Mio 269 USA User Manual
US Version
Revision: R00
April 2005
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Table of Contents
Before You Begin.................................................................................. vii
Features ...................................................................................................... viii
About this Manual .........................................................................................ix
Part I. Basic Operations ........................................................................ 1
1 Getting Started .................................................................................3
1.1 Performing the Initial Start Up .............................................................. 3
1.2 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery............................. 5
1.3 Using Your Device in a Vehicle............................................................ 6
Using the Car Holder............................................................................ 6
Connecting the Car Charger ................................................................ 7
1.4 Understanding Hardware Features ...................................................... 8
Front Components................................................................................ 8
Back Components................................................................................ 9
Left-Side Components ......................................................................... 9
Right-Side Components ..................................................................... 10
Top Components................................................................................ 10
Bottom Components........................................................................... 11
2 Basic Skills .....................................................................................13
2.1 Turning On and Off Your Device........................................................ 13
Home Screen ..................................................................................... 13
2.2 Operating Your Device....................................................................... 14
Using Hardware Buttons .................................................................... 14
Using the Navigation Pad................................................................... 15
Using the Volume Control .................................................................. 15
Using the Stylus ................................................................................. 16
2.3 Using a SD/MMC Card....................................................................... 17
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3 System Settings..............................................................................19
3.1 Using System Settings .......................................................................19
3.2 Backlight ............................................................................................. 20
3.3 Volume ............................................................................................... 21
3.4 Screen ................................................................................................ 21
3.5 Power ................................................................................................. 23
3.6 Date&Time.......................................................................................... 24
3.7 Switch Language ................................................................................ 25
3.8 Back 26
Part II. GPS Navigation ........................................................................27
4 Mio Map Overview ..........................................................................29
4.1 Navigation Terminology...................................................................... 29
4.2 Starting Mio Map ................................................................................30
Getting Help........................................................................................ 31
4.3 Map, Buttons, and Status Icons .........................................................32
Map Screen Buttons........................................................................... 32
Status Icons........................................................................................34
Zooming the Map................................................................................ 35
Dragging the Map (In 2D View Only).................................................. 35
4.4 Navigation Settings Menus................................................................. 36
4.5 Quitting Mio Map ................................................................................36
5 Basic Navigation.............................................................................37
5.1 Selecting an Origin ............................................................................. 37
5.2 Selecting a Destination....................................................................... 37
Using Address .................................................................................... 38
Using Point of Interest (POI) .............................................................. 42
Using Favorites................................................................................... 45
Using History ...................................................................................... 47
Using Map Cursor............................................................................... 48
Using Home........................................................................................49
5.3 Navigational Aids................................................................................ 49
Calculating a Route ............................................................................ 49
Recalculating the Route .....................................................................50
5.4 Show Route ........................................................................................ 51
5.5 Cancel Route......................................................................................52
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6 More Navigation Features .............................................................53
6.1 Walker Mode ...................................................................................... 53
6.2 Avoid Roads ....................................................................................... 55
Creating a List of Roads to Avoid....................................................... 55
Selecting the Roads to Avoid ............................................................. 58
6.3 Favorites and Auto Alerts................................................................... 60
Creating Favorites.............................................................................. 60
Configuring Auto Alert Category ........................................................ 62
Managing Favorites............................................................................ 62
6.4 History ................................................................................................ 64
6.5 Trip Planner........................................................................................ 65
Part 1. Select Planner Mode .............................................................. 65
Part 2. Manually Select the Origin...................................................... 66
Part 3. Set Waypoints ........................................................................ 66
Part 4. Calculate the Route ................................................................ 70
6.6 Recording a Journey .......................................................................... 71
Playing a Recording ........................................................................... 72
Deleting a Recording.......................................................................... 72
7 Changing Map Views .....................................................................73
7.1 Types of View..................................................................................... 73
7.2 View the Route ................................................................................... 74
Turn by Turn....................................................................................... 74
Driving Directions ............................................................................... 76
7.3 Switch Maps ....................................................................................... 78
8 Options, Settings, and Preferences.............................................. 79
8.1 GPS Status......................................................................................... 79
8.2 Home Button Settings ........................................................................ 80
8.3 General Settings................................................................................. 81
8.4 Map Settings ...................................................................................... 81
8.5 Route Settings.................................................................................... 82
8.6 Alert Settings ...................................................................................... 83
8.7 Visual Notifications ............................................................................. 84
Part III. More Tools............................................................................... 85
9 MP3 Player ...................................................................................... 87
9.1 Starting and Exiting MP3 Player ........................................................ 87
9.2 Preparing the MP3 Files for You Device ............................................ 88
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9.3 Playing MP3 Files............................................................................... 88
MP3 Playback Control........................................................................89
9.4 Using Play Lists .................................................................................. 90
Creating a Play List ............................................................................90
Opening a Play List ............................................................................ 91
Managing Your Play Lists................................................................... 92
9.5 Equalizer............................................................................................. 92
10 Contacts: Tracking Friends and Colleagues................................93
10.1 Starting and Exiting Contacts ............................................................. 93
10.2 Creating a Contact.............................................................................. 94
10.3 Displaying the Contacts Summary Screen.........................................94
10.4 Editing or Deleting a Contact..............................................................95
11 Mio Transfer ....................................................................................97
11.1 Installing Mio Transfer ........................................................................ 97
11.2 Starting Mio Transfer .......................................................................... 98
11.3 Using MP3 Assistant .......................................................................... 99
Copying MP3 Files to Your Device..................................................... 99
Managing Your MP3 Files ................................................................ 100
11.4 Using ESync ..................................................................................... 101
11.5 Using Recover .................................................................................. 102
Part IV. References ............................................................................105
12 Troubleshooting and Maintenance .............................................107
12.1 Resetting Your System.....................................................................107
12.2 Troubleshooting................................................................................ 108
Power Problems ............................................................................... 108
Screen Problems .............................................................................. 109
Connection Problems ....................................................................... 109
GPS Problems..................................................................................110
12.3 Maintaining Your Device .................................................................. 110
13 Regulatory Information ................................................................113
13.1 Regulations Statements ...................................................................113
Class B Regulations ......................................................................... 113
European Notice............................................................................... 114
13.2 Safety Precautions ........................................................................... 115
About Charging................................................................................. 115
About the AC Adapter ...................................................................... 115
About the Battery.............................................................................. 115
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Before You Begin
Precautions and Notices
For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving.
Use this product prudently. The product is intended to be used only as a
navigation aid. It is not for precise measurement of direction, distance,
location or topography.
The calculated route is for reference only. It is the user’s responsibility to
follow the traffic signs and local regulations along the roads.
When you get off the car, do not leave your device on the dashboard that is
subject to direct sunlight. The overheating of the battery can cause
malfunction and/or danger.
GPS is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible
for the performance of GPS. Any change to the GPS system can affect the
accuracy of all GPS equipments.
GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass). When
you are inside a tunnel or building, GPS positioning is not available.
A minimum of 4 GPS satellite signals is needed to determine current GPS
position. Signal reception can be affected by situations such as bad weather or
dense overhead obstacles (e.g. trees and tall buildings).
Other wireless devices in the vehicle might interfere with the reception of
satellite signals and cause the reception to be unstable.
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A car holder is needed when using the device in a car. Be sure to place the
device in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view, or
deployment of airbags.
Do not mount where the driver’s
field of vision is blocked.
Do not place unsecured
on the dashboard.
Do not mount in front of
airbag panels.
Do not mount in front of an
airbag field of deployment.
Features
GPS Navigation Features
Electronic maps of North America with roads, freeways, highways, railways,
rivers, lakes, points of interest, etc.
GPS positioning
Optimal route calculation and trip plan
Friendly and efficient navigation with turn-by-turn, voice, and visual guidance
Various ways for searching a location on the map
− Using a known address
− Using a POI (point of interest)
− Using Favorites (personal stored locations)
− Using History (previous destinations)
Viewing modes for different needs and situations:
− 2D, 2D Night, 3D, 3D Night view
− Turn-by-turn view of the route
− Driving direction of the route
Recording and playback of journeys
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Other Features
MP3 Player: playing MP3 music.
Contacts: viewing and managing contacts information.
About this Manual
This manual is divided into four major parts:
Part I “Basic Operations” (Chapters 1 to 3) tells you how to get your device
running and customize system settings.
Part II “GPS Navigation” (Chapters 4 to 8) tells you how to use the GSP
navigation functions.
Part III “More Tools” (Chapters 9 and 11) introduces MP3 Player, Contacts,
and data transfer tools.
Part IV “References” (Chapters 12 and 13) gives guidelines on
troubleshooting and maintenance and provides the regulatory information.
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Part I. Basic Operations
Part I guides you through the process of getting your device running, familiarizes
you with the external components, and tells you how to customize system settings.
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1 Getting Started
This chapter tells you step by step how to perform the initial startup and introduces
the components of your device.
1.1 Performing the Initial Start Up
1. Pull out the stylus and use it to slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON (right)
position.
CAUTION: Always leave the ON/OFF switch in the ON position for normal operation.
2. Your device turns on and displays the “Switch Language” screen. You can tap
the left/right arrow to select a language if your region of purchase is a country
with multiple languages. Tap
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to continue.
NOTE: If multiple languages are available, you can change the language later on by tapping
Setting Switch Language. (See section 3.6 for details.)
3. The “Date&Time” screen appears. Tap the appropriate arrow button to select
the time zone, date, and time. Then tap
to continue.
NOTE: You can change the time zone, date, and time later on by tapping Setting
Date&Time. (See section 3.5 for details.)
4. The Home screen appears as shown below. You can now use your device.
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1.2 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the
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Battery
Fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
1. Slide and click the connector converter onto the AC adapter.
2. Connect the adapter cable to the bottom of your device.
3. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet.
Converte
Charge Indicato
The charge indicator glows amber when charging is in progress. Do not disconnect
your device from AC power until the battery is fully charged, when the charge
indicator turns green. This will take a couple of hours.
NOTE:
When charging the battery for the very first time, you should charge it for at least 8 hours.
Do not immediately turn on your device after connecting the AC adapter to charge a
power-depleted battery. If you need to turn on the device again, wait for at least one
minute.
Depending on your region of purchase, the connector converter may not look exactly the
same as the picture shown.
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1.3 Using Your Device in a Vehicle
A car holder and a car charger are supplied with your device.
Using the Car Holder
CAUTION:
Select an appropriate location for the car holder. Never place the holder where the driver’s
field of vision is blocked.
If the car’s windshield is tinted with a reflective coating, an external antenna (optional) may
be needed to route the antenna to the top of the car through a window. When closing the
car window, be careful not to pinch the antenna cable. (Cars with an anti-jam window
design may automatically leave adequate space as needed.)
The car holder consists of a bracket and a flexible window mount. Use the car
holder to fix your device in a vehicle. (See the document supplied with the car
holder for the installation instruction.)
NOTE: Depending upon the specific model purchased, the car holder supplied with your
device may not look exactly the same as the picture shown.
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Connecting the Car Charger
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The car charger supplies power to your device when you are using the device in a
car.
CAUTION: To protect your device against sudden surges in current, connect the car charger
only after the car engine has been started.
1. Connect one end of the car charger to the power connector of your device.
2. Connect the other end to the cigarette lighter in the car to power and charge
your device. The indicator on the car charger lights in green to indicate that
power is being supplied to your device.
To Cigarette Lighter
Power Indicato
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1.4 Understanding Hardware Features
NOTE: Depending upon the specific model purchased, the color of your device may not exactly
match the device shown in this manual.
Front Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Touch Screen
Mute Button
Navigation Pad
Back Button
Charge Indicator
Quick Buttons
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Displays the output of your device. Tap the
screen with the stylus to select menu
commands or enter information.
Toggles the mute on and off. Section 2.2
Moves up, down, left or right by pressing the
corresponding area of the pad.
Selects highlighted item by pressing in the
center.
Goes back to the previous screen. Section 2.2
Glows bright amber to indicate that the
battery is charging, and turns green when the
battery is fully charged.
Home
Navigation Settings
Zoom In
Section 2.2
Section 1.2
Section 2.2
Chapters 5~8
Section 4.3
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Speaker
Zoom Out
Sends out music, sounds and voice.
Back Components
Ref Component Description See Also
ON/OFF Switch
External
Antenna
Connector
The main power/battery cutoff switch. Section 1.1
This connector (under rubber dust cover) allows
use of an optional external antenna with magnetic
mount, which may be positioned on top of the car
for better signal reception in areas with poor
reception.
Left-Side Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Volume
Control
Power Button
Adjusts the volume level of your device. Section 2.2
Turns on and off the device. Section 2.1
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Right-Side Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Stylus
Headphone
Connector
Reset Button
Tap on the touch screen to make selections and
enter information. Pull the stylus out of its slot
to use it, and store it in the slot when not in use.
Connects to stereo headphones.
Restarts your device (soft reset). Section 12.1
Section 2.2
Top Components
Ref Component Description See Also
GPS antenna
SD/MMC Slot
Receives signals from the GPS satellites
overhead. Make sure that it has a clear view of
the sky.
Accepts a SD (Secure Digital) or MMC
(MultiMediaCard) card for accessing data such
as MP3 music.
Section 2.3
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Bottom Components
Ref Component Description See Also
Power Connector
Connects to the AC adapter. Section 1.2
Mini-USB
Connector
Connects to your computer for data transfer. Chapter 11
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2 Basic Skills
This chapter familiarizes you with the basic operations of your device such as
using the Home screen and the hardware components.
2.1 Turning On and Off Your Device
Use the power button on the side of your device to turn on and off
your device.
When you press the power button to turn off the unit, your device
actually enters a suspend state and the system stops operating.
Once you turn on the system again, it resumes.
Home Screen
The first time you turn on your device, the Home screen appears. The Home screen
is your starting place for various tasks. Tap a button to start an application or open
another menu screen.
X Y Z [
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Ref Button Description See Also
Navigator
X
Music
Y
Tool
Z
Setting
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Starts the Mio Map navigation software. Chapters 4~8
Enables you to play MP3 files. Chapter 9
Allows you to view and manage your contacts
information.
Allows you to customize system settings. Chapter 3
Chapter 10
Whenever you quit an application, you are back to the Home screen. You can also
access the Home screen at any time (except when running the navigation software)
by pressing the Home button
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2.2 Operating Your Device
To operate your device, use the hardware buttons and/or the stylus.
Using Hardware Buttons
Button Name Description See Also
Mute
Back
Home
Navigation
Settings *
Toggles mute on and off.
Goes back to the previous screen.
Not in Navigator:
Returns to the Home screen.
In Navigator:
Defines an address or a POI as your home
destination.
- or -
Navigates from your GPS position to your home
destination if you have already set the home
destination.
Access to 22 different navigation related tools
categorized under Destinate, View and
Options menu screens.
Press the button repeatedly to cycle through the
available menus.
Section 6.1
Chapters 5~8
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Zoom In *
Zoom Out *
* Table Note: This button works only when running the navigation software.
Increases the map scale.
Decreases the map scale.
Using the Navigation Pad
Section 4.3
With the navigation pad, you can move up, down, left and
Up
right within a menu.
To move in a direction, simply press the corresponding
arrow on the button. To activate the selected item, press
the center of the button.
Left
Down
Right
Using the Volume Control
You device provides 10 volume levels (from mute to the maximum). When you
use the volume control on the left side of the device to adjust volume, bar(s) will
appear on the screen to indicate the current volume level.
Up
To increase the volume
Rotate the volume control upward and then release.
To decrease the volume
Rotate the volume control downward and then release.
Down
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Using the Stylus
The stylus is your input device. You use it to navigate and select objects on the
screen.
Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it for ease of use. Store it in the slot when
not in use.
You can use the stylus to do the following actions:
Tap
Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items or select options.
Drag
Hold the stylus on the screen and drag up/down/left/right or across the screen.
Tap and hold
Tap and hold the stylus until an action is complete, or a result or menu is
shown.
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2.3 Using a SD/MMC Card
Your device has a SD/MMC slot where you can insert an optional Secure Digital
or MultiMediaCard storage card.
NOTE:
Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot.
Keep a SD or MMC card in a well-protected box to avoid dust and humidity when you are
not using it.
To use a SD/MMC card, insert it into the slot, with the connector pointing to the
slot and its label facing the front of the device.
To remove a card, first make sure that no application is accessing the card, then
slightly push the top edge of the card to release it and pull it out of the slot.
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3 System Settings
Your device has default system settings. You can customize the settings to suit
your personal needs. Once you change settings, your new settings will remain until
you change them again.
3.1 Using System Settings
To open the Settings screen, tap the Setting button on the Home screen.
The Settings screen contains seven buttons as shown below. The following
sections describe these buttons and their functions.
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3.2 Backlight
1. Tap the Setting button on the Home screen to open the Settings screen.
2. Tap the
3. Move the slider along the track bar to adjust. To darken the screen, move the
slider to the left. To lighten the screen, move the slider to the right.
Backlight button on the Settings screen.
4. Tap the
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button to save the changes and go back to the Settings screen.
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