PC*Miler 750 User manual
User’s Guide
Navigator
User’s Guide
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Welcome
Thank you for choosing PC*MILER Navigator.
This guide will tell you everything you need to know about using your
PC*MILER Navigator. It will explain the basics, share some tips for
operations and show you how to customize your unit.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Do not operate product while driving!
It is your sole responsibility to use the product in a safe and
responsible manner.
Stay alert and pay attention to road signs!
It is your responsibility to obey local traffic laws, posted road signs and
safety regulations at all times.
The PC*MILER Navigator is designed to calculate the most
efficient truck-specific route for you. However, new roads are
continually being built, old roads redesigned, and truck restrictions
changed. ALK shall not be liable for any errors or omissions of either
the map data or truck restrictions data contained in the product. You,
the user, acknowledge and agree that the map data, the truck restric-
tions data and the routing may not be accurate. By using this product
you accept the above and relieve ALK from any and all liability.
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Getting Started
In the Box:
• PC*MILER Navigator
• QuickStart Guide
• User Manual
• Windshield Mounting System
(adjustable arm with suction cup & navigator cradle)
• Truck Charger
• Mini USB Cable
The CoPilot Truck GPS navigation software with street-level maps of
United States and Canada comes pre-installed on your PC*MILER
Navigator device. No additional installation necessary.
PC*MILER
Navigator
Quick Start
Guide
and User
Manual
Truck
Charger
Windshield
Mount
Mini USB
Cable
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Identification
Mounting your PC*MILER Navigator
Your PC*MILER Navigator can easily be secured to your windshield for
optimal viewing while driving. The mounting system consists of the
following pieces:
• Adjustable arm with suction cup
SD Logo is a trademark.
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• Navigator cradle
: Stylus is located on the back of the Navigator cradle
Assembling the Windshield Mount
• Select a location for the mount on the windshield that does not ob-
struct the driver’s view or interfere with operation of the vehicle.
• Clean and dry this area to remove any grease or dirt.
• Place suction cup on the windshield in the desired location; push the
locking lever towards the base of the mount. The mount should stick
to the surface.
If mount does not stick, make sure the area is clean and dry, then try
again.
• Align the tabs on the holder with the slots on the Navigator cradle.
Slide together until the cradle is seated firmly.
• Adjust the adjustable arm to the best viewing angle by:
o Loosening the adjustor dials
o Moving the corresponding part to the desired position
o Tightening the adjustor dials
• Align the grooves on the bottom of your unit with the tabs on the
bottom of the navigator cradle; gently push the unit into the cradle
until the unit seats firmly.
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• To remove the PC*MILER Navigator from the mount, gently push
back the tab on the top of the cradle until the units is released.
Detaching the Mount
• Pull the locking lever away from the base of the mount.
• Grasp the pull tab of the suction cup and gently pull away from the
windshield to break suction.
Connecting the Truck Charger
• Insert the mini-USB end of charger into the mini- USB port of the
PC*MILER Navigator.
• Insert the opposite end of the charger into truck power port.
Home chargers are available at pcmnav.com.
When using navigational aids it is your sole responsibility to
place, secure, and use these aids in a manner that will not
cause accidents, personal injury, property damage, or in any
manner obstruct your view.
In Minnesota, GPS systems can only be attached to the lower
third of your windshield. (Minnesota Statute: 169.71).
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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Connecting the Mini USB Cable
• Insert the USB end of the cable into an available USB port on your
computer
• Insert the mini-USB end of the cable into the mini-USB port on the
Navigator
Preparing the PC*MILER Navigator
Switching On and Off
• Switch on the PC*MILER Navigator by holding down the power
button for 4 seconds.
• Switch off the PC*MILER Navigator by holding down the power
button until unit displays ‘Powering Off’.
First-Time Setup
First-Time Position Fix
The PC*MILER Navigator has an integrated GPS receiver. The first time
you use the Navigator, the GPS receiver can take up to 10 minutes to
determine your position.
Set Up CoPilot Truck
• Tap the Truck to begin initial set-up.
• Follow the steps 1 through 14 on the following pages to ensure
CoPilot Truck is configured properly.
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1. Select Language
o Tap the desired language from the on-screen text.
2. Select a Voice
o Tap the desired voice.
: To hear a sample of the voice you have selected,
tap Test. Voices with an * will include street names when
providing directions. (See page 40 for additional
language and voice options.)
o Once selected, tap
3. Set Units of Measure
o Choose desired units of measure by tapping between
English/Imperial and Metric.
4. Set Time Zone
o Scroll through the list and highlight the correct time zone.
Tap OK.
: Scroll through the list by gently 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.
5. End User License Agreement
o Read the license agreement for PC*MILER Navigator,
Powered by CoPilot Software. After reading, tap
Accept or Decline.
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: Tapping Decline will take you out of the
navigation software. To use the PC*MILER Navigator,
the user must agree to and accept the End User License
Agreement.
6. How to Scroll
o Read the on-screen how to scroll directions and tap
7. Routing – Dimensions
o Personalized routing dimensions are: Max Height, Max
Width, Trailer Length, Total Weight and Total Weight/
Axle.
o To change personalized routing dimensions, tap the
routing dimension to be changed > enter dimension >
tap Save.
o Repeat this procedure until all personalized routing
dimensions are entered, and then tap
8. Custom Routing Type
WARNINGChanging these values will change how
CoPilot Truck calculates your ETA as well as how it
determines the optimal route.
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9. Routing - Hazmat
o Select personalized hazmat routing options and tap
10. Routing - Tolls
o Select personalized toll preferences and tap
11. Routing - More
o Select personalized routing preferences such as Scenic
Route, National Network, 53ft Trailer, Override
Restrictions, and International Borders Open (see page 54
for a description), then tap
12. Routing Type
o Select Practical or Shortest for your routing type.
represent distances and driving routes
that a driver would normally take to minimize time and
cost. represent distances and driving
routes a vehicle would take to minimize total distance
traveled while still following a reasonable route.
o Tap to continue.
13. Save Profile (Optional)
o This step is . To save the profile, enter a name
and tap To skip, just tap without entering a
name.
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