Mio MioMore Operating Instructions

MioMore Desktop

User Manual

English

Contents

Welcome................................................................................................................................................4

What is MioMore Desktop?....................................................................................................................5

How do I install MioMore Desktop onto my computer?......................................................................6

MioMore Desktop Menu ....................................................................................................................7

General Preferences.....................................................................................................................8

My Subscriptions....................................................................................................................................9

How do I purchase a subscription? ...................................................................................................9

How do I activate my subscription?...................................................................................................9

How do I update subscriptions on my Mio?.....................................................................................10

My Maps ..............................................................................................................................................11

How do I download and install free map updates? ..........................................................................12

How do install maps onto my Mio?..................................................................................................13

How do I remove maps from my Mio?.........................................................................................15

My Maps Preferences .....................................................................................................................15

Custom POIs........................................................................................................................................16

How do I install custom Points of Interest?......................................................................................16

How do I delete a Custom POI File from my Mio?...........................................................................17

Photo Album ........................................................................................................................................18

Toolbar............................................................................................................................................19

How do I transfer pictures from Photo Album to my Mio?................................................................20

How can I view and edit pictures or albums on my computer?........................................................20

What else can I do with pictures and albums on my computer? ......................................................21

Photo Album preferences................................................................................................................22

Image Search.......................................................................................................................................23

How do I download NavPix from the internet?.................................................................................23

How do I import NavPix to Photo Album?.....................................................................................23

How do I import NavPix to My Places?.........................................................................................23

Application Gallery ...............................................................................................................................24

How do I rearrange Main Menu applications on my Mio Main Menu? .............................................24

How do I add an application to my Mio?..........................................................................................24

How do I remove an application from my Mio?................................................................................24

My Places ............................................................................................................................................25

How do I sort My Place locations? ..................................................................................................25

How do I edit a location name or notes in My Places? ....................................................................26

How do I share a location from My Places? ....................................................................................26

How do I play a captured sound file? ..............................................................................................26

How do I upload a NavPix from My Places to Flickr™?...................................................................26

How do I delete a location from My Places?....................................................................................27

My Mio .................................................................................................................................................28

Voice transfer..................................................................................................................................28

How do I install a voice file?........................................................................................................28

How do I remove a voice file?.....................................................................................................28

Mileage Reporter ............................................................................................................................29

How do I import my trip data?.....................................................................................................29

How do I export a mileage report?..............................................................................................30

How do I delete travel logs from my Mio? ...................................................................................30

Mileage Reporter preferences.....................................................................................................30

Backup and Restore........................................................................................................................31

How do I backup my Mio?...........................................................................................................31

How do I restore a backup to my Mio?........................................................................................31

How do I delete a backup? .........................................................................................................31

Connect - Gas Prices...........................................................................................................................32

How do I search for a gas prices using Connect? ...........................................................................32

My Media .............................................................................................................................................33

How do I import a music file to my MioMore Desktop library? .........................................................33

How do I transfer a music file from MioMore Desktop to my Mio?...................................................34

How do I remove a music file from my MioMore Desktop playlist?..................................................34

How do I remove a music file from my Mio playlist?........................................................................34

How do I permanently delete a music file from my Mio playlist?......................................................34

What else I can do in My Media? ....................................................................................................35

Appendices ..........................................................................................................................................36

For more information.......................................................................................................................36

Compliance.....................................................................................................................................37

Speed Limit.....................................................................................................................................37

Safety Camera POIs.......................................................................................................................37

Disclaimer .......................................................................................................................................37

Copyright ........................................................................................................................................38

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing this MioMore Desktop software. Please read this manual carefully before using MioMore Desktop for the first time. Keep this manual in a safe place and use as your first point of reference.

Important information for using the manual

It is important to understand the terms and typographical conventions used in this manual.

Formatting

The following kinds of formatting in the text identify special information:

Convention Type of Information

Bold Mio components or items displayed on screen, including buttons, headings, field names and

Italics

Icons

The following icons are used throughout this manual:

Icon Description

Terms

The following terms are used throughout this manual to describe user actions.

Term Description

Click Use the left mouse button to click a button or area on the screen.

Select Click an item in a list or click a command from a menu.

options.

Indicates the name of a screen.

Note

Tip

Warning

What is MioMore Desktop?

MioMore Desktop is a suite of tools you can use to access greater functionality and product information via your computer.

MioMore Desktop allows you to:

 obtain software updates

 manage maps

 search online for local POIs

 manage custom POIs

 manage safety camera subscriptions

 report trip mileage

 transfer pictures to your Mio using Photo Album

 browse the Mio website for special offers.

Can I use MioMore Desktop with my computer?

Ensure your computer has the following minimum system requirements before installing MioMore Desktop:

 IBM compatible PC

 Microsoft

 Internet Explorer 6 or higher

 DVD drive

 USB port

 Internet connection for activation.

Microsoft .NET 2.0, 3.0 and 3.5 will be installed on your computer as part of the installation of MioMore Desktop.

How do I install a map for the first time?

The most common task performed using MioMore Desktop is the installation of a new map to your Mio internal memory or memory card. Complete the following procedures:

Step Action

1 Install Mio Spirit on your computer.

2 Check for software updates for Mio Spirit on your Mio.

3 Install one or more maps on your Mio.

Windows® XP SP2 or Vista x32

How do I install MioMore Desktop onto my computer?

Before you begin: Ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for MioMore Desktop, especially: i. Ensure that Internet Explorer 6 or higher is installed on you computer before you install MioMore Desktop, even if it is not your default browser. ii. Windows XP users, ensure that Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher has been applied before you install MioMore Desktop.

CAUTION: When your Mio is turned on and connected to a computer, it is recognized as an external massstorage device. Do NOT delete any files that are pre-installed on your Mio. Deleting the files can cause your Mio to crash

1. Close all programs on your computer.

2. Insert the MioMore Desktop Application Installer DVD into your computer DVD drive.

The MioMore Desktop installer will start.

If your computer does not automatically launch the DVD, start the installation manually:

Start

 Run. Type D:\Install.exe where “D” is the letter assigned to your DVD drive, then click OK

3. Select your preferred language for MioMore Desktop.

4. Click Install MioMore Desktop, then Install MioMore Desktop 2009.

5. Follow the screen prompts to install MioMore Desktop:

 Review and accept the Licence Agreement for MioMore Desktop when prompted.

 Select a destination folder for MioMore Desktop when prompted.

 When the installation is complete, click Finish.

MioMore Desktop will open.

6. If prompted to connect your Mio to your computer, complete the following:

 Plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub) and plug

the small end into the USB Socket (

) on the bottom of your Mio.

7. If prompted to update your Mio software, follow the on-screen prompts.

You are now ready to use MioMore Desktop to install maps to your Mio.

From now on, you can access MioMore Desktop via: Start All Programs  Mio  MioMore Desktop 2009

Where possible, plug the USB cable into a USB port at the back of your computer.

 Slide the Power switch to the ON position, to turn on your Mio.

The following screen will display on your Mio:

MioMore Desktop Menu

Depending on your Mio model, certain MioMore Desktop Menu options may not be available.

Component Description

Mio Online Displays the Mio website, Mio Store and other online features.

My Subscriptions Information on your current subscriptions, including safety camera subscriptions.

My Maps Install and manage maps.

Custom POIs Application that allows you to import custom POIs.

Photo Album Import and edit NavPix, including:

 Manage albums  Copy NavPix

 Delete NavPix

 Move NavPix or albums between the NavPix library on your Mio and the

NavPix library on your computer

 Add NavPix to My Places.

Image Search Search online and download NavPix which can be added to My Places or Mio.

This feature is powered by Flickr.

Application Gallery Customize and rearrange applications available on the Main Menu screen of

My Places View and modify all places including addresses, Points of Interest, NavPix, and

your Mio.

others added using MioMore Desktop and stored on your Mio.

Component Description

My Mio A collection of applications that allow you transfer data to and from your Mio,

including:

 Voice transfer  Activation  Mileage reporter  Backup and restore  Language  Recover keys  Reinstall software on your Mio  Options

Connect Search for and add live Points of Interest to My Places.

My Media Application used to transfer media files (.wav, .mp3, .wma) from your computer to

your Mio.

General Preferences

My Mio  Options  General

Complete one of the following:

If you want to ... Then ...

keep MioMore Desktop updated select the Auto check for updates checkbox.

When you select this option, every time you open MioMore Desktop, any available service packs and bug fixes will be downloaded from the Mio server and applied to your Mio.

change the units of measurement that MioMore Desktop uses

Updating software is different from upgrading software. To upgrade MioMore Desktop, you must first purchase a new version of MioMore Desktop from a retailer, then install it on your Mio.

 select or clear the Use metric units check box to change

between imperial and metric units

 select or clear the Use decimal degrees check box to change

between decimal degrees and latitude/longitude co-ordinates.

My Subscriptions

Subscription information is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries.

Your Mio contains pre-loaded subscriptions, including safety camera, MAD Maps and Travel Book information. To subscribe to information updates, use the My Subscriptions application in MioMore Desktop.

MioMore Desktop

For the latest subscription updates, visit: www.mio.com

 My Subscriptions

Safety Camera alerts can be set to enable a warning sound or visual warning when on your route.

How do I purchase a subscription?

1. Select a type of subscription.

A list of regions will display.

2. Select a region.

A list of available subscriptions will display.

3. Select a subscription or offer, then click Purchase an activation key from the Mio store.

The Mio Store website will open.

4. Follow the prompts to purchase your subscription.

A product key will be sent to you via email when you have subscribed. You will need to use this product key to activate your subscription.

How do I activate my subscription?

MioMore Desktop  My Places

1. Enter your product key.

2. Follow the prompts to activate your subscription.

How do I update subscriptions on my Mio?

The My Mio section will display a list of subscriptions already installed on your Mio:

Icon Description

Red Expired subscriptions.

 right click to purchase a new subscription.

Yellow Available subscriptions.

 right click to update and purchase new subscription.

Green Active subscriptions.

No updates are available for these subscriptions.

My Maps

My Maps allows you to install new maps, remove maps from your Mio and purchase new maps.

MioMore Desktop

 My Maps

Component Description

Map Source A list of maps on the DVD or available for purchase via the Mio Store

My Mio A list of maps installed on your Mio.

Continent A drop down list of continents that have maps available for your Mio.

Zoom In / Zoom Out Click to zoom in or out of the globe.

Globe A map of the world or selected continent indicating the maps:

website.

 on the current DVD,  installed on your Mio or memory card, or  available from Mio.

How do I download and install free map updates?

Occasionally Mio will offer you free map updates. If a free map update is available and your Mio is connected to your computer, a message will display when you first start MioMore Desktop.

The message can be disabled from displaying by selecting Suppress Free Map Offer messages from the

message box or from: My Mio

How do I download a map update immediately?

1. Select the map updates that you would like to download, then click Download.

Your default web browser will open and prompt you to save the map update files.

2. Navigate to your Loadable Maps Location and save the files.

The default Loadable Maps Location is the My Maps folder in your Documents folder. You can change the

location from: My Mio

How do I download a map update at a later time?

1. Click Close to close the Free Map Updates window.

2. When you are ready to download the map update, click My Maps.

A list of available map updates will be displayed under Free to download in the Available Downloads section.

 Options  My Maps

3. Select the map update that you would like to download, then click Yes.

Your default web browser will open and prompt you to save the map update file.

4. Navigate to your Loadable Maps Location and save the files.

The default Loadable Maps Location is the My Maps folder in your Documents folder. You can change the

location from: My Mio

 Options  My Maps

How I do I install a map update that I have downloaded?

1. Click My Maps.

A list of downloaded map updates will be displayed in the Loadable Maps section.

2. Click Open next to the map update that your would like to install.

The globe will display. The free maps that you downloaded are yellow.

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