Spirit ₄₉₀/₆₉₀ LM 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 supplied by Mio as an accessory (may be sold separately). 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 Spirit 490 LM Series is assigned a model number of N271. Mio Spirit 690 LM Series is assigned a model number of N275.
WEEE This product must not be disposed of as normal household waste, in accordance with the EU directive for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE - 2002/96/EC). Instead, it should be disposed of by returning it to the point of sale, or to a municipal recycling collection point.
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 not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. 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.
Getting to know your Mio Spirit ₄₉₀ LM Series Item Description Power switch Cradle slot Speaker Connector for in-car charger, USB cable (sold separately), home charger (may be sold separately) and TMC accessory kit (may be sold separately) Touch screen 10
Spirit ₆₉₀ LM Series Spirit 690 LM Item Description Power switch Cradle slot Speaker Connector for in-car charger, USB cable (sold separately), home charger (may be sold separately) and TMC accessory kit (may be sold separately) Touch screen 11
Spirit 695/697 LM Spirit 695 LM Spirit 697 LM Item Description Power switch Cradle slot Speaker Connector for in-car charger, USB cable (sold separately), home charger (may be sold separately) and TMC accessory kit (may be sold separately) Touch screen Capture button Main Menu button Connector for AV cable 12
How do I turn on my Mio? Using the power switch Spirit 490 LM Series Spirit 690 LM Series 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, then tap Sleep. Your Mio will enter a suspended state. When you next turn it on, your Mio will return to the last screen that you used. To lock the screen, slide the power switch to the OFF position, then tap Lock.
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.
How do I connect my Mio to my computer? 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub) and plug on the bottom of your Mio. the small end into 3. When your Mio is turned on and connected to the computer, you can select the desired connection type from the pop-up message screen: 4. Charge only: You will be able to continue using your Mio with the battery in charging mode via the computer.
Other features How do I make a hands-free call? Hands-free calling is not available on all models. If you have a compatible mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use your Mio as a hands-free car kit. Before you can use this feature you must pair your mobile phone with your Mio. Ensure that the Bluetooth wireless feature of your mobile phone is turned on before you begin pairing. Not all phones with Bluetooth wireless technology are compatible with your Mio.
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.
Spirit ₄₉₀/₆₉₀ LM Series Software User Manual
Contents Contents ............................................................................................................................................ 2 Welcome............................................................................................................................................ 5 Important information for using the manual........................................................................ 5 Disclaimer..........................................................................
How do I search for a POI? ..........................................................................................................29 How do I find the nearest POIs using NEAR ME?...............................................................29 How do I find the POIs using EXPLORE? ............................................................................. 31 How do I search for a POI by type? ......................................................................................
My Subscriptions.......................................................................................................................66 My Maps...................................................................................................................................... 67 VOICE COMMAND...................................................................................................................70 Custom POIs ......................................................................................
Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Mio. This manual has been prepared to guide you through the operation of your Mio from first set-up through to continuous use. 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.
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. 2. Read the Important Safety Information 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.
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.
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, and so on. Main Menu screen options and the order of the options may differ from the above, depending on your region, maps installed or model of Mio. Tap to show the next page of Main Menu. Search for places, areas and streets to help plan your route. Display the Map screen. Access your saved locations.
How do I navigate through the menu screens? How do I return to the Main Menu screen? Depending on your Mio model, you can return to the Main Menu screen at any time by: tapping the MAIN MENU button ( through the menu screens easily. ) in the title bar of the menu screen, which allow you to navigate In some menu screens (such as the Keyboard screen), the MAIN MENU button ( in the title bar. In this instance, you have to tap the BACK button ( ) repeatedly.
How do I use the Keyboard screen? The Keyboard screen will display when you are required to enter text, such as when searching for a street name. Search results will be listed in matching order, with the closest matches appearing on the screen. A maximum of 99 results will display. The Keyboard screen can display with various layouts depending on the information you need to enter, including alphabet, number, alternate characters and combinations of these.
How do I go from A-B? WARNING: For your safety, enter destination information before you start a journey. Do not enter a destination while driving. How do I use the FIND wizard? 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. The FIND wizard allows you to search the location easily. 1. 2. On the Main Menu, tap to display the FIND screen.
How do I plan my first trip? Using your Mio to plan your first trip is easy. There are several ways to select your destination. Complete the following to navigate to a street address that you know using the FIND address wizard. Æ Æ Æ Æ Æ When it is the first time you use FIND wizard, the Select Country screen will appear before the FIND screen. Select your country and then you can start searching location. If needed, you can change the country to search location.
How do I preview the destination on map? After searching an address (or a POI), you can preview the destination on map to explore the area near the location. On the Destination screen, tap the button to display the destination preview map as below. On the destination preview map, you can: Tap the View the information of your destination that is shown at the top of the Map screen. / button to zoom in/out the map.
4. When done, tap . 5. The Map screen will display the calculated route in route simulation mode. Select a route type and tap and the route demonstration will start automatically. The simulated route will be displayed as orange colour. Caravan/Truck Mode The Caravan or Truck mode is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. This feature is specifically designed for large vehicles.
When in Caravan/Truck mode, your route will be displayed using icon. How do I activate Truck mode after the free trial? Your Mio comes with pre-activated Truck mode service for one-month free trial. You will be prompted to purchase (from Mio e-shop online) and re-activate the service when the trial period has expired. A product key will be sent to you via email when you have subscribed. You will need to use this product key to activate your subscription. 1. Connect your Mio to the computer. 2.
How do I view my route? How do I select the route type? Depending on your Mio model, the Select Route Type screen will be displayed when you tap from the Destination screen. All of the four route types (Fastest, Economical, Easiest, and Shortest) will be calculated. Select your preferred route and tap to start navigating.
Item Description Direction and distance of next turn The direction and distance to your next turn. Tap to repeat the vocal instruction. Current route Your current route is highlighted. Current position Your current position is marked with Address bar The current address will be displayed in the text box at the bottom of the Map screen. Distance and time information Tap to expand and select the following options: .
How do I view my route statistics? 1. From the Map options screen, tap . 2. Tap the tabs in the title bar to view the additional information in the different screens. 3.
3. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … increase/decrease the volume, tap mute/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? 1. From the Map options screen, tap 2. The zoom buttons will be displayed on the Map screen in translucent mode. 3.
Advanced Routing Functions IQ Routes™ Your Mio features IQ Routes, which intelligently anticipates congested roads at peak times so that they can be avoided. IQ Routes does this by using historical, anomalised data from millions of fellow drivers. Since IQ Routes helps you automatically avoid predicted heavy congestion, you will be able to save time and money during your journeys. IQ Routes is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries.
How do I create a trip with multiple stops? TRIP PLANNER is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Depending on your Mio model, you will be able to set multiple stops or waypoints for your trip. Your route will be calculated to go via each of these points in the specified order. 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap Create New Trip. The Edit screen will display. . The TRIP PLANNER screen will display. Æ 3. Tap Add. The Add as waypoint screen will display.
The Optimise function does not take all factors into account. Your waypoints might be reordered to reduce your estimated travel distance. Be sure to confirm the trip on the map and make adjustments as appropriate, particularly if your trip returns to the start location. How do I edit the waypoints in the trip? 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap the trip to edit. 3. Tap a waypoint in the trip. The Preview screen will display. . The Trip Planner screen will display. Æ 4.
How do I capture a location or a journey? The capture functionality is not available on all models. Your Mio has a capture feature which allows you to record GPS co-ordinates of a location, capture a location with a voice recording and capture a journey and save them so you can navigate back at a later time. How do I capture the GPS co-ordinates of my location? 1. Depending on your Mio model, do one of the following: press the Capture button ( tap ) on your Mio. on the Main Menu. 2.
5. Tap Save, then Yes. The journey is saved in My Places. How do I navigate to a location I have captured? 1. On the Main Menu, tap . The MY PLACES screen will display. 2. Tap the captured destination you want to travel to ( 3. Tap ). The Preview screen will display. . Your Mio will calculate the route from your current location. The Map screen will display. How do I navigate to the saved car location? 1. On the Main Menu, tap . The MY PLACES screen will display. 2. Tap Find My Car.
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 3. To save the location as Home, tap Tap . The Save screen will display. The location has been added to My Places. . The Edit screen will display. . The location has been set as Home. How do I navigate to a location I have saved? 1. On the Main Menu, tap . The MY PLACES 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. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap . The Preview screen will display. 3. Tap . Your Mio will calculate the route from your current location. The Map screen will display. . The MY PLACES screen will display. Once your home has been set on your Mio, simply tap Home quickly.
How do I navigate to a NavPix™? NavPix™ is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. NavPix™ is an image or picture, normally of a location, which contains embedded GPS co-ordinates that you can navigate to. To navigate to a NavPix™ location, either a GPS fix must have been available when the NavPix™ was taken, or GPS co-ordinates have been added using MioMore Desktop.
4. Tap the thumbnail of the NavPix™. The NavPix™ will appear in full-screen. Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. / Tap to start/stop slideshow. Tap to display the Navpix Details screen. Tap to calculate the route, open the Map screen and start navigating. How do I edit the NavPix™? 1. From the Album screen, tap the thumbnail of the NavPix™. The NavPix™ will appear in full-screen. 2. Tap 3. Complete the following: . The NavPix Details screen will display.
How do I search for a POI? 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. How do I find the nearest POIs using NEAR ME? NEAR ME services allows you to quickly search the local area for common types of important POIs. Search for the nearest restaurants, cafes, fast-food premises and other dining establishments. Search for the nearest petrol stations.
3. Tap or to scroll up or down the list. Select the desired item to display the destination screen. 4. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, tap save the location as a favourite, tap explore the map, place a phone call to the POI, . The Map screen will display. . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. tap . tap . This feature is not available on all models. How do I customise the categories for search? 1.
How do I find the POIs using EXPLORE? EXPLORE is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Depending on your Mio model, you can search for the POIs using Explore map. The Explore map allows you to explore the local area to find Points of Interest (POIs) or navigate to an address. If you do not have a GPS fix, the map will display your last known position. 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. On the Explore map, you can: . The Explore screen will display.
How do I find a POI using the POI Cluster? Tapping on the POI selected will bring up the screen with the POI destination details. Æ Æ Æ Complete the following: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, . tap The Map screen will display. save the location as a favourite, . tap The location will be saved in My Places immediately. explore the map, place a phone call to the POI, tap . tap . This feature is not available on all models.
2. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … display all POI icons (i.e. icons from all categories), tap Show all. display no POI icons, tap Hide all. Hiding POIs will stop you from finding them when using explore mode/cluster search. select a specific POI category icon for display on the Map screen, ( return to the Explore map, tap the required POI category to show ( ) or hide ) on the Map screen. repeat until all required categories are selected. .
If you want to … search for restaurants, cafes, fast-food premises and other dining establishments, search for petrol stations, search for parking places, 5. Then … tap . tap . . tap view more POI types, . tap The POI Type List screen will display. Select a POI type. search for hotels and motels, tap . search for banks and ATMs, tap . search for emergency services, tap . The POI List screen will display. Tap the desired item from the list. Æ 6.
How do I search for a POI by keyword? Complete the following to navigate to a POI or the street address that you find by keyword. 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap . . Enter the keyword of the POI or Street Address that you want to search.
3. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, tap save the location as a favourite, tap explore the map, place a phone call to the POI, . The Map screen will display. . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. tap . tap . This feature is not available on all models.
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, motorways and major cities, 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.
Traffic overview screen When you see the traffic event message on your driving Map screen, you can open the Traffic screen to display a general overview of the traffic situation on your route, including all events in the immediate vicinity. On the Main Menu, tap to display the Traffic screen. Depending on your Mio model, traffic information may not be available, may require a subscription, or may require the Traffic Accessory Kit (may be sold separately).
Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. Event icon Displays an icon to indicate type of event. Event 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. Sort by Type of Event.
When the detour information is provided, the details will be displayed as detour recommendation on the Event details screen. How do I know if a detour is recommended? When a Traffic or Clearance event occurs on your route, a detour will often be recommended. The detour event message will display in the status bar on Map screen. Detours are only recommended for Traffic or Clearance Events on a calculated route. How do I avoid an event on my route? 1. On the All traffic events screen, tap the event.
Traffic preferences You can view your current traffic system status and change options by customising the traffic preferences. TMC Service 1. On the Traffic Options screen, tap Traffic Service. The Traffic Service screen will display. The TMC service screen displays the frequency of the radio station currently used to receive traffic event information. A bar shows the strength of the traffic signal being received; the more green bars the stronger the signal. 2.
What is Travel Book? Travel Book is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Travel Book is a collection of city guides that provide detailed Points of Interest maps for major cities in local region. The city guides provide information on accommodation, dining, night life, business essentials, shopping, important tourist spots and practical information such as banks, medical centres, bus stations, etc. Travel Book is provided by third party.
How do I use the Michelin guides? 1. On the Main Menu, tap . The Michelin screen will display. 2. Select a category from the list. 3. Select a search filter from the list. 4. Enter the keyword to search a POI. When done, tap OK. 5. Select a POI from the list. The POI details screen will display. 6. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, tap save the location as a favourite, place a phone call to the POI, The Map screen will display. .
How do I play videos on my Mio via AV IN? AV IN function is not available on all models. Your Mio has an AV IN connector that can turn your Mio into an external screen to display video playback from an external composite video source. The AV IN function supports NTSC/PAL (interlace) formats. 1. Before you use the AV IN function, connect your Mio to an AV external source according to the instructions in the Hardware User Manual. 2. On the Main Menu, tap 3. You can now start playing back the video.
How do I make a hands-free call? Hands-free calling is not available on all models. If you have a compatible mobile phone with Bluetooth wireless technology, you can use your Mio as a hands-free car kit or to provide an internet connection. It can also be used to connect to a Bluetooth mono/stereo earphone to output audio. Models with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 metres (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection.
How do I configure Internet settings? Once the Internet connection is turned on, you are able to access live information over the internet. 1. Tap the paired device from the My Paired Devices screen, then tap . Æ 2. Tap Internet Settings. The Internet settings screen will display. 3. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … configure the Internet settings by mobile phone’s setting, tap Automatic (copy from phone).
2. 3. From the Phone screen, tap . The Dial screen will display. Enter the number you want to call. To delete the last digit entered, tap To clear the entire number, tap and hold . . The number of the last call will display when you next access the Dial screen. The number will be cleared as you start entering a new number. International calls require a country code to be included in the phone number. On your Mio, the country code is separated from the rest of the number sequence by a + sign.
If you want to … Then … switch off the microphone so the receiving party cannot hear you tap to mute. tap to unmute. transfer the call to your phone, tap Voice to Phone. end the call, tap Hangup. adjust the volume, tap volume. to increase or decrease the The phone volume adjustment does not change the device volume. How do I make a phone call to a contact? . The Contacts screen will display. 1. From the Phone screen tap 2. Select a contact from the list.
What is MioMore Service? MioMore Service is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. MioMore Service allows you to search online for live POI information and receive weather updates for up to five cities. Using MioMore you can search for and navigate to POIs using your Mio or you can navigate to POIs you have downloaded using MioMore Desktop. To search for POIs and to receive updated weather information using your Mio, you must pair your Mio with your mobile phone.
4. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, tap save the location as a favourite, tap explore the map, place a phone call to the POI, . The Map screen will display. . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. tap . tap . This feature is not available on all models. How do I search for a POI using Local Search? 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Complete the following: Æ Local Search. The Local Search screen will display.
How do I find the weather information? Æ Weather. 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap Add City, then follow the prompts to select your region, country, and city. When done, the selected city is added to the list. Æ How do I view weather information for a city I have added? 1. On the Weather screen, tap Update now. The latest weather information will be updated automatically. 2. Tap the city to view current weather information. The Weather Information screen for the selected city will display. 3.
How do I search for roadside assistance? Additional data charges may apply. All charges are billed by your service provider. Please check with your service provider for more information. 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap Yes to set the home base before using this service. 3. Select your home base from the list. 4. The Assistance Details screen will display. 5. Complete the following: . If you want to … Then … place a phone call to the assistance centre, tap .
How do I control my Mio using Voice Command? Voice Command is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. Voice Command is a tool that allows you to complete a task without touching the screen. Voice Command requires the respective voice file installed on your Mio. For further instructions on installing your preferred language, refer to the MY MIO section in “What is the MioMore Desktop?” 1. On the Main Menu, tap . The Voice Command screen will display.
What can I customise? Depending on your Mio model, certain setting options may not be available. There are various customisation options available to enhance your navigation experience. 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Select the option you want to customise from the Settings screen. 3. Once you change the settings and return to the previous screen, your preferences are automatically saved. . The Settings screen will display.
Screen Complete the following: If you want to … change the displayed screen mode, Then … tap Screen mode and select: change the screen brightness in day /night mode, 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 the Day brightness/Night brightness bar. The brightness bar indicates the brightness level.
If you want to … Then … o Speed limit + 5 km/h (Speed limit + 3 mph): set the system to alert while your speed is 5 km/h (3 mph) or more above the limit. o Speed limit + 10 km/h (Speed limit + 7 mph): set the system to alert while your speed is 10 km/h (7 mph) or more above the limit. set the speed limit alerts manually, tap Set manual speed alert to select the speed limit or turn it off.
If you want to … Then … set types of road options for your route, tap Types of road. The Types of road screen will display. Select your road preference from the list. Avoiding ferry routes may prevent you from navigating between certain countries, even when a bridge or tunnel exists. set the routing preference, set the avoidance manually, tap Advanced routing to turn the IQ Routes / LearnMe Pro functions on or off. Use historic traffic speed date: enable/disable the IQ Routes function.
Complete the following: If you want to … enable/disable automatic zooming during navigation, display North at the top of the 2D Map screen, Then … tap Auto-zoom map when navigating to turn it on or off. If selected, the Map screen will automatically zoom in or out, depending on your speed, to allow optimal viewing of your route. tap Keep North at top of 2D Map screen to turn it on or off. If set to Off, the direction you are travelling in will display at the top of the 2D Map screen.
Language The available settings of the Language option can be customised by adding/deleting the voice file through MioMore Desktop when your Mio is connected to the computer. For more information, refer to the My Mio section in “What is the MioMore Desktop?” Complete the following: If you want to … Then … change the on-screen language, tap Language and select your preferred language from the list. change the voice scheme, tap Voice and select your preferred voice scheme from the list.
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. Time Zone Complete the following: If you want to … Then … set the time zone automatically, select Auto time zone.
Trip Meter The Trip Meter option displays the information of your trips. : display the current trip : display all trips Device Complete the following: If you want to … Then … delete the saved information on your Mio, tap Delete saved information: restore factory default settings, Tap Delete My Places and tap Yes when the warning dialog box displays. The data saved in My Places will be deleted. Tap Delete recent locations and tap Yes when the warning dialog box displays.
If you want to … Then … When you restore factory defaults, your LearnME Pro profile will be cleared form the device. reset the GPS, tap Reset GPS. When the warning dialog box displays, tap Yes. 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 GPS logging to turn it on or off.
Help Complete the following: If you want to … Then … view the tutorial, tap View Tutorial. view copyright and trademark information, To display the tutorial on each start-up, select the Show tutorial on start-up option on the initial screen of tutorial. tap About.
What is the MioMore Desktop? MioMore Desktop is a suite of tools you can use to access greater functionality and product information via your computer.
4. Click Install Software, then Install MioMore Desktop. 5. Follow the screen prompts to install MioMore Desktop: 6. 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.
Component Description Mio Online Display the Mio website, Mio Store and other online features. My Subscriptions Information on your current subscriptions, including safety camera subscriptions. My Maps Install and manage maps. VOICE COMMAND Install or remove a voice command file. Custom POIs Application that allows you to import custom POIs. Photo Album Import and edit NavPix™ images. Image Search Search online and download NavPix™ which can be added to My Places or Mio.
Your Mio contains pre-loaded subscriptions, such as safety camera and travel book information. For the latest subscription updates, visit: www.mio.com Safety Camera alerts can be set to enable a warning sound or visual warning when on your route. How do I purchase a subscription? 1. Select a type of subscription. A list of regions will display. 2. Select a region. A list of available subscriptions will display. 3. Select a subscription or offer, then click Purchase an activation key from the Mio store.
MioMore Desktop Æ My Maps 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. My Mio A list of maps installed on your Mio. Remove map Click to remove the selected map from your Mio.
How do I install maps onto my Mio? Your Mio comes with one or more pre-activated maps. Map files take up space on your Mio’s internal memory. If you do not use a map file, you can remove it to free up space. You can later reinstall it to your Mio if required. You can install maps from the following: DVD that came with your Mio, The downloaded map update, The map that you have purchased separately to a memory card (for the models with the microSD slot) or your Mio internal memory.
8. Select the destination media (Mio internal memory) for the selected maps, then click Install Maps. The selected maps will be installed and change colour to green. 9. To use your Mio, disconnect the USB cable. You may need to manually reset your Mio. WARNING: Do not disconnect the USB cable from the Mio USB Socket until the installed map or maps have changed colour to green. How do I remove maps from my Mio? 1. Open MioMore Desktop, and then click My Maps. 2.
If you want to … Then … remove a voice command file, in the Installed voice command files section, select the voice file you would like to remove. Click Remove selected voices. Custom POIs Depending on your Mio model, some Custom POIs features may not be available. MioMore Desktop Æ Custom POIs The Custom POIs (Points of Interest) application allows you to create or import your own POI files. These are called custom POIs.
3. From the POI Category section: If you want to … Then … use an existing custom POI category, select the Existing category option, then select a type from the drop down list. Replace an existing POI, select the Existing category option and a type from the drop-down list, then select Replace existing POIs. If you want to create a new POI instead, then select Add to existing POIs. create a new custom POI category, 4. select the New category option, then type a name for the POI category.
How do I delete a Custom POI file/category from my Mio? 1. In the Installed POIs section, click Delete next to the file name. The file is removed from the list, but is not yet deleted. 2. Accept the warning message. The selected file/category is deleted. Photo Album Depending on your Mio model, certain Photo Album features may not be available.
Toolbar Button Description Create new album Click to create a new album in the NavPix™ library you are viewing. Add to My Places Click to transfer NavPix™ to My Places. Transfer to your Mio or Transfer to your computer If you are viewing NavPix™ in the NavPix™ library on your computer, this will display as Transfer to your Mio. Click to transfer the selected NavPix™ to your Mio. If you are viewing NavPix™ in the Mio library this will display as Transfer to your computer.
How can I view and edit pictures or albums on my computer? If you want to … rotate a picture to left, Then … select the picture from the Album display area. Click Rotate left on the toolbar. rotate a picture to right, select the picture from the Album display area. Click Rotate Right on the toolbar. view the picture details, select the picture from the Album display area. Right-click and select View Details, or click View Details on the toolbar.
If you want to … Then … remove a picture from an album, in the Desktop albums section, select the album containing the NavPix™ you want to remove. Select the NavPix™, right click and select Remove from album. Click the Delete icon on the toolbar if you want to delete the NavPix™ from all albums. add a NavPix™ to My Places, in the Desktop albums section, select the album containing the NavPix™ you want to add to My Places.
If you want to … Then … Click Save or OK. The warning message will display and you will be prompted to confirm your action. Your NavPix™ library is moved to the new location. receive a warning message before deleting an image from your device, select Warn me when permanently deleting a NavPix from my Mio check box. receive a warning message before deleting an image from your NavPix™ library, select Warn me when permanently deleting a NavPix from my library check box.
Application Gallery MioMore Desktop Æ Application Gallery Application Gallery is a MioMore Desktop application that allows you to add, remove and rearrange applications on the Main Menu screen of your Mio. Application Gallery screen items and the order of the options may differ from the above, depending on your region, maps installed or model of Mio. How do I rearrange Main Menu applications on my Mio Main Menu? 1. Select any application from the Device Main Menu screen section. 2.
Unlock Features MioMore Desktop Æ 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. Make sure you have an active Internet connection for this feature. 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. The product key is printed on the flyer that is enclosed in the package. MY PLACES MioMore Desktop Æ MY PLACES MY PLACES is a MioMore Desktop application that allows you to use Google Maps™ to view all places that you have saved on your Mio. My Places includes saved addresses, captured journeys and sound, Points of Interest, NavPix™, and other locations. You can select, modify and delete places.
If you want to … Then … export a location from your Mio to the computer, from the My Places panel, select a location and then click Export. The Save as dialog box will open. Enter a descriptive name for the file and then click Save. The supported file format for exporting includes: *.KMZ. You can import/export a location by clicking File Æ Import (or Export) Æ My Places from the top of MioMore Desktop Menu. How do I edit a location from the map screen? 1.
TRIP PLANNER MioMore Desktop Æ TRIP PLANNER In addition to TRIP PLANNER ( ) on your Mio, TRIP PLANNER in MioMore Desktop allows you to pre-plan your trip on the computer. Component Description Route planner Plan a route by entering From point and To point. A list of planned routes will display in the Pre-planned Routes section. Display area Display the route on the map. You can also plan your route directly on the map. How do I pre-plan a route by search? 1.
If you want to … Then … selected models) mode to plan your route. Type of route: Select the Fastest, Shortest, Easiest, or Economical way to plan your route. Avoidance: Avoid Unsurfaced roads, Toll roads, Ferry routes, or Special zone in your route. The Route option settings will only apply to the route you are editing. arrange the destinations in the most efficient order while two or more waypoints are included in the planned trip, click Waypoint Optimization. 3.
MY MIO MioMore Desktop Æ MY MIO How do I change the displayed language for MioMore Desktop? You can change the language for MioMore Desktop. 1. Click Language. 2. Select your preferred language. How do I install or remove a voice file for my Mio? My Voices is a MioMore Desktop application that allows you to install or remove voice files on your Mio. 1. Click My Voices. 2.
How do I report mileage? Mileage Reporter is not available on all models. Mileage Reporter is a MioMore Desktop feature that allows you to create expense reports (.csv format) based on the mileage and estimated fuel usage recorded by your Mio. Component Description Timeframe Specifies the time for which the mileage report will be created. Report panel Displays your trip log data. Fuel Select to include the amount of fuel (estimate) used for the mileage recorded.
If you want to … Then … Click OK. The backup will be saved to your computer. The backup will be listed on the Backup & Restore window. restore a backup to your Mio, select the backup from the list that you would like to restore. delete a backup, select the backup from the list that you would like to delete. Click Restore, then click OK. The backup will be restored to your Mio. Click Delete, then click OK. The backup will be deleted.
2. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … keep MioMore Desktop updated, click General, and then select the Auto check for updates checkbox. change the units of measurement that MioMore Desktop uses, click General, and then: change the Mileage Reporter settings, change the NavPix™ library location, When you select this option, every time you open MioMore Desktop, the available service packs and bug fixes will be downloaded from the Mio server and applied to your Mio.
Before you begin, ensure your Mio is correctly plugged into your computer: Plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub); plug the small end into on the bottom of your Mio. Make sure you have an active Internet connection for this feature. How do I search for a POI using Connect? You can either search using the last known location on your Mio, or search for a new location by completing the following: 1.
For more information Point of Interest categories Icon Description Icon Description Airport Amusement park Art centre ATM/Cash dispenser Bank Bar/Pub Beach Breakdown service/Car repair facility Bowling centre Business facility or company 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 E
Icon Description Icon Description Museum Music centre Natural attraction Nightlife Park and ride Parking Parking garage Park/Recreation area Performance art/Theatre Petrol station Pharmacy Place of worship Police station Post office Public restroom/Toilet facilities Public sport airport Railway crossing Rental car agency Rest area Restaurant Road accident black spot Scenic/Panoramic views School School zone Shop Shopping Ski resort/Ski lift station Speed check Sport centre S
My Places categories Icon Description Home Saved locations Captured journey (for selected models) 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.
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. Mio does not condone speeding or any other failure to comply with your local traffic laws.
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