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1. l GPS Panel Trip Map Analysis Satellite PRN Signal Quality Signal Quality Values 47 41 4 En de 45 Pa 0 34 IE Page 2 of 3 Tl PEE 6 21 18 29 26 30 10 17 16 15 22 Us PRN 2 4 5 LE Latitude 1 3 HDOP Sattelites Tracked 2 3 N 335 8 1 4 6 90 Longitude nage Lora VDOP Satellites In View do Status W 45 8011 Status 3 1 6 G 1 Status Altitude POOP KL Nos GPS SPS Mode GPS SPS Mode A Tools Waypoint A E Tools Waypoint ict E 7 BeelineGPs 46 1241 EY GFS Panel Trip Map Analysis Signal Quality 47 de 4 43 oe sn ero aS re PRN a 313 Page 3 of 3 DOP Status K 5 GPS SPS Mode 9 Tools Waypoint ict 3 BeeLineGPS 19 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Panel The panel screen shows the analog representation of speed direction altitude and vertical speed The analog gauges may be displayed one at a time or all four depending on the configuration By default a digital navigation window is also shown below the analog gauges This window may be enabled or disabled ue Til 3 01 3 BeeLineGPS ir IPH Altimeter Compass Speed vertical Speed GPS SPS Mode Tools Waypoint oF A Setup Gauges Setup Color w Show Navy Window The alternate menu allows you to select the gauge to be displayed When Cycle Through Gauges is2. gt GPs Panel Trip Map Analysis 0 135 15 SPEED 120 30 05 45 34 MPH 7 MPH A roi Heading a 3 GPS SPS Mode Tools Waypoint H BeeLineGPSTM Rev 1 78 Speedometer The speedometer shows the current speed the GPS has reported The speed is taken from the GPRMC NMEA command 22 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Compass The compass is a navigational instrument for finding directions on earth The BeeLineGPS compass will show the direction of travel distance to the current waypoint go to and the direction to the waypoint The blue arrow will show the direction of the waypoint in respect to your direction of travel The direction of travel is shown at the top of the compass The compass below is showing a direction of travel of 89 and the waypoint Cabin is to the left 4 2 miles BeeLineGPS ot Y t 3 28 3 GPS Panel Trip Map Analysis A MPH f Cist to Wip mi f Heading GPS SPS Mode 30 NoLog Ej Tools Waypoint The Navigation Window may be enabled or disabled To disable the Navigation Window tap and hold over the navigation window and select menu item Show Nav Window To enable the Navigation Window tap and hold anywhere on the Panel Window and select menu item Show Nav Window This is a toggle function and when the Navigati
3. 43 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Use large position icon VGA Rev 1 78 This option will double the size of the position marker and is recommended for devices that have VGA screen resolution support 480X640 Averaging Tab BeeLineGPS 4 10 04 P l Map Properties Qualify Waypoint Averaging HOOF Threshold 0 Map Averaging 3 BeeLineGPSTM Qualify Waypoint Averaging Check this to qualify the position against the DOP threshold before using it in the average HDOP Threshold Sets the HDOP threshold BeeLineGPS will use the position if it is less than or equal to this DOP value To use positions calculated with good geometry use a numbers between 1 0 and 5 0 To use positions with relaxed geometry use numbers in the 10s and 20s 44 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 ACTE ha E Stok Enable Position Filter Under normal operation this item should be checked When in a stationary position the Map Properties Enable Position Track Filter GPS position will wander and the position is Distance Threshold changing very slightly m When the filter is enabled it will take Use course from GPS approximately a Distance Threshold position change before a new track point is recorded and certain trip computer items are updated When the filter is disabled every new position is recorded in the track log as we
4. Be Pocket PC Cache Navigation amp Management Made Simple eLineGPS May 25 2007 User Manual Copyright O 2004 2007 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Requirements INSTALLATION Installation From a PC RUNNING BEELINEGPS FOR THE FIRST TIME Warning and License Registration Initial Setup SCREEN OVERVIEW System Menu Tools menu item Configuration GPS Track View Enter License Key Help About BeeLineGPS Exit Application Waypoint menu item Goto Waypoint Cancel Goto Mark Waypoint at Current Position New Waypoint Waypoint Average Edit Waypoints Delete Waypoints Show waypoint on map Waypoint Management File Operations GPS Tab Panel BeeLineGPSTM 2 Rev 1 78 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Panel Compass Panel Tap and Hold Menu Items Trip Computer Trip Computer Tap and Hold Menu Items Map Keys Map Tap and Hold Menu Items map screen Map Tap and Hold Menu Items Navigation Window Analysis Active Keys Analysis Tap and Hold Menu Items Set This Plot Type Clear This Plot Properties Screen Configuration Clear All Plots Waypoint Management Edit Waypoint Delete Waypoint Range Selection Sorting Column Width Goto Show List Nearest List All Waypoint Edit Dialog Settings Active Waypoint Geocache State Notes Field Notes Edit Multiple Waypoints Dialog Icon State Active Waypoint
5. Map Properties Dialog Map Tab Averaging Tab Import Waypoint Settings Dialog BeeLineGPSTM 3 Rev 1 78 20 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 APPENDIX A WAYPOINT ICONS 47 BeeLineGPS 4 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 WARNING AND PRECAUTIONS Always be aware of your actions and surroundings while operating BeeLineGPS Do not operate BeeLineGPS while driving a vehicle BeeLineGPS is not designed as a primary navigational aid Failure to pay full attention while operating the vehicle and road conditions while operating the vehicle could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury BeeLineGPS and its animated character are property of VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPS 5 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Introduction BeeLineGPS is a Pocket PC application that will assist in waypoint and cache navigation Some of its features include waypoint management active waypoints and advanced navigation features with over 100 icons to represent marked positions Active waypoints allow individual waypoints to trigger a sound file and show an active message when the current position is within a specified distance This technology can be used for voice guided tours as well as notifications of safety or red light cameras The active message includes a compass showing direction distance a
6. Computer Tap and Hold Menu Items Change This field A tap and hold action on top of the Trip screen will invoke Screen Configuration a menu The tap and hold menu will allow you to set the ene specific field where the tap and hold was activated You a can configure each field the number of fields displayed or reset the trip data Below is a description of each menu item 7 BeetinesPs 4 gt 6 57 ok e Change This Filed Select this menu item to change the field data where the tap and hold was activated When selected it will show a dialog allowing the user to choose a specific data type to display in the field See the table below for trip data items Change This Field e Screen Configuration Choose this menu item to setup the screen Time 241 configuration The screen is setup as E ve a column row where the following screen Total alt Descent configurations may be selected 1X1 Trip Duration 1X2 1X3 1X4 2X2 2X3 2X4 2X5 2X6 3X4 3X5 3X6 4X3 4X4 and 4X5 E e Reset Trip Data Choose this menu item to reset all of the trip data items to zero Any items such as distance and duration will be reset to zero Below is a list of trip data items that each field can be programmed to Altitude Distance to Waypoint Minimum Gradient Altitude Difference ETA Odometer Average Grade ETA 12 Hour Speed Aberage Speed ETE Time 12 hour Average Grade Ascent Gradient Time 24 hour Average Grade D
7. Find Trash Train Station Bus Stop Station Cemetery Stadium Information Geocache Milestone Geocache Unknown Geocache Mystery Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 135 136 137 gt 355 5 8 BR E gt 2 BeeLineGPSTM Geocache Letterbox Geocache Earthcache Geocache Mystery Fire lookout Tower Police School Fire Damage Start Geocache Bonus Arial Tramway Christian Church Jewish Temple Mosque Buddhist Temple Projected Waypoint Beach Microphone Speaker Ship Wreck Castel Tower Roundabout Ruins 49 138 139 140 141 142 y 8 Rev 8 Traffic Light City small City medium City large Stables Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 BeeLineGPS End User License VisualGPS LLC You should carefully read the following terms and conditions before using this software Unless you have a different license agreement signed by VisualGPS LLC your use distribution or installation of this copy of BeeLineGPS indicates your acceptance of this License you do not agree to any of the terms of this License then do not install distribute or use this copy of BeeLineGPS If you paid VisualGPS LLC for this copy individually you may return it unused within th
8. Founa it will display one of three icons depending on the time the cache was placed If the cache was placed within 30 days of the time on the PDA the waypoint will show the New Cache i icon If the cache was placed before the current date on the PDA the waypoint will displayed as a Future Cache If the cache is older than 30 day then the Not Found icon will be displayed more This icon shows that this is an archived or missing cache Attempted Shows that an attempt was made to find this cache but has not yet been found Bonus This state is handy to identify a bonus cache Y Earthcache Indicates that a unique geological features exist here First to Find Shows that this cache was a First to Find FTF ga Found This icon represents a found cache but not yet recorded on the Geocache web site BeeLineGPS 38 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual 5 gt E 4 amp ga E DB Found and recorded Future Cache Letterbox Cache Milestone Multi Cache My Cache Mystery Cache New Cache Not Found To Do Unknown Cache Virtual Cache Rev 1 78 This icon shows that this cache has been found and recorded on to the Geocache web site This is a future cache The date on the cache shows a date this 5 in the future from the current date on the Pocket PC Shows that this cache is a letterbox cache where only clues give you the locati
9. State and Active Waypoint parameters The changes will be applied to all of the waypoints that were selected Please note that multiple edits and single edits invoke different waypoint edit dialogs See Edit Multiple Waypoints Dialog for a detailed description Delete Waypoint To delete a waypoint select the waypoint and tap the delete button As with waypoint edit you may delete multiple waypoints To delete multiple waypoints select the first waypoint enable the keyboard select the Ctl key and select the individual waypoints to delete Range Selection To select a range of waypoints select the first waypoint enable the keyboard select the shift key and then select the last waypoint BeeLineGPS 34 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Sorting Ce Joe icon Marker a Sorting may be applied to individual columns To sort by an individual column select tap the column header and the list will sort using that column as the sort key A small triangle will appear next to the column to indicate the current sort column Column Width Clicking in the column dividers the width of each column may be adjusted The width will be retained the next time the software is run Goto Show The Goto and Show show waypoint on map buttons will immediately close the Waypoint Management Dialog and perform the function Only one waypoint may be
10. selected each gauge is displayed for five seconds Below shows the Altimeter and Vertical Speed selected setup Gauges will allow settings for specific gauges such as maximum speed for the speedometer BeeLineGPS 20 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Gauges BeeLineGPs 8 7 Car 3 Vertical Speed Variometer Variometers measure the rate of change of altitude by detecting the change in air pressure static pressure as altitude changes Since BeeLineGPS cannot detect air pressure it will calculate the vertical speed by using the change of altitude vs time BeeLineGPSTM Rev 1 78 EEE Altimeter aps Panel Trip Map Analysis An altimeter is an active instrument used to measure the altitude above a fixed level The traditional altimeter found in most aircraft works by measuring the air pressure from a Static port Air pressure decreases with an increase of altitude BeeLineGPS takes the altitude from the GPGGA NMEA message provided by the GPS NOTE The unit measure feet or meter can be selected for the system by selecting menu item Tools gt Configuration gt Units 7 BeeLineGPs Ty 45 304 9 Gps Panel Trip map Analysis 10 15 up VERTICAL SPEED 20 all 100 per min MPH IA mi Heading Tools Waypoint fies E 21 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual BeeLineGPs
11. selected to use the Goto and Show buttons List Nearest List All This drop down list will control how the waypoints are listed When List Nearest is select then only waypoints within the Max Dist Maximum Distance threshold are listed This is the distance from the current position If List All is selected then all of the waypoints in the database are listed and the Max Dist is ignored Whenever the List or Max Dist is changed you must tap the Refresh button to apply the change and refresh the waypoint list Please note that large number of waypoints listed may take a few seconds to display BeeLineGPS 35 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Waypoint Edit Dialog The Waypoint Edit Dialog allows items within the waypoint record to be changed The dialog is separated into specific page tabs to allow data entry easily Each page tab is described below Settings The Settings tab shows the basic items associated with the waypoint such as position name and icon Latitude Longitude Altitude 2 on Y settings Active a point 1231 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tab qlwje r tjyjujijojp C 1 5 3 6 2 shift GENE RFI ENS ES Ej BeeLineGPS 36 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Active Waypoint Active Waypoint configures the waypoint to act as a proxim
12. 9 Marker 10 Lake Ocean Camera Speed Camera Red Light Camera Roadside Bridge Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 7 68 69 70 71 72 13 74 19 76 17 78 19 80 81 82 83 84 85 0 gt Ps gt 4 7 Pa Ble 5 B GB re a K BeeLineGPS Road Block Museum Antenna Hotel Motel Club Trailer Parking Post Office Ranger Station Skiing Area Dot Earthquake Fault Water Stream Creek Tsunami and Flood Damage Military Ghost Town Bird Watching Boat Ramp Telephone Pole Cell Site Radio Repeater Data Collection Station HAM Radio Shack Parachute Area Wireless Hotspot Rest Stop Weather Station Geocache Found and Logged Geocache ToDo Geocache Archived 48 86 8 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 8 lu at ms 5 El em Dh Rev 8 Geocache New and Not Found Geocache Future Event Cache Geocache My Cache Helipad Bullding Government Light Pole Bank Rocks Geocache Multi Radiator Water Point of Interest Direction Left Direction Right Direction Straight Benchmark Rock Climbing Lighthouse ZOO Border Crossing Geocache First to
13. Cancel Goto Mark Waypoint at Current Position Mew Waypoint Waypoint Average Cancel Goto Select this menu item to cancel the active Go To Edit Waypoints Delete Waypoints Show waypoint on map Waypoint Management File Operations ls Waypoint w d Mark Waypoint at Current Position BeeLineGPS 16 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 This menu item will create a new waypoint at the current position as reported by the GPS receiver The Waypoint Edit dialog will be shown to allow modification of waypoint parameters New Waypoint Select this waypoint to create a new waypoint The Edit Waypoint dialog will be shown so you can enter the position and modify other parameters Waypoint Average Start Waypoint averaging will allow you to create a waypoint at a static Stop Done location by averaging Averaging will better your accuracy for the Cancel waypoint created e Start Starts a new position average e Stop Done Stop averaging and create a new waypoint using the new average position e Cancel Stops averaging and does not create a new waypoint Edit Waypoints This menu item will show a dialog of waypoints Choose a waypoint and tap on OK to edit that specific waypoint Delete Waypoints This menu item will show a dialog of waypoints You can choose a waypoint and select OK to delete that waypoint To cancel
14. Goto This Waypoint These menu items are shown when the tap and Edit This Waypoint hold was invoked on top of the map window Delete This Waypoint Project Waypoint Goto This Waypoint Geocaching When a tap and hold is activated on a waypoint this menu item will be enabled If selected then IA the selected waypoint will be enabled as the go Center Map Here to destination Center Map to Current Position Mark Waypoint Here Set Current Position Here Edit This Waypoint When a tap and hold is activated on a specific icon this menu item will be enabled Selecting this menu item will show the Waypoint Edit dialog For more information please see the Waypoint Edit Dialog section Erase Current Track Map Settings Delete This Waypoint When a tap and hold is activated on a specific icon this menu item will be enabled Selecting this menu item will immediately delete the selected waypoint Geocaching The Geocaching menu section holds sub menus related to Geocache specific items When a tap and hold is activated on a specific waypoint and the waypoint is a Geocache the following menu items will be enabled e Found it This is a shortcut for forcing the selected a cache waypoint as found You will also be prompt for field notes if you choose e No Found Select this menu item to force a cache to the Not Found state e Show Geocache Info Select this menu item to show the Geocache details The detai
15. aneous settings Currently settings include automatic power suspend modes BeeLineGPSTM 14 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 GPS Setup Serial Port Comm Port The GPS menu item holds all the different GPS Playback Logged NMEA File settings and utilities Record NMEA Log Manufacture Specific Autodetect GPS e Setup Serial Port Comm Port Invokes the serial port communication settings dialog e Playback Logged NMEA File Select this menu item to play back a previously logged file e Record NMEA Log o Start Starts a log session o Stop Stops current log session e Manufacture Specific o Setup SIRF NMEA Output Select this menu item to send setup strings to the GPS receiver If you know that the GPS is a SIRF based GPS engine and it is not sending all of the correct NMEA strings then select this menu item e Autodetect GPS Select this menu item to search for a GPS receiver Track Export Track The Track Menus help manage some of the track items Track File such as export erase and where to store the track file Erase Current Track e Export Track Choose this menu item if you like to export a track file o Export CSV file Comma separated value The format is Latitude Longitude Altitude New Track Segment o Export to KML file This export option will export the track to a Google Earth track file format o Export to GPX f
16. be When importing waypoints overwritten by newly imported Don t overwrite existing waypoints hd waypoints e Overwrite existing waypointe Choose this item if you would like to overwrite existing waypoints by newly imported waypoints Don t overwrite existing wayooints 3 BeeLineGPSTM 46 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Appendix Waypoint icons ID Icon 0 O 1 5 2 3 4 9 D 6 7 4 8 9 3 10 P 11 4 12 ir 13 Se 14 Bn 15 oo 16 i 17 18 19 F 20 p 21 E 22 5 23 90 24 25 ai 26 EP BeeLineGPSTM Description Default Waypoint Home Residence National Park Bar Pub Airport Parking Area Picnic rea Forest Hiking Trail Fishing Area Drinking Water Camping Area Danger Area 4 wheel Drive Road Gas Station Car Food Marina Mine Green Flag Red Flag Golf Course Scenic View Do Not Geocache Not Found Geocache Found Geocache Attempted 47 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 5 4 6 lt 4 05 4 gt BO TE 2 e gt F0 Rev 1 78 Medical Center Auto Service Telephone Service Summit Restroom Building Large Building Small Amusement Park Shopping Center Park Barber Shop Target Tank Explosion Marker 1 Marker 2 Marker 3 Marker 4 Marker 5 Marker 6 Marker 7 Marker 8 Marker
17. ccessful To obtain a license key please register BeeLineGPs Visit register BeeLineGPs Visit ww visuialgos net ww visuialgos net 1231 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 6 Tab 5 8 Shift ROSADA pd cu BeeLineGPS 10 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Initial Setup The next screen shown is the Initial Setup screen This screen will assist in setting up the GPS receiver If you know the communications port and the baud of the GPS receiver select Manual Setup and then OK The communications dialog will show Simply follow the instructions 7 BeetinesPs 46 257 o Initial Setup Welocme to BeeLineGPS GPS configuration Plese choose from the following to help you configure your GPS reciever AE Automatic Setup Manual Setup Skip setup 3 Automatic Setup will try to search for the GPS receiver using the available communications ports on the Pocket PC device lf you select Automatic Setup the following screen will appear and the GPS search will be initiated Please note on some Pocket PC platforms the built in serial ports may be used for various hardware There may be a chance that the system may lock up lf this occurs you may have to reset the device BeeLineGPS 11 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Ma
18. d _ Modify Active Waypoint _ Active Trigger Distance 1000 00 ft Play Sound JE IconfState Active a point 3 BeeLineGPSTM 42 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Map Properties Dialog Use this dialog to change the map orientation and enable disable specific map details 7 BeeLineGPs 2 46 5 18 ok Map Properties 6 North Lip 8 Course Up Waypoint Arrival Alarm Distance 100 000000 ft View Navigation Window view Altitude Profile Window Lise large waypoints WGA Lise large position icon 54 Map Position Filter E Map Tab North Up North Up will orient the map such that North is always up Course Up Course Up will orient the map such that the direction of travel is at the top of the map Waypoint Arrival Alarm Distance Use this parameter to adjust when the waypoint arrival is triggered This applies only to a GoTo waypoint View Navigation Window Enables the Navigation Window on the map The Navigation Window can show navigation status such as speed direction and distance to a GoTo waypoint View Altitude Profile Window The Altitude Profile Window will show the altitude graphically as time progresses Use large waypoints on map VGA This option will double the size of the waypoint icon on the map screen and is recommended for devices that have VGA screen resolution support 480X640 BeeLineGPS
19. dental consequential or other damages resulting from or in any way connected with the use of this software VisualGPS LLC specifically disclaims any other warranties expressed or implied including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular use WARNING Do not operate BeeLineGPS while driving a vehicle BeeLineGPS is not designed as a primary navigational aid Failure to pay full attention while operating the vehicle and road conditions while operating the vehicle could result in an accident or collision with property damage and personal injury BeeLineGPS 50 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC
20. earch Text edit box After entering the search text tap on the Refresh button to display the results Use the Match Case checkbox to match the exact case of the search text Below is an example of a search for Anaheim BeeLineGPS 33 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 BeeLineGPs O Y t 12 29 Eh 7 BeeLineGPs O Y 12536 Eh E Waypoint Management El Waypoint Management Management Search Filter List Info Enable Filter _ Match Case Search Text Refresh List Max Dist mil Tp Name Jouer Anaheim Civic E 8 77mi Buildin 0000000 440 66 Marker El S Anaheim Tran F 23mi Train E Anaheim Civic E 6 77mi Buildin 4 Anaheim Hils 2 79mi Food S Anaheim Tran F 23mi Train Y Edwards Movie 2 52mi Amus E aTP407 1 30mi Parkin g Fry s Anaheim 5 18mi Shopp Attack 1 78mi Tank Management Search Filter List Info SCF540 3 43mi Geoca Blackstar Canyon 6 68m Hiking Home Depot 4 3 00mi a ran 4 20mi Buildin Demi Wave Edit Waypoint To edit a waypoint select that waypoint and tap on the edit button This will show the Waypoint Edit Dialog To edit multiple waypoints select the first waypoint enable the keyboard select the Cil key and select the individual waypoints to edit When editing multiple waypoints only specific items may be changed These items are Icon Geocache
21. eme Next screen BeeLineGPS 13 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 System Menu The System Menu bar is present in all of BeeLineGPS s tabbed windows There are two top level menu items Tools and Waypoint The Tools menu item has configuration sub menus for the GPS waypoint settings and other BeeLineGPS system related items The Waypoint menu has waypoint related items Below are descriptions of each menu item Tools menu item Configuration The Tools menu is one of the system main menus lt is the GPS central place for configuration and system settings for Track BeeLineGPS View Enter License Key Help About BeeLineGPs Exit Application Tools Waypoint w Configuration Map Properties The configuration menu item will show several Import Waypoint Settings configuration items Units Miscellaneous Settings e Map Properties Select this menu item to show the Map Properties dialog See the Map Properties Dialog section for a detailed explanation e Import Waypoint Settings Select this menu item to change the waypoint import behavior See Import Waypoint Settings section for more information e Units Select this menu item to setup the program measurement units This includes distance speed altitude and position formats Latitude Longitude e Miscellaneous Settings Select this menu item for miscell
22. eriod However the evaluation license is only valid for 30 days from the first time BeeLineGPS is run You may purchase BeeLineGPS and acquire a license key by visiting the BeeLineGPS website at www VisualGPS net BeeLineGPS and selecting Register Purchase you have the registration license key you can select the Enter Key button and enter the registration key now If you choose to enter the registration key be sure to enter this number exactly as it appears It is a case sensitive you choose not to enter the registration key you can do so at a later time by selecting the menu item Joo s gt Enter License Key BeeLineGPS 9 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Registration When entering the Registration Key make sure that it is typed in exactly as it appears preserving the case of the text Typically there are numbers and alpha characters mixed in with the registration key After the key is entered select the OK button at the top of the screen BeeLineGPS will then verify the key and immediately notify you if it was a successful key entry BeeLineGPs 46 13 ok BeeLineGPs Er VI 7 15 License Key License Key Enter license key below Cancel Enter license key below Cancel Make sure that you enter Make sure that you enter the key exactly as it antennes i appears BeeLineGPS License Key g lt UNREGISTERED gt gt A Key registration su
23. escent Heading Time UTC Battery Status Heading Symbolic Total Altitude Ascent Bearing Maximum Altitude Total Altitude Descent Bearing Symbolic Maximum Gradient Trip Duration Blank Maximum Speed Cross Track Error Minimum Altitude BeeLineGPS 27 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Map The map screen will display waypoints tracks and the current position as received from the GPS receiver It will also allow waypoints to be selected and manipulated using a variety of functions By using the tap and hold feature of the Windows Mobile device many functions may be accessed to manipulate waypoints and map features 7 BeeLineGPs 46 00 GPS Panel Trip Map Analysis Signal 7 Quality Current Position Waypoints Be x 1 0 mi Navigation il Window Track GPS SPS Mode 2D Log Tools Waypoint A E Keys The map screen uses the joystick keys to zoom in and out Use the Joystick up key to zoom in and the joystick key to zoom in Use the left and right joystick keys to switch screens GPS SPS Mode g Tools Waypoint 13 mn Previous Screen E CR Next Screen Zoom Out 4 BeeLineGPSTM 28 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Map Tap and Hold Menu Items map screen
24. from a list of trip computer fields e Show Nav Window will enable or disable the Navigation Window Change This field e Reset Trip Data will reset the trip computer All items will be reset to zero For more information on the the trip computer see the Trip Computer section BeeLineGPSTM 24 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 AMEN XI A note on Cycle through gauges When the Cycle through gauges option is disabled and all of the gauges are selected then all of the gauges are displayed on the Screen at one time The screen is shown with the navigation window disabled When all of the gauges are displayed Smooth Mode will be temporally disabled GPS SPS Mode Tools Waypoint A E we BeeLineGPS 25 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Trip win ll BeeLineGPS 7 4 1248 ETA 12h Dist to Wpt GPS SPS Mode E athery Tools Waypoint The Trip Computer is a versatile tool able to monitor over 30 different trip data items simultaneously The screen can be configured to display one to twenty fields each can be programmed individually to one of many trip computer items BeeLineGPS 26 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Trip
25. gation Window You can enable this window in the Map Properties dialog e Map Properties Shows the Map Properties dialog BeeLineGPS 30 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Analysis cs ar Get win a ho of Speed MPH looking at data trends such as altitude profile Currently the plot types supported are e Acceleration e Altitude e Speed e Track Error e Vertical Speed We are always receptive to additional data fields from users Please send us your GPS SPS Mode suggestions Tools Waypoint ar E Active Keys The up and down joystick keys will act as a plot zoom in and zoom out Analysis Tap and Hold Menu Items AS A tap and hold action on top of the analysis plots will Clear This Plot invoke a menu Some plot types may have additional Properties settings and if they do then the Properties menu item will be enabled Please note that to set specific settings for a particular plot tap and hold on top of the corresponding plot For example if the Altitude plot is active and a tap and hold has been activated on top of the Altitude plot then the Properties menu item will be enabled Screen Configuration Clear All Plots Set This Plot Type e Acceleration This plot will show acceleration in witch the plot will show the change in velocity over time e Altitude Shows the altitude change over distance If a tap and hold is activated o
26. ile This export option will export the track to a GPX track file e Track File o New Creates a new track file at the specified location BeeLineGPS 15 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 0 Open Opens an existing track file When a new track file is opened this file will become the default location where the track is maintained e Erase Current Track Clears and erases the current track on the map View Status Bar The view menu will allow you to hide or show specific items w Window Tabs e Status Bar Shows or hides the status bar e Window Tabs Shows of hides the window tabs When the window tabs are hidden you can use the left and right joystick keys to navigate to the next or previous page Enter License Key Select this menu item to show the License Key dialog This is where you will enter the license key to license BeeLineGPS To purchase a license please visit www VisualGPS net BeeLineGPS Help This menu item will invoke the BeeLineGPS help file About BeeLineGPS This menu item will show the version and copyright information dialog Exit Application Select this menu item to close and exit BeeLineGPS Waypoint menu item The Waypoint system menu will allow you to manage select and create waypoints Goto Waypoint Goto Waypoint This menu item will show a dialog of waypoints Choose a waypoint to Go To and tap on the OK button
27. irty 30 days after purchase for a full refund of your payment This copy of BeeLineGPS may either be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers or installed on a single workstation used non simultaneously by multiple people but not both This is not a concurrent use license You may access this copy through a network provided that you have obtained an individual BeeLineGPS license for each workstation that will access BeeLineGPS through the network For instance if 8 different workstations will access BeeLineGPS on the network each workstation must have its own BeeLineGPS license regardless of whether they use BeeLineGPS at different times or concurrently This software and all accompanying files data and materials is distributed AS IS and with no warranties of any kind whether express or implied Good data processing procedure dictates that any program be thoroughly tested with non critical data before relying on it The user must assume the entire risk of using the program This disclaimer of warranty constitutes an essential part of the agreement Any liability of VisualGPS LLC will be limited exclusively to refund of purchase price In addition in no event shall VisualGPS LLC or its principals shareholders officers employees affiliates contractors subsidiaries or parent organizations be liable for any incidental consequential or punitive damages whatsoever relating to the u
28. is button will also allow you to close the toolbox so the waypoint list can display more information 7 BeetinecPs Pad Til a 7 17 ok l BeeLineGPs pad Til 7 19 ok Waypoint Management 2 Waypoint Management Management Search Filter List Info Management Search Filter List Info Toolbox List Max Dist mi List Max Dist mi AA PAN e v Name Distance icon 2 aie gt 0 0000000 36 9mi Marker El ami mi on Adami 37 1 Food Alina s School 37 0mi School i S Anaheim Train 43 6mi gt Waypoint i Andy s 41 5mi Home List Delete Goto Set Current Position to this WP Show Geocache Info 4 Arthurs 42 Ori Food A Bellvill Pigrii Ca 23 8mi i 3 ener 4 i Show Waypoint on Map Some of the toolbox management functions can be accessed by a tap and hold on a specific waypoint or a range of waypoints The toolbox will also allow you to apply a search filter when displaying the waypoint list Note that the search filter is preceded by the List rule LE if the list rule is set to Nearest and the Max Dist is set to 10 miles then the search filter is applied to all waypoints within a 10 mile radius To apply the search rule on all waypoints the List rule must be set to All To apply the Search Filter check the Enable Filter checkbox The Enable Filter checkbox will automatically check if text is typed in the S
29. ity waypoint where a sound file may be played along with an active message box This is useful for warning messages and self guided tours 9 BeeLineGPS ok Edit Waypoint Ed Active Trigger Distance ft Play Sound aamiwav E Settings Active Waypoint E To enable the waypoint to act as an active waypoint check Active The trigger distance is the distance radius that the waypoint will trigger if within that distance Select the button to access a sound file or type in the directory path and file name BeeLineGPSTM 37 Copyright O 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Geocache State Geocaching is fast becoming a popular GPS activity For more information on Geocaching please visit www geocaching com BeeLineGPS has added features to support Geocaching in several ways The Geocache tab helps with manage the waypoint as a Geocache 2 BeeLineGPS Edit Waypoint Xx Set icon to Geocache State Geocache State Geocache not found Cache URL http ura visualGPs net Geocache Found on Friday May 06 2005 Settings Active Waypoint Geocache 3 To enable the Geocache feature check the Set icon to Geocache State This will set the icon shown for the waypoint to one of ten Geocaching icons depending on the Geocache State Some of the states may show different icons depending on the state and the time that the cache was hidden When the cache state is set to Not
30. ll as used in the trip computer The map screen will always show the current position that the GPS receiver sends Map Averaging Position Filter 3 Use Course from GPS When checked BeeLineGPS will use the course from the GPS receiver The course is extracted from the GPRMC NMEA command When not moving some GPS receivers will report an erratic course where the course will show a bouncing around affect Some GPS receivers have filters to prevent a course change when not moving When not checked BeeLineGPS will calculate the course internally based on the Distance Threshold BeeLineGPS will take the previous position the new position after the GPS has moved more than the threshold and calculate a new course When not moving the course will not change unless the GPS moves more than the Distance Threshold The disadvantage of this method is when the user is trying to move short distances to locate a waypoint or Geocache The user would have to move at lease the Distance Threshold before a new course is calculated BeeLineGPS 45 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Import Waypoint Settings Dialog This dialog will allow you to choose the action to be taken when a waypoint with the same name exists in the database as being imported There are two choices e Don t overwrite existing waypoints Choose this item if you do not want IES existing waypoints in the data to
31. ls will be shown using the web browser Mark Waypoint Here This menu item will mark a new waypoint at the point where the tap and hold was invoked It will then show the Edit Waypoint Dialog so that the details of the waypoint may be entered Center Map Here Centers the map to where the tap and hold was invoked BeeLineGPS 29 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Center Map to Current Position Select this menu item to center the map to the current position as reported by the GPS receiver This item is the same as selecting the Exit Pan button on the map Set Current Position Here Select this menu item to set the current position to the point where the tap and hold was invoked This is useful if there is no GPS receiver connected Erase Current Track Erases and clears the current track Map Settings This menu section holds some quick settings for the map as well as the Map Properties menu item e North Up Select this menu item to enable the North up map mode e Course Up Select this menu item to enable the Course up map mode e Map Properties Shows the Map Properties dialog Map Tap and Hold Menu Items Navigation Window These menu items are shown when the tap and hold was invoked on top of the Navigation Window e Change This Field Select this menu item to change the individual fields to output a different navigation item e Hide Window Hides the Navi
32. n top of the altitude graph then the Properties menu item is enabled and addition parameters may be set for this plot e Speed Show the speed over time e Track Error Shows the track error distance over time e Vertical Speed Shows vertical speed over time BeeLineGPSTM 31 Copyright O 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Clear This Plot Select this menu item to erase the plot where the tap and hold was activated Properties This menu item may or may not be enabled depending of the plot where the tap and hold was activated If there are further settings for the specific plot then this menu item will be enabled Screen Configuration Select this menu item to selects different screen configuration modes of 1X1 1X2 1X3 and 2X2 Clear All Plots Select this menu item to clear and erase all of the plot data for all plot types BeeLineGPSTM 32 Copyright O 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Waypoint Management The Waypoint Management Dialog helps in managing waypoints This includes editing deleting sorting and searching Actions on multiple waypoints may be applied such as deleting and editing The waypoint manager is divided into two sections the waypoint list and the toolbox O Yj d 11 20 Waypoint Management H Expands Toolbox Gane a ane PF You can expand the toolbox by using toolbox expansion button located in the upper right corner 5 Th
33. nd name of the active waypoint The advanced waypoint database management can manage thousands of waypoints while maintaining high performance navigating With this technology in place geocaching features are included to manage the life cycle of a geocache There are 10 icons to assist in the status of the geocache such as identifying found logged to do attempted as well as many other cache states Requirements e Pocket PC 2002 Windows Mobile 2003 or Windows Mobile 2005 e GPS Receiver with NMEA output e 5MB or more free RAM NMEA Sentences required NMEA ID Description Global Positioning System Fix Data reports time position and fix GGA related data GSA GNSS DOP and Active Satellites reports which satellites are being used for navigation and DOP dilution of precision values GNSS Satellites in View reports the signal to noise ratios for each satellite tracked as well as the azimuth and elevation of each satellite Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data Reports position RMC speed over ground and date BeeLineGPS 6 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Installation There are two methods of installing BeeLineGPS The first is using the install program on a PC BeeLineGPSInstall exe and the second using the CAP file directly from the Pocket PC BeeLineGPS nstall HPCPro_ARM CAB while supporting Windows Mobile 2003 and Pocket PC 2002 platforms It is recommended to d
34. nual Rev 1 78 Below shows the automatic GPS search window lt may take a few minutes to locate the GPS receiver The search will open each serial communications port at various baud rates and listen for the GPS NMEA data After receiving NMEA data the automatic GPS setup will verify the output by listing for specific NMEA data 7 BeeLineGPs 46 22 ok qe en 42 11 05 Searching for GPS Searching for GPS Status Waiting for data EA Status Validating NMEA comm Port 1 BAUD 4800 er BeeLineGPS ok NMEA Compatibility GPGGA z GPS GPS found tested and 2 ready to use GPGSA GPRMC GPGGA PASS GPOSV PASS PASS GPRMC PASS Po E E BeeLineGPS 12 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Screen Overview BeeLineGPS has six main screens These screens are defined as Signal Quality Navigation Azimuth Elevation Panel Trip Map and Analysis Together they provide the user with GPS status for quick and precise glances Navigation between screens can be accomplished by tapping on the tabs or using the left and right joystick keys to switch pages Change screens srt Eu A Co by tapping on the o ETS tabs jig gf TI ESE 3 Latitude 113 N 00 00 0000 Longitude E 000 00 0000 Altitude 0 0 ft GPS connection failec a AS AB Pectore System Menu Press to go to Press to go to previous screen mem
35. on of the cache Shows that this cache was a personal milestone Shows that this cache is part of a multi cache This icon that this is a cache that you have hidden Mystery or puzzle cache the cache has been placed within 30 days of the current date then the Not Found icon will show as a new cache icon This is the standard icon for caches that have not yet been found This icon shows that you plan to find this cache and is still on your to do list Same as Mystery Cache Indicates a cache made of a location Point of Interest Notes The Notes tab simply allows notes or a description for the waypoint When using the active waypoint feature the notes are displayed in the message dialog in certain modes Edit Waypoint Ed rocky Road This is the interence to the old mining wagon trail Settings Active waypoint Notes 1 12311 2 3 415 6 17 819 0 Tab qlwje r tjyjujijojp C 1 CaPlajsjajfjo hj3 k 1 s 6 2 shift colada Ariel Ej BeeLineGPS 39 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC Rev 1 78 BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Field Notes Edit Waypoint This cache was an easy cache to find Left a coin and took a stamp Motes Description Field Motes 121 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Tab 5 8 046 ES Field notes are for general purpo
36. on windWaiknaurd GistadkGRark will be next to the menu item to the waypoint BeeLineGPS 23 g Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Panel Tap and Hold Menu Items Cycle through gauges e Cycle through gages When this item is selected ERA A each gauge that is selected Altimeter Compass Speed and Vertical Speed will display for 5 seconds in full screen mode Altimeter Compass Speed vertical Speed e Altimeter Selects Deselects toggle function Setup Gauges e Compass Selects Deselects toggle function Setup Color e Speed Selects Deselects toggle function Show Nav Wind CO Ger daa e Vertical Speed Selects Deselects toggle function e Setup Gauges o Speed Shows a dialog where the maximum speed shown on the analog gauge can be set o Enable Smooth Mode will enable a special mode where the gauge will be animated and the new value will be slewed to rather then jump to When enabled please be aware that this feature is CPU intensive and is not recommended on slow device Use at your own discretion e Setup Color o Use System Color Sets the gauges to the Pocket PC system colors o Night Displays gauges using a black background o Gray Displays gauges using a gray background When the tap and hold function is applied on top of the Navigation Window the following menu items will be displayed e Change This Field Will allow the user to select v Show Nav Window
37. ownload the latest version of BeeLineGPS from www VisaulGPS net Installation From a PC Make sure that you have the Pocket PC connected to the desktop computer and that you ActiveSync active and run BeeLineGPSInstall exe Follow the instructions BeeLineGPs Pocket PC installation BeelLineGPs wall be installed on your Pocket PL now This i the BEELIneGPS Pocket PC installation for Pocket PC 2002 and 2003 Make sure that the Pocket PC is connected and ready to be connected to Please press next to continue E Cancel BeeLineGPS 7 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 BeeLineGPS License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully ou should carefully read the following terme and conditions before using this software Unless you have different license agreement signed by Yisuala FS LLC your use distribution or Installation of this copy of BeeLineGPS indicates your acceptance of this License IF you do not agree to any of the terms of this License then do not install distribute or use this copy of BeeLineGPS If you paid VisualGPsS LLC for this copy individually vou may return it unused within thirty 30 days after purchase for a full refund of your payment This copy of BeeLineGPs may either be used by a single person who uses the software personally on one or more computers or installed on single workstation used 3 2 Next 1 do no
38. se notes about the waypoint Feel free to write anything here 40 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Edit Multiple Waypoints Dialog BeeLineGPS has the capability to edit multiple waypoints When editing multiple waypoints a special waypoint edit dialog will show This dialog will only allow specific items to be changed Each item or items that can be changed has a modify check box above it To apply the change to the item check the modify check box NOTE To edit multiple waypoints see the Range Selection in the Waypoint Management dialog section of this manual Icon State The Icon State tab allows you to change the Geocache State or the icon for the waypoint Please note that if the Set icon to Geocache State is set the icon shown will be automatic depending on the Geocache state 9 BeeLineGPS 3 22 ok Edit Multiple Waypoints Xx _ Modify Icon Icon Y Waypoint _ Modify Geocache State Set icon to Geocache State Geocache State Geocache not found IconjState Active Waypoint waypoint E BeeLineGPSTM 41 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Active Waypoint The Active Waypoint tab allows modification to the Active Waypoint parameters Check the Modify Active Waypoint check box and setup the individual parameters to modify these parameters BeelineGPS 3 22 ok Edit Multiple Waypoints E
39. se of BeeLineGPS or your relationship with VisualGPS LLC In addition in no event does VisualGPS LLC authorize you to use BeeLineGPS in applications or systems where BeeLineGPS s failure to perform can reasonably be expected to result in a significant physical injury or in loss of life Any such use by you is entirely at your own risk and you agree to hold VisualGPS LLC harmless from any claims or losses relating to such unauthorized use This Agreement is the complete statement of the Agreement between the parties on the subject matter and merges and supersedes all other or prior understandings purchase orders agreements and arrangements The laws of the State of California shall govern this Agreement Exclusive jurisdiction and venue for all matters relating to this Agreement shall be in courts and located in the State of California and you consent to such jurisdiction and venue All rights of any kind in BeeLineGPS which are not expressly granted in this License are entirely and exclusively reserved to and by VisualGPS LLC You may not rent lease modify translate reverse engineer decompile disassemble or create derivative works based on BeeLineGPS There are no third party beneficiaries of any promises obligations or representations made by VisualGPS LLC herein DISCLAIMER In no event shall VisualGPS LLC be liable for any loss of profit or any other commercial or private damage including but not limited to special inci
40. simply tap on the Cancel button Show waypoint on map This menu item will show a dialog of waypoints Choose waypoint and tap on OK to display that specific waypoint on the map The waypoint will be centered on the map screen Waypoint Management Select this menu item to active the Waypoint Management dialog See the Waypoint Management section for more information File Operations e Export Waypoints Exports waypoints e Import Waypoints Imports waypoints e Waypoint Database BeeLineGPSTM 17 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 o Open Opens an existing waypoint database file This file will become the default waypoint database o New Creates a new waypoint database file This file will become the default waypoint database BeeLineGPSTM 18 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 GPS Tab The GPS tab shows GPS signal quality position DOP values and satellite azimuth elevation Tapping on the screen will switch from the Position status to DOP status Tapping on the screen once again will switch from DOP Satellite status to satellite azimuth elevation Tapping once again on the screen will switch back to position status BeeLineGPS Y M4 12 36 BeelineGPs 46 11 35 EY GPS Panel Trip Map Analysis
41. t accept the terms in the license agreement gt Back Finish Lancel At this step ActiveSync will start and install BeeLineGPS After the installation is complete you may run BeeLineGPS from the programs BeeLineGPS 8 Copyright 2004 2006 VisualGPS LLC BeeLineGPSTM User Manual Rev 1 78 Running BeeLineGPS For The First Time Warning and License You can start BeeLineGPS from the programs menu of your Pocket PC When BeeLineGPS is run for the first time it will show several screens The first is the warning screen lf you agree to the terms of the warning select Agree BeeLineGPs 46 254 ok BeeLineGPs E 46 13 ok WARNING This is an Unregistered copy of BeeLineGRS You are licensed to use BeeLineGPs for 30 days from the WARNING time of installation Do not operate BeelineGPS while driving a vehicle BeeLineGPS is not W ahe a dad when designed as a navigational aid sere uc ee mew Failure to pay full attention while versions at no charge operating the vehicle and road conditions while operating the vehicle License will expire in ay could result in an accident or collision Expired for Days with property damage and personal 6 a Injury The next screen is the License Page This page only appears when the product has not been purchased or registered It shows the number of days left in the evaluation period BeeLineGPS is fully functional during and after the evaluation p
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