Using GPS Locate Getting Acquainted Your HP iPAQ includes Global Positioning System (GPS) Navigation technology; therefore it is capable of using GPS software applications that are compatible with this device. The GPS technology on your HP iPAQ is based on a worldwide system of GPS satellites orbiting the earth that continuously transmit digital radio signals. These radio signals contain data on the satellites＇ locations and their exact clock time and are used to determine your location on the earth.
MapAsia MapKing™3D partnership with your personal computer. This includes installing the Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) and battery, synchronizing your HP iPAQ you＇re your personal computer, and establishing a partnership. Setting Up Internet Access on Your HP iPAQ Now that you have completed the steps in the Getting Started document, verify you have Internet access on your HP iPAQ by visiting a web site such as www.google.com or www.yahoo.com .
MapAsia MapKing™3D Using HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Utility To improve GPS hardware performance, you need to enable the HP iPAQ Quick GPS Connection Data Utility and download the latest data file. It is recommended to set the default to “enable updates＂ and “initiate GPRS connection for update＂ in order to download GPS file automatically. To Change the default settings: 1. From the Start menu, tap Settings > Connections > Quick GPS Connection icon. 2.
MapAsia MapKing™3D the Command bar. It is in green color if your satellite location file is up-to-date. Downloading the Quick GPS Connection Data file 1. Verify the correct date and time on your HP iPAQ. Tap the Clock icon to adjust time. 2. Access your Quick GPS Connection status by tapping Start > Settings > Connections > Quick GPS Connection icon. 3. If your HP iPAQ shows that the file has expired, again verify the date and time on the HP iPAQ is correct and press Download Now. 4.
MapAsia MapKing™3D TIPS 1. Update GPS file every 48 hours manually or allow auto download 2. Auto download by “Enable Updates＂ & “Initiate GPRS for update＂ 3. Update GPS file first before using MapKing NOTE: If you are going to use GPS Navigation in your vehicle for an extended period of time, connect your HP iPAQ to an Auto adapter to save battery power. If you don＇t have an Auto adapter, you can order one at http://www.hp.
MapAsia MapKing™3D MapKing™ G10 English version user Manual Strictly for Bundle with HP Pocket PC © 2002-2006, MapAsia.
MapAsia MapKing™3D Index Index ..................................................................................................................... 6 Copyright and Logo............................................................................................. 8 1 Introduction................................................................................................ 10 1.1 Product Description .......................................................................... 10 1.2 Software and Map Version..
MapAsia MapKing™3D 5 6 7 8 4.1.1 Create Start/ Destination (Routing points) .................................. 33 4.1.2 Enter Route Planning Page........................................................ 34 4.1.3 Get the Result ............................................................................ 35 4.1.4 Adjust the Route ......................................................................... 36 4.2 Route Simulation...............................................................................
MapAsia MapKing™3D Copyright and Logo All title, ownership, derivative works and copyrights in the SOFTWARE are owned by MapAsia and incorporated suppliers. No right, title or interest in or to any trademark, logo or trade name of MapAsia or incorporated suppliers is granted under this AGREEMENT. The Logo of MapAsia and MapKing is owned by City Country Consultancy Limited. Copyright of the GIS Database is owned by MapAsia.
MapAsia MapKing™3D Important Message IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING THE USE OF MAPKING™ BY VEHICLE DRIVER TO ENSURE SAFETY DRIVING, WE STRONGLY ADVISE THAT A DRIVER SHOULD NOT OPERATE MAPKING™ WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE SIMULTANEOULSY. A DRIVER SHOULD NEVER FOCUS HIS OR HER ATTENTION ON THE MAPKING™ DISPLAY WHILE DRIVING.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 1 Introduction 1.1 Product Description Thank you for using MapKing™! MapKing™ is the first pan-region multilingual mobile mapping system in Asia managed by MapAsia.com Limited with input from leading Asian partners. It is a great tool for trip planning and to explore the huge potential market in Greater China and Asian countries (Maps sold separately for different OS and language). MapKing™ is the first digital map provides English road name and place name in China and Asian cities.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 1.2 Software and Map Version Product name: MapKing™ G10 Software and Map version information refer to ‘Tools’ >’About’ MapKing™ offers maps in English, Traditional Chinese, and Simplified Chinese. Maps of different location with different language and different platform are separate products 《Figure1-2-1a》The version information All products MUST be registered for permanent use. The Maps in CD-ROM except the licensed map are for trial only.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 1.3 MapKing™ G10Features Main Features z z z z z z z z z z z z High quality digital maps with latest map database Multiple Platforms : PC/ Pocket PC / Smartphone 2D/ 3D Navigation .
MapAsia MapKing™3D 2 Installation and Activation 2.1 Product Installation Installation of MapKing™ G10included 2 parts: 1. Installation of Main Program 2. Installation of Map data 2.1.1 Main Program installation Please reference to the following steps: Step 1: Enable ActiveSync connection between PC and your device PPC Step 2: Locate the Setup_MapKing.exe file from the CD-ROM and double click to start. For download version please run setup directly.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 《Figure2-1-1a》 Peer with PC by Active sync 《Figure2-1-1b》 Press ‘Yes’ to continue if you agree the End User License agreement.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 《Figure2-1-1c》 Check Pocket PC for the installation status. 2.1.2 Map Data Installation MapKing™ offers an extensive range of map products and we cannot determine i n advance the specific map(s) chosen by a customer. A DEMO Map is included in the”set up .exe” to verify that the core program has been installed and display successfully.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 2.2 Product Registration This product MUST be register to activate permanently. The Maps in CD-ROM except the licensed map are for trial only. You may also download the trial version from http://www.MapKing.com/. Please reference to 2.1 for installation of map data for trial, and reference to 2.3 to switch map in program. 2.2.1 Obtain MKID for Pocket PC After you start MapKing™ G10 program from PPC screen is the registration page. The registration page is shown on the right.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 2.3 Launch MapKing MapKing is launched in the similar way like other software installed in your Pocket PC. Tap the start-up icon at the upper left corner of the screen, you should find the MapKing program icon within the upper row of the pop-up menu, tap again to launch MapKing.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 《Figure2-3-1c》Map Switched 2.3.2 Close Map Press ‘Tool’>’Close Map’ to close MapKing™ G10. Please be reminded that ‘MapKing™” will run on the background if you do not exit the program, which occupied resource of your device. 2.4 Remove MapKing™ G10 Follow steps below to remove / uninstall MapKing™ G10Program. 1. Press ‘Tool’ > ‘Close Map’ to close MapKing™ G10. 2. Press ‘Start’ >’Setting’ > ‘System’ > ‘Remove Program’ 2.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 3 Basic Functions Basic operation Main-Menu The description of Main Menu options Switch Map: Close the current map and switch to another. File: To import/export ‘My Favourite’ Style: Day/Night Mode More: Enter the advanced functions, Search mode, Routing page, My Favourite and Travel book functions. Options: System setting. GPS/ Track: GPS setting and track management. Help: Legends category and current map information. About: License and copyright announcement.
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MapAsia MapKing™3D 3.1 Search Functions MapKing™ G10search functions included: Index, Keyword, Position, Area, Long/Lat, Crossing etc. Press the index of pages to switch different search functions. 3.1.1 Search Startup You may start search page in two ways: 《Figure3-1-1a》Press ‘Tools’ > ‘More’ > ‘Find’ to enter the search page. 《Figure3-1-1b》Or click the binoculars icon.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 3.1.2 Index Search (by alphanumerical order) This search mode is equivalent to browsing a dictionary or directory organized in alphabetical order. Enter any alphanumerical string and all records with the first X characters of their name matching the input text string will be listed as the search result. The following picture shows the result of index search using “Gr” as input string. 《Figure3-1-2a》List all the result begin with “Grace”, non case-sensitive.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 3.1.3 Keyword Search (Wild Card Search) “Keyword” is equivalent to wild card search. It would search for the appearance of the input string anywhere within the name field of the record. If “mer” is used as the input sting, then the search result would show “Bukit Merah” and “Le Meriden Hotel”. You can input up to 5 keywords in each search to be separated by comma, semi-colon or space.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 3.1.4 POI Search (Point of Interest) Category Select POI based on the following four criteria from the pull-down menu highlighted : -0 Area : First-tier District -1 Town : Second-tier District -2 Type : Main POI Category -3 Sub-type : Secondary Category Tap an item within the result list and select “Position” to show its location in the map window. 《Figure3-1-4a》Choose the type, area and district. 3.1.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 3.1.6 District Centre Location Select a main district from the “City List” and then a secondary district from the “Town List”, tap “Go” to locate the selected district in the map window. 3.1.7 Search by Co-ordinates Enter the longitude latitude coordinates either in decimal format or degree-minute-second format, hit the “Go” button and the map will be re-centered to the input coordinates 《Figure3-1-7a》Enter the longitude latitude coordinates.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 3.1.8 Search by Group Category (Q-find) Q-find is to check the POIs from GPS position with 2km radius. Available at ‘GPS’ mode. Figure3-1-8a》Pick the types of POI. 《Figure3-1-8b》Highlight the result and press (Go).
MapAsia MapKing™3D 3.2 My Favorite Function (My POI) “My POI” lets you place and manage self-created POI (Point of interest) in an overlaid map layer. 3.2.1.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 3.2.2 Manage POI 《Figure3-2-2a》Press ‘Tools’> ‘More’> ‘My Favourite’ to enter the POI management page. 3.2.3 Edit POI 《Figure3-2-3a》Choose the display mode or the type of ‘My favourite’.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 《Figure3-2-3b》Tap-and-hold POI for sub menu options of the POI 《Figure3-2-3c》Press ‘edit’ to edit the contents of POI. The ‘Alarm’checkbox is a reminder if your route is close to ‘My favourite’ POI. 3.2.4 Import/Export POI After POI database build up, user may need to backup the POIs or share with friends. Use the Import/ Export functions to do it.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 《Figure3-2-4a》Press ‘Tools’-> ‘File’ for 《Figure3-2-4b》Choose the property of file to be Export. import/export option of ‘My Favourite’.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 4 Route Planning IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING ROUTE PLANNING: The route planning function of MapKing™ is ONLY meant to be and should ONLY be used as a crude reference. IT SHOULD NEVER BE USED TO DETERMINE ACTUAL DRIVING DIRECTIONS.
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MapAsia MapKing™3D 4.1 Routing planning 4.1.1 Create Start/ Destination (Routing points) To initiate route planning, at least 2 routing points (Start, Stop, and End) must be assigned. Tap at the precise spot and select “Routing” to add a routing point (Start / End / Stop), select “Remove Stop” to delete a routing point. MapKing™ supports up to a total of 9 routing points. It should be noted that Route Planning is calculated from the embedded road network data.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 4.1.2 Enter Route Planning Page Once you have 2 or more routing point, you can start the route planning. You have 2 ways to enter routing page. 《Figure4-1-2a》Set up 2 Routing points. 《Figure4-1-2b》Press ‘Tools’ > ‘More’> ‘Routing’ or press the ‘Flag by Car’ Button in the function bar.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 4.1.3 Get the Result In Routing planning page press ‘Routing’ to achieve the result. 《Figure4-1-3a》Press ‘Routing’ , the total distance and calculation cost will be display. 《Figure4-1-3b》Press ‘ok’ to exit. The recommend path will be highlight on map.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 4.1.4 Adjust the Route There’re several options you can adjust the results. 1. by adjust the sequence of destination 2. by eliminate section 3. by calculate condition Change the sequence of destination. Press Routing again to achieve the result. Press ‘Avoid’ to enter the avoid list of section. Press the list box of ‘option’ to avoid specific types of road. You must Press ‘Routing’ again to achieve new result. 《Figure4-1-4a》 Change the sequence to destinations.
MapAsia MapKing™3D The parameter of ‘Option’ is as below. Recommended: This is the default Option based on the parameters of each street line segments within the road network. Motorway preferred: Assigns high priority to expressways, highways and freeways and avoid secondary roads and streets. This is particular suitable for vehicle route planning. Motorway avoided: Avoids expressways, highways and freeways. This option is suitable when planning a cycling or walking trip.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 5 GPS Positioning IMPORTANT MESSAGE CONCERNING GPS (Global Positioning System) TRACKING The GPS tracking function of MapKing™ works on GPS satellite signals broadcasted for civilian use. It is subject to inherent signal deviations and environmental interferences caused by surroundings and bad weather. We cannot guarantee nor specify a precise level of accuracy for the GPS positioning data displayed by MapKing™.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 5.2 GPS Startup 5.2.1 GPS Setup GPS receiver needs to establish clear line of sight to receive signals from satellites orbiting in the space. If the receiver is placed inside a vehicle or vessel, an extended antenna is normally required to pick up signals beyond the enclosed area of the vehicle or vessel.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 5.3 GPS Mode Open GPS will lead you to ‘GPS mode’ in MapKing™ G10which contains the following displays. Rerouting--- Activate the Rerouting based on actual position Destination--- Change your Day/Night--- Switch destination or Stop GPS and Day/Night mode routing options. GPS Status--- View the GPS Voice Command--- this signal status function was temporary disable. M.O.B.--- Mark the point of Mute--- Disable vocal GPS position, only work assistance when GPS is on.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 5.4 GPS Setting / Track Record 5.4.1 GPS Setting Disable--- stop any track playing or GPS real-time tracking. Auto-detect--- can detect most brands of GPS in the market. By User--- user select, For hw6515/ 6965 build in GPS the default setting can only be COM7, baudrate 57600 Track--- Open, Save and replay the track records. 《Figure5-4-1a》Setting page Remarks: Only Track Log files captured on live GPS signals can be saved, simulated routes generated by Route Planning cannot be saved.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 5.4.2 Connecting GPS GPS/Track setting is defined by manufacturer, which needs simply one click to enter GPS mode. 《Figure5-4-2a》 By user is for advanced user, Please use Auto detect.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 5.4.3 Position Information 1 5 2 6 3 4 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 《Figure5-4-3a》 Date/Time --- The clock is accurate only until positioning succeeds. Vehicle Speed --- speed of vehicle by reading GPS. Vehicle direction --- The estimate direction heading from last position. Altitude ---for 3D GPS positioning system will need 4 good satellite signal or above. Current Position --- can be fixed only with minimum 3 or more satellites detected.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 5.4.4 GPS Status 《Figure5-4-4a》 Acquiring No Fix represents the GPS is achieving position, all signals are not strong enough and display in red. Time/date not tuned and the Pdop value is big. 《Figure5-4-4b》 2D Positioning acquired when 3 fixed satellite signals are in blue . 《Figure5-4-4c》 3D Positioning acquired when 4 or more satellite signals are fixed and the Pdop value is relatively small. Remarks: Large PDOP value means weak signal 5.4.
MapAsia MapKing™3D Normal GPS Status Press scan to scan GPS, GPS found! make sure the COM port and Baudrate is correct 3 or more good signals Acquiring =3D POS or 2D POS GPS Failure No GPS found Search again or Contact manufacturer No/ wrong GPS Status Search again or Contact manufacturer Continuous bad signal Press ‘cold start’ at GPS viewer to clear the internal memory of GPS Page 45
MapAsia MapKing™3D 6 System Options 6.1 Enter System Options There’re 2 ways to set the options of MapKing™ G10: 《Figure6-1-1a》Press ‘tools’> ‘Options’ in ‘Map view’ mode. 《Figure6-1-1b》Press ‘Options’ in ‘GPS’ mode.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 6.2 General setting 《Figure6-2-1a》General option page Unit: the unit of distances can be either in miles or kilometres. Interface: MapKing™ G10support English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese interface. Choose appropriate interface according to your hardware OS. Zoom control: The Zoom control bar position on main map.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 《Figure6-2-1b》Navigation options Automatic Scaling: Shows best scale in GPS mode. Crossing Information: Show information of street intersections along the route Automatic Rerouting: activates re-routing if actual position tracked by GPS is deviated from the planned or desired route. Reroute Distance: The distance to define deviation.
MapAsia MapKing™3D Default Setting: display all the POIs User Define: user define the POIs show on main map 《Figure6-2-1d》POI display options Page 49
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MapAsia MapKing™3D 7 Travel Book MapKing™ G10™ provides a travel book log function which allows best travel schedule 7.1 Travel Book Startup Press to enter “Travel Book” main page, this function is not available in GPS mode. 《Figure7-1-1a》Press on the spot or enter the “travel book” page to 《Figure7-1-1b》Pick your spot 7.2 Travel Book Functions This chapter introduce the main functions of “travel book” Open: Import the travel book files.
MapAsia MapKing™3D 7.3 Read Travel Book 7.3.1 Prepare Importation You may download the latest “Travel book” from MapKing.com and create your own travel book by PC version. This chapter tells you what you need to do before importation. You must copy the travel book file to your Pocket PC. Synchronize your Pocket PC and PC with ActiveSync. Download the travel book file from MapKing.com and save it to desktop. Copy the file *.ti1 and *.ti2 to ‘My documents’ folder of your Pocket PC Start MapKing™G10 7.3.
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MapAsia MapKing™3D 8 Service & Support 8.1 Hardware Support FOR TECHNICAL SUPPORT on HP hardware please refer to website at http://ap.compaq.com.sg For other GPS hardware support, please refer to your GPS manufacturer 8.2 MapKing Software Support and Service Please send e-mail to following with your Product Authorization code, MK ID and email during registration and a detailed description of the problem you encounter Countries / Cities Email service@mapasia.com China support@mapasia.
