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User Guide

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www.binatonegps.com
Binatone Navigation software

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    User Guide S500 edition www.binatonegps.com Binatone Navigation software...
  • Page 2: Important

    This is quite normal for products of this type. You can check the number of satellite signals that the unit is receiving and the strength of those signals by viewing the GPS Receiver. Unpacking your Binatone Navigation System In the box you will find ·GPS navigation device ·Car mounting kit...
  • Page 3: Safety

    America, who are responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any changes in GPS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the operation of you Binatone Personal Navigation Device (PND). Using Your PND in the Car When using your PND while driving it is essential that you drive with due care and attention.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS Important………………………………………………………………………. In the Box ……….………………………………………………………... Safety …………………………………………………………………………… 03 The Global Positioning System …………………………………………… 03 Using Your PND in the Car .…………………………………………….. 03 Prohibited Areas .…………………………………………………….…… 03 Battery..…………………………………………………………………….. 03 Contents .………………………………………………………………………. 04 Quick Start Guide …………………………………………………………… Position of the Controls ………………………………………………… Charging the Battery …………………………………………………….
  • Page 5: Contents

    CONTENTS NAVIGATION 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………25 1.1 GPS connection…………………………………………………………….25 2. Getting Started ....................26 3. Navigational Map Screens………………………………………………………..26 3.1 Free Navigation……………………………………………………………..27 3.2 Route Navigation……………………………………………………………28 4. Browsing the Map…………………………………………………………………..29 5. Navigation…………………………………………………………………………...29 5.1 Free navigation………………………………………………………………29 5.2 Route Navigation…………………………………………………………….29 6. Go to………………………………………………………………………………….29 6.1 Entering an Address/Postcode……………………………………………..30 6.2 Searching for a POI (Point of Interest)…………………………………….32 6.2.1 POI near Current Position………………………………………….32 6.2.2 POI in City……………………………………………………………33...
  • Page 6 CONTENTS 8.11 Brightness……………………………………………………………………43 8.12 Calibration……………………………………………………………………44 9. Route Plan……………………………………………………………………………44 9.1 Navigating……………………………………………………………………. 44 9.2 Waypoints……………………………………………………………………. 45 9.3 Simulate……………………………………………………………………….46 9.4 Route Options………………………………………………………………...46 10. Route Navigation Menu……………………………………………………………46 10.1 Route Plan…………………………………………………………………...47 10.2 Detour ………………………………………………………………………..47 10.3 Cancel Route ………………………………………………………………..47 10.4 Go to …………………………………………………………………………47 10.5 Route Information …………………………………………………………..48 10.6 Map Options ………………………………………………………………...48 10.7 Settings ………………………………………………………………………48 Frequently asked questions...
  • Page 7: Quick Start Guide

    QUICK START GUIDE Quick Start Guide Please make sure that your read all of the information contained within this user guide before operating this unit. If you experience any problems, please go through the user guide before contacting the customer helpline. Position of the controls 1.
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    QUICK START GUIDE Charging the Battery Before using your GPS device for the first time, we recommend that you charge the unit for 5 hours via the mains/car charger, or until the charge light turns green. Plug the mains/car charger into the USB socket.
  • Page 9: Turning The Sat Nav Unit On/Off

    QUICK START GUIDE Turning the Sat Nav Unit On/Off Press and hold the On/Off button on the top of the unit for around 3 seconds, the unit will power up and display the Menu screen. Press and hold the On/Off button for around 3 seconds during operation, the unit will show up the following display,...
  • Page 10: Windscreen Holder Installation

    QUICK START GUIDE Windscreen Holder Installation The car mount has a suction pad that fits to the windscreen or a flat area on the dashboard. A. Fitting to windscreen Pull the lever away from the suction pad. Place the pad on the widescreen and push the lever towards the pad until it clicks into place.
  • Page 11: Starting Up

    MAIN MENU Starting Up Press the On/Off button on the top until the following screens are displayed, When you press MENU, the following screens will be displayed:...
  • Page 12: Settings

    MAIN MENU Settings NOTE: You do not need to enter the SETTINGS menu before you start to navigate. If you press on the SETTINGS icon the following screen is displayed. To exit this page or exit any subsequent page, press the at the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 13: Multi-Media

    MAIN MENU Language Press ”Language” to change the language. Use the keys to scroll between further language options. Select the language you desire from the available options so that it is highlighted white. Then press to confirm and exit. About The About page contains information about your operating system software version.
  • Page 14: Document Viewer

    MAIN MENU 4) Click on SDMMC folder to open it and then click on a picture or a further folder. To continue searching or to load a photo it into the viewer. To go back through the menu structure press the option “...” The following screen will be shown: Button function list of Picture Files: 1.
  • Page 15: Music

    MAIN MENU Button function list of Document Files: 1. Return : Press this to return back to the list of documents on the unit. 2. Page number : This shows the number of the current page and the total number of pages in the document.
  • Page 16 MAIN MENU This device has the function to connect the music and navigation voice to your car radio system. Select “FM” in the Mult Media menu. Decrease Increase frequency frequenc Turn On/Off Save the Exit current 1) First you need to locate the empty FM frequency channel in your area from your car radio.
  • Page 17: Bluetooth Function

    MAIN MENU Bluetooth Function Your GPS device has built-in Bluetooth 2.0 technology which can connect to other Bluetooth devices like mobile phones to perform the following functions: Making a call using the PND in hands-free mode. Answering a call using the PND in hands-free mode. Browse the phonebook of your mobile phone via the PND and then make a call to a phonebook entry.
  • Page 18 MAIN MENU Bluetooth menu Turn On / Off the Bluetooth Function Tap the ON/OFF icon in the Bluetooth menu to turn on/off the Bluetooth function. When switched off all of the other Bluetooth feature icons will be greyed out. Information Select the info icon in main menu The following information will be displayed on the screen.
  • Page 19 MAIN MENU Pairing with a Mobile Phone Select the Paired List icon. List of Mobile Exit Connect Disconnec Search Delet Scroll the to mobile t from Mobile list 1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Mobile phone device and make sure it is visible to other devices.
  • Page 20 MAIN MENU 6. To disconnect the PND from your Mobile phone, select the phone name from the paired list and tap to disconnect your mobile phone. Then the phone name will be turned red in the list. • Note: your phone will still be paired with the PND and can be re-connected at a later date;...
  • Page 21 MAIN MENU Dial a Number Tap the Dial icon in the Bluetooth menu; you will see the following screen. To make a call from your PND, key in the digits and then tap the phone button to make the call via your mobile phone. The following screen will be displayed.
  • Page 22 MAIN MENU Phonebook You can retrieve and review the phonebook of the connected mobile phone via the PND device. Tap the Phone Book icon from the Bluetooth menu. Download the phonebook from Mobile phone to the PND internal Memory Tap to move up or down the list, the list will be moved a page at a time.
  • Page 23 MAIN MENU timer icon on the display.
  • Page 24 MAIN MENU Call List You can review the Call history. Tap the Call list icon in the Bluetooth menu. The calls list will open, showing you the most recent call activity including Dialled Calls, Received Calls and Missed Calls. Tap to switch among the Dialled Call list, Received Call list and Missed Call List Press to move up or down the list a page at a time Press to make a call to the currently selected phone...
  • Page 25: Gps Receiver

    MAIN MENU GPS Receiver NOTE: This page is for information only. You can view the number of satellite signals the unit is receiving also the strength of these signals. This page gives your current position in degrees longitude and latitude, your current speed and the status of your position, i.e.
  • Page 26: Navigation

    NAVIGATION 1 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 can navigate and plan your route with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, just by using your finger.
  • Page 27: Getting Started

    “Don’t show this statement again”. You will now be shown the Binatone screen, which shows the progress of the loading software on the yellow bar at the bottom. Once the software has loaded you will be shown the Free Navigation Menu screen, this is the starting point for all your navigating needs.
  • Page 28: Free Navigation

    NAVIGATION 3.1 Free Navigation 1 Zoom out – Tap to zoom out on the maps. 2 Compass – Shows your current heading by means of a letter, while the red part of the compass needle always points North. (Tapping will change between 2D & 3D view).
  • Page 29: Route Navigation

    NAVIGATION 3.2 Route Navigation 11 Speed limit– Shown when you exceed the speed limit of the current road, if switched on via the settings (see page 29). 12 POI icon – Show the position of a point of interest. 13 Turn indicator – Shows a graphical representation of the next manoeuvre and the distance to the manoeuvre.
  • Page 30: Browsing The Map

    NAVIGATION 4 Browsing the Map When in Free Navigation or Route Navigation it is possible to browse the map so that you can look at parts of the map which are currently not shown. To move the map around use the stylus (if provided) or your finger to press and hold on a point on the map, then drag the map in the opposite direction you want to look at.
  • Page 31: Entering An Address/Postcode

    NAVIGATION 6.1 Entering an Address/Postcode One of the most commonly used methods for inputting a destination into the unit, tap Address the screen will change to show the following. This screen shows a list of any previously used cities/towns. You will also be able to enter a new city name as well as changing the country you wish to search within.
  • Page 32 NAVIGATION confirm or double tap the list item. The screen will change to the Address Search window with the selected city now shown on the city field. Note: That there is no need to enter any special characters in the city name as the unit will search for and match whether these are entered or not.
  • Page 33: Searching For A Poi (Point Of Interest)

    NAVIGATION When entering an address you have the following options; . Once you have fully entered the destination you want to navigate to and are happy, you will now be taken to the Route Plan screen (see page 34). to view the location on the map and once in the map view you can browse the map (see page 24), to exit from the map view back to the previous screen tap .
  • Page 34: Poi In City

    NAVIGATION Scroll through the list using the keys till you find the POI you are looking for. Select the item so that it is highlighted blue then tap or double tap the item to confirm. You will be taken to the Route Plan screen (see page 34).
  • Page 35: Selecting An Entry From The Address Book

    NAVIGATION Alternatively you can tap in the white box at the top of the screen. This will bring up a keyboard screen, which allows you to search for the name of a particular POI. After entering the whole name or part name tap Scroll through the list of POI until you find the one you are looking for and then tap...
  • Page 36: Selecting A Point On The Map

    NAVIGATION double tap to confirm. The screen will then change to show the Route Plan screen (see page 34). to go back to the Search Menu screen. to view the location on the map and once in the map view you can browse the map (see page 24), to exit from the map view back to the previous screen tap Warning: you will not be asked to to delete the currently selected address book entry.
  • Page 37: To Navigate Directly Home

    NAVIGATION When entering in Decimal format. The N, S, W and E keys are replaced with + and -, where North and East are + and South and West are -. Use the . key to enter a decimal point. to change between Degrees:minutes:seconds and Decimal formats.
  • Page 38: Motorway Sign Post

    NAVIGATION 3D – The map will be shown as if you were looking down at it from behind and above your current position. (When in 3D mode, the option for selecting North Up/Heading Up will be disabled and set to Heading Up only.) 2D –...
  • Page 39: Auto Zoom

    NAVIGATION to confirm the change. 7.5 Auto Zoom Allows you to activate or deactivate the auto zoom feature. When auto zoom is activated the unit will automatically zoom the map during navigation according to your speed, the faster you are travelling the more the map will zoom out to give you a better view of the road ahead.
  • Page 40: Safety Alert

    NAVIGATION 8.2 Safety Alert Tap to open the safety alert options screen. From this screen you can set two separate safety alerts. Speed camera on – This lets you activate or deactivate the speed camera warning, when activated the unit will warn you of an approaching speed camera visually and shows you the distance to the camera.
  • Page 41: Address Book

    NAVIGATION Each recording will be logged with the following information. Viewing a trace record: Select the trace record you want to view. The currently selected trace record will be highlighted blue. Then use the button to view the trace record on the map. When active the button will then change to show .
  • Page 42: Edit An Entry

    NAVIGATION confirm the entered text. Tap at any point to return to the previous screen. Name –You can then enter a name for your address book entry; which will be shown in the address book list. If no name is entered then the address will be automatically entered in this field and shown as the name.
  • Page 43: Day/Night Mode

    NAVIGATION 8.5 Day/Night Mode Allows you to change the map so that the colour and brightness are optimal for driving in either day time or night time conditions. There are two options to choose from; manually and automatic. Manually – when selected allows you to either simply select day or night mode, by tapping either to make your selection.
  • Page 44: Miles/Kilometre

    NAVIGATION Note: In order to navigate you require that the unit is locked to 4 or more satellites and is referred to as a 3D fix. The fix status will be shown above the circle on the right- Inactive means not fixed, active means that a 3D fix has been obtained.
  • Page 45: Calibration

    NAVIGATION Once set tap to confirm the selection and return to the settings screen. Tap to return to the settings screen without saving. 8.12 Calibration This option allows you to calibrate the screen so that it responds accurately to your screen taps. You will need this function only if the unit begins to respond inconsistently to your screen taps.
  • Page 46: Waypoints

    NAVIGATION 9.2 Waypoints You can add up to two additional destinations before you begin navigating, these additional destinations are know as waypoints. When the unit calculates the route it will navigate you to each waypoint first before continuing on to your final destination.
  • Page 47: Simulate

    NAVIGATION 9.3 Simulate Before you navigate a route for real you can simulate the route on the unit. To simulate the route tap , you will be asked if you would like to change your starting point. Your current starting point will be your current position on the map.
  • Page 48: Route Plan

    NAVIGATION 10.1 Route Plan This takes you back to the Route Plan Menu (see page 34). From here you can add/remove waypoints, change the Route Options or even simulate the route. Tapping will result in the route being recalculated from your current position. Any changes will be taken in to consideration when calculating the route.
  • Page 49: Route Information

    NAVIGATION 10.5 Route Information Tapping this option will detail the route in text format and contains useful information about the route you have planned on a new screen. As well as showing you your start and destination locations it will show you the distance between these two locations as planned by the unit and the estimated time it will take to drive the planned route.
  • Page 50: Frequently Asked Questions

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequently asked questions I can’t find an address. Please make sure you have correctly spelt your entry. If you do not know how an address is spelt correctly, simply enter the parts of the address, you know of sure (e.g., “ond”, “Leic” for Leicester Square in London).
  • Page 51: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications Atlas IV 500 MHz Operating System Microsoft WinCE.NET 6.0 Core Version Built-in GPS high sensitivity receiver (64 channels) Antenna Memory 128MB DDR2 Built-in Display 5″colour TFT touch screen Bluetooth Headset, Handsfree, Phonebook FM Transmitter -7dbm 0.185kg Weight Touch Input Method...
  • Page 52: Ec Declaration Of Conformity

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BINATONE TELECOM PLC 1 Apsley Way London NW2 7HF,United Kingdom. Tel: +44(0) 20 8955 2700 Fax: +44(0) 20 8344 8877 e-mail: binatoneuk@binatonetelecom.co.u ________________________________________ EC Declaration of Conformity We the manufacturer / Importer : Binatone Telecom Plc 1 Apsley Way London NW2 7HF, United Kingdom.
  • Page 53 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Paul Tsui, Product Operation Director London, Signature: Place & Date: 1 Feb, 2011...

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