Nextar Q4, Q4-04 Software Manual

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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.

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• 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.

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Points to Observe for Safe Usage

Warning

Failure to follow the following instructions
can result in severe injury or death.

!

• 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
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.

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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

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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
Copyright……………………………………………………………………………………..54

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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

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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 web­based 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Main Screen Components

On startup, the GPS main screen displays your current position, street names, and
Point of Interest icons. (See below.)

Main map display

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.)

Current street / Upcoming crossroad information

Map Zoom Level

Buttons (+) and (-)

Current Position Icon

Tap icon to view name of
Current Road or Upcoming

r

r

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

Point of Interest Icons

Map Display Mode Button
Compass and GPS Status

GO TO Button

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

Turn Views on page 19.

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.)

Map Display Mode button

Current Street /

Upcoming Crossroad

(Toggle)

Current Vehicle

Position Indicato

r

Next maneuver and
distance from that
maneuver.

Street name of next

maneuve

r

Tap the Map Display Mode button
to change map display options

Volume Control for the
audible turn-by-turn
instructions

Estimated arrival time
and distance to
destination

VIEW button cycles
through guidance

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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

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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 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.

Tap on the map

display to ente

r

Browse mode.

Tap-and-drag to

scroll the map.

Indicator in uppe

r

right shows distance

from current position.

Tap “X” to exit
Browse mode.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.)

Destination Confirmation screen

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

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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.)

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.)

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

VIEW button

Current Vehicle

Position Indicato

r

ROUTE VIEW
button cycles
through guidance
views

Street name for next
maneuver (per
database)

Current Time

Toggle between Curren

t

Street and Upcoming

Crossroad

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

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Main Turn-by-Turn View

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.

Split Map 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.

Blue line shows travel route.

Tap VIEW to cycle to the next guidance
view.

A

rrow indicates the next maneuver; tap on

this arrow to repeat the voice instruction.

Estimated arrival time and distance to
destination

Distance to go to make the next maneuver.

Tap VIEW to cycle to the next
guidance view.

The left pane displays travel progress in
3D

,

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

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Maneuvers List 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 .

Tap to scroll up.

Tap to scroll down.

Tap to jump to first maneuver in the list.

Tap to jump to last maneuver in the list.

Next maneuver.

List of maneuvers required for calculated
route.

Tap VIEW to cycle to the next guidance view.

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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 turn­by-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 .

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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”.

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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 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 .

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

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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.

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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

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- 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.)

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.

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

Tap LIST to view a list of all matching
selections.

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• 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.

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.

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

Close button returns you to previous
screen.

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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

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

Close button returns you to previous
screen.

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• 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

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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.)

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 the Up or Down buttons to
scroll the list.

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

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

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

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

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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. The Enter
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

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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.)

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).

Data entry screen with highest probability characters highlighted in color

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

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

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• 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.

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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.

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• 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.

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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

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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 MO DE—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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Choose a default route calculation
criteria.

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

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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.)

Tap checkered flag to view the selected destination in full screen

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

SET ORIGIN button

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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.

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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.

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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.)

Exit App confirmation message

3. Tap Exit.

Tap here to cancel the operation.

Tap Exit to close the application.

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Chapter 6—Technical Reference

Menu Commands

Control Name

Description

MENU

Tap to show the menu command buttons.

GO TO

Tap to select or enter a destination.

GO HOME

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.)

HISTORY

Tap to display the list of recently used destinations.

NEAREST
POI

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

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

SAVE TO
FAVORITES

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

SET AS
HOME

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.)

SETTING

Tap to access the Settings screen.

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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

The unit is connected to a GPS device but
satellites are not visible and possibly obstructed
by buildings, overpasses, etc.

GPS normal. Unit connected and operating normally.

Compass Current compass heading and time.

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User Interface Controls and Icons

Control or Icon

Name Description

Current Vehicle
Position and
Heading Icon

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

Scroll or Browse
Cursor

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.
Browse Mode
indicator, aka
Follow Car button

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.
Current Street /
Next Cross Street
Toggle

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

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.
Back Button
Close Button

Functions like a Backspace key.

Returns you to the previous screen.

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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 user-

created list.

Keys When available, returns you to the data

entry screen.

Scroll Buttons When available, allows you to scroll a

list of items.

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Control or Icon

Name Description

List Selection
Button
(Example Shown
at left)

Selects the displayed item and

advances to the next form.

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.

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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

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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 destination­setting 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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