Lowrance electronic iWAY 600C User Manual
Pub. 988-0160-191
Turn-by-Turn Mapping GPS and MP3 Player
Operation Instructions
Copyright © 2007 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
External Connections.................................................................... 3
USB-to-PC Cable Connect ............................................................ 5
Other Accessories .......................................................................... 5
Mounting Brackets........................................................................ 6
Section 2: Map Mode Operation ............................................. 7
Touch Screen ................................................................................. 8
Map Mode and On-Screen Commands......................................... 9
Map Display Toolbar................................................................... 10
Auto Zoom .................................................................................... 11
Map Orientation button.............................................................. 11
Location Information button .................................................. 12
Get Location Information.................................................... 12
Map Mode Practice Run.............................................................. 13
Creating and Saving Contacts............................................ 14
Section 3: Music Mode Operation ........................................ 19
Getting Music on the iWAY........................................................ 19
Music Mode Display and On-Screen Commands ...................... 19
Visualization effects screen ........................................................ 20
Output Mode button.................................................................... 20
Audio Search/Browse Music Files .............................................. 22
Music Mode Practice Run ........................................................... 23
Section 4: Main Menu.............................................................. 25
Directions List ......................................................................... 25
Trip Calculator ........................................................................ 26
Route Via Destinations ........................................................... 27
Cancel Navigation ................................................................... 31
Routing Options....................................................................... 32
Turn Preview ....................................................................... 33
Categories Drawn.................................................................... 34
My Trails.................................................................................. 35
Language.................................................................................. 35
Safety Mode ............................................................................. 36
Sound and Voice Setup ........................................................... 37
Interface Options..................................................................... 38
Keyboard .............................................................................. 39
Brightness............................................................................ 39
Transparency ....................................................................... 39
Calibrate Screen .................................................................. 39
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Units of Measure ..................................................................... 40
Reset Options........................................................................... 41
Device Information.................................................................. 41
Navigation Mode ..................................................................... 41
Transfer Data .......................................................................... 42
GPS Simulator......................................................................... 43
Picture Viewer ......................................................................... 44
Gauge Page .............................................................................. 45
Satellite Status / GPS Status button ..................................... 46
Time Settings........................................................................... 48
Section 5: Searching, Finding and Navigating................... 49
Using the Virtual Keyboard ....................................................... 50
Auto Complete feature ............................................................ 50
Fuel, Lodging, Restaurants and other POIs.............................. 53
Using the Name Filter ............................................................ 54
Navigating to a Selected POI ................................................. 55
Recent Destinations ................................................................ 55
Address Book ........................................................................... 56
Choosing New Destinations while Navigating...................... 57
Considering Temporary or Local Conditions......................... 58
Section 6: Point-to-Point Navigation.................................... 59
About Straight-line Navigation Mode (Point-to-Point) ............ 59
Switch Between Navigation Modes ........................................... 60
Straight-line Navigation Commands......................................... 61
Waypoints = Contacts ................................................................. 61
Set a Waypoint ............................................................................ 61
Create Waypoint at Current Position .................................... 61
Create Waypoint on Map ........................................................ 62
Navigate To a Waypoint ............................................................. 63
Following Navigation Indicators................................................ 64
Navigating With Trails............................................................... 66
NauticPath™ USA Marine Electronic Charts........................... 70
Reading NauticPath Map Information ...................................... 71
Enhanced Lake Maps.................................................................. 72
Elevation Contour Lines............................................................. 74
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Notes
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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. Before
you grab the iWAY 600c™ GPS unit and begin installing it, please give
us a moment or two to explain how the 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.
The manual has been designed so 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 will tell you what content is coming up next. If
it's a concept you are already familiar with we will show you how and
where to skip ahead for the next important topic. We have 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 unit and the manual’s organization. The first
section will help you install the iWAY in your vehicle. We also will
show you how to use the USB cable to connect the iWAY to your PC.
We will 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 right out of the box. This section features a onepage GPS Practice Run. If you have already jumped ahead and figured
out how to install the unit yourself turn to the Map Mode Practice Run
and head for the road with your GPS unit.
In Section 3 we leave Mapping mode and introduce you to Music Mode
Operation. The manual will explain everything you need to know about
getting music into your iWAY, arranging the files on the unit and creating and using play lists. If you are in a hurry to get some music playing skip to the Music Practice Run.
Section 4 describes the Main Menu, the commands used to configure
settings such as screen brightness, sound levels and units of measure.
We will also show you how to use features like the Trip Calculator.
Finally, in Section 5, the manual will go into detail on how to search for
and navigate to points of interest, addresses and contacts you have created. We will also offer tips on how to understand and follow the automatic turn-by-turn routes you have created. Before we go any further
we would like to take just a moment to explain how the iWAY works.
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How Lowrance GPS and the GPS System Work
You will navigate a little easier if you understand the basics of how the
iWAY scans the sky to show you where you are and where you are going. You will use the iWAY's touch screen and buttons to enter commands and control its functions.
As long as there is no interference − and the unit is locked on to a satellite signal − it will display your location on a moving map and help
guide you to your destination. The power cord speaker allows you to
hear verbal turn-by-turn driving instructions and listen to MP3 music
files.
The internal antenna tunes in to a couple of dozen GPS (Global Positioning System) and WAAS satellites circling the earth. The 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
plots your position on the map display on-screen.
For the system to work the unit must have a clear view of the satellites.
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.
The iWAY's hard drive contains highly detailed road and highway
mapping data for Hawaii, Alaska, the 48 contiguous United States and
most of Canada.
The iWAY 600c is the world's first portable navigation device with satellite imagery in full color. It's also the first automotive GPS to contain
color satellite photos. This unit contains photos for more than 150 of
the largest metropolitan areas in the United States and Canada.
When you're in an area covered by satellite photography, you can toggle the map display between road map view, satellite view or satellite
view with map overlay. This function is controlled by the Map View
button on the Map Display Toolbar.
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.
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Section 1:
Installation & Accessories
Information in this section includes how to connect the unit to your
car's power, the unit's external connections and the various accessories
included with the unit. This section also will explain some of the optional accessories available for the unit.
Power Cable
Since the unit does not have an internal battery the power cable will be
used to provide power to the unit. Also, the unit does not have a builtin speaker, so all audio will be played through the power cable speaker.
The power cable is designed to plug into a car's cigarette lighter. An
optional wall power adapter for home use is available.
Power cable-speaker (left) and optional wall power adapter (right) for
indoor use.
To use the power cable, plug the cable's cigarette lighter adapter into
the cigarette lighter receptacle. Then insert the other end of the cable
into the power socket on the back of the unit.
External Connections
On the back of the unit are several connections for external cords. Use
the power socket connection for the power cord. The external antenna
socket is for attaching an optional external antenna module. The USB
cable socket is used with the USB-to-PC cable cord. The USB-to-PC
cable cord is for transferring music, pictures and other files to the unit.
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External
antenna
Power
socket
for
power
cord.
External connections on the back of the iWAY™ 600c.
socket
USB-to-PC cable
socket
NOTE:
Certain vehicles are equipped with special windshields containing
metal in the glass. These models may prevent any GPS unit from
receiving satellite signals and establishing a "lock." If the GPS will
not navigate inside, test it outside the car. Also, confirm the windshield type by consulting your vehicle's owner's manual or the vehicle dealer. If the unit has difficulty receiving satellite signals you
can use an optional external antenna. Some of these windshields
have a specific location where the external antenna will work. Otherwise you must place the external antenna near a side window, a
rear window or on the car exterior with the magnet mount. To buy
an external antenna, see the accessory ordering information inside
this manual's back cover.
The optional RAA-4 external antenna module.
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Caution:
If you do not connect the external antenna to the unit correctly it
could prevent the unit from receiving satellite signals with the
external antenna. Also, do not mount in line with a radar antenna. Radar radiates high energy signals that can interfere
with GPS signal reception.
USB-to-PC Cable Connect
The iWAY package includes a USB-to-PC cable so you can copy files
from your computer to the unit's hard drive.
USB-to-PC cable connect.
Other Accessories
The iWAY package includes a soft fabric face cover to protect the
screen from damage when the unit is not in use.
Use a microfiber towel to clean the unit’s screen. Check your local retailer as they are often available where shop towels or auto cleaning
towels are sold.
Caution:
Do not use any chemicals, including window cleaners, on the
screen or damage may occur. Cleaning fabrics other than a microfiber towel may scratch the screen. Damage caused by incor-
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rect cleaning is not covered by the warranty. We strongly recommend you only use a microfiber towel to clean the unit's
screen.
Mounting Brackets
Mounting brackets are available for GPS units through LEI Extras.
Permanent and temporary mounts suitable for boat, aircraft and motorcycle handlebars are available. Each of these mounts work without
screws or adhesives. To safely install any GPS unit please refer to the
instruction sheet packed with the mounting bracket. To check the
availability of optional accessories go to our web site at www.lei-
extras.com.
Automotive mounting bracket shipped with the GPS unit.
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Section 2:
Map Mode Operation
This section addresses Map Mode operation, including the different
menus and features associated with the unit. Map Mode includes all
navigation features from finding the nearest restaurant to planning a
road trip across the country.
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iWAY™ 600c GPS unit.
1. SPEAK/VOLUME – Push this button once and the unit will repeat
the current navigation instruction. Press and hold this button to adjust
the frequency and volume of spoken instructions and music playback.
2. MAP/MUSIC – Use the Map/Music button to switch between the
unit’s two modes. Map Mode shows your current position on a moving
map as well as information on your current route. Use Music Mode to
select an audio play list, adjust volume and set various music play controls.
3. MENU – Press this button to access the menus and submenus. The
four Main Menu screens contain settings that control operations or provide additional information. The unit is designed to work great right
out of the box but as you become more familiar with the unit and what
it can do you will eventually want to begin customizing some of the settings.
4. FIND – The Find button is used to search for destinations. Press
this button to access the three Find menus. The Find menus are discussed in detail in Section 5. Section 5 also explains searching and following a generated route.
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5. POWER/LIGHT – The Power button turns the unit on and off. It
also controls the backlight. Press
vate the backlight press
POWER again. The unit has three preset back-
light levels. Repeatedly pressing
light settings. To turn the unit off, press and hold the
POWER to turn the unit on. To acti-
POWER will cycle through the back-
POWER key for 3
seconds.
Touch Screen
You will use the touch screen for many of the unit's controls. You will
use the on-screen toolbars as well as menus and textual lists to select
entries and change features. Since the screen responds to pressure,
with practice, you will learn exactly the right amount of pressure to
operate the touch screen.
From time to time you may notice a slight delay after pressing an onscreen button and seeing the unit respond. The delay may be necessary
while the unit retrieves information from the hard drive. On-screen
menus and dialogs have an "X" icon in the top right corner, just like
you are used to seeing on your home computer. Exit all menus and dialogs by pressing
X.
Opening Warning Dialog and Language Menus
When first powering the unit up you will see a Warning dialog stating,
"Do not let this device distract you while driving. Always concentrate on
your driving. Distraction could cause an accident resulting in serious
injuries to you or others." Press
X to close this dialog.
The opening Warning dialog box.
When you close the opening Warning dialog box you will see a Language – Text menu. You will need to select the text language the unit
will display. Use the scroll bar at the right of the Language – Text
menu to make your language selection and press
NEXT.
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When you press
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NEXT the Language – Voice menu will appear. Use this
menu to select the spoken language used by the unit while giving turnby-turn voice instructions. When you make your selection the unit will
speak a short test message. Press
text language or press
press
screen. Pressing
DONE in the Language – Voice menu to continue to the map
X will not close the Language - Voice menu.
DONE to continue to the map screen. You must
BACK if you would like to reselect the
The opening Language – Text menu is shown at left. The opening Lan-
guage – Voice menu is shown at right.
Map Mode and On-Screen Commands
The map display shows your position and route from an overhead view.
By default the unit displays the map in 3D view. The unit’s map screen
is the main display mode. It shows your position as well as your surroundings.
The black arrow icon represents you on-screen. The black arrow icon
always points in the direction you are traveling. While the unit is
tracking your position, the black arrow icon remains in the center of
the map screen. The map screen scrolls and the map changes to reflect
your surroundings.
Location Information
button
Black arrow
icon
Map display
toolbar
Curso
Map Orientation
button
A black arrow icon (left) indicates your position on the map screen.
The map screen with map display toolbar buttons is shown at right.
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While the map display provides information about your surroundings,
you also can use it to explore locations other than your current position.
All of the tools you will need to operate the Map Mode display are
available on-screen. When the unit is navigating the map display toolbar buttons at the left of the map screen are hidden.
Map Display Toolbar
The Map Display Toolbar is used to control the map screen. To bring up
the Map Display Toolbar touch the map screen and the cursor and toolbar
will appear. The Map Display Toolbar buttons are:
X clears the cursor and map display toolbar from map screen.
The Map Mode button toggles between
three different map screen modes.
Zoom In.
Zoom Out.
Clear Cursor clears the toolbar from the screen and centers the map
on your current position.
Map Mode toggles between three different map screen modes. You can
view the regular map screen or, if you are in an area covered by a satellite image, you can view the screen in two different satellite modes.
When traveling in a metropolitan area covered by satellite imagery you
can view the satellite image with or without map overlay. The satellite
map screens are for select metropolitan areas only.
The regular map screen mode, far left, is shown in the default 3D view.
Satellite image mode with map overlay is shown in the center figure.
Satellite image mode without map overlay is shown far right. Both
satellite image modes are shown in the North Up view.
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Zoom In and Zoom Out increases or decreases the map view. Control
the zoom to get the most detail possible while still showing all of the
necessary area. You can use this feature in combination with the Move
Map function to focus on an area other than your current location.
Auto Zoom
The Auto Zoom feature is designed to show the most map detail possible while navigating. As the map screen moves to track your position,
Auto Zoom will enlarge the map based on your speed and the distance
to the next turn.
If you prefer to manually control the zoom level, you can turn the Auto
Zoom feature off by pressing the
located in the bottom left corner of the map screen. You can turn this
feature back on in the same way.
Map Orientation button
AUTO ZOOM button (see following figure)
Auto Zoom button
Overlay Data Hide button
Press the Auto Zoom button to toggle the feature on and off. The Over-
lay Data Hide button will clear overlay data boxes from the map
screen. Select it again to bring them back. Use the Map Orientation
button to select between three different map views.
When the Auto Zoom feature is on it will take control any time the map
cursor isn't on-screen. When the cursor is on-screen use the Zoom In
and Zoom Out buttons on the Map Display Toolbar to control the map
size. When you clear the cursor from the screen, Auto Zoom will automatically recalculate the map size.
Map Orientation button
The Map Orientation button is in the bottom left corner of the map
screen, just to the left of the Auto Zoom button. Touch this button to
select between three different map views:
North Up
Track Up
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3D View
North Up always shows the map with North at the top of the screen.
Track Up rotates the map so that the direction you are traveling is always at the top of the screen. 3D view displays the map from a position
above and slightly behind the black arrow icon.
Location Information button
The Location Information button, shown at left, is located in
the top right corner of the map screen. Pressing this button
will bring up the Location Information or POI Information
screen, depending on whether the cursor is on-screen.
Create Contacts
You can use the Location Information button to save a contact at your
current position and add it to the Address Book. Press the button to
bring up the Location Information screen for your current position, now
select
ADD TO ADDRESSBOOK to save your position as a contact.
Location Information screen.
Get Location Information
You can use the Location Information button to get information for onscreen items. Touch the map screen to bring up the cursor. Now "highlight" a street, a landmark or POI (Point Of Interest) symbol on the map
screen by placing the cursor on the item.
If the location is a symbol it will be highlighted by a red halo and a yellow
pop-up text box will appear, identifying the item. Now press the Location
Information button.
A screen will appear with detailed information about that particular
location. The following figures show a POI symbol on the map screen
highlighted with the cursor and the POI Information screen for that
selected item.
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Highlighted
location
Curso
A business location (right) highlighted with the cursor. The cursor can
highlight other symbols on the map and provide information on those
locations, as well.
Map Mode Practice Run
The following is a 10-step "Practice Run" that will walk you through
the most basic Map Mode operation. Using the following steps, you can
learn to navigate to a destination. Begin with the unit installed in your
vehicle. You might want to start by navigating to a destination you are
familiar with. Don't be surprised if the unit shows a different route
than you would normally take.
1. Press the
POWER key.
2. When your position is acquired, press anywhere on the map screen to
bring up the Map Cursor and the Map Display Toolbar.
3. Use the cursor to select a destination on the map screen; a location a
short distance away.
4. Once your desired location is selected with the map cursor press the
Location Information button in the top right corner of the map screen.
5. The Location Information screen should appear showing details
about the location you selected including its distance from your current
position and its lat/lon coordinates.
6. Press
erate a route and ask if you wish to navigate the route. Select
GO TO in the Location Information screen. The unit should gen-
YES.
7. Follow the route created by the unit.
8. If you are comfortable finding your way in the area try departing
from the route the unit creates to see how it recalculates to correct for
wrong or missed turns.
9. Once you arrive at your destination the unit will ask you if you wish
to cancel the route. Select
YES or NO.
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10. To return to your previous location use the same steps outlined
above.
Creating and Saving Contacts
Use the Location Information button to view information on almost any
symbol on the map screen. It also is a good way to create a saved contact in the Address Book. Touch the map screen to bring up the cursor.
Use the cursor to select and highlight a symbol or location on the map
screen. Now press the Location Information button in the top right corner of the map screen. Select
ADD TO ADDRESSBOOK from the information
screen to save a contact at the selected location.
The cursor has been used to highlight a location on-screen, at left.
Once the Location Information button is pressed the POI Information
screen (right) will appear.
When you select ADD TO ADDRESSBOOK in the information screen, the Edit
Contact screen will appear. From this screen you can choose to
GO TO
the location or add an on-screen symbol at that location by pressing
SYMBOL.
The Edit Contact screen (left) shows a saved contact. The Find By
Name screen (right) is the screen you will see when you press the Address Book command in the Find 1 screen. Tulsa Boat Sales, right fig-
ure, is the only entry saved in the Address Book.
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If you want to place a symbol at a particular location on the map screen
select a symbol from the Symbol Window screen. When you exit the
Symbol Window screen after highlighting a symbol, the symbol will
appear at the cursor's location on the map screen.
The symbol will remain on the map screen until you delete it by select-
DELETE in the Contact Information screen. To change a saved sym-
ing
bol, press
SYMBOL again and highlight and select the new symbol in the
Symbol Window screen. Choose the one that best represents the selected location then close the dialog by pressing
X in the upper right
corner.
The Symbol Window screen is shown at left. To access this screen
press Symbol in the Edit Contact screen. The Contact Information
screen (right) will appear when you highlight and select one of your
Address Book entries in the Find By Name screen.
The symbol should appear on the map screen. The symbol should also
appear in the Contact Information screen. You can create a contact in
the Address Book at your current position. If the cursor and map display toolbar are on-screen press
Press the
map screen. Press
LOCATION INFORMATION button in the top right hand corner of the
ADD TO ADDRESSBOOK if you want to save your current
X and clear them from the map screen.
location in the unit's Address Book. If you want to change any information about a contact saved in the Address Book go to the Contact Information screen and press
EDIT.
The Edit Contact screen will appear. Now press above each entry, such
as Name, Address or Phone Number and a keyboard will appear. Use
the keyboard to make changes to a contact's information.
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To change information about a saved contact in the Address Book,
highlight the entry you wish to change in the Edit Contact screen;
such as Address or Phone Number. A keyboard (following figures) will
appear allowing you to enter the new information.
The Edit Contact screen "letters" keyboard for the Address entry is
shown at left. To toggle between the letters and numbers keyboard
screen press the Num/Sym button in the bottom right corner of the
Edit Contact screen. The Edit Contact screen "numbers" keyboard for
the Phone Number entry is shown at right.
If you want to manually enter the latitude or longitude for a contact,
press and highlight either the Latitude or Longitude entries in the Edit
Contact screen. When you do, a keyboard will appear. Use the keyboard
to enter the specific latitude or longitude, then press
DONE. Pressing the
arrow button in the keyboard screen will set the selected coordinate
values to zero.
The Move button in the Edit Contact screen will move a selected waypoint. When you press the
MOVE button a dialog box will appear asking,
"Do you wish to move this contact position from the map?" Select either
YES or NO. If you select YES the map screen will appear. Use the cursor
to select where on the map screen you want to move the waypoint.
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The Latitude entry is highlighted in the Edit Contact screen, at left.
When Latitude is highlighted and selected it will bring up the Edit
Contact screen keyboard for the Latitude entry, shown at right. You
can use the keyboard to manually enter the latitude. The Longitude
entry works the same way.
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Notes
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Section 3:
Music Mode Operation
The unit can display satellite images for select metropolitan areas.
Getting Music on the iWAY
Use the USB-to-PC cable to connect the unit to a computer. Once connected, the unit can be treated like a removable disk. That means you
can add new folders, rename folders or files, and copy and delete files
the same way you would on a computer. Before copying music to the
unit consider creating subfolders to sort the music by artist, album or
genre. However you prefer to arrange your music.
Music Mode Display and On-Screen Commands
The Music Mode screen contains an area for visualization effects with a
set of play control buttons along the right side and bottom of the main
music screen.
WARNING:
Listening to music or even the verbal turn-by-turn instructions with headphones can seriously impede your
ability to drive. Be sure to check your local laws before
using headphones while driving.
All of the Music Mode commands are accessible on-screen. The unit will
play MP3 and Ogg Vorbis. The unit will not recognize WMA music
files. Whenever you switch to Music Mode the unit automatically
searches the hard drive for the related media files.
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You can copy pre-made play list files from a computer to the unit and
play the songs in the play lists by selecting them from the song browser
screen. When you select a folder to play, the unit automatically creates
a play list from all the music stored in the folder.
Now playing
box
Visualization
effects screen
Output Mode
button
Find Music
Repeat
Shuffle
Equalizer
The Music Mode screen.
The Music Mode screen features and control buttons are:
Now playing box
The Now Playing box displays the name, position and quality of the
song that is playing. Touch the screen inside the Now Playing box to
open the Browse Music Files screen to select another song or play list
to play next.
Visualization effects screen
The Visualization effects screen provides either a waveform or spectrum analyzer effect in time with the music that's playing. To switch
between the available visualization effects press the screen inside the
Visualization area.
Output Mode button
To hear MP3 music and turn-by-turn instructions through
your car's FM radio, press the
OUTPUT MODE button. The
volume slider is replaced by two up and down arrow buttons.
Tune the radio to a vacant FM radio frequency; one not used by a commercial radio station in your area. Use the up and down arrow buttons
to tune the iWAY to the same frequency as the radio.
You can choose any odd numbered frequency between 88.1 and 107.9
MHz. Once the unit is tuned to the same frequency as the car radio you
should be able to hear the unit's sound through your car's audio system.
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Find Music
To find a particular song or play list by its filename press the
FIND MUSIC
symbol. This will bring up the Audio Search screen. Touch anywhere
inside the Name Filter box to open a virtual keyboard. Enter all or part
of a song's filename and press
DONE.
Repeat
When Repeat is turned on, at the end of a play list − or song if you are
playing one song − the unit will immediately start playing the play list
again. When Repeat is turned off it will stop playing music and wait for
you to select a new song or play list.
Shuffle
When Shuffle is turned on, at the end of a song the unit will randomly
choose another song from the current play list to play next. The button
is yellow when the option is turned on and white when the option is
turned off.
Equalizer
The Equalizer is used to customize the audio levels of music playback.
To adjust levels press and drag the slider for the control you want to
adjust, moving it up to increase the level and down to decrease it. Significantly increasing any of the equalizer levels may cause audio distortion. If you have problems with audio distortion decreasing the Preamp
level may resolve them.
Song position slider
Stop
Previous
Play / Pause
Next
Volume slider
The play control buttons.
The play control buttons are:
Song position slider indicates the playback position for each song.
Whenever a song begins to play the Song Position slider starts at the
far left and moves right. Drag the blue button on the Song Position
slider right or left to skip to any point in a song.
Volume slider adjusts the volume.
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Play/Pause starts a song or play list. If no play list or song has been
selected, the unit will automatically generate a play list from all the
music on the hard drive. If a song is playing, pressing this button will
pause the song. Press the button to begin playing the song again.
Stop stops the song playing.
Previous skips to the previous song.
Next skips to the next song.
Audio Search/Browse Music Files
If you have trouble finding a particular song stored in the unit use the
Audio Search feature. To access the Audio Search feature press the
MUSIC button in the top right corner of the Music screen. Now press
NAME FILTER and a virtual keyboard will appear. Use the keyboard to en-
ter all or part of the song file name you are searching for. Now press
DONE. The Audio Search screen will provide a list of all music files
stored in the unit that match the text you entered in the Name Filter
box. Choose the music file you want and select
song or select
BROWSE to open the Browse Music Files screen containing
PLAY to begin playing the
all your music files. If you make a mistake while entering a song name
in the Name Filter box press the
CLEAR button to start over.
FIND
Press the Find Music button in the top right corner of the Music
screen to bring up the Audio Search screen, shown at left. The Audio
Search screen virtual keyboard is shown at right.
The Browse Music Files screen shows all songs and play lists stored on
the unit's hard drive. If you have sorted the music by album or artist
you can select a folder and play only the songs in that folder or you can
choose a specific song. You also can select
PLAY ALL in the Browse Music
Files screen to play all the music contained in that screen. The Browse
Music Files screen also has a keyboard to search for music files. Press
NAME FILTER to bring up the Browse Music Files keyboard. This keyboard
works exactly the same as the Audio Search keyboard.
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