User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 as on June 2005
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User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 User's manual Introduction................................................................ 5 1.1 Search facilities and conventions........................................ 6 1.2 Liability .......................................................................... 6 1.3 Support .......................................................................... 7 1.4 Trademarks ...................................................................
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.3.4 5.3.5 5.3.6 5.3.7 5.3.8 6 7 8 Indicating destinations on the map ........................ 58 Favorites............................................................ 61 Recent destinations ............................................. 63 Using your home address ..................................... 64 Voice command .................................................. 65 5.4 Destination management ................................................ 65 5.4.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 9 Appendix................................................................. 125 9.1 Annex A: Problem solutions........................................... 126 9.1.1 Performance ..................................................... 126 9.1.2 GPS receiver..................................................... 126 10 Glossary .................................................................. 129 11 Index ......................................................................
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 1 Introduction Topics covered in this chapter: 1.1 Search facilities and conventions page 6 1.2 Liability page 6 1.3 Support page 7 1.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 1.1 Search facilities and conventions Find information quickly This manual offers the following search facilities: Ù In the footnote at the bottom of the page, you may check which chapter and which section you are actually reading. Ù A glossary at the end of the manual contains explanations on the technical terms used in this manual. Ù An index at the end of the manual allows precise search for the information contained in this manual.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 1.3 Support Customer Care Fax Support: +1-770-573-2205 (Fax costs depending on your local provider) Email Support: support@OnCourseNavigator.com Knowledge Base System: For answers to commonly asked questions and quick assistance, visit our Knowledge Base system online. You could also open a trouble ticket from here: http://www.OnCourseNavigator.com/Support 1.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2 Before you begin Topics covered in this chapter: 2.1 Installing the software page 10 Restoring the files of the storage card CleverMap: Purchasing additional maps 2.2 Installing the hardware page 17 Mounting and connecting the Pocket PC Mounting and connecting the GPS receiver Initialising the GPS receiver Installing and initialising the TMC receiver 2.3 The basic principle of navigation page 21 2.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2.1 Installing the software Install the software on your PDA… You may find a detailed description of the software installation procedure in the enclosed short manual. On your OnCourse Navigator DVD 1, you will find the Installer-Tool which guides you through the installation and map transmitting procedures. Note: ActiveSync must be installed on your PC and on your Pocket PC. For detailed information, please refer to the manual of your Pocket PC. Proceed as follows: 1.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2.1.2 CleverMap: Purchasing additional maps Provided maps All available maps are included on DVD. One of these maps has been activated when registering the software. The name and the serial number of this map are indicated on the first page of the enclosed quick user guide and on the front of the package. For further information, please refer to "Installing the software", page 10.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Copying a map from DVD to a storage card and purchasing an activation code Copy the map To copy a map from DVD to a storage card, proceed as follows: 1. Insert a storage card into the card reader. 2. Insert the OnCourse Navigator DVD 1 into your DVD drive. The Installer-Tool starts automatically. 3. Click "Transmit map". 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. To activate the respective map, proceed as follows: Get the activation code 1. Go to our web site www.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Available maps The following maps are available on DVD or on storage card: USA and Canada Includes all states of the USA except Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico and all provinces of Canada as a complete seamless map.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 MAJOR Eastcoast USA Includes the following states as a complete seamless map: Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia Activating this map will also grant the use of the following maps: Puerto Rico, Central Northeastern USA,
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 South Eastern USA Includes the following states as a complete seamless map: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee Central East Coast USA Includes the following states as a complete seamless map: Delaware, District of Columbia, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia Northern East Coast USA Includes the following states as a complete seamless map:
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Alaska Canada and Northern USA Includes all provinces of Canada and the following states of the USA as a complete seamless map: Connecticut, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, Wyoming Activating this map will also grant the use of the following maps: Alaska, Canada, Central Northeastern
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Europe A Includes the following countries as a complete seamless map: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, San Marino, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Vatican City Europe B Includes the following countries as a complete seamless map: Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Republic of Ireland, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg,
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2.2.1 Mounting and connecting the Pocket PC Caution: The mounted holder must not impede the driver’s attention on the traffic. Connecting the Pocket PC... 1. Attach the cradle of the Pocket PC to the swan-neck mount. Note: Take note of the caption on the swan-neck mount. The arrow with the caption close must show in snap-on direction. The connection must snap on audibly. 2. Place the suction cup on the windscreen.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2.2.2 Mounting and connecting the GPS receiver Caution: The mounted GPS receiver must not impede the driver’s attention on traffic. Connecting the GPS receiver... 1. Place the GPS receiver horizontally under the windscreen, as far forwards as possible. Note: The reception of GPS signals may be obstructed by windscreen heating wires, by a windscreen aerial, or when the windscreen is moralised.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 its correct operation. The initialisation process is finished when the reception of more than 3 satellites is assured after about 20 seconds. Note: This initialisation process must be carried out only once. The other times, the GPS receiver will be ready within about one minute. Note: When the GPS receiver is connected to the power supply for the first time, leave it connected for about 2 hours in order to charge its battery.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2.3 The basic principle of navigation OnCourse Navigator The time of complicated and frustrating inquiries on the right way in folded maps is over. From now on OnCourse Navigator, your navigation system, will guide you, based on satellite information, quickly and safely to your destination. GPS based navigation The Global Positioning System (GPS) has originally been developed in the 70ies, as a weapon guidance system for the American forces.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2.4 Note Important safety information In your own interest, read the following notices and safety information carefully before starting up your navigation system. 2.4.1 Safety information on navigation Use of OnCourse Navigator is executed at your own risk.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2.4.2 Safety information on the GPS receiver Caution: As it is not waterproof, do not expose your GPS receiver to water! Caution: Do not install the cable next to security relevant equipment and supply lines. Caution: Please check the security relevant equipment when you have installed the navigation system. Caution: The GPS receiver should be disconnected from the power supply while your car is parking.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 3 Operating the navigation software Topics covered in this chapter: 3.1 Hardware keys page 26 3.2 Software keyboard page 26 Standard keyboard Character keyboard Mobile phone keyboard 3.3 Command buttons page 30 Command buttons with caption 3.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 3.1 Hardware keys Key configuration In OnCourse Navigator, you may configure the hardware keys of your Pocket PC to execute the "Up", "Down", "Left", "Right", "OK" and "Return" actions. This enables convenient and easy operation. When you quit the navigation software, the keys will have their standard functionality. 1. On the main screen, tap Settings. The SETTINGS screen opens. 2. Via the arrow buttons, select the KEYS screen. 3. Tap Configure. 4.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Use the stylus to operate the standard keyboard. You may use small or capital letters for entering destination data. And you need not enter special characters when entering a destination's city or street name. OnCourse Navigator replaces these characters automatically. When you are looking for, e.g., a French city called "Héroïnès", simply type "heroines". 3.2.2 Character keyboard You may carry out all entries with your finger on the character keyboard.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Special characters Tap the icon to enter a special character. The special characters keyboard appears. As soon as you have entered a special character the letter keyboard reappears. You need not enter special characters when entering a destination's city or street name but they may be helpful for entering names for saved destinations and itineraries.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 3.2.3 Mobile phone keyboard You may carry out all entries with your finger on the mobile phone keyboard. But you may enter capital letters only. As on a mobile phone, each key is designed to enter several letters with it. The position of a letter on a key caption indicates how often you must tap this key to enter the respective letter, e.g., to enter an "S", tap the "PQRS" key four times.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Special characters When you tap a key, a line above the software keyboard appears which lists all characters that may be entered by this key. The active character is highlighted. If, e.g., you want to type "Ø", tap the "MNO" key repeatedly until "Ø" is highlighted in the line above the software keyboard.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Tap the GPS icon to display the current GPS status: Entry Significance GMT Greenwich Mean Time Time of London ignoring daylight saving time. Longitude / Latitude Current position: Indication of east longitude and north latitude. Satellites Number of received satellites. At least three satellites must be received for navigation purposes. HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision: Indicates the quality of position determination.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 TMC The TMC symbol is placed at the bottom of the screen. The different TMC icons have the following significance: Symbol Significance No TMC No TMC receiver connected -ORThe TMC receiver is not connected correctly. Searching for broadcast station The TMC receiver is ready but cannot receive TMC signals. This is the case when, e.g., you are in an area where TMC is not available. TMC signals are being received. TMC ready TMC Tap this icon to display TMC information.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 3. Buttons to enter data. Subsequently, these buttons will be referred to as entry fields. The caption either your last entry or . They are buttons like City or ZIP, Street, Category (of a POI) etc. When you tap an entry field, another screen with a software keyboard, a list, or with both of them opens where you can make your entries. This entry must be confirmed by clicking another button (normally OK or Save) before the entry screen closes.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Example Search for ABERNATHY. 1. In the MAIN MENU tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. 2. Tap Address. The ADDRESS screen opens. 3. Tap the City or ZIP entry field. The software keyboard appears. 4. Enter the letters ABER. All cities beginning with ABER or having ABER in their names are listed.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 When the list is very long, you may enter one more letter in order to shorten the list. Enter N. All cities beginning with ABERN or having ABERN in their names are listed. 5. Tap the Down icon repeatedly until ABERNATHY appears directly under the white entry field. The entry ABERNATHY has the focus.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 6. Tap . The ADDRESS screen reappears. ABERNATHY is entered into the City or ZIP field.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 4 User modes Topics covered in this chapter: 4.1 Two different user modes page 38 4.2 Changing the user mode page 38 4.3 Standard mode page 40 4.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 4.1 Survey Two different user modes OnCourse Navigator can be operated in two different user modes: Standard and Extended. This grants an optimum of usability for each user: Less experienced users and users who do not need using the complete functionality of the software work in standard mode. Experienced users who are ready to spend some time in getting used to operate the complete functionality word in extended mode.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 The USER MODE screen appears: Your current user mode is indicated on the Current user mode field. 3. Tap Current user mode to switch to the other user mode. The name of the user mode you want to switch to becomes the caption of the entry field. 4. Tap Save to save the changes. Note: When you switch to standard mode, a dialog window asks you whether you want to keep the configuration changes you have made in extended mode.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 4.3 Standard mode Survey In standard mode, the software is easier to operate. As it offers reduced functionality, functions may be accessed quicker. So, if you do not need functions like Route planning or indicating a destination on the map, we recommend working in standard mode.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5 Navigation Topics covered in this chapter: 5.1 General information on navigation page 42 5.2 Starting OnCourse Navigator page 43 Extended mode Standard mode 5.3 Indicating a destination page 47 Entering an address Selecting a point of interest Selecting destinations from the contacts Indicating destinations on the map Favorites Recent destinations Using your home address Voice command 5.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.1 General information on navigation Use of OnCourse Navigator is executed at your our risk. Caution: To protect yourself and others from accidents, do not program the navigation system while driving.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.2 Starting OnCourse Navigator Starting the navigation software… 1. Turn your PDA on. 2. Tap the OnCourse Navigator icon on the desktop. At the first start (and each time you had terminated OnCourse Navigator via the Quit icon), the following message appears: 3. Tap the I accept button. If you do not accept and if you tap the I refuse button, the software terminates. 5.2.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Note: When you turn your PDA on it shows the screen which was displayed when it was turned off. Nevertheless, you may access the Main screen from all other screens by tapping . One destination Tap the Navigation button to indicate a destination for navigation (no stopover). For details, please refer to "Indicating a destination", page 45. Navigation homewards Tap the Home icon to navigate to your home address.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Settings Tap the Settings button to modify the settings of OnCourse Navigator. For details, please refer to "Settings", page 114. Quit 5.2.2 Tap the Quit button to quit OnCourse Navigator. Standard mode The MAIN SCREEN appears: Main screen Note: When you turn your PDA on it shows the screen which was displayed when it was turned off. Nevertheless, you may access the MAIN SCREEN from all other screens by tapping .
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Navigation homewards Tap the Home icon to navigate to your home address. For details, please refer to "Using your home address", page 64. Navigation via voice command Tap the Voice command icon to start navigation to a favourite via voice command. For details, please refer to "Voice command", page 65. Favorites Tap the Favorites button to navigate to a favourite. For details, please refer to "Favorites", page 61.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.3 Indicating a destination Basic principle of navigation In this chapter you will learn about the possibilities for indicating and managing destinations in OnCourse Navigator. For details on how to start navigation to a destination, please refer to "Starting navigation", page 82.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap Address. Standard mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Region entry field and select the country (or state, or province) of your destination if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries (or states or provinces) of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap Address. Indicating an address… The ADDRESS screen opens. 2.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 33. 3. Enter the destination street into the Street entry field. 4. Enter then the house number of your destination into the Nr. field, if you know it. Note: If the house numbers of the respective street are stored in the database of places, you may tap the field besides the Street field. If no house numbers are stored, the respective field is deactivated.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Tap the Region entry field and select the country (or state, or province) of your destination if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries (or states or provinces) of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap Point of interest. The POINT OF INTEREST screen opens: 1c On the POINT OF INTEREST screen, tap …nearby GPS position. Standard mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Tap the Region entry field and select the country (or state, or province) of your destination if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries (or states or provinces) of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap …nearby GPS position. Selecting a Point of interest nearby… The POI NEARBY screen opens: 2.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Point of interest in a certain city Extended mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Region entry field and select the country (or state, or province) of your destination if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries (or states or provinces) of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap Point of interest.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Standard mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Region entry field and select the country (or state, or province) of your destination if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries (or states or provinces) of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap …in a browsed city.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2. Enter the name of the city in which you want to search for points of interest into the City or ZIP field. 3. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the Category list field (e.g. Nightlife). Only categories matching your City or ZIP entry are listed. 4. Select the Subcategory of points of interest to search for from the right one of the two Category list fields (e.g. Cinema). 5.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap Point of interest. The POINT OF INTEREST screen opens: 1c On the POINT OF INTEREST screen, tap …nationwide. Selecting a Point of interest of nationwide significance… The POI NATIONWIDE screen opens: 2. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the Category list field (e.g. Airports). 3. Select the correct destination from the Point of interest list field.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Note: You need not make entries into the Category field. Their purpose is only to shorten the Point of interest list. This list may become very extensive, especially in big cities. 5.3.3 Selecting destinations from the contacts This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 38.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Note: Only countries (or states or provinces) of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap Contacts. Selecting a contact’s address… Your Pocket PC’s contacts list opens. 2. Tap the respective contact’s entry and hold until you get the context menu: 3. Tap OnCourse Navigator.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 OnCourse Navigator adopts the address. For information on saving destinations to the FAVORITES, please refer to "Saving a destination", page 66. 5.3.4 Indicating destinations on the map You may indicate a destination directly on the map. In addition to cities and streets, you may also select points of interest quickly. This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 38.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Extended mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Region entry field and select the country (or state, or province) of your destination if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. Indicating a destination on the map… 1. On the DESTINATION screen, tap Select on map. The MAP screen opens: 2.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 A circle of blue points appears round the selected place: Database information on the respective place will be loaded and displayed. Below the information, there are command buttons for several functions which are available for the selected place. You have the following options: This function is only available when GPS reception is possible (The GPS symbol must be GPS ready). Tap the Start navigation button to start navigation to the selected place.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Tap the Save button to save the selected place. You may then at any time select this place from the FAVORITES. Tap the Search nearby button to search for a point of interest near the selected place. This function is only available in "Extended mode". Tap the Add button to add the selected place to your itinerary. The selected point will be marked by a little flag.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Tap the Region entry field and select the country (or state, or province) of your destination if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries (or states or provinces) of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap Favorites. Standard mode Saved destinations 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Favorites. The FAVORITES screen opens. 2. Tap the entry of the respective destination.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 For information on deleting or renaming saved destinations, please refer to "Destination management", page 65. 5.3.6 Recent destinations Survey All destinations you have navigated to recently are listed on the RECENT DESTINATIONS screen. On this screen you may: Ù select destinations for navigation purposes, Ù Add destinations to the FAVORITES list, and Ù delete destinations from the RECENT DESTINATIONS list. Extended mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Tap the Region entry field and select the country (or state, or province) of your destination if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap Recent destinations. Standard mode Recent destinations 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Recent destinations. The RECENT DESTINATIONS screen opens. 2. Tap the entry of the desired destination.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Navigating homewards… 1. On the MAIN MENU tap the Home icon. The route is now being calculated and navigation starts. The calculation is based on the settings you have configured in SETTINGS – ROUTING OPTIONS. For details, please refer to "Settings", page 114. 5.3.8 Voice command Survey You may store a voice command with any destination of your Favorites. You may then start navigation to this destination "on command".
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.4.1 Saving a destination Precondition You have entered a destination as described in "Indicating a destination", page 47 - OR – You have opened the RECENT DESTINATIONS list as described in "Recent destinations", page 63. 1. Tap the Save icon. . If you have opened the RECENT DESTINATIONS list, tap the Edit icon. . The NAME OF DESTINATION screen opens. 2. Enter a name for the destination.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.4.2 Storing a voice command Survey You may store a voice command with any destination of your Favorites. You may then start navigation to this destination "on command". Storing a voice command… 1. Open the FAVORITES screen and select the destination for which you want to store a voice command. 2. Tap the Edit icon . The NAME OF DESTINATION dialog box opens. 3. Tap the Voice command button. The following message appears: 4.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.4.3 Renaming a destination 1. On the DESTINATION screen, tap Favorites. The FAVORITES screen opens. 2. Select the destination you want to rename. For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 33. 3. Tap the Edit icon. The NAME OF DESTINATION screen opens. 4. Enter the new name of the destination. For information on the use of the keyboard, please refer to "Software keyboard", page 26. 5. Tap . The destination is now renamed.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.4.4 Deleting a destination Precondition You have opened the FAVORITES as described in "Favorites", page 61 - OR – You have opened the RECENT DESTINATIONS list as described in "Recent destinations", page 63. 1. Tap the entry of the destination to be deleted. For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 33. 2. Tap the Delete icon. The CONFIRM screen opens. 3. Tap to delete the destination from the list.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.5.1 Indicating route points Planning itineraries… 1. On the MAIN MENU, tap Route planning. The ROUTE PLANNING screen opens: 2. Tap the Add route point icon to enter the first route point. The DESTINATION screen opens. 3. Indicate the destination as described in "Indicating a destination", page 47. 4. Tap Add.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 The ROUTE PLANNING screen opens. The destination is added as route point 1. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 for every route point you want to add to the itinerary.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.5.2 Editing, saving and managing itineraries Survey You may plan as many itineraries as you want, e.g. for holidays. You may save them and use them later for navigation purposes. At any moment, you may add route points, modify the order of the route points, or display the itinerary on the map. The following commands are available on the ROUTE PLANNING screen: Selection These icons are deactivated when the list does not contain any route point.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Managing itineraries Save itinerary Only itineraries that contain at least one route point may be saved. Otherwise this icon is deactivated. 1. Tap this icon to save the itinerary you have planned. The NAME OF THE ITINERARY screen opens. 2. Enter a name for the itinerary. For information on the use of the keyboard, please refer to "Software keyboard", page 26. 3. Tap OK. Note: Only the route points will be saved.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Load itinerary This icon is deactivated if there is no saved itinerary available. 1. Tap this icon to load a saved itinerary, e.g. to modify it or for navigation purposes. The SELECT ITINERARY screen opens: 2. Select the itinerary you want to load. For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 33. 3. Tap - 74 - .
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Rename itinerary 1. Tap the Load itinerary icon. (This icon is deactivated if there is no saved itinerary available) The SELECT ITINERARY screen opens: For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 33. 2. Tap the Edit icon. The NAME OF THE ITINERARY screen opens: 3. Enter the new name of the itinerary. For information on the use of the keyboard, please refer to "Software keyboard", page 26.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 4. Tap OK. The SELECT ITINERARY screen reopens. The itinerary has been renamed. or Delete itinerary 5. Tap OK to load the renamed itinerary. - OR Tap the Back icon to open the ROUTE PLANNING screen without loading an itinerary. 1. Tap the Load itinerary icon. (This icon is deactivated if there is no saved itinerary available) The SELECT ITINERARY screen opens: For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 33.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2. Tap the Delete icon to delete the selected itinerary. The CONFIRM screen appears. 3. Tap . The SELECT ITINERARY screen reopens. The deleted route is no more listed. 5.5.3 Calculating the route An itinerary may be calculated even without GPS reception in order to get an impression on the route. The system assumes then the first route point to be the start point of the route.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 1. Tap this icon to calculate the distance and the estimated duration of the entire route. The ROUTE OPTIONS screen opens: 2. Determine the route options. For detailed information on setting the route options, please refer to "Routing options", page 120. Note: The standard settings for the route options may be changed on the ROUTE OPTIONS screen. For detailed information on changing the standard settings refer also to "Configuring OnCourse Navigator", page 113. 3.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 When the route is calculated, the total distance and the estimated duration from the first to the last route point are displayed below the route points list of the ROUTE PLANNING screen. Furthermore, the distance and the estimated duration of each stage will be indicated with the selected route point entry.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 5.5.4 Displaying the route on the map Show route Tap the Show on map button to display the entire route on the map. The map screen opens. The route is highlighted in orange. The route points are marked by flags. For information on working with maps, please refer to "Working with the map", page 87. 5.5.5 Simulation Simulating the route You may execute a simulated navigation along the itinerary when the route has been calculated.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 1. Tap the Show on map button. The route is displayed on the map. 2. Tap short on any place on the map. The ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS screen opens.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 3. Tap Simulation. The route will be recalculated for simulation purposes. Simulation starts when calculation has finished. Stopping the simulation You may quit a simulation at any moment. 1. Tap short on any place on the map. The ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS screen opens. 2. Tap Stop navigation. 5.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Extended mode 1. Tap Start navigation. The ROUTE OPTIONS screen opens: 2. Determine the route options. For detailed information on setting the route options, please refer to "Routing options", page 120. Note: The standard settings for the route options may be changed in SETTINGS – ROUTING OPTIONS. For detailed information on changing the standard settings refer to "Settings", page 114.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 The system calculates the route. The map screen opens. Your current position is indicated by a green arrow. The route is highlighted in orange. Note: When you start navigation after having planned or loaded an itinerary, then your current position is the start point of the route. The first indicated route point is then the first stopover of your route. Standard mode 1. Tap Start navigation. The system calculates the route. The map screen opens.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Note: The route will be calculated with regard to the current route options settings. The standard settings for the route options may be changed in SETTINGS – ROUTE OPTIONS. For detailed information on changing the settings refer to "Settings", page 114. No GPS reception? When the received GPS signal is not sufficient, the following message appears: You have two possibilities: Ù Wait until navigation starts. This will happen as soon as the GPS reception is sufficient.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 6 Working with the map Topics covered in this chapter: 6.1 Selecting a map page 88 6.2 Operating the map page 90 6.3 Representation of the map in navigation mode page 96 6.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 6.1 Selecting a map Provided maps There are additional maps included in the delivery on DVD. In case you want to use one of those maps, copy it via a card reader to a storage card. Note: Maps for which you have not purchased the right of use must be activated. Please refer to the separate manual in the enclosure. Proceed as follows: 1. Connect your PC and your Pocket PC via ActiveSync. 2. Insert the OnCourse Navigator DVD 1 into your DVD drive.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 2. On the MAIN SCREEN, tap the Map button. The AVAILABLE MAPS screen opens: 3. Tap the entry of the map you want to work with. 4. Tap . The selected map is now loaded. The MAIN SCREEN opens.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 6.2 Operating the map Survey There are various pieces of information available on the MAP screen. Learn in this chapter about the possibilities for working with the map, which depend on whether you are in navigation mode or not. Displaying the map You may display the map Ù while planning a route, Ù in order to show destinations on the map, or Ù in order to select destinations on the map.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 The MAP screen opens. The map is being displayed automatically when you start navigating. Tapping the map Tapping short any place on the map makes the ADDITIONAL screen appear. Depending on whether you are in navigation mode or not this screen offers different functions. FUNCTIONS Tapping long a certain place on the map (tap and hold) makes information on that place appear. You may then, e.g., take over the data for navigation purposes.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Icons Survey The Map screen disposes several icons which allow altering the representation of the map. Hide/show icons (When without GPS reception) This icon allows you to hide all other icons in order to see more of the map. Tap this icon again to show the other icons. Automode (When with GPS reception) Tap this icon to display the standard representation of the map after you have modified the view.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Scroll In Scroll mode (button down) you may scroll the map. Tap on the screen and drag to the desired direction. Entire route Tap the Itinerary icon to display the whole itinerary. Map in driving direction/north oriented Tap the In driving direction/North oriented icon / to switch between the two available modes of map orientation. (North orientation / orientation in driving direction). North orientation Tap this icon (button down) to orientate the map north up.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 The ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS screen opens: Tap this icon to toggle between "Day" and "Night" map view mode. Tap this icon to switch the voice instructions on / off. Preferences Tap Preferences to display the SETTINGS screen. For details, please refer to "Settings", page 114. Quit navigation This function is only available in navigation mode. Tap Quit navigation to exit navigation mode. Block road, Unblock These functions are only available in navigation mode.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Set interim destination This function is only available in navigation mode. Tap Set interim destination to add a new route point to your itinerary. The route will be recalculated and the newly added route point will be the first destination to navigate to. Navigation to the other route points will be executed later. For details, please refer to "Adding a route point during navigation", page 104. Route options This function is only available in navigation mode.
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User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Signpost info The upper part of the Map screen displays information on the signposts you have to follow. Note: This information can only be displayed when it is contained in the cartographic material. Speed limit The left part of the map screen shows possible speed limits: Note: This information can only be displayed when it is contained in the cartographic material. Caution: Information contained in the cartographic material can be wrong, e.g. due to road works.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 6.4 Displaying additional information on the map In OnCourse Navigator you may determine which information is to be displayed on the map. Modifying any configuration begins on the SETTINGS screen. Configuring the display of additional information… 1. Open the SETTINGS screen Ù by tapping the Settings button on the MAIN MENU, Ù or by tapping short into the map and selecting Preferences. The SETTINGS screen opens. 2.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 6. Via the arrow buttons select Route information: 7. Tap the command buttons to display (On) or not (Off) the respective information on the map. The desired information on the entire route (upper section) and on the current stage (lower section) will be displayed at the right hand side of the map. Section Information This symbol means "route". All information displayed below refers to the final destination. This symbol means "stage".
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8. Via the arrow buttons select Signpost information. The Show traffic signs command indicates whether signposts indicating exits from Interstates or highways are currently being displayed or not. 9. Tap the Show traffic signs command to toggle between On and Off mode. The new mode is now indicated on the button. 10. Via the arrow buttons select Speed limit.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 The SPEED LIMIT screen allows you to determine whether you want to display speed limits in navigation mode and whether you want to be warned acoustically on speeding. Setting Significance Show traffic signs This command indicates whether signposts indicating speed limits are currently being displayed or not. Tap the Show traffic signs command and select whether speed limits should be displayed Always On speeding only or Never.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 7 Useful functions for navigation Topics covered in this chapter: 7.1 Adding a route point during navigation page 104 7.2 Next destination page 105 7.3 Blocking a route section page 105 7.4 Using TMC functionality page 106 7.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Survey In OnCourse Navigator the following functions are available in navigation mode: Ù Adding a route point during navigation, see below Ù Skipping the next route point, see page 105 Ù Blocking a route section, see page 105 Ù Using TMC functionality, see page 106 Ù Keeping the logbook, see page 110 7.1 Adding a route point during navigation This function is only available in "Extended mode".
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 7.2 Next destination This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 38. Next destination Next destination This function is only available when you are navigating a route with at least one stopover and when you are working in extended mode. Use this function if you want to skip the next stopover.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 This forces a recalculation of the route. The indicated route section will be evaded. On the map, it will be highlighted in red. Unblocking a route section 1. Tap short on any place on the map. 2. Tap Unblock. The route section is now unblocked. The navigation system uses the route, which had been calculated originally. 7.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Updating traffic information 3. Tap the Update icon to display traffic information which has been received since the TMC screen has been opened. Closing the TMC screen 4. Tap the OK icon to close the TMC screen. Considering TMC information for route calculation Considering TMC information for route calculation Configure the TMC settings to determine how TMC information concerning your route should be considered.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 The following screen informs you about a reported instruction concerning your route: Evade Tap the Evade button to evade the reported obstruction. The route will be recalculated in order to evade the obstruction. Ignore Tap the Ignore button to ignore the reported obstruction. Considering TMC information at a later moment If you have selected "Route modification With confirmation", you may evade or ignore a reported obstruction at a later moment.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 labelled "on the route". 3. Tap the Status button and select whether the respective obstruction is to be Evaded or Ignored. 4. Tap the Done icon to update the route. The system recalculates the route if necessary. Tuning Tuning 1. Tap the Tuning button to toggle between the Auto tuning, Hold station, and Frequency input modes. Auto tuning In Auto tuning mode, the TMC receiver searches continually for the station which is best received.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 7.5 Keeping the logbook Survey You may make OnCourse Navigator keep a logbook. Any start of the logbook forces the creation of an Excel file in the root directory of your Pocket PC. You may transmit those files to your PC and open them with, e.g., Microsoft Excel. Starting the logbook… 1. Tap the Logbook icon. The LOGBOOK screen opens: 2. Enter the reason of your journey into the Comment field. 3.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Adding an entry… You may possibly want to add entries to the logbook, e.g. when your car was refuelled or when you have visited several clients without using your car. In this case tap the Logbook icon. Tap the Action field and select Add entry. Working with the logbook… you may transmit the logbook files to your PC where you may open them and modify the entries (if necessary). 1. Establish an ActiveSync connection between your PC and your Pocket PC.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8 Configuring OnCourse Navigator Topics covered in this chapter: 8.
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User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8.1.1 User mode User mode On the USER MODE screen, you may effect the following modifications: Your current user mode is indicated on the Current user mode field. Tap Current user mode to switch to the other user mode. The name of the user mode you want to switch to becomes the caption of the entry field. Tap Save to save the changes.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8.1.3 Route information This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 38. Route info On the ROUTE INFORMATION screen, you may effect the following modifications: Element Signification ETA at final dest. ETA (Estimated time of arrival) at the final destination. Remaining time to the final destination (estimated).
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8.1.4 Signpost information Signpost information On the SIGNPOST INFORMATION screen, you may effect the following modifications: The Show traffic signs command indicates whether signposts indicating exits from Interstates or highways are currently being displayed or not. Tap the Show traffic signs command to toggle between On and Off mode. The new mode is now indicated on the button.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8.1.6 Volume Volume On the VOLUME screen, modify the volume of the spoken indications of the navigation system. Tap the Volume field and select another value. 8.1.7 Representation This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 38.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8.1.8 Automode This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 38. Auto mode On the AUTO MODE screen, you may effect the following modifications: Setting Signification Begin with Select the default map view: 2D or 3D. 3D Autozoom Select the default for navigation with 3D view: Autozoom or No Autozoom.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8.1.9 Routing options Routing options On the ROUTING OPTIONS screen, indicate your speed profile. This entry will have an effect on the calculation of the remaining time and of the estimated time of arrival (ETA). 1. Tap the Speed profile button. Select one of the available profiles and tap OK. 2.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8.1.10 Logbook Logbook On the LOGBOOK screen, determine whether the logbook is to be started automatically at the beginning of navigation (Yes) or not (No). Tap the Start automatically button to toggle between Yes and No. Independent from the settings made here, you may at any time start or stop the logbook via the / icon. 8.1.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8.1.13 Format Units 8.1.14 GPS On the FORMAT screen, determine which units are to be used for time and distance indications. Setting Signification Time Tap the Time field to toggle between 12 hours (AM/PM) and 24 hours time format. Distance Tap the Distance field to toggle between kilometres or miles distance units. GPS On the GPS screen, configure the GPS receiver. Tap Automatic detection when you have reconnected or changed your GPS receiver.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 8.1.15 TMC TMC On the TMC screen, determine whether route modifications caused by TMC traffic information are to be carried out automatically or with explicit confirmation. Tap the Route modification field to toggle between Automatically and With confirmation. 8.1.16 Home address Home address On the HOME ADDRESS screen, you may save your home address to quickly start navigation homewards from anywhere. 1. Tap Enter your home address. The DESTINATION screen opens. 2.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 9 Appendix Topics covered in this chapter: 9.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 9.1 Annex A: Problem solutions 9.1.1 Performance Slow calculation Route calculation is very slow; the voice indications in navigation mode are coming late. The efficiency of both route calculation and navigation depends on the amount of free memory and on the kind of storage card you use. In order to navigate properly, the system should dispose of at least 15MB of free memory on your Pocket PC. 9.1.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 B The cigarette-lighter is not permanently supplied with power. If the GPS symbol stays red (no GPS reception) even though you have tried all available COM-ports, it may be that your cigarettelighter is not permanently supplied with power. 1. Quit OnCourse Navigator. 2. Start your engine. 3. Restart OnCourse Navigator. 4. The GPS receiver should now be ready for use within short time (the GPS symbol becomes green).
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 10 Glossary COM-port A COM port is a connector to a communications interface, usually the serial port. The ports are numbered by a number behind "COM". A communications interface is designed to connect hardware like a mouse or a GPS receiver. GMT GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the mean solar time at the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Greenwich near London, England, which by convention is at 0 degrees geographic longitude.
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 11 Index A H Additional functions ......................... 95 Assistance for navigation.................. 98 B HDOP ............................................ 33 Home address.......................... 66, 125 I Blocking........................................107 Destination Delete......................................... 71 Navigate to.................................. 84 Rename ...................................... 70 Indication of destinations Contacts......
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Scroll .......................................... 95 Street names ...................... 100, 117 Zoom.......................................... 94 Zoom in ...................................... 95 Zoom out .................................... 95 Maps Activate ...................................... 16 Activation code ....................... 15, 16 Available maps............................. 11 Buy on storage card...................... 15 CleverMap ........................
User's manual OnCourse Navigator 5 Volume .........................................120 Z Zoom bar .......................................
