Navigon Primo, User Manual

Page 1: ...User s manual NAVIGON Primo English United Kingdom September 2009 ...

Page 2: ...AVIGON AG Schottmüllerstraße 20A D 20251 Hamburg The information contained herein may be changed at any time without prior notification Neither this manual nor any parts thereof may be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of NAVIGON AG nor may they be transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically including photocopying and recording All technica...

Page 3: ... 8 2 3 1 Navigation safety information 8 2 3 2 Safety information for the navigation device 9 2 3 3 Safety guidelines when installing the device in your car 9 2 4 Preparing the NAVIGON Primo for use 10 2 4 1 Installing the navigation system in the vehicle 10 2 4 2 Memory card 12 2 5 Navigation with GPS 13 3 Switching on the NAVIGON Primo 13 3 1 Options 15 4 Operating the NAVIGON Primo 15 4 1 Infor...

Page 4: ...he starting point 34 5 4 2 Entering route points 34 5 4 3 Editing route points 35 5 4 4 Managing routes 35 5 4 5 Loading routes 36 5 4 6 Calculating and displaying routes 36 5 4 7 Simulating routes 36 5 4 8 Route preview 37 6 Options 38 7 Working with the map 40 7 1 Selecting the navigation map 40 7 2 Map in Standard mode 40 7 3 Map in Preview mode 41 7 4 Map in Navigation mode 43 7 4 1 Navigation...

Page 5: ...2 Creating a screenshot 52 8 3 Nearby 52 8 4 Direct Help 53 8 5 GPS Status saving the current location 54 8 6 Block 54 8 7 Turn by Turn List 55 9 Configuring the NAVIGON Primo 56 10 Appendix 58 10 1 Technical data 58 10 2 NAVIGON Licensing Policy 59 10 3 Declaration of Conformity 63 11 Troubleshooting 64 12 Index 66 ...

Page 6: ...d and italics Names of control elements on the navigation device 1 1 2 Symbols The following symbols refer to specific passages of text Instructions and tips for operating the software More detailed information and explanations Warnings 1 2 Legal notice 1 2 1 Liability The software and manual are subject to change without notice NAVIGON AG is not liable for the accuracy of the information containe...

Page 7: ... party Microsoft Outlook Excel and Windows are registered trade marks of the Microsoft Corporation NAVIGON is a registered trade mark of NAVIGON AG 1 3 Questions about the product You have a question concerning your product Then visit our website www navigon com and click on Support There you will find an area with frequently asked questions FAQ Center along with details of how to contact us by ph...

Page 8: ...card 7 On Off 2 3 Important safety information In your own interest please read the following safety information and warnings carefully before starting up your navigation system 2 3 1 Navigation safety information Use the navigation system at your own risk Caution To prevent accidents do not operate the navigation system while driving Caution Do not look at the display unless it is absolutely safe...

Page 9: ...ances Caution Do not expose the navigation device to extreme heat or cold This may damage the device or impair its function Refer to Technical data on page 58 Caution Never unplug by pulling the cable Doing so could severely damage or destroy the device Caution Do not subject the navigation device to severe temperature fluctuations This can cause condensation to form Note Do not kink the cable Mak...

Page 10: ...e cradle is secured and adjusted properly before each journey The suction cup may become loose after a while Caution After installation check all safety relevant equipment in the car Caution Connect the car charger cable only to cigarette lighters with an operating voltage of 10 24V Caution Disconnect the car charger cable from the cigarette lighter whenever you park the car The integrated mains a...

Page 11: ...are needed for this Securing the cradle 1 Clean the suction cup and that part of the windscreen to which you want to secure the cradle Both must be dry and free of dirt and grease 2 Open the lever on the suction cup as far as possible 3 Place the cradle suction cup against the windscreen 4 Press the lever towards the windscreen ...

Page 12: ...cigarette lighter Connect the car charger cable to the vehicle s cigarette lighter and to the mini USB socket of the navigation device The LED on the bottom of the navigation device lights up orange during charging As soon as the battery is fully charged the LED lights up green Caution Connect the car charger cable only to cigarette lighters with an operating voltage of 10 24V Note It takes approx...

Page 13: ...ion transmitted by the various satellites Data from at least three satellites is required for positioning with an acceptable degree of accuracy With data from four or more satellites it is possible in addition to determine the position s altitude above sea level Positioning is accurate to within three metres Once the navigation device has determined your position this position can be used as a sta...

Page 14: ...igation device to the supplied car charger cable it can be switched on immediately even if the battery is flat If you use a different charger cable or have connected your device to a PC it may need charging for approx 3 minutes before it can be switched on Chargers and other accessories are available in the NAVIGON online shop at www navigon com or in specialist stores Switching the navigation dev...

Page 15: ...n again triggers a restart which can take some time approx 30 seconds Your settings and your saved destinations and routes will be retained 3 1 Options Some windows offer options that lead to more functions A description of all available options can be found in the chapter Options on page 38 4 Operating the NAVIGON Primo 4 1 Information Various information symbols are located at the top of many wi...

Page 16: ...y its internal battery The battery charge is sufficient The device is being supplied by its internal battery The battery charge is low 4 2 Software keyboard A software keyboard appears on the screen when text entries are necessary All entries can be made on the software keyboard using your fingertips Only capital letters can be entered When entering town or street names you need not enter any spec...

Page 17: ...s or in the language of the user interface Example The language of the user interface is English You want to navigate to Moscow You have the following options Москва Cyrillic Moskva transliterated Moscow English Note Street names and place names can be entered only in the language of the user interface if that is how they exist in the map s database Note The maximum number of keyboards is always 2...

Page 18: ... Down button to move through the list Tap on an entry in the list to select it and transfer it to the input box The list closes once an entry has been selected You are now finished with entering the city Tap on Close List in order to close the list without selecting an entry Note The list opens automatically as soon as it contains only 4 or less entries 4 3 Options Some windows offer options that ...

Page 19: ... do not operate the device while driving After you have read and fully understood the message tap on OK If you do not accept the content of the message tap on Cancel in order to exit the navigation application The NAVIGATION window is opened From here you can access all the functions of the navigation application Initialising the GPS receiver Note Good reception of GPS data requires an unobstructe...

Page 20: ...Initialisation takes the least time if you do not start driving until the initialisation has finished For more details about the GPS symbol refer to chapter GPS on page 15 Returning to the Navigation window The NAVIGATION window opens when the navigation application is started If another window of the navigation application is open tap on Back This will return you to the window you came from Tap o...

Page 21: ...y in which your destination is situated The button shows the flag of the destination country Note The selection list contains only those countries whose maps are available to the navigation device 5 2 2 Entering a destination address 1 In the NAVIGATION window tap on New Destination Enter an Address Note The following description is based on City First as the order for entering the address If the ...

Page 22: ... number is not included on the map the window will show an address with the house number closest to the one entered The map opens in Preview mode The destination is indicated on the map For detailed information on how to start navigation please refer to chapter Route preview on page 31 Please read on there Note It is not necessary to enter all the address details You can tap on Navigation before y...

Page 23: ...order to enter the units degrees minutes seconds The E W button alongside the entry box indicates whether it is an eastern or western degree of longitude Tap on the button if you want to change the current setting The DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE DESTINATION window opens 5 Tap on Navigation in order to navigate to the stipulated address or Tap on Parking in order to search for and navigate to a ...

Page 24: ...Initialising the GPS receiver on page 19 Note The direct access function offers 3 categories of nearby POIs which can be searched for quickly and without additional entry For more details refer to the chapter Direct access to POIs on page 27 1 In the NAVIGATION window tap on New Destination Search for POI Nearby The POI NEARBY window opens 2 Select a category from which you would like to find a PO...

Page 25: ...ven if you don t know the name of their location 1 In the NAVIGATION window tap on New Destination Search for POI Nationwide The POI NATIONWIDE window opens 2 Select a category from which you would like to find a POI The Destination list opens It contains the POIs from the selected category sorted alphabetically 3 If the list is very long Tap on Close List The keyboard appears Enter a number of le...

Page 26: ...elect the sub category from which you would like to select a POI The Destination list opens It contains POIs from the specified category sorted alphabetically 5 If the list is very long Tap on Close List The keyboard appears Enter a number of letters from the destination Tap on Open List The list now contains only those destinations which begin with or contain the letters entered 6 Tap on the name...

Page 27: ...must be good enough for determining your position Check the GPS Ready symbol to see whether GPS reception is good enough For more details refer to the chapter Initialising the GPS receiver on page 19 1 In the NAVIGATION window tap on New Destination The NEW DESTINATION menu opens In the Direct Access area you are shown the symbols of those POI categories that are available by direct access 2 Tap o...

Page 28: ...t In the FAVOURITES list you can save up to 500 destinations Information on how to save a destination can be found in chapter Saving destinations on page 32 1 In the NAVIGATION window tap on My Destinations Favourites 2 Tap on the destination to which you want to navigate The DETAILED INFORMATION ABOUT THE DESTINATION window opens 3 Tap on Navigation or Tap on Parking in order to search for and na...

Page 29: ...computer From many route planners on the Internet it is also possible to copy the entered destination address directly onto your navigation system This function is clearly indicated on those websites which offer it Note You can download NAVIGON Sync free of charge from our website www navigon com Contacts which have been saved with several addresses will appear once with each address in the IMPORT...

Page 30: ...nd POIs 1 In the NAVIGATION window tap on Show Map 2 Tap on Destination search The map opens in Destination search mode 3 Tap on the point to which you want to navigate Note For details of how to change the map view so that your destination is easily seen refer to the chapter Map in Destination search mode on page 47 The destination that you have selected appears under the cross hairs The geograph...

Page 31: ...te different arrival times than a motorcycle profile Tap on the Current Route Profile button if you want to select a different route profile For details of how to create and select route profiles refer to chapter Route profiles on page 49 Turn by Turn List If you want to see detailed directions for the route tap on Options Turn by Turn List For details of the functions in the TURN BY TURN LIST win...

Page 32: ...vailable 5 3 Managing destinations Every destination you enter and destinations from the LAST DESTINATIONS and IMPORTED ADDRESSES lists can be saved in the FAVOURITES list This makes sense if you frequently navigate to this particular destination Note Favourites are indicated on the map by a small flag with their name 5 3 1 Saving destinations 1 Enter a destination Refer to Entering a destination ...

Page 33: ...ns Favourites 7 Select from the FAVOURITES list the destination which you want to define as your new home address Refer also to Favourites on page 28 8 Tap on Options Home Address The selected destination has now been saved as your home address Your home address now appears in the FAVOURITES list marked by a house symbol Note The home address is also indicated on the map by a house symbol Changing...

Page 34: ...int with flow number 1 1 Tap on the Specify Starting Point box The STARTING POINT menu opens If you want to enter your current location as the starting point 2 Tap on the Current Position menu item If you want to enter a different starting point 2 Tap on the corresponding button 3 Enter the starting point Refer to the corresponding section of the chapter Specifying a destination on page 20 4 Tap o...

Page 35: ...xt menu contains the following buttons Route Point Up Moves the selected route point further to the front Example route point 2 becomes route point 1 Route Point Down Moves the selected route point further to the back Example route point 2 becomes route point 3 Delete Deletes the selected route point A dialog window prompts you to confirm deletion 5 4 4 Managing routes You can save each planned ro...

Page 36: ...pression of the journey The ROUTE PLANNING window is open The starting point and at least one route point have been entered Tap on Show Route The map opens in Preview mode The starting point and the route points are marked by flags The distance and the estimated trip time is given for each leg of the route 5 4 7 Simulating routes It is also possible simply to simulate navigation on a planned route...

Page 37: ...der than NAVIGON it may be impossible for you to change the route profile of this route Turn by Turn List If you want to see detailed directions for the route tap on Options Turn by Turn List For details of the functions in the TURN BY TURN LIST window refer to chapter Turn by Turn List on page 55 Navigation For the route shown there is a button on which the estimated time of arrival the total dis...

Page 38: ...t mode Delete All Deletes all destinations in the list LAST DESTINATIONS list or FAVOURITES list depending on where you opened the options The list is then empty A dialog window prompts you to confirm deletion Delete Deletes the selected destination from the LAST DESTINATIONS or FAVOURITES list or the selected route from the SAVED ROUTES list A dialog window prompts you to confirm deletion Direct ...

Page 39: ...e the previously planned route Parking Starts navigation to a car park near the destination POI on Your Route Opens a list with POIs lying on your route A destination shown here can be selected as an interim destination and can be navigated to Product Information Here you are shown the version numbers and copyright details of the hardware and software Rename Opens a window in which you can change ...

Page 40: ... lie ahead of you Refer to Multi leg routes on page 33 Turn by Turn List Shows detailed directions for the route including all points at which you must turn Refer to Turn by Turn List on page 55 7 Working with the map 7 1 Selecting the navigation map Each country has its own navigation map Seamless navigation over several maps on one continent is possible however if a continuous route can be calcu...

Page 41: ...tures are typical for this view Indicated in the middle of the lower third is your current position orange arrow The map view follows your movements so that your position is always visible on the screen The scale of the map changes according to your speed Map options in Standard mode Tap on Options A window with several buttons opens The most important functions for navigation can be reached via b...

Page 42: ...stimated driving time for each leg are displayed 4 The current route profile is indicated on the Route Profile button The symbol illustrates the mode of transport on which the profile is based Refer to Route profiles on page 49 5 For the route shown there is a button on which the estimated time of arrival the total distance and the estimated duration are presented Tap on this button to start navig...

Page 43: ...n in Vehicle mode After the route was shown in Preview mode navigation was started The map opens in Navigation mode 1 Here is shown what signposts should be followed 2 The route is marked orange 3 When two manoeuvres need to be executed in quick succession the small arrow box indicates the second manoeuvre to be executed 4 The large arrow box shows a diagram of the next junction which you should t...

Page 44: ...f the map displayed changes continually so that your current position is always in view on the map 9 If you are navigating a multi leg route you will see the remaining distance to the next interim destination and the estimated time of arrival in the Next box Tap on the arrival time if you want to see the estimated driving time instead Tap once again on the info box if you want to see the estimated...

Page 45: ...r a destination which lies off the digitalised road system the navigation will guide you first in Vehicle mode to the point of the digitalised road system that lies nearest to the destination From here the navigation then continues in Offroad mode If the current position at the beginning of navigation lies off the digitalised road system the navigation will guide you first in Offroad mode to the n...

Page 46: ...ecomes smaller but you will see more details Centre the position During navigation you can shift the visible map section in order to view the surrounding area on the map This may mean that your current position can no longer be seen on the visible section of the map Tap on the Centre the position button if your current position can no longer be seen on the visible section of the map Your current p...

Page 47: ...e map is always in Destination search mode when a pair of cross hairs are to be seen Indicated in the address box are the coordinates and where applicable the name of the street under the cross hairs When you are driving the map does not change It is always orientated with north at the top Zoom Out The map section shown becomes larger but you will see fewer details Zoom In The map section shown be...

Page 48: ...ous functions will be displayed Take Me There Starts navigation to the selected point If you are currently navigating this route navigation will be cancelled MyReport Opens the MYREPORT window Here you can notify NAVIGON about any changes to traffic monitoring systems and routing Interim Destination Sets the selected point as interim destination The navigation system will first guide you to this i...

Page 49: ...ar Type of Route defines the type of route which is to be calculated e g Short Route Fast Route Motorways Ferries Restricted Areas defines whether these types of road are allowed to be used Use of toll roads defines whether toll roads are allowed to be used when calculating the route Tap on the Edit button The USE OF TOLL ROADS window opens Adapt the individual settings to your requirements Yes No...

Page 50: ...strian motorways 1 Tap on Options Settings If the map is open in Standard mode tap on Options General Settings 2 Tap on the Current Route Profile button This button can also show a different symbol 3 Tap on the name of the route profile which you want to take as basis for the new profile 4 Tap on Options Copy 5 Enter a name for the route profile 6 Tap on Save 7 Adapt the route profile to your requ...

Page 51: ...ads for the navigation 1 Tap on the Edit button alongside the Use of toll roads setting The USE OF TOLL ROADS window opens 2 Adapt the individual settings to your requirements Yes No Ask before If you activate the Ask before setting each time the route preview wants to calculate a route with a toll road you will be asked whether you want to use the type of toll roads in question You can then lay d...

Page 52: ...y moment 8 2 1 Enabling screenshots 1 In the NAVIGATION window tap on Options Settings General Enable Screenshots 2 Select whether you want to enable screenshots Yes or not No The Screenshots button appears at the bottom right edge of the screen 8 2 2 Creating a screenshot Tap on the Screenshots button The screen is saved as a graphic The Screenshots button is not shown in the figure The screensho...

Page 53: ...function is available only if GPS reception is good enough 8 4 Direct Help If you arrive at the scene of an accident or have an accident yourself it may be necessary to call for emergency aid and to give the answering office your current location Tap on Options Direct Help The DIRECT HELP window opens If GPS reception is good enough the address and the geographic coordinates of your current locati...

Page 54: ...S status can be accessed from the options button in many windows Tap on Options GPS Status The current location can be saved in the FAVOURITES list 1 Tap on Save Position The SAVE DESTINATION AS dialog box opens 2 Enter a name for the destination 3 Tap on Save 8 6 Block You can block a leg of the route at any time during a navigation i e to re calculate the route in order to avoid the leg e g if y...

Page 55: ...The unblocked route section can now be integrated into the calculation 8 7 Turn by Turn List You can display detailed directions of the calculated route before starting navigation or at any time during navigation This list displays all of the driving instructions in table form The map is open in Preview mode Tap on Options Turn by Turn List The map is open in Navigation mode Tap on Options Route T...

Page 56: ...TURN LIST window again Removing blocks and using original routes Section blocks can be removed at any time In the TURN BY TURN LIST window tap on Options Calculate Original Route 9 Configuring the NAVIGON Primo The SETTINGS window is the starting point for customising the NAVIGON Primo to match your personal preferences Settings can be accessed via the options in the NAVIGATION window and via the ...

Page 57: ...es These settings can be recognised by the List button The current value is visible 1 Tap on List A list with all possible values opens The currently valid value is marked 2 Tap on the value you want It is now marked 3 Tap on OK The list closes The new value is indicated For each setting there is a Help button When you tap on it you will see an exact definition of the setting in question You can c...

Page 58: ...M11 500MHz Operating system Microsoft Windows CE Display 3 5 LCD colour display with resistive touch panel 300 cd m 250 1 320 x 240 pixel QVGA RAM 64 MB Memory Flash 1 GB GPS Yes SirfStar 3i InstantFix 2 160dBm Built in antenna Device keys 1 On Off Keyboard Software keyboard Loudspeaker yes Memory card microSD I O USB 1 x USB 2 0 Power supply Via USB socket Battery Type LiIon 800 mAh Charging Elec...

Page 59: ...ure that the above mentioned restricted utilisation rights are complied with 4 Any kind of use which goes beyond the framework as stipulated in the Agreement requires the written consent of NAVIGON In the event that such utilisation should be exploited without NAVIGON s consent NAVIGON shall charge the amount accruing for this extended utilisation in accordance with the valid price list at the tim...

Page 60: ... passing on the Software the user shall hand over to the new user all copies of the program including possible back up copies made or destroy the copies not handed over As a result of passing on the Software the former user s utilisation rights to the program shall extinguish 3 The user is permitted to sell or give away the Software and the user manual or any other accompanying materials to third ...

Page 61: ... to be obtained from NAVIGON 6 Multiple Deployment and Network Integration 1 The user may use the Software on any hardware available to it However in the event that the user should replace the hardware it is obliged to delete the Software from the hardware utilised up till then Any isochronous storage keeping in stock or operation on more than only one hardware unit is not permissible 2 The deploy...

Page 62: ...Copyright markings serial numbers as well as other characteristics serving purposes of identification of the program may not be eliminated or changed Any removal of copy protection or similar protective routine measures is prohibited without the knowledge and co operation of NAVIGON 9 Final Clauses 1 In the event that any provision contained in this License Policy should be determined to be invali...

Page 63: ...Terminal Equipment Directive R TTE 1999 5 ECC the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 ECC and the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 ECC as amended by Directive 93 68 ECC issued by the European Community Commission Compliance with these directives implies conformity with the following European Standards EN 300 440 1 V1 3 1 2001 09 EN 300 440 2 V1 1 2 2004 07 EN 301 489 1 V1 6 1 2005 09 EN 301 ...

Page 64: ...n software to be reloaded 2 Without delay insert the USB connector from the charger into the corresponding socket of the NAVIGON Primo as far as it will go Refer to Description of the NAVIGON Primo on page 8 My NAVIGON Primo makes no response any longer the screen is frozen Perform a reset 1 Use a thin object to press the Reset key Refer to Description of the NAVIGON Primo on page 8 2 Press the On...

Page 65: ...confirm that you want the device reset to the as delivered state 3 Tap on the Yes button The software is re started and behaves as if started for the first time after being purchased Refer to Switching on the NAVIGON Primo on page 13 Start the navigation software and set the Start in Demo Mode setting to No Refer to Starting the navigation application on page 19 Note Use only accessories which are...

Page 66: ...ons 28 My Destinations 20 Navigation 31 New Destination 20 POI 23 in a City 26 Nationwide 25 Nearby 24 Save 32 Take Me Home 30 33 Turn by Turn List 31 Direct Help 53 E Energy 12 16 64 Enter Coordinates 22 Entering data 17 F Favourites 28 32 G GPS Faulty reception 19 Initialise 19 Signals 13 Symbols 15 GPS Status 54 H Home Address Edit 33 Home Address 30 33 Hotline 7 I Imported Addresses Outlook In...

Page 67: ...ination 20 O Options 15 18 38 P Planning 33 POI Direct Access 27 in a City 26 Nationwide 25 Nearby 24 R Route Planning 33 Route points Add 34 Delete 35 Order 35 Starting Point 34 Route Profile 31 37 49 Routes Load 36 Manage 35 Navigation 37 Route points 34 Route Profile 37 Save 35 Show 36 Simulation 36 Starting Point 34 Turn by Turn List 37 S Safety information 8 Scope of Delivery 7 Screenshots 52...

Page 68: ...User s manual NAVIGON Primo 68 Index Turn by Turn List Block 56 Show 31 37 55 U Unblock 55 V Volume 45 W Warranty 6 ...