GpsPilot Atlas package README.

Congratulations on your download of GpsPilot Atlas software package. This README file contains important information about how to install and use GpsPilot Atlas software.

We strongly recommend reviewing this document and also our GpsPilot web site for the latest information on GpsPilot software.

Content of the Atlas.zip package.

Atlas.prc (50 KB): the Palm GpsPilot Atlas software.
MathLib.prc (54 KB): The standard mathematic library.
PalmIII\PersonalPoints.pdb (3KB): Set of defined locational data for use with the PalmIII, IIIx, V and PalmVII.
PalmIII\Maps.pdb (168KB): Set of defined gray scale and black&white maps for use with the PalmIII , IIIx, V and PalmVII..
PalmOther\PersonalPoints.pdb (3KB): Set of defined locational data for all pre-PalmIII models.
PalmOther\Maps.pdb (116 KB): Set of defined black&white maps for all pre-PalmIII models.
README.htm: this file.

Installation of the software Atlas and its components.

Notes:

for GpsPilot applications users : If you are already using GpsPilot Tracker, Atlas or FlyingPilot software, DO NOT load PersonalPoints.PDB or you will overwrite your actual personal points database.

You can extract the entire zip file under your C:\pilot\add-on directory.

Install the files Atlas.prc and MathLib.prc using the standard Palm install tool.

If you use a PalmIII, IIIx, V or Palm VII device install the files PalmIII\Maps.pdb and PalmIII\PersonalPoints.pdb.

For other Palm models previous PalmIII, install the file PalmOther\Maps.pdb and PalmOther\PersonalPoints.pdb.

Set your Palm in its cradle and HotSync.

Tutorial and First steps.

Select the Atlas icon on your Palm device, you get the list of available maps.

If you have registered the GPS Pilot Atlas, you can enter your code registration in the About Box (selectable from the Option menu) to get the full size of the GPS Pilot Atlas software.

Select the "SF Streets" map.

Zoom out with the hard scroll button, to get a larger view of the San Francisco. Zoom back in to SF Streets map.

Select the menu Options-Preferences and put checkmarks on all Map details icons to display all the defined locations.

Using your finger or the stylet, you can drag the maps to see surroundings and the defined locations.

You can get details of any location by clicking on it.

Tips: West of Union St there is an apartment for rent, Check out the runways of SFO airports.

Click the center to get the list of known points to focus on another location.

Choose to the Eiffel Tower point.

Zoom in/out to get the maps of Paris and the Eiffel Tower.

Select the menu Maps List, choose USA.

Drag the map to center to your city, or the city of your choice.

Create a point by hitting the hard Note button.

No more paper maps headaches to look up where you are, or suppose to be and where you go or should be going. Enjoy traveling light and accurate with your Palm and GpsPilot Atlas to co-pilot you.

Check the Atlas web pages for more details such as how to calibrate a map on a fly,how to beam maps to friends, etc.

Utility Programs.

Download and install our free world wide location databases.

Check out GpsPilot Cartographer and import in your Palm free maps from the Internet, from CD ROM atlas or paper scan and use them as digital gray scale or black&white maps with Atlas.

Use Topographer to import/export locational data between your PC and your Palm.

Links.

Home page: http://www.GpsPilot.com

Atlas: http://www.GpsPilot.com/Atlas.htm

Cartographer: http://www.GpsPilot.com/Cartographer.htm

Topographer: http://www.GpsPilot.com/Topographer.htm

Technical Support and Information: Info@GpsPilot.com