On main roads, the distance to an exit calculated by your Navman may be further than the distance shown on road signs. Road signs show the distance to the start of an exit while your Navman shows the distance to the next intersection, i.e., the end of the exit ramp or road.
Home charger-specific safety information To charge your Navman from the mains power, use the home charger (sold separately) supplied by Navman as an accessory. Using other home chargers with your Navman could result in serious injury or property damage.
The Navman battery will stop charging when the ambient temperature is less than 0ºC (32ºF) or more than 45ºC (113ºF). Failure to adhere to these warnings and cautions may lead to death, serious injury or property damage. Navman disclaims all liability for installation or use of your Navman that causes or contributes to death, injury or property damage or that violates any law.
How do I charge the battery at home or work? ..............13 How do I insert a memory card? ....................14 How do I connect my Navman to my computer? ..............15 Other features ..........................16 How do I make a hands-free call? ..................16 How do I search for a place using Live Local Search? ............
Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Navman. Please read this manual carefully before using your Navman for the first time. Keep this manual in a safe place and use as your first point of reference. Important information for using the manual It is important to understand the terms and typographical conventions used in this manual.
Never mount your Navman where the driver’s field of vision is blocked. If the windscreen is tinted with a reflective coating, it may be athermic and impact the GPS reception. In this instance, please mount your Navman where there is a “clear area” - usually just beneath the rear-view mirror.
Traffic information is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Depending on the model of your Navman you can receive live traffic information via the in-car charger which is used as an antenna. Please ensure your car charger is connected to your Navman and power source to receive TMC live traffic information.
Getting to know your Navman EZY Series Item Description Power button Reset button Speaker Battery indicator Touch screen Slot for MicroSD memory card Connector for in-car charger, USB cable, home charger* and TMC accessory kit* * may be sold separately...
MY Series Item Description Power button Reset button Speaker Battery indicator Touch screen Microphone (not on all models) Slot for MicroSD memory card Connector for AV cable (for MY450LMT only) Connector for in-car charger, USB cable, home charger* and TMC accessory kit* * may be sold separately...
How do I turn on my Navman? Using the Power button Turning on your Navman Press and hold the Power button for 2 seconds to turn on your Navman 2 sec Suspend mode EZY series MY series For normal operation, you can suspend the device Press the Power button briefly and then tap Sleep by briefly pressing the Power button.
Resetting the device Occasionally, you may need to perform a hardware reset if your Navman stops responding; or appears to be “frozen” or “locked-up.” Insert a pointed object, such as a straightened paperclip, into the Reset button of your Navman.
How do I charge the battery? Your Navman has an internal battery that when fully charged, should provide power for up to 1.5 hours. The battery can take up to 4 hours to fully charge. The battery may not be fully charged when you use your Navman for the first time.
How do I insert a memory card? Hold the MicroSD card by the edges and gently insert it into the slot as shown in the above diagram of your Navman. Do not apply pressure to the centre of the memory card.
When your Navman is turned on and connected to the computer, you can select the desired connection type from the pop-up message screen: Charge only: You will be able to continue using your Navman with the battery in charging mode via the computer.
Local Search and using Bluetooth wireless, refer to the Software User Manual. To use Live Local Search, you must pair your Navman with your mobile phone. If your Navman isn’t paired with your mobile phone, then the Bluetooth screen will display. Not all phones with Bluetooth wireless technology are compatible with your Navman.
Your Navman receives GPS signals via the internal GPS antenna. To guarantee the optimum GPS signal strength, ensure your Navman is outdoors, or in a vehicle outdoors, and has an unobstructed view of the sky. GPS reception is not usually affected by weather, however, very heavy rain or snow may have a negative effect on your reception.
Never clean your Navman when it is turned on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your Navman. Do not use paper towels to clean the screen. Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your Navman. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your Navman and even bodily injury or property damage and will void any warranty.
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MY-Series EZY-Series ₄₀₀ ₄₅₀ LMT / MY ₂₅₀ Software User Manual...
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Contents Contents ............................2 How do I get started? ........................5 How do I use the touch screen?....................6 Navigating on the screen ......................6 Main Menu............................ 7 How do I navigate through the menu screens?..............8 How do I use the Keyboard screen?..................9 How do I go from A-B? .........................
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What is Travel Book? ........................41 How do I search for a POI in a city I am visiting using Travel Book? ......41 How do I play videos on my Navman via AV IN? ..............42 How do I make a hands-free call? ....................43 How do I pair my Navman with a Bluetooth device? ............43...
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Application Gallery........................77 Unlock Features.........................78 My Places ............................78 TRIP PLANNER...........................80 MY NAVMAN..........................82 CONNECT ..........................86 For more information........................88 Online support...........................88 Navman Customer Support....................88 Speed Limit..........................88 Safety Camera POIs .........................88 Point of Interest categories ....................88 Traffic and other TMC Events....................91 Copyright ............................92...
How do I get started? The first time you use your Navman it may take several minutes to establish a GPS connection. How do I turn my Navman on for the first time? To get started for the first time, complete the following steps:...
How do I use the touch screen? Navigating on the screen To operate your Navman, touch the screen with your fingertip. You can perform the following actions: Press and release an item displayed on the touch screen. Select Tap an item in a list or tap a command from a menu.
The Main Menu is your starting point for searching for a destination. The Main Menu also allows you to customise your Navman, view saved locations as My Place/Home, and search for POIs nearby, and so on. Menu display may differ from the below, depending on your region, maps installed or model of Navman.
Icon EZY series MY series Description √ Display the calculated route in simulation mode. √ Record GPS co-ordinates of a location or a journey. Search for information and POIs for the city you are visiting using √ Travel Book. Search online for live POI information (using TrueLocal.com.au) and √...
The system provides the BACK button ( ) and MAIN MENU button ( ) in the title bar of the menu screen, which allow you to navigate through the menu screens easily. You can: Return to the previous screen by tapping the BACK button. Return to the Main Menu by tapping the MAIN MENU button.
How do I use the FIND wizard? Your Navman is equipped with maps that provide street-level detail for door-to-door navigation, including Points of Interest such as accommodation, parking areas, petrol stations, railway stations and airports. The FIND wizard allows you to search the location easily.
Menu display may differ from the below, depending on the model of Navman. Using your Navman to plan your first trip is easy. There are several ways to select your destination. The following steps will show you how to plan your route by searching the address.
How do I preview the destination on map? After searching an address (or a POI), you can preview the destination on map to explore the area near the location. On the Destination screen, tap the button to display the destination preview map as below. EZY series MY series The destination Preview map screen will display.
How do I preview a route? Route simulation is not available on all models. Depending on your Navman model, you will be able to plan a route in simulation mode that allows you to: preview a route. plan and view a route without a GPS fix, such as when you are inside a building.
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Complete the following: If you want to … Then … set the details for your truck, enter the following data of the truck: total truck weight total truck length maximum truck width maximum truck height maximum axle weight You must complete the details of the truck settings before you can use Large Vehicle/Professional Truck mode to plan your route.
How do I select the route type using Trip Select? Trip Select is not available on all models. Depending on your Navman model, the Trip Select screen will be displayed when you tap from the Destination screen. All of the four route types (Fastest, Economical, Easiest, and Shortest) will be calculated.
Tap anywhere on the Map screen to bring up the Map options screen, which allows you to change the route-related configuration. Map options screen display and the order of the items may differ from the below, depending on your region, maps installed or model of Navman. EZY series MY series...
How do I view my route statistics? From the Map options screen, tap Tap the tabs in the title bar to view the additional information in the different screens. Your Navman provides information on your: time to destination time taken for trip...
How do I view the traffic status on my route? Traffic information is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Depending on your Navman model, you can view the traffic status by: (for EZY series) tapping from the Map options screen.
Over time, your Navman learns your preference for road types and driving speeds, turns and more. Your Navman will save the information and provide a more personalised route and accurate time of arrival the next time you plan a trip.
TRIP PLANNER is not available on all models. Depending on your Navman model, you will be able to set multiple stops or waypoints for your trip. Your route will be calculated to go via each of these points in the specified order.
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The Optimise function does not take all factors into account. Your waypoints might be reordered to reduce your estimated travel distance. Be sure to confirm the trip on the map and make adjustments as appropriate, particularly if your trip returns to the start location. How do I edit the waypoints in the trip? On the Main Menu, tap .
The capture functionality is not available on all models. Your Navman has a capture feature which allows you to record GPS co-ordinates of a location or a journey, and then save them so you can navigate back at a later time.
Tap the captured destination you want to travel to ( ). The Preview screen will display. . Your Navman will calculate the route from your current location. The Map screen will display. How do I navigate to the saved car location? On the Main Menu, tap .
Tap the Sort by button on the top of the scrolling buttons to change the sorting order of the items: : by time : by name : by type Tap the favourite destination you want to travel to. The Preview screen will display. . Your Navman will calculate the route from your current location. The Map screen will display.
Home quickly once your home has been set on your Navman, How do I navigate to a recent place? To make navigating to an address easier, your Navman will automatically save all your start locations and destinations in a list of recent places.
GPS co-ordinates have been added using NavDesk. How do I navigate to a NavPix™ in an album? For more information about importing the NavPix™ to your Navman, refer to the Photo Album section in “What is the NavDesk?” On the Main Menu, tap .
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Tap the thumbnail of the NavPix™. The NavPix™ will appear in full-screen. Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. Tap to display the previous/next NavPix™. Tap to start/stop slideshow. Tap to display the Navpix Details screen. Tap to calculate the route, open the Map screen and start navigating. How do I edit the NavPix™? From the Album screen, tap the thumbnail of the NavPix™.
POIs are grouped by category, such as petrol stations, parks, beaches and museums. Your Navman provides several ways to search for the nearby POIs. Depending on your Navman model, you can search for the nearest POIs by using:...
EXPLORE is not available on all models. Depending on your Navman model, you can search for the POIs using Explore map. The Explore map allows you to explore the local area to find Points of Interest (POIs) or navigate to an address. If you do not have a GPS fix, the map will display your last known position.
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Item Description Tap an icon or street name in the POI Cluster to view information and options. Tap to display the POI Display screen, allowing you to set POI preferences. To zoom in or out, tap and hold . Zooming in or out will increase or decrease the area contained within the Explore area.
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How do I set my POI preferences? Points of Interest (POIs) are grouped into categories. You may choose to either display (or hide) icons of all POI categories on the Map screen, or only display the icons from selected categories. For example, you may only be interested in entertainment venues and want to disable other categories such as schools.
How do I find the nearest POIs using the POI category buttons? The POI category buttons are not available on all models. From the Main Menu, select one of the following: If you want to ... Then ... search for the nearest petrol stations search for the nearest emergency service search for the nearest restaurants search for the nearest hotels/motels...
How do I search for a POI by type? On the Main Menu, tap . The Find a POI screen will display. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … search for the POIs near your current location, search for the POIs in a specified city or area, The Keyboard screen will display.
The POI List screen will display. Tap the desired item from the list. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, The Map screen will display. save the location as a favourite, The location will be saved in My Places immediately.
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Example 2: searching for the street address (Elizabeth street) by keyword Complete the following: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, The Map screen will display. save the location as a favourite, The location will be saved in My Places immediately. explore the map, place a phone call to the POI, This feature is not available on all models.
How will I know when a Traffic Event occurs? When travelling through an area in which you can receive traffic updates, your Navman will decode these events and display them on-screen. An icon will display at the event location on the Map screen, and an audible warning is given if an event is on your route.
To zoom in or out, tap and hold How do I view a list of all events on my route? Your Navman creates a list of events as they are received, which is displayed on the All traffic events screen. On the Traffic screen, tap...
Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. Event icon Displays an icon to indicate type of event. Event description Displays details of the Event, including: Name of road and direction in which Event is taking place. Location of where Event begins and ends. o >...
If a detour is recommended, one of the following messages will display: Message Description Finding detour … Your Navman is calculating a new route. During calculation, the % complete will display. Recalculating route … Exiting this screen before the new route is calculated will cancel the operation.
Traffic preferences You can view your current traffic system status and change options by customising the traffic preferences. TMC Service On the Traffic Options screen, tap Traffic Service. The Traffic Service screen will display. The TMC service screen displays the frequency of the radio station currently used to receive traffic event information.
The city guides provide information on accommodation, dining, night life, business essentials, shopping, important tourist spots and practical information such as banks, medical centres, bus stations, etc. Travel Book is provided by third party. Navman does not guarantee the accuracy of the data contained within this database either expressed or implied.
The AV IN function supports NTSC/PAL (interlace) formats. Before you use the AV IN function, connect your Navman to an AV external source according to the instructions in the Hardware User Manual. On the Main Menu, tap .
10 metres (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection. Before you can use this feature you must pair your mobile phone with your Navman. Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature of your mobile phone is turned on before you begin pairing. When you search for or connect to a mobile phone/ headset, the Bluetooth on your Navman will be turned on automatically.
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Paired device detail screen On the Bluetooth screen, tap . The My Paired Devices screen will display. The Bluetooth icon next to the paired device indicates the connection status: icon Status Used for… Connected headset Connection with hands-free enabled phone Connection with dial-up networking enabled phone How do I configure Internet settings?
How do I make a phone call? The hands-free feature on your Navman can be turned ON or OFF. When turned ON, the following features can be used: Display caller’s number Download phonebook Answer or ignore incoming call Dial a number through the Dial, Favorites, Contacts, and Call History screens On the Main Menu, tap .
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Phone. reject the call, tap Ignore. If your Navman supports Voice Command function, you can receive or reject the incoming call by simply saying “Answer” or “Ignore”. In-call options When a call is in progress, the in-call screen will display as below: Complete the following: If you want to …...
The Call History screen lists the calls made during the time your Navman is connected to a mobile phone. Numbers are arranged by time with the most recent time at the top. Your Navman can store up to 30 numbers;...
NAVMAN CONNECT allows you to search online for live POI information and receive weather updates for up to five cities. Using Connect you can search for and navigate to POIs using your Navman or you can navigate to POIs you have downloaded using NavDesk.
How do I receive weather information using NAVMAN CONNECT? On the Main Menu, tap Weather. Tap Add City, then follow the prompts to select your region, country, and city. When done, the selected city is added to the list. How do I view weather information for a city I have added? On the Weather screen, tap Update now.
How do I search for roadside assistance? Roadside Assistance is not available on all models. Additional data charges may apply. All charges are billed by your service provider. Please check with your service provider for more information. On the Main Menu, tap Tap Yes to set the home base before using this service.
Example 2: directed to your home simply by saying “Home”. Only when your home has been set on your Navman can you be directed Home by Voice Command. When done, say “Yes” and your Navman starts to plan the route.
What can I customise? Depending on your Navman model, certain setting options may not be available. There are various customisation options available to enhance your navigation experience. On the Main Menu, tap . The Settings screen will display. Select the option you want to customise from the Settings screen.
/night mode, The brightness bar indicates the brightness level. Warning: Your Navman can heat up when the brightness scale is set high, therefore, use lower brightness whenever acceptable. You can simply tap on the brightness bar so that the screen brightness will be set immediately at the position you tapped.
Set manual speed alert to select the speed limit or turn it off. enable/disable a visual warning if tap Warn me not to operate my Navman while driving to turn it the screen is accessed in a moving on or off.
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Complete the following: If you want to … Then … change the navigation mode*, tap Mode to select Car, Large vehicle, Professional Truck, or Pedestrian. * for selected models Large vehicle, Professional Truck and Pedestrian are not available on all models. set route type options for your tap Route type to select your route type preference from the list: route,...
If you want to … Then … display the installed custom POI, tap Custom POI alerts. give spoken navigation by landmark tap Landmark guidance PLUS to turn it on or off. or other descriptive reference, Landmark guidance PLUS is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries.
Language The available settings of the Language option can be customised by adding/deleting the voice file through NavDesk when your Navman is connected to the computer. For more information, refer to the My Navman section in “What is the NavDesk?”...
Answer calls by voice Answer calls by voice is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries with a compatible mobile phone. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … enable Voice Command function tap On.
Manual time zone and then adjust the setting by tapping - / +. Bluetooth Bluetooth is not available on all models. The Bluetooth option allows you to pair and select a mobile phone or the headset with your Navman. For compatibility list, please see Website: www.navman.com.au (Australia) or www.navman.co.nz...
The data of recent locations will be deleted. Tap Delete planned trips and tap Yes when the warning dialog box displays. The planned trips saved on your Navman will be deleted. Tap Delete phone data and tap Yes when the warning dialog box displays.
GPS log of your trip, tap GPS logging to turn it on or off. Demo Demo will begin when the device is connected to power via genuine Navman AC Chargers. Complete the following: If you want to …...
Help Complete the following: If you want to … Then … view the tutorial, tap View Tutorial. To display the tutorial on each start-up, select the Show tutorial on start-up option on the initial screen of tutorial. view copyright and trademark tap About.
(for Windows XP users) Ensure that Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher has been applied before you install NavDesk. CAUTION: When your Navman is turned on and connected to a computer, it is recognised as an external mass-storage device. Do NOT delete any files that are pre-installed on your Navman. Deleting the files can cause your Navman to crash.
) on the bottom of your Navman. Where possible, plug the USB cable into a USB port at the back of your computer. Press the Power button for 2 seconds to turn on your Navman, and then select the Computer option from the pop-up message screen.
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The First Use Date information Once your Navman is connected and the system retrieves the device’s data from the server, the First Use Date (FUD) information will be displayed in the status bar (at the bottom of the NavDesk window).
Select a type of subscription. A list of regions will display. Select a region. A list of available subscriptions will display. Select a subscription or offer, then click Purchase an activation key from the Navman store. The Navman Store website will open.
If your subscriptions are deleted and you want to recover them, click Recover Subscriptions at the bottom-right corner in My Subscriptions to recover all subscriptions. My Maps My Maps allows you to install new maps, remove maps from your Navman and purchase new maps. NavDesk My Maps...
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You can install maps from the following: DVD that came with your Navman. You may need to purchase a Map Product Key to activate maps on the DVD that came with your Navman. The downloaded map update. For more information about downloading the free map update, refer to the “How do I update my Navman?”...
Voice Command is not available on all models. Depending on your Navman model, you will be able to set the destination quickly by using Voice Command. Voice Command is a NavDesk application that allows you to install or remove voice file for the Voice Command function.
The Custom POIs (Points of Interest) application allows you to create or import your own POI files. These are called custom POIs. Unlike preinstalled POIs, custom POIs can be removed from your Navman and can have audio as well as visual alerts associated with them.
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If you do not select a custom sound file, a default sound alert will play. Click Add to device to add the POI to your Navman. Each file corresponds to a POI category; for example, Hotels.csv will be listed on your Navman as the Hotels category.
Accept the warning message. The selected file/category is deleted. Photo Album Depending on your Navman model, certain Photo Album features may not be available. Photo Album is a NavDesk application which allows you to copy, delete or move pictures or albums between the NavPix™...
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How do I transfer pictures from Photo Album to my Navman? You can transfer pictures from your computer to your Navman. You can import any JPEG (.jpg) into Photo Album, add or edit GPS information, and then copy the picture to your Navman.
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How can I view and edit pictures or albums on my computer? If you want to … Then … rotate a picture to left, select the picture from the Album display area. Click Rotate left on the toolbar. rotate a picture to right, select the picture from the Album display area.
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If you want to … Then … remove a picture from an album, in the Desktop albums section, select the album containing the NavPix™ you want to remove. Select the NavPix™, right click and select Remove from album. Click the Delete icon on the toolbar if you want to delete the NavPix™...
Image Search is a NavDesk application powered by Flickr™ allowing you to download photos and import them to Photo Album. You can then upload the photo to the Flickr website, transfer photos to your Navman, export pictures to Google Earth or search for other NavPix™ near the longitude and latitude of your NavPix™.
Select any application from the Device Main Menu screen section. Drag and drop the application to the Available Settings section. Click Save to Device. The application is removed from the Main Menu screen on your Navman and is no longer accessible.
Unlock Features If you have purchased a map unlock code or subscriptions for your Navman, you have to enter the activation key using the Unlock Features application. The activation key will be sent to you by email, or printed on the inside cover of the box if you purchase the map update DVD.
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You can select, modify and delete places. You can also add locations from Connect and Image Search to My Places. You can install a maximum of 99 locations on your Navman via My Places. Make sure you have an active Internet connection for this feature.
Save. TRIP PLANNER TRIP PLANNER is not available on all models. In addition to TRIP PLANNER ( ) on your Navman, TRIP PLANNER in NavDesk allows you to pre-plan your trip on the computer. NavDesk TRIP PLANNER...
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Move the cursor and then click on the map to set the waypoint. Move the cursor and then double-click on the map to set the To point. When done, click Save this route. The route is saved to the Pre-planned Routes section and your Navman simultaneously.
My Voices is a NavDesk application that allows you to install or remove voice files on your Navman. Voice files take up space on your Navman’s internal memory. If you do not use a voice file, you can remove it to free up space.
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How do I register my Navman and set a PIN? PIN is a NavDesk application that allows you to set a security PIN on your Navman. The PIN will disable your Navman in the event of theft. To set a PIN, you must first register your Navman on Navman’s website.
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Mileage Reporter. How do I backup and restore my Navman? You can save backups of data from your Navman, and later restore it if required. You are recommended to do backup at least once a month. Click Backup and Restore.
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In some certain updates, you must upgrade your system to the latest version (including the NavDesk and your Navman) before you can use the updates. If the new version is detected, a message will display to ask you to upgrade the system. When prompted, click Yes to start upgrading the system.
Navman. POI locations will be shown in My Places. Before you begin, ensure your Navman is correctly plugged into your computer: plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub); plug the small end into on the bottom of your Navman.
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Make sure you have an active Internet connection for this feature. How do I search for a POI using Connect? You can either search for a new location, or search using the last known location on your Navman by completing the following: In the Select Location field, you can : Select a custom location to search.
Safety Camera POIs Navman products are designed to be used as an aid to safer driving. You can receive messages to alert you to locations of safety cameras, which will enable you to monitor your speed through these areas. Navman does not warrant that all types and locations of safety camera data are available, as cameras may be removed, relocated or new cameras installed.
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Icon Description Icon Description Bowling centre Business facility or company Business office Bus station Camping ground Car dealer/Automobile dealer Casino Cemetery Church Cinema City hall City, town or village Coffee shop College/University Community centre Commuter railway station Courthouse Dentist Doctor Embassy Exhibition centre Ferry terminal...
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Veterinarian Winery The POI categories and the order may differ, depending on your region, maps installed or model of Navman. Branded Points of Interest Branded Points of Interest are available on some maps. These include well known restaurants, accommodation providers, tourist attractions, Petrol stations, etc. The icon will usually display the company logo.
Traffic and other TMC Events Each TMC Event is sorted in to one of nine categories. When an Event is received, one of the following icons will display: Event Avoided Message Type Event Description Event Danger There is a dangerous situation on the route; for example, people are on the road.