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Nextar K4 Software Manual

Automotive navigation system (gps)
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  • Page 1 K4 Software Manual Version: 5.5...
  • Page 2 Please make sure that all persons using this navigation software carefully read these precautions and the operating instructions in the Nextar manual. Nextar cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure to observe these precautions. Your personal judgment, traffic regulations, and common sense must always take precedence over instructions produced by the software.

  • Page 3: Points To Observe For Safe Usage

    Failure to follow the following instructions can result in severe injury or death. Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the cautions. Nextar is not respon- sible for problems resulting from failure to observe the precautions, warnings, and instructions in this manual.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 — Nextar Basics ____________________________________________________________ 5 Main Map Display ..5 Map Displays Modes..5 Turn-By-Turn Views ..6 Browsing the Map Display ..7 Zooming In and Out ..7 Data Entry ..8 2 — Set Destinations__________________________________________________________ 9 To Set a Destination Using an Address ...

  • Page 5: Nextar Basics

    GPS displays your location on the map. Voice guidance tells you when and where to turn. The main screen displays turn directions, compass heading, distance to next maneuver, and street names. If you leave your route, Nextar GPS calculates a new route to your destination automati- cally.

  • Page 6: Turn-By-Turn Views

    Turn-By-Turn Views Once you set a destination and select GO, the screen displays Turn-By-Turn views. Main Turn-by-Turn View Split Map View Nextar Software Manual Blue line shows route. Next maneuver. Tap to repeat the voice instruction. Distance to next maneuver.

  • Page 7: Browsing The Map Display

    To exit Browse Mode, tap the “X” in the upper right corner. Zooming In and Out Tap + or - to change the zoom level. 1 — Nextar Basics Next maneuver. List of required maneuvers route. Tap to jump to first maneuver in the list.

  • Page 8: Data Entry

    Nextar Software Manual Data Entry When you set a destination, Nextar GPS may prompt you to enter required infor- mation, such as the name of a city or the name of a street. As you enter informa- tion, the screen highlights the characters that are likely to be next.

  • Page 9: Set Destinations

    Choose: > Select an option as follows: Follow the prompts to set a destination. Nextar GPS displays the destination location. (See be- low.) Choose GO. Voice instructions will guide you to your destination while the screen displays your present location and Turn-By-Turn information.

  • Page 10: To Set A Destination Using A Point Of Interest

    > Select an option as follows: Follow the prompts to set a destination. Once you set a destination, Nextar GPS displays the destination location on the map. (See below.) Choose GO. Voice instructions will guide you to your destinations while the screen displays your present location and Turn-By-Turn information.

  • Page 11: To Set A Destination Using Cross Roads

    Use this option to go to an address in a city you choose. Use this option to go to an address in a region you choose. Follow the prompts to set a destination. Once you set a destination, Nextar GPS displays the destination location on the map. (See below.) Choose GO.

  • Page 12: To Set A Destination Using An Item In Favorites

    Select an option as follows: To Cancel a Route Choose: > Nextar Software Manual > Use this option to go to a location name in the Favorites list. Use this option to set a location or destination as Home. Use this option to rename a location in the Favorites list.

  • Page 13: To Save A Destination As A Favorite Or Home Location

    To Save a Destination as a Favorite or Home Location Set a destination, and then choose: Next: —Or— Browse to the desired location on the map, and then choose: > —Or— Choose: > Select an item in the list, and then choose: 2 —...
  • Page 14 Nextar Software Manual Enter a name, and then tap OK or tap the HOME icon to save the destination as a Home location.

  • Page 15: Program Settings

    4 — Program Settings Map Settings > Language > Set Origin > 4 — Program Settings > Tap to select options, and then tap > Tap to select an option, and then tap >...

  • Page 16: Route Settings

    Route Settings > Demo Mode > Exit > Nextar Software Manual Use this option to set a starting point that is different than the current GPS position. > Tap to select an option, and then tap > Use this mode to preview a route.

  • Page 17: Gps Status

    GPS Status > About Nextar GPS > 4 — Program Settings > >...

  • Page 18: Icons And Controls

    Information Button Volume icon Zoom Control Close Button Nextar Software Manual Description The vehicle icon points toward the direction of travel. The map rotates un- der the icon as you travel. North is at the top. The vehicle icon points in the direction of travel. The compass displays the direction of travel.
  • Page 19 Control or Icon Name Backspace Map Button Auto-Complete Keys Highlighted keyboard letters List Button Empty Keys Scroll Buttons OK Button VIEW Options Button GO / SAVE & GO Route Calculation Criteria button 5 — Icons and Controls Description Deletes characters like a Backspace key. Tap to return to the main map display.

  • Page 20: Turn-By-Turn Icons

    POI Icons Green Flag Checkered Flag Turn-By-Turn Icons Control Nextar Software Manual Description Tap to set the current location as the starting vehicle position. These icons denote locations of interest, including restaurants, banks, hotels, and more. Location of the next maneuver.
  • Page 21 5 — Icons and Controls Control Description Approaching destination...
  • Page 22 Copyright No part of this manual may be copied, republished, reproduced, transmitted or distributed in any way without prior written consent of Nextar, Inc. Any unauthorized distribution of this manual is expressly forbidden. Nextar may find it necessary to modify, amend, otherwise change, or update this manual. We reserve the right to do this at any time, without any prior notice.

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