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  • Page 1 User's manual MobileNavigator User's manual MobileNavigator BLUE Edition as on October 2004...
  • Page 2 The information contained herein may be changed at any time without prior notification. This manual nor any parts thereof may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of NAVIGON GmbH, nor transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction... 3 Important safety information ... 4 1.1.1 1.1.2 1.1.3 Search facilities and conventions... 6 Liability ... 6 1.3.1 Trademarks ... 7 Installation and quick-start guide ... 9 Operating mode of your navigation system ... 10 Installation of the navigation system ... 11 2.2.1 2.2.2 2.2.3...
  • Page 4 Appendix... 65 Configuration of MobileNavigator... 66 5.1.1 Map information ... 66 5.1.2 Route information... 67 5.1.3 Volume ... 67 5.1.4 Representation... 68 5.1.5 Touch screen calibration ... 68 5.1.6 Auto mode ... 68 5.1.7 Speed profile ... 69 5.1.8 Itinerary ... 69 5.1.9 Time zone ...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Topics covered in this chapter: 1.1 Important safety information Safety information on navigation Safety information on the GPS receiver Safety information on the installation in the vehicle 1.2 Search facilities and conventions 1.3 Liability Support 1.4 Trademarks Introduction page 4 page 6 page 6 page 7...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Note In your own interest, read the following notices and safety information carefully before starting up your navigation system. 1.1.1 Safety information on navigation The use of MobileNavigator may only be effected at your own risk. Attention: To protect yourself and others from accidents please do not operate the navigation system while driving! Attention: You must not look at the display except when it is absolutely safe to do so!

  • Page 7: Safety Information On The Gps Receiver

    1.1.2 Safety information on the GPS receiver Attention: As it is not waterproof, don’t expose your GPS receiver to water! Attention: Do not install the cable next to security relevant equipment and supply lines. Attention: Please check the security relevant equipment when you have installed the navigation system.

  • Page 8: Search Facilities And Conventions

    Limitation of liability The software and the manual are subject to change without notice. NAVIGON GmbH may not be liable for the correctness of the information contained in this manual nor for damages resulting from the use of this manual.

  • Page 9: Support

    Or call our Fax support: +49 180-5-6284444 (dtms-Service, 0,12 €/min) Further information may also be found on the web site of NAVIGON GmbH (www.navigon.com) in the Support section. Trademarks Registered All brands and trademarks mentioned in this document are trademarks...

  • Page 11: Installation And Quick-Start Guide

    Installation and quick-start guide Topics covered in this chapter: 2.1 Operating mode of your navigation system 2.2 Installation of the navigation system Inserting the memory card into the device Installing the navigation software Software registration and activation Installation in the vehicle Fitting MobileNavigator on your bike Starting navigation Installation and quick-start guide...

  • Page 12: Operating Mode Of Your Navigation System

    Operating mode of your navigation system MobileNavigator The time of complicated and frustrating inquiries on the right way in folded maps is over. From now on MobileNavigator, your navigation system, will guide you, based on satellite information, quickly and safely to your destination. GPS-based Based on satellites the Global Positioning System (GPS) navigation...

  • Page 13: Installation Of The Navigation System

    Installation of the navigation system 2.2.1 Inserting the memory card into the device Insert the memory Before using MobileNavigator you must insert the memory card card into the device… containing the cartographic data into the device. 1. Unpack the memory card carefully. Pay attention not to touch 2.

  • Page 14: Software Registration And Activation

    With these two numbers you may obtain the activation code: Installation and quick-start guide code. in the web on www.navigon.com by SMS: simply send the serial number, device ID, your first name surname and email address (separated by commas) to: +49 (0) 176 – 888 333 88 or by phone from our support staff: +49 180-5-6284466 (dtms-Service, 0,12 €/min).
  • Page 15 User's manual BLUE Edition 1. Tap the <please select> button. The A screen opens: CTIVATION CODE 2. Enter the activation code into the respective entry field. 3. Tap the OK button. Notice: Keep the activation code at a safe place. You might need it later, e.g.

  • Page 16: Installation In The Vehicle

    2.2.4 Installation in the vehicle Attention: The mounted holder must not impede the driver’s attention on the traffic. If this is not possible, mount the holder somewhere else so that safe driving is granted. Mounting the 1. Attach the cradle of the device to the swan-neck mount. holder...

  • Page 17: Fitting Mobilenavigator On Your Bike

    2.2.5 Fitting MobileNavigator on your bike Mount the fitting... 1. Connect the clamp 2. Put the cradle of the device 3. Fix the complete holder kit with the included screw 4. Insert the device into its cradle. Verify that the clip snaps 5.

  • Page 18: Starting Navigation

    2.2.6 Starting navigation Use your navigation 1. Turn on your MobileNavigator. system… 2. Tap the I accept button. If you do not accept and if you tap 3. The M 4. Tap the One destination button to enter your destination. Installation and quick-start guide At the first start of MobileNavigator, the following message appears:...
  • Page 19 5. Tap the Address button. 6. Enter the name of the destination town into the Town field. 7. Enter the name of the destination street into the Street field. 8. Tap the Start navigation button. For details on the functions of your navigation system, please refer to “Operating the navigation software”, page 19, and to “Navigation and Itinerary planning”, page 53.

  • Page 21: Operating The Navigation Software

    Operating the navigation software Topics covered in this chapter: 3.1 Starting MobileNavigator Basic settings 3.2 User interface and basic functionality Icons 3.3 Indicating destinations Entering a destination manually Selecting a special destination Indicating destinations on the map Saved destinations Recent destinations Save and use your home address 3.4 Working with the map Operating the map...

  • Page 22: Starting Mobilenavigator

    Starting MobileNavigator Precondition You have carried out installation and activation of MobileNavigator as described in “Installation of the navigation system”, page 11. Starting the 1. Turn MobileNavigator on. navigation software… Main screen Notice: When you turn MobileNavigator on, it shows the screen, which was displayed when MobileNavigator was turned off.

  • Page 23: Basic Settings

    For details, please refer to “Navigating to several destinations (Itinerary planning)”, page 57. Show map Tap this button to display the map currently in use. Select map Tap this button to select another map, which is stored on your device. For details, please refer to “Working with the map”, page 44.
  • Page 24 3. Tap into the Time zone entry filed. The S 4. Select the time zone of the region you are currently staying 5. Tap Ok. 6. If there is currently daylight saving time, tap the Daylight Saving your home In MobileNavigator, you may save your home address to address quickly start navigation homewards from anywhere.
  • Page 25 2. Via the arrow buttons, select the H 3. Tap Enter your home address. 4. Tap the Address button and enter your home address as 5. Tap the Set as home address button. Operating the navigation software The D screen opens. ESTINATION described in “Entering a destination manually”, page 30.
  • Page 26 User's manual BLUE Edition 6. Tap Save. Operating the navigation software - 24 -...

  • Page 27: User Interface And Basic Functionality

    User interface and basic functionality Operation In order to offer a maximum of flexibility and convenience for the operation of MobileNavigator there is three ways to make entries: 3.2.1 Icons Icons The following buttons appear at the right of every MobileNavigator screen: Return Tap this icon to return to the previous screen.
  • Page 28 The colour of this icon and the number displayed on it have the following significance: Colour/Number orange + number of received satellites green + number of received satellites Tap the GPS icon to display the current GPS status: Entry Longitude / Latitude Satellites HDOP...

  • Page 29: Hardware Keys

    Entry Position Save Quit Switching the GPS-receiver on / off The GPS-receiver consumes energy. This is of significance when the system is operated in battery mode, e.g. when you are on your way on foot or by bike. Switch therefore the GPS-receiver off when you don’t need it for a certain time.
  • Page 30 User's manual BLUE Edition Zoom out Works only in map view mode. Zoom in Works only in map view mode. Operating the navigation software - 28 -...

  • Page 31: Indicating Destinations

    Indicating destinations Basic principle of The indication of destinations is the basis of navigation navigation respectively of itinerary planning. In this chapter, you will learn about the possibilities to indicate and manage destinations in MobileNavigator. For details on destination management, please refer to “Navigation and Itinerary planning”, page 53.

  • Page 32: Entering A Destination Manually

    3.3.1 Entering a destination manually Database of places The data of all places covered by the currently loaded map is stored in the database of places. You need not enter the complete names of towns and streets as MobileNavigator lists automatically all names that match with your entry.
  • Page 33 Special characters When you tap a key, a line above the software keyboard appears which lists all characters that may be entered by this key. The active character is highlighted. If you want to type "ö", tap the "mno" key repeatedly until "ö" is highlighted in the line above the software keyboard.

  • Page 34: Selecting A Special Destination

    3.3.2 Selecting a special destination Special destinations Special destinations, also known as POIs (Points of Interest), are stored in the database of places and may be displayed on the map. Ports, airports, restaurants, hotels, petrol stations, public buildings, and others belong to the special destinations. Indicate a special destination by selecting one Selecting a special 1.
  • Page 35 Special destinations nearby Notice: You may only display special destinations nearby when the GPS receiver is turned on and when the GPS signal strength is sufficient. Selecting a special 2. On the S destination nearby... 3. Enter the radius around your current position within which 4.
  • Page 36 7. Tap the Save button if you want to navigate more often to Special destinations of superregional significance Selecting a special 2. On the S destination of superregional significance... 3. Select the main category of special destinations to search for 4.
  • Page 37 Special destination in another town Selecting a special 2. On the S destination in another town... 3. Enter the name of the town in which you want to search for 4. Select the main category of special destinations to search for 5.

  • Page 38: Indicating Destinations On The Map

    3.3.3 Indicating destinations on the map You may indicate a destination directly on the map. In addition to towns and streets, you may also select special destinations quickly.. Indicating a 1. On the main screen tap One destination. destination on the map...
  • Page 39 4. Tap the Task field. 5. Select Start navigation from the list to navigate to the 6. Tap the Execute button. Operating the navigation software Database information on the respective place will be loaded and displayed: The T screen opens where you may indicate how to proceed: respective place.

  • Page 40: Saved Destinations

    3.3.4 Saved destinations Saved destinations All destinations you have saved by tapping the Save button are listed on the S may: 1. On the D Take over 2. Tap the entry of the respective destination. 3. Tap OK. Operating the navigation software AVED DESTINATIONS select destinations for navigation purposes, rename destinations, and...

  • Page 41: Recent Destinations

    Renaming a 1. Tap the Saved destinations button. destination 2. Tap the entry of the destination to be renamed. 3. Tap the Rename icon. 4. Enter the new name. 5. Tap OK. Deleting a 1. Tap the Saved destinations button. destination 2.
  • Page 42 Taking over 1. On the D 2. Tap the entry of the desired destination. 3. Tap OK. Operating the navigation software screen tap the Recent destinations ESTINATION button. The R screen opens. ECENT DESTINATIONS Notice: The list may be scrolled via the “up” and “down” icons.
  • Page 43 Renaming a 1. Tap the Recent destinations button. destination 2. Tap the entry of the destination you want to save. 3. Tap the Save icon. 4. Enter a name for the destination. 5. Tap OK. Deleting a 1. Tap the Recent destinations button. destination 2.

  • Page 44: Save And Use Your Home Address

    3.3.6 Save and use your home address Survey You may store your home address in MobileNavigator in order to quickly start navigation home at any place. Saving your home 1. On the Main screen, tap the Settings button address… 2. Via the "Left" and "Right" icons, select Home address. 3.
  • Page 45 4. Tap the Address button 5. Tap the Set as home address button. 6. Tap the Save button. Using your home 1. On the main screen, tap address for navigation... Operating the navigation software and enter your address as described in “Entering a destination manually”, page 30.

  • Page 46: Working With The Map

    Working with the map Survey There are various pieces of information available on the M screen. Learn in this chapter about the possibilities for working with the map, which depend on whether you are in navigation mode, or not. Displaying the map On the main screen, tap the Show map button to open the M screen.

  • Page 47: Operating The Map

    3.4.1 Operating the map Displaying the map You may display the map You may display the map via the Show map button on the main screen or via the Show on map and Select on map buttons which are available when you indicate a destination. On the D button to display the map.
  • Page 48 Icons The following icons are displayed on the map: Zoom / Scroll Tap the Zoom/Scroll icon to switch between Zoom and Scroll mode. Zoom In Zoom mode (the icon appears white) you may scale the map up or down. Zoom in by drawing a rectangle on the map, beginning with the upper left corner.
  • Page 49 User's manual BLUE Edition Auto mode (GPS reception necessary) Tap the Auto icon to display the standard representation of the map after you have modified the view. The settings of 3D view, north orientation and autozoom mode will be applied. Your current position will be centred.
  • Page 50 User's manual BLUE Edition Change preferences Tap Change preferences to display the S screen. For ETTINGS details, please refer to “Configuration of MobileNavigator”, page 66. Quit navigation This function is only available in navigation mode. Tap Quit navigation to exit navigation mode. Block, Unblock, New block These functions are only available in navigation mode.

  • Page 51: Representation Of The Map In Navigation Mode

    3.4.2 Representation of the map in navigation mode In navigation mode, there is some assistance for navigation, some information on the itinerary and one more command button being displayed: Assistance for The following assistance for navigation is being displayed at the navigation left and at the bottom of the map: Field...
  • Page 52 Information on the At the right of the map, the following information on the itinerary itinerary is being displayed: Field Tap this icon to repeat the last spoken instruction. All available information will be displayed. The additional information will disappear after some seconds. Operating the navigation software Information This symbol means "stage".

  • Page 53: Displaying Additional Information On The Map

    3.4.3 Displaying additional information on the map In MobileNavigator you may determine which information is to be displayed on the map. Modifying any configuration begins on the S Configuring the 1. On the main screen, tap Settings or tap the display of additional information…...
  • Page 54 7. Tap the command buttons to display (Yes) or not (No) the 8. Tap Save to save the modifications. Operating the navigation software respective information on the map. The desired information on the entire itinerary (upper section) and on the current stage (lower sector) will be displayed at the right hand side of the map.

  • Page 55: Navigation And Itinerary Planning

    Navigation and Itinerary planning Topics covered in this chapter: 4.1 General notes on navigation 4.2 Navigating to a destination 4.3 Navigating to several destinations (Itinerary planning) Working on itineraries, storage and management 4.4 Functions which are useful for navigation Displaying the route list Adding a stage point during navigation Blocking a route section Navigation and Itinerary planning...

  • Page 56: General Notes On Navigation

    General notes on navigation The use of MobileNavigator may only be effected at your own risk. Attention: To protect yourself and others from accidents please do not operate the navigation system while driving! Attention: You must not look at the display except when it is absolutely safe to do so! Attention: The road layout and the traffic signs are absolutely prior to the instructions of the navigation system.

  • Page 57: Navigating To A Destination

    Navigating to a destination Navigating to a 1. Enter your destination as described in “Indicating destination… 2. Tap the Start navigation button. 3. Tap the T Navigation and Itinerary planning destinations”, page 29. The R screen opens: OUTE OPTIONS field and select one of the following YPE OF ROUTING options: Option...
  • Page 58 4. Tap the Motorways, Ferries, and Toll road fields 5. Tap Start navigation. Navigation and Itinerary planning successively and select one of the following options: Option Signification The respective kind of street will be Permitted regarded for route calculation. Avoid The respective kind of street will be avoided if reasonable.

  • Page 59: Navigating To Several Destinations (Itinerary Planning)

    Navigating to several destinations (Itinerary planning) Itinerary planning You may plan itineraries without receiving GPS-signals, e.g. comfortably at home. Planned itineraries may be stored. Thus you may plan as many itineraries as you want, e.g. for holidays. Navigating to several 1.
  • Page 60 6. Tap the entry of the stage point you want to navigate to first. 7. Tap Start navigation. Continuing navigation after the arrival at a stage point… Navigation and Itinerary planning Notice: You have to select the stage point you want to navigate to first.

  • Page 61: Working On Itineraries, Storage And Management

    4.3.1 Working on itineraries, storage and management Survey You may plan as much itineraries as you want, e.g. for holidays. You may save them and use them later for navigation purposes. At any moment, you may add stage points, modify the order of the stages, or display the itinerary on the map.

  • Page 62: Simulating The Route

    Tap Show on map to display the entire itinerary on the map. The route will be highlighted in blue: 4.3.2 Simulating the route Simulation You may execute a simulated navigation along the itinerary when the route has been calculated. Notice: The reception of GPS-signals is not necessary for the simulation.

  • Page 63: Functions Which Are Useful For Navigation

    Functions which are useful for navigation Survey In MobileNavigator the following functions are available in navigation mode: 4.4.1 Displaying the route list Route sections During navigation (or just after the calculation of the route) you may display the route list, which informs about the distance and duration from one way point to the next.

  • Page 64: Adding A Stage Point During Navigation

    4.4.2 Adding a stage point during navigation Adding a stage point At any moment during navigation you may add a new stage point during navigation… to your itinerary. The route will be recalculated in order to make the new stage point the next destination to navigate to. The other remaining stage points will be navigated to after the new one.

  • Page 65: Blocking A Route Section

    4.4.3 Blocking a route section Blocking a route You may block a route section manually in order to evade it. section manually Manual blocking forces a recalculation of the route. Presume that you are driving on a motorway and a radio message announces a traffic jam of 4 miles near your current position.
  • Page 66 User's manual BLUE Edition Navigation and Itinerary planning - 64 -...

  • Page 67: Appendix

    Appendix Topics covered in this chapter: 5.1 Configuration of MobileNavigator Map information Route information Volume Representation Touch screen calibration Auto mode Speed profile Itinerary Time zone Format Home address Radio-Mute Appendix page 66 - 65 -...

  • Page 68: Configuration Of Mobilenavigator

    Configuration of MobileNavigator Configuration In MobileNavigator, you may modify the following settings: On the main screen, tap the Settings button to configure MobileNavigator. On the S modifications if you have made some. 5.1.1 Map information Info on the map On the I modifications: Element Info bar...

  • Page 69: Route Information

    5.1.2 Route information Route information On the R modifications: Element Dist. to final dest. Time to final dest. ETA at final dest. Dist. to next dest. Time to next dest. ETA at next dest. 5.1.3 Volume Volume On the V indications of the navigation system.

  • Page 70: Representation

    5.1.4 Representation Representation On the R modifications: Element Skin Brightness day Brightness night 5.1.5 Touch screen calibration Touchscreen If you think that the touch screen does not perceive contact calibration positions correctly, MobileNavigator may calibrate it. Tap the Start calibration button and follow the instructions on the display.

  • Page 71: Speed Profile

    5.1.7 Speed profile Speed profile On the S entry will have an effect on the calculation of the remaining time and of the estimated time of arrival (ETA). Tap the Speed profile button. Select one of the available profiles and tap OK. 5.1.8 Itinerary Proceeding...

  • Page 72: 5.1.11 Home Address

    5.1.11 Home address Home address On the H to quickly start navigation homewards from anywhere. 1. Tap Enter your home address. 2. Tap the Address button and enter your home address as 3. Tap the Set as home address button. 5.1.12 Radio-Mute Radio-Mute...

  • Page 73: Glossary

    Glossary COM-port A COM port is a connector to a communications interface, usually the serial port. The ports are numbered by a number behind “COM”. A communications interface is designed to connect hardware like a mouse or a GPS receiver. GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the mean solar time at the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Greenwich near London, England, which by convention is at 0 degrees geographic longitude.

  • Page 75: Index

    Index Activation code ... 12 Additional functions ... 47 Assistance for navigation... 49 Autozoom ... 68 Bike route ... 55 Blocking... 63 Current position ... 49 Database of places ... 30 Destination Delete... 39, 41 Navigate to... 55 Rename ... 39 Save...
  • Page 76 Orientation ... 68 POI ... 32 Proceed automatically ... 69 Recent Destinations ... 39 Remaining distance ... 67 Remaining time... 67 Route information ... 49 Route options ... 48, 55 Route point ... 48 Route section ... 61 Block ... 63 Unblock...

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