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Nextar I4-BC Software Instruction Manual

Automotive navigation system (gps)
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Getting started ...………………………………………...…... 2 Starting the system...……………………………………………………... 2 Getting a GPS signal...….………………………………... 3 Entering data on the system .……………………………………………...4 Moving through the screens...……………………………………... 5 Working with the map...……………………………………... 6 Map view ...……………………………………... 6 Maneuver detail...……………………………………... 6 Panning the map ...………………………………………... 6 Route list ...………………………………………...

  • Page 3: Getting Started

    Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) orbiting the earth. There are 24 GPS satellites orbiting the earth. A GPS device can calculate your position on the earth if it can receive signals from at least three of these satellites.

  • Page 4: Getting A Gps Signal

    Getting a GPS signal To use the system to guide you to a destination, the system’s GPS antenna must be receiving signals. GPS signals can be obstructed by ceilings, trees, and nearby tall buildings. Signals can also be obstructed by the roof of your vehicle. For best results, position your system where it has a clear view of the sky.

  • Page 5: Entering Data On The System

    Tap the Menu button and then Settings. Tap GPS Info. The GPS Info screen appears. To close the GPS Info screen, tap Entering data on the system The system doesn’t have a keyboard. Instead, you tap the screen to enter data.

  • Page 6: Moving Through The Screens

    Moving through the screens The system shows you one screen at a time. Each time you tap a button, a new screen appears. If you want to return to the previous screen, tap . If there isn’t , you can Tap MENU to display the main menu.

  • Page 7: Working With The Map

    If you have a GPS signal, the map view on the system shows you your current location, indicated by a green arrow. If the arrow is red, you do not have a GPS signal, and if the arrow is yellow the GPS signal is weak.

  • Page 8: Route List

    Tapping an item on the list and then tapping Map will display the maneuver detail screen for that maneuver. Location and POI information You can find location information about any point on the map by pressing firmly on the map. A screen appears giving you the opportunity to set the location as the Start or the Destination, save the location to your Favorites list, or view information.
  • Page 9 To view information about a location on the map, press firmly on the map. The address information screen appears. Tap Information. The Information screen appears, giving you block information about the location, including latitude and longitude. To view POI information: To view information about a POI on the map, press firmly on the icon on the map.

  • Page 10: Planning Your Route

    You can set a destination with the system many different ways. Once you have set a destination, you can add a detour or a stopover. The system also offers an Itinerary feature, where you can enter up to 50 destinations and use the Itinerary screen to move the addresses into any order you like.

  • Page 11: Using An Address As A Destination

    Using an address as a destination When you use an address for a destination, you must know at least the name of the street and the city. Guidance directions will be more accurate if you also know the street number of the destination. Note: If you already have a destination, you can tap New to set a new destination.
  • Page 12 Tap Street First. The Enter Street Name screen appears. Tap the letters to enter the name of the street. Tap OK when you have selected the street. The Enter House Number screen appears. Select the address that matches the location you want to go to and tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin.
  • Page 13 Tap Address. The Input Method screen appears. If you need to change the region: Tap Change State. The Enter State Name screen appears. Tap the letters to enter the name of the region, or tap the name of the region. Tap OK when you have selected the region.

  • Page 14: Using An Intersection As A Destination

    Tap the numbers to enter the house number. Tap OK when you have finished. The Select Address screen appears. Select the address that matches the location you want to go to and tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. Using an intersection as a destination When you use an intersection for a destination you must know the names of both streets.
  • Page 15 If you need to change the region: Tap Change State. The Enter State Name screen appears. Tap the letters to enter the name of the region, or tap the name of the region. Tap OK when you have selected the region. You return to the Input Method screen.
  • Page 16 Tap MENU. The main menu appears. Tap Destination. The Set Destination screen appears. Tap Intersection. The Input Method screen appears. If you need to change the region: Tap Change State. The Enter State Name screen appears. Tap the letters to enter the name of the region, or tap the name of the region.
  • Page 17 Tap the letters to enter the name of the city. Tap OK when you have selected the city. The Enter Street screen appears. Tap the letters to enter the name of the street. Tap OK when you have selected the street. The Enter 2nd Street Name screen appears.

  • Page 18: Using A Point Of Interest (Poi) As A Destination

    Using a Point of Interest (POI) as a destination There are many points of interest that you can select as a destination. Generally, you choose a category and then choose one of four methods of selecting the specific point of interest. Sometimes you must first select a subcategory (such as Museum within the category of Attractions) before you can choose a selection method.
  • Page 19 Tap a subcategory. The POI Options screen appears. To select a nearby POI from an alphabetical list: Tap Alphabetical. The Enter POI Name screen appears. Tap the letters to enter the name of the POI. Tap OK when you have selected the POI. The POI Select screen appears, displaying the address of the POI.
  • Page 20 To select from all POIs in a region: Tap MENU. The main menu appears. Tap Destination. The Set Destination screen appears. Tap POI. The Points of Interest screen appears. Tap a category. Usually a subcategory screen appears. Note: If you chose Restaurant, tap the letters to enter a type of restaurant.
  • Page 21 To select a POI from an alphabetical list: Tap List All. The Enter POI Name screen appears.? Tap the letters to enter the name of the POI. Tap OK when you have selected the POI. The POI Select screen appears. Tap Nav.

  • Page 22: Using A Favorite Destination As A Destination

    Favorite destinations are locations you add to a list on the system. You can add locations to your Favorites list as you set a destination, from the POI(S) screen, and from the Location Information screen. You can then easily select one of these locations as a destination.

  • Page 23: Using A Recent Destination As A Destination

    Recent destinations are locations you have navigated to recently. You can easily select one of these locations as a destination. Managing your recent destinations list is covered later in this section. To select a destination from your list of recent destinations: Tap MENU.

  • Page 24: Using A City Center As A Destination

    Sometimes you may want to use the system to get to a city, but not to a specific location within the city. To do this you select a City Center as a destination. As with selecting a Point of Interest, there are several methods of selecting a city center: two for nearby city centers and one for all city centers in a region.

  • Page 25: To Select From All City Centers In A Region

    To select a nearby POI by distance: Tap By Distance. The City List screen appears, listing the closest city centers first. Tap the city that you want to go to and tap Nav. You may need to scroll down the list by tapping the scroll bar.

  • Page 26: Adding Detours And Stopovers

    Adding detours and stopovers The detour feature lets you tell the system about roads on a route that you do not want to use. Stopovers are stops you add to a trip to make prior to reaching your destination. Detours Once you have set a destination you can look at the list of streets and determine if you need to mark one or more as unavailable.

  • Page 27: Stopovers

    Once you have set a destination you can add a stopover. Adding a stopover does not cancel your original destination. When you reach your stopover, you will be prompted to continue to your final destination. To create a stopover: Tap MENU. The main menu appears. Tap Destination.

  • Page 28: Managing Your Favorites List

    Tap Destination. The Destination Options screen appears. Tap Stopover. Tap X. A confirmation message appears asking if you want to continue to your final destination. Tap Yes. The map appears and navigation continues. Managing your favorites list You can edit the destinations you add to your favorites list to give them descriptive names. You can also remove destinations from your favorites list.

  • Page 29: Using Shortcuts

    Tap Favorites. The Favorites screen appears. To edit a favorite: Tap on the favorite you want to edit. Tap Edit. The Edit Favorites screen appears. Enter a descriptive name for this favorite. Tap OK when you are done. To delete a destination from your favorites list: Tap on the favorite you want to delete.

  • Page 30: Setting Your Options

    You can set many different options to customize the system and make it work your way. These options include: display options route options speed alert volume localization Display options The display options give you control over the appearance of the map. You can change the following: orientation guidance...
  • Page 31 There are three options for displaying POI icons. If you choose default, the most commonly displayed categories of POI icons will appear on the map at zoom levels of 1000 ft and closer. If you choose off, no POI icons are displayed. If you choose custom, you can choose which categories of POI icons you want displayed.

  • Page 32: Route Options

    Tap MENU to enter main menu. Tap Display Options. The Display Options screen appears. Tap your Orientation preference: Heading or North. Tap your Guidance preference: Auto or Manual. Tap your Day/Night preference: Auto, Night, or Day. Tap your POI Icons preference: Default, Off, or Custom. When you tap Custom the POI Options screen appears.

  • Page 33: To Set Your Display Settings

    There are four method settings. Quickest calculates the route that should take the least amount of time. Major calculates a route that uses major roads whenever possible. Shortest calculates the route that is shortest in distance. Local calculates a route that uses local roads whenever possible.

  • Page 34: Speed Alert

    Tap your Method preference: Quickest, Major, Shortest, or Local. Tap your Ferries preference: Include or Exclude. Tap your Toll Roads preference: Include or Exclude. Tap your Carpool preference: Include or Exclude. Tap your Turns preference: Reduced or Normal. When you have finished choosing your options, tap OK. Speed alert You can use the speed alert feature to warn you if your vehicle is exceeding the speed limit.

  • Page 35: Volumes

    You can set the volume used by your system to the level most comfortable for you. You can also mute the sound. There is also a Mute button on the Volume screen. To change the volume: Tap MENU and then Settings menu appears. Tap Volume.

  • Page 36: To Set Your Localization Settings

    You can choose between Mi and KM. There are three settings for TTS, which provides clear driving instructions with street names on your GPS device. You can choose between Off, Mixed, or Exclusive. To set your localization settings: Tap MENU. The main menu appears.

  • Page 37: Screen Display

    Screen Display GUIDANCE SCREENS GPS Info Screen - 36 -...
  • Page 38 Current Location Screen Route List Screen - 37 -...
  • Page 39 Nextar, Inc. Any unauthorized distribution of this manual is expressly forbidden. Nextar may find it necessary to modify, amend or otherwise change or update this manual. We reserve the right to do this at any time, without any prior notice. All specifications and features are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 40 For Free instruction books, information on this product its operation and accessories, visit us on the web at: www.nextar.com Or write to us at: Nextar Inc. 1661 Fairplex Dr. La Verne, CA 91750 copyright © 2005 Nextar Inc. All Rights Reserved - 39 -...

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