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Navman - Download and Install POI

Please note that the Navman S30 is described as an entry level product and does not support custom POIs of this sort.  If you have another Navman product please read on.

You will require a PC running Windows with Microsoft ActiveSync. Most versions of Windows now include ActiveSync but it can be downloaded from Microsoft.

1. Install the SmartST Desktop or other PC software supplied on CD with your Navman device and restart your PC.  (You may get error messages if you attempt to use SmartST Desktop without restarting your PC).
 

  2. Start SmartST Desktop and connect your Navman to your PC using the USB cable supplied with your device. When there is a connection, a USB screen should appear on the device and an ActiveSync window will appear on your PC.  It takes up to a minute for SmartST to establish contact with the Navman device, during which many of its menu options are greyed out. SmartST Desktop should display a large map of the UK.  (If it shows a view of the globe, put the Navman Maps CD in your PC to help the application to recognise that it is dealing with the UK).

3.Two files are required and both are contained in a single WinZip self-extracting file. Download the following self-extracting file to your PC:-

(Latest update on 1st August 2008)

4. Your browser may automatically start the extraction process, in which case, select Run and follow the prompts.  Alternatively if the extraction process does not start automatically, double click on the downloaded file to start the WinZip extraction process.

As part of the extraction process, WinZip will ask you to specify a folder to which the files should be extracted, please specify an empty folder on your PC.  If you already have a Navman POI folder on your PC you may specify this.

Both files have the same name but one has the extension .csv and the other .bmp. (Please do not attempt to open and save these files with any application such as Microsoft Excel as this may corrupt them).

5. In SmartST, click on the Map dropdown list and select POIs... which should open a separate POI Editor window.

6. In the POI Editor, click on the File drop down list and select Open Text File. Select the file you downloaded which should then be displayed in the POI Editor, showing the latitude, longitude and description of the sites.

7. In POI Editor, click on the File drop down menu and select Save to device.
The POI Options window will open enabling you to specify how the POI are to be used on the device.  In order to display the JET logo you need to enter the file path for the icon file (the .bmp file you downloaded.  This can be done using the [...] button to the right of the page. (The other options relate to how the Navman device makes use of these POI for example by alerting you when you are close to one.  Please refer to Navman documentation on your specific device for information relating to these options, or simply ignore them).  

8. Click OK and you will be prompted to confirm the name of the POI which you need not change.

9. Allow the file transfer a minute to complete.  Successful completion of the file transfer should be confirmed by a popup window.

9. Disconnect you Navman from the PC and it will automatically restart itself.

The POI are now installed and ready to use.

 

  Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use these POIs on my Navman?
They can typically be found in my POI. Please refer to the Navman documentation for your device.

How do I update the POI files on my Navman?
Repeat steps 2 to 9.

How do I uninstall these custom points of interest?
Carry out steps 2 and 5 above to open the POI Editor.
In POI Editor click on the Device drop down menu and select Manage POI files.
Our custom POI will be displayed and you will have the option to delete any of them.

Can I install other points of interest files?
Yes, you can install other pairs of points of interest files from other sources in the same way.

How many POI can my Navman device support?
This varies according to the device and the amount of detail in each POI file.  However,  each time you install additional POI, SmartST Desktop provides information on the status of the memory card in your Navman device.

POI Editor says there is no storage available on my device.
If SmartST loses contact with you device some unexpected error messages may be generated. Restart your Navman, restart the SmartST Desktop application and go through the detection process again.

Where can I get more help?
 Navman Support or please email support@cavtel.co.uk.
 

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