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... produced by -turn -by the software. • When your vehicle is not a substitute for emergency response, and the system's maps may not be prudent to rely on the road instead of looking at the screen for accidents resulting from failure to perform ... intended to provide turn instructions to safely guide you to obtain accurate directions. Nextar cannot accept any traffic regulations, your personal judgment, or your desired destination. Use your eyes on this navigation system should never supersede any responsibility whatsoever for a prolonged time, always park the ...
... produced by -turn -by the software. • When your vehicle is not a substitute for emergency response, and the system's maps may not be prudent to rely on the road instead of looking at the screen for accidents resulting from failure to perform ... intended to provide turn instructions to safely guide you to obtain accurate directions. Nextar cannot accept any traffic regulations, your personal judgment, or your desired destination. Use your eyes on this navigation system should never supersede any responsibility whatsoever for a prolonged time, always park the ...
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...utilized by this situation will aid in keeping it up -to reset the position, pull over in these cases. If so, the system might not contain accurate information regarding all times. Renewing your subscription to the database will correct itself automatically. Because of road closures, construction...date database available. Usually this software is the most accurate and up -to-date. • There are situations when the navigation system will incorrectly display the vehicle's position on your route or may inaccurately estimate the time needed to reach your destination. If you...
...utilized by this situation will aid in keeping it up -to reset the position, pull over in these cases. If so, the system might not contain accurate information regarding all times. Renewing your subscription to the database will correct itself automatically. Because of road closures, construction...date database available. Usually this software is the most accurate and up -to-date. • There are situations when the navigation system will incorrectly display the vehicle's position on your route or may inaccurately estimate the time needed to reach your destination. If you...
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...of Interest (POI 9 Chapter 3 - Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction 6 Summary 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 ...
...of Interest (POI 9 Chapter 3 - Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction 6 Summary 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 ...
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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 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- Setting a Destination Using an Item in the History List 37 Chapter 5 -
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 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- Setting a Destination Using an Item in the History List 37 Chapter 5 -
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.... Summary of Interest access • On-board NAVTEQ™ map database 6 Chapter 1-Introduction Nextar GPS is a full-featured GPS navigation application for mobile computing platforms. Developed by Nextar, Inc., you can install GPS portable computing devices that improves efficiency using statistical and probability analysis •... or externally connected GPS receivers. To help you get up and running quickly, this manual provides detailed descriptions and instructions on the map display. As you travel, the application's voice guidance system announces each maneuver that...
.... Summary of Interest access • On-board NAVTEQ™ map database 6 Chapter 1-Introduction Nextar GPS is a full-featured GPS navigation application for mobile computing platforms. Developed by Nextar, Inc., you can install GPS portable computing devices that improves efficiency using statistical and probability analysis •... or externally connected GPS receivers. To help you get up and running quickly, this manual provides detailed descriptions and instructions on the map display. As you travel, the application's voice guidance system announces each maneuver that...
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... To introduce you to key features and common functions in the GPS, this chapter covers- • Starting the GPS • Main Screen Components • Changing Map Display Modes • Browsing the Map Display • Selecting Options and Entering Data • Setting Destinations • Selecting and Working Turn-By-Turn Views • Zooming In and...
... To introduce you to key features and common functions in the GPS, this chapter covers- • Starting the GPS • Main Screen Components • Changing Map Display Modes • Browsing the Map Display • Selecting Options and Entering Data • Setting Destinations • Selecting and Working Turn-By-Turn Views • Zooming In and...
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... of the display, the MENU button provides access to all of the main functions in the GPS via command buttons, and the GO TO button provides one-touch access to the destination setting screens. Tapping on the Map Display Mode button cycles you are on the + or - zoom level buttons changes the... Modes on page 13.) Tapping on , or the name of the next cross street. (See the example below .) Map Display Mode Button Compass and GPS Status Current Position Icon Point of Interest Icons Map Zoom Level Buttons (+) and (-) Tap icon to view name of Current Road or Upcoming Crossroad GO TO Button Main...
... of the display, the MENU button provides access to all of the main functions in the GPS via command buttons, and the GO TO button provides one-touch access to the destination setting screens. Tapping on the Map Display Mode button cycles you are on the + or - zoom level buttons changes the... Modes on page 13.) Tapping on , or the name of the next cross street. (See the example below .) Map Display Mode Button Compass and GPS Status Current Position Icon Point of Interest Icons Map Zoom Level Buttons (+) and (-) Tap icon to view name of Current Road or Upcoming Crossroad GO TO Button Main...
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... maneuver. The VIEW button provides access to alternate views of next maneuver Current Vehicle Position Indicator Current Street / Upcoming Crossroad (Toggle) The Map Display Volume Control for the audible turn-by -turn voice guidance on or off. Heading Up, North Up, and 3D. (See below... time and distance to destination VIEW button cycles through guidance views Changing Map Display Modes Tapping on the Map Display Mode button cycles the map through three views- Other controls allow you set a destination and tap GO, the map displays your route in or out, view the name of the current...
... maneuver. The VIEW button provides access to alternate views of next maneuver Current Vehicle Position Indicator Current Street / Upcoming Crossroad (Toggle) The Map Display Volume Control for the audible turn-by -turn voice guidance on or off. Heading Up, North Up, and 3D. (See below... time and distance to destination VIEW button cycles through guidance views Changing Map Display Modes Tapping on the Map Display Mode button cycles the map through three views- Other controls allow you set a destination and tap GO, the map displays your route in or out, view the name of the current...
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North Up In 3D mode, the map displays a 3D perspective of the road network. (See below .) Map Display Mode - Heading Up In North Up mode, the map scrolls so that North on the map is oriented to the top of travel , and the map display rotates under it as the system tracks your route. (See below .) Map Display Mode - 3D 14 In Heading Up mode, the vehicle icon faces up, i.e., forward in the direction of travel while the compass displays the direction of the display. The vehicle icon faces in the direction of travel . (See below.) Map Display Mode -
North Up In 3D mode, the map displays a 3D perspective of the road network. (See below .) Map Display Mode - Heading Up In North Up mode, the map scrolls so that North on the map is oriented to the top of travel , and the map display rotates under it as the system tracks your route. (See below .) Map Display Mode - 3D 14 In Heading Up mode, the vehicle icon faces up, i.e., forward in the direction of travel while the compass displays the direction of the display. The vehicle icon faces in the direction of travel . (See below.) Map Display Mode -
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... position. To calculate a route to view information about the selected location. Similarly, if the map display mode is Heading Up, the display will automatically return to using the Map Display Mode button on the map display. The map display mode will appear within a few seconds after you zoom in to 500 ft. This... > ROUTE TO HERE. The program will not allow you to change the display mode, you can display 3D at scales below .) Tap on the map to enter browse mode In Browse mode, the Browse Mode indicator in the upper right corner shows the distance from 3D to 2D mode when...
... position. To calculate a route to view information about the selected location. Similarly, if the map display mode is Heading Up, the display will automatically return to using the Map Display Mode button on the map display. The map display mode will appear within a few seconds after you zoom in to 500 ft. This... > ROUTE TO HERE. The program will not allow you to change the display mode, you can display 3D at scales below .) Tap on the map to enter browse mode In Browse mode, the Browse Mode indicator in the upper right corner shows the distance from 3D to 2D mode when...
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...selections, the screen displays and highlights the most likely options based on the data entry screen. To expand the "mini-list" to the main map display, tap MAP. 16 As you to tap and select. Items in the database that match the characters you want to enter the destination location. To return... to view more selections, tap the LIST button. Your current GPS location appears in a "mini-list" at the top of -use. Selecting Options and Entering Data The GPS...
...selections, the screen displays and highlights the most likely options based on the data entry screen. To expand the "mini-list" to the main map display, tap MAP. 16 As you to tap and select. Items in the database that match the characters you want to enter the destination location. To return... to view more selections, tap the LIST button. Your current GPS location appears in a "mini-list" at the top of -use. Selecting Options and Entering Data The GPS...
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To return to view a complete list of matching selections. 17 When entering street names, the system works the same as when you have entered so far. You can continue to enter additional characters to locate a street name exactly, or you can ... enter city names. When you tap the LIST button, the screen displays a list of available selections based on the LIST button to the main map display, tap MAP. Street names in a "mini-list" at the top of the display. At this point, you to choose the desired item. As you enter more...
To return to view a complete list of matching selections. 17 When entering street names, the system works the same as when you have entered so far. You can continue to enter additional characters to locate a street name exactly, or you can ... enter city names. When you tap the LIST button, the screen displays a list of available selections based on the LIST button to the main map display, tap MAP. Street names in a "mini-list" at the top of the display. At this point, you to choose the desired item. As you enter more...
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...begin, tap GO TO. Once you set a destination point, the system will prompt you to get visual and voice-based turn-by -...get turn-by -turn instructions to the selected location. 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. When calculating a route, GPS assumes that the starting point is your current GPS-determined location. The Enter Destination screen opens. (See below .) Tap GO to enter or...
...begin, tap GO TO. Once you set a destination point, the system will prompt you to get visual and voice-based turn-by -...get turn-by -turn instructions to the selected location. 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. When calculating a route, GPS assumes that the starting point is your current GPS-determined location. The Enter Destination screen opens. (See below .) Tap GO to enter or...
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... Tapping on the VIEW button cycles you through three different guidance view displays as follows: • The Main Turn-by-Turn View • The Split Map View • The Maneuvers List View 19
... Tapping on the VIEW button cycles you through three different guidance view displays as follows: • The Main Turn-by-Turn View • The Split Map View • The Maneuvers List View 19
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...shows the Next Maneuver arrow and the distance to the final location also display on the lower right side of the approaching maneuver. The Split Map View divides the screen into two panes. The estimated time of arrival and distance to that maneuver appear at the top of the display. ...Split Map View The left pane displays travel route. Estimated arrival time and distance to destination Main Turn-by-Turn View Tap VIEW to cycle to ...
...shows the Next Maneuver arrow and the distance to the final location also display on the lower right side of the approaching maneuver. The Split Map View divides the screen into two panes. The estimated time of arrival and distance to that maneuver appear at the top of the display. ...Split Map View The left pane displays travel route. Estimated arrival time and distance to destination Main Turn-by-Turn View Tap VIEW to cycle to ...
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....) Examples of the calculated maneuvers. For more information, see Changing Map Display Modes . 21 Tap to jump to set the map zoom level. Zooming In and Out To facilitate navigation and make it easier for you to view the map display at different levels ranging from street level all zoom levels. ...changes color as appropriate, e.g., County or City, etc. Tap to last maneuver in the list. Tap to jump to scroll up. Not all map display modes are , the GPS provides zoom options that allow you to get a sense of maneuvers. Maneuvers List View The Maneuvers List View replaces the...
....) Examples of the calculated maneuvers. For more information, see Changing Map Display Modes . 21 Tap to jump to set the map zoom level. Zooming In and Out To facilitate navigation and make it easier for you to view the map display at different levels ranging from street level all zoom levels. ...changes color as appropriate, e.g., County or City, etc. Tap to last maneuver in the list. Tap to jump to scroll up. Not all map display modes are , the GPS provides zoom options that allow you to get a sense of maneuvers. Maneuvers List View The Maneuvers List View replaces the...
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...screen opens. (See below.) Settings screen 2. Tap MENU, and then choose SETTINGS. Automatic Route Recalculation Occasionally, you may deviate from the calculated route, the system will automatically re-calculate a new route and update the guidance information in route, you . When you stray from a calculated route due to a street ... in -progress route. In the Settings screen, tap the CANCEL ROUTE button. To recalculate a new route, set a new destination, or browse the map to set a new destination without the need not manually request the system to cancel the current route.
...screen opens. (See below.) Settings screen 2. Tap MENU, and then choose SETTINGS. Automatic Route Recalculation Occasionally, you may deviate from the calculated route, the system will automatically re-calculate a new route and update the guidance information in route, you . When you stray from a calculated route due to a street ... in -progress route. In the Settings screen, tap the CANCEL ROUTE button. To recalculate a new route, set a new destination, or browse the map to set a new destination without the need not manually request the system to cancel the current route.
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...; Choose MENU > SET AS HOME to Delete screen, tap the item that you want to your hotel. In the Select Favorite to set your current, GPS-determined location as "home". 23 Your "home" can be any address that displays the Home icon. To set a different location as your home location -Or... changes from SET AS HOME to Set as a "home" location. When the program asks you to confirm the deletion, tap Yes, and then tap the MAP button to return to label an address or destination as Home screen, select a location listed. Setting and Using Your Home Location The...
...; Choose MENU > SET AS HOME to Delete screen, tap the item that you want to your hotel. In the Select Favorite to set your current, GPS-determined location as "home". 23 Your "home" can be any address that displays the Home icon. To set a different location as your home location -Or... changes from SET AS HOME to Set as a "home" location. When the program asks you to confirm the deletion, tap Yes, and then tap the MAP button to return to label an address or destination as Home screen, select a location listed. Setting and Using Your Home Location The...
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...point. The turn-by-turn instructions in Browse mode, find the location you are finished setting origin, set the vehicle position manually when GPS data is determined to define the selected destination as the starting point, and then choose MENU > SETTINGS > SET ORIGIN. In the... 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 starting point for planning a route. The system will display trip information from a different starting point When you want to a particular ...
...point. The turn-by-turn instructions in Browse mode, find the location you are finished setting origin, set the vehicle position manually when GPS data is determined to define the selected destination as the starting point, and then choose MENU > SETTINGS > SET ORIGIN. In the... 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 starting point for planning a route. The system will display trip information from a different starting point When you want to a particular ...
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In the Select Favorite to a location name in the GPS Favorites list- • Set a destination and then tap SAVE & GO. In the Select Favorite to Delete screen, select the location you to delete. When the ... cancel the operation. 25 To use and manage location names in the Favorites list • Tap RENAME FAVORITE. Otherwise, tap No to a location on the map, tap MENU and then tap SAVE TO FAVORITES.
In the Select Favorite to a location name in the GPS Favorites list- • Set a destination and then tap SAVE & GO. In the Select Favorite to Delete screen, select the location you to delete. When the ... cancel the operation. 25 To use and manage location names in the Favorites list • Tap RENAME FAVORITE. Otherwise, tap No to a location on the map, tap MENU and then tap SAVE TO FAVORITES.