Pharos iGPS-CF User manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: Important Safety Instructions .....................................4
SECTION 2: Summary of Features ...................................................5
SECTION 3: Installation & Map Downloading................................7
3.1 Ostia Application Installation ...............................................................................7
3.2 Installing & Viewing Maps – The MapFinder Utility...........................................8
3.2.1 MapFinder – Usage Tips...............................................................................9
3.3 Selecting Maps to be Downloaded or Viewed ....................................................13
3.3.1 Select Maps by Double Clicking With Your mouse....................................13
3.3.2 Select Maps by Entering a City, County or Zip Code; ..............................17
3.3.3 Select Maps by Creating a Selection Rectangle ..........................................23
3.4 Choosing a Destination for Maps to be Downloaded or Viewed .......................27
3.4.1 Copy Selected Map(s) to a CF or SD Card Inserted in Your PC.................27
3.4.2 Copy Selected Map(s) to Storage Resource on Your Pocket PC.................31
3.4.3 Extract Selected Map(s), or the Current Map to Your PC Hard Drive ........34
3.4.4 Extract All Maps to Your PC Hard Drive ...................................................36

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3.5 Viewing a Map on Your PC................................................................................38
3.6 MapFinder Utilities.............................................................................................39
3.6.1 Delete All Maps on Your PC Hard Drive....................................................39
3.6.2 Delete Current Map From Your PC Hard Drive..........................................41
SECTION 4: Uninstall Ostia Software ............................................42
SECTION 5: Using Ostia ..................................................................42
5.1 Ostia Menus........................................................................................................45
5.1.1 File..............................................................................................................46
5.1.2 Find.............................................................................................................48
5.1.3 View............................................................................................................55
Note: Destination, Origin and Full Route functions are valid only if “Enable GPS” is
not checked......................................................................................................57
5.1.4 GPS.............................................................................................................58
5.1.5 Setup................................................................................................................61
5.2 View Controls.....................................................................................................64
SECTION 6: Tips on Getting Started..............................................65
SECTION 7: GPS (optional).............................................................65

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7.1 Required Components.........................................................................................66
7.2 Installing GPS.....................................................................................................66
7.3 Using GPS..........................................................................................................72
iGPS-CF™ User’s Tips......................................................................73
SECTION 8: Troubleshooting..........................................................74
SECTION 9: Technical Support.......................................................74
SECTION 10: System Requirements...............................................74
10.1 Pocket PC/Handheld PC Requirements ...........................................................74
10.2 Desktop/Laptop Requirements.........................................................................75

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SECTION 1: Important Safety Instructions
For the safety of yourself and others, please observe the
For the safety of yourself and others, please observe theFor the safety of yourself and others, please observe the
For the safety of yourself and others, please observe the
following safety requirements:
following safety requirements:following safety requirements:
following safety requirements:
! Do 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.
! Secure your Pharos GPS receiver and Pocket PC to the
vehicle in such a way as to not endanger the driver or
passengers during driving or operation.
! Do not use the Pocket PC and Ostia in any area (country,
state, city, etc.) that prohibits the use of electronic displays
in motor vehicles.
! Navigation maps may contain errors and omissions or may
be out-of-date with recent road changes or road conditions.
Please be attentive to roadway signage, all posted roadway
information, and the condition of the roads you are
traveling.
! Routes generated by Ostia are only recommendations and
are for personal and non-commercial use.

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! Ostia software and the iGPS receiver may not be used for
any purpose in which failure of the products could lead to
personal injury, physical, or environmental damage.
! Pharos and its suppliers specifically disclaim any
warranties, either express or implied, for their products’
fitness for use in any high-risk activities.
SECTION 2: Summary of Features
# Compatible with NMEA-0183 compliant receivers
# Detailed street level mapping data.
# Mapping features include: location by address,
intersection, location of area points of interest,
longitude/latitude or Pocket Outlook contact saved by
user previously.
# Calculating route from one location to another, or
selection of a street location on the map.
# Up to 10 maps open at a time.
# Driving directions and route guidance.
# Tap street on the map to show the street name.
# Zoom in and zoom out with stylus.
# Creating a user waypoint database using Pocket
Outlook contact capability.

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# GPS status indicators.
# Simulating car navigation.
# When navigating with the iGPS receiver:
− Choose from one of three routing methods: Fastest;
Shortest; Avoid freeways.
− Display the street name of the next turn at the
bottom of screen.
− Show the distance to and direction of the next turn.
− Show the distance to your final destination
− Voice prompt for reliable route guidance.
− Second prompt before a turn or highway
entrance/exit.
− Auto zoom-in before the turn or highway
entrance/exit and zoom-out after.
− Breadcrumb record of the route you traveled.
− Ability to navigate in compass mode.
− Use of the iGPS receiver position as the point of
origin.
− A one-touch Re-route button.
− Navigation data such as speed, longitude, latitude,
local time and direction of travel.

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− Auto re-route option.
− Moving map while navigating with the iGPS
receiver.
− Selectable “North Up” or “Heading Up” for map
display.
− Selectable “on” or “off” for voice prompt.
− Satellite constellation display.
SECTION 3: Installation & Map Downloading
3.1 Ostia Application Installation
Installation of Ostia software requires that Microsoft ActiveSync
(Windows CE Services) be installed on your desktop computer.
If not, please follow the instructions in the section called
"Installing Windows CE Services to Communicate with a
Desktop Computer" in your Pocket PC’s user guide.
Note: ActiveSync is not included with the Ostia software.
To install Ostia software:

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Ostia
CD-ROM Your
Computer
Storage
card folder
PDA
Dockin
g
Station
Serial Cable
1
2
Desktop
Software for
Window CE
Figure 1
1. Insert the CD-ROM.
2. If Auto Start is enabled for your CD-
ROM, the Setup program will run
automatically. If not, run the Setup
program on the CD-ROM.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
4. Once Ostia installation has
completed, you will need to install
maps before you may begin using
the software.
3.2 Installing & Viewing Maps – The MapFinder Utility
Overview – MapFinder is an all-in-one utility that allows you to
search for maps anywhere in the country, select the map or group
of maps you wish to download, then download the selected maps
to your PC, Pocket PC or any storage media attached in either
device.
MapFinder allows you to select from a visual map, or select
maps by entering city, county or zip code. MapFinder also
allows you to view a map before you download it, and check to
see if a specific address, point of interest, street, or intersection is
contained within the selected map.

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The MapFinder’s capabilities can be divided into four categories:
# Selecting maps – Gives you the ability to specify the
map or maps that you wish to download or view;
# Downloading maps – Gives you the ability to download
maps to your PC, Pocket PC or storage card;
# Viewing maps – Allows you to view a map on your PC;
# Utilities – Tools that allow you to manage your map
files.
This section will contain step-by-step directions for the major
functions within all four areas. Before starting to download
maps, however, it is recommended that you review the “Usage
Tips” section below.
3.2.1 MapFinder – Usage Tips
QUICK TIP!
The fastest, most efficient way to download a map to your
Pocket PC:
Use MapFinder to copy it to a CF or SD card inserted into your
PC, then remove the card and insert into your Pocket PC.

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Follow Steps 3.3.1 & 3.4.1
Using this chapter of the user guide: To download maps, use:
# Section 3.3 to select the maps to be downloaded, then
use
# Section 3.4 to pick the destination for the downloaded
maps
# Other key features are:
# Section 3.5 tells you how to view maps on your PC
# Section 3.6 tells you how to use some MapFinder
utilities.
Multiple Map Downloading Methodologies: You can download
maps onto your PC, onto storage media within your PC, directly
from the Pharos CD-ROMs onto your Pocket PC or directly from
CD-ROMs onto storage media inserted into your Pocket PC.
Each method has its advantages:
1) Downloading maps onto storage media inserted into
your PC – This is the fastest method to get maps from

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the Pharos CD-ROMs onto your Pocket PC. This
involves simply copying the maps from the CD-ROMs
onto a CompactFlash (CF) or Secure Digital (SD) card,
removing the card from your PC and inserting it into
your Pocket PC.
2) Downloading maps directly to your Pocket PC internal
memory or onto storage media inserted into your Pocket
PC – This is the simplest method to get maps onto your
Pocket PC, but there are two issues to keep in mind.
First, most Pocket PCs come with limited internal
memory, so you may want to monitor this resource
carefully. Secondly, because of the connection speed
between your Pocket PC and your PC, it can take quite a
few minutes to download maps onto any storage
resource located on your Pocket PC.
3) Downloading (or extracting) maps onto your PC – Gives
you maximum flexibility using the MapFinder utility
when you are trying to find cities, download single or
groups of maps to your Pocket PC, or view maps
without having to stop and insert the Pharos map CD-
ROMs. Some users choose to download the entire map

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database to their PC; this function can be completed in
one easy step.
Navigating the MapFinder display:The MapFinder display
allows you to easily use the full function of the program by
simply pointing and clicking your mouse. Pharos provides step-
by-step instructions on using the key functions later in this
manual, but the diagram below provides an explanation of the
screen layout:
MapFinder Screen Layout

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Exiting MapFinder:Click the right mouse button and scroll
down to “Exit.”
3.3 Selecting Maps to be Downloaded or Viewed
In this section, you will learn several methods for selecting maps
to be downloaded. To complete a download, you need to select a
destination, using the steps detailed in section 3.4.
3.3.1 Select Maps by Double Clicking With Your mouse
1. Insert map CD into CD-ROM, CD should auto-run
and open the MapFinder. The maps contained upon
the inserted CD will be highlighted using the colors
displayed in the Color Bar:

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Color Bar – Upper left portion of screen
If CD does not auto-run, double click “My
Computer” > D:\. If you only want to select maps
that you have previously downloaded onto your PC
hard drive, start the MapFinder program by clicking
the MapFinder icon on your PC desktop.
2. Without pressing any mouse buttons, roll the mouse
over the U.S. Each map will highlight and display an
information pop up as displayed below:
Spokane WA map highlighted

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The name of the map, key cities and counties within
the map, and the map size is displayed.
3. When you’ve found the proper map, double click the
left mouse button. The status window on the upper
right portion of the screen will display the total size
of all the maps you have selected as displayed
below:
Status Window – Upper right portion of screen
If you select a map that is neither on the current CD-
ROM nor on your hard disk, you will be prompted to
insert the proper CD.
4. Continue selecting maps until finished. The status
window will total the amount of data to be
downloaded.

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If you wish to deselect maps that you have selected,
you can:
# Double click again on the map you wish to
deselect; or
# Deselect all the maps you selected by single
clicking the right mouse button and scrolling
down to “Un-Select All Maps.”
When you have finished selecting maps using this map
selection method, you may:
# Select more maps using one of the other selection
methods;
# Download maps for use on your Pocket PC (See
Section 3.4);
# View the last map selected (See Section 3.5).
To exit MapFinder, single click the right mouse
button, and scroll down to “Exit.”

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3.3.2 Select Maps by Entering a City, County or
Zip Code;
Optionally, Select All Maps Up to 300 Miles
of the Specified City, County or Zip Code
1. Insert map CD into CD-ROM, CD should auto-run and
open the MapFinder. The maps contained upon the
inserted CD will be highlighted using the colors
displayed in the Color Bar:
Color Bar – Upper left portion of screen
If CD does not auto-run, double click “My Computer” >
D:\ . If you only want to select maps that you have
previously downloaded to your PC hard drive, start the
MapFinder program by clicking on the MapFinder icon
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2. Locate the Input Window located in the upper mid
portion of the screen, and the Initiate Search icon
immediately to its right, as displayed below:
Input Window & Initiate Search – Upper middle
screen
To select one map, click the “Select one map only”
button. To select all maps completely encompassed by a
rectangle up to 300 square miles centered around the
midpoint of the specified map, click ‘Maps within xxx
miles.” The numeral within this selection will accept
values up to 300.
3. Key in a city or county name, or a five-digit zip code and
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displayed immediately to the right of the Initiate Search
icon as shown below:
Search Results Display
4. Single click upon the result that meets your needs. Using
Pasadena CA, as an example, two results are possible
depending upon the selection criterion you selected:
# If you chose, “Select one map only,” the North Los
Angeles map would be highlighted and its Map
Information pop up would be displayed;
# If you chose, “Maps within 300 miles,” the North
Los Angeles map would be highlighted and its Map
Information pop up would be displayed, as would a
rectangular box indicating maps within 300 miles
(displayed below):

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5. To select the indicated maps, double click the entry in
the Search Results Window. Once again using the
example of Pasadena CA, the results from the two
options are detailed below:
# “Select one map only” - The status window on the
upper right portion of the screen will display the
total size of the North Los Angeles map as displayed
below: