Software manual GoPal Navigator Version 4 -2- Table of Contents 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 4 1.1 Welcome ....................................................................................................................... 5 1.2 Content of CD/DVD ........................................................................................................ 5 1.3 System requirements ..................................................................................................... 7 1.4 Design conventions used in this manual .......................................................................... 8 1.5 Tips and warnings .......................................................................................................... 9 1.6 Important information ..................................................................................................... 9 1.7 Trademarks ................................................................................................................. 10 1.8 Copyright and guarantee .............................................................................................. 10 2 Manual Installation and Start-Up ........................................................................................... 11 2.1 Initial Operation ........................................................................................................... 13 2.2 Software Reinstallation and Update ............................................................................... 14 2.3 Transferring the Card Material and Extra Destination Data from the Memory Card ............ 14 2.4 Transferring Data onto the Internal Memory of the Navigation Device .............................. 15 ® 3 Installation and Setup using GoPal Assistant ..................................................................... 17 3.1 Installing GoPal Assistant ........................................................................................... 18 3.2 The User Interface of GoPal Assistant ......................................................................... 19 3.3 Transferring Data Manually ........................................................................................... 3.4 Using Content Import Wizard ........................................................................................ 3.5 Hardware Management Functions ................................................................................. 3.5.1 Rename Hardware Device ................................................................................. 3.5.2 Formatting external memory cards ..................................................................... 21 22 23 23 24 ® ® 4 Quick start ............................................................................................................................ 25 5 Operation using the voice command function ...................................................................... 5.1 The voice command function in practice ........................................................................ 5.1.1 Enter new destination using the voice command function ..................................... 5.1.2 Selecting POIs using the voice command function ............................................... 5.1.3 Managing favourites using the voice command function ....................................... 5.1.4 Change route using the voice command function ................................................. 5.1.5 Call up route information using the voice command function ................................ 5.1.6 Control navigation using the voice command function .......................................... 5.1.7 Open navigation using the voice command function ............................................ 5.1.8 Call up other applications using the voice command function ............................... 5.1.9 Change settings using the voice command function ............................................. 5.2 Adjusting the settings ................................................................................................... 5.2.1 Route options ................................................................................................... 5.2.2 TMC sender ...................................................................................................... 27 29 31 33 34 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 36 -3- 5.2.3 Program settings ............................................................................................... 36 5.2.4 Device settings ................................................................................................. 37 5.3 Voice command in the map view ................................................................................... 37 -4- 1. Introduction 1.1 Welcome 1.2 Content of CD/DVD 1.3 System requirements 1.4 Design conventions used in this manual 1.5 Tips and warnings 1.6 Important information 1.7 Trademarks 1.8 Copyright and guarantee -5- 1.1 Welcome Many thanks for choosing our mobile navigation system. You will find out about how to use your navigation system as well as additional applications such as MP3 Player, Picture Viewer etc. in the User Manual included with the device. This manual covers the following topics: Software installation and start-up Using the navigation software (quick guide and thorough description) Technical support for fault-free operation Apart from this version of the manual, you will find a quick guide on the CD/DVD to get you started with your new navigation system in a few simple steps. The Help function in your navigation system will also give you information on the main control procedures and functions. The software in your mobile navigation device is subject to constant improvement, and can be updated using updates supplied free of charge or for payment. The information printed in this manual refers to the functionality available at the time that your navigation system was shipped. If there have been changes and/or updates in the software and/or hardware, the information printed here may vary from the actual control procedures in the device. If this is the case, please refer to the Support section on the Medion website (www.medion.de/downloads) for an updated version of this manual with any changes in your device documented. Note that the manufacturer will not take any responsibility for loss or damage incurred by the information given or any possible errors in this manual. 1.2 Content of CD/DVD You will find all of the software packages necessary to run you new navigation system along with installation files for additional applications on the CD/DVD included with the device. You can either install the setup files on your Windows PC or into the memory of your navigation device. After inserting the CD/DVD into your PC's CD/DVD drive, a setup wizard will automatically run that will support you with the installation. Simply follow the instructions on the screen, and the files selected will be installed automatically. If the installation wizard on the CD/DVD does not start automatically, you can also install the data manually. The following section will tell you about the components you will find on your CD/DVD and what directories you should install them into on your memory card or navigation device's flash memory to ensure fault-free operation. Element ActiveSync Description This directory contains the installation data ® ® for Microsoft ActiveSync synchronisation software. Use this software to synchronise your navigation system with a Windows PC. This directory contains the installation data ® ® ® for Adobe Acrobat Reader . This software will allow you to view the digital PDF version of this manual on your Windows PC. Target directory Install this program in the Program files directory on your PC. You can do this manually or automatically, using the setup wizard Install this program in the Program files directory on your PC. You can do this manually or automatically, using the setup wizard. Adobe -6- APD This directory contains the GoPal wizard data. ® ® This data is only needed for installing the ® GoPal wizard on your PC, and does not need to be copied manually. Assistant This directory contains the GoPal installation This data is only needed for installing the ® wizard data. GoPal wizard on your PC, and does not need to be copied manually. This directory contains the installation data Install these files into the My Flash Disk for your navigation software. > INSTALL directory on the external memory card or into the flash memory of your navigation device, either manually ® or using the GoPal wizard. Installation License Agree- This directory contains the EULA (End User You do not need to copy these files. License Agreement) for your navigation softments ware. The EULA files are in PDF format. Manuals This directory contains the PDF versions of You can install these files into the Prothis manual in your national language. gram files > Medion GoPal Assistant > Manuals directory on your PC manually, or using the setup wizard. MapRegions This directory contains the map data that your Install these files into the MapRegions navigation device will need to operate. directory on your external memory card or into the flash memory of your navigation device, either manually or using the ® GoPal wizard). This directory contains data that your naviga- Install these files into the MapRegions tion device will need to find special destina- directory on your external memory card tions (Points of Interest). or into the flash memory of your navigation device, either manually or using the ® GoPal wizard). This directory contains speech recognition Install these files into the MapRegions data that you will need to give your navigation directory on your external memory card system your destination by voice. or into the flash memory of your navigation device, either manually or using the ® GoPal wizard). This setup information and application file You do not need to copy these files. ensures that the setup wizard that helps you install your software components automatically runs after you insert your CD/DVD into your PC. IThis text file contains important information You do not need to copy these files. on the content of this CD/DVD as well as how to install various applications on the CD/DVD in your national language. POI TSD AUTORUN readme.txt -7- Setup Assistant DThis application will start automatically after You do not need to copy these files. you insert your CD/DVD, and will help you install the software components. Depending on the features supplied with your navigation system, some of the directories and files named in the above may be missing on your CD/DVD, or you may find additional directories and files. Please refer to the CD/DVD's readme.txt file for the files supplied on your CD/DVD. Certain components, such as the operating system and navigation software, you will find already installed on your navigation device and/or the memory card. This means you will already be able to use your navigation system out of the box, without any additional installation. However, we would recommend that you install additional applications such as GoPal wizard and ® ® ® Adobe Acrobat Reader on your PC to be able to use the features that they offer. You may also need to reinstall various software components if you find that your navigation system is not working properly. Please refer to sections Chapter 2, Manual Installation and Start-Up and Chapter 3, Installation and Setup using GoPal Assistant for further details. ® ® 1.3 System requirements Your mobile navigation system can be connected to an ordinary Windows PC to install or reinstall applications such as the navigation software, additional maps and so on as needed. Your PC will need to meet the following requirements to be able to communicate with your navigation system properly: Operating systems supported: Windows 2000 SP4 or later, Windows XP & Vista TM Hardware specifications should match the current PC generation – at least 128 RAM, at least one free USB 1.1 port Additional Microsoft ActiveSync software is only required on Windows 2000/XP to connect your ® navigation system as a mobile device to your PC, GoPal wizard for automatic data transfer between your navigation device and PC (if required) Tip If you are running Microsoft Windows Vista on your PC, you will not need to install Active® Sync communications software. The system files needed are already integrated in Windows TM Vista . Use the USB cable supplied with your navigation device to connect it to the PC. After your navigation system has been recognised as a new device, Vista will automatically install the necessary drivers. Once installed, you will find your new device listed in Explorer under Mobile devices . If you have inst ...