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Horizon Navigation NavMate Car GPS Receiver User's Manual

1. Damage from the environment airborne fallout acts of war flood chemicals tree sap salt hail windstorm lightning Damage due to theft vandalism or riot k Customer applied chemicals or accidental spills User Manual Ixii Repairs needed to a covered part caused by a non covered part To the extent allowed by law loss of use of vehicle loss of time inconvenience commercial loss consequential damages and personal expenses Repairs performed outside of the 50 states and Canada repairs required because of operation outside of the 50 states and Canada Any Portable NavMate repaired by any entity other than an Authorized Horizon Service Center THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED ABOVE THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRAN TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE ARE LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD AND TERMS SET FORTH ABOVE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLU SION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE The NavMate Navigation Software Limited Warranty and End User License Agreement are ou
2. Avoid Specific Road Avoid a specific road in your planned route Using the W and buttons you may select a specific road from your planned route to avoid Then press Off Route Procedures If you leave the calculated route missed turn decided to take an alternate route etc the NavMate Navigation System will automatically calculate a new route if the Auto Reroute preference is set to ON If the Auto Reroute preference is set to OFF navigation halts The Auto Reroute preference is available from the Main Menu using the button If Auto Reroute is ON A new route is automatically recalculated to the same destination Route guidance is adjusted and begins immediately and automatically If Auto Reroute is OFF If Auto Reroute is OFF the routing is halted If you want to cancel guidance press the button If you want the navigation system to calculate a new route press 6 If you press 6 for a new route the Route Calculation screen is displayed When calculation is completed route guidance begins again Route Interruption If you leave the route to stop at a restaurant or gas station for example and turn the ignition key off your navigation system remembers your destination but not the turns already completed User Manual 44 Detours Off Route and Interruptions If the ignition is not turned OFF or the Cigarette Lighter Adapter is plugged in in the case of Portable NavMate Simply return to the
3. HORIZON N A V NavMate Navigation System 2 0 User Manual Copyright 2003 All rights reserved NavMate Navigation System User Manual This document and the software described in it are furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with such license Except as permitted by such license the contents of this document may not be disclosed to third parties copied or duplicated in any form in whole or in part without the prior written permission of Horizon Navigation Inc This document contains proprietary and confidential information of Horizon Navigation Inc and its licensors The contents of this document are for informational use only and the contents are subject to change without notice Horizon Navigation Inc and its licensors assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book Restricted Rights Legend For defense agencies Use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set fort in subparagraph c 1 ii of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 52 227 7013 and or similar successor clauses in the FAR or the DOD or NASA FAR Supplement Unpublished right reserved under the Copyright Laws of the United States NavMate Navigation System is a trademark of Horizon Navigation Inc All other products or name brands are trademarks of their respective holders Printed in the USA NavMate Navigat
4. Select Routing Method Optimal Cancel Guidance Shortest Time Route Use Freeways Avoid Freeways Different from the Select Route Criteria screen however are two new options e Detour Select this option if you would like to specify further detour criteria to the system so it can reroute using selected detour considerations Cancel Guidance Select this option to cancel route guidance The Main Menu is displayed Select Cancel Guidance any time you want to turn guidance OFF or to enter a new destination If you select Detour option a Select Detour Criteria screen is displayed Refer to Table 15 for descriptions of the displayed options Table 15 Select Detour Criteria Options Option Select This Option to Avoid Current Road Avoid the road you are currently on Upon selecting this option the route is immediate recalculated NavMate Navigation System Off Route Procedures 43 Table 15 Select Detour Criteria Options Continued Option Select This Option to Avoid Next Road Avoid next road in your planned route Upon selecting this option the route is immediate recalculated Detour X Miles Recalculate a route away from the planned route for a certain number of miles Upon selecting this option you are prompted to enter how many miles to detour away from the current road range based on the length of the original route Use the W and buttons to enter a number Then press
5. Current level is in the footer of the ZOOM screen For example in Screen 18 the level is 1 8 mile per inch of screen Planned Route Screen When the button is pressed on the Please Proceed screen a Planned Route screen is displayed The button is not available after you have started driving to your destination although you can preview review your complete route while underway by using the Vy or A buttons on the Guide Display screen If you immediately start driving on the highlighted route the Planned Route screen is bypassed User Manual 36 Route Calculation and Guidance Screens Following is an example of the Planned Route screen It shows the route s turns streets and mileage to be traveled Use the V or A buttons to review the planned route Screen 19 Progressive Screens When Scrolling through a Planned Route Planned Route MAP Planned Route MAP Planned Route MAP 0 2 237 WEST 21 5 CA 1 NORTH voice 3 4 CA 85 SOUTH 1 3 CA 1 MISSION HIGHLAND AVE 0 1 BEEN PARK 3 3 CA 85 S 0 1 HIGH ST 0 2 CA 237 WEST 7 9 CA 17 1 1 UNIV OF CALIF CA 17 SOUTH ORNIA SANTA BACK Total Distance 40 0 Total Distance 40 0 The function buttons on this screen are described as follows Table 11 Planned Route Screen Function Buttons Function Button Press This Button to Display the Map Display screen Audible voice guidance is played synchronized with screen di
6. road hazard accident fire or other casualty misuse negligence or failures caused by modifications or parts not autho rized by or supplied by the vehicle manufacturer or NavMate manufacturer or war rantor Damage from the environment airborne fallout acts of war flood chemicals tree sap salt hail windstorm lightning Damage due to theft vandalism or riot Customer applied chemicals or accidental spills Repairs needed to a covered part caused by a non covered part Repairs if the odometer is altered disconnected broken repaired or replaced so that the actual mileage cannot be determined To the extent allowed by laws loss of use of vehicle loss of time inconvenience commercial loss consequential damages and personal expenses NavMate Navigation System lix Repairs performed outside of the 50 states and Canada repairs required because of operation outside of the 50 states and Canada Any NavMate installed and repaired by any entity other than an Authorized Horizon Distributor Sales and Service Center or Sales Center THERE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED ABOVE THE WARRANTOR SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE WARRAN TIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PUR POSE AR
7. CD includes tens of thousands of roadway and mapping destinations and preprogrammed point of interest POT locations in over 40 categories Simply enter into your NavMate Navigation System where you want to go and its advanced engineered intelligence does the rest With your NavMate Navigation System if you deviate from the directed route the navigation system will recalculate the route automatically to determine a new route from your current location If you want to intentionally avoid certain roads or freeways your NavMate will do that too The NavMate Navigation System uses vehicle direction sensing electronics Global Positioning System GPS satellites and a roadway map database to calculate and display travel directions The system s antenna picks up signals from a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the earth Using the signals from several satellites the GPS receiver inside the system s computer calculates your position to within 30 meters The navigation system s sophisticated software and additional sensors are used to provide the highly accurate positioning necessary to provide real time turn by turn route guidance Vehicle Direction Sensing Electronics The NavMate Navigation System s computer uses signals from the vehicle s User Manual 2 Introduction to Your Navigation System odometer and a gyroscope together with GPS information to accurately determine vehicle heading and position on a digital map This inf
8. Manual 38 Route Calculation and Guidance Screens Screen 21 True View Intersection Screen Exit at the Sign To SEACLIFF BEACH yellow line arrow shows upcoming intersection left side meter shows distance to intersection 1 3 The True View Intersection automatically returns to a Guide Display screen once the turn at the intersection has been completed The function buttons on this screen are described as follows Table 13 True View Intersection Screen Function Buttons Function Button Press This Button to Display the Map Display screen VOICE Audible voice guidance is played synchronized with screen display Show the Current Location screen Modify the calculated route with detour criteria Refer to Detours Off Route an and Interruptions on page 42 Map Display Screen The Map Display screen which is similar to the Please Proceed screen shows the calculated route in pink Major freeways are blue Other streets are shown in white A green triangle icon indicates vehicle heading and location A yellow arrow indicates the direction to be traveled Light green areas as shown in Screen 22 depict a park Large blue masses depict water like a lake or ocean Railroad tracks are shown in brown and airports are brown squares When your destination is within map view it is marked with a bull s eye type icon In addition the footer of the screen shows the
9. button displays the Main Menu Where do you want to go screen It is the first step to selecting a destination Also system options are accessed from this screen through the function button QD Pressing this button is integral to all functions within the system Upon highlighting or selecting an option or destination press 6 to confirm your selection Aor V and lt or gt The arrow buttons allow you to scroll up or down in a list and highlight an entry Or when spelling you can scroll either up and down the alphanumeric characters or right or left in cursor positions In addition using the or V buttons you can adjust system options such as increasing decreasing volume levels or adjusting the map scale These buttons are described in more detail throughout this manual Function Buttons The buttons on the right side of the screen display unit are called function buttons They have changing labels depending on the screen displayed consequently they also have changing functions You will encounter and use some function buttons more often than others On some screens not all four buttons are displayed only currently active buttons are shown Although all details about the functions that these buttons relate to has yet to be discussed Table 1 provides some definition for reference Further details are described in context within this manual Table 1 Function Buttons At A Glance Function Button Brief Descriptio
10. different options all with the same function selecting your destination In Table 2 the Main Menu options are briefly described for your reference Table 2 Main Menu Options At A Glance Main Menu Option Select this Option to Address Intersection Select a destination based on a street address or intersection that you know Point of Interest Select a destination that is a point of interest location For example an airport restaurant or hospital Previous Destination Select a destination from among the last 10 entered destinations Address Book Select a destination from already added address book entries Maintain address book entries which includes adding deleting or editing Freeway Entrance Exit Select a freeway entrance or exit ramp as your destination After selecting a destination you are asked to select route criteria Route criteria is used to tell the navigation system how to calculate your route Do you want to avoid freeways or drive mostly on freeways Do you want the shortest time route regardless of whether there are freeways or not Also how much time do you have to give the system to calculate your route These choices are described in more detail in the Table 8 Select Route Criteria Screen Options on page 31 Finally the navigation system calculates your route then guides you to the destination Proceed to your destination by following the directions Figure 2 graphically dep
11. from the computer or display unit or foreign objects dropped inside the unit Wear your seatbelt at all times to avoid collisions with anything in the vehicle s interior including the NavMate Navigation System User Manual lviii NavMate Navigation System Limited Warranty The NavMate System Limited Warranty is provided by Horizon Horizon will provide at no cost for the repair or replacement of covered components during the Limited Warranty Period in accordance with the following terms conditions and limitations Eligibility Original and subsequent purchasers of NavMate installed by an Authorized Horizon Distributor Sales and Service Center or Sales Center are eligible to enforce the conditions and terms of limited warranty for the duration of the applicable Limited Warranty Period Limited Warranty Period If NavMate is installed new or used vehicle 90 days from date of installation Parts and Services Covered Parts and Services Not Covered Except as follows all NavMate parts and applicable labor are covered at no charge when failure is due to a defect in a part material or workmanship during normal use for the duration of the applicable Limited Warranty Period Limitations and Exclusions The Limited Warranty does not cover Any hardware used to mount the display unit in the vehicle Repairs and replacement due to recalls by vehicle manufacturer Repairs caused by damage or unreasonable use
12. make use of the system s navigational aids in a safe manner See the Quner s Manual Press ENTER to accept Before using the NavMate Navigation System read this entire manual Make sure that you are familiar with the system s features and know how to operate the system Proper use of the NavMate Navigation System includes the following guidelines The NavMate Navigation System is not a substitute for your personal judgment The route suggestions should never supersede any local traffic regulation or your personal judgment and or knowledge of safe driving practices Prior to completing any maneuvers suggested by your navigation system for example a U turn or a left turn verify that you can legally and safely complete the maneuver Do not follow route suggestions if they direct you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver would place you in an unsafe situation or would route you into an area that you consider unsafe Glance at the screen only when necessary and safe to do so Let the computer voice guide you If prolonged viewing is necessary pull off the road to a safe location NavMate Navigation System lvii Do not use the NavMate Navigation System to locate emergency services such as police fire stations hospitals and clinics The database may not include all emergency service providers Use your own best judgment and ask for directions in these situations When the vehicle is in motion the NavMate Nav
13. of which Main Menu option you choose Using List Mode To select a name while in List Mode follow these steps 1 Assuming the screen is already in List Mode List Mode is the default use the V button to scroll down the list To skip quickly through the alphanumeric groupings use the lt or gt arrows to quickly jump through the list of names e g Press the gt to jump from the cities that begin with C to the cities that begin with the letter D 2 When the name you are looking for appears use the A or V buttons to highlight the correct name If there are duplicate names refer to the STATE reference above the list when a name is highlighted 3 When the correct name is highlighted press 6 These steps for selecting a name while in List Mode apply across the board NavMate Navigation System List Mode vs Spell Mode 19 no matter what List Mode screen is displayed Using Spell Mode When you press the button and go into Spell Mode a screen is displayed with arrows pointing up down and to the right Use the arrow keys on the display unit to scroll through the alphabet If you press the button you will go through the alphabet backwards making it quicker to reach letters at the end of the alphabet As you continue to spell the name the Smart part of the speller only lists those letters for which a corresponding name is in the database For instance if you re spelling the city Capitola wh
14. E LIMITED TO THE APPLICABLE LIMITED WARRANTY PERIOD AND TERMS SET FORTH ABOVE SOME STATES DO ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLU SION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE The NavMate Navigation Software Limited Warranty and End User License Agreement are outlined in the User Manual provided with the NavMate CD User Manual Ix Procedures for Obtaining Repair During the applicable Limited Warranty Period call the Horizon Customer Service at 1 866 286 2831 Proof of the NavMate system installation date vehicle delivery date and vehicle mileage at time of the installation is required to obtain limited warranty repair For further information on limited warranty performance and coverage contact the NavMate Warrantor Horizon through its Customer Service Operations Call Center at 1 866 286 2831 or write to Warrantor Horizon Navigation Inc 4701 Patrick Henry Drive STE 1301 Santa Clara CA 95054 USA NavMate Navigation System Ixi Portable NavMate Navigation System Limited Warranty The NavMate System Limited Warranty is provided by Horizon Horizon will provide at no cost for the repair or replacement of covered components during the Limited Warranty Period in accordance with the following terms conditions limitations and exclusions El
15. Few Letters The Select POI Search Method screen offers three different ways to select from all POIs as shown in Screen 8 The options are described in Table 6 Table 6 Select POI Search Method Screen Options Option Select This Option to By Category List over 40 types of POIs contained in the navigation CD It is the most general way to select a POI and is similar to the yellow pages By First Few Enter a few letters of a name when you are not sure which category the POI Letters would belong to By Both Methods Select a category then spell the first few letters of the name For example select this option if you are looking for the nearest location of a national franchise like Taco Bell Refer to the following sections depending on the option you select After selecting a POI the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed Refer to Selecting Route Criteria on page 31 for more details By Category Upon selecting the By Category option within the Select POI Search Method screen the Select POI Category screen is displayed Scroll through the list to highlight select the category you want Refer to Using List Mode on page 18 for more details Screen 8 Select POI Category Screen Select POI Category GASOLINE STATION GOLF COURSE GROCERY STORE NavMate Navigation System Points of Interest 25 Next the Select Listing Preference screen is displayed showing three different ways t
16. GPS signal directional heading zoom view level and the distance to your destination at any time NavMate Navigation System Map Display Screen 39 Screen 22 Map Display Screen STATE PARK DR eune green triangle shows your vehicle s heading and location yellow arrow shows the direction to be traveled pink line shows the planned route Eri XW GPS S 1 8 distance to destination zoom view level directional heading GPS signal Depending on the landscape that you encounter along your route the GPS signal might change colors indicating the strength of the signal The GPS signal color codings are described as follows green GPS signal is free from obstruction and is being received regularly e yellow GPS signal is partially blocked by obstructions such as tall trees or skyscraper buildings red GPS signal is unavailable GPS signal is entirely blocked by obstructions such as tall trees or buildings For NavMate Navigation System Your navigation system does not require a constant GPS signal due to its additional sensors Refer to Vehicle Direction Sensing Electronics on page 1 for more details For Portable NavMate Navigation System Your navigation system will show the GPS Signal Lost screen with its step by step planned route instructions but it will not prompt you with upcoming turns until the GPS signal is restored Note There are two Map Display screen modes available on your navi
17. I Category screen is displayed Screen 8 Scroll through the list to highlight select the category you want Refer to Using List Mode on page 18 for more details Then the Input POI Characters screen is displayed Screen 10 Spell the first few letters of the POI name to narrow the search Refer to Using Spell Mode on page 19 for more details Next the Select Listing Preference screen is displayed Screen 9 showing three different ways to sort and select from all POI categories Refer to Table 7 to determine which sorting preference will work best for you and the POI you are looking for Using the A and V buttons highlight your choice and press 6 to select it After selecting a POI the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed Refer to NavMate Navigation System Previous Destination 27 Selecting Route Criteria on page 31 for more details Previous Destination The last 10 destinations entered into your navigation system are automatically saved into the memory of the navigation system s computer This capability is helpful when you want to return to a recent destination such as a hotel where you may be staying You do not have to drive the route or arrive at the destination for a destination to be saved you only need to have selected it After 10 destinations have been entered into the system the most recently selected destination replaces the oldest destination Upon selecting the Previo
18. additional and updated Map CDs please call 1 86 1 866 286 2831 or visit www horizonnav com Basic Mechanics A special harness connects the navigation system to your vehicle s electrical system circuits Connection locations vary depending on vehicle design In brief however this is how the navigation system is connected Ignition ON provides power to wake up the navigation system Battery circuit powers the navigation system s computer when the ignition is OFF This minimal source of power is needed to store the vehicle s last location position similar to the way the time on your vehicle s clock is stored while the car is OFF Ground connection completes electrical circuits Vehicle speed sensor circuit provides information on how fast the vehicle is traveling User Manual Introduction to Your Navigation System Reverse sensor circuit signals when the vehicle is backing up A 3 amp fuse protects the navigation system from system fluctuations A video display cable connects the computer to the display unit and an antenna wire connects the GPS antenna to the system Portable NavMate Navigation System System Components Navigation System Computer includes removable CD featuring digital map and information database and navigation application software to operate the system Display Cable connects navigation computer to the display unit GPS Antenna installed on the roof this antenna
19. cludes Press the button to return to the Options Menu screen Vehicle Position Upon selecting the Vehicle Position option from the Option Menu screen the Set Vehicle Position screen is displayed Screen 38 Set Vehicle Position Screen Set Vehicle Position Set Current Location BACK User Manual 52 Option Menu The options are described as follows Position Adjustment Select this option to display a map showing an arrow icon indicating your vehicle s current position If you need to change the icon s position use the V or A and lt or gt buttons to adjust Press 6 to return to the Main Menu screen Destinations will be calculated from the new position Set Current Location Select this option to reset the current location of the vehicle by defining a specific location just as you would select a destination Although here you start with a screen called Select Origin instead You might want to use these options to review a planned route of a destination you will try at a different time so in a sense you would fake your current location Screen 39 Select Origin Screen Select Origin Point of Interest Previous Destination Address Book Freeway Entrance Exit BACK For entering selecting your current location refer to Selecting a Destination on page 21 for descriptions of these options Also refer to List Mode vs Spell Mode on page 16 for more details The mechan
20. creen 36 Preferences Option Screen Eu lela lal lr lo ELCEN cer O The Preferences screen displays four system adjustments as follows Map Scale Indicates the default map scale in miles per inch of screen for the Map Display screen Refer to Map Display Screen on page 38 for more details Can also be changed by pressing the button on map screen Map Orientation Heading Up means the direction of travel is at top of the screen North Up means North is at the top of the screen Default is Heading Up NavMate Navigation System System Information 51 Volume Indicates the volume level Use the or gt buttons to increase or decrease volume Auto Reroute When ON automatically recalculates a route if you miss a turn When OFF you have the option to re enter a new route Default is ON Use the lt or gt button to highlight or change any selections Press 6 System Information Upon selecting the System Information option from the Option Menu screen the System Information screen is displayed Screen 37 System Information Screen Software Yorslon 4 215 Database Version 43701012 03 Database Area CA NV This screen includes the following non changeable information Software Version The software version of your navigation system Database Version The database version of the Map CD Database Area The database coverage area that the Map CD in
21. e 10 Step 5 Arrive at Destination 10 3 Using Your Navigation System 11 What Are All These Buttons 11 Controls and Buttons 12 SYSTEM COMMONS uiv a easels ayes cera a gece ene aa 12 Core Buttons 12 Function Buttons 13 Navigation Process 15 List Mode vs Spell Mode 16 When to Use List Mode or Spell Mode 17 Using List Mod exer Kak ai Ka Van hal ate ba EE 18 Using Spell Mode 19 4 Selecting a Destination 21 Address Intersection 21 Points of Interest 2 ss w y b sel ay A ee ied 23 By Category 24 By First Fow Letters os eae na d ee laid co ene 25 By Both Methods 26 Previous Destination 27 Address Book 27 Selecting an Address Book Entry as a Destination 28 Adding Deleting or Editing in the Address Book 28 Freeway Entrance Exit 29 5 Selecting Route Criteria 31 6 Route Calc
22. e Address Book option from the Main Menu screen an Address Book screen is displayed The Address Book screen will either e list all existing Address Book entries if no entries have previously been added an empty Address Book screen is shown Press the button to add an entry Screen 12 Address Book Empty Screen Address Book To select an address book entry scroll the list using the A or V buttons Note that the full address of each highlighted destination is displayed in the upper portion of the screen When the destination you want is highlighted press dD to select it After selecting a destination the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed Refer to Selecting Route Criteria on page 31 for more details Adding Deleting or Editing in the Address Book Upon selecting the Address Book option from the Main Menu screen an Address Book screen is displayed listing all existing Address Book entries To add delete or edit an address book entry press or respectively You can have up to 30 address book entries An error message is displayed if you attempt to add an entry and you are already at the limit NavMate Navigation System Freeway Entrance Exit 29 The mechanism to add entries is the same as selecting a destination For example to select the destination you have the following options Address Intersection Point of Interest Previous Destination Freeway Entra
23. e navigation system its controls and buttons The sections that follow provide a brief overview of these controls and buttons User Manual 12 Using Your Navigation System Figure 1 NavMate Navigation System Display Unit rt Brightness om Contrast control 9 unit Function buttons changing labels on display depending on screen Main i Menu Arrow Enter y button buttons button Core Buttons lt Controls and Buttons System Controls There are three system controls on your display unit They are ON OFF switch The ON OFF switch at the left side of the display unit enables power to your display unit Brightness control On the right side of the display unit this thumb wheel adjusts the display unit s screen brightness Use this control when the screen display s brightness needs adjusting Contrast control On the right side of the display unit this thumb wheel adjusts the screen display s screen color contrast Use this control when the screen display s clarity needs adjustment Core Buttons The buttons below the navigation system s display screen are called the core buttons These buttons are crucial to use your navigation system and to select your destination They generally have similar functionality too no matter what screen is displayed These button functions are as follows NavMate Navigation System 13 Pressing this
24. e over time so will the accuracy of your Map CD Also several categories restrict the search radius when sorting by distance For example a list of national fast food franchises might be huge for a certain area and you are probably not interested in one 500 miles away Still distant POIs may be found using the Within a City option By First Few Letters User Manual 26 Selecting a Destination Upon selecting the By First Few Letters option within the Select POI Search Method screen the Enter First Few Letters screen is displayed Spell the first few letters of the POI name to narrow the search Refer to Using Spell Mode on page 19 If you enter characters and change your mind and want to re enter different characters press the button to clear the POI input area Screen 10 Enter First Few Letters Screen Enter First Few Letters Next the Select Listing Preference screen is displayed Screen 9 showing three different ways to sort and select from all POI categories Refer to Table 7 to determine which sorting preference will work best for you and the POI you are looking for Using the A and V buttons highlight your choice and press 6 to select it After selecting a POI the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed Refer to Selecting Route Criteria on page 31 for more details By Both Methods Upon selecting the By Both Methods option within the Select POI Search Method screen the Select PO
25. eas of the country to seamlessly connect the detailed areas The City Center point of interest category is useful for routing to cities where Metro Area Coverage is not available This information includes all roads in the American Automobile Association s AAA state road maps Map and Information Database Your NavMate Navigation System s map and information database is NavMate Navigation System Map and Information Database 3 constantly being updated for completeness and accuracy While the database was judged to be as accurate as possible at the time of its release a map database can never be 100 accurate Roadway information that is maintained in the map databases such as turning restrictions or road names changes over time In addition points of interest such as restaurants hotels and gas stations also change over time The complexity of keeping this directory current means that some pieces of information may be missing or out of date at times Mapping and travel information for the USA is compressed into 9 Map CDs together with navigation software to operate the system They are e CD 1 California Nevada USA Map CD 2 Pacific NW Mountain USA Map CD 3 Upper Midwest USA Map CD 4 South Central USA Map CD 5 Great Lakes USA Map CD 6 Ohio Valley USA Map CD 7 Northeast USA Map CD 8 Mid Atlantic USA Map CD 9 Southeast USA For information on obtaining addi
26. editing trails in your trail book are much like the mechanisms used with the Address Book feature Refer to Adding Deleting or Editing in the Address Book in the User s Manual Creating trails to be saved however is a little different Still it is easy to use Follow these steps 1 From the Trail Book screen as soon as you go off road press the button User Manual 46 Trail Mode 2 A Blazing Trails screen is displayed showing a map display of where you begin your off road trek As you progress on your trail a dotted line represents your trail Screen 28 Progressive Blazing Trails Screens MEET Talo Ty 3 Before driving too far press the button to name a way point 4 A Name Way Point Entry screen is displayed where you can name it by a landmark or something that will remind you of it Spell a name for your way point Screen 29 Name Way Point Entry DEEP 5 Every now and again press the button to add name more way points Do not be conservative Create a way point whenever it makes sense and the more the better 6 When you reach your destination like a campsite that you might have been looking for press the button The system stops tracking your path and a Name Trail Book Entry screen is displayed Spell a name for your trail NavMate Navigation System Route Interruption 47 Screen 30 Name Trail Book Entry Screen Name Trail Book Entry You selec
27. en you press C A P I then press the button the next letter displayed is not an A but an S since there are no cities in the database with any letter before S It becomes increasingly easier to spell as you progress through the name To spell a name in Spell Mode follow these steps 1 When the screen is in List Mode press the button 2 With the screen in Spell Mode press the V button to scroll through the letters to the first letter of the name you want to spell Note that the list below the spelling entry area moves to the corresponding letter that you choose 3 Use the gt button to move the cursor to the second letter position At any time during spelling if needed use the lt button to move the cursor to the left to revise an entry 4 Use V or A buttons again to search and locate the second letter of the name you are spelling from the available options 5 Use the gt button to move the cursor to the third letter position 6 Continue spelling the name in the same fashion as described in steps 2 through 6 In most cases you do not have to spell the entire name only enough letters to differentiate the spelled name from entries with a similar spelling User Manual 20 Using Your Navigation System Screen 3 Progressive Screens While Spelling a Name 7 When the name that you are spelling is displayed use the V or A buttons to highlight the name then press 6 These steps fo
28. enu options When a screen is available initially displayed List Mode is shown by default Or when in Spell Mode you can easily switch back to List Mode by pressing the button When would you want to Spell Mode is most useful when the list to choose from is long and use Spell Mode scrolling through the list is cumbersome By spelling the name instead you can locate the name you want more quickly When is Spell Mode Like List Mode Spell Mode is also available for all Main Menu available options When in List Mode switch to Spell Mode by pressing the button User Manual 18 Using Your Navigation System Table 4 shows the button definitions for List Mode and Spell Mode screens With just a little practice using the buttons correctly between the different modes will be a matter of habit Table 4 Button Definition for List Mode Button Mode Press This Button to V List Move up down list line by line List Move up down to next alphanumeric character groups of lt gt s names based on first letter number within list Move up down through sequence of letters numbers when AY Spell spelling lt gt Spell Move cursor to next character position when spelling db Both Display Main Menu dp Both Enter selected name that is highlighted Bot Return to previous screen The following subsections describe List Mode and Spell Mode mechanisms to be applied regardless
29. gation system 1 an active route Map Display shows your current route and 2 a Map Display when no route is active When no route is active the button shows on the display The function buttons on this screen are described as follows Table 14 Map Display Screen Function Buttons Function Button Press This Button to Display the Guide Display screen User Manual 40 Route Calculation and Guidance Screens Table 14 Map Display Screen Function Buttons Continued Function Button Press This Button to VOICE Audible guidance is played synchronized with screen display cape This button is only available when you are not on a route Pressing this allows you to add your current location into the Address Book Show the Current Location screen m Adjust the zoom level of the displayed map Current level is in the footer of the ZOOM ey screen For example in Screen 18 the level is 1 8 mile per inch of screen Current Location Screen Your current location can be displayed at any time from the Main Menu Guide Display or Map Display screens Press the button and the screen provides your current location road freeway city and state and name and mileage to next and last major intersections or freeway entrance exits Screen 23 illustrates a typical Current Location screen when on a normal roadway When on a freeway previous and next exit names are listed
30. highlighted route or a nearby road The NavMate Navigation System will recalculate your route If the ignition is turned OFF or the Cigarette Lighter Adapter is unplugged in the case of Portable NavMate The Do you want to continue route guidance screen will be displayed at start up If you highlight Discontinue and press you will be returned to the Main Menu If you highlight Continue and press 6 your navigation system displays the Select Route Criteria screen Refer to Select Route Criteria Screen Options on page 31 for more details NavMate Navigation System 45 8 Trail Mode When you use the Trail Mode feature with your NavMate Navigation System your system becomes a compass like tool for off roading adventures You can go off road and the system keeps track of mid route way point references which are stored in memory for returning on your path The collective way points make up a saved Trail Book entry in case you want to return to the same trail later By pressing the button on the Main Menu Where do you want to go screen a Trail Book screen is displayed If it is your first time using the Trail feature your screen will say that there are no trails If you have used Trail Mode before the Trail Book screen will list your previously saved trails Screen 27 Trail Book Screens DEL First Time eL Gd xeza Previously Saved Trail The mechanisms for saving naming and
31. ibility eire eco mt ix Limited Warranty Period ix Parts and Services Covered Parts and Services Not Covered ix Limitations and Exclusions ix Procedures for Obtaining 1 Introduction to Your Navigation System 1 Vehicle Direction Sensing 1 Computerized Map and Information Database 2 Metro Area Coverage 2 Intertown Coverage 2 and Information Database 2 NavMate Navigation System 5 System Components 5 Basie Mechanics 4 0 x gt Kwa ark diz Sl de SC reis 5 Portable NavMate Navigation System 6 System Components 6 Basic Mechanics xa ma none ada dede ete faa 7 2 Quick Start 8 Step 1 Start up Main Menu 8 NavMate Navigation System 8 Portable NavMate Navigation System 8 NavMate Navigation System Step 2 Select Destination 9 Step 3 Select Route Criteria 9 Step 4 Map Guide along Rout
32. icts this flow User Manual 16 Using Your Navigation System Figure 2 Navigation Process Flow Where do you want to o E Key you do Select Destination N Select Route Criteria N Calculate Route Map Guide Route N Arrive at Destination List Mode vs Spell Mode From the Main Menu screen you have five different ways in which you can select or enter your destination or add edit an entry into the address book Common to all of these ways are two different types of selection modes These modes are List Mode List mode refers to scrolling through a list of names in order to find the right name The name referred to could be a street a city a point of interest or a freeway Whatever the type of name the mechanism is the same whereby you will select a name from within a long list of names Spell Mode Spell Mode refers to spelling a street a city a point of interest or a freeway Again regardless of the type of name the mechanisms to spell it are the same when in Spell Mode Screen 2 illustrates the different looks between List Mode and Spell Mode screens List Mode has a highlighted bar which you can move to select a name using the arrow buttons Spell Mode has a spelling entry area at the top of the screen The highlighted bar moves automatically to correspond with your spelling NavMate Navigation System List Mode v
33. igation System s display unit should only be programmed by the front seat passenger The driver should not program the system unless the vehicle is parked in a safe location The NavMate Navigation System s map database provides information on suggested routes without regard to factors that may affect your driving experience or the time required to arrive at your destination For example the system does not reflect road detours closures or construction some road characteristics e g road surface slope or grade weight or height restrictions etc temporary traffic congestion weather conditions and similar factors Use your personal judgment or the navigation system s Detour function as the situation warrants to calculate an alternate route To use the system as effectively and safely as possible obtain updated system CDs as they become available Do not position the display unit in a location that obstructs driver view of the road airbag deployment instruments or controls to operate the vehicle Adjust the display unit so the screen can be viewed with just a quick glance Set the volume level of the display unit at a level that allows you to hear outside traffic and emergency services Do not disassemble or modify the system as this may lead to damage If a problem occurs stop using the system immediately and contact your dealer Problems that require immediate attention include lack of sound or video noxious odors or smoke
34. igibility Original and subsequent purchasers of Portable NavMate are eligible to enforce the conditions and terms of this limited warranty for the duration of the applicable Limited Warranty Period Limited Warranty Period 90 days from the date of purchase for all components except for Bag Battery Module and Display Mount Bag and Battery Module are covered under warranty for 90 days from the date of purchase Display Mount is not covered under this warranty End user must provide evidence in the form of a receipt or an invoice to prove that the Product is within the Warranty Period to obtain Warranty Service Any alteration and removal of factory applied labels that include serial numbers will result in termination of Warranty Agreement Parts and Services Covered Parts and Services Not Covered Except as follows all Portable NavMate parts and applicable labor are covered at no charge when failure is due to a defect in a part material or workmanship during normal use for the duration of the applicable Limited Warranty Period Limitations and Exclusions The Limited Warranty does not cover Any hardware used to mount the display unit in the vehicle Repairs and replacement due to recalls by vehicle manufacturer Repairs caused by damage or unreasonable use road hazard accident fire or other casualty misuse negligence or failures caused by modifications or parts not autho rized by Portable NavMate manufacturer or warrantor
35. in Menu Where do you want to go screen is good for when you are going to a public place or point of interest POD location You might consider specifying a point of interest when you know the name of a destination like a shopping mall or restaurant but you do not know the street name or address The navigation system s database currently lists thousands of POIs in over 40 categories Following are some examples Airport Amusement Park ATM Auto Service amp Maintenance Automobile Club Bank Facility Bus Station Business Facility Casino City Center City Hall Civil Community Center Commuter Rail Station Convention Exhibition Hall Court House Ferry Terminal Gasoline Station Golf Course Grocery Store Higher Education Historical Monument Hospital Hotel Library Marina Museum Park Recreation Area Park Ride Parking Garage House Parking Lot Performing Art Police Station Rental Car Facility Rest Area Restaurant School Shopping Ski Resort Sports Complex Tourist Attraction Tourist Information Train Station Winery Note All categories may not be available for all areas on your Map CD Using the V button highlight the Point of Interest option from the Main Menu screen Press and a Select POI Search Method screen is displayed User Manual 24 Selecting a Destination Screen 7 Select POI Search Method Screen Select POI Search Method wt
36. instead Screen 23 Current Location Screen To get data about your current location press the button on the Menu then press the button Your current location is then listed with latitude longitude and altitude NavMate Navigation System Arrival Screen 41 Screen 24 GPS Current Location Screen Arrival Screen When you are approaching your destination the destination is shown on the Map Display screen with a bull s eye icon A voice message announces that you are approaching your destination When you have arrived the name and address of your destination is displayed A voice message announces that you have arrived Following is an example of a destination arrival screen Screen 25 Destination Arrival Screen You have arrived at SEACLIFF STATE BEACH STATE PARK DR APTOS CA To enter a new destination for a new route to be calculated press the GD button User Manual 42 Detours Off Route and Interruptions 7 Detours Off Route and Interruptions If you encounter road construction traffic jams or undesirable roads the navigation system can quickly calculate the most efficient detour to the currently selected destination Detour Options With the screen in the Guide Display mode press the button A Detour Menu screen similar to the Select Route Criteria screen refer to Selecting Route Criteria on page 31 for more details is displayed Screen 26 Detour Menu Screen
37. ion System Preface Your NavMate Navigation System provides turn by turn route guidance while traveling to your destination Before operating take a few minutes to review the safety and operating instructions in this manual so you can quickly and safely become familiar with your navigation system s many features This User Manual describes system components explains the navigation system s functions and provides details on using the control buttons entering destinations understanding the different screens available on your navigation system adjusting user preferences A handy Quick Reference Card is also included which summarizes important information in an easy to follow chart format Should you have additional questions about your NavMate Navigation System please call 1 86Navmatel 866 286 2831 or visit www horizonnav com Note All users should read this manual prior to operating your navigation system Keep the User Manual in your vehicle for quick reference when traveling If you sell the vehicle please leave this manual with the vehicle for use by the new owner User Manual Ivi Safety Information and Precautions WARNING Please read and follow the following safety precautions Failure to follow the instructions below may increase your risk of collision and personal injury The Please Drive Safely screen is displayed each time the NavMate Navigation System is turned ON as a reminder to
38. isms are exactly the same only you ll be defining a current location rather than a destination After selecting a new current location press 6 Then press the button and the Map Display screen will indicate the new location you have set Future route instructions will be calculated from this location until the vehicle is driven again When you drive the system will automatically determine your actual location NavMate Navigation System NavMate Navigation System NavMate 2 0 User Manual Horizon Navigation Inc 4701 Patrick Henry Drive Suite 1301 Santa Clara CA 95054 www HorizonNav com Copyright 1999 Horizon Navigation J j O R I 2 August 29 2003 Rev 1 NAVIGATION NavMate Navigation System
39. ly and you lose the GPS signal NavMate will show the GPS Signal Lost screen with its step by step Planned Route instructions but will not prompt you for upcoming turns until the GPS signal is restored Pressing the button will take you temporarily to the Map Screen though the position icon will not move After a few seconds the screen will return to the GPS Signal Lost screen Portable NavMate uses GPS satellites to find and maintain the position of your vehicle When your vehicle is surrounded by tall buildings or dense trees travelling through a tunnel or inside a parking garage these satellites are not visible to the system During extended outages the system s ability to maintain the correct position is degraded depending on the outage s length NavMate Navigation System 49 Screen 34 GPS Signal Lost Screen and temporary Map Screen 0 1 0 7 MATHILDA AV AVE STATE PARK DR su User Manual 50 Option Menu 10 Option Menu After using your NavMate Navigation System for a while you may want to explore and adjust some of the available system options From the Main Menu screen press the button and the Option Menu screen is displayed Screen 35 Option Menu Screen Explore all three levels of options to better understand your system Preferences Upon selecting the Preferences option from the Option Menu screen the Preferences Option screen is displayed S
40. ly Screen PLEASE DRIVE SAFELY v follou safety rules of the road ignore route suggestions if re quired by lau or for safety reasons not stare at the unit but allow the voice commands to direct you not attempt to program the unit Failure to follou these pre cautions may result in an accident See the Ouner s Manual Press ENTER to accept Step 2 Select Destination At the Main Menu Where do you want to go screen you have many ways to select a destination For this example let s select a Point of Interest a Use the V button to highlight select the Point of Interest option Press b Highlight select the By Category option Press 6 c Use the V button to highlight select a listed point of interest entry Press d Use the V button to highlight select the city you want Press 6 Step 3 Select Route Criteria When the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed press 6 select the User Manual 10 Quick Start default criteria options While the navigation system calculates the route to the selected point of interest a percentage bar indicates progress Step 4 Map Guide along Route Proceed to the highlighted route and drive while the navigation system provides audible and visual guidance to your destination Step 5 Arrive at Destination That s it You ve arrived at the selected destination Refer to the rest of this manual to become more familiar wi
41. matically when you are within 0 2 miles of a turn or intersection that is part of your route It shows a close up of the upcoming intersections Map Display Screen This screen graphically shows a map at the current location of your vehicle It is continually being updated as your vehicle moves along your route It is a very informative screen since it shows surrounding streets and landmarks Press the button to access whenever you want Current Location Screen This screen in text shows where you are at any time It also is continually being updated as you move along your route Arrival Screen This screen is displayed when you reach your destination User Manual 34 Route Calculation and Guidance Screens Route Calculation Screen While the navigation system is calculating a route a processing screen similar to this appears The specific destination you selected appears in the center white box Screen 17 Calculating Route Screen Calculating a Route to 500 CATHEDRAL DR APTOS CA 88 This display lasts for less than 15 seconds when using Quick calculation as selected for Route Criteria For Optimal calculations the time may be somewhat longer If you suddenly change your mind and want to enter a new destination or change your route criteria press the button to cancel the route calculation Note During the very first calculation following start up your navigation system will display a temp
42. must have a clear view of the sky to receive the GPS satellite signals Display Unit typically mounted on or near the instrument panel this features a color LCD display screen built in speaker and control buttons NavMate Bag and Battery Module contains a foam insert to provide protection to NavMate components contained in the bag This uniquely designed bag has an upper tray for stowing away the display unit and display cable In addition battery pack and module are mounted under the tray Both tray and bag have air vents to allow for proper airflow Display Mount Typically mounted on or near the instrument panel of the vehicle For mounting instructions and care please carefully read Installation Manual included with this kit Wall Charger used to charge batteries in the NavMate bag through a 110V AC outlet Please charge the batteries once a month for 14 hours or when red bulb on top of the tray illuminates For more information on care and handling of the battery pack please read the Installation Manual included with this kit Map CD One Map CD is included with this kit To order additional and updated Map CDs please call 1 86 1 866 286 2831 or visit www horizonnav com NavMate Navigation System Portable NavMate Navigation System 7 Basic Mechanics Cigarette lighter adapter from the battery module is used to power the system from vehicle battery Please note that in some vehicles NavMa
43. n Add addresses to Address Book User Manual 14 Using Your Navigation System Table 1 Function Buttons At A Glance Continued Function Button Brief Description p Return to previous screen Clear POI character entries DEL Delete address from Address Book or Previous Destination ern Cancel route guidance or select detour options Revise an Address Book entry GPs Display the latitude longitude and altitude of your current location ETTA GUIDE Display turn by turn guidance frre Ri HERE Display current location ust Select from list a Display Enter current location into Address Book a Adjust system options Preview route including turns roads and distances REDO Calculate new route SPELL Spell to quickly find an entry in a list StoP Stop route calculation fo Puts your navigation system in Trail Mode Refer to Trail Mode on diz page 45 Voice Audible voice guidance is played synchronized with screen display W l NavMate Navigation System Navigation Process Flow 15 Table 1 Function Buttons At A Glance Continued Function Button Brief Description Select map scale Navigation Process Flow All navigation operations begin with the NavMate Navigation System s Main Menu Where do you want to go screen From this menu you have five
44. nce Exit Current Location For entering selecting address book entries refer to Selecting a Destination on page 21 for descriptions of these options Also refer to List Mode vs Spell Mode on page 16 for more details After selecting a destination to add a Name Address Book Entry screen is displayed allowing you to spell a personalized name for the selected destination Spell a name for the entry that will be easy for you to remember Freeway Entrance Exit If you want to select a freeway entrance or exit or the intersection of two freeways as a destination select the Freeway Entrance Exit option from the Main Menu Where do you want to go screen A Select Freeway screen is displayed Screen 13 Select Freeway Screen When first displayed the Select Freeway screen is in List Mode To switch to Spell Mode press the button Refer to List Mode vs Spell Mode on page 16 for more details on using the different modes After selecting a freeway name a Select Entrance Exit screen is displayed User Manual 30 Selecting a Destination Screen 14 Select Entrance Exit Screen Select Entrance Exit Depending on the freeway name previously selected using the A and V buttons to highlight either Entrance or Exit as appropriate Then press D A Select Entrance screen or Select Exit screen if applicable is displayed listing all entrances on ramps or exits off ramps to the previou
45. o sort and select from all POI categories Screen 9 Select Listing Preferences Screen Select Listing Preference Sort by Name Within a City BACK Refer to Table 7 to determine which sorting preference will work best for you and the POI you are looking for Table 7 Select Listing Preference Screen Sorting Options Option Select This Option to Sort by Distance List entries for a POI category with the nearest POI at the top of the list For example select this option if your car needs service and your would like to find the nearest Auto Service amp Maintenance station Sort by Name List entries for a POI category in alphabetical order For example if you would like to find a Restaurant that s been recommended but you only know the name of it and not the location Within a City List entries for a POI category for a specific city For example if you would like to find a public park in the city that you are in Using the and V buttons highlight your choice and press to select it After selecting a POI the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed Refer to Selecting Route Criteria on page 31 for more details Note Some categories may not be available in some areas and all possible POIs may not be listed for all categories For example although the Restaurant category is very extensive it is only as current as the Map CD database information Since businesses chang
46. off when you turn off your vehicle Refer to System Controls on page 12 for more details on the power switch When your vehicle is started your NavMate will automatically default to the Please Drive Safely screen Please read and follow the instructions on this screen carefully When the system is turned on the Please Drive Safely screen is displayed Press 6 to accept and the Main Menu screen is displayed Note If a key is not pressed within 10 seconds the system goes into sleep mode and the screen turns gray The gray screen will turn on only when you are on the Please Drive Safely screen Press any key to return to the Please Drive Safely screen Portable NavMate Navigation System When the cigarette lighter adapter is plugged into the vehicle power is supplied to your NavMate For most vehicles the system automatically turns on when adapter is plugged in and turns off when adapter is unplugged For other vehicles the system will turn on and off with vehicle ignition key When the system is turned on the Please Drive Safely screen is displayed NavMate Navigation System Press 6 to accept and the Main Menu screen is displayed Note If a key is not pressed within 10 seconds the system goes into sleep mode and the screen turns gray The gray screen will turn on only when you are on the Please Drive Safely screen Press any key to return to the Please Drive Safely screen Screen 1 Please Drive Safe
47. orary Please Wait notice on this screen while voice data is being loaded from the CD Please Proceed Screen When route calculations are complete a Please Proceed screen automatically appears with a map showing the calculated route in pink Major freeways are in blue Other streets are shown in white A green triangle icon indicates vehicle heading and location A yellow arrow shows the direction to be traveled Since this screen closely resembles the Map Display screen other mapping landmarks and screen footer details are described in Map Display Screen on page 38 Screen 18 illustrates a typical Please Proceed screen NavMate Navigation System 35 Screen 18 Please Proceed Screen ra green triangle shows your vehicle s heading and location TL yellow arrow shows the direction to be traveled ink line shows the planned route Once the vehicle is on the highlighted route the Please Proceed screen automatically changes to a Guide Display screen showing the next turn The function buttons on this screen are described as follows Table 10 Please Proceed Screen Function Buttons Function Button Press This Button to Ep Preview the entire planned route in the Planned Route screen This button is only available before proceeding on your route REDO Start over and re enter your destination HERE Show the Current Location screen Adjust the zoom level of the displayed map
48. ormation is relayed to you both verbally and in map format during route guidance as you proceed to your selected destination When in Portable mode the odometer signal is not used Computerized Map and Information Database The map used by your NavMate Navigation System was digitally scanned from high resolution aerial photographs for most areas of the country and stored on Map CDs This data is enhanced with a variety of useful travel information such as freeway signage and over 500 000 point of interest locations in over 40 categories ranging from tourist attractions golf courses and government buildings to gas stations airports restaurants hotels hospitals and automated teller machines ATMs Metro Area Coverage Metro Area Coverage includes all defined roads within a city as well as the area s entire road network interstate highways state and county roads In a metro area a typical segment of a roadway may contain up to 150 pieces of information such as road type freeway ramp city street to name a few one way restrictions turning restrictions and alternate street names It is this vast quantity of information in a metro area that allows your navigation system to provide accurate route planning and directional guidance Metro Area Coverage is not yet complete for all metro areas though ongoing digital mapping is continually expanding the coverage Intertown Coverage Intertown Coverage is provided for more rural ar
49. ou use the City Name option when you know both parts of the address Street Name If you know the street address but you are not sure of the city select this option You might use this option for example if you were in a large metropolitan area and a street continues through multiple cities and you are not sure of what city is appropriate for the street address number that you know Press 6 to confirm your selection Depending on the option you selected either the Select City screen or Select Street screen is displayed When first displayed they are shown in List Mode To switch to Spell Mode press the button Refer to List Mode vs Spell Mode on page 16 for more details on using the different modes Screen 5 Select City Screens Select city city List Mode Spell Mode e Screen 6 Select Street Screens List Mode Spell Mode pM If you selected the City Name option continue by following the prompts on the display screen to select a city first then street then address number or intersection If you selected the Street Name option follow the prompts to select a street name then a city then a street address Be sure to press 6 after each selection Eventually the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed Refer to Selecting Route Criteria on page 31 for more details NavMate Navigation System 23 Points of Interest The Point of Interest option on the Ma
50. quickly as possible The first direction is quickly provided and the rest Select one of of the route is calculated in the background as you proceed to these options your destination Background calculations use the Optimal approach Optimal You want the route calculation to consider both time and distance strategically for the whole route All route calculations are completed before the first direction is given This option takes a bit longer for the system to process Criteria 2 Shortest Time You want the route calculation to consider criteria such as Route posted speed limits turn restrictions type of street city rural Select one of freeway etc to minimize driving time these options Use Freeways You want the route calculation to avoid surface streets as much as possible and use freeways as much as possible Avoid Freeways You want the route calculation to avoid freeways as much as possible User Manual 32 Selecting Route Criteria Use the V A and lt j gt buttons to highlight your selections then press dD The navigation system immediately starts calculating the route and begins directing you to your destination Refer to Route Calculation and Guidance Screens on page 33 for details on the route calculation and guidance screens displayed when a route has been calculated NavMate Navigation System Freeway Entrance Exit 33 6 Route Calculation and Guidance Screens This
51. r selecting a name while in Spell Mode apply across the board no matter what Spell Mode screen is displayed Refer to List Mode vs Spell Mode on page 16 as needed NavMate Navigation System Address Intersection 21 4 Selecting a Destination Fundamental to getting to your destination is first telling your NavMate Navigation System what your destination is The following subsections describe the five Main Menu options in detail The function buttons on the Main Menu Screen are described as follows Table 5 Map Display Screen Function Buttons Function Button Press This Button to Display the Map Display screen Put your navigation system in Trail Mode Show the Current Location screen Display the Option Menu screen Address Intersection If you know the street address or main intersection of your destination use the Address Intersection option on the Main Menu Where do you want to go screen Press to select it and an Address Intersection screen is displayed Screen 4 Address Intersection Screen Address Intersection Street Name Using the A or V button highlight select the option that matches the information that you know about your destination The options are User Manual 22 Selecting a Destination City Name If you know the city and street address select this option You could use the Street Name option instead but it is quicker and easier if y
52. s Spell Mode 17 Screen 2 List Mode vs Spell Mode List Mode pa 5 M aa ust Spell Mode ptt v ILLI gt BOTS ORD BACK When to Use List Mode or Spell Mode When you are selecting a destination or you are adding names to your address book sometimes using List Mode seems to be the most efficient other times Spell Mode seems more efficient As you become familiar with your navigation system you will develop habits as to when it is best for you to use each mode It is important to note that there is neither a right or wrong way to select a destination at any particular time it simply depends on what works best for you Both mechanisms work well and are useful for different reasons Because of this both options are offered to give you the most flexibility in managing your navigation system Actually using the different modes is very different however and since both mechanisms are crucial to selecting a destination learning these mechanisms is very important Following are some questions and answers to help you determine when you might use List Mode and when you might use Spell Mode Table 3 Question Answer Table for When to Use List or Spell Mode Question Answer When would you want to Since names are listed alphabetically when the name you are looking use List Mode for starts with a letter at the top of the alphabet then List Mode might work well When is List Mode List Mode is available for all Main M
53. section illustrates and explains how to use and interpret information on the navigation system s screens once the route has been calculated The available screens are briefly described as follows Table 9 Route Calculation and Guidance Screens At A Glance Screen Name Brief Description Route Calculation Screen This screen is displayed when route is being calculated It shows a meter indicating the percent complete while calculating the route and the destination name and address Please Proceed Screen This screen is displayed when guidance begins It shows your vehicle s position a surrounding map and distance to travel It is similar to Map Display screen Planned Route Screen This screen shows a list of the planned route It is only available before you have started driving the route when your vehicle is not moving To access this screen you press the button You can also preview review complete route while underway by using the W or buttons on the Guide Display screen Guide Display Screen This screen is your main guidance screen providing you with large icons to suggest turns or maneuver changes In addition it always provides your distance to the destination It is the screen displayed before the system switches to a close up True View Intersection screen Press the button to access when applicable True View Intersection Screen This screen results from a Guide Display screen auto
54. sly selected freeway Screen 15 Select Entrance Screen Select Entrance 3 7mi MT HERMON RD EL RANCHO DR PASATIEMPO DR CA 1 OCEAN ST PLYMOUTH ST The nearest entrance or exit is highlighted and those further away in each direction from the highlighted entrance are then listed Straight line distance is shown at the top of the screen After selecting an entrance or exit the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed Refer to Selecting Route Criteria on page 31 for more details NavMate Navigation System Freeway Entrance Exit 31 5 Selecting Route Criteria Regardless of how you select your destination whether you select an address intersection point of interest previous destination address book entry or freeway entrance or exit after the destination has been selected the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed This is the final step before your route is calculated Screen 16 Select Route Criteria Screen Select City KYLES KYOTE KYRO GEI LA BARGE LA BARR MEADOWS Before calculating your route the navigation system wants to know which of the route criteria options are the most important to you Route criteria tell the navigation system how to calculate the route The route criteria options are described in Table 8 Table 8 Select Route Criteria Screen Options Criteria Option Select This Option if Criteria 1 Quick You want a route calculation to be provided as
55. splay Go back to the previous screen Guide Display Screen Once the vehicle is on the highlighted route the Please Proceed screen automatically changes to a Guide Display screen showing the next turn In addition voice prompts are heard to direct you As you continue on the route the Guide Display screen and voice prompts are continually updated to correspond with your progress to the destination Screen 20 is an example of the Guide Display screen It shows a directional icon for your next turn NavMate Navigation System 37 Screen 20 Guide Display Screen Exit at the Sign To SEACLIFF BEACH Ahead 2 3 Miles GPS E 2 93mi RN The function buttons on this screen are described as follows Table 12 Guide Display Screen Function Buttons Function Button Press This Button to Display the Map Display screen Audible voice guidance is played synchronized with screen display Show the Current Location screen a Modify the calculated route with detour criteria Refer to Detours Off Route and Interruptions on page 42 True View Intersection Screen About 0 2 miles before an intersection the Guide Display screen changes automatically to a close up of the intersection This feature in conjunction with precise voice prompts makes it easy to remain on your route and not miss turns This screen is called a True View Intersection screen as shown in Screen 21 User
56. te will stay on even when the key is removed from the vehicle Display unit can be turned off using the ON OFF switch located on the left side Always unplug the cigarette lighter adapter when vehicle is parked for more than four hours The batteries in NavMate ensure a normal shutdown in order to store vehicle s last location previous destinations and address book information The batteries do not charge in the car Use the wall charger provided with the kit to charge the batteries once a month for 14 hours or when red bulb on top of the tray illuminates Portable NavMate does not use a vehicle speed sensor It is recommended that the GPS antenna be mounted on the roof of the vehicle in clear view of the sky to receive a GPS signal The system will take approximately seven minutes to initialize when it is used for the first time or when battery has been drained User Manual 8 Quick Start 2 Quick Start Time to get you on the road with your NavMate Navigation System Follow these five easy steps and you are on your way WARNING Before operating your NavMate please carefully read and follow the instructions provided in the Safety Information and Precautions section of this manual Step 1 Start up Main Menu NavMate Navigation System With the ignition switch in the run or accessory position power is supplied to NavMate The system automatically turns on when you turn on your vehicle and turns
57. ted Latitude 37224727 Longitude 122201702 7 Upon entering a new Trail Book entry the Trail Book screen is again displayed listing your new Trail Book entry Screen 31 New Trail Listed in Trail Book Screen Trail Book O Omi By selecting a trail from within the Trail Book screen and pressing the button you can review edit or delete the Way Points list for that particular trail entry at any time Screen 32 Way Points Screen Way Points _0 0mi DEEP GULCH TRAIL END The next time you go off roading you can follow the same trail you just created or you can create a new trail just as we did here Note When using your NavMate Navigation System in Trail Mode make sure you are aware of local hazards restrictions laws and personal insurance coverage before travelling off road User Manual 48 Portable Mode 9 Portable Mode Portable NavMate Navigation system uses GPS signals and internal sensors to determine location of the vehicle This allows the system to be easily transported from one vehicle to another To turn the Portable Mode on just press on the Main Menu then use the arrow keys to select Portable On the Portable screen use the arrow key to turn on Screen 33 Portable Mode Screens Portable Note If you have an Installed Hard Wired NavMate unit please make sure that this mode is always turned off When your NavMate is in the Portable Mode GPS on
58. th the many options available on your navigation system NavMate Navigation System What Are All These Buttons 11 3 Using Your Navigation System The best way to learn about this product is to explore it play with it and get familiar with it while observing the safety precautions discussed earlier in the Safety Precautions and Information section of this manual Once you understand the core buttons 6 ei and the arrow buttons getting around the system is very easy The display screens are intuitive and the mechanisms used between the functions are similar throughout You will find that your navigation system is not only useful but fun to use as well Do not be afraid to press the buttons all buttons Follow the instructions on the screens and verbal prompts and soon you will wonder how you have existed without a navigation system Earlier we said that your navigation system acts as a co pilot since you d want to trust your co pilot getting familiar with your navigation system will easily allow you to trust it too WARNING Before operating your NavMate please carefully read and follow the instructions provided in the Safety Information and Precautions section of this manual What Are All These Buttons If you ever ask this question while using your navigation system try it and you ll know That s the best way No button will break the system so just try it Figure 1 illustrates th
59. tional Map CDs or updates call 1 86 1 866 286 2831 or visit www horizonnav com NO T N M S wi sD Ed NE IA MO Map CD 1 Map CD 2 Map CD 3 User Manual Introduction to Your Navigation System AR NY Ms wi MI PA LA OH Jj IN gt TN Map CD 4 Map CD 5 Map CD 6 NC ME PA 24 gt os NJ GA gt NY MA DE pum VA HD FL 7 Map CD 7 Map CD 8 Map CD 9 NavMate Navigation System NavMate Navigation System 5 NavMate Navigation System System Components The following hardware components make up your NavMate Wire Harness connects system to the vehicle s electrical system Navigation System Computer includes removable CD featuring digital map and information database and navigation application software to operate the system Display Cable connects navigation computer to the display unit GPS Antenna installed on the vehicle deck lid roof instrument panel or rear window package shelf this antenna must have a clear view of the sky to receive the GPS satellite signals Computer Mounting Bracket used to mount the computer in a safe location such as the cargo compartment or under a seat Display Unit typically mounted on or near the instrument panel this features a color LCD display screen built in speaker and control buttons Map CD One Map CD is included with this kit To order
60. tlined in the User Manual provided with the NavMate CD Procedures for Obtaining Repair 1 8 During the applicable Limited Warranty Period call the Horizon Customer Service at 66 286 2831 End user must provide evidence in the form of a receipt or an invoice to prove that the Product is within the Warranty Period to obtain Warranty Service For further information on limited warranty performance and coverage contact the NavMate Warrantor Horizon through its Customer Service Operations Call Center at 1 866 286 2831 or write to Warrantor Horizon Navigation Inc 4701 Patrick Henry Drive STE 1301 Santa Clara CA 95054 USA NavMate Navigation System Ixiii User Manual Ixiv Table of Contents Preface usua star oe d Ne QC Rae E 32 iii Safety Information and Precautions iv NavMate Navigation System Limited Warranty vi Eligibiliby o etr Rr eet teo oe cn e Net e i Skate vi Limited Warranty Period vi New Vehicle nue Sod Gana tc t o lode dat k aye vi Used Vehicle gt A xaka Sk waa Aro bal k Rie vi Parts and Services Covered Parts and Services Not Covered vi Limitations and Exclusions vi Procedures for Obtaining viii Portable NavMate Navigation System Limited Warranty ix Elig
61. ulation and Guidance Screens 33 Route Calculation Screen 34 Please Proceed Screen 34 Planned Route Screen 35 Guide Display Screen 36 True View Intersection Screen 37 Map Display Screen 38 Current Location Screen 40 User Manual Ixvi 10 Arrival Screen Jus tae e eg e de wide ta Detours Off Route and Interruptions Detour Options s sessa osetia R dk ala Ahl alal ye al k EE Off Route Procedures Route Interruption Trail Mode Portable Mode Option Menu Preferences i pe ERE EX ee System Information sasda cre b na al e ath eR la k k bal Vehicle Position dd aska ene balsas eld NavMate Navigation System 1 Introduction to Your Navigation System As you travel your NavMate Navigation System functions as your co pilot providing turn by turn visual and voice assistance to direct you to your selected destination Because the system knows where you are and where you want to go it can quickly calculate step by step directions that provide the shortest time route to any destination available on the included navigation map CD The map
62. us Destination option from the Main Menu Where do you want to go screen a Select Destination screen is displayed Screen 11 Select Destination Screen Select Destination UNIV OF CALIFORNIA SA CATHEDRAL DR TROUT G 500 CATHEDRAL DR APTO MAIN ST SOQUEL DR SO Scroll the list using the or V buttons Note that the full address of each highlighted destination is displayed in the upper portion of the screen When the destination you want is highlighted press to select it After selecting a destination the Select Route Criteria screen is displayed Refer to Selecting Route Criteria on page 31 for more details To delete a Previous Destination from the list highlight the destination you want to delete Press the button A Delete Confirmation screen asks if you are sure you want to make the deletion e If yes press D to confirm e If no press to cancel Address Book The Address Book is a convenient method to alphabetically store frequently User Manual 28 Selecting a Destination visited destinations You can have up to 30 address book entries at any one time Upon selecting the Address Book option from the Main Menu Where do you want to go screen you can either Select a Destination from those already added to the Address Book Maintain Address Book entries which includes adding deleting and editing the entries Selecting an Address Book Entry as a Destination Upon selecting th

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