Installation instructions for each of the CoPilot V8 products
(scroll to the product you purchased)

CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop

Step 1 - Installing a download edition of CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop

Once you have purchased your download copy of CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop you will receive an email confirmation that contains:

Download CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop software and maps to your laptop

Installation

Step 2 - Starting Up

To launch CoPilot Live v8 Truck on your laptop, select Start > All Programs > CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop > CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop or you can just double click the shortcut icon on your desktop.

The first time you launch CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop, you will be asked to:

Step 3 - Product Key entry

Step 4 - Activation

What is a CoPilot ID? A CoPilot ID is your personal CoPilot account identity. Your CoPilot ID lets you activate your license and use CoPilot's Live services. You can also choose to receive important information about your software via email.
Note: Once you have confirmed your map region, it cannot be changed.

Step 5 - First time setup

Step 6 - GPS setup

You may need to setup your GPS receiver before you can begin navigating.
  1. Built-in GPS receiver setup
    If your laptop has a built-in GPS receiver, CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop will automatically use this for navigation. Note: CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop must recognize and be able to connect to your laptop's built-in GPS receiver to use it by default. You may need to try connecting to it manually if CoPilot Live v8 Truck Laptop cannot connect to it automatically.
  2. Bluetooth GPS receiver setup
    If you are using a Bluetooth GPS receiver, you will first need to create a partnership between your Bluetooth GPS receiver and your laptop. Here's how:
Bluetooth GPS receivers are available to purchase from our CoPilot product page. You are now ready to begin navigating!

CoPilot Live v8 (Windows Mobile / Android)

Before you begin

  1. Completely uninstall any previous version of CoPilot Live from your mobile device
     
  2. Set the correct location, date and time on your mobile device
     
  3. Check that you have sufficient space on a memory card for CoPilot's maps and software (512 MB or larger for a single region or 4 GB for continental maps)

Step 1: Download CoPilot Live v8 software and maps to your desktop computer

  1. Download the software to a location on your desktop computer
  2. Once the maps are downloaded, right-click on the downloaded zip file and select 'Extract All'
  3. You should now have 2 new folders on your PC: '2577' and 'CoPilot'

Step 2: Transfer CoPilot Live v8 software and maps to your memory card

Note: if your phone has a large internal storage (for example HTC Touch Diamond) then you may not need a memory card, and can transfer the maps directly

The easiest way to do this is using a memory card reader

  1. Insert your memory card into your desktop computer's card reader
  2. Browse to the memory card using your desktop computer's file explorer
  3. Copy the 2577 and CoPilot folders onto the main directory of your memory card
  4. Once the transfer is completed, please insert the memory card into your mobile device
Alternative method: transfer the files to a memory card in your mobile device using a sync cable
  1. Insert your memory card into the card slot in your mobile device
  2. Connect your mobile device to your desktop computer using a synchronization cable
  3. Browse to the memory card in your mobile device using your desktop computer's file explorer
  4. Copy the 2577 and CoPilot folders from your desktop computer onto your memory card

Step 3 - Install CoPilot Live on your mobile device

  1. If your mobile device is connected to your desktop PC, disconnect it now
  2. Insert the memory card into your mobile device (if not already inserted)
  3. CoPilot Live installation should begin automatically after a few seconds. If not, use your mobile device's file explorer to browse to the 2577 folder on the memory card and tap 'Autorun'
  4. Select an installation location when prompted on-screen. We recommend that you install CoPilot to your device
  5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation

Note: For installing to an Android smartphone, complete installation by visiting www.copilotlive.com/androidinstall from your Android web browser.


CoPilot Live v8 Laptop

Before you begin Step 1 - Download CoPilot Live v8 laptop software and maps to your laptop Step 2 - Starting up
To launch CoPilot Live v8 on your laptop, select Start > All Programs > CoPilot Live v8 Laptop > CoPilot Live v8 Laptop or you can just double click the shortcut icon on your desktop.
The first time you launch CoPilot Live v8 Laptop, you will be asked to: Step 3 - Product Key entry Step 4 - Activation Note: Once you have confirmed your map region, it cannot be changed.

Step 5 - First time setup Step 6 - GPS setup You may need to setup your GPS receiver before you can begin navigating.
  1. Built-in GPS receiver setup
    If your laptop has a built-in GPS receiver, CoPilot Live v8 Laptop will automatically use this for navigation.
    Note: CoPilot Live v8 Laptop must recognize and be able to connect to your laptop's built-in GPS receiver to use it by default. You may need to try connecting to it manually if CoPilot Live v8 Laptop cannot connect to it automatically.
  2. Bluetooth GPS receiver setup
    If you are using a Bluetooth GPS receiver, you will first need to create a partnership between your Bluetooth GPS receiver and your laptop. Here's how:
Bluetooth GPS receivers are available to purchase from the CoPilot Store
Read and accept the safety warning for your CoPilot Live v8 Laptop.
You are now ready to begin navigating!

CoPilot Live v8 Truck, Windows Mobile

Once you have purchased your download copy of CoPilot Live v8 Truck you will receive an email confirmation that contains: You are now ready to download CoPilot Live v8 Truck software and maps to your chosen location on your desktop computer.

Before you begin installation

You will need:

*Check that you have a suitable memory card and ensure it has sufficient storage space for the CoPilot Live v8 Truck's software and maps.

CoPilot Live v8 Truck will require the following storage space:

Please consult the documentation supplied with your device for details on the type of memory card required. Memory card not required for devices with an internal storage drive or for devices that do not have a memory card slot.

Starting Up

IMPORTANT:
Please uninstall any versions of CoPilot Live software or previous versions of CoPilot Truck that you may have on your mobile device before you begin installation.

Step 1: Download CoPilot Live v8 Truck software and maps to your desktop computer

Step 2: How to transfer CoPilot Live v8 Truck software and maps to your memory card

NOTE:
If your phone has a large internal storage device then you may not need a memory card as you can transfer CoPilot Live v8 Truck software and maps directly onto your device.

Step 3 - Install CoPilot Live v8 Truck on your mobile device

Step 4 - Start CoPilot

To launch CoPilot Live v8 Truck on your mobile device, select Start > CoPilot or try Start > Program > CoPilot.

Step 5 - First time setup

The first time you launch CoPilot Live v8 Truck on your mobile device, you will be asked to: What is a CoPilot ID?
A CoPilot ID is your personal CoPilot account identity. Your CoPilot ID lets you activate your license and use CoPilot's Live services. You can also choose to receive CoPilot news and promotions via email.
NOTE:
Automatic activation via the mobile Internet may incur data charges from your mobile network operator. If you are experiencing problems activating automatically, try activating your license on the CoPilot activation website at http://activate.alk.com NOTE:
Once you have confirmed your map region, it cannot be changed. You are now ready to begin navigating!