You can download our canned voice prompts for a language of your choice, or
you can create your own voice prompts.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of the voice prompts you want.
Extract the files from the compressed folder. This can be done using a
third party extraction software or Windows XP/Vista has this capability built-in.
Next you will need to transfer these files to the appropriate directory
folder so that the Ostia program will find them correctly.
To reach the directories below, on your Desktop/Laptop PC double-click: My
Computer > Mobile Device > My Pocket PC
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older, place the sound files in
"Windows" on your Pocket PC.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Lilt\Custom".
If you are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Custom".
NOTE: In Ostia versions 3.32 or older, by placing the new voice
prompts into the directory you will be erasing the original ones. You may
want to back up these files or else you will need to reinstall the Ostia
program to regain the original prompts.
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older the new voice prompts will start
working automatically.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Setup menu,
Voice Options, then choose Custom for the new voice prompts to work. If you
are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Tools > Options
> Voice Options and select Custom.
Creating Your Own Voice Prompts
The voice prompts are standard .wav files and can be replaced by new files
with the corresponding names. Use the following steps to create and replace the
voice prompts.
Record the following messages using either your record button on your
Pocket PC or record them using a microphone and the Sound Recorder on your
Desktop/Laptop PC.
Use the this table to record your prompts and name them accordingly:
Voice Prompt
File Name
"Highway entrance ahead"
msg1
"Highway exit ahead"
msg2
"Highway junction ahead"
msg3
"Slight left ahead"
msg4
"Slight right ahead"
msg5
"Left turn ahead"
msg6
"Right turn ahead"
msg7
"Make a legal U-turn"
msg9 (note: there is no msg8)
"You are off route"
msg10
"Arrive at destination"
msg13
"Opposite Direction"
msg14
Next you will need to transfer these files to the appropriate directory
folder so that the Ostia program will find them correctly.
To reach the directories below, on your Desktop/Laptop PC double-click: My
Computer > Mobile Device > My Pocket PC
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older, place the sound files in
"Windows" on your Pocket PC.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Lilt\Custom".
If you are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Custom".
NOTE: In Ostia versions 3.32 or older, by placing the new voice
prompts into the directory you will be erasing the original ones. You may
want to back up these files or else you will need to reinstall the Ostia
program to regain the original prompts.
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older the new voice prompts will start
working automatically.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Setup menu,
Voice Options, then choose Custom for the new voice prompts to work. If you
are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Tools > Options
> Voice Options and select Custom.
You can download our canned voice prompts for a language of your choice, or
you can create your own voice prompts.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of the voice prompts you want.
Extract the files from the compressed folder. This can be done using a
third party extraction software or Windows XP/Vista has this capability built-in.
Next you will need to transfer these files to the appropriate directory
folder so that the Ostia program will find them correctly.
To reach the directories below, on your Desktop/Laptop PC double-click: My
Computer > Mobile Device > My Pocket PC
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older, place the sound files in
"Windows" on your Pocket PC.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Lilt\Custom".
If you are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Custom".
NOTE: In Ostia versions 3.32 or older, by placing the new voice
prompts into the directory you will be erasing the original ones. You may
want to back up these files or else you will need to reinstall the Ostia
program to regain the original prompts.
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older the new voice prompts will start
working automatically.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Setup menu,
Voice Options, then choose Custom for the new voice prompts to work. If you
are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Tools > Options
> Voice Options and select Custom.
Creating Your Own Voice Prompts
The voice prompts are standard .wav files and can be replaced by new files
with the corresponding names. Use the following steps to create and replace the
voice prompts.
Record the following messages using either your record button on your
Pocket PC or record them using a microphone and the Sound Recorder on your
Desktop/Laptop PC.
Use the this table to record your prompts and name them accordingly:
Voice Prompt
File Name
"Highway entrance ahead"
msg1
"Highway exit ahead"
msg2
"Highway junction ahead"
msg3
"Slight left ahead"
msg4
"Slight right ahead"
msg5
"Left turn ahead"
msg6
"Right turn ahead"
msg7
"Make a legal U-turn"
msg9 (note: there is no msg8)
"You are off route"
msg10
"Arrive at destination"
msg13
"Opposite Direction"
msg14
Next you will need to transfer these files to the appropriate directory
folder so that the Ostia program will find them correctly.
To reach the directories below, on your Desktop/Laptop PC double-click: My
Computer > Mobile Device > My Pocket PC
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older, place the sound files in
"Windows" on your Pocket PC.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Lilt\Custom".
If you are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Custom".
NOTE: In Ostia versions 3.32 or older, by placing the new voice
prompts into the directory you will be erasing the original ones. You may
want to back up these files or else you will need to reinstall the Ostia
program to regain the original prompts.
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older the new voice prompts will start
working automatically.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Setup menu,
Voice Options, then choose Custom for the new voice prompts to work. If you
are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Tools > Options
> Voice Options and select Custom.
You can download our canned voice prompts for a language of your choice, or
you can create your own voice prompts.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of the voice prompts you want.
Extract the files from the compressed folder. This can be done using a
third party extraction software or Windows XP/Vista has this capability built-in.
Next you will need to transfer these files to the appropriate directory
folder so that the Ostia program will find them correctly.
To reach the directories below, on your Desktop/Laptop PC double-click: My
Computer > Mobile Device > My Pocket PC
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older, place the sound files in
"Windows" on your Pocket PC.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Lilt\Custom".
If you are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Custom".
NOTE: In Ostia versions 3.32 or older, by placing the new voice
prompts into the directory you will be erasing the original ones. You may
want to back up these files or else you will need to reinstall the Ostia
program to regain the original prompts.
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older the new voice prompts will start
working automatically.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Setup menu,
Voice Options, then choose Custom for the new voice prompts to work. If you
are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Tools > Options
> Voice Options and select Custom.
Creating Your Own Voice Prompts
The voice prompts are standard .wav files and can be replaced by new files
with the corresponding names. Use the following steps to create and replace the
voice prompts.
Record the following messages using either your record button on your
Pocket PC or record them using a microphone and the Sound Recorder on your
Desktop/Laptop PC.
Use the this table to record your prompts and name them accordingly:
Voice Prompt
File Name
"Highway entrance ahead"
msg1
"Highway exit ahead"
msg2
"Highway junction ahead"
msg3
"Slight left ahead"
msg4
"Slight right ahead"
msg5
"Left turn ahead"
msg6
"Right turn ahead"
msg7
"Make a legal U-turn"
msg9 (note: there is no msg8)
"You are off route"
msg10
"Arrive at destination"
msg13
"Opposite Direction"
msg14
Next you will need to transfer these files to the appropriate directory
folder so that the Ostia program will find them correctly.
To reach the directories below, on your Desktop/Laptop PC double-click: My
Computer > Mobile Device > My Pocket PC
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older, place the sound files in
"Windows" on your Pocket PC.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Lilt\Custom".
If you are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, place the sound files in
"Program Files\Ostia\Custom".
NOTE: In Ostia versions 3.32 or older, by placing the new voice
prompts into the directory you will be erasing the original ones. You may
want to back up these files or else you will need to reinstall the Ostia
program to regain the original prompts.
If you are using Ostia 3.32 or older the new voice prompts will start
working automatically.
If you are using Ostia 4.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Setup menu,
Voice Options, then choose Custom for the new voice prompts to work. If you
are using Ostia 6.0 or higher, you will need to go to the Tools > Options
> Voice Options and select Custom.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
The Pharos MapFinder, formerly known as MapLocator, is a utility that will make downloading maps
from your CD’s a snap! It allows you to select a map visually from interactive map areas, or you can
key in a zip code or city name to find which map and map CD to use. Maps can then be downloaded
to your computer or straight to your removable memory card or internal memory of your Pocket PC.
Installation Instructions
Click the download link to begin the download of MapFinder (a
self-extract exe).
Given the options: "Save the file to disk". Save it to an easy to remember spot on your computer (i.e. "Desktop").
Once the file has been downloaded to your computer, locate it, and then double-click the file.
MapFinder installation should be running automatically after contents are unzipped.
After installation is complete, start the program by choosing Pharos MapFinder from the
Start menu.
Custom Voice Prompts, Cantonese
