Hardware User Manual Spirit 7700/7800 Series
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 (Input: 100-240V AC 50-60Hz; Output: 5V DC 2A Max) 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.
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 7700/7800 Series is assigned a model number of N602. 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.
Getting to know your Mio ❶ Power button ❷ Power indicator ❸ Slot for MicroSD memory card ❹ Touch screen ❺ Microphone (not on all models) ❻ Magnetic connectors ❼ Speaker ❽ Reset button ❾ Connector for in-car charger, USB cable* and home charger* *may be sold separately 8
How do I turn on my Mio? Using the power button For the initial start-up, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds to turn on your device. For normal operation, turn off the device by briefly pressing the power button. Your Mio will enter a suspended state. When you next briefly press the power button, your Mio will return to the Main Menu. To turn off your Mio, press and hold the power button for 2 seconds.
How do I charge the battery? 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. When leaving your Mio for long periods, turn off your Mio to save battery power.
How do I connect the device to my computer? 1. Turn on your computer. 2. Plug the large end of the USB cable (may be sold separately) directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub) and plug the small end into on the device. CAUTION: When your Mio is turned on and connected to a computer, it is recognized as an external mass-storage device. Do NOT delete any files that are pre-installed on your Mio. Deleting the files can cause your Mio to crash.
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.
Troubleshooting If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact an authorized service centre for assistance. Problems Solutions Your Mio does not turn on when using The remaining battery power may be too low to operate your Mio. battery power. Charge the battery using the in-car charger, home charger (may be sold separately) or USB cable (may be sold separately), then try again. Screen responds slowly. The remaining battery power may be too low to operate your Mio.
Software User Manual Spirit 7700/7800 Series
Contents Welcome ............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Important information for using the manual ......................................................................................... 4 Disclaimer ..................................................................................................................................................... 4 How do I get started? ...............
Audio ............................................................................................................................................................33 Screen ..........................................................................................................................................................33 Safety .......................................................................................................................................................... 34 Route options ....
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. 4. 5. 6.
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.
How do I navigate through the menu screens? How do I return to the Main Menu screen? 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 ( ) will not appear ) repeatedly. How do I use the BACK button in the title bar? 1.
How do I enter characters/numbers? To select a character, tap the character. To delete a character, tap To enter numbers, tap . Tap and hold to delete the entire text. . How can I set my keyboard preference? 1. From the Keyboard screen, tap 2. Select the preferred keyboard type from the list. . The Keyboard preference screen will display.
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. 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 / button to zoom in/out the map. View the information of your destination that is shown at the top of the Map screen.
5. Select a route type and tap 6. The Map screen will display the calculated route in route simulation mode. The simulated route will be displayed as orange colour. , and the route demonstration will start automatically. Truck mode The Truck mode is not available on all models and is only available in selected countries. This feature is specifically designed for large vehicles.
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. (For more information, refer to the “What is MioMore Desktop?” section.
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 ❷ Current route Your current route is highlighted. ❸ Current position Your current position is marked with ❹ Address bar The current address will be displayed in the text box at the bottom of the Map screen. ❺ 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. Your Mio provides information on your: .
3. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … increase/decrease the volume, tap / . The volume bar indicates the current volume level. mute/unmute, 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.
LearnMe Pro™ With LearnMe Pro technology, your Mio includes an intelligent capability that learns and adapts to your personal driving style. Over time, your Mio learns your preference for road types and driving speeds, turns and more. Your Mio will save the information and provide a more personalised route and accurate time of arrival the next time you plan a trip.
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 . The TRIP PLANNER screen will display. 2. Tap Create New Trip. The Edit screen will display. 3. Tap Add. The Add as waypoint screen will display.
If you want to … Then … edit the trip, tap Edit, then you can: optimise your trip by selecting Optimise. change the trip title by selecting Rename. delete the planned trip by selecting Delete. 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 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 coordinates of a location and capture a journey and save them so you can navigate back at a later time. How do I capture the GPS coordinates of my location? 1. Tap 2. The Capture screen will display. on the Main Menu. 3. Tap Save, or wait for 5 seconds. You will hear a shutter sound to indicate that the GPS coordinates have been saved.
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 2. Tap Find My Car. The Find My Car screen will display. . The MY PLACES screen will display. 3. Tap .
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.
3. 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. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap 3. Tap . The MY PLACES screen will display. . 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 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 coordinates 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 coordinates have been added using MioMore Desktop.
Item Description / Tap to start/stop slideshow. Tap to display the Navpix Details screen. Tap to calculate the route, open the Map screen and start navigating. / Tap to scroll through your NavPix™. 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. If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, tap .
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.
If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, tap save the location as a favourite, tap explore the map, tap . The Map screen will display. . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. . How do I customise the categories for search? 1. On the Main Menu, tap 2. Tap 3. From the pop-up message screen, do one of the following: 4. . The Near Me screen will display. . If you want to … Then … add the categories by POI type, tap POI type.
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. Complete the following: If you want to … calculate the route and start navigating, Then … save the location as a favourite, tap explore the map, tap tap . The Map screen will display. . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. . How do I set my POI preferences? Points of Interest (POIs) are grouped into categories.
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, tap the required POI category to show ( ) or hide ( the Map screen. Repeat until all required categories are selected. return to the Explore map, tap . Your preferences are automatically saved.
If you want to … search for parking places, Then … 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 . 5. The POI List screen will display. Tap the desired item from the list. 6. Complete the following: If you want to … calculate the route and start navigating, Then … save the location as a favourite, tap explore the map, tap tap .
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. . The Settings screen will display. 3. Once you change the settings and return to the previous screen, your preferences are automatically saved.
If you want to … Then … change the screen brightness in day/night mode, tap / on the Day brightness/Night brightness bar. The brightness bar indicates the brightness level. Warning: Your Mio can heat up when the brightness scale is set high, therefore, use lower brightness whenever acceptable. You can simply tap on the brightness bar so that the screen brightness will be set immediately at the position you tapped.
Route options Complete the following: If you want to … Then … change the navigating mode, tap Mode to select Car, Truck, Professional Truck or Pedestrian. set route type options for your route, tap Route type to select your route type preference from the list: Fastest: The route that should be the fastest when navigating. Economical: The route with least number of stops, turns and urban areas which should save on fuel usage.
If you want to … Then … display landmarks on your route, tap Landmark guidance to turn it on or off. record mileage for your route to generate expense reports, tap Mileage recorder to turn it on or off. record your journey, tap Capture Journey to turn it on or off. Map display Complete the following: If you want to … Then … enable/disable automatic zooming during navigation, tap Auto-zoom map when navigating to turn it on or off.
If you want to … Then … change the voice scheme, tap Voice and select your preferred voice scheme from the list. 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.
If you want to … Then … restore factory default settings, tap Restore factory defaults. When the warning dialog box displays, tap Yes. Your Mio will restart. The Restore factory defaults option allows you to restore default factory settings but will not delete recent locations or saved My Places destinations. 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.
What is MioMore Desktop? MioMore Desktop is a suite of tools you can use to access greater functionality and product information via your computer.
Where possible, plug the USB cable into a USB port at the back of your computer. Turn on your Mio, and then select the Computer option from the pop-up message screen. If prompted to update your Mio software, follow the on-screen prompts. 8. You are now ready to use MioMore Desktop for your Mio. From now on, you can access MioMore Desktop via: Start All Programs Mio MioMore Desktop.
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. How do I activate my subscription? MioMore Desktop 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 Subscriptions section will display a list of subscriptions already installed on your Mio: Icon Description Red Expired subscriptions.
MioMore Desktop My Maps ❶ ❷ ❸ Component Description ❶ Loadable Maps A list of maps from the downloaded data ISO file or available for purchase via the Mio Store website. Select a map source 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. ❷ My Mio A list of maps installed on 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: The downloaded data ISO file, 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.
Various POI files are available for download free or by subscription from third-party websites. Ensure that downloaded files are in .csv (Comma Separated Values) format. Mio is not responsible for the content or accuracy of the information or the reliability or availability of these websites. The use of information regarding safety camera locations may be subject to local laws in the country of use.
If you want to … Then … select a custom sound alert file to play when a POI of this category is in close proximity, either select a sound file from the list, or click Add to select a sound file (.WAV format) from your local or network drive. When you have located the file, select it and click Open. If you do not select a custom sound file, a default sound alert will play. 5. Click Add to device to add the POI to your Mio. Each file corresponds to a POI category; for example, Hotels.
Component Description ❶ Desktop albums Displays a list of all albums stored in the NavPix™ library on your computer. Click an album to display its contents in the Album display area. Click View all NavPix to display all pictures stored in the NavPix™ library on your computer. ❷ My Mio albums Displays a list of albums stored on the Mio internal memory and on the memory card if one is inserted. Click an album to display its contents in the Album display area.
How do I transfer pictures from Photo Album to my Mio? You can transfer pictures from your computer to your Mio. You can import any JPEG (.jpg) into Photo Album, add or edit GPS information, and then copy the picture to your Mio. 1. From the Toolbar section, select Import NavPix. The Open dialog box will display. 2. Select a NavPix™ from a folder on your computer and click Open. Thumbnails of the NavPix™ will display in the Album display area.
What else can I do with pictures and albums on my computer? If you want to … Then … add a picture to another album, in the Desktop albums section, select the album containing the NavPix™ you want to include in another album. Select the NavPix™ then drag it to the other album. The selected NavPix™ is included in the new album, but is not moved, i.e., one instance of the NavPix™ in the library may be included in multiple albums.
Photo Album preferences MioMore Desktop MY MIO Options Photo Album Complete the following: If you want to … Then … change your NavPix™ location on your computer, click Change. Select a location for your NavPix™ library. 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.
3. Click Search. Thumbnails of the NavPix™ will be displayed in the NavPix™ display area. You can narrow your search by selecting the Advanced search check box and then selecting a city from the drop down list or by entering latitude and longitude details. How do I import NavPix™ to My Places? 1. 2. Select a picture or group of pictures you want to add to your My Places. Click Add to My Places. The selected image is added to My Places.
How do I add an application to my Mio? 1. Select any application from the Available Settings section. 2. Drag and drop the application to the Device Main Menu screen section. 3. Click Save to Device. The application is added to the Main Menu screen on your Mio. Unlock Features MioMore Desktop 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.
Redeem MioMore Desktop Redeem To redeem Mio’s lifetime map update service, you need to enter the product key using the Redeem application. Please note that the product key can only be used once and is not transferable. 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 includes saved addresses, captured journeys and sound, Points of Interest, NavPix™, and other locations. You can select, modify and delete places. You can also add locations from Connect and Image Search to My Places. Make sure you have an active Internet connection for this feature. You can install a maximum of 99 locations on your Mio via My Places.
If you want to … Then … share the location, click . An email will open ready to send to your friends. Your friend will receive the email with links to either save the image or to save the location in My Places in MioMore Desktop. If the location is a NavPix™, your friend will receive the image as an attachment to the email. If the location is a captured journey, your friend will receive the journey as a *.KMZ file attached to the email.
Component Description ❶ 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. ❷ 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. From the Route planner panel, set your From point and To point. You can find a location by: : Keyword : Address : Postcode Input your content and click your search results. 2. to start a search.
4. Move the cursor and then click on the map to set the waypoint. Move the cursor and then double-click on the map to set the To point. When done, click Save this route. The route is saved to the Pre-planned Routes section and your Mio simultaneously. How do I edit a route? 1. From the Pre-planned Routes section select a route to edit. 2. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … rename the route, click the title of the route in the Name column, then enter a new name and press ENTER.
❸ ❶ ❷ ❹ Component Description ❶ Timeframe Specifies the time for which the mileage report will be created. Select Show All to include all recorded mileage. ❷ Report panel Displays your trip log data. ❸ Fuel Select to include the amount of fuel (estimate) used for the mileage recorded. If selected, specify the number of miles travelled per gallon, or miles/kilometers travelled per litre.
If you want to … Then … restore a backup to your Mio, select the backup from the list that you would like to restore. Click Restore, then click OK. The backup will be restored to your Mio. delete a backup, select the backup from the list that you would like to delete. Click Delete, then click OK. The backup will be deleted.
1. Click Options, and then select the desired setting options to configure. 2. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … keep MioMore Desktop updated, click General, and then select the Auto check for updates checkbox. 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.
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 Motoring organisation office Mountain pass 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/S
Icon Description Safety Camera (Average) Red Light Camera My Places categories Icon Description Home Saved locations Captured journey (for selected models) 63
Online support For 24/7 help and support with Mio products, visit our Technical Support website at: service.mio.com Registration Visit Mio website (www.mio.com) to register your device to keep updated on Mio products and the latest offers. 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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