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Pocket streetmap instructions page |
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This is the Streetmap CE program. This programs displays maps of the UK at varying levels, includes lookup of post code, place name and street name. The program can also link to a GPS unit and track your location. The system takes it's data from the Internet and hence needs a link to the net, either using wireless lan or dial up connection. |
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Help Topics
Introduction
Introduction Pocket Streetmap is a program designed to aid in personal navigation. Pocket Streetmap has detailed street, town and road level maps of the whole of mainland GB. This document details the functions in Pocket Streetmap and how to use them. How to get the best from Pocket Streetmap Pocket Streetmap load the maps it requires from, and searches locations using, the Internet. It holds a number of these maps after download in file storage (the cache) so that you do not have to go online again to retrieve the maps. However there is a limit to the size of the cache and once this limit is reached older map data (oldest viewed maps) is replaced with newer areas downloaded. See the options for the cache for more details on how to manage this. Pocket Streetmap can also load whilst synchronised with the desktop, providing a much cheaper alternative to using a mobile internet data link. We do suggest that you use a USB connection with your pocket pc if you plan do download maps in this fashion, it is much faster than a serial connection. We also suggest that if you plan to travel to a known area and need navigation information for that area, that you search for your destination then select the Load Local Area command to load local maps. When it first starts the program will start in at a fixed location point. Thereafter it starts at the last location. Tapping the display will centre that location on the display. Pressing and holding the stylus on the display will pan the display in that direction. A GPS receiver, whilst not required for use, can help aid in navigation. GPS will, when outside, give accurate location position information. This enables Pocket Streetmap to give a moving map display and to provide alarm caution for speed cautions. See the Start GPS command and options for GPS and NMEA for more details on GPS control. If serious about getting data whilst on the move we would suggest that a either a GPRS data card or a bluetooth connection to a GPRS mobile phone as the best option. Conatct us for more details on mobile data connectivity solutions. Troubleshooting Most problems with Pocket Streetmap are associated with getting an internet connection. The Pocket Streetmap slave loader is a program that runs on the desktop enabling Pocket Streetmap running on your pocket pc to get internet data through the desktop internet connection, if you have a blue s in the taskbar next to the clock on your desktop then this program is running. When loading data from the Internet the pocket pc should be connected using active sync and a internet link should be active on the desktop. Consult PocketStreetmap.com for more troubleshooting information. Menu Options The following sections describe the commands available from the menus in Pocket Streetmap. There are additionally a set of icons on the task bar to zoom in (+) zoom out (-) search (binoculars) and start/stop the GPS (4 way arrows) Quit This command will exit the Pocket Streetmap program. Start GPS This command will start the GPS receiver. When started the status of the receiver link can be seen in the lower right corner of the display. This will move through the following states:
When the GPS is tracking the map is automatically centred on your current location. A red circle with an arrow is drawn in the middle of the display, the red arrow pointing your current direction on the map. Maps are always orientated to the north. If you have set a destination (see the Waypoints option) then a green arrow will also appear pointing the direction (as the crow flies) to that destination location. Additionally the GPS can be started/stopped by selecting the 4 way arrow icon on the task bar. See the options for GPS and NMEA for more details on GPS control. Stop GPS This command will stop the GPS receiving Connect Using Mobile This command will force a connection to the internet using the currently selected mobile link in the Online options Stop Using Mobile This command will force a drop a current mobile internet link Re-establish desktop connection This command forces Pocket Streetmap to try and connect using a desktop connection again (Pocket Streetmap will only try once to establish a connection to the internet through the desktop). This command is useful if, for example, you remove the Pocket PC from its cradle and then place it back in the cradle. Options This command will invoke the program options menu, displaying options that control the operation of the Pocket Streetmap program. About Pocket streetmap This command will display the about page for Pocket Streetmap detailing the licencing, disclaimer, copyright and registration details Search Options The following sections detail the menu options for searching Locate a street place or postcode This command will present a dialog enabling search parameters to be specified. Enter the location to search for in the box, select the appropriate type of search and select search. The system will attempt to find the location and either display it on the display with a red circle or provide you with a list of possible choices if there is abmbiguity. A list of previous searches (20) is also maintained in the drop down list of the box. Select the arrow symbol to the right of the box to select one of these previous searches. Note that, unless one of the previous searches is selected, an internet connection will be required to perform a search. This command can also be invoked by selecting the binocular icon on the menu bar. Load local area maps This command will load street, town and road level maps for the point currently in the centre of the display. 5km x 5km (2.5km either side) of street maps are loaded. 10km x 10km (5km either side) of town maps are loaded. 50km x 50km (25km either side) of road maps are loaded. This will normally take several minutes, depending on the speed of your internet link, and take around 3mb of cache space. A green count message is displayed in the lower left corner of the display indicating the number of maps left to download. Go to home location This command will centre the map on the designated home location. See the waypoints option for setting the home location. Show local entertainment This command will provide a list of local entertainment listings. These listings are categorised into Lice Music, Club, Theatre/comedy and Cinema. The listings are then further sub categorised by date, then by venue. Click on the + symbol next to each category to display the details for that category including the performance details, location of the venue and more information from the internet (note that the web info link will require an internet connection) The last search made is cached on the device and used if the current location is within 5km of that last entertainment listing search. Please note that this is a subscription service and this option may be unavailable if the subscription has not been taken. Reload traffic information This command will force a reload of the traffic and accident status information on the map. This requires an internet connection. Traffic status is symbolised by the use of a small "men at work" icon on the map. selecting the icon gives details of the roadworks. Accident status is symbolised by the use of a small exclamation icon on the map. selecting the icon gives details of the accident. See the traffic option for more details on controlling this service. Please note that this is a subscription service and this option may be unavailable if the subscription has not been taken. Reload speed restrictions This command will force a reload of the speed restriction and accident black-spot information on the map. This requires an internet connection. Speed cautions are symbolised by the use of a small icon with the speed limit on the map. This service is capable of providing an alarm if a GPS receiver is also currently being used, see the speed option for more details on controlling this service. Please note that this is a subscription service and this option may be unavailable if the subscription has not been taken. Program Options The program options display lists the parameters that control the running of the program. The parameters are gathered in groups of functionality, each group being described in the following sections. To navigate through the option groups select the small arrows in the bottom right corner to scroll through the displays. Cache These options control the management of the program map:
GPS These options control the management of the GPS receiver.
The NMEA options below also control the use of the data received form the GPS receiver. NMEA The NMEA options control the use of the data received form the GPS receiver. The GPS receiver should have been activated in the GPS options first. The NMEA data is a standard used to provide GPS data, however some receivers support different subsets of the data. If you know which subset to use the select the appropriate setting, otherwise set the $GPSRMC option The cold start feature is not yet active in production versions of the software. Waypoints The waypoints options provide simple waypoint functionality. Two waypoints can be set Home and Destination. The home waypoint is used by the Go To Home Location menu command. The destination waypoints is used by the GPS display. Selecting the Use Current Location As Home option will set the current location displayed on the map as the home location. Selecting the Use Current Location As Destination option will set the current location displayed on the map as the destination location. Selecting the Clear Destination Location option will clear the destination location. Traffic The Traffic options control the display and management of the traffic information on the display.
Speed The Traffic options control the display and management of the speed restriction information on the display.
Online The online options control access to the internet. The program will go online automatically to retrieve maps and search data. Unless the program is forced online with the connect/disconnect option, the program goes online when required. After 30 seconds of inactivity it will go offline. The connect to internet option determines whether the program will try to attempt an internet connection (either through a mobile link or desktop connection) The box underneath the go online option is used to select the dial up networking connection to use when attempting to go online through a mobile internet link (this option is ignored in Pocket PC 2002). The network servers option selects the network servers to retrieve information form, unless directed the option should be left set to both primary and secondary. Diagnostics The connection test commands are used to test the internet connection and should only be used when directed. The GPS track is used to record and playback a GPS receiving session. Please be aware that using the record option for an extended period of time can potentially produce large files and therefore should only be used with caution. Support If you require support for Pocket Streetmap you should check http://pocketstreetmap.com or send and email to pocket@btex.co.uk |
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