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  • Page 1 Moov V Series Hardware Manual...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    On main roads, the distance to an exit calculated by your Mio may be further than the distance shown on road signs. Road signs show the distance to the start of an exit while your Mio shows the distance to the next intersection, i.e., the end of the exit ramp or road. To prepare to exit a road, always follow distance information on road signs.

  • Page 3: Home Charger-Specific Safety Information

    Home charger-specific safety information To charge your Mio from the mains power, use the home charger supplied by Mio as an accessory (may be sold separately). Using other home chargers with your Mio could result in serious injury or property damage.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Getting to know your Mio ........................11 V500 Series ............................11 V700 Series ............................12 How do I turn on my Mio? ........................13 Using the power switch ........................13 How do I charge the battery? .......................14 How do I charge the battery in a vehicle? ..................14 How do I charge the battery via my computer? (V500 Series only) ..........14...

  • Page 5: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Mio. Please read this manual carefully before using your Mio 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.

  • Page 6: Mounting Your Mio In A Vehicle

    If the windscreen is tinted with a reflective coating, it may be athermic and impact the GPS reception. In this instance, please mount your Mio where there is a “clear area” - usually just beneath the rear-view mirror. To protect your Mio against sudden surges in current, connect the in-car charger only after the car engine has been started.

  • Page 7: V700 Series

    V700 Series...

  • Page 8: Mounting On The Dashboard

    Mounting on the dashboard V700 Series If you transfer the suction cup between vehicles, the adhesion could be reduced. To restore adhesion, please clean with water.

  • Page 9: Installing The External Antenna

    Installing the external antenna An external antenna may be supplied with your Mio for better signal reception. Connect the external antenna to the connector for external antenna on your Mio, then attach the antenna to the windshield (as shown in the diagram).

  • Page 10: Installing The Optional Digital Tv Card

    Installing the optional digital TV card Open the TV card compartment cover as shown below. Insert the digital TV card into the socket ( ), and then press down to lock the card into place ( If you need to remove the digital TV card, press the locking clips ( ) to release the card and then remove it Replace the compartment cover.

  • Page 11: Getting To Know Your Mio

    Getting to know your Mio V500 Series Power switch Connector for in-car charger, USB cable, home charger (sold separately) and TMC accessory kit (may be sold separately) Slot for MicroSD memory card Antenna Slot for digital TV card (may be sold...

  • Page 12: V700 Series

    V700 Series Power switch Microphone Antenna Battery indicator Slot for digital TV card (may be sold Main Menu button separately) Speaker Connector for in-car charger and home charger (sold separately) Cradle slot Connector for headphones and TMC accessory kit (may be sold separately) Slot for MicroSD memory card (underneath Connector for external antenna cover)

  • Page 13: How Do I Turn On My Mio

    To turn on your Mio, slide the power switch to the ON position. To turn off your Mio, slide the power switch to the OFF position, then tap Sleep. Your Mio will enter a suspended state. When you next turn it on, your Mio will return to the last screen that you used.

  • Page 14: How Do I Charge The Battery

    How do I charge the battery? Your Mio has an internal battery that when fully charged, should provide power for up to 2 hours. The battery can take up to 4 hours to fully charge. The battery may not be fully charged when you use your Mio for the first time.

  • Page 15: How Do I Insert A Memory Card

    V700 Series Hold the MicroSD card by the edges and gently insert it into the slot as shown in the above diagrams of your Mio. To remove a card, gently push the top edge of the card inwards to release it, then pull it out of the slot.

  • Page 16: How Do I Use The Remote Control

    How do I use the remote control? Installing the battery for the remote control Remove the plastic film from the remote control. Insert a small rod, such as a straightened paperclip, into the eject hole and push firmly ( ) and pull out the battery holder ( Place the battery in the battery holder.
  • Page 17 Name Description Switches to the previous or next channel. ／ RETURN Returns to the previous channel. Mute button Mutes or unmutes the sound. ENTER Press to confirm channel number choice. Adjusts the volume. ／ Main Menu Returns to the Main Manu. button...

  • Page 18: Other Features

    Media playback is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Using Media you can play music or video files that you have downloaded to your Mio or from your MicroSD card. WARNING: The TV and video player features MUST NOT be used when driving. Using the features may cause an accident.

  • Page 19: Reference

    Your Mio receives GPS signals via the internal GPS antenna. To guarantee the optimum GPS signal strength, ensure your Mio 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.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    (sold separately) or USB cable, then try again. Screen responds slowly. The remaining battery power may be too low to operate your Mio. If the problem still persists, reset your Mio. Screen freezes.

  • Page 21: For More Information

    Register your Mio with MioClub If you have a faulty product or you would like to speak to a member of our Technical Support team, register your Mio on MioClub to obtain the Technical Support phone numbers for your region.

  • Page 22: Copyright

    CE Marking. Declaration of conformity Hereby, Mio Technology declares that this N236/N248 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The FM transmitter function is not allowed to use in Cyprus, France and Greece. Please turn off the function in those areas. (For models...
  • Page 23 Moov V Series User Manual...

  • Page 24: Warning Notice To Drivers In The United States

    On main roads, the distance to an exit calculated by your Mio may be further than the distance shown on road signs. Road signs show the distance to the start of an exit while your Mio shows the distance to the next intersection, i.e., the end of the exit ramp or road. To prepare to exit a road, always follow distance information on road signs.
  • Page 25 What is Travel Book? ...........................35 How do I search for a POI in a city I am visiting using Travel Book? ..........35 How do I add / remove city guides on my Mio?................36 How do I watch digital TV?........................37 Watching TV programs ........................37...
  • Page 26 How do I view a video file on full screen? ...................41 How do I receive audio through my vehicle speakers?.................43 How do I set the audio output channel of my Mio through my car’s FM radio? ........43 How do I receive current traffic information via TMC? ................44 How will I know when a Traffic Event occurs?.................44...

  • Page 27: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Mio. This manual has been prepared to guide you through the operation of your Mio from first set-up through to continuous use. Please read this manual carefully before using your Mio for the first time.

  • Page 28: How Do I Use The Touch Screen

    How do I use the touch screen? By default, your Mio starts in button mode, to scroll up or down, or dock/undock use the buttons to the right of the main page. You can change to Slide Touch mode: tap MY MIO List Scrolling.

  • Page 29: How Do I Get Started

    Position your Mio in your vehicle. Follow the instructions in the Hardware User Manual. CAUTION Ensure that your Mio does not obstruct the driver's view, or interfere with the operation of the vehicle airbags and safety devices. Turn your Mio on Your Mio will turn on and display the Language screen.

  • Page 30: Main Menu

    The Main Menu is your starting point for searching for a destination. The Main Menu also allows you to customise your Mio, receive updated traffic information (not available on all models) and make and receive phone calls (not available on all models).

  • Page 31: How Do I Go From A-B

    How do I go from A-B? Your Mio 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. When you ... Then ... need to search for an address tap FIND then Find a street address to search for the address.

  • Page 32: How Can I Set My Keyboard Preference

    For example: To enter London, tap JKL MNO MNO DEF. Your Mio will compare all possible combinations and display London in the list of search results. You can add further letters to narrow the search.

  • Page 33: How Do I Plan My First Trip

    How do I plan my first trip? Using your Mio to plan your first trip is easy. There are several ways to select your destination. Complete the following to navigate to a street address that you know using the FIND address wizard.

  • Page 34: How Do I Set My Route Preferences

    How do I set my route preferences? You can enhance your navigation experience by modifying aspects of your route and route calculations. From the MAP screen, tap the undock button and tap Route options. The Route options screen will display. Route options.

  • Page 35: How Do I Search For A Point Of Interest (Poi)

    If you want to ... Then ... record a GPS log of your trip tap the GPS logging option to turn it On or Off. record your journey tap the Capture Journey option to turn it On or Off. How do I search for a Point of Interest (POI)? A POI is a named site, feature, landmark or public venue which can be displayed as an icon on the map.
  • Page 36 If you want to ... Then ... explore the area near the location The Explore Map screen will display. tap the undock button or tap the docked menu in Slide Touch mode to see the menu options. complete one of the following: tap Streets to explore streets near your location tap Areas to explore areas around your location tap a POI category to explore POIs near your location...

  • Page 37: How Do I View My Route

    How do I view my route? When a route has been calculated, the Map screen will display. You will be directed to your destination by spoken and visual instructions. Tap anywhere on the Map screen to show all options. Item Description Direction and distance The direction and distance to your next turn.

  • Page 38: How Do I Use The Explore Map

    How do I use the 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. Tap and drag the map to explore your desired local area.

  • Page 39: How Do I Find A Poi On My Route

    If you want to ... Then ... screen and start navigating The Map screen will display. save the location as a favourite The Save screen will display. tap Save as My Place. place a phone call to the POI This feature is not available on all models. How do I find a POI on my route? Complete the following: If you want to ...

  • Page 40: How Do I Set My Poi Preferences

    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 screens, 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.

  • Page 41: How Do I Preview A Route

    How do I preview a route? Route demonstration allows you to: Preview a route. Plan and view a route without a GPS fix, such as when you are inside a building. The following steps will show you how to preview a route. Select a departure point.

  • Page 42: How Do I View My Route Statistics

    How do I view my route statistics? Your Mio provides information on your: distance to go estimated time of arrival distance travelled average speed maximum speed time taken for trip stationary time. To view your route statistics during a planned route: The Map screen will display.

  • Page 43: How Do I Navigate To A Recent Place

    How do I navigate to a recent place? To make navigating to an address easier, your Mio will automatically save all your start locations and destinations in a list of recent places. The My Places screen will display. Tap the undock button or tap the docked menu in Slide Touch mode to undock the menu screen.

  • Page 44: How Do I Find The Nearest Pois

    How do I find the nearest POIs? Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... search for the nearest petrol stations search for the nearest emergency services search for the nearest restaurants search for the nearest tourist attractions search for the nearest parking places search for the nearest banks and ATMs A list of the selected POI category based upon your current location is displayed.

  • Page 45: My Places

    My Places has all your saved and captured locations. It also contains POIs, NavPix and albums you have downloaded onto your Mio via MioMore Desktop. How do I save a location as My Place or Home? Search for an address until the Preview screen is displayed.

  • Page 46: How Do I Navigate To A Location I Have Saved

    Tap the favourite destination you want to travel to. The Preview screen will display. Your Mio will calculate the route from your current location. The Map screen will display. How do I navigate to Home? If you have not set an address as Home, the first time you try to navigate to Home you will be prompted to search for an address using the address-entry wizard.

  • Page 47: How Do I Edit The Name Of A Location In My Places

    Your Mio will calculate the route from your current location. The Map screen will display. How do I edit the name of a location in My Places? The My Places screen will display. Select a location to edit. The Preview screen will display.
  • Page 48 Places The My Places screen will display. can be deleted from an Album on your Mio internal memory or your memory card. When a NavPix has been saved as a Favourite destination, you will not delete the Favourite if you subsequently remove...

  • Page 49: How Do I View A Navpix

    Item Description Slide Show Displays all images in the album as a full-screen slideshow. Album title The title of the album. Indicates that the picture is a NavPix , with embedded GPS co-ordinates. thumbnail A thumbnail of a NavPix contained in the album. NavPix To select a NavPix , tap the thumbnail.

  • Page 50: How Do I Save A Navpix

    How do I save a NavPix as a favourite? You cannot save a NavPix as a favourite if GPS co-ordinates are not available. From the Album screen, tap a NavPix The NavPix Details screen will display. The Save screen will display. Complete the following: If you want to ...

  • Page 51: How Do I Capture A Location Or A Journey

    The capture functionality is not available on all models. Your Mio has a capture feature which allows you to record GPS co-ordinates of a location, capture a location with a voice recording and capture a journey and save them so you can navigate back at a later time.

  • Page 52: How Do I Capture A Journey

    Tap the captured destination you want to travel to. The Preview screen will display. Your Mio will calculate the route from your current location. The Map screen will display. How to view a journey I have captured? The My Places screen will display.

  • Page 53: How Do I Create A Trip With Multiple Stops

    How do I create a trip with multiple stops? You can use the Planned Trips screen 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. The Planned Trips screen will display.
  • Page 54 Tap Find a place. The Search screen will display. You can also add waypoints using Home, My Places and Recent places. Using the Find address wizard, search for a location. The Preview screen will display. Tap Add as waypoint. The waypoint is automatically saved and the Edit screen will display. Complete one or more of the following: If you want to ...

  • Page 55: How Do I Delete A Waypoint From My Trip

    If you want to ... Then ... navigate to your selected destination The Map screen will display the calculated route. delete the trip Have this trip demonstrated tap Simulate. The Map screen will display your trip in demo mode. ( See Shop Demo page 58.) How do I delete a waypoint from my trip? The Planned Trips screen will display.

  • Page 56: How Do I Edit A Planned Trip Title

    How do I edit a planned trip title? The Planned Trips screen will display. Tap the trip to edit. Tap the current trip title. The Keyboard screen will display. After you have edited the name, tap OK. The Edit screen will display. How do I skip a waypoint during a multi-stop trip? Tap the map screen.

  • Page 57: What Is Travel Book

    Travel Book information is provided by third party. Mio does not guarantee the accuracy of the data contained within this database either expressed or implied.

  • Page 58: How Do I Add / Remove City Guides On My Mio

    The More details screen will display. selected POI How do I add / remove city guides on my Mio? You can add/remove city guides on your Mio via MioMore Desktop. For more information on adding/removing city guides, refer to the MioMore Desktop User Manual.

  • Page 59: How Do I Watch Digital Tv

    How do I watch digital TV? If an optional digital TV card is installed on your Mio, you can watch the local free-to-air digital TV programs. WARNING DO NOT watch TV while driving. It may be illegal in your state or country for a display showing a video to be in view of the driver.

  • Page 60: Changing Tv Settings

    Changing TV settings Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... check the one-week program guide provided by tap Electric Program Guide. the local digital TV program providers Select a date. The screen will show the program list of the selected channel.

  • Page 61: How Do I Play Media

    Only mp3, wma, wav audio formats are supported for the audio feature. If your files are on a memory card, insert the card into your Mio. You can play music files that are stored on your Mio or on a memory card by a random order, artist and albums.

  • Page 62: Playing Video Files

    Only mp4, 3gp, m4v, asf, wmv and avi video formats are supported for the video feature. If your files are on a memory card, insert the card into your Mio. How do I view a video file on my Mio? From the Media screen tap Videos.

  • Page 63: How Do I View A Video File On Full Screen

    If you want to ... Then ... pause the video file . Tap to start playing the video file. adjust the volume mute the volume unmute the volume View the video file on full screen set play settings in the Play section, tap < or > to see all options: select Random to play video files randomly.
  • Page 64 If you want to ... Then ... return to the normal view set play settings in the Play section, tap < or > to see all options: select Random to play video files randomly. select In order to play video files in order. set repeat settings in the Repeat section, tap <...

  • Page 65: How Do I Receive Audio Through My Vehicle Speakers

    FM transmitting is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Your Mio can be set to transmit sound at a particular FM frequency which you can then receive through your vehicle radio. This means that you can hear map voice guidance, radio, mp3 files and video voice files clearly and loudly through your vehicle speakers.

  • Page 66: How Do I Receive Current Traffic Information Via Tmc

    How does my Mio receive traffic information? Depending on your model, you may receive current traffic information on your Mio using the built-in TMC receiver or via the Mio traffic accessory kit. The traffic accessory kit may be sold separately.

  • Page 67: Traffic Overview Screen

    How do I view a list of all events on my route? Your Mio creates a list of events as they are received, which is displayed on the Event List screen. This screen can only be viewed if the TMC icon is green or orange.

  • Page 68: How Do I View Traffic Details

    Type of Event. Event icon Displays an icon to indicate type of event. How do I view traffic details? There are several ways to view details of an event received by your Mio. Choose one of the following: Traffic Status Description Tap the Event message when it appears on the map screen.

  • Page 69: How Do I Know If A Detour Is Recommended

    Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. Event icon and Displays details of the Event, including: description Name of road and direction in which Event is taking place. Location of where Event begins and ends. > indicates an Event from a location, to a location. <>...

  • Page 70: How Do I Cancel A Detour Around An Event On My Route

    If a detour is recommended, one of the following messages will display: Message Description Finding detour..Your Mio 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.

  • Page 71: Traffic Preferences

    Traffic preferences You can view your current traffic system status and change options by customising the traffic preferences. TMC service From the Traffic Events 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. A bar shows the strength of the traffic signal being received;...
  • Page 72 If you want to… Then… sort events by age select the Age option. view all traffic events select the Show all events option. view traffic events that appear select the Only show events on my events option. only on your route Your preferences are automatically saved.

  • Page 73: Walking Mode

    Walking mode Walking mode is not available on all models. Walking mode allows you to navigate to your destination using roads and paths appropriate for a pedestrian, including non-vehicle segments. When in Walking mode, you will not be routed onto motorways and their associated slip roads. If your destination is more than 10 kilometres (6.3 miles) away, a warning message is displayed indicating that the route is a long way to walk.

  • Page 74: What Can I Customise

    If you want to ... Then ... enable/disable a visual warning if the tap Warn me not to operate my Mio while driving, to turn it On or screen is accessed in a moving vehicle Off. enable/disable speed limit alerts, which tap Speed limit warnings, to turn it On or Off.

  • Page 75: Route Options

    Route options Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... Tap Route type. set route type options for your route The Route type screen will display. Select your route type preference from the list. Shortest – The route with the shortest physical length Easiest –...

  • Page 76: Map Display

    Screen Brightness slider towards left to decrease screen brightness. Warning: Your Mio can heat up when the Brightness scale is set high, therefore, use lower brightness whenever acceptable. set the screen contrast to automatically select the Automatic day/night option.

  • Page 77: Language

    Your preferences are automatically saved. Language Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... change the on-screen language tap your preferred language, then tap Yes. The voice scheme will also change to the default scheme for the selected language. Your preferences are automatically saved.

  • Page 78: Units

    The Battery Status bar shows the percentage of power left in the Mio battery. The words External power will display when the battery is charging from an external power source. Otherwise it will show Internal battery when not connected to an external power source.

  • Page 79: List Scrolling

    Your preferences are automatically saved. Audio output This feature is not available on all models. Audio output allows you to change the audio output of your Mio. Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ...

  • Page 80: Reset Gps

    Shop demo. Tap Yes and select a demonstration country. Tap Spirit to be played OK. Your Mio will restart. When your Mio is in Shop demo mode, you will see the navigation demonstration of the pre-defined route without having to set a destination.

  • Page 81: Screen Saver

    When your Mio is idle for 10/30/60 minutes, the screen saver will display. The screen saver will only display if your Mio is connected to a power supply. To stop the screensaver playing, simply tap the screen. Disable the screen saver feature on tap Screen saver.

  • Page 82: Point Of Interest Categories

    Point of Interest categories Icon Description Icon Description Airport Amusement park Art centre ATM/Cash dispenser Bank Bar/Pub Beach Breakdown service/Car repair facility 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...
  • Page 83 Icon Description Icon Description Motoring organisation office Mountain pass Museum Music centre Natural attraction Nightlife Park and ride Parking Parking garage Park/Recreation area Performance art/Theater Petrol station Pharmacy Place of worship Police station Post office Public restroom/Toilet facilities Public sport airport Railway crossing Rental car agency Rest area...
  • Page 84 Point of Interest categories by subscription Icon Description Safety Cameras Safety Camera (Mobile) Safety Camera (Average) Red Light Camera My Places categories Icon Description Album Home Picture Saved locations Captured locations Captured journey Captured sound recording...

  • Page 85: Traffic And Other Tmc Events

    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.

  • Page 86: Appendices

    Speed Limit Mio products are designed to be used as an aid to safer driving. Mio does not condone speeding or any other failure to comply with your local traffic laws. It is your responsibility to drive within the posted speed limit at all times and to drive in a careful manner. Mio accepts NO liability whatsoever for you receiving any speeding fines or points on your license through using this device.

  • Page 87: Copyright

    Copyright © 2009 MiTAC International Corporation. Mio is a registered trademark of MiTAC International Corporation and is used under licence by Mio Technology Ltd. All rights reserved. The software contains proprietary information of MiTAC International Corporation; it is provided under a licence agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law.
  • Page 88 Moov V Series MioMore Desktop Manual...
  • Page 89 My Maps Preferences ........................15 Custom POIs............................16 How do I install custom Points of Interest?..................16 How do I delete a Custom POI file/category from my Mio? .............17 Photo Album ............................18 Toolbar............................19 How do I transfer pictures from Photo Album to my Mio?..............19 How can I view and edit pictures or albums on my computer? ............20...
  • Page 90 How do I import a music file to my MioMore Desktop library? ............34 How do I transfer a music file from MioMore Desktop to my Mio? ...........34 How do I remove a music file from my MioMore Desktop playlist? ..........35 How do I remove a music file from my Mio playlist? ................35...

  • Page 91: Welcome

    Formatting The following kinds of formatting in the text identify special information: Convention Type of Information Bold Mio components or items displayed on screen, including buttons, headings, field names and options. Italics Indicates the name of a screen. Icons The following icons are used throughout this manual:...

  • Page 92: What Is Miomore Desktop

    Microsoft .NET 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 will be installed on your computer as part of the installation of MioMore Desktop. How do I install a map for the first time? The most common task performed using MioMore Desktop is the installation of a new map to your Mio internal memory or memory card. Complete the following procedures:...

  • Page 93: How Do I Install Miomore Desktop Onto My Computer

    CAUTION: When your Mio is turned on and connected to a computer, it is recognized as an external mass-storage device. Do NOT delete any files that are pre-installed on your Mio. Deleting the files can cause your Mio to crash Close all programs on your computer.
  • Page 94 If prompted to update your Mio software, follow the on-screen prompts. You are now ready to use MioMore Desktop to install maps to your Mio. From now on, you can access MioMore Desktop via: Start All Programs MioMore Desktop 2...

  • Page 95: Miomore Desktop Menu

    MioMore Desktop Menu Depending on your Mio model, certain MioMore Desktop Menu options may not be available. Component Description Mio Online Display the Mio website, Mio Store and other online features. My Subscriptions Information on your current subscriptions, including safety camera subscriptions.

  • Page 96: General Preferences

    Component Description CONNECT Search for and add live POIs to My Places. MY MEDIA Application used to transfer media files from your computer to your Mio. General Preferences My Mio Options  General Complete one of the following: If you want to ...

  • Page 97: My Subscriptions

    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 Mio store. The Mio Store website will open. Follow the prompts to purchase your subscription.

  • Page 98: How Do I Update Subscriptions On My Mio

    How do I update subscriptions on my Mio? The My Mio section will display a list of subscriptions already installed on your Mio: Icon Description Expired subscriptions. right click to purchase a new subscription. Yellow Available subscriptions. right click to update and purchase new subscription.

  • Page 99: My Maps

    How do I download and install free map updates? Occasionally Mio will offer you free map updates. If a free map update is available and your Mio is connected to your computer, a message will display when you first start MioMore Desktop.

  • Page 100: How Do I Install Maps Onto My Mio

    Your Mio comes with one or more pre-activated maps. You can install maps from the DVD that came with your Mio or one that you have purchased separately to a memory card or your Mio internal memory; however you may need to purchase a Map Product Key to activate maps on the DVD that came with your Mio.

  • Page 101: How Do I Remove Maps From My Mio

    The selected maps will be installed and change colour to green. 10. To use your Mio, disconnect the USB cable. You may need to manually reset your Mio. WARNING: Do not disconnect the USB cable from the Mio USB Socket until the Globe has refreshed, and the installed map or maps have changed colour to green.

  • Page 102: My Maps Preferences

    My Maps Preferences My Mio  Options  My Maps Complete one of the following: If you want to ... Then ... click Change. change the location of where downloaded maps and map updates will be saved select a location for your maps.

  • Page 103: Custom Pois

    POI category. Mio is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the information or the reliability or availability of these websites. The use of information regarding safety camera locations may be subject to local laws in the country of use. You are responsible for checking that...

  • Page 104: How Do I Delete A Custom Poi File/Category From My Mio

    Click Add to device to add the POI to your Mio. Each file corresponds to a POI category; for example, Hotels.csv will be listed in your Mio as the Hotels category. How do I delete a Custom POI file/category from my Mio? In the Installed POIs section, click Delete next to the file name.

  • Page 105: Photo Album

    NavPix My Mio albums Displays a list of albums stored on the Mio internal memory and on the memory card if one is inserted. Click an album to display its contents in the Album display area.

  • Page 106: Toolbar

    How do I transfer pictures from Photo Album to my Mio? You can transfer pictures from your computer to your Mio. You can import any JPEG (.jpg) into Photo Album, add or edit GPS information, and then copy the picture to your Mio.

  • Page 107: How Can I View And Edit Pictures Or Albums On My Computer

    How can I view and edit pictures or albums on my computer? If you want to ... Then..select the picture from the Album display area. rotate a picture to left click Rotate left on the toolbar. select the picture from the Album display area. rotate a picture to right click Rotate Right on the toolbar.

  • Page 108: Photo Album Preferences

    Your NavPix library is moved to the new location. receive a warning message select Warn me when permanently deleting a NavPix from my Mio before deleting an image from check box. your device receive a warning message select Warn me when permanently deleting a NavPix...

  • Page 109: Image Search

    Image Search is a MioMore Desktop 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 Mio, export pictures to Google Earth or search for other NavPix...

  • Page 110: Application Gallery

    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 Mio and is no longer accessible. How do I add an application to my Mio? Select any application from the Available Settings section.

  • Page 111: My Places

    You can select, modify and delete places. You can also add locations from Connect, Photo Album and Image Search to My Places. You can install a maximum of 99 locations on your Mio via My Places. MioMore Desktop My Places...

  • Page 112: How Do I Share A Location From My Places

    Edit notes. edit the location notes enter notes. The location notes is changed in both MioMore Desktop and your Mio. How do I share a location from My Places? From the My Places panel select a location you want to edit.

  • Page 113: My Mio

    Voice Transfer is a MioMore Desktop application that allows you to install or remove voice files. Voice files take up space on your Mio’s internal memory. If you do not use a voice file, you can remove it to free up space.

  • Page 114: Mileage Reporter

    If selected, specify the number of miles travelled per gallon, or miles/kilometers travelled per litre. Report data buttons Import report data from your Mio, clear all report data from your Mio or export data to a report (.csv). How do I import my trip data? Select Show All in the Timeframe section.

  • Page 115: How Do I Export A Mileage Report

    Mileage Reporter If you want to ... Then ... receive a warning when mileage logs select the Warn me when deleting all log files from my Mio check are deleted from your Mio box. calculate fuel economy preference by select the Distance per volume option.

  • Page 116: Backup And Restore

    Backup and Restore You can save backups of data from your Mio, and later restore it if required. My Mio Backup and Restore How do I backup my Mio? Click Create new backup. Select the data you would like to backup.

  • Page 117: Recover Keys

    Recover keys Make sure you have an active Internet connection for this feature. In case you lose the license files for your Mio, you can recover them using this feature. Use this feature before you re-install the maps. My Mio Recover keys Follow the prompts to complete the process.

  • Page 118: Connect

    Connect How do I search for a POI using Connect? You can either search using the last known location on your Mio, or search for a new location by completing the following: From the country drop down box, select a Country.
  • Page 119 Click next to the POI you want to install to your Mio. The POI will be added to My Places. Repeat step 8 to install more POIs to your Mio.

  • Page 120: My Media

    Before you begin, ensure your Mio 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  o n the side of your Mio.

  • Page 121: Toolbar

    Repeat step 1, 2 and 3 to transfer additional music files to your Mio. You can also drag and drop the music file to your Mio or the memory card. You can save the music files either on your Mio’s internal memory or the memory card if one is inserted.

  • Page 122: How Do I Remove A Music File From My Miomore Desktop Playlist

    Select a music file you want to delete, right click and select Delete. The selected music file is permanently deleted from the play list as well as your Mio. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to delete additional music files from your Mio.
  • Page 123 If you want to ... Then ... preview a media file from the Music display area, select a music file you want to preview. to play the music file to pause the music file to stop the music file to forward the music file to rewind the music file from Music display area, select a music file you want rate a music file...

  • Page 124: Appendices

    Register your Mio with MioClub If you have a faulty product or you would like to speak to a member of our Technical Support team, register your Mio on MioClub to obtain the Technical Support phone numbers for your Mio and your region.

  • Page 125: Compliance

    Speed Limit Mio products are designed to be used as an aid to safer driving. Mio does not condone speeding or any other failure to comply with your local traffic laws. It is your responsibility to drive within the posted speed limit at all times and to drive in a careful manner. Mio accepts NO liability whatsoever for you receiving any speeding fines or points on your license through using this device.

  • Page 126: Copyright

    Copyright © 2009 MiTAC International Corporation. Mio is a registered trademark of MiTAC International Corporation and is used under licence by Mio Technology NZ Ltd. All rights reserved. The software contains proprietary information of MiTAC International Corporation; it is provided under a licence agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law.

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