Pharos Ostia 7.6 User manual

Ostia 7.60 Manual
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SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS AND TERMS USED IN THE
MANUAL
Windows® Mobile-based device - Pharos Traveler GPS
devices, Pocket PCs, and Pocket PC Phones.
Windows CE device – Pharos Drive GPS devices
Pocket PC Requirements
Processor Type: StrongArm or XScale
Operating System: Windows CE Version 4.0 or higher
Memory: 5-MB Program (memory cards are suggested for
map storage)
Compact Flash card or SD/MMC card memory: 64 MB
minimum
Desktop/Laptop Requirements
CPU: Pentium class
Operating System: Windows 98/ME/NT/2000/XP
USB port or Card Reader for data transfers to Windows
Mobile-based devices: Microsoft ActiveSync must be
installed and connected if transferring data via connection
from the device to USB port using MapFinder. ActiveSync
does not have to be installed for Pharos Drive GPS devices.
Available hard drive space: 64-MB minimum for map
installation.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS PG
System Requirements and Terms Used 2
Table of Contents 3
Precautions and Notices 6
Introduction to Pharos GPS Software and Hardware 7
1.0 Summary of Features 8
2.0 Getting Started with Ostia and MapFinder 10
2.1 Get Connected, Install Ostia and Open MapFinder 10
2.2 Using the MapFinder Software 11
2.3 Selecting Maps 12
2.4 Extracting and Transferring Maps 14
2.5 Other MapFinder Functions 15
3.0 Ostia Terms and Abbreviations 16
4.0 On-screen Features 17
4.1 Map Screen Buttons 17
4.2 GO Buttons 18
4.3 Power User 19
4.4 View Buttons 21
4.5 Options Buttons 22
4.6 Smart Navigator Buttons 23
4.7 Options Details 24
5.0 General Features of Ostia 26
5.1 Anatomy of the Navigation Screen 26
5.2 Opening and Viewing a Map 27
5.3 Satellite and Compass Information Screens 28
5.4 User Interface Options 29
5.5 Display Options 30
5.6 Zooming (In/Out) Capabilities 33
5.7 Smart Navigator Services 34
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6.0 Using Features in Ostia 36
6.1 Creating a Route 36
6.2 Adding Multi-Stops to a Route 43
6.3 Using the Point of Interest Search 44
6.4 Saving Position as a Favorite, Contact, or Home 48
6.5 Using Trip Trace 49
6.6 Exporting Favorites 51
6.7 Deleting Favorites 51
6.8 When to use the Highway/Motorway Map 52
7.0 Smart Navigator Services 53
7.1 Register & Subscribe 53
7.2 Smart Login 55
7.3 Using Maps on Demand, POI Finder, and Real-
time Traffic 57
7.4 Using Follow Me 61
8.0 GPS Receiver Setup and Configuration 65
8.1 GPS Status Indicator/Powering on GPS Receiver 65
8.2 Configuring GPS in Ostia 66
8.3 Installing Pharos GPS Hardware 68
9.0 Troubleshooting 72
10.0 Contact Us at Pharos 73
11.0 SOFTWARE LICENSE AGREEMENT 74
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!! IMPORTANT !!
Register your Pharos Ostia Software NOW at:
www.pharosgps.com/support
As a Pharos Registered Customer, you are
eligible to download updated maps and software
and participate in any future programs or services
that Pharos may announce. Discounted fees
and/or additional charges may apply. Registration
is easy and easy, and Pharos never sells or
releases user information to any outside entities.
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Precautions and Notices
¾Do not attempt to operate a Pharos GPS system in a vehicle while in
motion or in any way that interferes with safe driving.
¾Secure your device to the vehicle in such a way as to not endanger the
driver or passengers while driving or during operation.
¾Do not place your device in any area of the vehicle where the use of
electronic displays is prohibited in motor vehicles.
¾GPS signals cannot pass through opaque solid materials. Obstacles,
such as tall buildings, tunnels, highways, dense trees, and bad weather
can effect signal reception. If window tint contains metallic material,
GPS signal may be poor. Cordless phones, radar detectors, satellite
radio receivers, and other wireless devices may interfere with GPS
reception or result in poor GPS reception quality.
¾Navigation 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. Calculated routes are reference only. Users must obey
traffic signs and local regulations.
¾GPS positioning is intended for use as a reference, not precise
measurement of direction, distance, or topography. Routes in Ostia
are recommendations only.
¾Do not leave the product in direct sunlight or heat for extended periods
of time. Overheating the battery can be dangerous and/or cause
malfunctions.
Pharos software and hardware may not be used for any purpose in
which failure could lead to personal injury, physical, or
environmental damage.
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Introduction to Pharos GPS Software and Hardware
Thank you for choosing Pharos GPS products. These award-
winning mobility tools will help you travel in a more efficient, organized
and informed manner. This introduction should be used as a reference
when getting started with our system. While you may not need to use all
the steps in the introduction regularly, being familiar with these features
will make usage easier.
¾Make sure Microsoft ActiveSync is installed on your desktop/
laptop computer if using Windows Mobile-based devices
¾Before Copying Maps (Section 2), make sure your Storage
Card is in your device or card reader
¾Use the MapFinder utility to choose and load maps (Section 2)
¾Before installing Ostia on your Windows Mobile-based devices
(Section 2), make sure ActiveSync on your desktop shows
“Connected”
¾Know both your departure location and your destination to
determine which maps you need
¾To prevent many new-user issues, read the Owner’s Manual
that came with your device
Use 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’ fitness for use in any high-
risk activity
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1.0 Summary of Features
NMEA-0183 compliant
Detailed street level data, with up to 10 maps opened
Automatically opens the map for your current location when a
GPS lock is acquired
Screen View supports landscape as well as portrait options
Reference by address, intersection, POI, longitude/latitude or
Outlook Contacts
Routing from one Point of Reference to another, with up to 10
intermittent “Multi-Stops” in a single Route
Easy to use Points of Interest categories such as Cash, Fuel,
Food, Hotel, etc.
Text directions, Visual driving directions, and Voice guidance
Tap a street on the map to show street information
Zoom in and zoom out with stylus
Favorites stored on Pocket PC independent of Contacts
GPS status indicator with on-screen strength indicator
Real-time simulation of Route with GPS Powered Off
Two views (1 overhead, 1 3D Birds-Eye), with night-view map
display option
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When navigating with the Pharos GPS Receiver you will find:
oThree routing methods: Fastest, Shortest, No
Highway/Motorway, Avoid Toll Roads
oStreet name of the next turn at the bottom of screen
oDisplays the distance and direction of the next turn and distance
to final Destination
oScreen display options: Map, Split Map with Arrow, and Arrow
oAudible Voice-prompt Route guidance
oAuto zoom-in and out before and after change in trajectory
oGPS Receiver position is always Point of Origin, when GPS is
enabled
oAn Auto Re-Route option and one-touch Re-Route button
oMoving map while navigating with the GPS Receiver
oSelectable “North Up” or “Heading Up” for map display
Smart Navigator Services
o4 internet-based services with subscription
oReal-time Traffic shows traffic speed and/or incident data based
on your city
oMaps on Demand lets you load a map over the internet without
using a CD
oPOI Finder provides Points of Interest such as businesses, fire
departments, WiFi Hotspots, Fedex-Kinkos, and more
oFollow Me allows you to see where other Members of your group
are on the road, or for a Member to view a driver on the road
oAccess each of these services wirelessly using built-in WiFi,
GPRS, or other data connection at any WiFi hotspot
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2.0 Getting Started with Ostia and MapFinder
2.1 Get Connected, Install Ostia and Open MapFinder
Step 1: Make sure your device
is connected to your PC through
Microsoft ActiveSync.
Note: Applies only for Windows
Mobile-based devices
Microsoft ActiveSync
Step 2: Insert the Ostia CD into the CD-ROM drive, and the
Pharos Setup Screen will appear
Note: Only applies if Auto-run is enabled on your PC. If not, you will
need to open My Computer and double-click on the CDROM Drive to
open the Pharos Setup Screen.
Step 3: Select “Ostia”
to install Ostia to your
device, and follow the
installation instructions
on your screen.
Note: Ostia is pre-installed
on some Pharos’ devices
Note: After Ostia has been successfully installed on your device,
please perform a Soft Reset on your device. This will ensure that the
Ostia shortcut will appear on the Today screen
Step 4: To begin transferring maps from the CD to your
device, select MapFinder from the Pharos Setup Screen
Note: To activate Ostia on your Windows Mobile-based device, enter
the registration code that is located on the inside flap of the
cardboard CD holder. This does not apply for Smartphones.
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2.2 Using the MapFinder Software
The World MapFinder will
open. Select the region of
the world where your maps
are located by clicking on
the colored area of the
map.
Note: You will need to have the map CDs on-hand to use Pharos MapFinder.
MapFinder helps you determine which maps you need. Simply
select the maps you wish to use and copy them to your PC,
Pocket PC, Pharos navigation device, Smartphone, or Storage
Card. You can also browse features and data within your
maps.
USA
Canada
If using European maps, select the country that covers your
area by clicking on the map. The appropriate MapFinder for
that country will appear.
Europe
UK
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2.3 Selecting maps
There are two methods used to select a map(s) you want to use:
1. Using the Search Field
Enter a city name or
zip/postcode and click
“Search”.
Note: A zip/postcode is the most precise way to search. Areas on
the edge of maps may need more than one map to travel efficiently.
To view a map on the PC,
right mouse click on the
desired map, and select
“View Current Map”.
This allows searching for
Addresses, Points of Interest
(i.e. Airports, City Centers,
etc.), and other features.
After searching, a list
matching your criteria will
appear in the results field.
Double-click the city name
you wish to select. The map
selection will become
highlighted below. Repeat for
additional map selection.
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2. Directly Selecting Maps
Place the mouse cursor over
the map to be selected; the
information for that map will
be displayed (as seen to the
right).
Double-click on the map to select it. (Repeat for additional
map selection.)
MapFinder displays how
many maps you have
selected, how much free
space is available on your
hard drive, and how much
storage is required to transfer
this map to your Device in the
upper right corner of the
window.
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2.4 Extracting and Transferring Maps
After maps are selected, they need to be extracted and sent to
the “My Documents” folder on the Storage Card or the main
memory of Pocket PC or handheld device.
After selecting maps, the upper
right corner of the screen displays
two options:
•MS ActiveSync
Transfer maps directly to
Pocket PC or memory card
via ActiveSync
Note: Applies only if using
Windows Mobile-based device
•Card Reader
Transfer maps directly to a
memory card in a card reader.
Make sure you know to which
drive letter your card reader is
assigned.
1. Choose appropriate option, and
click “Execute Map Copy.”
2. Select location to store maps. Click the drop-down menu
arrow to scroll through additional options in list:
•For the Windows Mobile-
based device: choose
either Main Memory or
Storage Card
•If 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 on the next windows. The last screen will
display the progress of the transfer. Note: If transfer does not
begin right away, move the mouse to prevent the program from idling.
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2.5 Other MapFinder Functions
Right-click on a map and the following menu will appear:
MapFinder Menu Functions View Current Map – opens a
map to be viewed on the PC
Un-Select ALL Maps – clears all
map selections
Copy highway map – copy
selected Country Hwy/Motorway
Map to device
Note: This selection is not available
for all MapFinders. It will only appear
in the list if you right-click over white
space
Copy Current Map(s) – map(s)
currently selected will be copied
to the device
Copy Selected Map –
downloads maps already on your
hard drive to your device
Extracting Maps to the Hard
Drive – extracts maps directly to
your hard drive only
Deleting Maps – deletes maps
from your hard drive only
About Pharos MapFinder –
displays program information
Minimize – minimizes
MapFinder
Exit – exits MapFinder
completely
Note: MapFinder will only function if the correct map CD is already
inserted into the CD drive on your PC.
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3.0 Ostia Terms and Abbreviations
Action Button
Pressing the center of the Directional Pad located on the Windows
Mobile-based device allows you to automatically recalculate a Route
from your current location once you have driven off-Route.
Waypoints
Saved locations stored on your device as Favorites for use as Point
of References (POR).
Intersection
Intersection of roadways. An intersection can be set as a POR.
MapFinder
Utility used to automate the transferring of maps to your device.
Microsoft ActiveSync
Developed by Microsoft. Use with a Windows Mobile-based device
and your desktop computer to install/manage maps. This software
can be downloaded from: www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile
Multi-Stop
Add up to 10 stops to a route between Origin & Destination.
Point of Interest (POI)
Common points of interest, which can be used as “PORs”, are listed
in the following categories: Cash, Fuel, Food, and Hotel. City
Centers, Shopping Centers, Airports, and other public landmarks are
also available.
Point of Reference (POR)
Any item used to define a specific point or coordinate used in
navigation (e.g. Origin, Destination, Point of Interest (POI),
Intersection, Address, etc.). A POR may also be set by double-
tapping on the map.

4.0 On-screen Features
4.1 Map Screen Buttons
GO – Brings up on-screen Buttons that allow
you to search for a POR, change map view, see
GPS info, access Smart Navigator services,
manage Favorites, and view Options.
GPS – Enables you to turn the GPS on/off,
initialize/reset the GPS, and indicates the
current status of the GPS receiver.
Map Screen GO Screen View Screen
Options Screen Smart Navigator
Screen
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4.2 GO Buttons
Address – Enter specific
address as a Destination.
POI – Search for specific POI’s
near your current location (or the
center of the screen) within a
given set of parameters.
Waypoint – Accesses pre-
designated Favorites, Recent
Destinations, and Pocket Outlook
Contacts database to set a
Destination.
Home – Routes user to the
Favorite pre-designated as
Home.
Power User – Gives user access
to additional Ostia features such
as setting an Origin or Opening a
Map. See Section 4.3 Power
User for a list of specific
functions within this option.
Map – Returns user to the map
screen. This applies to all
screens in which this button
appears.
Forward Arrow – Moves user
forward to the next Screen. This
applies to all screens in which
this button appears.
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4.3 Power User
Maps – Open maps, List Active Maps,
Close Maps and Delete Maps. Provides
software and map version information,
and exits Ostia.
Find – Search for a POR, view Recent
Destinations, make a New Route, and
make a Reverse Route.
Note: New Route and Reverse Route are
only available if an Origin and Destination
have been selected.
Smart Navigator – Accesses Smart
Navigator Services. For more
information see Section 4.6 Smart
Navigator. Requires Internet access
and paid subscription from Pharos:
www.PharosGPS.com/SmartNavigator
Note: Applies only if using Windows Mobile-
based devices.
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View – View Text Directions, GPS Info,
POR, Full Route, Real-time Traffic,
Places Found from POI Finder, a saved
Trip Trace, and Favorites.
Note: Some features are only available if
they have been activated on the map, such
as Real-time Traffic and POIs Found, or
have been previously saved such as Trip
Trace and Favorites.
Clear –Clear features that have been
added to the map such as Real-time
Traffic, Places Found, a Route, Multi-
stops, Trip Trace, and Favorites.
Tools –Allows user to Simulate a
route, Turn GPS receiver On/Off,
Record a Trip Trace, Save a Waypoint,
Delete Favorites, Export Favorites as a
text file, or view Options. For more info
on Options, see Section 4.7 Options
Details.
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