User manual MAGELLAN GPSCOMPANION

Welcome Thank you for your purchase of the Magellan GPS Companion and Map Companion CD. With the GPS Companion attached, your PalmTM OS Handheld Organizer becomes a complete travel tool that will not only save you time but completely removes the phrase "Where am I?" from your vocabulary. No matter where you go or what you do, the GPS Companion and your Palm organizer will provide you with all the information you need to get you where you are going. Using GPS Companion with Palm V/ Vx Series of Handhelds Using GPS Companion with Handspring Visor WARNING Driver shall not use this device while operating a vehicle to assist the driver to navigate. Copyright 2000 by Magellan Corporation. All rights reserved. 690928 A GPS Companion Packing List Make sure that the contents of your GPS Companion box is complete and matches the contents listed on the side of the box. If anything is missing, please contact Magellan Corporation for replacement parts at 1-866-737-8605. Tips on Satellite Signal Reception The signals received from the satellites are extremely weak and getting a good "view of the sky" is important to any GPS receiver. However, the GPS Companion uses 12-channel technology to overcome a lot of the lost signals due to poor or blocked view of the sky. Early GPS receivers were notorious for losing lock (not being able to compute a position fix) in seemingly mild conditions. If you owned one of these receivers you are going to love the way the GPS Companion performs. Still, signal blockage can occur and you may have to move slightly to regain enough signal strength to continue computing position fixes. Some areas that may cause signal problems are: · · · · · Inside buildings. City areas where large tall buildings block the view. Under dense tree cover (especially if the leaves are wet due to rain or morning dew). In tunnels. In valleys where the hills around you block your view of the sky. If you find yourself in one of these conditions, or a similar condition, all you need to do is move to a place that has a better view of the sky. The GPS Companion will automatically begin computing fixes as soon as it gets the information it needs from the satellites. Palm V/Vx Series of Handhelds The GPS Companion is the perfect add-on for the Palm V/ Vx series of handhelds for anyone needing the combination of a Palm V/Vx handheld and a GPS receiver. The GPS Companion works equally well with either the PalmTM V or PalmTM Vx handheld. Install NAV Companion and/or Map Companion software into your PalmTM V Series of Handhelds and the days of folding maps and searching through endless pages of map guides are a thing of the past. Highways, streets and a host of points of interest can now be stored into your organizer and found on a map in a moments notice. We hope that you enjoy your GPS Companion and we will continue to bring you software and accessories that will make your life just a little bit easier. If you have any comments and/or suggestions for the GPS Companion, please contact Magellan and let us know what you think. {button Accessories,JI(`',`Accessories')} {button Batteries,JI(`',`Installing_Batteries_in_PV_Comp')} {button Connecting,JI(`',`Installing_Palm_V_into_GPS_Companion')} {button Removing,JI(`',`Removing_Palm_V_from_GPS_Companion')} Accessories Vehicle Mounting Bracket Mount your GPS and Palm V/Vx organizer to any flat surface for hands-free operation. Includes a suction cup mount and cradle for holding both the GPS Companion and Palm V/Vx/Vx. PN: 701219 $44.99 External Power Cable Indefinitely power your GPS Companion from a standard 12V cigarette lighter plug and eliminate the need to carry extra batteries. Ideal for use with the Vehicle Mounting Bracket. PN: 730338 $17.99 Canvas Carrying Case Protect both your GPS Companion and Palm V/Vx handheld with this attractive carrying case. Includes a soft inner liner, belt loop and zipper closure. Ideal for protecting your GPS Companion and Palm V/Vx/Vx while traveling. PN: 701220 $12.99 Prices subject to change without notice. Look for these accessories at your Magellan dealer or contact Magellan directly at 909-394-5000 or 800-669-4477. Installing Batteries The GPS Companion uses two AAA batteries that are installed as shown in the accompanying picture. The expected battery life for the GPS Companion is 10 hours. Installing Palm V/Vx into GPS Companion The Palm V/ Vx snaps into the GPS Companion as shown. Set the bottom of the Palm V/ Vx into the GPS Companion cradle so that the connectors on the Palm V/ Vx and the GPS Companion line up. Push the top of the Palm V/Vx towards the GPS Companion. As it seats in, you will feel the locking plate "snap" into position, locking the Palm V/ Vx securely to the GPS Companion. Removing Palm V/Vx from GPS Companion To remove the Palm V/ Vx from the GPS Companion, push the release lever on the back of the GPS Companion to the left. As you do, place your other hand over the Palm V/Vx to prevent it from falling as the locking mechanism is released. Carefully lift the Palm V/ Vx out of the GPS Companion cradle. Contents The Map Companion CD contains the Map Companion application along with its associated maps and the NAV Companion Application. Map Companion Application Map Companion Maps MapCompanion.prc .pdb NAV Companion Application NavComp.prc Installing Software Software installation is done through the HotSync operation supplied with your Palm handheld. Installing the Map Companion software involves installing the Map Companion application as well as any maps you want to use. Installation of the NAV Companion software is done by installing the NAV Companion application. (There are no maps associated with NAV Companion.) Map Companion Software To install the Map Companion software, first locate the Map Companion application file (MapCompanion.prc) and any map files you would like to use. Map files can be found in the folder "USA" in the the MapCompanion folder. Inside the "USA" folder is folders for all 50 states and inside the state folders are folders for the counties in each state. You will find the city map files in the counties folder. (If you are unsure about which county the city you are looking for is in, you can use Windows Find File function. This can be found under the Start button in Windows.) Map files always end with a .pdb filename extension and contain the name of the area they cover. For example, the map for San Francisco has a filename of San_Francisco.pdb . Sometimes you will find a county map inside the county folder. For example: USA > California > Los Angeles > Los_Angeles_County.pdb. These county files are for the unincorporated areas of the county. Use the HotSyncTM operation supplied with your Palm organizer to upload the selected files to your organizer. Information on how to upload files using HotSyncTM can be found in the user's manual that came with your PalmTM V Desktop organizer. NAV Companion Software For the NAV Companion software, locate the application file (NavComp.prc) in the NAV Companion folder and use your HotSync operation to upload it to your Palm organizer. Magellan Technical Support Hopefully you won't need to contact Magellan for technical support but if you do, call us at 1-866737-8605. Technical Support is available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, PST. One of the Magellan Technical Support members will assist you on any problem you have encountered. If your question can be answered using email, you may want to try that first. Email questions can be sent to support@mgln.com . You can also FAX your questions/comments to Magellan at 1-909-394-7070. Magellan on the Web Magellan Home Page - www.magellangps.com GPS Companion Warranty All Magellan GPS receivers are navigation aids, and are not intended to replace other methods of navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform careful position charting and use good judgment. Read the help files carefully before using the product. 1. MAGELLAN CORPORATION'S WARRANTY Magellan Corporation warrants their GPS receivers and accessories to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product. In the event of a defect, Magellan Corporation will, at its option, repair or replace the product with no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. The repaired or replaced product will be warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of return shipment, or for the balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer. 2. PURCHASER'S REMEDY PURCHASER'S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT, AT MAGELLAN CORPORATION'S OPTION, OF ANY DEFECTIVE PART OF THE RECEIVER OR ACCESSORIES WHICH ARE COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY. REPAIRS UNDER THIS WARRANTY SHALL ONLY BE MADE AT AN AUTHORIZED MAGELLAN SERVICE CENTER. ANY REPAIRS BY A SERVICE CENTER NOT AUTHORIZED MAGELLAN CORP. WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY. 3. PURCHASER'S DUTIES To obtain service, the purchaser must obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from Magellan Corporation (800-707-7845 / rma@magellangps.com) prior to shipping. If under warranty, the purchaser must return the receiver or accessories postpaid with a copy of the original sales receipt, purchaser's return address and the RMA number clearly printed on the outside of the package to: MAGELLAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS MAGELLAN CORPORATION WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT INCURRED WHILE THE PRODUCT IS IN TRANSIT OR IS BEING SHIPPED FOR REPAIR. INSURANCE IS RECOMMENDED. MAGELLAN SUGGESTS USING A TRACKABLE SHIPPING METHOD SUCH AS UPS OR FEDEX WHEN RETURNING A PRODUCT FOR SERVICE. 4. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Except as set forth in item 1 above, all other expressed or implied warranties, including those of fitness for any particular purpose or merchantability, are hereby disclaimed. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you. 5. EXCLUSIONS The following are excluded from the warranty coverage. * * INSTALLATION BATTERIES * * FINISHES DEFECTS RESULTING FROM INSTALLATION * ANY DAMAGE DUE TO ACCIDENT, RESULTING FROM INACCURATE SATELLITE TRANSMISSIONS. INACCURATE TRANSMISSIONS CAN OCCUR DUE TO CHANGES IN THE POSITION, HEALTH OR GEOMETRY OF A SATELLITE. * ANY DAMAGE DUE TO SHIPPING, MISUSE, ABUSE, NEGLIGENCE OR TAMPERING, OR IMPROPER USE. * SERVICING PERFORMED OR ATTEMPTED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED MAGELLAN SERVICE CENTER. * MODIFICATIONS TO THE RECEIVER WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO ANY CHANGE IN THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS). (Note: All Magellan GPS receivers use GPS to obtain position, velocity and time information. GPS is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. Certain conditions can cause inaccuracies which could require modifications to the receiver. Examples of such conditions include but are not limited to changes in the GPS transmission. SUCH MODIFICATIONS ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS WARRANTY.) OPENING OF THIS PRODUCT BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED MAGELLAN SERVICE CENTER WILL VOID THIS WARRANTY. 6. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES MAGELLAN CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM DELAY OR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF OR DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY EVEN THOUGH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR OTHER FAULT. MAGELLAN CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE TO THE PURCHASER OR ANY OTHER PERSON FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENT USAGE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL MAGELLAN CORPORATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF MAGELLAN CORPORATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 7. MERGER This written warranty is the complete, final and exclusive agreement between Magellan Corporation and the purchaser with respect to the quality of performance of the goods and any and all warranties and representations. THIS WARRANTY SETS FORTH ALL OF MAGELLAN CORPORATIONÕS RESPONSIBILITIES REGARDING THIS PRODUCT. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 8. FOR PURCHASER'S OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM PROVINCE TO PROVINCE AND CERTAIN LIMITATIONS CONTAINED IN THIS WARRANTY MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. If you purchased this product outside of the United States this limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of California and shall benefit Magellan Corporation, its successors and assigns. Magellan Corporation 960 Overland Court San Dimas, CA 91773 USA 909-394-5000 Handspring Visor The GPS Companion is the perfect add-on to the Handspring Visor for anyone needing the combination of a Palm OS handheld and a GPS receiver. Install NAV Companion and/or Map Companion software into your Handspring Visor and the days of folding maps and searching through endless pages of map guides are a thing of the past. Highways, streets and a host of points of interest can now be stored into your organizer and found on a map in a moments notice. We hope that you enjoy your GPS Companion and we will continue to bring you software and accessories that will make your life just a little bit easier. If you have any comments and/or suggestions for the GPS Companion, please contact Magellan and let us know what you think. {button Installing Batteries,JI(`',`Installing_Baterries_for_Visor')} Connecting,JI(`',`Connecting_to_Handspring_Visor')} {button Installing Batteries The GPS Companion uses two AAA batteries that are installed as shown in the accompanying picture. The expected battery life for the GPS Companion is 10 hours. Connecting to the Handspring Visor The GPS Companion attaches to the Handspring Visor as shown. The GPS Companion has built-in software that is launched as soon as it is connected to the Handspring Visor. This basic GPS application will compute and display your present position as well as the status of the satellites. Accessories Vehicle Mounting Bracket Mount your GPS and Handspring Visor to any flat surface for handsfree operation. Includes a suction cup mount and cradle for holding both the GPS Companion and the Visor Handheld. PN: 701223 $44.99 External Power Cable Indefinitely power your GPS Companion from a standard 12V cigarette lighter plug and eliminate the need to carry extra batteries. Ideal for use with the Vehicle Mounting Bracket. PN: 730338 $17.99 Canvas Carrying Case Protect both your GPS Companion and Handspring Visor handheld with this attractive carrying case. Includes a soft inner liner, belt loop and zipper closure. Ideal for protecting your GPS Companion and Handspring Visor while traveling. PN: 701220 $12.99 Prices subject to change without notice. Look for these accessories at your Magellan dealer or contact Magellan directly at 909-394-5000 or 800-669-4477.