Software manual GoPal Navigator Version 4
GoPal Navigator Version 4 Contents CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................. 1 Greeting.................................................................................................................................................. 1 Contents of CD/DVD ............................................................................................................................. 1 System requirements.............................................
Software manual Basic settings for operation............................................................................................................... 21 Volume settings ................................................................................................................................ 22 Screen settings ................................................................................................................................. 22 Power management........................................
Software manual Managing favourites using the voice command function.................................................................. 55 Change route using the voice command function ............................................................................ 55 Call up route information using the voice command function........................................................... 55 Control navigation using the voice command function .....................................................................
GoPal Navigator 4 Chapter 1. Introduction Greeting Welcome and thank you for choosing our mobile navigation system. While the instructions included with the device outline the basic operation of your navigation device and additional applications (MP3 Player, Picture Viewer etc.
Introduction Element Description Target folder ActiveSync This folder contains the installation data for This program must be installed to the Pro® gram Files directory on your PC (manually the synchronisation software Microsoft ® ActiveSync . This software synchronises or using the Setup Assistant). your navigation device with a Windows PC.
Introduction software, have already been pre-installed on your navigation device and/or the memory card included: That means that you can use your navigation system straightaway, without having to install anything else. ® We do, however, recommend that you install additional applications like GoPal Assistant or Ado® ® ® be Acrobat Reader to be able to take advantage of the corresponding functions.
Introduction Windows Explorer etc.) are italicised. • Information about directories and paths (on the external SD card or on the flash memory of your navigation device) are italicised. The information in this manual documents the operation of the navigation software, explains the graphic display on the screen of your navigation device and lists the available selection options for individual functions.
Introduction turer cannot guarantee the information to be completely binding or that it corresponds to the road layout and/or signage. Trademarks All trademarks appearing in this manual and any brands or trademarks protected by third parties are subject without restriction to the conditions of the applicable trademark law and the right of ownership of the respective registered owners.
GoPal Navigator 4 Chapter 2 Manual installation and start-up The Windows CE operating system has already been installed on your navigation device. In addition, software components such as the navigation software or map material for various countries (depending on the version) may already be pre-installed on the device or on the memory card supplied.
Manual installation and start-up The necessary software components will now be installed automatically. If you switch on your navigation device without inserting the memory card supplied, the following screen appears. Insert the memory card into your device and tap the button , to begin automatic installation. Once installation is complete, the start screen of your navigation system appears, giving you access to the various functions such as the navigation or MP3 Player etc..
Manual installation and start-up To install the software copied onto the memory card onto your navigation device, follow the steps described in the Initial operation section. Note You must remove the old software components before you can install the new software onto your navigation device. For information on how to do this, consult the operating instructions for your navigation device.
Manual installation and start-up Disk folder. You can use this memory to transfer and then install the navigation software, map material and/or voice recognition files to your navigation device. However, you must have previously ® installed the software Microsoft ActiveSync supplied on the CD/DVD onto your PC either manually or using the Setup Assistant on the CD/DVD. In addition, your navigation device must be connected to the PC using the USB cable supplied.
GoPal Navigator 4 Chapter 3. Installation and start-up using the GoPal® Assistant In addition to manual installation, it is also possible to transfer the necessary data from the ® ® CD/DVD to your mobile device using the GoPal Assistant software: The GoPal Assistant is a special tool which facilitates communication between your navigation device and your PC and ® simplifies the transfer of selected files.
Installation and start-up using the GoPal® Assistant ® The GoPal Assistant interface is divided as follows: Menu bar You can operate all of the basic functions of the software via the menu bar. The menus are structured as follows: • File. ® Exit allows you to close the GoPal Assistant. • Actions o Import Content into Library starts the Content Import Wizard, which helps you transfer new ® content to the library of your GoPal Assistant (see Actions using the Content Import Wizard).
Installation and start-up using the GoPal® Assistant • Help The entry About opens the dialog box of the same name which contains information about the ® current version of the GoPal Assistant as well as legal licensing information. Library, Data Selection and Device Information ® The central area of the GoPal Assistant manages the software and content files for your navigation system as well as the connected devices.
Installation and start-up using the GoPal® Assistant Manual actions for data exchange You can select specific information using the categories in the library and the graphic display in the data selection area, which can then either be transferred to the internal flash memory of the navigation device or to the inserted memory card or imported to the PC. After selecting a category in the library, the available options are displayed directly in the data selection area and can then be selected with the mouse.
Installation and start-up using the GoPal® Assistant 4. Select the desired file destination using the Selected Volume pop-up menu in the volume area. The available and required capacities are displayed in the Memory Status section: o Available This amount of space is available on the selected volume and is graphically displayed on the progress bar. Colour coding indicates which data are saved in the memory.
Installation and start-up using the GoPal® Assistant Proceed as follows to transfer GPS tracks from your navigation device to the computer and display TM them using Google Maps : ® 1. If you have not already done so, open the GoPal Assistant using the entry of the same name in Start > All Programs > Medion GoPal Assistant. ® 2. Click on the Synchronize button in the drive area of the GoPal Assistant. The Synchronize dialog box opens. 3.
Installation and start-up using the GoPal® Assistant • Name The current name of the device is displayed here. You can rename the device at any time (see below). • Device ID The identification number of the device hardware is displayed here. • Installed navigation software The navigation software currently installed on the device is displayed here. • Date of last sync This shows the last time the data from the PC and the navigation device were synchronized.
Installation and start-up using the GoPal® Assistant Tip External memory cards in a card reading device and USB sticks can be selected from the Selected Volume menu and formatted at any time. The available memory is displayed in the Memory Status area via the entries and the progress bar once formatting is complete.
GoPal Navigator 4 Chapter 4. Basics of operation Your navigation device is ready to operate immediately following start-up. However, in order to enter your own navigation destinations and user-specific settings, you must be familiar with the basic operating concept of your navigation system, which will be presented to you on the following pages. If you are already familiar with the operating concept, please go directly to Chapter 5, Adjusting the settings.
Basics of operation On various screens you can lower or raise a pre-set value. • To lower or raise the currently displayed value, press the buttons displayed on the value scale between the two buttons. or . The current value is On various screens you must choose whether a function or step is to be performed or cancelled. • To perform a function or step, tap the • To cancel a function or step, tap the button. button.
Basics of operation Buttons Status displays This button opens the settings window Volume: Adjust the volume of the voice, button click and MP3 Player output here. The distance to the next manoeuvre is displayed here. This button is only available if your navigation system is equipped with a Bluetooth hands-free device (see device manual). The TMC reception quality is displayed here. This button takes you from the map view back to the menu view. The GPS reception quality is displayed here.
GoPal Navigator 4 Chapter 5. Adjusting the Settings After starting your navigation device, the start screen gives you the available function areas of your navigation system to choose from. Use this button to start the GoPal Navigator 4 navigation software. The operation of this application is described in the following chapter. Use this button to start the MP3 Player. For information about this application, consult the operating instructions for your navigation device.
Adjusting the settings • Screen settings • Power management • FM transmitter • Restore factory settings Tap one of the buttons to open the corresponding sub-menu. To close the menu again, tap the button. Volume settings In this sub-menu, you can set the volume individually for the voice output, the key click and audio playback of MP3 files via the additional MP3 player application. The volume set here applies equally to playback via the internal speakers and via the earphone connection (3.
Adjusting the settings • If you tap the selection menu under the entry Main supply: Turn off device after: you can select one of the following options from the list in the relevant pop-up menu: o Never turn off device The navigation device is never switched off.
Adjusting the settings • The button returns you to the screen that was active before the plug was pulled out. • The button switches the device off. • The button restarts the device. Note Please be aware that this function is only available on certain types of device. FM transmitter Further information about the FM transmitter settings can be found in the device manual. Note Please be aware that this setting is only available on certain types of device.
Adjusting the settings Tip If you want to accept the default settings of your navigation system or have already made your personal settings, you can skip the following pages and go directly to Chapter 6, ® Operating the GoPal navigation software. Choose from the following setting menus: • Route options • Display • Language settings • Device settings • Program settings • Help The following describes the available setting menus as well as the setting options available there.
Adjusting the settings • • • Route calculation optimised with respect to travel time: The fastest possible route is calculated. As an alternative to the setting you can choose one of the following options: o Route calculation optimised with respect to distance: The shortest possible route is calculated. o The route calculation represents a combination of the quickest and shortest route: This is the economic route.
Adjusting the settings • o In the arrow view the route is only shown using a manoeuvre arrow; no map view is shown. o In split-screen mode, arrow and map view are shown in parallel. You also have access to the first two buttons in the quick menu here. o During a manoeuvre, the display changes dynamically from map view to arrow view. After the manoeuvre, the display switches back to map view. o During a manoeuvre, the display changes dynamically from map view to arrow view.
Adjusting the settings o In the 3D map view mode, the map is tilted and shown three-dimensionally. The threedimensional display is always oriented to the North. In this mode, the display options smart, map in direction of travel and map north are not available. Tip o • You can switch between the 2D and 3D map view directly using the compass symbol on screen. When the auto zoom function is active, the current map section is enlarged to a medium zoom level if a manoeuvre is soon to be performed.
Adjusting the settings Adjusting the device settings The settings listed here are identical to the basic settings for operation which have already been described in the Basic settings for operation section. Adjusting the Program settings In this sub-menu you can adjust application-specific parameters. • This sub-menu allows you to adjust the reception of TMC, TMCpro, V-Trafic and Trafficmaster traffic news, as long as these services are available in this version of your navigation software.
Adjusting the settings Tip You can retrofit the commercial service V-Trafic if needed: In this case, traffic information for France is also available. • • The time zone of the navigation software at the time of delivery is set to GMT+1:00 (Greenwich Mean Time plus 1 hour). This setting corresponds to the time zone in Amsterdam, Berlin, Rome. As an alternative to the setting you can select the following options: o The time zone is set to Greenwich Mean Time.
Adjusting the settings o • All information on routes is measured in imperial form. Announcements and information of distance on the screen are based on miles/feet. This button displays the manufacturer and version information for the currently installed map material. Adjusting the Quick menu settings The Quick menu is available by pressing the button located in the lower right corner of the map view, giving you direct access to functions otherwise only available using the conventional menus.
GoPal Navigator 4 Chapter 6. Operating the GoPal® navigation software This section covers the basic set-up and operation of your navigation software. The following description assumes that you are familiar with the basic operation of your navigation system and that you are working with the default settings as delivered. If you have already adjusted certain settings to meet your personal needs, the description may differ from the content displayed on your system.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software Tip If you have already entered one or more destinations into your navigation device, three buttons with the last entered destinations appear in the area above the menu keys. Using these buttons you can start the navigation to this destination directly. Manually entering destination information After starting the navigation device, you can enter a destination to calculate a route from your current location to the desired position.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software Note ® With the help of the GoPal Assistant you can select which map material is saved on your navigation device. If necessary, you can install more map material on the external memory card or to the flash memory of your navigation device at any time. For further information, see Manual actions for data exchange.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software Proceed as follows to enter the street name: 1. Type the first character on the screen keyboard: The keyboard is automatically adjusted and displays only those buttons/ characters with which a street name in the selected destination begins. All other buttons with which no street name begins in this place are greyed out and cannot be used. 2. Continue entering until the desired street name has been entered.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software window. Browse through the list using the and buttons. The Display on map button allows you to have the side streets displayed on an overview map: The zoom level for the map is adjusted in such a way that up to four side streets from the list can be displayed on and and tap the desired entry: The a map at once. Browse the list using the buttons selection is accepted and the selection list closes.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software 3. Close the input field using the button: The destination is saved as a favourite on your navigation device and can be called up directly from the Favourites menu for future route calculations. You can also create favourites directly in the Favourites menu: This process is described in the Managing favourites section.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software 2. The position you tapped is indicated on the map with this symbol . On the upper edge of the screen, the navigation system suggests a destination that corresponds with this position.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software Country, Town, Postcode and Street or using its Coordinates. This process is described in the Manually entering destination information section. o Tap the Favourites button to select the new destination from the favourites saved on your navigation device. This process is described in the Managing favourites section. o Tap the button Points of interest to select a destination from amongst the desired point of interest category.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software o Tap the button Along the Route to show a list containing all destinations in direct proximity to the continued course of the current route. o Tap the button At destination to select a POI at the currently selected destination. 4. Depending on the option selected, you can open a list containing all POIs that correspond to the criteria selected using the Show all 'special categories' button.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software When you tap a favourite in the list, it is displayed on the Detailed information screen on an overview map together with the stored address data or coordinates. Deleting favourites You can delete one or all of the favourites in the list in the Favourites menu as needed.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software 2. Enter a new destination: This process is described in the Manually entering destination information section. Close the entry on the Detailed information screen using the button. The destination entered will now be used as the starting position for the tour and is displayed as the top entry in the list in the Edit tour menu. Adding a destination The button Add dest. on the lower edge of the screen allows you to enter more destinations for the current route.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software Saving and loading a tour If you frequently need the navigation for a given tour, you can save this tour on your navigation system and load it at a later point in time. Proceed as follows to save the current tour: 1. Tap the load/save button. The Edit route screen then opens. 2. Tap the Save current tour button on the lower edge of the screen. The screen to enter tour names then appears. 3.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software Directions Once you have started navigation for a route (new destination or saved tour), the Directions button is available. The directions tell you which roads to use to reach your destination. All route information, along with the distance, is shown in a list on the Directions screen, serving as a preview of the planned manoeuvre. If the planned route cannot be displayed on a single screen, you can browse through the list using the and buttons.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software If no alternate route can be calculated, the warning symbol on the map disappears but you can select the traffic disruption relevant to your route from the list view once again and then have an alternate route calculated in the traffic warning view. When you wish to exit the Traffic situation screen, use the nu for route information.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software the speed limits specified for the respective map section. The manœuvres are documented visually on the screen as well as via your navigation system’s voice. The following possibilities are available during simulation: • You can stop the simulation at any time using the Stop simulation button. The map display with your current position is displayed on the screen once again.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software • The map section is shown on the whole screen: if necessary, in the Settings > Display > Map view menu, you can activate the Dynamic (depending on the manoeuvre, the arrow view is activated) or Arrow and Map (split-screen) options: split-screen shows a combination of arrow and map view and also allows access to the first two buttons in the Quick menu. • Within the map section, the planned route is shown in blue.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software Compass display You can call up an alternative view to the map display in the Quick menu. In compass display, your current position is shown in relation to the four cardinal points, North being labelled in colour for better orientation. In addition, your current position is stated with longitude and latitude in degrees, arc minutes and arc seconds.
Operating the GoPal® navigation software Arrow view You can call up an alternative view to the map display in the Quick menu. In the arrow view, you are guided by a guidance system based on arrows, independent of a map. In addition to the arrow which describes the next or current manœuvre, the arrow view offers the following information: • The current direction of travel is described using the arrow.
GoPal Navigator 4 Chapter 7. Operation using the voice command function In addition to manual operation via the touchscreen, your navigation system offers you the option of entering or controlling certain functions using voice commands. This means, for example, you can select a function on the start screen of your navigation system or enter a new destination by issuing a voice command. You also have the option of calling up lists of entries via a series of list numbers or browsing up or down the list view.
Operation using the voice command function your navigation device is installed. If, for example, you have selected "German" as the language for your navigation system, the voice command function will also be in German. The following points must be observed when using the voice command function: • Try to speak naturally! • Strong dialects, speaking too clearly or too loudly may interfere with the voice command function.
Operation using the voice command function Function command Voice command Alternative voice commands Reject term/suggestion/command No Accept term/suggestion/command Yes Go back a step Back Cancel dialog Cancel Abort Open help Help General help, global help, general commands, global commands Repeat entry Repeat Repeat entry, please repeat, repeat, again OK The selection of an option from a list is also identical for all menus : Function command Voice command Alternative voice commands
Operation using the voice command function Note The voice command function features a help function, which you can access by saying Help. The help announcement can be cancelled at any time by pressing the PTT button. The entire user guide is designed to make the voice command function as easy as possible. In case of doubt, you can repeat entries and an announcement informs you of the currrently available options.
Operation using the voice command function 7. After entering the destination, you will be asked to say the street name: If the street name said is not recognised clearly, the names interpreted will be shown in a list. Say the number of the desired entry on the list (e. g. 3). Tip Instead of a street name, you can also use the commands City center and Start navigation to enter a destination: Navigation to the town centre starts automatically 8.
Operation using the voice command function • If you select Nearby, the POIs available nearby will be shown in a list. Say the number of the desired entry in the list: The POI entered is shown on the Detail information screen. Your navigation system will now ask if you would like to start navigation. Say Yes (or OK), to start route calculation. • If you select Along the route, the POIs available along the planned route will be shown in a list.
Operation using the voice command function o If you have already entered a destination and/or navigation is active, you can say the option Directions: all route information, along with the distance, is given in a list on the Directions screen and therefore acts as a preview for the planned manoeuvre. Say Back to leave this screen.
Operation using the voice command function ing the voice command function are marked accordingly. Further operation of these menus is described in the following chapters. Adjusting the settings If required, you can select various settings for your navigation system using the voice command function and adjust them as described below. To do this, call up the Settings selection menu: If you have opened the menu manually, the PTT button on the device should now be reset. Route options Say Route options.
Operation using the voice command function • If you are in the menu view, use the voice command Map (alternatively: Show map, Map view) to go to the map view. • If you are in the map view, switch to menu view by using the voice command Menu (alternatively: Main menu). In the map view you have the following options for adjusting the display: • By saying Zoom in, you can increase the map’s size and the current zoom level. • By saying Zoom out, you can reduce the map’s size and the current zoom level.
