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Welcome

Congratulations and thank you for choosing the RightWay 550 GPS Navigator. We

hope you enjoy using this exciting product and trust that it will make your driving

experience more comfortable, stress-free, and entertaining.

This guide will tell you everything you need to know about using your
RightWay 550 GPS Navigator. It will explain the basics, share some

tips for operation and show you how to customize your Navigator. The

following symbols refer to specific passages you should be aware:

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Summary of Contents for 550

Page 1: ...User Manual 550 rigHtWaY ...

Page 2: ...tell you everything you need to know about using your RightWay 550 GPS Navigator It will explain the basics share some tips for operation and show you how to customize your Navigator The following symbols refer to specific passages you should be aware The caution symbol highlights items related to your safety and well being Please read and pay close attention to these warnings The exclamation poin...

Page 3: ... RW 550 mounting system Quick Start Guide User Manual Mini USB Cable If your box is incomplete please contact support rightwaygps com within 14 days of purchase To see a complete list of accessories available for purchase refer to page 53 Car Charger Quick Start Guide and User Manual Mini USB Cable Windshield Mount ...

Page 4: ...truct the driver s view or interfere with the operation of the vehicle 1 Attach clip to mount 2 Select a location for the mount on the windshield or dashboard that does not obstruct the driver s view or interfere with the operation of the vehicle 3 Clean and dry this area to remove any grease and dirt If mounting the RW Navigator on the dashboard remove the protective backing from the dash disc ex...

Page 5: ... the bottom of the navigator cradle gently push the unit into the cradle until the unit clicks into place 8 To remove the RW Navigator from the mount gently push back the tab on the top of the cradle until you hear a click releasing the unit to DETACH the Mount 1 Pull the locking lever away from the base of the mount 2 Grasp the pull tab of the suction cup and gently pull away from the wind shield...

Page 6: ...ching On and off Switch on the RW550 by holding down the power button for 3 seconds Switch off the RW550 by holding down the power button until unit displays Powering Off GPS Startup The RW550 has an integrated GPS receiver The first time you use the RW550 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 zo...

Page 7: ... See page 31 for additional language and voice options Set Units of Measure Choose desired units of measure by tapping between English and Metric See page 32 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 RW550 Powered by CoPilot Software Tap Accept or Decline after reading See pa...

Page 8: ...ou launch your RW550 Navigator the first time How to Scroll Read how to scroll and tap Warning Read warning and tap Accept GPS Signals GPS signals are limited inside buildings tunnels and parking lots To work most effectively mount the RW 550 on the windshield for clear line of sight to the sky You are now ready for your first trip ...

Page 9: ... the upcoming direction change 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 38 ETA Approaching Turn Distance to Destination Current Position Next Turn Direction Driving View Short Cut Distance to Next Turn Route Ahead Highlight Information Optio...

Page 10: ...ly 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 yo...

Page 11: ...Or search by POI name by tapping the lower left search by name tab For example tap Gas Station desired services from list Scroll through the list and tap the POI to select it A details page will be displayed with POI address and map Tap GO Confirm destination by Tapping GO IN DIFFERENT CITY Enter the city town name or zip code of your destination Tap the correct city or area when it appears in the...

Page 12: ...as Station from list Scroll through the list and tap the POI to select it A details page will be displayed with POI address and map Tap GO Confirm destination by Tapping GO 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 destina...

Page 13: ... of intersecting streets Select the desired street out of this list Confirm destination by Tapping GO 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...

Page 14: ...ext 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 Scroll through the list and tap the POI to select it Enter the first three or four letters o...

Page 15: ... 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 Gas Station Restaurant Hotel or Vehicle Repair Scroll through the list and tap the desired Quick Stop when it appears in the list Tap Show Map to display all nearby facilities o...

Page 16: ... Cancel to stop searching for facilities Detours You can program RW550 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 RW550 Navigator will take a few moments to plan an alternative to the selected road It will display any change in distance and or time the new route and ...

Page 17: ...ds you wish to avoid To clear the memory Tap Menu Detour Clear Avoid Roads Alternate Roads If you are unhappy with the whole route RW550 Navigator has planned for you Tap Menu Detour Alternate Route RW550 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 y...

Page 18: ...ry listed for example Address Add the first address in the same way as detailed above see Enter Address on page 10 Tap the address and a pop up menu will appear containing a list of options Tap Set as Stop Repeat these steps to add additional destinations If you select Show on Map from the pop up menu a map of the area around the selected stop will be displayed Tap to return to the trip list Show ...

Page 19: ...following icons Move to Top Move to Bottom Move Up Delete Move Down Tap the desired option The selected stop will move to its new position in the trip list Setting Waypoints RW550 Navigator can route you through a certain point without considering it as a stop By setting Waypoints you can adjust RW550 Navigator s route to calcu late a detour via the waypoint Tap Menu Plan or Edit Trip Enter the wa...

Page 20: ... is a Waypoint Save Trip When you have finished entering all your destinations you can save your trip to access at a later date rather than start driving right away Tap Options Save Enter a name for the trip you are saving Tap OK and your trip will be saved Loading a Saved Tip Tap Options Load Tap the trip that you would like to load from the list then tap Open Go To change a Waypoint back to a St...

Page 21: ...ete from the list then tap Delete NOTE You will NOT be asked to confirm this selection Return Trip Once you have completed your journey use RW550 Navigator to guide you for your return Menu Plan or Edit Trip Add Stop Return Trip Select Routing Type by tapping Quickest or Shortest and select Toll road preferences by using the up and down arrows and tap OK NOTE If you do not want to choose routing t...

Page 22: ...w Estimated Fuel Costs Enter the average miles per gallon average MPG for your car Set currency and enter average cost per gallon Take Breaks Set RW550 Navigator to alert you to take a break at regular time intervals for defined durations of time for a trip Tap Options Take Breaks During Trips Break Every Select a time interval which you would like to take a break Break For Choose how long you wou...

Page 23: ...eds and style You can choose from six different screen driving views To access Tap Menu Driving Views or tap the driving views shortcut button to quickly access one of the four views 3D View This model shows your current position next turn and surrounding road using a birds eye view 2D View ...

Page 24: ...ise next turn instructions in large type In driver safety mode a map is only displayed as you approach a turn or are traveling below 10 mph Itinerary This view shows each direction and turn in a written list including distances 2D Next Turn Displays your current location and auto zooms into the next turn on a 2D map ...

Page 25: ...er Manual 25 2D Destination This view shows your route from your current positionto your destination Day Map Night Map Displays map with a dark background that reduces glare for easier night time viewing ...

Page 26: ... When option is selected tap Tap personalized routing options such as Avoid Ferries Scenic route Avoid Propane Restricted Tunnels or International Borders Open then tap Select personalized routing preferences such as Quickest Shortest Avoid Expressways and Economic then tap Save profile This step is OPTIONAL To save profile enter a profile name and tap Or skip step and tap to continue Map Styles R...

Page 27: ...ight map styles you have selected when it starts to get light or dark outside Map Display To adjust the map display of the RW550 Navigator Tap Menu Settings Map Display Tap the 2D Map Rotation Heading Up always be travelling upwards on the screen North Up hold the map static as you travel along your route Show Turn Restrictions choose whether to display turn restrictions by checking or unchecking ...

Page 28: ...en you launch you RW550 Navigator Unselect Say Welcome to CoPilot Live to stop greeting Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu GPS Status To check the GPS Status Tap Menu Settings GPS The GPS Status screen shows detailed information regarding the GPS fix and signal strength which your RW550 Navigator uses for guidance From this screen you can see your current latitude or long...

Page 29: ...e GPS Satellites Tap Menu Settings GPS Satellites The GPS satellites screen shows a 3D display of the GPS fix acquired NOTE RW550 Navigator is ready out of the box and does not require GPS setup DO NOT USE the GPS Setup menu without direction form Technical Sup port Changing options in GPS Setup without direction from Technical Support may compromise the RW550 Navigator s ability to receive GPS si...

Page 30: ...hen tap OK Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu Turn Warnings RW550 Navigator will warn you when you are approaching a turn either at 2 miles 1 mile 3 10 of a mile or at turn Tap Menu Settings Turn Warnings Tap box to choose to when you want the spoken warning You can also choose how long in seconds before a turn you want to be warned Adjust seconds by tapping Tap OK to app...

Page 31: ...ned and when you would like the warning to be hidden Toggle seconds by tapping Language Voice You can change the language used for all buttons information and instructions displayed on screen and spoken Tap Menu Settings Language Voice Tap the desired language on screen text Tap OK to apply the settings Tap Frank to have street names read aloud then tap OK Tap OK to apply the settings and return t...

Page 32: ...ings menu Info Bar Once you ve planned a journey and selected GO RW550 Navigator will display a driving view with useful information about your journey in the Info Bar at the base of the screen You can decide how the information bar should be displayed and select what information is shown Tap Menu Settings Info Bar To decide how the information bar is displayed choose from the following Single Dis...

Page 33: ...mation is displayed choose from the following Destination Current Road Nearest Crossroad Nearest Town Estimated Time of Arrival Speed Estimated Travel Time Distance Remaining Altitude Latitude Longitude Latitude Longitude Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu In display mode you can also display the info bar by tapping on it ...

Page 34: ... see how RW550 Navigator can guide you on your journey Tap Menu Settings Play Demo Tap the icon on the map to open a panel of buttons that let you control the demo or track playback Speed up by tapping the Faster button or slow down by tapping the Slower button Tap to go back to the beginning of the demo or track Tap to go back to the most recent turn Tap to pause Tap to forward to the next upcomi...

Page 35: ...eed or to close the track About CoPilot To access the version and data number of your CoPilot software Tap Menu Settings About CoPilot Show More Settings The first time you start RW550 Navigator the settings for some of the more advanced features might be hidden To view the hidden settings Tap Menu Settings Show More Settings ...

Page 36: ...to show POIs that are On Route or Near Route You can choose which POI categories to display Tap Select POIs to Alert Select specific POI categories to display by tapping the boxes Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the POI Alerts Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu Manage POIs This option is only visible when Show More Settings is selected from the Settings menu Yo...

Page 37: ...e you new POI by tapping on it and tap Select a Type or create New Type and tap Enter a name for the category you are saving and tap Continue To Create a New Category Tap New Category button Enter a name for the category you are saving and tap Tap image you would like your new category to be displayed as and tap Enter a name for the Place you are saving and tap Continue To Create a New Type Tap Ne...

Page 38: ...hoose from the following Turn Guidance Your RW550 Navigator shows the turn you should take after the next approaching turn From the selection of distances adjust the distance at which you would like to see the turn following the next turn to be displayed Walking Mode When you are using CoPilot Live while walking select Display Breadcrumb to show a dotted line between your start and end destination...

Page 39: ...iles to choose how RW550 Navigator routes you on your journey Tap Menu Settings Routing Profiles Select a routing profile from the select Routing Profile list or create new routing profile See page 26 to for instructions on creating a new routing profile GPS Track Playback This option is only visible when Show More Settings is selected from the Settings menu RW550 Navigator automatically records y...

Page 40: ... option is only visible when Show More Settings is selected from the Settings menu If you have maps for various regions you can choose which maps to use depending on where you re travelling Tap Menu Settings Data Region Tap Data Region Tap OK to apply the settings and return to the Settings menu Restore Default Settings You can restore your CoPilot Live to its original factory settings Tap Menu Se...

Page 41: ...u can also report changes and improvements to the road network which will be verified and added to the quarterly map updates Visit http www alk com Maps map_updates asp to report a map change or update Save current location You can save your current GPS location as a destination so you can enter it quickly next time The following are examples of situations when the Save Current Location would be u...

Page 42: ...tes list NOTE A GPS fix is required to save current location delete next stop Once you have planned a route and selected GO to start navigating you may decide not to go on to your next planned destination To delete the next destination on your journey Tap Menu Delete Next Stop A pop up window will open asking if you are sure Tap yes to delete next stop or no to cancel ...

Page 43: ...w copilotlive com support To find the online address easily Tap Menu Tips Tricks ETA s and distances The estimated time of arrival ETA and the distance remaining are displayed on the right of the screen no matter which driving view you have selected SAFETY NOTE The RW550 is designed as a tool to get you from Point A to Point B along the most efficient routes However some of the information in the ...

Page 44: ...ng difficulty place your unit near the rearview mirror Why does my unit sometimes make a popping or static like noise The popping static noise comes from interference with cell phones It doesn t impact the unit or its performance If the occasional noise is bothersome either turn the cell phone off or move the unit further away from the phone Although I am receiving turn by turn instructions on scr...

Page 45: ...mances Memory Maps Predictive Text Data Entry Voice Prompts e g in 1 mile turn right Street Name Text to Speech e g Turn right on 1st Avenue 2D Map View 3D Map View Safety Map View Itinerary View Choice of Route Set Up Automatic Re Route Route Avoidance Options Over 1 Million Points of Interest Gas Calculator Dimensions 5 x 3 4 x 75 in Weight 8 oz Display Size 4 3 in Display Resolution 480 x 272 p...

Page 46: ...is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance Changes by the United States government may affect the accuracy and perfor mance of all GPS equipment including your personal navigation device Ordinances or laws may restrict use of certain abilities of your navigation device on public or private land Care Safe Keeping of the RW550 Protect the unit from moisture It is not waterproof and is no...

Page 47: ... a single device at a time If your Software includes CoPilot Central you may install and use the CoPilot Central portion on a different device than the CoPilot portion Your license to use the Software is subject to you complying with the terms of this License A license is required for each installation of the Software unless the Software is i installed temporarily on a computer during the repair o...

Page 48: ...ISCLOSURE FOR PRODUCTS CONTAINING CANADIAN POSTAL CODE AND OR CANADIAN STREET LEVEL DATA Based on Computer File s licensed from Statistics Canada Copyright HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN IN RIGHT OF CANADA as represented by the Minister of Industry Statistics Canada 2003 ALK Technologies Inc is an Authorized User of selected Statistics Canada Computer File s and Distributor of derived Information Products ...

Page 49: ...as is and you agree to use it at your own risk ALK and its licensors and their licensors and suppliers make no guarantees representations or warranties of any kind express or implied arising by law or otherwise including but not limited to content quality accuracy completeness effectiveness reliability fitness for a particular purpose usefulness use or results to be obtained from this Data or that...

Page 50: ...s and suppliers make no guarantees representations or warranties of any kind express or implied arising by law or otherwise including but not limited to content quality accuracy completeness effectiveness reliability fitness for a particular purpose usefulness use or results to be obtained from this Data or that the Data or server will be uninterrupted or error free Disclaimer of Warranty ALK AND ...

Page 51: ... REPAIR OF THE RODUCT OR PART OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT TRANSPLANT GPS INC S DISCRETION THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY NON INFRINGEMENT OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE TRANSPLANT GPS INC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENT...

Page 52: ...mitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law Governing Law This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of Minnesota U S A e...

Page 53: ...act support rightwaygps com for help trouble shooting repair requests ask questions about warranty Customer Service Contact service rightwaygps com for help with recent purchase such as order status delivery information billing questions returns and other order relates issues Sales Inquiries Contact sales rightwaygps com for help finding the RightWay product right for you purchasing information Te...

Page 54: ...ed Trip 21 delete next stop 42 Destination 10 13 DETACH the Mount 5 Detours 16 17 Driver Safety 24 Driving views 23 25 E Mail support 53 End Detour 17 Enter Address 10 Entering Multiple Destinations 18 Estimated Fuel Costs 22 ETA s and distances 43 EULA 47 52 GETTING STARTED 7 9 GPS Startup 6 GPS status 28 GPS Track Playback 39 Guidance 38 Home 14 How to Scroll 8 Info Bar 32 Intersection 13 Itiner...

Page 55: ... Report Road Changes 41 Restore Default Settings 40 Return Trip 21 Routing 26 Routing Profiles 39 Safety Warranty Info 46 Save current location 41 Save Trip 20 Select Language and Voice 7 Set Units of Measure 7 Set Time Zone 7 Settings 26 40 Setting Waypoints 19 Show More Settings 35 Sound 28 Specifications 45 Speech 39 Support 53 Switching On and off 6 Take Breaks 22 Telephone 53 Themes 34 tips t...

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