Navman N-Series - Manual (Page 78)

N-Series
User Manual
78
Can I use Smart Desktop with my
computer?
Ensure your computer has the following minimum system requirements before installing
Smart
Desktop:
ƒ IBM compatible PC,
ƒ Microsoft ®
Windows
®
2000 SP4 or XP SP2 (NT not supported),
ƒ
Internet Explorer 6 or higher,
ƒ
CD drive,
ƒ USB
port,
ƒ
Internet connection for registration.
You must install Smart Desktop from the Application Installer CD onto your computer hard drive; you cannot
run Smart Desktop from the CD.
What is Microsoft ActiveSync
®
?
Microsoft ActiveSync is used to establish a connection between your Navman and your
computer. ActiveSync 4.2 will be installed on your computer (if a later version of ActiveSync is
not already installed) as part of the installation of Smart
Desktop.
After it is installed, ActiveSync will run in the Windows System Tray/Notification Area when you
start Windows. ActiveSync will activate when your Navman is connected to your computer.
For more information on ActiveSync, search for "ActiveSync" at www.microsoft.com.
How do I install a map for the first
time?
The most common task performed using Smart Desktop is the installation of a new map to
your Navman internal memory or memory card. Complete the following procedures:
Step Action
1 Install Smart Desktop on your computer (see "How do I install Smart Desktop onto my
computer?" on page 79).
2 Check for software updates for Smart on your Navman (see "How do I keep SmartS up-to-
date?" on page 84).
3 Install one or more maps on your Navman (see "How do I install maps onto my Navman?" on
page 85).