Quick Start Guide
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Make sure you observe the following safety instructions in order to prevent accidents or serious injuries: • This navigation device for outdoor use is merely an orientation and navigation aid that cannot be a substitute for making a sensible assessment of the situation you are in. Please note the particular characteristics of the terrain and the routes you are using.
installing batteries Insert the batteries: To open the battery cover, lift the silver fastener, turn it 90° counterclockwise and pull it up so that the cover of the battery 1 compartment is removed. 2 battery compartment Insert the batteries as indicated in the battery compartment. Place the battery cover back on and close it by turning the silver fastener clockwise. 3 Now switch on your navigation device.
YOUR Device 1 Power button: switches the device on and off. When the device is on, use this button to access the following options: • Keylock: Activates or disables the display lock. • Screen: Switches off the display to save power. However, ongoing navigations and track recordings remain active. • Stand-By: Switches to stand-by mode. • Switch off: Switches the device off completely. 2 Settings: Adjusts the volume and brightness. Control key: Starts and pauses the track recording.
STARTING UP When you turn on the device, you’ll be prompted to select the language and country map, and to enter your home address. Use the keypad to enter first the city, then the street and street number. Note: To search within a state, tap the flag at the top of the screen and select the state. You can change the address at any time in the Settings menu. Before navigating with the Foris, first calibrate the compass and the barometer in the Settings > System/General menu.
main menu From the main menu, you can enter a destination, access settings, save positions/waypoints, record tracks, and more. Use the left and right arrows to scroll through the options. Note: The red dots at the top indicate how many screens are available at this level, and which one you are currently viewing. The figure next to the battery icon indicates pedestrian or bicycle routing mode. enter destination 1. To enter an address, select Destination Entry > Address. 2.
Routing After you have entered a destination, enter the specifics for the route. 1. Select Bicycle or Pedestrian. 2. Tap OK to go directly to the route confirmation screen, or tap Next to continue. 3.
track manager The Track Manager shows all of the tracks that are on the device. You can also record your own tracks so that you can retrace a route you have traveled at a later date. From the main menu, tap Track Manager. starts/continues the recording pauses the recording ends the recording and saves the track The recorded tracks are saved in the list in the Track Manager. To view a track, tap twice on the track, or select and hit OK.
advanced routing features Note: Not available in all models. Loop Me!: Calculate a looped route that starts and ends at the same place. 1. Tap Trip Manager > Loop Me! 2. Specify the loop parameters by distance or duration. 3. If calculating by duration, enter the time and confirm biking/walking speed. 4. Select Bicycle or Pedestrian. 5. Tap OK to go directly to the route confirmation screen, or tap Next to continue. 6. Tap OK.
MAP SCREEN 1 Compass 2 Pedestrian/bicycle routing 3 GPS signal quality 4 Info field 1: Information about the calculated route. Tap on the field to select other information. (Tap to hear voice.
GEOCACHING Your device is equipped with comprehensive functionality for paperless geocaching. To transfer geocaches to your device, register on a geocaching site on the Internet (e.g., www.geocaching.com). You can then save geocaches on your PC and transfer them to your device via the Trailhead software. From the main menu, tap Geocaching and select Search For Geocache. Select a point around which to search—for example, your current location or a point of interest.
TRAILHEAD With the free Trailhead software, you can manage tracks and waypoints on your Foris,™ view recorded tracks, upload additional tracks, and manage geocaches. Download at: www.randmcnally.
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