Snooper truckmate s7000 User manual

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S7000
Quick Start Guide
Kurzanleitung
Résumé du mode d’emploi
Verkorte Handleiding
Guía de inicio rápido

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QUICK START GUIDE • UK
CONTENTS
Page 4 Start Up
Installing the SD Card
Page 5 Charging the Internal Battery
Page 6 Powering Truckmate using the Built-in Battery
Page 7 Installing Truckmate using the Windscreen
Suction Cup bracket
Page 8 Operating Instructions
Starting Up
Easy Set Up
Screen Settings
Page 10 Volume Control
Page 11 Setting up Truckmate
Page 12 Quick Start Guide to Navigation
Page 15 Quick Menu
Using the Multi-route Function
Page 18 TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Page 20 System Security Code
Page 21 System Requirements and Software Installation
Page 22 Downloading the AURATM Camera Database
Page 24 Accessories & Price List
Page 25 Vehicle Specific Professional Mounting Brackets

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Restrictions
Height
Width
Length
Weight
No trucks allowed
No trailers
No U-turn for trucks
No right turn for trucks
No left turn for trucks
Trucks with hazardous goods
forbidden
Trucks with natural goods
harmful to water forbidden
Warning
Steep road up ahead
Steep road down ahead
Tight bend ahead
Side winds
Risk of grounding
QUICK START GUIDE
Truckmate has been designed to route your vehicle safely and legally, avoiding hazards
and legal restrictions such as low bridges and roads that are unsuitable for use by larger
vehicles. Truckmate will create safe routes for you based on the attributes of your vehicle
and will alert you to any hazards if you should accidentally turn off that route for any
reason. However Truckmate will also alert you to hazards if it is used without a route
programmed to ensure your chosen route is a safe one.
These are the hazards and restrictions Truckmate will route you around and give you
advanced warning of:

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To utilise the AURA™ Camera database you will need to register Truckmate and
perform a download. Please refer to‘System Requirements and Software Installation’
later in this Quick Start Guide for further information.
Start Up
1. Installing the SD Card
Before using Truckmate, you will need to install the SD Card included with the device.
The SD Card comes complete with a digital map of the UK and Ireland or Western Europe
depending on the model purchased and is also where the AURATM camera database is
stored if you choose to subscribe and download it.
Start by moving the ‘Batt. ON/OFF’ switch located on the back of the unit to the‘ON’
position, then remove the SD card from its packaging and insert it into the SD Card slot
as indicated. Switch on the device by pressing and holding the standby power button
located on the left hand side of the unit for 2 seconds. Press the‘Navi’icon from the menu
options. As soon as the ‘Navi’ icon is pressed, Truckmate will automatically synchronise
with the SD Card. Once the synchronisation is completed, the SD Card will not function
with any other device. Truckmate is now ready to navigate and the camera database can
be downloaded if necessary.
Please note that if the unit does
not activate when you press and
hold the standby power button for
2 seconds it may require charging.
Refer to the section‘Charging the
internal battery’ later in this guide.
SD Card

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2. Charging the internal battery
Although Truckmate can be charged using
the cigarette lighter in your vehicle, a
complete charge is more easily achieved by
using the 240V AC mains charger included.
When new, the battery in Truckmate is
approximately 20% charged.
To charge the unit fully, move the‘Batt. ON/
OFF’switch to the‘ON’position and connect
the 240V AC mains charger as indicated in
the picture on the right. The battery light
on Truckmate will illuminate and will take
approximately 3 hours to charge. When the
internal battery is fully charged, the red LED
will switch off. Once fully charged the battery
will last approximately 3 hrs during normal
use.
Note: The new battery’s full performance is
only achieved after two or three complete
charges and discharges.
CAUTION
THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IF THE BATTERY IS REPLACED WITH AN
UNAPPROVED TYPE. USING THE WRONG TYPE OF BATTERY MAY DAMAGE
YOUR UNIT AND INVALIDATE YOUR WARRANTY. ONLY SNOOPER AUTHORISED
PERSONNEL SHOULD REPLACE THE BATTERY. PLEASE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES
ACCORDING TO LOCAL WASTE MANAGEMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS.
FURTHER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE USER MANUAL ON THE
SOFTWARE CD.
Plug the charger into a
240V AC mains socket
Plug the
charger cable into
the socket on the
back of the Truckmate

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ON/OFF
switch
3. Powering Truckmate using the built-in battery
Once Truckmate is fully charged, it is ready for use. Move the ‘Batt. ON/OFF’ switch to the
‘ON’position and press and hold the standby/power switch on the left hand side of the
unit for 2 seconds to switch on the device.
WARNING
PLEASE DO NOT USE OR LEAVE TRUCKMATE IN EITHER WET OR HUMID
CONDITIONS, OR IN EXTREME TEMPERATURES, AS THIS COULD PERMANENTLY
DAMAGE THE UNIT AND THE BATTERY. WHEN NOT IN USE DO NOT LEAVE THE UNIT
ATTACHED TO THE WINDSCREEN, ESPECIALLY WHEN THE WEATHER IS WARM, TO
AVOID DAMAGE TO THE UNIT AND ALSO REDUCE THE RISK OF THEFT
WARNING
THE DEVICE MAY RESTART IF EXPOSED TO STATIC ELECTRICITY, PLEASE AVOID
TOUCHING THE USB SOCKET ON THE SIDE OF THE UNIT.

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Locking
lever
4. Installing Truckmate using the Windscreen Suction Cup bracket
You can mount Truckmate to the inside of your vehicles windscreen using the windscreen
bracket provided.
Clean the area where you wish to position
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the bracket thoroughly with a good quality
glass cleaner. This allows a more secure seal
on the windscreen.
Place the suction cup and bracket on
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the windscreen and push the locking
lever towards the windscreen to secure
the bracket.
Adjust the angle of the bracket so that
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when the unit is attached to it you can
view the display and operate the controls
safely.
Position Truckmate onto the bracket, by
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inserting the bottom of the S7000 first
and finally clipping the top of the bracket
into the slot on the back of the unit.
To remove Truckmate simply unclip the unit,
by pushing the top of the bracket and taking
the unit from the holder.
Truckmate can be powered directly either
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from the internal battery if it is fully
charged or powered from the cigarette
lighter socket. To use the cigarette lighter
socket, plug the smaller plug on one
end of the power cable into the power
socket on the side of Truckmate and plug
the larger plug into the cigarette
lighter socket of your vehicle.
Please Note: Only use the cigarette lighter power cable provided with Truckmate.
Truckmate operates on 9V and using any other cigarette lighter power cable will
damage your device and void the warranty.

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Operating Instructions
1. Starting Up
Once you have synchronised the SD Card it is time to perform the first Start Up.
First make sure your vehicle is parked in as open a space as possible, clear of tall
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trees and buildings so that the built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky above.
Next, switch the unit on by moving the‘Batt. ON/OFF’switch located on the back
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of the unit to the‘ON’position, then press and hold the standby power switch on the
left hand side of the unit for 2 seconds.
Press the‘Navi’icon on the menu screen. Whilst Truckmate software is loading, a start-
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up display will be shown for just a few seconds and then an ‘Information Screen’will be
displayed. Press the‘I Agree’button and the screen will display a section of a map.
Truckmate needs to acquire a minimum of four satellites in order to work. Once this
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has been achieved Truckmate will ascertain your position and this will be indicated by
a green arrow icon on the on-screen map and the GPS signal strength will be shown to
the bottom right hand corner of the display. Truckmate is now ready to navigate.
As the GPS engine and antenna have never been used before, the first ‘Cold’ start
could take anywhere from 15 – 30 minutes to establish a satellite connection. Once
initialised, subsequent start ups will take less time and eventually should take only
a matter of minutes.
2. Easy Set Up
Screen settings - There are a number of map views or different types of information that
can be displayed on the screen at any one time:-
3D 2D North

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To modify the information shown access the Menu by simply touching Truckmate in the
centre of the screen and then press the‘Configure’button.
Next press the icon where you will see the list of options
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Current time or vehicle speed
Direction and name of road
Estimated journey time or Estimated time of arrival
Distance to destination
GPS Signal strength Battery status

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To change a setting press it with your finger and a list of the options available will be
shown next to a tick box. Simply press the tick box to indicate which option you would
like to choose.
Press‘OK’at the bottom of the screen. Your chosen settings will now be saved and will
appear on the screen each time you use Truckmate. If you want to switch between your
Current Speed and the Atomic Clock or the Estimated Time of Arrival and the Time to
Destination during your journey simply touch the LCD screen where either piece of
information is displayed and the unit will display the alternative setting and vice versa.
However, each time you switch on the device the original setting will be displayed.
Volume Control - The volume can be adjusted within the‘Configure’Menu. To set this
function touch the screen in the centre to access the‘Menu’and then press the‘Configure’
button. The screen will then display a number of different icons.
Press the icon. Press either the‘+’button to increase the volume or the‘–’button to
decrease the volume. Finally select the ‘OK’button to confirm the setting.
Note: The arrow icon in the bottom right hand
corner of the display will return you to the
‘Configure’menu if pressed but will not store
any changes you have made. You need to select
the‘OK’button in order to save your changes.

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3. Setting up Truckmate
For Truckmate to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain
information about the vehicle itself such as it’s height, weight and width. It is possible to
save the settings of 10 different trucks. Follow these instructions to enter your vehicles
details.
Access the Menu by touching the centre of the screen of your Truckmate with your finger
and then press the‘Configure’ button. Next tap the ‘Truck’ icon.
Name: Enter the name here.
Height: Enter the height of the vehicle here.
Length: Enter the length of the vehicle here.
Weight: Enter the weight of the vehicle here.
Width: Enter the width of the vehicle here.
Weight per axle: Enter the weight per axle of the
vehicle here
Truck type:
Truck:
 Standard setting for fixed axle vehicles.
Trailer:
 Specific traffic rules exist for trucks with trailers. For example, there are roads
that are forbidden for vehicles with trailers. These will be avoided.
Delivery:
 Specific traffic rules exist for delivery vehicles. For example, trucks are only
allowed in certain areas if they are delivering goods.
Public:
 Certain vehicles are allowed to use the traffic rules of public vehicles such as
busses and money transport vehicles.

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Load type:
None
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Hazardous:
 Hazardous goods that are not explosive or harmful for water.
Explosive and Flammable
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Harmful for water
Verified and non-verified roads.
Truckmate will indicate whether the road you are travelling on is verified or non-
verified. In the bottom right hand corner of the screen either a green or a red
will be displayed. The green indicates that you are driving in an area with Truckmate
coverage, the red means that you are driving on a road without detailed Truckmate
coverage.
ATTENTION!
Please don’t forget to register your Truckmate via the Internet at
www.snooperneo.co.uk. Only when the unit is registered will we be able to send
you free* software and map updates. Software and map updates will be sent to
you on a CD Rom.
Registration is free of charge. To register you will need the serial number which can
be found on the back of your Truckmate. *For a limited period only.
4. Quick Start Guide to Navigation using a post
code
Take Truckmate outside so that the GPS receiver
can locate your position. This may take between
15 - 30 minutes the first time. When satellite lock
is achieved, the screen will display your current
position on its map in a‘3D’ navigation view. Your
position (and direction) is indicated by the
icon.

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Tip: To reduce the ‘cold start’ GPS time remain
stationary.
Bring up the main navigation menu by touching
the centre of the display Select
Tip: The icon always means that there are
more options to see on the next screen
You will see a standard browser screen, used for
entering postcodes. Enter the full UK postcode
using the keyboard and press
Important: Use the key to separate
the two segments of the post code.
Tip: The default route options are set to ‘Quickest
Route’. To change the route options please refer to the
full user manual on the CD ROM.
Press Truckmate will calculate the
fastest route from your current position to your
destination.
This should only take a few seconds and a progress
bar is shown on the screen.
A journey summary screen will then be displayed.
Refer to the user guide on the CD ROM for a
more detailed description of these features.

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The navigation view will now be displayed, but with the route now highlighted for you.
As you approach a specific turn in the calculated route, Truckmate will advise you what
to do. For example, “After 200 yards, turn left”,
followed by“Now turn left”. As you proceed along
your journey, following the voice instructions, you
will notice that the navigation view is updated
constantly, always showing approaching roads and
junctions and presenting the best route to you.
Tip: If you miss a turn or drive down a wrong road, a
new fastest route will be calculated automatically,
based on your new position and direction of travel, a tone will be heard to confirm re-
routing. Truckmate will always give you clear instructions that will take you to your chosen
destination.
5. Quick Start Guide to Navigation using the name of a town or city and the road
name.
If you do not know your post code of the destination you can calculate a route using just
the road name and the name of the town or city. To do this,
simply press the centre of the screen to access the‘Menu’ and then press the
icon.
Enter
the‘Country’first, then the town or city name and then enter the road name following the
on-screen prompts and keyboard. Once you have found the address press the‘Calculate’
button.
Final destination Estimated arrival time
Your current
location
Distance to
destination
Estimated
journey time
Select

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6. Quick Menu
If at any time you want to adjust the units’volume, screen brightness, mute an alert,
switch between day and night modes or between
the 2D and 3D screen views you can do so by
touching the screen at the top. This will display
the Quick Menu,which will be displayed for
approximately 2 seconds. Simply touch the feature
you require from the information bar displayed.
The Quick Menu will automatically close if no
features are selected.
7. Using the Multi-route Function
With Truckmate you have the facility to enter more
than one destination at a time (for instance if you
wish to visit other locations before reaching your
ultimate destination). You can store up to sixteen
individual destinations. The unit will process and
calculate the destinations in the following order:
A to B, B to C, and C to D etc. When entering the
destinations you are able to review the routes and
change the order of the routes before pressing‘Go’.
Press the centre of the display to enter the ‘Menu’and press the
icon. You will
then see the‘Multi-route screen’that allows you to either create a multi-route, use or edit
a previously stored multi-route or delete a multi-route.

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Create a Multi-route
Press‘Create multi-route’to begin. A screen is
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displayed where you can edit the name of the
multi-route, change the start point and add your
destinations.
Press‘Edit Name’to create a name for your new
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multi-route. Once you have created a name
press the‘Save’button in the top right hand
corner. (In the example on the right, we have
called it‘Test 1’)
If you wish to change the start position of the
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multi-route, press‘Change Start’to change it.
If you are happy with the start position, you
can now begin to enter the data of your first
destination.
Press‘Add’– you are provided with several
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options to find your destination. For this
example, select‘Find address by post code’.
If you have the European version of Truckmate,
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you will need to select the‘Country’first BEFORE
typing the postcode. After you have selected the
correct country press ‘Post Code’.
Enter the postcode using the keypad that is
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displayed. If you make a mistake when entering
the post code you can press the‘Arrow’key at
the bottom of the keypad to erase the data and
then re-type the information. When you have
entered the correct postcode press the‘OK’
button on the keypad.

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IMPORTANT: You must enter a space between the two sections of the postcode.
Truckmate will then go back to the previous screen with the Country, Postcode
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and Street fields completed. You can also view this destination by pressing‘Map’at the
bottom of the screen. Once you have entered the data press‘Set’.
The destination will now appear in the multi-route screen. Repeat the steps above to
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enter further destinations.
Once you have entered all your destinations press‘Save’.
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Editing the Multi-route
If you wish to change the order or delete any of the multi-route destinations, press one of
the destinations listed and some new options will appear near the bottom of the display.
To move the selected destination press the ‘UP’or ‘Down’arrow.
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To delete the destination press the ‘Bin’ icon.
To return to the destination list press the‘Return Arrow’.
Note: These functions only apply to the destination that you have selected. To edit the
other destinations in the list press the‘Return Arrow’ and select the new destination.
Once you have made your desired changes press‘Save’.
Using the Multi-route
Now press ‘Calculate’ and Truckmate will calculate the route to each destination and
provide a new summary screen with the distance to each destination along with the
estimated duration of the journey to each destination from the start point.
If you wish to view the calculated route on a map, press‘Map’.
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If you wish to start using the Multi-route, press ‘Go’
Truckmate will now display your current map position along with a small summary screen
that displays the estimated journey time and distance to your first destination.

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If, during the journey, you wish to cancel the current stage and begin travelling to the
next stage in your multi-route journey press the summary screen and the message
‘Delete current stage?’will be displayed. Press‘OK’ and the unit will calculate your route to
the next stage in the multi-route from your current position.
Note: If Truckmate is turned ‘OFF’and then‘ON’during the multi-route journey the
device will retain the current route and ask you if you wish to continue with the current
destination or with the next stage of the destination or to cancel the multi-route.
8. TMC (Traffic Message Channel)
Mounting the Antenna
Plug the TMC antenna supplied in to the headphone socket on the side of the unit. Then
attach the antenna to the windscreen using the suckers provided. The antenna should
be stretched out in a horizontal position either along the base or top of the windscreen
depending on where you have mounted the device itself.
TMC Icon
Once the unit starts to receive any TMC alerts one of the two following icons will appear
on the main screen.
This icon appears if Truckmate has received TMC information but the delay or incident is
not on your route.
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Estimated time of
arrival at the end of
multi-route journey.
Stage 1/4 - indicates this is the
first destination of the journey
Distance to first destination
Estimated time of arrival
to first destination.
Total distance of
multi-route journey

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This icon appears if the Truckmate has received TMC information and the delay or
incident affects your plotted route.
To show the TMC incident press the icon and the following screen is displayed:
To show TMC events which are NOT on your
route press
Direction of event Road number Road name Type of event
Refresh
Scroll
Distance from the
current location to
the incident
Icon which
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To see a more detailed description
press the TMC warning.
To avoid the incident press
Truckmate will now calculate an alternative route.
To view the incident press
To return to to the previous screen press
If you want to return to the original route (not
avoiding the incident) then press the TMC icon
and press Truckmate will recalculate the
original route.
10. System Security Code
Truckmate incorporates pin code security protection so that only users with access to the
pin code can use and operate the device. To activate the security code access the Menu
by touching the centre of the screen, press the‘Configure’button. Next tap the‘System
Security Code’ icon and then select ‘Yes’to switch the function on. Press the‘Enter Code’
button and press the black arrow twice and enter the 4 digit code that you would like to
use to protect your Truckmate and press‘OK’. Once this setting has been activated you
will need to enter this code each time you power on your Truckmate or you will not be
able to operate the device.