Mio P350, MioMap, P550 User Manual
User Manual
MioMap™ v3.2
Navigation software for Mio DigiWalker P350/P550
US English
August, 2006 (v1.00)
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© 2006 Nav N Go Kft.
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Data Source © 2006 Tele Atlas N.V.
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Denmark: © DAV
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Norway: © Norwegian Mapping Authority, Public Roads Administration /
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All rights reserved.
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Thank you for choosing MioMap as your door-to-door in-car navigator. Read the
Quick Start Guide first and start using MioMap right away. This document is the
detailed description of the software. Although MioMap can easily be discovered by
experience, it is still recommended that you read through this manual to clearly
understand the exact function of each button and icon.
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Table of Contents
1 Warnings and safety information......................................................................... 8
2 General information.............................................................................................9
3 Operating MioMap (Controls)............................................................................10
3.1.1 Power on/off........................................................................................10
3.1.2 Tilt up and down ................................................................................. 10
3.1.3 Zoom in and out..................................................................................10
3.1.4 Rotate left and right ............................................................................11
3.1.5 Voice instruction announcement.........................................................11
3.1.6 The Route Information screen ............................................................11
3.2 Screen buttons and controls ......................................................................12
3.2.1 Direct selectors...................................................................................12
3.2.2 List selectors.......................................................................................12
3.2.3 Sliders.................................................................................................12
3.2.4 Switches .............................................................................................13
3.2.5 Switches in the Quick menu................................................................13
3.2.6 Virtual keyboards................................................................................13
3.2.6.1 QWERTY-type keyboards...............................................................14
3.2.6.2 The numeric keyboard.....................................................................14
4 Discovering the program through the screens .................................................. 15
4.1 The map.....................................................................................................15
4.1.1 2D and 3D map views ......................................................................... 15
4.1.2 Zoom levels ........................................................................................16
4.1.3 Daylight and night color schemes....................................................... 16
4.1.4 Streets and roads ............................................................................... 18
4.1.5 Other objects ......................................................................................18
4.1.6 Speed cameras...................................................................................19
4.1.7 Contacts..............................................................................................19
4.1.8 Elements of the Active Route..............................................................19
4.1.8.1 The start point, via points and the destination.................................19
4.1.8.2 Animated turn guidance ..................................................................20
4.1.8.3 The route line ..................................................................................20
4.1.8.4 Roads in the route excluded by your preferences...........................20
4.2 Screens with map ......................................................................................21
4.2.1 Turn preview (No. 1)...........................................................................23
4.2.2 Zoom in and out (No. 2 & 3)................................................................23
4.2.3 Tilt up and down (No. 4 & 5)...............................................................24
4.2.4 Lock to GPS position and heading (No. 6) .......................................... 24
4.2.5 Cursor (No. 7).....................................................................................25
4.2.6 Map scale (No. 8) ............................................................................... 25
4.2.7 Menu (No. 9).......................................................................................25
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4.2.8 Map orientation and Overview (No. 10) ..............................................26
4.2.9 GPS position quality (No. 11)..............................................................26
4.2.10 Battery status (No. 12)........................................................................27
4.2.11 Sound muting (No. 13)........................................................................27
4.2.12 Track Log recording/playback indicator (No. 14) ................................ 28
4.2.13 Cursor menu (No. 15).........................................................................28
4.2.14 Current street (No. 16)........................................................................30
4.2.15 Travel and Route data (No. 17) ..........................................................31
4.2.16 Distance to next turn (No. 18).............................................................31
4.2.17 Next street / Next settlement (No. 19)................................................. 31
4.2.18 Approaching next turn (No. 20)...........................................................32
4.2.19 Current speed limit (No. 21)................................................................32
4.3 GPS Data screen.......................................................................................32
4.3.1 GPS data displayed............................................................................33
4.3.2 GPS connection indicator ...................................................................33
4.3.3 GPS data quality indicator ..................................................................33
4.3.4 Time synchronization..........................................................................34
4.3.5 GPS configuration (Detect and Config.)..............................................34
4.4 Route Information screen ........................................................................... 34
4.4.1 Route data displayed (for destination and via points) .........................35
4.4.1.1 Route line........................................................................................35
4.4.1.2 Distance Left...................................................................................36
4.4.1.3 Method............................................................................................36
4.4.1.4 Time Left.........................................................................................36
4.4.1.5 Estimated Arrival............................................................................. 36
4.4.1.6 Destination / Via point .....................................................................36
4.4.2 Warning icons.....................................................................................37
4.4.3 Fit to screen........................................................................................38
4.4.4 Parameters.........................................................................................38
4.5 Menu..........................................................................................................38
4.5.1 Find tab...............................................................................................38
4.5.2 Quick tab.............................................................................................38
4.5.2.1 Zoom & Tilt (switch).........................................................................39
4.5.2.2 Daylight & Night Modes (switch) ..................................................... 39
4.5.2.3 Manage POI (Points of Interest)......................................................40
4.5.2.4 Popup Information (switch)..............................................................43
4.5.2.5 Manage Track Logs.........................................................................44
4.5.3 Route tab............................................................................................46
4.5.3.1 Recalculate .....................................................................................46
4.5.3.2 Delete..............................................................................................48
4.5.3.3 Itinerary...........................................................................................48
4.5.3.4 Fly Over...........................................................................................49
4.5.3.5 Edit..................................................................................................50
4.5.3.6 Info..................................................................................................51
4.5.4 Main button.........................................................................................51
4.6 Speed cameras..........................................................................................51
4.6.1 Camera types .....................................................................................52
4.6.1.1 Fixed cameras.................................................................................52
4.6.1.2 Mobile cameras...............................................................................52
4.6.1.3 Built-in cameras .............................................................................. 52
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4.6.1.4 Section control cameras..................................................................53
4.6.2 Controlled traffic direction...................................................................53
4.6.3 Speed limit checked............................................................................ 54
4.6.4 Add a new camera or edit an existing one..........................................54
4.6.5 Change the settings of the camera warning........................................54
4.7 TMC (Traffic Message Channel)................................................................54
4.7.1 List of TMC messages........................................................................ 55
4.7.2 TMC control center .............................................................................55
4.7.2.1 Selected FM radio station................................................................56
4.7.2.2 Exclude selected station..................................................................56
4.7.2.3 Show excluded stations...................................................................56
4.7.2.4 Sorts events by distance / type ....................................................... 56
4.7.2.5 Use traffic information .....................................................................57
4.7.2.6 Recalculate to avoid traffic..............................................................57
5 Find...................................................................................................................58
5.1 Main menu Find buttons (Address, Favorites, POI, History)...................... 58
5.2 Selection by tapping the map.....................................................................58
5.3 Using the Find menu..................................................................................59
5.3.1 Find an Address, Street, Intersection or City ......................................59
5.3.1.1 Selecting the city, state and country to search in............................60
5.3.1.2 Selecting a house number or the midpoint of the street..................63
5.3.1.3 How to select an intersection instead of a house number...............64
5.3.1.4 An example for a full address search..............................................64
5.3.2 Find in History.....................................................................................65
5.3.3 Find Coordinates ................................................................................65
5.3.4 Find a POI...........................................................................................66
5.3.5 Find one of the Favorites (Home/Work)..............................................68
6 Settings.............................................................................................................69
6.1 General settings.........................................................................................69
6.1.1 Safety Mode........................................................................................69
6.1.2 Automatic Night Colors.......................................................................70
6.1.3 Speed Warning Options......................................................................70
6.1.3.1 Speeding tolerance .........................................................................70
6.1.3.2 Alternative speed limit.....................................................................70
6.1.3.3 Alternative speeding tolerance........................................................ 70
6.1.4 Enable Speed Camera Warning.........................................................71
6.1.5 Speed Camera Options ......................................................................71
6.1.5.1 Audible Warning..............................................................................71
6.1.5.2 Visible Warning...............................................................................72
6.1.6 Set Favorite Destinations....................................................................73
6.1.7 Route Recalculation ............................................................................ 73
6.1.7.1 Automatic........................................................................................74
6.1.7.2 Disabled..........................................................................................74
6.1.8 Display Orientation .............................................................................74
6.2 Sound settings...........................................................................................74
6.2.1 Master sound volume/switch...............................................................74
6.2.2 Voice guidance volume/switch............................................................75
6.2.3 Key sound volume/switch ...................................................................75
6.2.4 Dynamic Volume.................................................................................75
6.2.5 Attention Tone .................................................................................... 75
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6.3 Route parameter settings ........................................................................... 76
6.3.1 Route..................................................................................................76
6.3.1.1 Shortest...........................................................................................76
6.3.1.2 Fastest ............................................................................................76
6.3.1.3 Economical......................................................................................76
6.3.2 Vehicle................................................................................................76
6.3.3 Road types to include/exclude............................................................77
6.3.3.1 Unpaved Roads ..............................................................................77
6.3.3.2 Motorways.......................................................................................77
6.3.3.3 Ferries.............................................................................................77
6.3.3.4 U-turns ............................................................................................77
6.3.3.5 Permit needed.................................................................................78
6.3.3.6 Toll Roads.......................................................................................78
6.3.3.7 Cross-border Planning ....................................................................78
6.4 Language & Units ......................................................................................78
6.4.1 Program language ..............................................................................78
6.4.2 Voice language................................................................................... 79
6.4.3 Units....................................................................................................79
6.4.4 Set Date & Time Format.....................................................................79
6.5 Advanced settings......................................................................................79
6.5.1 Cockpit settings .................................................................................. 80
6.5.1.1 3D in Cockpit mode (and track-up orientation)................................80
6.5.1.2 Cockpit screen layout......................................................................80
6.5.2 Backlight settings................................................................................80
6.5.2.1 Power management........................................................................81
6.5.2.2 Brightness.......................................................................................81
6.5.3 User data management ......................................................................81
6.5.3.1 Backup Data....................................................................................82
6.5.3.2 Restore Data...................................................................................82
6.5.3.3 Clear Data.......................................................................................82
6.5.3.4 Reset Advanced Settings................................................................82
6.5.4 Map options........................................................................................83
6.5.4.1 Daylight / Night color profile ............................................................83
6.5.4.2 Show Street Labels.........................................................................83
6.5.4.3 Textured Polygons ..........................................................................83
6.5.5 Smart Zoom........................................................................................83
6.5.5.1 Enable Smart Zoom ........................................................................84
6.5.5.2 Enable Overview mode...................................................................84
6.5.5.3 Keep position on road (Lock-on-Road)............................................85
6.6 About screen..............................................................................................85
6.7 Manual GPS configuration.........................................................................85
6.7.1 Protocol...............................................................................................86
6.7.2 Port.....................................................................................................86
6.7.3 Baud rate............................................................................................86
7 Troubleshooting guide.......................................................................................87
8 Glossary............................................................................................................89
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1 Warnings and safety information
MioMap is a navigation system that helps you find your way to your selected
destination. It will determine your exact location with the help of an attached GPS
device. The position information obtained from the GPS receiver will not be
transmitted anywhere, so others will not be able to track you by the help of this
program.
If you are the driver of the vehicle, we recommend that you operate MioMap before
beginning your journey. The driver’s attention should be on the road. Plan your route
before departure and pull over if you need to change route parameters. MioMap has
a built-in (optional) Safety Mode that will prevent you from using the screen functions
if your car is in motion. Unless a passenger will be the only one to operate MioMap,
we strongly encourage you to turn on the Safety Mode.
It is also important that you look at the display only if it is absolutely safe to do so.
You should always observe traffic signs and road geometry before you obey any
instruction from MioMap. If you need to deviate from the recommended direction,
MioMap will suggest a modified route according to the new situation.
Never place the PDA where it can obstruct the view of the driver, is within the
deployment zone of airbags, or where it can cause injuries in case of an accident.
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2 General information
MioMap is a navigation system optimized for in-car use. It provides door-to-door
navigation for both single and multi-point routes using adaptable route parameters.
MioMap is capable of planning routes throughout the whole map region installed on
the memory card. Unlike some other products, MioMap does not require that you
change maps or switch to a poorly detailed general map to navigate between map
segments or countries. You always have complete freedom to go wherever you wish.
Just select your destination and go.
You do not need a stylus to use MioMap. All screen buttons and controls are
designed so that you can operate them with your fingertips.
You can access all functions of the program by using hardware and screen buttons.
With the help of these buttons you can travel through all the screens of the program.
Most of the screens (especially menu functions and settings) can be accessed from
several other screens, minimizing the number of actions needed to reach the desired
function.
When using MioMap, you do not need to ‘double tap’ or ‘tap & hold’ the touch screen
as these functions cannot be used reliably in a moving vehicle. A single tap triggers
most of the screen controls. The only exceptions are ‘drag & drop’ for moving the
map, or scaling it in Map mode (Page 25).
Most of the screens have a Return button in the top left corner. This arrow
returns to the previous screen or directly to one of the map screens.
Settings screens also have a Help button in the top right corner. This will show
a detailed description of the current settings screen.
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3 Operating MioMap (Controls)
MioMap is designed for easy operation. All controls are operable by fingertips.
Wherever possible, pushbuttons and lists are provided to make accessing functions
or changing settings as easy as possible.
3.1.1 Power on/off
Use this button to turn the power of the Mio DigiWalker P350/P550 on or off any
time.
If the device power is turned off while MioMap is running, when you turn the device
back on, MioMap will continue the navigation as soon as the built-in GPS determines
the location again.
While the device is switched off, the GPS will not work, no position will be calculated,
track log will not be saved, and navigation will stop.
3.1.2 Tilt up and down
Map tilting modifies the vertical view angle of the map in 3D mode. This function is
explained in detail here: Page
Note: The Tilt down button has a special function when starting Fly Over (Page
the route simulation. If started while keeping this button depressed, the simulation
will be fast to give you a rough overview of the route events.
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49),
3.1.3 Zoom in and out
Tilt the joystick up to zoom in, or tilt it down to zoom out.
Zoom will change the scale of the map in both 2D and 3D map modes. This function
is explained in detail here: Page 23.
Note: When applied on list and menu screens, this action will move the highlight up
and down.
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3.1.4 Rotate left and right
Tilt the joystick left or right to rotate the map.
Track-up map orientation (Page 26) will always rotate the map so its top faces your
direction of travel when your GPS position is available. Use this function if you need
to check something on your left or right.
If you rotate the map during navigation, Smart Zoom will still zoom and tilt the map
but the automatic rotation (Track-up) will be deactivated, so the map orientation will
remain as you set it. You need to press Enter, or tap the Lock button (Page 24) to
reactivate the automatic map rotation.
Note: When applied on list and menu screens, this action will move the highlight left
and right.
3.1.5 Voice instruction announcement
Press the joystick for this function.
When using either the Map or the Cockpit screen, you can repeat the latest voice
instruction by pushing this button.
Tip: Use this button any time during your journey if you need the distance and type of
the next route event.
Note: In order to receive voice instructions, sound should not be muted (Page 74),
voice guidance must be enabled (Page 75), and a route must be active.
Note: If you have disabled Smart Zoom by tilting, rotating or moving the map during
navigation (i.e. the Lock button appears on the screen), this button will first re-enable
normal navigation, and will say the instruction only after being pushed again.
Note: When applied on list and menu screens, this button will select the highlighted
item.
3.1.6 The Route Information screen
To give easy access to the most important data screen during navigation, a
hardware button is reserved for opening the Route Information screen. Alternatively,
tap the travel data fields of the Cockpit screen (Page 21) or the Info button (Page 51)
in the Route menu to display this screen.
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3.2 Screen buttons and controls
The primary input channel of MioMap is the touch screen. If you read on, you will
realize that most parts of the screen are not only used to display information but also
to initiate functions by tapping. Below you will find a list of the most frequently used
controls in the program.
3.2.1 Direct selectors
Some of the settings can be chosen from a short list of possible values. If the values
can be described graphically, all values are available on the screen.
Tap one of the icons to set/change the value.
3.2.2 List selectors
When the values in the list need to be named, only the current value is shown
(sometimes together with a short description) in a horizontal stripe with arrows at
both ends.
The arrows are buttons. Tap to move left in the list or tap to move right.
You need not confirm your selection. As soon as you leave the screen, the selected
value becomes effective.
Note: The only exception for this is the Manual GPS Configuration screen (Page 85)
where you can confirm your new set of selections by tapping the button, or
leave the previous settings untouched by exiting with the
corner.
button in the top left
3.2.3 Sliders
When a feature has several different unnamed (numeric) values, MioMap will show
sliders that look like analogue potentiometers to set the desired value.
If the value limits are not displayed at the ends of the slider, the leftmost position
means the minimum value, while the rightmost position represents the maximum
value.
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With most sliders you can check the current value on the left.
This control can be operated in two ways. Either drag the handle to move the slider
to its new position, or tap the slider where you want the handle to appear (the thumb
jumps there immediately). As with the list selectors, there is no need to confirm your
selection. As soon as you leave the screen, the selected value becomes effective.
3.2.4 Switches
When a function can only have two values (mainly Enabled and Disabled), a switch
is used. Unlike with list selectors, the horizontal line contains the name of the
function and not the actual status. There is a lamp on the left to show whether the
function is active or not.
When the tick mark is missing
, the function is enabled. The whole strip works as a button. Tap anywhere to
toggle between the enabled and disabled status.
, the function is not selected. When it is displayed
3.2.5 Switches in the Quick menu
The switches of the Quick menu (Page 38) behave as normal switches but they look
different in order to fit in with the other menu buttons.
Tap the button to toggle between the two states. Remember that the sign on the
button will not indicate the current state but the state you can switch it to.
3.2.6 Virtual keyboards
MioMap is designed in a way that you only need to enter letters or numbers when it
is inevitable. In these cases a full screen keyboard pops up that can easily be
operated with your fingertips. You can choose between a separate ABC and numeric
keypad, or a set of QWERTY-type keyboards that contain both letters and numbers.
MioMap will remember your last choice and offer it the next time you need to enter
data.
The alphabetic keyboards in MioMap do not contain special characters, because you
do not need to enter accents when searching for a destination. Type only the base
letters (the letter most similar to the accented one) and MioMap will search for all
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their combinations in the database (e.g. for the French street ‘Cité Bergère ’ you only
need to type ‘Cite Bergere’, and the rest is done by the program).
When you type in POI or track log names, MioMap will automatically turn all initials
into capitals to create names that look pleasant.
3.2.6.1 QWERTY-type keyboards
QWERTY-type keyboards have both letters and numbers on them. Their layout is
the same as of the standard QWERTY and AZERTY (French) keyboards. To switch
to your desired QWERTY-type keyboard, press the Keys button.
The special keys described in the previous section are also available here.
3.2.6.2 The numeric keyboard
The numeric keyboard only contains numbers, on huge buttons. The special keys
you find on the other keyboards (except Space) are available here as well.
Although QWERTY-type keyboards also contain number keys, when entering a
house number, the program offers the more convenient numeric keypad.
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4 Discovering the program through the screens
The best way to discover MioMap is to explore each screen in detail, and to find out
how to move from one to another. Read this chapter for a guided tour.
4.1 The map
The most important and most frequently used screens of MioMap are the two
screens with the map (Map screen and Cockpit screen). They are similar in look and
in possible controls but are optimized for different uses. The map they display is
common. The elements of the map are described here. For the controls and special
functions of the two map screens see Page 21.
The current version of MioMap is primarily intended for land navigation. That is why
maps in MioMap look similar to paper roadmaps (when using daytime colors and 2D
map mode). However, MioMap provides much more than regular paper maps can.
The look and the contents can be changed.
4.1.1 2D and 3D map views
Besides the classical top down view of the map (called 2D mode), you have the
possibility to tilt the map to have a perspective view (3D mode) that gives a view
similar to that seen through the windscreen with the possibility to see far ahead.
It is easy to change between 2D and 3D modes. You have two options. You can use
the Tilt up and down buttons (Page 24) to tilt the map seamlessly between 2D and all
3D angles, or you can use the switch in the Quick menu (3D Map) to quickly switch
between the two modes.
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Note: You may find that 2D mode is more useful in North-up Map mode when
looking for a certain part of the map or an object to select as destination. On the
other hand, 3D mode in Track-up Cockpit mode with Smart Zoom makes navigation
very comfortable. The description of these modes will come later in this manual.
Note: Using the Advanced settings, you can force Cockpit mode to always start in 3D
Track-up view (Page 80). You can still rotate and tilt the maps in either mode, but the
next time you enter this screen, the preset look will reappear.
4.1.2 Zoom levels
MioMap uses high quality vector maps that let you see the map at various zoom
levels, always with optimized content. Street names and other text objects are
always displayed with the same font size, never upside down, and you only see as
many streets and objects as needed to find your way around the map. Zoom in and
out to see how the map changes in either the 2D or 3D view.
Changing the scale of the map is very easy. You can drag and stretch the scale
(Page 25) at the bottom of the Map screen, or use the zoom icons (Page 23) on both
Map and Cockpit screens.
Note: If you need to zoom out briefly to locate your position on the map, use the
Overview mode instead of zooming out and back in. The Overview mode is a 2D
North-up view that can be started by tapping the compass button on the right (Page
26).
Note: MioMap has a special Smart Zoom function for navigation that automatically
rotates, scales and tilts the map in 3D map mode to always give you the optimal view
in your current situation. When approaching a turn, it will zoom in and raise the view
angle to let you easily recognize your maneuver at the next junction. If the next turn
is at a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to flat in order to let you
see the road in front of you.
4.1.3 Daylight and night color schemes
The different color schemes let you adjust MioMap to the brightness of the
environment. Use the daylight and night color schemes accordingly. Daylight colors
are similar to paper roadmaps, while the night color schemes use dark tints for large
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objects to keep the average brightness of the screen low, with carefully selected
colors to still keep you informed about all the necessary information on the screen.
You can change between day and night views manually in the Quick Menu (Page
39) or let MioMap do it automatically (Page 70) for you.
Note: The automatic day/night mode is based upon the current date and GPS
position by which MioMap calculates the exact sunrise and sunset times on the
particular day at the particular location. Using that information MioMap can
automatically switch between the color schemes a few minutes before sunrise, when
the sky has already turned bright, and a few minutes after sunset before it gets dark.
Tip: There are several daytime and night color schemes included with MioMap. To
select the one that suits your needs the best, make your selection in Settings (Page
83).
Tip: To further enhance the effect of the night color scheme, you can instruct
MioMap to decrease the display backlight when the night colors are used. Set the
desired backlight levels for both daylight and night modes. Page 80.
Note: The colors mentioned and screenshots included in this manual refer to the
default daytime and night color schemes. They may not look the same in the
schemes you have chosen.
Tip: If you use MioMap after sunrise or before sunset, look for the sun in the sky in
the map background using a flat 3D view. It is displayed at its actual position to give
you another way to orientate, and also to provide some eye candy.
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4.1.4 Streets and roads
The similarity of MioMap to paper roadmaps is also convenient when it comes to
streets, the most important elements of the map concerning navigation. MioMap
uses similar color codes to those you are accustomed to, and the width of the streets
also refers to their importance, so it will not be difficult to tell a highway from a small
street.
Streets and roads have names or numbers for identification. Of course, this
information can be displayed on the map. MioMap uses two different ways to show
street labels. The conventional way is the same as a roadmap – it displays the name
of the street aligned with the street. The alternative is a kind of virtual signpost stuck
into the street itself.
You need not choose between the two modes. MioMap will use the one best for the
current tilt and zoom level. Zoom in to have only a few streets on the map, and start
tilting up and down to see how MioMap switches between the two modes in an
instant.
Note: The automatic switching is on even when using Smart Zoom. At first you may
find it odd, but later you will discover how it adjusts the displayed information to the
current view of the map. It is important, as the driver must be able to read the map at
a glance.
Tip: If you do not want to be bothered by street names during navigation, turn them
off in Map Options (Page 83).
4.1.5 Other objects
To help orientate you, the map also contains objects that have no other navigating
function than to help you recognize your location on the map. These are surfacewaters, large buildings, forests, etc.
Tip: These objects are normally displayed using textured polygons that look natural
to the eye. You may wish to switch the textured display off (Page 83) to free some of
the resources of your PDA by replacing textures with plain colored surfaces.
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4.1.6 Speed cameras
There are special POI types in MioMap. There is a built-in database of fixed and
mobile speed cameras. It is also possible to add new cameras to enhance this
database. They are not shown in POI lists, but they are shown on the map with
special icons. Speed cameras are described in detail here: Page 51
4.1.7 Contacts
A different type of special POIs are Contacts. When MioMap is started, it will attempt
to recognize the addresses in your Mio DigiWalker P350/P550’s Contact database.
All contacts with the address recognized will be shown as My POIs in a group named
Contacts.
If they exist, both the home and work addresses of a contact will be imported. For
example if you have the home and office addresses of John Smith, you will have two
POIs, one called ‘John Smith (Home)’, and another one as ‘John Smith (Work)’.
4.1.8 Elements of the Active Route
MioMap uses a multi-destination routing system in which you have a start point (your
current location if GPS position is available), a destination, the line of the active leg
of the route, and optionally via points and inactive legs. They are all shown on the
map.
4.1.8.1 The start point, via points and the destination
These points are represented by flags.
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4.1.8.2 Animated turn guidance
Animated arrows represent all route events other than the above-mentioned special
points. These arrows show the direction in which you need to continue your journey.
4.1.8.3 The route line
The line representing the planned route is displayed in orange with both daylight and
night colors. In both cases it is the most conspicuous part of the map even when in
the background of a 3D map view.
The line of the route is displayed on the driving side of the road for two-way and on
the axis in case of one-way streets. When the map is zoomed in and the line is wide
enough, small arrows show the direction of the route. This can be useful if you
preview the route before starting the journey or when entering a complex junction.
4.1.8.4 Roads in the route excluded by your preferences
Although you can choose whether to include or avoid some road types in Route
parameter settings (Page 77), sometimes they are impossible to avoid near the
starting point, via points or the destination.
If so, MioMap will display those segments of the route with an alternate color.
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4.2 Screens with map
Having explained the contents of the map, the description of the other parts of the
map screens follows. There are two map screens: the Map screen and the Cockpit
screen. The way they show the map is the same but their look and controls are
optimized for different purposes.
The Map screen is to be used mainly without a GPS, to browse the map, create user
POI items, or to plan your route based on map points. The Map screen is designed
to give you the maximum map area. This screen is usually used in 2D North-up
mode.
The Cockpit screen is for driving purposes. Besides showing the map, it contains
some additional travel information if you are just cruising (speed, current street your
are driving in, speed limit for the current street), and some more route data if you are
navigating (e.g. next street in your route, distance to travel, type of the next route
event). This screen is typically used in 3D Track-up mode (you can make MioMap
always open the Cockpit screen like that.
There are several controls that function in a similar fashion on the two screens. They
are described on the following pages.
Map screen contents:
Cockpit screen contents:
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No. Display Control
1 (Cockpit only) Turn preview* Opens Route menu*
2 n/a Zooms in (optional)
3 n/a Zooms out (optional)
4 n/a Tilts down (optional)
5 n/a Tilts up (optional)
Indicates that Lock to GPS
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position and heading is inactive
7 Selected map point (Cursor)
8 (Map only) Map scale
9 n/a
10 Map orientation and Overview
11 GPS position quality
12 Battery status Opens settings
13 Sound on or muted
14 Track Log recording or playback
15 n/a Opens Cursor menu
16 (Cockpit only) Current street
Re-enables Lock-toPosition / Smart Zoom
Opens Popup Info and
Cursor menu
Zooms in/out by
dragging
Menu (Find, Quick,
Route, Main)
Switches North-up,
Track-up and Overview
Opens GPS Data
screen
Enables/disables
muting
Opens Track Logs
screen
Opens Route
Information screen
(Cockpit only) Travel and Route
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data**
(Cockpit only) Distance to next
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turn***
19 (Cockpit only) Next street*** n/a
20 (Cockpit only) Approaching next n/a
Opens Route
Information screen
n/a
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No. Display Control
turn****
21 Current speed limit***** n/a
* On Map screen only when a route is active
** Contents differ when a route is active
*** Appears only when a route is active
**** Appears only when a route is active and the next turn is near
***** Appears only if speed limit is known for the current road
4.2.1 Turn preview (No. 1)
On the Cockpit screen this field shows a graphic illustration of the next maneuver.
For example when you approach a turn, an arrow will show whether it is a slight,
normal or sharp turn. When showing a roundabout, the number of the exit is also
given in the picture.
This field also serves as a button. Tap it to get to the Route menu (Page 46). The
Map screen will show a button called Route here if there is an active route. This also
leads to the Route menu.
4.2.2 Zoom in and out (No. 2 & 3)
These semi-transparent buttons are only displayed if "Zoom & Tilt" is enabled in the
Quick menu (Page 39).
Zoom will change the scale of the map. Zoom out shows a larger part of the map,
while Zoom in shows a smaller part of the map in more detail.
The automatic Smart Zoom function will do the necessary zooming for you when
navigating (zooms out if the next turn is at a distance to let you see far ahead and
zooms in when approaching a turn to give you a better view of the upcoming
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maneuver). If you manually change the zoom level, Smart Zoom will no longer scale
the map by itself (automatic tilting and rotating remains active).
You need to tap the Lock button (Page 24) to return the zoom control to Smart
Zoom. If you are on the Cockpit screen, MioMap will do this automatically if you
leave the display untouched for 30 seconds.
4.2.3 Tilt up and down (No. 4 & 5)
These semi-transparent buttons are only displayed if "Zoom & Tilt" is enabled in the
Quick menu (Page 39).
This function modifies the vertical viewing angle of the map in 3D mode. You can
change the angle in a wide range starting from a top down view (2D view is
seamlessly integrated) all the way to a flat view that lets you see far ahead.
The automatic Smart Zoom function will do the necessary tilting for you when
navigating (gives a flat view if the next turn is at a distance to let you see far ahead
and raises the angle when approaching a turn to give you a better view of the
upcoming maneuver). If you manually change the view angle, Smart Zoom will no
longer tilt the map by itself (automatic zooming and rotating remains active).
You need to tap the Lock (Page 24) to return the tilt control to Smart Zoom. If you
are on the Cockpit screen, MioMap will do this automatically if you leave the display
untouched for 30 seconds.
4.2.4 Lock to GPS position and heading (No. 6)
This semi-transparent icon is displayed if GPS position is available, and the map has
been moved or rotated. It also appears when you scale or tilt the map while Smart
Zoom is enabled.
Normally MioMap positions the map to keep the GPS position visible somewhere on
the map (when North-up orientation is selected), or always at the bottom center of
the map (when Track-up orientation is selected).
If you manually move the map, it will freeze the map in the new position. To return to
the GPS position, use this Lock button.
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Rotating the map in any direction will only freeze the orientation of the map, but it
keeps on moving to keep the GPS position visible. Use Lock to return to North-up or
Track-up orientation (the one previously selected).
When Smart Zoom is enabled, scaling or tilting the map also stops the automatic
zooming or automatic tilting respectively. To reactivate Smart Zoom, tap this button.
This button has a hardware button equivalent: Hardware buttons.
Note: When the Cockpit screen is open, you do not need to tap the Lock button. Just
wait for 30 seconds without tapping the screen, and MioMap will automatically reenable Lock-to-Position and/or Smart Zoom. If you tap the screen during this period,
the 30 seconds countdown will restart.
4.2.5 Cursor (No. 7)
As described earlier (Selected map point, also known as the Cursor), if you tap the
map somewhere or select one specific item in Find, it will become the selected point
on the map, marked with a small red dot and radiating red circles to make it
conspicuous. You can use this point as starting point, via point or destination for your
route, you can search for a POI near it, mark it with a pin, or save it as a POI.
Note: When GPS position is available, the Lock button will appear indicating that you
have disabled Lock-to-Position. Tapping the Lock button will re-enable the position
lock and move the cursor back to the current GPS position. The same happens
when MioMap restores Lock-to-Position automatically on the Cockpit screen after 30
seconds of inactivity.
4.2.6 Map scale (No. 8)
The scale indicator is only available on the Map screen. In 2D map view it represents
the scale of the map. In 3D view it is the scale of the nearest part of the map only.
You can use it in both 2D and 3D modes to scale the map. Drag and pull it right to
zoom in, or left to zoom out.
4.2.7 Menu (No. 9)
This button opens the Menu with the Find engine, the Quick menu, the Route menu
and the exit button that takes you to the Main menu screen. The Menu will be
described in detail later: Page 38.
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4.2.8 Map orientation and Overview (No. 10)
You can view the map screens in three different presentation modes. This switch will
cycle through them in the following order.
The usual map orientation for navigation is Track-up. It means MioMap rotates the
map during navigation to always face the direction of your travel. In this mode an
arrow (compass) points towards North.
Tap this icon to switch to North-up mode. Now the map is fixed to keep facing North.
The icon changes to show the new rotation mode.
Tap the icon again to enter Overview mode. This mode looks similar to the North-up
mode with one difference: the zoom level in this mode has a fixed default to give you
a better look of where you are on the map. You can change the zoom level at any
time, this will not cause the Lock button to appear, but when entering Overview
mode later, the default zoom level will be restored.
The arrow representing your position will be fixed in the middle of the screen. When
you move the map in Overview mode, the Lock button will appear, and when
pushed, it will move the map to have your current position in the middle of the map
again.
You cannot rotate the map in Overview mode. This mode is strictly north-up.
You can set up MioMap so that it will switch to Overview mode during navigation
when the next turn is far away. You can specify this distance and the fixed zoom
level of Overview in Advanced settings (Page 84).
An airplane icon indicates Overview mode.
Tap the icon again to return to Track-up (automatic rotation) mode.
4.2.9 GPS position quality (No. 11)
Similarly to the icon found on the GPS Data screen (Page 33), the map screens also
inform you about the GPS signal:
• The black satellite dish with the red exclamation mark shows there is no
connection with the GPS receiver. GPS navigation is not possible. Devices with a
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built-in GPS receiver are permanently connected, so this icon may not appear
under normal circumstances.
• Red shows there is a connection, but the signal is too weak to give a
position. GPS navigation is not possible.
• Black shows there is a GPS position, and navigation is possible. When only
one arc is shown, the position is 2D (no altitude available), and position error may
be significant, yet MioMap is ready to navigate.
• A black dish and two arcs represent a 3D GPS position. MioMap is ready to
navigate.
• When small car symbols are displayed under the dish, TMC information is
available.
4.2.10 Battery status (No. 12)
The status of the battery is also shown by MioMap. You can estimate the available
power reserve from the length of the bar inside. Some examples:
• The thunderbolt in the battery shows the battery is being charged.
• Battery is not charging, but it is at full capacity.
• Battery in not full, but there is sufficient reserve capacity.
• When the inside of the battery turns red, the battery needs recharging.
4.2.11 Sound muting (No. 13)
By tapping this button you can quickly mute all sounds of the PDA. This will not
modify the volume level and the enabled or disabled status of the voice guidance or
the key sounds (all to be set on the Sound Settings screen: Page 74), just mutes the
sound output. When muting is enabled, the speaker icon is crossed out.
Tap again to re-enable sounds.
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Note: Sound can be muted in Sound settings (Page 74), too. There you have a
Master switch that works together with the switch described above. There is also a
Master slider on that screen. That you can use to fully turn down the volume of the
device. Setting the volume low is different from muting, therefore it will not show up
on the mute indicator.
4.2.12 Track Log recording/playback indicator (No. 14)
When a track log is being recorded, a red icon is displayed on the map screens. This
icon also functions as a button leading to the Track Log screen (Page 44) where you
can stop the recording or make the track log visible on the map.
During track log playback a green icon will blink. Tapping this icon (in fact, tapping
the screen anywhere) stops the simulation.
4.2.13 Cursor menu (No. 15)
The Cursor is the selected point on the map (marked by a red dot and radiating red
circles around it), or the current GPS position when it is available and Lock-toPosition is enabled. When you tap the screen to place the Cursor, the Cursor menu
pops up automatically to give you the list of possible functions you can use the
Cursor for. At the same time Popup Info (street name, house number and the list of
POIs nearby) appears near the selected map point if Popup Info is enabled in the
Quick menu (Page 40).
If you do not use the Cursor menu in a few seconds, it will automatically vanish back
to the bottom of the screen, and Popup Info disappears, too. You can have them
reappear by reopening the Cursor menu using the arrow in the bottom right corner.
When you open the menu manually, it will stay on until you close it or switch to
another screen.
Tip: If you want to see the map around the Cursor, close the Cursor menu and
reopen it. When this menu is opened manually, the map is always moved to have the
cursor in the center.
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