ALK Technologies PC5 manual CoPilot Overview, Safety Warning, What’s New in Version 5.0?

CoPilot Overview

Your CoPilot Pocket PC 5 Includes:

Install/Data Discs

Quick Start Guide

GPS Receiver Guide

GPS Receiver (not in software-only packages)

In-Vehicle Power Adapter (not in software-only packages)

Vent Mount (not in software-only packages)

Desktop PC Requirements

Microsoft Windows 98, 2000, ME, XP, Windows NT® (4.0 or higher) or Windows Mobile 2003

400 MHz processor or better

16X CD-ROM or better

128 MB of RAM and a hard drive with at least 225 MB of available disk space

Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.1 or later

Pocket PC Requirements

With Map Data on Storage Card

Pocket PC running Pocket PC 2002 or WinMobile 2003 (first or second edition)

5-7 MB of storage RAM

6-15 MB of program RAM (available for running programs)

Storage Card recommended (minimum 32MB, 64MB recommended)

Third Party GPS Requirements

Standard NMEA GPS receiver* including:

CF GPS receivers

iPAQ GPS Jacket

Cabled GPS receivers

Wireless Bluetooth GPS receivers

*For information on purchasing a GPS receiver from ALK Technologies, go to www.alk.com.

A Safety Warning

Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the road when driving!

Do not use this product in any way that interferes with safe and attentive operation of a vehicle. When used in a vehicle, do not place the GPS receiver, antenna, power supply, or your computer where it may strike the driver or passengers if the vehicle turns sharply or stops abruptly. This product is designed, manufactured, and intended as an aid to planning and navigating routes. The accuracy of the map data, driving directions, and GPS tracking system is insufficient for this product to be used for automated navigation or in any situation in which the failure of the prod- uct could lead directly to death, personal injury, or physical or environmental dam- age. The driver must remain alert at all times to actual road conditions and obey all posted signs and traffic regulations.

ALK Technologies assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from the use of this product.

What’s New in Version 5.0?

Redesigned Interface - The user interface has been redesigned to include step-by-step address entry, more options for entering stops (including Intersection and Latitude/Longitude) and more labels on buttons to better convey their functionality.

3D Map Display - Provides a realistic view of the road ahead.

Enhanced 2d Map Display - Combines a larger map display with concise turn instructions. The path ahead is easy to see now with Route Over Highlighting and en-route turn arrows.

Night Mode - Reduces glare from the Pocket PC and uses low-contrast map colors.

Expanded Voice Options - Four options are now available: Male and Female Text-to-Speech, Male and Female pre-recorded sound files. Turn instruction warnings at pre-set distance can now be toggled on or off depending on your preference for a detailed vs. concise voice option.

Map Updates - Map data for all regions has been updated and refined to ensure that addresses can be found and correct routes can be calculated.

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