F₃₆₀/F₄₆₀ Series Hardware User Manual
Important safety information PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING PRODUCT IN VEHICLE This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Home charger-specific safety information To charge your Mio from the mains power, use the home charger (may be sold separately) supplied by Mio as an accessory. Using other home chargers with your Mio could result in serious injury or property damage. Never use the charger if the plug or cord is damaged. Do not expose the charger to moisture or water. Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment. Exposure to water may cause electrical sparks or fires.
Compliance WARNING: This product, its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with California’s Proposition 65. For regulatory identification purposes: Mio F360 Series is assigned a model name of N276. Mio F460 Series is assigned a model name of N271. Marking labels located on the exterior of your Mio indicate the regulations that your model complies with.
Contents Important safety information ....................................................................................................... 2 Home charger-specific safety information............................................................................ 3 Internal battery-specific safety information......................................................................... 3 Compliance ......................................................................................................................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Mio. Please read this manual carefully before using your Mio for the first time. Keep this manual in a safe place and use as your first point of reference. Important information for using the manual It is important to understand the terms and typographical conventions used in this manual.
Mounting your Mio in a vehicle CAUTION: Never mount your Mio where the driver’s field of vision is blocked. If the windscreen is tinted with a reflective coating, it may be athermic and impact the GPS reception. In this instance, please mount your Mio where there is a “clear area” - usually just beneath the rear-view mirror. To protect your Mio against sudden surges in current, connect the in-car charger only after the car engine has been started.
Enabling Traffic (TMC) Reception Traffic information is available in selected models and countries only. Depending on the model of your Mio you can receive live traffic information in one of two ways: If your Mio has a built-in TMC receiver, you can receive live traffic information* via the in-car charger which is used as an antenna. If your Mio does not have a built-in TMC receiver, you will need to install the TMC accessory kit (may be sold separately - see www.mio.com for details).
Getting to know your Mio F₃₆₀ Series F₄₆₀ Series n o p q Power switch r Touch screen Cradle slot Speaker Connector for in-car charger, USB cable (may be sold separately), home charger (may be sold separately) and TMC accessory kit (may be sold separately).
How do I turn on my Mio? Using the power switch To turn on your Mio, slide the power switch to the ON position. To turn off your Mio, slide the power switch to the OFF position. Your Mio will enter a suspended state. When you next turn it on, your Mio will return to the Main Menu. To reset your Mio, slide the power switch to the RESET position. When your Mio has turned off, slide the power switch to the ON position.
How do I charge the battery? Your Mio has an internal battery that when fully charged, should provide power for up to 2 hours. The battery can take up to 4 hours to fully charge. The battery may not be fully charged when you use your Mio for the first time. CAUTION: For optimal performance of the battery, note the following: Do not charge the battery when the temperature is high (e.g. in direct sunlight). There is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging.
Reference What is GPS? The Global Positioning System (GPS) is available at any time, free of charge, and is accurate to within 5m (15ft). GPS navigation is made possible by a network of satellites that orbit the Earth at around 20,200km (12,552mi). Each satellite transmits a range of signals which are utilized by GPS receivers, such as your Mio, to determine an exact location.
Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your Mio. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your Mio and even bodily injury or property damage and will void any warranty. Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the same compartment as your Mio, its parts or accessories. Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact an authorized service centre for assistance.
F₃₆₀/F₄₆₀ Series Software User Manual
Contents Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 2 How do I use the touch screen?.................................................................................................... 4 Navigating on the screen .......................................................................................................... 4 How do I get started? ..............................................................
Demo ...........................................................................................................................................30 Help..............................................................................................................................................30 What is MioMore Desktop? ......................................................................................................... 31 How do I install MioMore Desktop onto my computer?................................
How do I use the touch screen? Navigating on the screen To operate your Mio, touch the screen with your fingertip. You can perform the following actions: Tap Press and release an item displayed on the touch screen. Select Tap an item in a list or tap a command from a menu.
How do I get started? The first time you use your Mio it may take several minutes to establish a GPS connection. How do I turn my Mio on for the first time? To get started for the first time, complete the following steps: 1. Read the Important Safety Information 2. Position your Mio in your vehicle Follow the instructions in the Quick Start Guide. CAUTION: Ensure that your Mio does not obstruct the driver's view, or interfere with the operation of the vehicle airbags and safety devices. 3.
Main Menu The Main Menu is your starting point for searching for a destination. The Main Menu also allows you to customise your Mio, view saved locations as My Place/Home, and search for POIs nearby. Search for places, areas and streets to help plan your route. Display the Map screen. Access your saved locations. Configure your Mio to enhance your navigation experience. Search for Points of Interest nearby.
How do I use the tabs in the title bar? In some menu screens, such as the map Overview screen, the system provides the tab buttons that allow you to enter the additional page in the menu screen. Simply tap the desired tab to change the view. The selected tab will be highlighted as a darker-colour tab.
How do I go from A-B? Your Mio is equipped with maps that provide street-level detail for door-to-door navigation, including Points of Interest such as accommodation, parking areas, petrol stations, railway stations and airports. When you ... need to search for an address want to search all information on the device - city, streets, named sites, features, landmarks or venues search for a Point of Interest want to navigate to a recently visited location Then ...
When it is the first time you use FIND wizard, the Select Country screen will appear before the FIND main screen. Select your country and then you can start searching location. If needed, you can change the country to search location. To select the other country, tap the National Flag button (e.g. ) in the title bar of the Keyboard screen before you search the city. Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ...
How do I view my route? The driving map When a route has been calculated, the Map screen will display. You will be directed to your destination by spoken and visual instructions. The driving map will be displayed automatically when: a route is calculated. the device is reset and the user is on a route. Alternately, you can access the map screen manually by tapping the MAP button on the Main Menu.
How do I view my route statistics? Tap anywhere on the Map screen to bring up the Map options screen. Tap the Route button to view the route statistics. Æ Æ Æ Your Mio provides information on your: time to destination distance to go estimated time of arrival distance travelled time taken for trip stationary time. Tap the tabs in the title bar to view the additional information in the different screens. How do I adjust the volume? From the Map options screen, tap translucent mode.
Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... increase the volume tap decrease the volume The volume bar indicates the current volume level. tap mute or unmute The volume bar indicates the current volume level. tap The speaker icon indicates the status: : muted : unmuted The volume buttons will automatically disappear after the map is idled for 5 seconds. How do I zoom in/out the map? From the Map options screen, tap mode. .
How do I search for a POI by type? A POI (Point of Interest) is a named site, feature, landmark or public venue which can be displayed as an icon on the map. POIs are grouped by category, such as petrol stations, parks, beaches and museums. 1. Tap 2. Tap . The POI Menu screen will display. 3. Complete the following: 4. . If you want to ... Then ... search for the POIs near your current location tap Nearby. search for the POIs in a specified city or area tap In City/Area.
5. The POI List screen will display. Tap the desired item from the list. Æ 6. Complete the following: If you want to ... calculate the route and start navigating save the location as a favourite Then ... tap tap view the POI location on the map . The Map screen will display. . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. tap Show on map. The Preview screen will display.
How do I search for a POI by keyword? Complete the following to navigate to a POI that you find by keyword. 1. 2. Tap . Æ Æ Æ Æ Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... calculate the route and start navigating tap save the location as a favourite The Map screen will display. tap view the location on the map . . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. tap Show on map. The Preview screen will display.
How do I receive current traffic information via TMC? Traffic information is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Your Mio can receive current traffic information for all main roads and motorways, enabling you to avoid potential delays on your route. Event messages and traffic icons will display as they occur. If an event message obscures your current location, the map will adjust to display both the message and your location.
Tap on the driving map to bring up the Map options screen, and then tap . o n p Item Description n Current position Your current position is marked with o Event icon Displays icon to indicate type of event. p To zoom in or out, tap and hold . or . How do I view a list of all events on my route? Your Mio creates a list of events as they are received, which is displayed on the Event List screen. From the Traffic Overview screen, tap .
How do I view traffic details? From the Event list screen, tap the event you want to view. The Event Details screen will display. n p o q Item n o Description Tap to return to the previous screen. Event icon and description Displays details of the Event, including: Name of road and direction in which Event is taking place. Location of where Event begins and ends. o > indicates an Event from a location, to a location. o < > indicates an Event between locations. p Avoid Type of Event.
Traffic messages The Event Details screen displays detour status information. Detour Not Available messages If a detour is not available, one of the following messages will display: Message Description This Event is not locatable A specific location for the Event cannot be identified. This clearance is not locatable This Event does not affect your route The Event is not on the current leg of your journey, or is behind your current position.
My Places My Places has all your saved locations. How do I save a location as My Place or Home? 1. Search for an address until the Preview screen is displayed. 2. Tap . The Save screen will display. The location has been added to My Places. 3. To save the location as Home, tap The Edit screen will display. Tap . . The location has been set as Home. How do I navigate to a location I have saved? 4. Tap . The My Places screen will display.
5. Tap the favourite destination you want to travel to. The Preview screen will display. 6. Tap . Your Mio will calculate the route from your current location. The Map screen will display. How do I navigate to Home? If you have not set an address as Home, the first time you try to navigate to Home you will be prompted to search for an address using the address-entry wizard. 1. Tap . The My Places screen will display. 2. ). Tap Home ( The Preview screen will display. 3. Tap .
3. Tap a recent place. The Preview screen will display. Æ 4. Tap . Your Mio will calculate the route from your current location. The Map screen will display. How do I edit the name of a location in My Places? 1. Tap . The My Places screen will display. 2. Select a location to edit. The Preview screen will display. 3. . Tap The Edit screen will display. 4. Tap . The Keyboard screen will display. 5. After you have edited the name, tap OK. How do I delete a saved location? 1. Tap .
What is NEAR ME? NEAR ME services allows you to quickly search the local area for common types of important POIs. Æ Search for the nearest restaurants, cafes, fast-food premises and other dining establishments. Search for the nearest petrol stations. Search for the nearest parking places. Search for the nearest hotels and motels. Search for the nearest banks and ATMs. Search for the nearest emergency services, including hospitals and police. How do I search for a POI using NEAR ME? 1. Tap 2.
3. Tap or to scroll up or down the list. Select the desired item to display the destination screen. Æ 4. Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... calculate the route, open the Map screen and start navigating tap save the location as a favourite The Map screen will display. tap save the location as Home explore the map . . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. tap Æ . The Edit screen will display. tap Save as Home. tap Show on map.
What can I customise? There are various customisation options available to enhance your navigation experience. Æ Audio Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... increase the volume tap decrease the volume tap mute or unmute The volume bar indicates the current volume level. The volume bar indicates the current volume level.
Screen Complete the following: If you want to ... change the displayed screen mode change the screen brightness in day mode Then ... tap Screen mode and select: Auto: set to automatically change between Day and Night modes. Day: set the screen to be displayed in Day mode. Night: set the screen to be displayed in Night mode. tap / on Day brightness bar The brightness bar indicates the brightness level in day mode.
Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... enable/disable speed limit alerts, which warn you of the speed limit on any given road tap the Speed limit display option to turn it On or Off. tap Speed limit alerts and select: o Off: disable the speed limit alert. o Auto: set the system to alert automatically while your speed is above the limit. o Speed limit + 3 mph (Speed limit + 5 km/h): set the system to alert while your speed is 3mph (5 km/h) or more above the limit.
Route options Complete the following: If you want to ... set route type options for your route Then ... tap Route type. set types of road options for your route The Route type screen will display. Select your route type preference from the list: o Fastest – The route that should be the fastest when navigating. o Shortest – The route with the shortest physical length. o Easiest – The simplest route with the least number of turns and favours motorways where appropriate.
Units Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ... change the distance units tap Distance Units and then select your preferred distance unit type. change the time format tap Time format and then select your preferred time format. change the date format tap Date Format and then select your preferred date format type. Your preferences are automatically saved. Device Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ...
If you want to ... Then ... Occasionally, the GPS fix may need to be reset. This may occur if the receiver has been transported a long distance since last being used; for example, to a different country, and is still trying to establish the previous position. record a GPS log of your trip tap the GPS logging option to turn it On or Off. Your preferences are automatically saved. Demo Complete the following: If you want to ... Then ...
What is MioMore Desktop? MioMore Desktop is a suite of tools you can use to access greater functionality and product information via your computer. MioMore Desktop allows you to: obtain software updates manage maps manage safety camera subscriptions browse the Mio website for special offers.
5. 6. Follow the screen prompts to install MioMore Desktop: Review and accept the Licence Agreement for MioMore Desktop when prompted. Select a destination folder for MioMore Desktop when prompted. When the installation is complete, click Finish. MioMore Desktop will open. If prompted to connect your Mio to your computer, complete the following: Plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub) and ) on the bottom of your Mio.
s Component Description MY MIO A collection of applications that allow you to transfer data to and from your Mio, including: Language Voice transfer Backup and restore Reinstall software on your Mio Recover keys Options My Subscriptions Subscription information is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Your Mio contains pre-loaded subscriptions, such as safety camera and travel book information. For the latest subscription updates, visit: www.mio.com .
How do I activate my subscription? MioMore Desktop Æ Unlock Features 1. Enter your product key. 2. Follow the prompts to activate your subscription. How do I update subscriptions on my Mio? The My Mio section will display a list of subscriptions already installed on your Mio: Icon Description Red Expired subscriptions. right click to purchase a new subscription. Yellow Available subscriptions. right click to update and purchase new subscription. Green Active subscriptions.
n Component Description Loadable Maps A list of maps on the DVD or available for purchase via the Mio Store website. Select a map source (e.g. DVD Drive) and then click Open to display the Map Source section. From the map Source section, click Install Maps to install the selected map to your Mio. Otherwise, click Upwards to return to the Loadable Maps section. o My Mio A list of maps installed on your Mio. p Remove map Click to remove the selected map from your Mio.
If your computer opens Windows Explorer when the DVD is inserted, close the Windows Explorer window. 3. Complete the following: If the map to be installed is ... 4. 5. Then ... yellow go to step 6. red the map needs to be activated via the Internet before it can be installed; continue to step 4. If you connect to the Internet via a dial-up connection, connect to the Internet now. Follow the prompts to activate your Map Product Key, including: Enter the Map Product Key when prompted.
Custom POIs Depending on your Mio model, some Custom POIs features may not be available. The Custom POIs (Points of Interest) application allows you to create or import your own POI files. These are called custom POIs. Unlike preinstalled POIs, custom POIs can be removed from your Mio and can have audio as well as visual alerts associated with them.
4. Set Alert setting as required: If you want to... Then... enable a visual warning when a POI of this category is in close proximity select the Visual alert check box. select an icon to display on the map screens for POIs of this category Click Browse to select the icon file from your local or network drive. When you have located the icon file, select it and click Open. The icon file must be a bitmap (.bmp) graphic with a minimum size of 6x6 pixels and a maximum size of 32x32 pixels.
Unlock Features If you have purchased a map unlock code or subscriptions for your Mio, you have to enter the activation key using the Unlock Features application. MioMore Desktop Æ Unlock Features The activation key will be sent to you by email, or printed on the inside cover of the box if you purchase the map update DVD. You can click the link on the screen to purchase an activation key online. Make sure you have an active Internet connection for this feature.
My Voices MioMore Desktop Æ MY MIO Æ My Voices My Voices is a MioMore Desktop application that allows you to install or remove voice files. Voice files take up space on your Mio’s internal memory. If you do not use a voice file, you can remove it to free up space. You can later reinstall it to your Mio if required. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … install a voice file In the Available voice files section, select the voice file you would like to install. Click Install selected voices.
You can save backups of data from your Mio, and later restore it if required. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … backup your Mio click Create new backup. Select the data you would like to backup. Click OK. The backup will be saved to your computer. The backup will be listed on the Backup & Restore window. Select the backup from the list that you would like to restore. restore a backup to your Mio Click Restore, then click OK. The backup will be restored to your Mio.
General Preferences MioMore Desktop Æ MY MIO Æ Options Æ General Complete one of the following: If you want to ... Then ... keep MioMore Desktop updated select the Auto check for updates checkbox. When you select this option, every time you open MioMore Desktop, any available service packs and bug fixes will be downloaded from the Mio server and applied to your Mio. Updating software is different from upgrading software.
For more information Online support For 24/7 help and support with Mio products, visit our Technical Support website at: www.mio.com Mio Advantage If you have a faulty product or you would like to speak to a member of our Technical Support team, register your Mio on Mio Advantage to obtain the Technical Support phone numbers for your region. Speed Limit Mio products are designed to be used as an aid to safer driving.
Icon Description Icon Description Business office Bus station Camping ground Car dealer/Automobile dealer Casino Cemetery Church Cinema City hall City, town or village Coffee shop College/University Community centre Commuter railway station Courthouse Dentist Doctor Embassy Exhibition centre Ferry terminal Fire Brigade Golf course Government office Grocery store Guest house Higher education Hospital/Polyclinic Hotel Ice skating Important tourist attraction Information/Touri
Icon Description Icon Description Rest area Restaurant Road accident black spot Scenic/Panoramic views School School zone Shop Shopping Ski resort/Ski lift station Speed check Sport centre Sports hall Sports complex Stadium Tennis court Travel agency Transport ferry Veterinarian Winery Zoo Branded Points of Interest Branded Points of Interest are available on some maps. These include well known restaurants, accommodation providers, tourist attractions, Petrol stations, etc.
Traffic and other TMC Events Each TMC Event is sorted in to one of nine categories. When an Event is received, one of the following icons will display: Event Avoided Event Message Type Event Description Danger There is a dangerous situation on the route; for example, people are on the road. Traffic Any event that will cause a delay on a route. Weather Weather conditions are adversely affecting a route; for example, there is ice on the road.
Copyright © 2012 MiTAC International Corporation. Mio is either a registered trademark or trademark of MiTAC International Corporation and is used under licence by Mio Technology Limited. All rights reserved. The software contains proprietary information of MiTAC International Corporation; it is provided under a licence agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited.
