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Nextar X3E Software Instruction Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Typographic conventions... Icons……………………………………………………………………………………..….. Introduction………………………………………………………………………………... Key features…………………………………………………………………………...… First steps……………………………………………………………………………..……. Choosing a language…………………………………………………………..………. Safety precautions……………………………………………………………..………. Set time……………………………………………………………………….…………. GPS connection……………………………………………………………..………….. Detailed description…………………………………………………………….………… Using the map…………………………………………………………………..………. Tracking mode and selection mode………………………………….………… Choosing and finding locations……………………………………………….………. Choosing a location on the map………………………………………..………. Search for an address…………………………………………………..……….. Searching for and choosing POIs………………………………………..……..
  • Page 3 Map settings…………………………………………………………………….. Volume………………………………………………………………………..… Optional features…………………………………………………………………..……. Guides……………………………………………………………………………..…… Traffic Message Channel (TMC)………………………………………………………… Route Recording………………………………………………………………………….. Speed Camera Alert……………………………………………………………………… smart2go™ Setup Assistant…………………………………………………………… Frequently asked questions…………………………………………………………… Index……………………………………………………………………………..………... Copyright and license notes………………………………………………………….. © gate5 AG, 2006. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Typographic Conventions

    TYPOGRAPHIC CONVENTIONS TYPOGRAPHIC CONVENTIONS Bold Items you must select, such as menu options, command buttons, or items in a list. • Bullet Step-by-step procedures. You can follow these instructions to complete a specific task. Comment Especially important or remarkable information. Monospace Information that you must type, or information like folders and filenames.

  • Page 5: Icons

    ICONS The following icons and symbols are used throughout the application Icon Menu icon Back icon Navigation icon Search icon Confirmation icon Exit icon GPS icon Name Opens a menu with various options. Go back to the previous screen. Start navigation. Opens a search screen Apply settings.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION You have chosen a cutting-edge navigation system. Congratulations! Please enjoy using it. This navigation system leads you straight to your destination, whether you are travelling by car or on foot. You may navigate and plan your route with an easy to use and intuitive interface, just by using your finger.

  • Page 7: First Steps

    FIRST STEPS Please make sure that the battery of your device is fully charged. • Switch on the unit and tap on NAVI or NAVIGATION in the first screen. Choosing a language If more than one language is available on your device, you are prompted to choose your language.

  • Page 8: Gps Connection

    GPS connection Your PND uses GPS technology for navigation. Your device receives signals from a number of GPS satellites in order to determine your current position. • Place your PND in a position with an unobstructed view to the sky to set up your first satellite connection.

  • Page 9: Detailed Description

    DETAILED DESCRIPTION DETAILED DESCRIPTION This chapter describes the functions of your Personal Navigation Device in detail. On the following pages you will learn how to - Use the map (see page 8) - Find and choose locations (see page 10) - Navigate to your destination (see page 20) - Use the route planner (see page 23) - Configure the application (see page 25)
  • Page 10 Speed Geographic coordinates Time Elevation above mean sea level GPS status Compass rose Menu icon As soon as you browse the map, you enter the selection mode: Compass rose Menu icon • Use a pen or your finger to browse the map. The actual position will be identified by a cursor.

  • Page 11: Choosing And Finding Locations

    • With the compass icon (in the bottom left hand corner) you may adjust the orientation. • If you want to return to the tracking mode, press the tracking icon. To exit the application, press this button again Choosing and finding locations This section describes the different ways of finding and choosing locations.

  • Page 12: Search For An Address

    • Press Navigate to navigate to the location (see page 20). • Press Via to use the location for routing (see page 23). • Press Save to save the location as a bookmark (see page 19). Search for an address Through the address search you can find an address by entering information about the desired target (street and town/city).
  • Page 13 The Find Address window will be displayed: Enter the appropriate data to find your address. How to search Your Personal Navigation Device offers a convenient interactive look-ahead search function to prevent misspelling. Only keys that lead to a search result can be pressed –...
  • Page 14 • Press the search icon (magnifying glass). A result list will be displayed. • Choose the appropriate entry from the list. Switch between letter and number mode by pressing 123 or ABC. Switch between upper case and lower case by pressing ^. If at any point you want to backspace and delete characters, press the backspace button <- on screen.

  • Page 15: Searching For And Choosing Pois

    Search for the city, as described above. A result list will be displayed. • Choose the appropriate town/city from the list. You will return to the Find Address screen. The City field will be populated with the name of the chosen town/city. Search for the street •...
  • Page 16 A menu of POI categories will be shown: In the title bar of this screen, you might see an address. You will be presented POIs that are close to this location. Through the menu icon you open a set of options: •...

  • Page 17: Search For A Location By Recent

    • Press the arrows next to the location’s name to switch between results. • Press i to open a screen with details about the location. By pressing the menu icon you access to a set of actions: • Press Navigate to navigate to the location (see page 20). •...

  • Page 18: Favourites

    • Select an item by clicking on it. The location will be shown on the map. • Press the arrows next to the location’s name to switch between results. • Press i to open a screen with details about the location. By pressing the menu icon you access to a set of actions: •...
  • Page 19 Your home address will be displayed on a map: • Select the menu icon. • On the following screen, choose Navigate to be guided to your home address (press Change or Delete if you want to change/delete your home address). Navigation will start immediately.
  • Page 20 If no work address has been set, you are prompted to do so. You can choose it by searching for an address, through your current GPS position or by choosing a recently visited location. Bookmarks The bookmarks list contains the destinations you have saved as favourites (from the guides, by choosing it on a map, etc.).

  • Page 21: Navigation

    Navigating The powerful navigation capabilities of smart2go™ guide you along the shortest or quickest route from A to B – with voice commands and in 3D. This section describes the navigation feature. See page 3 for information about choosing elements on the map. See page 10 for information about finding and choosing addresses, POIs, and locations inside a guide.

  • Page 22: Options During Navigation

    For one-way streets, the transit direction is indicated with a red arrow. Manoeuvre icon Distance to next manouvre Speed Current time Arrival time Distance to destination GPS info Compass rose Menu icon Options during navigation You can browse the map even while navigating. This way you can easily choose a new destination if you change your mind.
  • Page 23 Route Settings Change the guidance options, as described on page 25. Map Settings Open a menu with map settings, as described on page 27. Here you can also toggle between map and arrow mode for guidance. When you change to the arrow mode, the navigation screen will not show the map but only an arrow indicating the upcoming manoeuvre Volume...

  • Page 24: Planning A Route

    All user information like e.g. settings, bookmarks and recently visited locations will be stored on the device. Planning a route This section describes the route planning feature. This feature allows you to plan your route in advance, choosing multiple stopovers along your journey. See page 3 for information about choosing elements on the map.
  • Page 25 Once you have added stopovers (with the + icon) and returned to the Destination List, you have several options: • With the + icon you can choose additional stopovers. • To change the order of the stopovers, select a stopover and then use the up and down arrows to move it up/down in the list.

  • Page 26: Settings

    Settings You can configure your Personal Navigation Device to suit your needs. When it comes to navigating, you can, for example, choose to avoid or allow toll roads or ferries or select your mode of transportation, like a fast or slow car, a scooter or even your own feet.
  • Page 27 The window with the route settings will be displayed: • To switch between the modes just touch the icons. These will toggle so you can quickly see the activated settings. You can choose among the following options: Mode of transportation (fast car, slow car, motorbike, pedestrian, etc.), fastest or shortest route, allow or avoid toll roads, motorways, and ferries.

  • Page 28: Language

    Language • Choose Change Language to select the language of your navigation system. Map settings • Choose Change Map Settings to change the map settings. The window with the map settings will be shown: Toggle between night and day mode by pressing the corresponding icon. By selecting Automatic, the mode will be chosen depending on the actual time.

  • Page 29: Volume

    • Choose Info Layers to choose which kinds of elements are to be shown on the map: • Check the boxes of any category you want to have displayed on the map. Uncheck those that should be hidden. • Press the confirmation icon to apply your settings. 　...

  • Page 30: Optional Features

    OPTIONAL FEATURES You can further enhance your Personal Navigation Device through a set of optional features. The following features are available as options for your navigation system: • Guides • Traffic Message Channel (TMC) • Route Recording • Speed Camera Alert Guides www.navi-plugins.com directory services, WiFi hotspot locators, and city guides.

  • Page 31: Route Recording

    During navigation, you can also choose to show a list of upcoming traffic jams. • Touch the screen during guidance. The settings screen will be displayed. • Pressing Traffic Info shows a list of traffic jams. Traffic jams along your route will be displayed in red.

  • Page 32: Smart2Go™ Setup Assistant

    SMART2GO™ SETUP ASSISTANT With the smart2go™ Setup Assistant you can choose and save your map and guide data on a memory card for use with a supported handheld device. The smart2go™ Setup Assistant installs those data on the memory card, together with the program files of your navigation software and the voice files for guidance.
  • Page 33 click Cancel to exit the Setup Assistant. • Please choose the regions whose map and guide data you want to copy to your memory card. Choose also the voice files used for guidance, and click Next to install the files. On the left, the space required for the data on your memory card will be shown.
  • Page 34 SMART2GO™ SETUP ASSISTANT Please keep in mind that the smart2go™ Setup Assistant will override all map data contained on your memory card. Your preferences, including personal bookmarks, as well as your premium content (e. g. Guides) remain unaltered. © gate5 AG, 2006. All rights reserved.

  • Page 35: Frequently Asked Questions

    There is a failure in the map / POIs are missing. If you detect an error in the map data (e.g. a street is missing completely), we would like to inform our map data provider. Please let us know via service@nextar.com. I have problems to get a GPS fix.

  • Page 36: Index

    INDEX 2D mode toggle, 27 3D mode toggle, 27 Address Quick Start, 10 selecting in a map,10 set as destination, 14 Alternative route enforce, 22 Arrow mode, 22 Block route, 22 Bookmarks Memory Card, 19 set as destination, 19 Change region, 27 Choose destination, 10, 13 Address, 10 Bookmarks, 19...
  • Page 37 My Work set as destination, 18 Navigation Choose destination, 11 Navigation screen, 20 Night mode toggle, 27 Pedestrian, 26 Plan route, 23 Plan Route Quick Start, 8 Guides, 15 Quick Start, 11 Redirect route, 22 Quick Start Address, 10 Favorites, 10 Map, 8 Plan Route, 8 POI, 10...

  • Page 38: Copyright And License Notes

    COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTES COPYRIGHT AND LICENSE NOTES Copyright for this manual: © gate5 AG, 2006. All rights reserved. Portions of the software are copyright © 1996-2002 The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved. © gate5 AG, 2006. All rights reserved.

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