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... streets necessary for a prolonged time, always park the car in a safe manner and in accordance with all of looking at the screen for emergency response, and the system's maps may not be prudent to rely on this software unless you in the Nextar Software Manual. Route suggestions made by -turn -by the software instructs you to your own judgment in a safe manner, observing all persons using this navigation software...
... streets necessary for a prolonged time, always park the car in a safe manner and in accordance with all of looking at the screen for emergency response, and the system's maps may not be prudent to rely on this software unless you in the Nextar Software Manual. Route suggestions made by -turn -by the software instructs you to your own judgment in a safe manner, observing all persons using this navigation software...
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... driver is prohibited or which your type of looking at the screen. Always pull over in a safe manner observing all traffic regulations. • Regardless of the guidance instructions, do not enter roads on the road instead of vehicle is to operate the software with the controls, the driver must not manually operate the software while driving the vehicle. Nextar is not responsible for problems resulting from failure to the voice...
... driver is prohibited or which your type of looking at the screen. Always pull over in a safe manner observing all traffic regulations. • Regardless of the guidance instructions, do not enter roads on the road instead of vehicle is to operate the software with the controls, the driver must not manually operate the software while driving the vehicle. Nextar is not responsible for problems resulting from failure to the voice...
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...a Destination Using an Address 26 Setting a Destination Using a Point of Features 6 About This Guide 7 Chapter 2 - 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...
...a Destination Using an Address 26 Setting a Destination Using a Point of Features 6 About This Guide 7 Chapter 2 - 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...
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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 5 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 5 Setting a Destination Using an Item in the History List 37 Chapter 5 -
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... 1-Introduction Nextar GPS is a full-featured GPS navigation application for in-vehicle use • Easy-to use patented and patent-pending destination entry that utilize integrated or externally connected GPS receivers. The main display is clear and easy to read, and the context sensitive menus provide quick access to next maneuver, and street names. As you travel, the application's voice guidance system announces each maneuver that include setting destinations, saving routes, and retrieving recently used destinations...
... 1-Introduction Nextar GPS is a full-featured GPS navigation application for in-vehicle use • Easy-to use patented and patent-pending destination entry that utilize integrated or externally connected GPS receivers. The main display is clear and easy to read, and the context sensitive menus provide quick access to next maneuver, and street names. As you travel, the application's voice guidance system announces each maneuver that include setting destinations, saving routes, and retrieving recently used destinations...
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... methods for users who simply want to jump right in the documentation or webbased support, contact Customer Support. In addition, please note that the information in the program, is organized as follows: Chapter 1-Introduction introduces the GPS application. About This Guide This manual is subject to change due to on-going updates and improvements. 7 Chapter 4-Setting Destinations provides visual quick reference to the GPS screens and...
... methods for users who simply want to jump right in the documentation or webbased support, contact Customer Support. In addition, please note that the information in the program, is organized as follows: Chapter 1-Introduction introduces the GPS application. About This Guide This manual is subject to change due to on-going updates and improvements. 7 Chapter 4-Setting Destinations provides visual quick reference to the GPS screens and...
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...2. Select an option button for the selected destination. 8 The system next prompts you specify. If necessary, tap the ADDRESS tab. 3. You can enter an address starting with - - For this example, select START WITH CITY. 4. Setting a Destination Using a Street Address To set a destination by entering a city name, then a street name, and then a building number - From the main screen, tap the GO TO button. Chapter 2-Quick Start Examples This chapter provides two quick start examples (1) Setting a Destination Using a Street Address; As you make selections, the screen displays and...
...2. Select an option button for the selected destination. 8 The system next prompts you specify. If necessary, tap the ADDRESS tab. 3. You can enter an address starting with - - For this example, select START WITH CITY. 4. Setting a Destination Using a Street Address To set a destination by entering a city name, then a street name, and then a building number - From the main screen, tap the GO TO button. Chapter 2-Quick Start Examples This chapter provides two quick start examples (1) Setting a Destination Using a Street Address; As you make selections, the screen displays and...
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...Setting a Destination Using a Point of categories. Select an option to that is close to your destination For this location as follows- - The Enter Destination screen opens. 2. Next- - POI NEAR DESTINATION-to locate a POI that destination from your current location. -Or- - Tap GO to save the destination location in the Favorites list before receiving turn-by -turn instructions. If necessary, tap the POI tab. 3. 8. Tap SAVE & GO to calculate the route and start the turn-by -turn instructions. -Or- - The system will prompt you make selections, the screen displays...
...Setting a Destination Using a Point of categories. Select an option to that is close to your destination For this location as follows- - The Enter Destination screen opens. 2. Next- - POI NEAR DESTINATION-to locate a POI that destination from your current location. -Or- - Tap GO to save the destination location in the Favorites list before receiving turn-by -turn instructions. If necessary, tap the POI tab. 3. 8. Tap SAVE & GO to calculate the route and start the turn-by -turn instructions. -Or- - The system will prompt you make selections, the screen displays...
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... 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 11
... 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 11
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... below , map icons display Points of next maneuver Current Vehicle Position Indicator Current Street / Upcoming Crossroad (Toggle) The Map Display Volume Control for the audible turn-by -turn instructions. Once you to change map display options Map Display Mode button 13 Estimated arrival time and distance to change the map display mode, zoom in blue, along the way. Other controls allow you set a destination and tap GO, the map displays your route in or out, view the name of turnby-turn and trip information on...
... below , map icons display Points of next maneuver Current Vehicle Position Indicator Current Street / Upcoming Crossroad (Toggle) The Map Display Volume Control for the audible turn-by -turn instructions. Once you to change map display options Map Display Mode button 13 Estimated arrival time and distance to change the map display mode, zoom in blue, along the way. Other controls allow you set a destination and tap GO, the map displays your route in or out, view the name of turnby-turn and trip information on...
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... enter Browse mode. In addition to using the Map Display Mode button on the map display. If the map display mode is 3D, the map switches from your current position. The program will automatically return to find a location or preview a route. For more information, see Configuring Map Display Settings Browsing the Map Display Browsing the map involves scrolling (i.e., moving) the map in the upper right corner of the display. 15 Tap "X" to view information about the selected location. When available, tap the "i" icon...
... enter Browse mode. In addition to using the Map Display Mode button on the map display. If the map display mode is 3D, the map switches from your current position. The program will automatically return to find a location or preview a route. For more information, see Configuring Map Display Settings Browsing the Map Display Browsing the map involves scrolling (i.e., moving) the map in the upper right corner of the display. 15 Tap "X" to view information about the selected location. When available, tap the "i" icon...
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...Setting Destinations. The subsequent screens will display the destination location on the map and prompt you to select GO. (See below .) Enter Destination screen From this screen, select the method you must first set a destination-ADDRESS, POI, CROSSROAD, or FAVORITES. Setting Destinations To calculate a route and get turn-by -turn instructions to the selected location. The Enter Destination screen opens. (See below .) Tap GO to get visual and voice-based turn-by -turn instructions, you want to use to set a destination. When calculating a route, GPS assumes that the starting point...
...Setting Destinations. The subsequent screens will display the destination location on the map and prompt you to select GO. (See below .) Enter Destination screen From this screen, select the method you must first set a destination-ADDRESS, POI, CROSSROAD, or FAVORITES. Setting Destinations To calculate a route and get turn-by -turn instructions to the selected location. The Enter Destination screen opens. (See below .) Tap GO to get visual and voice-based turn-by -turn instructions, you want to use to set a destination. When calculating a route, GPS assumes that the starting point...
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... program asks you select and save a location as HOME, the menu button changes from SET AS HOME to GO HOME. To remove a home location • Choose MENU > GO TO DESTINATION > FAVORITES > DELETE FAVORITE. You may now set your current, GPS-determined location as your home location -Or- • Tap MENU > FAVORITES, and then choose SET FAVORITE AS HOME. In the Select Favorite to Delete screen, tap the item that you to label an address or destination as a "home" location. Your "home" can be any address that displays the Home icon. Setting and Using Your Home Location The GPS...
... program asks you select and save a location as HOME, the menu button changes from SET AS HOME to GO HOME. To remove a home location • Choose MENU > GO TO DESTINATION > FAVORITES > DELETE FAVORITE. You may now set your current, GPS-determined location as your home location -Or- • Tap MENU > FAVORITES, and then choose SET FAVORITE AS HOME. In the Select Favorite to Delete screen, tap the item that you to label an address or destination as a "home" location. Your "home" can be any address that displays the Home icon. Setting and Using Your Home Location The GPS...
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... starting point. Planning a Route Using a Different Starting Point The SET ORIGIN option in the GPS allows you to set the car position manually in order to plan or preview a route from a different starting location - • Tap on the map and place the display in the main screen will restore the GPS location as the origin if the car is not available. The turn-by-turn instructions in Browse mode, find the location you are finished setting origin, set the vehicle...
... starting point. Planning a Route Using a Different Starting Point The SET ORIGIN option in the GPS allows you to set the car position manually in order to plan or preview a route from a different starting location - • Tap on the map and place the display in the main screen will restore the GPS location as the origin if the car is not available. The turn-by-turn instructions in Browse mode, find the location you are finished setting origin, set the vehicle...
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... the Favorites list, tap MENU. To set a location or destination as Home screen, select a location. In the Select Favorite to delete. In the Select Favorite to Delete screen, select the location you to a location name in the Favorites list • Tap RENAME FAVORITE. In the ENTER DESTINATION screen, tap FAVORITES. (See below.) Favorites options To calculate a route to confirm the deletion, tap Yes. When the program prompts you want to Rename screen, select a location. To use and manage location names in the GPS Favorites list- • Set a destination and then tap SAVE...
... the Favorites list, tap MENU. To set a location or destination as Home screen, select a location. In the Select Favorite to delete. In the Select Favorite to Delete screen, select the location you to a location name in the Favorites list • Tap RENAME FAVORITE. In the ENTER DESTINATION screen, tap FAVORITES. (See below.) Favorites options To calculate a route to confirm the deletion, tap Yes. When the program prompts you want to Rename screen, select a location. To use and manage location names in the GPS Favorites list- • Set a destination and then tap SAVE...
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...screen, tap MENU, and then GO TO. ADDRESS IN -to set destinations. The main options for entering an address as follows- - START WITH CITY-to set a destination by entering a street address, and then a building number - Tap ADDRESS. START WITH STREET-to set a destination by entering a city name, then a street address, and then a building number - The main topics cover- • Setting a Destination Using an Address • Setting a Destination Using a Point of Interest • Setting a Destination Using Crossroads • Setting a Destination Using an Entry in the Favorites List...
...screen, tap MENU, and then GO TO. ADDRESS IN -to set destinations. The main options for entering an address as follows- - START WITH CITY-to set a destination by entering a street address, and then a building number - Tap ADDRESS. START WITH STREET-to set a destination by entering a city name, then a street address, and then a building number - The main topics cover- • Setting a Destination Using an Address • Setting a Destination Using a Point of Interest • Setting a Destination Using Crossroads • Setting a Destination Using an Entry in the Favorites List...
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... that appears in the "mini-list" at the top of the display. (See below .) List of matching selections, tap LIST. (See the example below .) Tap the Backspace button to the center of all matching selections. Upon setting a destination point, tap GO to start turn-by -turn instructions to the selected location. Tap LIST to view a list of a city or town you first want to the selected location. Enter a city name or tap...
... that appears in the "mini-list" at the top of the display. (See below .) List of matching selections, tap LIST. (See the example below .) Tap the Backspace button to the center of all matching selections. Upon setting a destination point, tap GO to start turn-by -turn instructions to the selected location. Tap LIST to view a list of a city or town you first want to the selected location. Enter a city name or tap...
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... a Language • Viewing GPS Status • Setting Default Route Calculation Criteria • Setting Origin • Selecting a Map Region • Previewing a Route Using Demo Mode • Viewing Program Version Information • Exiting the Application Configuring Map Display Settings The Map Settings screen allows you to- • Set the default (startup) map mode • The default display mode (day, night, or auto) • Whether you want to configure navigation, set preferences, cancel a route in the map display To configure map display settings for your device 1. Choose MENU...
... a Language • Viewing GPS Status • Setting Default Route Calculation Criteria • Setting Origin • Selecting a Map Region • Previewing a Route Using Demo Mode • Viewing Program Version Information • Exiting the Application Configuring Map Display Settings The Map Settings screen allows you to- • Set the default (startup) map mode • The default display mode (day, night, or auto) • Whether you want to configure navigation, set preferences, cancel a route in the map display To configure map display settings for your device 1. Choose MENU...
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... point. (See Setting Origin on View options, see example below .) Settings screen 3. To exit Demo mode, tap MENU > SETTINGS > DEMO. A GPS signal is on the lower portion of the screen to clear (deselect) the option, and then tap OK. 44 Use the SET ORIGIN feature to manually set a destination to a particular location. The system returns to use this mode. The voice guidance system will begin announcing the first maneuver while the screen displays route and turn-by -turn instructions, tap MENU > SETTINGS...
... point. (See Setting Origin on View options, see example below .) Settings screen 3. To exit Demo mode, tap MENU > SETTINGS > DEMO. A GPS signal is on the lower portion of the screen to clear (deselect) the option, and then tap OK. 44 Use the SET ORIGIN feature to manually set a destination to a particular location. The system returns to use this mode. The voice guidance system will begin announcing the first maneuver while the screen displays route and turn-by -turn instructions, tap MENU > SETTINGS...
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... main screen? I switch to repeat the voice instruction. A. Yes. Tap on your handheld device owner's manual. A. FAQ's Q. Q. Q. Tap the MAP button located along the right side of setting a destination, how do I cancel a route once I cancel out and go back to exit Nextar GPS? For more information, consult your device as it prompts you to select and enter new destination information. A. How do I missed hearing the voice instruction. while following instructions to stop the turn instructions and corresponding voice...
... main screen? I switch to repeat the voice instruction. A. Yes. Tap on your handheld device owner's manual. A. FAQ's Q. Q. Q. Tap the MAP button located along the right side of setting a destination, how do I cancel a route once I cancel out and go back to exit Nextar GPS? For more information, consult your device as it prompts you to select and enter new destination information. A. How do I missed hearing the voice instruction. while following instructions to stop the turn instructions and corresponding voice...
