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2. Navigational Planning Tool C Map by Jeppesen PC Planner e View charts on your PC e Add and edit waypoints e Create and edit routes e Measure distances Download SelectMarks e Transfer data from your PC With compatible chart plotter and memory card sold separately Requires one available USB port MAX and NT pev ML m compatible CO C MAP W JEPPESEN IS A BOEING COMPANY jeppesen com lightmarine Dear Customer Thank you for choosing PC Planner Jeppesen Marines navigational planning tool PC Planner brings the power of your chart plotter into the comfort of your own home This handbook provides a simple introduction to PC Planner and offers some advice on installation basic functionality and troubleshooting Once the software is installed further detailed instructions on the information provided within this handbook can be found in the User Manual which can be accessed with the F1 key while in PC Planner We welcome your feedback as we continue to grow and improve the PC Planner program Should you have any questions or concerns not addressed in this handbook or in the User Manual please do not hesitate to contact our Technical Support Department at 1 800 424 2627 Thank you and happy planning Jeppesen Marine TABLE OF CONTENTS PACKAGE CONTENTS 4 ABOUT nnn D 2 1 WHAT IS PC
3. Route Checking On Off Info Chart Ed Chart Boundaries On Off Ag A B Distance Measure 4 Animated NavAids On Off Chart Rotation Perspective View On Off Add User Point amp C Weather Download 4 3 Keyboard Shortcuts PC Planner Function Keyboard Key chartBoundaresON id 0 4 4 File Manager File Manager is the interface for transferring data between PC Planner and memory cards for use in your chart plotter It is similar to Windows Explorer and may require some getting used to until you become familiar with the layout and moving data around For detailed information on using memory cards please refer to section 9 of the User Manual this manual can be accessed using the F1 key on your keyboard Also for troubleshooting File Manager please refer to section 5 2 on page 14 of this handbook 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 Getting out of Demo Mode DEMO mode is the result of either the card reader not being properly inserted directly into an available USB port on your PC or the drivers not being properly installed Three different scenarios that may be the cause of DEMO mode are listed below and on the following page One or all may apply 41 Is the Card Reader connected directly to the PC e PC Planner will not work if connected to a remote hub It must be installed directly into a USB port If not reconnect wait a moment and then try to reopen the program e
4. measure distances add and edit waypoints and marks and access the Port Services database By using your chart card PC Planner will mirror the detail you see in your chart plotter You ll gain access to all the planning data that C Map charts offer including Coastal Navigation Data Depth Contour Data Spot Soundings Port Information Marina Information and Tide Data Most can transfer these trip plans to a C Map memory card plug the card into their chart plotter and load these routes on the spot 2 2 Memory Cards Nearly all of the C Map compatible chart plotters on the market have the capability to transfer data to and from PC Planner via a memory card The list of chart plotters compatible with our memory card is ever growing If you are interested in knowing if your chart plotter is compatible with the memory card please contact our Customer Care Department or Technical Support Team at 1 800 424 2627 2 3 Demo Mode PC Planner can operate in two modes either the DEMO Mode trial version or the fully registered version If you have purchased the full version and are in demo mode please read section 5 1 Getting Out of Demo Mode 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 Requirements Windows 95 98 ME 2000 XP or Vista 16MB RAM 50MB free Hard Disk space Video Resolution 800x600 or higher Video Colors 65536 high color 16bits Available USB port versus a remote hub Memory Card optional for transferring data to chart plot
5. Memory Card and transfer this information to your chart plotter NOTE C Weather is a new feature for C Map and may not be compatible with your chart plotter Please contact your chart plotter manufacturer for compatibility How often is the Weather information updated C Weather data is stored on remote servers and is updated daily at 0900 and 2100 Central European Time How download C Weather i A Click on the C Weather button on the toolbar and dialog box will ppe Click c on the area you wish to download a grid pattern will appear li denoting the area to be downloaded Once you have decided on the area to retrieve weather for click on the DOWNLOAD button in the dialog box Only one region can be downloaded at a time Q Is there a cost to download C Weather A No C Weather is a complimentary service Additional C Weather info can be accessed in PC Planner using your F1 key gt Contents gt C Weather 11 Jeppesen Marine 133 Falmouth Road Mashpee 02649 508 477 8010 800 424 2627 19 October 2008 0000 o exch Am BAREL LS LOA _ jenuew dn souepunog YHON yeyo g 132 9 4 4 938212 9AOIN 939log X an Y 6Bune g o2uejsiq ay 9polN t D
6. depth or obstructions PC Planner will warn you if the Route Check finds any hazards and asks if you would like to continue saving the route How do edit a Route Waypoint The User Points List found under User Data User Points List contains all of the information for all marks and waypoints stored in PC Planner memory From the User Points List it is possible to add find delete and create routes Detailed information on editing user data can be found in your User Manual under Contents gt User Data Is there a character limit when creating routes waypoints In PC Planner there is a 15 character limit on the NAME and 31 character limit on DESCRIPTION However certain chart plotters have different requirements for length of name and descriptions if you intend to upload the data to the chart plotter 16 5 4 Advanced User Tips Q A gt gt How much user data can PC Planner hold As of version 11 04 PC Planner only has a 3 000 point capacity Future versions will expand upon this to allow for larger file handling Can I do anything with the user data outside of PC Planner Yes You can save the data to your hard drive in XML format PC Planner has a ConvertXML EXE program that will convert your XML format into a CSV comma separated value file found in PC Planner under TOOLS Convert XML The CSV file can be opened in a spreadsheet or word processing program allowing you to edit and manipulate the data
7. on a global scale rather than individually in PC Planner XML files can then be transferred via Email or other storage devices to friends and family Can I print with PC Planner You can print in black and white directly through the PC Planner If you prefer to print in color you ll need to use the Save Screen As function under the File menu This will save a color screen shot into a PNG file that can be opened in a web browser You can then print from the web browser or you can do a variety of other things with this file mark it up draw on it etc with optional design software 5 5 C Weather Q A gt gt gt gt What is C Weather PC Planner now has the capability to download weather information to your desktop The weather data includes temperature wind speed and direction wave height and direction weather conditions sunny clear cloudy so on humidity and visibility A four day window covering a 3 degree x 3 degree area will be downloaded Is C Weather available worldwide Yes As of version 11 0 4 C Weather is available worldwide To download the latest version of PC Planner please visit our support site at http pcplanner c map it Do need an Internet connection to download Weather info Yes You must have an Internet connection in order to download C Weather data Can transfer downloaded weather to my Chart Plotter Yes You will be able to load C Weather data onto a
8. s the program open more than once Check to make sure there is only one version of PC Planner running at once The easiest way to check is to hit CTRL ALT DELETE check the task manager for PC Planner applications end them and then try to reopen the program 5 the card inserted If the card is inserted please remove it close the application and then restart the PC Planner 42 Are the correct Drivers installed There are several card readers available and thus many choices for drivers Only one driver should be installed as it corresponds to your reader or the program will open in Demo Mode DRIVER TABLE T Corresponding Driver as depicted during as listed in Add Remove Installation didis programs USB C card Reader Gray 2 slot reader USB C card Reader FP card Reader Gray 1 slot USB FP card Reader Multimedia Reader Orange 3 slot USB Multimedia Reader Multimedia Reader Orange 3 slot with Multimedia Reader USB 2 0 serial 706 xxxx or higher USB 2 0 2 Reader Driver Getting out of Demo Mode continued 1 Open the Add Remove programs and make sure only the corresponding driver is installed The only driver file that should be installed is the one you are using If more than one of the drivers is installed then remove the other drivers that don t match the card reader being used unplug the device and reconnect it OR 2 If the driver you are using is NOT listed under the Add Remove programs the
9. SPLABIDIEIS 5 245 MEMORY CARDS etme 5 P musste D 6 3t 6 HOW IUS c 6 7 3 3 ACTIVATING PC PLANNER 7 3 4 REGISTERING ON THE SUPPORT SITE 7 USING 8 LN SETUP c 8 9 4 2 PC PLANNER TOOLBAR e s 10 4 3 KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS wwsiscccscstsccnscunsivasnondsicanscumsieseceduannoccnsans 11 4 4 tcunuricgd p 11 TROUBLESHOOTING uccide 12 5 1 GETTING OUT OF DEMO 12 13 3 2 FILE MANAGER RE OP 14 OM OPERATIONAL 15 16 ADVANCED USER S 17 sa 18 19 QUICK REFERENCE CARD Back Cover Package Contents Your PC Planner package includes the following e Orange Multimedia Reader e CD software and driver installation files e USB cable e Activation Code e Handbook If purchased the following accessory may also be included e Optional memory card for transferring data to chart plotter Sample Your reader may vary in appearance 2 ABOUT PC PLANNER 2 1 What is PC Planner PC Planner is a route planner that turns your PC into a virtual chart plotter less GPS It allows you to view your chart data create and change routes accurately
10. de box replacing the zeros If you encounter problems with your registration code generate a new code AT http pcplannernt c map it or by calling our Technical Support Department at 1 800 424 2627 If the registration code is accepted the World Map will be displayed usually at the 0 LAT 0 LON position off the coast of Africa Loca chart data is only viewable once a chart card is inserted into the USB reader 3 4 Registering on the Support Site It is suggested that you register your PC Planner to receive important notifications regarding updated software releases updated drivers and any other modifications to PC Planner and it s no cost to you You will also have access to the SelectMarks database of wrecks hangs obstructions and reefs These are user point files you can download and upload into your PC Planner Registration is now done on the PC Planner website at http pcplannernt c map it and follow the link to Register Here 4 USING PC PLANNER Setup General Marine Land Aviation Route Checking CAWealhe Language 4 1 Setup IS PC Planner has several settings that will C e E E Pring CMAP Extended ML allow you to customize your display to I Plotter Enalasion Pixel per Meter show as little or as much chart detail as possible There are also settings for personal preference on lat lon display language and others PC Planner defaults to suggested settings To change the settings g
11. gned 1 of 8 different colors Navman 8xxx amp Northstar M Series For the Navman 8 inch and Northstar M Series plotters The USBMM USBMM 2 0 reader and an SD card are required These modes have 30 different icons for Marks and 48 for Routes Fish 12 SD For plotters that read cartography from C card and use an SD card for user data e g Fish 12 The USBMM USBMM 2 0 reader and both C card and SD card are required for full functionality Fish 12 SD mode has 16 different icons that can use 1 of 16 colors for Marks and Routes Generic For all C Map compatible plotters that do not fall into the categories above Generic mode has 16 different icons that can use 1 of 16 colors for Marks and Routes 4 2 PC Planner Toolbar This toolbar is displayed at the top of the screen on your PC when PC Planner is running OSs 1 OF im BOSE Each of the Icons in the toolbar selects a different operation Left clicking the relevant icon selects that mode and displays the icon in light gray to indicate it is active PC Planner will stay in that mode until another icon is selected or the ESC key is pressed to quit a particular mode In this situation the program defaults back to the Pan Chart mode Toolbar functions can also be accessed by right clicking on the map in any mode except Zoom File Manager x Delete User Point MEZ 6 Transfer Enable meu Create Route Pan Chart S Edit Route Qc Zoom or Zoom Out
12. n remove all other drivers and close the Add Remove programs window Reinsert the install CD During this Installation it is very important that you install only the driver being used see Driver Option List on page 12 3 Are the Drivers installed correctly 1 Right click on My Computer gt Properties gt Hardware gt Device Manager 2 Lookfor a yellow exclamation mark within the list of Drivers m The list may be flashing and you may hear a dong noise Do not be alarmed Make sure the installation CD is in the CD drive 3 Double click the yellow mark and select Re install Driver After the device is uninstalled click the top menu option Action and then scan for hardware changes Do not connect to the Internet at this time 4 Continue through prompts by selecting Next or OK A Digital Signing Warning will come up Please continue through this Program may loop please continue through until completed Close Device Manager and reopen PC Planner 5 2 File Manager File Manager is the dialog box used for transferring data from the PC Planner to memory cards and vice versa It is important to understand File Manager as it is the easiest way to transfer the data in your PC Planner to your chart plotter Please refer to the diagram below for all column names The column names are displayed as such PC PLANNER MEMORY El File Manager E 3 Device deme ge FC Planrer Memory qe PC Plerrer Meme EE x we
13. nt ED C Card Reade bk abies s Z Lell Slot amp Bight Skeet Q How dol format a Memory Card A IMPORTANT Formatting your Memory Card will erase all route waypoint data on the card In File Manager while you have the memory card inserted and selected in TARGET DRIVES right click on LIST OF FILES IN TARGET DRIVE and the option to Format User Card or Initialize User Points File appears Click on the box that appears gt gt gt How do transfer data to the user card In File Manager you will need to select the Memory Card in TARGET DRIVES and PC PLANNER MEMORY on the opposite side Highlight the file you would like to transfer in OBJECTS IN PC PLANNER MEMORY and click on the red arrow pointing to LIST OF FILES IN TARGET DRIVE column This will send the files you have selected to the Memory Card Can backup my route waypoint information to my Computer Yes First create a folder in your hard drive Then follow the steps in the previous question but select the newly created folder you will need to browse to it in TARGET DRIVES instead of the Memory Card In the File Manager there is a Floppy Disk option When I try to save to a floppy disk get an error message Why The Floppy Disk option in File Manager is provided ONLY for owners of the SI TEX Trawlplot and Fishplot 12 chart plotters These chart plotters do not use memory cards but use specially formatted flopp
14. o to View Settings from the main PC Planner screen This brings up a window with several tabs of options see diagram right Detailed setting info can be accessed in PC Planner using your F1 key gt Contents gt PC Planner Options However PC Planner is built to be compatible with the entire C Map family of chart plotters Some chart plotters require different formats for waypoints tracks and routes and as such PC Planner has a variety of emulation modes available It is recommended that you set the correct Plotter Emulation as listed below Plotter Emulations Furuno Navnet1 For all Furuno NavNet1 plotters The USBFP Reader is required in order to work Furuno Navnet 1 mode has 7 different icons for Marks and 16 different icons for Waypoints Routes each of which can be assigned one of 7 different colors Marks CANNOT have a name or description only Waypoints can Furuno Navnet2 For all Furuno NavNet2 plotters The USBMM USBMM 2 0 reader and an SD card are required Furuno Navnet 2 mode has 7 different icons for Marks and 16 different icons for Waypoints Routes Each of these can be assigned one of 7 different colors Marks CANNOT have a name or description only Waypoints can Plotter Emulations continued Furuno GP 7000 For the Furuno GP 7000 The USBMM USBMM 2 0 reader and an SD card are required Furuno GP 7000 mode has 16 different icons that can be used for Marks and Routes each of which can be assi
15. ter READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THE INSTALLATION 3 2 How to Install DO NOT plug the PC Planner Card Reader into a USB port until you are instructed to do so The installation wizard will guide you through the installation process and offer default choices It is suggested that you read these instructions carefully in order to ensure a successful installation 1 Close all open Windows Programs 2 Insert PC Planner CD AutoRun should start If not browse to your CD drive and run the file PCPNTAUTORUN EXE 3 Select preferred language 4 Select Install PC Planner 5 IMPORTANT Choose only the Reader Driver that corresponds to your particular reader refer to the Driver Table on page 12 to be sure Turn the unwanted drivers OFF by clicking the respective boxes then select INSTALL Do NOT connect to the Internet even if prompted to do so 6 Select NEXT YES and or FINISH when prompted 6 3 3 Activating PC Planner Once installation of PC Planner software reader driver and demo charts is complete e f you have not already been prompted to do so then make sure Reader is plugged into a USB port The Found New Hardware wizard may appear Continue through installation Once complete 1 Open PC Planner by clicking on the PC Planner icon 2 Your registration code is printed on the back of your Installation CD sleeve on a sticker Enter this code into the Enter Registration Co
16. y disks available directly from SI TEX In File Manager am getting a Device Not Present error Why Make sure you have your Memory Card inserted and in the correct slot when transferring data 5 3 Operational Q A Why is my Registration Code not valid Double check that you have entered the correct registration code If you have updated your software then the old registration code will not work You can obtain a NEW registration code by visiting the support site http pcplanner c map it or by contacting our Technical Support Department at 1 800 424 2627 15 gt gt gt gt gt Must I have a MAX card to get MAX features on my PC Planner No Perspective View Flashing NavAids and Flexi Zoom will all work in PC Planner regardless of what type card you are using NT NT or MAX Currents photos and other MAX data content will ONLY be available with MAX cards Can use my SD chart card as a Memory Card Yes SD secure digital cards have the ability to also hold route and waypoint information Erasing formatting the route and waypoint data from your SD card will not erase the chart information What does the Route Checking feature do The Route Check is a safety feature that will scan through all chart layers to check a proposed route you are creating Using the settings found in VIEW gt SETTINGS you can customize the Route Check to search for anything from rocks to insufficient

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