Navigon car gps receiver user's manual (172 pages)
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator December 2006...
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NAVIGON Inc., nor transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording. All technical information, illustrations etc. are subject to copyright law.
Topics covered in this chapter: 1.1 About this manual Arrangement Conventions Symbols 1.2 Legal notice Warranty End User License Agreement ("EULA") Trademarks 1.3 Support 1.4 Terms used Introduction User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator page 6 page 7 page 8 page 9 - 5 -...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator About this manual 1.1.1 Arrangement If you are looking for specific information or the explanation of a specific term, you can refer to the following sections in the manual: As of page 9 in the list "Terms used" you'll find an explanation of terms used in this manual.
End User License Agreement ("EULA") This is a legal agreement between you, the end user, and NAVIGON Inc. By using all or any portion of the Software you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement. This EULA...
Software and/or Hardware), plus the Limited Warranty, if applicable, reflect the entire agreement between You and Navigon with respect to the subject matter hereof and will supersede and replace all prior understandings and agreements, in whatever form, regarding the subject matter.
Screen Dialog window Button Icon Entry field Introduction User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator The physical display unit of the navigation device. A functional software operating unit that occupies the entire display. Includes warnings, error messages or information. Queries whether a specific action should really be executed.
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Topics covered in this chapter: 2.1 How your navigation system works 2.2 Important safety instructions Safety instructions for navigation Safety instructions for a switch-on in the vehicle Before You Start User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator page 12 page 12 - 11 -...
The American military developed the Global Positioning System (GPS) in the 70s to be used as a guided weapons system. GPS is based on a total of 24 satellites that circle the earth. They constantly transmit their position and time. The GPS receiver...
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using mounts on their windshields while operating motor vehicles. Navigon does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice.
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Direction 3.4 Software keyboard 3.5 Lists 3.6 Options 3.7 Menus 3.8 Starting the navigation system for the first time Operating the Navigation Software User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator page 16 page 16 page 16 page 18 page 19 page 20...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Navigation device keys Two keys are located on the right side of your navigation device. (On/Off) You switch the device on and off with the top key. (HOLD) Use the bottom key to switch the touch sensitivity of the touch screen on and off.
3.3.1 The GPS symbol can show the following GPS-reception status: Icon Refer to chapter "GPS status" on page 70 for detailed information regarding the GPS-status. 3.3.2 Energy The Energy icon can display the following conditions of the built- in battery: Icon 3.3.3...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Symbol No Symbol Tuning TMC on Standby For a description of the TMC-functions please refer to chapter "TMC (Traffic Information)" on page 76. 3.3.4 Direction The Direction symbol in the top, right corner of the screen indicates in which direction you are currently moving.
(Up): Tap on this button to move up in the list. (Down): Tap on this button to move down in the list. (OK): Tap on this button to accept the entry that appears User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator - 19 -...
Local traffic laws and actual traffic signs always have priority over the information and directions you receive from NAVIGON Mobile Navigator. The navigation instructions might be inaccurate or incorrect due to detours or construction."...
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Note: You can make these settings at a later time. For more detailed information, please refer to chapter Basic Settings on page 85 Tap on the Start NAVIGON Mobile Navigator button to open the navigation software. is opened. MAIN WINDOW...
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Navigation will be stopped if GPS tracking becomes impaired. The navigation software remains on. As soon as GPS signals are received again the navigation system will calculate any change in position that may have occurred. Then simply continue with the navigation.
Local traffic laws and actual traffic signs always have priority over the information and directions you receive from NAVIGON Mobile Navigator. The navigation instructions might be inaccurate or incorrect due to detours or construction."...
As soon as data from at least 3 satellites is received, the symbol changes to GPS ready. Note: If the GPS symbol displays the condition GPS ready in a time significantly less than 20 minutes then leave the receiver switched on for a minimum of 15 minutes. This will ensure that the receiver is functioning properly.
OVERED COUNTRIES destination country or state" on page 34). Tap on the country of your destination. Navigation User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Description Launches the integrated MP3 player of your navigation device. If you close the MP3 player, Mobile Navigator appears again.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator 4.3.1 Destination address Any address details entered will be continuously compared with the addresses in the navigation systems database. Below your entry you will always find a list of cities (or streets, house numbers, intersections) that match the data entered by you and are displayed on the map currently loaded.
Nearby points of interest are special destinations that are located within a certain radius of your current location. This means you can always find the nearest gas station no matter where you are. Navigation User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator (Destination Info) button. window offer the following functions: DDRESS...
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Note: GPS-tracking must be sufficient to determine the position. Adequate GPS-tracking can be recognized by the symbol. Refer to chapter "GPS status" on page 70. Note: There are three categories of points of interest that are available in the immediate vicinity using the quick access function.
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If the list is long, you can move within it using the 5. Tap on the name of the destination. Navigation User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator window offer the following NEARBY Description Stores the specified address in the F list.
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Note: Additional information is available and stored in the navigation system database for many destinations that you specify. Tap on the This function is described in detail in chapter "Information about the destination" on page 70.
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The options of the POI functions: Option Save Destination Show on Map Add to Route Navigation User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator (Up) buttons. (Destination Info) button. window offer the following IN A CITY Description Stores the specified address in the F list.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator 4.3.3 Quick access to points of interest The quick access system contains three categories of points of interest. Destinations in your vicinity that correspond to these categories can be listed quickly without the need for making additional entries.
: All destinations that you stored in Mobile AVORITES ESTINATIONS tap on the My Destinations button. INDOW menu opens. ESTINATIONS list opens. ESTINATIONS (Up) buttons. ESTINATIONS User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator list. These destinations (Up) window offer the following - 35 -...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Option Save as Favorite Delete Destination Delete All Add to Route 4.4.2 Favorites Destinations to which you want to drive time and again can be stored in the F quickly and easily without having to enter the information again.
"by command" You can create a voice command when you store the destination or at a later time. Navigation User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Description Opens a window that can be used to change the name of the selected destination.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Refer to chapter "Creating a voice command" on page 43 for how to set up a speech command. 1. In the M 2. After being prompted, speak into the navigation device to activate the voice command that you have stored for the desired destination.
3. Tap on the Start Navigation button or simply start driving. No GPS tracking The following message appears if the GPS-signal is not sufficient: "No GPS signal available at present. Would you like to use the last known position?" You have the following options: Tap on the OK button.
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Saving destinations as favorites Deleting a destination from the Last Destinations list Deleting all destinations from the Last Destinations list How to start planning a route Managing Destinations User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator page 42 page 45 - 41 -...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator There are two lists of destinations in which the individual destinations are saved: In the F In the L Every destination that you specify plus the destinations from the makes good sense if you frequently navigate to these destinations.
(Toggle) button, if you would like to designate list. AVORITES list, select the destination the name of which AVORITES ... dialog window opens. ESTINATION AS list. AVORITES User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator list. The dialog AVORITES list that you want AVORITES - 43 -...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator 5.1.4 Deleting a destination from the Favorites list 1. In the F delete. (see chapter "Favorites", page 36) 2. Tap on the Options button. The options list opens. 3. Tap on the Delete option. The following message appears in a dialog box: "Do you really want to delete this destination?"...
Managing Destinations ESTINATIONS list can be found in chapter ESTINATIONS ... dialog box opens. The cursor ESTINATION AS list, select the destination you wish ESTINATIONS User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator list. list as ESTINATIONS list. The dialog AVORITES list. ESTINATIONS...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator 5.2.3 Deleting all destinations from the Last Destinations list 1. Select any destination from the L described in chapter "Last Destinations" on page 35. 2. Tap on the Options button. The options list opens. 3. Tap on the Delete All option.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator It is possible to plan routes in the comfort of your home without GPS-tracking. Created routes can be stored. This allows you to plan as many routes as you like, for example, when planning your vacation.
The starting point is only important if you want to see a planned route on the map but do not have GPS-tracking or you are not yet at the planned starting point. The starting point that you enter therefore has the sequence number “0”.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator If you would like to specify your current location as the starting point: 2. Tap on the Current Location menu item. The selected starting point will now be displayed next to the 0 TARTING Changing the starting point 1.
At least one route stop has already OUTE LANNING (Up) and (Up) buttons. Route Point Up: Moves the selected route stop Route Point Down: Moves the selected route stop Delete: Deletes the selected route stop. A dialog User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator - 51 -...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Managing routes You can store each planned route under a special name. Note: Only the route starting points and the route stops will be stored but not the calculated route. Stored routes must be recalculated prior to navigation after they are loaded.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Navigation The route must first be calculated. Thereafter, you may begin navigating or just simulate the route. 6.3.1 Calculating and displaying the route In order to receive an overview it is possible to calculate the route and display it on the map even without GPS-tracking.
3. Tap on the Start Navigation button or simply start driving. No GPS tracking The following message appears if the GPS-signal is not sufficient: "No GPS signal available at present. Would you like to use the last known position?" You have the following options: Tap on the OK button.
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Copying a navigation map to the memory card 7.2 Map in the Preview mode 7.3 Map in the Navigation mode 7.4 Map in the Destination search mode Working with the Map User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator page 58 page 58 page 61 page 65...
Copying a navigation map to the memory card You will find more navigation maps on the product DVD of NAVIGON Mobile Navigator. If you would like to copy one of these maps to the memory card, then proceed as follows: Insert the product DVD into the DVD drive of your computer.
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65 for more information. Tap on the previously open. Working with the Map User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Description A triangle in orange depicts the current position. If you display a planned or loaded route and the designated starting point is not the same as your current position, then the current position may not be displayed in the preview.
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Options of the map in the Preview mode The options of the map in the Preview mode offer the following functions: Option Simulation Save Route Settings GPS status Traffic Route Profile - 60 - Description Simulates a navigation based on the displayed route.
Your direction of driving is always upwards (north). Working with the Map User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Description This is where all relevant traffic signs are indicated. This is where any speed limits are indicated.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Note: Displaying many of the above mentioned areas can be configured. A number of displays only work when the corresponding information is available on the map. Refer to chapter "Configuring Mobile Navigator" on page 83 for more information.
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Interim Destination Skip Route Point Block POI on Route Working with the Map User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Description Switches between 2D and 3D modes. The mode that is currently set is displayed with an orange symbol. Switches between the display modes "day"...
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Options of the map in the Navigation mode The options of the map in Navigation mode offer the following functions: Option Settings Route Profile GPS status MP3 Player Traffic - 64 - Description Opens the S window.
The geographical coordinates of the destination and the corresponding address are shown in the Selected Destination field in the lower third of the screen. Working with the Map User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Description Zoom Out: he map section becomes larger but less detailed.
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator 2. Tap on the The D data of the selected destination is displayed in the upper left- hand corner. Buttons with various functions are displayed. Function Take Me There Interim Destination Set as Destination Save...
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Route Profile GPS status MP3 Player Traffic Working with the Map User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator (Back) button in order to return to the M . You will be prompted to confirm exiting navigation if Description Opens the S ETTINGS where you can configure the navigation system.
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Most of the functions described here are only practical when GPS- tracking is sufficient to determine your current position. This is indicated by the Information about the destination Additional information is available and stored in the navigation system database for destinations that you specify.
4. Tap on the Save button. The destination is now stored in the F box closes. Useful Functions User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Meaning Greenwich Mean Time: The time of day in London. If you are in another time zone, the time at your current location will not correspond with GMT.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Inserting an interim destination You can add an interim destination at any time during the navigation. The navigation system will then guide you to this interim destination first. Thereafter, you can simply continue navigating to your original destination.
1. Tap on any point on the map. 2. Tap on the Cancel Block button. The route section is reactivated. The route is recalculated. The unblocked route section can be used again during navigation. Useful Functions User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator menu opens. LOCK - 73 -...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator POI on Route At any time during the navigation process it is possible to display points of interest located on your route from three specific categories. The enables you to quickly find out how far the next wayside is.
(Allow): The respective section may be included in the route. (Forbid): The respective section may not be included in the route. (Modify Route). (Back), to close the T window again. User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator (Forbid). window. - 75 -...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator 4a Tap on the Start Navigation button if you would like to use the alternate route. - OR – 4b Tap on the Show Turn-by-Turn List button if you would like to undo the changes or block off other sections of the route.
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The T If the list is long, you can toggle using the (Down) buttons. Tap the window. Useful Functions User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator window opens. RAFFIC NFORMATION Explanation of symbols The Traffic information button shows what kinds of traffic messages are listed and the number of messages received.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Options of the Traffic Information window The options of the T following functions: Option TMC Settings GPS status 8.8.1 Configuring the message display 1. Tap the T information window. A list with various options opens.
Note: This setting only takes effect if the route profile has been set to consider traffic jams. For detailed information, please refer to chapter "Route Profile", page 91. Useful Functions User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator window you can set and configure the ETTINGS Description and possible settings Determine the settings of the station chosen to receive traffic messaging.
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Recalculate Route: Automatically If a reported obstruction concerns your route, the system will calculate an alternative route automatically. The following message appears while the system is calculating the deviation. "The route is being recalculated due to traffic information update."...
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0.1 MHz. If a station can be received on the frequency currently tuned- in, its name will be displayed. 5. Tap the Done button to close the TMC S Useful Functions User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator window. ETTINGS - 81 -...
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9.3 Current Map 9.4 POI Categories for quick link and for POI on Route Indications on the map 9.5 Route Profile Configuring Mobile Navigator User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator page 84 page 85 page 89 page 90 page 91 - 83 -...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Opening the Settings window The S you can use to set up Mobile Navigator in accordance with your personal requirements. The M window", page 27). 1. Tap on the Options button. The options list opens.
3D view. With autozoom, the map scale changes depending upon your speed: If you drive slowly, gets smaller. If you drive faster, the scale is larger. The factory default is Yes. User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator ASIC ETTINGS - 85 -...
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Setting 2D Autozoom Zoom Factor 3D Map: Show Street Names 2D Map: Show Street Names 2D Map: Orientation Show Altitude and Speed Display Compass - 86 - Meaning and possible values Determine if autozoom should (Yes) or shouldn't (No) be activated for the map in 2D view.
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Info When Crossing Borders Show Signs Show Lanes Configuring Mobile Navigator User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Meaning and possible values Determine whether you want remaining distance to destination and, if applicable, interim destination(s) displayed on the map (Yes) or not (No).
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Setting Show Speed Limits Warnings Within Urban Areas Warnings Outside Urban Areas Warn Against Certain Speed Limits Menu Animation Distance Unit Time Format Coordinate Format - 88 - Meaning and possible values Select if or how you want highway speed limits displayed.
The factory default is After 30 sec. window shows which map the navigation URRENT window opens again. The new map is URRENT User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator (Up) and (Down) - 89 -...
User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Tap on the Done button. Any changes you have made will be accepted. Tap on the Cancel button. Any changes you have made will not be accepted. The POI window shows which categories are available on the...
Setting Speed Profile Type of Route Consider Traffic Information Configuring Mobile Navigator User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator window, settings are carried out that OUTE ROFILE Meaning and possible values Determine your means of transport. This setting is important for calculating route and arrival times.
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Highways Ferries Toll Roads Calculate the Next Stage U-turns - 92 - Specify whether you wish to use these types of roads. Allow: Can be used. Avoid: Only use if there’s no other option (e.g. driving to islands).
Favorites ... 36 From Map... 38 Last Destinations ... 35 My Destinations... 35 New Destination ... 27 Index User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Search for POI... 29 in a City ... 32 Nationwide... 31 Nearby ... 29 Voice Command ... 37 Destination Info ...
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User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Icon ... 9 Info When Crossing Borders... 87 Interim Destination ... 72 Keyboard ... 18 License Agreement ... 7 Main screen... 25 Manual Conventions... 6 Structure... 6 Symbols... 6 Destination search ... 65 Navigation ... 61 Preview...
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Speed Profile ... 91 Speed-Dependent Volume ... 89 Structure of the manual ... 6 Support ... 8 Symbols used in this manual... 6 Index User Manual NAVIGON Mobile Navigator Take Me Home ... 37 Terminology Button ... 9 Dialog window... 9 Display... 9 Entry field...
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