Whistler WMAP650 User Manual

wMap GPS Software

wMap

Software User Manual

for

600 Series WGPX GPS Receivers

Note

Contents of this manual and product specifications can change without notice. Rev 2

wMap GPS Software

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of a Whistler GPS receiver and the wMap mapping software. This system can provide an auto route to the destination of your choice using signals from Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) orbiting the earth.

There are 24 GPS satellites orbiting the earth. A GPS device can calculate your position on the earth if it can receive signals from at least three of these satellites. When it receives at least four signals, a GPS device can also calculate your altitude (height above sea level).

To use the GPS receiver for the first time you need to charge the battery and install the map data onto the Secure Digital/Multi-Media Card (SD/MMC). NOTE: Some models may have the maps preloaded on the SD/MMC card so map loading is not necessary. If the GPS receiver offers other countries, these country maps will be on the included CD/DVD. Simply copy the country maps to an appropriately sized SD/MMC card and insert the card into the GPS receiver. See page 23 for loading instructions.

Important! If the GPS receiver’s maps are preloaded on a SD/MMC card, please make a backup copy of the card to the PC. If the card is reformatted, erased or lost, a new copy of the map files can be placed onto a new SD/MMC card by using the backup copy. If a backup is not performed and replacement maps are needed, a replacement fee will be charged.

See the unit’s hardware manual for detailed instructions for battery loading and charging information as well as important hardware and software restrictions and precautions. All other hardware questions and operation of other non GPS mapping programs are listed in the hardware manual.

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Software Agreement

Whistler Map™ (wMap) Software License

ATTENTION: PLEASE READ THIS DOCUMENT CAREFULLY. THE INDIVIDUAL OR ENTITY OPENING THE CD/DVD (THE "END-USER") AGREES TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. IF YOU OPEN THE CD/DVD, YOU CANNOT RETURN THE GPS FOR CREDIT.

The enclosed software files and the accompanying documentation are provided to the End-User by The Whistler Group, Inc. ("Whistler") and Netropa Corporation for use only under the following terms. Whistler reserves any right not expressly granted to the End-User. The End-User owns the disk on which the Software is recorded, but Whistler retains ownership of all copies of the Software itself. The End-User assumes sole responsibility for the installation, use and results obtained from use of the Software.

1. License. End-User is granted a limited, non-exclusive license to do only the following:

A. Install and maintain the Software on one computer at any time for use only in the End-

User's own business.

B. Make one copy in machine-readable form solely for backup or archival purposes for the

computer on which the Software is installed. The Software is protected by copyright law. As an expressed condition of this License, the End-User must reproduce on the copy Whistler's copyright notice and any other proprietary legends on the original copy supplied by Whistler.

C. Transfer the Software and all rights under this License to another party together with a copy

of this License and all written materials accompanying the Software, provided (i) the EndUser gives Whistler written notice of the transfer (including in such notice the identity of the transferee), and (ii) the other party reads and agrees to accept the terms and conditions of this License.

2. Restrictions. The End-User may NOT sublicense, assign, or distribute copies of the Software to others. The End-User may NOT decompile, reverse engineer, disassemble, or otherwise reduce the Software to a human readable form. THE END-USER MAY NOT MODIFY, ADAPT, TRANSLATE, RENT, LEASE, LOAN, RESELL FOR PROFIT, DISTRIBUTE, OR OTHERWISE ASSIGN OR TRANSFER THE SOFTWARE, OR CREATE DERIVATIVE WORKS BASED UPON THE SOFTWARE OR ANY PART THEREOF, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN SECTION 1.C. ABOVE.

3. Protection and Security. The End-User agrees to use its best efforts and to take all reasonable steps to safeguard the Software to ensure that no unauthorized person shall have access thereto and that no unauthorized copy, publication, disclosure or distribution in whole or in part, in any form, shall be made. The End-User acknowledges that the Software contains valuable confidential information and trade secrets and that unauthorized use and/or copying are harmful to Whistler.

4. Termination. This License is effective until terminated. This License will terminate immediately without notice from Whistler if the End-User fails to comply with any of its provisions. Upon termination the End-User must destroy the Software and all copies thereof, and the End-User may terminate this License at any time by doing so.

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5. Export Law Assurances. The End-User agrees that the Software is to be used only in North America and the Software will not be transferred or exported, directly or indirectly, outside North America.

6. Limited Warranty. Whistler warrants that, for one year from the date of initial use by the original End-User, the Software shall operate substantially in accordance with the published functional specifications current at the time of shipment. If, during the warranty period, a defect appears, the End-User shall return the Software to Whistler and Whistler's only obligation shall be, at Whistler's election, to replace the defective Software. The End-User agrees that the foregoing constitutes the End-User's sole and exclusive remedy for breach by Whistler under any warranties made under this Agreement. This warranty does not cover any Software that has been altered or changed in any way by anyone other than Whistler or Netropa Corporation. Whistler or Netropa Corporation is not responsible for problems associated with or caused by incompatible operating systems or equipment, or for problems in the interaction of the Software with software not furnished by Whistler. No oral or written information or advice given by Whistler or its dealers, distributors, employees or agents shall in any way extend, modify or add to the foregoing warranty.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDY PROVIDED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. THE END-USER ASSUMES ALL RISK AS TO THE SUITABILITY, QUALITY, AND PERFORMANCE OF THE SOFTWARE. IN NO EVENT WILL WHISTLER, OR ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AFFILIATES, BE LIABLE TO THE END-USER FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR EXEMPLARY DAMAGES (INCLUDING DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF DATA OR BUSINESS INFORMATION, AND THE LIKE) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OF OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, EVEN IF WHISTLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. WHISTLER'S LIABILITY TO THE END-USER (IF ANY) FOR ACTUAL DIRECT DAMAGES FOR ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER, AND REGARDLESS OF THE FORM OF THE ACTION, WILL BE LIMITED TO, AND IN NO EVENT SHALL EXCEED, THE AMOUNT ORIGINALLY PAID TO WHISTLER FOR THE LICENSE OF THE SOFTWARE.

7. Enhancements. From time to time Whistler may, in its sole discretion, advise the End-User of updates, upgrades, enhancements or improvements to the Software and/or new releases of the Software (collectively, "Enhancements"), and may license the End-User to use such Enhancements upon payment of prices as may be established by Whistler from time to time. All such Enhancements to the Software provided to the End-User shall also be governed by the terms of this License. IN ORDER FOR THE END-USER TO BE ASSURED THAT IT WILL BE ADVISED OF AND LICENSED TO USE ANY ENHANCEMENTS TO THE SOFTWARE, THE END-USER MUST COMPLETE THE ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM AT WWW.WHISTLERGROUP.COM OR CALL 1-800-531-0004.

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8. General. This License will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Arkansas, and shall inure to the benefit of Whistler, End-User and their successors, assigns and legal representatives. If any provision of this License is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unenforceable to any extent under applicable law, that provision will be enforced to the maximum extent permissible and the remaining provisions of this License will remain in full force and effect.

Any notices or other communications to be sent to Whistler must be mailed first class, postage prepaid, to the following address:

The Whistler Group, Inc. Attn: Customer Service 13016 North Walton Blvd. Bentonville, AR 72712

This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and all prior proposals, agreements, representations, statements and undertakings are hereby expressly cancelled and superseded.

This Agreement may not be changed or amended except by a written instrument executed by a duly authorized officer of Whistler.

9. Acknowledgment. BY OPENING THIS PACKAGE, THE END-USER ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS READ THIS LICENSE, UNDERSTANDS IT, AND AGREES TO BE BOUND BY ITS TERMS AND CONDITIONS. Should you have any questions concerning this License, contact Whistler at the address set forth above.

wMap GPS Software

Contents

Introduction ...........................................................................................................2

Software Agreement - Legal...............................................................................3 - 5

Operation..........................................................................................................7-22

Map Page.....................................................................................................................................7

Zoom In/Out .......................................................................................................................7

Track Up/North Up ...........................................................................................................7-8

Navigation and Panning Modes.......................................................................................... 8-9

POI info.......................................................................................................................... 9

Saving a Location............................................................................................................ 9

Current Route Page .................................................................................................................9

Trip Information Page............................................................................................................ 10

GPS Info ............................................................................................................................... 10

Almanac................................................................................................................................ 10

Current Location.................................................................................................................... 11

Map View Style (2D/3D)......................................................................................................... 11

Creating and Using an Auto Route ............................................................................................... 12

Destination by Address ........................................................................................................... 13

Destination by Intersection ..................................................................................................... 14

Destination by Points Of Interest (POI).................................................................................... 15

Destination by Favorites ......................................................................................................... 16

Destination by Recent ............................................................................................................ 16

Destination by City Center ...................................................................................................... 16

Set a Detour .......................................................................................................................... 17

Add a Stop Over .................................................................................................................... 17

Set Route Options .................................................................................................................. 18

Demo an Auto Route .............................................................................................................. 18

Setting Options .......................................................................................................................... 19

Local Settings ........................................................................................................................ 19

Display Options ...................................................................................................................... 19

Creating or Adding Favorites ................................................................................................... 20

Programming the Go Home button .......................................................................................... 20

Panning and Zooming ................................................................................................................. 21

Guidance Volume Setting ............................................................................................................ 21

About Page ............................................................................................................................... 21

Speed Alert Setting..................................................................................................................... 22

Installing Maps.....................................................................................................23

Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................23

FAQs ...................................................................................................................24

Table of Contents

Operation

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Navigating the Software

Once the GPS receiver is turned on, the unit will automatically go to the GPS receiver’s main menu or depending on the GPS hardware, display the wMap’s map page. See the GPS receiver’s hardware manual to determine the correct procedure to start the GPS unit’s mapping software.

A warning screen will appear first. Simply read and tap the OK icon.

It is best to be outside and have a clear sky above to allow the GPS to obtain better reception of the satellites. Clear sky means: no trees, bridges, overhangs, carports etc. Cloudy skies are ok. The unit is ready to travel and navigate once the map page is displayed. The wMap software is designed to be easy to use. Important! See the Setting

Options section on page 19 to enter correct time zone!

Figure 7A

Map Page

The Map Page displays your current position, zoom in/out buttons and zoom level in miles, street traveling on, battery life and Menu and Mute Icons. The pointer represents your location and direction on the map.

The following sections will describe the many features and settings. Pressing the direction button on the unit either left or right will toggle through the available screens.

Figure

Pointer Icon

Zoom Out Icon

Menu Icon

Current Road

Traveling

North Icon

Zoom In Icon

Mute Icon

Current Speed

Figure 7B Zoom Level

The pointer icon also indicates the signal strength of the satellite signals: Silver = no signal; Red = poor signal; Yellow = weak signal and Green = good signal.

Zoom In/Out

The zoom level is displayed in the lower center of the map page . To change the zoom level, tap the zoom icons on the screen or the (+) or (-) buttons on the GPS unit. Note: Street details are not shown higher than zoom level of 2000 ft.

Track Up (Heading) or North Up

In the upper right hand corner is the North indicator icon. (See Figure 7B) This indicator will always point to the north. While traveling, the direction of travel (Pointer Icon) is always pointing up and the map rotates around the Pointer Icon.

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When the map is switched to North Up from the defaulted Track Up, the direction of travel (N,S,E,W etc) is displayed under the red arrow. See Figure 7C for an example for a SE direction of travel.

There are three ways to change the display:

1. Simply tap the North indicator and the icon will change from one setting to the other.

2. Go to: Main Menu/Settings/Display Options/ Orientation and change the option.

3. Simply press the direction button in the up position.

Figure 8B Generic button shown

Figure 8C

To exit Panning Mode, tap the red “X” button in the lower right corner of the display.

To find out more info on a POI, simply tap on the POI’s icon and the POI Info screen will be displayed.

Press the up arrow to change views

Tap here to exit panning mode

Operation

Select the display heading style

Figure 8A

Note: Menu layouts throughout this manual may differ from what is shown.

Navigation and Panning Modes

The map page can be displayed in two views; Navigation Mode (See Figure 7B) and Panning Mode (See Figure 8C). Navigation Mode displays movements along the map.

Panning Mode allows Points of Interest (POI) and street name information to be displayed and also allows movement of the map to different areas for viewing.

To enter Panning Mode: Simply tap and drag along the screen to allow movement of the map to view different areas.

Tap here to get detailed POI information

POI Information screen is displayed

Figure 8D

The POI Info screen provides the POI’s name and phone number. (See Figure 8E)

Figure 8E

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