wMap GPS Software wMap Software User Manual for 600 Series WGPX GPS Receivers Note Contents of this manual and product specifications can change without notice.
wMap GPS Software Introduction Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a Whistler GPS receiver and the wMap mapping software. This system can provide an auto route to the destination of your choice using signals from Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) orbiting the earth. There are 24 GPS satellites orbiting the earth. A GPS device can calculate your position on the earth if it can receive signals from at least three of these satellites.
Legal wMap GPS Software Software Agreement Whistler Map™ (wMap) Software License ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY. THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY OPENING THE CD/DVD (THE "END-USER") AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU OPEN THE CD/DVD, YOU CANNOT RETURN THE GPS FOR CREDIT. The enclosed software files and the accompanying documentation are provided to the End-User by The Whistler Group, Inc. ("Whistler") and Netropa Corporation for use only under the following terms.
wMap GPS Software Legal Software Agreement - Continued 5. Export Law Assurances. The End-User agrees that the Software is to be used only in North America and the Software will not be transferred or exported, directly or indirectly, outside North America. 6. Limited Warranty. Whistler warrants that, for one year from the date of initial use by the original End-User, the Software shall operate substantially in accordance with the published functional specifications current at the time of shipment.
Legal wMap GPS Software Software Agreement - Continued 8. General. This License will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, and shall inure to the benefit of Whistler, End-User and their successors, assigns and legal representatives.
wMap GPS Software Table of Contents Contents Introduction ...........................................................................................................2 Software Agreement - Legal ...............................................................................3 - 5 Operation..........................................................................................................7-22 Map Page.......................................................................................................
Operation wMap GPS Software Navigating the Software Once the GPS receiver is turned on, the unit will automatically go to the GPS receiver’s main menu or depending on the GPS hardware, display the wMap’s map page. See the GPS receiver’s hardware manual to determine the correct procedure to start the GPS unit’s mapping software. A warning screen will appear first. Simply read and tap the OK icon.
wMap GPS Software Operation Track Up or North Up—continued When the map is switched to North Up from the defaulted Track Up, the direction of travel (N,S,E,W etc) is displayed under the red arrow. See Figure 7C for an example for a SE direction of travel. Select the display heading style There are three ways to change the display: 1. Simply tap the North indicator and the icon will change from one setting to the other. 2. Go to: Main Menu/Settings/Display Options/ Orientation and change the option. 3.
Operation wMap GPS Software Navigation and Panning Modes - continued At the bottom of the POI Info page there are three choices for the POI info displayed: Figure 9A Nav = Set an auto route to the POI Fav = Saves this POI into the Favorites folder Map = Return to the map page POI’s Displayed on the Map Page Selecting only certain POI’s is helpful in large city areas POI on where the POI icons could overwhelm the map page. To change the default settings. POI off 1. Tap Menu/Settings/Display Options. 2.
wMap GPS Software Operation Trip Information Page The Trip Information Page can store three different trips. The information displayed includes: trip time, top speed, average speed, total distance, date and time information. Figure 10A Trip 1 ready Tap the Start icon to begin the trip. Once a trip has started this icon changes to Stop. To end the trip tap the Stop icon. Tap the Clear icon to erase a trip.
wMap GPS Software Operation Current Location Use this page to get information about the current position. From this page the location can be saved to the Favorites folder. Tap on either the yellow arrow icons or the scroll bar to see all the available information. Tapping the Save icon will show the edit screen to allow renaming the location before saving it in the Favorites folder. Figure 11A Map View Style The map page can be viewed in different dimensions; normal 2D and three options of 3D.
wMap GPS Software Operation Creating and Using an Auto Route When an auto route is selected the map page will show the route on the map by changing the road color to blue. Street name of next turn Turn approaching and distance to the turn. Auto route engaged and displayed with a blue road along the route Figure 12A Estimated time once arrived at destination Vehicle speed Estimated time to next turn Distance to destination To start an auto route, begin from the map page.
Operation wMap GPS Software Creating and Using an Auto Route - continued Destination by Address 1. Tap Menu, Destination, Address. 2. Tap Change to select the state in which to search. 3. Tap Street First to enter the street name first or City First to enter the city name first. Figure 13A Note: Any time the keyboard is displayed, the wMap program will display choices that closely match the category name being typed. Tap the OK icon once a choice is correctly shown.
wMap GPS Software Operation Creating and Using an Auto Route - continued Destination by Intersection 1. Tap Menu, Destination, Intersection. 2. Tap Change to select the state in which to search. 3. Tap either Street First to enter the street name first or City First to enter the city name first. If Street First is selected: Figure 14B Figure 14C Figure 14A 1. Enter street name and tap OK. (!) Advisory - DO NOT ENTER STREET TYPE. For Main Street just enter Main.
Operation wMap GPS Software Creating and Using an Auto Route - continued Destination by Points of Interest (POI) 1. Tap Menu, Destination, Points of Interest. 2. Tap one of the categories for Points of Interest. 3. Tap a sub category (See figure 15B) or selection (if shown) 4. There are 4 options for how the POI list appears: “Within 25 Miles” - Select Alphabetical or By Distance “Under State” - Select List All or By City. If Alphabetical is selected: 1. Enter the name of the destination.
wMap GPS Software Operation Creating and Using an Auto Route - continued Destination from Favorites 1. Tap Menu, Destination, Favorites. 2. Select a destination from the list if you have already created one. 3. Tap Nav to navigate to this location or; 4. Tap Map to set this location as your starting point and see the location on the map or; 5. Tap Edit to create a label such as HOME for this destination or change the label if one already exists or; 6.
Operation wMap GPS Software Creating and Using an Auto Route - continued To Set a Detour The wMap software offers the ability to detour around a section of street that you are currently driving on. The Detour feature will only be present if a destination has been entered. 1. Tap Menu, Destination. The current destination will be shown. 2. Tap Detour and the display will show three distance options. Figure 17A 3. Tap one of the distance icons to create a Detour route.
wMap GPS Software Operation Creating and Using an Auto Route - continued To Set the Route Options 1. Tap Menu, Route Options to open the Route Options screen. 2. Select the desired option(s). 3. Tap OK to accept or Cancel to reject changes. Method: Selects the method of routing. The quickest route, shortest route, route that favors major roads, or route that favors local roads. Ferries: Selects whether ferries should be included or excluded in the route calculation.
Operation wMap GPS Software Setting Options To Set Local Settings Correctly setting the local time will allow the software to properly show the local time. From this menu the following can also be selected: Language, Unit of Measure and Daylight Savings Time. Figure 19A 1. Tap Menu, Localization to open the local settings menu. 2. Select the correct settings for the area traveling. To Set the Display Options 1. Tap Menu, Display Options to open the Display Options screen. 2.
wMap GPS Software Operation Setting Options - continued To Create or Add to the Favorites List 1. Enter a destination. 2. From the match list, tap Fav. 3. Tap OK. - or 1. Tap Menu, Recent. 2. Select a recent destination. 3. Tap Fav. 4. Tap OK. Figure 20A To Add a label to your Favorites 1. Tap Menu, Destination, Favorites. 2. Select a destination. 3. Tap Edit. 4. Enter a label using the keypad. 5. Tap OK. Figure 20B Programming the GO HOME Shortcut Icon 1. Tap Menu, Shortcuts, Set Home. 2.
Operation wMap GPS Software Panning and Zooming To Pan the Map From the Map screen tap and drag the map area. Zoom in icon Zoom out icon Cancel icon Figure 21A (i) Information - While in Panning Mode, tap the X icon to return to the Map screen. Tap on the North icon displayed to rotate the map so that North or Heading is pointing up. To Zoom In and Out Use the hardware up and down buttons to zoom in and zoom out. You can also use the zoom icons (+/-) on the Map screen. See figure 21A.
wMap GPS Software Operation Speed Alert Setting 1. Tap Menu, Settings, Speed Alert. 2. Select desired speed alert: Auto will use the speed limit for the classification of the road traveling. Note: Speed zones may have changed, obey all posted speed limits! Tap the Auto icon and then tap OK to set the Speed Alert. Fixed allows any speed to be programmed. Tap the Fixed icon and the MPH box will be highlighted. Simply tap in the speed that the unit will alarm at and tap OK to set the Speed Alert.
Installing Maps - Troubleshooting wMap GPS Software Installing Maps Some models may require loading the correct map data onto a SD/MMC card and then placing it into the GPS receiver before you can use the unit. If the maps are preloaded for the country you are traveling in, skip the following steps. If traveling in a different country other than what is preloaded, continue with the following steps. Important! Make a backup of the preloaded maps (if included) and save them to a folder on the computer.
wMap GPS Software FAQ’s Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is GPS? A: GPS stands for Global Positioning System. It is a system of satellites launched by the United States Government used to calculate your coordinate position on the earth’s surface. Q: What is routing? A: Routing is the calculation of a driving route from a starting point to a destination.
