PC*Miler PCM Nav 430 User manual

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Thank you for choosing PC*MILER Navigator
This Quick Start Guide will help you get on the road quickly with PC*MILER
Navigator. We’ll explain all the basics, and include shortcut page references
to the main User Guide, which you’ll find on: www.alk.com/support.
First check the contents of your box with the list below.
•PC*MILER Navigator
•PND Windshield mount
•PND Car Charger
•PND Home Charger
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Select language and voice
Set the language for on-screen text
and voice guidance then press Next.
Select Jill for street names.
Select a distance measurement
Choose between Miles and Kilometres
for the distance units used in maps
and instructions. Press Next.
Safety Warning
You will be asked to accept the Safety Warning for PC*MILER Navigator.
Click Accept to continue.
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Tips and Tricks
PC*MILER Navigator has many great features. To help you get to know them,
we have included Tips and Tricks at start up. To turn off Tips and Tricks
uncheck the ‘Show Tips and Tricks’ box. To see more use and .
To close the window click on the cross.
You are now ready for your first trip!

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Setting a destination
PC*MILER Navigator uses GPS satellites to calculate your
exact position so you don’t have to enter your starting
point. Simply enter your destination and PC*MILER Navigator will
guide you there, providing detailed dock-to-dock instructions.
1T a p Menu > Destination > Address.
2Enter the city/town name of your destination.
3Select the correct city when it appears in the list below the city field.
Scroll down to see more options matching what you have typed.
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Setting a destination
4Enter the first three or four letters of the street name. Select the correct
one when it appears in the list below the street name field.
5Enter the house number and select Finish, or just select Finish
to skip this step.
6A screen will then appear, showing you a map of the route.
Select Drive to begin navigating your route.
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There’s more you can do when entering your destination and setting off.
Here are some helpful page references for the main User Guide:
Plan a trip with multiple
destinations, waypoints
or optimize your trip
pages 22, 25 & 52
Set and Save Work and Home
addresses for quick and easy
destination entry.
Select Menu > Destination.
See pages 39-40.

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Create and manage your favorite
destinations (page 41).
Choose to see an itinerary list of
your route, map of each turn or a
demo of the route (pages 28-30).
PC*MILER Navigator offers a number of standard PC*MILER® commercial
truck route types and options. For a full description, see (pages 61-69).
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On the move
Change the driving view
There are lots of different views
to choose from, select
Menu > > Driving views
(pages 35-38).
Your safety
Do not attempt to change the settings, or set a destination on PC*MILER
Navigator while you are driving. Ask a passenger to make changes, or pull
over safely. Do not leave your device loose in the cab while driving. Ensure
it is correctly placed in the windshield mount.

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Take a Detour
PC*MILER Navigator can detour
from your current itinerary. You
can choose an alternate route, or
just detour around a section of the
route. Select Menu > Detour
(pages 52-54).
Search for a Point of Interest
If you are running low on fuel,
need to find a truck stop or nearby
rest area. Select Menu > Nearby
POI (pages 14-16).
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Register your PC*MILER Navigator
Register your PC*MILER Navigator at www.alk.com/register to receive
information about the CoPilot Truck navigation software.
Online Support
Please email [email protected] for answers to your PC*MILER
Navigator support related questions.
Alternatively, visit the support section at www.alk.com/support.
Our FAQs section provides answers to customers’ most frequently asked
questions to help you get started and get the most out of PC*MILER
Navigator.
Customer Support Helpline
Call a member of our Customer Support team to receive professional and
friendly assistance. Telephone: [phone] x551.
Our Support team is available Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm EST.
Support

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