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MEDION-Navigator 4.4
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  • Page 1 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 User's manual MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Version 2005 as on January 2005...
  • 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 MEDION AG, nor transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Introduction..............3 Important safety information ........4 1.1.1 Safety information on navigation ......4 1.1.2 Safety information on handling MEDION-Navigator ..5 1.1.3 Safety information on the installation in the vehicle..5 Search facilities and conventions ......6 Liability ..............6 1.3.1 Support ..............
  • Page 4 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Appendix..............69 Configuration of MEDION-Navigator ......70 5.1.1 Map information........... 70 5.1.2 Route information ..........71 5.1.3 Volume............... 71 5.1.4 Representation ............ 72 5.1.5 Touch screen calibration........72 5.1.6 Auto mode ............72 5.1.7 Speed profile ............73 5.1.8 Itinerary .............

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Introduction Topics covered in this chapter: 1.1 Important safety information page 4 Safety information on navigation Safety information on handling MEDION-Navigator Safety information on the installation in the vehicle 1.2 Search facilities and conventions page 6 1.3 Liability page 6 1.4 Trademarks...

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    1.1.1 Safety information on navigation Use of MEDION-Navigator is executed at your our risk. Caution: To protect yourself and others from accidents, do not program the navigation system while driving. Enter or select your...

  • Page 7: Safety Information On Handling Medion-Navigator

    Note: Do not use any harsh solvents for cleaning MEDION-Navigator. A damp, lint-free cloth is sufficient! Note: Do not unplug by pulling the cable. This might damage the cable! 1.1.3...

  • Page 8: Search Facilities And Conventions

    Limitation of liability The software and the manual are subject to change without notice. MEDION AG 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

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 1.3.1 Support Support Great Britain Medion Electronics Ltd. 120 Faraday Park Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF Wilts Call our support staff for Telephone support: Mondays to Fridays 8am to 8pm Saturdays, Sundays 10am to 4pm +44 (0)870-7 27 03 70...
  • Page 10 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Support Denmark Medion Service Center Meterbuen 6 - 12, Bygning 8 2740 Skovlunde Call our support staff for Telephone support Mondays to sundays from 8.30am to 10pm 70 20 42 33 Or call our Fax support: 44 84 00 41 Or send us an email: hotline@compare-support.dk...
  • Page 11 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Support Germany Medion Service Center c/o EMTS Laboratories GmbH Rheinmetallstraße 18a D-99610 Sömmerda Call our support staff for Telephone support: Mondays to Fridays from 7am to 11pm Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from 10am to 6pm +49 (0)1805-63 34 66...
  • Page 12 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Support Norway Medion Service Center Compare Support A/S Olaf Helsetsvei 1 N-0694 Oslo Call our support staff for Telephone support: Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am to 10pm 21 50 27 20 Or call our Fax support: 21 50 27 21 Or send us an email: norway@compare-support.dk...

  • Page 13: Trademarks

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Support Sweden MEDION Service Center Compare Support AB Box 1843 Gottorpsgatan 11 S-581 17 Linköping Call our support staff for Telephone support: Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am to 10pm 031 799 99 97 Or call our Fax support:...

  • Page 15: Installation And Quick-Start Guide

    2.2 Installation of the navigation system page 15 Inserting the memory card into the device Installing the navigation software Restoring the files of the memory card Installation in the vehicle Fitting MEDION-Navigator on your bike Starting navigation Installation and quick-start guide - 13 -...

  • Page 16: Operating Mode Of Your Navigation System

    Operating mode of your navigation system MEDION-Navigator The time of complicated and frustrating inquiries on the right way in folded maps is over. From now on MEDION-Navigator, your navigation system, will guide you, based on satellite information, quickly and safely to your destination.

  • Page 17: Installation Of The Navigation System

    2.2.1 Inserting the memory card into the device Insert the memory Before using MEDION-Navigator you must insert the memory card into the device… card containing the cartographic data into the device. 1. Unpack the memory card carefully. Pay attention not to touch contacts and not to make them dirty.

  • Page 18: Restoring The Files Of The Memory Card

    You will need a PC for restoring the files. You may transmit the files via an ActiveSync connection or via a card reader. Restore the files of 1. Insert the MEDION-Navigator-CD-ROM 1 into your CD-ROM the memory card… drive. 2. Open your language folder, e.g. English on the CD-ROM 1.

  • Page 19: Installation In The Vehicle

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 2.2.4 Installation in the vehicle Caution: 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. In case this is not possible, use the provided adhesion plate to mount the holder somewhere else so that safe driving is granted.

  • Page 20: Fitting Medion-Navigator On Your Bike

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 7. Insert the power jack into the cigarette lighter. 2.2.5 Fitting MEDION-Navigator on your bike Mount the fitting... 1. Connect the clamp and the mounting plate . Pull the clamp round the handle bar as represented above (opening up, plate towards the driver).
  • Page 21 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 4. Insert the device into its cradle. Verify that the clip snaps noticeably! 5. Turn the holder until you may read the screen well while sitting on the bike. 6. Fasten the screw. Installation and quick-start guide - 19 -...

  • Page 22: Starting Navigation

    Use your navigation 1. Turn on your MEDION-Navigator. system… At each start of MEDION-Navigator, the following message appears: 2. Tap the I accept button. If you do not accept and if you tap the I refuse button, the device turns off.
  • Page 23 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 4. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country. 5. Tap the Address button. The A screen opens: DDRESS 6. Enter the name of the destination town into the Town field. 7. Enter the name of the destination street into the Street field.

  • Page 25: Operating The Navigation Software

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Operating the navigation software Topics covered in this chapter: 3.1 Starting MEDION-Navigator page 24 Basic settings 3.2 User interface and basic functionality page 29 Icons 3.3 Indicating destinations page 32 Entering a destination manually Selecting a Point of Interest...

  • Page 26: Starting Medion-Navigator

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Starting MEDION-Navigator Precondition You have carried out installation and activation of MEDION- Navigator as described in “Installation of the navigation system”, page 15. Starting the 1. Turn on your MEDION-Navigator. navigation software… At each start of MEDION-Navigator, the following message appears: 2.
  • Page 27 Tap the Select map button to select another map from the memory card which is currently inserted. For details, please refer to “Working with the map”, page 47. Settings Tap the Settings button to modify the settings of MEDION- Navigator. For details, please refer to “Configuration of MEDION-Navigator”, page 70.

  • Page 28: Basic Settings

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 3.1.1 Basic settings Basic settings Before working with MEDION-Navigator, we recommend indicating the time zone of the region you are staying in currently so that the system can indicate correct times of arrival in navigation mode, entering the home address. You may then navigate home from anywhere.
  • Page 29 6. If there is currently daylight saving time, tap the Daylight saving time entry field. The entry switches to Yes. Saving your home In MEDION-Navigator, you may save your home address to address quickly start navigation homewards from anywhere. 1. On the M , tap Settings.
  • Page 30 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 4. Tap the Address button and enter your home address as described in “Entering a destination manually”, page 33. 5. Tap the Set as home address button. The address is indicated on the H screen. OME ADDRESS 6. Tap Save.

  • Page 31: User Interface And Basic Functionality

    3.2.1 Icons Icons The following buttons appear at the right of every MEDION- Navigator screen: Return Tap this icon to return to the previous screen. This icon is not available on the M...
  • Page 32 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Entry Significance Greenwich Mean Time Time of London ignoring daylight saving time. Longitude / Current position: Latitude Indication of east longitude and north latitude. Number of received satellites. At least three Satellites satellites must be received for navigation purposes.

  • Page 33: Hardware Keys

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 2. Tap the Off button to switch the GPS receiver off. 3. When the GPS-symbol in the upper right corner becomes red, tap the Cancel button. Note: Switching the GPS receiver on works the same way. 3.2.2 Hardware keys...

  • Page 34: Indicating Destinations

    MEDION-Navigator. For details on destination management, please refer to “Navigation and Itinerary planning”, page 57. Indicating a In MEDION-Navigator there are several possibilities to enter or destination to select destinations: Via a manual address entry, see page 33. Via the Points of Interest function, see page 35.

  • Page 35: Entering A Destination Manually

    You need not enter the complete names of cities and streets as MEDION-Navigator lists automatically all names that match with your entry. If you enter for example "SHE" into the Town entry field you will obtain a list of all towns beginning or having into their names "She"...
  • Page 36 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 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, e.g., you want to type "ö", tap the "MNO" key repeatedly until "Ö"...

  • Page 37: Selecting A Point Of Interest

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 7. Tap the Intersection entry field and select a crossroad if you want to define an intersection as destination point (e.g. because the house number is not available). 8. Tap the Save button if you want to navigate more often to the entered destination.
  • Page 38 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Points of Interest nearby Note: You may only display Points of Interest nearby when the GPS receiver is turned on and when the GPS signal strength is sufficient. Selecting a Point of 1. On the P screen, tap the Nearby button.
  • Page 39 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 5. Select the correct destination from the Point of Interest list field. All Points of Interest matching your entries are listed, including their linear distance from your current position: 6. Tap the Save button if you want to navigate more often to the entered destination.
  • Page 40 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Points of Interest in another town Selecting a Point of 1. On the P screen, tap the In another town OINT OF NTEREST Interest in another button. town... The P screen opens: OINT OF NTEREST IN ANOTHER TOWN 2.

  • Page 41: Indicating Destinations On The Map

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 3.3.3 Indicating destinations on the map You may indicate a destination directly on the map. In addition to cities and streets, you may also select Points of Interest quickly. Indicating a 1. On the main screen tap One destination.
  • Page 42 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Database information on the respective place will be loaded and displayed: 4. Tap the Task field. The T screen opens where you may indicate how to proceed: 5. Select Start navigation from the list to navigate to the respective place.

  • Page 43: Saved Destinations

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 3.3.4 Saved destinations Saved destinations All destinations you have saved by tapping the Save button are listed on the S screen. On this screen you AVED DESTINATIONS may: select destinations for navigation purposes, rename destinations, and delete destinations from the list.
  • Page 44 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Renaming a 1. On the D screen tap Saved destinations. ESTINATION destination 2. Tap the entry of the destination to be renamed. 3. Tap the Rename icon. The N dialog box opens. AME OF DESTINATION 4. Enter the new name.

  • Page 45: Recent Destinations

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 3.3.5 Recent destinations Recent destinations All destinations you have navigated to recently are listed on the screen. On this screen you may: ECENT DESTINATIONS select destinations for navigation purposes, add destinations to the S list, and AVED DESTINATIONS delete destinations from the list.
  • Page 46 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Saving a destination 1. On the D screen tap the Recent destinations ESTINATION button. 2. Tap the entry of the destination you want to save. 3. Tap the Save icon. The N dialog box opens. AME OF DESTINATION 4.

  • Page 47: Save And Use Your Home Address

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 3.3.6 Save and use your home address Survey You may store your home address in MEDION-Navigator in order to quickly start navigation home at any place. Saving your home 1. On the Main screen, tap the Settings button address…...
  • Page 48 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 4. Tap the Address button and enter your address as described in “Entering a destination manually”, page 33. 5. Tap the Set as home address button. The address is taken over to the H screen. OME ADDRESS 6. Tap the Save button.

  • Page 49: Working With The Map

    1a Remove the memory card, which is currently inserted. 1b Insert the memory card, which contains the map you want to work with. 1c On the initial MEDION screen, tap the Navigation icon to start MEDION-Navigator. 2. On the main screen, tap the Select map button.

  • Page 50: Operating The Map

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 3.4.1 Operating the map Displaying the map You may display the map while planning an itinerary, in order to show destinations on the map, or in order to select destinations on the map. You may display the map via the Show map button on the main...
  • Page 51 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 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 52 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Zoom bar Tap one of the zoom bar sections to modify the scale of the map. Zoom out Tap Zoom out to scale the map up. Auto mode (GPS reception necessary) Tap the Auto icon to display the standard representation of the map after you have modified the view.
  • Page 53 For details, please refer to “Displaying the route list”, page 65. Change preferences Tap Change preferences to display the S screen. For ETTINGS details, please refer to “Configuration of MEDION-Navigator”, page 70. Quit navigation This function is only available in navigation mode. Tap Quit navigation to exit navigation mode.

  • Page 54: Representation Of The Map In Navigation Mode

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 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...
  • Page 55 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Information on the At the right of the map, the following information on the itinerary itinerary is being displayed: Field Information This symbol means "stage". All information displayed below refers to the next stage point. ETA (Estimated time of arrival).

  • Page 56: Displaying Additional Information On The Map

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 3.4.3 Displaying additional information on the map In MEDION-Navigator you may determine which information is to be displayed on the map. Modifying any configuration begins on the S screen. ETTINGS Configuring the 1. On the main screen, tap Settings or tap the display of additional information…...
  • Page 57 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 7. Tap the command buttons to display (On) or not (Off) the respective information on the map. The desired information on the entire itinerary (upper section) and on the current stage (lower section) will be displayed at the right hand side of the map.

  • Page 59: Navigation And Itinerary Planning

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Navigation and Itinerary planning Topics covered in this chapter: 4.1 General notes on navigation page 58 4.2 Navigating to a destination page 59 4.3 Navigating to several destinations (Itinerary planning) page 61 Working on itineraries, storage and management 4.4 Functions which are useful for navigation...

  • Page 60: General Notes On Navigation

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 General notes on navigation Use of MEDION-Navigator is executed at your own risk. Caution: To protect yourself and others from accidents, do not program the navigation system while driving. Enter or select your destination and activate the navigation system before you begin...

  • Page 61: Navigating To A Destination

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Navigating to a destination Navigating to a 1. Enter your destination as described in “Indicating destination… destinations”, page 32. 2. Tap the Start navigation button. The R screen opens: OUTE OPTIONS 3. Tap the T field and select one of the following...
  • Page 62 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 4. Tap the Motorways, Ferries, and Toll roads fields 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 63: Navigating To Several Destinations (Itinerary Planning)

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 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.
  • Page 64 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 6. Tap the entry of the stage point you want to navigate to first. Note: You have to select the stage point you want to navigate to first. You may then continue navigation when it was interrupted. You may as well navigate to only some of the stage points of a stored itinerary.

  • Page 65: Working On Itineraries, Storage And Management

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 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 66: Simulating The Route

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Tap the Show on map icon 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.

  • Page 67: Functions Which Are Useful For Navigation

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Functions which are useful for navigation Survey In MEDION-Navigator the following functions are available in navigation mode: Displaying the route list, see below. Adding a stage point during navigation, see page 65. Blocking route sections, see page 66.

  • Page 68: Adding A Stage Point During Navigation

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 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 69: Blocking A Route Section

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 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 71: Medion-Navigator

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Appendix Topics covered in this chapter: 5.1 Configuration of MEDION-Navigator page 70 Map information Route information Volume Representation Touch screen calibration Auto mode Speed profile Itinerary Time zone Format Home address Radio-Mute Appendix - 69 -...

  • Page 72: Configuration Of Medion-Navigator

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Configuration of MEDION-Navigator Configuration In MEDION-Navigator, you may modify the following settings: Map information, see below. Route information, see page 71. Volume, see page 71. Representation, see page 72, see page 73. Touch screen calibration, see page 72 Auto mode, see page 72.

  • Page 73: Route Information

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 5.1.2 Route information Route information On the R screen, you may effect the following OUTE INFORMATION modifications: Element Signification Dist. to final dest. Remaining distance to the final destination (estimated) Remaining time to the final destination Time to final dest.

  • Page 74: Representation

    5.1.5 Touch screen calibration Touchscreen If you think that the touch screen does not perceive contact calibration positions correctly, MEDION-Navigator may calibrate it. Tap the Start calibration button and follow the instructions on the display. 5.1.6 Auto mode Auto mode...

  • Page 75: Speed Profile

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 5.1.7 Speed profile Speed profile On the S screen, indicate your speed profile. This PEED PROFILE 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.

  • Page 76: 5.1.11 Home Address

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 5.1.11 Home address Home address On the H screen, you may save your home address OME ADDRESS to quickly start navigation homewards from anywhere. 1. Tap Enter your home address. The D screen opens. ESTINATION 2. Tap the Address button and enter your home address as described in “Entering a destination manually”, page 33.

  • Page 77: Glossary

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 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.

  • Page 79: Index

    MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Index Manually ........33 On the map ......... 39 Point of Interest ......35 Recent destinations....... 43 Additional functions ......50 Saved destinations......41 Assistance for navigation....52 Info bar ........54, 70 Autozoom ........72 Information Itinerary........55 Stage........53, 55...
  • Page 80 MEDION-Navigator 4.4 Auto mode........72 Format ........73 Home address ......74 Orientation ........72 Itinerary........73 Map information ......70 Representation ......72 Route information ......71 POI ..........35 Speed profile........ 73 Point of Interest ......35, 70 Volume ........

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