TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION 1: Important Safety Instructions ..................................... 4 SECTION 2: Summary of Features ................................................... 5 SECTION 3: Installation & Map Downloading................................ 7 3.1 Ostia Application Installation ...............................................................................7 3.2 Installing & Viewing Maps – The MapFinder Utility...........................................8 3.2.1 MapFinder – Usage Tips...............................................................................9 3.3 Selecting Maps to be Downloaded or Viewed ....................................................13 3.3.1 Select Maps by Double Clicking With Your mouse....................................13 3.3.2 Select Maps by Entering a City, County or Zip Code; ..............................17 3.3.3 Select Maps by Creating a Selection Rectangle ..........................................23 3.4 Choosing a Destination for Maps to be Downloaded or Viewed .......................27 3.4.1 Copy Selected Map(s) to a CF or SD Card Inserted in Your PC .................27 3.4.2 Copy Selected Map(s) to Storage Resource on Your Pocket PC.................31 3.4.3 Extract Selected Map(s), or the Current Map to Your PC Hard Drive ........34 3.4.4 Extract All Maps to Your PC Hard Drive ...................................................36 Page i 3.5 Viewing a Map on Your PC................................................................................38 3.6 MapFinder Utilities.............................................................................................39 3.6.1 Delete All Maps on Your PC Hard Drive....................................................39 3.6.2 Delete Current Map From Your PC Hard Drive..........................................41 SECTION 4: Uninstall Ostia Software ............................................ 42 SECTION 5: Using Ostia .................................................................. 42 5.1 Ostia Menus........................................................................................................45 5.1.1 File..............................................................................................................46 5.1.2 Find.............................................................................................................48 5.1.3 View............................................................................................................55 Note: Destination, Origin and Full Route functions are valid only if “Enable GPS” is not checked......................................................................................................57 5.1.4 GPS.............................................................................................................58 5.1.5 Setup................................................................................................................61 5.2 View Controls.....................................................................................................64 SECTION 6: Tips on Getting Started .............................................. 65 SECTION 7: GPS (optional)............................................................. 65 Page ii 7.1 Required Components.........................................................................................66 7.2 Installing GPS.....................................................................................................66 7.3 Using GPS ..........................................................................................................72 iGPS-CF™ User’s Tips...................................................................... 73 SECTION 8: Troubleshooting .......................................................... 74 SECTION 9: Technical Support....................................................... 74 SECTION 10: System Requirements ............................................... 74 10.1 Pocket PC/Handheld PC Requirements ...........................................................74 10.2 Desktop/Laptop Requirements.........................................................................75 Page iii SECTION 1: Important Safety Instructions For the safety of yourself and others, please observe the following safety requirements: Do not attempt to operate any Pharos GPS navigation and routing system in a vehicle while the vehicle is in motion, or in any way that interferes with safe driving. Secure your Pharos GPS receiver and Pocket PC to the vehicle in such a way as to not endanger the driver or passengers during driving or operation. Do not use the Pocket PC and Ostia in any area (country, state, city, etc.) that prohibits the use of electronic displays in motor vehicles. Navigation maps may contain errors and omissions or may be out-of-date with recent road changes or road conditions. Please be attentive to roadway signage, all posted roadway information, and the condition of the roads you are traveling. Routes generated by Ostia are only recommendations and are for personal and non-commercial use. Page 4 Ostia software and the iGPS receiver may not be used for any purpose in which failure of the products could lead to personal injury, physical, or environmental damage. Pharos and its suppliers specifically disclaim any warranties, either express or implied, for their products’ fitness for use in any high-risk activities. SECTION 2: Summary of Features Compatible with NMEA-0183 compliant receivers Detailed street level mapping data. Mapping features include: location by address, intersection, location of area points of interest, longitude/latitude or Pocket Outlook contact saved by user previously. Calculating route from one location to another, or selection of a street location on the map. Up to 10 maps open at a time. Driving directions and route guidance. Tap street on the map to show the street name. Zoom in and zoom out with stylus. Creating a user waypoint database using Pocket Outlook contact capability. Page 5 GPS status indicators. Simulating car navigation. When navigating with the iGPS receiver: − Choose from one of three routing methods: Fastest; Shortest; Avoid freeways. − Display the street name of the next turn at the bottom of screen. − Show the distance to and direction of the next turn. − Show the distance to your final destination − Voice prompt for reliable route guidance. − Second prompt before a turn or highway entrance/exit. − Auto zoom-in before the turn or highway entrance/exit and zoom-out after. − Breadcrumb record of the route you traveled. − Ability to navigate in compass mode. − Use of the iGPS receiver position as the point of origin. − A one-touch Re-route button. − Navigation data such as speed, longitude, latitude, local time and direction of travel. Page 6 − Auto re-route option. − Moving map while navigating with the iGPS receiver. − Selectable “North Up” or “Heading Up” for map display. − Selectable “on” or “off” for voice prompt. − Satellite constellation display. SECTION 3: Installation & Map Downloading 3.1 Ostia Application Installation Installation of Ostia software requires that Microsoft ActiveSync (Windows CE Services) be installed on your desktop computer. If not, please follow the instructions in the section called "Installing Windows CE Services to Communicate with a Desktop Computer" in your Pocket PC’s user guide. Note: ActiveSync is not included with the Ostia software. To install Ostia software: Page 7 1. Insert the CD-ROM. Desktop Storage 2. If Auto Start is enabled for your CD- Software for card folder Wi ndow CE ROM, the Setup program will run PDA 1 automatically. If not, run the Setup 2 program on the CD-ROM. Serial Cable 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. You r Ostia Docking Station Computer CD-ROM 4. Once Ostia installation has Figure 1 completed, you will need to install maps before you may begin using the software. 3.2 Installing & Viewing Maps – The MapFinder Utility Overview – MapFinder is an all-in-one utility that allows you to search for maps anywhere in the country, select the map or group of maps you wish to download, then download the selected maps to your PC, Pocket PC or any storage media attached in either device. MapFinder allows you to select from a visual map, or select maps by entering city, county or zip code. MapFinder also allows you to view a map before you download it, and check to see if a specific address, point of interest, street, or intersection is contained within the selected map. Page 8 The MapFinder’s capabilities can be divided into four categories: Selecting maps – Gives you the ability to specify the map or maps that you wish to download or view; Downloading maps – Gives you the ability to download maps to your PC, Pocket PC or storage card; Viewing maps – Allows you to view a map on your PC; Utilities – Tools that allow you to manage your map files. This section will contain step-by-step directions for the major functions within all four areas. Before starting to download maps, however, it is recommended that you review the “Usage Tips” section below. 3.2.1 MapFinder – Usage Tips QUICK TIP! The fastest, most efficient way to download a map to your Pocket PC: Use MapFinder to copy it to a CF or SD card inserted into your PC, then remove the card and insert into your Pocket PC. Page 9 Follow Steps 3.3.1 & 3.4.1 Using this chapter of the user guide: To download maps, use: Section 3.3 to select the maps to be downloaded, then use Section 3.4 to pick the destination for the downloaded maps Other key

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