Navigon MN4 User Manual
User's manual MobileNavigator
User's manual
MobileNavigator
BLUE Edition
as on October 2004
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NAVIGON GmbH
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D-97080 Würzburg
Hotline (dtms-Service, 0,12 €/min): +49 180-5-NAVIGON (+49 180-5-6284466)
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Copyright 2004, NAVIGON GmbH
All rights reserved.
Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................3
1.1 Important safety information............................................. 4
1.1.1 Safety information on navigation ............................. 4
1.1.2 Safety information on the GPS receiver ....................5
1.1.3 Safety information on the installation in the
vehicle................................................................. 5
1.2 Search facilities and conventions........................................ 6
1.3 Liability .......................................................................... 6
1.3.1 Support ...............................................................7
1.4 Trademarks ....................................................................7
2 Installation and quick-start guide ...............................9
2.1 Operating mode of your navigation system........................ 10
2.2 Installation of the navigation system ................................ 11
2.2.1 Inserting the memory card into the device .............. 11
2.2.2 Installing the navigation software .......................... 11
2.2.3 Software registration and activation ....................... 12
2.2.4 Installation in the vehicle...................................... 14
2.2.5 Fitting MobileNavigator on your bike ...................... 15
2.2.6 Starting navigation .............................................. 16
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3 Operating the navigation software............................ 19
3.1 Starting MobileNavigator................................................. 20
3.1.1 Basic settings ..................................................... 21
3.2 User interface and basic functionality................................ 25
3.2.1 Icons ................................................................. 25
3.2.2 Hardware keys.................................................... 27
3.3 Indicating destinations.................................................... 29
3.3.1 Entering a destination manually............................. 30
3.3.2 Selecting a special destination............................... 32
3.3.3 Indicating destinations on the map ........................ 36
3.3.4 Saved destinations .............................................. 38
3.3.5 Recent destinations ............................................. 39
3.3.6 Save and use your home address .......................... 42
3.4 Working with the map .................................................... 44
3.4.1 Operating the map .............................................. 45
3.4.2 Representation of the map in navigation mode ........ 49
3.4.3 Displaying additional information on the map .......... 51
4 Navigation and Itinerary planning ............................53
4.1 General notes on navigation ............................................ 54
4.2 Navigating to a destination.............................................. 55
4.3 Navigating to several destinations (Itinerary planning)........ 57
4.3.1 Working on itineraries, storage and management..... 59
4.3.2 Simulating the route ............................................ 60
4.4 Functions which are useful for navigation .......................... 61
4.4.1 Displaying the route list........................................ 61
4.4.2 Adding a stage point during navigation................... 62
4.4.3 Blocking a route section ....................................... 63
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5 Appendix................................................................... 65
5.1 Configuration of MobileNavigator...................................... 66
5.1.1 Map information.................................................. 66
5.1.2 Route information................................................ 67
5.1.3 Volume .............................................................. 67
5.1.4 Representation.................................................... 68
5.1.5 Touch screen calibration....................................... 68
5.1.6 Auto mode ......................................................... 68
5.1.7 Speed profile ...................................................... 69
5.1.8 Itinerary ............................................................ 69
5.1.9 Time zone .......................................................... 69
5.1.10 Format............................................................... 69
5.1.11 Home address..................................................... 70
5.1.12 Radio-Mute......................................................... 70
6 Glossary .................................................................... 71
7 Index ........................................................................73
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1 Introduction
Topics covered in this chapter:
1.1 Important safety information page 4
Safety information on navigation
Safety information on the GPS receiver
Safety information on the installation in the vehicle
1.2 Search facilities and conventions page 6
1.3 Liability page 6
Support
1.4 Trademarks page 7
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1.1 Important safety information
Note In your own interest, read the following notices and safety
information carefully before starting up your navigation system.
1.1.1 Safety information on navigation
The use of MobileNavigator may only be effected at your own
risk.
Attention: To protect yourself and others from accidents please
do not operate the navigation system while driving!
Attention: You must not look at the display except when it is
absolutely safe to do so!
Attention: The road layout and the traffic signs are absolutely
prior to the instructions of the navigation system.
Attention: You must not follow the instructions of
MobileNavigator except when the circumstances and the road
traffic regulations allow doing so. MobileNavigator will guide
you to your destination even when you have left your planned
itinerary.
Notice: We recommend to effect route planning before beginning
the journey. If you are on the road and you want to establish a
new itinerary, please drive to the next parking site!
Notice: If you have not understood the instructions or if you are
not sure about what to do next you may quickly refer to the map
or arrow view of your navigation system.
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1.1.2 Safety information on the GPS receiver
Attention: As it is not waterproof, don’t expose your GPS
receiver to water!
Attention: Do not install the cable next to security relevant
equipment and supply lines.
Attention: Please check the security relevant equipment when
you have installed the navigation system.
Attention: The GPS receiver should be disconnected from the
power supply while your car is parking. As it spends energy
permanently you might risk discharging the car battery.
Attention: The installation of the GPS receiver must not interfere
with the sure operation of your car.
Notice: Do not varnish the GPS receiver. Doing so might impede
the reception of GPS signals.
Notice: Do not use any harsh solvents for cleaning the GPS
receiver. A damp cloth is sufficient! You might damage the case
of the GPS receiver.
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Notice: Do not unplug by pulling the cable. This might damage
the cable!
Notice: Do not fold the cable. Check that the cable may not be
damaged by any sharp object.
1.1.3 Safety information on the installation in the vehicle
Attention: Do not fix the holder within the deployment zone of
airbags.
Attention: When you install the holder, please check that it may
not constitute any safety risk, even in case of an accident.
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1.2 Search facilities and conventions
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Find information
quickly
Conventions The conventions on the fonts and symbols used in this manual
This manual offers the following search facilities:
In the footnote at the bottom of the page, you may check
which chapter and which section you are actually reading.
A glossary at the end of the manual contains explanations
on the technical terms used in this manual.
An index at the end of the manual allows precise search
for the information contained in this manual.
are explained in the two following tables:
Font Use
bold
bold italic Registered names and trademarks.
SMALL CAPITALS Window and dialogue box titles.
Symbol Use
Buttons, icons, names of entry fields,
and elements of the software’s user
interface. Also used for highlighting
warnings and notices.
Indicates hints and notices that may
ease the use of MobileNavigator.
Indicates additional information.
Warns against dangers that might cause
damage to objects and persons.
1.3 Liability
Limitation of liability The software and the manual are subject to change without
notice. NAVIGON GmbH may not be liable for the correctness of
the information contained in this manual nor for damages
resulting from the use of this manual.
To improve the quality of our products and our services, we
appreciate all suggestions for improvement and all error notices.
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1.3.1 Support
You need help? Call our support staff for Telephone support:
Mondays to Fridays 9am to 6pm
+49 180-5-NAVIGON (0180-5-6284466)
(dtms-Service, 0,12 €/min)
Or call our Fax support:
+49 180-5-6284444
(dtms-Service, 0,12 €/min)
Further information may also be found on the web site of
NAVIGON GmbH (www.navigon.com
) in the Support section.
1.4 Trademarks
Registered
trademarks
Windows and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of the
All brands and trademarks mentioned in this document are
possibly registered by third party and subject to the current
legislation and to the rights of their respective owners without
reservation. All mentioned names of products, societies, or
brands may be registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Every right that is not explicitly accorded is reserved.
The absence of an explicit labelling of registered trademarks does
not allow the conclusion that this brand was not subject to the
rights of third party.
Microsoft Corporation.
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2 Installation and quick-start
guide
Topics covered in this chapter:
2.1 Operating mode of your navigation system page 10
2.2 Installation of the navigation system page 11
Inserting the memory card into the device
Installing the navigation software
Software registration and activation
Installation in the vehicle
Fitting MobileNavigator on your bike
Starting navigation
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2.1 Operating mode of your navigation system
MobileNavigator The time of complicated and frustrating inquiries on the right way
in folded maps is over. From now on MobileNavigator, your
navigation system, will guide you, based on satellite information,
quickly and safely to your destination.
GPS-based
navigation
Based on satellites the Global Positioning System (GPS)
determines your current geographical position. The GPS has
originally been developed as a weapon guidance system for the
American forces.
Operating mode of
the GPS
The GPS is based on 24 satellites, which are in orbit round the
earth. They are permanently emitting the time and their current
position. The GPS receiver receives this information and
calculates the longitude and the latitude of its own actual
position.
The signals of at least three satellites are needed to determine
the longitude and the latitude. With the signals of at least four
satellites the elevation may be calculated, too. The determination
has an accuracy of about 3 yards.
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2.2 Installation of the navigation system
2.2.1 Inserting the memory card into the device
Insert the memory
card into the device…
Before using MobileNavigator you must insert the memory card
containing the cartographic data into the device.
1. Unpack the memory card carefully. Pay attention not to touch
contacts and not to make them dirty.
2. Hold the memory card
corner bottom right). Insert the memory card into the
respective slot
Notice: The memory card must stay inserted in the device while
you are using the navigation system. If you remove the card
while using the system, it executes a soft reset and prompts you
to insert the memory card.
at the left of the device. It should snap in.
as shown below (label up, cut
2.2.2 Installing the navigation software
Install the navigation
software...
The brand logo is being displayed for a short time. The
1. Take the stylus and push the main switch on the pack of the
device to the ON position.
installation procedure starts automatically. After a few
seconds, the system prompts you to enter the activation
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code.
Notice: Depending on the battery charging state, it may happen
that you have to charge the device for a while before the
installation may be executed.
2.2.3 Software registration and activation
Activation code At the first start of MobileNavigator you will be prompted to
enter an activation code. You cannot start the software without
entering this code.
To obtain the activation code, you will need the serial number,
which is printed on the back of the MobileNavigator booklet and
the Hardware-ID, which is indicated at the first start of the
software.
With these two numbers you may obtain the activation code:
in the web on www.navigon.com
by SMS: simply send the serial number, device ID, your first
name surname and email address (separated by commas) to:
+49 (0) 176 – 888 333 88 or
by phone from our support staff:
+49 180-5-6284466 (dtms-Service, 0,12 €/min).
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1. Tap the <please select> button.
CTIVATION CODE screen opens:
The A
2. Enter the activation code into the respective entry field.
3. Tap the OK button.
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Notice: Keep the activation code at a safe place. You might need
it later, e.g. when you reinstall the software on your Pocket PC.
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2.2.4 Installation in the vehicle
Attention: The mounted holder must not impede the driver’s
attention on the traffic. If this is not possible, mount the holder
somewhere else so that safe driving is granted.
Mounting the
holder...
1. Attach the cradle of the device to the swan-neck mount.
Notice: Take notice of the inscription on the swan-neck
mount. The arrow with the inscription close must show in
snap-on direction. The connection must snap on audibly.
2. Place the suction cup on the windscreen. Press the lever
firmly to the windscreen before switching it.
3. Insert the device into its holder. First place the bottom of the
device correctly, then push it backwards until it snaps into the
clip.
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4. Insert the chinch jack
respective socket at the bottom of the device.
5. Insert the power jack
of the power supply cable into the
into the cigarette lighter.
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2.2.5 Fitting MobileNavigator on your bike
Mount the fitting...
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1. Connect the clamp
clamp round the handle bar as represented above (opening
up, plate towards the driver). Do not forget to put the rubber
band
bar and the clamp. The clamp is flexible, so you can open it
carefully, place it round the handle bar and close it.
2. Put the cradle of the device
Push the holder downwards until it snaps in noticeably. Please
note that there is only one correct position for the holder to
be fitted.
3. Fix the complete holder kit with the included screw
the screw only slightly for the moment.
which is included in the delivery between the handle
and the mounting plate . Pull the
onto the mounting plate .
. Fasten
4. Insert the device into its cradle. Verify that the clip snaps
noticeably!
5. Turn the holder until you may read the screen well while
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sitting on the bike.
6. Fasten the screw.
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Use your navigation
system…
1. Turn on your MobileNavigator.
At the first start of MobileNavigator, the following message
appears:
2. Tap the I accept button. If you do not accept and if you tap
the I refuse button, the device turns off.
3. The M
AIN SCREEN appears.
4. Tap the One destination button to enter your destination.
The D
ESTINATION screen opens:
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5. Tap the Address button.
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The A
DDRESS screen opens:
6. Enter the name of the destination town into the Town field.
7. Enter the name of the destination street into the Street field.
Enter the house number if possible.
8. Tap the Start navigation button.
For details on the functions of your navigation system, please
refer to “Operating the navigation software”, page 19, and to
“Navigation and Itinerary planning”, page 53.
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3 Operating the navigation
software
Topics covered in this chapter:
3.1 Starting MobileNavigator page 20
Basic settings
3.2 User interface and basic functionality page 25
Icons
3.3 Indicating destinations page 29
Entering a destination manually
Selecting a special destination
Indicating destinations on the map
Saved destinations
Recent destinations
Save and use your home address
3.4 Working with the map page 44
Operating the map
Representation of the map
Displaying additional information on the map
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3.1 Starting MobileNavigator
Precondition You have carried out installation and activation of
MobileNavigator as described in “Installation of the navigation
system”, page 11.
Starting the
navigation software…
Main screen
1. Turn MobileNavigator on.
The M
AIN SCREEN opens:
All functions of the program are accessible via the M
SCREEN
.
Notice: When you turn MobileNavigator on, it shows the
screen, which was displayed when MobileNavigator was turned
off. Nevertheless, you may access the Main screen from all other
screens by tapping
.
Indicate a
destination
Tap this button to indicate a destination for navigation (one
stage).
For details, please refer to “Indicating destinations”, page 29.
Navigating home Tap this button to navigate to your home address.
For details, please refer to “Save and use your home address”,
page 42.
Several destinations Tap this button for itinerary planning purposes.
AIN
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For details, please refer to “Navigating to several destinations
(Itinerary planning)”, page 57.
Show map Tap this button to display the map currently in use.
Select map Tap this button to select another map, which is stored on your
device.
For details, please refer to “Working with the map”, page 44.
Settings Tap this button to modify the settings of MobileNavigator.
For details, please refer to “Configuration of MobileNavigator”,
page 66.
Quit Tap this button to quit MobileNavigator.
3.1.1 Basic settings
Basic settings Before working with MobileNavigator, we recommend
indicating the time zone of the region you are staying in
currently so that the system can indicate correct times of
arrival in navigation mode,
entering the home address. You may then navigate home
from anywhere.
Indicate the time
zone
1. On the M
AIN SCREEN, tap Configuration.
The C
2. Via the arrow buttons, select the T
ONFIGURATION screen opens.
IME ZONE screen.
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