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

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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

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Next maneuver and
distance from that
maneuver.

Street name of next

maneuve

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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

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Browse mode.

Tap-and-drag to

scroll the map.

Indicator in uppe

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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.