Horizon Navigation NavMate 1.1 User Manual

NavMate®

Navigation

System

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NAVIGATION

ORIZON

User Manual

Copyr ight © 2002
All rights reserved.
NavMate Navigation System User Manual Ver. 1.1
This document and t he software described in it ar e furnished under license and may be

used or copied on ly in accordan ce with such license. Except as permitte d by such li cense ,
the contents of this document may not be disclosed to third parties, copied, or duplicated
in any form, in whol e o r in part, without the prior written permission of Horizon
Navigation, Inc.

This document contains proprietary and confidential information of Horizon Navigation,
Inc. and its licensors. The contents of this document are for informational use only , and the
contents are subject to cha nge without notice. Horizon Navigation, Inc. and its licensors
assume no res pon s ib ilit y or liabilit y for any er ro rs o r inaccuracies that may appear in this
book.

Restricted Rights Legend. For def e ns e agencies: Use, reproduction, or di s closure is
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and Comp uter So ftwa re cl ause at DF A RS 52.227-70 13, and or simi lar s ucces sor cl auses in
the FAR, or the DOD or NASA FAR Supplement.

Unpublished right reserved under the Copyright Laws of the United States.
NavMate Navigation System is a trademark of Horizon Navigation, Inc. All other

products or name brands are trademarks of their respective holders.
Printed in the USA.

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Preface

Your NavMate Navi gation System provides turn-by-turn rout e guidance
while traveling to your destination. Before operating, take a few minutes to
review the safety and operati ng in structions in this ma nual so yo u can quickly
and safely beco me f amiliar with your navigation system’s many features.

This User Manual describes system components, explains the navigation
system’s functions, and provides details on:

• using the control buttons

• entering destinations

• understanding the different screens available on your navigation sys tem

• adjusting user preferences
A handy Quick Reference Card is also included, which summarizes

important informat ion in an easy-to-follow chart format.

Should you have additional questions about your NavMate Navigation

System, please call 1-86NAVMATE1 (1-866-286-2831) or visit
www.h orizonnav.com.

Note. All users should read this manual prior to operating your navigation
system. Keep the User Manual in your vehicle for quick reference when
traveling. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual with the vehicle for
use by the new owner.

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Safety In fo rm ation and Precaut i on s

WARNING!

Please read and follow the following safety precautions.
Failure to follow th e instructions below may increase your risk of
collision and personal injury.

The Please Drive Safely screen is displayed each time the NavMate
Navigation System is turned ON as a reminder to make use of the system’s
navigational aids in a safe manner.

Before us in g the NavMat e Navi gat ion Sys tem , read t his entir e manu al. M ake
sure that you are familiar with the system’s features and know how to operate
the system. Proper use of the NavMate Navigation System includes the
following gu i de li n es:

• The NavMate Navigation System is not a substitute for your personal
judgment. The route suggestions should never supersede any loc al traffic
regulation or your personal judgment and/or knowledge of safe driving
practices. Prior to completing any maneuvers suggested by your navigation
system (for example, a U-turn or a left turn), verify that you can legally and
safel y comp let e th e maneu ver. Do not follow ro ute su gge st ions i f t hey direc t
you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver, would place you in an un safe
situation, or would route you into an area that you consider unsafe.

• Glance at the screen only when necessary and safe to do so. Let the
comp u te r vo ice gui de you. If pro lo n ge d vi e wing is necessary, pull of f the
road to a safe location.

• Do not use the NavMate Navigation System to locate emergency services
(such as police, fire stations, hospitals, and clinics). The database may not
include all emergency service providers. Use your own best judgment and
ask for directions in these situations.

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• When the vehicle is in motion, the NavMate Navigation System’s display
unit should only be programmed by the front seat passenger. The driver
should no t program the system unless the vehicle i s pa rk e d in a safe
location.

• The NavMate Navigation System’s map database provides information on
suggested routes without regard to factors that may affect your driving
experience or the time required to arrive at your destination. For example,
the sy stem do es n ot r efle ct roa d detou rs , clos ure s or con stru cti on, s ome ro ad
char acteristics (e.g., road surface, slope or grade, weight or height
restrictions, etc.), temporary traffic congestion, weather conditions, and
similar factors. Use your personal judgment or the navigati on sys t e m’s
“Detour” function as the situation warrants to calculate an alternate route.

• To use the system as effectively and safely as possible, obtain updated
syst em CD ’s as they bec ome avai lable. Fo r the latest CD’s Pleas e call 1­86NAVMATE1 (1-866-286-2831) or vi sit www.horizonnav.com.

• Do not position the display unit in a location that obstructs driver view of
the road, airbag deplo y ment, instr u ments or con trols to operat e the vehicle.

• Adjust the display unit so the screen can be viewed with just a quick glance.

• Set the volume level of the display unit at a level that allows you to hear
outside traffic and emergency services.

• Do not disassemble or m odify the s ystem as this may lead to damage. If a
problem occurs, stop using the system immediately and contact your dealer.
Problems that require immediate attention include lack of sound or video,
noxious odors or smoke from the computer or display unit, or foreign
objects dropped inside the unit.

• Wear your seat belt at all times to avoid collisions with anything in the
vehicle’s interior, incl uding the NavMate Navigation System.

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NavMate Navigation System Limited Warranty

The NavMate System Limited Warranty is provided by Horizon Navigation, Inc.
Horizon N a vigation will pr ov id e at no cost for the repair or replacement of covered
components during t he Limited Warranty Period in accordance with the following terms,
conditions, and limitations:

Eligibility

Original and subsequent purchaser s of NavMate inst alled by an Authorized Horizon
Navigation, Inc. Distributor, Sales and Service Center or Sales Center are eligible to
enforce the conditions and terms of limited warranty for the duration of the applicable
Limited Wa rran ty P eriod.

Li m ited Warranty Period

One (1) year from the date of purchase. End user must provide evidence in the form of
a receipt or an invoice to prove that the Product is within the Warranty Period to obtain
Warranty Service. Any alteration and removal of factory app lied labels that include serial
number s will result in termin at io n of Wa rra n ty Ag re emen t.

Parts and Services Covered/Parts and Services Not Covered

Except as follows, all NavMate parts (and applicable labor) are covered at no charge
when failure is due to a defect in a part, material or wor kmanship during n o r mal use f or
the duration of the applicable Limited Warranty Period.

Limit a tions and Ex cl usions

The Limited Warranty does not cover :

• Any hardware used to mount the display unit in the vehicle.

• Repairs and replacement due to recalls by vehicle ma nufacturer.

• Repairs caused by damage or unreasonable use, road hazard, accident, fire or other

casualty , misus e, negligence, or failures caused by modifications or parts not autho­rized by or supp lied by the vehicle manufacturer or NavMate manufacturer or war­rantor.

• Damage from the env iro n m en t (airborne fallout, acts of war, floo d, chemicals, tree

sap, salt, hail, windstorm, lightning).

• Damage due to theft, vandalism or riot.

• Customer applied chemicals or accidental spills.

• Repairs needed to a covered part caused by a non-covered part.

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• To the extent allowed by laws, loss of use of vehicle, loss of time, inconven ience,
commerci al loss, conseq uential damages and personal expenses.

• Repairs performed outside of the 50 states an d Canada. Repairs required because of
ope r ation outside of the 50 states and Canada.

• Any NavMate insta lled and rep aire d by any entity othe r than an Author ized Horizo n
Navigation Distributor, Sales and Service Center or Sales Center.

• THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED ABOVE.

• THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRA NTY.

• ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING T HE WARRAN­TIES OF MERCHANT ABIL ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR­POSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABL E LIMI TED WAR RANTY PERIOD
AND TERMS SET FORTH ABOVE.

• SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

• THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM S TATE TO STATE.

The NavMate Navigation Software Limited Warranty and End User License

Agreement are out lined in the User Manual provided with the NavMate CD.

Procedures for Obtaining Repai r

During the applicable Limited Warranty Period, call the Horizon Navigation, Inc. at 1­86NAVMATE1 (1-866- 286- 283 1). Proo f of the NavMate s ystem purc hase d at e is req uir ed
to obtain limited warranty repair. For further information on limited warranty performance
and coverage, contact the NavMate Warrantor, Horizon Navigation, Inc. at 1­86NAVMATE1 (1-866-286-2831) or write to:

Warrantor:

Horizon Navigation, Inc.
4701 Patri ck Henry Dr. #1301
Santa Clara, CA 95054

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Portable NavMate Navigation System Limited Warranty

The NavMate System Limited Warranty is provided by Horizon Navigation, Inc.
Horizon Navigation, Inc. will provide at no cost for the repair or replacement of covered
components during t he Limited Warranty Period in accordance with the following terms,
conditions, limitations, and exclusions:

Eligibility

Original and subsequent purchasers of Portable NavMate are eligible to enforce the
conditions and terms of this limited warranty for the duration of the applicable Limited
Warranty Period.

Li m ited Warranty Period

One (1) year from the date of purchase for all components excep t for Bag and Displ ay
Mou nt. Bag i s c ov e r e d un der warr a nty for 90 d ay s fr om the date of pur chase. Dis p l a y
Mount is not covered under this warranty . End user must provide evidence in the form of a
receipt or an invoice to prove that the Prod uct is withi n the Warrant y Period to o btain
Warranty Service. Any alteration and removal of factory app lied labels that include serial
number s will result in termin at io n of Wa rra n ty Ag re emen t.

Parts and Services Covered/Parts and Services Not Covered

Except as follows, all Portable NavMate parts (and applicable labor) are cover ed at no
charge when failure is due to a defect in a part, material or workm anship du r in g no r ma l
use for the duration of the applicable Limited Warranty Period.

Limit a tions and Ex cl usions

The Limited Warranty does not cover :

• Any hardware used to mount the display unit in the vehicle.

• Repairs and replacement due to recalls by vehicle ma nufacturer.

• Repairs caused by damage or unreasonable use, road hazard, accident, fire or other

casualty , misus e, negligence, or failures caused by modifications or parts not autho­rized by Portable NavMate manufacturer or warrantor.

• Damage from the env iro n m en t (airborne fallout, acts of war, floo d, chemicals, tree

sap, salt, hail, windstorm, lightning).

• Damage due to theft, vandalism or riot.

• Customer applied chemicals or accidental spills.

• Repairs needed to a covered part caused by a non-covered part.

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• To the extent allowed by law, loss of us e of vehicle, loss of time , inconvenience,
commerci al loss, conseq uential damages and personal expenses.

• Repairs performed outside of the 50 states an d Canada. Repairs required because of
ope r ation outside of the 50 states and Canada.

• Any Portable NavMate repaired by any entity other than an Authorized Horizon
Navigation S ervice Center.

• THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED ABOVE.

• THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE­QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESUL TING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR
ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRA NTY.

• ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING T HE WARRAN­TIES OF MERCHANT ABIL ITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR­POSE, ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABL E LIMI TED WAR RANTY PERIOD
AND TERMS SET FORTH ABOVE.

• SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN
IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR
EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

• THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC L EGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU
MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE
TO STATE.

The NavMate Navigation Software Limited Warranty and End User License

Agreement are out lined in the User Manual provided with the NavMate CD.

Procedures for Obtaining Repai r

During the applicable limited warranty period, call the horizon navigation, inc. at 1­86NAVMATE1 (1-866-286-2831). Proof of the navmate system purchase date is required
to obtain limited warranty repair. For further information on limited warranty performance
and coverage, contact the navmate warrantor, Horizon Navigation, Inc. at 1­86NAVMATE1 (1-866-286-2831) or write to:

Warrantor:

Horizon Navigation, Inc.
4701 Patrick Henry Dr. #1301

Santa Clara, CA 95054

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Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ii

Safety Information and Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .iii

NavMate Navigation System Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Limited Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Parts and Services Covered/Pa rts and Services Not Covered . . . . . . . . v

Limitations and Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v

Procedures for Obtaining Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi

Portable Na vM a te Nav ig at ion Sys te m Limi ted Warra nt y . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Eligibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Limited Warranty Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

Parts and Servi ce s Covere d /Pa rts an d Servi ces Not Covered . . . . . . . vii

Limitations and Exclusions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii

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1 Introduction to Your Navigation System 1

Vehicle Direction-Sensing Electronics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Computerized Map and Information Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Metro Area Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Intertown Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Map and Information Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

NavMate Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Basic Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Portable NavMate Navigation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Basic Mechanics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

2Quick Start 6

Step 1 — Start up/Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Step 2 — Select Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Step 3 — Select Route Criteria . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Step 4 — Map/Guide along Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Step 5 — Arrive at Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

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3 Using Your Navigation System 8

What Are All These Buttons? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Controls and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

System Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Core Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Function Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Navigation Process Flow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

List Mode vs. Spell Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

When to Use List Mode or Spell Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Using List Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Using Spell Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

4 Selecting a Destination 17

Address/Intersection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Points of Interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

By Category . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

By First Few Letters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

By Both Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Previous Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Selecting an Address Book Entry as a Destination . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Adding, Deleting, or Editing in the Address Book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Freeway Entrance/Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

5 Selecting Route Criteria 27
6 Route Calculation and Guidance Screens 28

Route Calculation Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Please Proceed Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Planned Route Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Guide Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

True View (Intersection) Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Map Display Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Current Location Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Arrival Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

7 Detours, Off-Route and Interruptions 35

Detour Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

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Off-Route Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Route Interruption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

8 T rail Mode 37
9 Portable Mode 40
10 Option Menu 41

Preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Vehicle Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Portable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

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Vehicle Direc tio n-Se ns ing Elec tr oni cs 1

1 Introduction to Y our Navigation System

As you travel, your NavMate Navigation System functions as your co-pilot,

prov idi ng turn-by-tu rn visual and voice assistance to direc t you to you r sel ect ed
destin at ion. Because the s ystem k nows where y ou a re and whe re you want to go,
it c an qui ckly calculate step-by-step directions that provide the shortest time
route to any destinat ion available on the included na vigation map CD. The map
CD i nclud es ten s of th ousan d s of roa d way and ma ppin g destinations, and
pre pr o gramm ed point of i nterest (P OI) l oc ations in over 40 categories. Simply
ent er your desired de stination into your NavMate Navigation System, and its
advan c ed intell igence do e s th e rest.

With your NavMate Navigation System, if you deviate from the planned

route, the navigation system will automatically recalculate the route to
determine a new one from your cur rent location. If you wan t to intentionally
avoid certain roads or freeways, your NavMate will do that too.

The NavMate Navigation System incorporates direction-sensing electronics,

Global Positioning System (G P S) sate llites, and a roadway m ap database to
calculate a nd d isplay travel directio n s . T he s ystem’s GP S antenna receives
signals from a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the earth and uses the
strongest of signals, to determine your position to within 30 meters. The
navigation system’s sophisticated software and additional sensors are used to
provide the highly accurate positioning necessary to provide real-time, accurate,
turn-by-turn route guidance.

Vehicle Direction-Sensing Electronics

The NavMate Navigation System’s computer combines vehicle speed and

head ing chang e, t oge the r w ith GPS in for m atio n, to accu ra te ly d et ermi ne vehi cl e
headi ng and position on a digital map. This information is relayed to you as you
proceed to your selected destination using voice guidance, the turn-by-turn
display and a digital map. When in Portable mode, the odometer signal in the
vehicle is not used.

Computerized Map and Information Database

The map used by y o ur NavMate N avigation System was c reat e d from hig h -

resolution aerial photographs for most areas of the country and stored on Map
CD’s. This data is enhanced with a variety of useful travel information, such as

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fre ewa y sign age and over 500,000 point of interest locations in over 40
categories, ranging from tourist attract ions, golf courses and government
buildings to gas stations , airports, restaurants, hotels, hospitals, and automated
tell er m achines (AT M s).

Metro Area Coverage

Metro Area Coverage includes all defined roads within a city as well as the
are a’s entire road net work (interstate highways, state and county roads). In a
metro area, a typical segment of a roadway may contain up to 150 pieces of
information, such as road type (freeway, ramp, city street, to name a few), one­way re st ric tions, turn in g r es tricti on s , an d al te rnate street na m e s. It is thi s va st
quantity of inform ation i n a m etro ar ea that allows your n avig ation s ystem to
provide accurate route planning and directional guidance. Metro Area Coverage
is not yet complete for all metro ar eas, though ongoing digital mapping is
continually expanding the coverage.

Intertown Coverage

Intert own Coverage is provided for more rural areas of the country to
sea m le ssly connect the detailed areas. The “City C enter” point of interest
category is useful for routing to cities w here M etro Area Co verage is not
available. This information includes all roads in the American Automobile
Association’s (AAA) state road maps.

Map and Information Database

Yo u r Na v M a te Navigat io n S ystem’s map a n d infor mation data base is
constant ly being updated for completeness and accuracy. While the database
was j udged t o be as accu ra te as p ossib le at the time of its relea se , a map da tabas e
can n ever b e 10 0% acc ur ate. Roadway i nfo rmati on that is mainta in ed in t he map
databases, such as turning restrictions or road names, changes over time. In
addition, points of interests, such as restaurants, hotels, and gas stations, al s o
cha ng e over tim e. The co mplex ity of k e eping this dir e ctor y curren t mean s that
some pieces of in formation m ay be missi ng or ou t-of-date at times.

Mapp in g an d tr ave l inf or ma tio n f or the USA is compr ess ed into 9 Map C D’s,
together wi t h n av igation softw a re to operate the s ystem. Each Map C D comes
wit h th e complete U.S. highw a y network cal l e d R ou t e USA. They are:

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Map and Information Database 3

Map CD 1

Map CD 2

Map CD 3

Map CD 4

Map CD 7

Map CD 5

Map CD 8

Map CD 6

For information on obtaining additional Map CD’s or updates, call

Map CD 9

1-86NAVMATE1 (1-866-286-2831) or visit www.horizonnav.com.

User Manual

4 Introduction to Your Navigation System

NavMate Navigation System

Syste m C omponents

The following hardware c omponents make up your NavMate:

• Wire Harness – connects system to the vehicle’s electrica l syste m.

• Navigation System Computer – includes removable CD featuring
digital map, points of interest in formation database, and navigation
applicati on so ftware to oper ate th e sys t e m.

• Display Cable – connects navigation computer to the display unit.

• GP S Antenna – instal led on the vehicle roof , instrument panel, trunk
lid, o r rea r wi ndo w she lf, this ant enn a mus t have a cle ar view of the s ky
to receive the GPS satellite signals. For the best performance the GPS
ant en n a sh o uld be mou n ted on a metal s ur face.

• Computer Mounting Bracket – used to mount the computer in a safe
location, such as the cargo compartment or under a seat.

• Display Unit – typically mounted on or near the instrument panel, this
features a color LCD display screen, built-in speaker, and control
buttons.

• Map CD – One Map CD is included with this kit. To order additional
and updated Map CD’s, please c all 1-86NAVMATE1 (1 -866-286-

2831) or visit www.horizonnav.com.

Basic Mechanics

A spe c ial harn e ss connects th e na v i g a tio n system to your vehicle’s electrica l
system circuits. Connection locations vary depending on vehicle design. In
brief, however, this is how the navigation system is connected:

• Ignition ON provides power to wake up the navigation system.

• The bat ter y ci rcuit powers the navi gati on sy stem ’s computer. When the
Ignition is OFF, a minimal source of Batter y power is needed to store
the vehicle’s last location/position, similar to the way the time on your
vehicle’s clock is stored while the car is OFF.

• Ground connection completes electrical circuits.

• Vehicle speed sensor circuit provides information on how fast the
vehicle is traveling.

• Reverse sensor circuit signals when the vehicle is backing up.

• A 3 amp fuse protects the navigation system from system fluctuations.

• A video display cable connects the comput er t o the dis pl ay unit, and an
antenna wire connects the GPS antenna to the system .

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