Alpine PND-K3-MSN User Manual
PND-K3
Portable Navigation System
msn
OWNER’S MANUAL
PND-K3 / PND-K3msn
Version 1.1
PRECAUTIONS AND NOTICES
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
USING THIS PRODUCT
This product is intended to provide turn by turn instructions
to get you to a desired destination. Please make certain that
all persons using this navigation system carefully read these
precautions and the following instructions fully.
This product is not a substitute for your personal
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judgment. Any route suggestions made by this
navigation system may never supersede any local
traffic regulations or your personal judgment and/or
knowledge of safe driving practices. Do not follow
route suggestions if the navigation system instructs
you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver, places
you in an unsafe situation, or routes you into an area
which you consider unsafe.
Glance at the screen only when necessary and
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safe to do so. If prolonged viewing of the screen is
necessary, pull over in a safe and legal manner and
location.
Do not input destinations, change settings, or access
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any functions requiring a prolonged view of the
monitor and/or remote control while you are driving.
Pull over in a safe and legal manner and location
before attempting to access the system.
Do not use the navigation system to route you to
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emergency services. Not all locations of emergency
services such as police and fire stations, hospitals
and clinics are contained in the database. Please use
your own judgment and ask for directions in these
situations.
The map database used in the navigation system
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is the most recent map data available at the time
of production. Because of changes in streets and
neighborhoods, there may be situations where the
navigation system is not able to route you to your
desired destination. In these cases, use your own
judgment.
The map database is designed to provide you with
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route suggestions and does not take into account
the relative safety of a suggested route or of factors
which may affect the time required to reach your
destination. The system does not reflect road
closures or construction, road characteristics (i.e.
type of road surface, slope or grade, weight or
height restrictions, etc.), traffic congestion, weather
conditions, or any other factors which may affect the
safety or timing of your driving experience. Use your
own personal judgment if the navigation system is
unable to provide you with an alternate route.
There may be situations where the navigation system
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displays the vehicle’s location erroneously. Use
your own driving judgment in this situation, taking
into account current driving conditions. Please be
aware that in this situation the navigation system
should correct the vehicle’s position automatically.
However, there may be times where you may have to
correct the position yourself. If this is the case, pull
over in a safe and legal manner and location before
attempting operation.
Make certain that the volume level of the navigation
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system is set to a level which still allows you to hear
outside traffic and emergency vehicles.
If there is anything in the manual about the operation of the
navigation system which you are uncertain about, please
contact your local Alpine authorized navigation dealer or
Alpine at 1-888-NAV-HELP (1-888-628-4357) before using
the navigation system.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
PND-K3 has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15
of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide
more reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation, and are more stringent than
“outdoor” requirements.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)
this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there
is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, you are
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the
following measures:
· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
· Increase the separation between the equipment and
the receiver.
·Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected.
·Consult an experienced radio/TV technician.
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WARNINGS
POINTS TO OBSERVE FOR SAFE USAGE
Read this manual carefully before using this system. It
contains instructions on how to use this product in a safe
and effective manner. Alpine cannot be responsible for
problems resulting from failure to observe the instructions
in this manual.
This manual uses various pictorial displays to show you
how to use this product safely and to alert you to potential
dangers resulting from improper connections and operation.
Following are explanations of these pictorial displays. It is
important to fully understand the meanings of these pictorial
displays in order to use this manual and the system properly.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY FUNCTION THAT
TAKES YOUR ATTENTION AWAY FROM
SAFELY DRIVING YOUR VEHICLE.
Any function that requires your prolonged attention should
only be performed after coming to a complete stop. Always
stop the vehicle in a safe location before performing these
functions. Failure to do so may result in an accident.
KEEP THE VOLUME AT A LEVEL WHERE YOU CAN
STILL HEAR OUTSIDE NOISE WHILE DRIVING.
Failure to do so may result in an accident.
DO NOT BLOCK VENTS OR RADIATOR PANELS.
Doing so may cause heat to build up inside and may result
in fire.
HALT USE IMMEDIATELY IF A PROBLEM APPEARS.
Failure to do so may cause personal injury or damage to the
product. Return it to your authorized ALPINE dealer or the
nearest ALPINE Service Center for repairing.
Temperature
Be sure the temperature inside the vehicle is between +45°C
(+113°F) and -0°C (+32°F) before turning your unit on.
Fuse Replacement
When replacing the fuse(s), the replacement must be of
the same amperage as shown on the fuse holder. If the
fuse(s) blows more than once, carefully check all electrical
connections for shorted circuitry. Also have your vehicle’s
voltage regulator checked.
Servicing the Unit
If you have problems, do not attempt to repair the unit
yourself. Return it to your ALPINE dealer or the nearest
ALPINE Service Station for servicing.
MINIMIZE DISPLAY VIEWING WHILE DRIVING.
Viewing the display may distract the driver from looking
ahead of the vehicle and cause an accident.
DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR ALTER.
Doing so may result in an accident, fire or electric shock.
USE THIS PRODUCT AS SPECIFIED.
Use for other than its designed application may result in
fire, electric shock or other injury.
KEEP SMALL OBJECTS SUCH AS BATTERIES
OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
Swallowing them may result in serious injury. If swallowed,
consult a physician immediately.
DO NOT PLACE HANDS, FINGERS OR FOREIGN
OBJECTS IN INSERTION SLOTS OR GAPS.
Doing so may result in personal injury or damage to the
product.
USE THE CORRECT AMPERE RATING
WHEN REPLACING FUSES.
Failure to do so may result in fire or electric shock.
Installation Location
Make sure the PND-K3 will not be exposed to:
• Direct sun and heat • Excessive dust
• High humidity • Excessive vibrations
Characteristics of LCD Panel
• After turning the system off, a slight ghost of the
image will remain temporarily. This is an effect
peculiar to LCD technology and is normal.
• Under cold temperature conditions, the screen may
lose contrast temporarily. After a short warm-up
period, it will return to normal.
• The LCD panel is manufactured using an extremely
high precision manufacturing technology. Its effective
pixel ratio is over 99.99%. This means that 0.01% of
the pixels could be either always ON or OFF.
Using Headphones
If ACC or the monitor’s power source is turned off, a loud
noise may be produced through the headphone jack. Be
sure to remove the headphones from your ears before you
turn the monitor off.
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USER AGREEMENT
In using this PND-K3 Portable Navigation System (hereinafter referred to as “System”), which includes
Alpine Electronics, Inc. (“Alpine”) Specifications, Space Machine, Inc. (“Space Machine”) Software
and NAVTEQ North America, LLC. (“NAVTEQ”) Database, you are bound by the terms and conditions
set forth below. By breaking the seal on the System and using your copy of the System, you have
demonstrated your agreement to the terms and conditions of this Agreement. You should, therefore,
make sure that you read and understand the following provisions.
The System may not be copied, duplicated or otherwise modified, in whole or in part, without the
express written permission of Alpine, Space Machine and NAVTEQ.
The System may not be transferred or sublicensed to any third party for profit, rent or loan or licensed
for reuse in any manner.
The System may not be decompiled, reverse engineered or otherwise disassembled, in whole or in part.
The System may not be used in a network or by any other manner of simultaneous use in multiple
systems.
The System is intended solely for personal use (or internal use where the end-user is a business) by the
consumer.
The System is not to be used for commercial purposes.
Neither Alpine, Space Machine nor NAVTEQ guarantees to the customer that the System meet the
specific objectives of the user.
Neither Alpine, Space Machine nor NAVTEQ shall be responsible for any damages caused by the use of
the System to the actual user and to any third party.
The warranty on the System shall not extend to an exchange or refund due to misspelling, omission of
letters, or any other cosmetic discrepancy in layout found in the System.
The right to use the System shall expire either when the user destroys this software, or when any of the
terms for use is violated and Alpine, Space Machine and/or NAVTEQ exercise the option to revoke the
license to use this software.
The terms and conditions hereof apply to all subsequent users and owners as well as to the original
purchaser.
The NAVTEQ Database may include or reflect data of licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen in
right of CANADA. Such data is licensed on an “AS IS” basis. The licensors, including Her Majesty The
Queen, make no guarantees, representations or warranties respecting such data, either express or
implied, arising by law or otherwise, accuracy or fitness for a particular purpose.
The licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen, shall not be liable in respect of any claim, demand or
action, irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or action alleging any loss, injury
or damages, direct or indirect, which may result from the use or possession of the data or the NAVTEQ
database. The licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen, shall not be liable in any way for loss of
revenues or contracts, or any other consequential loss of any kind resulting from any defect in the data
or the NAVTEQ database.
End User shall indemnify and save harmless the licensors, including Her Majesty The Queen and the
minister, and their officers, employees and agents from and against any claim, demand or action,
irrespective of the nature of the cause of the claim, demand or action, alleging loss, costs, expenses,
damages or injuries (including injuries resulting in death) arising out of the use or possession of the
data or the NAVTEQ database.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PRECAUTIONS AND NOTICES .............................................. 2
Important Information....................................................... 2
WARNINGS .......................................................................... 3
Points to Observe for Safe Usage ......................................3
USER AGREEMENT .............................................................. 4
TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................... 5
IN THE BOX ......................................................................... 6
Accessories ........................................................................6
SYSTEM FEATURES .............................................................. 7
PND-K3 Portable Navigation System.................................7
Cradle with Cigarette Lighter Charger ..............................7
INSTALLATION ..................................................................... 8
Before You Start ................................................................8
How to Mount the PND-K3 ............................................... 8
How to Remove the PND-K3 ............................................. 8
MAIN MENU ........................................................................ 9
MAP FUNCTIONS ............................................................... 10
Setting the Map Orientation ...........................................10
Estimate Time Display ..................................................... 10
Route Button ...................................................................10
Repeating the Announcement ......................................... 10
GPS Status Bar ................................................................11
Battery Status .................................................................. 11
Zoom In/Out Map ............................................................ 11
Switching Map Display .................................................... 11
FROM THE MAP DISPLAY .................................................. 12
Setting a Destination .....................................................12
Finding Local Places ....................................................... 12
Setting Waypoints .......................................................... 12
INPUT A DESTINATION ...................................................... 13
SET A DESTINATION BY ADDRESS .................................... 14
Finding a Destination by Entering Street Name First ......14
Finding a Destination by City Name First ........................ 14
SET A DESTINATION BY PLACE ......................................... 15
Finding a Place Near You or Near Your Destination ....... 15
Finding a Place Within City Vicinity ................................16
Finding a Place Along Your Route .................................. 16
SET A DESTINATION BY HISTORY ..................................... 16
Deleting All History .........................................................16
SET A DESTINATION FROM THE ADDRESS BOOK ............. 17
Editing Address Book ......................................................17
SET A DESTINATION BY COORDINATES ............................ 17
SET A DESTINATION BY INTERSECTION ............................ 18
Finding a Destination by Entering a Street Name First ... 18
Finding a Destination by Entering a City Name First ......18
DESTINATION OPTIONS ..................................................... 19
Finding Nearby Places ..................................................... 19
Finding Alternative Routes to the Destination ................19
Setting a Destination as Home. ....................................... 19
Saving a Destination into the Address Book ...................20
Setting Waypoints ........................................................... 20
ROUTE ............................................................................... 22
Viewing Turn List During Guidance ................................. 22
Finding an Alternate Route ............................................ 22
Finding a Detour ............................................................22
Editing Waypoints .......................................................... 22
Canceling Route .............................................................. 22
HOME ................................................................................ 23
Going Home .................................................................... 23
BLUETOOTH ....................................................................... 24
Enable Bluetooth ............................................................. 24
Auto Connect ..................................................................24
Auto Answer ...................................................................24
MOBILE PHONE ................................................................. 25
Placing Calls .................................................................... 25
Receiving Phone Calls .....................................................26
Call Options ....................................................................26
SETTINGS ........................................................................... 27
CUSTOMIZING DISPLAY .................................................... 28
Menu Color .....................................................................28
Brightness .......................................................................28
Setting Day/Night Mode .................................................. 28
Screen Recalibration ........................................................ 28
Backlight Timing .............................................................28
CUSTOMIZING MAP .......................................................... 28
Displaying and Editing Icons on the Map .......................28
Showing Trail Dots .......................................................... 28
CUSTOMIZING NAVIGATION TOOL ................................... 29
Route Method .................................................................29
Guidance Map ................................................................. 29
Route Button ...................................................................29
Show Route Overview ..................................................... 29
Auto Zoom ......................................................................29
Avoid Unverified Roads if Possible .................................. 29
Start Demo ...................................................................... 29
SETTING AUDIO ................................................................. 30
Changing Navi Mix Volume ............................................ 30
Button Sounds ................................................................. 30
Guidance Prompt ............................................................30
REGIONAL SETTINGS ......................................................... 30
Language ........................................................................30
Units ................................................................................30
Clock ............................................................................... 30
Time Zone .......................................................................30
MSN DIRECT SETTING
Before Using MSN-Direct ...............................................31
MSN Direct Settings ....................................................... 31
(ONLY ON PND-K3MSN) ............................... 31
INFORMATION .................................................................. 32
VIEWING DASHBOARD ...................................................... 32
VIEWING GPS STATUS ....................................................... 33
VIEWING SYSTEM INFORMATION ..................................... 33
MUSIC PLAYER .................................................................. 34
MSN DIRECT (Only on PND-K3msn) .................................. 35
MSN DIRECT, CONTINUED ................................................ 36
IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY .................................................... 37
SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 38
INDEX ................................................................................ 39
LIMITED WARRANTY ......................................................... 40
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Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the Alpine PND-K3 Portable Navigation System. We
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Portable Navigation System
hope you enjoy using this exciting product and trust that it will make your driving experience more
comfortable, stress-free, and entertaining.
The PND-K3 Portable Navigation System provides an easy-to-use user interface, clear, easy-tounderstand spoken driving instructions, and award winning design all in a portable product. PND-K3
is built upon Alpine’s history of navigation success in North America. Please read this manual
carefully. If you have any further questions about PND-K3’s operation, feel free to call Alpine at
1-888-NAV-HELP (628-4357) for technical assistance.
IN THE BOX
ACCESSORIES
CRADLE WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER CHARGER
QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
REGISTRATION CARD
MOUNTING PLATE
POWER ADAPTER
USB CABLE
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SYSTEM FEATURES
PND-K3 PORTABLE NAVIGATION SYSTEM
POWER BUTTON
Press and hold for 2
seconds to turn the
device on or off
SD/MMC CARD SLOT
For music playback
(SD card not included )
HEADPHONE JACK
(Headphone not included)
VOLUME UP BUTTON
VOLUME DOWN BUTTON
SCREEN
SPEAKERS
CRADLE WITH CIGARETTE LIGHTER CHARGER
MUTE WIRE
For Installation
with Stereo
Head Unit
AMPS/NEC MOUNTING HOLES (X 4)
Use metric M4 8MM Machine Screw
EXTERNAL
GPS/ANTENNA
CONNECTOR
RESET BUTTON
Press and hold for 2 seconds
CRADLE CONNECTOR
MINI USB
CONNECTOR
CRADLE EJECT BUTTON
POWER CORD
AUDIO
OUTPUT
EXTERNAL MICROPHONE
INPUT/OUTPUT
CRADLE CONNECTOR SLOT
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INSTALLATION
BEFO
RE YOU START
INSTALLATION
Before you start, charge the
PND-K3
f
or at least three hours,
using t
h
e included AC charger.
W TO MOUNT THE PND-K
3
ind a spot suitable for the
avigation device. Stick the
suction cup against t
he d
esire
d
ounting location. Press the
ever to secure the suction cup.
Guide the navigation device onto
t
h
e cradle
.
ently push until a click sound
s heard and the device is locked
n place
.
W TO REMOVE THE PND-K
3
Press on the button immediately
ehind the navigation device.
This will release the unit forward.
ently lift the device from its
r
adle
.
W TO M
OU
NT THE PND-K
3
ind a spot suitable for the
avigation device. Stick the
suction cup against t
he d
esire
d
ounting location. Press the
ever to secure the suction cup.
Guide the navigation device onto
t
h
e cradle
.
ently push until a click sound
s heard and the device is locked
n place
.
W TO REMOVE THE PND-K
3
Press on the button immediately
ehind the navigation device.
This will release the unit forward.
ently lift the device from its
r
adle
.
W TO M
OU
NT THE PND-K
3
ind a spot suitable for the
avigation device. Stick the
suction cup against t
he d
esire
d
ounting location. Press the
ever to secure the suction cup.
Guide the navigation device onto
t
h
e cradle
.
ently push until a click sound
s heard and the device is locked
n place
.
EFORE YOU START
INSTALLATION
Before you start, charge the
PND-K3
f
or at least three hours,
using t
h
e included AC charger.
W TO MOUNT THE PND-K
3
ind a spot suitable for the
avigation device. Stick the
suction cup against t
he d
esire
d
ounting location. Press the
ever to secure the suction cup.
Guide the navigation device onto
t
h
e cradle
.
ently push until a click sound
s heard and the device is locked
n place
.
BEFORE YOU START
Before you start, charge the PND-K3 for at least 3 hours,
using the included AC charger.
HOW TO MOUNT THE PND-K3
Find a spot suitable for the navigation device. Stick the
1
suction cup against the desired mounting location. Press
the lever to secure the suction cup.
Guide the navigation device onto the cradle.
2
Gently push until a click sound is heard and the device is
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locked in place.
HOW TO REMOVE THE PND-K3
Press on the button immediately behind the navigation
1
device. This will release the unit forward. Gently lift the
device from its cradle.
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MAIN MENU
GO TO BUTTON
Press this to start entering a
destination.
See page 13-18.
PLAY BUTTON
Press this to go to the music
player.
See page 33.
SETTINGS BUTTON
Press this to change system
settings.
See page 27-30.
MSN DIRECT BUTTON
Press this to receive real-time
news and traffic.
See page 35-36.
HOME BUTTON
Press this to go to a saved
home location.
See page 23.
INFO BUTTON
Press this to check
information such as:
See page 31-32.
PHONE BUTTON
Press this button to make a
phone call, when Bluetooth
device is connected
See page 25-26.
MAP BUTTON
Press this to go to the map.
See page 10-11.
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MAP FUNCTIONS
NEXT MANEUVER ARROW
AND VOICE PROMPT BUTTON NEXT STREET NAME MAIN MENU BUTTON
ROUTE
BUTTON
ETA/ETR/DISTANCE
TO DESTINATION
TRAFFIC BUTTON
MAP ORIENTATION
GPS STATUS BAR
SETTING THE MAP ORIENTATION
Touch this icon to switch between North Up,
Heading Up and 3D View.
BATTERY STATUS
NORTH UP
In north up view, north is always
at the top of the display. This
makes it easy to determine your
current heading with respect to
the map.
HEADING UP
In heading-up view, the current
direction is always pointing to the
top of the display. This makes it
easy to see the direction of the
next turn on the map.
3D VIEW
The 3D View offers you a more
realistic perspective by tilting
the map and displaying it with a
horizon line. Streets are displayed
as you approach them instead of
from a birds-eye view.
INDICATOR
ESTIMATE TIME DISPLAY
Note: The time estimates are based on the average speed. The
ROUTE BUTTON
Note:
REPEATING THE ANNOUNCEMENT
ZOOM IN
BUTTON
ZOOM OUT
BUTTON
CHANGE ROUTE VIEW TO
ARROW ONLY MODE
CURRENT POSITION
This icon displays Estimated Time
Remaining, Estimated Time of
Arrival or Direction to Destination.
See page 29 to change this
setting.
estimate time will vary depending on vehicle speed. The
arrow always points toward the destination.
Touch this icon and it will take you
to the route menu.
When not in the guidance mode, only the current position can
be seen. Zoom buttons, Map Orientation button and Main
Menu are
available.
Touch this icon to repeat the guide
announcement.
(Same as Next Maneuver Arrow)
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MAP FUNCTIONS, CONTINUED
NEXT MANEUVER ARROW
AND VOICE PROMPT BUTTON NEXT STREET NAME MAIN MENU BUTTON
ROUTE
BUTTON
ETA/ETR/DISTANCE
TO DESTINATION
TRAFFIC BUTTON
MAP ORIENTATION
GPS STATUS BAR
GPS STATUS BAR
GPS Signal Strength
BATTERY STATUS
INDICATOR
SWITCHING MAP DISPLAY
ZOOM IN
BUTTON
ZOOM OUT
BUTTON
CHANGE ROUTE VIEW TO
ARROW ONLY MODE
CURRENT POSITION
Touch this button to switch
between Map and Arrow modes.
BATTERY STATUS
This shows status of the battery.
(Lightning bolt) indicates that the
battery is currently charging.
(3 bars) indicates that the battery
has more than 60% charge.
(2 bars) indicates that the battery
has more than 40% charge.
(1 bar) indicates that the battery
has about 10% charge remaining.
ZOOM IN/OUT MAP
Touch this icon to zoom in.
Touch this icon to zoom out.
Note: You can only switch map display during guidance mode.
ARROW MODE
Displays three successive arrow
maneuvers all the way to your
destination while providing turnby-turn guidance prompts.
MAP MODE
Shows a full-screen map of the
area while providing turn-by-turn
guidance prompts.
TRAFFIC BUTTON
Touch this icon to receive the live
traffic information.
Note: You must subscribe to MSN Direct.
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FROM THE MAP DISPLAY
SETTING A DESTINATION
Touch anywhere on map screen.
1
The vehicle arrow changes to a crosshair cursor.
2
Move the cursor to the new desired street.
3
NOTE: Use Map Zoom button to zoom out the map if the destination is far from the
current location.
Touch the selected position bar on the bottom of the screen.
4
Select Set as Destination.
5
Touch Go! on the Confirm Destination Screen.
6
NOTE: To use destination options on the Confirm Destination Screen, see page 19-21 for
details. To cancel, touch Previous Screen icon .
FINDING LOCAL PLACES
Touch anywhere on map screen.
1
The vehicle arrow changes to a crosshair cursor.
Touch the selected position bar on the bottom of the screen.
2
Select Find Nearby Places.
3
Select the desired category and the desired place.
4
Touch OK on the Confirm Destination Screen.
5
NOTE: To use destination options on the Confirm Destination Screen, see page 19-21
for details. See Find Local Places on page 15-16 for finding places though Places
menu.
SETTING WAYPOINTS
Touch anywhere on map screen.
1
The vehicle arrow changes to a crosshair cursor.
2
Move the cursor to the desired waypoint.
3
Touch the selected position bar on the bottom of the screen.
4
Select Set as Waypoint and the destinationn will automatically be
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added to the Waypoint List.
Touch Go!
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NOTE: To add another waypoint, see page 20.
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