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User’s Guide
N.I.C.E. P200
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Dear Customer
Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s
finest brand in the electronic industry. At Clarion we
are committed to quality and are confident that you
will be pleased with your purchase.
Clarion’s Navigational In-Car Entertainment system
(N.I.C.E. P200) system provides four products in
one:
• Exceptional navigation supported by a built-in
Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Media player that supports videos, music and a
photo image viewer
• Solitaire and Freecell games
• Utilities that include contacts, calculator,
calendar, stop watch and a text reader
The N.I.C.E. P200 has 10 gigabytes of storage for
music, video and photos.
A compact, 4-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) provides high-resolution
images. This translates into easy-to-use mapping
and entertainment viewing. The display doubles as
a touch-screen control pad.
Three power sources cover all conditions:
• A rechargeable battery provides three hours of
entertainment away from the GPS cradle
• A vehicle power cord provides power for
navigation
• A 110v power adapter provides power at home
Clarion welcomes you to an experience like no
other. To learn more about Clarion’s complete line
of audio and video products, please visit us at our
Website: www.clarion.com
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User’s Guide
Read this guide carefully
To begin, check the components you received. See
“Parts list” on page 9. Then see “Installation” on
page 29.
To get started quickly, see “Quick Start” on page 9. To
learn more about how to navigate using the GPS, see
“Navigation” on page 34.
Warnings
Do not mount the N.I.C.E. P200 in an
area of the windshield that would impair
vision while driving.
Do not let the N.I.C.E. P200 distract
you as you drive. You are responsible
for the vehicle. Always drive safely and
follow traffic rules.
FCC notice
This N.I.C.E. P200 complies with the interference
limits relative to a Class B digital device,
applicable under Part 15 of the FCC Rules
regarding installation in a residential environment.
If the N.I.C.E. P200 is not installed in accordance
with these instructions, it could cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception. If this
condition persists after corrective action, consult
your dealer or experienced installation facility.
Copyright and trademarks
This document is copyrighted by Clarion. You
may not copy any portion of it without permission.
All names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Contents
1 Quick Start ................................................. 9
Parts list ...................................................... 9
Front view ................................................. 10
Back view of the cradle and N.I.C.E. P200 11
Mounting bracket and cradle .................... 12
Optional accessories ................................ 13
Getting started .......................................... 13
Main Menu features ............................... 14
Navigation quick start ............................... 15
Navigation features................................ 16
Main navigation screen.......................... 20
Music player controls ................................ 21
Photo viewer controls ............................... 22
Video player controls ................................ 23
Using the optional remote ......................... 24
Remote features .................................... 24
Turning the power on and off .................... 25
Turning the N.I.C.E. P200 on................. 25
Sleep mode............................................ 25
Power off................................................ 25
Frequently-asked questions ..................... 26
Navigation questions ............................. 26
Entertainment questions........................ 27
Application questions............................. 28
2 Installation ........................................ 29
Vehicle installation .................................... 29
Precautions............................................ 29
Dock the N.I.C.E. P200 in the cradle ..... 29
Attach the mounting bracket to the glass 31
Connect the vehicle power cord ............ 31
Removing the mounting bracket ............ 32
Home installation ...................................... 33
Improving audio ........................................ 33
3 Navigation ........................................ 34
How global positioning works ................... 34
Starting navigation .................................... 35
Defining your destination .......................... 36
Defining a specific address.................... 38
Navigating in an unfamiliar city .............. 39
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Scrolling through lists ............................. 42
Using the touch-screen keyboard .......... 43
Pointing to your destination.................... 47
Traveling to your destination ..................... 49
Visually tracking your route.................... 50
Recovering from a wrong turn................ 50
Detouring ............................................... 51
Changing which way is up ..................... 52
Changing map perspective .................... 52
Zooming in and out ................................ 53
Viewing an intersection close up............ 53
Monitoring signal strength...................... 54
Canceling route guidance ...................... 54
Previewing your journey ............................ 55
Turn route guidance simulation on......... 55
Define your current location ................... 55
Define your destination .......................... 56
Updating the address book ....................... 56
Adding an address ................................. 56
Adding/editing/deleting addresses ......... 58
Recording your route ................................61
Starting a trail......................................... 61
Saving the trail ....................................... 61
Reviewing where you’ve been ............... 61
4 Entertainment modes ...................... 63
Undocking a N.I.C.E. P200 ....................... 63
Saving battery charge ............................... 64
Supported audio and video formats .......... 65
Playing music ............................................ 66
Locking front panel buttons.................... 68
Playing music while navigating .............. 68
Equalizing audio..................................... 70
Viewing a video ......................................... 71
Play it again ........................................... 73
Changing video image dimensions ........ 73
Viewing video on a larger monitor.......... 74
Viewing photos ......................................... 74
Starting a slide show.............................. 76
Changing slide speed ............................ 77
Adding music to a slide show................. 77
Changing the music track ...................... 78
Playing games .......................................... 78
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5 Using the utilities ............................. 79
Copying files from your computer ............. 79
Connect to the computer ....................... 80
Copy the files ......................................... 81
Disconnecting from the computer ............. 82
Using contact information ......................... 83
Viewing contact information................... 83
Reading text files ...................................... 85
Opening a text file.................................. 85
Changing the size of the font................. 87
Text document quick view ..................... 88
Using the calculator .................................. 89
Using the stop watch ................................ 89
Using the calendar .................................... 90
Maintaining your schedule ..................... 90
Copying appointments ........................... 90
Viewing your schedule........................... 90
6 Customizing ..................................... 92
Hardware configuration ............................ 93
Changing screen brightness ..................... 94
Customizing navigation ............................ 95
Maximizing space for the map............... 96
Shortest time or shortest distance ......... 97
Avoiding interstates and toll roads......... 98
Changing the language.......................... 98
Changing distance units ...................... 100
Defining origin using lists ..................... 100
Defining origin by pointing ................... 101
Turning voice guidance on and off....... 101
Changing map colors........................... 101
Returning to factory defaults ................... 102
7 Care and updating ......................... 103
Cleaning the N.I.C.E. P200 .................... 103
Battery maintenance ............................... 103
Removing the battery........................... 104
Installing the battery............................. 107
Updating the map database ................... 107
Deleting files ........................................... 107
Checking navigation software versions .. 108
Upgrading the firmware .......................... 108
Connect to the computer ..................... 109
Upgrade the firmware .......................... 110
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Verifying satellite signal .......................... 111
Troubleshooting ...................................... 113
Resetting the N.I.C.E. P200 .................... 118
8 Reference ........................................119
Buttons .................................................... 119
Main menu reference .............................. 119
Main menu icons.................................. 119
Main menu buttons .............................. 120
Navigation reference ............................... 120
Touch-screen buttons .......................... 120
Start Route Guidance .......................... 122
Edit Address Book ............................... 124
Trail Book............................................. 125
Current location uses ........................... 126
Setup.................................................... 126
User Preferences ................................. 128
Set Vehicle Position ............................. 128
Detour management ............................ 129
Cancel Route ....................................... 130
MEDIA icons ........................................... 130
Music and video buttons ...................... 131
Music and video mode icons................ 131
Equalizer icons..................................... 132
Stereo/mono icons ............................... 132
Photo buttons....................................... 132
Utility icons .............................................. 133
Contact buttons.................................... 133
Text reader buttons.............................. 134
Calendar buttons.................................. 134
Setup ...................................................... 134
Power options ...................................... 135
Audio/video (A/V) options .................... 135
Etcetera options................................... 136
Text reader options .............................. 137
Specifications .......................................... 138
9 Limited Warranty Information .......154
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1. Quick Start
Windshield mounting bracket and cradle
NAVMOUNT2
110v power cord and
AC/DC adapter
NAVDAPT2
Also included, this guide. For synchronization with your computer, you will need a USB 2.0 to 5-pin
mini cable. This cable is available in the digital photography section of your local electronics store.
Parts list
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
Li (lithium) polymer rechargeable battery
NAVBATTERY
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Vehicle power cord
NAVCIG
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Front view
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Power LED, surrounds the power button; on when connected to external power;
glows red when charging battery and blue otherwise
Hold switch, locks/unlocks touch
screen and physical buttons
3.5mm headphone jack,
for private listening
USB 2.0 (5-pin mini port), for
updating maps, downloading
media, and updating firmware
AC/DC IN socket, connects to 110v
power cord & adapter for home use
Reset button hole, restarts system
Power, press & release to turn on & off in sleep mode;
when on, hold 2 seconds to turn off completely
20GB hard disk drive (located inside): 10GB for navigation maps;10GB for photos, video and music
Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD), displays
maps and entertainment
Lanyard loop, for carrying
the N.I.C.E. P200
Infrared sensor, communicates
with optional remote control
Voice guidance, outputs audio
when not using headphones
Volume buttons, decrease and increase speaker volume
MUTE, turns audio off and on
MENU, accesses navigation and entertainment features
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Back view of the cradle and N.I.C.E. P200
GPS antenna port, connects to the optional
16-foot GPS antenna (NAVGPS)
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Battery cover
L=8.0Max
DC IN
Serial port, connects to the optional audio/video output cable (NAVCK)
Li polymer battery, powers audio/
video and utilities for up to three
hours when the
undocked from the cradle
DC IN socket, connects to the
vehicle power cord
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Back of the cradle Back of the N.I.C.E. P200
Battery cover lock, locks and unlocks the
battery cover; shown in locked position
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Mounting bracket and cradle
Suction cup, secures the mounting
bracket to the windshield
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Swivel adjustment knobs, adjust position of the
N.I.C.E. P200 when mounted on the windshield
Suction tab at base of cup
Cradle, holds the N.I.C.E. P200
Windshield mounting bracket,
attaches to your car’s windshield
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Optional accessories
The following Clarion products expand the
capabilities of the N.I.C.E. P200.
NAVCK Audio/Video output and power
cable
NAVGPS External GPS antenna to improve
satellite reception in the car
RCB200 Remote control to control the
N.I.C.E. P200 in the car or at
home
NAVBATTERY
Additional battery packs.
Getting started
1. Press and hold the power button briefly.
If this is the first time you’ve used the N.I.C.E.
P200 or if you turned the power off by pressing
and holding the power button for two seconds,
the Clarion logo appears above a loading bar
and the N.I.C.E. P200 displays the main menu.
After you’ve used the N.I.C.E. P200, and if you
turn it off in sleep mode, it starts by displaying
the last screen that was active before you
turned the power off.
To display the main menu at any time, press the
MENU button below the LCD screen.
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Main Menu features
GAME icon, provides access to the games, see “Playing games” on page 99.
NAVIGATION icon, launches
navigation mode, see
“Navigation” on page 34.
UTILITY icon, displays a menu
of utility application features,
see “Using the utilities” on
page 79.
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CLOSE button closes main menu.
USB button, connects a
computer for down-loading
media and updating firmware.
SPEAKER button, turns
speaker on and off.
MUSIC button, turns music on
and off (if music is playing).
MEDIA icon, provides access to the entertainment options.
For playing music, see “Supported audio formats” on page 65.
For watching a video, see “Video mode” on page 73.
For viewing photos, see “Viewing photos” on page 74.
SETUP icon, provides access to the configuration
options, see “Setup” on page 134.
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Navigation quick start
1. To begin, tap the NAVIGATION icon.
Note
Tap touch-screen icons and buttons
slowly for best performance.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the navigation
declaration.
Navigation declaration
2. Read the navigation declaration and tap the
Press-to-accept button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the map view with
your current location indicated by the red arrow.
Current location Navigation options button (F3
Current location
You’re ready to use the N.I.C.E. P200 as a
navigation aid.
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Navigation features
These steps demonstrate the general procedure.
1. Tap the navigation options button (F3).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays navigation options.
Exit (F1): Returns to navigation
Return (F6): goes back to the previous menu
Main navigation options
2. Tap Start Route Guidance.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays several ways to
define your destination.
Destination options
This quick start assumes you know your
destination address or a major intersection near
your destination.
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3. Tap Address/Intersection.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the address
options.
Address options
4. Tap State/Province Name.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the list of states and
provinces.
Page up (F2) and Page down (F4) buttons:
Used to view the next or previous page of option
Scroll arrows
Keyboard button (F5)
List of states and provinces
An easy way to define a state or province that is
not immediately visible, is to use the touchscreen keyboard.
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You can also tap the page up/page down
buttons or scroll arrows to locate the state or
province.
5. Tap the keyboard button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the touch-screen
keyboard.
Character display field
Defining the city name
Using the keyboard to define the state or
province works the same as using it to define
the city name (the example above), street
name, postal code, etc.
6. Tap the first few letters of the name (or number).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays a list with one or
more options.
If you don’t see a list, tap the OK-to-accept
checkmark on the keyboard.
7. Based on what’s easiest for you, tap Postal
Code, City Name or Street Name and use the
keyboard to define the address.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays another list.
When you’ve defined the address or
intersection, the N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to
OK to acceptSpace barReturn to previous screen
confirm that you are ready to begin navigation.
8. Tap YES to continue or NO to define a different
destination.
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The N.I.C.E. P200 calculates the route and tells
you to proceed to the highlighted route.
Calculation progress bar
Calculating the route
If the destination is a long way from your current
location, route calculation may take several minutes.
If the destination involves travel by air or boat (for
example, you are in San Diego, California and want
to travel to Honolulu Hawaii), the N.I.C.E. P200
displays an error message.
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Main navigation screen
Next location, indicates where you’ll be after you make the next maneuver
Next maneuver
Simulation
on
Compass
Map scale
Touch-screen buttons on/off
Destination route (highlighted in magenta)
Next intersection, pops up as you approach it.
Destination direction (line of sight)
Current location street name
Pointer, indicates current location on map
Remaining distance to destination
Zoom in (F1) and zoom out (F2)
Distance to next maneuver
Time to next maneuver
Navigation options (F3),
selects detour, cancel
route, edit address book
or set navigation options
Map view (F4), alternates
among 2D, 3D and splitscreen views
Current location (F5),
shows current location for
adding to address book
Voice guidance button (F6), repeats
the next maneuver
Time remaining to destination
Music player controls
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Main music
controls
Chooses preset equalizer settings
View configuration options
Music controls overlay
(while navigating)
Alternates among playback options: normal, repeat, repeat folder and random
Accesses music folders
To ta l
time
Elapsed
time
File folder button
Current music mode
Current folder
File name
Play/Pause
Play time
Current track
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Stereo/monaural icon
Current music mode
Previous/Next track
Current volume
Number of sound samples per second
Data transfer rate in kilobits per second
Turns off music while navigating
Pauses and plays music
Current battery charge
Equalizer setting
Stops selection
Selects previous track in folder
Selects next track in folder
Displays previous page of name
Displays next page of names
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Photo viewer controls
creen size button, enlarges photo to fill screen;
ap the screen to return to photo default size
File folder button, provides
access to additional folders
Current photo folder
Slide show button,
Starts and stops show
Configuration button, provides access to audio/video options
Music controls button, turns display of controls on
and off for listening to music while viewing pictures.
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Slide show icon, displays
when slide show is on
Current battery
charge icon
Pause and
play buttons
Stop button
Next track
Previous track
Next photo
Previous photo
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Video player controls
The N.I.C.E. P200 disables video playback when the vehicle is in motion.
Main video
controls
File folder button,
accesses folders of videos
Play mode button, alternates
among playback options: normal,
repeat, repeat folder and random
Equalizer button, alternates
among preset equalizer settings
Configuration button, accesses configuration options
Video controls overlay
(when viewing full-screen)
Play time Pause/Play Previous/next video
Track or file Subtitles on/off
Bat chg
Language selection
Currently playing
video
File name
Stop
Current video modeCurrent folder
Current volume
Current video mode
Current battery charge
Pause and play buttons
Current equalizer setting
Stop button
Previous video in folder
Next video in folder
Previous page
Next page
Stops video and closes
overlay video controls
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Using the optional remote
The optional wireless remote control (RCBP200)
operates most features from a remote location. The
buttons on the remote control function the same way
their equivalents do on the N.I.C.E. P200.
For optimal operation, always aim the remote
control toward the infrared sensor on the N.I.C.E.
P200 front panel.
Infrared sensor
Front of N.I.C.E. P200
Remote features
Accesses
main menu
Arrows move
map arrow;
CAT select
menu options;
CH select
tracks & videos
Confirms menu
selection
Changes
music folder
1 1/2”
MAIN
F1 F2 F3
F4
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MUTE
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ENTER
CH
F5 F6
RPT
1 3/8”
Mutes all
sound
Increases
volume
OL
Decreases
volume
Next & previous;
BAND = play
Correspond to
touch-screen
buttons; functions
change based on
mode
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Turning the power on and off
Turning the N.I.C.E. P200 on
To turn the power on, press and release the power
button briefly. It’s not necessary to hold the power
button for more than a brief second.
Sleep mode
Pressing the power button briefly puts the N.I.C.E.
P200 into standby state called sleep mode:
• The screen displays “Entering Sleep Mode.”
• The N.I.C.E. P200 stores your current mode,
such as navigation mode.
• The LEDs (tiny blue lights in the middle of the
MENU, MUTE and volume buttons) remain on.
When you briefly press and release the power
button again, the N.I.C.E. P200 returns to the mode
you were in.
Note
In sleep mode, the N.I.C.E. P200
continues to draw a small amount of
power. Over time, this draw will drain
the battery.
Power off
Pressing and holding the power button for two
seconds turns the power fully off.
• The LEDs turn off.
• The N.I.C.E. P200 does not store the current
mode.
If you are not going to use the N.I.C.E. P200 for a
period of time, turn it fully off to conserve battery
charge.
When you briefly press and release the power
button again, the N.I.C.E. P200 displays the main
menu.
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Frequently-asked questions
The questions in this section are often asked by
people who are learning to use N.I.C.E. P200. For
troubleshooting help, see “Troubleshooting” on
page 113.
Navigation questions
Can I review the planned route without actually
driving it?
• Yes. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, tap
Simulation Off to change it to Simulation On.
When you define your destination, the
N.I.C.E. P200 simulates the route independent of the GPS.
I don’t like to drive on freeways (interstates).
Can the N.I.C.E. P200 calculate a route without
going on the freeway?
• Yes. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, tap
Avoid Freeway No to change it to Avoid Freeway Yes.
I don’t like toll roads. Can the N.I.C.E. P200
calculate a route that avoids toll roads?
• Yes. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, tap
Toll Yes to change it to Toll No.
Can the N.I.C.E. P200 calculate a route that may
be a little out of the way, but that may save time?
• N.I.C.E. P200 assumes that going by interstate is faster than going by normal roads. In
Setup, Navigation Preferences, change Shortest Distance to Shortest Time and the
N.I.C.E. P200 will route you via interstate if
one is nearby.
Can I get rid of all the information buttons so I
can see more of the map?
• Yes. While navigating, tap the touch screen
on and off button below the scale icon. This
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button turns the display of the touch-screen
icons and buttons on and off. To find this button, see “Main navigation screen” on page 20.
Can I hear the voice announcing the next
maneuver again?
• Yes. While traveling, tap the voice guidance
button (F6).
Can I find out what road I am currently on?
• The N.I.C.E. P200 displays your current location in at the bottom of the screen.
• Tap the current location button (F5).
Can I tell how far it is to the next maneuver?
• Voice guidance announces the distance to the
next maneuver before you get there. A box in
the upper right updates this distance.
• Or tap the voice guidance button (F6) and the
voice repeats the current instruction.
Does the N.I.C.E. P200 show me how many miles
are left to the destination?
• Yes. The N.I.C.E. P200 displays miles (or kilometers) remaining in the box at the lower right
of the screen.
What is the arrow in the upper left of the screen?
• This arrow indicates the next maneuver.
Entertainment questions
Can I play MP3 music files while I navigate?
• Yes. While in navigation mode, press the
MENU button, tap the MUSIC icon on the
right side of the main menu. The N.I.C.E.
P200 overlays the top portion of the touch
screen with the music controls. Tap the play
button to begin playing music. The N.I.C.E.
P200 supports the MP3 format only.
• Voice guidance overrides music.
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How many videos and music files does the
N.I.C.E. P200 hold?
• The internal disk drive holds 10 GB of data.
When I remove the N.I.C.E. P200 from the cradle
and carry it in my shirt pocket, songs change
unexpectedly as I accidentally touch the screen.
Is there a way to lock the touch screen?
• Yes. Slide the HOLD switch up. This switch is
located on the left side of the N.I.C.E. P200
(as you face it from the front). In the up position, the touch screen is locked.
Application questions
Is there a way to copy all contacts and calendar
appointments at once?
• No, you copy one at a time.
In my text files, each line of text breaks before it
should, making the text difficult to read.
• Tap the screen size button to create more room
for the text to flow more naturally.
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2. Installation
This chapter explains how to install the N.I.C.E.
P200 in a vehicle and use it at home.
Vehicle installation
Precautions
The installation process involves mounting the
bracket and cradle on the windshield of your vehicle
and connecting the power.
Warnings
Failure to follow these precautions
could result in accident or personal
injury.
Do not mount the N.I.C.E. P200
where it will block your view through
the windshield or your view of
dashboard indicators and displays.
Do not mount the N.I.C.E. P200
where it might obstruct the operation
of a safety device, such as air bags,
etc.
Dock the N.I.C.E. P200 in the cradle
The cradle contains the Global Positioning System
(GPS). Designed to be used as a portable
entertainment and applications tool, the N.I.C.E.
P200 must be installed in the cradle and connected
to external power to navigate.
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3. Locate the lock switch on the back of the cradle.
L=8.0Max
Lock switch
DC IN
Unlocked
Locked
Back of the cradle
4. Set the lock switch to the unlock position.
5. Slide the N.I.C.E. P200 into the cradle making
sure that the flanges securely hold it.
The receptacle on the bottom of the N.I.C.E.
P200 fits into the connector in the cradle.
Flanges
N.I.C.E. P200 connector
Front of the cradle
6. Move the lock switch to the locked position.
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Attach the mounting bracket to the glass
1. Place the windshield mounting bracket in
position with the suction cup touching the glass.
Compression lever
N.I.C.E. P200 mounted on the glass
Suction cup
Windshield
mounting
bracket
Adjustment knob: (tw
more on other side)
Make sure the assembly does not obstruct the
driver’s view of the road from any angle, but still
has a direct path through the windshield to the
GPS satellite.
Note
If you are not sure consult a
professional installer for help.
2. Press the compression lever.
3. Adjust the position of the N.I.C.E. P200 using
the adjustment knobs.
Connect the vehicle power cord
In a vehicle, the N.I.C.E. P200’s is powered by the
vehicle power cord connected from the DC IN
socket on the cradle to the car’s cigarette lighter.
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1. Plug the vehicle power cord into the DC IN
socket on the cradle.
L=8.0Max
DC IN
DC IN socket
Back of the cradle
2. Plug the other end of the cord into the cigarette
lighter socket of your vehicle.
3. Briefly press the power button.
You are ready to use the N.I.C.E. P200 for
navigation.
Removing the mounting bracket
1. Disconnect the vehicle power cord from the DC
IN socket on the cradle.
2. Hold the mounting bracket and cradle as you lift
the compression lever.
Compression lever
Suction tab at
base of cup
Mounting bracket mounted on windshield
3. If the mounting bracket and cradle do not drop
away from the windshield, gently pull the
suction tab away from the glass.
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Home installation
At home, the N.I.C.E. P200 is powered by the
battery or the 110v power cord and adapter.
1. Plug the 110v power cord and adapter into the
left side as you face the N.I.C.E. P200.
LCD screen
DC IN socket
Left side of the N.I.C.E. P200
2. Plug the other end of the cord into a live wall
outlet.
To improve satellite reception at home, install a
GPS antenna (NAVGPS).
Improving audio
As the N.I.C.E. P200 is a portable device and
designed to travel with you, it comes with its own
internal speaker.
To improve the quality of the sound, connect the
optional audio/video output cable (NAVCK) from the
serial port on the cradle to a stereo system (either in
the car or at home). See the documentation that
comes with the cable.
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3. Navigation
This chapter explains how to navigate using the
N.I.C.E. P200.
How global positioning works
The Global Positioning System (GPS) provides
navigation within the United States and Canada.
Unobstructed communication
Obstructions, such as nearby buildings, high terrain,
parking garages and tunnels can inhibit
communication with the satellite.
Obstructions inhibit communications
Note
As the GPS is located in the cradle.
The N.I.C.E. P200 must be installed
in the cradle to communicate with the
GPS satellite.
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Starting navigation
Caution
If your car has been sitting in the sun,
the N.I.C.E. P200 may be hot to the
touch and sunlight may make it
difficult to read the screen.
1. Press the MENU button below the LCD.
MENU button
Control buttons
2. Tap the NAVIGATION icon on the touch-screen.
NAVIGATION icon
The navigation declaration screen appears.
Navigation declaration screen
3. Read the declaration, then tap the Press-toaccept button.
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Note
Tap touch-screen icons and buttons
slowly. For best results, use a stylus.
GPS icon
Current location
Main navigation screen
If the N.I.C.E. P200 is within site of a satellite,
the GPS automatically locates you on the map.
Navigation options button (F3)
Current location on the map
The red arrow and the bar at the bottom identify
your current location.
Defining your destination
Warning
Always define your destination while
parked. Do not attempt to define a
destination while driving.
1. Tap the navigation options button (F3).
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The Navigation menu appears.
Navigation menu
2. Tap Start Route Guidance.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays several ways to
select a destination.
Scroll buttons (two sets)
Destination options
There are two basic ways to define a
destination:
• Use lists to define the address.
• Point to it on the map (scroll down to see the
Map option).
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3. Tap one of the method options.
•Map
If you scrolled down and chose Map (to define
your destination by touching the map), see
“Pointing to your destination” on page 47.
If you chose any of the other options, the
N.I.C.E. P200 displays additional option lists.
• Address or intersection
For more on this method, continue reading the
next topic.
• Point of interest
For more on this method, see “Navigating in an
unfamiliar city” on page 39.
• Address book
This option lists addresses previously stored in
the address book by name.
Use this method for a destination in your area
that you visit occasionally. For how to store an
address, see “Updating the address book” on
page 56.
• Previous destination
This option lists your last 40 destinations.
Use this method, when traveling, to quickly
recall temporarily important addresses, such as
your hotel or rental car agency.
• Trail book
This option records a journey for later review.
See “Recording your route” on page 61.
Defining a specific address
Address/Intersection provides four ways to define
the address: state or province name, postal code,
city name or street name. You can start with any of
the four.
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The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the four options
Return (F6) goes back to your previous selection
Address/Intersection options
State/Province Name, City Name and Street Name
lead to lists. See “Scrolling through lists” on
page 42.
Postal Code goes directly to the touch-screen
keyboard. See “Using the touch-screen keyboard”
on page 43.
Navigating in an unfamiliar city
Point of interest (POI) lets you define a destination
when you don’t know its address.
This method is especially useful when traveling in
an unfamiliar city. It can save time and the expense
of driving around when you need to find, for
example, a gasoline station or a grocery store.
The N.I.C.E. P200 database maintains a list of two
million points of interest organized by categories,
such as city center, airport, restaurant, and tourist
information.
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After selecting Point of Interest, the N.I.C.E. P200
offers five options.
Four of the point of interest options
1. Scroll down to view the fifth point of interest
option.
Fifth point of interest option visible
• State/Province Name limits all other lists
(postal code, phone, and first few letters).
• By Category displays a list of categories.
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• By Postal Code and Phone go directly to the
touch-screen keyboard.
• By Name is especially useful if you know only
the state or province in which a famous place
is located, but you don’t know how it might be
categorized nor do you know its postal code
or phone number.
2. Select an option.
For State/Province Name, see “Scrolling
through lists” on page 42.
For By Postal Code, By Name, and By Phone,
see “Using the touch-screen keyboard” on
page 43.
The following screen displays when you choose
By Category.
Sample categories list
The actual list you see depends on previous
categories you selected.
3. Select the type of place you’re looking for, such
as an Airport or ATM.
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The N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to choose how
to display the locations.
Sort point of interest locations options
4. If you know the name you’re looking for, choose
Sort By Name.
If you’re in an unfamiliar city tap Sort By
Distance for the closest point of interest.
5. Select the destination from the resulting list.
The N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to confirm the
destination. Continue with “Traveling to your
destination” on page 49.
Scrolling through lists
There are two ways to scroll through a long list, such
as the list of city names.
Multi-option scroll buttons (F2 and F4)
scroll up to four options at a time
Single-option scroll buttons scroll one option at a time
List of city names with scrolling arrows
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• Scroll through the menu one option at a time,
using the menu’s up and down scroll buttons.
• Page through options up to four at a time, using
the touch-screen scroll buttons (F2 and F4).
Using the touch-screen keyboard
Some options display the keyboard automatically.
Lists let you scroll or use the keyboard to save time.
Keyboard button (F5)
Sample list showing states and provinces
1. If you’re viewing a long list, such as all the
streets in California, tap the keyboard button
(F5).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the touch-screen
keyboard.
Cancel
button
Special
characters button
Standard
characters button
Keyboard in the process of typing the city name
Only keys for valid letters appear in yellow with
a blue background. The most likely key, based
Backspace
Accept
button
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on usage, has a yellow box around it. The rest
of the keys are grayed out. The letters you tap
appear in the box at the top of the keyboard.
If are entering a postal code, the N.I.C.E. P200
fills in the beginning digit based on the valid
codes for your state or province. This helps
avoid typing errors.
Backspace
Standard characters buttonSpecial characters button
Entering the postal code
In the example above, the first digit, “9” of the
postal code appeared automatically and only
the keys needed to enter the rest of the postal
code are available.
2. Tap the first few letters of the name or postal
code.
• To tap letters with diacritical marks, such as
“é” and “ñ,” tap the special characters button.
• To return to standard characters, tap the
standard characters button.
• If you make a mistake, tap the backspace.
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3. After tapping one or more characters, tap the
accept button (check mark).
The system generates a short list of options
based on the characters you tapped so far.
The following is an example of a short list of
cities.
Short list of cities
The next example is a short list of streets.
Short list of streets with sample address range
Above this list the N.I.C.E. P200 displays the
address range for the streets in the list. A quick
check with the address you’re seeking should
confirm if you are in the right area.
4. Tap an option.
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When you select the street, the N.I.C.E. P200
gives you the option of specifying a specific
house/building number or an intersection.
Address or intersection
If you choose Address, the N.I.C.E. P200
displays the valid range of addresses at the top
of the touch-screen keyboard.
Keyboard with sample address range
5. tap the address and tap the accept button
(check mark).
The N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to confirm the
destination.
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Continue with “Traveling to your destination” on
page 49.
Pointing to your destination
Rather than enter an address, you can use your
finger to define a destination on the map.
1. Tap the navigation options button (F3), Start
Route Guidance, then scroll down and tap Map.
OR
Tap your destination on the map without tapping
the navigation options button (F3) first.
Crosshairs appear at your current location.
Crosshairs
Pointer button: centers the map at the current location
Crosshairs mark the location you touched
2. If the location is not on the map, tap the map in
the direction of the location as if your finger was
doing the traveling.
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Continue tapping the map until you pinpoint the
location.
3. Tap the select button (F5).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the selected
destination as a list option.
4. Tap the name to confirm the location.
If you started by tapping the navigation options
button (F3), the N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to
confirm the destination. Continue with the next
topic.
If you just pointed to the destination, the
N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to select how to use
the location.
Uses for a pinpointed location
5. Tap Use as Destination.
The N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to confirm the
destination.
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Traveling to your destination
1. Confirm your destination by tapping Yes.
Tapping No returns you to the map.
Once you select a destination, the N.I.C.E.
P200 calculates your route, based on any
preferences you set (See “Customizing” on
page 92). Route calculation progress appears
at the bottom right.
Note
A long journey may require several
seconds to calculate your route.
A magenta line traces the beginning of your
journey and your next step appears at top left.
Directions can be visual only, or include verbal
instructions, depending on your preferences.
See “Turning voice guidance on and off” on
page 101 for more information about this
option.
If voice guidance is on, you hear “Please
proceed to the highlighted route.”
2. Start driving.
While driving, the N.I.C.E. P200 provides verbal
instructions. To hear them again, tap the voice
guidance button (F6).
Note
If signal strength seems weak,
connect the optional external GPS
antenna to the existing antenna on
the back of the cradle.
To locate the antenna and port, see
“Back view of the cradle and N.I.C.E.
P200” on page 11.
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Visually tracking your route
Next maneuver
Next street to turn on Distance to next maneuver
Destination direction
(dotted red & white line)
Map scale
Compass
Current location
Total remaining distance
Map during navigation
Time to next maneuver
Remaining time
Repeat voice guidance
The red arrow marks your current location and the
map moves as you drive.
The name of the next street to turn onto appears in
the bar at the top of the screen
A close-up of your next maneuver displays in the
upper left corner of the screen and the distance and
time to the next maneuver appears in the upper right
corner.
Your destination appears at the bottom left of the
screen just above the buttons.The remaining trip
distance and time display in the lower right corner.
Recovering from a wrong turn
Don’t worry if you miss a turn or intentionally stray
off course to avoid roadwork or an accident, With
automatic recalculation on, N.I.C.E. P200 remaps
your journey as soon as you turn away from its
calculated route.
It also updates the compass information and touchscreen distance indicators.
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Detouring
Once the N.I.C.E. P200 has calculated the route it
assumes all is clear ahead. To deliberately detour
around an accident, or for any other reason, follow
these steps.
1. Tap the navigation options button (F3).
2. Tap Detour.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the detour options.
Detour options
• Avoid Current road calculates a new route to
your destination that guides you off the current
road as quickly as possible.
• Avoid Next Road recalculates your route
without using the road that was next on your
journey.
• Detour Distance lets you enter a number of
miles to detour before returning to the original
route.
• Avoid Specific Road lets you exclude a road by
name. You would use this feature if, for
example, you knew a specific road was under
construction.
3. To return to navigation, tap the return button
(F6).
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Changing which way is up
The top of the screen can always point north or it
can point in the direction you are traveling.
• North Up displays a map with north always
toward the top of the screen.
• Heading Up displays a map with your direction
of travel always toward the top of the screen.
This setting makes the map move around more
as you travel, but some people prefer it.
Try both settings to decide which you prefer. See
“Customizing” on page 92.
Changing map perspective
The N.I.C.E. P200 offers three different map views.
Map button
3D perspective with horizon
Tap the map button (F4) to alternate among 2D, 3D
and split screen views. With 3D view you can see
more of the road ahead.
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Zooming in and out
Taping the zoom buttons (F1 and F2) changes the
scale of the map.
Zoom buttons
Scale
Map during navigation
The closest you can zoom in is 1/16th of a mile. The
farthest out you can zoom is to eight miles.
Viewing an intersection close up
When you are within one mile of the next
intersection, N.I.C.E. P200 displays an enlarged
view of the intersection on the right side of the
screen.
Enlarged intersection on the right
To turn this feature off, see “Maximizing space for
the map” on page 96.
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Monitoring signal strength
The GPS icon shows the strength of the GPS signal:
Strong signal (globe)
Weak signal (globe with lightening bolt)
No signal (gray)
Canceling route guidance
1. On the main navigation screen, tap the
navigation options button (F3).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays these options.
Route guidance simulation icon
Navigation options menu
2. Tap Cancel Route.
The main navigation screen appears.
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Previewing your journey
This feature lets you preview (simulate) a route
without actually going anywhere. If you have the
time, it’s a good idea to preview any trip. Scouting
out restaurants, gas stations and other destinations
in advance will help you navigate with ease.
Turn route guidance simulation on
1. Tap the navigation options button (F3).
2. Tap Setup.
3. Tap Navigation Preferences.
4. Tap Simulation Off to change it to Simulation
On.
The simulation icon replaces the GPS signal
strength icon along the left edge of the screen.
5. Tap the exit button (F1) to close Setup.
Define your current location
1. If necessary, tap your location on the map.
Crosshairs appear and the N.I.C.E. P200
centers the point you touched on the screen.
If the address is not on the map, tap the map in
the direction of the address as if your finger was
doing the traveling.
Continue tapping the map until you find the
location.
2. Press the select location button (F5).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the selected
location as a list option.
3. Tap the name to confirm the location.
4. Tap Set Vehicle Position.
The red arrow moves to this position.
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Define your destination
Tap your destination as you did for defining your
current location.
OR
Tap the navigation options button (F3) and use the
menus to define your destination.
As soon as definition is complete:
• The N.I.C.E. P200 calculates the route and
begins route guidance.
• The red arrow moves along the route in 0.01
mile increments.
• A beep sounds when the N.I.C.E. P200 turns
onto a new street.
Note
After you’ve previewed your journey,
Simulation automatically turns off.
Updating the address book
Adding addresses to the address book involves
selecting an address from the N.I.C.E. P200
database and associating a name, such as “Airport,”
“Museum” with that address.
The only aspect of the address book that you can
later edit is the name you associate with an address.
Adding an address
You may add your current address or an address
after using it as a destination. The following
procedure explains how to add an address without
using it as a destination first.
1. Tap the address location on the map.
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Crosshairs appear and the N.I.C.E. P200
centers the point you touched on the screen.
Crosshairs
Crosshairs mark the location you touched
If the address is not on the map, tap the map in
the direction of the address as if your finger was
doing the traveling.
If the location is a long way away from the
current location, zoom out (F2) before you tap
the map, then zoom in again (F1) when you are
getting close to the location.
Continue tapping the map until you find the
location.
2. Tap the select location button (F5).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the selected
location as a list option.
3. Tap the name to confirm the location.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the street name in
the Name-the-Entry box.
4. Tap Add to Address Book.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the touch-screen
keyboard.
5. Tap the backspace key to remove the street and
city names.
6. tap a name to associate with this address, such
as “Concert hall,” “Farmers market,” etc.
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7. Tap the accept button (check mark) to save the
name.
The N.I.C.E. P200 asks for confirmation.
Sample confirmation message
8. Tap Yes to save the name or No to return to the
previous menu.
Adding/editing/deleting addresses
1. Tap the navigation options button (F3).
2. Tap Edit Address Book.
The N.I.C.E. P200 gives you four options.
Edit address book options screen
• Add Previous Destination displays a list of 40
previous destinations including the one you
just entered.
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• Add Current Location lets you enter your
current location.
• Edit lets you change the name associated
with an address.
• Delete removes the address from the address
book.
3. Tap the desired option.
If you tapped Add Previous Destination, the
N.I.C.E. P200 displays a list of previous
destinations.
If you chose to edit an existing name, the
N.I.C.E. P200 displays a list of the addresses
currently stored.
Currently-stored address list
4. Tap the desired option.
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The touch-screen keyboard appears, with the
address name displayed near the top.
Name The Entry screen
You can edit only the name associated with the
address. To change the address itself, delete it
and add it again.
5. Tap the accept button (check mark) to save the
address using the displayed name.
OR
Tap the backspace button to erase the existing
name, then tap a name.
For example, rather than use the address of our
local school as the name, you could change it to
“SCHOOL.”
6. Tap the accept button (check mark) to save the
edited name.
A confirmation screen appears.
7. Tap Yes to save your entry or No to return to the
Name-the-entry screen.
The main navigation screen appears.
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Recording your route
Rather than use the N.I.C.E. P200 as a guide, you
can use it to record where you’ve been. The N.I.C.E.
P200 can drop virtual bread crumbs along your
route. Later you can simulate your journey.
Recording your route involves starting and stopping
a named trail.
Note
Navigation turns off while the
N.I.C.E. P200 records a trail.
Starting a trail
1. Tap the navigation options button (F3).
2. Tap Trail Book.
3. Tap Add.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the touch-screen
keyboard.
4. Use the backspace to remove the default trail
name and tap a name.
5. Start driving.
As you drive, the N.I.C.E. P200 displays a dot
along your route.
Saving the trail
1. When you reach your destination and stop
driving, tap the navigation options button (F3)
again.
2. Tap Stop Trail.
The N.I.C.E. P200 saves the trail.
Reviewing where you’ve been
1. Turn simulation on.
For steps, see “Previewing your journey” on
page 55.
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2. Tap the navigation options button (F3), Start
Route Guidance.
3. Scroll down and tap Trail Book.
4. Tap the trail name.
5. Tap Beginning to view the trail from where you
started (origin).
OR
Tap End to view the trail from your destination.
The N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to confirm that
you want to start simulated route guidance.
6. Tap Yes.
The N.I.C.E. P200 simulates your journey
following the bread crumbs that mark the trail.
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4. Entertainment modes
This chapter provides guidelines for using the
N.I.C.E. P200 for entertainment.
For navigation, the N.I.C.E. P200 must be mounted
in the GPS cradle. For entertainment, or to use the
utilities, you can remove the N.I.C.E. P200 from the
cradle and take it with you.
When undocked from the cradle, the N.I.C.E. P200
may be powered by the 110v power cord and
adapter or by the rechargeable battery.
Undocking a N.I.C.E. P200
1. Turn the power off.
To learn more about your power-off options, see
“Turning the power on and off” on page 25.
2. Slide the lock switch on the back of the cradle to
the unlock position.
L=8.0Max
Lock switch
DC IN
Back of the cradle
3. With the cradle and mounting bracket in one
hand and the N.I.C.E. P200 in the other hand,
gently slide the N.I.C.E. P200 up and away from
the cradle.
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Saving battery charge
Although the battery can power the N.I.C.E. P200
for approximately three hours, the actual duration of
the charge depends on how you use the N.I.C.E.
P200.
The LCD requires the most power. Turning the LCD
off when you’re not using it extends the life of the
battery charge.
1. With the N.I.C.E. P200 undocked from the
cradle, turn the power on by briefly pressing the
power button.
2. Press the MENU button followed by tapping the
SETUP icon.
The first time you access Setup, the N.I.C.E.
P200 displays the SYSTEM INFORMATION
screen.
3. If you don’t see the power options, tap the
Power button on the touch screen (not the
physical power button).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the POWER menu.
Power options
Notice that the N.I.C.E. P200 automatically
turns power saving on when you undock it from
the cradle. The power save options are not
required while the N.I.C.E. P200 is powered by
the cradle.
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When AUTO LCD OFF is ON and the N.I.C.E.
P200 is using battery power, the LCD turns off
automatically if you don’t tap the touch screen
for the number of seconds specified in the LCD
OFF TIME option.
4. Tap the LCD OFF TIME option to alternate
among four times in seconds.
5. Tap the Power button again for your selection to
take effect.
After the LCD powers off, tapping the touch screen
powers it back on again.
Note
You can play music with the LCD off.
Supported audio and video formats
Make sure the N.I.C.E. P200 supports the audio and
video files you wish to play back and view.
Supported audio formats
Codec File type Extension
MP2 Mbit/s—Part 2 .mp2
MP3 Mbit/s—Part 3 .mp3
OGG Vorbis Audio Codec .mp3
WMA Windows® Media Audio .wma
WAVE
(PCM)
AC3 Digital Audio
Waveform Audio File
Format using Pulse
Code Modulation (PCM)
Compression from Dolby
Laboratories
.wav
.ac3
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Supported video formats
Codec Resolution Extension
DivX 3/4/5.xx 720 x 480 .avi
MPEG-1 352 x 240 .mpg
XVID 320 x 240 .xvid
WMV 320 x 240 .wmv
The audio and video codecs can be used in any
combination, but only with this list of codecs. If a file
you transfer to the N.I.C.E. P200 uses a different
codec, the file will not work.
For example, a music video with an .avi extension
using the WMV for its video codec and MP2 for its
audio codec will play. But, a music video with an
XVID video codec and an MPEG 1 audio codec will
not work.
Playing music
1. Connect the N.I.C.E. P200 to your computer
and copy one or more supported music files
from your computer to the N.I.C.E. P200.
To determine which files the N.I.C.E. P200
supports, see “Supported audio formats” on
page 65.
For connecting to the computer and copying
files, see “Copying files from your computer” on
page 79.
To delete a music file, see “Deleting files” on
page 107.
2. On the main menu, tap the MEDIA icon, then
the MUSIC button.
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The music default screen appears and the last
track you were listening to begins to play.
Folder button
Track information
Music mode button
For an explanation of all music controls, see
“Music player controls” on page 21.
Current folder name
Music/video mode icon
Music file name
Main music screen
When finished with one track, the N.I.C.E. P200
plays the next track based on the music mode.
• To view all music subfolders, tap the folder
button.
• To change the volume, press the VOL- and
VOL+ buttons below the LCD screen.
• To choose how your tracks play back, tap the
music mode button.Music and video playback
alternates among these modes.
Music and video mode icons
Icon Mode
Start at the first track and do not repeat.
Repeat all tracks in one folder.
Repeat current track.
Play all tracks in system at random.
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• To change the track, tap the file name of a
different song or tap the file folder button to
select a different folder.
• To pause playback, tap the pause button. To
stop playback tap the stop button.
Locking front panel buttons
Once you’ve started playing music, you can lock the
keys on the front of the N.I.C.E. P200 and slip it into
your pocket.
HOLD
switch
Setting the HOLD switch
Lanyard
loop
1. Move the HOLD switch into the locked position
(up as you face the N.I.C.E. P200 from the
front).
In this locked position, the touch screen is
disabled so that you can’t accidentally change a
setting while carrying the N.I.C.E. P200, for
example, in your pocket.
2. To keep the N.I.C.E. P200 handy, attach a wrist
cloth or lanyard to the loop (on the right side of
the N.I.C.E. P200 as you face it from the front).
Playing music while navigating
1. On the main menu, tap the NAVIGATION icon
and define your destination.
2. Press the MENU button again.
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3. Tap the music button on the right side of the
screen.
Music button
Main menu
Note
Only MP3 files can be played while
navigating.
The music controls overlay appears at the top
of the navigation screen.
Music controls
Music controls overlay and the navigation screen
For a detailed explanation of the music controls, see
“Music player controls” on page 21.
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Note
Voice guidance takes priority over
music.
For more information about playing music, see
“Supported audio formats” on page 65.
Equalizing audio
The N.I.C.E. P200’s built-in equalizer can be
configured to produce smooth sound based on the
style of music you listen to most.
1. On the main menu, tap the SETUP icon.
2. Tap the A/V button on the left side of the
screen.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the Audio/Video
options.
3. Scroll down until you see the EQ MODE option.
AUDIO/VIDEO options
4. Tap the EQ MODE option.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the five pre-defined
equalizer settings.
Scroll down to view all values.
As their names imply, each setting configures
audio output based on the type of music you
choose: ROCK, POP, JAZZ or CLSS (classical).
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FLAT indicates that the audio is unchanged.
5. Tap a value.
The equalizer setting icon changes to indicate
the equalizer value currently in use.
Equalizer setting icon
Main music screen
Viewing a video
Note
It is illegal to drive and watch a video
at the same time. When the GPS
detects motion, it disables video
viewing.
1. Connect the N.I.C.E. P200 to your computer
and copy one or more supported video files
from your computer to the N.I.C.E. P200.
To view a list of supported files, see “Supported
video formats” on page 66.
For connecting to the computer and copying
files, see “Copying files from your computer” on
page 79.
2. On the main menu, tap the MEDIA icon.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the media icons.
3. Tap the MOVIE icon.
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The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the list of videos
stored in the Movie folder.
Current folder name
Video currently playing
Folder button
Main video screen
For a complete explanation of these controls,
see “Video player controls” on page 23.
4. Tap one of the file names in the list.
Video file names
Play button
5. Tap the play button to begin the video.
The N.I.C.E. P200 loads and plays the video.
• To view all subfolders, tap the folder button.
• To change the volume, press the VOL- and
VOL+ buttons below the LCD screen.
• Press the MUTE button to silence the audio.
• As the video plays, tap the screen to display
the video controls overlay.
Video controls overlay Video mode button
Video screen with video controls overlay
For a compete explanation of the video controls
overlay, see “Video player controls” on page 23.
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• Tap the X in the right corner to close the video
controls overlay.
• To delete a video file, see “Deleting files” on
page 107.
Play it again
As with music, you can set up the N.I.C.E. P200 to
play another video clip once the current clip is
finished.
1. Tap the screen to display the video controls
overlay.
2. Tap the video mode button on the video
controls overlay to change the video mode.
For an explanation of the music and video
mode icons, see “MEDIA icons” on page 130.
Changing video image dimensions
1. On the main menu, tap the SETUP icon, then
tap the A/V button.
OR
On the main video screen, tap the configuration
button.
Configuration button
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The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the audio/video
options.
AUDIO/VIDEO options
2. Tap the SCREEN RATIO option to alternate
among three settings:
FULL stretches the image to fill the screen
4:3 displays normal screen
16:9 displays wide screen
Viewing video on a larger monitor
With the optional NAVCK cable connected, the
N.I.C.E. P200 can output video to a larger screen for
more satisfying use.
The audio/video output cable connects to the serial
port on the back of the cradle.
For more information, see the documentation that
comes with the accessory.
Viewing photos
In photo mode, the N.I.C.E. P200 displays digital
photos stored on the N.I.C.E. P200’s hard drive.
• The N.I.C.E. P200 supports the JPEG format
for digital photos.
• Each photo must be less than 1 MB, that is less
than 1000 KB.
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1. Connect the N.I.C.E. P200 to your computer
and copy one or more photos from your
computer to the N.I.C.E. P200.
For connecting to the computer and copying
files, see “Copying files from your computer” on
page 79.
2. On the main menu, tap the MEDIA icon.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the media icons.
3. Tap the PHOTO icon.
The N.I.C.E. P200 locates all photos and
displays either the last photo you viewed or the
first photo in the folder.
File folder button
Screen size button
Slide show in progress
• To page through the photos one at a time,
press the next and previous buttons.
Slide show icon
Next and previous button
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• To view another video subfolder, tap the folder
button.
• To delete a photo, see “Deleting files” on
page 107.
Starting a slide show
1. Tap the SLIDE button.
The slide show icon appears and the N.I.C.E.
P200 changes the photo every few seconds.
Tapping the SLIDE button again stops the slide
show.
2. To remove the photo controls and enlarge each
photo, tap the screen size button.
3. To return to the small view and photo controls,
tap the screen.
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Changing slide speed
If the slide is changing too slowly or too quickly,
follow these steps to adjust the speed.
1. Tap the configuration button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the AUDIO/VIDEO
configuration options.
Configuration button
AUDIO/VIDEO options
2. Scroll down and tap the PHOTO SLIDE option.
Tapping this option alternates among the
number of seconds between slides.
3. To return to the slide show, tap the configuration
button.
Adding music to a slide show
As the slides change, you can listen to music.
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1. Press the music controls button on the left.
Pause & play
Music controls button
Slide show with musical accompaniment
The music begins either form the beginning of
last track you were playing or from the
beginning of first track in the folder.
2. If the music does not start playing, tap the play
button.
Previous and next track buttons
Stop
Changing the music track
1. Tap the SLIDE button to stop the slide show.
2. Press the MENU button, tap the MEDIA icon,
and tap the MUSIC icon.
3. Tap a different music track.
4. Press the MENU button, tap the MEDIA icon
and tap the PHOTO icon.
5. To continue the slide show where you left off,
tap the SLIDE button followed by the screen
size button.
6. When you’re finished listening, tap the stop
button on the music controls, or tap the music
controls button again.
Playing games
The N.I.C.E. P200 has two pre-loaded games:
Solitaire and Freecell
Use the touch screen to interact with the game.
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5. Using the utilities
To expand its usefulness, the N.I.C.E. P200
provides five applications programs, known as
utilities.
• CONTACTS lets you view your name and
telephone lists.
• TEXT READER converts the N.I.C.E. P200 into
an electronic book.
• CALCULATOR provides a standard numeric
calculator.
• STOP WATCH provides an easy-to-use stop
watch.
• CALENDAR lets you view the appointment
schedule you maintain on your computer.
Copying files from your computer
To play music and video, view photos, view your
contacts and calendar, and read text files you must
first copy files from your computer to the N.I.C.E.
P200.
Copying from your computer to the N.I.C.E. P200
requires a USB 2.0 to 5-pin mini cable, which is not
included. You can purchase this cable in the digital
photography section of your local electronics store.
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Connect to the computer
1. If it’s not already on, turn your computer on.
2. Press the MENU button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the main menu.
USB button
Main menu
3. Tap the USB button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the MASS Storage
screen.
Mass storage screen
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4. Connect your USB 2.0 to 5-pin mini cable to the
N.I.C.E. P200 and to the computer.
USB 2.0 port
Locating the USB port
Your computer mounts the N.I.C.E. P200 as a
data drive. The exact steps to follow depend on
your system and software.
Copy the files
1. On the computer side, look for the following
folder names on the N.I.C.E. P200 drive.
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Folder name Used to store...
Calendar Calendar information
Contacts Contact information
Music Music files
Movie Video files
Photo Digital photographs
Text Text files
2. If a name does not exist, create the folder and
name it exactly as you see it above.
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3. To organize your files, create subfolders in each
main folder.
4. Drag and drop or save the files from the
computer to the folder on the N.I.C.E. P200.
5. When you’re finished copying files, close the
N.I.C.E. P200 folder on the computer side.
Disconnecting from the computer
Warning
Always disconnect from the
computer properly. You could lose
data if you just remove the cable.
1. Select the mass storage drive.
For example, in Windows® XP, the mass
storage drive appears as an icon in the task tray
(at the bottom of your PC screen).
Safely-remove-hardware icon
Small fragment of a Windows® XP task bar
2. Tap CLOSE on the N.I.C.E. P200.
3. Remove the USB cable connecting the N.I.C.E.
P200 to the computer.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the main menu.
To continue listening to music or viewing video, go
to “Playing music” on page 66 or “Viewing a video”
on page 71. To continue viewing photos, go to
“Viewing photos” on page 74.
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Using contact information
You manage contact information using your
computer’s contact management software.
1. Create a contact on your computer.
For specific steps, see your computer software.
2. Save the address you created as a vCard file
(.vcf).
3. Copy all .vcf files (one per contact) from the
computer to the Contacts folder on the N.I.C.E.
P200. See “Copying files from your computer”
on page 79.
Viewing contact information
1. On the main menu, tap the UTILITY icon
followed by CONTACTS.
The N.I.C.E. P200 pauses to load the contact
information and displays the first contact.
Contact name and phone Page scroll buttons
Contact list
2. Tap a contact name.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the first page of
contact information.
3. Tap Next to view three pages of information.
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Postal/ZIP code
Return to contacts list
Go back to previous page
Contact detail
• Tap the “i” button to return to the contacts list.
2: company information
3: additional information
• Tap “Back” to return to the previous page.
Page scroll
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Reading text files
The text reader supports files stored in the .txt
format.
Copy your .txt files from the computer to the Text
folder on the N.I.C.E. P200. See “Copying files from
your computer” on page 79.
Opening a text file
1. On the main menu, tap the UTILITY icon,
followed by the TEXT READER icon.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the list of text files.
Page scrollFile folder button
List of text files
2. If you don’t see the list of text files immediately,
tap the file folder button.
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The N.I.C.E. P200 displays TextReader file
folder.
File folder button
File folder screen showing only Text folder
3. To select the root folder, tap the folder up icon,
then tap OK, otherwise, tap the folder button to
select a different folder.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the list of text files.
4. Tap one of the text files.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the text.
Configuration button
Screen size button
Small text reader screen and buttons
5. Tap the screen size button to enlarge the small
screen to full size.
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The N.I.C.E. P200 removes the buttons and
uses the full screen to display the text.
Full screen viewing
• To return to small screen, tap the screen.
• To scroll down, press the VOL+ button. If you
own an optional remote (RCB200) channel
(CH) up also scrolls text down.
• To scroll up, press the VOL- button. Channel
down on the remote also scrolls text up.
Changing the size of the font
1. Tap the Configuration button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the configuration
options.
Configuration button
Setup options
2. Tap the SMALL FONT option.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the font options.
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3. Tap the configuration button again to save the
font change.
The text appears at the new size.
Note
Enlarging the font size may cause
awkward line breaks. This is to be
expected.
Text document quick view
Once a file is open, tapping the SLIDE button
displays the text page by page at regular intervals.
Using the text setup options you can set the number
of seconds between each “page turn.”
1. With a text open, tap the configuration button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the text options.
2. To change the time between page turns, tap
SLIDE TIME.
Your choices are: 7, 12, or 15 seconds.
3. To return to text, tap the configuration button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays, “Text Loading...”
4. Tap the SLIDE button to start quick viewing.
The slide show icon appears.
Slide show icon
Text file set up for quick view
5. Tap the SLIDE button to turn off quick view.
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Using the calculator
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Tap the UTILITY icon, followed by the
CALCULATOR icon.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the calculator.
Calculator screen
This screen functions like a normal hand-held
calculator.
Using the stop watch
1. To display the main menu, press the MENU
button.
2. Tap the UTILITY icon, followed by the STOP
WATCH icon.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the stop watch.
Start button
Stop watch
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3. Tap the start button to start the stop watch.
4. Tap the SPLIT button to stop the watch and
store the reading for multiple events.
For example, to time five people running a race,
tap the SPLIT button as each crosses the finish
line.
Using the calendar
The calendar application works together with the
calendar software running on your computer.
Maintaining your schedule
You create and maintain your schedule on your
computer and download schedule information into
the N.I.C.E. P200.
Copying appointments
1. Create an appointment on your computer.
For specific steps, see your computer software
documentation.
2. Save the appointment in vCalendar format
(.vcs).
3. Copy all the .vcs files you saved (one per
appointment) from the computer to the
Calendar folder on the N.I.C.E. P200. See
“Copying files from your computer” on page 79.
Viewing your schedule
1. On the main menu, tap the UTILITY icon
followed by the CALENDAR icon.
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The N.I.C.E. P200 pauses to load the
appointment information and displays the
current month.
ppointments scheduled on
hese days
Calendar showing current month
Asterisks identify dates for which you scheduled
appointments.
2. Tap one of the scheduled dates.
Next month
Previous month
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays detail information
about the appointment.
Return to calendar Go to next page Page scroll
Detail appointment information
• Tap the “i” button to view the calendar.
• Tap Next or Back to change pages.
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6. Customizing
The N.I.C.E. P200 combines separate applications
or programs. You can configure each application.
The SETUP icon on the main menu
accesses hardware configuration.
The options for customizing how the
hardware works are organized under
three headings:
•POWER
• A/V (audio/video)
• ETC. (etcetera)
In the navigation program, tapping the
navigation options button (F3),
followed by the Setup bar accesses
navigation configuration options.
See “Customizing navigation” on
page 95.
In the entertainment and utility
applications, the configuration button
accesses configuration options.
This chapter explains how to configure the hardware
and customize navigation.
To customize the entertainment options, see the
discussion for each application in “Entertainment
modes” on page 63.
To customize the utilities, see the discussion for
each utility in “Using the utilities” on page 79.
For a summary of all options, see “Reference” on
page 119.
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Hardware configuration
1. Turn the N.I.C.E. P200 on and press the MENU
button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the main menu.
Hardware setup
Main menu
2. Tap the setup SETUP icon.
The first time you access the N.I.C.E. P200, it
displays the SYSTEM INFORMATION screen.
Accesses language and upgrade features
Accesses audio/video and LCD features
Accesses power and LCD features
Display battery information including current status
System information
The system information documents the current
versions of the firmware, navigation application, and
map database. This information is important when
troubleshooting unlikely software problems.
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Once you display the other configuration options,
the N.I.C.E. P200 always displays the last option
you selected when you tap the SETUP icon on the
main menu.
To display system information again:
1. Tap the Etc. button.
2. Tap SYSTEM INFO.
Changing screen brightness
1. Press the MENU button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the main menu.
2. Tap the SETUP icon, then tap the A/V button on
the left.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the AUDIO/VIDEO
menu.
Audio/video options
3. Tap LCD BRIGHTNESS.
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1. The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the brightness bar.
Screen brightness for daytime views
Screen brightness for night time views
Brightness bars
2. Tap the left or right arrows to adjust the
brightness of the screen.
The new setting takes effect immediately.
3. Tap the A/V button to accept the new setting.
Customizing navigation
These general instructions work for all options.
1. If you’re not already on the main navigation
screen, tap the navigation options button (F3).
The navigation menu appears.
Navigation button (F3)
Navigation menu
2. Tap Setup.
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The Setup menu appears.
Multi-option scroll buttons (F2 & F4)
Single-option scroll buttons
Setup menu
3. Tap an option to change.
Use the multi-option scroll buttons to view
additional options.
Return button (F6)
4. Tap the option name to turn the feature on/off.
5. Scroll down to display additional options.
6. Tap the return button (F6) to go back to the
Setup menu.
7. When you’re finished, tap the exit button (F1).
Maximizing space for the map
To see more of the map, turn off all the buttons and
icons that provide additional information.
1. On the Setup menu, tap Display Options.
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The options menu or settings appear.
Display Options menu
Consider turning off:
GPS Icon
Scale Icon
Compass Icon
Next maneuver Icon
Enlarged Intersection icon
2. Tap the option to change.
3. When you’re finished, tap the exit button (F1).
Shortest time or shortest distance
You can configure the N.I.C.E. P200 to calculate a
route based on the shortest distance or the shortest
time.
1. On the Setup menu, tap Navigation
Preferences.
2. Tap the Shortest Distance/Shortest Time
option.
When set to Shortest Distance, the N.I.C.E.
P200 calculates the route based on the shortest
distance.
When set to Shortest Time, the N.I.C.E. P200
calculates the route based on the shortest
estimated travel time. This time is based on
road type (for example, interstates are assumed
to be faster).
3. When you’re finished, tap the exit button (F1).
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Avoiding interstates and toll roads
If you don’t like to drive on freeways or wish to avoid
toll roads, the N.I.C.E. P200 will calculate a route
that avoids these roads.
1. On the Setup menu, tap Navigation
Preferences.
2. Scroll down to view the following options.
Navigation preferences
• Tap the Avoid Freeway Yes/No option to
display the desired setting.
• Tap the Toll Yes/No button to display the
desired setting.
3. When you’re finished, tap the exit button (F1).
Changing the language
1. On the Setup menu, tap User Preferences.
2. Tap Languages.
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The Languages menu appears.
Languages menu
3. Tap the desired language: English, Spanish or
French.
The navigation declaration screen appears in
the selected language.
Accept button
Navigation declaration in Spanish
4. Tap the accept button.
The map database and verbal guidance are
now set for the selected language.
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Changing distance units
The distance to the next maneuver appears in the
upper right of the screen. The N.I.C.E. P200 can
report distances in miles, kilometers and meters, or
miles and yards.
1. On the Setup menu, tap User Preferences.
2. Tap Set Units.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays.
Units menu
3. Tap the desired distance unit. The main
navigation screen appears.
The new units setting appears next time you
navigate.
4. When you’re finished, tap the exit button (F1).
Defining origin using lists
If your starting point is in a high-rise complex or
large manufacturing plant where the N.I.C.E. P200
mounted in your vehicle does not have direct access
to the satellite signal, follow this or the procedure in
the next topic to establish your point of origin
(HOME).
1. On the Setup menu, tap Set Vehicle Position.
2. Use the menus to define the point of origin in
the same way you defined a destination. See
“Defining your destination” on page 36.
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