
maps without the need for additional storage. The long haul map
permits long distance routing between two regions that are
otherwise not connected. It is possible to install a region on the
WayPoint and another region on an SD memory expansion card.
The long haul maps are recommended for routing between sets of
otherwise unconnected regions. Regions generally include one or
more adjacent states but may also include partial states (adjacent
counties) to improve usability.
Region Descriptions
The standard regions include:
Figure 12. Regions
Blue Grass
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Cajun South
Tennessee
Alabama
Louisiana
Mississippi
Central Midwest
Indiana
Illinois
East Missouri
Great Lakes
Michigan-
Lower
Ohio
Indiana
Lone Star
Texas Mid Atlantic Pennsylvania-
Eastern
Delaware
MaryLand
Washington
DC
New Jersey-
Western

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Mideast Ohio
Pennsylvania
Midwest Kansas
Missouri
Oklahoma
Arkansas
New England
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York-
Eastern
North Central
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Iowa
Pacific California
Hawaii
Pacific Northwest
Washington
Oregon
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah-North
South Atlantic
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Southeast Georgia-
Southern
Florida
Puerto Rico
Southwest Utah
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Nevada
Wyoming-S
Tristate New York
Connecticut
New Jersey
Figure 12. Regions

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Special Regions
There is a Long Haul region that contains major road maps for the
entire United States except Alaska. Puerto Rico and Washington
DC major road maps are also included.
National maps include detailed maps of all the areas covered by
the Long Haul region.
Great Lakes region is a duplicate in that all of the states in that
region are in other regions. It is provided as a convenience for the
folks in that area. All other regions have at least one state that is
unique to that region.
There is also a region for Canada. It includes the following
provinces and territories: New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova
Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Alberta, British
Columbia, Manitoba, Northwest Territories, and Saskatchewan. It
also includes all of the Long Haul maps for Canada.
Figure 13. Canada
Upper Great Lakes
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Canada (see
Figure 13)
Figure 12. Regions