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- Page 1 User’s manual MN7 PDA English (United Kingdom) November 2008...
- Page 2 The information contained herein may be changed at any time without prior notification. Neither this manual nor any parts thereof may be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of NAVIGON AG, nor may they be transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
2.11.3 Safety guidelines when installing the device in your car ...14 Operating the navigation software ...15 Volume ...15 Information ...15 Software keyboard ...16 3.3.1 Special keys ...17 3.3.2 Entering data ...18 Options ...18 Menus...18 User’s manual Table of contents User’s manual MN7 PDA... - Page 4 User’s manual MN7 PDA Navigation ...19 Starting MN7 PDA ...19 4.1.1 Initialising the GPS receiver ...20 Specifying a destination ...21 4.2.1 Specifying the country in which the destination is situated...21 4.2.2 Entering an address ...21 4.2.3 Points of interest...22 4.2.4 Information about the destination ...26...
- Page 5 Services ...49 Weather Service...50 HRS Hotel Reservation Service ...50 Configuring the MN7 PDA ...50 Index ...52 User’s manual Table of contents User’s manual MN7 PDA...
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Page 6: Introduction
Liability The software and manual are subject to change without notice. NAVIGON AG is not liable for the accuracy of the information contained in this manual or for damages resulting from the use of this manual. Suggestions for improvements and information regarding errors are always welcome so that we can supply you with even better products in the future. -
Page 7: Trademarks
Installing the software 2.1.1 Preconditions To be able to install MN7 PDA on your PDA you need A PC with an Internet connection (we recommend DSL or better) ► A card reader for memory cards of the type used by your PDA. The ►... - Page 8 Note: If your PDA has no slot for memory cards, you must connect it directly to your PC. For more detailed information please refer to your PDA manual. 2. Insert the MN7 PDA DVD into your DVD drive. The Installer-Tool starts automatically. 3. Select the language you want to use.
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Page 9: Two Modes Of Operation
2.2.1 Test mode You can operate MN7 PDA in test mode for 14 days. During this period the software can be used without restriction and with all available maps. You have plenty of opportunity therefore to make your own picture of what the navigation software can do. -
Page 10: Upgrading The Test Version To A Full Version
- OR - in the M A dialog box will inform you that a connection is now being established to the NAVIGON PDA Portal. 2. Tap on OK. 3. Please select which map you want to be activated with the full version. -
Page 11: Activation
5. Tap on OK. Connecting the GPS receiver Note: To navigate with MN7 PDA you need a GPS receiver which supports the NMEA protocol. This type of GPS receiver may already be integrated in your PDA. Please refer to your PDA manual. -
Page 12: Installing The Hardware In A Vehicle
You can obtain an external antenna at a specialist dealer. Installing the hardware in a vehicle We recommend using a special cradle for your PDA in order to ensure the safe operation of the navigation system in a vehicle. This will ensure that the display is always easy to read and that the driving instructions from the system are well understood. -
Page 13: Important Safety Information
Note: If you have not understood the spoken instructions or are unsure about what to do next, you can refer briefly to the map or schematic view of your navigation system. Before you begin User’s manual MN7 PDA - 13 -... -
Page 14: Safety Information For External Gps Receivers
User’s manual MN7 PDA 2.11.2 Safety information for external GPS receivers Caution!Do not lay the cable directly next to safety-relevant devices and supply lines. Caution! After installation, check all safety-relevant equipment in the car. Caution!Remove the plug from the power supply of the GPS receiver when you park the car, as the receiver consumes electricity and could discharge the car's battery. -
Page 15: Operating The Navigation Software
The Energy symbol can indicate the following states of the integrated battery: The device is being supplied by an external power source. The battery is fully charged. Operating the navigation software (Volume). (Quieter), (Volume on/off). (Volume) again or wait a few seconds. User’s manual MN7 PDA - 15 -... -
Page 16: Software Keyboard
User’s manual MN7 PDA The device is being supplied by an external power source. The battery is being charged. The device is being supplied by its internal battery. The battery charge is sufficient. The device is being supplied by its internal battery. The battery charge is low. -
Page 17: Special Keys
Note: Street names and place names can be entered only in the language of the user interface if that is how they exist in the map's database. Note: The maximum number of keyboards is always 2. Operating the navigation software User’s manual MN7 PDA - 17 -... -
Page 18: Entering Data
User’s manual MN7 PDA Umlauts, accents and other letters Another keyboard with special characters is available for each alphabet. opens the keyboard with Latin special characters. opens the keyboard with Cyrillic special characters. opens the keyboard with Greek special characters. -
Page 19: Navigation
Do not operate this unit while driving." 3. After you have read and fully understood the message, tap on OK. Navigation (Exit). User’s manual MN7 PDA - 19 -... -
Page 20: Initialising The Gps Receiver
User’s manual MN7 PDA 4. If you do not want to accept this notice, tap on Cancel in order to quit the navigation software. The M navigation software functions via this window. 4.1.1 Initialising the GPS receiver As soon as the navigation device has been switched on, initialisation of the GPS receiver will begin. -
Page 21: Specifying A Destination
Note: The first time that you want to enter a new destination you will be asked to select the country in which your destination is situated. Under My Destinations the MN7 PDA provides the following lists of destinations and addresses for you to select from: ESTINATIONS ►... -
Page 22: Points Of Interest
User’s manual MN7 PDA 1a Select whether you would like to enter the street first and then the location (Street First), or first the location and then the street (City First). Note: The following description is based on City First as the order for entering the address. - Page 23 The map opens in Preview mode. The destination is indicated on the map. Navigation window on Options > Settings > POI in order to (GPS Ready) symbol to see whether GPS window, tap on New Destination > Search for window opens. EARBY User’s manual MN7 PDA - 23 -...
- Page 24 User’s manual MN7 PDA For detailed information on how to start navigation, please refer to chapter "Starting navigation" on page 28. Please read on there. POI of nationwide significance POIs of nationwide significance are airports, sights, national monuments, large ports etc. This way you can find well-known places of interest even if you don't know the name of their location.
- Page 25 For detailed information on how to start navigation, please refer to chapter "Starting navigation" on page 28. Please read on there. Navigation window on Options > Settings > POI in order (GPS Ready) symbol to see whether GPS menu opens. ESTINATION User’s manual MN7 PDA - 25 -...
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Page 26: Information About The Destination
Tap on ► map. 4.2.5 Last Destinations MN7 PDA saves the last 12 destinations to which you have navigated in the L ESTINATIONS 1. In the M Destinations. 2. Tap on the destination to which you would like to navigate. -
Page 27: Navigating Home
4.2.7 Navigating home In MN7 PDA you can save an address as your home address. You can navigate to your home address at any time by pressing a single button. The first time you tap on Take Me Home you will be asked to enter your address. -
Page 28: Selecting Destinations On The Map
User’s manual MN7 PDA 4.2.9 Selecting destinations on the map You may select a destination directly on the map. This is a quick way to select towns, streets and POI. 1. In the M 2. Tap on The map opens in Destination search mode. -
Page 29: Managing Destinations
"Points of interest" on page 22). Do not tap on the Start Navigation button! 2. Tap on Options > Save Destination. Navigation (Back) in order to terminate the demonstration. list may be saved to the F User’s manual MN7 PDA window refer to ESTINATIONS list. This makes AVOURITES - 29 -... -
Page 30: Defining A Destination As Home Address
User’s manual MN7 PDA -OR- 1. Select a destination from the list (see "Points of interest", page 22). Do not tap on the Start Navigation button! 2. Tap on Options > Save as Favourite. 3. Enter a name for the destination. -
Page 31: Entering Route Points
The selected route point is now shown next to its flow number. Repeat these steps for each destination that you want to add to your route. Navigation menu opens. OINT menu opens. You can now enter a different OINT menu opens. OINT User’s manual MN7 PDA - 31 -... -
Page 32: Editing Route Points
User’s manual MN7 PDA 4.4.3 Editing route points Route points can be deleted from a route. The order of the route points can be changed as you wish. Note: The starting point (flow number "0") can be neither moved nor deleted. -
Page 33: Calculating And Displaying Routes
If you want to view or change the route profile, tap on Route Profile. Navigation window opens. The starting point and the LANNING window is open. The starting point and at least LANNING (Back). window opens. LANNING User’s manual MN7 PDA - 33 -... -
Page 34: Options In The Navigation Application
User’s manual MN7 PDA Note: If you change the route profile, the changes will also apply to future navigations. Information about individual route profile settings can be obtained by tapping on the related Turn-by-Turn List If you want to see detailed directions for the route, tap on Options >... - Page 35 TATUS window on My Destinations > Take Me Home. window. Here you can plan OUTE LANNING window. Here you can view the OUTE ROFILE User’s manual MN7 PDA ESTINATIONS list. A AVED OUTES OUTE list. (Refer AVOURITES list. (Refer to...
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Page 36: Working With The Map
Even if maps from several continents are saved on the memory card in your navigation device, the MN7 PDA can only ever work with maps from one continent. Tap on Options > Settings > Map in order to see which maps are currently in use. -
Page 37: Activating An Additional Map
1. Insert a memory card suitable for your PDA into the card reader of your PC. - OR - Insert a suitable memory card into your PDA. 2. Insert the MN7 PDA DVD into your DVD drive. The Installer-Tool starts automatically. - OR - Double-click on the file "Start.exe" from the download. - Page 38 User’s manual MN7 PDA The map opens in Preview mode. The entire route is visible. The route is marked in orange. Your current position is indicated (). If you display a planned or loaded route and the specified starting point is not your current location, then it is possible that your current position will not be shown on the preview.
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Page 39: Map In Navigation Mode
If you don't have to change direction for a long time, you will see only a straight arrow. The distance you must continue straight on is indicated underneath the arrow. Navigation (Destination search) in order to view the map in User’s manual MN7 PDA - 39 -... - Page 40 User’s manual MN7 PDA Tap on the large arrow box to hear current route instructions. ► Ahead of many junctions the information from 7 and 8 is hidden. Instead you are shown which lanes lead to your destination. The height above sea level and the current speed are shown here.
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Page 41: Reality View
► the exit you must take to leave the motorway ► Navigation (Back) in order to quit navigation. A dialog box will prompt (Interim Destination) button to the right User’s manual MN7 PDA - 41 -... -
Page 42: Map In Destination Search Mode
User’s manual MN7 PDA The Reality View mode shows with greater clarity the signposting and lanes you must follow. This display does not change until you have passed the spot indicated. The map will then change back to Navigation mode. - Page 43 User’s manual MN7 PDA Zoom Out: The map section shown becomes larger, but you will see fewer details. Zoom In: The map section becomes smaller, but you will see more details. Zoom Mode: When this button is active you can mark out a section of the map with the stylus or your finger.
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Page 44: Useful Functions
User’s manual MN7 PDA Operating in Destination search mode 1. Tap on the point to which you want to navigate. The destination that you have selected appears under the cross hairs. The geographical coordinates of the destination and the corresponding address are shown in the bottom third of the screen. -
Page 45: Gps Status, Saving The Current Location
If GPS reception is good enough, the address and the geographic cooordinates of your current location will be indicated. If your PDA can also be used as a mobile phone, you can have yourself connected directly to the emergency call centre. -
Page 46: Turn-By-Turn List
User’s manual MN7 PDA 2. Tap on Block. The B LOCK 3. Enter how many miles (from your current position on) you want to block. The system recalculates the route. The blocked route section will be avoided. It is marked on the map in red. -
Page 47: Tmc (Traffic Information)
Original Route. 4.7.5 TMC (Traffic Information) If your PDA has an integrated TMC receiver, or if you have connected an external TMC receiver, the navigation system will have the latest traffic information available. If necessary it can change your route dynamically, for example in order to avoid a traffic jam. -
Page 48: Logbook
4.7.6 Logbook You can use the MN7 PDA to record a logbook. The logbook is recorded in the "Logbook.xls" file. You can open the file with Microsoft Excel. Each recorded trip is added at the bottom of the table as a new entry. -
Page 49: Services
Note: Trips are recorded simultaneously in another file which is compatible with the WISO Sparbuch program. This file is called "MN7DriversLog.bin". It can also be found in the "NAVIGON\Logbook" folder on the memory card in the navigation device. Recording trips You can have all trips recorded automatically. -
Page 50: Weather Service
Configuring the MN7 PDA The S ETTINGS the MN7 PDA to match your personal preferences. Settings can be accessed via the options in the S the options in many windows of the navigation application. Tap on Options > Settings. - Page 51 ► Any changes you have made will not be adopted. The S ETTINGS Configuring the MN7 PDA window of the navigation application has several buttons: (To the Right) buttons. (Toggle) button. All possible values are visible. (Toggle) in order to switch between the possible values.
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Page 52: Index
User’s manual MN7 PDA Index Block... 41, 45, 47 Compass ... 16 Configuration ... 50 Conventions followed in this manual... 6 Current Position Save... 45 Data entry... 18 Destination Address... 21 Direct Access... 25 Favourites ... 26 From Map ... 28 Home Address ... - Page 53 Install ... 12 On route ... 41 Direct Access... 25 in a City... 24 Nationwide ... 24 Nearby ... 23 Index User’s manual MN7 PDA Reality View ...41 Recalculate Route ...48 Route Planning ...30 Route points Add ...31 Delete ...32 Order ...32...
- Page 54 User’s manual MN7 PDA Take Me Home... 27, 30 Recalculate Route ... 48 Show... 47 Symbols ... 16 Tuning Mode ... 48 TMC Settings Recalculate Route ... 48 TMC ... 48 Traffic Information... 48 Tuning Mode ... 48 Trade marks ... 7 Traffic Information Recalculate Route ...