User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 as on September 2005
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User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Table of contents 1 2 3 4 5 Introduction Introduction................................................................ 3 1.1 Search facilities and conventions........................................ 4 1.2 Liability .......................................................................... 4 1.3 Support .......................................................................... 5 1.4 Trademarks ....................................................................
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.4.1 5.4.2 5.4.3 5.4.4 5.4.5 5.4.6 6 7 8 5.5 Destination management ................................................ 60 5.5.1 Saving a destination ............................................ 61 5.5.2 Renaming a destination ....................................... 62 5.5.3 Deleting a destination .......................................... 63 5.6 Indicating several destinations (Itinerary with stages)......... 63 5.6.1 Indicating route points...........................
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 1 Introduction Topics covered in this chapter: 1.1 Search facilities and conventions page 4 1.2 Liability page 4 1.3 Support page 5 1.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 1.1 Search facilities and conventions Find information quickly This manual offers the following search facilities: Ù In the footnote at the bottom of the page, you may check which chapter and which section you are actually reading. Ù A glossary at the end of the manual contains explanations on the technical terms used in this manual. Ù An index at the end of the manual allows precise search for the information contained in this manual.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 1.3 Support Support Great Britain Medion Electronics Ltd. 120 Faraday Park Faraday Road Dorcan Swindon SN3 5JF Wilts Call our support staff for Telephone support: Ù Mondays to Fridays 8am to 8pm Ù Saturdays, Sundays 10am to 4pm +44 (0)870-7 27 03 70 Or call our Fax support: +44 (0)1793-71 57 16 Or send us an email: hotline@medion.co.
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User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2 Before you begin Topics covered in this chapter: 2.1 Installing the software page 12 Inserting the memory card into the device Installing the navigation software Restoring the files of the memory card 2.2 Installing the hardware page 14 Installing the PNA in the vehicle Installing and initialising the TMC receiver Fitting the PNA on your bike 2.3 The basic principle of navigation page 17 2.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2.1 2.1.1 Installing the software Inserting the memory card into the device Insert the memory card into the device… Before using MEDION-Navigator you must insert the memory card containing the cartographic data into the device. 1. Unpack the memory card carefully. Pay attention not to touch contacts and not to make them dirty. as shown below (label up, cut 2. Hold the memory card corner bottom right). Insert the memory card into the at the left of the device.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2.1.3 Restoring the files of the memory card Survey In case you have lost or damaged the provided memory card, you will find all files, which are necessary for restore on your MEDION-Navigator CD 1. You will need a PC for restoring the files. You may transmit the files via an ActiveSync connection or via a card reader. Note: ActiveSync must be installed on your PC. For detailed information, please refer to the manual of your PNA.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2.2 2.2.1 Installing the hardware Installing the PNA in the vehicle Attention: The mounted holder must not interfere with the driver’s attention to traffic. In case this is not possible, use the provided adhesion plate to mount the holder somewhere else so that safe driving is granted. Note: You need not execute steps 1 and 2 if you want to mount the holder on your windscreen. Mounting the holder... 1. Remove the lamination sheet from the adhesion plate. 2.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 of the power supply cable into the 6. Insert the chinch jack respective socket at the bottom of the device. 7. Insert the power jack 2.2.2 into the cigarette lighter. Installing and initialising the TMC receiver Survey If you have purchased MEDION-Navigator bundled with a TMCreceiver or if you own an external TMC-receiver, you will have to connect it to your PDA and to initialize it.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2.2.3 Fitting the PNA on your bike Mount the fitting... and the mounting plate . Pull the 1. Connect the clamp clamp round the handle bar as represented above (opening up, plate towards the driver). Do not forget to put the rubber which is included in the delivery between the handle band bar and the clamp. The clamp is flexible, so you can open it carefully, place it round the handle bar and close it. onto the mounting plate . 2.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2.3 The basic principle of navigation MEDION-Navigator The time of complicated and frustrating inquiries on the right way in folded maps is over. From now on MEDION-Navigator, your navigation system, will guide you, based on satellite information, quickly and safely to your destination. GPS-based navigation The Global Positioning System (GPS) has originally been developed in the 70ies, as a weapon guidance system for the American forces.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2.4 Note Important safety information In your own interest, read the following notices and safety information carefully before starting up your navigation system. 2.4.1 Safety information on navigation Use of MEDION-Navigator is executed at your own risk.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2.4.2 Safety information on handling the PNA Caution: As it is neither splash proof nor waterproof, do not expose your navigation device to water! For example, protect it from rain, snow or hail when you are on your way by bike or on foot. Caution: Disconnect the navigation device from the power supply when you are leaving the car parked for a long period of time.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 3 Operating the navigation software Topics covered in this chapter: 3.1 Hardware keys page 22 3.2 Software keyboard page 22 Character keyboard Mobile phone keyboard 3.3 Command buttons page 25 Command buttons with caption 3.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 3.1 Hardware keys Operation In order to offer a maximum of flexibility and convenience for the operation of MEDION-Navigator there is three ways to make entries: Ù tapping with the stylus, Ù tapping with your finger, or Ù via the hardware keys of your Pocket PC. Hardware keys On the upper right corner of your device, there are the following hardware keys which allow to accede quickly the most important functions: On / Off Turns the device on / off.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 3.2.1 Character keyboard You may carry out all entries with your finger on the character keyboard. But you may enter capital letters only. You need not enter small letters or special characters when entering a destination's town or street name. MEDIONNavigator replaces these characters automatically. When you are looking for, e.g., a French town called "Héroïnès", simply type "HEROINES".
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 keyboard reappears. You need not enter special characters when entering a destination's town or street name but they may be helpful for entering names for saved destinations and itineraries. Moving the cursor If you want to delete another character than the one to the left of the cursor position, or if you want to insert a character at another place than at the end of the text, you have to move the cursor to the respective place.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Special characters When you tap a key, a line above the software keyboard appears which lists all characters that may be entered by this key. The active character is highlighted. If, e.g., you want to type "Ø", tap the "MNO" key repeatedly until "Ø" is highlighted in the line above the software keyboard. You need not enter special characters when entering a destination's town or street name but they may be helpful for entering names for saved destinations and itineraries.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 GPS The GPS symbol is placed at the middle of the right margin of the screen. The different GPS-icons have the following significance: Symbol No GPS No signal GPS ready Significance The GPS receiver is switched off - OR – an external GPS receiver is not connected correctly. A GPS receiver is connected, but the received signals are not convenient for navigation purposes (e.g. because you are in a closed building). The signals are convenient. Navigation may begin.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Entry Significance HDOP Horizontal Dilution of Precision: Indicates the quality of position determination. Theoretically any value from 0 to 50 may occur. The smaller the value, the more accurate is the position determination (value 0 = no deviation from the real position). Values up to 8 are convenient for navigation purposes. Speed Indicates your current speed. Position Indicates the address of your current position.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 The ENERGY screen opens: 2. Tap the Off button to switch the GPS receiver off. 3. When the GPS-symbol in the upper right corner becomes red, tap the Cancel button. Note: Switching the GPS receiver on works the same way. TMC The TMC symbol is placed at the right margin of the screen. The different TMC-icons have the following significance: Symbol Significance No Symbol No TMC receiver connected -ORThe TMC receiver is not connected correctly.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 3.3.1 Command buttons with caption Command buttons You will find command buttons with captions on almost every screen of MEDION-Navigator. There is three groups of command buttons: 1. Command buttons with a defined functionality. These buttons are designed to execute a functionality, which is indicated by their caption. They are normally buttons like Save, OK, Cancel, Select map, Navigation etc. 2. Buttons to select one of two possibilities.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 3.4 Lists Survey There are many cases where you have to select an entry from a list. If, for example, you have not completely entered the name of a town before tapping OK, a list appears which contains all towns beginning with your entry or having it into their names. The postcode of the towns is also indicated in order to allow you to choose the correct one if there is more than one town with the same name. Entry with focus One of the entries has the focus.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 All towns beginning with BICK or having BICK in their names are listed. When the list is very long, you may enter one more letter in order to shorten the list. 5. Enter N. All towns beginning with BICKN or having BICKN in their names are listed.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 6. Tap the Down icon repeatedly until BICKNOR appears directly under the white entry field. The entry BICKNOR has the focus. 7. Tap . The ADDRESS screen reappears. BICKNOR is entered into the Town or Postcode field.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 4 User modes Topics covered in this chapter: 4.1 Two different user modes page 34 4.2 Changing the user mode page 34 4.3 Standard mode page 36 4.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 4.1 Survey Two different user modes MEDION-Navigator can be operated in two different user modes: Standard and Extended. This grants an optimum of usability for each user: Less experienced users and users who do not need using the complete functionality of the software work in standard mode. Experienced users who are ready to spend some time in getting used to operate the complete functionality word in extended mode.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 The USER MODE screen opens: Your current user mode is indicated on the Current user mode field. 3. Tap Current user mode to switch to the other user mode. The name of the user mode you want to switch to becomes the caption of the entry field. 4. Tap Save to save the changes. Note: When you switch to standard mode, a dialog window asks you whether you want to keep the configuration changes you have made in extended mode.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 4.3 Standard mode Survey In standard mode, the software is easier to operate. As it offers reduced functionality, functions may be accessed quicker. So, if you do not need functions like Route planning or indicating a destination on the map, we recommend working in standard mode.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5 Navigation Topics covered in this chapter: 5.1 General information on navigation page 38 5.2 Starting MEDION-Navigator page 39 Extended mode Standard mode 5.3 Basic settings page 42 5.4 Indicating a destination page 45 Entering an address Selecting a point of interest Indicating destinations on the map Favourites Recent destinations Using your home address 5.5 Destination management page 60 Saving a destination Renaming a destination Deleting a destination 5.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.1 General information on navigation Use of MEDION-Navigator is executed at your our risk. Caution: To protect yourself and others from accidents, do not program the navigation system while driving.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.2 Starting MEDION-Navigator Starting the navigation software… 1. Turn your PNA on. 2. On the MEDION start screen, tap Navigation. At the first start (and each time you had terminated MEDION-Navigator via the Quit icon), the following message appears: 3. Tap the button. If you do not accept and if you tap the button, the software terminates. 5.2.1 Extended mode The MAIN SCREEN opens: Main screen All functions of the program are accessible via the MAIN SCREEN.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 One destination Tap the Navigation button to indicate a destination for navigation (one stage). For details, please refer to "Indicating a destination", page 41. Navigation homewards Tap the Home icon to navigate to your home address. For details, please refer to "Using your home address", page 60. Route planning Tap the Route planning button for itinerary planning purposes.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.2.2 Standard mode The MAIN SCREEN opens: Main screen Note: When you turn your PNA on it shows the screen which was displayed when it was turned off. Nevertheless, you may access the Main screen from all other screens by tapping . One destination Tap the Navigation button to indicate a destination for navigation (one stage). For details, please refer to "Indicating a destination", page 45. Navigation homewards Tap the Home icon to navigate to your home address.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Recent destinations Tap the Recent destinations button to select a destination entered previously. For details, please refer to "Recent destinations", page 59. Select map Tap the Map button to select another map from the memory card which is currently inserted. For details, please refer to "Working with the map", page 77. Settings Tap the Settings button to modify the settings of MEDIONNavigator. For details, please refer to "Settings", page 98. Quit 5.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2. Via the arrow buttons, select the TIME ZONE screen. 3. Tap into the Time zone entry filed. The SELECT THE TIME ZONE screen opens. 4. Select the time zone of the region you are currently staying in.(GMT without daylight saving time). The indication of capitals lying in the respective time zones makes the selection easier. 5. Tap Ok. 6. If there is currently daylight saving time, tap the Daylight saving time entry field. The entry switches to Yes.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 In MEDION-Navigator, you may save your home address to quickly start navigation homewards from anywhere. Saving your home address… 7. Via the arrow buttons, select the HOME ADDRESS screen. 8. Tap Enter your home address. The DESTINATION screen opens. 9. Tap the Address button and enter your home address as described in "Entering an address", page 46. 10. Tap the Set as home address button. The address is indicated on the HOME ADDRESS screen.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 11. Tap Save. The MAIN SCREEN opens. 5.4 Indicating a destination Basic principle of navigation In this chapter you will learn about the possibilities for indicating and managing destinations in MEDION-Navigator. For details on how to start navigation to a destination, please refer to "Starting navigation", page 74.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.4.1 Entering an address Extended mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap Address. Standard mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Indicating an address… The ADDRESS screen opens. 2. Enter the destination town into the Town or Postcode entry field. Enter either its name or its postcode. For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 30. 3. Enter the destination street into the Street entry field. 4. Enter the house number of your destination into the Nr. field, if you know it.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Point of interest nearby Note: You may only select Points of interest nearby when the GPS receiver is turned on and when the GPS signal strength is sufficient. Extended mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Standard mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap …nearby. Selecting a Point of interest nearby… The POI NEARBY screen opens: 2.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Note: If you leave the Subcategory field empty, all points of interest matching with the selected main category will be listed in the Point of interest list field. 5. Select the correct destination from the Point of interest list field. Note: You need not make entries into the Category and Subcategory fields. Their purpose is only to shorten the Point of interest list. This list may become very extensive, especially in big towns.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 The POINT OF INTEREST screen opens: 1c On the POINT OF INTEREST screen, tap …in a town. Standard mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 1b On the DESTINATION screen, tap …in a town.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Selecting a Point of interest in a certain town… The POI in a town screen opens: 2. Enter the name of the town in which you want to search for points of interest into the Town or postcode field. 3. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the Category list field (e.g. Nightlife). Only categories matching your Town entry are listed. 4. Select the Subcategory of points of interest to search for from the right one of the two Category list fields (e.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Point of interest of supraregional significance This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 34. 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Selecting a Point of interest of supraregional significance… The POI NATIONWIDE screen opens: 2. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the Category list field (e.g. Airports). 3. Select the correct destination from the Point of interest list field. For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 30. Note: You need not make entries into the Category field. Their purpose is only to shorten the Point of interest list.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Extended mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. Indicating a destination on the map… 2. On the DESTINATION screen, tap Select on map. The MAP screen opens: 3. Tap on the place you want to determine as destination and hold.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 A circle of orange points appears round the selected place: Database information on the respective place will be loaded and displayed. Below the information, there are command buttons for several functions which are available for the selected place. You have the following options: This function is only available when GPS reception is possible (The GPS-symbol must be GPS ready). Tap the Start navigation button to start navigation to the selected place.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 This function is only available in "Extended mode". Tap the Add button to add the selected place to your itinerary. The selected point will be marked by a little flag. It will also be added to the list of route points of the ROUTE PLANNING screen where it figures as destination point. Using this function while you are already navigating causes an immediate recalculation of your route. This function is only available in "Extended mode".
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Saved destinations The FAVOURITES screen opens. 2. Tap the entry of the respective destination. Note: An asterisk behind a name indicates that a voice command for the respective destination has been stored. For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 30. 3. Tap . The ADDRESS screen opens. The address data of the selected destination is entered into the respective fields.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.4.5 Recent destinations Survey All destinations you have navigated to recently are listed on the RECENT DESTINATIONS screen. On this screen you may: Ù select destinations for navigation purposes, Ù Add destinations to the SAVED DESTINATIONS list, and Ù delete destinations from the RECENT DESTINATIONS list. Extended mode 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 30. 3. Tap . The destination will be taken over. The address is entered into the respective fields. 5.4.6 Using your home address Survey If you have stored your home address you may quickly start navigation home at any place. For information on saving your home address, please refer to "Home address", page 105. Navigating homewards… 1. On the MAIN MENU tap the Home icon.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.5.1 Saving a destination Precondition You have entered a destination as described in "Indicating a destination", page 45 - OR – You have opened the RECENT DESTINATIONS list as described in "Recent destinations", page 59. 1. Tap the Save icon. . If you have opened the RECENT DESTINATIONS list, tap the Edit icon. . The NAME OF DESTINATION screen opens. 2. Enter a name for the destination.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.5.2 Renaming a destination 1. On the DESTINATION screen, tap Favourites. The FAVOURITES screen opens. 2. Select the destination you want to rename. For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 30. 3. Tap the Edit icon. The NAME OF DESTINATION screen opens. 4. Enter the new name of the destination. For information on the use of the keyboard, please refer to "Software keyboard", page 22. 5. Tap . The destination is now renamed.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.5.3 Deleting a destination Precondition You have opened the FAVOURITES as described in "Favourites", page 57 - OR – You have opened the RECENT DESTINATIONS list as described in "Recent destinations", page 59. 1. Tap the entry of the destination to be deleted. For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 30. 2. Tap the Delete icon. The CONFIRM screen opens. 3. Tap to delete the destination from the list.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.6.1 Indicating route points Planning itineraries… 1. On the MAIN MENU, tap Route planning. The ROUTE PLANNING screen opens: 2. Tap the Add route point icon to enter the first route point. The DESTINATION screen opens. 3. Indicate the destination as described in "Indicating a destination", page 45. 4. Tap Add.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 The ITINERARY PLANNING screen opens. The destination is added as stage point 1. 5. Repeat steps 2-4 for every stage point you want to add to the itinerary. 5.6.2 Survey Editing, saving and managing itineraries You may plan as many itineraries as you want, e.g. for holidays. You may save them and use them later for navigation purposes. At any moment, you may add stage points, modify the order of the stages, or display the itinerary on the map.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Selection These icons are deactivated when the list does not contain any route point. Up Tap this icon to move the selection one route point up. Tap this icon several times to move the selection several route points up. Down Tap this icon to move the selection one route point down. Tap this icon several times to move the selection several route points down.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Managing itineraries Save itinerary Only itineraries that contain at least one route point may be saved. Otherwise this icon is deactivated. 1. Tap this icon to save the itinerary you have planned. The NAME OF THE ITINERARY screen opens. 2. Enter a name for the itinerary. For information on the use of the keyboard, please refer to "Software keyboard", page 22. 3. Tap OK. Note: Only the route points will be saved.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Load itinerary This icon is deactivated if there is no saved itinerary available. 1. Tap this icon to load a saved itinerary, e.g. to modify it or for navigation purposes. The SELECT ITINERARY screen opens: 2. Select the itinerary you want to load. For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 30. 3. Tap Rename itinerary . 1. Tap the Load itinerary icon.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 2. Tap the Edit icon. The NAME OF THE ITINERARY screen opens: 3. Enter the new name of the itinerary. For information on the use of the keyboard, please refer to "Software keyboard", page 22. 4. Tap OK. The SELECT ITINERARY screen reopens. The itinerary has been renamed. or Navigation 5. Tap OK to load the renamed itinerary. - OR Tap the Back icon to open the ROUTE PLANNING screen without loading an itinerary.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Delete itinerary 1. Tap the Load itinerary icon. (This icon is deactivated if there is no saved itinerary available) The SELECT ITINERARY screen opens: For information on working with lists, please refer to "Lists", page 30. 2. Tap the Delete icon to delete the selected itinerary. The CONFIRM screen opens. 3. Tap . The SELECT ITINERARY screen reopens. The deleted route is no more listed.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.6.3 Calculating the route An itinerary may be calculated even without GPS reception in order to get an impression on the route. The system assumes then the first route point to be the start point of the route. Note: When you start navigation, the system identifies your current position and makes it the start point. The first indicated route point is then the first stage point. 1. Tap this icon to calculate the distance and the estimated duration of the entire itinerary.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 When the route is calculated, the total distance and the estimated duration from the first to the last route point are displayed below the route points list of the ITINERARY PLANNING screen. Furthermore, the distance and the estimated duration of each stage will be indicated with the selected route point entry. 5.6.4 Displaying the itinerary on the map Show itinerary Tap the Show on map button to display the entire itinerary on the map. The map screen opens.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 5.6.5 Simulation Simulating the route You may execute a simulated navigation along the itinerary when the route has been calculated. Note: The reception of GPS-signals is not necessary for the simulation. Simulation is restricted to routes of 60 miles max. 1. Tap the Show on map button. The itinerary is displayed on the map. 2. Tap short on any place on the map. The ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS screen opens.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 3. Tap Simulation. The route will be recalculated for simulation purposes. Simulation starts when calculation has finished. Stopping the simulation You may quit a simulation at any moment. 1. Tap short on any place on the map. The ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS screen opens. 2. Tap Stop navigation. 5.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Extended mode 1. Tap Start navigation. The ROUTE OPTIONS screen opens: 2. Determine the route options. For detailed information on setting the route options, please refer to "Routing options", page 103. Note: The standard settings for the route options may be changed in SETTINGS – ROUTE OPTIONS. For detailed information on changing the standard settings refer to "Settings", page 98. The system calculates the route. The map screen opens.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Standard mode 1. Tap Start navigation. The system calculates the route. The map screen opens. Your current position is indicated by a green arrow. The route is highlighted in orange. Note: The route will be calculated with regard to the current route options settings. The standard settings for the route options may be changed in SETTINGS – ROUTE OPTIONS. For detailed information on changing the settings refer to "Settings", page 98.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 6 Working with the map Topics covered in this chapter: 6.1 Selecting a map page 78 6.2 Operating the map page 79 6.3 Representation of the map in navigation mode page 84 6.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 6.1 Selecting a map Provided maps There are additional maps included in the delivery on CD. In case you want to use one of these maps, copy it via a card reader to a memory card. Follow then the instructions given below in "Selecting a map". Selecting a map To load another map which is available on the currently inserted memory card, proceed as follows: 1.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 3. Tap the entry of the map you want to work with. 4. Tap . The selected map is now loaded. The MAIN SCREEN opens. 6.2 Operating the map Survey There are various pieces of information available on the MAP screen. Learn in this chapter about the possibilities for working with the map, which depend on whether you are in navigation mode or not.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Tapping the map Tapping short any place on the map makes the ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS screen appear. Depending on whether you are in navigation mode or not this screen offers different functions. Tapping long a certain place on the map (tap and hold) makes information on that place appear. You may then, e.g., take over the data for navigation purposes. For details, please refer to "Indicating destinations on the map", page 54.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Zoom / Scroll Tap the Zoom/Scroll icon / ) ( to toggle between Zoom and Scroll mode. Zoom In Zoom mode (Button up) you may scale the map up or down. Zoom in by drawing a rectangle on the map, beginning with the upper left corner. Zoom out by beginning with the lower right corner. Scroll In Scroll mode (button down) you may scroll the map. Tap on the screen and drag to the desired direction. Entire route Tap the Itinerary icon to display the whole itinerary.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Additional functions Tapping short any place on the map makes the ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS screen appear. Depending on whether you are in navigation mode or not this screen offers different functions. The range of offered functionality depends also on whether you are working in standard or in extended mode. For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 34.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Set interim destination This function is only available in navigation mode. Tap Set interim destination to add a new route point to your itinerary. The route will be recalculated and the newly added route point will be the first destination to navigate to. Navigation to the other route points will be executed later. For details, please refer to "Adding a stage point during navigation", page 90. Route options This function is only available in navigation mode.
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User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Information on the itinerary At the right of the map, the following information on the itinerary is being displayed: Field Information This symbol means "stage". All information displayed below refers to the next stage point. ETA (Estimated time of arrival). Remaining time to arrival (estimated). Remaining distance to arrival (estimated). Tap this icon to repeat the last spoken instruction. All available information will be displayed.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 6.4 Displaying additional information on the map In MEDION-Navigator you may determine which information is to be displayed on the map. Modifying any configuration begins on the SETTINGS screen. Configuring the display of additional information… 1. Open the SETTINGS screen Ù by tapping the Settings button on the MAIN MENU, Ù or by tapping short into the map and selecting Preferences. The SETTINGS screen opens. 2.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 6. Via the arrow buttons select Route information: 7. Tap the command buttons to display (On) or not (Off) the respective information on the map. The desired information on the entire itinerary (upper section) and on the current stage (lower section) will be displayed at the right hand side of the map. Section Information This symbol means "itinerary". All information displayed below refers to the final destination. This symbol means "stage".
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 7 Useful functions for navigation Topics covered in this chapter: 7.1 Adding a stage point during navigation page 90 7.2 Next destination page 91 7.3 Blocking a route section page 91 7.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Survey In MEDION-Navigator the following functions are available in navigation mode: Ù Adding a stage point during navigation, see below Ù Skipping the next stage point, see page 91 Ù Blocking a route section, see page 91 7.1 Adding a stage point during navigation This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 34.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 7.2 Next destination This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 34. Next destination Next destination This function is only available when you are navigating a route with at least one stage point and when you are working in extended mode. Use this function if you want to skip the next stage point.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 This forces a recalculation of the route. The indicated route section will be evaded. On the map, it will be highlighted in red. Unblocking a route section 1. Tap short on any place on the map. 2. Tap Unblock. The route section is now unblocked. The navigation system uses the route, which had been calculated originally. 7.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Displaying traffic information… 2. Use the arrow icons of the "Messages" section to display the next / previous traffic message. Every message contains the country, the name or number of the street (motorway, main road, country road), the concerned road section and the kind of obstruction. Updating traffic information 3. Tap the Update icon to display traffic information which has been received since the TMC screen has been opened. Closing the TMC screen 4.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Route modification with confirmation Precondition: You have selected "Route modification with confirmation" in the TMC settings. The following screen informs you about a reported instruction concerning your route: Evade Tap the Evade button to evade the reported obstruction. The route will be recalculated in order to evade the obstruction. Ignore Tap the Ignore button to ignore the reported obstruction.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Tuning Tuning 1. Tap the Tuning button to toggle between the Auto tuning, Hold station, and Frequency input modes. Auto tuning In Auto tuning mode, the TMC module searches continually for the station which is best received. The name and the frequency of the station are being displayed. Use the arrow keys of the "Station" section to receive another station. As soon as another station has been found, its name and frequency are being displayed.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 8 Configuring MEDIONNavigator Topics covered in this chapter: 8.
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User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 8.1.1 User mode User mode On the USER MODE screen, you may effect the following modifications: Your current user mode is indicated on the Current user mode field. Tap Current user mode to switch to the other user mode. The name of the user mode you want to switch to becomes the caption of the entry field. Tap Save to save the changes.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 8.1.3 Route information This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 34. Route info On the ROUTE INFORMATION screen, you may effect the following modifications: Element Signification ETA at final dest. ETA (Estimated time of arrival) at the final destination. Remaining time to the final destination (estimated). Remaining distance to the final destination (estimated).
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 8.1.4 Volume Volume On the VOLUME screen, modify the volume of the spoken indications of the navigation system. Tap the Volume field and select another value. 8.1.5 Representation This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 34.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 8.1.6 Touch screen calibration Touchscreen calibration If you think that the touch screen does not perceive contact positions correctly, MEDION-Navigator may calibrate it. Tap the Start calibration button and follow the instructions on the display. 8.1.7 Automode This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 34.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 8.1.8 Routing options Routing options On the ROUTING OPTIONS screen, indicate your speed profile. This entry will have an effect on the calculation of the remaining time and of the estimated time of arrival (ETA). 1. Tap the Speed profile button. Select one of the available profiles and tap OK. 2.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 8.1.9 Itinerary This function is only available in "Extended mode". For information on how to change the user mode, please refer to "Changing the user mode", page 34. Proceeding automatically to the next stage point… On the ITINERARY screen, determine whether you want to navigate automatically to the next stage point after having reached a stage point (Yes) or not (No). Tap the Proceed automatically to the next stage point button to toggle between Yes and No.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 8.1.12 TMC TMC On the TMC screen, determine whether route modifications caused by TMC traffic information are to be carried out automatically or with explicit confirmation. Tap the Route modification field to toggle between Automatically and With confirmation. 8.1.13 Home address Home address On the HOME ADDRESS screen, you may save your home address to quickly start navigation homewards from anywhere. Tap Enter your home address. The DESTINATION screen opens. 3.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 9 Glossary COM-port A COM port is a connector to a communications interface, usually the serial port. The ports are numbered by a number behind "COM". A communications interface is designed to connect hardware like a mouse or a GPS receiver. GMT GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is the mean solar time at the Royal Greenwich Observatory in Greenwich near London, England, which by convention is at 0 degrees geographic longitude.
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 10 Index A I Additional functions ......................... 82 Assistance for navigation.................. 84 B Battery Status......................................... 27 Blocking......................................... 91 C Current position .............................. 84 Indication of destinations Favourites ................................... 57 Home address .............................. 60 On the map ................................. 54 Points of interest .....
User's manual MEDION-Navigator 5 Quit............................................ 82 start ........................................... 74 P POI ............................................... 47 Points of interest ............................. 47 In certain town............................. 52 Nationwide .................................. 54 Nearby........................................ 48 Points of Interest ....................... 86, 99 Position Freeze ........................................
