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Revision History
Version Date Released Description of Changes Author
2. Safety and Legal Notices................................................................................................................................9
6. Common Features.........................................................................................................................................14
8. Using a Bluetooth Headset..........................................................................................................................17
9. Drive To Menu................................................................................................................................................17
My Favorites................................................................................................................................................ 18
Other Ways to Get Directions............................................................................................................................ 25
Editing Your Route...................................................................................................................................... 26
Miss a Turn?................................................................................................................................................ 27
3D Moving Map........................................................................................................................................... 28
Navigation Menu Options................................................................................................................................... 30
From Traffic Summary................................................................................................................................ 35
From Traffic Alert......................................................................................................................................... 36
Using Places....................................................................................................................................................... 37
Search by Category.....................................................................................................................................38
Define a Location......................................................................................................................................... 39
Sort by Relevance....................................................................................................................................... 39
Sort by Distance.......................................................................................................................................... 39
Sort by Rating.............................................................................................................................................. 39
Sort by Popularity........................................................................................................................................ 39
Most Popular Category ...................................................................................................................................... 42
Search for Gas by Price.....................................................................................................................................42
Map Menu Options............................................................................................................................................. 44
Other Ways to View a Map................................................................................................................................ 45
12. Local Apps .....................................................................................................................................................46
Create New Alert.........................................................................................................................................48
13. TeleNav Menu Options .................................................................................................................................49
Abo ut Te le Nav G PS P l us.....................................................................................................................................49
Support Info ................................................................................................................................................. 49
Your PIN Number........................................................................................................................................ 49
Dia gno st ic Too ls...................................................................................................................................................50
Side Key....................................................................................................................................................... 52
Opt-In Features ...........................................................................................................................................52
Bluetooth On....................................................................................................................................................... 53
Feedback for Places....................................................................................................................................54
Making a Phone Call from TeleNav GPS Plus................................................................................................. 56
Taking an Incoming Call..................................................................................................................................... 56
TeleNav GPS Plus Options from Device Contact List...................................................................................... 57
Calendar and E-mail Events.............................................................................................................................. 57
18. The TeleNav GPS Plus Pre-Planning Website...................................................................................... .....59
Changing your PIN number............................................................................................................................... 59
TeleNav GPS Plus™ utilizes the integration of GPS position dete rmination technolo gy, the Java™ programm ing
environment, and access to your wireless ca rrier’s data net work. Supported Bla ckBerry devi ces provide both the Java
environment and access to the wireless netwo rk. Depending on your subscripti on, the TeleNav GPS Plus application
provides:
GPS navigation that punctually guides you turn-by-turn to any desti nation address in t he Continenta l U.S
and Canada. If you miss a turn or get off-track, TeleNav GPS Plus will cal culate a new rout e for you.
Up to three routes to choose from before your trip, with estimated times for each route to put you in control
of navigation.
Navigation features such as Lane Assist to help you d etermine whi ch lane(s) to be in at a mu lti-lane
highway junction or an intersection. View traffic came ra locations o n your navigation m ap, as well as the
legal speed limit.
Audio and visual traffic alerts while driving or viewing m aps, as well a s traffic rerouting capabil ities to
minimize delays on your trip.
The ability to enter destination addresses b y keying or spea king directly into th e device, enteri ng them on
the TeleNav GPS Plus website, or by pulling your contacts from the device’s Contacts list. Optionally, you
can input a remote origin and receive Driving Dire ctions from that ori gin address to th e selected destinatio n
address.
A Places feature that allows you to find businesses or points of interest near your current location, around a
Favorite, around an entered address, or around an airp ort. You can call the business first to che ck
availability of an item or get a reservation and then navigate to it. You can also save the address for use
later in the day.
Points-of-Interest search result ads that offer merchant revie w, deals, and re staurant menus (depe nds on
availability).
Maps of the area around your current location, a marked Favorite, or an add ress you enter man ually or
have previously entered. You can pan the map (adjust left/right/up/down), and zoom in or out. Maps and
points-of-interest are frequently updated for accura cy, at no additional charge to you.
The ability to set Daytime or Nighttime colors for your map or navigation screen s. You can also set this t o
“Auto” for automatic color adjustment throughout the day.
The ability to set up alerts for your daily commute and view any traffi c incident s on the map of the route.
A Movies feature to search for movies based on location or theaters.
Weather conditions and movie listi ngs for you r area.
The ability to personalize the application by selecting the use of U.S. customary or metric distance units, the
NOTE: Certain features are only su pport on BlackBe rry devices with OS 6.0 or
above (as noted throughout the User’s Guide). You ca n check your de vice’s OS,
though the location of this information may va ry dependin g on device. For
example, you can look in:
BlackBerry Main Menu >> Options (wrench) icon >> About
OR
BlackBerry Main Menu >> Options (wrench) icon >> Device >> About Device
Versions
Look for the version number right after your devi ce’s model numb er that indi cates
Please read this section carefully before u sing Te leNav G PS Plus
TeleNav will not accept any responsibility whatsoever for accidents resulting from fail ure to observe common sense
precautions. Your personal judgment, traffic regulation s, and common se nse must alway s take preceden ce over any
driving direction produced by TeleNav GPS Plus.
WARNING: Keep your eyes on the road.
It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to keep your eyes on the road and be an alert driver at all times,
ESPECIALLY when the vehicle is moving. The vehicle operator should not be distracted by the application displays,
audible cues, or manually interacting with the controls. When you n eed to enter data on your device using t he keyp ad or
study the display, please do so while the vehicle is parked, not while in motion. Should your ability to drive responsibly be
decreased, please turn off the device.
WARNING: Install the equipment safely .
If you are using a device mounting kit, make sure that it does not obscu re your vision. You m ay wish to charge the
device while using TeleNav GPS Plus. If so, make sure the charging cabl e does not interfere with a ny of the vehicle
controls.
WARNING: Drive safely and use common sens e.
The vehicle operator’s personal judgment, traffic regulation s, and common se nse must alway s take precedence over t he
instructions provided by TeleNav GPS Plus.
It is your responsibility as the vehicle operator to drive safely, observ e all traffic rule s, and above al l use your own
personal judgment while driving. If you feel that a ro ute suggested by the navig ation software i nstructs you to perform an
unsafe or illegal maneuver, places you in an unsafe sit uation, or ro utes you into an area which yo u consider un safe, do
not follow the instructions.
Your BlackBerry device provides several different way s for you to contro l TeleNav GPS Plus an d input informatio n.
You may have a touch- or non-touch-screen device, in which case the controls may vary slightly. For information
about how to use your BlackBerry device and the appearance of specific key s, please refer t o the device user’s
manual.
The screenshots in this User’s Guide are for a touch -screen BlackBerry. The table below explai ns the physical
device control keys most commonly referenced.
Key Name Function
or
Menu
Trackball/Trackpad
Escape
Alt
Space
Delete
Call up the menu in most TeleNav GPS Plus screen s for additional
functions to choose from. The menu options vary, depe nding on the
screen you are viewing.
Navigate through form fields, scroll, and pan maps. In this do cument,
this key will be referred to as the “trackpad.”
Go back to the previous screen. When you press Escape on the
TeleNav GPS Plus Main Menu, you will be putting the applicati on in
“Suspended” mode (running in the background) to access the
BlackBerry menus. Choose Menu >> Exit to completely exit the
application.
Toggle between typing letters, numbers, or sy mbols on the keyboard.
On devices with a physical keyboard, the Space key i s used to input
a voice command dictation. It also repeats the last audio prompt on a
navigation screen.
Delete text entry, individual addresses, or categories, such as in the
Favorites or Recent Places screens. To go back to the previo us
screen, use the Escape key instead.
Toggle to the next entry field on a form. Also acts as an OK key.
Toggle Bluetooth on and off when viewing a navigation screen.
Choosing the Menu key or the trackpad while usin g the TeleNav GPS Plus ap plication may give yo u a variety of
options, depending on what screen you are on. The option s are discusse d in the appropri ate sectio ns below. The re is
usually an option to take you back to TeleNav Home to re duce the number of tim es you would have to press the
Escape key.
Navigation on Non-T ouch Devices
On non-touch BlackBerry devices, calling up the Menu would
usually give you navigation options on a screen. For exa mple, on a
Maps screen for a location, press Menu for the following options:
Where Am I – Center the map on your curre nt location.
Show/Hide Traffic – Toggle traffic flow on/off.
Change Location – Get a map for a different location.
4. Getting Started with TeleNav GPS Plus
The TeleNav GPS Plus application installed on your device re quires a Tele Nav GPS Plus subscription a nd means of
accessing the public Internet.
Software Inst allation
You can download TeleNav GPS Plus from the BlackBe rry App World. An annual subscription plan is available f or
purchase. The subscription plan is non-recurring, so yo u would need to rep urchase the plan ann ually to continue
using the app.
TeleNav GPS Plus uses the public Internet to access it s servers fo r mapping, routing, and search servi ces from your
device. If you are not using your BlackBerry for e-mail services, you will still ne ed to add an indivi dual BlackBerry email plan to have access to data services. There are three different network settings for you to select from. Wait 90
seconds after turning on your BlackBerry to allow these services options to register. These access methods are
automatically determined by TeleNav GPS Plus when it laun ches, but you can change th e settings in Settings menu
of TeleNav GPS Plus.
5. Launching TeleNav GPS Plus
1. On the BlackBerry main screen, press Menu >> Maximize Panel
to expose all the applications. Then choose “TeleNav GPS Plus. ”
2. The first time you launch TeleNav GPS Plus, the application may ask you for access permissio ns. Make any
changes to the Permissions screen. TeleNav recommends accepting the default values.
3. Choose Menu >> Save when you are done. Then choose Do wnload to begin downloading the application
to your device.
4. The splash screen briefly appears, followed by the Terms of Use. If
you agree to the terms and conditions, ch oose Accept t o continue.
During your first use of TeleNav GPS Plus, the devic e will download th e audible and grap hical cont ent needed to
build the displays and produce audible messages.
NOTE: Do not interact with the BlackBerry while this download is underway. Wait for it to finish. When the download
is completed, you will see the TeleNa v GPS Plus Main M enu.
NOTE: If Tele Nav GPS Plus indi cates that it cann ot reach the se rvers, the most li kely reason is th at your carrier d ata
service plan is not yet active. You may need to cont act your carrier to ex tend your service agre ement. You will not b e
able to progress beyond this point until your acco unt is returned to current stat us. You may also see an importa nt
message from TeleNav GPS Plus regarding up grades, scheduled d owntime, pending accou nt expiration, et c.
When the device reaches the TeleNav GP S Plus servers with a v alid and active ph one number an d PIN, the device
will be registered to use TeleNav GPS Plus and will not present any of t he above screens ex cept the splash and
Terms of Use screens in the future. Visiting http://my.telenav.com
This feature allows you to enter an address or business f rom the Search ba r on the BlackBerry hom e screen and
then launch TeleNav GPS Plus to get Drive To directions t o the location.
NOTE: This feature is only a vailable on Blac kBerry devices running OS 6 and above.
1. Choose the Magnifying Glass icon on the BlackBerry Ho me Screen to call up t he Search bar.
2. Enter an address or business from the Blac kBerry hom e screen, and then choose the Tele Nav GPS Plus
app.
3. TeleNav GPS Plus will launch and search for th e destination that you typed i nto the BlackBerry Univ ersal
Search bar.
Search Bar
The Search bar at the top of the Home, Drive To, and Pla ces screens lets you quickly and conveni ently key in an
address or business. For example, you ca n type in “coffee” or a specific address to drive to.
Instead of typing in an address or other keywo rd, or choosing a menu on screen,
you can use the voice-recognition system to speak in a command, address, and/or
keyword.
1. Choose the Speech Input icon.
2. Following the on-screen prompts to say a command, address, and/or
keyword.
3. Wait for the application to react, or choose Click when done.
4. The appropriate screen will then appear. For example: If you say “Map
here,” TeleNav GPS Plus will display a map of your locati on as if you had
chosen Maps & Traffic from the Home screen.
You can use a Bluetooth headset within the TeleNav GPS Plus application fo r features such a s Drive To navigation
instructions, or to call or speak in an address. You must first pair your Bluetooth headset from the BlackBerry menu
before turning it on within TeleNav GPS Plus.
1. From the BlackBerry Main Menu, go to Options (the wrench icon) >> Networks and Conne ctions >> Bluetooth
Connections.
2. Make sure Bluetooth is set to “On.” Choose Add New Device and then Search. The BlackBerry will search for
nearby Bluetooth devices.
3. Find the device name in the Select Device results list. You may need to follow the pairing instru ctions and
provide a password if asked, depending on your specific Blueto oth device.
4. Once the device is paired, launch TeleNav GPS Plus (Menu >> TeleNav GPS Plus).
5. Make sure your Bluetooth device is powered ON. Then choose a destination in the Drive T o menu.
6. Once you are on the navigation screen, if you are using a non-touch-screen BlackBerry with a phy sical
keyboard, press the Speaker key
headset. If you are using a touch-screen BlackBerry, cho ose Menu >> Bluetooth On.
NOTE: If your Bluetooth headset is off, you will see a pop-up reminding you to turn it on. You shoul d see a small
Bluetooth icon at the top of the screen indicating that audio i s being routed to the headset. On a non -touch-screen
BlackBerry, press the Speaker key
If you exit the TeleNav GPS Plus application, you will need to toggle Bluetooth back on when you return to the navigati on
screen.
on the BlackBerry. Audio will now be routed through your Bluetooth
again on the navigation screen to toggle off the Blueto oth mode.
9. Drive To Menu
From the TeleNav GPS Plus Home screen (referred to in this guide as the Home
screen), use Drive To and choose from a variety of ways to navig ate to an
address.
The bar along the bottom of the Home Screen shows a briefing of the local
weather, new movies, and any TeleNav announcements.
NOTE: You can return to the Home scre en from most screens in TeleNav GPS
To use the Drive To menu, do the following ste ps:
1. Choose Drive To from the Home screen.
2. Choose one of the following options from the Drive To menu as shown in
the illustration to the right and discussed b elow.
Resume Trip – This option appears if you r last navigation session
was interrupted before you arrived at you r destination. Choo se
“Resume” to navigate to the destination from your current location.
Home – Get directions from any location to your hom e address.
My Favo rites – Choose a F avorite place to get direction s to it. These
are addresses that you have found and saved in the pa st.
Recent Places – You can get directions to a Recent Place that yo u
have navigated to. See page 22
for more details.
Address – Enter a st reet address by typing or speaking.
Contacts – Choose saved conta cts from your device’s A ddress Book.
Places – Search the direct ory for businesses such a s restaurants, h otels, gas stations , etc. Sort businesse s
by user popularity or distance. Once you find what you a re looking for, you can get audible and visual
driving or walking directions.
Airport – Quickly find airports by 3 -letter code or city n ame. Airports closest to your curre nt location are
automatically suggested.
After you choose an address, the Trip Confirmation screen will appear. If you want to change your starting point,
destination, or route settings, choose the box at the top of the screen. You will be taken to the Route screen, where you
can choose an option to edit. See “Trip Confirm ation” on page 26
for more information.
Resume Trip
This option appears if you have previously interrupted a navigation session. Your destinatio n and route settings are
saved if you exit navigation while on a route so that you may easily resume the trip later. The settings for a paused trip
will clear if you begin a new route.
Home
This option allows you to quickly get directions from your currently location to your home address. The first time you
choose Home, you will be asked to type in the st reet address of yo ur home.
My Favorites
Favorites are places that you have saved in the past so y ou can quickly access them. Many us ers save their work
address as a Favorite so they can easily reuse the a ddress later.
Your Favorites list can grow to an unlimited length. If your Favorites list is long, it may be easier to use the Find function
to find your desired Favorite. To use the Fi nd function, enter one or more alph anumeric characters in the Fi nd field. As
you type, the closest match(es) will appear at the top of the list.
You have the following options on this screen:
User-Created Categori es – These are fol ders that you ca n create
when you save or edit a favorite. For exa mple, when yo u save an
airport or coffee shop, you can create a category for that type of
place.
Received Addresses – This folde r contains addresses that other
users have shared with you.
NOTE: You can delete favorites from this category, but the category
itself may not be deleted or renamed.
Individual Favorites – These are rep resented by the he art icon.
Highlight a Favorite and then press the Menu key or click the
trackpad for additional options:
o Drive To – Get driving directions to this location.
o Call – Call the business (if there is a phone num ber listed with
the Favorite).
o Map – Plot this location on a map.
o Edit – Edit the name, address, or category the favorite is located in (See Category bel ow).
o Delete – Delete the Favorite from the list.
o Rate – Submit your rating for this location.
Share – Share the address with co ntacts from you r device’s conta ct list or by providing recip ients’ phone
numbers (choose up to 10 at once).
NOTE: Depending on the F avorite, not all o f these options may be a vailable.
This option allows you to organize where a location should be store d.
1. In My Favorites, highlight an individual Favorite from the list.
2. Press the Menu key and choose Edit. The Edit Favorite screen appears.
3. Choose the Category field.
4. On the Categories screen, check the category folder in the list to add the
location to the folder. You may choose as many categori es as you wo uld
like.
5. Choose Done. You will be taken back to the Edit Favorite screen.