Pioneer AVIC-F310BT User Manual

Operation Manual

GPS NAVIGATION AUDIO SYSTEM

AVIC-F310BT

Be sure to read “Important Information for the user” first!
“Important Information for the user” includes the

important information that you must understand before
using this navigation system.

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Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these operating instructions so you will know how to operate
your model properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this man-

ual in a safe place for future reference.

Removing and attaching the detachable

Important

The screens shown in the examples may differ
from actual screens.
Actual screens may be changed without notice
for performance and function improvements.

Introduction
Manual overview 8

– How to use this manual 8
– Terminology 8
– Definitions of terminology 8

Notice regarding MP3 file usage 8
iPod compatibility 9
Map coverage 9
Protecting the LCD panel and screen 9
Resetting the microprocessor 9

Before you start

Checking part names and functions 10
Inserting and ejecting a disc 11

– Inserting a disc 11
– Ejecting a disc 11

Inserting and ejecting an SD memory

card 11

– Inserting an SD memory card 11
– Ejecting an SD memory card 12

Plugging and unplugging a USB storage

device 12

– Plugging in a USB storage device 13
– Unplugging a USB storage device 13

Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 13

– Connecting your iPod 13
– Disconnecting your iPod 13

Protecting your product from theft 13
Flow from startup to termination 14
On first-time startup 14
Regular startup 14

How to use the detachable device

Checking part names and functions 15

device 15

– Removing the detachable device 15
– Attaching the detachable device 15

Installing the battery 16
Disposing of the battery 16
Turning on the detachable device 17
Charging the battery of detachable

device 17
Monitoring the battery status 17
Automatic shutdown of the navigation

system 17
Connecting with your PC 18

How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview 20
What you can do on each menu 20
Operating menu screens (e.g. “Navigation

Menu” screen) 21
Operating list screens (e.g. city list) 21
Operating the on-screen keyboard 21

How to use the map
How to read the map screen 22

– Displaying the audio information

bar 23

– Enlarged map of the intersection 23
– Display during motorway driving 23

Operating the map screen 24

– Changing the scale of the map 24
– Switching the map orientation 24
– Scrolling the map to the position you

want to see 25

Viewing information about a specified

location 25
Customising the map screen settings 25

– Displaying POI on the map 26
– Switching the map between 2D and

3D 27

– Displaying manoeuvres 27
– Setting the map colour change

between day and night 27

– Changing the road colour 28

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– Setting “Close Up View” 28
– Setting the “Favourites” icon

display 28

– Setting the speed limit display 28
– Selecting traffic information to

display 28

– Setting the current street name

display 29

– Changing the setting of navigation

interruption screen 29

Setting a route to your destination

The basic flow of creating your route 30
Checking the location on the map 30
Checking the calculated route 30

– Modifying the route calculation

conditions 31

– Checking the current itinerary 32
– Adding a waypoint 32

Checking and modifying the current
route

Checking the current itinerary 34
Editing waypoints 34

– Adding a waypoint 34
– Deleting a waypoint 35
– Sorting waypoints 35

Modifying the route calculation

conditions 35
Using the demonstration guidance 36
Cancelling the route guidance 36

Searching for and selecting a location
Searching for a location by address 37

– Searching for a name by entering

multiple keywords 38

Finding the location by specifying the

postcode 38
Setting up a route to your home 39
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 39

– Searching for POIs by specifying a

category first 40

– Searching for a POI directly from the

name of the facilities 40

– Searching for a nearby POI 40
– Searching for POIs around the

destination 41

– Searching for POIs around the city 41
Selecting destination from “Favourites” 42
Searching for POIs by using the data on the

SD memory card 42

Selecting a location you searched for

recently 42
Searching for a location by coordinates 43
Searching for a location by scrolling the

map 43

Registering and editing locations

Registering a location into “Favourites” 44

– Registering a location by

“Favourites” 44

– Registering a location by scroll

mode 44

Editing registered locations 44

– Editing the entry in “Favourites” 44
– Sorting the entry in “Favourites” 45
– Deleting the entry in “Favourites” 45

Registering and editing your home 45

– Registering your home 45
– Editing your home 46

Deleting an entry in “History” 46

Using traffic information

Checking all traffic information 48
Checking traffic information on the

route 49
How to read traffic information on the

map 49
Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic

jams 49

– Checking for traffic jams

automatically 50

– Checking traffic information

manually 50

Selecting traffic information to display 51

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Selecting preferred RDS-TMC service

provider manually 51

Using hands-free phoning

Preparing communication devices 52
Displaying the Phone Menu 52
Registering your mobile phone 52

– Searching for nearby phones 53
– Searching for a specified phone 53
– Pairing from your mobile phone 54

Connecting and disconnecting a registered

mobile phone 55

– Connecting a registered mobile

phone 55

– Disconnecting a mobile phone 55
– Deleting a registered phone 55

Making a phone call 56

– Direct dialling 56
– Making a call home easily 56
– Calling a number in the “Contacts” 56
– Making a phone call using the received

call history 57

– Making a phone call using the dialled

number history 57

– Making a phone call using missed call

history 58

– Dialling the entry in the

“Favourites” 58
– Dialling a facility’s phone number 59
– Dialling from the map 59

Receiving a phone call 59

– Answering an incoming call 59
– Rejecting an incoming call 60

Transferring the phone book 60
Clearing memory 61
Setting the phone 61

– Setting the phone volume 61
– Stopping Bluetooth wave

transmission 62

– Answering a call automatically 62
– Setting the automatic rejection

function 62

– Echo cancelling and noise

reduction 62

– Setting automatic connection 63
– Editing the device name 63

Notes for hands-free phoning 63
Updating the Bluetooth wireless technology

software 64

Modifying the general settings for
navigation functions

Setting the volume for navigation system 65
Customising the regional settings 65

– Selecting the language 65
– Setting the time difference 65
– Changing the unit between km and

miles 66

– Changing the virtual speed of the

vehicle 66

– Setting the keyboard layout 66
Replicating the settings 67
Setting “Safe Mode” 67
Inputting the fuel consumption information

for calculating the fuel cost 67
Setting the power-saving function 68
Adjusting the response positions of the

touch panel (touch panel calibration) 68
Correcting the current location 69
Checking the connections of leads 69
Checking the version information 69
Adjusting the screen brightness 69
Turning off the screen 70
Restoring the default setting 70
Returning the navigation system to the initial

state 70

Other functions

Exporting data for “NavGate FEEDS” 71

– Fuel details 71
– Recording your travel history 72

Exporting and importing the entry in

“Favourites” 72

– Exporting the entry in “Favourites” 72

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– Importing “Favourites” edited on

“NavGate FEEDS” 73

Exporting the data of “Fuel details” from

“Export/Import Menu” screen 73

“PC Mode” function 74

– Switching to “PC Mode” 74
– Cancelling “PC Mode” 74

Basic flow of operation

Using the audio source 75
Switching the audio operation screen 75
Screen switching overview 76
What you can do on each menu 77

Using the radio (FM)

Reading the screen 78
Operating by hardware buttons 78
Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 79

Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 79
Tuning in strong signals 79
Tuning into alternative frequencies 79

– PI Seek operation 80
– Activating the Auto PI seek for preset

stations 80

Limiting stations to regional

programming 80
Receiving traffic announcements 80
Using news programme interruption 81
Searching for an RDS station by PTY

information 81

– Receiving PTY alarm broadcasts 82

PTY list 83

Using the radio (MW/LW)

Reading the screen 84
Operating by hardware buttons 84
Storing and recalling broadcast

frequencies 84
Storing the strongest broadcast

frequencies 85
Tuning in strong signals 85

Playing audio CDs

Reading the screen 86
Operating by hardware buttons 86
Selecting a track from the list 87
Setting a repeat play range 87
Play tracks in random order 87
Scan tracks of a CD 87
Playback and Pause 88
Using advanced sound retriever 88

Playing music files on ROM

Reading the screen 89
Operating by hardware buttons 90
Selecting a track from the list 90
Setting a repeat play range 91
Play tracks in random order 91
Scan folders and tracks 91
Playback and Pause 91
Using advanced sound retriever 92

Playing music files on USB

Reading the screen 93
Operating by hardware buttons 93
Selecting a file from the list 94
Setting a repeat play range 94
Playing files in random order 95
Scan folders and files 95
Playback and Pause 95
Using advanced sound retriever 95

Using an iPod

Reading the screen 96
Operating by hardware buttons 97
Selecting a song from the list 97
Setting a repeat play range 98
Playback and Pause 98
Using advanced sound retriever 98
Operating this navigation system's iPod

function from your iPod 98
Playing songs in random order (shuffle) 99
Playing all songs in random order (shuffle

all) 99

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Playing songs related to the currently playing

song 99

Searching for applicable items

alphabetically 100

Setting the audiobook play speed 100

Using the AUX source

Reading the screen 101
Switching the auxiliary setting 101
Selecting “AUX” as the source 101

Turning the source off

Customising the initial settings

Displaying the “Initial Setting” screen 103
Setting the illumination colour 103
Setting the FM tuning step 103
Using Auto PI Seek for preset stations 103
Switching the auxiliary setting 104
Setting the rear output and subwoofer

controller 104
Setting the rear output 104
Switching the sound muting/

attenuation 104

Audio adjustments

Displaying the “Audio Menu” screen 106
Using balance adjustment 106
Using the equaliser 106

– Recalling equaliser curves 106
– Adjusting the equaliser curves 107

Adjusting loudness 107
Using subwoofer output 108
Using the high pass filter 108
Adjusting source levels 109
Enhancing bass (Bass) 109

Returning the Navigation System to the
Default or Factory Settings
Setting items to be deleted 111

Appendix

Troubleshooting 113
Messages and how to react to them 116

Messages for audio functions 117
Positioning technology 119

– Positioning by GPS 119
– Map matching 119

Handling large errors 119

– When positioning by GPS is

impossible 120

– Conditions likely to cause noticeable

positioning errors 120

Route setting information 122

– Route search specifications 122

Handling and care of discs 122

– Built-in drive and care 123
– Ambient conditions for playing a

disc 123

Playable discs 123

– CD 123

Detailed information for playable media 124

– Compatibility 124
– Media compatibility chart 126

Bluetooth 128
SD and SDHC logo 128
WMA 128
AAC 128
Detailed information regarding connectable

iPods 129
iPod 129
iPhone 129
iTunes 129
Using the LCD screen correctly 130

– Handling the LCD screen 130
– Liquid crystal display (LCD)

screen 130

– Maintaining the LCD screen 130
– LED (light-emitting diode)

backlight 130

Display information 131

–“Navigation Menu” screen 131
–“Settings Menu” screen 131
–“Phone Menu” screen 132

Glossary 133
Specifications 135

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Chapter

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Introduction

Manual overview

Before using this product, be sure to read “Im­portant Information for the user” (a separate
manual) which contains warnings, cautions,
and other important information that you
should note.

How to use this manual

Finding the operation procedure for
what you want to do

When you have decided what you want to do,
you can find the page you need from the
“Contents”.

Finding the operation procedure from
a menu name

If you want to check the meaning of an item
displayed on the screen, you will find the ne­cessary page from the “Display information” at
the end of the manual.

Glossary

Use the glossary to find the meanings of
terms.

Terminology

Before moving on, take a few minutes to read
the following information about the conven­tions used in this manual. Familiarity with
these conventions will help you greatly as you
learn how to use your new equipment.
! Buttons on your navigation system are de-

scribed in ALL CAPITAL, BOLD lettering:
e.g.)
MENU button, MAP button.

! Items in different menus, screen titles, and

functional components are described in
bold with double quotation marks “”:
e.g.)

“Navigation Menu” screen or “Audio
Source” screen

! Touch panel keys that are available on the

screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]:

e.g.)
[Address], [Settings].

! Extra information, alternatives and other

notes are presented in the following for­mat:
e.g.)
p If the home location has not been stored

yet, set the location first.

! References are indicated like this:

e.g.)

= For details, refer to Registering your

home on page 45.

Definitions of terminology

“USB storage device”

The term for USB memory only is “USB sto­rage device”.

“SD memory card”

The SD memory card and SDHC memory card
are collectively referred to as the “SD memory
card”.

Notice regarding MP3 file
usage

Supply of this navigation system conveys only
a licence for private, non-commercial use and
does not convey a licence nor imply any right
to use this product in any commercial (i.e. rev­enue-generating), real time broadcasting (ter­restrial, satellite, cable and/or any other
media), broadcasting/streaming via internet,
intranets and/or other networks or in other
electronic content distribution systems, such
as pay-audio or audio-on-demand applica­tions. An independent licence for such use is
required. For details, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.

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Introduction

Chapter

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iPod compatibility

This product supports only the following iPod
models and iPod software versions. Others
may not work correctly.

! iPod nano first generation; Ver. 1.3.1
! iPod nano second generation; Ver. 1.1.3
! iPod nano third generation; Ver. 1.1.3
! iPod nano fourth generation; Ver. 1.0.3
! iPod fifth generation; Ver. 1.3
! iPod classic; Ver. 2.0
! iPod touch first generation; Ver. 1.1.5
! iPod touch second generation; Ver. 2.2
! iPhone; Ver. 2.2
! iPhone 3G; Ver. 2.2

p In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re-

ferred to as iPod.

p When you use this navigation system with

a Pioneer USB interface cable for iPod (CD­IU50) (sold separately), you can control an
iPod compatible with this navigation sys­tem.

p To obtain maximum performance, we re-

commend that you use the latest software
for the iPod.

p Operation methods may vary depending on

the iPod models and the software version
of iPod.

p For more details about iPod compatibility

with this navigation system, refer to the in­formation on our website.

p iPod is a trademark of Apple Inc., regis-

tered in the U.S. and other countries.

p iPhone is a trademark of Apple Inc.

Map coverage

For more details about the map coverage of
this navigation system, refer to the information
on our website.

p When using a mobile phone, keep the aer-

ial of the mobile phone away from the LCD
screen to prevent disruption of the video in
the form of spots, coloured stripes, etc.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

sure to touch the touch panel keys with
your finger. (The stylus is supplied for spe­cial calibrations. Do not use the stylus for
normal operations.)

Resetting the microprocessor

CAUTION

Pressing the RESET button clears the settings for
the audio source without clearing all the naviga­tion function items. Please refer to the related
section before clearing.
= For more detailed information about the items

which would be erased, refer to Setting items
to be deleted on page 111.

The microprocessor must be reset under the
following conditions:
! Prior to using this product for the first time

after installation.

! If the product fails to operate properly.
! If there appear to be problems with the op-

eration of the system.

! When changing the combination of equip-

ment.

! When adding/removing additional pro-

ducts that connect to the navigation sys­tem.

! If your vehicle position is shown on the

map with a significant positioning error.

% Press the RESET button with a pen tip
or other pointed implement.

Introduction

Protecting the LCD panel
and screen

p Do not allow direct sunlight to fall on the

LCD screen when this product is not being
used. Extended exposure to direct sunlight
can result in LCD screen malfunction due
to the resulting high temperatures.

RESET button

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Before you start

Checking part names and functions

This chapter gives information about the
names of the parts and the main features
using the buttons.

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1 Disc loading slot

Insert a disc to play.
= For details concerning operations, refer

to Inserting and ejecting a disc on the
next page.

2 EJECT button

Press to eject the disc from the disc loading
slot.

3 Head unit

4 MODE button

! Press to switch between the map screen

and the audio operation screen.

! Press to display the map screen while

the navigation function screen is dis­played.

5 MULTI-CONTROL

MULTI-CONTROL is used only for the audio

function.

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c

b

a9

= For more details, refer to the descriptions

from Chapter 14 to Chapter 24.

! Rotating;

Adjusts the audio source volume.

! Moving MULTI-CONTROL to the left or

right;

Allows you to change the frequency one
step at a time; operates track search con­trols.

! Keep moving MULTI-CONTROL to the

left or right;

Allows you to perform manual seek tun­ing, fast forward or reverse.

6 LIST button

This button is used only for audio functions.
= For more details, refer to the descriptions

from Chapter 14 to Chapter 24.

7 SRC/OFF button

This button is used only for audio functions.

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= For more details, refer to the descriptions

from Chapter 14 to Chapter 24.

8 BAND/ESC button

This button is used only for audio functions.
= For more details, refer to the descriptions

from Chapter 14 to Chapter 24.

9 Detachable device

a LCD screen

b RESET button

= For details, refer to Resetting the micro-

processor on page 9.

c Bluetooth connection status indicator

Lights up when your phone is paired to the
navigation system by Bluetooth wireless
technology.

d DETACH button

Press to remove the detachable device from
the head unit.

Inserting and ejecting a disc

Inserting a disc

% Insert a disc into the disc loading slot.

Inserting and ejecting an
SD memory card

CAUTION

! Keep the dummy SD card out of the reach of

small children to prevent them from acciden­tally swallowing it.

! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

rage device, never remove it from this naviga­tion system while data is being transferred.

! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-

rage device for any reason, it is usually not
possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts
no liability for damages, costs or expenses
arising from data loss or corruption.

Inserting an SD memory card

1 Remove the detachable device from
the head unit.

= For details, refer to Removing and attaching

the detachable device on page 15.

2 Insert an SD memory card into the SD
card slot.

Insert the card with the contact end first into
the top of the detachable device and press the
card until it clicks and completely locks.

Label side

Before you start

p Do not insert anything other than a disc

into the disc loading slot.

Ejecting a disc

% Press the EJECT button.

The disc is ejected.

p This system is not compatible with Multi

Media Card (MMC).

p Compatibility with all SD memory cards is

not guaranteed.

p This unit may not achieve optimum perfor-

mance with some SD memory cards.

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Before you start

p Do not insert anything other than SD mem-

ory cards or dummy SD cards into the SD
card slot.

p When you insert the SD memory card

which contains your customised POI data,
the navigation system restarts.

Ejecting an SD memory card

1 Display the “Navigation Menu” screen.

2 Touch [Eject SD].

A message confirming whether to restart the
navigation system appears.

5 Pull out the SD memory card.

p Insert the dummy SD card to keep the SD

card slot free of dust when the SD memory
card is not inserted.

6 Touch [Restart].

The navigation system restarts.

Plugging and unplugging a
USB storage device

3 Touch [OK].

The navigation system restarts, and the follow­ing message appears.

4 Press the SD memory card until it clicks.

The SD memory card is ejected.

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CAUTION

! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

rage device, never remove it from this naviga­tion system while data is being transferred.

! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-

rage device for any reason, it is usually not
possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts
no liability for damages, costs or expenses
arising from data loss or corruption.

Before you start

Chapter

02

Plugging in a USB storage device

% Plug a USB storage device into the USB
connector.

USB connector

USB storage device

p Compatibility with all USB storage device is

not guaranteed.
This navigation system may not achieve op­timum performance with some USB sto­rage devices.

p Connection via USB hub is not possible.

Unplugging a USB storage device

% Pull out the USB storage device after
checking that no data is being accessed.

p A USB interface cable for iPod (CD-IU50)

(sold separately) is required for connection.

1 Pull out the USB storage device after
checking that no data is being accessed.

USB connector USB interface

cable for iPod

p For more details about iPod compatibility

with this navigation system, refer to the in­formation on our website.

p Connection via USB hub is not possible.

2 Connect your iPod.

Before you start

Connecting and
disconnecting an iPod

CAUTION

! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

rage device, never remove it from this naviga­tion system while data is being transferred.

! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-

rage device for any reason, it is usually not
possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts
no liability for damages, costs or expenses
arising from data loss or corruption.

Connecting your iPod

Using the USB interface cable for iPod en­ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga­tion system.

Disconnecting your iPod

% Pull out the USB interface cable for iPod
after checking that no data is being ac­cessed.

Protecting your product
from theft

The detachable device can be removed from
the head unit to discourage theft.

= For details, refer to Removing and attaching

the detachable device on page 15.

CAUTION

! Never grip the display and the buttons tightly

or use force when removing or attaching.

! Avoid subjecting the detachable device to ex-

cessive shocks.

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Before you start

! Keep the detachable device out of direct sun-

light and high temperatures.

! After removing the detachable device, keep it

in a safe place so it is not scratched or
damaged.

Flow from startup to
termination

1 Start the engine to boot up the system.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be

sure to use your fingers to touch the touch
panel keys. (The stylus is supplied for spe­cial calibrations. Do not use the stylus for
normal operations.)

2 Turn off the vehicle engine to termi­nate the system.

The navigation system is also turned off.

On first-time startup

When you use the navigation system for the
first time, select the language that you want to
use.

1 Start the engine to boot up the system.

After a short pause, the navigation splash
screen appears.
And then the “Select UI Language” screen ap­pears.

3 Touch the language that you want to
use for the voice guidance.

The navigation system will now restart.

4 Read the disclaimer carefully, checking
its details, and then touch [OK] if you
agree to the conditions.

2 Touch the language that you want to
use on the screen.

The “Voice Language Selection” screen ap­pears.

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The map screen appears.

Regular startup

% Start the engine to boot up the system.

p The screen shown will differ depending on

the previous conditions.

p When there is no route, the disclaimer ap-

pears after the navigation system reboots.
Read the disclaimer carefully, checking its
details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to
the conditions.

How to use the detachable device

Chapter

03

Removing the detachable device from the
head unit enables you to set routes and search
locations even when you are out of your vehi­cle.
Also, you can connect the detachable device
to your PC using the supplied USB cable.
This chapter describes how to use the detach­able device when not attached to the head
unit.

Checking part names and
functions

Bottom of the detachable device

1

Top of the detachable device

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1 USB connector

Use to connect with your PC.

2 Power switch

Use to turn the detachable device on and
off.

3 SD card slot

= For more detailed information, refer to In-

serting and ejecting an SD memor y card

on page 11.

Removing and attaching
the detachable device

Removing the detachable device

p The head unit can not be operated while

the detachable device is removed from the
head unit.

p Removing the detachable device automati-

cally turns the audio source off.

p Removing the detachable device while dis-

playing an audio screen automatically

turns the audio source off and switches the
display to the map screen.

1 Press DETACH button to release the de­tachable device.

2 Gently grip the right side of the front
panel and slowly pull it outward.

Take care not to drop the detachable device
and protect it from contact with water or other
fluids to prevent permanent damage.

3 Put the detachable device into the sup­plied case for safe keeping.

Attaching the detachable device

p If the detachable device is turned on before

it is attached to the head unit, it will not
turn off when the ignition switch is turned
off (ACC OFF).

1 Turn off the power of detachable de­vice.

2 Slide the detachable device to the left
until it clicks.

The detachable device and the head unit are
jointed on the left side. Make sure that the de­tachable device has been jointed to the head
unit.

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How to use the detachable device

3 Press the centre on the right side of the
detachable device until it is firmly seated.

If you fail to successfully attach the detach­able device to the head unit, try again but be
careful not to force it as the device could be
damaged.

Do not open the cover except when you dispose
the battery.

1 Remove the screw in the back of the
detachable device.

2 Slide the cover off.

3 Remove the battery.

Installing the battery

CAUTION

! Do not under any circumstances attempt to

change the battery yourself.

! The battery should only be changed by

Pioneer service personnel.

Disposing of the battery

WARNING

! Keep the battery pack out of the reach of

small children to prevent them from acciden­tally swallowing it.

! Batteries (battery pack or batteries installed)

shall not be exposed to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.

CAUTION

When disposing of used batteries, please comply
with governmental regulations or environmental
public institutions’ rules that apply in your coun­try/area.

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How to use the detachable device

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4 Detach the cable to disconnect the bat­tery.

Turning on the detachable
device

If you turn on the detachable device while it is
removed from the head unit, the navigation
system switches to “Detach mode”.
p The following functions are not available in

“Detach mode”.
— Voice guidance
— Auto reroute function
— Map matching
— Hands-free phoning
— Audio functions

p When the battery of the detachable device

is completely run down, the splash screen
is displayed the next time the system is
booted up.

The battery of the detachable device is
charged in the following situations.
! When the detachable device is attached to

the head unit while the ignition switch is
turned on (ACC ON).

! When the detachable device is connected

to your PC.
p Before charging the detachable device

by connecting it to your PC, turn off the

power of detachable device. If the power

is on, the battery may not be charged.

p When connected to your PC, the battery

may not be charged depending on the

setting of the screen brightness.

Before charging the detachable device

by connecting it to your PC, set the

screen brightness to a low level.

= For details, refer to Adjusting the

screen brightness on page 69.

Monitoring the battery status

You can check the battery status of the detach­able device.

1 Display the “Navigation Menu” screen.
2 Touch [Settings].

The “Settings Menu” screen appears.
The battery status indicator is displayed on the
upper right of the “Settings Menu” screen.

Battery status indicator

Fully charged

Sufficient power

Charging

How to use the detachable device

Charging the battery of
detachable device

! The operating temperature range of the bat-

tery is from –20 °C to +60 °C.

! The charging temperature range of the battery

is from 0 °C to +55 °C.
Charging cannot be done when the tempera­ture is outside of the charging temperature
range.

Automatic shutdown of the
navigation system

When the battery of detachable device nearly
runs out, the navigation system automatically
turns off.
When the detachable device is turned on
again after charging the battery, it returns to
the last system status.

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1 A message appears when the remain­ing battery life is getting low.

2 When the battery nearly runs out, a
message appears and the navigation sys­tem automatically turns off.

Connecting with your PC

You can connect the detachable device and
your PC using the USB cable (supplied with
the navigation system).

1 Connect the supplied USB cable to USB
connector.

2 Connect the supplied USB cable to your
PC.

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How to use the navigation menu screens

Screen switching overview

1

2

3

4

5

What you can do on each menu

1 Map screen

Press the MODE button to display the naviga­tion map screen.

2 “Navigation Menu” screen

You can search for your destination on this
menu. You can also check or cancel your set
route from this menu.

3 “Settings Menu” screen

You can access the screen to customise set­tings.

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4 “Phone Menu” screen

You can access the screen that is related to
hands-free phoning to see call histories and
change the settings on the Bluetooth wireless
technology connection.

5 Audio operation screen

When you play an audio source, this screen
appears normally.

p To return to the previous screen, touch

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Operating menu screens (e.g.
“Navigation Menu” screen)

1

2

3

1 Screen title
2

Shows the next or previous page.

3

Returns the previous screen.

Operating list screens (e.g.
city list)

1 Screen title
2

Touching or on the scroll bar scrolls
through the list and allows you to view the re­maining items.

3

Returns the previous screen.

4 Listed items

Touching an item on the list allows you to nar­row down the options and proceed to the next
operation.

5

If all of the characters cannot be displayed
within the displayed area, touching the key to
the right of the item allows you to see remain­ing characters.

Operating the on-screen
keyboard

1

2

3

4

1 Text box

Displays the characters that are entered. If
there is no text in the box, an informative
guide with text appears.

2 Keyboard

Touch the keys to enter the characters.

3

Returns the previous screen.

4 [0-9], [Sym.], [Others]:

You can enter other characters of alphabet.
You can also enter text with marks such as [&]
or [+] or numbers.
Touch to toggle the selection.

p When you use any of “A”, “Ä”, “Å”, “Æ”,

the displayed result is the same.

5 [OK]:

Confirms the entry and allows you to proceed
to the next step.

:

6

Deletes the input text one letter at a time, be­ginning at the end of the text. Continuing to
touch the button deletes all of the text.

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How to use the map

Most of the information provided by your navi­gation system can be seen on the map. You
need to become familiar with how the informa­tion appears on the map.

How to read the map screen

This example shows an example of a 2D map screen.

p Information with the mark (*) appears only

when the route is set.

p Depending on the conditions and settings,

some items may not be displayed.

1 Name of the street to be used (or next gui-

dance point)*

Touching this item enables you to hear the
next guidance again.

2 Next direction of travel*

When you approach a guidance point, this ap­pears in green. Touching this item enables
you to hear the next guidance again.

3 Distance to the guidance point*

Shows the distance to the next guidance
point.

4 Zoom in/Zoom out

Touching
changing the map scale and the map orienta­tion.

5 Current position

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displays touch panel keys for

Indicates the current location of your vehicle.
The apex of the triangular mark indicates your
orientation and the display moves automati­cally as you drive.

p The apex of the triangular mark is the

proper current position.

6 Street name (or city name) that your vehi-

cle is travelling along

= For details, refer to Setting the current

street name display on page 29.

7 Menu key
8 Map orientation indicator

! When “North up” is selected, is dis-

played.

! When “Heading up” is selected,

is
displayed.
— The red arrow indicates north.

= For details, refer to Switching the

map orientation on page 24.

9 Direction line*

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The direction towards your destination (next
waypoint, or cursor) is indicated with a
straight line.

a Current route*

The route currently set is highlighted in bright
colour on the map. If a waypoint is set on the
route, the route after the next waypoint is
highlighted in another colour.

b Multi-Info window

Each touch of [Multi-Info window] changes
the display information.

! Distance to the destination (or dis-

tance to waypoint)*

! Estimated time of arrival at your des-

tination or waypoint*

The estimated time of arrival is an ideal
value calculated based on the value set
for [Speed] and the actual driving
speed. The estimated time of arrival is
only a reference value, and does not
guarantee arrival at that time.

! Travel time to your destination or

waypoint*

c Current time

Meaning of guidance flags

: Destination

The checkered flag indicates your
destination.

: Waypoint

The blue flags indicate your way­points.

: Guidance point

The next guidance point (next turn­ing point, etc.) is shown by a yel­low flag.

Displaying the audio
information bar

You can check the current status on the se­lected audio source.

How to use the map

Enlarged map of the intersection

When “Close Up View” in the “Map” screen
is “On”, an enlarged map of the intersection
appears.

= For details, refer to Setting “Close Up

View” on page 28.

Display during motorway driving

In certain locations of the motorway, lane in­formation is available, indicating the recom­mended lane to be in to easily manoeuvre the
next guidance.

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While driving on the motorway, motorway exit
numbers and motorway signs may be dis­played when in the vicinity of interchanges
and exits.

1 Lane information
2 Motorway exit information

Displays the motorway exit.

3 Motorway signs

These show the road number and give direc­tional information.

p If the data for these items is not contained

in the built-in memory, the information is
not available even if there are the signs on
the actual road.

Operating the map screen

Changing the scale of the map

You can change the map scale between 25
metres and 2 000 kilometres (25 yard and 1 000
miles).

1 Display the map screen.

3 Touch or to change the map
scale.

p If you do not operate the function for a few

seconds, the display is automatically re­turned.

Switching the map orientation

You can switch the vehicle’s direction on the
map between “Heading up” and “North up”.
! Heading up:

The map display always shows the vehicle’s
direction as proceeding toward the top of
the screen.

! North up:

The map display always has north at the
top of the screen.

p The map orientation is fixed at “North up”

in the following situation.
— When the map scale is 50 kilometres (25

miles) or more.

p The map orientation is fixed at “Heading

up” in the following situation.
— When the 3D map screen is displayed.

1 Display the map screen.

2 Touch

or appears.

p When “North up” is selected, is dis-

played.

p When “Heading up” is selected,

played.

on the map screen.

is dis-

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on the map screen.

3 Touch or to switch the vehicle’s
direction.

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

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p If you do not operate the function for a few

seconds, the display is automatically re­turned.

Scrolling the map to the
position you want to see

1 Display the map screen.

2 Touch and drag the map in the desired
direction to scroll.

1 Distance from the current position
2 Cursor

Positioning the cursor to the desired location
results in a brief informational overview about
the location being displayed at the bottom of
screen, with street name and other informa­tion for this location being shown. (The infor­mation shown varies depending on the
position.)

p The scrolling increment depends on your

dragging length.
# Touch
The map returns to the current position.

p Pressing MODE button returns the map to

.

the current position.

Viewing information about
a specified location

An icon appears at registered places (home lo­cation, specific places, Favourites entries)
and places where there is a POI icon or traffic
information icon. Place the scroll cursor over
the icon to view detailed information.

1 Scroll the map and move the scroll cur­sor to the icon you want to view.

How to use the map

2 Touch .

Information for a specified location appears.

The information shown varies according to the
location. (There may be no information for that
location.)

= For details, refer to Setting the “Favourites”

icon display on page 28.

= For details, refer to Displaying POI on the

map on the next page.

= For details, refer to How to read traffic infor-

mation on the map on page 49.

= For details, refer to Dialling from the map on

page 59.

Customising the map
screen settings

The general settings related with a map screen
can be customised.
To customise the map screen, display the

“Map” screen.

1 Touch [Menu] on the map screen.
The “Navigation Menu” screen appears.

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2 Touch [Settings].
The “Settings Menu” screen appears.

3 Touch [Map].

The “Map” screen appears.

ing the POI icon, the system displays it on
the map screen.

1 Display the “Map” screen.

2 Touch [Overlay POI].
The “Overlay POI” screen appears.

3 Touch [Display] to turn it [On].

p If you do not want to display the POI icon

on the map, touch [Display] to turn it [Off].
(Even if [Display] is turned [Off], the POI
selection setting is retained.)

4 Touch [POI].

The “Overlay POI (Main Category)” screen
appears.

Displaying POI on the map

Displays icons for the surrounding facilities
(POI) on the map.
p POI icons are not displayed when the map

scale is 2 kilometres (1 mile) or more.

p You can select up to 10 items from the de-

tailed category.

p Creating a customised POI is possible by

using the utility programme “NavGate
FEEDS” which is available separately, on
your PC. (“NavGate FEEDS” will be avail­able on our website.) Store the customised
POI into the SD memory card properly, and
then insert it to the SD card slot. By select-

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5 Touch the category you want to dis­play.

A list of subcategories under the selected
main category appears.

# Touch [OK].

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Returns previous screen.

6 Touch the subcategory.

A red tick mark appears next to the selected
category. To cancel the selection, touch the
entry again.

# If you want to search with more detailed cate­gories, touch
Touch the item and touch [OK]. When only a few
types of the detailed categories are selected, blue
tick marks will appear.

p When subcategory is selected, is not

available.

7 Touch [OK].

Returns previous screen.

8 To finish the selection, touch [OK].

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Switching the map between 2D
and 3D

Various types of screen displays can be se­lected for navigation guidance.

2D map screen

3D map screen

How to use the map

1 Display the “Map” screen.

2 Touch [View Mode].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [2D] (default):

Displays the 2D map screen.

! [3D Detection]:

Displays the 3D map screen.

Displaying manoeuvres

Selects whether to display or hide the next
turn ahead of the vehicle on the map.

1 Display the “Map” screen.

2 Touch [Show Manoeuvre].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [View] (default):

Displays the next turn ahead of the vehicle
on the map.

! [Hide]:

Hides the next turn ahead of the vehicle on
the map.

Setting the map colour change
between day and night

To improve the visibility of the map during the
evening, you can set the timing for changing
the combination of the map colour.

1 Display the “Map” screen.

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2 Touch [Day/Night Display].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [Automatic] (default):

You can change the colours of a map be­tween daytime and nighttime according to
whether the vehicle lights are On or Off.

! [Day]:

The map is always displayed with daytime
colours.

p To use this function with [Automatic], the

Orange/white lead of the navigation system
must be connected correctly.

Changing the road colour

You can set the road colour to bluish or red­dish.

1 Display the “Map” screen.

2 Touch [Road Colour].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [Red] (default):

Changes to red based road colours.

! [Blue]:

Changes to blue based road colours.

Setting “Close Up View”

This setting enables switching to an enlarged
map around the point where your vehicle is
approaching an intersection, entrance/exit of
motorway or a junction.

1 Display the “Map” screen.

2 Touch [Close Up View].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [On] (default):

Switches to an enlarged map.
Displays the close up view with the 2D map.

! [Off]:

Does not switch to an enlarged map.

Setting the “Favourites” icon
display

You can select whether to display the “Favour-
ites” icon on the map.

1 Display the “Map” screen.

2 Touch [Favourites Icon].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [On] (default):

Displays the “Favourites” icon on the map.

! [Off]:

Hides the “Favourites” icon on the map.

Setting the speed limit display

Selects whether to display or hide the speed
limit of the current road.

Speed Limit

1 Display the “Map” screen.

2 Touch [Show Speed Limit].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [View]:

Displays the speed limit on the map.

! [Hide] (default):

Hides the speed limit on the map.

Selecting traffic information to
display

Selects whether to display or hide the traffic
notification icons on the map when incidents
occur on your route.

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2 Touch [Traffic Incident].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [View] (default):

Displays the icons on the map.

! [Hide]:

Hides the icons on the map.

p The notification icons will not be available

when your vehicle deviates from the route.

Setting the current street name
display

Selects whether to display or hide the street
name (or city name) that your vehicle is travel­ling along.

1 Display the “Map” screen.

2 Touch [Current Street].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [View] (default):

Displays the street name (or city name) on

the map.

! [Hide]:

Hides the street name (or city name) on the

map.

Does not switch the screen.

How to use the map

Changing the setting of
navigation interruption screen

Set whether to automatically switch to the na­vigation screen from the audio screen when
your vehicle approaches a guidance point
such as an intersection while displaying a
screen other than navigation.

1 Display the “Map” screen.

2 Touch [AV Guide Mode].

Each time you touch the key changes that set­ting.

! [On] (default):

Switches from the audio operation screen

to the navigation screen.

! [Off]:

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Setting a route to your destination

CAUTION

For safety reasons, these route-setting functions
are not available while your vehicle is in motion.
To enable these functions, you must stop in a
safe place and put on the handbrake before set­ting your route.

p Some information regarding traffic regula-

tions depends on the time when the route
calculation is performed. Thus, the infor­mation may not correspond with a certain
traffic regulation when your vehicle actually
passes through the location in question.
Also, the information on the traffic regula­tions provided will be for a passenger vehi­cle, and not for a truck or other delivery
vehicles. Always follow the actual traffic
regulations when driving.

The basic flow of creating
your route

1 Park your vehicle in a safe place, and
apply the handbrake.

2 Display the “Navigation Menu” screen.

3 Select the method of searching for your
destination.

= For details, refer to Searching for and select-

ing a location on page 37.

4 Enter the information about your desti­nation to calculate route.

5 Confirm the location on the map.

= For details, refer to Checking the location on

the map on this page.

6 The navigation system calculates the
route to your destination, and then shows
the route on the map.

7 Check and decide the route.

= For details, refer to Checking the calculated

route on this page.

8 Your navigation system sets the route
to your destination, and the map of your
surroundings appears.

9 After releasing the handbrake, drive in
accordance with navigation guidance.

Checking the location on
the map

After searching for the destination, the “Loca­tion confirmation screen” appears.

Location confirmation screen

% Touch [OK].

The destination is set, and then route calcula­tion starts.

p If you press MODE button during route cal-

culation, the calculation is cancelled and
the map display appears.

# Touch [Scroll].
The map display changes to the scroll mode. You
can fine-tune the location in the scroll mode, and
then you can set the location as your destination
or do various operations.

= For details, refer to Registering a location by

scroll mode on page 44.

# Touch [Waypoint].
The location is added to the “Waypoints List”
screen.

p If a destination is not set, [Waypoint] is not

available.

Checking the calculated route

After the destination is set, route calculation
starts.

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