Pharos EZ Road User manual

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EZ ROAD MANUAL
Precautions and Notices
For the safety of yourself and others, please observe the following
safety requirements:
ØDo not attempt to operate any Pharos GPS navigation and routing system in a
vehicle while the vehicle is in motion, or in any way that interferes with safe
driving.
ØSecure your EZ Road to the vehicle in such a way as to not endanger the
driver or passengers while driving or during operation.
ØDo not use the EZ Road in any area (country, state, city, etc.) that prohibits the
use of electronic displays in motor vehicles.
ØGPS signals cannot pass through opaque solid materials. Overhead obstacles,
such as tall buildings, tunnels, highways, dense trees, and bad weather, can
effect signal reception. If the car’s window tint contains metallic material, GPS
signal cannot pass through.
ØCordless phones, radar detectors, satellite radio receivers, and other wireless
devices may interfere with GPS reception or result in poor GPS reception
quality.
ØNavigation maps may contain errors and omissions or may be out-of-date with
recent road changes or conditions. Please be attentive to roadway signage,
all posted roadway information, and the condition of the road itself.
ØGPS positioning is intended for use as a reference, not for precise
measurement of direction, distance, location or topography. Routes generated
by Ostia are only recommendations for personal use.
ØThe calculated route is for reference only. The user is expected to follow the
traffic signs and local regulations.
ØDo not leave the product in direct sunlight or heat for extended periods of time.
Overheating the battery can be dangerous and/or cause malfunctions.
ØPharos software and hardware may not be used for any purpose in which
failure could lead to personal injury, physical, or environmental damage.
ØUse this product prudently. The product manufacturer is not liable for any
damages or lost profits caused by misuse of the product. Pharos and its
suppliers specifically disclaim any warranties, either expressed or implied, for
their products’ fitne ss for use in any high-risk activity.
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EZ Road Specifications
Processor Intel XScale PXA-255 300MHz
Display 3 5" Color Transreflective LCD, LED Backlight
Resolution 320 x 240, 65K colors, QVGA resolution, Landscape
ROM 32MB Flash + 32MB SDRAM
Memory slot SD/MMC slot for memory card
GPS SiRF GPS module built-in + Patch antenna
USB USB 1.1 (Client, mini USB receptacle) for data
transmission
Battery Rechargeable Lithium battery cell 1350 mAh
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS for Desktop/Laptop
CPU: Pentium class
Operating System: Windows 95/98/ME/NT/2000/XP
USB port or Card Reader for data transfer to EZ Road; must have
Microsoft ActiveSync installed and connected if transferring data via EZ
Road connection to USB port using MapFinder.
Available hard drive space: 24 MB min. for map installation to EZ Road.
Ostia maps vary in size up to 30 MB for USA maps / 25 MB for Canada
maps. The Ostia maps are made up of 156 maps segments for USA / 15
maps segments for Canada, separated into geographical sections.

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Package Contents
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Box Contents:
1. EZ Road with 128MB
SD card
2. ActiveSync CD and
Map CDs for the US
3. USB Comm. Cable
(not for charging)
4. USB Charging Cable
5. DC Car Charger
6. Windshield & AC
Vent Mounts
7. User Manual and
Quick Start Guide
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Charging via USB port
Charging in the Car
CAUTION: Always make sure to start your vehicle FIRST before
connecting the in-vehicle charger to prevent damage from sudden current
changes.
1. Connect the USB
Charging Cable to
the EZ Road unit
and to a Desktop or
Notebook PC via a
USB port.
1. Connect the USB Charging
Cable to the DC Car Charger. Do
not force them together; the USB
connector should fit without
resistance.
2. Plug the USB Charging Cable
into the EZ Road unit and plug the
DC Car Charger into a cigarette
lighter of your vehicle.

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EZ Road Hardware Buttons
Functions apply to Ostia Navigation software unless specified otherwise
Power Button
Return to EZ Road Main Menu
Cycles through the different map views of the Ostia Navigation
software when the route is created and GPS info. (See Section 6)
In the main menu of the EZ Road, it serves as the back button when
accessing other features aside from the navigation software.
Recent Destinations
Zoom-In Button
Zoom-Out Button
Navigation Pad
Moves up, down, left or right by pressing the corresponding area of the
pad. Press the center of the Navigation Pad to confirm a selection or use
as an Enter key.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Introduction to using the Pharos EZ Road GPS Navigator. . . .
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2. Copying Maps and Install
ing MapFinder . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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2.1 Get Connected and Using MapFinder 2
2.2 Selecting Maps 2
2.3 Extracting & Transferring Maps 3
2.4 Other MapFinder Functions 5
3. EZ Road User Interface menus & Common Terms . . . . .
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3.1 Main EZ Road Menu 6
3.2 Ostia Software On-screen Menu Buttons 7
3.3 Terms & Abbreviations 8
4. Creating a Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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4.1 Opening & Viewing a Maps 9
4.2 Finding Origins, Destinations and Creating a Route 10
4.3 Adding Multi-stops to a Route 12
5. Satellite & Compass Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6. View Options for Ostia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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6.1 Zoom-in/Zoom-out 14
7. Menu Toolbar Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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7.1 File 15
7.2 Find 15
7.3 View 16
7.4 Tools 17
8. GPS Status Indicator/ Powering On the GPS receiver. . . . . .
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9. Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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9.1 Contact Us 20
10. Software License Agreement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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1. Introduction to using the Pharos EZ Road GPS Navigator
Thank you for choosing the Pharos EZ Road GPS Navigator, an
all-in-one device that enables you to be more efficient, organized, and
travel smarter. Please think of the users’ manual as a reference guide
enabling you to get the most enjoyment and use from your Pharos EZ
Road GPS Navigator.
Summary of Features
Detailed street level mapping data
Mapping “Points of Reference” (PoR) by address, intersection, points of
interest, longitude/latitude or contacts
Routing from one “PoR” to another, with the ability to create up to 10
intermittent stops in a route
Open up to 10 maps at a time
Driving directions and route guidance
Display street name by tapping on map
Zoom in / zoom out
Personal “Favorites” database
GPS status indicators, with on screen strength and position indicator
Real time route simulation (only when GPS is disabled)
Text directions
Three navigation views
Night time display of maps
When navigating:
oThree routing methods: Fastest, Shortest, Avoid freeways.
oStreet name of the next turn at the bottom of screen.
oDisplays distance and direction of the next turn.
oDisplays distance to your final destination.
oScreen displays: Map, Split map / arrow, and Arrow views.
oAudible Voice prompt route guidance.
oAuto zoom-in before and after change in trajectory.
oTrip-trace recording of the route traveled.
oCompass mode with time, heading, latitude, longitude, altitude,
rate of travel, relative distance and direction to destination.
oGPS position is origin while on street with GPS locked.
oAuto re-route option, or one-touch Re-route button.
oMoving map while navigating with the GPS receiver.
oSelectable “North Up” or “Heading Up” for map display.
oSelectable “on” or “off” for voice prompt.
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2. Copying Maps and Installing MapFinder
2.1 Get Connected and Using MapFinder
Microsoft ActiveSync
1) Make sure EZ Road is connected to
your PC through Microsoft ActiveSync.
MapFinder is opened from your Start
Menu. (Usually found in Programs)
When first starting MapFinder select
“Pharos EZ Road”
MapFinder helps you to determine
which maps you need, select the map
or maps you wish to use, and copy the
maps to your PC or storage card. You
can also browse map data and
features.
*Have your map CDs ready, as you
may need to insert them in your CD-
rom drive during installation or
copying.
2.2 Selecting Maps
There are two methods used to select a map(s) you want to use.
1. Searching
A) Enter a city name or zip code and
click “Search”
Note: A zip code is the most precise
way to search. Areas on the edge of
maps may need more than one map
to travel efficiently.

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B) To browse a map, right mouse
click on it, and choose “View Current
Map”. This allows searching for
addresses, Points of Interest, and
other features.
-After searching, a list matching
your criteria appears in the
results field. Double-click these
names to select maps.
-OR-
2. Directly selecting maps
Place the mouse cursor over
the map to be selected; the
information for that map will be
displayed.
-Double-click on the map to
directly select it.
-MapFinder displays how many
maps you have selected, and
how much storage is required in
the upper right corner of the
window.
2.3 Extracting & Transferring Maps
After selecting maps, they need to be
extracted and sent to the “My
Documents” folder on the SD/MMC
memory card in your EZ Road or
card reader.
After selecting maps, the top right
corner of the screen has two options:
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•MS ActiveSync –transfer maps
directly to EZ Road or SD/MMC
card in the EZ Road via
ActiveSync.
•Card Reader –transfer maps
directly to a SD/MMC card in a
card reader. Make sure you
know ahead of time, which drive
letter your card is assigned to.
1. Choose appropriate option, and
click “Execute Map Copy”.
•When using MS ActiveSync, a
window will appear confirming
that you want to copy a map(s) to
the memory card.
•Using a Card Reader it will ask
which drive letter to use.
3. Select the appropriate location and
click OK to continue. Continue to
click OK. The last screen will display
progress of the transfer.

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2.4 Other MapFinder Functions
By right clicking on a map, the following menu will appear:
MapFinder Menu Functions View Current Map –open a map on the
PC to be viewed.
Un-Select ALL Maps –Clears all map
selections.
Copy Current Map… –maps currently
selected will be copied to the Memory
Card.
Copy Selected Map… –downloads maps
already on your hard drive to the Memory
Card.
Extracting Maps to the Hard Drive–
extract maps directly to your hard drive.
Deleting Maps –delete maps from your
hard drive.
MapFinder Help–Online help for
MapFinder
About MapFinder –Displays software
information.
Minimize –Minimizes MapFinder.
Exit –Exits MapFinder completely.
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3.
EZ Road User Interface Menus & Common Terms
3.1 Main EZ Road Menu
Ostia Navigator Starts the Ostia navigation software.
Contacts Contacts address book.
Calendar Accesses the calendar.
MP3 Player
Starts the built-in MP3 player.
Note: MP3 music files must be stored
on the SD/MMC memory card in the
root directory or MP3 folder.
Settings Accesses the settings menu for the EZ
Road device. See buttons below.
Backlight & Volume
Adjusts the brightness of the screen
and overall volume of devices sounds.
Touch Screen Calibration
Calibrates the touch screen to ensure
accuracy when using the stylus.
Power
Shows status of the battery power.
Date/Time
Set time and calendar.
About
Shows Company information.
Exit
Exits the settings menu.

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3.2 Ostia Software On
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screen Menu Buttons
Menu -toggles Menu buttons on / off.
Go Home -routes you to the favorite
pre-designated as home.
Recent -provides a list of last 11
destinations to be used again
Favorite -accesses favorites to set
as a destination.
Address -enter specific address as
destination, with option to save.
Point of Interest -access built-in
POIs to use as a destination.
Text Directions -Turn-by-turn text
directions.
3D View -Toggles the map view to
3D view.
Satellite -cycle through satellite and
compass info screens.
Smart Finder -Access the Smart
Finder database to customize your
POIs.
Smart Traffic -Display / refresh the
traffic data on your screen.
Store Favorite -Allows a Favorite
to be created from a Lat/Long or GPS
position.
Options -configure basic options for
using Ostia.
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3.3 Terms and Abbreviations
Point of Reference (PoR):
Any item used to define a specific point
or coordinate used in navigation (Ex.:
origin, destination, Point of Interest
(POI), intersection, address, etc.). You
also set a PoR by double clicking on
the map.
Point Of Interest (POI): Common places of interest you can
use as “PoRs”, such as city centers,
shopping centers, and airports.
Favorite: Saved locations stored on your EZ
Road for use as a PoR.
Intersection: Intersection of roadways you can set
as a PoR
Address: Specific address with building number,
street name, and city.
Multi-Stop: Add up to 10 stops to a route between
Origin & Destination.
Microsoft ActiveSync:
Developed by Microsoft, use with EZ
Road and your desktop computer to
install/manage maps and MP3s. This
software can be downloaded from:
www.PocketPC.com.
MapFinder: Automates the copying of maps.

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4. Creating a Route
Please note: After creating a route, the GPS may need to be Powered On in the
software before navigation can begin. (Section 8.1)
4.1 Opening & Viewing a Map
1. Click File àMaximum Maps.
Up to 10 maps can be open at the
same time. Set max number of maps
to be open at same time. This setting
will be saved for future use, 3 is the
default.
2. Click File àOpen
Note: last map opened re-opens,
previous PoRs clear when new map
opens
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3. A list of all available maps will be
listed.
4. Click on the map that you want to
use to have it displayed on the screen.
Note: 1 through 3 must be repeated to
open multiple maps.
4.2 Finding Origins, Destinations, and Creating Routes
There are 2 methods to find a route, active and pre-planned.
•The Active Method is using the buttons from the on-screenmenu.
1. First, Power On the GPS to locate
your position, which will be used as the
route origin (starting PoR). (See
Section 8.1) –only if you are on a
paved roadway.
Note: GPS is Powered On by default
(See section 3.1 for details)
2. Next select one of the Menu items
and enter the appropriate information
to find a destination (ending PoR).
After a destination has been set, the
system will ask if you would like to
create a route, select YES.
3. The route will be displayed on the
screen along with on-screen text
directions and you are ready to
navigate.

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•
The Pre
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planned Method
is using a specific Or
igin & Destination of a
route by searching for both. This is used when you wish to plan future
routes when the GPS is not locked, or GPS is Powered Off.
The method for finding an Origin (starting PoR), Destination (ending
PoR), or Multi-Stop is the same.
Origin displays as a Green Flag, Destination as a Red Flag, and Multi-
stop(s) as purple numbered flags. In the Find menu there are several
methods to find a location if you are not able to use what you need from
your overlay menu:
-Favorites
-Address
-Intersection
-Points of Interest
1. Click Find àOrigin, Destination, or
Multi-Stop àand choose a point of
reference. For this example, we
choose to use a specific address.
2. Enter address number and street
name in the fields; below, streets most
closely matching will appear. Tap a
street name, and then "Next".
Note: Should the results display
“None”, please check the information
you have entered or verify you have
the correct map opened.
3. Next, select the city. You can click
the Zip Code box at the bottom of the
screen to display zip codes. Choose a
city from the list below, then "Next".
4. You have the option to save the
location as a Favorite or Home.
IMPORTANT: GPS is Powered On by
default, however, you may need to
manually power it on –refer to section
8.1
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4.3 Adding Multi-Stops to a route
Once all stops are set, to calculate a route, go to Find àNew Route
1. Table list of multi-stops entered
5. Select this option to have a routes
created to each stop one at a time
in the sequence listed in the table
2. Address detail of highlighted
multi-stop
6. These arrows allow you to
change the order of the multi-
stops
3. Select this option to apply multi-
stops to a route. If not selected
only the Origin and Destination
will be used in a route
7. OK = confirms selections and
calculates the route
Cancel = cancels out of the multi-
stop menu
Delete = deletes the currently
highlighted multi-stop in the list
Clear = clears ALL multi-stops
from the list and map.
4. Select this option to create a
route from Origin to Destination
utilizing the multi-stops as part of
the overall route
8. This option will route through all
of the stops based on your routing
preference for Ostia (Fastest,
shortest or No hwy.)

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5.
Satellite and C
ompass Information
This screen shows satellite
information…. A nominal value of 40
or higher on at least 3 bars is required
for a GPS lock. The bars will be blue.
The satellites are the dots on the
currently on the right, which will turn
green when you have a lock.
The compass indicates the following
information when moving at 5 miles an
hour or faster:
•General direction of travel
•Approximate:
ospeed
oaltitude
oline-of-sight distance
oglobal time
•The red line is the general direction
of your destination.
6. View Options for Ostia
Tapping this icon will cycle through the
three (3) navigation screens that can
be used while driving as shown below:
Standard Map View
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Simplified Arrow and Text view
Split Arrow View
Note: Tap the text to sound the voice prompt for the next direction
Other screen options
Night View
Uses optimal color scheme for night
use.
6.1 Zoom-in/Zoom-out
These buttons bring up the zoom bar to
adjust the current view of the map.
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