ALK Technologies copilot symbian s60 User Manual
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Welcome to CoPilot!
Imagine…a CoPilot at your side that always
knows where you are, where you’re going, and
exactly how to get there. Now confi dently drive
anywhere while CoPilot, using the latest, most
accurate GPS technology, shows you all the correct
turns to take to reach your destination.
knows where you are, where you’re going, and
exactly how to get there. Now confi dently drive
anywhere while CoPilot, using the latest, most
accurate GPS technology, shows you all the correct
turns to take to reach your destination.
Better yet, if you should miss a turn, encounter heavy
traffi c, or simply decide to go a different way, CoPilot’s dynamic directions
automatically provide you with an updated route to your destination. Keep
your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel as CoPilot’s unique
voice technology speaks the directions to you. In addition, detailed street
maps show your passengers the current street location and the route to
your destination.
automatically provide you with an updated route to your destination. Keep
your eyes on the road and your hands on the wheel as CoPilot’s unique
voice technology speaks the directions to you. In addition, detailed street
maps show your passengers the current street location and the route to
your destination.
About GPS Technology
The Global Positioning System (GPS), developed by the U.S. Department
of Defense, is a constellation of 24 satellites that orbit the Earth twice daily.
Each satellite contains an atomic clock that is accurate to the nanosecond
and constantly emitts radio waves toward Earth. GPS sensors (hardware
devices for receiving data) can receive these signals from the satellites and,
using their own internal clock, can calculate the amount of time it has taken
for the signal to be received. GPS relies on the fact that radio waves travel
at the speed of light to calculate distances, and the exact location of the
sensor is fi gured by combining the data received from four satellites.
Using the data from these four satellites, GPS is able to give you the latitude,
longitude and elevation of your present location, and also your road speed
and direction of travel on a route. Given the right conditions, a GPS sensor
can identify your geographic position anywhere in the world within a few
meters.
of Defense, is a constellation of 24 satellites that orbit the Earth twice daily.
Each satellite contains an atomic clock that is accurate to the nanosecond
and constantly emitts radio waves toward Earth. GPS sensors (hardware
devices for receiving data) can receive these signals from the satellites and,
using their own internal clock, can calculate the amount of time it has taken
for the signal to be received. GPS relies on the fact that radio waves travel
at the speed of light to calculate distances, and the exact location of the
sensor is fi gured by combining the data received from four satellites.
Using the data from these four satellites, GPS is able to give you the latitude,
longitude and elevation of your present location, and also your road speed
and direction of travel on a route. Given the right conditions, a GPS sensor
can identify your geographic position anywhere in the world within a few
meters.
How CoPilot Uses GPS
CoPilot uses the GPS positional data that it receives from your hardware
unit to display your current position on a map as you drive. This is called
“tracking”. CoPilot also uses the GPS data it receives to guide you along
a planned route if you enter a destination on your Smartphone. CoPilot
guides you with audible prompts and on-screen directions as you drive.
unit to display your current position on a map as you drive. This is called
“tracking”. CoPilot also uses the GPS data it receives to guide you along
a planned route if you enter a destination on your Smartphone. CoPilot
guides you with audible prompts and on-screen directions as you drive.
GPS Accuracy
The GPS signal CoPilot receives from the constellation of satellites has a
rated accuracy of within 5 - 10 meters. This means that 95% of the time
the reported location is within 15 - 30 feet of your exact position. If
CoPilot initially places you on the wrong road (this happens only rarely),
keep driving and CoPilot will automatically correct itself and fi nd your
proper position.
rated accuracy of within 5 - 10 meters. This means that 95% of the time
the reported location is within 15 - 30 feet of your exact position. If
CoPilot initially places you on the wrong road (this happens only rarely),
keep driving and CoPilot will automatically correct itself and fi nd your
proper position.
Occasionally, CoPilot’s GPS tracking will be less accurate or fail to work
at all because your GPS receiver is unable to receive satellite signals.
Heavy foliage, tall buildings, or any other structures obstructing
communications will interfere with CoPilot’s ability to track your loca-
tion. Like your car radio, GPS tracking can also be affected by weather
conditions if severe. CoPilot will continue tracking as soon as adequate
signals are available. Despite these limitations, you can expect CoPilot
to provide you with useable and accurate information most of the time.
CoPilot will alert you if accurate information is unavailable.
at all because your GPS receiver is unable to receive satellite signals.
Heavy foliage, tall buildings, or any other structures obstructing
communications will interfere with CoPilot’s ability to track your loca-
tion. Like your car radio, GPS tracking can also be affected by weather
conditions if severe. CoPilot will continue tracking as soon as adequate
signals are available. Despite these limitations, you can expect CoPilot
to provide you with useable and accurate information most of the time.
CoPilot will alert you if accurate information is unavailable.
CoPilot’s personal, portable GPS navigation system gives you the
freedom to explore and the confi dence that you’ll never get lost again!
freedom to explore and the confi dence that you’ll never get lost again!
Safety Warning
Always keep your hands on the steering wheel and eyes on the
road when driving!
road when driving!
Do not use this product in any way that interferes with safe and
attentive operation of a vehicle. When used in a vehicle, do not place
the GPS receiver, antenna, power supply, or your computer where it
may strike the driver or passengers if the vehicle turns sharply or stops
abruptly. This product is designed, manufactured, and intended as an aid
to planning and navigating routes. The accuracy of the map data, driving
directions, and GPS tracking system is insuffi cient for this product to be
used for automated navigation or in any situation in which the failure
of the product could lead directly to death, personal injury, or physical
or environmental damage. The driver must remain alert at all times to
actual road conditions and obey all posted signs and traffi c regulations.
attentive operation of a vehicle. When used in a vehicle, do not place
the GPS receiver, antenna, power supply, or your computer where it
may strike the driver or passengers if the vehicle turns sharply or stops
abruptly. This product is designed, manufactured, and intended as an aid
to planning and navigating routes. The accuracy of the map data, driving
directions, and GPS tracking system is insuffi cient for this product to be
used for automated navigation or in any situation in which the failure
of the product could lead directly to death, personal injury, or physical
or environmental damage. The driver must remain alert at all times to
actual road conditions and obey all posted signs and traffi c regulations.
ALK Technologies assumes no responsibility for any damage or
injury resulting from the use of this product.
injury resulting from the use of this product.