Enabling traffic (TMC) reception ..............9 Turning your Navman ON and OFF ..............10 Resetting your Navman ................10 How do I connect my Navman to my computer? ..........11 Inserting a memory card ..................12 Main Menu ......................13 Navigating through the menu screens ............. 15 Using the Keyboard screen .................
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How do I search for a POI using Travel Book? .........47 How do I make a hands-free call? ..............48 How do I pair my Navman with a Bluetooth device? ......48 How do I configure the Internet settings? ........49 How do I add contacts to my Navman? ...........50 How do I make a phone call? ..............50...
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Application Gallery ..................77 How do I rearrange Main Menu items on my Navman? ....77 How do I remove a Main Menu item from my Navman? ....77 How do I add a Main Menu item to my Navman? ......78 How do I reset the Main Menu screen? ..........
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MY Navman ....................83 How do I change the displayed language for NavDesk? ....83 How do I install or remove a voice file for my Navman? ....83 How do I register my Navman and set a PIN? ........83 How do I report mileage? ..............84 How do I backup and restore my Navman? ........85...
Always observe safe driving practices. Do not mount your Navman in a way that may interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle, the deployment of air bags or other safety equipment.
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Navman to charge your Navman internal battery. Only use your Navman internal battery with your Navman unit. The Navman battery will stop charging when the ambient temperature is less than 0°C (32°F) or more than 40°C (104°F).
Some notices apply to specific models only. The user needs to switch off the Navman when exposed to areas with potentially explosive atmospheres such as petrol stations, chemical storage depots and blasting operations.
Green - battery full Amber - battery charging Touch screen Displays the output of your Navman. Tap the screen with your fingertip to select menu commands or enter information. ❻ Microphone Receives sound and voice. ❼ Memory card slot Accepts a MicroSD card for accessing data such as maps.
• Never mount your Navman where the driver’s field of vision is blocked. • If the windscreen is tinted with a reflective coating, it may be athermic and impact the GPS reception. In this instance, please mount your Navman where there is a “clear area” - usually just beneath the rear-view mirror.
Occasionally, you may need to perform a hardware reset when your Navman stops responding, or appears to be “frozen” or “locked-up.” Insert a small rod, such as a straightened paperclip, into the reset button of your Navman. Your Navman will restart automatically.
2. Plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub) and plug the small end into the mini-USB connector on your Navman. 3. When your Navman is turned on and connected to the computer, you can select the desired connection type from the pop-up message screen: ...
Navigating on the screen To operate your Navman, touch the screen with your fingertip. You can perform the following actions: Tap Press and release an item displayed on the touch screen. Select Tap an item on a list or tap a command from a menu.
Main Menu The Main Menu is your starting point for searching for a destination. The Main Menu also allows you to customise your Navman, view saved locations as My Place/Home, and search for POIs nearby, and so on. EZ series MY series to show the next page of Main Menu.
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Icon Description Record GPS co-ordinates of a location or a journey. Select your navigation mode: Car, Large Vehicle*, Professional Truck*, or Pedestrian. * For selected models. Search for information and POIs for the city you are visiting. Get help with just a phone call when your car breaks down on the road. Set or navigate to your home address.
Navigating through the menu screens The system provides the BACK button ( ) and MAIN MENU button ( ) in the title bar of the menu screen which allow you to navigate through the menu screens easily. You can: Return to the previous screen by tapping the BACK button. ...
Using the Keyboard screen The Keyboard screen will display when you are required to enter text, such as when searching for a street name. The Keyboard screen can display with various layouts depending on the information you need to enter, including alphabets, numbers, alternate characters and combinations of these.
How do I use the FIND wizard? Your Navman is equipped with maps that provide street-level details for door-to-door navigation, including POIs such as accommodation, parking areas, petrol stations, railway stations and airports. The FIND wizard allows you to search the location easily.
Note: Menu displays may vary, depending on your Navman model. Using your Navman to plan your first trip is easy. There are several ways to select your destination. The following steps will show you how to plan your route by searching the address.
How do I preview the destination on map? After searching an address (or a POI), you can preview the destination on map to explore the area near the location. 1. On the Destination screen, tap the button to display the destination preview map. EZ series MY series 2.
How do I preview a route? Note: Route simulation is not available on all models. Depending on your Navman model, you may be able to plan a route in simulation mode that allows you to: preview a route. plan and view a route without a GPS fix, such as when you are inside a building.
2. Select your large vehicle type. If your vehicle is up to 9 tonnes, select Large Vehicle. If your vehicle is up to 65 tonnes, select Professional Truck. 3. Complete the following: If you want to… Then… set the details for your truck, enter the following data of the truck: ...
How do I view my route? How do I select the route type? Depending on your Navman model, the Select Route Type screen will be displayed when you tap from the Destination screen. All of the four route types (Fastest, Economical, Easiest, and Shortest) will be calculated.
For more information on changing the route configuration, refer to the following sections. Note: Map options screen display and the order of the items may vary, depending on your region, maps installed or Navman model. EZ series MY series...
1. From the Map options screen, tap 2. Tap the tabs in the title bar to view the additional information in the different screens. 3. Your Navman provides information on your: time to destination time taken for trip ...
How do I view the traffic status on my route? Note: Traffic information is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Depending on your Navman model, you can view the traffic status by: EZY series: tapping from the Map options screen.
With My Drive technology, your Navman includes an intelligent capability that learns and adapts to your personal driving style. Over time, your Navman learns your preference for road types and driving speeds, turns and more. Your Navman will save the information and provide a more personalised route and accurate time of arrival the next time you plan a trip.
Note: TRIP PLANNER is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Depending on your Navman model, you may be able to set multiple stops or waypoints for your trip. Your route will be calculated to go via each of these points in the specified order.
If you want to… Then… navigate to your selected destination, edit the trip, tap Edit, then you can: optimise your trip by selecting Optimise. change the trip title by selecting Rename. delete the planned trip by selecting Delete. Note: The Optimise function does not take all the factors into account.
Note: The capture functionality is not available on all models. Your Navman may have a capture feature which allows you to record GPS co-ordinates of a location and capture a journey, and save them so you can navigate back at a later time.
1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap the captured destination you want to travel to ( 3. Tap . Your Navman will calculate a route from your current location. How do I navigate to the saved car location? 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2.
2. Tap the Sort by button to change the sorting order of the items: : by time : by name : by type 3. Tap the favourite destination you want to travel to. 4. Tap . Your Navman will calculate a route from your current location.
Home. How do I navigate to a recent place? To make navigating to a location easier, your Navman will automatically save all your start locations and destinations in a list of recent places. 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2.
NavPix™ was taken, or GPS co-ordinates have been added using NavDesk. How do I navigate to a NavPix™ ? Note: For more information about importing the NavPix™ to your Navman, refer to the "Photo Album" section in “What is NavDesk?”...
Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. Tap to display the previous/next NavPix™. Tap to start/stop slideshow. Tap to display the NavPix™ Details screen. Tap to calculate the route, open the Map screen and start navigating. ...
POIs are grouped by category, such as petrol stations, parks, beaches and museums. Your Navman provides several ways to search for the nearby POIs. Depending on your Navman model, you can search for the nearest POIs by using: ...
Note: EXPLORE is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Depending on your Navman model, you may search for the POIs using the Explore map. The Explore map allows you to explore the local area to find POIs or navigate to an address.
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Item Description Tap to set POI preferences. To zoom in or out, tap and hold . Zooming in or out will decrease or increase the area contained within the Explore area. How do I find a POI using the POI cluster? Tapping on the selected POI will bring up the screen with the POI destination details.
How do I set my POI preferences? POIs are grouped into categories. You may choose to either display (or hide) icons of all POI categories on the Map screen, or only display the icons from selected categories. 1. Tap 2. Complete the following: If you want to…...
How do I find the nearest POIs using the POI category buttons? Note: The POI category buttons are not available on all models. 1. From the Main Menu, select one of the following: If you want to… Then… search for the nearest petrol stations, search for the nearest emergency service, search for the nearest restaurants, search for the nearest hotels/motels,...
How do I search for a POI by type? 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap 3. Complete the following: If you want to… Then… search for the POIs near your current location, search for the POIs in a specified city or area, tap .
If you want to… Then… explore the map, place a phone call to the POI, Note: This feature is not available on all models. How do I search for a POI by Smart Find Keyword? Complete the following to navigate to a POI or the street address that you find by keyword.
You may have to pay for the TMC service in some countries. How will I know when a traffic event occurs? When travelling through an area in which you can receive traffic updates, your Navman will decode these events and display them. An icon will display at the event location on the Map screen, and an audible warning is given if an event is on your route.
To zoom in or out, tap and hold How do I view a list of all events on my route? Your Navman creates a list of events as they are received on the All traffic events screen. On the Traffic screen, tap...
Item Description Event description Displays the details of the event, including: Name of road and direction in which the event is taking place. Location of where the event begins and ends. ○ > indicates an event from a location, to a location. ○...
If a detour is recommended, one of the following messages will display: Message Description Finding detour… Your Navman is calculating a new route. During calculation, the % complete will display. Recalculating route… Note: Exiting this screen before the new route is calculated will cancel the operation.
Traffic preferences You can view your current traffic system status and change options by customising the traffic preferences. TMC Service 1. On the Traffic Options screen, tap Traffic Service. The TMC Service screen displays the frequency of the radio station currently used to receive traffic event information.
Note: Travel Book is provided by third party. Navman does not guarantee the accuracy of the data contained within this database either expressed or implied.
If you have a compatible mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use your Navman as a hands-free car kit or to provide an internet connection. It can also be used to connect to a Bluetooth mono/stereo earphone to output audio. Models with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 metres (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection.
6. The Bluetooth icon next to the paired device indicates the connection status: Status Device icon Connected headset Connection with hands-free enabled phone Connection with dial-up networking enabled phone How do I configure the Internet settings? Once the Internet connection is turned on, you are able to access live information on the Internet.
Note: International calls require a country code to be included in the phone number. On your Navman, the country code is separated from the rest of the number sequence by a + sign. If you are making an international call, tap and hold 0 until the + sign displays.
tap Ignore to reject the call. Note: If your Navman supports the Voice Command function, you can receive or reject the incoming call by simply saying “Answer” or “Ignore.” In-call options To minimize the in-call screen, tap ...
Nearby Hotels & Motels Decrease brightness Nearby SOS Note: Only when your home has been set on your Navman can you be directed to Home by Voice Command. 3. Follow the prompts to finish your route settings.
Customising the system settings Note: Depending on your Navman model, certain setting options may not be available. There are various customisation options available to enhance your navigation experience. 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Select the option you want to customise.
Note: You can simply tap on the brightness bar and the screen brightness will be set immediately at the position you tapped. Note: Your Navman can heat up when the brightness scale is set high, therefore, use lower brightness whenever acceptable.
Set manual speed alert to select the speed limit or turn it off. enable/disable a visual warning if tap Warn me not to operate my Navman while driving to the screen is accessed in a moving turn it on or off.
If you want to… Then… set how you want to receive the tap Driver Alert to select: driver alerts, Auto (default): When the driving speed is above 80 km/h, the audio and visual alerts of all driver alert options will be enabled automatically.
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If you want to… Then… set types of road options for your tap Types of road. Select your road preference from the list. route, Note: Avoiding ferry routes may prevent you from navigating between certain countries, even when a bridge or tunnel exists. set the routing preferences, tap Advanced routing to turn the Smart Routes/My Drive functions on or off.
Map display If you want to… Then… enable/disable automatic zooming tap Auto-zoom map when navigating to turn it on. during navigation, When selected, the Map screen will automatically zoom in or out, depending on your speed, to allow optimal viewing of your route.
Note: The available settings of the Voice option can be customised by adding/deleting the voice file through NavDesk when your Navman is connected to the computer. For more information, refer to the "My Navman" section in “What is NavDesk?”...
The Bluetooth option allows you to pair a Bluetooth mobile phone or headset with your Navman. For the compatibility list, visit: www.navman.com.au (Australia) or www. navman.co.nz (New Zealand). For the detailed information, refer to the "How do I make a hands-free call?" section.
Restore factory defaults. When the warning dialog box displays, tap Yes. Your Navman will restart. The Restore factory defaults option allows you to restore default factory settings; the recent locations, saved My Places destinations and My Drive profile on the device will be deleted.
Start. navigation feature to be played, Tap OK. Your Navman will restart. When your Navman is in Shop demo mode, you will see the navigation demonstration of the pre-defined route without having to set a destination.
Help If you want to… Then… view the tutorial, tap View Tutorial. To display the tutorial on each start-up, select the Show tutorial on start-up option on the initial screen of tutorial. view copyright and trademark tap About. information,...
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to install NavDesk: 6. Connect your Navman to your computer when prompted. 7. Turn on your Navman, and then select the Computer option from the pop-up message screen. Note: If prompted to update your Navman software, follow the on-screen prompts.
From now on, you can access NavDesk via: Start All Programs Navman NavDesk. Note: Once your Navman is connected and the system retrieves the device’s data from the server, the First Use Date (FUD) information will be displayed in the status bar (at the bottom of the NavDesk window).
How do I purchase a subscription? 1. Select a type of subscription. 2. Select a region. 3. Select a subscription or offer, then click Purchase an activation key from the Navman store. 4. Follow the prompts to purchase your subscription.
(e.g. C:\username\Documents\Maps) and then displayed in My Maps. The default map folder may vary depending on your operating system. You can change the setting of NavDesk to locate the map folder where you save the map by clicking MY Navman Options My Maps Change.
Your Navman comes with one or more pre-activated maps. Map files take up space on your Navman’s internal memory. If you do not use a map file, you can remove it to free up space. You can later reinstall it to your Navman if required.
Your computer will connect to the Internet and activate your Map Product Key. When activation has completed, the map will change colour to yellow; continue to step 6. 6. Click the map you want to install to your Navman. The map will change colour to a brighter yellow to indicate it has been selected.
NavDesk VOICE COMMAND Note: This feature is not available on all models. Depending on your Navman model, you may be able to set the destination quickly by using Voice Command. NavDesk's Voice Command allows you to install or remove voice files on your Navman.
Note: Various POI files are available for free download or by subscription from third-party websites. Ensure that downloaded files are in .csv (Comma Separated Values) format. Navman is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the information or the reliability or availability of these websites.
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Note: If you do not select a custom sound file, a default sound alert will play. 5. Click Add to device to add the POI to your Navman. Note: Each file corresponds to a POI category; for example, Hotels.csv will be listed on your...
Click View all NavPix to display all pictures stored in the NavPix™ library on your computer. My Navman albums Displays a list of albums stored on the Navman internal memory and on the memory card if one is inserted.
Transfer to your Navman. Click to transfer the selected NavPix™ to your Navman. Transfer to your If you are viewing NavPix™ in the Navman library, this will computer display as Transfer to your computer.
NavPix™, right-click on the desired NavPix™ and select Search for NavPix near this. Photo Album preferences NavDesk MY Navman Options Photo Album Complete the following: If you want to… Then… change your NavPix™ location click Change and select a location for your NavPix™...
Photo Album. You can then upload the photo to the Flickr website, transfer photos to your Navman, export pictures to Google Earth or search for other NavPix™ near the longitude and latitude of your NavPix™.
1. Select the desired item from the Device Main Menu screen section. 2. Drag the item to the position that you would like it to appear on your Navman. 3. Click Save to Device. The order of the Main Menu screen is saved on your Navman.
1. Select the desired item from the Available Settings section. 2. Drag and drop the item to the Device Main Menu screen section. 3. Click Save to Device. The item is added to the Main Menu screen on your Navman. How do I reset the Main Menu screen? Click Reset to Default Settings to restore the Main Menu screen to the factory default configuration.
Image Search to My Places. Note: Make sure you have an active Internet connection for this feature. Note: You can install a maximum of 99 locations on your Navman via My Places. How do I sort My Place locations? You can sort My Place locations by type and name: If you want to…...
Then… export a location from your from the My Places panel, select a location and then click Navman to the computer, Export. Enter a descriptive name for the file and then click Save. Note: The supported file format for exporting includes: *.KMZ.
Trip Planner NavDesk TRIP PLANNER Trip Planner in NavDesk allows you to pre-plan your trip on the computer. Name Description Route planner Plan a route by entering the From point and To point. A list of planned routes will display in the Pre-Planned Routes section. Display area Display the route on the map.
Move the cursor and then double-click on the map to set the To point. 4. When done, click Save this route. The route is saved to the Pre-Planned Routes section and your Navman simultaneously. How do I edit a route? 1.
Note: Voice files take up space on your Navman’s internal memory. If you do not use a voice file, you can remove it to free up space. You can later reinstall it to your Navman if required. The provided DVD of your Navman is needed while installing the voice file.
In the PIN field, enter a new PIN you want to assign to your Navman. The new PIN for your Navman has been set. How do I report mileage? Mileage Reporter is a NavDesk feature that allows you to create expense reports (.csv format) based on the mileage and estimated fuel usage recorded by your Navman.
Click Delete, then click OK. The backup will be deleted. How do I recover maps and voice files for my Navman? The Smart Recovery application allows you to recover all data to fix your Navman if a problem occurs during operation, including software, maps, voice files, and subscriptions.
Note: In some certain updates, you must upgrade your system to the latest version (including the NavDesk and your Navman) before you can use the updates. If the new version is detected, a message will display to ask you to upgrade the system. When prompted, click Yes to start upgrading the system.
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Mileage Reporter, and then: settings, Select or clear the Warn me when deleting all log files from my Navman checkbox. Select Distance per volume or Volume per distance to change the fuel economy style. change the NavPix™ library click Photo Album, and then click Change.
Avoid exposing your Navman to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. Do not place anything on top of your Navman or drop objects on your Navman. Do not drop your Navman or subject it to severe shock.
LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor scratches. Never clean your Navman when it is turned on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth to wipe the screen and the exterior of your Navman.
New Zealand: 0800 GO NAVM (0800 466 286), or visit www.navmansupport.co.nz Speed Limit Navman products are designed to be used as an aid to safer driving. Navman does not condone speeding or any other failure to comply with your local traffic laws. It is your responsibility to drive within the posted speed limit at all times and to drive in a careful manner.
POI categories Icon Description Icon Description Airport Amusement park Art centre ATM/Cash dispenser Bank Bar/Pub Beach Breakdown service/Car repair facility Bowling centre Business facility or company Business office Bus station Camping ground Car dealer/Automobile dealer Casino Cemetery Church Cinema City hall City, town or village Coffee shop College/University...
Veterinarian Winery Note: The POI categories and the order may differ, depending on your region, maps installed or Navman model. Branded POIs Branded POIs are available on some maps. These include well known restaurants, accommodation providers, tourist attractions, Petrol stations, etc. The icon will usually display the company logo.
Icon Description Combine Camera My Places categories Icon Description Home Saved locations Captured journey (for selected models) Traffic and other TMC events Each TMC Event is sorted in to one of nine categories. When an Event is received, one of the following icons will display: Event Avoided...
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If a Traffic or Clearance event has a recommended detour, the following icons will display: Event Avoided Message Type Event Description Event Traffic Detour A Traffic Event, for which a detour is recommended. Clearance Re- A Clearance Event, for which a re-route is route recommended.
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Revision: R01 (6/2014) Trademarks All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Disclaimer Specifications and documents are subject to change without notice. Notes Not all models are available in all regions. Depending upon the specific model purchased, the color and look of your device and accessories may not exactly match the graphics shown in this document.
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