PC*Miler 450, 550 User Manual
User’s Guide
Navigator
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SAFETY NOTE:
PC*MILER Navigator powered by CoPilot Truck
is designed to calculate the most efficient and
truck-specific route for you. However, some of
the information in the database may change
from time to time.
You must stay alert and pay attention
to road signs at all times.
Welcome
Welcome
Thank you for choosing PC*MILER Navigator.
This guide will tell you everything you need
to know about using PC*MILER Navigator
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FOR YOUR SAFETY
It is your sole responsibility to use
the product in a safe and responsible
manner. You must obey local traffic laws,
posted road signs and safety regulations.
Do not operate the product while
driving. ALK shall not be liable for any
errors or omissions of either the map data
or truck restrictions data contained in the
product. You agree that the map data,
the truck restrictions data and the
routing may not be accurate. By using
this product you accept the above and
relieve ALK from any and all liability.
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In the Box Checklist
Check the contents of your box, box should contain:
• PC*MILER Navigator with Pre-installed CoPilot Truck GPS
Navigation Software
• QuickStart Guide
• User Manual
• Windshield Mount
• Truck Charger
• Mini USB Cable
Quick Start
Guide
and User
Manual
Truck
Charger
Windshield
Mount
PC*MILER
Navigator
Mini USB
Cable
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Identification
SD Logo is a trademark.
Reset Button
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Assemble the Windshield Mount
• Attach clip to mount.
• Place mount against windshield.
• Before attaching to windshield ensure lever is in unlock
position (away from suction cup toward clip).
• Put suction cup on windshield and press lever into lock
position (down toward base of mount) to secure.
Attach the Truck Charger
• Connect USB end of charger to the USB port on the
PC*MILER Navigator.
• Connect opposite end into truck power port.
Attach the Home Charger
• Connect USB end of charger to the USB port on the
PC*MILER Navigator.
• Connect opposite end to outlet.
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Preparing PC*MILER Navigator
The CoPilot Truck GPS Navigation software with street-level
maps of United States and Canada comes pre-installed on your
PC*MILER Navigator device. No additional installation necessary.
Switching On and Off
• Switch on PC*MILER Navigator. Hold down the power
button for 3 seconds to turn the PC*MILER Navigator on.
• Switch off PC*MILER Navigator. Hold down the power
button until unit displays ‘Powering Off’.
GPS Startup
The PC*MILER Navigator has an integrated GPS receiver. The first
time you use the Navigator, the GPS receiver will take up to 10
minutes to determine your position.
To ensure ETA to your destination is accurate, select the correct
time zone on your device.
• Select Steering Wheel (settings menu) >
Date/Time
• Select the time zone of your current location.
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Select Language and Voice
• Tap the desired language on-screen text.
• Tap Frank to have street names read aloud and tap
Continue. (See page 47 for additional language and voice
options)
Set Units of Measure
• Choose desired units of measure by tapping between
English and Metric. (See page 48 for additional units of
measure options)
Set Time Zone
• Choose desired time zone by scrolling through the list.
Tap OK.
End User License Agreement
• Read the agreement for PC*MILER Navigat or, Powered by
CoPilot Software. Tap Accept or Decline after reading.
(See page 74-80 for EULA)
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How to Scroll
• Read how to scroll and tap
Routing - Dimension
• Personalized routing dimensions, Max Height, Max Width,
Total Length and Total Weight/Axle, will be shown.
• To change personalized routing dimensions, tap desired
dimension > enter dimension > tap Save.
• Continue entering personalized routing dimensions and
tap
Routing - Hazmat
• Select personalized hazmat routing options and tap
Routing - Tolls
• Select personalized toll preferences and tap
Routing - More
• Select personalized routing preferences such as
Scenic Route, National Network, 53ft Trailer,
Override Restrictions, and International Boarders Open
then tap
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Save Profile
• This step is OPTIONAL - To save profile enter a profile
name and tap check box.
Warning
Read warning and tap Accept.
Tips: GPS Signal
GPS Signal will be limited inside buildings, tunnels, or
parking garages. To work effectively the PC*MILER Navigator
should be mounted on the supplied windshield cradle for clear
line of sight to the sky. *CAUTION: it is illegal in Minnesota to
attach anything to the windshield.
You are now ready for your first trip!
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Guidance
PC*MILER Navigator will guide you to your destination with clear
on-screen and spoken instructions. Whenever you are
approaching your next turn, PC*MILER Navigator will speak to
you to alert you to the upcoming direction change. In the default
mode, your screen will look like the one below.
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On Screen Information
By default your current location is displayed at the bottom of the
map. You can choose what useful information is displayed at the
base of your screen when you are driving, see Guidance Section
on (page 57).
ETA Approaching Turn
Distance to Destinations Current Position
Next Turn Direction Driving View Short Cut
Distance to Next Turn Route Ahead Highlight
Information Options Demo
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Destination
PC*MILER Navigator uses GPS Satellites to calculate your
exact position so you don’t have to enter your starting point.
Simply enter your destination and PC*MILER Navigator will take
you there, providing detailed dock-to-dock voice guided
instructions.
Address
• Tap Menu > Destination > Address.
• Enter the city/town name or zip code of your destination.
• Scroll through the list by gently pressing the stylus to
the list and do not remove pressure. Then move the
stylus up and down to scroll the list. You will get the
best results and smoother scrolling by using the stylus,
although you can use your finger as well.
• Tap the correct city or area
when it appears in the list
below the city field.
• Enter the first three or four
letters of the street name
(Do not enter house/
building number, you will
enter this on the next step). Autofilled addresses will appear
below. Select the correct street name when it appears.
• Enter the house/building number and tap GO.
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Destination
Locate Points of Interest
PC*MILER Navigator not only guides you to your
destination, but also knows all the useful places you
might need on your journey.
• Tap Menu > Destination > Points of Interest.
• Select the desired search location: Nearby, In different city, or
on my route:
Nearby
• Tap desired category. (If category of choice does not
appear, tap more categories on the lower right screen to
display more options. Or, search by POI name by tapping the
lower left search by name tab).
For example tap Truck Services > desired Truck services from
list, such as Highway exit, Truck Services, Truck Stops, or
Weigh Stations.
• Scroll through the list. Gently press the stylus to the list and do
not remove pressure. Then move the stylus up and down to
scroll the list. Once you have found the desired POI, remove
pressure and tap the POI to select it. You will get more precise
results and smoother scrolling by using the stylus.
• A details page will be displayed with POI address and map.
Tap GO.
• Confirm destination by Tapping GO.
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Destination
In Different City
• Enter the city/town
name or zip code of
your destination.
• Scroll through the list
by softly pressing
finger to list (*DO
NOT REMOVE
PRESSURE) and scroll up and down with finger still pressed
to the list. Tap the correct city or area when it appears in the
list below the city field.*It is recommended to use stylus while
scrolling through lists.
• Tap desired category. (If category of choice does not appear,
tap more categories on the lower right screen to display
more options. Or, search by POI name by tapping the lower
left search by name tab).
For example tap Truck Services > desired Truck services from
list, such as Highway exit, Truck Services, Truck Stops, or
Weigh Stations.
• Scroll through the list. Gently press the stylus to the list and do
not remove pressure. Then move the stylus up and down to
scroll the list. Once you have found the desired POI, remove
pressure and tap the POI to select it. You will get more precise
results and smoother scrolling by using the stylus.
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Destination
• A details page will be displayed with POI address and map.
Tap GO.
• Confirm destination by Tapping GO.
On my route
• Tap desired category. (If category of choice does not
appear, tap more categories on the lower right screen to
display more options or search by POI name by tapping
the lower left search by name tab).
For example tap Truck Services > desired Truck services
from list, such as Highway exit, Truck Services, Truck Stops,
or Weigh Stations.
• Scroll through the list. Gently press the stylus to the list
and do not remove pressure. Then move the stylus up
and down to scroll the list. Once you have found the
desired POI, remove pressure and tap the POI to select it.
You will get more precise results and smoother scrolling
by using the stylus.
• A details page will be displayed with POI address and
map. Tap GO.
• Confirm destination by Tapping GO.
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Destination
Pick on Map
You can also select a destination from the map.
• Tap on Menu > Destination > Pick on Map.
A map of the area around your current location will be
displayed. Drag the screen to move around the map and tap
your desired destination when you find it.
• Confirm destination by tapping GO.
Intersection
• Tap on Menu > Destination > Intersection.
• Scroll through the list and tap the correct city or area when
it appears in the list below the city field. Use the stylus when
scrolling through the lists, as it is more accurate.
• Enter the first three or four letters of the first street name
Autofilled addresses will appear below. Select the correct
street name when it appears.
• After selecting the first street, you will be given a list of
intersecting streets. Select the desired street out of this list.
• Confirm destination by Tapping GO.
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Destination
Coordinates
If you know the latitude and longitude of your destination
you can enter them directly.
• Select Menu > Destination > Coordinates.
• Choose to set the latitude and longitude in either Degrees
Minutes Seconds, Decimal Degrees or Decimal
Minutes.
• Enter a latitude and longitude in the previous format.
Tap
PC*MILER Navigator will take a few moments to find the
point. When the point has been located, a map will appear
with the location pinpointed by a red flag.
• Confirm destination by Tapping GO.
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My Places
Save your home, work, recent and favorite addresses so you don’t
have to enter them every time.
Home
• Tap on Menu > My Places > Home.
• Enter the city/town name or zip code of your home location.
• Scroll through the list. Gently press the stylus to the list and
do not remove pressure. Then move the stylus up and down
to scroll the list. Once you have found the desired location,
remove pressure and tap the POI to select it. You will get more
precise results and smoother scrolling by using the stylus.
• Enter the first three or four letters of the street name (Do not
enter house/building number, you will enter this on the next
step). Autofilled addresses will appear below. Select the correct
street name when it appears.
• Enter the house/building number and autofilled house/building numbers will appear below.
• Confirm destination by Tapping GO.
Work
• Tap on Menu > My Places > Work.
• Enter the city/town name or zip code of your work location.
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My Places
• Scroll through the list. Gently press the stylus to the list and
do not remove pressure. Then move the stylus up and down
to scroll the list. Once you have found the desired location,
remove pressure and tap the POI to select it. You will get more
precise results and smoother scrolling by using the stylus.
• Enter the first three or four letters of the street name (Do not
enter house/building number, you will enter this on the next
step). Autofilled addresses will appear below. Select the correct
street name when it appears.
• Enter the house/building number and autofilled house/building numbers will appear below.
• Confirm destination by Tapping GO.
Recent
• Tap on Menu > My Places > Recent.
• Scroll through the list and tap the desired recent location.
• Confirm destination by Tapping GO.
Favorites
• Tap on Menu > My Places > Favorite.
• Tap Add New
• Repeat address steps from destination section on page 13.
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Truck
Routing
• Tap on Menu > Truck > Routing.
Routing - Dimension
• Personalized routing dimensions, Max Height, Max Width,
Total Length and Total Weight/Axle, will be shown.
• To change personalized routing dimensions, tap desired
dimension > enter dimension > tap
Routing - Hazmat
• Select personalized hazmat routing options and tap
Routing - Tolls
• Select personalized toll preferences and tap
Routing - More
• Select personalized routing preferences such as
Scenic Route, National Network, 53ft Trailer,
Override Restrictions, and International Boarders Open
then tap
Save Profile
• To save profile enter a profile name and tap . Or,
skip step and tap to continue.
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Truck
Routing Profiles
• Tap on Menu > Truck > Routing Profile
• Tap New to create new routing profile
• Tap to scroll through saved routing profiles
• Tap Edit to change prior saved routing profiles
•
• Tap Delete to remove prior saved routing profiles
State Mileage Logs
The PC*MILER Navigator will automatically track state fuel
mileage for state fuel tax reporting when used for every trip.
State mileage logs lists the mileage totals by state and month as
recorded by the device.
• Tap on Menu > Truck > State Mileage Logs
NOTE: For accurate reporting PC*MILER Navigator must be
used for all trips.
Settings
To enable sate mileage logging and to delete existing logs
• Tap on Menu > Truck > Settings
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Quick Stop
Quick stop helps you locate a truck service, gas station,
restaurant, or hotel near you, quickly and easily.
For example, when travelling on a long journey, you can use the
Quick Stop feature to help you search for a local hotel and call
them using your phone.
Quick Stop
• Tap Menu > Quick Stop
• Tap desired category from Quick Stop list (i.e. Truck services,
Gas Station, Restaurant, or Hotel
• Scroll through the list and tap the desired Quick Stop when it
appears in the list.
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Quick Stop
• Tap Show Map to display all nearby facilities on a map. To
return to the facilities list, select Show List.
• Or Search by Name to type the name of
a facility and select the one you want when it appears in the
list. For example, to look for a specific hotel, begin to type ‘Hil’
then select ‘Hilton’ to add this hotel as a destination.
• Tap Cancel to stop searching for facilities.
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Detour
Detours
You can program PC*MILER Navigator to make a
detour a part of the calculated route.
Avoid Roads
• Tap Menu > Detour > Avoid Roads.
An itinerary of your trip will appear. Tap on the road you
would like to avoid.
PC*MILER Navigator
will take a few moments
to plan an alternative to
the selected road.
PC*MILER Navigator will
display any change in
distance and/or time
the new route and display a map of the new route.
• Tap Accept and PC*MILER Navigator will begin directing you
according to the new route.
• If you decide not to use the new route, tap Clear and try
another route or tap Cancel and PC*MILER Navigator will
then return to your original route.
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Detour
Clear Avoid Roads
PC*MILER Navigator will save the details of roads you
wish to avoid. To clear the memory:
• Tap Menu > Detour > Clear Avoid Roads.
Alternate Roads
If you are unhappy with the whole route PC*MILER
Navigator has planned for you.
• Tap Menu > Detour > Alternate Route.
PC*MILER Navigator will compile a different route if a sensible
alternative exists. A map of proposed detour will be displayed.
Tap Accept to agree or Decline to return to the previous
route.
End Detour
If you are on a detour route and would like to return to the
original trip.
• Tap Menu > Detour > End Detour.
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