User manual MOBILE CROSSING WAYPOINT 100

Introduction Getting Started Basic Operation Getting Started w/ Navigation WayPoint Operation WayPoint Navigation Step by Step Bluetooth Operation Advanced Topics Troubleshooting WAYPOINT 100/200 SERIES NAVIGATOR'S HANDBOOK ii WayPoint 100/200 series Navigator's Handbook You can find additional product and support information at the following website: http://www.mobilecrossing.com or contact: Mobile Crossing 1230 Oakmead Parkway, Suite 304 Sunnyvale, CA 94085 (408) 738-8816 (800) 605-8198 Fax (408)738-8806 email: support@mobilecrossing.com i Copyright © 2004,2005 Mobile Crossing - All rights reserved. Disclaimer: Mobile Crossing shall not be liable for any technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; or for incidental or consequential damages resulting from furnishing this material, or the performance or use of this product. Mobile Crossing reserves the right to change product specifications without notice. Information in this document may change without notice. No part of this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, for any purpose without prior written permission from Mobile Crossing. Second Edition: April 2005 Trademarks Pocket PC, Outlook, ActiveSync, are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. XScale is a trademark of Intel Corporation. MediaQ is a trademark of Nvidia, Inc. iPAQ is a trademark of Hewlett Packard. CompactFlash is a trademark on SanDisk Corporation. SD and Secure Digital are trademarks. MMC is a trademark of Infineon Technologies. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Graffiti is a trademark name used by PalmSource, Inc. FIC is a trademark of First International Computer, Inc. Velcro is a trademark of Velcro Industries B. V. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Company / product names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders and are used here for identification purposes only. Partnerships Mobile Crossing has an engineering and manufacturing partnership with "First International Computer" (FIC). ii Table of Contents Copyright . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Partnerships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ii Introduction 1 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Caring For Your WayPoint PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Routine Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 AC Adapter Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Display Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Care While Traveling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Shipping the unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Using this Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Getting Started 7 Unpacking the Boxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Cable Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Product Registration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 WayPoint PDA Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 The First Time You Use Your WayPoint PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Using Battery Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Using AC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Using Vehicle DC Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 USB Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Maintaining the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Turning Your WayPoint PDA On and Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Turning Your WayPoint PDA On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 Turning Your WayPoint PDA Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Turning on your Bluetooth GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Vehicle Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 Installing the Bluetooth GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 iii Basic Operation of the WayPoint PDA 29 Using the Stylus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 The Screen Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 The Title Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Using the Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 The Command Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Using the Input Panel to Enter Typed Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Other Methods to Work with the Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Using the Cursor Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Using the Thumb wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Using the Programmable Application Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Entering a contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Setting the Clock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Owner Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Restore . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Choices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Advanced Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 About Backups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Using Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 ActiveSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Getting Started with Navigation 43 Road Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Starting WayPoint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44 Subscreen Button use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Starting the GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 The GPS Data Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Satellite Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 GPS Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48 Using the Cursor Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Starting the GPS for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Saving your home location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 iv Add Locations to Favorites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Where to from here . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 WayPoint Operation 54 The Map Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 WayPoint Command Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 The Navigation Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 The Tools Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Display and Control Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Using Hardware Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Customizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Map Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Program Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Color Customizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Landmarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 WayPoint Navigation 61 Road Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Navigation Pane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 ETA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Building a route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Direct Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 The Quick Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 The Find Approach . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 The Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 The Directions Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Navigating the Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Detours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Other Navigation features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Customizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Step-by-Step 73 Quick Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Route to a Favorite Location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 v Quick Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Other Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Route to an Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Route to a Landmark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Route to a Contact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Finding Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Finding a Location Graphically . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Using the SignPost . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 Bluetooth Operation 83 Bluetooth Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Automatic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Bluetooth Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Enabling the Bluetooth Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Other Uses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Screen Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Bluetooth GPS Receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Advanced Topics 92 GPS hardware topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 How a GPS works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 External Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 PDA Hardware Topics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Resetting Your WayPoint PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Restoring the Factory Defaults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 Adding Hardware to your WayPoint PDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Advanced WayPoint Software features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Geocaching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Choosing Maps to Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 Using the Log file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98 Extra Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Installing Programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 Wisbar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 GPSInfo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102 TrafficWatch and Weather Underground . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104 vi More Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 Troubleshooting 106 PDA Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 PC Connection Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Bluetooth Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108 Vehicle Mount and power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 WayPoint navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 Tips and Techniques . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Appendix A - Technical Specifications 112 WayPoint PDA Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .112 Operating Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 Com port usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 GPS Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114 Vehicle mount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 Appendix B - Regulatory Notices 116 FCC Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Modifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116 European Union Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Power Cord Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 Interference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118 Appendix C - Command Line Interface 119 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119 Command Line For Navigation software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Command line syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Command line parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120 Calling WayPoint from Another Application . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 vii Function Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 GPS/Routing Updates Saved in Registry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Bluetooth Command Line interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 Registry entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Scripting programs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 The DOS Command Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126 Other Scripting Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 ShortCuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 QuickLaunch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128 Appendix D - Firmware and Map Updates 130 Firmware Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130 Performing the Upgrade . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 Map Updates and Installs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132 Glossary Index WayPoint Quick Reference 133 137 143 Shortcuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Handy Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 Things to Try . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143 viii Chapter Introduction Welcome Congratulations on purchasing your new WayPoint PDA (Personal Digital Assistant). You now have the convenience and flexibility of a Portable Navigation tool and full-featured personal digital assistant, enabling you to automatically route to places of interest, addresses or locations in your contact list. In addition, you can use PIM (Personal Information Manager) functions to keep track of information wherever you go. Powered by Microsoft® Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition, your WayPoint PDA offers a host of functions designed to make your life easier. The WayPoint navigation PDA is a full-featured GPS auto-routing mapping solution that offers door-to-door routing with turn-by-turn instructions. (To read about how your GPS works check "Advanced Topics" on page 92.) The WayPoint PDA uses GPS position information and maps to help the user decide on the best route to travel. The WayPoint navigation software includes the full maps for one region. For example, the California edition contains maps covering all of California. Unlike most other products the maps of your region are preloaded. Extra regions may be purchased to supplement or replace the built in maps. A PDA is a small computer that fits in the palm of your hand. PIM functions are programs that keep track of things such as an address book or your calendar. A GPS is a radio receiver that can compute your position anywhere on the planet. The WayPoint PDA is available in two models which can be distinguished by color. The model 100 is Space Silver and the model 200 is Midnight Blue. They differ primarily in the GPS hardware capability as described below. The model 200 also includes a subscription to TrafficWatch and Weather Underground for one year. (TrafficWatch and Weather Underground are described in separate manuals.) 1 Introduction 1 · The model 100 has an included CompactFlash® (CF) based GPS receiver. It can be inserted in the CF slot of the WayPoint 100 whenever GPS navigation is needed. To save battery power, the GPS can be removed or turned off when it is not needed. The WayPoint 200 model uses Bluetooth® technology in conjunction with a Bluetooth GPS. The Bluetooth CF card onboard will communicate with the included Bluetooth GPS receiver which is in a separate package. The Bluetooth CF module can also be used for other communication tasks such as connecting to the Internet via a cell phone. The Bluetooth module should be shut off when not needed to save battery power. · CompactFlash (CF) refers to the larger of the two slots in the top of your WayPoint. It can hold memory or devices. Bluetooth refers to a wireless system that permits information exchange between other nearby Bluetooth devices. The WayPoint PDA can be installed in a car using the provided portable vehicle mount. The user should choose a convenient spot on the windshield, left or right of the steering wheel to attach the suction cup. Be sure the unit is not blocking any of the view of the road. When driving, always use the vehicle mount so that you can maximize the performance settings without worrying about running the battery down. The power cable can be routed to the unit from the 12 Volt "cigarette lighter" power outlet and plugged into the base of the WayPoint vehicle mount. A small adapter cable connects the vehicle mount to the PDA unit. No part of the hardware should be installed in front of either front airbag. Detailed installation is given in "Getting Started" on page 7 or the Quick Start Guide. For security, the PDA should not be left in an unattended car. Caring For Your WayPoint PDA Routine Care To keep your WayPoint working properly, please follow these guidelines. · · · · Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the product. Never place anything on top of the product. Avoid using or storing the product in places where static electricity or electrical noise is likely to be present. Avoid using or storing the product in direct sunlight, or in places that are subject to extreme temperatures or sudden changes in temperature. Do not leave the unit in the vehicle mount where it might be exposed to the direct sunlight in a closed up car. The temperature under these conditions can exceed the ratings on the WayPoint products. 2 · · Keep the product away from liquids. Do not expose it to condensation, precipitation or excessive moisture. · Your WayPoint PDA features a replaceable lithium-ion battery and a backup battery. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush, puncture, short the external contacts, or dispose of the batteries in fire or water. Replacement of the internal backup battery should be performed by a Mobile Crossing authorized service provider. The unit can be placed in the cradle charger at any time. The battery works best when it is topped off. The vehicle mount window suction cup will attach solidly to the windshield, but it is still not a good idea to leave the WayPoint unit in the vehicle mount un-attended for long periods of time. This is particularly true if the vehicle undergoes wide temperature changes. · · AC Adapter Care · · · · Always use the AC adapter provided, or use an optional adapter supplied or approved by Mobile Crossing. Grasp the plug, not the cord, when unplugging the adapter from a wall socket. If the power cord becomes damaged, replace it immediately. Use the power button to turn the device off. Disconnect the WayPoint PDA from the AC adapter before unplugging it from a wall socket. Display Care · · · · Clean the screen by wiping with a soft, damp cloth. Moisten the cloth with water only; do not use soap or other cleaning products. Do not spray liquid directly onto the screen. Prevent excess liquid from leaking into the device at the edge of the screen. Never place anything on the screen. Avoid scratching the screen with hard objects. 3 Introduction To clean the product, first unplug it from the wall socket. Wipe the screen and the exterior with a soft, damp cloth. Only use water to moisten the cloth; do not use soap or other cleaning products. · · Do not expose the product to direct sunlight for a prolonged period of time. A screen protector with anti-glare characteristics is recommended for use in a vehicle or outdoors. Care While Traveling · · · · · · Safeguard your data by making a backup copy. Turn the power off and disconnect all external devices. Take the included AC adapter or car charger along with you. Pack the product in a protective case and carry it in your hand luggage. Avoid exposing the product to magnetic security devices. To avoid interference, do not use the product on an airplane without permission. This unit meets FCC class B requirements and is generally safe for use above 10,000 feet. The FCc logo on the back signifies that the unit meets these requirements. The CE logo on the back of the unit indicates that your WayPoint also meets the requirements of European countries and is similar to the FCC class B requirements. · Shipping the unit When shipping, pack the product and all external devices in the original packing boxes or in similar packaging with sufficient protective padding material. Nothing should be permitted to rattle. If, for some reason, you need to ship the unit to Mobile Crossing, be sure and get an MRA (Material Return Authorization) number first and include this number on the outside of the packaging. Using this Manual Many of you do read manuals and this one is organized to be read from front to back. It also contains an index for ready reference later. There is a glossary near the back for terms you might not be familiar with. Many of these terms are also described in a sidebar. However, it is recognized that some may only wish to skim the manual or are very familiar with some aspects and may choose to skip over those sections at first. This can be a very useful way to get going quickly but at some point it would be a good idea to return to those sections as they cover some unique features in the product. 4 If you want to skip around you will find the following descriptions helpful in determining your choices. The tabs on the cover provide and easy way to get to the various chapters. · · Chapter 3 "Basic Operations" provides information for new PDA users on how to get started with a Pocket PC. It also provides some information on unique features of this particular PDA. If you are familiar with Microsoft Pocket PC PDA's you may be able to just skim this chapter. Chapter 4 "Getting Started with Navigation" contains the introduction and getting started information for the GPS navigation features of this product. This is where you will learn to use the GPS itself. If you are familiar with GPS operation using other GPS devices you may be able to just skim this chapter. It will be a handy reference if you have any problems with the GPS. Chapter 5 "WayPoint Operation" contains the introduction to the WayPoint navigation software itself. It explains the basic operation of this navigation tool. It can be used as a reference for learning how the various commands in the tool work and how the screen display is laid out. Chapter 6 "WayPoint Navigation" explains the automatic routing and navigation features of the product. Chapter 7 "Step by Step" is for folks that like to learn by example. It provides several step by step examples of performing navigation tasks. Chapter 8 "Bluetooth Operation" is for WayPoint 200 users who will want to learn how to set up their Bluetooth GPS unit. It also introduces some basic Bluetooth features. Chapter 9 "Advanced Topics" is intended to go beyond the basic operation of the unit and to provide some more information for the curious. It also provides information on the optional tools that are included on the CD-ROM. Chapter 10 "Troubleshooting" provides help for users that are having specific problems with their unit. This is the first place to check if something doesn't work right. If you are not sure how something is supposed to work you can use the index to find information about the topic. · · · · · · · 5 Introduction Chapter 2 "Getting Started" supplements the Quick Start Guide. It provides a text check list to complement the picture check list in the Quick Start Guide. It also provides a tour of the buttons and hardware features of the WayPoint PDA. Finally it includes information on charging and powering the unit as well as more installation information to complement the Quick Start Guide. · · · · · · · Appendix A "Technical Specifications" provides all of the detailed information about the specifications in a table form. Appendix B "Regulatory Notices" provides information on the FCC, EC compliance and some important Safety information on using the unit and carrying for the battery. Appendix C "Command Line Interface" provides information for programmers wishing to add unique features or capabilities to their WayPoint. Appendix D "Firmware and Map Upgrades" provides information on how to upgrade the firmware and maps in the unit or to add additional maps. Appendix G "Glossary" provides definitions of some of the terms used in the manual. Appendix I "Index" is where to look when you need to learn about a particular topic. The Back Cover provides a quick reference to some key features of the WayPoint. We recommend that you keep the manual in your glove box so it is handy. The WayPoint manual is your key resource but not the only one. If you would like to search the document electronically or want a copy on the PDA itself you will find a PDF version of this manual on the CD-ROM that accompanies the WayPoint PDA. The PDF version is pre-tagged so that it will read well on the small screen. There are links in all the critical places so you can just tap a link to move around in the document. You will need to download a copy of Adobe Acrobat Reader for the Pocket PC to use this feature on the WayPoint. The CD-ROM also contains additional information in the form of PDF manuals on Pocket PC operation, Bluetooth operation, and for the built in TrafficWatch & Weather Underground software. The Mobile Crossing web site may contain updates to any or all of these manuals. 6 Chapter Getting Started Unpacking the Boxes Start by preparing a suitable workspace to unpack the boxes and set up your WayPoint. Select a place that is located close to an electrical outlet, making sure that the surface is stable, level and clean. There are two boxes. One contains the WayPoint PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) and is described first. A second box contains the GPS receiver, the car mount, and DC power cord. Open the WayPoint box carefully, ensuring that you do not damage the box or any of the other packing materials. The box will be useful to save in case you ever have to store or ship your WayPoint Pocket PC. The package contains the following items: Inside the Outer Box WayPoint Users Manual Additional Software instructions Warranty Card Product Registration Card with Warranty sheet Quick Start Guide Support Sheet EULA booklet ­ End Users License Agreement Box 1 WayPoint Pocket PC Travel Adapter (USB & Charging) 7 Getting Started 2 Main Battery Stylus USB Desktop Cradle / Charging Stand USB Cable AC Adapter Companion / Documentation CD Getting Started DVD Plastic dust cover installed in the SD slot Box 2 For WayPoint 100 and WayPoint 200 Powered Vehicle Mount Vehicle Mount T-Slot Docking Plate Windshield Suction Cup with Gooseneck 12 Volt "Cigarette Lighter" Plug cable PDA Vehicle Charging Adapter Audio Cord (3.5 mm to 3.5 mm) WayPoint 100 only CompactFlash GPS Receiver (Box 2) Plastic dust cover installed in the CF slot in PDA (Box 1) WayPoint 200 only CompactFlash Bluetooth card pre-installed in PDA (Box 1) Bluetooth GPS charging cable / Adapter (Box 2) Bluetooth GPS Receiver (Box 2) Split Charger cable (Box 2) Bluetooth GPS / WayPoint PDA Please contact your dealer if any of the items are damaged or missing. 8 Cable Identification The following pictures should help in identifying the correct cables. Travel Adapter USB Cable PDA Vehicle Charging Adapter Product Registration You can register your product by filling in and mailing the registration card or by visiting the Mobile Crossing web site at http://www.mobilecrossing.com/registration. Product registration ensures warranty coverage and provides you with the opportunity to receive update notices of any improvements that may become available for the product. The actual warranty coverage is specified on the Warranty Card that came the product. WayPoint PDA Overview Take a few moments to study your new WayPoint. Learn the locations of the buttons, connectors and other hardware features. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Stereo Headphone Jack CompactFlash Expansion Slot Secure Digital card slot IR port for Infrared communications Stylus ­ spring loaded. Press Down to remove. Top view of the WayPoint 9 Getting Started 6. Voice Recorder ­ press and hold to start recording sound via the microphone. Release to stop. Thumb wheel ­ press to operate: move up / move down / depress to enter 7. 8. Software Reset Button ­ Unscrew the top end of the stylus and use it to press the software reset button or angle the stylus tip. Left Side View of WayPoint Front view of the WayPoint 10 9. Microphone 10. LED ­ Left: battery charging indicator (flashing red ­ battery fast charging / continuous green ­ battery 80% full and trickle charging) Middle: Alarm / Turn Assist (red light) Right: future use 11. Power Button 12. Touch Screen 13. 4 Programmable Application Buttons ­ can be set to launch applications quickly. PDA Default settings (left to right): 1. Calendar 2. Contacts 3. Tasks 4. WayPoint navigation 14. Speaker 15. Cursor Button ­ press to operate: move up/move down/move left/ move right Front view of the WayPoint 11 Getting Started 16. Charging / Communications Port ­ connects to the USB cradle or to a PC via the USB cable. Also used to connect to external power or serial devices. Bottom view of the WayPoint 17. Main battery - To remove the battery cover: Press the button on the battery cover and slide it downwards. The battery cover can then be lifted off. Please note that when the button on the battery cover is pressed, the device goes into sleep mode. To replace the battery cover the cover should be pushed firmly over the battery compartment, making sure that the tabs on the cover engage with the guides in the battery compartment. The cover can then be slid up into place. The cover should fit snugly into place with no gaps. Rear view of the WayPoint PDA 12 18. Master Power Switch Unscrew the top end of the stylus and use to operate the switch (Only visible after battery is removed). This switch is used to perform a Hardware reset. WARNING: Be sure data is backed up before operating this switch. All data will be lost. Software reset button shown for reference (item 8) 19. LED Charge Indicator. This lamp will be lit to indicate connection to AC power and will brighten to indicate that the spare battery is being charged. 20. The WayPoint PDA Charging / Communications Connector ­ connects to the Charging / Communications Port on the base of the PDA 21. Charging Bay for spare battery USB cradle Top View 13 Getting Started 22. 22. DC in jack 23. 23. USB Cable Port USB Cradle Bottom View The First Time You Use Your WayPoint PDA 1. Insert the main battery into the PDA. a. Remove the back cover by pressing the button sliding the cover down b. Insert the battery c. Place the cover on and press down to slide the cover in place. See figure below. ABC D12 345 678 14 3. Allow a total of 8 hours to fully charge your main battery and backup battery. You must fully charge the battery before disconnecting the device from AC power. the first time. 4. To prepare your WayPoint PDA for use, follow this simple procedure the first time you turn the device on. a. First, remove the back cover and battery. b. Locate the master power switch beneath the main battery. c. Unscrew the top of the stylus and use it to slide the switch from off to on. See the drawing on the next page. d. Put in the main battery. e. Wait 1 minute for the Welcome Wizard to be displayed. f. Follow the on-screen instructions to calibrate the screen and set up the operating system. g. Do not remove the unit from the charger during these steps unless it has been charged the full 8 hours. 5. There is a backup battery in the unit. It will be recharged from the main battery and is used to permit swapping the main battery for a spare without losing any information. You are likely to see a message about a low backup battery when you first turn the unit on. 15 Getting Started 2. Before using your WayPoint PDA for the first time, you will need to use AC power to charge the battery. There are two ways USB (Universal Serial to do this: Bus) refers to an cona. Connect your WayPoint PDA to a wall outlet using the nector on the front or back of your comtravel adapter. puter or peripheral b. Plug the USB cradle into a wall outlet and dock the device. It serves as a method for the data device in the cradle. or power to get from the computer to the Please read the discussion on "Power" on page 16 for peripheral device. information on setting up the cradle or travel adapter for charging. Slide the Master Power switch from off to on the first time you use your WayPoint PDA. Note the use of the top of the stylus as shown in the picture. Please note that the power switch must remain switched on when the WayPoint PDA is in use. Power Using Battery Power Your WayPoint PDA features a main battery and a backup battery. MAIN BATTERY When fully charged, the main battery will provide enough power for more than 6 hours use under normal operating conditions, if utilized for standard PDA functions with minimum backlight use. However, the actual battery life is dependent on the type of use as some functions, such as the backlight, raise power consumption considerably. The main battery is charged whenever AC power is connected, even if you decide to continue to operate the WayPoint PDA. However, connecting to AC power with the WayPoint PDA turned off results in a much faster charge time. BACKUP BATTERY The backup battery will ensure that no data or settings are lost when the main battery is removed or runs out of charge. The backup battery is charged from the main battery or from the AC supply when the unit is connected to the power outlet. When the main battery is removed, the backup battery maintains power to the memory of your WayPoint PDA so that no data or settings are lost. 16 When the main battery is removed the backup battery maintains power to memory for at least 5 minutes to permit swapping the battery. If the main battery goes flat but is not removed, data and settings are maintained for 72 hours. Your WayPoint PDA will automatically go into sleep mode when the main battery is removed and cannot be awakened until the main battery has been replaced. BLUETOOTH GPS BATTERY Using AC Power Connecting your WayPoint PDA to the AC power supply offers an alternative to using battery power. As well as allowing unlimited use of the WayPoint PDA while you stay connected, AC power also charges the battery, ensuring that the WayPoint PDA is ready for future mobile use. The included AC adapter accepts 90V to 260V, enabling worldwide use with the appropriate local connector. To charge the device using the AC adapter: 1. Connect the travel adapter to the charging/communications port on the base of your WayPoint PDA as shown in the picture below. 2. Connect the adapter cord to the adapter cord connector of the travel cable. 3. Plug the adapter into an AC outlet. 17 Getting Started The WayPoint 200 includes a Bluetooth GPS receiver that can run from its built-in rechargeable battery. When fully charged, it can provide more than 8 hours of continuous use. It has a charging indicator lamp that will remain off unless charging is need. When the charging light lights, discontinue use of the GPS receiver until it can be charged as reception and accuracy cannot be assured. The power LED shows flashing red while the battery is fast charging and continuous green light when the battery is in trickle charging at least 80% charged. ! Important! You must fully charge the battery the first time you operate your WayPoint PDA. A full charge of both main battery and backup battery will take approximately 8 hours. BLUETOOTH GPS CHARGING Direct Connection to the AC Power Supply via the travel adapter The WayPoint 200 GPS receiver can also be charged using the same AC charger or via the included dual-charge cable. The dual-charge cable permits simultaneous charging of the GPS and the PDA. The Charging lamp will light on the GPS when it is being charged. This lamp will dim and finally shut off when the GPS is fully charged. 18 The dual charge cable is shown in the figure below. USING THE USB CRADLE By keeping the USB cradle connected to the AC power supply, your WayPoint PDA can be charged whenever it is docked. Spare batteries may also be charged by inserting them in the cradle. To connect the USB cradle to the AC power supply: 1. Insert the power cord jack into the DC-IN jack socket on the USB cradle. 2. Plug the adapter into an AC outlet. 19 Getting Started USB cradle The cradle may also be used to charge a spare battery that is not installed in your WayPoint PDA. To charge a spare battery, place the battery in the battery bay after the USB cradle has been connected to AC power. Using Vehicle DC Power The vehicle mount consists of a powered cradle that houses the external speaker and holds the PDA as well as a gooseneck connector attached to a windshield suction cup. External power is brought to the mount with the supplied power cable. In the WayPoint 100 and 200 the mount supplies power to the WayPoint PDA though a short cable that plugs into the power/ communication port on the bottom of the unit. Use DC external power when the WayPoint PDA is in your vehicle. This can be supplied from a power (cigarette lighter) outlet via the vehicle PDA mount. Plugging the unit into the mount and hooking up the connector will pick up the power connection from the mount. The vehicle mount will keep the unit fully charged. WAYPOINT 100 GPS POWER The GPS derives its power from the PDA itself so as long as power is applied to the PDA the GPS will run. If the power is unplugged the PDA will continue to power the GPS from its battery. WAYPOINT 200 BLUETOOTH GPS POWER The WayPoint 200 Bluetooth GPS receiver can also be plugged into the vehicle PDA mount at the side of the mount to obtain external power. This allows unlimited use of the GPS receiver, but does require a wire between the two units. Some users may prefer fully wireless GPS 20 operation with the DC power cable serving as a backup when the GPS battery is low. The power cable will permit GPS operation while simultaneously charging the unit. USB Charging The batteries in your WayPoint PDA can be charged using a USB connection to a PC, even though the device itself is not connected to the AC power supply. However, charging the unit in this way is only effective when the unit itself is powered off and will take much more time. There are two ways of making a USB connection to a PC: 1. You can make a direct cable connection from the WayPoint PDA, using the supplied travel adapter 2. You can use the USB cradle. WayPoint PDA Connected to the back of a PC via the USB Cable on the left and the travel adapter on the right. There are two types of USB hardware configurations used in PC's. 1. One type supplies a separate 5V power source for the USB power. 2. The second type derives the power from an internal bus. There is only a limited amount of power available from a USB connection and sometimes this is divided among all the connections. Extension USB hubs are also available in two types; one has its own 5 Volt power while the second gets its source of power from the USB connection on the PC. 21 Getting Started The WayPoint PDA cannot be charged effectively via a bus-powered USB hub. USB charging is only effective via a self-powered USB hub, or when the WayPoint PDA has exclusive use of a USB port. The PC itself must be powered up and the WayPoint PDA must be powered off. If the WayPoint PDA is powered on the charging indicator will flash and the unit will receive some power from the USB hub but the unit will use more power than the hub can supply so the unit will still need some battery power and will not be charged. You can verify whether the unit is receiving a charge via the AC adapter or the USB connection by looking at the back of the stand. There is a lamp showing power is available for battery charging and it is only lit when the AC adapter is used. Maintaining the Batteries All programs, files, data and custom settings that you save are stored in RAM. This is a volatile storage medium requiring electrical power to remain operational. It is therefore essential that the WayPoint PDA receives a continuous supply of power, either from its internal battery or an external source, as any interruption will result in the RAM contents being lost. Although the operating system and pre-installed programs, stored in Flash ROM, will be unaffected, you will have to re-enter all other information. SAFEGUARDING DATA To safeguard your data, you should periodically back up your files. This can be done on a pc using a Microsoft program called ActiveSync. ActiveSync - The ActiveSync is included on the CD-ROM that accompanies your Microsoft software WayPoint PDA. This is described in the Pocket PC reference manual that interfaces bethat is also located on the CD-ROM. tween the PDA and a There is a backup program supplied with your PDA that can use a CF host computer. storage card, an SD storage card, or the Flash Disk area to back up data or personal settings in PIM applications. See Chapter 3, "Backup" on page 37 for more details. CHECKING THE BATTERY You will receive a notification when the main battery level or the backup battery level is low when running on battery power. While running on batteries, you can check the remaining charge in either battery at any time by tapping Settings on the start menu, and then selecting the System tab and tapping Power. If your battery is being charged you will not be able to see the state of the main battery without temporarily disabling the charging. If the battery is fully charged this will be shown even when power is applied. 22 The battery settings screen is shown on the left. It shows both the Main and Backup batteries are fully charged. When the backup battery is fully charged it will maintain power to volatile memory for at least 5 minutes if the main battery is removed. This provides ample time to swap a spare battery in place. If the main battery runs out of charge, power to volatile memory is maintained for 72 hours as along as the main battery is not removed. To remove the main battery, it is necessary to move the battery release switch on your WayPoint PDA to the release position and remove the battery cover. When the battery release switch is in the release position, the unit will automatically go into sleep mode and cannot be awakened until the main battery has been replaced and the release switch is returned to the original position. Turning Your WayPoint PDA On and Off Turning Your WayPoint PDA On Your WayPoint PDA offers the convenience of instant on, enabling you to start work immediately without waiting for lengthy initiation procedures to be completed. To turn on your WayPoint PDA, press the power button, the recorder button or one of the 4 programmable application buttons. It is possible to disable the feature of turning on the unit from the four (4) application buttons and the recorder button. For details see the Pocket PC reference guide included on the CDROM. 23 Getting Started Turning Your WayPoint PDA Off When you turn your WayPoint PDA off, the device will not shut down completely, but instead enters standby mode. Although power consumption is extremely low, the system clock continues to run and the RAM contents are maintained (see "Maintaining the Batteries" on page 22 for more information). Furthermore, if you turn your WayPoint PDA on again within 4 hours, operation will resume where you left off the last time you used the device. After 4 hours the unit starts with the Today screen. To turn your WayPoint PDA off, press the power button located on the front of the device Your WayPoint PDA is set to turn itself off after three minutes of inactivity when operating on battery power. You can change these settings by tapping Setting on the start menu, and then selecting the System tab and tapping Power. The Advanced tab is shown above. This setting can be overridden by the WayPoint navigation software. When a GPS is in use it is usually desirable to leave power on all the time, even when using batteries. See "Starting the GPS" on page 45 for more information. Turning on your Bluetooth GPS The Bluetooth GPS needs to be charged for at least an hour prior to its first use. It should be fully charged before removing power. A full charge will require up to 8 hours or even more if the unit is on. Plug the GPS into the AC adapter. The charging light will turn off when the unit is fully charged. When used in a vehicle, the unit can be plugged into the DC power cable attached to the vehicle mount to prevent the GPS battery from running down. The unit may be used without the cable for full wireless operation. The battery life of the Bluetooth GPS is about 8 hours between full charges. Vehicle Installation The primary vehicle installation concern is user safety. Do not mount or install any of the brackets, devices, or cables in front of any air bag. Do not mount any object where it obstructs the driver vision. Do not route any cable where it interferes with the operation of the vehicle. Follow these steps to install the unit. (The illustration on the next page shows a WayPoint 100. Other models are similar.) 24 1. If you have a WayPoint 100 place the GPS in the CF slot. 2. Install the WayPoint PDA in the vehicle mount. 3. Plug the audio cord into the headphone jack 4. If you have a WayPoint 100 or 200 attach the power connector to the bottom of the PDA. 5. Find a suitable place in the car to mount the assembly. The figure above shows a WayPoint 100 with the full vehicle mount which includes the PDA cradle with external speaker, the goose neck, suction cup, and power cable. 6. The audio cord is shown attached at the top. This should be inserted into the headphone jack on the PDA to use the external speaker for clear voice instructions while navigating. A volume control is located on the left side of the vehicle mount. The unit can be mounted to the left or to the right of the driver where it can be easily seen. The WayPoint 100 needs to be mounted where the GPS will have a clear sky view unless an external antenna is used. Consideration should be given to possible passenger use. 25 Getting Started 7. Once the location is chosen, the area should be cleaned so that the suction cup will stick. 8. Attach the suction cup to the windshield and twist the lock on the back to seal the connection. A tighter seal can sometimes be made with a damp suction cup. 9. Route the power cable down to the power (cigarette lighter) outlet and the installation is complete. Installing the Bluetooth GPS WayPoint 200 customers will also have to determine a location for their Bluetooth GPS unit. Placing the unit near the base of the windshield will ensure that the unit will have a good sky view for satellite reception. A Velcro strip is supplied that can be used to secure the location while providing the ability to easily remove the unit. Depending on your mounting location this may or may not be needed. 1. To attach the Velcro, clean both mating surfaces and attach the pad side to the bottom of the unit by removing the tape and attaching the sticky side of the pad to the unit. 2. Ensure proper operation before making the final location choice. a. Place the GPS in the proposed location and turn on both the GPS and PDA. b. Setup up the GPS connection to the PDA using the instructions in "Getting Started with Navigation " on page 43. 3. After ensuring the location has good reception, attach the hook side to the dashboard. 4. A power cable can be run from the cradle connector to the GPS to provide unlimited service. Full wireless operation can be used up to 8 hours on batteries. Tips Be sure and remove the WayPoint PDA when you leave the car. This unit is a tempting target for thieves. If your unit does get stolen, be sure to report this to the police and to Mobile Crossing. Mobile Crossing maintains a database of all registered units which may be useful in identifying your missing unit. Inspect the suction cup from time to time by looking at it from the outside to ensure that it is still fully sealed against the windshield. It can be removed for use in another vehicle when you need to by twisting the knurled knob to release the suction and then prying the cup from the windshield. Always clean both surfaces before attaching to the windshield. 26 The WayPoint 100 GPS antenna is on the top of the GPS. It will work better if the whole unit is tilted back a little bit so it can get are view of the sky through the windshield. If it has trouble getting a lock you might want to find a better place to mount it. You can also just lay the unit on the dashboard until it gets its first lock. It will usually maintain the lock when you move it to the vehicle mount. If you continue to have problems you might want to consider an external antenna. 27 28 Chapter 3 Basic Operation Basic Operation of the WayPoint PDA This chapter is devoted to getting you started with the WayPoint PDA. The WayPoint PDA runs Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 Premium Edition. The full instructions for the use of this operating system and all of the applications that are provided with Pocket PC are in the Pocket PC reference manual which can be found on the Documentation CD-ROM. This chapter will provide a brief summary of the operation of the Pocket PC operating system. Using the Stylus The stylus is the primary method of data manipulation and data entry for Pocket PC use. For safety reasons, the driver should never use a stylus in a moving car. During car navigation other techniques can be used to minimize the need for the stylus. For example the large on-screen buttons allows the user's finger to be used. Hardware buttons have been pre-programmed to perform common functions. The stylus is often the best tool for everyday PDA use and can be essential for text entry. Use the stylus to operate on and select items on-screen. The bullets on the next page describe the various ways to use the stylus. 29 · · · Tap the screen once to select an item. Drag the stylus to select text and images. In a list, drag to select multiple items. If the screen is not large enough to show the full data, try dragging the stylus off the edge of the viewing area to cause the data to pan. Tap and hold an item to display a pop-up menu listing available actions. (This is the equivalent of the right mouse button on a pc.) Tap your selection to perform the action. · The Screen Elements The screen is usually divided into three sections. At the top is the Title bar, at the bottom is the Command bar, and the center of the screen contains the program data. Occasionally a program may remove the title bar and/or the command bar from the screen to get more display area. The Title Bar The Title bar is found at the top of the screen. It displays the start button , the name of the active program, the speaker volume icon and the time. The title bar also displays notification icons from time to time such as a low battery warning. · · · Tap the speaker volume icon PDA. The to change the volume level or to mute the WayPoint can be used to leave the application. to display the list of programs, and then select a program from Tap the start menu the list. 30 Using the Menus To open or switch between running programs using the start menu, tap on the start button in the title bar, and then select the program you want from the list. For example tap the contacts menu item to bring up the contacts list. In addition to the programs that can be started from the menu, there are icons representing the most recently started programs across the top of the menu. These icons can be tapped to restart a program or may be used to switch between running programs. The Command Bar The command bar is always found at the bottom of the screen. It displays menu names and available buttons, as well as the input panel button. These controls allow you to perform tasks in programs. · · Tap a menu name to see its pop-up list, and then select an action on the list. Tap a button to perform an action. Tap and hold the stylus on a button to see the name of a button, and then drag the stylus off the button to prevent the action from being performed. Entering Text There are several ways to enter text with your stylus into your WayPoint PDA: · · · · Use the on-screen Keyboard Use the Block Recognizer which is similar to Palm Graffiti Use the Letter Recognizer which allows you to enter the letters similar to how you would print them yourself. Use the Transcriber where the stylus is used to write directly on the screen. Your handwriting will be recognized and converted to text. Using the Input Panel to Enter Typed Text The input panel can be used to enter text in any program. Tap the input panel button on the command bar to display the input panel. Tap the arrow next to the button to see the list of input options. 31 Basic Operation The following input options are listed: · Block Recognizer - To select the Block Recognizer, tap the input panel arrow. For help with using Block Recognizer, tap the help button . · Keyboard - The keyboard can be setup to permit a full 5 row typewriter keyboard or a keyboard with larger keys but requiring extra steps for some key functions. Letter Recognizer - Letter Recognizer allows you to use the stylus to write on screen, just as you would write with a pen on paper. After you write each letter it is converted to a text character. Tap the input panel arrow and select Letter Recognizer. For help with using Letter Recognizer, tap the help button . · · Transcriber - Transcriber also allows you to write onscreen with the stylus. However, this method allows you to write blocks of information before pausing for the characters to be recognized. The transcriber does word recognition to aid in translating the onscreen writing. Tap the input panel arrow and select Transcriber. A Transcriber Intro screen will be for information on using the transcriber. shown. Tap the help button The input method will be shown as an icon next to the input method arrow. This icon can be tapped to bring the input area up or down. Generally when input is needed, the input area will appear automatically using the default or previous input method. Other Methods to Work with the Screen Using the Cursor Button Use the four-way Cursor Button to move up and down, and side to side, when moving between on-screen buttons and controls. You can use this feature to scroll through lists of files and documents. 32 Using the Thumb wheel Use the thumb wheel to move up and down when navigating on-screen buttons and controls. Press to make your selection. The thumb wheel can also be used to traverse any menu and to select items from it once the menu has been opened. In the navigation program the thumb wheel performs zoom-in and zoom-out functions on the map screen. Using the Programmable Application Buttons The Programmable Application Buttons provide a fast and convenient way to open your favorite programs. Press one of the Programmable Application Buttons to instantly open the application assigned to that key. By default the contact list is on the second button from the left and is represented by the icon above the button. Entering a contact You can use Contacts to keep important contact information on all your friends, colleagues and business associates. This information can be quickly shared with other mobile device users by making an infrared connection. The contacts address can be used with the WayPoint navigation program as a starting point or as a destination. The first entry you are likely to enter is yourself. With the contact application open, tap the New entry on the command bar. · · To enter the data for the new contact, tap each field. The down arrows next to the name field and address fields can be used to provide more structure to these entries if needed. There are three address areas. These are work, home, and other. There are several phone number fields. These include home, business, cell phones, fax machines, etc. To reach more entry areas, use the scroll bar or the cursor pad. Assign the new contact to a category by scrolling down to Categories and selecting one from the list. · · · · 33 Basic Operation · · When you are finished, tap the OK button on the Title bar. You can find contacts or groups of contacts by tapping Find on the start menu, and selecting Contacts. To display a contact summary screen, tap a contact in the contacts list. To change the information with a contact summary screen displayed, tap Edit on the command bar. To leave the application, tap on title bar from the summary screen or just start another application. · · · Advanced features There are some interesting features available for Contacts from the tools menu. · · · You can make a copy of a contact as a starting point for further editing. You can beam the contact information to another person. The WayPoint 200 has an additional feature. You can send the contact via Bluetooth. The Bluetooth option is only available from the summary list so tap and hold the entry to see the selection or use the Tools menu item. It is called: send by Bluesoleil. Setting the Clock A new PDA will need to have the clock set to the correct time and time zone. The time may need to be adjusted occasionally and the time zone will need to be changed if you travel outside your area. Use the following steps to set the clock: 1. Tap the Start menu and select Settings. 2. Select the System tab, and then tap on the Clock icon. 3. Tap the Time tab if necessary. 4. Set the time zone and adjust the time and date. 34 5. You can set up two locations, home and visiting, enabling you to work on local time when you make a trip without losing your home settings. Tap the Home or Visiting button to change the setting you want to use. The clock will be maintained at the correct time from your PC when you activesync the unit or by your GPS when you have a fix. Alarms The clock also supports alarms. Clicking the Alarms tab brings up the display showing four alarm settings. As shown the top setting has an alarm set for weekdays at 6 AM. The checked box indicates that this is an active alarm. The days have been tapped to highlight the full week and the time is set. The time itself or the bell icon can be tapped to bring up the two screens on the next page. 35 Basic Operation The clock itself can be changed by tapping the number and either tapping the arrows to modify it or using the input field to enter the exact value. Tap OK to return to the alarm screen. The bell icon tap reveals the various alarm choices. The sound itself can be changed or turned off. Selecting an alarm entry causes it to sound momentarily. A visual alarm can be initiated with a displayed message and/or flashing the center light above the screen on the WayPoint PDA. An alarm can also be set in the calendar application when a reminder for a special appointment is needed. Owner Information Use the start menu and system setting to reach the Owner Information icon. Tap on the Owner Information icon to enter your personal details. You can display a summary of the information when you turn your WayPoint PDA by selecting the box at the bottom of the screen. Tap on the Notes tab to enter additional information. 36 The Owner Information Screen should match the Registration information that was returned to Mobile Crossing. The name and E-mail address will be checked by the Traffic Watch program, if used. Being a subscriber of Traffic Watch will provide some security if the WayPoint PDA is ever stolen, since its location can be determined if the program is run by the thief. Please report thefts or transfers of ownership of your registered product. Also report a change of E-mail address to Mobile Crossing or update you online registration. Backup It is important to always have a backup of critical information in your PDA. There are two ways to back up the data on the unit. They are: 1. ActiveSync on the PC. (See the Pocket PC reference manual on the CD-ROM for more information on this solution.) 2. Gismo Backup on the WayPoint unit itself Both have there place but for users that are away from home, or do not use a pc, an on board backup tool is critical. The WayPoint PDA uses volatile memory, meaning that if the battery runs down the memory is erased. Therefore it is doubly important to keep backups of the data contained in RAM (volatile) memory just in case. You may also want backups just in case you accidently erase something or make a change that you later decide needs to be un-done. Note: If Gismo is not installed use the File Explorer and tap the Gismo cab file in \Windows to install it. The cab file is called GisMo_PPC.ARM. 37 Basic Operation To back up the full data perform the following steps. 1. Start the backup program 2. The screen displayed at the left appears with all things selected. 3. Tap to initiate the backup. 4. A confirming screen will appear. Tap Start to begin. The screen will display the progress. You have just backed up all your data. All processes on your machine were also stopped and you took a lot longer to back up data you probably didn't care about. Making the backup more efficient is covered in the Backup Advanced topics below. Once the backup is completed you can restore it at any time. Of course anything you restore won't have any of the changes you made since the backup. Restore To restore the data that you backed up you start Gismo again. 1. tap the entry. 2. A screen with no data on it will appear. The lamp icon on the Restore button will show you are in restore mode by turning yellow. 3. Tap the button to bring up a list of choices from your previous backups. 4. Tap the one you want. The screen at the right will appear. The essential data is now filled in. 5. To restore everything tap . 6. Confirm the selection by tapping Start to begin the restore operation. 38 Choices Generally you won't want to back up everything in RAM every time and you will usually only want to restore part of what you backed up unless the backup is caused by a complete battery loss. The screen below is similar to the first screen shown above except that the Personal Data entries and Option entries have been expanded by tapping the plus sign to show the contents. This listing is similar for either a backup or a restore. The list includes everything that is stored in RAM on the WayPoint Pocket PC and by default all items are checked to be backed up as shown on the screen by the checkmarks. Smaller backups of less data can be useful to keep track of personal data that changes frequently or files that you are planning to edit but would like to be able to restore if the change doesn't work. Your personal data can be the most important item on the list and you may want to consider special backups of this data. CUSTOM BACKUP To backup just the data you want: 1. Uncheck the items you do not wish to back up. Use the + entry to show more detail about your choices. Check or uncheck the boxes until the exact choices are made. 2. If you wish to change the filename or location, tap the icon. Generally you will want to select somewhere other than RAM for your backup file. The filename should be descriptive. See more below under Advanced Features. 3. Tap to initiate the backup. 4. A confirming screen will appear. Tap Start to begin. The screen will display the progress. Advanced Features In the System Data category is a check mark for the file system. Much of the file system files are actually in ROM but this setting will get all of the rest of them. The Registry is a special place used by the Pocket PC OS to store settings for programs. In particular this is a good thing to backup if you install beta software or other software that you don't trust so that if you have to remove it 39 Basic Operation For a restore the list shows everything that is in the backup file that was selected. you can restore the Registry as well. The standard remove program often leaves entries in the Registry. The backup file selection Button permits defining the file name and file location. It brings up a form with 4 entries to fill in. These are: 1. Name: This is the name of the file. It should be descriptive of the contents and date. 2. Folder: This is the file folder that you wish the backup to be stored in. Tapping this will bring up a selection list. 3. Type: Gismo can store files in two formats. A .gbk file is the standard form, but you can also select a self extracting .exe file. This kind of file will automatically bring up the program to extract the contents if it is executed. 4. Location: This is the name of the media which defines the place that you wish to store or retrieve the backup. In file explorer this is the same as the top level directory name for extended storage locations. Tapping this will bring up a selection list. You must have the memory card installed to see it on this list. The backup program works by building a compressed file in the Location and directory you specify. The file contains only the items that you selected. It can build a regular backup file or a little larger self-restore file. Self-The backup command can save your backup to any location that you may wish. It is a good idea to reserve an SD card especially for this purpose. While the program supports backups even to RAM (main memory), this should only be used for temporary saves. Note that you cannot backup SD or CF card contents with this program. The files on these cards will not get lost if the battery runs down, but the recommendation is to keep critical data backed up by temporarily placing a copy in RAM and using the backup utility. It is also possible to use file explorer to copy your SD card to a CF card to be used as backup. Similarly, the WayPoint navigation maps and programs are supplied on a Flash Disk. This is a non-volatile 128 MByte storage area in your unit. It is also a good idea to back this up by making a copy using file explorer to an SD or CF card. The figure at the left shows the Options menu. The Backup Options include the ability to stop all running processes. This is important for a full backup since running processes cannot be safely backed up under some conditions. There is · 40