Lowrance electronic IWAY 500C User Manual 2
Pub. 988-0148-542
Turn-by-Turn Mapping GPS and MP3 Player
Operation Instructions
Copyright © 2005 Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
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Table of Contents
Preface: Introducing GPS ....................................................... 1
How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work......................... 2
Section 1: Installation & Accessories.................................... 3
Power Cable .................................................................................. 3
Connecting the iWAY to Your Car's Stereo............................. 4
Resolving Audio Distortion in iWAY Audio Output................ 6
USB-to-PC Cable Connection....................................................... 7
Disconnect with Windows
Disconnect with Windows
R-A-M
Mounting Systems .......................................................... 9
Other Accessories.......................................................................... 9
Moving On: iWAY Operation ..................................................... 10
Section 2: Mapping Mode Operation................................... 11
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 11
Using the Touch Screen.............................................................. 12
"Press and Drag" ..................................................................... 12
Closing Menus......................................................................... 12
The Map Mode Display and On-Screen Commands.................. 13
Using the Map Display Toolbar ............................................. 14
Using the Map Orientation Button........................................ 15
Using the Location Information Button ................................ 16
Creating and Saving Contacts............................................ 16
Selecting a Contact ............................................................. 17
Editing a Contact ................................................................ 18
Deleting a Contact .............................................................. 18
Navigating to a Contact...................................................... 18
Map Mode Practice Run ........................................................19
The Map Menu............................................................................ 20
Main Menu ..................................................................................20
Directions List............................................................................. 20
Turn Preview (On/Off) ................................................................ 21
Overlay Data Setup .................................................................... 22
Route Via Waypoints .................................................................. 23
Sort .......................................................................................... 24
Cancel Navigation....................................................................... 24
Routing Options .......................................................................... 24
Avoid Cross-Traffic Turns ...................................................... 25
Prefer/Avoid Toll Roads ..........................................................25
Prefer/Avoid Interstates ......................................................... 26
Turn Preview........................................................................... 26
Auto Zoom (On/Off)..................................................................... 26
Categories Drawn ....................................................................... 27
XP................................................. 7
2000.............................................. 7
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Section 3: Music Mode Operation ........................................29
Keyboard ..................................................................................... 29
Using the Touch Screen.............................................................. 30
The Music Mode Display and On-Screen Commands ...............30
Using the Play Control Buttons ............................................. 31
Using the Now Playing Box to Launch Music Browser ........32
Using the Visualization Area to Change Effects ................... 32
Music Mode Practice Run .....................................................33
The Music Menu ......................................................................... 34
Main Menu ..................................................................................34
Play Lists..................................................................................... 34
Copying Music to Your iWAY................................................. 35
Visualization Effects – Waveform/Spectrum Analyzer............. 36
Shuffle (On/Off)........................................................................... 36
Repeat (On/Off) ........................................................................... 36
Setup Equalizer .......................................................................... 36
Using the Find Button................................................................ 37
Section 4: Main Menu Options.............................................. 39
Screen Setup ............................................................................... 39
Skin Selection.......................................................................... 40
Keyboard ................................................................................. 40
Brightness ...............................................................................40
Transparency .......................................................................... 41
Contrast................................................................................... 41
Calibrate Screen...................................................................... 41
Trip Calculator............................................................................ 42
Trip Active............................................................................... 42
Reset Trip ................................................................................42
Threshold................................................................................. 42
Calculated Data ...................................................................... 43
Current Speed, Average Speed and Max Speed ................ 43
Trip Time and Trip Distance .............................................. 43
GPS Status .................................................................................. 43
Current Position Lock............................................................. 44
EPE (Estimated Position Error)............................................. 44
Satellite Display...................................................................... 44
Lat/Lon Coordinates ...............................................................44
Reset Options ..............................................................................45
Sound and Voice Setup ............................................................... 45
Units of Measure......................................................................... 46
Safety Mode (On/Off) .................................................................. 47
Device Information .....................................................................48
Section 5: Searching, Finding, and Navigating ................49
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Using the iWAY's Virtual Keyboard ..........................................50
Find Fuel, Lodging, Restaurants, and other POIs.................... 51
Using the "To Exit" and "From Exit" Distances ....................52
Using the Name Filter............................................................ 52
Navigating to the Selected POI.............................................. 53
Recent Finds ............................................................................... 54
Find Address ............................................................................... 54
Address Book............................................................................... 56
More............................................................................................. 57
Intersections............................................................................ 57
Find a Street........................................................................ 58
Find an Intersection............................................................ 58
Choosing New Destinations while Navigating.......................... 59
Following a Generated Route..................................................... 60
Knowing the Area ................................................................... 60
Using Turn Preview and the Directions List......................... 61
Considering Temporary or Local Conditions......................... 62
Index........................................................................................... 63
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WARNING!
A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE
METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.
CAUTION
When showing turn-by-turn navigation data, a GPS unit will
show the shortest, most direct route to the destination. There are
times when it may give directions, such as a U-turn, that may be
prohibited in some locations. While navigating, a driver is responsible for noting all traffic signs and obeying all local traffic
laws. When following turn-by-turn directions, a driver must take
advantage of all available navigation tools, and must visually
check to make sure a clear, safe path to the next destination is
available.
WARNING!
When a GPS unit is used in a vehicle, the
vehicle operator is solely responsible for
operating the vehicle in a safe manner.
Vehicle operators must maintain full surveillance of all pertinent driving conditions at all times. An accident or collision
resulting in damage to property, personal
injury or death could occur if the operator
of a GPS-equipped vehicle fails to pay full
attention to travel conditions and vehicle
operation while the vehicle is in motion.
Do not attempt to configure, adjust
or enter information into your GPS
unit while driving.
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Preface: Introducing GPS
And, how this manual can get you out on the road, fast!
Welcome to the exciting world of turn-by-turn GPS navigation! We know
you're anxious to begin finding your way, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the iWAY
moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your mapping GPS receiver and MP3 music player.
Our goal for this book is to get you on the road fast, with a minimum of
fuss. Like you, we'd rather spend more time actually getting somewhere
and less time reading about it in the manual!
So, we designed our book so that you don't have to read the whole thing
from front to back for the information you want. At the start (or end) of
each segment, we'll tell you what content is coming up next. If it's a
concept you're already familiar with, we'll show you how and where to
skip ahead for the next important topic. We've also made it easy to look
up any tips you may need from time to time. Here's how:
The manual is organized into five sections. This preface will introduce
you to GPS, your iWAY 500 and the manual’s organization. The first
section will help you install the iWAY in your vehicle. We'll also show
you how to use the USB cable to connect the iWAY to your PC. We'll
finish by describing some of the available accessories.
Section 2 covers Mapping Mode Operation. It will show you how easy it is to
run the iWAY 500, right out of the box. This section features a one-page GPS
Practice Run. (If you've already jumped ahead and figured out how
to install the unit yourself, and you just can't wait any longer, turn
to the Practice Run on page 19 and head for the road with your
GPS unit!)
In Section 3, we leave Mapping mode and introduce you to Music Mode
Operation. We'll tell you everything you need to know about copying
music to your iWAY, arranging the files on your hard drive and creating and using play lists. We'll also explain how you can easily browse
music on your iWAY and listen to your favorite tunes while navigating!
If you're in a hurry to get some music playing, skip to the Music
Practice Run on Page 33 and start copying music to your iWAY!
Section 4 describes the Main Menu Options, the commands used to configure things like screen brightness, sound levels and units of measure.
We’ll also show you how to use utilities like the Trip Calculator.
Finally, in Section 5 , we’ll go into detail on how to search for and navigate to points of interest, addresses and contacts you’ve created. We’ll
also offer tips on how to understand and follow the automatic turn-byturn routes you’ve created. Before we go any further, we'd like to take
just a moment to explain how the iWAY works.
500C and begin installing it, please give us a
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How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work
You'll navigate a little easier if you understand the basics of how the
iWAY 500 scans the sky to tell you where you are and where you're
going. (If you already understand GPS receivers and the GPS system,
skip on ahead to Section 1, Installation & Accessories on page 3.)
First, think of your unit as a small, highly automated computer. The iWAY
500 includes a keypad and a touch screen with menus so you can tell it
what to do. The screen also lets the unit show your location on a moving
map, as well as point the way to your destination. A speaker lets you hear
verbal turn-by-turn driving instructions, as well as MP3 music files.
An internal antenna tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS and WAAS satellites circling the earth. Your unit listens to signals from as many satellites as it can "see" above the horizon, then computes its location in
relation to those satellites. The iWAY 500 plots that position on the
moving map shown on the screen.
A hard drive contains highly detailed road and highway mapping data
for Hawaii, the 48 contiguous United States and most of Canada. You
can’t change or erase the map. Another partition of the hard drive is
available for you to store MP3 music files. The iWAY's memory also
records GPS data you create, such as address book contacts.
GPS stands for Global Positioning System, a navigational system that
can accurately locate your position anywhere on the Earth. This technology is available to everyone, everywhere, 24 hours a day, in all
weather conditions. GPS uses 24 satellites orbiting 10,900 miles above
the Earth to transmit position data back to Earth. A GPS receiver processes that data to tell you where you are.
For the system to work, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites
in order to receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS
works at very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by
trees, buildings, an automobile roof, even your body.
If you would like to know more about GPS and its companion system
WAAS, visit our web site and check out the GPS Product Guide section
(www.lowrance.com/Support/gps.asp). It includes a GPS tutorial, frequently asked questions and a glossary.
NOTE:
The iWAY is controlled using five keys along the right side of the
case, and a pressure-sensitive touch screen. In this manual, the
keypad and touch screen "keystrokes" appear as boldface type. So, if
you're in a real hurry when you're looking up instructions (or if you
just need a reminder), you can skim the instructions and pick out
what menu command to use by finding the boldface command text.
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Section 1:
Installation & Accessories
This section describes the various accessories and cables that came
with your iWAY, and exactly how to use them. Some of the most important information in this section is how to connect the iWAY to your
car's stereo, and how to use the USB-to-PC cable to copy your music
onto the iWAY.
If you need help using any of these accessories, look through this section. Otherwise, move on to Section 2: Mapping Mode Operation begin-
ning on page 11. You can also turn to the beginning of Sec. 3 on page 29
if you'd rather start learning about iWAY's Music Mode.
Power Cable
The iWAY operates on 12 volts DC using the power cable-speaker that
came with it. The power cable is designed to plug into a car's cigarette
lighter. The speaker allows you to hear verbal turn-by-turn driving directions and music. It has a headphone socket, volume control and a
power indicator light. The unit also packs with a power adapter for
home use. Just plug it into a wall socket and plug the power cablespeaker into the adapter.
From left, power cable-speaker and wall power adapter for indoor use.
Flash memory and the hard drive will keep your stored data safe and
accessible for the life of the product — after the unit is turned off, no
battery or external power is needed to store your data.
To use the power cable, simply plug the cable's cigarette lighter adapter
into a cigarette lighter receptacle. Then insert the other end of the cable into the power socket on the back of the unit, as shown in the following image.
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Attach power cable to iWAY.
You can control the speaker's volume either by adjusting the level on
the control on the side of the speaker (shown in an earlier image), or by
adjusting the iWAY's volume in the Main Menu. We'll explain how to
do that in the next section of this manual.
Connecting the iWAY to Your Car's Stereo
Although the speaker built into the power cable is sufficient for hearing
your turn-by-turn instructions, you'll probably want better sound quality when listening to your music. For superior audio playback, you can
connect your iWAY directly to your car's stereo.
The iWAY comes with a direct cable connection to attach iWAY to a
stereo's auxiliary line input. If you use this direct connection, you will
get excellent audio quality. In order to install the direct cable connection, you will need access to the auxiliary line input, which is usually
located on the back of your stereo
Auxiliary Line cable for iWAY.
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The direct cable connection, shown in the preceding and following images, is a Y-shaped cable that includes the following: a line-in connector
that plugs into your stereo; a power plug that attaches to the power
socket on the back of your iWAY; and red and black wires that connect
directly to your car's power supply.
The Auxiliary Line cable used to attach the iWAY to your car's stereo.
To install the Auxiliary Line cable, follow these steps:
1. Consult your car stereo's instructions to see if the stereo has an auxiliary line input. Most newer model cars come with stereos featuring
auxiliary line inputs, as well as most new stereo installations you can
purchase at any consumer electronics store.
NOTE:
"Wireless" FM modulator connections are available for vehicles that
don't have auxiliary inputs, but you will notice slightly lower audio
quality. The FM modulator transmits the music to your car's FM
radio. Hardcore audio connoisseurs will notice the decline, but to
many customers the sound quality of an FM modulator connection
is equal to that of listening to an FM radio station. To use an FM
modulator, plug its input into the headphones socket on the side of
the power cable's speaker, and follow the modulator's instructions
for tuning your car's radio. FM modulators can be found at most
consumer electronics stores.
Tip:
When connecting the iWAY to your car stereo, a ground loop isolator may be needed to eliminate electrical interference noise in your
system, especially in FM modulator installations. If you hear a
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high-pitched squeal or the sound is otherwise distorted, a ground
loop isolator can eliminate the problem. These are available at
many electronics stores. For example, Radio Shack
offers an effective isolator, catalog number 270-054. This or other ground loop
isolators may require additional cable adapters to connect with the
iWAY and your radio. Consult your electronics retailer for help in
determining the parts you may need for your system.
2. Next, find the auxiliary line input on your car's stereo. As we mentioned before, this is usually located on the back of the stereo. Consult
your vehicle's owner's manual for details on properly removing the installed stereo or any dash components necessary to access it.
3. Plug the direct cable connection's stereo line-in plug into the input
socket on your stereo. Standard audio adapters may be necessary.
4. Attach the power wires to your vehicle's power supply. To protect
your GPS unit, we recommend you install an inline 3-amp fuse on the
red (+ positive) wire. Fuses and various wire-splicing connectors are
available at consumer electronics stores.
5. Finally, attach the power plug to the power socket on the back of
your iWAY. Turn on your car and press the
POWER button on the front
of the iWAY. If you've connected everything correctly, the iWAY should
turn on, running directly off your car's power supply.
Now switch your stereo to its auxiliary line input and press the
SPEAK
button on the iWAY. You should hear the current turn-by-turn instruction (probably "Not navigating") through your car's stereo.
Resolving Audio Distortion in iWAY Audio Output
Depending on your stereo connection, you may experience audible distortion when you play iWAY audio through your car's stereo. Different
audio connections (such as FM modulators or direct line connections)
are able to handle varying levels of audio signal before distortion becomes an issue. If you do experience significant audio distortion, simply
follow the steps in these paragraphs to correct it.
We have designed the iWAY to give you the very best sound from your
stereo system. You probably won't have any problem with audio distortion. However, if you do, once you have properly configured these controls, the iWAY will remember the settings you've chosen and you
shouldn't have to adjust them again.
To resolve audio distortion when playing back songs there are several
things you can try.
1. If you use an FM modulator that requires batteries, make sure
that it has fresh batteries. This step alone may solve the problem.
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2. Try reducing the iWAY's output level. This step will resolve the
issue if you're overloading the input to your stereo or your FM modulator. To reduce the iWAY's output level, pressing and hold the
SPEAK
key until the Sounds menu appears.
Notice that there are independent Voice Volume and Music Volume
controls. Try reducing the
MUSIC VOLUME until the distortion is elimi-
nated. This method will not always work, because sometimes the song
itself is recorded too high a volume level. In this case, you'll have to reduce the volume earlier in the audio chain.
3. Adjust the iWAY's Audio Equalizer. Lowering the equalizer's
Preamp control will lower the volume level being sent through your
audio output, reducing distortion. To do this, from the Music Mode
press the
EQ command and an Equalizer screen will appear. Press and drag the
MENU button to bring up the Music Menu. Choose the SETUP
slider on the Preamp control down two or three steps. To exit the
Equalizer screen, press the "X" button in the upper right corner of the
screen until you return to the Music Mode display.
Lowering the Preamp gain will likely resolve your distortion issues.
You may now wish to re-adjust the Music Volume and the Voice Volume to return the voice instructions and music playback to the levels
you want. Repeat the instructions in step 2 to adjust these settings.
USB-to-PC Cable Connection
The iWAY comes with a special cable designed to allow you to copy files
from your computer to iWAY's internal hard drive.
NOTE:
To safely connect the GPS unit to a computer, you must refer to the
enclosed yellow instruction sheet on “Making USB Connections Between iWAY 500C and Computers.” (If you lose the instruction
sheet, download a free replacement from www.lowrance.com or consult the customer service department; contact information is on the
inside back cover of this manual.)
To disconnect, follow the appropriate instructions for your computer’s
operating system:
Disconnect with Windows XP
1. Wait until any file operation (such as transferring files) is finished.
Copying files to the iWAY is complete when the copy dialog box goes away.
2. Disconnect the cable from the computer and the iWAY. The computer
and GPS unit are ready for other tasks.
Disconnect with Windows 2000
Wait until any file operation (such as transferring files) is finished. Confirm that your file operation is complete by using the Eject command:
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1. Right-click the iWAY drive letter. (This can be found by first doubleclicking the "My Computer" icon on the Windows desktop.)
2. If the file is still copying (or another file operation is under way), you
will see the standard Windows hourglass symbol. This indicates the
unit's hard drive is still active. When the hourglass disappears, the file
has finished copying. Unplug the USB cable and resume other tasks.
3. If you right-click the reader's drive letter and instead of the hourglass symbol a pop-up menu appears, click
EJECT.
A. If no "wait" or warning message appears, unplug the USB cable
and resume other tasks.
B. If a "wait" message appears, follow the directions and give the unit
a few moments to finish the file operation, then repeat the Eject command. If no other message appears, unplug the USB cable.
C. If you click
pears, click
Cannot Unmount Volume message. This may appear when trying to
Eject the iWAY while using Windows 2000 operating systems.
EJECT and a "Cannot Unmount Volume" message ap-
CONTINUE. You can now safely unplug the USB cable.
Remember: No matter what computer operating system you are using,
you must always wait until any file operation is finished before you disconnect the USB cable. If you have questions, refer to your computer
operating system instructions to determine the completion indicators
for various file operations.
Attach the USB-to-PC cable to the back of the iWAY as shown.
The cable's other connector plugs into any free USB port on your PC.
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R-A-M Mounting Systems
Several R-A-M mounting brackets are available for your iWAY. There
are permanent mounts and temporary mounts suitable for virtually
any boat, aircraft or other vehicle, even motorcycle handlebars.
Two R-A-M mounting systems for your unit.
One model is a suction cup base that attaches to any smooth surface.
Another has a weighted rubber base that can be molded to fit a dashboard, console or other location. Each of these mounts work without
screws or adhesives. To safely install your GPS unit in your vehicle, you
must refer to the instruction sheet packed with the mounting bracket.
Other Accessories
The iWAY comes with a soft fabric face cover to protect the screen from
damage when it’s not in use. It simply slips on and off the unit.
Side view of protective face cover on the unit.
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A special lint-free, microfiber towel is included for cleaning the unit’s
screen. The towel is highly effective in clearing away smudges and finger prints. Just wipe the screen with the dry towel — it's not necessary
to moisten the towel with water. If you lose the towel or wear it out,
you can replace it with a similar microfiber cloth. These are often available where shop towels or auto cleaning towels are sold.
CAUTION:
Do not use any chemical, such as window cleaners, on the iWAY
screen or damage may occur. Cleaning fabrics other than the
microfiber towel type may scratch the screen. Damage caused by
incorrect cleaning is not covered by the warranty. You may wash
the towel if it becomes soiled or loses its effectiveness, but do not
use fabric softener. Fabric softener will ruin the towel’s cleaning
capability.
The iWAY 500 has a built-in antenna, but an optional external antenna
is available for installations where satellite reception is poor. It can be
mounted by suction cup or magnet.
External antenna for iWAY 500.
Moving On: iWAY Operation
Now that you've got the iWAY installed and working, it's time to find
out how it works. The following section jumps right into a description of
Mapping Mode Operation, which will tell you everything you need to
know about the iWAY's moving map and the various settings in the
map menu. If you prefer, you can also skip to the beginning of Sec. 3 on
page 29 to start learning about iWAY's Music Mode.
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Section 2:
Mapping Mode Operation
This section addresses the unit's Mapping Mode operation. Mapping
Mode includes all navigation features, from finding the nearest restaurant to plotting a road trip across the country. If you would prefer to
start out using the built-in music player, skip ahead to Sec. 3, Music
Mode Operation.
Before you turn on the unit and find where you are, it's a good idea to
learn about the different keys, the two Page screens and how they work
together. BUT, if you just can't wait to get navigating, turn to the onepage Map Mode Quick Reference on page 19.
Keyboard
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2
3
4
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iWAY 500C GPS unit, front view, showing Map Mode and keyboard.
1. SPEAK/VOLUME – Push this key once to make the iWAY repeat
the current navigation instruction. Press and hold this key to adjust the
frequency and output volume of spoken commands (as well as the volume of music playback). For more information on these sounds options,
see the heading "Sound and Voice Setup" in Sec. 4.
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2. MAP/MUSIC – Press this key to toggle between the two page
screens. Each page represents one of the unit's major operation modes.
See Sec. 3 for full details on the Music Mode.
3. MENU – Press this key to show the menus and submenus, which
allow you to select a command or adjust a feature. We'll discuss the
Map Menu in the following pages, and the Main Menu (accessible from
the Map Menu) in Sec. 4.
4. FIND –The Find key is used to search for destinations that the
iWAY will use to generate your routes. Use it to access the Point-ofInterest (POI) search menus, as well as the Find Address feature. You
can also use this key to access the address book to search for contacts
you created yourself. The Find Menu is discussed in detail in Sec. 5.
From Audio Mode (discussed in Sec. 3), this button launches a music
search.
5. POWER/LIGHT– The Power key turns the unit on and off and activates the backlight. To turn on the unit, press
backlight, press
els to select from. Repeatedly pressing
POWER again. The unit has three preset backlight lev-
POWER will cycle through the
POWER. To turn on the
backlight settings and turn off the backlight. Turn off the unit by
pressing and holding the
POWER key for 3 seconds.
Using the Touch Screen
As we've already mentioned, you can use the touch screen for many of
the iWAY's controls. You will see on-screen toolbars like the one on the
left side of the previous image, as well as menus and textual lists that
allow you to select a single entry.
The iWAY touch screen responds to pressure. With practice, you'll learn
exactly the right amount of pressure to active the touch screen controls.
Buttons are easy; scrollbars can be a little harder.
"Press and Drag"
Some controls, such as the scrollbar or the zoom selection box (which
we'll describe later in this section) require you to press and drag an
item on the touch screen. We'll use that term throughout this manual,
"press and drag," to refer to the motion of selecting an item or location
on screen by pressing on it, then maintaining that pressure while you
drag the item to a new location on the screen.
Closing Menus
Menus and dialogs that appear on your screen will all have an "X" icon
in the top right corner, just like you're used to seeing on your computer
at home. Remember that all menus and dialogs can be closed by pressing on this "X."
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The Map Mode Display and On-Screen Commands
The Map Mode screen shows your current position and the path of your current route from a "bird's-eye" view. By default, the iWAY rotates the map so
that the direction you're currently traveling stays at the top of the screen.
NOTE:
This can be changed, if you'd prefer to keep north at the top of the
screen. See the topic Using the Map Orientation Button, later in
this section.
To switch to Map Mode from Music Mode, press the
You can do a lot with the Map Mode display. Its basic purpose is to
show where you are, and what's around you. The iWAY uses a black
arrowhead icon to indicate where you are, and the arrow is pointing the
direction you're moving.
When you have the Map Mode displaying your current position, the
iWAY will keep this icon in the center of the screen, scrolling the map
as you travel so that you can see your surroundings change. If you pass
under a highway, you'll see the highway on the map approach your current position icon, then scroll away behind it even as the highway overpass dwindles in your rear-view mirror.
The iWAY uses the Map Mode display to provide you with information
about your surroundings. You can also use it to explore locations other
than your current position. All of the tools you'll need to operate the
Map Mode display are available right on-screen. The Map Mode display
looks something like the screen in the following image.
MAP/MUSIC button.
Map Mode display, with all the on-screen command buttons shown.
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When tracking your current position, the toolbar buttons on the left of
g
g
the page are hidden, so that you can see as much of the menu as possible. You can change what's visible on the map display at any time,
though, simply by touching the screen. When you do, a map cursor will
appear along with a toolbar that contains several map display buttons.
Using the Map Display Toolbar
The map display toolbar buttons are used with the touch screen to control what part of the map you see. You can zoom all the way out to see
your position relative to the continental U.S., or zoom in close on an
area hundreds of miles away to see whether you'll be making a left or
right turn at the end of your trip.
Clear Cursor button.
Move Map button (press to select,
then press and dra
Zoom Box button (press to select,
then press and dra
Zoom In button.
Zoom Out button.
map display to use).
zoom box borders).
The Map Display Toolbar.
The Map Display Toolbar is partially transparent, like all of the buttons
and overlay boxes that are drawn covering portions of your map. You can
control the level of transparency, if you want to make these overlays
more readable (by decreasing transparency) or if you want to make the
map beneath more visible (by increasing transparency). For details on
controlling this and other settings, see Sec. 4: Main Menu Options.
Clear Cursor immediately clears the cursor and toolbar from the
screen and centers the map on your current position.
Move Map is the easiest way of shifting the visible map area. When
you press the Move Map button, it becomes selected (highlighted in
blue), and that lets you drag the map with a touch, focusing on areas
other than your current location. When the Move Map button is selected, press anywhere on the map display and the cursor will appear
there. Drag your finger across the screen (still pressing down) and the
map and cursor will move with it.
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Note that either the Move Map or the Zoom Box button is always selected. When you want to drag the map, make sure you have Move Map
selected and not Zoom Box, otherwise you'll quickly zoom in on a very
small area and have to zoom out a lot before you can pan.
Zoom Box is a selectable button, like Move Map. When Zoom Box is selected, it lets you draw a box on the screen and zoom in on the map area
within the box. Simply press the screen at the corner of the area you
want to view and drag your finger across the area (still pressing down).
You'll see a box appear on the screen. When the box contains all the area
you want to see, lift your finger and the map display will zoom in.
If you're starting at a very wide zoom, Zoom Box can be an extremely helpful way of narrowing down your view to exactly the area you're interested
in. Once Zoom Box is activated, you can keep drawing boxes on smaller
and smaller areas until you're focused on just what you want to see.
Zoom In and Zoom Out change the current zoom level in discreet
steps, moving in or out from the cursor's location. Control the zoom to
get the most detail possible while still showing all of the necessary
area. Tap Zoom In once to see a smaller map area in higher detail. Tap
Zoom Out once to see more area, with less detail. You can press and
hold either zoom button to repeatedly zoom until you reach the right
level of detail.
You can use these buttons in combination with the Move Map function
to quickly focus on an area other than your current location. Use Zoom
Out to show a large enough map that you can quickly drag it to center
on the area you're interested in. Then use Zoom In (or the Zoom Box) to
fill the map display with only that area.
NOTE:
When activated, the iWAY's Auto Zoom feature controls the map's
zoom level any time the cursor isn't showing. This means that any
adjustments you make to the zoom with the cursor up will be reset
to a calculated level once you hit
CLEAR CURSOR. If you would prefer
to manually control the zoom level all the time, turn off the Auto
Zoom feature, as described later in this section.
Using the Map Orientation Button
There are three different ways to view the map. The Map Orientation
button can be found in the top left corner of the screen. Touch this button to switch among North Up, Track Up, and 3D.
North Up always shows the map with North at the top of the screen.
Track Up rotates the map so that the direction you're traveling is at the
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top of the screen. 3D renders the path ahead from a position above and
behind your current position, so that the display on the map more
closely matches what you'll actually see through your windshield. Practice some with each mode, and find out which one is right for you.
Using the Location Information Button
There's one more button that appears whenever the cursor is up. The
Location Information button appears in the top right corner of
the screen. You can always use this button to bring up a screen
showing details on the location selected by the map cursor. This
could be a Point of Interest such as a restaurant or gas station, or a contact that you've saved, or simply a map location that you'd like to visit.
As we mentioned, whenever you press the Location Information button,
the Location Information Screen appears. The Location Information
Screen will include as much information as possible about the location
that you've selected. If it's simply a cursor location, this may include
only the lat/lon coordinates and the distance and bearing to the location, although a cursor location close to a road will also have the street
address. If it's a Point of Interest the information should include street
address and even the shop's phone number.
The Location Information Screen for a saved contact (shown left)
and for a restaurant POI (shown right).
From the information screen, you can choose to GO TO the selected location, which makes the iWAY generate a route. This is the easiest way
to generate a route to a destination, and we'll use it in the "Map Mode
Practice Run." See the heading "Navigating to a Contact" below for details. The command
FIND ON MAP can be used to center the map on the
selected location.
Creating and Saving Contacts
You can use the Location Information button to access information concerning anything from a Point of Interest to a simple cursor position. If
you've selected a cursor position, a button labeled "Add to Address
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Book" will appear on the Location Information Screen. Choose
ADDRESS BOOK from the Location Information Screen to save a contact at
ADD TO
the selected location.
NOTE:
You can also create a contact at your current position. If your map
cursor is active, choose
CLEAR CURSOR from the Map Display Toolbar,
and the toolbar and cursor will disappear. The Save
Location button replaces the Location Information button.
This new button looks like the one at right. Press it to
save a contact at your current position.
An Edit Contact screen will appear, which includes a textbox containing the contact's name, address and phone number. You can choose to
leave the address and phone number fields blank, but any information
you add to them will display whenever you open the Location Information screen for that contact. There is also a Choose Symbol button and a
small icon showing the contact's current symbol. The contact's lat/lon
coordinates are also listed to the right.
To change the contact's name, address, or phone number, simply touch
anywhere inside the relevant box, and the iWAY's virtual keyboard will
appear, allowing you to enter new information or modify the old.
To change the contact's symbol, select Choose Symbol and a dialog will
appear showing the available symbols. Choose the one that best represents the selected location then close the dialog by pressing the "X" in
the upper right corner. The new symbol will now appear below the
Choose Symbol button (and on the main map display).
Selecting a Contact
You can select any contact by touching its symbol on the map display.
When you do, the map cursor will appear pointing directly to the contact and the symbol will be outlined with a red halo. The contact's name
will also appear in the pop-up box.
A red halo indicates a selected contact on the map display
Whenever you have a contact selected, you can press the LOCATION
INFORMATION button to access more information about it. A Location In-
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formation Screen will appear, which includes detailed information
about the contact as well as buttons to begin navigating to the contact
(Go To), to show it on the map, to edit its name and display information, or to delete it from memory.
Editing a Contact
You can edit a contact's name, address, phone number or symbol by
selecting it on the map and pushing the
Choose
EDIT from the Location Information Screen.
LOCATION INFORMATION button.
The Edit Contact screen described earlier under "Creating and Saving
Contacts" appears. Make changes precisely as described before.
Deleting a Contact
You can remove a contact from the iWAY by selecting it on the map and
pushing the
LOCATION INFORMATION button. Choose DELETE from the Loca-
tion Information Screen, and the contact will disappear.
Navigating to a Contact
The easiest way to navigate to a saved contact is to treat it like any
other cursor position on the map. Use the zoom and Move Map buttons
to get the contact on screen, then touch the contact to select it with
your cursor.
Press the
tion Screen. Choose
LOCATION INFORMATION button to bring up the Location Informa-
GO TO and the iWAY will immediately begin gener-
ating a route to the selected contact.
If you have several contacts stored on your iWAY, or don't want to take the
time to pan over to one, you can also use the Address Book command from
the Find Menu. This method allows you to sort through all of the contacts
on the unit either by name or by nearest to your current location. For more
details on using the Find Menu, see Sec. 5 beginning on page 49.
In addition to all these on-screen commands, the Map Mode has its own
menu, which is used to access several commands and to set various options. To access the Map Menu, in Map Mode, press the
MENU key.
We'll describe the various options in the Map Menu in detail later in
this section.
The following page contains an 11-step "Practice Run" that will walk you
through the most basic Mapping Mode operations. If you don't want to
carry the manual with you as you practice with the unit, you might consider photocopying this practice run page and tucking it into your pocket.
Using just the steps outlined here, you can operate your iWAY's Mapping Mode well enough to find your current location and find your way
to a destination.
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