User Manual WORLD EXPRESS MAPPING SDN. BHD.
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Contents 1. INTRODUCTION Welcome Features Subscriptions Specifications 1 1 2 4 5 2. GETTING STARTED What is in the Box Device Overview Putting it all together in your vehicle 6 6 7 9 3. USING THE INTERFACE Using the main menu screen Using the main navigation menu screen Using the Map View Changing the Map View 4.
5. CUSTOMIZING YOUR SMARTDRIVE SD1000 Customizing Your Display Changing the Language and Voice Prompt Safety Mode Exit About 35 35 37 38 38 38 6. GPS About GPS GPS Status Screen 39 39 40 7. MEDIA Video Player MP3 Player Photo Viewer Calculator Setting 41 41 42 43 44 45 8. MAINTENANCE Updating Maps and Software Care of SmartDrive SD1000 46 46 46 9. FAQ & TROUBLESHOOTING 47 10. SUPPORT / WARRANTY Support Contacts Warranty World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd.
1. INTRODUCTION Welcome Congratulations on purchasing this SmartDrive SD1000 navigation device. This user manual contains important information on guiding you to safely use your SmartDrive SD1000 straight out of the box. Before operating the system, please read this manual carefully to obtain the best results from your new product. With the right care and attention, this device will give you years of problem free operation. World Express Mapping welcomes your feedback. Visit our website www.wems.com.
Features This navigation device receives signals from GPS (Global Positioning System) Satellites. It uses these signals and the advanced navigation software to calculate and plot a route from your current location to your chosen destination.
Important Safety Information Before using your GPS device, be sure you review and understand the following information. This device is not a substitute for common sense and careful driving. Always comply with all traffic laws. Always drive within the speed limits and traffic regulations, taking account of the road conditions and your own abilities. Do not allow the GPS device to be a distraction to safe driving. What you see through your windshield is more important than what you see on the LCD screen.
Subscriptions Your SmartDrive SD1000 Navigator comes with Peninsular Malaysia map and Singapore Map. It is important that you update the unit regularly. You cannot update your SmartDrive until it has been registered. With constant additions to the SmartDrive map database, the benefit of your SmartDrive SD1000 Navigator and the protection it provides will be dramatically reduced if you fail to maintain the database.
Specifications Processor OS Display Size Weight Battery Freescale 350 Mhz Arm 9 Processor WinCE 5.0 Bright 3.
2. Getting Started What is in the Box Check the contents of the box and make sure you have all of the following items. If any items are damaged or missing, please contact our customer service department. See support information on page 52. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd.
Device Overview Front Components Ref Component Touch Screen Battery Charge Indicator Description Displays maps and menu options. Tap with the stylus or fingers to select menu options or enter information. Red – charging Green – fully charged Back Components Ref Component Reset Button Main Power Switch Software License 7 World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd. Description Press to reset SmartDrive SD1000 Always set it ON for normal use, unless reinstall the software.
Left and Right Side Components Ref Component Volume Control Headphone Socket USB Connector Power Adapter SD Card Slot Description Increase the volume Reduce the volume Connection socket for standard 3.5mm audio headphones or earphones. Connection socket for USB cable to your computer. Connection socket for In-Vehicle Power Adaptor or AC Power-Cable. Slot for memory card. Memory card must be inserted with label facing frontward.
Putting it all together in your vehicle Windshield Mounting 1. Slide the magnetic cradle onto the mounting arm/bracket assembly. 2. Take the power lead, and plug it into the socket on the rear of the cradle. Don't connect the other end to the cigar lighter socket yet. 3. Place the suction cup flat against the windshield, and adjust the position so you can easily see the display screen.
Powering On for the First Time 1. Use a stylus or a ballpoint pen to slide the Main Power Switch at the back of the device to the ON position. NOTE: This process needs to be done only once, prior to the initial use. After initial start, use the power button on the top right hand side of the GPS Navigator. 2. Place it on top of the cradle and magnetizing the device and the cradle. 3. Route the power cable to the cigarette socket.
3. Using the Interface Using the main menu screen When the device first powers on, it displays the main menu screen. To select any programs, simply tap on the icon with your finger or any stylus. Figure 3.1 Main Menu Screen The main menu screen contains several components. Each component links to a unique program, such as Navigator, Video Player, MP3 Player, Photo Viewer and System Setup. Tap the icons below to reach the corresponding programs.
Photo Viewer – The Photo Viewer program turns your SmartDrive into a portable photo album. You could view all of the photo files in the SD card. Please refer to page 43 for details. Calculator – The Calculator program turns your device into a calculator. The calculator is easy to use, you can press every button with your fingertips. Please refer to page 44 for details.
Using the main navigation menu screen Destination – The Destination tab allow you to select your destination by road name, intersection, Point of Interest (POI), Home, Favorite location, the history of location you searched, and others icon-driven searching options. Please refer to page 17 for details Figure 3.2 Main Navigation Menu Screen Routing – Use Routing tab to stop navigation, run a simulation of the route result, select your preferable route options, re-computing the routing to your destination.
Using the Map View The Map View is the screen (Figure 3.3) you will see the most for viewing maps, selecting location and route planning. To familiar with its layout, icons and options, please refer to the table as follow: Component Description Zoom in to the map centre Figure 3.3 Map View Screen Zoom out to the map centre Back to Main Navigation Menu Go to Current Location Current Locality Scale Bar Compass Start Point & End Point Current Location Route Planning Direction World Express Mapping Sdn.
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Changing the Map View The map view screen is used to display a preview of your destination before navigating to it, saving it as a Start point, End Point, Home, Favorite or displaying it on the 2D Map screen. Tap to display a smaller area in greater detail. Tap to display a larger area in less detail. Tap to display your current location on the 2D Map screen. Tap to go to the main navigation menu screen. Tap, hold and move to shift to the other area. Tap on the road to see the road name.
4. Creating a Route The GPS Navigator provides turn-by-turn voice instruction along with visual map guidance throughout the entire route. Before each turn, the device both announces and displays the upcoming maneuver. If a turn is missed, your SmartDrive SD1000 will rapidly recalculate the route for you from your current location and provide new instruction. Once you have arrived at your destination, a voice prompt will announce. You may turn off your SmartDrive SD1000 or input your next destination.
Search by Category There are various categories can be used for searching and choosing a destination. In the main navigation menu tap Destination. In the Destination Search Menu, you may choose your destination options by selecting one of the categories. Tap and on the lower right corner on search menu to display more search categories (Figure 4.2). Figure 4.2 Tap Find Road from Destination Search Menu Searching Road Name as Destination 1.
5. Once you satisfy with the search result, you may enter the Doorplate number. Press the Address button at the bottom right of the screen (Figure 4.3.4). Enter the doorplate number and press OK . 6. Tap on the address from the list to confirm your selection (Figure 4.3.5). Figure 4.3.3 Select the State 7. A map will be shown with zoom to an appropriate scale with a pin pointed on the selected record at the center. Figure 4.3.4 Enter the Doorplate Figure 4.3.
After browsing the map with the result of your searching destination, you may: 1. Set point as? Tap if the destination is correct. You may set the location as a Midway Point Figure 4.3.6 Set Location , Destination , Start Point or Cancel your selection by pressing corresponding the button (Figure 4.3.6). Once the Start Point and Destination are selected, a route to your destination will be calculated and displayed the most efficient route to the destination (Figure 4.3.7). Figure 4.3.
Selecting Point of Interested (POI) as the Destination 1. To search your destination by POI, tap Find POI on the Destination menu (Figure 4.4.1). Figure 4.4.1 Tap Find POI from Destination Search Menu. 2. The first 100 nearest POI are listed with the distance from your current location. If you are looking for a nearest POI, tap on the POI from the list to confirm your selection (Figure 4.4.2). 3. A map will be shown with zoom to an appropriate scale with a pin pointed on the selected record at the center.
7. Once you satisfy with the search result, please tap on the POI from the list to confirm your selection (Figure 4.4.5). 8. A map will be shown with zoom to an appropriate scale with a pin pointed on the selected record at the center. You may set the point as your destination or save it as your favorite location. Please refer to page 20 for details. Figure 4.4.4 No Matched Results, Expend the search region. Figure 4.4.5 Confirm Selection World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd.
Selecting Your Home Location as the Destination The home icon at the search category can lead you back home from any place. You can set a specified location as Home in My favorite (See page 25 for details). If a home location is entered, you can easily find your way home with just a few taps on the screen. Figure 4.5.1 Home Button from Destination Search Menu. 1. From the Main Navigation Menu screen, select Destination and follow by choosing Home (Figure 4.5.1). 2.
Selecting a Favorite Destination Your favorite destinations can be named and saved; you can quickly access these favorite destinations at any time and routed to from any location. You can add a specified point as My Favorite in Map View (see page 16), or from search result (see page 20). Figure 4.6.1 My Favorite at Destination Search Menu 1. Select Destination tab from Main Navigation Menu follow by My Favorite icon from the menu (Figure 4.6.1). 2. All of your favorite destination will be shown on a list.
4. A map will be shown with zoom to an appropriate scale with the selected record at the center (Figure 4.6.4). 5. After browsing the map with the result of your searching destination, you may: Figure 4.6.4 Map View show the Selected Favorite Location. a. Tap Navi if your Favorite location is correct. You may set the location as a Midway Point, Destination, Start Point or Cancel your selection by pressing corresponding the button. Please refer to page 20 for details. b. Tap Back from the list. c.
Selecting a Destination from History All destinations you have navigated to recently are listed in the History List. Your history destination can be quickly accessed at any time for routing. 1. Select Destination tab from Main Navigation Menu follow by History from the destination search menu (Figure 4.7.1). Figure 4.7.1 History at Destination Search Menu 2. All of your recent searched destination will be shown on a list. Choose a record from the list (Figure 4.7.2). 3.
5. A map will be shown with zoom to an appropriate scale with the selected record at the center (Figure 4.7.5). 6. After browsing the map with the result of your searching destination, you may: Figure 4.7.4 To Delete All Recent Search Result a. Tap Navi if your Favorite location is correct. You may set the location as a Midway Point, Destination, Start Point or Cancel your selection by pressing corresponding the button. Please refer to page 20 for details. b.
Selecting a Pre-Programmed Place as a Destination SmartDrive SD1000 has pre-loaded heaps locations - including Petrol Station, Parking Area, Restaurant, Hotel/Motel, Shopping, Entertainment, Medical, Education, Transportation, Bank, Government, Cultural, Building, Leisure, Park, Religion, Locality and Others - that you can use as destinations. A simply few taps, you can select these pre-programmed location as destination. 1.
Reading the Route Screen Once your route is planned, the device displays the route screen. You will always use the route screen anytime. Figure 4.9.1 3D View There are 5 view modes of routes screen: 3D View (Figure 4.9.1) 2D View (Figure 4.9.2) Trip Computer (Figure 4.9.3) 3D View with Route Result (Figure 4.9.4) 2D View with Route Result (Figure 4.9.5) Figure 4.9.2 2D View Figure 4.9.3 Trip Computer 29 World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd.
The route screen is based on the Map Screen, with the following additional information: Component Figure 4.9.4 3D View with Route Result Figure 4.9.5 2D View with Route Result Description Next turn indicator e.g. U-turn to Jalan Tun Razak at 880m Compass and Direction of Destination Distance to Destination Estimate time of arrival Speed of vehicle GPS status Battery status Change view mode Current Location Road Name Current position World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd.
Using the Route Menu You may end the navigation, delete any midway point, recomputing the route, view the route result, select the avoidance route, and selecting route options from the route menu. Once your route is planned, tap anywhere inside the map area Figure 4.10.1 Routing Menu to return to the main menu, and tap Routing the route menu (Figure 4.10.1). button to use Stop Navigation If you would like to stop the navigation, from the Routing menu, select End Navi. Figure 4.10.
Re-Computing Route By selecting Re-Computing Route button at the top right from the Routing menu, you may re-calculate your route plan (Figure 4.10.4). Figure 4.10.4 Re-Computing Route For example, if you drive to the wrong way and you wish to recalculate your route plan, you may use this function. Avoidance By selecting Avoidance button at the bottom middle from the Routing menu, you may avoid a certain distance from the start point, and compute a second route plan from the original route plan (Figure 4.
Running a Route Demo The device can show you a simulated ‘demo run’ of the route at a faster speed. Figure 4.10.7 Routing Menu 1. Locate your Start Point, Midway Point (if there is any) and End Point either by searching through category or by selecting from map view. Please refer to page 18, Search by Category, for details. 2. From the main navigation menu, tap Routing Button. Follow by tapping Route Result button (Figure 4.10.7). 3. Select Simulation at the bottom left of the screen.
Changing the Default Route Options When planning a route you can change your default route option to either Recommended, Motorway Preferred, Motorway Avoided or Shortest Route. Figure 4.10.10 Routing Options 1. Select Route Options (Figure 4.10.10). from the Routing menu 2. Tap the left and right arrow from to select your preferable routing option (Figure 4.10.11). 3. Tap OK to confirm the selection; or tap Cancel to back to the Routing Menu. Figure 4.10.11 Routing Options World Express Mapping Sdn.
5. Customizing Your SmartDrive SD1000 Your SmartDrive SD1000 can be personalized by using many functions through various Settings options. From the main Navigation Menu, select Advanced at the lower right corner. You may customize the Day/Night mode, the Display Setting, the Viewport Setting, the language of Voice prompt, the language of Interface, Switching in between map, Safety Mode and get to know this product (Figure 5.1).
Display Setting Figure 5.3 Display Setting Select Display Setting button from the Advanced menu, you may customize your navigation view by selecting different options (Figure 5.3): Auto Scale – Show best map scale automatically. North Up – Always show North Up in navigation view. Track Log – Show Track Log, the entire route you traveled and recorded. Freeway Info. - Show the information of the freeway. To select, tap on the options. A red circle means it is selected.
Changing the Language and Voice Prompt The interface and voice prompt languages on SmartDrive SD1000 can be altered easily as your preference. The available choices of language are listed as follow. Voice SmartDrive SD1000 also supports a variety choice of languages on the voice prompt, i.e. English, Cantonese, Mandarin, Malay, Indonesian, Thai, North Vietnamese or turn off the voice guidance (Figure 5.5). Figure 5.5 Voice Setting 1. Select Voice from Advanced menu. 2.
Safety Mode Select Safety Mode from the Advanced menu, and enable the function to prevent you from operating the device while driving (Figure 5.7). Figure 5.7 Safety Mode Exit Select Exit from the Advanced menu to exit to the main menu screen for others application, e.g. MP3 Player, Video Player, Photo Viewer, Calculator or the main setting for your SmartDrive SD1000. Please refer to page 11 for details. . About Select About from the menu to view version and copyright information (Figure 5.8). Figure 5.
6. GPS About GPS Figure 6.1 GPS from main navigation menu. Figure 6.2 GPS Screen The Global Positioning System (GPS) is the most noteworthy recent advance in navigation and positioning technology. It consists of a constellation of 24-Earth Orbiting satellites, 24 hours provides signals at everywhere on the earth. To position your location, at least four satellites are required to determine the latitude and longitude. SmartDrive SD1000 selected SiRFstar III GPS technology as the GPS receiver.
GPS Status Screen Select GPS on from the middle left at the Main Navigation Menu, then the GPS screen will show. The GPS screen illustrates the information of the satellite signals that received by your GPS receivers. This is only need to be checked while you are having problem getting a signal lock. Please make sure your GPS is free of obstructions. An open view of sky and immobility is preferable for first fix. In the GPS Screen, blue and red points represent GPS signal.
7. Media In addition to the navigation system, you can also play music, play video, browse photos, use a calculator and change system settings on this unit. Figure 7.1 Main Menu Screen These media options can be accessed from the main menu screen. You may select Advanced then followed by Exit from main Navigation menu. It will lead you return to main menu screen. Choose your favourite media from here. Video Player Tap on the Video Player button from the main menu screen.
MP3 Player Tap on the MP3 Player button from the main menu screen. This program could play the video files on the SD card. To return to the main menu screen, click on the exit button on the top right of the screen. Features of MP3 Player: Playback of MP3 and WMA files, which are supported by WinCE.NET direct show interface. Basic playback controls such as play, pause, stop, next and previous Volume control Playback includes single playback, repeat playback, normal sequence and random sequence.
Photo Viewer Tap on the Photo Viewer button from the main menu screen. This program could view all image files on the SD card. To return to the main menu screen, click on the exit button on the bottom right of the screen. Photo Viewer 43 World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd. Features of the Photo Viewer: It supports the most popular image formats, such as BMP and JPEG. It supports 24-bit true color images. You can browse the picture with zoom in/out, rotation in full screen.
Calculator Tap on the Calculator button from the main menu screen. This program turns SmartDrive into a calculator. To return to the main menu screen, click on the exit button on the top right of the screen. Features of Calculator: It supports the basic calculation operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square, and square root. It supports memory function, such as MC, MR, M+ and M-. The maximum calculation result is 12 digits. Calculator World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd.
Setting Tap on the Calculator button from the main menu screen. This program turns SmartDrive into a calculator. To return to the main menu screen, click on the exit button on the top right of the screen. System Clock setup You can adjust system's time zone, date and time in the Clock setup. Volume setup You can adjust system's speaker volume. Power You can check your system's battery level in Power. Display setup You can calibrate your touch screen.
8. Maintenance Updating Maps and Software Once you purchase and register with SmartDrive, you’ll be informed while the updated maps are available. Or check out http://www.wems.com.my regularly for our news. Instructions on how to update the software are available at the website. Care of SmartDrive SD1000 Clean the screen with soft cloth, do not use any liquid cleaners. Dry the unit with soft cloth, if it gets wet. Do not open the casing of your GPS Navigator under any circumstances.
9. FAQ & Troubleshooting Q A Why my unit does not work? Before turning on your unit, please make sure the unit’s master switch is turning on. To do this, use a stylus or a ball pen to move the switch on the back of the device to the “On” position. Please see page 10 for details. Q A How can I change the language setting? Please select “Language” under “Setting” from the main menu. You can change the device language into English or Malay.
Q A Why I can’t get my GPS signal lock in my car? Some cars use metallic tinting on the windows which can interfere with radio signals. If your windows are tinted, try stepping outside the car with your GPS device or holding it out the window. Once it achieves a signal lock, the GPS device will usually be able to maintain the lock back inside the vehicle. Q How long should the unit take to “lock” into the satellite signals? You get the best signal when the device has a clear, open view of the sky.
49 World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd. Q A Can I avoid any road while I am driving? You can simply turn onto a different road, especially while a particular road is blocked or under renovation. SmartDrive will automatically and quickly calculate a new route for you to your selected destination. Q A Can I quick pick road type? Yes. Go to “Routing Option” under “Routing”. You may select Recommended, Motorway Preferred, Motorway Avoided or Shortest Route routing option. Please view page 34 for details.
Q A Does SmartDrive come with a stylus pen? Unfortunately, we do not provide a stylus pen in this package. Generally, everything on SmartDrive can be operated with your fingers. Q Can I operate the screen with other objects than with my fingers? Yes, you may operate the screen with blunt-tipped object, e.g. a stylus pen for a PDA. Please bear in mind that does not use any sharp objects to operate the screen, as it might damage the screen surface. A World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd.
51 World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd. Q A Where and how can I update my map? Please check out our website (http://www.wems.com.my) follow the instructions on the website to update your map. Q A How do I download music, movie and picture into the set? You may copy the music, movie and picture files into the SD memory card. Our multimedia program will read your files from the SD card.
10. Support / Warranty Support Contacts If you should have additional question or problems with your SmartDrive SD1000, please call us +603 – 7803 2082 at 9am – 5pm Malaysia time, Monday till Fridays, except holidays. You are welcome to email our support at support@wems.com.my. Please include a detailed description of your issue and any addition contact information for technical support response. Please also visit our website (http://www.wems.com.
Warranty 53 World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd. 1. This warranty is valid only in Malaysia, and extends only to the original Purchaser (Customer / Owner) and it is not transferable. 2. This warranty is irreplaceable in the event of loss. 3. This warranty cover repair or replacement at World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd.
For complete details on using the SmartDrive SD1000 Navigator and latest update, refer to our most up-to-date version of the User Manual and FAQs located at: http://www.wems.com.my World Express Mapping Sdn. Bhd.
