Device Installation

Initial Device Setup

If CoPilot is to be installed, you will need to install the MicroSD card into the device - follow the device-specific instructions on installing an SD card.

• Turn on the device.
• Set up the touch screen
• Set the Region, Date and Time.

Copilot Installation

If CoPilot is to be installed, you will need:

• A MicroSD Card with CoPilot installed on it.
• A License Key (From ALK)
• An Activation Email and Password (for the client)

• The CoPilot installation should begin immediately after completing the initial device setup - follow the instructions on the device.
• Start CoPilot.
• Enter the License Key.
• Choose the registered map packs (usually UK/N. Ireland).
• Register for CoPilot Live with the client's email and password.

Print out the CoPilot registration key and include this in the device's box.

Application Installation

The created CAB files for the application are as follows:

1. 1.NETCFv35.wm.armv4i.cab
2. 2.NETCFv35.Messages.EN.wm.cab
3. 3.sqlce.ppc.wce.arm4i.CAB
4. 4.sqlce.repl.ppc.wce5.armv4i.CAB
5. 5.sqlce.dev.ENU.ppc.wce5.armv4i.CAB
6. 6.EPODInstallerComplete.CAB

You must have a PC or Server with ActiveSync v4.5+ installed.

Connect the device via the supplied cable. On the PC:

• When ActiveSync pops up on the PC, choose to not make a partnership by clicking Cancel.
• Click the Explore button.
• When Windows Explorer pops up, double-click My Windows Mobile-Based Device.
• Double-click Program Files
• Copy all the CAB files listed above to this directory.

You can now disconnect from the PC.

On the device:

• From the Start menu, select File Explorer.
• Click Program Files
• Click on each of the CAB files in sequence.

When completed, the application is installed, and can be found on the Start menu or the Programs screen.

Device Configuration

HTC Touch 2

• Set the clock and regionality.
• Set up GPRS (consult your provider for set-up information) if the device has a SIM card attached.
• Ensure that the network connectivity is always on.
• Set up desktop item on programs page (Remove YouTube, add EPOD in its place, top left).

Motorola ES400

• Set the clock and regionality through Settings.
• Set up GPRS (consult your provider for set-up information) if the device has a SIM card attached.
• Ensure that the network connectivity is always on. This can be accomplished through clicking the top bar, then clicking the Battery Icon, and choosing profile Top Performance. Click OK when done, then the top bar again to remove the quick menu.
• Set up Barcode Scanning, through Settings/System/DataWedge, as follows:
  • On Basic Configuration:
    • Ensure KeyStroke Output options 1 and 2 are set.
    • Ensure Basic Format options 1, 4 and 7 are set.
  • On Advanced Configuration:
  • Ensure Settings option 4 is set.
  • Click Running to start the Datawedge application.
• Set up My Apps and Dock Bar from the Home screen, as follows:
  • Click My Apps
  • Click Edit
  • Click View
  • Click the arrow next to Favourites
  • Select the Apps to show as favourites. Recommended is:
    • ActiveSync
    • Calculator
    • Contacts
    • CoPilot
    • File Explorer
    • Notes
    • Phone
    • Search Phone
    • Text
    • EPODClient
  • Click Save
  • Click Back
  • Click Dock
  • Change the 4 quick apps on the dock. Recommended is:
    • EPODClient
    • CoPilot
    • Calculator
    • Internet Explorer
  • Click OK

EPOD Application Configuration

You will need:

• A live network connection, either through GPRS, WIFI or ActiveSync (recommended)
• A client-specific URL for the PDA to connect to.
• A Site ID
• Admin and PDA users and passwords (usually ADM/TEST and PDA/PDA).

Follow these steps:

• Start the EPOD client.
• Log on as the default ADM client and vehicle.
• When at the Configuration screen, enter the WebService URL for the client server.
• Enter the client's Site ID.
• Click OK

If everything has been set up correctly, the device will download the standing data from the server. If the PDA Client is out of date, the server will prompt for updating the client at this time - follow the instructions on screen to complete this.