Polstar Road Mentor, RoadMentor PRM-1000 User Manual

All-In-One Navigator

User's Manual

Ver.2.0

Polstar Technologies, Inc.

http://www.polstargps.com

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This document is subject to change without notice. You must read the warnings and the disclaimer at the back of this manual prior to

using your RoadMentor.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction............................................................................................................4

1.2 Packing List....................................................................................................6

1.3 Before using your RoadMentor......................................................................7

1.4 Installing Your RoadMentor in your Vehicle...................................................9

1.5 Using the external antenna with your RoadMentor (optional) ......................10

2. Getting Started.....................................................................................................11

3. Basic Information.................................................................................................16

3.1 Main Menu...................................................................................................16

3.2 Map Screen..................................................................................................17

3.3 Panning........................................................................................................18

3.4 Roads........................................................................................................... 18

3.5 Map Scales..................................................................................................19

3.6 Points of Interest (POI) ................................................................................20

3.7 Using the 4-Way Arrow Keypad...................................................................21

3.8 Navigation Menu..........................................................................................23

3.9 Navigating Using your RoadMentor .............................................................24

3.10 Route List...................................................................................................25

4. Destinations Menu...............................................................................................26

4.1 Destinations By Address..............................................................................27

4.2 Destinations by Intersections.......................................................................29

4.3 Destination by City Center ...........................................................................31

4.4 Points of Interest..........................................................................................33

4.5 Point of Interest Categories.......................................................................... 33

4.6 Searching within 25 miles of your current location.......................................35

4.7 Searching for Points of Interest in a State/Region .......................................35

4.8 Favorites......................................................................................................36

4.9 Recent..........................................................................................................37

4.10 Destination Options....................................................................................38

5. Route Options......................................................................................................40

6. Display Options....................................................................................................41

7. GPS Info/ Almanac ..............................................................................................44

8. Localisation..........................................................................................................45

9. Volume.................................................................................................................45

10. Map Updates......................................................................................................46

10.1 Updating Map via a USB Card Reader ......................................................46

10.2 Updating Map via a USB link .....................................................................47

10.3 Installation of the USB driver......................................................................47

10.4 Installation of Microsoft ActiveSync............................................................49

10.5 Using Microsoft ActiveSync........................................................................53

11. Disclaimer..........................................................................................................54

12. Important Messages and Warnings ...................................................................54

13. Maintenance ......................................................................................................55

14. Storage..............................................................................................................55

15. FCC, CE and E-Mark Compliances ................................................................... 55

16. Limited Warranty................................................................................................56

17. Specifications.....................................................................................................58

1. Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the Polstar PRM-1000 RoadMentor All-In-One Vehicle Navigator. Your RoadMentor is a state of the art navigation system designed specifically for use in vehicles and employs the latest technologies in order to make your journeys more efficient and productive. Your RoadMentor offers the following features to make travelling and navigating through your neighbourhood easier:

z Dynamic route calculation z Accurate moving map display z Turn-by-turn voice instructions z Voice output engine z Up to 1GB storage space via SD card z Regular software and map updates z Compact, lightweight and easy to transport z Easy to use and intuitive interface

You can operate your RoadMentor using either the touchscreen interface, or the keypad located on the right of the screen.

Polstar would like to thank you again for purchasing the RoadMentor, and hope that it will assist you in your travels in the many years to come.

For the latest news and updates, product support, and information regarding Polstar’s range of GPS products, please visit Polstar’s website at

http://www.polstargps.com.

1.1 The Polstar RoadMentor

Front View

1 2

1 On/Off Button Turns your RoadMentor on or off 2 Speaker Plays voice messages and maneuvering instructions 3 Power Socket Power socket connection for the power cable/adaptor 4 Zoom In/Out Button Zoom in/out of the map 5 4-Way Arrow keypad Scroll through Menu options/functions 6 Enter Button Confirm highlighted selections 7 Menu Button Access the Main Menu 8 Route Button Access the route list containing list of roads on the route 9 Cancel Button Cancel highlighted selections/exit from menus

10 GPS Antenna Built-in GPS antenna

Rear View

1 Mini USB Slot Mini USB connection for USB cables to PC 2 Vehicle Mount Slot Slot for mounting the shaft 3 Stand Stand for Standing Independently 4 SD Card slot Storage medium where you can store maps 5 MMCX connector Connector for the external antenna ( PAT-1000)

1.2 Packing List

Standard Package You should find the following parts in the box with the purchase of a new Polstar RoadMentor:

z Polstar RoadMentor GPS Navigation Unit x1 z Indoor Power Cable x1 z Power Adapter for use in Vehicles x 1 z Starter’s Guide x 1 z Mounting Shaft x 1 z Mini USB Cable x1 z CD-ROM x 1 (with Microsoft ActiveSync 3.7, USB driver, and User’s

manual)

z Anti-Slip Mat x1 z SD card (up to 1GB space) x 1 z User’s Manual CD x1

If there is anything missing, contact your local Polstar retailer immediately.

Mounting Shaft

Mini USB cable Power cable for vehicles

Optional Accessories The following accessories can be purchased separately to enhance the performance of your RoadMentor:

z Map-Loader CD-ROM (distributors only) z PMP-NA (North America mapping data, 5 CD’s) z PMP-EU (European Union mapping data, 9 CD’s) z PAT-1000 (optional external antenna)

1.3 Before using your RoadMentor

Your RoadMentor is a compact and portable device that can be easily installed and removed in a matter of seconds, allowing you to take it anywhere. For safety reasons, you should secure your RoadMentor to the Vehicle Mounting Shaft that is included, which can be mounted either on the vehicle dashboard or on the windscreen. An Anti-Slip Mat has been provided to allow you to place your RoadMentor anywhere securely.

With Mounting Shaft Support Standing Independently Caution: Do not place your RoadMentor where it is likely to interfere with the

controls of the vehicle or obstruct your view of the surroundings. Do not place your RoadMentor in places where it is likely to cause personal injury and/or property damage in the event of an accident. Do not place your RoadMentor unsecured.

Caution: Do not remove the SD card at any time while your RoadMentor is running. Doing so may corrupt the data that is stored within the SD card. Also, the switch of the SD card should be in unlock position, as shown below, which makes the SD card writeable by the navigation software.

Unlock Lock To insert the SD card, gently push it into the SD card slot with the label facing the

back of the RoadMentor as illustrated below.

To remove the memory card, gently push the edge of the card to release it and pull it out of the SD card slot.

To optimize signal reception from satellites, mount your RoadMentor at a place where it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky, therefore improving the accuracy of your coordinate and velocity readings.

Moreover, to prevent satellite signal obstruction, which is usually caused by thermal filters or the roof of the car, it’s advisable for the RoadMentor users to install an external antenna (PAT-1000). (Refer to “Using the external antenna with your RoadMentor “ section)

1.4 Installing Your RoadMentor in your Vehicle Step 1

Place the Suction End of the Vehicle Mounting Shaft on a flat surface in front of the windshield glass that is unlikely to interfere with the controls of the vehicle, obstruct the driver’s views, or may cause accidents/damage in the events of the accidents.

 Lift the Suction Lever up  Press the Suction Cup against the flat surface  Press the Suction Lever Down

Step 2

 Secure your RoadMentor to the Vehicle Mounting Shaft. There is a Sliding

Slot behind your RoadMentor unit where you can slide the Vehicle Mounting Shaft into.

Step 3

You can change the angle between the mounting shaft and your RoadMentor unit to make it easier for you to operate and see. Simply bend it to the angle you are most comfortable with.

Step 4

For additional stability, place your RoadMentor unit on the anti slip mat. The anti slip mat is able to prevent slip on surfaces with slopes up to 70 degrees.

Step 5

Plug the power adaptor into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter receptacle, and the power plug of the power adaptor into your RoadMentor’s power socket.

1.5 Using the external antenna with your RoadMentor (optional)

To prevent satellite signal obstruction, which is usually caused by thermal filters or the roof of the car, it’s advisable for the RoadMentor users to install an external antenna.

To install the PAT-1000 into your RoadMentor, just insert the antenna into the MMCX connector at the back of RoadMentor as illustrated below.

MMCX connector

Step 1: Turn the rear side of the RoadMentor toward yourself and unpack the external antenna cable:

Step 2: Insert the connecting side of the external antenna cable vertically into the MMCX connector of the RoadMentor:

Step 3: Put the antenna side of the external antenna cable onto the roof out of the automobile. Make sure that the magnet of the antenna side sticks to the roof.

PRM-1000

PAT-1000

2. Getting Started

Below is a basic tutorial that will get you started with your new RoadMentor. Before you get started, please switch your RoadMentor on and allow the unit to have an unobstructed view of the sky and leave it for approximately 2 minutes to establish a valid GPS fix. Once you have a valid GPS fix, the map screen will automatically centre to your current location.

Step 1:

Plug the power adaptor into your RoadMentor’s power socket and an external power source. Insert the SD card containing your electronic maps if you have not already done so. Once your RoadMentor has been connected to an external power source, turn your RoadMentor on by pressing the power on/off button.

Plug the power connector to your RoadMentor. Press the POWER ON/OFF button

Step 2:

After turning your RoadMentor on, you will be presented with a warning message. Read this message then press OK to proceed to the Menu screen.

Note: The OK button won’t appear until you insert the SD card after powering on. Read the warning message.

Press OK to proceed to the Map Screen

Step 3:

Once you have entered the Map Screen, press the Menu button on the keypad to load the Main Menu. Press the Destinations icon under the Main Menu to load the Set Destinations screen.

Step 4:

Under the Destination Menu, press the City Center icon. This will load the Navigation by City Center screen.

Step 5:

Under the Navigation by City Center screen, press the By Distance icon. This will load a list of all the city centers within a 25-mile radius from your current location.

By Distance

Step 6:

Select a city center from the City List. The selected city will be highlighted in blue. Press the Nav button to calculate a route to the selected City Center based on your Route Options.

Selected City Center Press Nav

Step 7:

The route to the destination you have just selected will be displayed on the map Screen, which is marked in dark blue. Your RoadMentor will enter navigation mode once a route has been calculated.

Map Orientation/Compass See Display Options for more information.

Current Location

Name of Current Street Press to access the information page.

Destination

Journey Information.

If you have established valid GPS fixes with satellites, you can now navigate to your destination using your RoadMentor. If not, you can still use the Demo feature that is discussed later in this manual to show you how to get to your destination.

Note: Do not remove the SD card at any time while your RoadMentor is running. Doing so may corrupt the data that is stored within the SD card or cause abnormal navigation behavior even you re-insert the SD card. We strongly suggest you to restart your RoadMentor. A Warning message will appear if you remove the SD card.

Warning after removing the SD card

Warning after re-inserting the SD card

Starting your RoadMentor by Cold Start

To switch your RoadMentor on, press the power button at the bottom of the keypad once it has been connected to an external power source.

Please place your RoadMentor in a place where it has a clear and unobstructed view of the sky. If you have not used your RoadMentor for some time, or has moved it over 500 miles after the last power off, you should Cold Start to get a GPS fix. Cold start takes effect simply by pressing “—“ keypad continuingly for 10 seconds immediately after turning on the RoadMentor. You will see a message “Cold Start OK” at the bottom of the warning screen on power up.

Once you have a valid GPS fix, subsequent GPS fix times after switching the power on; known as Time-To-First-Fix (TTFF) will be lower. Below are the typical times to get a GPS fix:

PRM-1000 PRM-1000SCold Start

(Using your RoadMentor for the first time/Moving the unit over 500 miles from the last location/Switched for prolonged periods of time)

Warm Start

(Switching the unit off for a time within 1 week)

Hot Start

(Temporary loss of GPS fix/Immediate power off-power on, within 4 hours)

42 seconds seconds 35

38 seconds seconds 2 seconds 1 seconds

* PROM-1000 uses Sony GA-4 GPS chip; PRM-1000S uses SiRF Star III GPS chip.

Once you have turned your RoadMentor on, you will be presented with a warning message. After reading the warning message, press OK and you will enter the Map Screen. You are now ready to navigate using your RoadMentor.

3. Basic Information

3.1 Main Menu

You can access many functions of your RoadMentor from the Main Menu. To access the Main Menu, press the Menu button on the keypad.

The following functions/submenus can be accessed from the Main Menu by pressing the respective icons on the screen:

z Destination

Begin planning a route to a Point of Interest, Address, City Center, Intersection, Favorite Place or a Recent Destination.

z Speed Alert

Set the speed limit, above which a warning will prompt.

z Route Options

Change your route selection preferences. Display Options

Change your Map Screen display Settings

Localization Change the settings of your RoadMentor for use in different countries.

Volume

You can change the volume of the voice messages from this Menu.

To return to the map screen, press the exit button on the top right hand corner of the Main Menu. For more information about each option, refer to the relevant sections later in this user manual.

3.2 Map Screen

The map screen shows a map of your immediate surroundings, and allows you to scroll to and view other locations on the map, provided there is map coverage of that area. You will also be able to view different Points of Interest and the route to your destination. The map screen will load automatically on power on.

Note: To navigate through a certain area, you must have the map of that area stored in the SD card.

Name of Current Street

Map Orientation/Compass See Display Options for more information.

Current Location

Journey Information

The Map Screen contains the following functions/information:

z Journey Information

This box will show your current speed, estimated time at arrival (ETA), remaining distance from your destination and the remaining time. Press this box to alternate between the types of information.

Note: If your RoadMentor is not in navigation mode, only your current speed will be displayed.

Current Street Name

This box displays the name of the street you are currently on. Pressing here will bring up the Location Information screen that gives you the address, street name, city name and coordinates where applicable.

3.3 Panning

Panning allows you to view areas of the map that is not displayed on the Map Screen. To do so, simply touch the screen with your finger and drag it oppositely to your desired direction. While in panning mode, you will be zooming in/out from the center of the screen, marked by the black crosshair.

To exit panning mode, press the NO button on the keypad and the Map Screen will return to the original location. You can access the Navigation Menu while in panning mode, which is discussed later in this manual.

3.4 Roads

The RoadMentor classifies roads into 4 different categories and are represented by different colored lines on the Map Screen:

Local Roads: Thin white line. Major Roads: Thick orange line Freeways/Highways: Thick red line.

Only Freeways/Highways will be displayed for all map scales. Local and major roads will not be displayed once they exceed certain map scales.

After planning a route to a destination, your route will be marked by a dark blue line on the map. Any road you choose to avoid will be marked in purple.

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