CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION....................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 2. INSTALLATION IN THE VEHICLE...........................................................................................................................................7 3. NAVIGATING................................................................................................................
.2.2.3. Display / Hide Driving Directions ...............................................................................................................................................27 4.2.2.4. Route Summary / Display a Map ................................................................................................................................................27 4.2.2.5. Navigation ................................................................................................................
6.5. WARNER.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................41 6.5.1. Speed Warning..................................................................................................................................................................................................................41 6.5.2. POI Warner ...............
13. CONTENT MANAGER............................................................................................................................................................... 75 13.1. MY VIAMICHELIN...........................................................................................................................................................................................................76 13.1.1. Create a New Folder...........................................................................
16.2.3. Limit on the Warranty..................................................................................................................................................................................97 16.2.4. Remedies......................................................................................................................................................................................................................98 16.2.5. Implementation of the Warranty..........................
1_Introduction Thank you for choosing the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to accompany you and help you during your travels. The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 is ergonomically designed to be as intuitive as possible. This manual nevertheless contains precise instructions, together with tips and advice, for each of the many functions that the device offers. They are intended to help you to get the best out of your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 device.
2_Installation in the vehicle 2.1 Button and sockets You will find the visual presentation of the various elements making up your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 on the installation diagram. • On the top: On/Off button To switch the device on or off. • On the left side: SD card reader For SD cards with a storage capacity of up to 2 GB. • Under the device: Audio socket Use this 3.5 mm jack to connect an earphone for audible alarms.
2.2 Installing the hardware in a vehicle • To benefit from better mounting if necessary, unscrew the suction pad slightly from the support. • Install the mounting system on the windsheild by applying pressure to the suction pad and then turning the screw clockwise. • Start your vehicle. • Connect the cigarette-lighter cable to your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 mounting system (socket on the righthand side) and then to your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
• To select the setting you want, click on the arrows to the left or right of the different choices then click on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to move to the next setting or go back to the previous setting to modify it. After installing the software on your PND you can change the selected settings from the different menus in the “Settings” menu. Once the SD card programs are installed you reach the legal disclaimer screen. After clicking the “I Accept” button you reach the Main Menu.
2.4 Activating the GPS • After connecting your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 and installing the software on the SD card, go to the Main Menu, and click Settings / Navigation / GPS. This will take you directly to the page presenting GPS reception: When using your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 for the first time, we recommend you to do so in an open space in order to ensure the best possible satellite reception.
3_Navigating • From the Main Menu, click on the “Navigate” button. You can choose your navigation by one of 3 search methods: to calculate a route quickly by simply indicating the destination you want. • Destination if you simply want to display your position on the screen. • Free navigation to use the calculation of the last route followed again. • Last route • Click the navigation of your choice.
3.1.1.1 Zip code • Click “Zip Code”. Comment: When using your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 system for the first time, you must select the country for the search. Type the beginning of the country name, ViaMichelin Navigation will automatically complete your search, then click the result button. • You can either click the country given in the line at the top of your screen or click “X results” to select the country you want from the list shown.
1. Center on street • Click “Center on Street”. You go directly to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route; the departure point is the position established by the GPS. 2. Select House Number • Click “Select House Number”. • Click “Display All” if you want to display the list of house numbers known to the system in the selected street or click “Back” to return to the previous screen. • Enter the house number to search for. • Click “Search”.
• Enter the name of the destination town by clicking the letters of your choice from those displayed corresponding to the different selections known to the system. • Click the result bar or “X Results” to select the suggested result or see the list of towns corresponding to the instructions entered. If necessary, click on the direction arrows to view all the towns found. • Click the town of your choice. • The system will automatically search for the state.
In the Main Menu, click Navigate, Destination, then POI, select the category of POI you want and then select the details required. • Click the direction arrows to display all POI categories. Some POI icons are associated with symbols indicating possible links to warning setting (map display and/or alarm signal). • Click the POI category you want. • You can now select the place you are looking for using 4 criteria: Town to look for a selected POI in the town you choose.
1.2. Criteria Search • Click “Criteria Search”. • Select the settings you want by taking the direction arrows or the information to select from the list displayed: Green Guide: Categories Tourist attractions • Click “Search” to start the search. The list displayed takes your selected criteria into account, or click “Back” to return to the previous screen. • Click the direction arrows to view all the POIs then on the POI of your choice. • Click “New search” if you want to go back to the search screen.
• Click the town of your choice. • Click “Change” to change your search criteria, or click “Main Menu” to take you back to the system home page. • Click direction arrows to view all POIs found, classified in order of increasing distance from the place indicated. • Click the POI you want. This will take you to the POI description page (For more details on POI description information and use, see Chapter 9).
• To move the map: place the stylus on the map and move it in the direction you want. • Click “Destination OK” to confirm the location or “Back” to return to the previous screen. This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route. (For the action to take on this screen, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.). 3.1.4 My ViaMichelin Click “My ViaMichelin”.
3.1.6 GPS Coordinates Click “GPS Coordinates”. Enter the latitude (N / S) in degrees, minutes and hundredths of minutes and then select N (North) or S (South) to specify the direction. Click “OK” to confirm or click “Back” to return to the previous screen. Enter the longitude (E / W) in degrees, minutes and hundredths of minutes and then select E (East) or W (West) to specify the direction. Click “OK” to confirm or click “Back” to return to the previous screen.
4_Plan Your Journey In the Main Menu, click “Plan your journey”. You can then plan your journey by one of 3 methods: Plan a Route to specify a departure and arrival point Display a Map to select your departure and arrival points directly on the map Search for a POI to plan a route to or from a POI 4.1 Plan a Route Click “Plan a Route”. You access a screen identical to “Route Summary”, where you must indicate the departure and arrival point instructions.
You can then search according to 4 criteria: Town to search for a POI in the town you choose (For more information, see paragraph 3.1.2.1). GPS Position to find a POI near the position - in a straight line—established by the GPS (For more information, see paragraph 3.1.2.2). Departure to select a POI near the departure point (For more information, see paragraph 3.1.2.2) . Destination to select a POI near the arrival point (For more information, see paragraph 3.1.2.2). 4.1.
4.1.7 Mode Here you have the choice between 3 navigation modes: Car to calculate routes that can be taken by car. Pedestrian to calculate the journey ignoring one-way streets and using pedestrian streets. Bicycle to calculate routes suitable for this mode of transport. 4.1.8 Type of route Here you have the choice between 3 types of route: Recommended “Recommended” routes are designed to favour comfort and safety while offering a good compromise between time and distance.
4.2.1.1 Search Click “Search”. You can select one of 6 search modes: Address For more information, go to paragraphs 4.1.1. POI For more information, go to paragraphs 4.1.2. Select on Map For more information, go to paragraphs 4.1.3. My ViaMichelin For more information, go to paragraphs 4.1.4. History For more information, go to paragraphs 4.1.5. GPS Coordinates For more information, go to paragraphs 4.1.6. 4.2.1.2 Save the position of the location marker Click “Save the position of the location marker”.
3. Quick Dial Click “Quick Dial”. Click “Add” to add one of the five numbers from the Quick Dial list. Enter a name. Click “OK” to save the name you entered or click “Back” to return to the previous screen. Enter the associated telephone number. Click “OK” to save the name you entered or click “Back” to return to the previous screen.
The name of the street where the location marker is positioned and the number of the section selected on the map are always displayed at the bottom of the screen. Click “Display Street Names”: the system displays the maps again with the street names. 2. Display My ViaMichelin • Click “Display My ViaMichelin”. • Tick the boxes beside the saved address categories you want to see on the map. • Click “Select/Unselect all” to see all or none of the categories of saved addresses.
You can ask to center the map: On your departure point to position the location marker on your departure point. On your arrival point to position the location marker on your arrival point. On the route to display the map with a zoom level calculated automatically by the system to allow you to view the whole of the route highlighted in green. 4.2.2 Route Actions Click “Route Actions”. You can now do one of 6 operations: Add a Stage to select one or more intermediate stages in the calculated route.
4.2.2.3 Display / Hide Driving Directions Use this function to split the part of the screen used to display the map so that there is an area above the map showing: The distance covered The total journey time The change of direction instructions • Click “Display/Hide Driving Instructions” to display or hide the driving instructions above the map. • Click the direction arrows to the right of the driving instructions for changes of direction and to automatically display the map on the place cited. 4.2.2.
2. Navigation Demo This function simulates navigation on the planned route by simulating reception from 7 satellites and a speed based on the table of average speeds for the type of road. • Click “Navigation Demo”. • Click one of the icons displayed on the right of the “Current route” screen to change the settings of the last route calculated. • Click “Navigation” to start GPS-guided navigation or on “Route actions” to go to the corresponding contextual screen.
5_My ViaMichelin • In the Main Menu, click “My ViaMichelin”. You can select one of the following choices: • My Favorites/Personal folder to find and locate an address saved in “My Favorites” or a personal folder. to find and locate a POI saved in this option. • My POIs lets you display and be alerted about POIs of the folders of your choice. • Actions Comments: • Your “Personal folders” are generated with the same sub-folders as the “My Favorites” folder.
5.1.1 Routes This category offers you all the routes saved directly from your GPS or exported from the ViaMichelin web site. This folder is empty if you have not saved any routes. • Click “Route”. 5.1.1.1 Start • Click “Start”. The summary screen shows you the saved route with departure point, arrival point and any stages selected. You can view your route on a map, add or delete stages or change departure or arrival points. 5.1.1.2 Rename • Click “Rename”. You can then rename your saved route. 5.1.1.
5.1.2.2 Find POI • Click “Find POI” (for more information, see paragraph 3.1.2). 5.1.2.3 Add a POI • Click “Add a POI”. You can search either by: •A ddress •P OI •S elect on map •M y ViaMichelin •H istory •G PS Coordinates Once you have saved your address, select the folder in which you want to save it, then click “OK”. This address is then added to your “My ViaMichelin” folder. 5.1.2.4 Display on map ON/OFF • Click “Display on map ON/OFF”.
5.1.4 Restaurants • Click “Restaurants”: you will find the same functionalities as in the “Addresses” option (§ 5.1.2). 5.1.5 Tourism • Click “Tourism”: you will find the same functionalities as in the “Addresses” option (§ 5.1.2). 5.2 My POIs • Click “My POIs”. This folder groups together all the “*.asc” POIs downloaded from web sites using the “Content Manager” application. (For more information, see paragraph 13.3.5). They are presented as categories. When this folder contains “*.
6_Settings In the “Main Menu” click “Settings”. This takes you into the settings or information menus: • General to find out or change system settings. • Navigation to change navigation settings. • Telephone to access telephony settings to change or delete a map. • Map • Alert to change warning settings for POIs, saved addresses or vehicle speed. 6.1 General • Click “General”.
You use this option to set: • The Interface Language: this is the language in which the menus are displayed. The available languages are: English US, English,French, German, Italian. • The Voice Guidance Language: this is the language used in voice messages during Navigation. Here you have the choice between 6 different languages: French, English, German, Spanish, Italian, American English.
6.1.4.2 Time • Click “Time”. • By clicking on the left and right arrows, you can change the hours, minutes and time display system (24-hour clock or the Anglo-American AM/PM system) on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970. Or • Click the option to access the list and select the setting you want. 6.1.4.3 Brightness • Click “Brightness”. • Click the bar to move the cursor to the desired level or click the cursor and move it to the brightness level you want for the screen.
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6.2.2 GPS • Click “GPS”. This brings you to the screen that tells you the GPS reception status; on this screen: The green “V” means that GPS is activated. “NO Fix / FIX: 2D/FIX: 3D” indicates better signal reception, and therefore more accurate positioning. “SAT”: indicates the number of satellites used to calculate your position. The vertical bars show the satellites detected: • grey the device is receiving satellite signals but cannot use them to establish your position.
The first Sound setting offers the following choices on= t h e s o u n d o n off= s w i t c h t h e s o u n d o f f specific to car radio The second Sound setting allows to select a different volume for each of the following General Voice instructions POI Warner Speed Warner Telephone Telephone Ring Tone to select maximum volume on alert messages. for voice guidance during Navigation. to tell you when you are near a POI.
To delete a phone from the list of paired phones, display the page and click the telephone you want to delete from the list. You can then: • Disconnect to cut off the Bluetooth connection • Delete to delete the phone from the list of devices recognised by your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970. Comment: When a phone has been connected to ViaMichelin Navigation X-970T, a small phone will be shown in the top bar. If not, the icon is crossed out. 6.3.3 Telephone Sound • Click “Telephone Sound”.
• Click “Main Menu” to return to the previous screen or click “Back” to go to the previous screen. You may subsequently restore the maps deleted from a PC using the “Content Manager” programme. 6.4.2 Display POIs Use this option to select the POIs that will be displayed on the map (given the right zoom level). • Click “POIs”. Some POI categories can be detailed and displayed separately in one of the subcategories provided. Click “More details” to access a list of these subcategories.
You can now choose to display your POIs from the options: • My Favorites / My personal folders • Addresses • Hotels • Restaurants • Tourism • My POIs • Click “More details” to access the subcategories. • Click “Deselect all” to display no POI category. 6.5 Warner • Click “Alert”. You can change the following options: • Speed warning use this option to set the speed beyond which the warning signal will sound, depending on the 4 road categories programmed in the system.
6.5.3 My ViaMichelin Warning • Click “My ViaMichelin Warning”. • Tick the boxes by the categories of saved addresses for which you want to trigger an audible signal when they are nearby: • Click “More details” if you want to break your selection down into subcategories of POIs. • Click “Select all” to tick the option to display all the icons for all categories of saved addresses, or click “Deselect all” if you want none to be displayed. 6.5.
7_Navigation Screens There are three aspects to the Navigation Screen: • a map screen this is a standard 2D or 3D navigation screen. • a schematic screen this gives a diagram of the route to be taken next time you change direction. • a mixed screen the screen is split to display the standard screen on the right and the schematic screen on the left. • To change the screen, click in the navigation area of the screen you want to expand it over the full screen or return to the mixed screen. 7.
7.2.1 Distance Remaining This is the distance remaining to the arrival point, given in kilometers or miles depending on the distance unit selected. 7.2.2 Time Remaining This is the time remaining until arrival. This time is assessed on the basis of the distance remaining and the average speeds set in your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, excluding any stops or breaks (strongly recommended for safety reasons). 7.2.
lick the navigation screen to access 6 options: C • Free Navigation to go to free navigation. • Route Summary to change a route planning criterion. • Telephone to access telephone options. • Sound to switch off messages and navigation warnings. • Settings to access navigation options. • Display to change the screen display settings. 7.4 Free Navigation Click “Free Navigation”. The map is displayed and the location marker becomes an arrow to show the vehicle’s position and direction of travel.
• Night Mode • Display Traffic Direction/ Display Street Names • POIs • Display My Viamichelin for more information, see paragraph 6.1.5 for more information, see paragraph 4.2.1.4 for more information, see paragraph 6.4.2 for more information, see paragraph 6.4.4 7.5 Route Summary • Click “Route Summary”. This brings you to the screen summarizing the information selected to calculate the route.
You can access the following options: • Warners to access warning settings screens (For more information, see paragraphs 6.2.3 and 6.2.5). • Turn Off / Turn On Motorway Mode When the “Motorway Mode” is on, when the vehicle takes a motorway or major road and no change of direction is programmed within the next 50 kilometres, the navigation screen switches automatically to 2D map mode after displaying the message “Next instruction in xxx km. Turn On Motorway Mode”.
7.9.3 2D View/3D View • Click “2D View”. The maps displayed during navigation are shown in 2D (2 dimensions) like a paper map. In free navigation the direction of navigation can be either towards the top of the screen or to the north (for more information, see paragraph 7.4). • Click “3D View”. The maps displayed during navigation are shown in 3D, (3 dimensions) i.e. with spatial representation. 3D navigation cannot be enabled when using free navigation. 7.9.
8_Symbols and colors used for the maps KEY Roads / Transport DAY MODE NIGHT MODE Motorway Motorway-type Dual Carriageway Main Road Major Road Important Road Minor Road Avenue Street, Lane Regulated Street, Pedestrian Street Car Park Entrance / Exit Road Under Construction Train Connection Boat Connection Routes Departure Stage Arrival Surfaces Forest, natural reserve, city park Industrial area Airport Cemetery 49
9_The ViaMichelin POIs ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 includes an exclusive collection of thousands of points of interest taken from the Michelin Green Guide – and a selection of practical addresses (food stores, accommodation, auto service,etc.). An exclusive feature of the POIs (Points Of Interest) extracted from the Michelin Green guide and of the practical POIs, is that they include a full description and can be selected using a multikey search process.
• Click the direction arrows: – Left to view the previous POI. – Down to continue viewing the description of the POI. – Right to view the next POI. • Click “POI Options”. You can then: Telephone to call the telephone number on the POI file. If there is no telephone number, this option will not be accessible and will be shaded (for more information, see paragraph 6.3). Save to make the selected POI a favorite in “My Favorites” or “My POIs” (for more information, see paragraph 5.2).
10_Notes and Tips This paragraph contains additional information and tips to help you get the best out of your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 system: • As you enter letters in a search screen, the choice is restricted automatically. Only existing letters or figures are displayed and enabled. As soon as the criterion you want appears in the top bar, you can click it to select it. • To delete a letter, click the left arrow at the bottom right of the screen.
• The total calculated distance and time for the journey are given at the beginning of the driving directions. • By clicking the up and down arrows, you can scroll through the driving directions. The map display is then automatically centered on the change of direction given in the driving directions. • If the GPS position is outside the limits of the map installed in the system, the GPS cross may appear in the middle of a blank screen.
11_ViaMichelin Navigation SD card 11.1 Content of the Extra Memory Card (SD card) The memory card (SD card) supplied contains the maps for USA and Canada and the navigation software. (For more information, please consult paragraph 2.3). Comments: To activate the DVD-ROM, you need a PC with a DVD-ROM drive and an Internet connection. The SD card contains 5 folders: Install SD contains the application needed to install the programs on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
12_ViaMichelin Navigation DVD-ROM The DVD-ROM supplied with your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 lets you install the “Content Manager” program, which contains a range of customization and support services: • Map Manager Allows you to adapt your maps to your own needs by selecting only certain regions or states. • My ViaMichelin Allows you to manage your customized contents (addresses, POIs, routes). You can save them from the web site http://www.ViaMichelin.
• Select the language you want from the installation menu then click “OK”. 12.2.1 Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync® Program Comment: The Microsoft ActiveSync software is required on PCs with the Windows 2000 and XP operating systems. A PC with the 32-bit Windows Vista system does not require the Microsoft ActiveSync software to be installed. If the Microsoft ActiveSync application is not installed on your PC, a window will prompt you to install it.
• Click “Next >”. - After reading and accepting the terms of the Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 software licence contract, click “Next >”. • Give your user name and your company or organization (optional) – by default these are taken from your PC, then click “Next >”. • Choose the directory you want to install the Microsoft ActiveSync software. By default, the software will be installed in C:\Program Files\Microsoft ActiveSync\.
“Change…”, otherwise click “Next >”. • Click “Install” to start the installation.
• Once the installation is finished, click the “Finish” button. • A window will prompt you to restart your computer. Check that all your applications are closed (except your ViaMichelin Navigation software installation), then click “Yes”. • Tick the option “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”, then click “Finish”. Wait for your computer to restart completely. When the restart is completed, the following window will open.
• On the task bar at the bottom right of your screen the Microsoft ActiveSync icon should be activated in green: • The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 screen displays the icon telling you not to remove the SD card from the PND: • When asked if you want to establish a partnership, select “No” then click “Next >” (figure 1). Microsoft ActiveSync starts in Guest Mode (figure 2). You do not need to establish a partnership to transfer files (e.g. POI) from your PC to your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970. 12.2.
• Click “Next >”. • Tick the line “Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended)” and click “Next >”.
• Tick the line “CD-ROM driver” and click “Next >”. • If the windows shows that the driver is already installed for this peripheral, click “Next >”. • Click the “Finish” button to complete the driver installation process. Your driver is now installed on your PC in Windows 2000.
12.2.3 Installing the Drivers in Windows XP Connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to one of your PC’s USB ports using the USB cable supplied, then switch on your mobile GPS; the message appears in the task bar. Comment: If your PC does not detect the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, please connect your cable to another USB port. • When you see the question “Do you want Windows to connect to Windows Update to search for updates?” tick the option “No, not this time” then click “Next >”.
• A warning window opens. This message means that the driver has not been validated by Microsoft and has not received a logo certifying Windows compatibility. This is not a problem, however, since ViaMichelin guarantees compatibility with Windows 2000 or XP operating systems. Installing ViaMichelin programs “will not damage” your computer. You can therefore continue the installation procedure by clicking “Continue”.
• The hardware wizard installs the driver. • The hardware wizard has finished installing the driver, click on “Finish”. Your driver is now installed on your PC in Windows XP.
12.2.4 Installing and Activating the ViaMichelin Navigation Software on Your PC Eject the DVD-ROM from the PC drive and put it back in, the installation procedure starts automatically after a few seconds. If the DVD-ROM does not start automatically (autorun), click “My Computer” then click the DVD-ROM drive icon. Click on “Setup” (or “Setup.exe” if the file extensions are shown). The first window of the installation procedure should then open. Follow the screen prompts.
• To accept the license agreement, click “Yes”; otherwise, click “No”, in which case the installation procedure will end without installing the software on your PC. • Click “Next” to install programs in the default directory or select the installation directory of your choice by clicking on the “Browse” button.
• Click “Next >”. • Click “Cancel” only if you want to stop the installation. Otherwise, to display the next window, let the progress bar go to the end.
A summary window opens.
• Click “Cancel” only if you want to stop the installation. Once the programs are installed, if files of types “asc”, “poi” and “xvm” are not recognized by and / or associated with applications on your PC, a message will ask you whether you want to associate these file types with the “Content Manager” application. Click “Yes” to associate them (recommended), or no if you don’t want to associate these file types with the ViaMichelin “Content Manager” program (some functionalities may not be activated).
12.3 Adding Software • Insert the DVD-ROM into your PC’s DVD drive. • The installation procedure starts automatically. It detects the presence of the programs and prompts you: – either to “Add” a new map set if you have bought a regional pack and an additional regional version. – or to “Repair” the existing installation. – or to “Remove” the existing software installation from your PC. • Click “Add”, then click “Next >”. • Perform the requested checks then click “Next >”.
• Click “Finish” to exit the installation procedure for adding a new map set. • Disconnect the USB cable from your PC then from your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 if you want to use your PND. • Leave your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 connected to the USB cable and your PC if you want to start the “Content Manager” program.
12.4 Repairing the Software • Insert the DVD-ROM into your PC’s DVD drive. The installation procedure starts automatically: It detects the presence of the programs and prompts you: – either to “Add” a new map set. – or to “Repair” the existing installation. – or to “Remove” the existing software installation from your PC. • Tick “Repair” then click “Next”. • Click “Finish” to close the window. • Disconnect the USB cable from your PC then from your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970. 12.
• Click “Finish” to close the window. • Disconnect the USB cable from your PC then from your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
13_Content Manager This is the application installed on your PC to customise your maps, add new POIs (including personal POIs) or to regenerate your SD card if a problem occurs. • Connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to your PC (for more information, see paragraph 12.).
13.1 My ViaMichelin • Click . The column on the right shows your various personal folders. Each folder – except the “My POIs” folder – contains the following directories: • Addresses to identify the addresses of your choice. • Hotels to save your favorite hotels. • Restaurants to save your favorite restaurants. • Routes to save the routes you use frequently. • Tourism to save your favorite tourist sites.
• Click “OK”. 13.1.2 Change an existing personal folder • Select the personal folder you want and then click the icon . You can then change the title and color of the folder and icon selected. • Click “OK” to save your folder’s new settings.
13.1.3 Delete a personal folder • Select the personal folder you want and then click the icon . • Click “OK” to confirm that you really want to delete it. Comment: If you select a sub-directory (Addresses, Hotel, Restaurant, Routes, Tourism) before clicking “Delete”, you will delete the entire personal folder and the five sub-directories and their content. The central column contains the buttons: • Change to change the name of an address or add a comment. • Delete to delete an address from a folder.
The bottom bar of the “My ViaMichelin” window contains the three following options: • to access your “My ViaMichelin” account directly on the ViaMichelin web site • to go directly to the ViaMichelin web site • to export the content of My ViaMichelin to the PND 13.1.6 My ViaMichelin on line If you have a “My ViaMichelin” account on the ViaMichelin web site, this link lets you access it directly to export addresses, routes, etc.
• Select the address, addresses or entire folder you want to export, then click “Export to GPS”: 80
• Give your address a name, then click “Send”. Comment: The name entered will only be memorized if you save the file on the PC. If you export the file directly to your PND via the “Content Manager” application, the save name will be the one allocated by the system. • Save the file to your PC desktop (or to the directory of your choice - out of the ViaMichelin tree structure). • Or choose to open the file directly without saving it first. • Close the download window, then go back to your PC desktop.
• When the content you want to export to your ViaMichelin Navigation X970 is in the “File summary” column, perform a synchronization as described in paragraph 13.4.
13.2 POI Manager • Click . You can use the “POI Manager” program to manage 2 types of POI: • Michelin POIs to export Michelin POIs to the PND. • Thematic POIs to export POIs organized by theme to the PND. 13.2.1 Michelin POIs • Select “Michelin POIs” from the list of POIs. You can display the full list of Michelin POIs, Michelin Green Guide tourist sites or select one of these three categories from the drop-down menu list.
13.2.2 Thematic POIs • Select “Thematic POIs” from the list of POIs. • Click the POI you want. • When you have selected all the files you want, click “Add to Selection”. The selected files are then shown in the “File summary” table. • Perform a synchronization as described in paragraph 13.4. The Thematic POI files are exported to the SD card. They are copied to the directory “VMNav_POI” on the SD card. 13.2.3 How to Add a “*.
You can then log off the Internet. • Double-click the “poi” file to be added: the POI file is then saved directly onto your PND and your PC. You can see the file in the “Thematic POI” section of the “POI Manager”. 13.2.4 How to add a ViaMichelin “*.xvm” file “xvm” files are generated by the ViaMichelin web site to let you easily add the addresses or routes you want to your PND. • Log on to the ViaMichelin web site: http://www.ViaMichelin.com • Perform your search.
• Perform a synchronization as described in paragraph 13.4. 13.2.5 How to add an “*.asc” file With the “Content Manager” application it is possible to add “.asc” type text files matching the structure described in paragraph 13.2.5.1. • Connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to your PC. • Start the “Content Manager” application. • Go to the “My ViaMichelin” section. • Select the “My POIs” directory. • Click the icon to create a new folder.
• Select an icon from the ones displayed or click “New icon” to select a “bmp” file (16 x 16 pixels) that will be the icon associated with the added file. • Enter a name for this new file. • Click “OK”. The file will then be added to a new directory of the “My POIs” file. When you have selected all the files you want, click “Export >>”. The selected files are then shown in the “File summary” table. • Perform a synchronization as described in paragraph 13.3. 13.2.5.1 Create an “*.
You have to create an “.asc” file for each category of saved address to be imported (which also means you can subsequently delete saved items solely for a given category). On your PC: • Create a text file (with Windows Notepad, for example: *.txt).
• Select the place “SD Card” (or “PND memory”) where the files and maps will be saved in “Export to”. If the volume of the files to export is greater than the capacity of the storage location, a message will tell you that it is not possible to perform the synchronisation. • Click • Click to delete files you do not want to export to your PND. to activate the export. • Click “OK” to go back to the “Content Manager” application.
After a synchronization between your PC and your PND: • The card files will be visible on your PND in: Main Menu> Options >Map > Change Or Delete Map> Change Map • An address file (“xvm” file) from your “My ViaMichelin” web site account will be saved in a new folder in the “Content Manager” “My ViaMichelin” section and on your PND in: Main Menu > My ViaMichelin > [ New folder] > Addresses > … • A route file (“xvm” file) from your “My ViaMichelin” web site account will be saved in a new folder in the “Conten
13.4.1 FAQ and Updates • To access our FQA section, consult the ViaMichelin navigation web site, in the “Support” section. http://www.ViaMichelin.com > Support > X-970 > FAQ 13.4.2 User Manual • To access the x-970 user manual, consult the ViaMichelin navigation web site, in the “Support” section. follow the path indicated http://www.ViaMichelin.com > Products > Specifications > Download product manual 13.4.
13.4.5 Restore PND • Click “Restore PND” to start the procedure to regenerate the original programs installed on the PND. This function does not affect the map part of your software (unlike the function Restore SD), but only the functionalities. • Click “Restore” to start the procedure to restore the programs or click “Cancel” to abandon this procedure. The task bar shows the progress of the procedure, which only takes a few minutes whatever map set is installed on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
14_Technical information 14.1 PC configuration for installing the DVD-ROM • Minimum PC configurations required: PC equipped with a Pentium III ® - 500 MHz processor 512 MB of RAM DVD-ROM drive Microsoft Windows 2000® or Windows XP® (32- bit) or Windows Vista ® (32-bit) Space available on your hard drive: 4 GB Country version • Internet connection to activate the DVD-ROM and download POI files or software updates or patches. 14.
15_What to do if… In this table, we suggest a few answers to frequently asked questions: How can I perform a “partial” or “soft reset”? A partial - or soft reset - restarts your ViaMichelin Navigation X970 if the application crashes. To perform a soft reset, press the “Reset” point on the back of your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 (with an opened out paperclip, for example). The soft reset closes the application and restarts the ViaMichelin Navigation software.
How do you go about installing the DVD-ROM on the PC if you get a CRC error message when you start the DVD-ROM? If an error message appears when you try to install the software on your PC, we suggest you perform the following operations: - empty the Windows temporary files folder: TEMP - empty the temporary Internet files folder. - empty the desktop recycle bin. - check that you have sufficient disk space on your hard drive for the installation (4 GB).
16_USER RIGHTS AND WARRANTIES Please read carefully the following terms and conditions prior to using the ViaMichelin portable navigation system that you have purchased. Use of the software provided with this system is subject to a licence granted by ViaMichelin, and/or other suppliers, to the initial buyer, i.e., the end-user (hereinafter “You”), for his/her personal use, in accordance with the following software licensing agreement. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
16.1.5 Term This agreement shall be valid until it is terminated or ends for any reason whatsoever. It may be terminated at any time in the event you breach any of the provisions hereof. Immediately after its termination or end, you must return the Software and Data to ViaMichelin and/or destroy any copies in your possession. 16.1.
16.2.4 Remedies In the event of a hidden defect of which ViaMichelin is informed during the warranty period, your sole remedy shall be to obtain the repair or replacement of the Hardware and/or the Software, solely at ViaMichelin’s discretion and at its expense. If ViaMichelin cannot reasonably repair or replace the product, ViaMichelin may, solely at its discretion, refund to you the purchase price paid for the product.
