Navman ONLINEAVL 2.0 QUICK START GUIDE

OnlineAVL 1.8 QuickStart Guide

1 - Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 2

2 - Requirements......................................................................................................................... 2

3 – Installation.............................................................................................................................2

4 - Getting Started....................................................................................................................... 4

4.1. Before Starting The Application....................................................................................... 4

4.2. Start The Onlineavl Application ....................................................................................... 4

4.3. Login ................................................................................................................................4

4.4. If You Are Unable To Connect......................................................................................... 5

4.5. Setting Up A Printer......................................................................................................... 5

4.6. Changing Your Password................................................................................................ 5

4.7. Disconnecting From The OnlineAVL Server.................................................................... 5

4.8. Exiting The Application .................................................................................................... 5

5 - Operating OnlineAVL............................................................................................................. 6

5.1. OnlineAVL Screen ........................................................................................................... 6

5.2. Vehicle Display Screen.................................................................................................... 6

5.3. Functions Menu (Right Click Menu)................................................................................. 6

5.4. Control Bar....................................................................................................................... 7

5.5. Vehicle Activity Log.......................................................................................................... 8

5.6. Status Bar........................................................................................................................ 8

5.7. Map Toolbar..................................................................................................................... 8

5.8. Map Display Section........................................................................................................ 9

5.9. Show Nearest .................................................................................................................. 9

5.10. Menu Bar ....................................................................................................................... 9

5.11. Fleet Selection.............................................................................................................10

4.12. Icons ............................................................................................................................ 11

5.13. Geofences.................................................................................................................... 11

5.14. Customer Sites ............................................................................................................ 12

5.15. Reports ........................................................................................................................ 13

5.16. Alerts............................................................................................................................ 15

5.17. Conex........................................................................................................................... 16

Offices ....................................................................................................................................... 17

1 - INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the Navman Wireless Fleet Management Solution. This Quick Start Guide will help you install and become familiar with your OnlineAVL application.

OnlineAVL (Automatic Vehicle Location) is a PC desktop application which allows you to view and monitor your vehicles on an interactive map display. OnlineAVL represents a key part of the overall Navman Fleet Management Solution. In order for you to be able to fully utilize OnlineAVL you must first ensure the following:

1. Your vehicle(s) have been setup with the Navman Halo or Halo Qube GPS (Global Positioning System) tracking device. Contact your Navman representative to ensure that this has been completed.

2. You have been setup with a user account for access to the Navman Fleet Management Server. OnlineAVL requires a User Name and Password for security purposes before you will be permitted to access the Navman Fleet Manager Server and view your vehicles. Contact your Navman representative to ensure that this has been done.

NOTE: The OnlineAVL licensing model allows you to install as many copies of this application as you require. OnlineAVL is User Name and Password protected allowing you to control access to your fleet's information.

2 - REQUIREMENTS

HARDWARE:

• 133 MHz or higher Pentium-compatible CPU

• At least 64 megabytes (MB) of RAM; more memory generally improves responsiveness

• 2GB of available Hard Disk space or more

• A direct Internet connection at a minimum of 56kbs speed or higher (128kbs

recommended)

• A CD-ROM player for installation

SOFTWARE

• Microsoft Windows 95 with Winsock 2

• Microsoft Windows 98/2000/XP

NOTE: OnlineAVL is not supported on a Macintosh computer.

3 – INSTALATION

To install the OnlineAVL application onto your PC (please ensure your PC meets the minimum hardware and software requirements for installation first):

1. Insert the OnlineAVL CD-ROM into your CD drive. The Install Wizard should start automatically and ask you to choose your location country (allow 10-20 seconds for the auto-run to start the Install Wizard).

a. If the Install Wizard does not start automatically when you insert your CD-ROM: > Browse your PC with Microsoft Explorer and select your CD-ROM drive. > Double click on 'Setup.exe' to open the install program.

2. Select the country where your fleet is located. The Main Menu will then appear. If your country is not listed it may not be supported. Please contact your Navman representative.

3. Select 'Application'. This will take you to the Application menu. Select 'Install Application'.

4. The OnlineAVL Install screen will then open in a new window. Click 'Next' to continue. The 'Select Destination Directory' screen will appear.

5. If you want to install the OnlineAVL application in the recommended default location, do not modify the settings displayed. The OnlineAVL application will be installed in the default location 'C:\Program Files\Navman\OnlineAVL'.

a. If you want to install the OnlineAVL application in a specific location, select your

destination location by browsing through the drive and folder directories. Note that by changing the default install directory the instructions in this Quick Start Guide may become invalid.

6. Click 'Next'. A 'Select Components' screen will appear. Ensure that 'Full Installation' is selected in the scroll down menu. Click 'Next' to continue.

7. The 'Select Start Menu Folder' screen will appear. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

8. Choose the server location you wish to connect to and click ‘Next’ to continue.

9. The ‘Ready to Install’ screen will appear. Click ‘Next’ to continue.

10. Click ‘Install’. OnlineAVL will begin installation.

11. The installation process should only take a few minutes. At the end of the installation process click ‘Finish’.

12. OnlineAVL is now installed and ready. If you have kept the default locations suggested during the installation process, you will be able to access the application by selecting from the Windows “Start” button: “Start” > “Programs” > “Navman OnlineAVL” >

“OnlineAVL”. Alternatively, you can use the OnlineAVL shortcut (

) at the bottom of

your Windows Quick Start Bar or on the Desktop.

4 - GETTING STARTED

4.1. BEFORE STARTING THE APPLICATION

Check that an Internet connection is available:

• If you are using a network connection, the Internet should be available through the network. Check with your system administrator if you are having difficulty connecting to the Internet.

• If you are using a dial-up Internet connection, ensure you have connected prior to launching OnlineAVL.

4.2. START THE ONLINEAVL APPLICATION

To start the OnlineAVL application:

1. Click on the OnlineAVL icon ( desktop or access the application by following the menu items from the Windows “Start” button: “Start” > “Programs” > “Navman OnlineAVL” > “OnlineAVL”.

2. Once the application is started, the OnlineAVL window will appear with the “Remote Login” screen open.

Menu Bar

) on the Windows Quick Start bar at the bottom of your

Vehicle Display Screen

Map Display Screen

Remote Login Screen

Control Bar

Vehicle Activity Screen

Map Toolbar

Status Bar

4.3. LOGIN

To login to OnlineAVL:

1. Enter your “User Name” and “Password” (case sensitive) as provided to you by your Navman Wireless Account Manager or your OnlineAVL administrator.

2. Click “OK”.

4.4. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO CONNECT

Are you using Microsoft Windows 95?

You may need to download Microsoft Winsock 2 from the Microsoft web site.

1. Go to www.microsoft.com.

2. Search for the Winsock 2 Update.

3. Follow the Microsoft instructions.

4. When the download is complete, try logging onto your OnlineAVL application again.

Are you connecting to the Internet through a firewall?

If you see a “No server available” message when attempting to log into OnlineAVL, you may have an issue with permissions through your network firewall. Contact your Network Administrator for help. You can advise your Administrator that they can refer to the “OnlineAVL Client-Server Network Connectivity” section of the Help File.

4.5. SETTING UP A PRINTER

To set up a printer for your OnlineAVL application:

1. Select: “File” > “Printer Setup” from your OnlineAVL Menu bar

2. Select the name of the printer that you want as your default printer

3. Click “OK”.

4.6. CHANGING YOUR PASSWORD

To change your OnlineAVL Login password:

1. Select: “File” > “Password” from the OnlineAVL Menu Bar

2. Enter your existing password

3. Enter your new password

4. Confirm your new password entry again

5. Click “OK”. Your new password will replace the old one.

NOTE: both your “User Name” and “Password” are case sensitive.

4.7. DISCONNECTING FROM THE ONLINEAVL SERVER

To terminate your OnlineAVL user session, select: “File” > “Disconnect” from the OnlineAVL Menu bar.

4.8. EXITING THE APPLICATION

To exit the OnlineAVL application, select: “File” > “Exit” from the OnlineAVL Menu bar. You can also exit the application by clicking on the Close (

OnlineAVL window.

) icon on the top right corner of your

5 - OPERATING ONLINEAVL

5.1. ONLINEAVL SCREEN

Fleet Selection

Vehicle Display

Screen

Control

Vehicle

Activity Screen

Map Display Screen

Status

Map Toolba

5.2. VEHICLE DISPLAY SCREEN

The Vehicle Display Screen provides a list of the vehicles in your fleet. Vehicles are listed by name and their last known location is also shown. Vehicles shown in green have their ignition on, while vehicles shown in blue have their ignition off.

To select a single vehicle:

• Left click with your mouse on a vehicle name in the Vehicle Display Section

• If you double click on a vehicle its location will appear in the Map Display Screen

• If you right click on a vehicle in the Vehicle Display Screen, a Function Menu will appear

(see section 5.3 for more information)

To select multiple vehicles:

• While holding down the ‘CTRL’ key, select the vehicles of your choice in the Vehicle Display Screen by clicking on them with your mouse.

To select a range of vehicles:

• Select the vehicle at the top of the range you want in the Vehicle Display Screen

• Hold down the ‘Shift’ key

• Select the vehicle at the bottom of the range you want in the Vehicle Display Section

• Release the ‘Shift’ key

5.3. FUNCTIONS MENU (RIGHT CLICK MENU)

To access the Functions Menu:

• Select the vehicles you want from the Vehicle Display Screen

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