Medion NAVIGATOR 3.1 user Manual

NAVIGATION SOFTWARE

MEDION-Navigator

- Version 3.1 -

USER’S GUIDE

 25849MD0303

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2004 MEDION

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

WEL COM E ... .... ... . ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... . ... .... ... .... 6

NEW PR OGR AM FU NCT IO NS ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... . ... .... ... .... ... ... 6

ABO UT TH IS USE R’ S G UID E ... .... ... . ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... ... 6

SIG NI F IC ANC E O F DIF FER EN T F ONT S A ND SY MBO LS ... ... .... ... .... ... .... .. 7

PAR T 1 IN ST ALL IN G M EDI ON- NAV IGA TO R .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... .. 8

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1. 1 SY S T E M R EQ U I R E M E NT S .. .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . 10

1. 2 MA P M A T E R I A L .... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... .. 10

1. 3 IN F O R MA T IO N A BO U T S A F E T Y .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. 11

1.3.1 Safety information concerning navigation 11

1.3.2 Safety information about the GPS receiver 11

1.3.3 Safety information for installation in the vehicle 11

1. 4 SE R V I CE A D D R E SS E S .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... 12

1. 5 AC C E S S I N G O N L I N E H E L P F O R T H E ME DI ON - NA VI G A T O R . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... . 12

1. 6 DI S P L A Y I NG TH E M ED IO N -N A V I G A T O R V E R S I O N N U MB E R .. ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... .. 1 3

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IMP ORT AN T U SER I NFO RMA TI ON ... .... ... .... ... .... ... . ... .... ... 9

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INS TA LLI NG THE S OFT WAR E A ND GE TTI NG ST ART ED . .... .. 14

2. 1 IN S T A L L I NG T H E C AR H O L D E R W I T H P O C K ET PC . ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... .. 1 5

2. 2 IN S T A L L I NG T H E G PS R E CE I V E R ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... . 15

2.2.1 Installation 15

2.2.2 Initialising the GPS receiver 16

2.2.3 Possible sources of error when initialising the GPS receiver 16

2. 3 IN S T A L L I NG T H E P R O G R A M F IL E S .. ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 1 7

2.3.1 MapExport and MEDION-Navigator 17

2.3.2 Map 17

PAR T 2 W ORK ING W I TH TH E M EDI ON -NA VI GAT OR SOF TW ARE . . ... .... ... . 1 8

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1. 1 ST A R T I N G A N D EN D I N G T H E ME D IO N- NA V I G A T O R .. ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . 20

1.1.1 Starting the MEDION-Navigator 20

1.1.2 Ending the MEDION-Navigator 20

1. 2 MA I N ME N U ... . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... .. 2 0

1. 3 DI S P L A Y I NG TH E G PS S T AT U S . . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... .. 2 0

1. 4 DI S P L A Y I NG TH E G PS S C R E E N .... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. 2 1

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2. 1 OP E NI N G TH E S E T T I N G S WI N D O W .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . 23

2. 2 PR E S E TT I NG S F O R N A V I G A T I ON .. ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . 23

2. 3 PR E S E TT I NG S F O R I T I N E R A R Y .. ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 2 4

2. 4 PR E S E TT I NG S F O R TH E G P S RE C EI V E R . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . 2 4

2. 5 PR E S E TT I NG TH E V OL U ME .. ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... . 25

2. 6 PR E S E TT I NG TH E F OR M AT . ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... .. 2 5

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3. 1 GE N ER A L IN F O R MA T I O N A B O U T G PS .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... . 27

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NAV IGA TI ON .. ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... . ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .. 26

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3. 2 EN T ER I N G A D E S T I NA T I O N . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . . 27

3.2.1 Selecting a destination from the database of place names 28

3.2.2 Selecting special destinations in the vicinity of the current position (Local search) 30

3.2.3 Selecting saved destinations 30

3.2.4 Selecting a destination from the Contact list 32

3. 3 ST A R T I N G N A V I GA T I O N . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . . 3 3

3. 4 NA V I G AT I O N M O DE ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... . 35

3.4.1 User interface and controls in the navigation mode 35

3.4.2 Toolbar in navigation mode 39

3. 5 CH A NG I N G T H E S C A LE O F T H E M A P AN D T HE MA P S E C T I O N ... . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . 40

3.5.1 Interrupting navigation 40

3.5.2 Continuing navigation 41

3.5.3 Reaching the destination 41

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6. 1 OP E NI N G RO U TE P L A N N I N G .. .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... 4 5

6. 2 SE A R C HI N G F O R T O WN S , S T R EE T S A N D S P EC I A L D E S T I N A TI O NS . ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . 45

6. 3 SE L E C T I N G S A V E D DE S T I NA T I O N S .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... . 47

6. 4 SE A R C HI N G F O R S P EC I A L D E S T I NA T I O N S I N T H E V I C I NI T Y ( LO CA L S E A R CH ) .. . .. . .. . 48

6. 5 SE L E C T I N G A N A D D R E S S FR O M T H E CO N T A C T S L I S T . . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . 49

6. 6 FI NA L C H EC K I N G O F T H E R O UT E .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... 5 0

6. 7 ST A R T I N G R O U T E C AL C U L A T I ON ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 5 0

6.7.1 Failed route calculation 51

6.7.2 Displaying the route on the route list 52

6.7.3 Simulation of the route 52

6. 8 US I N G T H E T OO LB A R I N TH E I T I N ER A RY MO D E .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. 5 3

6. 9 CH A NG I N G T H E S C A LE O F T H E M A P AN D T HE MA P S E C T I O N ... . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . 53

6. 1 0 SP E C I AL F E A T U R E S W H E N U S I N G T H E R O U TE P L A N N ER WI T H A G PS R E C E I V E R . . .. . .. 5 4

6.10.1 Using route points and route lists for navigation 54

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DIS PLA YI NG THE C URR ENT PO SI T IO N .... .... ... .... ... .... ... .. 42

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ROU TE PL ANN ING ... ... .... ... .... ... . ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .. 44

PAR T 3 M A PE XPO RT FO R M EDI ON- NA VI G AT OR .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... . ... .. 56

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1. 1 MA P EX PO R T P R O P E R T I E S ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... . 58

1. 2 TH E U S E R I N T E R F A CE O F MA PEX PO R T . ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . . 58

1.2.1 Main menu 58

1.2.2 Standard window 60

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2. 1 OP E NI N G A M A P .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 6 3

2.1.1 Basic map 63

2.1.2 Customised maps 63

2.1.3 Standard maps 64

2. 2 CH A NG I N G T H E S C A LE O F T H E M A P AN D T HE MA P S E C T I O N ... . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . 65

2.2.1 Shifting the map 65

2.2.2 Enlarging or reducing the map 65

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WOR KIN G W IT H T HE MA P . .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... .... ... 62

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3. 1 GE N ER A L IN F O R MA T I O N . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . . 67

3. 2 MA P T R A N SF E R . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . . 67

3.2.1 Exporting customised maps to the hard disk of the PC 67

3.2.2 Transferring customised maps 68
Transferring a standard map 68

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4.1.1 Selecting route points 70

4.1.2 Entering the radius around the route points 73

4.1.3 Entering the corridor width 73

4.1.4 Selecting the route options 74

4.1.5 Final route check 74

4.1.6 Exporting the route with corridor 75

4. 2 SE L E C T I N G A N A R E A . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. 7 6

4.2.1 Selecting and marking an area 76

4.2.2 Checking and changing the marked area 77

4.2.3 Exporting the area 78

4. 3 MA P A R C H I V E .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . ... ... ... ... ... ... . .. . .. . . 79

4.3.1 Opening the Map archive window 79

4.3.2 Management of customised maps 80

4.3.3 Viewing and transferring a standard map 82

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Welcome

Welcome to MEDION-Navigator, the navigation software for your Pocket PC.
MEDION-Navigator will give you voice directions as well as providing map and arrow displays

to guide you to your destination so that you can relax, safe in the knowledge that you will
arrive at the right place. It can also be used as an electronic street map outside the car.

Beside the functions already known from the previous version of the MEDION-Navigator like
manual block of road sections, import of addresses from the Contacts folder in your Pocket PC,
route planning with intermediate points, Local search etc., we added some new features as
Automatic continuation of the route or a search function for quick access to a stored
addresses, in order to make for you the operation still more comfortable. The system is ready
for use in any vehicle within a few seconds, the enclosed car holder is quick and easy to install.
When fitting it in your vehicle, make sure the car holder is attached firmly and that it is outside
the reach of airbags.

New program functions

 Assignment of user-defined names for personal destinations

When saving a destination you can enter any name you like for the destination.

 Display of current speed

During navigation the current speed of the vehicle is indicated.

 Automatic continuation of the route

If you have planned a route with several intermediate points the program can
automatically guide you from one via point to the next until the final destination is reached.

 Baud rate

Beside the setting of the COM port also the baud rate for the GPS receiver can be adjusted.

 Quick search function

In order to find quickly a certain destination in the list of contacts or in the list of saved
destinations you can enter a search item, e.g. the postal code, the place name or the name
of the destination.

About this user’s guide

This user’s guide is set out in three parts:

PART 1 contains information about the following topics:

Important user information
Installing the software and getting started

PART 2 describes the operation of the MEDION-Navigator software:

General User Information
Settings
Navigation
Selecting the map
Displaying the current position
Route planning

PART 3 describes how to work with the MapExport software:

Introduction
Working with the map
Map transfer
Basic functions

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Significance of different fonts and symbols

1.

Different fonts and graphic symbols are used in this user’s guide to highlight particular sections
of the text and to make it easier to work with the guide and to read it:

This symbol, together with a framed text, indicates important information about the
function and operation of the program.

2. Designations of input fields, keys on the keyboard, menu items and buttons are shown in

bold.

3. The names of windows are written in S M A L L C A P I T A L S .

4. References to related topics are written in italics and underlined. You can click on these

links in the pdf user’s guide to go straight to the relevant topic in the document.

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IMPORTANT U S E R I N F O R M ATION

Topics covered in this chapter:

1.1 System requirements page 10

1.2 Map material page 10

1.3 Information about safety page 11

1.4 Service addresses page 12

1.5 Accessing online help for the MEDION-Navigator page 12

1.6 Displaying the MEDION-Navigator version number page 13

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1.1 System requirements

For MEDION-Navigator

› ActiveSync
› 12 MB memory for installation on the Pocket PC
› Free memory for map material
› Recommended: Memory expansion card (Secure Digital (SD) card or MMC card)
› Cigarette lighter socket in vehicle

For MapExport

› Pentium processor 233 MHz or more
› MS® Windows 98SE/2000/ME/XP

› Random access memory: 64 MB RAM (256 MB recommended for exporting large map

sections, e.g. entire countries)

› SVGA graphics card with at least 32,000 colours (minimum resolution 800 x 600 pixels)
› Microsoft-compatible mouse / trackball
› Free USB port for connecting the Pocket PC docking station to the Desktop PC
› approx. 35 MB free hard disk space

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- software for communicating between the Desktop PC and the Pocket PC

For the map (optional)

 Approx. 160 MB when loading the map from the hard disk.

1.2 Map material

Map United Kingdom + Ireland with major road network of Europe:

This map from Navigation Technologies1 is fully updated and contains detailed map data of
the United Kingdom and Ireland (map UK+Ireland). In this map, navigation down to the level
of house numbers is possible in all cities and larger towns.

The map UK+Ireland contains the following data:

› 415,450 kilometres of road
› 24,740 centres of towns and villages
› 68,845 special destinations (car parks, petrol stations etc.)

Besides, the map includes the major road network of the countries Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Liechtenstein, Luxemburg, The
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland.

This road network connects all larger places of the mentioned countries and allows you to
navigate between and through all larger cities of Europe.

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Based upon Ordnance Survey electronic data and used with the permission of The Controller of Her

Majesty´s Stationary Office © Crown Copyright, 1995

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1.3 Information about safety

1.3.1 Safety information concerning navigation

› Drivers use MEDION-Navigator at their own risk.
› To protect yourself and others from accidents please do not operate the navigation system

while driving.

› If you have not understood the voice directions or if you are not sure what to do at the

next crossroads, you can quickly check by referring to the map or arrow display.

› However, you should only look at the display when it is safe for you to do so!
› The road layout and traffic signs take precedence over the directions given by the

navigation system.

› Only follow the MEDION-Navigator instructions if the traffic situation and regulations

permit! MEDION-Navigator will guide you to your destination even if you have to deviate
from the planned route.

› It is best to plan your route before you set off. If you want to enter a new route when you

are already travelling, simply pull off at the next car park or services.

1.3.2 Safety information about the GPS receiver

› Do not paint over the GPS receiver. This might interfere with the reception of satellite

signals.

› Do not use any harsh solvents for cleaning the GPS receiver. A damp cloth is sufficient!
› Do not immerse the GPS receiver in water. Although the unit is spray-water protected,

irreparable damage might be caused if it is immersed in water.

› Do not remove the plug by pulling the cable!
› Do not bend the cable and make sure that it cannot be damaged by any sharp objects.
› Do not install the cable immediately next to safety-critical equipment and supply lines.

› After installation, test all the safety-critical equipment in the vehicle.

1.3.3 Safety information for installation in the vehicle

› Do not fix the car holder in the airbag deployment area.

› When installing the car holder, make sure that the holder does not constitute a safety

hazard even in the event of an accident.

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1.4 Service addresses

MEDION Electronics Ltd.
130 Faraday Park
Faraday Road
Dorcan
Swindon SN3 5JF
Wilts

Hotline:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Call Center:
Monday. - Friday.: 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday / Sunday.: 10:00 - 16:00

1.5 Accessing online help for the MEDION-Navigator

For the navigation software:

› If you need help with a particular function, just use the stylus to click on the Help button

in the M A I N M E N U of the MEDION-Navigator program.

For the MapExport software:

› Press F1 or click on the Help button in the M A I N M E N U .

This pulls down the Welcome window for the online help.
You can use one of the following methods to search for help on a specific topic:

› Browse the Contents in the left-hand help window. Click on the appropriate topic for

information.

› Click on the Index and type in the keyword you are looking for. Choose the topic that

interests you from the list shown.

› Click on Search to start a full text search. Type in a keyword and select the topic you want

information on from the list shown.

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1.6 Displaying the MEDION-Navigator version number

› In the M A I N M E N U window press V on the

keyboard to open the window shown here. This
shows the version number of the software.

› Click on OK to close the dialog field.

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INSTALLIN G T H E S O F T W A R E AND GETTING

STARTED

Topics covered in this chapter:

2.1 Installing the car holder with Pocket PC page 15

2.2 Installing the GPS receiver page 15

2.3 Installing the program files page 17

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2.1 Installing the car holder with Pocket PC

the GPS receiver out of the cigarette lighter socket

Firmly click the bracket for the Pocket PC into the swan-neck attachment with the suction cup.

› Attach the swan-neck attachment to the windscreen using the suction cup: first make sure

the windscreen and the suction are clean.

› Place the Pocket PC firmly in the bracket and press both jaws of the bracket together so

that the Pocket PC is held firmly in place.

› Connect the adapter to the bottom of the Pocket PC.

2.2 Installing the GPS receiver

2.2.1 Installation

Important information!

The following installation instructions solely apply to the installation of the GPS receiver
included in delivery.
For information on how to use and install a Bluetooth receiver please refer to the
separate insert enclosed in the product package.

Important - please note!

GPS reception may be subject to interference if the windscreen is a heated windscreen,
if a windscreen aerial is fitted or if the windscreen is metallised.

The GPS receiver is designed to be installed inside the vehicle.

› Place the GPS receiver as far forwards as possible under the windscreen. Lay it flat on the

instrument panel and fix it in position on the windscreen using the suction cup attached to
the connecting cable.

› Insert the GPS connector cable in the socket that connects the receiver to the Pocket PC

and the power supply.

› Push the power supply plug into the cigarette lighter socket.

Important - please note!

Take the plug for the power supply to
at the end of the journey or if you are leaving the car parked for a longer period. Failure
to do so might result in a flat battery.

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2.2.2 Initialising the GPS receiver

indicates that the system has not found a receiver; a red symbol with a number (symbol

Please switch on the Pocket PC at the main switch.

When starting up the GPS receiver for the very first time, leave it connected to the
power supply for 1 to 2 hours after initialisation to make sure that the battery is fully
charged. This will ensure that the GPS receiver is ready for operation within just a few

The GPS receiver must be initialised before the navigation system is used for the first time.
This process is run automatically as soon as you have connected the GPS receiver and the
power supply is established. If the GPS receiver has been connected to COM 1, the GPS

symbol in the top right-hand corner will change from No GPS to No signal
within 5 seconds.

As soon as the GPS symbol has changed from No Signal to GPS , initialisation
has been completed and you can start your journey. Please note that the GPS receiver may
require up to 20 minutes to determine your position when it is first initialised. The power
supply should not be interrupted during this process, as this would also interrupt the reception
of satellite data. You would then have to start again from the beginning the next time you
switch the unit on. We recommend that you wait at least 15 minutes when you use the GPS

receiver for the first time, even if the symbol for a GPS signal being present is
displayed.

This initialisation process only gas to be carried out once when you first use the system. After
this is will take no more than 2 minutes before a GPS signal is present.

seconds the next time you want to use it.

The GPS symbol shown in the upper right-hand corner of the title bar indicates the state
of initialisation. An exclamation mark after a red symbol (symbol No GPS ) here

No signal ) indicates that a receiver has been found but that the signal is not
strong enough for navigation; a green symbol with a number (symbol GPS )

indicates that the receiver is ready for operation and that you can start your journey.
The number shown beside the two symbols No Signal and GPS indicates the number of
received satellites and consequently the quality of the GPS signal. For further
information please refer to Displaying the GPS status, page 20

If the GPS receiver has not been used for a longer period (about one week) it may
require re-initialisation. However, it will take 10 minutes max. to initialise the receiver.

2.2.3 Possible sources of error when initialising the GPS receiver

If the symbol No GPS is still displayed even though the system has been correctly
installed, this may be due to one of two reasons:

A. The GPS receiver is connected to a different port – not COM 1

› Tap on Settings in the M A I N M E N U .
› Select GPS configuration from the drop-down menu in the S E T T I N G S window.
› Select another COM port from the second dropdown list and tap on Save changes. If the

GPS symbol shown in the top right-hand corner changes from No GPS to No Signal

or GPS , you have selected the correct COM port and can start your journey.

› Otherwise, repeat these steps by selecting the next COM port in the list.

B. The vehicle does not have a permanent power supply

› It is possible that the vehicle does not have a permanent power supply if the GPS symbol

No GPS is displayed in the S E T T I N G S window even after you have checked all the
COM ports.

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› Close the program, switch on the ignition and restart the navigation software.

The symbol GPS should be shown after a short while. In future always switch on the
ignition first and then restart the navigation software.

2.3 Installing the program files

2.3.1 MapExport and MEDION-Navigator

There are two steps involved in installing the navigation system:

1. Installing the MapExport and the MEDION-Navigator program files on the computer –

this is called Pre-installation.

2. Installation on the Pocket PC.

Installation procedure:

During the installation procedure, the program will prompt you to select the installation
type.
Select Complete setup, if you wish to save the basic map on the hard disk, or select
Minimum setup, if you wish to run the map from the CD-ROM.

› If ActiveSync

Laptop.

› Connect the Pocket PC docking station to your Desktop PC.
› Establish a connection via ActiveSync

detailed information about these topics, please refer to the user’s guide for your Pocket PC.

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has not yet been installed, install ActiveSync® now on your Desktop PC or

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between your Desktop PC and your Pocket PC. For

› Insert the MEDION-Navigator CD-ROM in your CD-ROM drive. The installation process

will start automatically. Follow the instructions of the installation wizard.

› If installation does not start automatically, select Start > Run and type E:\Setup.exe in

the input window, with “E” being the drive letter of your CD-ROM drive.

As soon as MapExport has been installed and the pre-installation process has been completed
on your Desktop PC or Notebook the window I N S T A L L I N G A P P L I C A T I O NS will open.

› Click on the Yes button.

The program will now be installed on your Pocket PC.
If your Pocket PC was not connected to your computer during the installation process, the

window S O F T W A R E will automatically open as soon as a connection has been established.

› Click on OK to install the MEDION-Navigator software on your Pocket PC.

2.3.2 Map

The map UK + Ireland with major road network of Europe can be run from the hard disk
or from the CD-ROM. It requires approx. 160 MB free hard disk space.

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Topics covered in this chapter:

1.1 Starting and ending the MEDION-Navigator page 20

1.2 Main menu page 20

1.3 Displaying the GPS status page 20

1.4 Displaying the GPS page 21

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1.1 Starting and ending the MEDION-Navigator

1.1.1 Starting the MEDION-Navigator

Before you can start the MEDION-Navigator, you must first transfer a map using the
MapExport software. See Part 33.2 Map transfer, page 67.

› Select Start > Programs > MEDION-Navigator

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› click on the MEDION-Navigator icon on the desktop of your Pocket PC.

This will take you to the Main menu from which can call up all the program functions.

1.1.2 Ending the MEDION-Navigator

› Tap on Quit in the M A I N M E N U .

If you are in a different window, you will first have to go to the M A I N M E N U :

› Tap on the M A I N M E N U button.
› Tap on Quit in the M A I N M E N U .

1.2 Main menu

When you start the program, you are in the M A I N M E N U .
All the program functions available can only be called up from this window. For instance, if you

are in route planning mode and want to change your settings, you must first return to the

M A I N M E N U window and open the S E T T I N G S menu from there. The only exception is when

changing from route planning mode to navigation mode if a GPS receiver is connected (see

6.10.1 Using route points and route lists for navigation, page 54).

All the program functions available are started from the M A I N M E N U :

 Navigation
 Route planning
 Location
 Map
 Settings
 Help
 Quit

1.3 Displaying the GPS status

As soon as you start the MEDION-Navigator, the GPS symbol will appear in the right-hand
corner of the title bar in the M A I N M E N U .

This indicates the current GPS status. If a GPS receiver is connected, the number of satellite
received is also shown. If you touch the GPS symbol, the GPS window will open (see

1.4 Displaying the GPS screen, page 21), to show additional information about the current GPS

status.

No GPS receiver

No GPS signal

GPS

See also: Part 12.2.2 Initialising the GPS receiver, page 16

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Red symbol with exclamation mark: no GPS receiver connected
or the power supply is interrupted.

Red symbol + number of satellites received: a GPS receiver is
connected, but the signal is not suitable for navigation. This
may be the case if you are in an enclosed building.

Green symbol + number of satellites received: a GPS signal is
present. Navigation can be started.

1.4 Displaying the GPS screen

The GPS screen can be opened from any window:

› Tap on the GPS symbol in the upper right-hand corners of the title bar.

The following information is displayed about the current GPS status:

A. Greenwich Mean Time: London time without

summer time

B. Current Position: Degrees of longitude east and

degrees of latitude north

C. Number of satellites received

D. H-DOP (Horizontal Dilution of Precision): This

indicates the quality of position determination.
Theoretically any value from 0 to 50 is possible,
with the following being applicable: the smaller
the value, the more accurate the position
determination (value 0 = no deviation from the
actual position). In practice any value < 0.8 is
not possible using a GPS receiver; the value of

0.8 is considered to be very accurate, while
values up to 8 are acceptable.

E. Quality Index: This indicates whether the GPS receiver is providing a signal that is

suitable for navigation. It can only accept values of 0 or 1. A Quality Index value of 1
indicates that an adequate signal is present, while a value of 0 indicates that the signal is
not suitable for navigation. The value is also reflected in the GPS symbol display: If the

value equals zero, the symbol No signal (red symbol) appears, if the value equals
one, the green symbol GPS is shown.

F. Closes the GPS screen.

The Quality Index and H-DOP may be useful indicators for troubleshooting if problems
should arise with your GPS receiver and you want to use our customer support service.
We therefore recommend that you write down these values as well as all the other
information displayed in the GPS window before contacting customer support.

Please note:

If no GPS receiver is connected or if the power supply is interrupted (symbol ), this
window merely shows the information that no GPS receiver has been found.

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Topics covered in this chapter:

2.1 Opening the Settings window page 23

2.2 Presettings for navigation page 23

2.3 Presettings for itinerary page 24

2.4 Presettings for the GPS receiver page 24

2.5 Presetting the volume page 25

2.6 Presetting the format page 25

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2.1 Opening the Settings window

From the drop-down list, select:

› Navigation to determine the settings for navigation.
› Route planning to determine the settings for route planning.
› GPS configuration to set the COM port and the baud rate for the GPS receiver.
› Volume if you want to increase or decrease the volume.
› Format to determine the unit of length and the time format to be used in the navigation

software.

› You can change the settings by enabling the relevant option buttons and check boxes:

Enabled: / Disabled: /

› Tap on Save changes.

2.2 Presettings for navigation

The following settings are available:

Start navigation with arrow symbols (schematic
view of crossroads) or with map view

This determines the view with which the navigation
mode opens. The default value is map view.

Map north-oriented or rotated in direction of travel

The default setting is for the map to be rotated in the
direction of travel. If you want to have the map north­oriented, enable the North-oriented button.

Display / Do not display special destinations on
map

To avoid overloading the map with information you can
choose not to have special destinations, e.g. car parks,
petrol stations etc., shown on the map. The default
setting is a map showing those symbols.

Display / Do not display street names on map

The default setting is for street names not to be shown
on the map during navigation. If you want the street
names to be shown on the map, enable the option

Whether or not the special destination symbols are shown has no influence on the
database, i.e. you can select special destinations as destination points even if these are
not displayed on the map.

button Display on map.

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2.3 Presettings for itinerary

Display / do not display special destinations on
map

To avoid overloading the map with information you can
choose not to have special destinations, e.g. car parks,
petrol stations etc., shown on the map. The default
setting is a map showing those symbols.

When reaching a via point - Display
location/Continue with next via point

Determines if, after reaching an intermediate point, the
program automatically guides you to the next via point
or stops navigation and displays your location.

See also:

6.10 Special features when using the route planner with
a GPS receiver, page 54

2.4 Presettings for the GPS receiver

Selecting the COM port

If you have connected the GPS receiver to a COM port
other than COM 1, you must let the program know this
so that the GPS receiver will function properly and allow
you to start the navigation process.

› Select GPS configuration from the first drop-down

menu.

› Then select the appropriate COM port from the

second drop-down list. You can check that you have
selected the correct port by looking at the GPS
symbol shown in the top right-hand corner:

If the symbol is shown to indicate the presence of
a GPS signal or No signal is shown, then you

have selected the correct port and can start your
journey.

See also:

Part 12.2.3 Possible sources of error when initialising
the GPS receiver, page 16

Selecting the baud rate

The baud rate of the delivered GPS receiver should be
set to 4800 (bps). This is also the correct value for the
majority of the GPS receivers available on the market. If
you use a GPS receiver communicating with a different
baud rate, select the adequate value from the dropdown
list according to the instructions of the manufacturer

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2.5 Presetting the volume

Volume:

This allows you to set the volume of voice directions
during the navigation process. This setting only applies
until you exit the program. When you exit the program
the volume returns to the default value.

› Tap on the Arrow left button to decrease the

› Tap on the Arrow right button to increase the

› Tap on Back if you do not want to make any

This closes the settings window and you will return to
the M A I N M E N U .

› Tap on Save changes to save the current settings

This takes you back to the M A I N M E N U .

2.6 Presetting the format

volume.

volume.

changes or do not want to save the changes you
have made.

and to close the window.

Unit of length in kilometres or miles
This allows you to choose whether you want the

distances to be shown in kilometres/metres or in
miles/yards.

Time format 12h/24h
This allows you to specify the time format of the

estimated time of arrival that is displayed in navigation
mode.

› Tap on Back if you do not want to make any

changes or do not want to save the changes you
have made.

This closes the settings window and you will return to
the M A I N M E N U .

› Tap on Save changes to save the current settings

and to close the window.

This takes you back to the M A I N M E N U .

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Topics covered in this chapter:

3.1 General information about GPS page 27

3.2 Entering a destination page 27

3.3 Starting navigation page 33

3.4 Navigation mode page 35

3.5 Changing the scale of the map and the map section page 40

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3.1 General information about GPS

The Global Positioning System, or GPS for short, is a satellite-based system used to determine
the geographical position of a GPS receiver on the earth’s surface.

The system is based on 24 satellites that circle the earth along defined paths. They send out
signals that are received by the GPS receiver, allowing the receiver to calculate its position in
terms of geographical longitude and latitude.

The receiver needs at least three satellites for an initial fix on the position. However, while
travelling, the GPS receiver can determine the position even if there are fewer than 3 satellites
within range for a few seconds, provided that it has already calculated a position before that.

To be able to determine the position correctly, the receiver needs to receive direct signals from
the GPS satellites, without any delay. In other words, the GPS receiver needs a “clear view” of
the satellites. Metallic materials, such as the car roof, screen out these signals, high-rise
buildings on both sides reduce the receiver’s coverage and glass surfaces may reflect the
satellite signals, which could reduce the receiver’s performance. Dense foliage, e.g. an avenue
of trees, may also reduce the quality of reception on account of the water in the leaves.

Map material is also required to allow the GPS signals to be used for navigation. This map
material must be available in a digitised, vectorised form so that the route can be calculated
with the aid of mathematical functions. This involves the map data being reconciled with the
incoming signal so that the route to a defined destination point can be calculated.

3.2 Entering a destination

› Tap on Navigation in the M A I N M E N U .

The I N P U T D E S T I N A T I O N screen opens.

There are four available options for inputting the destination:

 You can select a destination from the database for place names.
 You can select special destinations in the vicinity of the car.
 You can select saved destinations.
 You can select a destination from the MS Outlook Contacts list.

Once you have planned your route in the route planning mode, you can also define one of the
points on the route as the destination point if the GPS receiver is connected. This can be done
either with or without the route having been calculated in advance.

For detailed instructions, please refer to:

6.10 Special features when using the route planner with a GPS receiver, page 54.

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