Content Falk Navigator User Manual User Manual Falk Navigator
Content About us United Navigation GmbH Marco-Polo-Str.1 73760 Ostfildern The United Navigation GmbH reserves the right to change the information and details given in this manual without prior notice being given. No part of these documents may be reproduced or transferred for any purpose whatsoever without the express written permission of the United Navigation GmbH, regardless in which way or by which means this takes place.
Content 1 INTRODUCTION........................................................................................................................................ 5 1.1 1.2 1.3 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ............................................................................................................................ 5 SAFETY NOTICES & MAINTENANCE - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY .................................................. 6 UPDATING OF MAPS AND SOFTWARE (CONTENT MANAGER)..................................
Content 3.7.2 Speed camera detector ...................................................................................................... 41 3.7.3 Environmental zones ......................................................................................................... 41 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.11 4 BLOCKED ROADS .................................................................................................................................. 42 FORMAT .........................................................
Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of a navigation device with the new Falk Navigator! The Falk Navigator you have purchased is a product that was developed and tested with the greatest of care. Therefore, it meets the highest functionality and operating requirements. Should you have any suggestions or comments that would allow us to make our products even better, we would be glad to hear from you.
Introduction 1.2 Safety Notices & Maintenance - Declaration of Conformity Please read this chapter carefully and follow all instructions listed. This will ensure reliable operation and a long service life of your device. Please carry out the required settings and enter the desired destination before setting out on your journey. Never operate your navigation device while driving, since this could distract you from the traffic situation and cause an accident.
Introduction Operational environment Outside influences: Do not place anything on top of the navigation device or drop objects onto it. Do not drop your device or subject it to any shocks and strong vibrations. Do not keep or carry any inflammable liquids, gasses or explosive substances in the same compartment as your device, its parts or accessories. Wireless devices could disturb the reception of GPS signals and cause unstable signal reception.
Introduction Battery Only use the original battery and the original in-car battery charger supplied. The use of other parts can lead to malfunctions and/or serious damage and invalidate the liability of United Navigation GmbH for any resulting consequences. This product works with a lithium ion battery. Do not use it in a damp, wet and/or corrosive environment.
Introduction Removing the battery Before disposing of your device at the end of its service life, the battery must be removed. Important: Please note that these instructions for removal may damage your device beyond repair. You should only remove the battery if your device has reached the end of its service life and is ready to be disposed of. Discharge the battery fully (disconnect device from power supply and leave disconnected until it shuts down).
Introduction 1.3 Updating of Maps and Software (Content Manager) 1.3.1 Content Manager The Content Manager is a PC-based application with a number of important functions that can help you to manage the contents on your navigation device. With the Content Manager you can: backup saved contents on the navigation device onto your PC and restore them later on your navigation device, download current content from the Internet and install it on the navigation device.
Introduction Starting Content Manager Perform the following actions to start the Content Manager: Switch off the navigation device completely. Connect the USB interface of the device directly to a USB port of the computer using the USB cable supplied. Switch on the navigation device. On your computer click on Start > All Programs. Select Falk. Click on Content Manager.
Introduction 1.4 Device Description Images are similar 1. ON/OFF switch: Switches the device on. If you press the ON/OFF switch briefly, the device switches to stand-by. The current navigation remains unchanged. If you press the ON/OFF switch again, the device is immediately operational again. Tip: Switch off your device completely to save power if, for example, you do not use it for a while. To do this, you have to keep the ON/OFF switch pressed down for about 3 seconds. 2.
Introduction 1.4.1 Memory card slot On a memory card you can store card data. These files can be detected and used by your navigation device. To do this, you have to insert an SD card recorded with country maps into the memory card slot of your device. 1.4.2 Card data: The card data on the SD cards will only be detected once the device is restarted after inserting the SD card. Do not remove the SD card during navigation. The SD card should only be removed when the device has been switched off.
Introduction 1.4.3 Technical data NEO 520 (12.7 cm screen size diagonal) Screen Internal memory Display Resolution Flash memory RAM memory Memory card slot GPS Input / Output SD/MMC card slot (Micro-SD) up to 32 GB (class 6 SDHC) Antenna Input Speaker TMC USB TMC integrated antenna Screen, keyboard integrated, 1 W external TMC connector (via micro-USB) USB 2.0 (micro USB) integrated TMC module, integrated TMC antenna Battery Environmental conditions 12.
Introduction 1.5 Service & Support If you have any questions or problems regarding the Falk Navigation device, please feel free to contact our support at any time. Contact form and FAQs: http://www.falk-navigation.de/de/service/faq Telephone support Germany For questions regarding guarantee warranty: 01805 32 55 46 (0.14 EUR/Min. from German landlines, mobile prices may vary, max. 0.42 EUR/Min., prices incl. VAT.).
Navigation 2 Navigation The Falk Navigator offers you a wide range of functions that you can operate conveniently from the main menu. Using the function Enter destination you can simply enter where you would like to go. The "Home" function will take you back home with just one press, no matter where you happen to be. Via the Settings button you access the settings menu where you can customise your navigation device to meet your needs.
Navigation A Info line The Information row displays the next street name and corresponding house number where necessary. If you are on a main road or highway, additional direction data are displayed before an exit. This means that you will be informed about the next main road or highway number or exit to head for. This number is displayed together with an appropriate icon. Note: If your next manoeuvre is more than 5 km away, the information row will fade out.
Navigation E TMC Messages - Route ticker The Falk Navigator receives TMC and/or NAVTEQ Traffic traffic messages (optional) during the journey and processes these for calculating the route. A coloured border of the icon continually indicates the TMC status on the navigation screen. Grey : No reception from TMC or NAVTEQ Traffic traffic messages.
Navigation Note: In the case of blocked roads, the following will be displayed: "Calculated delay approx. > 1 hour." By tapping on the Display button the screen switches to the Map screen and you will see the position of the traffic jam in the Map view. F Points of interest along the route Using this button you can display points of interest along your route. Prerequisite: A route has already been calculated.
Navigation L Map The scale of the map display depends on the speed you are driving. The more slowly you are driving, the more detailed the displayed map will be. Move map: The display map section can be moved. To do this, tap on the map while making a dragging movement. In this way you can follow the course of the route. When you want to realign the vehicle position in the map in the direction of travel, then tap on the GPS Position button which is displayed when moving the map in the navigation screen.
Navigation 2.1 Entering a destination GPSStatus All Navigation programs require sufficient satellite coverage in order to continuously determine your current location using a GPS (Global Positioning System) signal. Note: The first time you switch on the device, it may take a few minutes to recognise the GPS position. On subsequent occasions, your position will be recognised more quickly when the device is switched on.
Navigation the destination entry in the Map view or via the points of interest search. The various destination entry options are described in the following chapters. 2.1.1 Destination entry by entering an address Tap on Enter destination > Address. Selecting a country The country currently selected appears in the entry line on the right identified by the corresponding national flag. Click on the national flag to enter a destination in another country.
Navigation Selecting a destination Once you have selected the destination country, enter the destination via the onscreen keyboard. As soon as you enter the first letter, a proposal is displayed in the input field. Keep entering letters until your desired destination appears in the input field. Confirm your entry by tapping on the place name or press the Next button. Tip: To display a list with several suggestions for your entry, you can also hide the keyboard .
Navigation Selecting a street Enter the destination street (for example "Unter den Linden"). Confirm the street name by tapping on the street or confirm by pressing the Next button. If you do not wish to enter any house number, tap on Street Midp.... You will then be navigated to the middle of the street. Note: When entering the address, you can always display your selected destination on the map by tapping on the map icon. Your previous entries will be displayed in the title bar.
Navigation In the right-hand area you can see the coloured assignment of the individual routes, the number of kilometres for each of the routes and the expected duration of the journey. You can find out detailed information about the suggested routes by selecting the button . You can select the desired route by pressing one of the buttons on the right. Simulation In the lower left-hand corner of the map is a Play button that you can press to start a simulation of the route.
Navigation Tap on the Points of interest button to start searching for points of interest. Then decide exactly where you want to search for the points of interest: nearby of the current position, near destination, whether the point of interest should be on route or near a specific location that you enter yourself. But you can also enter the point of interest directly.
Navigation It is possible to scroll through lists of points of interest using the arrow keys. The name and distance, a theme icon, and where applicable, an importance icon are displayed for each entry in the list. The meaning of some of these icons is listed below in tabular form. Importance icon Theme icons: Marco Polo Insider Tips Food and Drink Highlights Overnight Accommodation Museums In the Evening Shopping Attractions Art & Culture Exhibition centres & Transport Culture Scene 2.1.
Navigation Select on map or Enter geocoordinates. You can use the Route planning to plan and preview routes in advance from the comfort of your home. Not only can you display the route and travel time, but you can also simulate the calculated route on your Falk navigation device. The Route planning has a similar structure to the destination entry menu. Creating new routes To create a new route, press Create new route.
Navigation Simulation of the route In the lower left-hand corner of the map is a Play button that you can press to start a simulation of the route. Please also note the meaning of the buttons in the upper scroll bar, see chapter 2.1.1, Simulation, page 25. 2.1.6 Entering a destination as an interim destination After calculating the route, you have the option to enter an interim destination for your route. Prerequisite: The route has already been calculated and you have started the navigation.
Navigation 2.1.8 Travel Guide See page 45 2.1.9 Position on map You can select the destination directly in the Map view. Press the button Position on map. The map view will appear. With the Zoom buttons and you may still have to increase the size of the area in order to reach the desired point. You can also move the map to the desired point by dragging. Press lightly on screen at the desired point. A pulsating circle will be displayed at this point.
Navigation You can enter the coordinate using three different notations: Degree minute second.decimal second, for example 42°52’46.801“ Degree minute.decimal minute, for example 48° 53.56667' Degree decimal, for example 48.89277778 Note: The coordinates entered must comply with the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984). 2.1.11 Active route If you have calculated a route and you are in the Navigation, you can access the main menu by tapping on the main menu button following options: .
Navigation Show route – the route calculated by the navigation device can be displayed by pressing this button. From this menu item you can also change route options directly (press "Options") or have alternative routes calculated (press "Alternative"). Via Start you will return directly to the Map view.
Navigation Zooming in on the map You can gradually zoom in and out of the map using the Zoom buttons. Press the + button to "zoom into the map" and thus zoom in closer to the displayed details. Press the - button to "zoom out from the map" and thus get a greater overview. Warnings with planned route If there are road sections that are subject to relevant restrictions, you will be warned accordingly.
Navigation formulated location description will be displayed for you. All you need to do is read where you are located. If you are on a highway or main road, no address is displayed but rather the road number, such as A8 or B191.
Navigation The blocking times will now appear for the specified section. The road is first blocked on each weekday around the clock. You can either apply the default complete road block or set for each day of the week whether and when the road should or should not be blocked. Press on a weekday to exclude it from the road block. Press on the clock icon below a weekday to restrict the road block to a specific time for this day. You can set up to two times when the road should be blocked.
Navigation settings 3 Navigation Settings If you press on the Settings button in the main menu, a submenu will appear that differentiates between navigation settings and system settings. The Navigation settings contain all settings relevant for the navigation functions. 3.1 Map view After pressing on Map view, you can carry out various settings. Press Large manoeuvre display to display the arrow for the route guidance in large or small format (On/Off).
Navigation settings Here, you can define additional very detailed information about the destinations or restrict the POIs displayed, for example, in the case of petrol stations, only display a certain brand such as Agip or BP, or limit the search to a parking garage instead of a car park. 3.3 Guidance info Press Guidance info to select which additional information should appear on the screen during the route guidance.
Navigation settings 3.4.1 Vehicle First select the Vehicle by tapping on the first row at the top. You can now choose between car, motorcycle, bicycle and pedestrian. Furthermore, you can set a maximum speed for each vehicle type, including pedestrians. Confirm your selection with OK. 3.4.2 Camper vehicles (depending on model) When a Camper vehicle is selected, you have access to additional functions. You can specify or select dimensions, weight, trailer or truck mode for larger mobile homes.
Navigation settings 3.4.2 Route type Note: If you select bicycle or pedestrian navigation in the first step, the route cannot be optimised according to the following route options. If you have selected car or motorcycle or camper (depending on model) as a vehicle, you can choose between the following route options: Clever: In this mode you benefit from the "Learning navigation" of the device software that compiles a daily and time-dependent route recommendation for you.
Navigation settings 3.5 TMC (model dependent) Your navigation device can receive traffic messages from radio stations (TMC messages). For this purpose, the power supply cable must be plugged into the Navi in the Active Holder (model-dependent) since the antenna is also integrated in this cable. Note: TMC (Traffic Message Channel) is not available in all countries.
Navigation settings 3.7 Warnings In the Warnings settings window you can define which warnings should be displayed by the navigation device or which warning tones should be output. To do this, press the Warnings button in the settings menu. You can now make various settings for speed limits, speed camera warnings and environmental zones, which are described in more detail below: 3.7.
Navigation settings 3.8 Blocked roads Further information on this topic can be found in chapter 2.2.3, page 34. 3.9 Format Under the menu item Format, you can set which measurement units should be used for time and distance. For time you can choose between 12 and 24 hours, and for distance you can choose between kilometres and miles. 3.10 Time In the Time settings window you can set the valid time zone for your location.
System settings 4 System settings In the system settings you can customise various basic functions of the navigation device to meet your needs, such as the battery indicator, brightness of the display or tones. To do this, select in System settings the corresponding menu subitem. The functionality of the buttons is different depending on the selection and is described in detail below. By pressing the buttons and you can scroll through the list and select the desired menu subitems. 4.
System settings 4.5 Home Using the option Home, you can change your home address that you entered at the initial start. You can either enter your home address completely anew or retrieve it from other sources (Last destinations, My favourites, Points of interest etc.). 4.6 Language Press Language to display the texts in the touch screen in the desired language. Confirm your selection by pressing OK. 4.
Travel Guide 5 Travel Guide (model dependent) Your Falk Navigator is supplied with an integrated multimedia Travel Guide with which you can discover romantic places, cosy cafes, the finest delicatessens and everything else a town or city has to offer. Besides information in numerous theme categories, you also have highlights as well as insider tips from the MARCO POLO Travel Guides at your disposal. This will ensure that your city break becomes an unforgettable experience.
Travel Guide 5.2 Travel Guide Theme Category The destinations in the Travel Guide (POI´s) are sorted by themes. Each theme is marked by an icon. Thus, you can see what content lies behind each theme at a glance. All or just some of the theme categories will be available to you depending on the central search point specified. If a central search point is in a large city, like Berlin for example, you will find destinations and additional information in all theme categories for certain.
Travel Guide 5.2.1 Highlights If you filter your destinations or POIs of a theme category such as Shopping according to Highlights, you will never miss the most important attractions of your central search point again (for example point of interest near destination). You should definitely not miss the Highlights. Particularly if you spend just a short time in your central search point, it is possible to see all the most important attractions at a glance.
Travel Guide 5.2.3 Museums In the theme selection, Museums. A window subcategories will appear. select the button displaying further You can now either search for all Museums, just select the Highlights on the theme or just display the Insider Tips. If no MARCO POLO Insider Tips are available for your central search point, for example, then the Insider Tips category will not be displayed on the screen. Depending on the category selected, available entries are arranged in a corresponding list.
Travel Guide 5.2.5 Shopping The Shopping theme is subdivided into additional categories. For example, you have the option of searching for specific delicatessens or clothes shops. In the theme selection, select the button Shopping. A screen showing additional subcategories will then be displayed, which you can select by tapping on them.
Travel Guide After selecting a category, you will be provided with a list showing the destinations which were found within that category. You can move through the entries in the list using the arrow keys. The list is initially sorted by distance. This means that destinations which are closest to the central search point appear first in the list. Note: The distances in the POI list indicate the distance to the destination as the crow flies.
Travel Guide 5.2.8 Exhibitions & Transport The Exhibitions & Transport theme is subdivided into additional categories. For example, you have the option of searching for specific railway stations or airports. In the theme selection, select the button Exhibitions & Transport. A screen showing additional subcategories will then be displayed. The following categories are available: All categories, Railway Stations, Airports and Exhibition Centres.
Travel Guide 5.2.9 Cultural Centres The Cultural Centre theme is subdivided into additional categories. You can search for Highlights or particular Insider Tips. Select the Cultural Centre button in the theme selection. A screen showing additional subcategories will then be displayed, which you can select by tapping on them. The following categories are available: categories, Highlights and Insider Tips.
Travel Guide 5.3 Detailed view of a point of interest What could be better than to find out about travel destinations in advance and then to experience everything an unfamiliar town or city has to offer? If you have already selected one or more point of interest categories from a Travel Guide compilation or point of interest search, would you now like to view individual entries in the list in greater detail? To do this, tap on a list entry.
Appendix 6 Appendix 6.1 Glossary Auto-memory function The device remembers your previous entries and makes them available again quickly and easily where required. This reduces the time you require to enter the destination by up to 80%. Button The main menu as well as the settings menu consist of buttons. A button can be understood to mean the icons on the screen with which you can operate the menu of the Falk Navigator. The graphic icons are always explained in more detail by a text as well.
Appendix SD memory card The Secure Digital memory card is a digital storage medium for storing music or audio book titles as well as additional maps, POIs, cities and tours. Your Falk navigation device is capable of reading SD memory cards with a storage volume of up to 32 GB (gigabytes). TMC Traffic Message Channel is a digital data service for transmitting information regarding traffic problems to a suitable receiver.
Appendix 6.2 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Connect the device to a suitable power source. The device should then start automatically after a few minutes. Battery capacity is too low. A charging process can take up to 4 hours. Please switch off the device when not using it for longer periods of time. Navigation device does not start Reset button: Should your device no longer respond or can no longer be operated, press the Reset button using a thin object, e.g. a pencil.
Appendix Please check whether the appropriate detailed map is included in the scope of delivery. The country map is not available. Select an adjacent town / street / house number in the input mask. Alternatively, the arrival point can be set manually in the "Map" view. It is not possible to enter the searched destination Location / street / house number are not stored in the map material. Speed warning has been deactivated.
Appendix 6.3 Licence terms and conditions for Falk Navigator and Navi Manager §1 Subject matter of the contract 1. The Licensor is the United Navigation GmbH, Marco-Polo-Zentrum, 73760 Ostfildern referred to hereinafter as the "Licensor".
Appendix 5. Another exception to the prohibition on reproduction is the creation of a back-up copy, where this is necessary to safeguard future use of the software exclusively for personal use as assumed by the contract. This copy must be explicitly identified as a back-up copy and may only be used as such. It must remain in the possession of and be kept safe by the Licensee. §3 Transferring 1.
Appendix 4. The Licensor shall fulfil his warranty obligations in the event of material defects by providing a subsequent service, specifically at his discretion by correcting the defect or supplying a replacement product. A subsequent service may be performed in particular by a new version of the program being handed over or by the Licensor indicating possible ways of preventing the effects of the defect.
Appendix 3. If permission to use the software is withdrawn, the Licensee must destroy the original data carriers and any copies which exist and delete any data and software which is stored completely and irreversibly. He must provide the Licensor with a written assurance that the items have been completely destroyed and deleted. §7 Statute of limitations The Licensee’s claims on account of defects shall become statute-barred within one year.
Appendix Terms and Conditions Personal Use only. You agree to use this Data together with Falk Navigator for the solely personal, non-commercial purposes for which you were licensed, and not for the rendering of services, time-sharing or other similar purposes.
Appendix Entire Agreement. These terms and conditions constitute the entire agreement between United Navigation GmbH (and its licensors and suppliers) and you pertaining to the agreements made with regard to the subject matter of the contract. Governing Law. The above terms and conditions shall be governed by the laws of The Netherlands.
Index 7 Index Alternative routes ...................................24 NAVTEQ Traffic..........................18, 55, 56 Battery ....................................................17 Online Community..................................54 Car charger cable.............................12, 56 Operational environment ..........................7 Card data................................................13 Points of interest25, 26, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 54 Copyright ...........................
