Navigon MOBILE NAVIGATOR 5 User Manual
User's manual
MobileNavigator | 5
as on April 2005
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NAVIGON GmbH
Berliner Platz 11
D-97080 Würzburg
Hotline: 0905 8 48 07 01
(£0.25 per minute from the British landline network)
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Table of contents
1 Introduction................................................................3
1.1 Search facilities and conventions........................................ 4
1.2 Liability .......................................................................... 4
1.3 Support.......................................................................... 5
1.4 Trademarks ....................................................................5
2 Before you begin .........................................................7
2.1 Installing the software...................................................... 8
2.1.1 Inserting the memory card into the device ................ 8
2.1.2 Installing the navigation software ............................ 8
2.1.3 Transmitting maps to a memory card....................... 9
2.1.4 Restoring the files of the memory card ..................... 9
2.2 Installing the hardware................................................... 10
2.2.1 Installation in the vehicle...................................... 10
2.2.2 Fitting the PNA on your bike.................................. 11
2.3 The basic principle of navigation ...................................... 13
2.4 Important safety information........................................... 14
2.4.1 Safety information on navigation ........................... 14
2.4.2 Safety information on handling the PNA.................. 15
2.4.3 Safety information on the installation in the vehicle.. 15
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3 Operating the navigation software............................ 17
3.1 Hardware keys .............................................................. 18
3.2 Software keyboard......................................................... 18
3.2.1 Character keyboard ............................................. 19
3.2.2 Mobile phone keyboard ........................................ 20
3.3 Command buttons ......................................................... 21
3.3.1 Command buttons with caption ............................. 24
3.4 Lists............................................................................. 25
4 User modes ............................................................... 29
4.1 Two different user modes................................................ 30
4.2 Changing the user mode................................................. 30
4.3 Standard mode.............................................................. 32
4.4 Extended mode ............................................................. 32
5 Navigation ................................................................ 33
5.1 General information on navigation.................................... 34
5.2 Starting MobileNavigator................................................. 35
5.2.1 Extended mode................................................... 35
5.2.2 Standard mode ................................................... 37
5.3 Basic settings................................................................ 38
5.4 Indicating a destination .................................................. 42
5.4.1 Entering an address............................................. 42
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5.4.2 Selecting a point of interest .................................. 44
5.4.3 Indicating destinations on the map ........................ 51
5.4.4 Favourites .......................................................... 53
5.4.5 Recent destinations ............................................. 55
5.4.6 Using your home address ..................................... 56
5.5 Destination management ................................................ 56
5.5.1 Saving a destination ............................................ 56
5.5.2 Renaming a destination........................................ 58
5.5.3 Deleting a destination .......................................... 59
5.6 Indicating several destinations (Itinerary with stages)......... 59
5.6.1 Indicating route points ......................................... 60
5.6.2 Editing, saving and managing itineraries................. 62
5.6.3 Calculating the route............................................ 67
5.6.4 Displaying the itinerary on the map ....................... 69
5.6.5 Simulating the route ............................................ 69
5.7 Starting navigation ........................................................ 71
6 Working with the map............................................... 75
6.1 Selecting a map............................................................. 76
6.2 Operating the map......................................................... 78
6.3 Representation of the map in navigation mode................... 84
6.4 Displaying additional information on the map..................... 86
7 Useful functions for navigation .................................91
7.1 Adding a stage point during navigation ............................. 92
7.2 Next destination ............................................................ 93
7.3 Blocking a route section.................................................. 93
8 Configuring MobileNavigator..................................... 95
8.1 Settings ....................................................................... 96
8.1.1 User mode ......................................................... 97
8.1.2 Map information.................................................. 97
8.1.3 Route information................................................ 98
8.1.4 Signpost information............................................ 99
8.1.5 Speed limit......................................................... 99
8.1.6 Volume ............................................................ 100
8.1.7 Representation.................................................. 100
8.1.8 Touch screen calibration..................................... 100
8.1.9 Automode ........................................................ 101
8.1.10 Routing options ............................................... 102
8.1.11 Itinerary......................................................... 102
8.1.12 Time zone ...................................................... 103
8.1.13 Format........................................................... 103
8.1.14 Home address................................................. 103
8.1.15 Radio-Mute..................................................... 104
8.1.16 Product information ......................................... 104
9 Glossary .................................................................. 105
10 Index ...................................................................... 107
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1 Introduction
Topics covered in this chapter:
1.1 Search facilities and conventions page 4
1.2 Liability page 4
1.3 Support page 5
1.4 Trademarks page 5
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1.1 Search facilities and conventions
This manual offers the following search facilities: Find information
quickly
Conventions This manual uses different font styles and symbols to highlight
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.
important paragraphs and to ease its use.
Font Use
bold
bold italic Registered names and trademarks.
SMALL CAPITALS Window and dialogue box titles.
underlined italic
Symbol Use
Buttons, icons, names of entry fields, and
elements of the software’s user interface.
Also used for highlighting warnings and
notices.
The name of the user mode which is
concerned by the current section. You need
not reed sections that don't concern the user
mode you are currently working with.
Indicates hints and notes that may ease the
use of MobileNavigator.
Indicates additional information.
Warns against dangers that might cause
damage to objects and persons.
1.2 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 Support
Customer Care Call our support staff for Telephone support:
Mondays to Fridays 9am to 6pm
0905 8 48 07 01
(£0.25 per minute from the British landline network)
Or call our Fax support:
+ 49 180 5 62 84 444
(Fax cost dependent on local provider)
Further information may be found on the web site of NAVIGON
GmbH www.navigon.com
in the "Support" section.
1.4 Trademarks
Registered
trademarks
Outlook, Windows and ActiveSync are registered trademarks
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.
of the Microsoft Corporation.
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2 Before you begin
Topics covered in this chapter:
2.1 Installing the software page 8
Inserting the memory card into the device
Installing the navigation software
Transmitting maps to a memory card
Restoring the files of the memory card
2.2 Installing the hardware page 10
Installing the PNA in the vehicle
Fitting the PNA on your bike
2.3 The basic principle of navigation page 13
2.4 Important safety information page 14
Safety information on navigation
Safety information on handling the PNA
Safety information on the installation in the vehicle
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2.1 Installing the software
2.1.1 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
Note: 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
2.1.2 Installing the navigation software
Install the navigation
software...
1. Take the stylus and push the main switch on the pack of the
device to the ON position.
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The brand logo is being displayed for a short time. The
installation procedure starts automatically. After a few
seconds, the registration wizard starts which guides you
through the registration procedure.
Note: 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.
2.1.3 Transmitting maps to a memory card
Transmit maps to a
memory card…
Detailed instructions on transmitting maps to the memory card
may be found in the separate manual in the enclosure.
On your MobileNavigator DVD 1, you will find the Installer-
Tool which guides you through the map transmitting procedure.
You will need a PC to transmit maps from the DVD to a memory
card. We recommend using a card reader as this works much
faster than transmitting data via an ActiveSync connection.
Note: Maps for which you have not purchased the right of use
must be licensed. You may transmit maps without license to a
memory card, but you may not use them for navigation and
route planning purposes.
The Installer-Tool allows you to purchase map licenses.
Proceed as follows:
1. Insert the MobileNavigator DVD 1 into your DVD - drive.
2. The Installer-Tool Starts automatically. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
Note: In case the Installer-Tool does not start automatically,
start the Windows-Explorer. Select the directory of your DVD
drive and double-click the "Setup.exe" file.
2.1.4 Restoring the files of the memory card
Survey In case you have lost or damaged the provided memory card,
you will find all files, which are necessary for restore on your
MobileNavigator DVD 1.
You will need a PC for restoring the files. You may transmit the
files via an ActiveSync connection or via a card reader.
Note: ActiveSync must be installed on your PC. For detailed
information, please refer to the manual of your PNA.
Restore the files of
the memory card…
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1. Connect your PC and your Pocket PC via ActiveSync.
2. Insert the MobileNavigator DVD-ROM 1 into your DVD -
drive.
3. The Installer-Tool Starts automatically. Follow the
instructions on the screen.
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Note: In case the Installer-Tool does not start automatically,
start the Windows-Explorer. Select the directory of your DVD
drive and double-click the "Setup.exe" file.
2.2 Installing the hardware
2.2.1 Installing the PNA in the vehicle
Attention: The mounted holder must not interfere with the
driver’s attention to traffic.
Mounting the
holder...
1. Attach the cradle of the device to the swan-neck mount.
Note: 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.
of the power supply cable into the
5. Insert the power jack into the cigarette lighter.
2.2.2 Fitting the PNA 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
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4. Insert the device into its cradle. Verify that the clip snaps
5. Turn the holder until you may read the screen well while
6. Fasten the screw.
noticeably!
sitting on the bike.
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2.3 The basic principle of navigation
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
The Global Positioning System (GPS) has originally been
developed in the 70ies, as a weapon guidance system for the
American forces.
The GPS is based on 24 satellites, which are in orbit round the
earth and which are permanently emitting signals. The GPS
receiver receives these signals and calculates, based on the
runtime of the signals, his distance from the respective satellites.
This information serves for calculation your current geographic
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.
Navigation with GPS The delivered maps contain the geographic coordinates of the
points of interest, streets and towns they represent. Thus the
navigation system can calculate a route from a given start point
to a given destination point.
In case your navigation system receives the signals of at least
three satellites it may determine your current position and
represent it on the map. This position may then serve as start
point for navigation purposes.
As the determination and representation of your position is
carried out once a second, you may watch your movements on
the map.
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2.4 Important safety information
Note In your own interest, read the following notices and safety
information carefully before starting up your navigation system.
2.4.1 Safety information on navigation
Use of MobileNavigator is executed at your own risk.
Caution: To protect yourself and others from accidents please do
not operate the navigation system while driving!
Caution: You must not look at the display except when it is
absolutely safe to do so!
Caution: The road layout and the traffic signs are absolutely
prior to the instructions of the navigation system.
Caution: 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.
Note: We recommend effecting 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!
Note: 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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2.4.2 Safety information on handling the PNA
Caution: As it is not waterproof, do not expose your navigation
device to water! For example, protect it from rain, snow or hail
when you are on your way by bike or on foot.
Caution: Disconnect the navigation device from the power
supply when you are leaving the car parked for a long period of
time. Failure to do so might result in a dead battery since the
internal GPS receiver constantly consumes electricity.
Note: Do not use any harsh solvents for cleaning the PNA. A
damp, lint-free cloth is sufficient!
Note: Do not unplug by pulling the cable. This might damage the
cable!
2.4.3 Safety information on the installation in the vehicle
Caution: Do not fix the holder within the deployment zone of
airbags.
Caution: 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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3 Operating the navigation
software
Topics covered in this chapter:
3.1 Hardware keys page 18
3.2 Software keyboard page 18
Character keyboard
Mobile phone keyboard
3.3 Command buttons page 21
Command buttons with caption
3.4 Lists page 25
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3.1 Hardware keys
Operation In order to offer a maximum of flexibility and convenience for the
operation of MobileNavigator there is three ways to make
entries:
tapping with the stylus,
tapping with your finger, or
via the hardware keys of your Pocket PC.
Hardware keys On the upper right corner of your device, there are the following
hardware keys which allow to accede quickly the most important
functions:
Loudness wheel The loudness wheel is at the right hand side of your PNA.
On / Off
Turns the device on / off.
Configuration
Opens the C
Back
Opens the precedent screen.
Destination
Opens the D
Zoom out
Works only in map view mode.
Zoom in
Works only in map view mode.
ONFIGURATION screen.
ESTINATION screen.
Turn the wheel upwards to increase the loudness.
Turn the wheel downwards to reduce the loudness.
3.2 Software keyboard
Survey A software keyboard appears at the bottom of the screen when
text entries are necessary. Choose the character keyboard or the
mobile phone keyboard.
Select a software keyboard by tapping the respective icon at the
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right hand side of the screen. The icon of the active keyboard
appears pressed.
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3.2.1 Character keyboard
You may carry out all entries with your finger on the character
keyboard. But you may enter capital letters only.
Entering a space,
deleting a
character…
Switching between
character and
number entry…
You need not enter small letters or special characters when
entering a destination's town or street name. MobileNavigator
replaces these characters automatically. When you are looking
for, e.g., a French town called "Héroïnès", simply type
"HEROINES".
Tap the
Tap the
cursor.
Tap the
Tap the
icon to enter a space character.
icon to delete the character at the left of the
icon to enter numbers, e.g. for a postcode.
icon to return to the character entry mode.
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Special characters
Tap the
The special characters keyboard appears.
As soon as you have entered a special character the letter
keyboard reappears.
You need not enter special characters when entering a
destination's town or street name but they may be helpful for
entering names for saved destinations and itineraries.
icon to enter a special character.
Moving the cursor If you want to delete another character than the one to the left of
the cursor position, or if you want to insert a character at another
place than at the end of the text, you have to move the cursor to
the respective place.
Just tap the place where you want to have the cursor.
3.2.2 Mobile phone keyboard
You may carry out all entries with your finger on the mobile
phone keyboard. But you may enter capital letters only.
As on a mobile phone, each key is designed to enter several
letters with it. The position of a letter on a key caption indicates
how often you must tap this key to enter the respective letter.
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E.g., to enter an "S", tap the "PQRS" key four times.
You need not enter small letters or special characters when
entering a destination's town or street name. MobileNavigator
replaces these characters automatically. When you are looking
for, e.g., a French town called "Héroïnès", simply type
"HEROINES".
Entering a space,
deleting a
character…
Tap the
Tap the
icon to enter a space character.
icon to delete the character at the left of the
cursor.
Switching between
character and
Tap the
icon to enter numbers, e.g. for a postcode.
number entry…
Tap the
icon to return to the character entry mode.
Special characters When you tap a key, a line above the software keyboard appears
which lists all characters that may be entered by this key. The
active character is highlighted.
If, e.g., you want to type "Ø", tap the "MNO" key repeatedly until
"Ø" is highlighted in the line above the software keyboard.
You need not enter special characters when entering a
destination's town or street name but they may be helpful for
entering names for saved destinations and itineraries.
Moving the cursor If you want to delete another character than the one to the left of
the cursor position, or if you want to insert a character at another
place than at the end of the text, you have to move the cursor to
the respective place.
Just tap the place where you want to have the cursor.
3.3 Command buttons
Icons The following buttons appear at the bottom of every
MobileNavigator screen:
Return
Tap this icon to return to the previous screen. This icon is not
available on the M
AIN SCREEN.
Main screen
Tap this icon to open the main screen. This icon is not available
on the M
AIN SCREEN.
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GPS
The GPS symbol is placed at the bottom of the screen. The
different GPS-icons have the following significance:
Symbol Significance
The GPS receiver is switched off
No GPS
- OR –
an external GPS receiver is not
connected correctly.
No signal
A GPS receiver is connected, but the
received signals are not convenient
for navigation purposes (e.g. because
you are in a closed building).
GPS ready
The signals are convenient. Navigation
may begin.
Tap the GPS icon to display the current GPS status:
Entry Significance
GMT
Greenwich Mean Time
Time of London ignoring daylight saving
time.
Longitude /
Latitude
Current position:
Indication of east longitude and north
latitude.
Satellites
Number of received satellites. At least three
satellites must be received for navigation
purposes.
HDOP
Horizontal Dilution of Precision:
Indicates the quality of position
determination. Theoretically any value from 0
to 50 may occur. The smaller the value, the
more accurate is the position determination
(value 0 = no deviation from the real
position). Values up to 8 are convenient for
navigation purposes.
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Entry Significance
Speed Indicates your current speed.
Position
Indicates the address of your current
position.
Save
Quit Tap this button to quit the GPS screen.
Tap this button to add the current address to
AVOURITES.
the F
Energy
The Energy icon is placed at the bottom right corner of the
screen. The colour of the icon and the symbol displayed on it
have the following significance:
Colour/Symbol Significance
The device is connected to an external
power supply. The battery is charged.
The LED on the device shines green.
The device is connected to an external
power supply. The battery is being
charged. The LED on the device
shines red.
The device is being supplied by its
internal battery. The charge state of
the battery is sufficient.
The number of green segments on the
battery indicates its charge state (2 or
3 segments).
The device is being supplied by its
internal battery. The charge state of
the battery is weak.
The number of green segments on the
battery indicates its charge state (0 or
1 segment).
A message window informs you when
the charge state of the battery
becomes insufficient.
Switching the GPS receiver on / off
The GPS receiver consumes energy. This is of significance when
the system is operated in battery mode, e.g. when you are on
your way on foot or by bike. Switch therefore the GPS receiver
off when you do not need it for a certain time.
1. Tap the Energy icon on the lower right corner of any screen.
NERGY screen opens:
The E
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2. Tap the Off button to switch the GPS receiver off.
3. When the GPS-symbol in the upper right corner becomes red,
tap the Cancel button.
Note: Switching the GPS receiver on works the same way.
3.3.1 Command buttons with caption
Command buttons You will find command buttons with captions on almost every
screen of MobileNavigator. There is three groups of command
buttons:
1. Command buttons with a defined functionality.
These buttons are designed to execute a functionality, which
is indicated by their caption. They are normally buttons like
Save, OK, Cancel, Select map, Navigation etc.
2. Buttons to select one of two possibilities.
These buttons are designed to select one of two possibilities.
Normally, the current state is indicated by the caption of the
button. They are normally buttons like User mode, Yes-No,
On-Off.
When you tap one of these buttons, the caption switches to
the other possibility. This change must be confirmed by
clicking another button (normally OK or Save) before the
current screen closes.
3. Buttons to enter data.
Subsequently, these buttons will be referred to as entry
fields. The caption either your last entry or <please select>.
They are buttons like Town or Postcode, Street, Category
(of a POI) etc.
When you tap an entry field, another screen with a software
keyboard, a list, or with both of them opens where you can
make your entries. This entry must be confirmed by clicking
another button (normally OK or Save) before the entry
screen closes. Your entry becomes then the caption of the
entry field.
For information on the use of the keyboard, please refer to
„Software keyboard", page 18.
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For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists",
page 25.
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3.4 Lists
Survey There are many cases where you have to select an entry from a
list.
If, for example, you have not completely entered the name of a
town before tapping OK, a list appears which contains all towns
beginning with your entry or having it into their names. The
postcode of the towns is also indicated in order to allow you to
choose the correct one if there is more than one town with the
same name.
Entry with focus One of the entries has the focus. This entry is written in bold.
Moreover, there is often some additional information on that
entry in a 2
county the respective town belongs to.
Icons At the right hand side of lists, there are three icons:
OK: Tap this icon to confirm the selection of the entry with the
focus (which is placed directly at the left of the OK icon).
nd
or 3rd line. In a list of towns, there is indicated the
Up: Tap this icon to scroll the list one item up.
Down: Tap this icon to scroll the list one item down.
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Example Search for BICKNOR.
1. In the M
The D
AIN MENU tap Navigation.
ESTINATION screen opens.
2. Tap Address.
The A
DDRESS screen opens.
3. Tap the Town or Postcode entry field.
The software keyboard appears.
4. Enter the letters BICK.
All towns beginning with BICK or having BICK in their names
are listed.
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When the list is very long, you may enter one more letter in
order to shorten the list.
5. Enter N.
All towns beginning with BICKN or having BICKN in their
names are listed.
6. Tap the Down icon repeatedly until BICKNOR appears directly
under the white entry field.
The entry BICKNOR has the focus.
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7. Tap
The A
.
DDRESS screen reappears. BICKNOR is entered into the
Town or Postcode field.
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