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CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USE-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage” within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OF MOISTURE.

POWER SUPPLY:

Connect the supplied adapter to the side of the unit in the USB port. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have difficulty inserting the plug, turn it over and reinsert it. If the unit will not the used for a long time, disconnect the plug from the outlet.

NOTE:

Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all the connections have been made.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so. Refer to service manual for servicing instructions. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with a damp cloth.

7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the

manufacturer's instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or

other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A

polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug

has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong is

provided for your safety. When the provided plug does not fit into your outlet,

consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs,

convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use

caution when moving the cart/apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of

time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the

apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is

damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the

apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has

been dropped.

15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or splashing and no objects filled with

liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on the apparatus.

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Warning

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or

property damage.

The unit is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not reflect road

closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather conditions, or other factors that

may affect safety or timing while driving.

Use the unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit for any purpose

requiring precise measurement of direction, distance, location, or topography. This

product should not be used to determine ground proximity for aircraft navigation.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or

equivalent type.

The batteries (or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as

sunshine, fire or the like.

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (“UL”) has not tested the performance or reliability of the

Global Positioning System (“GPS”) hardware, operating software or other aspects of this

product. UL has only tested for fire, shock or casualty hazards as outlined in UL’s

Standard(s) for Safety [Note-Consider referencing specific UL standard].

UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the GPS hardware and

GPS operating software.

UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CERTIFICATIONS

WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY GPS

RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following

two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for Class B digital

device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This

equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the

user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following

measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. Connect the

equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.

3. Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.

The images in this manual are only for reference and they may be different from the actual ones.

Accessories List

ITEM NAME QTY

Accessories

Owner’s Manual 2

AC Adaptor 1

Car Adaptor 1

Mounting Bracket 1

USB Cable 1

Mounting cradle 1

Touch Pen 1

Dashboard mount disk 1

SD Card 1

Pouch 1

NOTE

Accessories and their part number are subject to modification without prior notice due to improvements.

Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Accessories

View of Main Unit

System Connections

Power Supply Preparation

General Setup

MP3 Player

Photo Viewer

Use of the Mount Accessories

Troubleshooting

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Specifications

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1. POWER Button

View of Main Unit

Press for a longer time to enter or exit the standby mode.

2. Card Port

Insert the SD card into the slot.

3. Earphone Jack

Connect earphone for private listening. When the earphone is connected to this

jack, the speaker will be turned off automatically.

4. USB Port

Connect to the supplied adapter to charge the unit.

Used to connect to the USB device.

5. LCD Screen

Finger touches the screen directly or use the touch pen included for optional.

6. ON/OFF Switch

Used to switch power on or off.

7. Speakers

System

Connections

z Always ensure that the unit and any other external device connected to the unit are

switched off and unplugged from the power supply before you attempt to connect

the unit to any external device.

Connecting to PC

The unit is designed with a USB port which allows you to connect the unit to PC for map

updating. See the below figure for details:

System requirements:

-Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP

(Driver required for Windows 98SE)

-DVD Rom Drive (for map upgrade purposes)

-Intel Pentium II 233 Mhz

-64 MB RAM

-50 MB available hard drive space

-Available serial port and/or USB Port

-256-color display adapter and monitor

(16 bit color required)

In the near future map updates will be available for down load from our website. Please

check www.nextar.com periodically for the information on downloads.

System

Connections

Inserting SD Card

The unit is designed with SD Card jack which allows you to insert the SD card into the

unit as shown below:

To remove the card, gently press the card in with your fingernail. The card unlocks and protrudes slightly. Then remove the card.

Connecting to Earphones

Connect the earphones to the right side of the unit for private listening.

When earphone is connected, the speakers will automatically turn off.

Note: Excessively loud volume could damage your hearing. So turn down the volume

before you connect the earphones, and then raise the volume to comfortable level.

Power Supply

Pre

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Using the AC Adaptor

The unit is supplied with an AC adaptor for powering it and charging its battery.

1. Connect AC adaptor to the right side of the unit in the USB port, as shown on the right.

2. Plug the two-prong end of the power cord into a grounded electrical outlet.

Note:

¾ Turn unit's power off before unplugging.

¾ In the case of using the adaptor, the LCD screen will be brighter than with the

rechargeable battery.

Using of Car Adaptor

The unit is supplied with a Car Adaptor for powering it while in a vehicle.

Connect the Car Adaptor Power Plug to the unit’s USB port and plug the other end to the vehicle’s 5V accessory/ cigarette socket, as shown on the right figure.

Attention

¾ Do not operate the unit while driving a vehicle. ¾ Place the unit in a proper position for viewing. ¾ Disconnect the unit from the Car Adaptor when starting the vehicle.

Your portable GPS unit comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. Please see details in the following segment.

Power Supply

Pre

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About Rechargeable Battery

Your portable GPS device comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. Charge the battery

fully before initial use. Charging time is normally about 3.5 hours. A fully charged battery

delivers about 2.5 hours of use.

Working conditions and precautions for the rechargeable battery

¾ New batteries should be fully charged before initial use.

¾ Battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are between

32q-100qF.

¾ Maintain well-ventilated conditions around the product to avoid overheating. Don’t

put the product on a bed, sofa or anything that may block ventilation to the product.

¾ When the battery is weak, an indication menu will appear on the LCD screen and

after a little while, the unit will power OFF automatically.

Charging the rechargeable battery

The battery must be charged by using the supplied adaptor.

General Setup

System Main Menu

When in navigation mode, Tap MENU button, and then choose SETTINGS.

In the SETTINGS menu, tap EXIT, a confirmation message appears. Tap Exit in the

confirmation message to return to the system main menu, as shown below.

In the main menu, there are four items for selecting. Touch the corresponding item to

enter.

Tap

the Photo Viewer; tap

to enter navigation mode; tap to enter the MP3 player; tap to enter

to enter the settings menu.

Settings Menu

Tap to enter the settings menu, the screen will display as below:

In the menu, tap

to return to the main menu.

Language

General Setup

Tap

as shown below:

Tap the

cancel.

Backlight

Tap

as shown below:

in the settings menu to enter Language settings menu for language selecting,

buttons to select language. Then tap to confirm or tap to

in the settings menu to enter Backlight settings menu for backlight adjusting,

Tap the first group

Tap the second group

time (--/5/10/30/60/120).

--: The system will keep backlight always on and will not enter sleep mode.

5: The system will keep backlight on for 5 minutes and then enter sleep mode.

10: The system will keep backlight on for 10 minutes and then enter sleep mode.

30: The system will keep backlight on for 30 minutes and then enter sleep mode.

60: The system will keep backlight on for 1 hour and then enter sleep mode.

120: The system will keep backlight on for 2 hours and then enter sleep mode.

After setting, tap

to confirm or tap to cancel.

buttons to adjust the backlight level.

buttons to adjust the sleep time. There are 6 choices for sleep

General Setup

Date & Time

Tap

current time zone, as shown below:

Tap the

Date group to change the corresponding date and tap the

group to change the corresponding time. Tap

Power

Tap

shown below:

in the settings menu to enter Date & Time settings menu for changing to the

buttons to select the proper Time Zone. Tap the buttons of

to return.

in the settings menu to enter Power menu for the current battery status, as

buttons of Time

The power menu will display the current battery status. Tap

to return.

Screen

General Setup

Tap

This item is used to calibrate the sensitivity of the touch screen. Tap the center of “+” as it moves around the screen. If you touch the center of “+” every time, it will disappear after having moved through a cycle (centerėtop left cornerėbottom left cornerėbottom right cornerėtop right corner).

Note: If “+” doesn’t disappear, you should calibrate again.

Volume

Tap

shown below:

in the settings menu, the screen will display as below:

Tap the screen to return to the settings menu.

in the settings menu to enter Volume settings menu for volume adjusting, as

Tap the

cancel.

buttons to adjust the volume. Then tap to confirm or tap to

Playing Music

The unit is designed with SD card slot. You can insert the SD card with MP3 and WMA

files. It supports MP3, WMA format files playback.

Note: Do not store MP3 and WMA format files in the Flash storage, for the flash

storage is used to store map data, any attempt to open the Flash storage may

result in the map data missing and lost.

Warning: For your own safety, do not use the earphones when driving.

Take the following steps to play:

Loading MP3 and WMA format files

1. Insert the SD card with MP3 and WMA format files.

2. Turn on the unit.

Playing Music

In the main menu, tap to enter the MP3 main screen, as shown below:

In the menu, tap the MENU button to enter the MP3 play list menu, as shown below:

Playing Music

When you open the play list, the system will look for audio files on its SD memory card

and create a play list automatically. If the play list consists of more than one screen, tap

the up arrow

In the play list, double tap the songs to start playback.

Tap

play list.

Tap

randomly.

Tap

screen.

On the playback screen as shown below, the MP3 player has standard playback

features:

; when the button changes to orange, the player will repeat all the songs in the

; when the button changes to orange, the player will play the songs in the list

or in the top left corner of the play list menu to return to the MP3 main

for the previous page and the down arrow for the next page.

Tap

Use Tap In the MP3 player, tap

button to start playing the songs in the play list.

to stop the playback.

to pause the playback, and then tap to resume the playback.

to back to the previous song; tap to skip to the next song.

to adjust the volume of the speaker.

to select the desired playback starting time.

in the top left corner to exit.

Photo Viewer

The unit is designed with SD card slot. You can insert the SD card with JPEG files. It

supports JPEG format files playback.

Note: Do not store JPEG format files in the Flash storage, for the flash storage is

used to store map data, any attempt to open the Flash storage may result in the

map data missing and lost.

It lags when reading high-resolution JPEG files in SD Card. We suggest low-resolution (within 640*480) pictures playback.

Playing JPEG Files

Insert SD card with JPEG files into the card slot of the unit, then tap

menu to enter the photo viewer main screen, as shown below:

In the menu, tap

to enter the folder menu, as shown below:

in the main

In the folder menu, double tap the memory card icon to open it, the pictures stored in the

memory card will be listed on the screen.

Photo Viewer

If the pictures list consists of more than one screen, tap the up arrow

previous page and the down arrow

menu. Tap a picture to select it and tap

In the pictures list, double tap a picture to play it on screen, as shown below.

On the playback screen, the Photo Viewer has following playback features:

Tap

to rotate the picture.

to back to previous picture; tap to switch to next picture.

for the next page. Tap to return to previous

to confirm your selection.

for the

Tap

the Viewer main screen.

Tap

, to zoom the picture in or out.

to play the picture in full-screen mode; double tap the screen again to return to

to return to the pictures list.

in the top right corner of the menu to exit.

Use of the Mount

Accessories

When using the unit in vehicle, you can use the supplied mount accessories (mount

bracket, mount cradle and dashboard mount disk) to mount the unit in the vehicle. Take

the following steps to operate:

1. See Fig. 1 to slide the mount cradle onto the end of the mount bracket.

2. See Fig. 2. Set the bottom edge of the unit onto the mount cradle. Then push the

tap at the top of the mount cradle in arrow 1 direction to mount the unit to the mount

cradle. To remove the unit, push the tap at the top of the mount cradle in arrow 1

opposite direction.

3. Lift the suction cup lever and then press the suction cup to the windshield. Then

press down the suction cup lever in arrow 2 direction to fix the bracket to the

windshield. At the end, rotate the knob to adjust the unit to proper position.

If you want to mount the unit to the dashboard, you can use the adhesive disk:

1) Choose a clean, dry spot on your dashboard.

2) Peel off protection liner from the back of the disk.

3) Attach the disk to your dashboard.

4) Mount the bracket to the adhesive disk.

Troubleshooting

Take steps described in the tables below to solve simple problems before contacting customer service.

If you suspect something wrong with this unit, immediately turn the power off and disconnect the power connector from the unit. Never try to repair the unit yourself because it is dangerous to do so.

PROBLEM

Users can’t turn on the unit.

There is no sound.

Dim screen.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The adaptor doesn’t connect well.

The built-in rechargeable battery is weak.

The volume may be turned down or mute.

The brightness may be turned down.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Connect the adaptor correctly.

Use the adaptor to supply power or charge the battery.

Turn up the volume or turn on the sound output.

djust the brightness of the

LCD.

The unit can’t receive satellite signals or can’t orient.

The unit may be obstructed by buildings or metal block.

Make sure to use the unit out of room; if in the vehicle, you can use the external GPS antenna to solve this problem.

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

The unit can receive signals now but can’t then or signals received are not stable.

POSSIBLE CAUSE

The built-in rechargeable batter

The unit may be obstructed by veil, such as heat insulation paper.

Swing of the unit is too

System software of the uni fails to function by change.

is weak.

reat.

POSSIBLE SOLUTION

Use the adaptor to supply power or charge the batter

Remove the veil.

Turn on the unit again.

void great swing of the

Other possibilities:

Static or other external interference may cause the unit function abnormally. In order to

recover normal status, please unplug the power supply cord and then plug it into the

outlet again to reset the unit. If the problems still exist, please cut off the power supply

and consult your service center or the qualified technician.

Specifications

TFT screen size 4.3 inches

Frequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz

Audio Signal-to-noise Rate

Audio distortion+noise

Channel Separation

Dynamic Range

Power

Power Consumption < 8W

Dimensions 117mmX80mmX20mm (L*W*D)

Weight About 0.17Kg

AC 100-240V  50/60Hz ; DC 5V

ı65dB

İ-20dB (1kHz)

ı70dB (1kHz)

ı80dB (1kHz)

Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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, a trademark of Nextar (Hong Kong) Limited.

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Precautions

Very important information. Please read this section carefully before using this

product.

This product is intended to provide turn-by-turn instructions to safely guide you to your

desired destination. Please make sure that all persons using this navigation software

carefully read these precautions and the operating instructions in the Nextar Software

Manual.

Nextar cannot accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from failure

to observe these precautions.

Your personal judgment, traffic regulations, and common sense must always take

precedence over instructions produced by the software.

• This product is not a substitute for your driving technique, driving knowledge or

especially your personal judgment. Route suggestions made by this navigation

system should never supersede any traffic regulations, your personal judgment,

or your knowledge of safe driving practices. If you feel that a route suggestion

made by the software instructs you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver,

places you in an unsafe situation, or routes you into an area that you consider

unsafe, do not follow the instructions. Your personal judgment, traffic regulations,

and common sense must always take precedence over instructions produced by

the software.

• When your vehicle is moving, keep your eyes on the road instead of looking at

the screen. If you need to look at the screen for a prolonged time, always park

the car in a safe manner and in accordance with all traffic regulations.

• Do not select or input destinations, change settings or otherwise manually

operate this software unless you have parked your car in a safe manner,

observing all traffic regulations.

• If you are responding to an emergency, it may not be prudent to rely on this

system unless you have no other means to obtain accurate directions. The

database does not include all of the facilities and streets necessary for

emergency response, and the system’s maps may not reflect recent changes in

roads, traffic controls and driving conditions. Use your own judgment in these

situations.

• The database utilized by this software is the most accurate and up-to-date

database available. Because of road closures, construction, weather, new roads

and other conditions, the database might not contain accurate information

regarding all streets and locations. If so, the system might not be able to

correctly guide you on your route or may inaccurately estimate the time needed

to reach your destination. Please use your judgment in these cases. Renewing

your subscription to the database will aid in keeping it up-to-date.

• There are situations when the navigation system will incorrectly display the

vehicle’s position on the map. Usually this situation will correct itself

automatically. Use your own judgment at all times. If you need to reset the

position, pull over in a safe manner observing all traffic regulations.

Points to Observe for Safe Usage

Warning

Failure to follow the following instructions

• Read this manual carefully and make sure you understand the cautions. Nextar

is not responsible for problems resulting from failure to observe the precautions,

warnings, and instructions in this manual. Store this guide where it will be

accessible at all times, for example in your glove compartment.

• The driver must not manually operate the software while driving the vehicle. This

may lead to traffic accidents. If the driver is to operate the software with the

can result in severe injury or death.

controls, the driver must pull over in a safe manner observing all traffic

regulations.

• When your vehicle is moving, keep your eyes on the road instead of looking at

the screen. Listen to the voice prompts for guidance instructions. If you wish to

look at the display, pull over in a safe manner observing all traffic regulations.

• Immediately stop using the software if a problem arises. Problems might include

no sound or display errors.

• Always comply with all traffic regulations.

• Regardless of the guidance instructions, do not enter roads on which your type

of vehicle is prohibited or which appear unsafe. Always observe signs.

• Keep the volume low enough so that you can hear outside sounds.

• Stop the vehicle before performing any GPS operation that could interfere with

driving. Always pull over in a safe manner observing all traffic regulations.

Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction……………………………………………………………………6

Summary of Features…………………………………………………………………...6

About This Guide………………………………………………………………………...7

Chapter 2 - Quick Start Examples………………………………………………………...8

Setting a Destination Using a Street Address………………………………………..8

Setting a Destination Using a Point of Interest (POI)……………………………….9

Chapter 3 - GPS Basics……………………………………………………………..…….11

Main Screen Components…………………………………………………………….12

Changing Map Display Modes………………………………………………………..13

Browsing the Map Display…………………………………………………………….15

Selecting Options and Entering Data………………………………………………..16

Setting Destinations……………………………………………………………………18

Selecting and Working with Turn-By-Turn Views…………………………………..19

Main Turn-by-Turn View…………………………………………………………20

Split Map View……………………………………………………………………20

Maneuvers List View……………………………………………………………..21

Zooming In and Out……………………………………………………………………21

Canceling a Route……………………………………………………………………..22

Automatic Route Recalculation……………………………………………………….22

Setting and Using Your Home Location……………………………………………..23

Planning a Route Using a Different Starting Point…………………………………24

Managing Favorites……………………………………………………………………25

Chapter 4 - Setting Destinations…………………………………………….…………..26

Setting a Destination Using an Address…………………………………………….26

Setting a Destination Using a Point of Interest (POI)……………………………...30

Setting a Destination Using Crossroads…………………………………………….33

Setting a Destination Using an Entry in the Favorites List………………………..36

Setting a Destination Using an Item in the History List……………………………37

Chapter 5 - Other Options………………………………………………………………...38

Configuring Map Display Settings……………………………………………………38

Selecting a Language………………………………………………………………….40

Viewing GPS Status……………………………………………………………………41

Setting Default Route Calculation Criteria…………………………………………..42

Setting Origin…………………………………………………………………………...43

Previewing a Route Using Demo Mode…………………………………..………...44

Viewing Program Version Information……………………………………………….45

Exiting the Application…………………………………………………………………46

Chapter 6- Technical Reference…………………………………………………………47

Menu Commands………………………………………………………………………47

Screen Icons and Controls……………………………………………………………48

Compass and GPS……………………………………………………………….48

User Interface Controls and Icons……………………………………………..49

General Turn-By-Turn Symbols………………………………………………………52

FAQ'S………………………………………………………………………………………….53

Chapter 1—Introduction

Nextar GPS is a full-featured GPS navigation application for mobile computing platforms.

Developed by Nextar, Inc., you can install GPS portable computing devices that utilize

integrated or externally connected GPS receivers.

Nextar GPS uses a patented and patent pending interface that employs statistical and

probability analysis to make selecting and setting destinations fast and easy. The main

display is clear and easy to read, and the context sensitive menus provide quick access

to common tasks that include setting destinations, saving routes, and retrieving recently

used destinations.

Once underway, your route is tracked and displayed in real-time on the map display. As

you travel, the application’s voice guidance system announces each maneuver that you

need to make while the main screen displays turn directions, compass heading,

distance to next maneuver, and street names. If you leave your route, Nextar GPS

automatically calculates a new route to your destination.

To help you get up and running quickly, this manual provides detailed descriptions and

instructions on how to use Nextar GPS.

Summary of Features

• Specialized, innovative, and intuitive user interface

• Ready for in-vehicle use

• Easy-to-use patented and patent-pending destination entry that improves

efficiency using statistical and probability analysis

• Context-sensitive menus

• 2-D and 3-D map display with built-in compass

• Discernible map zoom levels

• Multi-modal voice guidance

• Approaching cross-street display

• Accurate vehicle positioning and map matching

• Instant recalculations when off-route

• Point of Interest access

• On-board NAVTEQ™ map database

About This Guide

This manual is organized as follows:

Chapter 1—Introduction introduces the GPS application.

Chapter 2—Quick Start Examples provides two quick start examples that are for users

who simply want to jump right in.

Chapter 3—GPS Basic describes how to use the GPS to calculate a route.

Chapter 4—Setting Destinations provides visual quick reference to the GPS screens

and options.

Chapter 5—Other Options describes how to use the options in the Settings screen to

configure the GPS, set preferences, cancel a route in progress, exit the application, and

more.

Chapter 6—Command Reference provides detailed reference information regarding the

GPS menus, controls, and icons.

Note. The steps and procedures presented in this guide represent the best

practice methods for working successfully with the GPS. If you have any questions

or encounter any difficulties that are not addressed in the documentation or web-

based support, contact Customer Support. In addition, please note that the

information in this guide, including references to the various graphical elements in

the program, is subject to change due to on-going updates and improvements.

Chapter 2—Quick Start Examples

This chapter provides two quick start examples (1) Setting a Destination Using a Street

Address; and (2) Setting a Destination Using a Point of Interest (POI).

Setting a Destination Using a Street Address

To set a destination using an address

1. From the main screen, tap the GO TO button. The Enter Destination screen

opens.

2. If necessary, tap the ADDRESS tab.

3. Select an option button for entering an address. You can enter an address starting

with—

- START WITH CITY—to set a destination by entering a city name, then a

street name, and then a building number

- START WITH STREET—to set a destination by entering a street name,

then a city name, and then a building number

- ADDRESS IN <<LAST-USED CITY NAME>>—to set a destination using a

street and address in the last-used city (This option displays only if a city

has previously been entered.)

- CITY CENTER—to set a destination to the center of a city or town you

specify.

For this example, select START WITH CITY.

4. Begin spelling out the item as prompted by tapping out the name (e.g., the city

name) starting with the first letter. As you make selections, the screen displays

and highlights the most likely characters based on the GPS’s patentent technology.

5. Tap on the city name that matches the one you are looking for. The system next

prompts you to enter the street name.

6. Enter the street name. The system will display matching street names within the

first few characters. As prompted, select the appropriate street name from the list.

7. Enter the building number, and then tap OK when you are done. The system next

shows the Destination Confirmation for the selected destination.

8. Next—

- Tap GO to calculate the route and start the turn-by-turn instructions.

—Or—

- Tap SAVE & GO to save the destination location in the Favorites list before

receiving turn-by-turn instructions. The system will prompt you to enter a

location name. The system will then provide turn-by-turn instructions to that

destination from your current location.

—Or—

- Tap SET ORIGIN to set this location as the starting position, e.g., to plan a

route using a different starting point.

Setting a Destination Using a Point of Interest (POI)

To set a destination using a point of interest

1. From the the main screen, tap GO TO. The Enter Destination screen opens.

2. If necessary, tap the POI tab.

3. Select an option to locate a POI as follows—

- POI BY CITY—to locate a POI by entering the city location, and then the

POI name

- POI BY NAME—to locate a POI by entering the POI name

- POI NEAR VEHICLE—to locate a POI that is close to your current vehicle

position

- POI NEAR DESTINATION—to locate a POI that is close to your destination

For this example, select POI BY CITY.

4. Select a POI category (restaurants, gas stations, Bank/ATM). You may use the Up

or Down buttons to scroll up and down the list of categories. After you choose a

category, the data entry screen appears next and prompts you for the first item to

enter.

5. Begin spelling out the item as prompted by tapping out the city name starting with

the first letter. As you make selections, the screen displays and highlights the most

likely characters based on the GPS’s patentent technology.

6. Tap on the city name that matches the one you are looking for. At this point, two

possible things will happen.

- The system will display the list of matching POIs for the selected category.

—OR—

- The system prompts you to enter the POI name. Begin spelling out the item.

Within a few characters, the system will display the matching list.

7. Select the desired POI from the displayed list. The system next shows the

Destination Confirmation for the selected destination.

8. Next—

- Tap GO to calculate the route and start the turn-by-turn instructions.

—OR—

- Tap SAVE & GO to save the destination location in the Favorites list before

receiving turn-by-turn instructions. The system will prompt you to enter a

location name. The system will then provide turn-by-turn instructions to that

destination from your current location.

—Or—

- Tap SET ORIGIN to set this location as the starting position, e.g., to plan a

route using a different starting point.

Chapter 3—GPS Basics

To introduce you to key features and common functions in the GPS, this chapter

covers—

• Starting the GPS

• Main Screen Components

• Changing Map Display Modes

• Browsing the Map Display

• Selecting Options and Entering Data

• Setting Destinations

• Selecting and Working Turn-By-Turn Views

• Zooming In and Out

• Canceling a Route

• Automatic Route Recalculation

• Setting and Using Your Home Location

• Planning a Route Using a Different Starting Point

• Saving, Using, and Managing Favorites List Entries

• Descriptions of Buttons and Icons

Crossroad

Main Screen Components

On startup, the GPS main screen displays your current position, street names, and

Point of Interest icons. (See below.)

Current Position Icon

Map Display Mode Button

Compass and GPS Status

Point of Interest Icons

Map Zoom Level

Buttons (+) and (-)

Main map display

Tap icon to view name of Current Road or Upcoming

GO TO Button

The left-side controls display map mode, GPS, compass, and zoom level information.

Tapping on the Map Display Mode button cycles you through the various map display

modes—3D, North Up, and Heading Up. (For more information, see Changing Map

Display Modes on page 13.) Tapping on the + or - zoom level buttons changes the map

zoom levels. Along the bottom of the display, the MENU button provides access to all of

the main functions in the GPS via command buttons, and the GO TO button provides

one-touch access to the destination setting screens.

In the blue bar along the bottom, tap the Current Street / Upcoming Crossroad icon to

toggle between viewing the name of the street or roadway you are on, or the name of

the next cross street. (See the example below.)

Tap to toggle between viewing the name of the current street or the name of the upcoming cross street.

Current street / Upcoming crossroad information

Once you set a destination and tap GO, the map displays your route in blue, along with

turn-by-turn and trip information on the right. As shown below, map icons display Points

of Interest along the way. Other controls allow you to change the map display mode,

zoom in or out, view the name of the current street or upcoming crossroad, and turn

voice guidance on or off. The VIEW button provides access to alternate views of turn-

by-turn instructions. For more information, see Selecting and Working with Turn-By-

Turn Views on page 19.

Volume Control for the

Street name of next

maneuve

Current Vehicle

Position Indicato

Current Street /

Upcoming Crossroad

(Toggle)

audible turn-by-turn instructions

Next maneuver and distance from that maneuver.

Estimated arrival time and distance to destination

VIEW button cycles through guidance

The Map Display

Changing Map Display Modes

Tapping on the Map Display Mode button cycles the map through three views—

Heading Up, North Up, and 3D. (See below.)

Tap the Map Display Mode button

to change map display options

Map Display Mode button

In Heading Up mode, the vehicle icon faces up, i.e., forward in the direction of travel,

and the map display rotates under it as the system tracks your route. (See below.)

Map Display Mode - Heading Up

In North Up mode, the map scrolls so that North on the map is oriented to the top of the

display. The vehicle icon faces in the direction of travel while the compass displays the

direction of travel. (See below.)

Map Display Mode - North Up

In 3D mode, the map displays a 3D perspective of the road network. (See below.)

Map Display Mode - 3D

Note that not all map display modes are supported in all zoom levels. The map can

display 3D at scales below 500 ft (Community zoom level). If the map display mode is

3D, the map switches from 3D to 2D mode when you zoom out to 500 ft. The program

will not allow you to change the map display mode to 3D at the 500 ft scale and higher.

The map display mode will automatically return to 3D mode once you zoom in to a scale

below 500 ft.

Similarly, if the map display mode is Heading Up, the display will automatically switch to

North Up mode when you zoom out to the 100 mile scale (State zoom level) or higher.

The map display mode will automatically return to Heading Up mode once you zoom in

to a scale below 100 miles. The program will not allow you to change the map display

mode to Heading Up at the 100 mile scale or higher.

In addition to using the Map Display Mode button on the map to change the display

mode, you can also use the Settings screen to set the default (startup) map display

mode. For more information, see Configuring Map Display Settings

Browsing the Map Display

Browsing the map involves scrolling (i.e., moving) the map in the window. This feature is

useful to find a location or preview a route. To enter Browse mode, tap on the map

display. To scroll the map, tap and drag. (See below.)

Tap “X” to exit

Tap on the map

display to ente

Browse mode.

Tap-and-drag to

scroll the map.

Indicator in uppe

right shows distance

from current position.

Tap on the map to enter browse mode

In Browse mode, the Browse Mode indicator in the upper right corner shows the distance from your current position. When available, tap the “i” icon in the lower right to view information about the selected location. In Browse mode, the menu command buttons, including the GO TO button, will appear within a few seconds after you stop scrolling. To calculate a route to the point indicated by the cursor, tap MENU > ROUTE TO HERE. To exit Browse Mode, tap the 'X' button located in the upper right corner of the display.

Browse mode.

Browse Mode indicator shows distance from current position to cursor position.

Selecting Options and Entering Data

The GPS’s patented and patent-pending destination entry interface utilizes statistical

and probability analysis to improve efficiency and ease-of-use. This predictive method

of selecting and entering data makes setting destinations fast and easy. (See example

below.)

For example, when entering a

destination, you first specify how

you want to enter the destination

location. Your choices range from

entering the address or intersecting

streets (crossroads) to choosing a

location from the favorites or “point

of interest” database.

Following the prompts on the screen,

you begin spelling out the item by

tapping on each letter on the data

entry screen.

As you make selections, the screen

displays and highlights the most likely

options based on the GPS patented

technology.

Note. Your current GPS location

appears in the upper left.

Items in the database that match the

characters you have entered so far

appear in a "mini-list" at the top of the

display. In addition, the keyboard area

displays the next set of matching

characters for you to tap and select.

To expand the "mini-list" to view more

selections, tap the LIST button. To

return to the main map display, tap

MAP.

When you tap the LIST button, the

screen displays a list of available

selections based on the characters

you have entered so far. At this point,

you can select an item from the list, or

tap KEYS to return to the previous

screen and continue entering more

characters. To return to the main map

display, tap MAP.

As you enter more characters, the

program lists possible matches for you

to choose the desired item.

When entering street names, the

system works the same as when you

enter city names. Street names in the

database that begin to match your

entry appear in a "mini-list" at the top

of the display. You can continue to

enter additional characters to locate a

street name exactly, or you can tap on

the LIST button to view a complete list

of matching selections.

Setting Destinations

To calculate a route and get visual and voice-based turn-by-turn instructions, you must

first set a destination. When calculating a route, GPS assumes that the starting point is

your current GPS-determined location. To begin, tap GO TO. The Enter Destination

screen opens. (See below.)

Enter Destination screen

From this screen, select the method you want to use to set a destination—ADDRESS,

POI, CROSSROAD, or FAVORITES. The subsequent screens will prompt you to enter

or select items as applicable. (For more information, see Chapter 4—Setting

Destinations. Once you set a destination point, the system will display the destination

location on the map and prompt you to select GO. (See below.)

Tap GO to get turn-by-turn instructions to the selected location.

Destination Confirmation screen

When you tap GO, voice guidance will issue the first maneuver while the screen

displays route and turn-by-turn instructions. (See the example below.)

Current Time

Current Vehicle

Position Indicato

Toggle between Curren

Street and Upcoming

Crossroad

Street name for next maneuver (per database)

Next maneuver, distance to next maneuver, and estimated distance and

ROUTE VIEW button cycles through guidance views

Route and Turn-by-Turn information in the main screen

Selecting and Working with Turn-By-Turn Views

Once you set a destination and click GO, as explained in the previous section, the

VIEW button appears in the lower right portion of the screen. (See below.)

VIEW button

Tap the Route View button in the lower right to cycle through three different display modes

Tapping on the VIEW button cycles you through three different guidance view displays

as follows:

• The Main Turn-by-Turn View

• The Split Map View

• The Maneuvers List View

Main Turn-by-Turn View

Blue line shows travel route.

rrow indicates the next maneuver; tap on

this arrow to repeat the voice instruction.

Distance to go to make the next maneuver.

Estimated arrival time and distance to destination

Tap VIEW to cycle to the next guidance

Main Turn-by-Turn View

In the Main Turn-by-Turn View, the right side of the display shows the Next Maneuver arrow and the distance to that maneuver as you follow the calculated route. The street name for the next maneuver appears at the top of the display. The estimated time of arrival and distance to the final location also display on the lower right side of the screen. The background color of the street name and the Next Maneuver arrow change colors as you approach the location where you are to make the next maneuver. If you missed the voice instructions, tap on the Next Maneuver arrow to repeat the voice announcement.

view.

Split Map View

The left pane displays travel progress in

Heading Up, or North Up mode.

The right pane displays a close up view of the approaching maneuver.

Estimated arrival time and distance to destination

Tap VIEW to cycle to the next guidance view.

Split Map View

The Split Map View divides the screen into two panes. The left pane displays travel progress on the map in the selected Map Display mode. The right pane displays a close up view of the approaching maneuver. The street name for the next maneuver and distance to that maneuver appear at the top of the display. The background color of the street name changes colors as you approach the location where you are to make the next maneuver.

Maneuvers List View

Next maneuver.

List of maneuvers required for calculated route.

Tap to jump to first maneuver in the list.

Tap to scroll up.

Tap to scroll down.

Tap to jump to last maneuver in the list.

Tap VIEW to cycle to the next guidance view.

Maneuvers List View

The Maneuvers List View replaces the map display with a scrollable list of the

calculated maneuvers. Use the FIRST, LAST, UP, and DOWN arrow button to scroll the

list of maneuvers. Similar to the other views, the background color of the Next

Maneuver arrow changes color as you approach the location.

Zooming In and Out

To facilitate navigation and make it easier for you to get a sense of where you are, the GPS provides zoom options that allow you to view the map display at different levels ranging from street level all the way to country level. (See the examples below.)

Examples of various zoom levels

To change zoom levels for the map display

• Tap the Zoom In (+) or Zoom Out (-) buttons to set the map zoom level. Each

zoom level is labeled as appropriate, e.g., County or City, etc.

Note. Not all map display modes are supported in all zoom levels. For more information, see Changing Map Display Modes .

Canceling a Route

The Cancel Route button in the Settings screen terminates the voice guidance and

visual instructions for the current, in-progress route.

Note. This option is available only when you are en-route to a selected destination

or when you are in Demo mode.

To cancel the route that is currently in progress

1. Tap MENU, and then choose SETTINGS. The Settings screen opens. (See

below.)

Settings screen

2. In the Settings screen, tap the CANCEL ROUTE button. Odyssey cancels the

route that is in-progress, and then returns you to the default map display.

Automatic Route Recalculation

Occasionally, you may deviate from a calculated route due to a street detour or because

you missed a turn. When you stray from the calculated route, the system will

automatically re-calculate a new route and update the guidance information in the turn-

by-turn instructions. You need not manually request the system to do this for you. Just

listen and follow the voice instructions. If you need to change destinations while already

in route, you can set a new destination without the need to cancel the current route. To

recalculate a new route, set a new destination, or browse the map to set a new

destination, and then choose MENU > ROUTE TO HERE. For more information, see

Setting Destinations on page 18 and Browsing the Map Display .

Setting and Using Your Home Location

The GPS allows you to label an address or destination as a “home” location. Your

“home” can be any address that you want to use as a base location—such as your

residence, your office, or your hotel.

To set the home location

• Choose MENU > SET AS HOME to set your current, GPS-determined location

as your home location

—Or—

• Tap MENU > FAVORITES, and then choose SET FAVORITE AS HOME. In the

Select Favorite to Set as Home screen, select a location listed.

Once you select and save a location as HOME, the menu button changes from SET AS

HOME to GO HOME.

To calculate a route to your home location

• Choose MENU > GO HOME.

To remove a home location

• Choose MENU > GO TO DESTINATION > FAVORITES > DELETE FAVORITE.

In the Select Favorite to Delete screen, tap the item that displays the Home

icon. When the program asks you to confirm the deletion, tap Yes, and then tap

the MAP button to return to the main display. You may now set a different

location as “home”.

Planning a Route Using a Different Starting Point

The SET ORIGIN option in the GPS allows you to set the car position manually in order

to plan or preview a route from a different starting point. You can also use this option to

set the vehicle position manually when GPS data is not available.

To plan or preview a route from a different starting location —

• Tap on the map and place the display in Browse mode, find the location you

want to use as the starting point, and then choose MENU > SETTINGS > SET

ORIGIN. At the Set Origin Instructions screen, tap the OK button.

—Or—

• Tap MENU > GO TO DESTINATION and set a destination to a particular

location. In the Destination Confirmation screen, tap SET ORIGIN. (See the

example below.)

Tap SET ORIGIN to set this location as the starting point for planning a route.

Tap SET ORIGIN to define the selected destination as the current starting point

When you are finished setting origin, set a destination and then tap GO when prompted.

The turn-by-turn instructions in the main screen will display trip information from the

alternate starting point to the end-point destination you specify. The system will restore

the GPS location as the origin if the car is determined to have moved at least 300 feet.

For more information, see Setting Destinations and Selecting and Working with Turn-

By-Turn Views .

Managing Favorites

To store a location as a destination in the GPS Favorites list—

• Set a destination and then tap SAVE & GO. As prompted, enter a location name,

and then tap OK.

—Or—

• Browse to a location on the map, tap MENU and then tap SAVE TO

FAVORITES.

To use and manage location names in the Favorites list, tap MENU. In the ENTER

DESTINATION screen, tap FAVORITES. (See below.)

Favorites options

To calculate a route to a location name in the Favorites list

• Tap ROUTE TO FAVORITE. In the Select Favorite to Route To screen, select

a location. At the confirmation screen, tap GO.

To set a location or destination as Home

• Tap SET FAVORITE AS HOME. In the Select Favorite to Set as Home screen,

select a location.

To rename a location in the Favorites list

• Tap RENAME FAVORITE. In the Select Favorite to Rename screen, select a

location. As prompted, enter a new name for the selected location, and then tap

OK.

To delete a location from the Favorites list

• Tap DELETE FAVORITE. In the Select Favorite to Delete screen, select the

location you want to delete. When the program prompts you to confirm the deletion, tap Yes. Otherwise, tap No to cancel the operation.

Chapter 4—Setting Destinations

This chapter describes how to set destinations. The main topics cover—

• Setting a Destination Using an Address

• Setting a Destination Using a Point of Interest

• Setting a Destination Using Crossroads

• Setting a Destination Using an Entry in the Favorites List

• Setting a Destination Using an Item in the History List

Setting a Destination Using an Address

To set a destination using an address

1. From the main screen, tap MENU, and then GO TO. The Enter Destination

screen opens. (See below.)

Enter Destination screen

2. Tap ADDRESS. The main options for setting an address-based destination appear.

(See below.)

3. Select an option for entering an address as follows—

- START WITH CITY—to set a destination by entering a city name, then a

street address, and then a building number

- START WITH STREET—to set a destination by entering a street address,

and then a building number

- ADDRESS IN <<LAST-USED CITY NAME>>—to set a destination using a

street and address in the last-used city

- CITY CENTER—to set a destination to the center of a city or town you

specify.

4. Upon setting a destination point, tap GO to start turn-by-turn instructions to the

selected location. Alternatively, tap SAVE & GO if you first want to save the

destination as a location in the Favorites list before getting turn-by-turn instructions

to the selected location.

Example 1

• In the Enter Destination screen, tap START WITH CITY.

• As prompted, enter the name of the city or simply tap on a city name that

appears in the "mini-list" at the top of the display. (See below.)

Tap the Backspace button to erase a character entered in error.

Tap LIST to view a list of all matching selections.

Enter a city name or tap on a city name that appears in the mini-list as you enter

letters

• To view a complete list of matching selections, tap LIST. (See the example

below.)

List of matching city names

• Select a city name as appropriate.

• Next, enter the street name. Matching street names appear in the mini-list.

Enter the street name

• Enter the building number, and then tap OK when you are done. The system

next shows the Destination Confirmation for the selected destination.

Close button returns you to previous screen.

Route Criteria button toggles between available options for calculating the route.

Destination Confirmation screen for calculating route to selected destination

• At this point—

- Tap GO to calculate the route and start the turn-by-turn instructions.

—Or—

- Tap SAVE & GO to save the destination location in the Favorites list before

receiving turn-by-turn instructions. The system will prompt you to enter a

location name. The system will then provide turn-by-turn instructions to that

destination from your current location.

—Or—

- Tap the Route Criteria button to select different route calculation criteria.

—Or—

- Tap SET ORIGIN to set this location as the starting position, e.g., to plan a

route using a different starting point.

Example 2

• Tap CITY CENTER. The Enter City Center screen opens.

• Enter the name of the city or town whose city center you want to set as the

destination. (See the example below.)

Tap the city name

• Select the appropriate city or town from the list of names displayed by the

program. (See the example below.)

Select the desired city or town

• The system will next calculate a route to the desired location and display the

results in the Destination Confirmation screen. (See below.)

Destination Confirmation screen for calculating route to selected destination

Close button returns you to previous screen.

Route Criteria button toggles between available options for calculating the route.

• At this point—

- Tap GO to calculate the route and start the turn-by-turn instructions.

—Or—

- Tap SAVE & GO to save the destination location in the Favorites list before

receiving turn-by-turn instructions. The system will prompt you to enter a location name. The system will then provide turn-by-turn instructions to that destination from your current location.

—Or—

- Tap the Route Criteria button to select a different route calculation criteria.

—Or—

- Tap SET ORIGIN to set this location as the starting position, e.g., to plan a

route using a different starting point.

Note. To cancel the destination setting operation at any time, tap the MAP button located along the right edge of any data entry or destination-setting screen.

Setting a Destination Using a Point of Interest (POI)

Use the Point of Interest (POI) feature to locate a restaurants, gas stations, hotels,

banks, etc.

To set a destination to a point of interest

1. From the the main screen, tap MENU, and then choose GO TO. The Enter

Destination screen opens.

2. If necessary, tap the POI tab located along the top of the screen. The main options

for setting a point-of-interest based destination appear in the main display. (See

below.)

POI options for the Enter Destination screen

3. Select an option button for selecting a POI. You can locate a POI starting with any

one of the following—

- POI BY CITY—locate a POI by entering the city location, and then the POI

name

- POI BY NAME—locate a POI by entering the POI name

- POI NEAR VEHICLE—locate a POI that is close to your current vehicle

position

- POI NEAR DESTINATION—locate a POI that is close to your destination

4. Upon setting a destination point, tap GO to start turn-by-turn instructions to the

selected location; or, tap SAVE & GO to save the destination as a location in the

Favorites list before getting turn-by-turn instructions to the selected location.

Example

• Tap POI BY CITY. The Select Category screen opens. (See below.)

Tap the Up or Down buttons to scroll the list.

Select Category screen

• Select a POI category from the list. The data entry screen opens and prompts

you for city name information. (See below.)

Data entry screen with prompt

• Tap out the city name starting with the first letter. The screen next displays and

highlights the most likely characters. (See the example below.)

Tap the Backspace button to erase a character entered in error.

Data entry screen with highest probability characters highlighted in color

The characters you select appear in the edit field along the top of the screen. If you need to delete a character you may have entered incorrectly, tap the Backspace button. Within a few characters, the system lists possible matches for city names and displays them on the screen.

Tap on the city name that matches the one you are looking for. At this point, two possible things will happen. The system will display the list of matching POIs for the selected category. (See below.)

List of Matching POIs

—Or— The system prompts you to enter the POI name. (See below.)

POI Name screen

If the latter happens, begin spelling the POI name. Within a few characters, the system will display the matching list.

• Select the desired POI from the displayed list.

• Tap GO to calculate the route and view the turn-by-turn instructions.

—Or—

Tap SAVE & GO to save the destination as a location in the Favorites list before receiving turn-by-turn instructions. The system will prompt you to enter a location name before continuing.

—Or—

Tap SET ORIGIN to set this location as the vehicle starting position.

Setting a Destination Using Crossroads

The crossroads method of setting a destination involves knowing and entering the name

of two streets that intersect in order to have the system calculate a route to that point.

When using this method, note that the system will first prompt you to set the primary

street and then the intersecting street.

To set a destination using crossroads

1. From the main screen, tap MENU, and then choose GO TO.TheEnter

Destination screen opens.

2. If necessary, tap the CROSSROAD tab located at the top of the screen. The main

options for setting a crossroad-based destination appear in the main display. (See

below.)

Crossroad options for the Enter Destination screen

3. Select an option button for entering the crossroads. You can enter street names

starting with any one of the following—

- START WITH CITY—to define the primary street by entering a city name

and then the street name

- START WITH STREET—to define the primary street by entering the street

name

4. Upon setting a destination point, tap GO to start turn-by-turn instructions to the

selected location; or, tap SAVE & GO to save the destination as a location in the

Favorites list before getting turn-by-turn instructions to the selected location.

Example

• Tap START WITH CITY. The data entry screen opens and prompts you for city

information. (See below.)

The mini-list displays your current location (the top-most item) followed by the most recently-used.

Enter City for Crossroad screen

• Spell the city name. As you enter the name of the city, the screen displays and

highlights the most likely characters (based on the city names in the database).

Tap the Backspace button to erase a character entered in error.

Data entry screen with highest probability characters highlighted in color

• The characters you select appear in the edit field along the top of the screen. If

you need to delete a character you may have entered incorrectly, tap the Backspace button. Within a few characters, the system lists possible matches for city names and displays them on the screen. Tap on the city name that matches the one you want.

The system next prompts you to enter the primary street.

Enter Primary Street

• Enter the primary street name. The system will display matching street names

within the first few characters. Select the appropriate street name from the list. The system next prompts you to enter the secondary street.

Enter Intersecting Street

• As prompted, enter the intersecting street name, and then select the appropriate

street from the list displayed. The system next shows the Destination Confirmation screen for the selected destination.

• Tap GO to calculate the route and start the turn-by-turn instructions.

—Or—

Tap SAVE & GO to save the destination as a location in the Favorites list before receiving turn-by-turn instructions. The system will prompt you to enter a location name.

—Or—

Tap SET ORIGIN to set this location as the vehicle starting position.

Setting a Destination Using an Entry in the Favorites List

This procedure describes how to calculate a route from your current location to a

location in the Favorites list.

To set a destination using the Favorites list

1. From the main screen, tap MENU, and then choose GO TO. The Enter

Destination screen opens.

2. If necessary, tap the FAVORITES tab located at the top of the screen. The main

options for setting and managing location information appear in the main display.

(See below.)

FAVORITES options for the Enter Destination screen

3. Tap the ROUTE TO FAVORITE button. The Select Favorite to Route To screen

opens. (See the example below.)

Select Favorite to Route To screen

• Tap on the desired location to select it. The system next shows the Destination

Confirmation screen for the selected location.

• Tap GO to calculate the route and start the turn-by-turn instructions.

—Or—

Tap SAVE & GO to save the destination as a location in the Favorites list before

receiving turn-by-turn instructions. The system will prompt you to enter a location

name.

—Or—

Tap SET ORIGIN to set this location as the vehicle starting position.

Setting a Destination Using an Item in the History List

The History button accesses a compiled list of destinations you recently calculated in

the GPS. The system saves the last 50 unique positions to this list. You may use this list

to set a destination, as described next.

To set a destination using the History list

1. From the main screen, tap MENU, and then choose HISTORY. The Destination

History screen opens. (See the example below.)

Destination History screen

2. Select an item form the list, and then tap GO to calculate the route and start the

turn-by-turn instructions. Alternatively:

- Tap SAVE & GO to save the destination as a location in the Favorites list

before receiving turn-by-turn instructions. The system will prompt you to

enter a location name.

—Or—

- Tap SET ORIGIN to set this location as the vehicle starting position.

Chapter 5—Other Options

This chapter describes how to use the options in the Settings screen to configure navigation, set preferences, cancel a route in progress, exit the application, and more. The main topics cover—

• Configuring Map Display Settings

• Selecting a Language

• Viewing GPS Status

• Setting Default Route Calculation Criteria

• Setting Origin

• Selecting a Map Region

• Previewing a Route Using Demo Mode

• Viewing Program Version Information

• Exiting the Application

Configuring Map Display Settings

The Map Settings screen allows you to—

• Set the default (startup) map mode

• The default display mode (day, night, or auto)

• Whether you want to view or hide Point of Interest (POI) icons in the map display

To configure map display settings for your device

1. Choose MENU, and then SETTINGS. The Settings screen opens. (See below.)

Settings screen

2. Tap the MAP SETTINGS button. The Map Settings screen opens. (See below.)

Map Settings screen

3. In the Map Mode section, check the default (startup) map display mode as follows:

- HEADING UP—This option places the vehicle indicator arrow facing up, i.e.,

forward in the direction you are heading, and the map display rotates under it as the system tracks your route.

- NORTH UP—This option orientates the map such that North is always on

the top of the screen. The vehicle indicator icon rotates to show the direction of travel.

- 3D VIEW—This option starts the map display at the Neighborhood zoom

level (200 ft scale) and provides a 3D view of the map. Note that the map display switches from 3D to 2D mode when you zoom out to the Community zoom level (500 ft scale) and higher. The program will not allow you to change the map display mode to 3D at the 500 ft scale and higher. The map display mode will automatically return to 3D mode once you zoom in to a scale below 500 ft.

4. In the Day/Night Mode section, check the default (startup) map color mode as

follows:

- DAY MODE—This option displays the map with a light background.

- NIGHT MODE—This option displays the map with a dark background.

- AUTO MODE—This option places the map display in Day or Night mode as

appropriate based on your location and the time.

5. In the Show/Hide POI Icons section, check POI Icons On to view icons on the

map display that represent Points of Interest, including restaurants, gas stations, golf courses, airports, and so on. Uncheck POI Icons On to hide POI icons.

6. When you are finished, tap OK to save your changes and close the screen. Otherwise, tap the Close (X) button to discard your changes and close the settings screen.

Selecting a Language

Use the LANGUAGE option in the Settings screen to select a language.

To configure language settings for your device

1. Choose MENU and then SETTINGS. The Settings screen opens. (See below.)

Settings screen

2. Tap the LANGUAGE button. The Language / Voice settings screen opens. (See

below.)

Language / Voice screen

3. Select a language setting, and then tap OK. Optionally, select TTS Streets if you

want the system to read street names when supplying guidance information.

Note. The TTS (Text-To-Speech) Streets option is available in English only.

Viewing GPS Status

The GPS Status screen displays detailed satellite detection, speed, heading, and

positioning information.

To configure connection settings for your device

1. Choose MENU, and then SETTINGS. The Settings screen opens. (See below.)

Settings screen

2. Tap the GPS STATUS button. The GPS Status screen opens. (See below.)

GPS Status screen

3. When you are finished, tap the MAP button to return to the map display; or tap the

Close (X) button to return to the Settings screen.

Setting Default Route Calculation Criteria

Use the ROUTE SETTINGS option in the Settings screen to configure default route

calculation criteria. You can also specify the measuring system—Imperial or Metric—

that you want navigation software to use when displaying distance units.

To set route calculation criteria

1. Tap MENU, and then SETTINGS. The Settings screen opens.

Settings screen

2. Tap the ROUTE SETTINGS button. The Route Calc Settings screen opens.

Choose a default route calculation criteria.

Choose a measuring system to be used for guidance announcements and the display of distance units.

Route Calc Settings screen

3. Choose the desired settings, and then tap OK.

If a route is in progress when you change the Route Calc Settings, the system will

calculate a new route based on the updated selections.

Setting Origin

The SET ORIGIN feature allows you to set the car position manually. This is useful for

planning and previewing a route using a starting point you specify; or, if you want to set

the current car position manually when GPS data is not available.

To set an alternate point of origin

• Tap on the map and place the display in Browse mode, find the location you

want to use as the starting point, and then choose MENU > SETTINGS > SET

ORIGIN. (See below.)

Settings screen

Alternatively—

• Tap GO TO from the main screen, and set a destination to a location you want to

use as an originating point. In the Destination Confirmation screen, tap the SET

ORIGIN button. (See the example below.)

SET ORIGIN button

Tap checkered flag to view the selected destination in full screen

For more information, see Planning a Route Using a Different Starting Point .

Previewing a Route Using Demo Mode

Demo mode enables you to preview a route. This mode involves manually setting an origination and destination points. When you tap Go, the program simulates vehicle progress and announces turn-by-turn instructions associated with the route you set. A GPS signal is not necessary to use this mode.

To preview a route using the Demo mode

1. Use the SET ORIGIN feature to manually set the origination point. (See Setting

Origin on page 43.)

2. Tap MENU > SETTINGS. The Settings screen opens. (See below.)

Settings screen

3. Tap DEMO. In the Demo screen, tap DEMO ON.

4. Tap OK. The system returns to the main map display. Note that the program periodically displays DEMO on the lower portion of the screen to indicate that Demo mode is on.

5. Tap MENU > GO TO DESTINATION and set a destination to a particular location. In the Destination Confirmation screen, tap GO to start turn-by-turn instructions (see example below). Alternatively, tap SAVE & GO if you first want to save the destination as a location in the Favorites list before getting turn-by-turn instructions to the selected location.

6. The voice guidance system will begin announcing the first maneuver while the screen displays route and turn-by-turn instructions. For more information on View options, see Selecting and Working with Turn-By-Turn Views on page 19.

7. To stop the turn-by-turn instructions, tap MENU > SETTINGS, and then tap the CANCEL ROUTE button.

8. To exit Demo mode, tap MENU > SETTINGS > DEMO. In the Demo screen, tap the DEMO ON box to clear (deselect) the option, and then tap OK.

Viewing Program Version Information

The ABOUT option in the Settings screen displays software version and copyright

information.

To view program version information

1. Tap MENU, and then SETTINGS. The Settings screen opens. (See below.)

Settings screen

2. Tap ABOUT. The About screen opens.and displays copyright and version

information. (See the example below.)

Example About screen

3. Tap the Close (X) button to return to the Settings screen.

Exiting the Application

To exit and close the GPS

1. Tap MENU, and then choose SETTINGS. The Settings screen opens. (See

below.)

Settings screen

2. In the Settings screen, tap EXIT APP. A confirmation message opens. (See

below.)

Tap here to cancel the operation.

Tap Exit to close the application.

Exit App confirmation message

3. Tap Exit.

Chapter 6—Technical Reference

Menu Commands

Control Name

GO TO

GO HOME

HISTORY

NEAREST

POI

Description

Tap to show the menu command buttons.

Tap to select or enter a destination.

Tap to calculate a route to the location stored as “Home.” (Available only after you select and store a location using the “SET AS HOME” button. For more information, see SET AS HOME below.)

Tap to display the list of recently used destinations.

Tap to open the forms to select a Point of Interest (POI) closest to the location at the center of the map.

ROUTE (GO)

TO HERE

SAVE TO

FAVORITES

SET AS

HOME

SETTING

Tap to calculate a route to the location at the center of the map.

Tap to save the location at the center of the map to the Favorites list.

Tap to set the location at the center of the map as “Home.” (Once you select and save a location as HOME, the menu button becomes “GO HOME”. For more information, see GO HOME above.)

Tap to access the Settings screen.

Screen Icons and Controls

Compass and GPS

Icon Name Description

Heading-up Mode Places the vehicle indicator arrow facing up,

i.e., forward in the direction you are heading,

and the map display rotates under it as the

system tracks your route.

North-up Mode Orientates the map so that North is always on

the top of the display. The vehicle indicator icon

faces in the direction of travel while the

compass displays the direction of travel.

3-D Map Mode Switches the map display from 2D to 3D. The

map can display 3D at the 200 ft scale

(Neighborhood zoom level) and below.

GPS Device

Connected, but

satellites are not

visible

GPS normal. Unit connected and operating normally.

Compass Current compass heading and time.

The unit is connected to a GPS device but

satellites are not visible and possibly obstructed

by buildings, overpasses, etc.

User Interface Controls and Icons

Name Description

Control or Icon

Current Vehicle Position and Heading Icon

Scroll or Browse Cursor

Browse Mode indicator, aka Follow Car button

Current Street / Next Cross Street Toggle

Indicates the current car position and heading on the map display.

Scroll map by pressing on the map and dragging. Pressing any location on the map will re-center the map to the selected location. Either action sets the map into “Browse mode,” which results in the map Scroll (Browse) Cursor being displayed. Appears in Browse mode to show the distance from the current vehicle position to the location indicated by the cursor. Tap to exit Browse mode and return to the current GPS-determined position. Toggle to display the current street or the next cross street along the bottom of the screen.

Information Button Tap to expand the status bar and view

additional information regarding the location at the point of the cursor.

Volume icon Tap the Speaker icon to activate the

popup volume control.

Zoom Control with Zoom In (+) and Zoom Out (-) buttons and Map Scale Indicators

Back Button Close Button

Tap the Zoom In (+) button to reduce the map scale. Tap the Zoom Out (-) button to increase the map scale. The label on the right indicates the relative zoom level, e.g. Street, Neighborhood, Community, etc. Functions like a Backspace key. Returns you to the previous screen.

Control or Icon

Name Description

Map Button Immediately displays the main map.

Auto-complete Key Button

Displays only the valid next characters with the three highest probable characters.

Highlighted keyboard letters

Displays the full keyboard with the valid next characters highlighted.

List Button Lists all possible selections based on

the characters entered thus far.

Empty When available, allows you to delete

the contents of a user-defined or usercreated list.

Keys When available, returns you to the data

Scroll Buttons When available, allows you to scroll a

entry screen.

list of items.

Control or Icon

Name Description

List Selection Button

Selects the displayed item and

advances to the next form. (Example Shown at left) OK Button Accepts entered text and advances to

the next form.

VIEW Options Button

Cycles the main display through three

views: Main Turn-by-Turn, Split Map,

and Maneuvers List. GO / SAVE & GO GO: Compute route and start voice and

visual guidance to the selected

location.

SAVE & GO: Save the selected

location in the Favorites list, and then

compute route and start voice and

visual guidance to the selected

location. Route Calculation Criteria button

Toggles route calculation criteria, e.g.

Fast Route, Short Route, Avoid

Freeway, Avoid Tollway.

SET ORIGIN Set the current location as the starting

vehicle position.

POI Icons Points of interest icons denote

locations of interest, including

restaurants, banks, hotels, and more.

To hide POI icons, choose MENU >

SETTINGS > MAP SETTINGS, and

then clear the POI ICON ON check

box. Green Flag Next maneuver location.

General Turn-By-Turn Symbols

Control Description

Turn-by-Turn Begin

Turn-by-Turn End

Next Maneuver a distance away. (The arrow points

left or right as appropriate.)

Next Maneuver closing in. (The arrow points left or

right as appropriate.)

Next Maneuver imminent. (The arrow points left or

right as appropriate.)

The street name on which you will be turning next

appears at the top of the display. The background

color changes from grey to red as you approach the

intersection to make the next maneuver.

Approaching destination

FAQ's

Q. How do I cancel a route once I have tapped Go?

A. To cancel a route, i.e., to stop the turn-by-turn instructions and corresponding voice

guidance, choose MENU > SETTINGS > CANCEL ROUTE. Note that canceling a route

means stopping the current set of turn-by-turn and voice guidance instructions.

Q. I missed hearing the voice instruction. Can I repeat the voice announcement?

A. Yes. In the Main Turn-by-Turn View, tap on the Next Maneuver arrow to repeat the

voice instruction.

Q. Can I change my destination on the fly, i.e. while following instructions to a

previously selected location?

A. Yes. Choose MENU > GO TO DESTINATION. The system will cancel the current

route automatically as it prompts you to select and enter new destination information.

Q. Is there a quick and easy way to view and select recently used destinations?

Yes. Choose MENU > HISTORY. The system will display a list of previously set

destinations. Tap on any item in the history list to calculate a route to that destination

quickly.

Q. While in the middle of setting a destination, how do I cancel out and go back to

the main screen?

A. Tap the MAP button located along the right side of any date entry or destination-

setting screen. This cancels the current operation and returns you to the opening screen.

Q. How do I switch to other applications without having to exit Nextar GPS?

A. To switch to other programs on your handheld device while keeping Odyssey open,

press the ENTER or Program Navigation Keys on your device as appropriate. For more

information, consult your handheld device owner’s manual. Alternatively, choose MENU

> SETTINGS > EXIT APP, and then tap SWITCH at the confirmation message.

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