AvMap Geosat 6 User Manual

User Manual

Geosat 6 series

Corresponding to Software Version

1.10.xx

Dear Customer,
Congratulation for choosing an AvMap Satellite Navigator.
AvMap GPS systems are made in Italy since 1994.

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Index

I. How to use the Manual 7

I.I Updating the software and downloading new
manuals 7
II. Warning 8
II.I Advices for a good use of the navigator 9
II.II Battery Disposal 10
II. III Maintenance 11
III. Device Description and rst use 12
III.I Content of the box 12
III.II Hardware features 12
III.III Installation with suction cup holder 14
III.IV Installation with the in-car 15
integrated holder 15

1. Main Menu 16

2. Satellite navigation 17

2.1.1 Help Mode 18

2.1.2 FAQ’s 18

2.2 The Map 20

2.2.1 Explore the map 22

2.3 Setting a destination 23

2.3.1 Search Options 23

2.3.2 Inserting an address as destination 23

2.3.3 Choosing the destination among the POIs 24

2.3.4 Choosing the destination among your
Favourite POIs 26

2.3.5 Choosing the destination among the Contacts 26

2.3.6 More Options for navigation 28

2.3.7 Record your track on the map 29

2.3.8 Lane Assistant 29

2.3.9 My Position 29

2.4 Planning and modifying a route 32

2.4.1 Planning a route from A to B 32

2.4.2 Route Functions Menu 32

2.4.3 Choosing the route options 33

2.4.4 Adding Via Points 36

2.4.5 Changing the Via Points sequence 36

2.4.6 Simulating mode 37

2.5 Advanced planning 39

2.5.1 Viewing the Turn List 39

2.5.2 Detouring to avoid a street 39

2.5.3 Blocking a road 40

2.5.4 Route overview 41

2.5.5 Planning next stop 42

2.6 Trip Computer 45

2.7 Managing Personal data 47

2.7.1.1 Saving the route 47

2.7.1.2 Modifying or using a saved route 48

2.7.2 Points of Interest 49

2.7.2.1 POI types 49

2.7.2.2 Displaying or Hiding a POI category 49

2.7.2.3 Setting the favourite POI categories 49

2.7.2.4 I User POI 50

2.7.2.5 Setting the speed traps alarm 52

2.7.3 Address book 53

2.7.3.1 Address book 53

2.7.3.2 Creating a new contact 53

2.7.3.3 Creating or modifying a folder 54

2.7.3.4 Alarm Contacts 54

2.7.3.5 Setting Home address 55

2.7.3.6 Transferring your contacts 55

2.7.4 Tracks 56

2.8 GSM Phone 59

2.8.1 Activating the Phone 59

2.8.2 Making a Call 60

2.8.3 Sending SMS 61

2.8.4 Incoming SMS and Calls 62

2.8.6 Settings 64

2.9 Hands free calls with Bluetooth® 66

2.9.1 Setting the Bluetooth® communication 66

2.9.2 Receiving calls 67

2.9.3 Private calls 69

2.9.4 Adjusting the volume of the speaker 69

2.9.5 Dialling a telephone number 70

2.9.6 Using the keyboard during a call 70

2.9.7 Last call 70

2.9.8 Calling Home 71

2.9.9 Calling a Point of interest 72

2.9.10 Calling contacts 72

2.9.11 Calls register 72

2.9.12 Automatic answer 73

2.10 iPod® Control 75

2.10.1 Connect the iPod® to Geosat 6 75

2.10.2 iPod® Control menu 75

2.10.3 Listening to a Playlist 75

2.10.4 Browsing songs by author 76

2.10.5 Song player page 76

2.10.6 Reproduction settings 77

2.11 Alcohol Test 79

2.11.1 Calibration 79

2.11.2 Making the Alcohol Test 79

2.12 Unit status 82

2.12.1 Unit status Menu 82

2.12.2 GPS page 82

2.13 System info 83

2.14.1 User Preferences 84

2.14.1.1 Text-To-Speech 84

2.14.1.2 Setting the time zone 85

2.14.2 Device Preferences 85

2.14.2.1 Display options 86

2.14.3 Map Preferences 87

2.14.3.1 Setting the navigation data 88

2.14.4 Setting contacts alarms 89

2.14.4.1 Setting the speed alarm 89

3. Multimedia Player 91

4. Digital TV 93

4.1 Channel Scan 93

4.2 Choosing a Channel and watching it 94

4.3 Favourites List 94

4.4 Channel’s info 94

4.5 Channel’s programming 95

4.6 Channel’s Lock 95

4.7 General Setup 96

4.8 Multi language 97

5. Updates 98

5.1 Checking your software version 98

5.2 Registering your product 98

5.3 Downloading the software updates 99

5.4 Installing the software updates 99

5.5 Updating the Map 100

5.6 Available Maps 101

5.7 Why to update the Maps 101

6. Trouble Shooting 102

Appendix

A – Setting the rst destination: ux diagram 112
B - Preloaded POI categories 113
C: Map Legend 115

Analytic Index 116

Technical Specications 118

I. How to use the Manual

This User Manual is updated to the
Software version 1.10.xx released in
February 2009 for the AvMap Geosat 6
satellite navigators.

This manual includes the instructions for all the
navigators of the Geosat 6 family, so some described
functions may not be present in your navigator. Check
the features of your navigator in the Technical

Specications section of this manual.

I.I Updating the software and
downloading new manuals

It is important to check which is the Software Version
preloaded on your navigator, and to download
for free the updates available on www.avmap.it
following the instructions of Chapter 5. For each
new Software version an Addendum to the manual

is published. You can download the addendum from

www.avmap.it: entering the Support section, click on

Downloads then select yo ur product; in the list of the
available documents choose the one corresponding
to the Software of your interest.

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II. Warning

Using this navigator implies that the user accepts and
follows all these warnings and all the instructions
contained on this manual.

•The manufacturer and the distribution chain

disclaim any liability deriving from an improper use
of the device in a way that may cause accidents or
damages to things or persons.

•The driver is held responsible for using Geosat in the

correct way (passenger or non passenger mode).

•The User should ignore the indications suggested

by Geosat in situations that appear to be in contrast
with the Highway Code.

•The Manufacturer and the distribution chain

disclaim any liability deriving from an improper use

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of the device in a way that may violate the Highway
Code.

•Do not switch on the GSM phone when and where it

is forbidden the use of mobile phones, or when it can
cause interferences or dangerous situations.

•Please respect the restrictions: switch off the

device in airplanes, close to medical appliances,
fuel, chemical substances or explosives.

•Do not program the navigator while driving

•The Navteq cartographic data loaded in the

navigator may present some discrepancies from the
reality. This is due to the continuous changes in the
street network. Some areas have a better coverage
than others.

•Network Services: in order to use the phone you

need to request the service to a Carrier. The carrier
will provide you with all the necessary information
on fees. Some networks may have restrictions on
the use of some services.

II.I Advices for a good use of the
navigator

1.Do not place the navigator in positions that may
obstruct the driver’s view

4.This device IS NOT water proof, avoid wetting it.

5.Do not rely exclusively on vocal instructions.
Depending on a variety of factors, (speed, weather,
GPS reception etc) these instructions may not be
correct or timely. Always take the information
provided as indicative, and always respect the
Highway Code. Satellite navigators should be
considered merely as aids. The driver is held
responsible for safe driving and the choice of the
best route to take.

2.Do not place the navigator in positions that may
interfere with the correct functioning of the security/
safety equipment of the vehicle (e.g. airbags).

3.Make sure that the navigator is correctly attached
to the bracket before driving.

6.During the trip it is possible to get instructions

like: ‘Bear the right’ or “Right turn in 300 m”; these

instructions are based on the preloaded cartographic
data and could differ from the actual conditions
of the street. In proximity of round about or big
crossings drive carefully as the vocal instructions

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may not be simple.

7.Do not consult the navigator whilst driving if this
represents a danger for you and other people.

8.Only AvMap branded SD cards are compatible
with AvMap satellite navigators. No other SD can be
used.

II.II Battery Disposal

This product is equipped with a built-in Li-Ion
battery. Do not use the product in damp or
corrosive environments. In order to lengthen
the life of the battery, do not recharge it at
temperatures higher than 60°C.
THE LI-ION BATTERY PROVIDED WITH THE PRODUCT
MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED IN THE CORRECT
WAY. The symbol shown here and on the box

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indicates the conformity
to the WEEE directive.
Do not dispose of
this WEEE product as
domestic waste; some
substances contained in
electronic equipment can
damage the environment and harm human health
if misused or if they are not disposed of in the
correct way. Return the device to the distributor
when purchasing a new one. The unlawful disposal
of these wastes is punished with sanctions.

Information about emissions for Canada: this Class

B digital device is in conformity with the Canadian

law ICES-003/NMB- 003. R&TTE DL2 Directive:

this device is in conformity with the UE directive
99/5/CE

II. III Maintenance

•Do not leave the navigator in direct sunlight for

extended periods. This could compromise the correct
running of your Geosat. If you suspect that the
navigator has been over heated because of sunlight
exposure, let the temperature of the car cool down,
and wait for the device temperature to go down to
normal values before switching it on.

•Do not use oil based products to clean the LCD

surface.

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III. Device Description and rst use

III.I Content of the box

• Geosat 6 Satellite Navigator

• SD memory card

• Magnetic holder

• CA power supply cable

• Car Power Supply cable

• USB cable

• OTG Cable*

• iPod cable*

• External TV antenna*

• User manual

• In-car installation guide*

* Only for some models

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III.II Hardware features

Alcohol sensor*

Microphone

Serial Port
USB (master/slave)
Audio output
Power supply
(with CA power supply cable)
Power key

Speakers

DVB-T antenna *

Hook for magnetic holder

Back

Reset

SD Slot

SIM Card slot*

Sensor for automatic brightness control

How to insert the SIM card*:

Insert the SIM card in the slot just below
the SD, with the chip facing up, and the
cut corner on the right.

DVB-T antenna*

In areas with weak DVBT signal, the use
of the external TV antenna may improve
the quality of reception. Please insert
the antenna carefully as shown in the
illustration, not to damage the connector.

* Only for some models

Main Switch ON –OFF

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III.III Installation with suction cup holder

1. Fix the car mount on the windscreen with the
suction cup in a position that does not represent a
danger in case of accident or sharp braking, and that
does not distract the driver.

NO

2. Plug the car power supply cable in the cigarette
lighter, and the other end in the holder (see
picture).

ATTENTION: it is not possible to feed the navigator

plugging the car power supply cable directly in the
device. Do NOT plug the cable in the audio output!

3. Move the navigator’s main switch from OFF to the
ON position using a pen (see picture).

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ATTENTION: it is not possible to feed the
navigator plugging the car power supply
cable directly in the device. Do NOT plug the
cable in the audio output!

Socket for car power cable (with

cigarette lighter plug)

4. Place the Geosat 6 on the magnetic car mount
coupling with a simple gesture.

5. Press the power key to power on the navigator.

6. The smart magnetic rotating mount makes it
possible to rotate the navigator from landscape to
portrait mode to choose your point of view.

III.IV Installation with the in-car
integrated holder

For the in-car integrated models please read the in­car installation quick guide included in the box.

The suction cup holder and the car charger are also
provided with the in-car integrated models. When
used with the suction cup holder, some functions

will be missing:

•It won’t be possible to use the iPOD control

•It won’t be possible to interface the navigator with

the car sound system.

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1. Main Menu

Press and hold for two seconds the power key to power
on the navigator.
When powered on, Geosat 6 will display the main menu.
From the main menu you can choose among several

functions:

• Satellite Navigator

• Music and Video Player

• Picture viewer*

• Digital TV*

To access to the navigation software, touch the Satellite
Navigation button.

*Only for some models.

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2. Satellite navigation

2.1 The Navigation menu

If you are accessing the navigation Software for the

rst time, the navigator will ask to choose the desired

language. Then the Software will ask to set the time
(read par. 2.14.1.2)
When the satellite navigation software is started, some
important warnings are displayed.
Touch the Accept button, the Navigation Menu will
open.

The navigation software consists in the map and the
Navigation Menu. The navigation menu is displayed. It
can be opened in any moment touching the Menu button
in the map. Viceversa, the map can be opened in any
moment touching the Map button in the lower left corner
of the Navigation Menu.

The Navigation Menu consists of a xed menu which can
be scrolled with the arrow buttons, and a xed part with

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Satellite Navigator

buttons that are always accessible.
Fixed menu

• Exit: it opens the Main Menu to choose the function

(par 1.1).

• Settings: it opens the Settings Menu (par. 2.12).

• Map: it opens the Map.

• Portrait / Landscape: it allows changing the view

mode.

Attention: this button is active only when the Geosat

6 is not attached to the car mount. When on the
mount, it is enough to rotate the navigator and the
software will switch automatically from Landscape
to Portrait mode.

• Volume and Brightness: it opens the volume and
brightness control.

• Help: it allows getting hints on how to use the

buttons (par 2.1.1).

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Mobile Menu

In the mobile menu you will see all the buttons
relative to the different functions so it can vary from
one model to another.

2.1.1 Help Mode

The Help mode helps you getting instructions on
how to use the buttons in the navigation software.
Touch the Help button (the button with the question
mark icon) to enter in the help mode then press any
button to get the relative explanation. A window will
open with the instructions on how and why to use
the selected button. Close the window by pressing
Close.

2.1.2 FAQ’s

The F.A.Q. section gives you detailed instructions on
how to use the most common navigation functions.

Satellite Navigator

To open the FAQ section press the FAQ button in the

navigation menu. You will nd three wizards on how to:

• Plan a Trip

• Start a Simulation

• Plan next stop

The FAQ can be updated with free software updates.

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2.2 The Map

When there is no active navigation, the map appears as follows:

Scale and Compass

Zoom

Touch to open the
Navigation Menu

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Info on current position

Status icons: GPS signal

and Battery

When in navigation, the map appears as follows:

Distance to next manoeuvre

Name of the street you have to take

Next manoeuvre

icon and progress bar

Navigation data: touch

to choose the data

you wish to display.

The data displayed by

default are: time to

go, distance to go and

speed.

Name of the street you are travelling along

Satellite Navigator

Vocal instruction Icon: touch the icon

to listen to the corresponding vocal
instruction.

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2.2.1 Explore the map

You can explore the map with or without a valid GPS
signal. To explore the map, touch it in any point, and the
cursor will appear, then drag it in the desired direction.
Touch the Zoom buttons to zoom in or out. The info bar
(the blue bar at the bottom of the screen) shows the
exact address corresponding to the cursor position.
If you select a street, the info bar will show the name,
and the entire street (corresponding to that name) will
be highlighted in green. To get more info on the selected
point, ouch the info bar and the full info page will open.

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Satellite Navigator

2.3 Setting a destination

• Open the Navigation Menu

• Touch the Where to Go button.

• From the Where to Go menu you can choose your

destination in many different ways. (Flux diagram in
Appendix B).

2.3.1 Search Options

The Where to Go menu offers several options to

search for your destination:

• Address: to insert a complete address

• POI: to search your destination among the points

of interest

• Address Book: to search your destination among

the contacts saved in the address book.

• Drive me home: to set the home address as

destination

• Lat-Lon: to inset the destination with the

geographical coordinates Lat-Lon

• Favourite POI: to search your destination among

the favourite POI

• Saved Routes: to choose reload a saved route

• Pick on Map: to choose you destination picking it

manually on the map.

2.3.2 Inserting an address as destination

To insert an address as destination, touch the Address

button, then ll the elds Country, City, Street and
House number. Touch the Country eld to open the virtual

keyboard.

• Digit the name of the country on the virtual keyboard

touching a letter at a time

• Once you have inserted the name, touch the OK

button

• Repeat the operation for each eld

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• Touch the GO button to set as destination and calculate

(the software will calculate the route and the map will be
displayed as in Chap 5.), or touch More Options to open the
More Options page (par. 2.3.6).

2.3.3 Choosing the destination among the POIs

The Points of Interest Data Base consists of preloaded
locations on your cartography, which enable to quickly
research a certain destination under a category. There are
websites that specialize in the collection, management
and distribution of POIs for you to load into your device
(par. 2.7.2.4).

To search for a POI:

• Open the Navigation Menu

• Press Where to Go

• Select POI
On the new menu select the research option between:

• Near my position

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POI Categories

• Car Service

• Transportation

• Emergency

• Attractions

• Entertaining

• Restaurants

• Public admin.

• Hotels

• Medical services

• Natural attractions

• Services

• Shops

• Sport

• Others

• Dynamic POIs

Satellite Navigator

• Near a City

• Near my destination

• Near a Via point

Select Close to my position option to search for POIs
close to your current position. The category list will be
displayed.
Every category is divided into subcategories (for a complete
list consult the appendix). Select the POI category you are
interested to and then select among the subcategory list

displayed. For example: Transportation category, Airports

subcategory. The navigator will automatically search the
closest POI to your current position, and will display the
full list among which you can choose the most convenient
one. Once you choose a POI, select it to open the page
containing
the complete information about it. Touch the Go button to
start the navigation or the More Option button, or go back
to the POI list. If you choose the Near a city option, you

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will rst have to enter the City name and then select

a category and the subcategory and follow the steps
as above. If you choose the Near a via point option,
you will be displayed the via points list along your
route, choose a Via Point and then proceed with the
selection of a category. If you select Near destination,
proceed with the selection of a category and then

subcategory to nd POI near your nal destination.

At the end of the procedure, in the POI full info page
POI you can choose to start the navigation or to call
its telephone number through the GSM if the GSM
SIM card is inserted and activated as explained in
Chap 2.8, or call it through a Bluetooth connection
with your phone (depending o the model).

2.3.4 Choosing the destination among
your Favourite POIs

The search among the Favourite POI is very simple,

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for it allows to search directly under a Favourite
subcategory. (See par 2.7.2.3)
At the end of the procedure, in the POI full info page
POI you can choose to start the navigation or to call
its telephone number through the GSM, if the GSM
SIM card is inserted and activated as explained in
Chap 2.8, or call it through a Bluetooth connection
with your phone (depending o the model).

2.3.5 Choosing the destination among
the Contacts

It is possible to save up to 1000 personal contacts
with name, address and icon, organized into folders
(to add
a new contact see par 2.7.3.2). A contact can be set

as destination. To access the list:

• Open the Navigation Menu

• Select Where to Go

Satellite Navigator

Suggestions

The orange icon on the side of a folder indicates
that the approaching alarm has been set on all the
contacts contained in that folder. To set the alarms,
see the Contact Management section (par 2.7.3.4).
The orange icon associated to a contact, indicates
that it has been assigned a GPS position, a telephone
number or both. In case you forget where you saved
a contact, you can always carry out a name search.

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Satellite Navigator

• Select Search Contacts
The list of the existing folders will be displayed (e.g.
Business, Friends, Relatives etc.) Select the desired
folder to display the list of contacts. Select the contact
to access the complete information window.
At the end of the procedure, you can choose to start the
navigation toward the contact or to call its telephone
number through the GSM, if the GSM SIM card is inserted
and activated as explained in Chap 2.8, or call it through
a Bluetooth connection with your phone (depending o
the model).

2.3.6 More Options for navigation

Once you have selected the destination, (a contact, an
address or a POI), you can navigate straight to it or access
the page More Options, that allows you to choose how to
use the selected location.

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2.3.7 Record your track on the map

With Geosat 6 you can record on the map the track
of your trip. This function is very useful when you
are navigating off-road. The track is shown on the
map with a red line. The track can be saved and it be

reloaded in any moment. To open the Tracks menu:

• Open the Navigation Menu

• Touch the Personal Data button

• Touch the Tracks button

• From the Tracks menu you can start or stop the

registration of a track and choose its colour. The
registration will go on till you will manually stop it.

2.3.8 Lane Assistant

The Lane Assistant helps you in multiple lanes streets
where the sole manoeuvre instruction could not be
enough. In these cases it is important to know in

advance which lane to follow. The Lane Assistant is
an automatic function that shows, where available,
the several lanes with pictograms in the lower

information bar. The pictograms show:

• The direction of the trafc ow for each lane

• The type of horizontal divider between one lane

and another (e.g. single continuous dividing line,
two parallel continuous lines, broken separation
line, etc.)

• The lane or the lanes to be followed highlighted

in green.
The information appears and disappears
automatically.

2.3.9 My Position

To have a detailed information on your GPS position
(while navigating or not), you can consult the page

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‘My Position’

• Press the Navigation MENU button

• Select ‘My Position’

The page will display the precise address of the GPS
position and the geographical coordinates Latitude­Longitude. From this page you can also search useful POI
close to your current position.

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