Navigon car gps receiver user's manual (172 pages)
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx English (United Kingdom) September 2009...
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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.
Navigation safety information..........10 2.4.2 Safety information for the navigation device ......11 2.4.3 Safety guidelines when installing the device in your car..11 Preparing the NAVIGON 63xx for use ..........12 2.5.1 Installing the navigation system in the vehicle ......12 2.5.2 TMC antenna ................14 2.5.3...
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Voice Command................23 Use Voice Command ................23 Help.......................23 Deactivation of the voice commands function........24 Configuring the voice commands function ..........24 Navigation ..................24 Starting the navigation application ............25 Specifying a destination ................26 7.2.1 Specifying the country in which the destination is situated ..27 7.2.2...
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Map in Navigation mode ...............54 9.4.1 Navigation in Vehicle mode ............54 9.4.2 Navigation in Pedestrian mode ..........58 9.4.3 Navigation in Track mode ............59 9.4.4 Navigation in Offroad mode ............60 9.4.5 Map options in Navigation mode..........60 9.4.6 Quitting navigation ..............60...
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11.6.1 Preset..................88 11.6.2 Settings ...................89 Configuring the NAVIGON 63xx.............90 Appendix ..................91 13.1 Technical data..................91 13.2 NAVIGON – Licensing Policy..............92 13.3 Identification and serial number ............96 13.4 Declaration of conformity ..............96 Troubleshooting................97 Index ....................99 VI Table of contents User’s manual...
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.
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...
Mini USB socket for USB cable / mains adapter Slot for microSD memory card On/Off NAVIGON Suite NAVIGON Suite is an application for your PC or Mac with many useful functions. Read the manual (PDF file) for your navigation device. ►...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx How to install NAVIGON Suite: 1. Connect the navigation device to your computer with a USB cable. 2. Open the file manager on your PC or Mac (e.g. "Windows-Explorer" on a PC or "Finder" on a Mac).
Note: Create a backup of the data in the internal memory of your navigation device and on the supplied memory card. This is very easy to do with the NAVIGON Fresh software which you can install on your computer using NAVIGON Suite or download free of charge from our website www.navigon.com.
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 63xx for use 2.5.1 Installing the navigation system in the vehicle Caution! Be sure to refer to all the safety information in chapter "Important safety information"...
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Inserting the navigation device into the cradle On the back of the NAVIGON 63xx you will see a circle with two recesses. 1. Hang the navigation device by the upper recess on the upper lug of the cradle.
The scope of delivery includes a 1 GB microSD card containing the navigation maps. When you connect the NAVIGON 63xx to your computer using a USB cable, the internal memory is detected as the 'NAVIGON' drive. The slot for the memory card is detected as a removable disc.
► the time format ► Note: If you have not used the NAVIGON 63xx for a long time, the battery may be flat. In this case the device must first be connected to the car charger cable or to a suitable charger before it can be switched on. Chargers and other accessories are available in the NAVIGON shop at www.navigon.com...
AVIGATION (Exit) button. 2. Tap on Standby. Automatic Standby You can configure the NAVIGON 63xx so that the navigation device is automatically switched to standby mode. In the N window tap on Options > Settings > General > AVIGATION ►...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Password Lock You can protect your navigation system from unauthorised use by creating a password. Activating password protection 1. In the N window tap on Options > Settings > Options > AVIGATION Password Lock. The N window opens.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Forgotten your password? If you enter the password wrongly three times, a window will open with instructions telling you what to do now. Follow the instructions on the screen. ► Operating the NAVIGON 63xx Information Various information symbols are located at the top of many windows.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx TMC (Traffic Information) The NAVIGON 63xx 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.
The Phone symbol can display the following states of the hands-free module: No Bluetooth (No symbol): The Bluetooth function is deactivated. Not connected (red mobile phone): The NAVIGON 63xx has no Bluetooth connection to another device. Connected (white mobile phone): The NAVIGON 63xx is connected to a mobile phone and can be used as a hands-free car kit.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 5.2.1 Special keys inserts a space. deletes the character in front of the cursor. opens the keyboard with numerals. Latin, Cyrillic and Greek alphabet opens the keyboard with the Latin alphabet. opens the keyboard with the Cyrillic alphabet.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx As soon as you have entered a special character, the letter keyboard reappears automatically. 5.2.2 Entering data Often you can select an entry from a list. This is the case, for example, when you enter a location.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx If you would like to quit the options list without selecting a function, tap on the button you used to open the menu. Voice Command Note: The Voice Command function is not available in every language.
Volume of the Assistant. 2. Select the volume for the assistant. Note:For details of how to configure the navigation system refer to the chapter "Configuring the NAVIGON 63xx" on page 90. Navigation Use the navigation system at your own risk.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Impaired GPS reception If GPS reception is impaired, navigation will be interrupted. As soon as GPS reception is restored, the navigation system calculates any change of position which has occurred in the meantime. Navigation is then continued automatically.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx The integrated GPS receiver is not initialised for the first time until the navigation application is started for the first time. It can take up to 20 minutes to initialise the GPS receiver for the first time.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Under My Destinations the NAVIGON 63xx provides the following lists of destinations and addresses for you to select from: : All destinations that you have entered in the ► AVOURITES NAVIGON 63xx and then saved. : Destinations to which you have navigated on a ►...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 4. Enter the house number. If you do not know the house number, then leave this field empty. If you don't know the house number but know the name of a nearby side street, then tap on the Cross Street box and enter the name of this street.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 1. In the N window tap on New Destination > Enter an AVIGATION Address. The A window opens. DDRESS 2. In the A window, tap on Options > Enter Coordinates. DDRESS The E window opens. NTER...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Note: If the destination with the coordinates you entered does not lie on the road system covered by the map, navigation will be performed as far as the nearest road point using the mode defined by the selected route profile.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 4. Say the number of the destination to which you want to navigate. Say "Up" or "Down" in order to scroll in the list. When you have selected a destination, the map opens in Preview mode. The destination is indicated on the map.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx If sub-categories exist for the category you have selected, the Sub Category list opens. 3. Select the sub-category from which you would like to select a POI. The Destination list opens. It contains the nearest POIs in the specified category, sorted by distance.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 3. If the list is very long: Tap on (Close List). ► The keyboard appears. Enter a number of letters from the destination. ► Tap on (Open List). ► The list now contains only those destinations which begin with or contain the letters entered.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 5. If the list is very long: Tap on (Close List). ► The keyboard appears. Enter a number of letters from the destination. ► Tap on (Open List). ► The list now contains only those destinations which begin with or contain the letters entered.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 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 25.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Note: The Call function is only available when the NAVIGON 63xx is connected via Bluetooth to a mobile phone. For details of how to connect to a mobile phone refer to chapter "Connection with Mobile Phone" on page 79.
"Route preview" on page 39. Please read on there. 7.2.9 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.
"Route preview" on page 39. Please read on there. 7.2.11 Navigating home In NAVIGON 63xx you can save an address as your home address. You can navigate to your home address at any time by pressing a single button.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 7.2.12 Selecting destinations on the map You may select a destination directly on the map. This is a quick way to select towns, streets and POIs. 1. In the N window tap on > Options > Show Map.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Route profiles take account of the characteristics and special aspects of the different modes of transport. For example a route profile for bicycles will exclude motorways from the route calculation but will include roads which other vehicles are not allowed to use. And a bicycle profile will calculate different arrival times than a motorcycle profile.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx If you select a route for which traffic obstructions have been announced, the P TMC window may open before navigation starts. (Refer to REVIEW "Preview TMC" on page 73) Select whether you want to use the original route (Current Route) or ►...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 1. Select a destination from the L list or from the ESTINATIONS list. (Refer to "Last Destinations" on page 36 MPORTED DDRESSES or "Imported Addresses: Outlook / Internet" on page 37). Do not tap on the Start Navigation button! 2.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Multi-leg routes or tracks It is possible to plan routes without GPS reception, for example in the comfort of your home. Planned routes can be saved for later use. This allows you to plan as many routes as you like, for example for your holidays.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 7.4.2 Entering route points The route points of a route are the destinations that you want to navigate to. The flow number for each route point is indicated on a button in front of 1. Tap on the Add Route Point box.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Saving routes The R window is open. You have entered the OUTES AND RACKS starting point and at least one route point. 1. Tap on Options > Save Route. 2. Enter a name for the route.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx The starting point and the route points are marked by flags. The distance and the estimated trip time is given for each leg of the route. 7.4.7 Simulating routes It is also possible simply to simulate navigation on a planned route.
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For details of how to create and select route profiles refer to chapter "Route profiles" on page 62. 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 >...
(refer to "Switching on the NAVIGON 63xx" on page 15). Settings: Opens the S window. Here you can configure the navigation ETTINGS system. (Refer to "Configuring the NAVIGON 63xx" on page 90) - 48 - Options...
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A dialog window prompts you to confirm deletion. RACKS MyReport: Opens the M window. Here you can notify NAVIGON about EPORT any changes to traffic monitoring systems and routing. MyRoutes: Opens the map in Preview mode. You are provided with up to three different suggestions as to how you can continue your journey.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Product Information: Here you are shown the version numbers and copyright details of the hardware and software. Save Route: Opens a window in which you can save the planned route under a specific name. (Refer to "Saving routes" on page 45) Routes and Tracks: Opens the R window.
Even if maps of countries in other continents are available on the navigation device, the NAVIGON 63xx can only ever work with the maps of a single continent. Tap in the N window on Options >...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx The following features are typical for this view: Indicated in the middle of the lower third is your current position ► (orange arrow). The map view follows your movements so that your position is always visible on the screen.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx When the MyRoutes function is activated, up to three numbered routes are indicated on the map in different colours (orange, green, blue). In the following cases only one route is shown: The MyRoutes function is deactivated.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx The destination is marked with a little flag. If you display a planned or loaded route, the starting point and each route point will be marked with a little flag. In the case of a multi-leg route, the distance and the estimated driving time for each leg are displayed.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Here you can see any speed limits, warning signs or prohibiting signs (refer also to "Warn from bends" on page 69). The route is highlighted in orange. When two manoeuvres need to be executed in quick succession, the small arrow box indicates the second manoeuvre to be executed.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx For a description of the Parking function refer to chapter "Parking near the destination" on page 67. Ahead of many junctions the information from points 9 and 10 is hidden. Instead you are shown which lanes lead to your destination.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Volume The volume of the spoken driving instructions can be adjusted during navigation. 1. Tap on (Volume). The volume bar opens. It contains three buttons for adjusting the volume: (Louder), (Quieter), (Volume on/off). 2. Tap on (Volume) again or wait a few seconds.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 9.4.2 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. After the route was shown in Preview mode, navigation was started.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx The route which was calculated using the digitalised road system is marked in orange. In this box you are shown the distance remaining to the destination (beeline). The compass indicates where north is. The scale of the map section shown is indicated here. The length of the ruler corresponds to the distance indicated.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx If more route points follow after the track, the navigation will switch ► back to the originally selected mode. 9.4.4 Navigation in Offroad mode Note:This mode does not become active if you have selected a pedestrian route profile for the navigation. These profiles can be identified by the (Pedestrian) symbol.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Map in Destination search mode The map is always in Destination search mode, when a pair of cross hairs are to be seen. Indicated in the address box are the coordinates and, where applicable, the name of the street under the cross hairs.
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.
SE OF TOLL ROADS Adapt the individual settings to your requirements (Yes, No, Ask ► before). (Refer also to Configuring the NAVIGON 63xx on page 90) 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).
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx To have a choice of different profiles for example for several cars, you can create your own route profiles. 10.1.3 Creating a new route profile You can create your own route profiles. This makes sense for example if you own two cars and only one has a prepaid toll disc for Austrian motorways.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 2. Tap on the (Current Route Profile) button. This button can also show a different symbol. 3. Tap on the (Edit) button alongside the route profile that you want to edit. 4. Make the required settings.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 4. Tap on Options > Delete. 5. A dialog window prompts you to confirm deletion. 6. Tap on Yes. 7. Tap on (Back). Note:Basic profiles cannot be deleted. 10.2 Screenshots You can create and save screenshots of the content currently shown on the screen at any moment.
"Loading routes or tracks" on page 45) 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.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx The following scenarios are imaginable: Continuing on foot You see a car park, park your vehicle and want to continue to the destination on foot. 1. Tap the (Parking) button. 2. Tap on Pedestrian mode. The following message appears: "Your current position has been saved.
Note: The Nearby function is available only if GPS reception is good enough. 10.6 Warn from bends You can have the NAVIGON 63xx give a warning if you approach sharp or narrow bends quickly or too quickly when driving in non-built-up areas. Useful functions...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx If you approach a bend quickly or too quickly, the (Bend to the left) symbol will appear on the screen or the (Bend to the right) symbol will appear in the apex of the bend. At the same time the...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx You can use the (Up) and (Down) buttons to select other ► help points in the selected category. The help points are sorted by distance from your current position. Use the (Back) button to return to the D IRECT ►...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx The system recalculates the route. The blocked route section will be avoided. It is marked on the map in red. Unblocking a route section Tap on Options > Unblock. ► The block will be lifted. The system recalculates the route. The unblocked route section can now be integrated into the calculation.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Blocking route sections 1. Tap on the route sections that you do not want to travel on so that (Forbid) symbol appears next to them. 2. Tap on (Modify Route). The navigation system calculates an alternative route avoiding the route sections selected.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx The P TMC window opens. It shows a map view with the REVIEW route section affected by the message. If the reported obstruction is likely to involve a considerable loss of time, a possible detour will also be shown.
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx You can use the (Up) and (Down) buttons to scroll in the list of messages. Tap on (Back) in order to close the T ► RAFFIC NFORMATION window again. The Traffic Information button shows the type of traffic messaging listed and how many messages of this type are in the list.
Showing a single message in detail Tap on a message to display this information in detail. ► The NAVIGON 63xx announces the traffic message in question if the detail view is open. The announcement of traffic messages is not possible in every language however.
10.12 Logbook You can use the NAVIGON 63xx to record a logbook. The logbook is recorded in the "Logbook.xls" file. You can open the file with Microsoft Excel. Each recorded trip is added at the bottom of the table as a new entry.
If you have set up a connection to a mobile phone, you can use the NAVIGON 63xx as a hands-free module for your mobile phone. If you have set up a connection to a Bluetooth headset, you will hear the voice instructions from the navigation software via the headset.
11.1 Connection with Mobile Phone For you to be able to use the Bluetooth function of the NAVIGON 63xx, the navigation device must be connected to the Bluetooth device. Note: Both the NAVIGON 63xx and the mobile phone must be configured accordingly in order for a Bluetooth connection to be set up between the two devices.
1. Make sure that the Bluetooth function is activated on both the mobile phone and the NAVIGON 63xx. To perform the pairing from the mobile phone, the functions NAVIGON 63xx and Discoverable by Others must also be activated on the Others May Connect.
Bluetooth devices. No further password entry is necessary when connecting. Connecting automatically Note: For automatic connection to be possible, the NAVIGON 63xx must be saved in the Bluetooth settings on your mobile phone as "authorised" or "authorised device" (the exact wording can vary from manufacturer to manufacturer).
Access to the phone book of a mobile phone is then only possible when the NAVIGON 63xx is connected to the mobile phone from which the phone book was imported. As soon as you connect to a different phone or disconnect the connection, the phone book will no longer be available on the hands-free module.
Access to the recent calls of a mobile phone is then only possible when the NAVIGON 63xx is connected to the mobile phone from which the recent calls were imported. As soon as you connect to a different phone or disconnect the connection, the recent calls will no longer be available on the hands-free module.
Note: Navigation instructions are muted during a call. 11.3 Making a call With the NAVIGON 63xx you can make a call in various ways: 11.3.1 Making a call with the voice commands function It is particularly convenient to make a call with the voice commands function.
For more details refer to the chapter "Preset" on page 88. 11.3.4 Calling a contact from the phone book If the NAVIGON 63xx is connected to a mobile phone whose phone book was already imported, you can also dial numbers from the phone book.
You can move the navigation application to the foreground at any time. In this way you can have the map with the navigation instructions in the foreground during a call when the NAVIGON 63xx is in the process of navigating.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx 11.4.2 Entering numbers You can enter numbers during a call. This may be the case, for example, if a further connection via a telephone system is necessary. 1. Tap on Keyboard. 2. Enter the desired numbers.
"Imported Addresses from the phone book" on page 38. 11.6 Configuring the hands-free function The hands-free module of the NAVIGON 63xx contains a number of settings that can be individually configured. For information about configuring the settings in this window refer to "Configuring the NAVIGON 63xx"...
Bluetooth function is deactivated. Discoverable by Others: Select whether other Bluetooth-capable devices (in particular mobile phones) should be able to detect the NAVIGON 63xx (Yes or No). Others May Connect: Select whether other devices should be able to initiate a connection (Yes or No).
Configuring the NAVIGON 63xx The S window is the starting point for customising the ETTINGS NAVIGON 63xx 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.
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Appendix 13.1 Technical data Dimensions 119 x 75.9 x 20.9 mm Weight approx. 170 g Operating -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) temperature Operating Storage conditions -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) temperature Humidity 0% to 90%, non-precipitating...
NAVIGON’s consent, NAVIGON shall charge the amount accruing for this extended utilization in accordance with the valid price list at the time. NAVIGON shall reserve the right to assert further reaching claims for compensation of damages.
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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 from removing, changing or in any other way camouflaging the copyright notices and identifications pertaining to existing protection rights.
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The user shall be informed immediately by 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.
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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 authorized to grant. No modification rights or further processing rights are incorporated therein.
2. Push the cover firmly against the device until it latches home in all corners. 13.4 Declaration of conformity The NAVIGON 63xx 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) –...
- or - I have connected the NAVIGON 63xx 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.
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No. (Refer to "Starting the navigation application" on page 25) Note: Use only accessories which are recommended by NAVIGON expressly for the NAVIGON 63xx. NAVIGON AG accepts no liability for errors or damages resulting from the use of other accessories. For suitable accessories go to www.navigon.com...
User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Index Imported Addresses From the phone book ....38 From the phone book ....87 Bend Warning........69 Outlook / Internet...... 37 Block..........71, 73 Last Destinations ......36 Bluetooth My Destinations ......26 Connect ........81 New Destination ......
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User’s manual NAVIGON 63xx Handsfree Module Connection with Mobile Phone ..79 Delete Device ....... 82 Manual Dial Number ........85 Conventions........7 Enter numerals ......87 Symbols .......... 7 Hang up ........87 Manual ..........9 Import Phone Book ....... 82 Import recent calls ......
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