Preface NavMate navigation software provides turn-by-turn route guidance while travel- ing to your destination. Before operating, take a few minutes to review the safety and operating instructions in this manual so you can quickly and safely become familiar with your NavMate software’s many features. This User Manual explains the NavMate software’s functions, and provides details on •...
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This End-User License Agreement (EULA) is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and HORIZON NAVIGATION, INC. for the operating software and updates thereof that run the digital map database and associated hardware (collectively the “Software”). By installing or using the Software, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement.
Safety Information and Precautions WARNING! Please read and follow the following safety precautions. Failure to follow the instructions below may increase your risk of collision and personal injury. The Please Drive Safely screen is displayed each time the NavMate software is turned ON as a reminder to make use of the system’s navigational aids in a safe manner.
Introduction to Your NavMate Software NavMate software provides turn-by-turn visual and voice assistance to direct you to your selected destination. The software quickly calculates step-by-step direc- tions to any destination available on the included navigation map. The NavMate software uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, and a digi- tal roadway map database to calculate and display travel directions.
Quick Start QUICK START Follow these four easy steps and you are on your way. NOTE: Before operating your NavMate software, please carefully read and follow the instructions provided in the “Safety Information and Precautions” section of this manual. Step 1 -- Access the navigation function: You can access the navigation function by pressing the front panel NAV/DEST...
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Quick Start Step 5 -- Map/Guide along Route Proceed to the highlighted route and drive while the NavMate software provides audible and visual guidance to your destination. Step 6 -- Arrive at Destination That’s it! You’ve arrived at the selected destination.
Using Your Software The best way to learn about this product is to use it, while observing the safety precautions discussed earlier. Function Buttons The buttons on the bottom of the display are called function buttons. These buttons change labels and function depending on the screen displayed. The list below provides a brief description of the function buttons.
Main Menu Options Home Address Go to... Setup Office Address Trip Computer Average Speed, Maxium Speed, Total Trip Time, Stopped Time, Drive Time, Elevation, Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), Trip Odometer, Digital Navigation Menus Main Menu Screen This screen illustrates the Main Menu options available when the icon is pressed.
Selecting Destination There are five ways to select a destination: 1. Address and Intersection 2. Point of Interest (POI) 3. Favorites 4. Coordinates 5. History Several of the methods allow you to move through a list by scrolling us- ing the page up or down keys or by searching using an on screen key- board (Spell Mode): Many of the lists keep track of the last...
Keyboard Screen Buttons Button Select currently input characters and show list of matches Switch keyboard from special character layout to Map Mode Screen Buttons The table below explains the button functions available on the Map Screen. Button Press This Button To... Delete last entered character Switch keyboard from QWERTY layout to special character layout...
Destination Selection (Go To...) Destination Selection Buttons The table below explains the button functions available on the Map Screen Address/Intersection Button Destination Selection (GO TO...) To select a destination, you must select “Go To…” from the Main Menu. Press This Button To... Return to map mode Return to main menu Go back one step...
multiple cities and you are not sure of which city is appropriate for the street. If you know the street address or cross streets of your destination, use the “Address/Intersection” selection. You must select the State/Province where the destination is located. NOTE: The system remembers the last State/Province selected, so this step is not necessary every time.
Point of Interest (POI) The Point of Interest option is useful when you are going to a public place or are looking for some type of facility such as a gasoline station. Select “Go To” from the main menu. Then select “Point of Interest”...
POI Search Results Some POI categories may not be available in some areas and not all possible POIs may be listed for all categories. For example, although the “Restaurant” category is very extensive, it is only as current as the map database information.
Home Address The Home Address is a convenient way to route to your saved home address directly. Office Address The office Address is a convenient way to route to your saved office address directly. Favorites There are three additional ways to set your destination under Favorites: Address Book The Address Book is a convenient...
Destination Selection (Go To...) Address Book Entries Screen This screen illustrates the address book screen and the selection options. Address Book Selection Buttons Button Press This Button To... Exit menu mode and return to map mode Return back to main menu level Delete the highlighted displayed list Go back one step Page up in displayed list...
Previous Destination Selection Buttons Button Coordinates You can route to a destination by directly inputting latitude and longitude values. History Previous destinations entered into your NavMate software are automatically saved into the memory of the NavMate software. This is helpful when you want to return to a recent destination, such as a hotel where you may be staying.
Destination Selection (Go To...) By using Map You may select the destination by touching the screen. The system will display the cross hairs according to the location you touch. Press current position icon to display location information about the current panned loca- tion.
Route Guidance and Map Route Calculation and Guidance After selecting a destination, the system calculates a route based on the route criteria set in the Setup Menu. The Sta- tus Bar indicates calculation progress. Please Proceed When route calculation is complete, the NavMate software will instruct you to “Please proceed to the highlighted route”...
Map Display The Map Display shows roads, road names, and cartographic features like lakes and rivers. You can adjust the map scale, the map orientation, map view, status information display, and the distance units to your own preferences (See Setup section of this manual).
Off-Route and Route Interruptions If you leave the current route, the NavMate software will automatically recalculate the route. This feature can be disabled “Auto Recalculation Off” in the Setup menu, under Navigation Preference. If you leave the route, making a stop, the NavMate software remembers your destination. After you re-start, the NavMate software will ask if you want to continue your route.
Edit Address/Trail Point Select “Go To” from the Main Menu. Then select “Favorites” from the “Go To” screen. Edit Favorites Menu Add or modify destinations in Address Book, Home Address, Office Address, Trail Book and Trip Book. Edit Address Book The “Address Book”...
Edit Home Address The “Home Address” option allows add- ing or replacing of the home address. Select the home address from the following menu locations. Edit Office Address The “Office Address” option allows add- ing or replacing office address book. Select office address from the following menu locations.
Edit Address/Trail Point Edit Trail Book The “Trail Book” option allows adding, editing and Setup display for trail book entries. Add Trail Press current position icon to add a waypoint. Press Menu icon and select “Stop Trail” when you complete the trail.
Edit Trail The “Trail Book” option allows adding, editing and Setup display for trail book entries. Select the trail name, use to rename the trail and to delete the trail.
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Edit Address/Trail Point Select the highlighted trail name to edit color and waypoints. to rename the waypoints and to delete the waypoints.
Press to add additional destinations to the trip, press destinations and press Edit Address/Trail Point Edit Trip Book Edit Trip Book allows adding and editing trips and destinations within a trip. Add allows adding trips and destinations within a trip. to delete an existing destination in a selected trip.
Edit Edit allows modifying destinations within a trip and or deleting an existing trip. Press to rename the highlighted trip and press to delete the trip. Edit My POI The user can create personalized Point Of Interest categories.
Edit Address/Trail Point Add Category In order for My POI to work properly, a category needs to be created first. POI. Use the keyboard to create a new POI category name and set icon, sound and distance of your choice to the created category.
Setup Display By selecting the map scale, the user can hide or display the POI on the selected map scale view. Edit Category The user can modify or delete the selected POI category. Press to rename the POI category or press to delete.
Edit Address/Trail Point Add to My POI By selecting a destination, the user can add this destination as a POI to the POI category previously created. Edit My POI The user can modify the POI items by category, by name or by phone number. The POI names can be edited or deleted from the list.
Preferences • Simulation On/Off – When On, the NavMate software will “drive” the selected route even though the vehicle is not moving. This can be used to preview a route, or demonstrate the system to friends. • Shortest time/distance – Determines if the NavMate software emphasizes find- ing the fastest or the shortest route.
• North Up/Heading Up – Determines if the map is always displayed with North direction at the top of the screen or if map is always adjusted so that vehicle symbol points toward the top of the screen. • Display Clock – Turn the display of the clock on or off. •...
Preferences Day/Night Settings You can select Auto, Day or Night color scheme. Point of Interest This feature will allow you to select POI that will be displayed in different scales. Point of Interest Icon Type This screen appears after an item is se- lected from the POI Icon Setup Screen.
System The System menu allows you to set the volume, display the GPS reception status and provides information on the current software and map version numbers. Volume Allows the user to set or mute the volume of the navigation unit. GPS diagnostic The GPS diagnostic displays the number of GPS satellites currently in...
Preferences Trip Computer Trip Computer displays speed, trip related timing, elevation, odometer and clock. Press to display detailed reading of each field. Scroll the Up or Down arrow button to choose the field then press refresh current reading.
Planned Route View the planned route on a highlight- ed route by clicking the top left corner icon (arrow). The system will display the entire route list. Detour...
Trail Book Follow Trail Next time when you go off-road, you can follow the same trail you created by selecting “Start Route Guidance” then select “Trail Book” and finally select an existing trail. Select the Trail Book icon. The following screen appears upon selecting a trail.
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Trail Book You can select to go to any points in this trail as a starting point. Upon your selection, the system will point you with a red line to that starting location. You will follow the red line to the starting point and start your trail by following the dotted line.
SOFTWARE UPDATE FUNCTION The navigation software contained in the DVD must be transferred to a USB thumb drive that is at least four giga- bytes or more. To update navigation software, press the unit’s front panel or front remote control MENU button and select SETUP. The following screen will appear: Accessing Navigation: Touch the...
Update Software When the unit has completed the search for updated files one the follow- ing screens will appear: If a new version of the navigation soft- ware is found, pressing the YES icon will cause the unit to extract the software from the USB device and update the navigation software.
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