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- Page 1 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer English (United Kingdom) February 2010...
- Page 2 The information contained herein may be changed at any time without prior notification. Neither this manual nor any parts thereof may be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of NAVIGON AG, nor may they be transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Navigation safety information............8 2.3.2 Safety information for the navigation device ......9 2.3.3 Safety guidelines when installing the device in your car...9 Preparing the NAVIGON 25xx for use ..........10 2.4.1 Installing the navigation system in the vehicle ......10 2.4.2 Memory card ................12 Navigating with GPS ................12... - Page 4 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Specifying a destination ................21 5.2.1 Specifying the country in which the destination is situated ..21 5.2.2 Entering a destination address ..........22 5.2.3 Enter Coordinates ..............23 5.2.4 Points of interest ..............24 5.2.5 Information about the destination..........28 5.2.6...
- Page 5 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Useful functions ..................57 Route profiles ..................57 8.1.1 Route profile settings ..............57 8.1.2 NAVIGON basic profiles ............57 8.1.3 Creating a new route profile ............58 8.1.4 Selecting a route profile ............58 8.1.5 Managing route profiles ............59 E-Compass ...................60 8.2.1...
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Page 6: Introduction
Liability The software and manual are subject to change without notice. NAVIGON AG is not liable for the accuracy of the information contained in this manual or for damages resulting from the use of this manual. Suggestions for improvements and information regarding errors are always welcome so that we can supply you with even better products in the future. -
Page 7: Trade Marks
Microsoft, Outlook, Excel and Windows are registered trade marks ► of the Microsoft Corporation. NAVIGON is a registered trade mark of NAVIGON AG. ► Questions about the product You have a question concerning your product? Then visit our website www.navigon.com... -
Page 8: Description Of The Navigon 25Xx
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Description of the NAVIGON 25xx Touch-screen Ring for carry-loop Mini USB socket for USB cable / mains adapter Reset Slot for microSD memory card On/Off Important safety information In your own interest, please read the following safety information and warnings carefully before starting up your navigation system. -
Page 9: Safety Information For The Navigation Device
Note: Create a backup of the data in the internal memory of your navigation device. This is very easy to do with the NAVIGON Fresh software which can be downloaded free of charge from our website www.navigon.com/fresh. 2.3.3... -
Page 10: Preparing The Navigon 25Xx For Use
Caution! Disconnect the car charger cable from the cigarette lighter whenever you park the car. The integrated mains adapter always consumes a small amount of energy and could drain the car battery. Preparing the NAVIGON 25xx for use 2.4.1 Installing the navigation system in the vehicle Caution! Be sure to refer to all the safety information in chapter "Important safety information"... - Page 11 4. Press the lever towards the windscreen. Inserting the navigation device into the cradle On the back of the NAVIGON 25xx you will see a circle with two recesses. 1. Hang the navigation device by the upper recess on the upper lug of the cradle.
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Page 12: Memory Card
2.4.2 Memory card A memory card is not required to operate the NAVIGON 25xx because all the data needed for navigation are stored in the internal memory of the device. When you connect the NAVIGON 25xx to your computer using a USB cable, the internal memory is detected as the 'NAVIGON' drive. -
Page 13: Switching On The Navigon 25Xx
Note: The display lights up briefly in white, indicating that you have started the device. When you switch on the NAVIGON 25xx for the first time, you will be asked to make the following settings: your preferred language for using for the software ►... - Page 14 Note: How to deactivate demo mode is explained in "Troubleshooting" in section "I have accidentally activated demo mode" on page 87. Note: If you have not used the NAVIGON 25xx for a long time, the battery may be flat. When you connect the navigation device to the supplied car charger cable, it can be switched on immediately even if the battery is flat.
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Page 15: Options
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Options Some windows offer options that lead to more functions. A description of all available options can be found in the chapter "Options" on page 40. Operating the NAVIGON 25xx Information Various information symbols are located at the top of many windows. - Page 16 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer TMC (Traffic Info) The NAVIGON 25xx has an integrated TMC receiver which provides the navigation system with traffic information updates. If necessary it can change your route dynamically, for example in order to avoid a traffic jam.
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Page 17: Software Keyboard
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Software keyboard A software keyboard appears on the screen when text entries are necessary. All entries can be made on the software keyboard using your fingertips. Only capital letters can be entered. When entering town or street names you need not enter any special characters or umlauts. -
Page 18: Entering Data
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Note: The maximum number of keyboards is always 2. Umlauts, accents and other letters Another keyboard with special characters is available for each alphabet. opens the keyboard with Latin special characters. opens the keyboard with Cyrillic special characters. -
Page 19: Options
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Options Some windows offer options that lead to more functions. A description of all available options can be found in the chapter "Options" on page 40. Menus Some buttons have menus which open when activated. - Page 20 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer The N window is opened. From here you can access all the AVIGATION functions of the navigation application. Initialising the GPS receiver Note: Good reception of GPS data requires an unobstructed path from the GPS receiver to the satellites. Tunnels, narrow thoroughfares between buildings and reflecting house fronts can restrict GPS reception greatly or make it impossible.
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Page 21: Specifying A Destination
Note: The first time that you want to enter a new destination you will be asked to select the country in which your destination is situated. Under My Destinations the NAVIGON 25xx provides the following lists of destinations and addresses for you to select from: : All destinations that you have entered in the ►... -
Page 22: Entering A Destination Address
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Note: The selection list contains only those countries whose maps are available to the navigation device. 5.2.2 Entering a destination address 1. In the N window, tap on New Destination > Enter an AVIGATION Address. -
Page 23: Enter Coordinates
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer In this case a window will open with a list of all the addresses matching your entry plus additional information. Tap on the address to which you want to navigate. ► If the entered house number is not included on the map, the window will show an address with the house number closest to the one entered. -
Page 24: Points Of Interest
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer The (N S) button alongside the entry box indicates whether it is a northern or southern degree of latitude. Tap on the button if you want to change the current setting. ► 5. Enter the degree of longitude. - Page 25 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Note: GPS reception must be good enough for determining your position. Check the (GPS Ready) symbol to see whether GPS reception is good enough. For more details refer to the chapter "Initialising the GPS receiver" on page 20.
- Page 26 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer For detailed information on how to start navigation, please refer to chapter "Route preview" on page 32. Please read on there. POI of nationwide significance POIs of nationwide significance are airports, sights, national monuments, large ports etc. This way you can find well-known places of interest even if you don't know the name of their location.
- Page 27 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer POI in a particular location POIs in a particular location can be useful when navigating in an unfamiliar town. 1. In the N window tap on New Destination > Search for AVIGATION POI > in a City.
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Page 28: Information About The Destination
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer For detailed information on how to start navigation, please refer to chapter "Route preview" on page 32. Please read on there. Direct access to POI The direct access area contains 3 categories of POI. Destinations in your vicinity that correspond to one of these categories can be viewed here quickly and without further entry. -
Page 29: Favourites
"Route preview" on page 32. Please read on there. Note: Favourites are indicated on the map by a small flag with their name. 5.2.7 Last Destinations NAVIGON 25xx saves the last 12 destinations to which you have navigated in the L list. ESTINATIONS Navigation... -
Page 30: Imported Addresses: Outlook / Internet
"Route preview" on page 32. Please read on there. 5.2.8 Imported Addresses: Outlook / Internet You can use the NAVIGON Sync software to export to your navigation system the contact addresses which you have saved in Microsoft Outlook on your computer. -
Page 31: Navigating Home
"Route preview" on page 32. Please read on there. 5.2.9 Navigating home In NAVIGON 25xx you can save an address as your home address. You can navigate to your home address at any time by pressing a single button. -
Page 32: Route Preview
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer The map opens in Preview mode. The destination is indicated on the map. For detailed information on how to start navigation, please refer to chapter "Route preview" on page 32. Please read on there. 5.2.11 Route preview The map is open in Preview mode. - Page 33 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer MyRoutes When the MyRoutes function is activated, the navigation system calculates up to three routes on the basis of the currently selected route profile and shows them on the map in different colours (orange, green, blue) and with a number.
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Page 34: Managing Destinations
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Note: If you selected the destination on the map, then the Demo button is not available. Managing destinations Every destination you enter and destinations from the L and I lists can be saved in the... -
Page 35: Multi-Leg Routes Or Tracks
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer 5. Tap on (Back). The N window opens. AVIGATION 6. Tap on My Destinations > Favourites. 7. Select from the F list the destination which you want to AVOURITES define as your new home address. (Refer also to Favourites on page 29.) -
Page 36: Entering Route Points
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer 1. Tap on the Specify Starting Point box. The S menu opens. TARTING OINT If you want to enter your current location as the starting point: 2. Tap on the Current Position menu item. If you want to enter a different starting point: 3. -
Page 37: Managing Routes
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Tap on the route point that you want to edit. ► The context menu contains the following buttons: Route Point Up: Moves the selected route point further to the front. (Example: route point 2 becomes route point 1) Route Point Down: Moves the selected route point further to the back. -
Page 38: Calculating And Displaying Routes
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer calculation the starting point is replaced by the current position. You will now be guided to the first route point. If you want to load a track: 4. Tap on the track that you want to load. -
Page 39: Route Preview
For details of how to create and select route profiles refer to chapter "Route profiles" on page 57. Note: When you load routes which originate from a different provider than NAVIGON, it may be impossible for you to change the route profile of this route. Turn-by-Turn List If you want to see detailed directions for the route, tap on Options >... -
Page 40: Options
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer blue) and with a number. For each route there is a button with the same number and a symbol in the same colour. When calculating the time of arrival or the trip time, the navigation system takes account of additional factors such as day of the week and time of day. - Page 41 The software is re-started and behaves as if started for the first time after being purchased (refer to "Switching on the NAVIGON 25xx" on page 13). GPS Status: Opens the GPS S window. Here you can see details TATUS regarding GPS reception.
- Page 42 Settings: Opens the S window. Here you can configure the navigation ETTINGS system. (Refer to "Configuring the NAVIGON 25xx" on page 78.) Show Map: Opens the map in Standard mode. (Refer to "Map in Standard mode" on page 44.) - 42 -...
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Page 43: Working With The Map
Even if maps of countries in other continents are available on the navigation device, the NAVIGON 25xx can only ever work with the maps of a single continent. Tap in the N window on Options >... -
Page 44: Map In Standard Mode
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Map in Standard mode The map is always in Standard mode when you are not navigating, have not calculated a route and are not searching for a destination on the map. Under the following circumstances the map switches automatically to... -
Page 45: Map In Preview Mode
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer A description of all available options can be found in the chapter "Options" on page 40. Map in Preview mode You have entered a destination and tapped on Navigation. - or - You have planned or loaded a route and tapped on Show Route. -
Page 46: Map In Navigation Mode
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer If traffic messages exist for a route, the number of messages is indicated in a small traffic sign on the button. The reported obstructions are also indicated on the route. The route which corresponds best to the selected route profile is marked with "MyRoute". - Page 47 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer If any information is available about the sign which you should follow, it will be shown at the top edge of the screen. Tap on the display to hide the sign. ► The POI on Your Route bar will open (refer to "POI on Your Route" on page 65).
- Page 48 For a description of the Parking function refer to chapter "Parking near the destination" on page 63. When you get close to a NAVIGON Sightseeing sight, the NAVIGON Sightseeing button will appear. The distance indicated on the button tells you how far away the sight is (beeline).
- Page 49 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Tap once again on the info box if you want to see the estimated ► time of arrival. Your current position is indicated on the map (orange arrow). The section of the map displayed changes continually so that your current position is always in view on the map.
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Page 50: Navigation In Pedestrian Mode
Navigation in Pedestrian mode This mode is active if you have selected a pedestrian route profile for the navigation. These profiles can be identified by the (Pedestrian) symbol. Not available in NAVIGON Explorer Middle East. - 50 - Working with the map... - Page 51 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Note: In pedestrian mode the map is shown in vertical format. After the route was shown in Preview mode, navigation was started. You receive a route proposal which is calculated on the basis of the digitalised road system.
- Page 52 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer The route which was calculated using the digitalised road system is marked in orange. The direction in which your destination lies is indicated (red triangle). The current position is indicated (orange arrow). You can see in which direction you are moving.
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Page 53: Navigation In Track Mode
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Centre the position: During pedestrian navigation you can shift the visible map section in order to view the surrounding area on the map. This may mean that your current position can no longer be seen on the visible section of the map. -
Page 54: Map Options In Navigation Mode
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer If the current position at the beginning of navigation lies off the digitalised road system, the navigation will guide you first in Offroad mode to the nearest point of the digitalised road system. From here the navigation then continues in Vehicle mode. -
Page 55: Operating In Destination Search Mode
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Zoom Out: The map section shown becomes larger, but you will see fewer details. Zoom In: The map section becomes smaller, but you will see more details. Zoom Mode: When this button is active you can mark out a section of the map with your finger. - Page 56 Take Me There: Starts navigation to the selected point. If you are currently navigating, this route navigation will be cancelled. MyReport: Opens the M window. Here you can notify NAVIGON about EPORT any changes to traffic monitoring systems and routing.
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Page 57: Useful Functions
OADS Adapt the individual settings to your requirements (Yes, No, Ask ► before). (Refer also to Configuring the NAVIGON 25xx on page 78.) If you activate the Ask before setting, every time your route can take a toll road you will be prompted to make the corresponding setting(s). -
Page 58: Creating A New Route Profile
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Pedestrian Lorry Motorbike The speed profile of a basic profile cannot be changed. You can adapt the other settings to your requirements. Basic profiles cannot be renamed or deleted. To have a choice of different profiles for example for several cars, you can create your own route profiles. -
Page 59: Managing Route Profiles
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer 8.1.5 Managing route profiles User-defined route profiles can be edited, renamed and deleted. Editing a route profile 1. Tap on Options > Settings. If the map is open in Standard mode, tap on Options > General >... -
Page 60: E-Compass
6. Tap on Yes. Note: Basic profiles cannot be deleted. E-Compass The NAVIGON 25xx is equipped with an electronic compass which is available during navigation in Pedestrian mode. Thanks to the electronic compass it is possible for the navigation device to recognise the direction of movement even with very slow movements. -
Page 61: Calibrate The E-Compass
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer 8.2.2 Calibrate the E-Compass The electronic compass must be calibrated from time to time in order to ensure proper operation. The "E-Compass" status symbol at the top edge of the screen tells you when this is the case. The symbol can indicate various states of the electronic compass. -
Page 62: Tracks
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer The screen is saved as a graphic. The (Screenshots) button is not shown in the figure. The screenshots are saved in the \ScreenShots folder. This folder can be found either in the internal memory of the navigation device, on the inserted memory card or in both memories. -
Page 63: Parking Near The Destination
"Loading routes or tracks" on page 37.) Note: All tracks that have been saved in KML data format are suitable for route planning. Use NAVIGON Fresh in order to load tracks from other suppliers onto your navigation system. Note: When you are navigating along a recorded track, any incoming TMC messages will not be checked to see if they concern the track in question. -
Page 64: Nearby
This information is becoming available for more and more parking options. Regular updates of this information can easily be obtained via the NAVIGON Fresh software. NAVIGON Fresh can be downloaded free of charge from the website www.navigon.com/fresh. Nearby... -
Page 65: Poi On Your Route
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Note: This function is not available if the map was opened in one of the modes Destination search, Preview or Reality View. 1. Tap on any point on the map. The N list opens. It contains POIs, Favourites or traffic EARBY messages of the current map view. - Page 66 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Note: The POI on Your Route bar closes after a few seconds. If you want the bar to remain open, tap on the (Fix) button. The button changes to (Fixed). The bar will now remain visible until you open the POI list.
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Page 67: Navigating To One Of The Destinations
(Back) in order to close the list. The map opens. NAVIGON Sightseeing NAVIGON Sightseeing sights are a special category of POI. You can be pointed to these sights when you get close to them. Note: Pointers are possible only during navigation or when the map is opened in Standard mode. - Page 68 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Activating pointers to NAVIGON Sightseeing sights You can select whether or how you want to be pointed to NAVIGON Sightseeing sights. 1. In the N window tap on Options > Settings > Navigation > AVIGATION Info about 'NAVIGON Sightseeing' destinations.
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Page 69: Sightseeing Tours
Note: NAVIGON 25xx contains only a limited number of Sightseeing Tours. The full version with more than 100 Sightseeing Tours can be purchased via NAVIGON Fresh. You can download the NAVIGON Fresh software free of charge from the website www.navigon.com/fresh. -
Page 70: Direct Help
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer The N list opens. It contains routes from the specified category, sorted alphabetically. 4. Tap on the name of the route. The D window opens. ETAILS OF THE ROUTE It shows the name of the route, the length of the route, the estimated driving time and a short description of the route. -
Page 71: Gps Status, Saving The Current Location
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Tap on (Show on Map) if you want to view your current ► location on the map. In the bottom half of the window you will find the buttons for 4 categories: Petrol Station, Police Station, Hospital, Pharmacy. -
Page 72: Block
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer 8.12 Block You can block a leg of the route at any time during a navigation, i.e. to re-calculate the route in order to avoid the leg, e.g. if you have heard on the radio of a traffic jam affecting this section. - Page 73 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Schematic depiction of the next junction where you must make a turn. Distance to this junction. Route instruction and if available the name of the street into which you must turn. Indicates whether you want to drive on the route section in question or not.
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Page 74: Tmc (Traffic Information)
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer 8.14 TMC (Traffic Information) The integrated TMC receiver enables the navigation system to make use of current traffic messaging. If necessary it can change your route dynamically, for example in order to avoid a traffic jam. - Page 75 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Zoom Out: The map section shown becomes larger, but you will see fewer details. Zoom In: The map section becomes smaller, but you will see more details. Original map section: The original map section is shown again.
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Page 76: Displaying Traffic Information
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer 8.14.2 Displaying traffic information Current traffic information is available via the options button in many windows. In the N window, tap on Options > Traffic. ► AVIGATION The T window opens. RAFFIC NFORMATION You can use the... -
Page 77: Showing A Single Message In Detail
Showing a single message in detail Tap on a message to display this information in detail. ► The NAVIGON 25xx announces the traffic message in question if the detail view is open. The announcement of traffic messages is not possible in every language however. -
Page 78: Configuring The Navigon 25Xx
Configuring the NAVIGON 25xx The S window is the starting point for customising the ETTINGS NAVIGON 25xx to match your personal preferences. Settings can be accessed via the options in the N window AVIGATION and via the options in many windows of the navigation application. - Page 79 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Some settings can have only one of two values. These settings can be recognised by the (Toggle) button. All possible values are visible. The currently valid value is highlighted in white. Tap on (Toggle) in order to switch between the possible values.
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Page 80: Appendix
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Appendix 10.1 Technical data Dimensions 96.8 x 72.3 x 17.6 mm Weight approx. 120 g Operating -10°C to 70°C (14°F to 158°F) temperature Operating Storage conditions -20°C to 80°C (-4°F to 176°F) temperature Humidity 0% to 90%, non-precipitating... -
Page 81: Navigon Licensing Policy
NAVIGON’s consent, NAVIGON shall charge the amount accruing for this extended utilisation in accordance with the valid price list at the time. NAVIGON shall reserve the right to assert further reaching claims for compensation of damages. - Page 82 The user acknowledges the imprint, trademark, trade name and patent rights of NAVIGON to the Software and the relevant appending documentation. The user is forbidden to remove, change or in any other way camouflage the copyright notices and identifications pertaining to existing protection rights.
- Page 83 NAVIGON with regard to network license fees to be raised in each individual case as soon as the user has informed NAVIGON in writing of the intended network integration and the number of integrated users. The implementation into such kind of network or multiple workstation computer system shall only be permissible after full and final payment of the network licensing fees.
- Page 84 Software. NAVIGON fundamentally only awards such rights which are necessary for general use of the programs as components of the contractual Software and which NAVIGON is authorised to grant. No modification rights or further processing rights are incorporated therein.
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Page 85: Declaration Of Conformity
Hamburg. 10.3 Declaration of conformity The NAVIGON 25xx described in this manual bears the CE label among others. Products with the CE marking comply with Radio & Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE) (1999/5/ECC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/ECC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/ECC) –... -
Page 86: Troubleshooting
- or - I have connected the NAVIGON 25xx to a computer but it is not detected as a removable disc. The USB connector of the charger is not fully inserted in the case. - Page 87 No. (Refer to "Starting the navigation application" on page 19.) Note: Use only accessories which are recommended by NAVIGON expressly for the NAVIGON 25xx. NAVIGON AG accepts no liability for errors or damages resulting from the use of other accessories. For suitable accessories go to www.navigon.com...
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Page 88: Index
User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Index Block..........72, 73 Favourites ........29, 34 Calibrate the E-Compass ....61 Compass ........... 15 Faulty reception ......19 Configuration ........78 Initialise......... 20 Conventions followed in this Signals.......... 12 manual..........6 Symbols ........15 Current Position GPS Status ........ - Page 89 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Reality View ........50 Direct Access........ 28 Standard ........44 in a City......... 27 Track ..........53 Nationwide........26 Vehicle .......... 46 NAVIGON Sightseeing ....67 Memory card ........12 Nearby .......... 24 Menu ..........19 POI on Your Route .......
- Page 90 User’s manual NAVIGON 25xx Explorer Sightseeing Tours ......69 Track Simulation Load..........37 Exit ..........39 Record Track ......15, 62 Start ..........38 Trade marks ........7 Software keyboard ......17 Traffic Information Support..........7 Preview TMC ........ 74 Symbols used in this manual ....
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