ALK Technologies COPILOT LIVE 7 User Manual 2

User Guide

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Thank you for choosing CoPilot Live 7. This guide will tell you everything you need to know about using CoPilot Live 7.

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Contents

01 Getting started

Checklist ...............................................................................................5

Installing CoPilot Central ........................................................................6

Preparing your Mobile Device .................................................................6

Installing CoPilot Live 7 ..........................................................................6

Starting up ............................................................................................7

Activating CoPilot ..................................................................................7

Select language and voice ...................................................................10

Select a distance measurement ............................................................10

Tips and Tricks ....................................................................................10

Conﬁ guring GPS ..................................................................................11

Setting up a Bluetooth GPS Receiver .....................................................11

Setting up a built in GPS Receiver .........................................................12

Using other GPS receivers ....................................................................12

02 In use

Selecting a destination .........................................................................13

Nearby points of interest ......................................................................14

Advanced POI Search ..........................................................................15

Adjusting the POI settings ....................................................................16

To choose a Recent destination ............................................................17

To choose a Contact’s address as a destination .....................................17

To choose an Intersection for your destination .......................................17

Selecting a destination using Lat and Long ...........................................18

Saving your Current Location................................................................18

Other ways to select a destination ........................................................18

Selecting multiple stops for your trip .....................................................19

Customizing your trip ...........................................................................19

Setting waypoints ................................................................................20

Saving destinations in your planned trip as favorites ..............................20

Saving a trip ........................................................................................21

Loading a saved trip ............................................................................21

Deleting a planned trip .........................................................................21

Preview your route ...............................................................................21

Begin driving .......................................................................................23

Trafﬁ c Service .....................................................................................23

Guidance ............................................................................................23

Driving views .......................................................................................24

On-screen information .........................................................................24

Setting display mode ...........................................................................25

Driver Safety .......................................................................................25

3D ......................................................................................................25

2D Where Am I? ..................................................................................25

2D Next Turn .......................................................................................26

2D Destination ....................................................................................26

Itinerary ..............................................................................................26

03 Personalize

Saving a destination as Home ..............................................................27

Saving a destination as Work ................................................................27

Save your Favorite destinations ............................................................28

Edit or delete Favorites ........................................................................28

Night Map ...........................................................................................29

Customizing the guidance screen .........................................................29

Setting route preferences .....................................................................30

Saving a route preference ....................................................................30

Loading a saved routing proﬁ le .............................................................30

Edit your road preferences ...................................................................30

Personalizing the voice instructions ......................................................31

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Setting Map Styles ...............................................................................31

Applying Themes .................................................................................31

Customizing routing options .................................................................31

04 Advanced

Optimizing stops ..................................................................................32

Setting detours ....................................................................................32

Change your whole journey ..................................................................33

Ending a Detour ..................................................................................33

Avoiding Trafﬁ c ....................................................................................33

CoPilot Live Trafﬁ c Service ...................................................................34

Setting-up CoPilot Live trafﬁ c ...............................................................34

Additional Trafﬁ c Settings .....................................................................35

Using trafﬁ c incidents ..........................................................................36

You can also... .....................................................................................36

CoPilot Live .........................................................................................37

To create a CoPilot Live web account ....................................................38

To enter your Live account information into CoPilot ................................38

Live connection status .........................................................................39

Adjusting CoPilot Live communication settings ......................................39

Setting map preferences ......................................................................40

Setting Map Styles ...............................................................................40

Setting route preferences .....................................................................41

Saving a route preference ....................................................................41

Loading a saved routing proﬁ le .............................................................41

Edit your road preferences ...................................................................42

Adjusting your Safety View ...................................................................42

Checking the GPS status ......................................................................43

Track Playback ....................................................................................43

Adjusting the volume ...........................................................................43

Adjusting the Guidance Settings ...........................................................44

Setting the Language and Speech ........................................................44

Device settings ....................................................................................45

Keyboard ............................................................................................45

Backlight.............................................................................................45

Playing a demo ...................................................................................45

About CoPilot ......................................................................................45

Licensing ............................................................................................46

Transferring your CoPilot Live License ...................................................46

Data Region ........................................................................................46

05 CoPilot Central

CoPilot Central ....................................................................................47

Create a map ......................................................................................47

Download a map .................................................................................48

Plan a Trip ...........................................................................................49

Entering an Address or City ..................................................................49

Trip Options.........................................................................................50

Transfer Trip from CoPilot Central to your mobile device .........................51

Download Updates ...............................................................................51

Purchase upgrades ..............................................................................51

Find out more ......................................................................................51

06 Support

CoPilot Customer Support Helpline .......................................................52

Online Support ....................................................................................52

07 EULA

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Getting started

Checklist

First check the contents of your box with the list below.

CoPilot Live

Memory Card

Splitter Cable*

* Optional accessory. Only included in certain CoPilot Live navigation kits.

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DocumentationCoPilot Central Desktop

Companion DVD

Car Charger* CoPilot Live Bluetooth

Car Vent Clip*

GPS Receiver*

Getting started

Installing CoPilot Central

CoPilot Central is a desktop tool to help you manage CoPilot effectively and easily, but you do not need to install it in order to use CoPilot Live on your device. For more information on CoPilot Central see page 47.

Using the CoPilot Central software you can plan trips and re-install CoPilot Live to your storage card, as well as purchase upgrade licenses and maps for other regions.

• Insert the DVD into the DVD drive of your PC.

• An installation wizard will automatically launch.t

• Follow the on-screen instructions.

Preparing your Mobile Device

• Insert the supplied CoPilot Live memory card into

the memory card slot of your mobile device.

Note: The CoPilot Live card supplied includes adaptors that will ﬁ t MicroSD,

MiniSD and standard SD slots. For details on how to insert a Memory Card please see the documentation that came with your mobile device.

Tip: It is recommended that you switch off T9 predictive text entry when

using CoPilot Live. Please read the device manual for instructions.

Important: On your mobile device make sure you set the correct date

and time to get the best GPS functionality.

Installing CoPilot Live 7

• Turn on your mobile device, the CoPilot Live

installer will automatically start.

• You will be asked to accept the License

agreement for CoPilot Live 7. to continue.

Select I Accept

Note: If the installer doesn’t start

automatically use File Explorer to navigate to Storage Card > 2577 and select AUTORUN.

• Please review the GPS information on the

next screen and then select OK.

• Select a location for your installation, we

recommend that you install on your device.

CoPilot Live 7 will now be installed. This may take a few minutes, please be patient. A message advising the successful installation of the CoPilot Live application will be displayed. Select Done.

Select Install to continue.

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Getting started

Starting up

Once the installation has completed, select the CoPilot icon

launch.

on the Today screen. CoPilot will

Note: Alternatively, select Start > CoPilot, or

Start > Programs > CoPilot to launch the

application.

• You will be asked to enter your Product Key.

our product key can be found on the back of the Quick Start Guide. Enter your

product key in the boxes provided. Select Next to continue.

Activating CoPilot

After you have entered your product key you will be asked to activate your software.

Press Next to activate now or Cancel if you prefer to activate the license later. If you press cancel you will still be able to use your CoPilot software under an evaluation license for 4 days.

You can activate CoPilot:

• Automatically using the internet connection

of your mobile device.

• Automatically using the internet connection of your PC.

• Manually using a PC connected to the Internet.

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Getting started

Automatically activating CoPilot Live

• Use the action key or press 1 on your keypad to select Inter

• Enter your email address when requested and

press Ne

CoPilot will try to connect to the internet using the internet connection on your mobile device.

xt.

net.

Note: To activate this way you must have a

mobile internet connection set up on your device.

Note: If a connection can’t be made an error screen will show and you will be

asked to return to the previous screen to re-try or you can select No Internet (see p. 9). Select Options > Back to return to the previous screen.

Automatically activating CoPilot via a PC internet connection

If you connect your mobile device to your PC you can use the PC internet connection to activate automatically.

Note: Your mobile device needs to be connected to your PC via either

Microsoft ActiveSync (PCs running Windows XP or earlier) or Windows Mobile Device Center (PCs running Windows Vista).

Your PC must be connected to the internet to activate automatically.

• Use the action key or press 1 on your keypad to select Inter

CoPilot will automatically activate via your PC’s internet connection to the activation server.

net.

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Getting started

Activation through the CoPilot activation website at http://activate.alk.com

1 Use the action key or press 2 on your keypad to select No Inter

2 The next screen will show your product key and license number.

3 Now, visit the CoPilot activation website at http://activate.alk.com and

enter your product key Press Submit. Your activation code will be displayed on-screen and will be sent to you by email.

4 On your mobile device, press Ne

Enter your activation code and press Next.

After activation

When activation is completed you will see the message Activation successful.

• Press Ne

xt to continue using CoPilot.

, license number and email address as requested.

xt to continue to the next screen.

net.

Select language and voice

On the Set Language screen you can choose which language you would like CoPilot Live to use and which voice you would like to hear guidance instructions in.

• Use the action key to select your preferred

options.

• Select T

have chosen.

When you are happy with your selections press

Next.

est to hear a sample of the voice you

Note: You can change these settings at any time, select Menu > More >

Settings > More > Language & Speech.

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Getting started

Select a distance measurement

Choose between Miles and Kilometres for the distance units used in maps and instructions. Press Next.

Note: You can change these settings at any time,

select Menu > More > Settings > Map.

Safety Warning: You will be asked to accept

the Safety Warning for CoPilot Live 7. Please read this carefully and then select Accept.

Tips and Tricks

CoPilot Live has loads of great features, to help you get to know and understand them we have included Tips and Tricks at start up.

To turn off the Tips and Tricks uncheck the ‘Show Tips and Tricks’ box. Press 1 or 2 on your keypad to view more tips and tricksTo close the window click on the cross (

To view Tips and Tricks at any time:

Welcome Screen

On the Welcome screen we have included a quick menu which allows you to easily enter a

Destination, select your Favorites, access your Settings, or Drive to set off.

To close the quick menu, select Close.

• Menu > Mor

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e > Tips & Tutorials > Tips & Tricks.

Getting started

Conﬁ guring GPS

You will need to set up your GPS receiver before you can begin navigating.

• Tap Menu > Mor

Setup GPS.

On the Setup GPS Receiver screen choose between:

• Built In - to use the GPS receiver built in to your mobile device.

• Bluetooth - to set up a connection between your mobile device and the

Bluetooth GPS receiver

• Other - recommended when you are using any other GPS receiver

e > Settings > GPS >

Note:

If you chose Manual to set up your Bluetooth GPS receiver, you will be prompted to enter a pin code. Use: “0183” or “0000”.

Setting up a Bluetooth GPS Receiver

• Switch on your Bluetooth receiver.

• Select ‘Bluetooth’ on the Setup GPS receiver

screen.

• Press Ne

CoPilot will automatically begin searching for Bluetooth devices in your immediate vicinity. Once it has completed the search it will display a list of all nearby GPS devices.

• Select your GPS receiver from the list.

xt.

Note: If you are using the GPS receiver supplied with your CoPilot software it

will appear in the list with a name starting with ‘BT-GPS’.

• Press the action key on your keypad. To complete the setup process press

Finish.

ou’re ready for your ﬁ rst journey!

Note: The ﬁ rst time you use the GPS receiver it may take a moment

to determine your position.

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Getting started

Setting up a built-in GPS Receiver

If you selected Built-In you will need to choose between Automatic and Manual. We recommend Automatic setup.

With Automatic selected, press Finish. CoPilot will ﬁ nd and connect to the GPS receiver in your device.

To set up Manually, select Manual, you will need to select the COM Port that the GPS is connected to and the BAUD rate for the device. Please consult your device manufacturer for this information.

When you have entered the information press Finish to continue. Once setup has been completed select Finish to complete the process.

Note: If you get the message GPS Setup failed

the COM Port and/or BAUD information were incorrect. Please try again.

You’re ready for your ﬁ rst trip!

Using other GPS receivers

If you selected Other you will need to connect the GPS Receiver manually.

You will need to select the COM Port that the GPS is connected to and the BAUD rate for the device. Please consult your device manufacturer for this information.

Press Finish to continue. Once setup has been completed select Finish to exit.

You’re ready for your ﬁ rst trip!

Note: The ﬁ rst time you use the GPS receiver it may take

a moment to determine your position.

Tips: GPS Signal

GPS signal will be limited inside buildings, tunnels or parking lots. To work effectively the GPS receiver needs to have a clear line of sight to the sky.

Note: The ﬁ rst time you use the GPS receiver it may take a moment

to determine your position.

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In use

Safety information

Do not attempt to change the settings, or set a destination on CoPilot while you are driving. Ask a passenger to make changes, or pull over safely.

Do not leave your Mobile Device or GPS loose in the car while driving. Ensure they are correctly seated in a car mount.

Selecting a destination

CoPilot uses GPS satellites to calculate your exact position so you don’t have to enter your starting point. Simply enter your destination and CoPilot will take you there, providing detailed turn instructions all the way.

• Select Menu > Destination > Addr

• Enter the city/town name of your destination.

• Select the correct city or area when it appears

in the list below address options matching what you have typed.

. Scroll down to see more

ess.

• Enter the ﬁ rst three or four letters of the street

name.

As you enter the street name CoPilot will list potential matches. Select the correct street name when it appears in the list below.

• Enter the house number and select Finish,

just select Finish to skip this step.

A Route screen will then appear, showing you a preview map of the route. Select Drive to begin navigating.

Tips: Quick Destination Entry

You can also select a destination from the map. Select Menu > More > Pick on Map. A map of the area around your current location will be displayed. Pan and zoom around the map and select your desired destination when you ﬁ nd it.

There are even more ways to enter destinations in CoPilot, for more information see pages 17 and 18.

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In use

Nearby points of interest

If you are running low on gas, need a bank or are looking for a restaurant , CoPilot Live has over 6 million preloaded Points-of-Interest (POI) to search.

• Select Menu > Nearb

• From the list, select a category. For example,

Gas Station.

After a few moments a list of nearby gas stations will appear, in order of distance from your current location.

• Select the gas station you wish to visit and press the action key. A preview

map of the route to your selected POI will appear

• Press Drive to begin navigating the route.

y POI.

Tip: Call ahead

You can call direct to a selected POI. Once you have found a POI, select it then press Options > Details to see if the phone number for this POI is available.

Tip: POI in the city

You can search for a POI within a city, near your current location or along your route by pressing Menu > Destination > Points of Interest.

You can search for a particular POI within a category, by name. For more details, see

on page 15.

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In use

POI Search in Detail

If you want to receive guidance to a speciﬁ c POI without entering the address, you can search the POI database and set it as a destination.

• Select Menu > Destination > Points of

Inter

est.

If you know the name of the place you want to visit, enter it here.

• Scroll down to continue.

• Choose to select a category or search all. If you check the Pic

box, select the correct category. Select Type to specify a subcategory. Scroll down to continue.

• Select a location option: choose from Near curr

route or In a City to search for a related POI. Press Next.

• For Near curr

automatically generated. If you selected In a City, enter the name of the city or town nearest the POI you are searching for.

ent location and Along my route, the POI list will be

ent location, Along my

k Category

CoPilot will then search the thousands of POIs. When complete a list of the nearest matches will appear on-screen.

• Select the correct POI from the list.

• Press Options > Sho

• Select Options > Details to display the phone number for the POI if

available. return to the POI list.

• For CoPilot to create a route from your current location to your selected POI,

press the action key

Press Call to ring the POI via your mobile device or press Back to

w on Map to view the POI on the map.

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Adjusting the POI settings

You can choose when to have POIs shown onscreen and the distance at which you are notiﬁ ed by adjusting the POI settings.

• Tap Menu > Mor

• Enable the POIs by checking the box. Disable

by unchecking.

• Choose to Sho

e > Settings > POIs.

w POIs Always, Never or When Stopped from the picklist.

• In the Report POIs this far ahead ﬁ

0.2 and 25 miles.

• Select how long POI messages are displayed with the Message T

picklist. Select between 5 seconds and 5 minutes.

• Select whether to show POIs that are on your route or nearby it. Select On

Route or Near Route.

• Select speciﬁ c POI categories to display by checking the boxes.

• Select OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu.

eld, select a distance between

imeout

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To choose a Recent destination

• Select Menu > Destination > Recent.

Recent provides quick and easy access to the last 50 destinations that you entered.

Note: Your recent list will store the last 50

addresses you have entered. When the list is full each new address will replace an older inactive address.

To delete the list:

• Select Menu > Destination > Recent > Clear All.

To choose a Contact’s address as a destination

You can select an address from any Contacts that you have stored in your device.

To select a contact:

• Select Menu > Destination > Mor

Enter your contact name to automatically recall the address saved in your mobile device.

e > Contact.

To choose an Intersection for your destination

• Select Menu > Destination > More > Intersection.

Enter the City or Town and press Next. You will be asked to enter the first road and then the second. CoPilot will calculate your route to the point where they meet.

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