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User’s Guide

hp iPAQ Navigation System

September 2003

Part Number 348773-001

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Page 1: ... User s Guide hp iPAQ Navigation System September 2003 Part Number 348773 001 ...

Page 2: ... provided as is without warranty of any kind including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and is subject to change without notice The warranties for HP products are set forth in the express limited warranty statements accompanying such products Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty This document cont...

Page 3: ...arning About Bluetooth GPS Features 2 1 Setting Up the Bluetooth GPS Receiver 2 2 Manually Partnering for Windows Mobile 2002 Operating System 2 3 Establishing a Connection 2 3 Manually Partnering for Windows Mobile 2003 Operating System 2 5 Establishing a Connection 2 5 Checking the GPS Connection Status 2 8 Receiving Satellite Signals 2 9 Getting Acquainted with Navigation System Moving Around t...

Page 4: ...dress 4 3 Setting a Destination by Intersection 4 6 Setting a Destination by Point of Interest 4 9 Selecting a POI Alphabetically 4 11 Selecting a POI By Distance 4 12 Selecting a POI By City 4 13 Setting a Destination From the Contacts List 4 15 Setting a Destination From the Favorites Location List 4 17 Setting a Destination from the Recent Destinations List 4 18 Managing the Destination and Rou...

Page 5: ...User s Guide iii Software Technical Support General Definition 5 1 Obtaining Support 5 1 Performing a Soft Reset 5 1 Troubleshooting 6 1 Appendix A 1 ...

Page 6: ...iPAQ PocketPC use the companion map loading software on your desktop or laptop The time needed to download a map varies based on system capabilities When you travel to a different area of the country the map loader lets you easily change the maps on your iPAQ PocketPC as needed In the following sections you learn about What s in the Navigation System Box System Requirements Installing the Navigati...

Page 7: ...items If you are missing any items contact your dealer 1 iPAQ Bluetooth GPS Receiver 2 12 V DC Adapter for charging in the car 3 CD ROM 1 including Navigation application Desktop and Pocket PC application Western U S and Canada map data User s Guide 4 CD ROM 2 including Eastern U S and Canada map data 3 4 ...

Page 8: ... 3970 75 h4100 h4300 Desktop or Laptop PC system requirements include Microsoft Windows 98 ME 2000 Professional or XP operating system 266 MHZ Intel Pentium II microprocessor with MMX or equivalent 64 MB RAM 80 MB available hard drive space CD ROM drive Handheld PC system requirements include Microsoft Windows Pocket PC 2002 or Microsoft Windows Mobile 2003 Operating Sys tem 64 MB RAM 64 MB storag...

Page 9: ... Insert Disk 1 in the CD drive 6 Click on the Next button on the Welcome to Install Shield Wizard window 7 Click on the Yes button if you accept the License Agreement terms Setup installs the Navigation System files onto your computer 8 Click on the Finish button For information on synchronizing your PC refer to the iPAQ User s Guide The Installer should start immediately If the setup program does...

Page 10: ... PocketPC 6 Remove the disk from the CD drive The Navigation System allows you to install maps by region state or by city You can not store multiple cities or cities and states in the same location A region consists of one or more states Each selected state is highlighted on the map A check mark is entered next to each state name on the right side of the window You deselect a state by tapping on i...

Page 11: ...s box to enter a radius for the selected city 5 Select Pocket PC Main Memory from the Target Location pop up box 6 Click on the Generate Map button 7 Insert the appropriate disk when prompted 8 Click on the OK button after the map is downloaded onto your iPAQ PocketPC 9 Remove the disk from the CD drive Selecting a map by radius around a city is preferred since it lets you create a customized map ...

Page 12: ...nd radius around the selected city For more information refer to the Downloading a Map by City section The selected state or city size displays in the Selected Size box on the Map Loader screen 4 Select the storage location i e iPAQ Pocket PC Main Memory or SD Card from the Target Location pop up box on the Map loader screen 5 Click on the Generate Map button CAUTION If you install additional maps...

Page 13: ...Start Settings 3 Tap the System tab at the bottom of the screen 4 Tap the Memory icon on the System screen The Memory screen displays 5 Tap the Running Programs tab at the bottom of the Memory screen The Running Programs list displays 6 Tap iPAQ Navigation System in the list 7 Tap the Stop button 8 Close your iPAQ PocketPC If you do not manually close Navigation System your iPAQ PocketPC may freez...

Page 14: ...ion Power Switch Power is On or Off Power Jack The Power Jack connects a DC car power charger included or AC power charger to recharge the internal battery Bluetooth Status LED Blue Blinking Slowly There is not a Bluetooth connection Blinking Quickly There is a connection to another Bluetooth receiver GPS Status LED Green Blinking The GPS position is fixed Steady Light The GPS position is not fixe...

Page 15: ... Power switch on the left side of the receiver 3 Partner the Bluetooth GPS receiver with the iPAQ PocketPC as follows n Tap Start at the top of the Today screen of the iPAQ PocketPC n Tap Programs on the Start menu 4 Tap the iPAQ Navigation System icon on the Programs screen The following warning displays 5 Tap on the I Accept button The first time you charge the Bluetooth GPS receiver it can take...

Page 16: ...luetooth GPS receiver is turned on Bluetooth GPS receiver and iPAQ PocketPC are between 5 10 meters apart Establishing a Connection 1 Tap Start at the top of the Today screen on the iPAQ PocketPC 2 Tap Bluetooth Manager from the pop up menu The Bluetooth Manager screen displays 3 Tap the Yes tab to search for devices Some devices require you manually partner the Bluetooth GPS receiver and the iPAQ...

Page 17: ... left of the BT GPS xxxxxx device in the list 5 Tap the OK button on the upper right side of the screen 6 Tap and hold the pointer on the BT GPSxxxxxx icon 7 Tap on Connect to Serial xxxxxx to establish a connection with the Bluetooth GPS receiver A Bluetooth GPS icon displays on the Bluetooth Manager screen ...

Page 18: ...talled on your iPAQ PocketPC Bluetooth GPS Receiver is charged iPAQ PocketPC is turned on Bluetooth GPS Receiver is turned on Bluetooth GPS receiver and iPAQ PocketPC are between 5 10 meters of each other Establishing a Connection 1 Tap Start at the top of the Today screen on the iPAQ PocketPC 2 Tap the Settings option on the pop up menu 3 Tap the System tab at the bottom of the Settings menu 4 Ta...

Page 19: ...oth GPS Receiver Establishing a Connection User s Guide 2 6 5 Tap the Turn On tab below the Bluetooth status 6 Tap Bluetooth Manager to set the connections The Bluetooth screen displays The message Bluetooth is On displays ...

Page 20: ... Bluetooth Devices 12 Tap the icon labeled BT GPS XXXXXX 13 Tap Serial XXXXXX on the Service Selection screen to highlight it 14 Tap the Next tab at the bottom of the Service Selection screen 15 Tap the Finish tab at the bottom of the Connection Wizard screen 16 Tap the BT GPS XXXXXX icon twice to establish a connection between the iPAQ Pock etPC and the Bluetooth GPS receiver Green arrows on the ...

Page 21: ...iPAQ PocketPC tap the Bluetooth icon on the Today screen 2 Tap Bluetooth Manager The Bluetooth Manager screen displays 3 Tap the Active Connections tab at the bottom of the screen If a connection is established an icon with the label BT GPS XXXXXX displays The green line next to the icon indicates an active connection The Bluetooth icon is located on the lower right side of the screen ...

Page 22: ...ed When you first use the Bluetooth GPS Receiver it can take from five to fifteen minutes to receive a satellite signal Thereafter it should take approximately 90 seconds to receive signals Based on satellite position geographic location and heading you can experience the following The Bluetooth GPS Receiver should be placed on the front or back dashboard of the vehicle A wireless connection betwe...

Page 23: ...GPS Receiver needs at least three satellite connections Using Navigation Sys tem check the GPS Receiver status as follows Tap the View tab GPS Info Tap the Menu button GPS icon The GPS Info screen displays The Bluetooth GPS receiver performs at its best when the battery is fully charged If you are at a location receiving weak signals verify the Bluetooth GPS receiver is connected to the DC power c...

Page 24: ...p defaults to the current location If you do not have a GPS signal the map defaults to the last location The vehicle icon displays as a green yellow or red arrow on the map The color indicates the num ber of available satellites At the bottom of the map is the vehicle location Map View is the default selection You can also select Guidance View to center in on the map location For more information ...

Page 25: ...s Guide 3 2 To see detailed information for the vehicle location do one of the following Tap on the location description at the bottom of the map Tap on the map location and select Info from the Pop Up menu ...

Page 26: ... from the map it centers in on the selected location This lets you have considerable control over your viewing area Zooming the Map Navigation System lets you zoom in and out of the map within a 100 feet 25 mile range To zoom the map do one of the following Tap the zoom in or zoom out buttons at the bottom of the screen Tap View Zoom or Zoom to move in or out of the map display The Map View change...

Page 27: ...ap User s Guide 3 4 Using Menus Navigation System is based on a menu structure including Main Menu File Menu Tools Menu View Menu Pop UP Menu The File Tools View and Pop Up menus provide short cuts to features on the Main Menu ...

Page 28: ...contacts favorite locations or recent locations Map View Displays an expanded view of the map area around the vehicle location Display Opts Sets the map orientation screen color on the iPAQ Pock etPC automatic or manual guidance and the display of POI icons Record Records GPS information and street maneuvers GPS Info Displays GPS status information Volume Sets the guidance volume on or off and set...

Page 29: ... Enters the current location on the Favorites List Cancel Route Deletes a route Record Track Stop Recording Records and stops recording GPS and street maneuvers for your destination This is a toggle feature Play Track Stop Playback Replays and stops the playback of guidance information for the recorded route This is a toggle feature About iPAQ Navigation System Displays release version and copyrig...

Page 30: ...ng foggy weather conditions Distance Units Displays distances in Miles and Feet English Miles and Yards English Kilometers Metric Route Options Manages the route calculation preferences Display Options Sets the map orientation screen color on the iPAQ Pock etPC automatic or manual guidance and the display of POI icons Input Options Sets the Pocket PC Keyboard or the iPAQ Navigation System Keyboard...

Page 31: ... Guidance Centers in on the vehicle position and displays a smaller view of the map area Route List Displays the maneuvers in a route beginning with the start location and ending with the destination GPS Info Displays GPS status information and local time Almanac Displays sunrise and sunset times and phases of the moon for the vehicle location Zoom Zooms the map in Zoom Zooms the map out You can o...

Page 32: ...on Displays the street address intersection or location type Set Start Location Sets this location as the vehicle start position Set Stopover Sets this location as a stopover on the route Set Destination Sets this location as the destination Save This Location Adds this location to your list of favorite locations Info Displays detailed information for this location Cancel Closes the Pop up menu ...

Page 33: ... Guidance View displays a smaller distance around the vehicle and also displays the distance to the next maneuver You can select the view you want for your route or switch between the two views Map View 1 To display the map in Map View do one of the following Tap the Menu button Map View icon Tap the View menu Map option The Map View screen displays 2 Do one of the following Tap the Menu button Di...

Page 34: ...the map in a North South position Map View Modes Map View has three view modes as follows Connected to a GPS Receiver Routing The red arrow in the upper right corner of the menu indicates a North direc tion Next Maneuver Instruction Destination Next Intersection for Maneuver Distance to Next Maneuver Toggle for Distance to Destination Remaining Time Estimated Current Vehicle Position Current Locat...

Page 35: ...Setting Options Selecting the Map Display View User s Guide 3 12 No Destination Selected Panning Mode Manually Scrolling the Map Exit Panning Mode Current Vehicle Position Currrent Location ...

Page 36: ...m the Display Options screen select a Guidance Screen option as follows Auto for the map to automatically switch between Map and Guidance View when approaching a turn maneuver Manual to switch from map to guidance view only when selected Guidance View centers in on the vehicle location displaying a narrower view of the map You can not pan or zoom the map in Guidance View Next Maneuver Current Loca...

Page 37: ... 2 Do one of the following Tap the button on the volume bar to increase the volume level Tap the button on the volume bar to decrease the volume level 3 Tap the Test button to listen to the volume level 4 Tap on the OK button WARNING For safety purposes Voice Guidance should be on when oper ating the vehicle A volume level bar displays in the middle of the screen You can turn off Voice Guidance by...

Page 38: ...late a route with minimum travel distance 3 For the type of roads to include in the route tap on one of the following Major to include major roads such as highways Local for local streets 4 For reduced turns tap on one of the following Enable to calculate routes that reduce the number of required turns Disable to turn off this feature 5 For toll roads tap on one of the following Include to include...

Page 39: ...ceeding speed limits 1 Do one of the following Tap Menu button Speed Alert icon Tap File menu Safety Features Speed Alert The Speed Alert screen displays When you select the Fog Driving option a check mark displays to the left of it You can cancel this option by tapping on it again CAUTION The Map database includes the speed limits posted on all roads At times speed limits can change HP and its li...

Page 40: ...he Enable Auto Speed Alert box for a warning when you exceed the road speed limit Tap the Enable Fixed Speed Alert box for a warning when you exceed the fixed speed limit entered in the mph box 3 Tap the OK button You enter the Fixed Speed Limit using the key pad on the Speed Alert screen ...

Page 41: ... 3 Click on the OK button Field Name Description Name The route name Folder The name of the folder for storing the route instructions Type The type of file to save GPS Log Files Location The folder location A down arrow appears to the left of some fields Tap on the down arrow to display a list of selections REC displays in the upper right corner of the map to indicate the recording of information ...

Page 42: ... Folder field 4 Enter GPS Log Files in the Type field A list of the files in the selected folder displays 5 Tap on a file Navigation System replays the details for the selected route A down arrow appears to the left of each field Tap on the down arrow to dis play a list of selections Tap on the Up and Down arrows at the top of the column to move through the list You can stop the playback of route ...

Page 43: ...PS signal or want another point of origin To enter a start location do one of the following Tap and hold the pointer on the map location A pop up menu with the selected address displays Tap the Set Start Location option on the pop up menu Tap the Menu button Destinations icon Enter the destination information For more informa tion refer to the Entering a Destination section The calculated route fo...

Page 44: ... To enter a destination do one of the following Tap the Menu button Destinations icon Tap and hold the pointer on the map location When a dialog box with the location address dis plays tap the Set Destination option The Set Destination screen with options displays ...

Page 45: ... Street First to enter a street address including the house number Tap City First to enter the city name and street address including the house number When you enter a street or city dialog boxes similar to the following display In the left top corner of the screen is the map region or area If this is not correct click on the Change button to select the correct one A search by City First is faster...

Page 46: ... right of the list Tap in characters using the keypad at the bottom of the screen 4 Tap on the OK button after each entry At the top of the screen is a list of valid entries cities streets or house numbers When you enter an address do not enter the street type such as Ave or St As you tap in characters the system updates and displays the Select Address List ...

Page 47: ...f the following buttons at the bottom of the screen Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations Map to set this location as the starting route point for your destination You can use the Up and Down arrows at the bottom of the screen to move through the list of addresses ...

Page 48: ...nation screen The Select Input Method screen displays 2 Select an Input Method as follows Tap Street First to enter the names of two intersecting streets Tap City First to enter the city name and two intersecting streets When entering an address do not enter the street type such as ave or st ...

Page 49: ...try do one of the following Scroll through the list using the scroll keys at the right of the list Tap in the characters using the keypad at the bottom of the screen 4 Tap on the OK button after each entry For an intersection there are two address dialog boxes for the two intersecting streets As you tap in characters the system updates and displays the Select Address List ...

Page 50: ...y tap on it in the Select Address List 6 Tap on one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations Map to set this location as the starting route point for your destination ...

Page 51: ...nada POIS are divided into categories and represented by icons on the map To select a POI 1 Tap Points of Interest on the Set Destination screen The Select Input Method screen displays 2 Tap on a Points of Interest category 3 Tap on the OK button You can turn on or off the display of POI icons on the map through the Display options on the Tools menu You can navigate to a POI even if it is not disp...

Page 52: ...or more information refer to the Selecting a POI Alphabetically section Select a POI by distance within a 25 mile radius For more information refer to the Select ing a POI By Distance section Select a POI By City For more information refer to the Selecting a POI By City section At the bottom of the screen is the map region or area If this is not correct click on the Change button to select the cor...

Page 53: ...ws Scroll through the list by using the scroll keys at the right of the list Tap in characters using the keypad on the screen 3 Tap on the OK button The POI Select screen displays 4 Tap on one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations Map to set this location as the s...

Page 54: ...ith the points of interest within a 25 mile radius displays 2 Tap on one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations Map to set this location as the starting route point for your destination Select an entry by scrolling through the list and tapping on it ...

Page 55: ...1 Tap By City on the Points of Interest Options screen The Enter City Name screen displays 2 Select a city as follows Scroll through the list using the scroll keys at the right of the list Tap in characters using the keypad at the bottom of the screen 3 Tap on the OK button The Enter POI Name screen displays ...

Page 56: ...ist Tap in characters using the keypad at the bottom of the screen 5 Tap on the OK button The POI Select screen displays 6 Tap on one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations Map to set this location as the starting route point for your destination ...

Page 57: ...sing the scroll keys at the right of the list Tap in the characters using the keypad at the bottom of the screen 3 Tap on the OK button The name must appear in the Contact List on your iPAQ PocketPC The contact information must be accurate and in the correct format for Navigation System to make a match Since Navigation System enters the contact names alphabetically by last name you should enter th...

Page 58: ...User s Guide 4 16 The Select Address screen displays 4 Tap the address This screen contains the contact s home address business address and or any additional address entered Navigation System sets the selected contact location as the destination and calculates the route ...

Page 59: ...e the up and down arrows at the bottom of the screen to move through the list 2 Tap on one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Map to set this location as the starting route point for your destination You can also tap on the map location and tap Save This Location from the pop up menu To change information for a favorite...

Page 60: ...ollowing buttons at the bottom of the screen Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Map to set this location as the starting route point for your destination This screen lists all of your recent destinations You can use the up and down arrows at the bottom of the screen to move through the list To change information for a recent location tap the Edit button Or tap the Del but...

Page 61: ...screen displays Tap on one of the following buttons Detour to enter roads to avoid along the route For more information refer to the Entering Detours section Stopover to enter places to stop along the route For more information refer to the Entering Stopovers section Clear Dest to clear the current destination and enter a new destination For more information refer to the Clearing a Destination sec...

Page 62: ...culated you can enter a section to avoid on the route Navigation System recalculates the route to exclude the detour area 1 Tap the Detour button at the bottom of the screen The Avoid Roads list displays 2 Tap the road to avoid 3 Tap on the Avd button A warning displays if there is no detour for the current route ...

Page 63: ...uide 4 21 A red x displays in the column to the left of the selected road 4 Repeat steps 1 3 for each road to avoid 5 Tap on the Nav button to recalculate the route To cancel a selection tap on it and tap the Clr button To cancel all selections tap the Rst button ...

Page 64: ...n The Set Stopover screen displays 2 Tap on a Stopover Category 3 Enter the Stopover information Clearing a Selected Destination To cancel a selected destination do one of the following 1 Tap on the Menu button Destinations option 2 Tap on the Clear Dest button on the Destination Options screen The screen displays in Map View mode You can also tap on the map location and tap Set Stopover from the ...

Page 65: ...uidance includes A map that automatically scrolls as the vehicle moves Voice instructions for each maneuver A list of route instructions Map View is the default for guidance Depending on the preferences you select the view automat ically changes to Guidance View as you approach a maneuver Using Day vs Night Display The Navigation System can display the map or guidance view in one of the following ...

Page 66: ... Night Mode to set the screen color for nighttime driving conditions If you have a GPS signal Navigation System automatically switches between views at the appropriate time of day You can set your preferences through the Color Scheme option on the Display Options menu ...

Page 67: ...tions do one of the following Tap the View menu Route List Tap the maneuver location at the top of the map The Route List displays You can return to Map View by tapping on the red x at the bottom of the screen You can also center on a specific section of the map by scrolling through the list tapping on the loca tion and tapping on the map The map displays in map panning mode ...

Page 68: ...nada call the HP iPAQ Navigation System Technical Phone Support Center at 1 866 4HP NAV1 1 866 447 6281 This number is available 8am 8pm Eastern Stan dard Time To obtain assistance outside these hours please visit www hp com go ipaqnavigation Performing a Soft Reset For many problems associated with the iPAQ Navigation System the resolution will be to perform a Soft Reset This is a standard proced...

Page 69: ...Active sync with your Desktop Ensure Navigation System is installed on the iPAQ PocketPC There should be an icon in the Start Programs menu Perform a soft reset on your iPAQ PocketPC before trying to install any maps Refer to your iPAQ PocketPC User s Guide for details All data and settings are retained Ensure Navigation System is closed From the Start menu select Settings System Memory Running Pr...

Page 70: ...ght indicates there is no valid GPS signal a flashing light indicates there is a valid GPS signal From the Navigation System Main Menu select GPS info The number of satellites delivering a signal to the GPS receiver dis plays I cannot find the POI I am look ing for on the map Verify the POI icons are enabled From the Tools menu select Dis play options Turn on POI icons by tapping the appropriate b...

Page 71: ...ent into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Hewlett Packard Company may void the authority to operate the equipment Cables Connections t...

Page 72: ...cord or cable When unplugging from the electrical outlet grasp the cord by the plug or in the case of theAC adapter grasp the AC adapter and pull out from the electrical outlet Airline Travel Notice Use of electronic equipment aboard commercial aircraft is at the discretion of the airline Wireless Notices In some situations or environments the use of wireless devices may be restricted Such restric...

Page 73: ... average with almanac but not ephemeris Cold start 45 sec average neither almanac nor ephemeris Reacquisition 0 1 sec average interruption recovery time Protocol GPS Output Data NMEA 0183 protocol and supports command GGA GSA GSV RMC VTG GLL VTG and GLL are optional GPS transfer rate 38400 N 8 1 Dynamic Condition Acceleration Limit Less than 4g Altitude Limit 18 000 meters 60 000 feet max Velocity...

Page 74: ...ly Voltage 2 8 3 3V Frequency Range 2 402 2 480GHz Receiver Sensitivity 80dBm transmit Power Class 2 Transmitting Range 5 10m typical Power Consumption 45 mA typical Physical Characteristics Dimension 85 mm x 47mm x 26mm Weight 98g Temperature Operating 20 70 C Storage 30 80 C Humidity Up to 90 non condensing ...

Page 75: ...5 by region 1 4 F file menu 3 6 foggy weather 3 16 G guidance view 3 13 M main menu 3 5 map day display 4 23 night display 4 24 downloading 1 4 map view 3 10 modes 3 11 menu file 3 6 main 3 5 pop up 3 9 tools 3 7 view 3 8 N Navigation System closing 1 7 loading 1 3 night mode 4 24 P panning 3 3 partnering manually 2 3 2 5 POI select alphabetically 4 11 by city 4 13 by distance 4 12 pop up menu 3 9...

Page 76: ...ns 3 10 shortest route 3 15 speed limits 3 16 start location 4 1 stopover 4 22 system requirements 1 2 T technical support 5 1 toll roads 3 15 tools menu 3 7 troubleshooting 6 1 V view guidance 3 13 map 3 10 view menu 3 8 voice guidance 3 14 Z zooming 3 3 ...

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