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User's Manual
version 5.3
© Aqurat sp. z o.o & Geosystems Polska sp z o.o. 
   1 Installation and registration
      1.1 AutoMapa preinstalled on an SD card
      1.2 Installer file downloaded from the Internet
      1.4 Follow-up installation for the Installer and CD/DVD
         1.4.1 Start installation
         1.4.2 Selection of device
         1.4.3 Selection of installation location
         1.4.4 Selection of program components
         1.4.5 Selecting the map for installation
         1.4.6 Map registration
         1.4.7 Selecting map area for installation
         1.4.8 Copying files
      1.5 Connecting the portable device to the PC
      1.6 Possible installation problems
      1.7 Upgrading the program and the maps
      1.8 Uninstallation
      1.9 Structure of the program and map installation
         1.9.1 TPC/PC
         1.9.2 PPC2003/WM5/WCE devices
         1.9.3 Other directories
   2 Basic functions of the AutoMapa system
      2.1 AutoMapa start-up
      2.2 Simplified and Expert menu
      2.3 Main menu and map buttons
         2.3.1 Map buttons
         2.3.2 Main menu
      2.4 Map
      2.5 Selecting a point on the map
      2.6 Context menu
      2.7 Options menu
      2.8 "Go to" menu and selecting destinations - searching for addresses and 
objects...
         2.8.1 Search address
         2.8.2 Search POI
         2.8.3 Search by postal codes
      2.9 Map points
         2.9.2 Home/Work

         2.9.3 POI (Points of Interest)
      2.10 Show position
         2.10.1 System layout and operation in the show position mode
         2.10.2 "Your menu" pop-up menu
         2.10.3 On-board computer
         2.10.4 POI Warnings
      2.11 Navigation
         2.11.1 Mapping the route
         2.11.2 System layout and operation in navigation mode
         2.11.3 "Your menu" pop-up menu in navigation mode
      2.12 Block roads
         2.12.1 Temporary section blocks
         2.12.2 Blocked roads and route mapping
   3 Advanced features and system settings
      3.1 Route menu
         3.1.1 Modify
         3.1.2 Blocked sections
      3.2 GPS menu
         3.2.1 GPS tracks
         3.2.2 Other GPS functions
      3.3 Settings menu
         3.3.1 Interface - Settings
         3.3.2 Route - Settings
         3.3.3 GPS - Settings
         3.3.4 Voice messages - Settings
         3.3.5 Buttons - settings
         3.3.6 Others - Settings
      3.4 POI menu
      3.5 Miplo.pl website and POIs
   4 GPS system
      4.1 Introduction to GPS
      4.2 Fixing GPS position
      4.3 GPS receiver connection
   5 Index
1 Installation and registration
The icon on the left shows installation stages specific for a portable device. Paragraphs which are not marked by 
this symbol concern installation on both a PC/TPC (PC Tablet) and a portable device of PocketPC/Windows 
Mobile/Windows CE type.
The process of AutoMapa installation and registration is subject to the type of carrier on which the program was supplied. 
The program can be installed from the DVD supplied with AutoMapa or installer files downloaded from 
www.AutoMapa.pl. The version published on the DVD may be older than the one available on the website, therefore we 
recommend that users download and the install the newest version of the program from website at www.AutoMapa.pl.
1.1 AutoMapa preinstalled on an SD card
If your version of this software comes preinstalled on an SD/miniSD memory card, any further installation is 
unnecessary; just put the SD/miniSD card in the PND and start navigating!
When an SD card (or its mini or micro version) is inserted in the portable device, the program and the maps are 
installed automatically. When the installation is complete, AutoMapa starts and the start screen is displayed.
Note: the above applies only to devices with the Windows Mobile system. For devices with the CE.NET system, an 

additional application integrating the system with AutoMapa software has to be installed. These applications can be

downloaded from our website or obtained from the hardware supplier.

If you want to update the software on the card which was included with the purchased PDA, put the card in the PC

card reader. Do not connect the PDA. On the computer, launch the installer downloaded from the Internet or from

the DVD. In the installer, choose the option "PocketPC/WinMobile/WinCE". Note: on the card there must be a fully

operational AutoMapa version along with the map.

The same actions are necessary when installing on a clean memory card. It is required if the PDA cannot establish

connection using ActiveSync.

1.2 Installer file downloaded from the Internet

If the installer downloaded from the AutoMapa website is a single executable file, when launched, the archive is unzipped

to the TEMP directory on the PC.

Note: in the first message window, the installation program indicates the free drive space required for the installation to

be completed successfully.

The installation program then starts automatically.

If the installer comprises several archive files, they have to be first unzipped into a selected directory on your PC.

Then find the program setup.exe file and run it.

The rest of the installation process is identical to that performed from an installation CD/DVD.

Installation CD/DVD

The installation process for AutoMapa and the maps should start automatically when the installation disc is inserted into

the PC's disc drive. If this is not the case, find the Setup.exe file on the installation disc and run it.

1.4 Follow-up installation for the Installer and CD/DVD

When installing AutoMapa on a Pocket PC device, first connect the device to your PC and use the Microsoft

ActiveSync connection tool (version 3.7 or later). Your PC should be connected to the Internet (at least during the

registration process).

Run the installer downloaded from http://www.automapa.pl/ or place the AutoMapa CD/DVD in your

computer's DVD drive. The installer will start automatically. (Otherwise, double click the "My computer" icon, then

select the DVD drive icon and choose Setup.exe).

If the device cannot establish connection using ActiveSync, it is possible to install and register on a clean memory

card. For this option, use the card reader in the PC.

We recommend that the entire program is installed on an SD card in the following configuration: portable device

connected to the PC with a USB cable, the SD card inserted into the card reader in the PC.

Note: Many SD card readers available on the market do not support cards with memory greater than 1 GB (in

particular built-in readers, e.g. in laptops). Make sure that the card is compatible with the reader. Most cheap

external USB readers support 2 and 4 GB cards.

1.4.1 Start installation

The first installer message window allows the user to select the installation language. This choice will also determine other

language components and messages, which will be suggested by the installer by default.

In the next window, choose installation and continue the process.

Read the license agreement displayed on the screen and accept the terms of the agreement.

1.4.2 Selection of device

Choose the installation method for AutoMapa (choose the device where the program will be installed).

Choose the type of device where the AutoMapa program will be installed. The PocketPC/WinMobile/WinCE option

should be selected if the system is to be be installed on a portable device (including a memory card inserted into a card

reader on your PC).

The PC/Tablet PC option should be selected if you want to install AutoMapa on the computer where the installation

process has been initiated.

The Card reader option will update the version of AutoMapa installed on the

card placed in the reader.

Note: Under the license, the program may be installed on one computer only.

After the maps have been registered on a PC, you will be unable to activate

them again on a portable device – and vice versa

When a portable device has been selected (depending on the system

version), you may receive a warning message prompting the user to

check the connection with the portable device. After pressing the

"Next>" button, pay attention to any messages which require the user's

acceptance (they usually inform the user of attempts to start the

program).

1.4.3 Selection of installation location

In the next screen, the user is asked to select the location for installing the program and the maps. To install the program

and the map on a PC/TPC platform, select the drive and the directory to which those components will be installed.

If the program is installed on a portable device, this step involves the selection of portable device memory where

the program and the maps will be installed. By default, all components will be installed on the memory card. If the

memory card is inserted into the card reader of a PC, it will be suggested as the location for program installation

(during the installation process, the user will be asked to move the card to the portable device). If there are several

cards in the reader/readers of a PC, select one by clicking on the appropriate name displayed on the installer

screen.

Note: In case of the portable computer setup, we recommend installation on a memory card. By placing the

memory card in a card reader connected directly to a PC, you can speed up the installation process several-fold.

Note: PenDrive devices and USB memory keys may be recognized as memory cards, so make sure that the right

device is selected.

Note: Before installing AutoMapa, it is recommended that the memory card be formatted, after first backing up any

important files it holds in a secure location. By formatting the card before the installation, you may significantly

speed up the operation of the program.

Note: In case of devices which are not connected to a PC via ActiveSync (e.g. Nokia 500), the memory card should

NOT be formatted because it would erase the files necessary for the update and the reinstallation would require

contact with the device manufacturer's service.

1.4.4 Selection of program components

On the next screen, the user can select components to be installed or updated. Additional program languages, skins and

colours of program windows, message voices, additional icons and POI (Points of Interest) warning sounds can also be

selected at this stage.

The plugin on the "Today" screen installs a convenient desktop shortcut to AutoMapa.

The wake-up control plugin supports the process of waking up the device from stand-by mode when AutoMapa is

active. It should be installed every time.

SD AutoStart installs in the memory card a special directory, which recovers the AutoMapa system after the loss of

data from the device (e.g. after a hard reset).

Note: the system can be recovered only if the program is installed on the memory card and only in devices

operating with the Windows Mobile system.

NavRoad Autostart installs the application required to start AutoMapa on NavRoad devices.

Nokia330 Autostart installs the application required to start AutoMapa on Nokia 330 devices.

1.4.5 Selecting the map for installation

On the next screen, select the map for installation. The indicated map size means total size. At subsequent stages, you

will have the option of installing selected fragments of the map, which will substantially reduce the memory requirement.

The "Save files for future installation" option will copy the complete installation program to a directory in your PC to

ensure that subsequent installations (e.g. other map sections) do not require the repeated use of installation discs. A

shortcut to the installation program is also created in the Start|Programs menu of the PC.

Note: to use this option, the free disk space on your PC must be minimum the size of the entire installed map and all

program components.

1.4.6 Map registration

On the next screen, you can register the map. Enter the license number, which is found on the license card, your e-mail

address and full name. If possible, you are advised to always use the same e-mail address, which will facilitate access to

registration data in the AutoMapa licensing system. Registration data is saved on the carrier with the map after the first

installation. If the map is re-installed (e.g. a larger map section) on the same carrier, you will not be asked to re-enter

the same data.

Note: the license card or the memory card on which AutoMapa was purchased constitutes a proof of software license.

Make sure that it is stored in a safe place.

The "Assign registration to SD card" option enables the user to assign the registered maps to an SD card, and not

the portable device. This means that the program installed on the card will also work on other devices (with the

same operating system, unless you reinstall only the software for the second device; you may have to reinstall the

skins if the second device has a screen with a different resolution).

Note: if you are performing the installation on a card in the PC card reader, the installer will ask you to move the

card to the portable device, and after completing the registration process you will be asked to return the card to the

PC card reader.

At a subsequent stage of the installation process, you may be asked to pay attention to the portable device to

accept the displayed messages.

1.4.7 Selecting map area for installation

When the map registration has been completed, the user can decide to install the entire map area or a section thereof.

With the area editor you can select an interesting map section and perform one of the actions below:

• Upgrading the selected area.

If the map has already been installed, this option enables

the user to install the same fragment of the map, e.g. for

upgrading.

• Installing the entire selected area.

This option installs the entire available map.

• Installing a previously defined map fragment.

This option enables the user to read in a previously saved

mask (definition of a map fragment) and use the area

editor to modify the saved area.

• Selecting and installing a new map fragment.

This function activates the area editor, which enables the

user to select the map fragment for installation with the

use of a mouse. The defined section can be saved as a

mask for future use. Map sections are selected as

rectangular areas on the map or by double clicking the

area of the given country.

1.4.8 Copying files

After the map areas have been selected, the file copying process is initiated.

The user may be asked to pay attention to the portable device to accept the displayed messages.

If the program is installed on a memory card in the PC reader, the user will be asked to move the card to the reader

in the portable device.

The final screen displays a list of installed program components and maps.

1.5 Connecting the portable device to the PC

To establish a working connection between the portable device and the PC, install Microsoft ActiveSync software. This

application can be downloaded from the Microsoft website at:

http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/

After installing ActiveSync, connect the portable device to the PC with a USB cable and make sure that the connection has

been established by monitoring the ActiveSync application window.

In case of devices which are not connected to a PC via ActiveSync, install AutoMapa on a clean memory card using the

card reader in the PC.

1.6 Possible installation problems

If the installation process ends with an error message, first perform the following:

• check the connection between the portable device and the PC

• reset the portable device

• format the memory card

1.7 Upgrading the program and the maps

The upgrade process is identical to the installation process. The installer automatically detects whether older versions of

AutoMapa have been installed. On the component and map selection screen, the installer will indicate the version of the

installed files and, if they are older than the currently installed files, an upgrade will be suggested.

1.8 Uninstallation

You can remove the AutoMapa installation from your computer by selecting the appropriate option on the second installer

screen. You will be asked to select the components and maps to be removed.

1.9 Structure of the program and map installation

1.9.1 TPC/PC

On computers with Windows 2000/XP/Vista operating system, AutoMapa is installed by default in the

C:\ProgramFiles\AutoMapa EU directory, and maps are installed in the C:\ProgramFiles\AutoMapa EUMaps directory.

The installer creates a shortcut to the program (and optionally, also to a copy of the program if the "Save files for future

installation" option has been selected) in the "AutoMapa EU" group, which can be accessed by choosing Start|All

Programs.

1.9.2 PPC2003/WM5/WCE devices

On portable devices (with Windows Mobile 2003/Windows Mobile 5/Windows CE.NET 5.0 operating system),

AutoMapa is installed by default in the [Memory card]AutoMapa EU directory, and maps are installed in the

[Memory card]AutoMapa EUMaps directory.

The installation directory always contains two EXE files: AutoMapa EU.exe (responsible for preparing AutoMapa for start)

and the actual executable program file (its name is subject to the selected platform type). To optimise program operation,

the executable program file is copied from the card to the main memory of the portable device, where it is saved in the

"AutoMapa EU" directory (only if the program is installed on the memory card).

The program which supports the process of waking up the device from stand-by mode and the components of shortcuts

on the Today screen are installed in the Windows directory (only for PPC/WM5 platforms).

The program shortcut is also installed in the Start|Programs menu.

If the "Save files for future installation" option has been selected, a shortcut to the installation program will be created in

the "AutoMapa EU" group in the Start|All programs menu of a PC.

Recovering the installation after a hard reset of the device

If AutoMapa has been installed on the memory card (refer to the point below), and the device was reset to factory default

settings, the user will lose only the shortcut for activating the program in the "Start" menu, the shortcut on the Today

screen and the program which supports the process of waking up the device with active AutoMapa.

To recover the above components, run the installation program and reinstall those components. You do not need to

reinstall the program or the maps.

Note: The "SD AutoStart" component safeguards the user against the above loss, but only if the program has been

installed on a memory card.

Locating the program and the maps

The system prefers full program and map installation on a memory card. Alternatively, the program can be installed in

device memory, and maps – on the memory card. If the map fragment selected for installation is sufficiently small, and

the portable device memory is sufficiently large, the map can also be installed directly in device memory.

The following guidelines should be observed:

• In devices with Windows Mobile 2003 operating system, device memory is reset after a hard reset and when the

battery is completely discharged (a highly unpractical solution). If the program is installed in device memory, the

user will lose all system settings, including favourite points, POI, etc., after a reset (even though such files can be

moved manually from the memory card by copying the "Data Files" directory to the card and by reading in the

respective files to screens which describe the settings). Nevertheless, device memory is a much faster memory

carrier than memory cards.

• In devices with Windows Mobile 5 operating system, the device memory is a built-in flash card. The memory is

not formatted after battery discharge, but it is formatted after a hard reset. In some devices, built-in memory

may have lower read-out parameters than fast SD cards.

• In devices with Windows CE.NET operating system, device memory may be formatted after the device is

disconnected from the supply source. For this reason, the installer prevents AutoMapa from being installed in the

main memory of such a device.

• The only situation which justifies the installation of the program in the main memory of the device is the

installation of map fragments on many memory cards (if the user does not have a single card capable of

accommodating the given map set or fragment).

1.9.3 Other directories

After the first start of the program, "Data Files" and "Settings Files" folders containing, respectively, user data (location of

Home and Work points, POI, favourites, last visited, POI categories with warning messages, assigning system functions to

keys, etc.) and system settings (GPS, interface, route settings, etc.) will be created in the installation directory.

"Icons" and "Voices" folders, which contain files whose names correspond to POI categories, can also be created in the

installation directory (if not created by the installer):

• .BMP bitmaps (16x16 pixels with 8-bit colour palette) used as icons for the given POI category (on the map and

in selection lists)

• .WAV files (preferably 22 kHz/8-bit/mono) used as warning messages for the given POI category.

The user can also change the default design of the GPS marker by creating a subfolder named Images (similar to Icons

and Voices folders) and copying there the respective bitmaps with the following names:

for 2D mode -> car2D.bmp

for 3D mode -> car3D.bmp

Additionally, the user can select separate versions for night mode skins:

car2D_night.bmp

car3D_night.bmp

The optimal format is 256 colors without RLE compression. The bitmap size is arbitrary, and the file is displayed in the

original size, without any scaling.

White pixels (RGB - 255,255,255) are not displayed and remain transparent. This default "transparent" color setting can

be changed by creating in the Images folder the following file(s):

car2D.bmp.settings

car3D.bmp.settings

with entry:

crTrans=R G B

where R, G, B means color codes, from '0 0 0', i.e. black, to '255 255 255', i.e. white.

The bitmap location on the map can be adjusted vertically by the following entry:

iAltGPSMarkerBottomMargin=X (in the same file),

where X means the vertical shift of the bitmap center in respect of the bottom margin (0 - on the margin).

Default shift value (no entry) is 24 pixels.

2 Basic functions of the AutoMapa system

This section describes the basic functions of the AutoMapa system and provides information on how to start using and

efficiently navigating the main program options.

2.1 AutoMapa start-up

Following successful installation and registration of the program and the maps, AutoMapa is ready to use. Its start-up

method depends on the type of the navigation device. On a typical PocketPC portable device, you can run AutoMapa by

selecting the program from the "Start" menu or directly from the start screen. If the map has not been

registered, AutoMapa will display the relevant request upon start.

After the first start-up, the display will show a language selection

screen for AutoMapa interface (the screen is displayed only if more

languages have been installed).

Then the "AutoMapa - Warning" screen will be displayed, containing

information and instructions regarding safety of use when driving. After

reading its contents, tap the OK button located at the bottom right corner

of the screen to continue. To disable the display of the message at the

next start-up, check the "Do not show this again" box at the bottom

corner of the screen.

The display will show a welcome screen with fast access to selected

AutoMapa options, allowing the user to start navigation, start map

browsing or specify the connection parameters of a GPS receiver.

Go to - opens a destination selection menu that allows you to

immediately start navigation (upon correct configuration of GPS device).

Usually, the device is detected automatically. If that is not the case,

manually configure the relevant parameters (port number and baud rate)

and, for an external GPS device, make the relevant connections (applies

also to Bluetooth connection). The method and the correct parameters of

the connection should be described in the device's documentation.

Map – map browsing mode. This option offers the best introduction to

the application, and as such is recommended for new users.

To disable the display of the welcome screen at each start-up, check the

"Do not show this again" box.

2.2 Simplified and Expert menu

By default, AutoMapa runs in simplified interface mode with access only to the most important system options. To enable/

disable simplified mode, select "Simplified menu" from the main menu of the application.

The differences between the two modes consist in the number of options available in the route menu, POI menu and "Go

to" menu.

2.3 Main menu and map buttons

2.3.1 Map buttons

The screen shows 4 buttons at the bottom of the displayed map, of which two main buttons are:

in the bottom left corner of the screen, which opens the main menu.

in the bottom right corner of the screen, which opens the context menu of the selected point on the map

and is equivalent to tapping the pen on the screen.

Moreover, the map features also the following buttons:

Information on the current position (in accordance with the GPS localization), or description of the point

selected on the map.

On-screen button switch – Enables/disables semi-transparent on-screen buttons. Hold it to hide/show the

panels covering the map.

Telephone support option (for select devices only).

Sound enable/disable. Hold the button to display the volume slider instead of the scale slide rule.

Sequential switch between the following modes: 2D, 3D and 3D with building outlines.

Fast change of scale in the navigation mode. Available option: town (zoom-in), outside town (zoom-out),

overview (region).

Enabling of disabled navigation mode, e.g. by map scrolling or GPS shut-down.

2.3.2 Main menu

The main menu features the key options for operating the AutoMapa system. Some options are marked by a small

rectangle on the left, which resembles a diode light. When greyed out, the rectangle indicates that the given option is not

active at the moment. When the rectangle is lit blue, the given option is active.

The menu features two screens – you can move between them with the use of < and > buttons on the bar at the bottom

of the screen. Press the X button to exit the menu.

Other main menu options:

Options – enables/disables the onboard computer, night mode, sounds, pilot and screen pivot.

Disable GPS – enables/disables GPS (in Expert mode, this menu is replaced with "GPS" option, which

opens the GPS menu).

POI – opens the POI menu with configuration of POI warnings, parameters of POI display or POI

management.

Settings - opens the settings menu. Refer to the "Settings" chapter.

Opens the "Go to/Search" menu, as discussed in the "ťGo toŤ menu and searching destinations -

searching for addresses and points' section.

Opens the "Route" menu, where the user can perform operations on the mapped route, change the

route type and set up roadblocks.

Load map – loads additional maps of the AutoMapa.

About the program... – displays information on the version of the program, its producers, the loaded

map and data of license owner.

Simplified menu – enables/disables the simplified menu.

Minimize – hides the program. The application will operate in the background; to re-open the program

on portable devices, select the AutoMapa shortcut on the screen or in the "Start" menu. This function can

be assigned to a hardware button (refer to "Settings: Buttons").

End – closes the program. This function can be assigned to a hardware button (refer to "Settings:

Buttons").

2.4 Map

AutoMapa can be operated in three modes:

• the map view mode – with the GPS receiver off,

• the show position/tracking mode – with the GPS receiver on but without a mapped route,

• the navigation mode – with the GPS receiver on and a mapped route.

Map view

This is the simplest way of working with AutoMapa and it does not require a connection with the GPS receiver. In this

mode, the user can view the map, find address points or POI. The user can also map a route between selected points and

view the route on the map.

When the user taps on any point on the map or an icon of an object

displayed on the map, a "balloon" with a description of the given location

will be displayed: the name of the street and town, building address,

description of POI or a favourite point. The description is also displayed on

the bar located at the bottom of the screen.

AutoMapa enables the user to find the searched location in several ways.

One of them involves the use of pen/fingers for scrolling the map and the

use of tools for changing the scale in which the map is displayed. This is a

good viewing method if the user knows in which area of the map the

searched point is located, and place names do not have to be entered in the

search window.

Another useful function is the option of magnifying a rectangular section of

the map, which can be assigned to hardware buttons. (Refer to: Advanced

features and system settings/ Settings menu/Settings: Buttons.

Map scrolling and zooming

Map scrolling allows the user to change the currently displayed section of

the map. Each movement of the pen/finger on the screen moves the map in

the indicated direction. The scale in which the map is displayed is not

changed.

If the user wants to see an interesting map section in

greater detail, he can grab a rectangular area to zoom

in. Beforehand, however, it is necessary to assign the

function Switch to map scrolling/zooming

function to a selected hardware button (Refer to:

Advanced features and system settings/Settings

menu/Settings:Buttons). After enabling this mode,

you can select a rectangular section of the map, which will then be magnified to fill the entire AutoMapa screen. Repeat

selection of the hardware button returns the program to the map scrolling mode.

During map scrolling it is possible to change the scale of the map to suit the user's individual requirements. Scale can also

be changed with the scale slide rule.

Scale Slide Rule

The scale Slide Rule is found on the right of the AutoMapa screen. It is used to smoothly zoom in and out on the screen.

If the Slide Rule is moved down, the map will be enlarged to a more detailed view. When the Slide Rule is moved up, it

produces the opposite effect – the user zooms out and details disappear.

On the Slide Rule there is a scale, referring to the map width visible on the screen.

The Slide Rule zooms in or out on the map in reference to the navigation point/position cursor, which is marked on the

map with the "view finder" symbol. The location of the navigation point/position cursor can be changed by tapping on a

selected point on the map.

Note: the 3D mode is automatically deactivated at higher scale values.

A semi-transparent Scale Slide Rule can be hidden/displayed with the on-screen button switch, located in the bottom left

corner of the screen.

Compass

The compass is displayed in the upper left corner of the screen as an arrow with the letter "N", pointing to the north.

By tapping on the compass, you will align the top of the map to the north.

By default, this option is turned off.

Directional arrow to route point

The arrow is displayed in the top right corner of the screen and it shows the direction to the next point on the route (this

feature is hidden by default).

The above feature can be hidden/displayed in the interface settings in the Settings menu.

2.5 Selecting a point on the map

A point on the map can be selected in a number of ways:

• by holding your finger or the pan tool down on a selected map point,

• by tapping on the "map cursor" icon on the tool bar under the map (unless a different function has

been assigned to this option; refer to "Settings: Buttons"),

• by tapping on the "Map point" option in the "Go to" menu,

• by pressing the respective hardware key – if this function has previously been assigned to the key

(refer to "Settings: Buttons").

By selecting a point on the map, you will open the context menu. You can assign a function to the selected point. The

same menu opens up when an object is selected in the options for searching the address, POI, etc. in the "Go to" menu.

2.6 Context menu

The context menu may cover several pages and the user can move between

the pages with the use of arrows located at the bottom of the screen. Its

content varies subject to the context, i.e. the type of object for which the

context menu opens.

The first page contains route mapping options. The user can activate

navigation to a given point and map the route between the user's present

GPS position and the selected point ("Go to" option) or can define a given

location as one of the route points (start point – "START", end point –

"FINISH", or a route point – "STOP”).

If the "Go to" option is selected when the GPS receiver is off, the GPS

receiver will be activated and it will make an attempt to determine the

user's present position.

The second page of the context menu enables the user to define a selected

location as Home, POI or Favourite Point. For detailed information, refer to

the "Map points" chapter.

The "Show co-ordinates" option will display in detail the GPS co-ordinates of

the selected point on the map.

If a road section is selected on the map, the "Block section" option will ban

traffic along that route, and that section will be avoided when the route is

mapped. If the section was already blocked, it can be unblocked. For more

information, refer to the "Road blocks" chapter.

If a favourite point or a POI defined by the user is selected, the point can be

moved on the map, deleted or copied with the use of

"Copy/Cut/Delete/Paste" options.

2.7 Options menu

The menu is available from the main menu. It features the following items:

Night mode: select this mode to change the colours of the

map to colours more suitable to night-time navigation that do

not wear out the eyes and do not dazzle when the car interior

is dark. By default, the night mode is activated automatically

with enabled GPS navigation, in accordance with the time,

time of the year and position on the map.

On-board computer: opens the on-board computer panel

on the screen, presenting information on speed, distance

covered, length of stops and drive, etc. For more information,

refer to section "Showing position".

Rotate screen: enables the screen to pivot from vertical

orientation to horizontal. Option available only on devices

with Windows Mobile 2003SE and Windows Mobile 5

operating systems. This function can be assigned to hardware

button (refer to "Hardware Buttons") and can be used instead

of system functions.

Pilot: enables and disables the pilot panel (turn and route information) during the navigation. By default, it is enabled

automatically when the navigation mode is on, and is disabled in the same way after completing the navigation. Refer to

section "Navigation".

Sounds: enables and disables all the sounds generated by AutoMapa, including tapping sounds, navigational messages,

etc. Always on upon application start. For message settings, refer to section "Settings".

2.8 "Go to" menu and selecting destinations - searching for addresses and objects...

The quickest way of finding a given object on the map (e.g. street, restaurant) is by entering its name in the

corresponding search window.

The search window can be opened by selecting "Go to/Search" from the welcome screen or the main

menu.

You can search for town, street and addresses ("Addresses" option), points

of interest ("POI" option), favourites (specified by the user), last visited

("History"), addresses in the address book of the portable device

("Contacts"), as well as towns and cities by entering the postal code.

When entering the name of the searched object, it is enough to enter only

its short fragment. Do not use capitals or diacritics. To end particular search

stages, tap the relevant object with a finger or pen. Previously selected

countries, cities or POI categories are remembered and proposed first in the

event of subsequent search.

After selecting an object of interest you can decide what to use it for. By

choosing "Go to", you start navigation and AutoMapa calculates and

navigates you on a route to a selected destination. The selected object can

also be displayed on the map, added to the Favourites list or stored as

"Home" or "Work". The above-mentioned options are selected Favourites

with their own positions in the "Go to" menu. Their selection allows for

immediate route selection and the start of the navigation.

If you select "Go to/Search", AutoMapa, after specifying your GPS position,

will automatically enter the navigation mode and will automatically switch

and rotate the map in accordance with the direction of the route.

2.8.1 Search address

By default, the search takes place in the country of the user's present

position (GPS position or cursor position on the map). In unclear situations

(e.g. when the cursor was placed outside the territory of any country), the

program will ask the user to select the country first, provided that maps of

several countries have been installed in the device.

The search process begins with entering the name of the town/city. The

user has to enter the first letters of the town/city name in the "City:" field

at the top of the screen. The code of the country where the address is

searched is displayed in the top right corner of the screen. To change the

country, use the "Country" option on the bar at the bottom of the screen.

When the user taps on one of the locations found by AutoMapa, the

program will display the street search window in the given town/city.

Searching and automatic suggesting of the list of found cities and streets

begins after the second character is entered. There is also an additional

delay, enabling the user to quickly enter several characters.

If the search results fit a single screen, the keyboard will be automatically

collapsed to facilitate the address selection.

Note: the program memorises the previously selected locations, which will

be suggested during subsequent search inquires. In this situation, the

keyboard does not open automatically. To find an address in a new location,

open the keyboard with the icon in the bottom right corner of the screen or

tap on the field where the place name is entered.

After finding the location, the user can select it as an object of interest (by

tapping on its name again) or – to find a given street – enter the first

letters of the street name in the "Street" field.

After selecting the street, the user can: select the street in its entirety ("Entire street" option), find the address assigned

to the street (by entering the address in the "Address:" field or by scrolling the list), or select a junction with other streets

("Show junctions" option).

If the streets have no house numbers, or if there are no streets in the place, the address searching will finish at the

earlier stage.

By tapping on a selected address point (or junction, the "Entire street" option, or the name of the town/city on the

previous screen), the user will open the context menu window where the given location can be set as the destination

point, a route point, "Home", "Work", POI, favourite point, or can be displayed on the map.

2.8.2 Search POI

In the POI search window, the user first defines the POI category (e.g. Pharmacy, ATM, Restaurant).

The objects found in the given category are displayed in the search window.

The results are listed in the order of the nearest to the most distant objects.

After tapping on the description or the icon of the object in the results list,

the user will have access to the context menu where the given point can be

viewed on the map and can be added to, for example, the list of favourite

points.

To find a point in a different location on the map, return to the map and

scroll it to the place where the new search begins (by placing the cursor on

the map).

To find a POI in a given town/city, select the POI with the use of the "City"

option on the bar at the bottom of the screen.

The "View" (binoculars icon) option on the bottom bar of the screen with

the list of points, allows the user to:

• Change the search radius (options: "Nearest" and the three options

below with the number of kilometres). The search radius is

determined by the number of POI found in the area. The more POI

the system finds in the area, the more restricted the search radius.

• Filter the list of the found points so that only built-in points or user-

defined points are displayed (all points are displayed by default).

• If a route has been mapped, the search can be limited to points in

the "area" of the route with the use of the "Near route" option.

Icons which appear by such points indicate the distance: up to 50

m, 100 m, 150 m from the route. The grey dark icon signifies a

point on the side of the road opposite to the travelled direction (i.e. on the left side in Continental Europe and on

the right in Great Britain).

2.8.3 Search by postal codes

AutoMapa supports the search of an address with the use of a

postal code. Select the "Postal codes" option from the "Go to/

Search" menu (this option is not available in the simplified

menu mode). Enter the postal code and a list of

corresponding locations will be displayed.

The user can select the location (by tapping on its name) or,

to find a specific street, enter a fragment of its name in the

"Street" field.

By tapping on a selected address point, the user will open the

shortcut menu window where the given location can be

marked as the destination, a route point, "Home", "Work",

POI or favourite. The location can also be displayed on the

map.

2.9 Map points

Favourite points

Favourite points are a reference set of user-defined points. They can be used to register the addresses of family

members, favourite restaurants or any other frequently visited locations.

The program automatically creates a "Car" favourite point, which remembers the last GPS position upon the shut-down of

external power supply or program exit (helping you find a car at a parking lot, etc.).

Favourite points are set on the map by opening the context menu in any location on the map or found object (address,

POI, etc.) and by choosing the "Add to favourites" option. The function of adding a favourite point can also be assigned to

a hardware key (refer to the section "Settings: Buttons").

Favourite points are displayed on the map by a flag icon: .

Favourite points can be moved on the map, deleted or copied with the use of "Copy/Cut/Delete/Paste" options from the

context menu.

The favourite points editing screen is found in the POI menu.

2.9.2 Home/Work

Home/Work are special favourite points, which are assigned own options in the "Go to" menu. When the "Home" or

"Work" option is selected, navigation is activated directly – you do not have to go through the context menu.

Similarly to favourite points, "Home" and "Work" points can be defined by opening the context menu in any location on

the map or found object (address, POI, etc.) and by choosing the "Mark as Home" or "Mark as Work" option.

The points have their own icons on the map: and ,

The points are displayed on the list of favourite points ("Go to|Favourite points").

2.9.3 POI (Points of Interest)

The map contains a built-in POI base for every country. The POI base includes objects such as pharmacies,

restaurants, ATMs, hotels, etc. They are marked on the map with icons corresponding to the given category.

POI display on the map

The category of points to be viewed by the user on the map is defined with

the use of the "Display" option in the POI menu. A given point category is

selected by tapping on the squares displayed to the left of the category

name. By tapping on the first, dark blue square, the user displays POI of

the given category, which are built into the map. The second, black square

displays user-defined points (the first square of the user-defined point

category, whose name differs from the standard category, is greyed out).

An important display parameter is the scale, below which the points are

displayed on the map. The scale is set with the use of the "Scale" button on

the tool bar at the bottom of the screen. The scale threshold and the

number of displayed categories should be selected carefully to make sure

that POI icons do not obstruct the map view.

POI categories can be selected and deselected with the use of the

"Options" button to display or remove them from the map. The

"Add category" option enables the user to define a new category

with a customised name (when icon density is high at higher map scale

values, the system automatically filters the icons and does not display all of

them). By selecting "Display all", you can choose to display only categories

on the pre-filtered list.

The "View" button enables the user to restrict the list of

categories to point categories, which are or are not displayed on

the map.

When the POIs are displayed on the map, you can obtain additional

information on the selected POI, e.g. a tourist destination, restaurant or

pharmacy.

After tapping the pen on the selected point, a balloon with short information

will be displayed above the POI. To obtain more detailed information, click

the balloon or open the context menu and select the Info option. The

program will display a screen containing the most important information

regarding the POI, such as name, short description or telephone number.

If the description of the POI features the telephone number, then you can

directly call that number. To do so, select Call button, which is located at

the bottom of the displayed window, then confirm your decision by pressing

the displayed small window with the telephone number.

The "Options" button located on the information screen offers options

identical to those available from the context menu.

Adding POI

POI are set on the map by opening the context menu in any place on the

map or found object (address, POI, etc.) and by choosing the "Add to POI"

option. This function can also be assigned to a hardware key (refer to the

section "Settings: Buttons").

To add POI, first select the respective category and name the POI. You can

also add a short description. The new POI will be identified on the map with

the same icon, which is used to mark other points from the given category.

POI edit screen

The user can also edit and delete POI or import them in file format from other AutoMapa users or Internet servers (e.g.

miplo.pl). This can be done with the use of the "Management" screen in the POI menu.

User icons

Points from user-defined categories are marked on the map with the following icon .

To assign a user icon or modify the icons of the existing points (including built-in points), you will need a 16 x 16 pixel

bitmap in BMP format with an 8-bit colour palette. The name of the file has to be identical to the name of the given point

category. Copy the file to the "Icons" folder in the AutoMapa installation directory.

2.10 Show position

This program mode is activated automatically, when the GPS receiver is turned on and when the position is set by the

system.

2.10.1 System layout and operation in

the show position mode

When the GPS position has been set, AutoMapa

automatically switches to the show GPS position mode –

the present position is continuously displayed on the map

as a pulsating arrow in a circle. The map revolves

automatically to show the largest possible area in the

travelled direction, and the user's present position is

shown at the bottom of the screen. By default, the 3D map

view mode is activated. After a short while, the night mode

may be automatically activated if the received GPS signal

indicates time past sundown.

By moving a finger across the screen, the user interrupts

the show position mode, and this mode will be restored

automatically a few seconds after the last movement of the

finger across the map.

A single tap on the screen opens the "Your menu" pop-up

menu.

2.10.2 "Your menu" pop-up menu

When AutoMapa operates in the show GPS position mode, the user can

open the "Your menu" pop-up by touching the screen. If no operations are

performed by the user in the course of several seconds, the menu will be

closed automatically to protect the screen against accidental touching.

By default, this menu offers 6 features, which can be changed or extended

to max. 12 by using Menu | Settings | Buttons.

On-board computer - allows the user to open the screen of the AutoMapa

on-board computer.

Night mode - Enables/disables the night mode on AutoMapa.

Add to POI – by clicking this option, you can add your current location to

the list of points of interest - the GPS location or the point to its left or

right.

Detour – enables a detour around a section of the route over specified

distance.

Add to Favourites – as above; adds the selected point to Favourites.

Route - opens the relevant menu screen.

2.10.3 On-board computer

The "Computer" option is found in the "Your menu" and "Options" menu.

This option opens the panel of AutoMapa system's on-board computer.

The panel is shown to the left, while its contents have been explained below:

The meter section shows the presently selected set of meters. The meters

comprise 4 independent sets of features displayed by the on-board

computer. They can be independently reset and selected for display. Each

set is located on a separate screen which can be switched by selecting the

arrow keys. To reset the meters, select "Reset", from the bar at the bottom

of the screen. Meter sets A, B and C, are reset every time AutoMapa is

started and GPS is activated, while set D is a "permanent" meter – it

continues to run until manual reset.

The speed section displays the following data on the given meter, from the

left: maximum speed, average speed, and average speed including

stopping time.

The distance section displays the following data, from the left: the entire

distance travelled since system activation (or meter reset) and the distance

from the last stop. The route progress bar is displayed above, showing the

percentage of the route travelled so far (only if the route has been

previously mapped).

The time section displays the following data, from the left: total driving

time, total stopping time and driving time since the last stop.

2.10.4 POI Warnings

POI warnings is a function which informs the user about approaching a point of a given category. It can be used to warn

the user of dangerous points or traffic radars on the route. This function also notifies the user of points of interest in the

area by displaying the relevant information, e.g. restaurants or ATMs. The

POI warnings function is active in the show position mode and during

navigation. When the warning function is activated, the system changes the

scale of the displayed map to ensure the maximum visibility of the given

POI.

The "Warnings" window in the POI menu can be used to select POI

categories and set the nature of the "warning" message.

Two POI warnings categories are active by default: "Radar" and "Dangerous

place".

A given point category is selected by tapping on the squares displayed to

the left of the category name. By tapping on the first, dark blue square, the

user displays POI of the given category, which are built into the map. The

second, grey square displays user-defined points (the first square of user-

defined point category, whose name differs from the standard category, is

greyed out).

The "Options" and "View" buttons have identical functions to those on the

"POI Display" screen.

The number of POI warnings categories should be selected carefully to

ensure that the main system functions are not disrupted during navigation.

After selecting point categories, warning parameters can be modified

separately for every category. Tap on the category name to open the

parameters screen.

In the first screen, the user can select points in the given category, for

which warning messages will be active (options of "built-in" points and

"user-defined" points are identical to the squares for selecting point

categories). The user can also define the speed above which the warning

will be displayed:

The "Repeat warning every" option defines the minimal interval between

subsequent warnings for the same POI.

In the second screen of warning settings you can specify whether AutoMapa

will warn of POI located near the route (specifying the maximum distance in

which POIs are detected by the route), whether they are located in the

direction of driving (specifying the angle and radius of POI detection in the

direction of driving, where the bigger the angle and radius, the more POIs

will activate the warning system).

In the last screen of warning settings you can select warning effects on the

map display:

• Voice message – the warning message will be accompanied by a

sound. For POI warning, the distance is provided only if it is big

enough.

• Inform about distance to point - specifies the distance on the

map from the displayed POI icon, and generates a voice message

about the distance to POI.

• Show warning frame – a red frame is drawn around the point

icon on the map.

• Display info – a "balloon" is displayed above the point with the

following information: name and description.

• Show until passed – the warning message for the given point

category will continue to be displayed until the user passes the

point.

• Do not warn of POI on the left on two-way roads - if this

option is selected, the system will warn only of POI located on the

right side of two-way road.

After the user modifies the warning parameters and closes the respective

window, the system will inquire whether the used parameters should be

saved as default. When the user chooses "Yes", every point category

selected in the future will have identical warning message parameters.

Sample selection of warning message parameters

Warning against dangerous points on the road:

Warning against points:

Built-in: Yes

User defined: Yes

From speed: 5 km/h

Repeat every: 8 s

Near route: Yes

Max. from the left: 10 m

Max. from the right: 50 m

Max. distance ahead: 500 m

Voice message: Yes

Inform about distance to point: Yes

Show warning frame: Yes

Display info: No

Do not warn of POI on the left on two-way roads: No

Information on restaurants in the area:

Warning against points:

Built-in: No

User defined: Yes

From speed: 30 km/h

Repeat every: 12 s

Near route: No

Located in the direction of travel: Yes

Detection angle: 90°

Max. distance ahead: 500 m

Voice message: Yes

Inform about distance to point: Yes

Show warning frame: No

Display info: No

Do not warn of POI on the left on two-way roads: No

The screen shows a sample message warning the driver against a road

point in the "Dangerous place" category. The system generates a sound

message and indicates the distance to the point. The point is displayed in a

frame, and the map scale is adjusted to make the point clearly visible.

User warning sounds

The user can customise warning sounds for the given POI category. To do

this, copy your .WAV file (preferably 22 kHz/8 bit/mono) with a name

identical to the name of the POI category to the "Voices" folder in the

AutoMapa installation directory.

2.11 Navigation

Navigation is an AutoMapa operating mode, in which the system indicates

the user's position on the map (if GPS is on) and the mapped route. In the

navigation mode, AutoMapa guides the user to the point of destination by

displaying the mapped route and the vehicle's position on the map, and

displays the pilot panel, which notifies the user about the upcoming

manoeuvres, accompanied by voice messages.

There are two ways of starting navigation:

• by selecting the point of destination with the use of the "Go to/Search" option: the system maps the route,

displays the entire route on the screen, generates a voice message on the length of the route and the time

required to reach the destination, and activates navigation after a few seconds, or

• by mapping the route with START and END points, activating GPS or navigation (if GPS is already on) in the

"GPS" menu.

2.11.1 Mapping the route

To map the route, the user has to define at least two points –

the beginning and the end of the route. They can be set on

the map or with the use of the "Go to/Search" menu option,

by selecting the START or END option in the context menu.

The system will ask the user whether the route should be

mapped and will do it after receiving an affirmative answer.

If the user chooses the "Go to" option in the context menu

for any point on the map or another object, the route is

mapped between the user's present position and the selected

point, and navigation is activated automatically. The course

of the mapped route can be modified with the use of

"THROUGH" points (which can also be set in the context

menu). "THROUGH" points force the route to intersect a

given location.

The type of the THROUGH point can be selected:

• THROUGH area - and Intelligent THROUGH Point is

created. The location of this point is not detailed

upon route mapping, but only adjusted to the course of the route. The point is used for specifying the initial

course of the route which is then adjusted to obtain a set, optimal distance to that point (depending on the size

of the city/town where the point is located). An Intelligent THROUGH Point is created only when it is selected

from the address list as a city / town (without specifying the street) or in zoom out mode, where the location is

only an approximation.

• THROUGH point - forces the route to pass exactly through the indicated point. If a city / town is selected

without specifying the street, the route will run through the centre.

Before the route to the new destination is confirmed, the system may ask whether to remove the unnumbered THROUGH

points from the previous route.

The sequence of points on the route can be modified in the "Route" menu, by selecting the "Information" option in the

"Route points" window. The option contains valuable information on the mapped route: a list of manoeuvres, a

comparison of travelling distance and time along various road categories, etc. Another way to reorder the route points is

to use the “Cut/Paste” commands in the popup menu.

The return route - from the START point - can be mapped with the use of the "Reverse" option in the "Route" menu.

The route type can be changed when this option is selected in the first screen of the "Route" menu. The system supports

the following route types:

Fast

The route will be mapped along roads with the highest

throughput. It should be faster than other routes, but please

note that throughput values do not account for traffic jams or

other non-standard situations.

Short

The system will map the shortest possible route, avoiding roads

of the lowest category (e.g. dirt roads).

Best

The route will account for the parameters of the Fast and the Short route, i.e. both the throughput of the travelled roads

and total route length. The "Settings/Route" option in the main menu can be used to define which route parameter

(Distance/Speed) has priority.

Off-road

The system will map the shortest possible route without taking into account the road category. The shortest possible

route could lead through sections of lower category roads, including dirt roads.

This route type is not available in "simplified mode".

Walking

The route will not account for the direction of traffic, Do Not Enter signs or road categories. This is a useful option for

users travelling on foot or by bike. The route is not mapped along international roads or motorways.

Cross-country

This route leads directly to the destination, along a straight line, disregarding the lay of the land. Such a route does not

utilize the road network. (This option is not available in the "simplified mode").

2.11.2 System layout and operation in navigation mode

If your GPS receiver has been connected and correctly configured, and the route has been mapped, AutoMapa will

automatically switch to navigation mode. In this mode, map operation is identical to that in the Show GPS Position mode.

During navigation, depending on the time given by the GPS system and the time of the year, AutoMapa may dim the

colours of the map and other screen features displayed, making sure that light screen is not too dazzling at night.

The route (the travelled distance is shown in a different

colour) and the arrows of the upcoming manoeuvres are

displayed on the map.

The pilot panel, notifying the user about the upcoming

manoeuvre (moreover, each such maneouvre will be

preceded by a voice message including similar information)

and the name of the street where the manoeuvre will take

place is displayed on the screen. The street name is

additionally preceded by the road number and mileage, i.e.

the successive kilometer travelled on the route. The pilot

panel information displayed on the right side of the screen

should be read as follows: after 20 metres the user must turn

left into Zwierzyniecka street, there is 329 km to the

destination, which will take 4 hours and 4 minutes. Current

speed is 28 km/h.

Tapping the individual panel sections enables sequential

switching between the following values: current time (GPS),

remaining time to destination, estimated time of arrival,

current speed, distance to destination, the following manoeuvre (after the upcoming manoeuvre). After clicking the

distance to the next manoeuvre, its symbol or name of the street for that manoeuvre, first the route fragment is shown

from a distance, and then the whole route. The third tap returns to the position display.

If you need to leave the route calculated by AutoMapa, just keep on driving and don't worry: the program will

automatically map an alternative route in view of the situation on the road.

The route auto-correction function supports automatic navigation when the GPS receiver signals that the user is off the

route. There can be many reasons for going off the route: traffic jam, road works, accident, driver's error, map error,

inaccurate GPS reading, etc. In practice, this happens quite often. Thanks to auto correction, the driver does not have to

make independent attempts to return to the mapped route or manually set a new route from the present position – this

will be done by AutoMapa. When the driver goes off the mapped route, AutoMapa will wait for a few seconds (to make

sure that it is not a planned manoeuvre, e.g. an attempt to bypass a road obstruction), and will automatically map a new

route in line with the previously set points, beginning from the user's current position.

2.11.3 "Your menu" pop-up menu in navigation mode

Similarly to the show position mode, by touching the screen

during navigation, the user will open the "Your menu" pop-up

window. It differs from the main menu in the following

respects:

• Add to POI – by clicking this option, you can add

your current location to the list of points of interest -

the GPS location or the point to its left or right.

• Add to Favourites – as above; adds the selected

point to Favourites.

• Night mode - Enables/disables the night mode on

AutoMapa.

• On-board computer - allows the user to open the

screen of the AutoMapa on-board computer.

• Detour – enables a detour around a section of the

route over specified distance.

2.12 Block roads

Road sections on the map can be freely blocked and they will

be omitted in the route mapping algorithm. The selected

sections will be regarded as impassable and will be avoided.

Road sections can be blocked over a specific period of time

by indicating the beginning and end dates.

Road sections with a traffic ban can also be unblocked for the

route: the unblocked road section will be used in navigation.

The sections which the user unblocked are shown on the map

in a different colour.

To block a segment (option unavailable in the simplified

mode), open the context menu in the given road segment

(refer to the section "Context menu") and select the "Block

section" option. The system will ask whether an expiry date

should be assigned to the blocked section. If the answer is

"yes", indicate the date. Follow the same steps to unblock a

road section which is marked as impassable on the map by

using the "Unblock section" option. Then the user can enter

the beginning and/or ending date of the blocks.

The section is usually blocked between the two closest crossroads. Of course, there is the possibility of blocking only one

traffic direction in case of a multilane road.

A section is usually blocked between two nearest junctions. The user can obviously block a one-way traffic lane in a multi-

lane road.

Follow the same steps (without being inquired about the expiry date) to unblock a previously blocked section ("Unblock

section"). The expiry date can also be modified ("Section block parameters").

Blocked sections can also be handled with the use of the "Blocked sections" option in the "Route" menu. The list of all

blocked sections is displayed: blocked sections are marked

with a red circle (traffic ban), and unblocked sections – with a

grey circle. This option enables the user to: view the blocked

section on the map, unblock the section or modify its

beginning and/or expiry date, remove all blocked sections.

Blocked sections can be saved to file, read in, added from a

file or imported from previous system versions.

The above screens show a blocked section of Podwale street

and the unblocked Kapitulna street.

2.12.1 Temporary section blocks

The "Detour" option has a similar function but it applies to a

section of the route with a preset length. This is a useful

function when, for example, the driver sees a traffic jam

ahead with the estimated length of 500 m. When the user

taps on "Detour" and then "Next 500 m", the system will

block all sections from the nearest junction along the

distance of 500 m on the preset route. Detour blocks can be removed with the use of the "Detour|Remove detours"

option.

Detour blocks are automatically deleted when the user exits the program.

2.12.2 Blocked roads and route mapping

The system can use a blocked section to map the route in the following situations:

• when a route point is situated in a blocked road section,

• if the detour enforced by the road block is too long in comparison with the route leading through the blocked

section,

• during route mapping, when a route point is set at home/work/car.

3 Advanced features and system settings

This section describes advanced system features omitted above, as well as all the available settings selectable in various

application screens.

3.1 Route menu

Route menu includes many options useful for calculating and

handling AutoMapa routes. The menu is divided into two

screens, selectable by pressing arrow buttons. To exit to the

main window, tap X. Most menu options are only available for

route calculation.

In simplified mode, the "Route" menu is composed only of

key route-related options. The section below describes the

full version of the menu screen.

Demo

Select Demo to show a demonstration of the calculated route.

The operation is identical to the playback of the stored GPS

track. After reaching the destination, the demonstration

starts once again.

Show all

The application scales the map to fit the complete route on the screen.

Reverse

Reverses the order of route points to create a return route that connects the same points, but in the order reverse to the

previously calculated one.

Info

Multi-screen dialog box featuring information related to the

calculated route, such as a list of manoeuvres, a list of

undesirable route sections which had to be mapped, ETA

(separated into road grades).

This item also includes a POI reordering option (using arrow

buttons by the name of route point) and a simple

optimization of THROUGH points that consists in finding

the THROUGH point closest (as crow flies) to the START

point. Then the second closest point is found, etc., until all

the VIA points have been reordered.

Delete

Deletes the route points set on the map.

Route type

Option for selecting one of six route types (not all available in simplified mode). The individual route types have been

characterised below.

Fast

Calculates a fast route. If route points have been set, it recalculates the current route in accordance with the fast route

algorithm, and if no points have been set, it changes the type of route to be calculated. For more information on routes,

see section "Route calculation".

Best

Calculates the best route, i.e. the average between the fast route (where throughput is the priority) and the short one.

You can change the relation between the two types in the settings.

Short

Calculates a short route.

Off-road

Calculates an off-road route.

Walking

Calculates a walking route.

Cross-country

Calculates a cross-country route.

3.1.1 Modify

This item offers the following options:

Load

Loads route points saved in an atm file. The file's location

should be selected on the device.

Save

Saves route points to an atm file. The file can be saved in

any location on the device.

Original

Calculates the original route.

Alternative

Other from START, END and VIA points, this option attempts

to use alternative roads throughout the entire course of this route.

Delete detours

Deletes temporary detour roadblocks created with the "Detour" function available from the Show position pop-up menu in

the navigation mode.

Recalculate

Recalculates the determined route; function available only after specifying the route points and refusal to calculate it. In

navigation mode, it is replaced with option "Calculate from the current position".

3.1.2 Blocked sections

The list of all blocked sections is displayed: blocked sections are marked with a red circle (traffic ban), and unblocked

sections – with a grey circle. This option enables the user to: view the blocked section on the map, unblock the section or

modify its beginning and/or expiry date, remove all blocked sections. Blocked sections can be saved to a file, loaded,

added from a file or imported from previous system versions.

3.2 GPS menu

GPS menu groups functions required for GPS device operation in the AutoMapa navigation system.

3.2.1 GPS tracks

A GPS track is information stored on the PC, obtained from the

GPS antenna, which can be saved to AutoMapa when the GPS

receiver is enabled. The track is saved to two files with user-

defined names and the following extensions: .gps and gps.bin.

Show track

Shows the saved track as a green line on the map. The map is

scaled to fit the complete track on the screen. The display can

also show several tracks simultaneously.

Hide track(s)

Hide track(s) displayed on the map.

Track playback

Shows the GPS position based on a previously saved track. The operation is similar to driving with the GPS receiver

enabled, also the navigation feature is available.

During track playback, the top of the screen shows keys that speed down,

stop or speed up track playback. The number to the right of the keys shows

the playback speed as a multiple of the driving speed.

Enable track storage

After you provide the file name and location, the information from the GPS

receiver will be saved. This is symbolized by a red square in the top left

corner of the screen.

Save route as a track

Converts the route calculated on the map and saves it as a GPS track. The

resulting file may be used as a standard GPS track from live recording.

3.2.2 Other GPS functions

Info

This dialog box shows 3 screens of information on the current

GPS signal:

• satellite signal level – green bars show the relative

strength of the GPS signal of satellites used by the

antenna, yellow bars - of other detected satellites,

• your current position, speed, altitude, and direction,

• current raw GPS data dump in text form.

Enable/Disable/Detect

Depending on the current operation, this option will enable or

disable GPS. If the GPS port has not been detected

automatically, the operation can be repeated when this

option is called "Detect."

3.3 Settings menu

In the settings menu (select "Settings" from the main

menu) you can change many useful parameters of

AutoMapa to fit your preferences and requirements of your

device.

3.3.1 Interface - Settings

With interface settings you can change the appearance of

the screen in accordance with your preferences.

Map

In this box you can change the way the map is displayed on the device screen.

Show route outlines – disables outlines of road sections on the map, speeding up AutoMapa operation.

Thickness of route lines, etc. – specifies the relative line

weight of road sections on the map.

Small / large label fonts on the map - specifies the size of

fonts displayed on the map.

Hide local roads at the distance - specifies the scale for

hiding lower grade roads.

View

With these options you can adjust the colours of the map to

reflect your preferences, and change the manner of its

display in 3D mode.

Map colours in day mode – specifies the map colour set,

selected separately for day mode.

Map colours in night mode – specifies the map colour set,

selected separately for night mode.

Horizon (in 3D view) - specifies the method for displaying

the horizon in 3D mode.

Inclination (in 3D view) - specifies the method for

displaying the map slope, depending on the scale ("Auto") or

at a set value.

Preferences

In this screen you can enable/disable the following options

used during navigation:

Show on the map in addition – in this section, you can

select additional display of GPS position and altitude, the

compass indicating the direction of travel and the direction to

the next route point (displays an additional arrow on the map

screen, indicating the direction to the next route point), as

well as the route progress bar.

Automatically run - Enables/disables automatic running of

the following options:

• switching to 3D mode – the map will be

automatically switched to the 3D mode

• switching to night mode - if this option is

activated, AutoMapa will automatically (based on the

GPS reading, including the position, time of day and

year) switch to night mode, i.e. it will change the

colours of the map and of other components of the screen to a setting more suited to night-time navigation,

which does not tire the eyesight and does not dazzle during the drive, when the car interior is dark.

• turning the map in the driving direction – in showing position and navigation mode, the map is rotated in the

direction of user rotation. If disabled, the map will always be oriented to the north, and the cursor of GPS

position will be located at the middle of the screen. Note: this option does not apply to map rotation in 3D mode,

i.e. map auto-rotation may be disabled only in 2D display mode.

Scale

The two first screens enable the users to adjust the scale used automatically with the following modes: city scale in 2D

mode, city scale in 3D mode, intermediary scale 2D, intermediary scale 3D, overview scale 2D, overview scale 3D.

On the last screen you can enable/disable automatic zooming

in/out of the map upon turning or POI warnings: the

application will change the scale at the turn or in the

proximity of the POI, to ensure their improved visibility on

the screen. AutoMapa also offers the adjustment of the scale

for map zooming in/out.

3.3.2 Route - Settings

In this dialog box you can specify additional parameters for

the AutoMapa route calculation function.

Car details

In this box you can set the length and frequency of scheduled

stops on the route, average speeds for particular road

grades, and the related estimated fuel consumption.

The above data influence the estimated time of arrival (ETA),

including the values displayed in the route info ("Route|Info"

menu), and the traffic speed during route demonstration

("Route|Demo" menu).

Preferences

On this screen, you can configure the following options::

Calculating the route:

• automatic when Start and End – if enabled,

AutoMapa will calculate the route after setting START

and END points; if disabled, the system will

remember the route points but will not calculate the

route. To calculate a route based on such points, use

the "Recalculate route" option in the route menu,

item "Modify".

• ask for parameters before – if enabled, the

system allows the user to set selected parameters

prior to route confirmation.

AutoMapa can also specify the utilization of pay roads, ferries and highways. Available settings are: "Ask", "OK"

(unconditional approval) and avoiding.

Calculation

Calculating speed – regulates the parameters for the heuristics of the algorithm determining route calculation; the

relationship is as follows: lower speed = better algorithm accuracy.

Best route as – introduces parameters for the algorithm of

calculating the best route as the route determined more on

the basis of road throughput (fast route) or their length

(short route).

Skip roads of class (and worse) – skips road sections of

class equal or worse than specified. Option does not apply to

off-road or walking routes.

After route calculation – specifies the view displayed

immediately after route calculation. The view may represent

the entire route on the map, display information on the route

or show the first manoeuvre of the route (together with the

pilot panel) or remain unchanged.

Other

Automatic route correction - enables/disables automatic

route correction. If disabled, AutoMapa wil not recalculate the

route after driving off it.

Delete route after reaching - deletes the route after

reaching the END point.

Do not cross borders - disables border crossing when all

the route points are located on the territory of one country.

Does not apply to Schengen group countries.

Cost of U-turn specifies the penalty for U-turns. The number

of kilometres is added to the route length; the bigger the

penalty, the less U-turns will be proposed by the system.

Avoid dirt roads at the expense of - as above, regulates

the avoidance of dirt roads during route calculation.

ETA

ETA is the estimated time of arrival.

In this window you can specify the method of estimating the

time required for arriving at the destination. For that purpose

you can use average speed (car details setting screen)

and/or the current speed. By default, the estimate is based

on both parameters. The value in km/h, displayed at the top

of the screen, is the current average speed calculated by

AutoMapa.

3.3.3 GPS - Settings

General

In this window you can select the general settings for GPS

operation.

Option Start GPS at program start is automatically enabled

by default.

Synchronize clock with GPS time - the computer's

system time is synchronised with the time of the GPS signal.

GPS connected to port and Reading speed from port -

selection of GPS port and its speed is made automatically in

the COM1-9 range for speeds 4800 and 9600 bps. If the GPS

device uses a different COM port or different port speed,

manually select the correct parameters in accordance with

the data provided by the manufacturer.

Advanced

Advanced GPS settings are available on two subsequent

screens, that is:

Synchronize clock with GPS receiver - adjusts the

computer's system clock on the basis of information included

in the GPS signal.

For options Open port only when in use and Read COM

port in separate thread it is not recommended to change

the default settings, unless you are experiencing problems

with the connection to the GPS device. The default settings

are specified by AutoMapa.

Compensate signal delay - adjusts the position forecasting

"strength".

Ignore GPS Deviations - specifies the value of deviation of

your GPS position from the road network on the map to be

ignored, with the position still drawn at a section of the

closest road.

Reading frequency of GPS port - enables the setting of

time delay between subsequent readings of the GPS port.

The lower the frequency, the better the accuracy (but,

potentially, lower efficiency).

3.3.4 Voice messages - Settings

Volume

AutoMapa handles volume – device volume is specified by

the application.

Note: volume adjustment is made only for the time of

system playing the voice messages.

Constant message volume - volume slider allows you to

increase or decrease the volume of messages, which will not

be adjusted in accordance with the speed of your car.

Volume adjustment can also be executed automatically,

based on the vehicle speed. During fast drive, the interior of

the car is noisier than during slow drive. The settings shown

at the right-side of the screen should be interpreted as

follows: with the speed below 40 km/h, the volume remains

at the level of 50% and increases on a straight-line basis

once the speed exceeds 40 km/h, only to achieve the

maximum setting of 90% if the speed reaches 120 km/h. At

speeds greater than 120 km/h, volume remains at the level

of 90%.

Preferences

In this window you can select the language of voice instructions and voice messages. The "Test" button can be used to

check the current language and voice selection.

Notify about searching GPS signal - the message is

"Searching for GPS signal". You can change the frequency of

the message or turn it off.

Inform about distance to destination - regards voice

message with information on the distance to destination and

estimated time of arrival; this message can sound after route

calculation and every specified number of minutes.

Options

Specifies which message groups are turned on, and which are

off (navigational, warning about POI, about turning off the

route, welcome message).

Selecting the option Alternative form of messages means

changed reversed order of messages. Instead of "In 600

metres, right", the message will be "Right, in 600 metres".

Frequency

This window groups navigation mode settings (driving along the set route, with a GPS receiver enabled). You can specify

when the next voice message for the subsequent manoeuvre will sound, where the distance to the manoeuvre does not

depend on the physical distance the car has to travel but on the estimated time of covering the distance.

The first message will be played well before the manoeuvre

to give you time to prepare (e.g. change the lane before a

turn). The manoeuvre warning will be played at the set

number of seconds before the manoeuvre, provided that the

vehicle's speed exceeds the amount specified in option

"Above".

The second message will be played at the set number of

seconds before the manoeuvre.

AutoMapa also offers the option of playing an additional

message at a defined time before the manoeuvre, but only

in a situation where the car travels with speed higher than

specified in option only above.

Other

Inform about turns - Disables the option of informing about

turns.

Show "Straight" when - defines the distance to a manoeuvre, above which AutoMapa shows "straight".

If you want to receive warnings about exceeding the safe

speed limit, you can specify its value and enable a relevant

warning. The selected value is a percentage of exceeding the

average speed for a given road grade, specified at the

Settings | Route | Car details screen.

3.3.5 Buttons - settings

AutoMapa enables assigning of many of its functions to hardware buttons of the user's device.

To assign/change function assignation, select menu

"Settings" from the main menu, then select "Buttons". Tap on

one of the options listed to open a hardkey selection window.

Select a button from the list to assign it to a chosen function.

The application will try to detect the device's buttons, but

sometimes it is unable to recognize the function buttons. If

you want to assign a function to a button that is not listed,

exit the list. The selected function will be highlighted in blue.

Then press a hardkey to assign it to the chosen function.

Follow the instructions above to assign functions e.g. to

palmphone context buttons.

The same applies to system operation on a PC: select a

keyboard button/button combination to assign it to a selected

function.

Abbreviation NQ before function name means "No question",

e.g. "(NQ) Start/stop track storage" means that you can start

track recording without being asked to enter a file name,

while "(NQ) Add the current position to POI" will create a POI

with the category of the most recently created point (default:

"Other") and a name taken from the POI's description on the map.

Error reporting

"Report error" is an important feature that is available only by assigning it to buttons. This function helps you to send

map errors to the AutoMapa support centre. By default, the function is assigned to the Enter/OK device button. It

generates the following files in the map installation folder (default: "Memory card/AutoMapa EU/Maps/map

name/Errors/YYYY-MM-DD")

• print screen (bitmap in .bmp format)

• GPS track (.gps and .gps.bin files)

• current route (.atm file)

• program settings at "error reporting"

The file names have the following structure:

[subsequent number].[file format]

The function will add a POI (category: "AM errors") on the map, at the place of its use.

Examples of use:

• you notice that the route calculated by AutoMapa is not the best one: run the "Error reporting" option, use the

form available on AutoMapa website to describe the problem and attach the print screen and the route file.

• when driving, you notice that AutoMapa has played an incorrect manoeuvre voice message: run the "Error

reporting" option, use the form available on AutoMapa website to describe the problem and attach the print

screen, GPS track and the route file.

3.3.6 Others - Settings

Options

Interface language – change of the interface language,

selected upon the first start of the program.

Distance units - selection of units of speed and distance to

be used in the program. Available options: kilometres and

miles.

Keyboard layout - selection of keyboard type appearing at,

e.g., municipality search; available options are: ABC –

comfortable when tap-writing, QWERTY – standard PC

keyboard, AZERTY – francophone keyboard layout, and

Mobile – designed after mobile keyboards, enabling tap-

writing even on devices with very small screens.

For devices with built-in or connected external keyboard, it is

recommended to disable the Automatically show

keyboard option.

Preferences

Interface looks ("skin") – changing the interface look by

selecting one of the available skins: AutoMapa or AutoMapa

Panorama.

Delete last selected ones - deletes last selected points

(points from the list in the "History" option of the "Go to"

menu"), as well as addresses (cities / towns and streets

selected in the "Address" option of the "Go to" menu).

AutoMapa also offers the Restore default settings option,

which resets all of user's settings.

System

Manage screen and power - prevents AutoMapa from turning off the screen or entering the sleep mode when in

navigation or tracking mode.

The memory options allow users to change settings related to

default device memory to be utilized by AutoMapa for its

maps and user POI.

IMPORTANT! AutoMapa settings can only be changed when

the car is stopped, and NEVER when driving!

3.4 POI menu

In the POI menu ("POI" option in the main menu), you can change all the settings related to points of interest (POI). The

menu includes the following options:

Display

In this option you can specify the categories of POIs displayed on the map; refer to section "POI on the map". For more

details, refer to section "Displaying POIs on the map".

Favourites

Displays and edits the user's favourite POIs.

Management

In this option, you can manage the POIs you have defined or added to the system.

The POI are displayed in the form of a list, composed of a category icon, as

well as the name and description of the POI. A map square to the left

means that the POI will be displayed on the map. POI can be filtered by

name (by entering part of that name or description in the "Name" field) or

by category (by selecting one category of POI after tapping the option

"Any").

After selecting a category, you can easily delete selected POIs, as the

category icon disappears, only to be replaced with a recycle bin. After

clicking the icon, you can select any point to be deleted. After selecting

POIs for deleting, click the Delete button and Delete selected. (You can

also select all points in the chosen category, by selecting Delete, then

Select All.)

By pushing the File button, the user can conduct any basic

operations on the file, where the information on POIs is stored (or

actually a pair of files, with extensions .poi and .poipts).

The heading of this menu will feature information about the currently

loaded file.

The Load standard file option loads the default file (i.e. files default.poi

and default.poipts from the "Data Files" folder).

Create new file – creates a new, empty POI file.

Load file – loads a different, existing POI file.

Save file – creates a copy of the currently loaded file with a new name and/or in a new location.

Add from file – loads POIs from a selected file to the currently loaded file.

Import – loads POIs from a file compatible with the AutoMapa 3 format (.uam) or in the text format (.csv file). This

option allows the user to load POIs from miplo.pl website (.uam format). The system will ask the user whether to create a

separate file for imported POI. If you answer "No", your points are added to the current POI file; if you choose "Yes", a

new POI file will be created in the same folder as the imported file.

By tapping one of the points on the list, you can open a context menu which, apart from the items described above, also

features an "Edit..." button. By editing a POI, you can change its category, name or description.

In this option you can edit and delete POIs or import POI files from other AutoMapa users or users of webservices (such

as miplo.pl).

Warnings

The screen is used for selecting POI categories that are interesting to the user and for selecting the nature of "warning" of

such a POI. For details about this option, refer to section POI Warnings.

MiploSync

Option available only in "Expert" mode. Access to this menu requires registration in the Miplo.pl service. MiploSync

allows for additional updating of a POI file that is independent of the synchronization cycle specified during the

configuration of the MiploSync application.

MiploLoc

Enabling/disabling the MiploLoc service. The LED located on the left side informs whether the option is currently active.

3.5 Miplo.pl website and POIs

Miplo.pl is a website devoted to points of interest (POIs). The users can easily share their own POIs and download others’

POIs. There are tens of thousands of useful points. The most popular are the ones delivering information about the

locations of speed cameras and traffic obstructions.

The users can also share their routes, application skins, icons or sounds used when navigating.

MiploSync application

MiploSync application, available on the website, is used for automatic, self-acting downloading and updating of POIs.

MiploSync enables the data on new speed cameras and tens of thousands other POIs to be updated both when navigating

and at home.

MiploLoc service

MiploLoc enables the AutoMapa users to register their location during the journey and presenting it along with the trace

“live” on Miplo website. The vehicle location is shown on the map using a car icon, which also symbolizes the direction.

When viewing the data, the following information is available: date and time of measurement and driving speed (if not

reserved).

For details on the website usage, as well as MiploSync and MiploLoc

applications, see www.miplo.pl.

Use of downloaded POIs in AutoMapa

To use a downloaded POI in navigation, you need first to load that file to

the program. It is a one-off process, and any future POI updates will be

loaded automatically to AutoMapa.

When you want to use the downloaded POI file for navigating, have the

application load the file. It is a one-time action. Future POI updates will

be automatically loaded to AutoMapa.

To load the POI file to Automapa, choose the Settings – User’s POIs in

the application. In the window that appears, select File at the bottom,

and then Load file. Next, point to the file with downloaded POIs.

The downloaded points will be available in the application as Users’ POIs.

You will be able not only to easily choose and navigate to the selected

points, but along with the download you will also receive a lot of

additional POI data, like phone number, opening hours or range of

rendered services.

4 GPS system

AutoMapa uses the GPS navigation system to accurately determine your position and display it on the digital map.

4.1 Introduction to GPS

Automatic navigation in AutoMapa utilizes the Global Positioning System, made available for civilian use by the U.S.

Department of Defense. A GPS receiver calculates its position by measuring the distance between itself and several (out

of 24 operating) visible satellites of the Navstar network.

The more satellites the receiver can detect, the more accurate the calculations will be. 
Usually, as much as 4 to 6 satellites are visible (the maximum number is 12). The 
minimal number of satellites required to determine the receiver's position is three.
Conditions for GPS reception
In ideal conditions, a typical GPS receiver used with AutoMapa can calculate its 
position exact to a few metres. However, the GPS signal may be absorbed by building 
walls, thick tree crowns, metal shieldings, or metalized and heated car windows. 
Covering the receiver with a hand or a newspaper may also, to a lesser extent, 
weaken the signal. The quality of GPS signal depends on the state of atmosphere, 
both its upper (e.g. ionosphere) and the lower layer that influences the weather 
conditions. Sometimes, on cloudy and humid days the GPS receiver may have 
problems with calculating its position. Another frequent problem related to problems 
with GPS reading is incorrect cabling or close proximity to electronic devices that 
generate interference, and in particular to devices used to monitor vehicle movement.
The accuracy of calculating the GPS position is greater, if the GPS receiver antenna is not covered, preferably in the open, 
where the signal is not absorbed by buildings or thick foliage.
Extrapolate position
AutoMapa is adapted for city navigation and as such is equipped with solutions improving GPS reading by extrapolating 
the vehicle's position based on the analysis of its direction and speed. However, the map can show a position outside the 
route, e.g. when taking a fast turn. The "Extrapolate position" function can be turned on/off by selecting the setting you 
want in "GPS - Settings" in the main menu. In this option you can also manually specify the time when AutoMapa 
extrapolates/overtakes the GPS position obtained from the GPS receiver. This time depends on CPU speed, display rate 
and palmtop memory.
4.2 Fixing GPS position
If, after turning on the GPS receiver, the "Searching for GPS signal" is played, and after a dozen or so minutes the correct 
position is not found, that means the following:
• receiver has been detected by AutoMapa, but it relays information in non-supported protocol (other than NMEA 
0183), or
• automatic COM port detection failed, or
• GPS signal is interfered with resulting in a failure of the GPS receiver to calculate the current position (e.g. user 
remains indoors).
It should be noted that the so-called cold start (i.e. start after long non-use) or the first start of the GPS receiver may, in 
case of certain models, take as much as dozen minutes or more. Before starting the troubleshooting, you should wait a 
while longer.
After calculating the GPS position, AutoMapa automatically switches to the GPS tracking mode where the current position 
is always displayed on the map.
The current position is indicated on the map as a pulsating circle with a direction arrow inside.
4.3 GPS receiver connection
GPS receiver - requirements
AutoMapa is supported by GPS receivers with COM interface (i.e. serial port for connecting to PCs), which relay their 
position in the GPS NMEA 0183 protocol.
Connection methods
GPS receiver supports many methods of palmtop connection, depending on the accessories supplied with the device and 
the receiver, namely: cable connection, Compact Flash interface or Bluetooth radio modem.
Some receivers require no additional software and support AutoMapa immediately after connection. Otherwise, you 
should install the software supplied with the receiver.
AutoMapa is equipped with a COM port scanner, which detects the port used by the GPS receiver to relay the positioning 
information.
5 Index
2 | A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | K | L | M | N | O | P | R | S | T | V | Y 

2
2D and 3D mode 
Automatic off 
Scale Slide Rule 
System layout and operation in the 
show position mode 
Preferences 
Scale 
Scale 
Switch 
Main menu and map buttons 
A
ActiveSync 
AutoMapa preinstalled on an SD card 
Follow-up installation for the Installer 
and CD/DVD 
Selection of installation location 
Connecting the portable device to the PC 
Addresses 
Last search 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
Preferences 
Search 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
Search address 
Select a country 
Search address 
AutoMapa program 
Activate 
AutoMapa start-up 
End 
Main menu 
Information 
Main menu 
Install 
Installation and registration 
Location 
PPC2003/WM5/WCE devices 
Minimize 
Main menu 
Shortcut 
TPC/PC 
Selection of program components 
PPC2003/WM5/WCE devices 
Uninstall 
Uninstallation 
Upgrade 
Upgrading the program and the maps 
AutoMapa preinstalled on an SD card 
Selection of device 
Version 
Main menu 
M
Manoeuvres 
Information 
System layout and operation in 
navigation mode 
Route menu 
Messages 
System layout and operation in 
navigation mode 
Voice messages - Settings 
Other 
Navigation 
Map 
Assign to SD card 
Map registration 
Buttons 
Main menu and map buttons 
Change scale 
Scale 
Map scrolling and zooming 
Scale Slide Rule 
Choose for installation 
Selecting map area for installation 
Delete 
Uninstallation 
Read in 
Main menu 
Selecting map area for installation 
Registration 
Map registration 
Installation and registration 
Restart 
Selection of device 
Scroll 
Map view 
Map scrolling and zooming 
View 
Map view 
AutoMapa start-up 
Zoom box 
Map view 
Map scrolling and zooming 
Map area 
Area editor 
Selecting map area for installation 
Install 
Selecting map area for installation 
Upgrade 
Selecting map area for installation 
Upgrading the program and the maps 
Map buttons, switch 
Main menu and map buttons 
Map cursor 
Selecting a point on the map 
Search address 
Map points 
Add to favourites 
Map points 

B
Blocks 
Block, unblock a section 
Main menu 
Context menu 
Block roads 
Blocked sections 
List of blocks 
Blocked sections 
Viewing blocks 
Blocked sections 
Buildings, display 
Main menu and map buttons 
C
Compass 
Compass 
Preferences 
Components 
Delete 
Uninstallation 
Install 
Selection of program components 
Installed list 
Copying files 
Upgrade 
Upgrading the program and the maps 
Contacts, address search 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations - 
searching for addresses and objects... 
Current position 
System layout and operation in the show 
position mode 
Fixing GPS position 
Main menu and map buttons 
D
Destination, setting 
Main menu 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations - 
searching for addresses and objects... 
Search address 
AutoMapa start-up 
Detour 
Delete 
Temporary section blocks 
Delete detours 
Set 
Temporary section blocks 
"Your menu" pop-up menu in navigation 
mode 
Delete, Copy, Move 
Context menu 
Display coordinates 
Context menu 
Display on map 
Search address 
POI display on the map 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
Mark as Home or Work 
Context menu 
Select 
Selecting a point on the map 
Menu 
Expert 
Simplified and Expert menu 
GPS 
GPS menu 
Main menu 
Main 
Main menu and map buttons 
Main menu 
Options 
Options menu 
POI 
POI menu 
Main menu 
Popup 
"Your menu" pop-up menu 
"Your menu" pop-up menu in navigation 
mode 
Route 
Route menu 
Settings 
Settings menu 
Shortcut 
Main menu and map buttons 
Context menu 
Simple 
Simplified and Expert menu 
Messages 
About manoeuvres 
Frequency 
Other 
Navigation 
System layout and operation in 
navigation mode 
Options 
Options 
Preferences 
Preferences 
Settings 
Voice messages - Settings 
Voice selection 
Selection of program components 
Preferences 
Volume 
Volume 
Meters 
On-board computer 
Miplo 
Download POI 
MiploSync application 
Miplo.pl website and POIs 
Use of downloaded POIs in AutoMapa 

Direction arrow to route point 
Selection of program components 
Directories 
Icons 
Other directories 
User icons 
Images 
Other directories 
Installation 
Other directories 
Error reporting 
Voices 
Other directories 
User warning sounds 
Driving, information 
Distance travelled 
Options menu 
On-board computer 
Driving time 
Options menu 
On-board computer 
Stopping time 
Options menu 
On-board computer 
Driving safety 
AutoMapa start-up 
POI Warnings 
Sample selection of warning message 
parameters 
Other 
E
Errors, reports 
Error reporting 
ETA (estimated time of arrival) 
Car details 
ETA 
F
Favourite 
Add 
"Your menu" pop-up menu 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
Context menu 
Car 
Map points 
Delete, copy, move 
Map points 
Context menu 
Display 
Preferences 
Editing screen 
Map points 
MiploLoc 
MiploLoc 
MiploLoc service 
MiploSync 
MiploSync 
MiploSync application 
Share POI 
Miplo.pl website and POIs 
Upgrade POI 
MiploSync 
MiploSync application 
Use of downloaded POIs in AutoMapa 
Use downloaded points in AutoMapa 
Use of downloaded POIs in AutoMapa 
N
Navigation, start 
Navigation 
Night mode 
Automatic 
Preferences 
On/Off 
Options menu 
"Your menu" pop-up menu 
O
On-board computer, display 
On-board computer 
P
Pilot, On/Off 
Options menu 
Navigation 
System layout and operation in navigation 
mode 
Plug-ins 
Selection of program components 
POI (Points Of Interest) 
Add 
Adding POI 
"Your menu" pop-up menu 
"Your menu" pop-up menu in navigation 
mode 
Management 
Built-in, User 
Search POI 
POI display on the map 
POI Warnings 
Call the number in the description 
POI display on the map 
Categories 
POI display on the map 
POI Warnings 
Delete, Move, Copy 
Context menu 

G
Go to 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations - 
searching for addresses and objects... 
AutoMapa start-up 
Main menu 
GPS 
Change indicator 
Other directories 
Determine position 
Fixing GPS position 
Information 
Info 
Menu 
GPS menu 
On/Off 
Main menu 
Enable/Disable/Detect 
Settings 
GPS - Settings 
GPS, receiver 
Detect device 
AutoMapa start-up 
Receiver connection parameters 
AutoMapa start-up 
Requirements 
GPS receiver - requirements 
Signal reception 
Conditions for GPS reception 
Types of connection 
Connection methods 
GPS, system 
GPS system 
Introduction to GPS 
H
Hardware keys, assigning functions 
Buttons - settings 
History 
Delete 
Others - Settings 
Display 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
Home and Work points 
Context menu 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations - 
searching for addresses and objects... 
I
Display 
POI display on the map 
Icon categories 
User icons 
Management 
Information 
POI display on the map 
Use of downloaded POIs in AutoMapa 
In the city/town 
Search POI 
Manage 
Management 
Menu 
POI menu 
Main menu 
Warning 
POI Warnings 
Warnings 
POI categories 
Add 
POI display on the map 
Change icon 
User icons 
Display 
POI display on the map 
POI, Manage 
Editing screen 
POI edit screen 
Filter list 
Management 
Search POI 
Import 
POI edit screen 
Management 
POI warning 
Parameters 
POI Warnings 
Sample selection of warning message 
parameters 
Points on the route/in the driving direction 
POI Warnings 
Radars, dangerous spots 
POI Warnings 
Sample selection of warning message 
parameters 
User points/built-in 
POI Warnings 
Warning box 
POI Warnings 
Sample selection of warning message 
parameters 
Warning sounds 
User warning sounds 
Program mode 
Navigation 
Navigation 
System layout and operation in 
navigation mode 
Show position 
Show position 
System layout and operation in the 
show position mode 
View map 

Install 
Language 
Start installation 
Problems 
Possible installation problems 
Recovery 
Selection of program components 
Recovery after a hard reset 
PPC2003/WM5/WCE devices 
Select a device 
Selection of device 
Uninstall 
Uninstallation 
Installation, place 
From CD/DVD 
Installation and registration 
Follow-up installation for the Installer 
and CD/DVD 
From installation files 
Installation and registration 
Follow-up installation for the Installer 
and CD/DVD 
In main memory 
PPC2003/WM5/WCE devices 
On a blank memory card 
Follow-up installation for the Installer 
and CD/DVD 
AutoMapa preinstalled on an SD card 
On a PC/TPC 
Installation and registration 
Selection of device 
Selection of installation location 
Follow-up installation for the Installer 
and CD/DVD 
On a portable computer 
Selection of installation location 
On a portable device 
Installation and registration 
Selection of device 
Selection of installation location 
Follow-up installation for the Installer 
and CD/DVD 
Installer 
Downloaded from the Internet 
Installer file downloaded from the 
Internet 
From CD/DVD 
Follow-up installation for the Installer 
and CD/DVD 
Interface 
Appearance 
Interface - Settings 
Language 
Options 
Settings 
Interface - Settings 
K
Keyboard 
Map view 
R
Route 
Automatic adjustment 
Other 
Blocks 
Block roads 
Context menu 
Temporary section blocks 
Blocked roads and route mapping 
Delete detours 
Change point sequence 
Info 
Reverse 
Information 
Info 
Menu 
Info 
Modification 
Modify 
Mapping the route 
Preferences 
Preferences 
Progress bar 
Preferences 
On-board computer 
Return 
Mapping the route 
Reverse 
Setting 
Mapping the route 
Preferences 
Calculation 
Settings 
Route - Settings 
Type 
Mapping the route 
Route type 
Route points (START, END, THROUGH) 
Context menu 
Mapping the route 
Info 
Route type 
Mapping the route 
Route type 
S
Scale 
Maps 
Map view 
Map scrolling and zooming 
Slider 
Scale Slide Rule 
Switch 
Main menu and map buttons 
While driving 
Scale 
Screen, pivot 

Automatic scroll 
Search address 
Display 
Search address 
Layout 
Options 
L
Language 
Install 
Start installation 
Interface 
AutoMapa start-up 
Options 
Software 
Selection of program components 
License 
Map registration 
License agreement 
Start installation 
Main menu 
Options menu 
SD card 
Card reader 
AutoMapa preinstalled on an SD card 
Selection of device 
Copying files 
Connecting the portable device to the PC 
Follow-up installation for the Installer 
and CD/DVD 
Formatting 
Selection of installation location 
Install 
AutoMapa preinstalled on an SD card 
Search 
Address 
Search address 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
Contact book address 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
Favourite 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
POI 
Search POI 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
Previously selected 
"Go to" menu and selecting destinations 
- searching for addresses and objects... 
Settings, menu 
Settings menu 
Main menu 
Skins 
Preferences 
View 
Selection of program components 
Software 
Language 
Selection of program components 
Upgrade 
AutoMapa preinstalled on an SD card 
Sounds 
On/Off 
Main menu and map buttons 
Volume slider 
Main menu and map buttons 
Warning messages 
Selection of program components 
User warning sounds 
Speed 
Average 
On-board computer 
Car details 
Information 
On-board computer 

Options menu 
Settings 
Car details 
Warning 
Other 
System 
Energy management 
System 
Settings 
Settings menu 
T
Telephone, call function 
Main menu and map buttons 
Traces 
GPS tracks 
V
Vehicle data 
Average speeds 
On-board computer 
ETA 
Car details 
Fuel consumption 
Car details 
Stops 
On-board computer 
Car details 
Y
'Your menu' 
"Your menu" pop-up menu 
"Your menu" pop-up menu in navigation 
mode 

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