
iCN 550
with Smart™ 2005 Release 2 for iCN 550
User Manual

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Important Safety Information
follow distance information on road signs.
To discourage theft, do not leave the iCN 550 in plain view in an unattended vehicle.
traffi c-related information supplied by other parties and disclaims all liability for any accident,
ymbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
ymbol indicates a potentially

Thank you for purchasing your Navman iCN 550. We hope you enjoy your new GPS transferable
This user manual will help you Drive-Away™ with your iCN, straight out of the box.
Box Contents
2005 software including Smart
Note: the number of disks varies with country of purchase.
on the country of purchase
Limited Warranty Agreement
Getting started

1. Introduction
Whether you travel in your own country or elsewhere, your iCN 550 will direct you to your destination
without the need for map-books and second-hand instructions.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is available free of charge, at any time, and is accurate to within
features available to you.
The Global Positioning System is a network of satellites that transmit accurate time and position
to determine an exact location. GPS satellites orbit the earth at around 20,200 kilometres (12,000
The iCN GPS antenna receives GPS signals. To receive GPS signals, ensure that the iCN is
with such a windscreen, you may need to purchase an external antenna so that your iCN can
Getting started

2. iCN Features
We recommend that you familiarise yourself with the iCN’s basic operations, such as using the stylus,
Tap with the stylus to select menu options or enter information.
screen, listing the nearest petrol stations to
screen, listing the nearest public car parks
to your current position.
screen; hold down for longer to
indicates that the battery is charging;
indicates that the battery is fully charged.
Getting started
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options, keyboard characters and preferences,
screen to select a destination, and
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Getting started
for normal use. Switching to
When off, the iCN enters a suspended state.
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Getting started
The stylus is your input device. Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it for ease of use. Store it in
the slot when not in use.
The iCN has an internal battery that when fully charged should power the iCN for 4 hours.
You can monitor battery power at the
the side of the iCN and the other end into the vehicle power socket.
on the side of the iCN and the AC power pack into the wall outlet.
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amber

3. Starting your iCN
Position the iCN in your Vehicle
screen provides access to all of the iCN’s functions, including navigating to a
The receiver will lift out to a horizontal position, allowing it to obtain a GPS fi x.
Getting started

Getting started
When you switch your iCN 550 on
screen from displaying on each startup, select the
to go to the next screen.
to go to the next screen.
to confi rm that you understand.
from displaying on startup, select the
screen at any time by pressing
option is only available wh

Getting started
When your iCN is off, it enters a suspended state and the system stops operating. When you turn
your iCN on, it returns to the screen you were last viewing.
The receiver will click into place.
The iCN will enter a suspended state and the screen will turn off.
To save battery power, your iCN will automatically enter a suspended state after a set period of
time. You can change the default suspended-state settings at the
Note: if you are not going to be using the iCN for an extended period of time,
you can reset it to solve the problem.
To reset your iCN, either:
button on the top of the iCN.

4. Setting your Destination
screens, which used together form a
This section describes how to use each of these screens and provides two case studies to help guide
you through setting your destination.
screen is used to select your destination by area, street, postal code/ZIP code,
As you specify each part of the address, it will display in the
fi eld at the top of the screen.
The available options will change to refl ect the parts of the address still to be completed.
screen will display when you are required to enter text, such as when searching for
the top of the list. If your destination appears in the list at the top of the screen, tap on it to select it.
screen can display in three modes: alphabet, alternate and number/symbol.
Getting started

Getting started
As you select each character, the fi rst two results will display. Tap
to see more search results.
screen is used to display a preview of your destination before navigating to it, saving it
To view Point of Interest (POI) details when
your destination is a POI,

Getting started
The following rules apply when searching for a destination in Europe:
Via de Angelo de Thomasis
When searching by postcode in United Kingdo
For exact European street type abbreviations, see

Getting started
The first time you are setting your destination,
screen will open as expected.
Select the Country of Destination
Find the Area of Destination

Getting started
Find the Street of Destination
screen to fi nd the street of your destination.
screen to fi nd the area of your destination.
For information on using the

Getting started
Find the House Number of Destination
option is not displayed, house numbers are not available
screen to fi nd the house number of your destination.

Getting started
A POI is a named site, feature, landmark or public venue which can be displayed as an icon on the
The first time you are setting your destination
screen will open as expected.
Select the Country of Destination

Getting started
For information on using the
your destination is a POI,

5. Using the 2D Map screen to
You can plan a route directly from the
button to display the cross-hairs.
The route is calculated and displayed on the
Plan a Route
Getting started

6. Multi-stop Trips
screen to set multiple destination points for your trip. Your route will be
You can save up to 200 multi-stop trips, each with up to 14 destination points. .
Start your Multi-stop Trip
Note: You can also add destination points using Favourites, recent destinations and nearest

Select the Country of your Destination Point
Find the Area of your Destination Point
screen to fi nd the area of your destination point.

Find the Street of your Destination Point
screen to fi nd the street of your destination point.

Find the House Number of your
option is not displayed, house numbers are not available
screen to fi nd the house number of your destination point.
screen will display, listing your destination point.

Note: Destination points added, updated or deleted after a multi-stop trip has
Note: Destination points added after a
multi-stop trip has commenced will not
be included in the current route.
The Add to Trip screen will display.
Step Three: Find the Area of your
select a destination point to move
selected destination point to the correct
select a destination point to delete
ti-stop Trip screen will display.
The Favourite will save and the
You can modify a multi-stop trip at any time from the
screen; however, if you have
To skip a destination point during a multi-stop trip, complete the following:
The next destination point will be skipped and the route recalculated to the following

7. Viewing your Route
to cycle through the screens.
screen is always oriented North and shows your current position (if a GPS fi x is active)
You can plan a route from the
See page 23 for further details.
Additional information can
Your next turn is highlighted
future turns. The colour will

screen displays when a route is calculated, oriented to the travelling direction with an
to cycle through the screens.
Additional information can
The colour will depend on

screen displays information that you need for the next turn, the direction of the turn
Access to this screen is controlled by the
to cycle through the screens.
screen displays the next fi ve turns of your route, the turn direction, the street name
Access to this screen is controlled by the
to cycle through the screens.
Your route is re-directed if you make a wrong turn. The
symbol will display in the upper left corner of
screens while the route recalculates.
Additional information can
Additional information can
the screen or your current

screen provides information about your current route and lets you skip a trip
The screen is only available from the
when you are navigating a route:
to display your entire route on the
screen (see page 31) except that it
to cycle through the instruction list.
to cycle through the instruction list.
remaining to your destination.
to skip the next destination point of your trip.

8. The 2D Map Screen
menu allows you to access navigational functions from the
menu, complete the following:
button to display the cross-hairs.
To remove the cross-hairs press
Pop-up Menu

9. Avoiding an Area
You can calculate a route that avoids a specifi ed area on the map. For example, you may want to avoid
button to display the cross-hairs.
to position the intersection of the cross-hairs to the area
An Avoid Area is displayed.
to enable the Avoid Area.
and move the cross-hairs over the Avoid Area that you want to delete.
The Avoid Area is deleted.

10. Route Demonstrator
The Route Demonstrator allows you to:
Activate Route Demonstrator
button to display the cross-hairs.
screen (see pages 15-22) or by using the
menu and completing the following:
button to display the cross-hairs.
screen will display the calculated route in

To Disable Route Demonstrator
The Route Demonstrator will be disabled. The

11. Favourites and My Home
You can save up to 200 destinations as Favourites, one of which can be saved as My Home. My Home
You can save a Favourite from the
screen after searching for an address, or from the

The Favourite is saved as My Home. The
The Favourite is saved. The
button to display the cross-hairs.

The Favourite is saved. The
The Favourite is saved as My Home. The

The Favourite is saved as My Home. The
The Favourite is saved. The
A Warning dialogue box will display asking for confi rmation to delete the Favourite.
The Favourite is deleted. The

The route is calculated and displayed on the
The route is calculated and displayed on the

12. Preferences
You can modify the following preferences to suit your needs.
scale comprises ten rectangular boxes in a row. As screen brightness is
You can also adjust brightness from the
preference screen. See page 51.
up or down to hear a sound test.
up or down and hold to display the volume bar.
up or down to adjust the volume.
You can also adjust volume from the
preference screen. See page 52.
screens will display. Press
to give more weighting to the
fastest time when calculating a route.
to the shortest distance when calculating

when calculating a route.
when calculating a route.
warning message at the start of your trip if
your route includes ferries.
Demonstration to be played

screens will display. Press
checkbox will be enabled.

turn on the keypad backlight when the iCN
Note: This option is only available when
To hide all POI icons, select

Alerts Preferences — Active POIs
The Active POI settings allow you to set warning chimes and visual warnings for custom POIs that
will activate within a chosen radius of your location. For example, a warning chime will sound or a
visual warning will display when an active POI is within 150 ft of, but not necessarily on, your route.
Note: Custom POIs must first be installed on your iCN
check box to activate the POI.
slider to select the distance at which the warnings will activate.

Alerts Preferences - Speed and GPS Signals
The Safety settings allow you to set safety-related warnings.
when traveling at or above a
Note: The GPS signal alert will be activated when a
Warn driver when operating
visual warning when the GPS
Note: The GPS signal alert will be activated when a

Desktop POI Editor (see pages 61-
here may be more than one page of POI types. To view additional pages of
.
When the warning dialog-box opens, tap
When the warning dialog-box opens, tap
Note: This option will not
When the warning dialog-box opens, tap

Satellite Signal Strengths
screen provides a visual representation of the information being received.
Satellite Signal Strengths
You can also access this screen from the
The circle on the right side of the screen displays green when there is a valid fi x (2D or 3D) and red
when no fi x is available. A fi x will be obtained more quickly if the vehicle is stationary than if it is moving.
The satellites available from your current position are shown as grey, red and green coloured bars:
Grey
A valid signal, but not being used to fi x your position
Red
Green

for your location from the
the left or right arrows or using the left and right sides of the
*
box by tapping the left or
Voice guidance instructions
during navigation, select the
* Only available when UK English or US English language is selected.

Note: The prompts are available in English only.

power source before entering suspended state by tapping
the left or right arrows or using the left and right sides of
before entering suspended state by tapping the left or
right arrows or using the left and right
repeatedly to cycle through the

13. Smart Desktop
Desktop is used to install maps to your iCN, obtain software updates, manage Custom Points
ActiveSync 3.7.1 will be installed on your computer (
or higher is installed on your computer before you install
Desktop, even if it is not your default browser.
has been applied before you
Application Installer CD into your computer CD drive.
Desktop installer will start.
Desktop and Microsoft ActiveSync (if

Tip: Where possible, plug the USB cable
You are now ready to install maps to your iCN.
Desktop has been installed, you can access it from the
Desktop 2005 Release 2 for iCN5
We recommend that you use the
he name of the program may vary from the above.

14. Updating your iCN
We recommended that you regularly use Smart
Desktop to check the Navman website for
Desktop 2005 Release 2 for iCN550
Your computer will connect to the Internet and display the Navman website.
that came with your software upgrade.

15. Installing Maps Using
if it is not already open
Map CD into your computer CD drive, the available maps
will display (the default colour for available maps is
Note: If your computer opens Windows
Note: You may need to install multiple maps to cover the desired geographical area.
You will be prompted to enter or update your contact details so Navman can advise you
when updates are released.
your iCN, follow the prompts to activate the new region. The four
When activation has completed,
the map will change colour
to install and activate your new
The activated map is displayed in light green.
Smart Desktop

The map will change colour to indicate it has been
(the default colour for selected
The selected map is displayed in dark green.
). The map is now listed in the
button to install all maps listed in the
Desktop will install the selected map or maps to your iCN or iCN memory card.
When they have been installed, the map or maps will change colour (the default colour for
To use your iCN, disconnect the USB cable from
The map will be removed from your iCN.

16. Smart Desktop Advanced
This section details advanced features of Smart
Desktop. If you have not installed Smart
The list of available cities will reduce to match your search.
will rotate to centre on the selected city or town and
Adjust the settings to change the look of the map type.
Adjusts the map border width.
Features

To conserve space on your iCN and memory card, you can choose map layers to install.
The layers you can choose from are:
You can create custom Points of Interest (POIs) using the POI Editor in two ways:
A maximum of 25 Custom POI fi les can be saved on your iCN. The Custom POI fi les are listed on
to eight characters with no spaces.

tab, type or select the degree, minute and
tab, type or select the degree, minute and
Saving a Custom POI File to your iCN
Saving a Custom POI File to your iCN

Note: If you do not activate the POI, you will be
able to configure only the
when one or more additional POIs
Type the path to the icon fi le to be used to
The POI fi le is saved to the iCN as a Custom POI type.
The fi le name can be up to eight characters and cannot contain spaces.
window will open, displaying a list of custom POI fi les installed on
The fi le is removed from the list, but is not yet deleted.
The selected fi le or fi les are deleted.

You can save backups of all iCN Preferences and Favourites to your computer.
To Back up your Preferences, Favourites and My Home
window will close. The backup will be listed on the
window will close and the backup will be rest

17. Accessories
You can purchase separately almost all items that came with your iCN, including additional mounting kits
See page 74 for web addresses
The following accessories are also available for your iCN:
weak signal areas and in areas with poor or limited visibility of the open sky.
AC power cable with adaptor plugs for the following regions:
Button functions are the same as the iCN control buttons except that the

Support Information
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