User manual NAVIGON CONFIGURATION KIT 5.0

Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 September 2005 Impressum NAVIGON GmbH Berliner Platz 11 D-97080 Würzburg Hotline (dtms-Service, 0,12 /min): 0180-5-NAVIGON (0180-5-6284466) The information contained herein may be changed at any time without prior notification. This manual nor any parts thereof may not be reproduced for any purpose whatsoever without the express written consent of NAVIGON GmbH, nor transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording. © Copyright 2005, NAVIGON GmbH All rights reserved. Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 Table of contents 1 Introductions .............................................................. 5 1.1 Important safety information ................................................ 6 1.1.1 Safety information on navigation ............................. 6 1.1.2 Safety information on the GPS receiver .................... 7 1.1.3 Safety information on the installation in the vehicle.... 7 1.2 Search facilities and conventions ........................................... 8 1.3 Liability ............................................................................. 9 1.3.1 Support ............................................................... 9 1.4 Trademarks ....................................................................... 9 2 Operating Mode and Installation............................... 11 2.1 Operating Mode of your Navigon Configuration Kit ................. 12 2.1.1 System requirements........................................... 14 2.1.2 Operating Mode of your navigation system.............. 16 2.2 Installation of the navigation system ................................... 17 2.2.1 Software installation ............................................ 17 2.2.2 Transferring maps ............................................... 19 2.2.3 Software registration and activation ....................... 19 2.2.4 Installation in the vehicle...................................... 20 3 Operating the navigation software............................ 25 3.1 Starting NCK .................................................................... 26 3.2 User interface and basic functionality ................................... 28 3.2.1 Hardware keys.................................................... 28 3.2.2 Software keyboard .............................................. 29 3.2.3 Command buttons ............................................... 34 3.2.4 User modes ........................................................ 37 3.3 Indicating a destination ..................................................... 39 3.3.1 Entering an address............................................. 40 3.3.2 Selecting a point of interest .................................. 42 3.3.3 Selecting destinations from the contacts list ............ 47 3.3.4 Indication destinations on the map ........................ 49 3.3.5 Favourites (Saved destinations)............................. 52 3.3.6 Recent destinations ............................................. 54 3.3.7 Using your home address ..................................... 56 3.3.8 Voice command .................................................. 57 3.4 Destination management ................................................... 59 3.4.1 Saving a destination ............................................ 59 3.4.2 Renaming a destination........................................ 60 3.4.3 Deleting a destination .......................................... 61 3.5 Working 3.5.1 3.5.2 3.5.3 with the map ....................................................... 62 Operating the map .............................................. 63 Representation of the map in navigation mode ........ 68 Displaying additional information on the map .......... 71 4 Navigation and Itinerary planning ............................ 75 4.1 General notes on navigation ............................................... 76 Users´s manual Table of contents i Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 4.2 Navigation to a destination ................................................. 77 4.3 Navigation to several destinations (Itinerary planning) ........... 79 4.3.1 Editing, saving and managing itineraries ................ 81 4.4 Functions which are usefull for navigationn ........................... 89 4.4.1 Adding a stage point during navigation ................... 89 4.4.2 Next destination.................................................. 90 4.4.3 Blocking a route section ....................................... 90 4.4.4 Using TMC functionality ........................................ 92 4.4.5 Keeping the logbook ............................................ 95 5 Special NCK functions ............................................... 97 5.1 Configuration of the NCK.INI file ......................................... 98 5.1.1 Setting size an position of the application window .... 98 5.1.2 File interface....................................................... 99 5.1.3 Navigation to the destination of a destination file ... 107 5.1.4 GPS-data ......................................................... 109 5.1.5 Simulation mode ............................................... 110 5.2 User defined POIs ........................................................... 113 5.3 Tracks ........................................................................... 5.3.1 Structure of the track file ................................... 5.3.2 Activating track recording ................................... 5.3.3 Recording tracks ............................................... 114 115 116 117 5.4 Communication with NCK via the Windows-message interface 119 5.4.1 Registering your application with NCK .................. 119 5.4.2 Checking NCK version ........................................ 120 5.4.3 Converting coordinates into addresses.................. 122 5.4.4 Converting addresses into coordinates.................. 125 5.4.5 Transmitting a new destination............................ 128 5.4.6 Navigation status .............................................. 129 5.4.7 Arriving at the destination .................................. 131 5.4.8 Transmitting GPS-data ....................................... 131 5.4.9 Terminating NCK ............................................... 132 5.4.10 Demo application............................................. 132 6 Configuration of the NCK......................................... 133 6.1 Configuration ................................................................. 6.1.1 User mode ....................................................... 6.1.2 Map information ................................................ 6.1.3 Route information.............................................. 6.1.4 Signpost information.......................................... 6.1.5 Speed limit ....................................................... 6.1.6 Volume ............................................................ 6.1.7 Representation.................................................. 6.1.8 Automode ........................................................ 6.1.9 Routing options................................................. 6.1.10 Logbook ......................................................... 6.1.11 Key information............................................... 6.1.12 Itinerary......................................................... 6.1.13 Format........................................................... 6.1.14 GPS ............................................................... 6.1.15 TMC............................................................... 6.1.16 Simulation ...................................................... 6.1.17 Home address ................................................. 6.1.18 Radio-Mute ..................................................... 6.1.19 Product information ......................................... 134 135 135 136 136 138 138 139 139 140 141 141 141 142 142 142 143 143 143 143 ii Table of contents Users´s manual Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 7 Appendix................................................................. 145 7.1 Annex A: GPS-receiver NAVIGON|TriCeiver......................... 146 7.1.1 Setting up the NAVIGON|TriCeiver in the NCK ....... 147 7.1.2 Equipping the NAVIGON|TriCeiver........................ 148 7.2 Annex B: problem solutions .............................................. 150 7.2.1 Performance ..................................................... 150 7.2.2 GPS-receiver .................................................... 150 8 9 Glossary .................................................................. 153 Index ...................................................................... 155 Users´s manual Table of contents iii Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 1 Introductions Topics covered in this chapter: 1.1 Important safety information Safety information on navigation Safety information on the GPS receiver Safety information on the installation in the vehicle 1.2 Search facilities and conventions 1.3 Liability Support 1.4 Trademarks Page 9 Page 8 Page 9 Page 6 Introductions -5- Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 1.1 Important safety information Note In your own interest, read the following notices and safety information carefully before starting up your navigation system. 1.1.1 Safety information on navigation The use of NCK may only be effected at your own risk. Attention: To protect yourself and others from accidents please do not operate the navigation system while driving! Attention: You must not look at the display except when it is absolutely safe to do so! Attention: The road layout and the traffic signs are absolutely prior to the instructions of the navigation system. Attention: You must not follow the instructions of NCK except when the circumstances and the road traffic regulations allow doing so. NCK will guide you to your destination even when you have left your planned itinerary.. Note: We recommend to effect route planning before beginning the journey. If you are on the road and you want to establish a new itinerary, please drive to the next parking site! Note: If you have not understood the instructions or if you are not sure about what to do next you may quickly refer to the map or arrow view of your navigation system. -6- Important safety information Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 1.1.2 Safety information on the GPS receiver Attention: As it is not waterproof, don't expose your GPS receiver to water! Attention: Do not install the cable next to security relevant equipment and supply lines. Attention: Please check the security relevant equipment when you have installed the navigation system. Attention: The GPS receiver should be disconnected from the power supply while your car is parking. As it spends energy permanently you might risk discharging the car battery. Attention: The installation of the GPS receiver must not interfere with the sure operation of your car. Note: Do not varnish the GPS receiver. Doing so might impede the reception of GPS signals. Note: Do not use any harsh solvents for cleaning the GPS receiver. A damp cloth is sufficient! You might damage the case of the GPS receiver. Note: Do not unplug by pulling the cable. This might damage the cable! Note: Do not fold the cable. Check that the cable may not be damaged by any sharp object. 1.1.3 Safety information on the installation in the vehicle Attention: Do not fix the holder within the deployment zone of airbags. Attention: When you install the holder, please check that it may not constitute any safety risk, even in case of an accident. Introductions -7- Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 1.2 Search facilities and conventions Find information quickly This manual offers the following search facilities: In the footnote at the bottom of the page, you may check which chapter and which section you are actually reading. A glossary at the end of the manual contains explanations on the technical terms used in this manual. An index at the end of the manual allows precise search for the information contained in this manual. Conventions The conventions on the fonts and symbols used in this manual are explained in the two following tables: Style bold Buttons, icons, names of entry fields, and elements of the software's user interface. Also used for highlighting warnings and notices. Registered names and trademarks. Window and dialogue box titles. File names and source code. Name of the user mode related to the respective section. You do not need to read sections that do not affect your current user mode. Verwendung Indicates hints and notices that may ease the use of NCK. Indicates additional information. Warns against dangers that might cause damage to objects and persons. bold italic SMALL CAPITALS Source code Italic and underlined Symbol -8- Search facilities and conventions Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 1.3 Liability Limitation of liability The software and the manual are subject to change without notice. NAVIGON GmbH may not be liable for the correctness of the information contained in this manual nor for damages resulting from the use of this manual. To improve the quality of our products and our services, we appreciate all suggestions for improvement and all error notices. 1.3.1 Support Call our support staff for Telephone support: Support-hotline for questions about the product +49-(0)180-5-628 45 48 (0180-5-NAVIKIT) (dtms-Service, 0,12 EUR/Min) Hotline for technical questions +49-(0)190-518 81 (dtms-Service, 1,86 EUR/Min) On the web site of NAVIGON GmbH (http://www.navigon.com) you will find a Support section with a FAQ-list which gives answers to frequently asked questions. You need help? 1.4 Trademarks Registered trademarks All brands and trademarks mentioned in this document are possibly registered by third party and subject to the current legislation and to the rights of their respective owners without reservation. All mentioned names of products, societies, or brands may be registered trademarks of their respective owners. Every right that is not explicitly accorded is reserved. The absence of an explicit labelling of registered trademarks does not allow the conclusion that this brand was not subject to the rights of third party. Windows, Windows CE, Microsoft Excel, ActiveSync und Microsoft eMbedded Visual C++ are registered trademarks of the MicrosoftCorporation . Introductions -9- Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2 Operating Mode and Installation Topics covered in this chapter: 2.1 Operating Mode of your Navigon Configuration Kit System requirements Operating Mode of your navigation system 2.2 Installation of the navigation system Software installation Transfering maps Software registration and activation Page 17 Page 12 Operating Mode and Installation - 11 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2.1 Operating Mode of your Navigon Configuration Kit NCK The NAVIGON Configuration Kit (NCK) is a professional navigation solution tailor-made for industrial customers. Alongside the pure navigation function, the NCK also offers extra functions relevant to B2B customers. The system, for example, can be used offroad as a navigation aid. Undigitalised routes can be saved as routes (tracks) and driven. In addition, data from the customer directory can be directly transferred to the NCK; in doing so, addresses are directly converted into coordinates and established as destinations. Linking the NCK to existing systems for tour planning, contract planning or goods management is possible by means of the settings in the INI files. This individualised navigation solution also enables you to tap into complete networks, connections as well as warehouse and customer locations. Mobility is the decisive factor for even more comfortable navigation systems. Nowadays, systems must not be built-in into the vehicle. The user must be able to carry them with him. The navigation software being installed on a laptop, a PDA or on another Windows CE client e.g. Skeye.Pad, its use is no more restricted to one single vehicle. Its service may be requested in different situations. By returning the current GPS position, it is possible to check at any time where the vehicle is located. Alongside this, the status of the navigation can be called up at any time, hence the current distance and duration to destination can be simply conveyed. This way you can plan your tours efficiently. TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ensures you detour traffic jams ­ enabling your company fleet to be en route with the shortest possible standing times. As a free-of-charge service, TMC reports on current jams and guides the driver to a jam-free alternative route in order to save valuable time. It is possible to use this service in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden and Denmark. In this way you can adapt the navigation software to your own route requirements at any time. The portrayal of company-specific destinations (user-defined POIs) in the map round off the NAVIGON Configuration Kit. .INI Commands With NCK you may easily realise the connection to third-party systems (like route planning, order processing or resource planning) for transmitting coordinates or address information by entering .INI parameters. For detailed information on the .INI commands, please refer to "Special NCK functions" page 97. Features With NCK, you will not only arrive quickly and safely at your destination. It is the perfect tool for increasing the efficiency of your mobile navigation. easy link to existing systems transfer of addresses and contacts from linked systems into - 12 Operating Mode of your Navigon Configuration Kit Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 the navigation offroad navigation ­ navigation also outside of the recorded road network creating user-defined points of interest for company-specific destinations (with POI importer) intuitive, fast use of the navigation, as no manual entry is required not necessary to know the places you want to go to return of the current GPS position in order to optimise the tour planning TMC function for a smooth and jam-free working process efficient and transparent planning quick Return-on-Investment Operating Mode and Installation - 13 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2.1.1 Requirements System requirements The following minimum requirements must be fulfilled for a trouble-free use of NAVIGON Configuration Kit: Windows for Notebook (2000 with Service Pack 4, XP with Service Pack 1) Windows Mobile 2003 Windows CE.net 4.2 Note: Support for further platforms is currently being developed. For further details visits out web site (http://www.navigon.de) Supported platforms Notebook Pentium PC 266 MHz Microsoft Windows 2000 oder XP DVD-ROM Drive 64 MB RAM (128 MB RAM recommended) VGA Graphics Adapter with at least 32000 colours Microsoft compatible mouse about 40 MB of free hard disk capacity for the program data optional: about 1.3 GB of free hard disk capacity for the complete map of Europe Pocket PC ARM processor Windows Mobile 2003 64 MB RAM 15-20 MB free hard disk capacity Skeye.Pad ARM Prozessor Windows CE.net 4.2 64 MB RAM Note: please ensure that the NCK has at least 15 MB of memory available. On account of the dynamic memory consumption depending on the map material we do however recommend 20 MB free memory for optimum performance. Setting up the memory in Windows Mobile 2003 ... 1. Tap on Start > Settings on your Windows Mobile 2003. 2. Activate System and tap on the Memory symbol . - 14 - Operating Mode of your Navigon Configuration Kit Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 15.83 MB free program memory is available here. 3. If necessary move the memory controller to the left in order to give more program memory to the NCK. Note: To free up this program memory you can remove some programs that you don't need under "Listed programs". You can also deactivate unrequired functions e.g. WLAN. Note: This manual explains the operation of the software on a Pocket PC. The operation on other supported Windows Mobile devices works the same way. Operating Mode and Installation - 15 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2.1.2 Operating Mode of your navigation system Based on satellites the Global Positioning System (GPS) determines your current geographical position. The GPS has originally been developed as a weapon guidance system for the American forces. The GPS is based on 24 satellites which are in orbit round the earth. They are permanently emitting the time and their current position. The GPS receiver receives this information and calculates the longitude and the latitude of its own actual position. The signals of at least three satellites are needed to determine the longitude and the latitude. With the signals of at least four satellites the elevation may be calculated, too. The determination has an accuracy of about 3 yards. Operating mode of the GPS Maps The supplied maps also include geographical coordinates for the points of interest, roads and towns. The navigation system can therefore calculate a path from a starting point to a destination. If your navigation system receives the signals from at least 3 satellites it can determine your position and show it on the map. This position can serve as a starting point for a route calculation. As a position definition and illustration takes place once per second you can follow your current position on the map at any time. Traffic information with TMC The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) provides the navigation system with the latest traffic information. A TMC module which is available as accessory receives these signals broadcasted by radio stations. The traffic situation on highways, motorways, and other routes is checked by jam sensors or by the police and other persons. The collected traffic data is transmitted to traffic guidance centres where they are evaluated and sent to the radio stations. The stations are broadcasting the data inaudibly via RDS (Radio Data Signal). The TMC-receiver extracts the TMC data from the RDS signal and provides the navigation software with them. Current traffic obstructions may then be displayed. The reported obstructions may be considered for route calculation. In case of obstructions on the computed itinerary they may be used for computing an alternative route which evades the obstruction. NCK features dynamic navigation which is well adapted to the current traffic situation. Operating mode of the TMC - 16 - Operating Mode of your Navigon Configuration Kit Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2.2 Installation of the navigation system Quick-start guide... You must carry out the following procedures before using NCK: Software installation, page 17 Transfering maps, page 19 Installation in the vehicle, page 20 2.2.1 Overview Software installation Please start with installation of the navigation software. You have to proceed differently depending on which device you are installing the NCK. Furthermore the NCK is also offered as an preinstalled version on a memory card. 2.2.1.1 Installing on a Windows CE device without a pre-installed memory card How to install the software on a Windows CE device... 1. Establish an ActiveSync connection to your Windows CE device (refer to the user manual for the Windows CE device). 2. Insert the NCK DVD in your DVD drive. The installation starts automatically with an activated AutoPlay function. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the installation doesn't start automatically, open the DVD in Windows Explorer and double-click on the Setup.exe program. 2.2.1.2 Installing on a Windows CE device with a previously installed memory card How to install the software on a Windows CE device... 1. Insert the memory card into your Windows CE device. (you may have to remove the protective cap from the memory slot before you do this). 2. Now launch the file Explorer on your Windows CE device and go to the directory of your memory card. (possible names are, for example Storage Card,SD-Card,CF-Card.) 3. In this folder tip on the installation file NCK Setup. 4. The installation is now carried out fully automatically. Please follow the instructions on the screen of your Windows CE device. Operating Mode and Installation - 17 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2.2.1.3 Installing on a notebook How to install the software on a notebook... 1. Insert the NCK DVD in your DVD drive. Installation is launched automatically with an activated AutoPlay function. 2. Follow the instructions on your screen. Note: If the installation doesn't start automatically, open the DVD in the Windows Explorer and double-click on the Setup.exe program. Notebooks without serial port... Many modern Notebooks do no longer provide any serial port. To use our GPS-Mouse with the USB-Cable however, please follow the instructions: Note: This example describes a Windows XP installation. The USB2Serial-Driver does not work if your GPS-Mouse contains the optional Bluetooth-Module. 1. Please connect the USB2Serial-Cable (GNS Adapter to USB) with your GPS-Mouse and plug the cable into the USB-Port of your Notebook. The "Found New Hardware Wizard" should appear now. 2. Check "Include this location in the search:" 3. Please click on "Browse" and indicate the path of the "USB2Serial" folder on Your NCK-DVD1 and confirm. Please click "Next" to continue. The USB2Serial driver will now be installed automatically. After the installation we recommend that you restart your Notebook. Note: Note: To uninstall the USB2Serial driver, please execute DRemover98_2k.exe. You will find it in the folder "USB2Serial" on your NCK-DVD1. 2.2.1.4 Installing on a Skeye.Pad How to install the software on the Skeye.Pad... 1. Insert the NCK DVD in your DVD drive. Installation is launched automatically with an activated AutoPlay function. 2. Follow the instructions on your screen. 3. Click on install NCK and choose the main directory of your memory card as the destination folder. 4. Insert the memory card in your Skeye.Pad and reset. The NCK is now automatically installed on your Skeye.Pad. Note: Alternatively you can install the NCK by opening your memory card under Windows Explorer and double-clicking on the .cab file you've copied in step 3. - 18 - Installation of the navigation system Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2.2.2 Overview Transfering maps In the second step please carry out the transfer of the map material. 1. Launch the setup again as described in the previous section "Software installation" on page 15, and choose Transfer maps in the setup. 2. Choose the map material that you'd like to transfer. 3. Windows CE device: As the destination folder for the map material choose the main directory of your memory card. Notebook: As a destination folder for the map materials, choose the folder Maps in the installed NCK program folder. How to transfer the map material... 2.2.3 Software registration and activation At the first start of NCK you will be prompted to enter an activation code. You cannot start the software without entering this code. To obtain the activation code, you will need the serial number which is printed on the back of the NCK booklet and the number which is indicated at the first start of the software. With these two numbers you may obtain the activation code: in the web on http://www.navigon.com or by phone at our support for Germany, Austria and Switzerland 0049- (0)180-5-NAVIKIT (0180-5-6284548) (dtms-Service, 0,12 /min). Enter the activation code into the respective entry field and tap the OK button or the ENTER-key of the on-screen keyboard. Note: Keep the activation code at a safe place. You might need it later, e.g. when you reinstall the software on your device. Activation code Operating Mode and Installation - 19 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2.2.4 Survey Installation in the vehicle Mount the holder of the Windows CE device and the GPS receiver before you use the navigation system. You will also have to initialise the GPS receiver and, if purchased, the TMC module. Note: If the support and the Windows CE adapter are not included in the delivery scope, you can order both from our support team, our online shop or from a specialist dealer. 2.2.4.1 Mounting and connecting your Windows CE device Attention: The mounted holder must not impede the driver's attention on the traffic. If this is not possible, mount the holder somewhere else so that safe driving is granted. Connecting the Windows CE device... 1. Attach the cradle of the Pocket PC to the swan-neck mount. Note: Take notice of the inscription on the swan-neck mount. The arrow with the inscription close must show in snap-on direction. The connection must snap on audibly. 2. Place the suction cup on the windscreen. Press the lever firmly to the windscreen before switching it. 3. Put the Windows CE device into the cradle. Make sure that it is held safely! 4. Plug the adapter into the socket at the bottom of the Pocket PC. - 20 - Installation of the navigation system Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2.2.4.2 GPS Mounting and connecting the GPS receiver Attention: The mounted GPS receiver must not impede the driver's attention on traffic. Connecting the GPS receiver... 1. Place the GPS receiver horizontally under the windscreen, as far forwards as possible. Note: The reception of GPS-signals may be obstructed by windscreen heating wires, by a windscreen aerial, or when the windscreen is metallised. In this case you might use an external vehicle antenna which may be ordered from our support team. 2. Plug the connection cable of the GPS receiver to the respective socket of the adapter which connects the Windows CE device to the power supply. 3. Plug the jack of the adaptor into the socket of the cigarette lighter. 4. Turn the GPS receiver on. 2.2.4.3 Bluetooth-module Bluetooth module If you have purchased the Bluetooth module together with your GPS-receiver, it was inserted and has been set up during the installation procedure. In case you have purchased it as a supplement proceed as described in "Equipping the NAVIGON|TriCeiver ", page 148. Operating Mode and Installation - 21 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 2.2.4.4 TMC-module TMC-module If you have purchased the TMC module together with your GPSreceiver, it was inserted and has been set up during the installation procedure. In case you have purchased it as a supplement proceed as described in "Equipping the Equipping the NAVIGON|TriCeiver ", page 148. 1. Insert the aerial into the left slot. 2. Fix the aerial with the suckers parallel to the right strut on the windscreen. 2.2.4.5 Initialising the GPS receiver and the TMC module Initialisation of the TMC module The initialisation process of the TMC module starts automatically. Within a few seconds, the TMC-icon on your Pocket PC switches from No TMC to Searching for broadcast station and finally to TMC ready. No TMC Searching for broadcast station TMC ready Note: In case the symbol No TMC is shown, the TMC-module is possibly not inserted correctly, or the GPS-receiver is not connected correctly. No TMC is also shown when your navigation system does not dispose of a TMC-receiver. For details on the operation of the TMC module, please refer to "Using TMC functionality", page 92. Initialisation of the GPS receiver The initialisation process of the GPS receiver starts automatically. Within 15 seconds, the GPS-icon on your Pocket PC switches from No GPS to No signal. As soon as the signals of more than 3 satellites are being received, the GPS-icon switches to GPS ready. - 22 - Installation of the navigation system Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 No GPS No signal GPS ready This procedure may take about 20 minutes. When the GPS icon becomes GPS ready earlier, it would be good to leave the GPS receiver turned on for about 15 more minutes in order to grant its correct operation. The initialisation process is finished when the reception of more than 3 satellites is assured after about 20 seconds. Note: This initialisation process must be carried out only once. The other times, the GPS receiver will be ready within about one minute. Note: When the GPS receiver is connected to the power supply for the first time, leave it connected for about 2 hours in order to charge its battery. Note: A new initialisation may become necessary when the GPS receiver has not been in use. In this case, the initialisation process would take about 10 minutes. Caution: Disconnect the receiver from the power supply when you are leaving the car parked for a longer period. Failure to do so might result in a flat battery as the receiver consumes electricity permanently. For details on the operation of your GPS receiver, please refer to "User interface and basic functionality", page 28. Operating Mode and Installation - 23 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3 Operating the navigation software Topics covered in this chapter: 3.1 Starting NCK 3.2 User interface and basic functionality Hardware keys Software keyboard Command buttons User modes 3.3 Indicating a destination Entering an address Selecting a point of interest Selecting destinations from the contacts list Indication destinations on the map Favourites (Saved destinations) Recent destinations Using your home address Voice command 3.4 Destination management Saving a destination Renaming a destination Deleting a destination 3.5 Working with the map Operating the map Representation of the map in navigation mode Displaying additional information on the map Page 62 Page 59 Page 39 Page 26 Page 28 Operating the navigation software - 25 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.1 Starting NCK Precondition You have carried out installation and activation of NCK as described in "Installation of the navigation system", page 17. 1. Turn on your Windows CE device. 2. Tap on the NCK symbol on the desktop. The Main screen opens: Note: Depending on the chosen user mode (refer to section "User modes" on page 37) you will have different functions available. Main screen Starting the navigation software... Standard mode Extended mode All functions of the program are accessible via the Main screen. One destination Tap this button to indicate a destination for navigation (one stage). For details, please refer to "Navigation and Itinerary planning", page 75. Navigation homewards Tap the Home icon to navigate to your home address. For details, please refer "Using your home address", page 56. - 26 - Starting NCK Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 Navigation via voice command Tap the Voice command icon to start navigation to a favourite via voice command. For details, please refer to "Voice command", page 57. Favourites (Standard mode) Tap the Favourites button to navigate to a favourite. For details, please refer to "Favourites (Saved destinations)", page 52. Recent destinations (Standard mode) Tap the Recent destinations button to select a destination entered previously. For details, please refer to "Recent destinations", page 54. Route planning (Extended mode) Tap the Route planning button for itinerary planning purposes. For details, please refer to "Navigation to several destinations (Itinerary planning)", page 79. Display the map (Extended Mode) Tap the Show map button to display the map which is currently in use.. Select map Tap the Map button to select another map from the memory card which is currently inserted. For details, please refer to "Working with the map", page 62. Operating the navigation software - 27 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 Settings Tap the Settings button to modify the settings of NCK. For details, please refer to "Configuration of the NCK", page 133. Quit Tap the Quit button to quit NCK. 3.2 User interface and basic functionality Operation In order to offer a maximum of flexibility and convenience for the operation of Configuration Kit there is three ways to make entries: tapping with the stylus, tapping with your finger, or via the hardware keys. Moreover, you may indicate a saved destination by voice to start navigation to it. 3.2.1 Hardware keys In NCK, you may configure the hardware keys to execute the "Up", "Down", "Left", "Right", "OK" and "Return" actions. This enables convenient and easy operation. Note: This function is only available on specific Windows CE devices, e.g. a Pocket PC. 1. On the main screen, tap Settings. The SETTINGS screen opens. 2. Via the arrow buttons, select the KEYS screen. 3. Tap Configure. 4. Select the keys for the respective actions. 5. Tap the Save button. Note: When you quit the navigation software, the keys will have their standard functionality. Key configuration - 28 - User interface and basic functionality Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.2.2 Survey Software keyboard A software keyboard appears at the bottom of the screen when text entries are necessary. Choose between a standard keyboard, a character keyboard or a mobile phone keyboard. Select a software keyboard by tapping the respective icon at the bottom of the screen. The icon of the active keyboard appears pressed. 3.2.2.1 Standard keyboard Use the stylus to operate the standard keyboard. You may use small or capital letters for entering destination data. And you need not enter special characters when entering a destination's town or street name. NCK replaces these characters automatically. When you are looking for, e.g., a French town called "Héroïnès", simply type "heroines". Operating the navigation software - 29 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.2.2.2 Character keyboard You may carry out all entries with your finger on the character keyboard. But you may enter capital letters only. You need not enter small letters or special characters when entering a destination's town or street name. NCK replaces these characters automatically. When you are looking for, e.g., a French town called "Héroïnès", simply type "HEROINES". Entering a space, deleting a character... Tap the icon to enter a space character. . Tap the icon to delete the character at the left of the cursor. . Switching between character and number entry... Tap the icon to enter numbers, e.g. for a postcode. . Tap the icon to return to the character entry mode. . Special characters Tap the icon to enter a special character. . The special characters keyboard appears. - 30 - User interface and basic functionality Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 As soon as you have entered a special character the letter keyboard reappears. You need not enter special characters when entering a destination's town or street name but they may be helpful for entering names for saved destinations and itineraries. Moving the cursor If you want to delete another character than the one to the left of the cursor position, or if you want to insert a character at another place than at the end of the text, you have to move the cursor to the respective place. Just tap the place where you want to have the cursor. Operating the navigation software - 31 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.2.2.3 Mobile phone keyboard You may carry out all entries with your finger on the mobile phone keyboard. But you may enter capital letters only. As on a mobile phone, each key is designed to enter several letters with it. The position of a letter on a key caption indicates how often you must tap this key to enter the respective letter. E.g., to enter an "S", tap the "PQRS" key four times. You need not enter small letters or special characters when entering a destination's town or street name. NCK replaces these characters automatically. When you are looking for, e.g., a French town called "Héroïnès", simply type "HEROINES". Entering a space, deleting a character... Tap the icon to enter a space character. . Tap the icon to delete the character at the left of the cursor. . Switching between character and number entry... Tap the icon to enter numbers, e.g. for a postcode. . Tap the icon to return to the character entry mode. . Special characters When you tap a key, a line above the software keyboard appears which lists all characters that may be entered by this key. The - 32 - User interface and basic functionality Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 active character is highlighted. If, e.g., you want to type "Ø", tap the "MNO" key repeatedly until "Ø" is highlighted in the line above the software keyboard. You need not enter special characters when entering a destination's town or street name but they may be helpful for entering names for saved destinations and itineraries. Moving the cursor If you want to delete another character than the one to the left of the cursor position, or if you want to insert a character at another place than at the end of the text, you have to move the cursor to the respective place. Just tap the place where you want to have the cursor. Operating the navigation software - 33 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.2.3 Icons Command buttons The following buttons appear at the bottom of every NCK screen: Return Tap this icon to return to the previous screen. This icon is not available on the MAIN SCREEN. Main screen Tap this icon to open the main screen. This icon is not available on the MAIN SCREEN. GPS The GPS symbol is placed at the bottom of the screen. The different GPS-icons have the following significance: Symbol Significance A GPS receiver is not connected or the power supply is interrupted. A GPS receiver is connected, but the received signals are not convenient for navigation purposes (e.g. because you are in a closed building). The signals are convenient. Navigation may begin. No GPS No Signal GPS ready Tap the GPS icon to display the current GPS status: Entry GMT Significance Greenwich Mean Time Time of London ignoring daylight saving time. - 34 - User interface and basic functionality Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 Entry Longitude / Latitude Satellites Significance Current position: Indication of east longitude and north latitude. Number of received satellites. At least three satellites must be received for navigation purposes. Horizontal Dilution of Precision: Indicates the quality of position determination. Theoretically any value from 0 to 50 may occur. The smaller the value, the more accurate is the position determination (value 0 = no deviation from the real position). Values up to 8 are convenient for navigation purposes. Indicates your current speed. Indicates the address of your current position. Tap this button to add the current address to the FAVOURITES. Tap this button to quit the GPS screen. HDOP Speed Position Save Quit Logbook Tap this icon to access the logbook functions. For details on the logbook functionality, please refer to "Keeping the logbook", page 95. TMC The TMC symbol is placed at the bottom of the screen. The different TMC-icons have the following significance: Symbol Significance A TMC-module is not inserted or not connected correctly. -ORThe GPS-receiver is turned off or not connected correctly. The TMC-receiver is ready but cannot receive TMC signals. This is the case when, e.g., you are in an area where TMC is not available. TMC signals are being received. TMC ready For details on the TMC functionality, please refer to "Using TMC functionality". Page 92. No TMC Searching for broadcast station Operating the navigation software - 35 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 Start Tap on this button to open a different program on your Windows CE device without ending the NCK. This could be practical if you want to change or set up contacts, without ending the navigation. Tap on the button again to end this mode. Note: This button is not available to you on the Notebook. 3.2.3.1 Lists Survey There are many cases where you have to select an entry from a list. If, for example, you have not completely entered the name of a town before tapping OK, a list appears which contains all towns beginning with your entry or having it into their names. The postcode of the towns is also indicated in order to allow you to choose the correct one if there is more than one town with the same name. Entry with focus One of the entries has the focus. This entry is written in bold. Moreover, there is often some additional information on that entry in a 2nd or 3rd line. In a list of towns, there is indicated the county the respective town belongs to. At the right hand side of lists, there are three icons: OK: Tap this icon to confirm the selection of the entry with the focus (which is placed directly at the left of the OK icon). Up: Tap this icon to scroll the list one item up. Icons - 36 - User interface and basic functionality Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 Down: Tap this icon to scroll the list one item down. To scroll up or down through the list by several elements, tap several times on the respective button. 3.2.4 Survey User modes NCK can be operated in two different user modes: Standard and Extended. This grants an optimum of usability for each user: Less experienced users and users who do not need using the complete functionality of the software work in standard mode. Experienced users who are ready to spend some time in getting used to operate the complete functionality word in extended mode. Some configuration settings have an effect on the work in standard mode but can only be changed in extended mode. For further information, please refer to "Configuration of the NCK", page 133. Changing the user mode You may at any time switch to the other user mode. 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Settings. The SETTINGS screen appears: 2. The User mode entry is at the top of the list. If it is not selected, tap the Up icon repeatedly until User mode is selected. The USER MODE screen appears: Operating the navigation software - 37 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 Your current user mode is indicated on the Current user mode field. 2. Tap Current user mode to switch to the other user mode. The name of the user mode you want to switch to becomes the caption of the entry field. 3. Tap Save to save the changes. Note: When you switch to standard mode, a dialog window asks you whether you want to keep the configuration changes you have made in extended mode. This dialog window appears even when you have not made any configuration changes. Tap Yes if you want to keep these changes. 3.2.4.1 Standard Mode Survey In standard mode, the software is easier to operate. As it offers reduced functionality, functions may be accessed quicker. So, if you do not need functions like Route planning or indicating a destination on the map, we recommend working in standard mode. In standard mode, you can: Select another map Enter a destination to navigate to (Address, POI) Navigate home Select a saved destination Select a destination from the recent destinations list Change some configuration settings Functionality - 38 - User interface and basic functionality Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.2.4.2 Extended Mode Survey In extended mode, you dispose of the complete functionality of NCK. You may for example indicate and navigate to more than one destination (route planning with stages). You may change all configuration settings. If you want to use the complete functionality, work in extended mode. In addition to the functions of the standard mode, the extended mode enables you to: Indicate a direction directly on the map Plan and save routes with several stages Adjust the route options before each navigation Change all configuration settings. Functionality 3.3 Indicating a destination Basic principle of navigation The indication of destinations is the basis of navigation respectively of itinerary planning. In this chapter, you will learn about the possibilities to indicate and manage destinations in NCK. For details on how to start navigation to a destination, please refer to "Navigation and Itinerary planning", page 75. Indicating a destination In NCK there are several possibilities to enter or to select destinations: Manual address entry, see page 40 Via the Special destinations function, see page 42 Via the contacts folder, see page 47 By indication on the map, see page 49 By selection from the Saved destinations list, see page 52 By selection from the Recent destinations list, see page 54 Via the Home icon, see page 56 By Voice command, see page 57 Via a destination file, see page 107 Via Windows Messages, see page 119 Operating the navigation software - 39 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.3.1 Entering an address 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation The DESTINATION screen opens Navigating to a destination... Standard mode Extended mod 2. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 3. On the DESTINATION screen, tap Address. The ADDRESS screen opens. 4. Enter the destination town into the Town or Postcode entry field. Enter either its name or its postcode. 5. Enter the destination street into the Street entry field. 6. Enter the house number of your destination into the Nr. field, if you know it. - 40 Indicating a destination Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 Note: If the house numbers of the respective street are stored in the database of places, you may tap the field besides the Street field. If no house numbers are stored, the respective field is deactivated. The software navigates to the respective street 7. Enter the name of a crossroad into the Intersection entry field if you want to define an intersection as destination point (e.g. because the house number is not available).. 8. Tap the Save button if you want to navigate more often to the entered destination. You may then quickly select it from the Saved destinations list. For information on saving destinations, please refer to "Saving a destination", page 59. Operating the navigation software - 41 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.3.2 Selecting a point of interest Special destinations, also known as POIs (Points of Interest), are stored in the database of places and may be displayed on the map. Ports, airports, restaurants, hotels, petrol stations, public buildings, and others belong to the special destinations. Indicate a special destination by selecting one nearby, of superregional significance, or in another town. Note: With NCK, you may as well define your own POIs and use them for navigation purposes. For further information, please refer to "User defined POIs" page 113. Points of interest Selecting a point of interest 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. Standard mode Extended mode 2. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. Extended mode 3. On the DESTINATION screen, tap Point of interest. - 42 - Indicating a destination Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 The POINT OF INTEREST screen opens: 3.3.2.1 Selecting a Point of interest nearby Note: You may only display special destinations nearby when the GPS receiver is connected and when your current position can be determined. Selecting a point of interest nearby... 4. On the DESTINATION screen, tap ...nearby. . The POI NEARBY screen opens: 5. Enter the radius around your current position within which you want to search for points of interest into the Radius entry field. Operating the navigation software - 43 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 6. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the left one of the two Category list fields, e.g. "Garage". Only points of interest situated within the indicated radius will be displayed. 7. Select the Subcategory of points of interest to search for from the right one of the two Category list fields, e.g. "Audi VW Seat Skoda". Note: If you leave the Subcategory field empty, all points of interest matching with the selected main category will be listed in the Point of interest list field. 8. Select the correct destination from the Special destination list field. All special destinations matching your entries are listed, including their linear distance from your current position: 9. Tap the Save button if you want to navigate more often to the entered destination. You may then quickly select it from the Saved destinations list. For information on saving destinations, please refer to "Saving a destination", page 59. - 44 - Indicating a destination Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.3.2.2 Point of interest in a certain town Point of interest in a certain town... 4. On the POINT OF INTEREST screen, tap ...in a town. The POI in a town screen opens: 5. Enter the name of the town in which you want to search for points of interest into the Town or postcode field. 6. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the Category list field (e.g. Nightlife). Only categories matching your Town entry are listed. 7. Select the Subcategory of points of interest to search for from the right one of the two Category list fields (e.g. Cinema). 8. Select the correct destination from the Point of interest list field. Note: You need not make entries into the Category and Subcategory fields. Their purpose is only to shorten the Point of interest list. This list may become very extensive, especially in big towns. For information on saving destinations, please refer to "Saving a destination", page 59. Operating the navigation software - 45 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.3.2.3 Point of interest of supraregional significance Point of interest of supraregional significance... 4. On the POINT OF INTEREST screen, tap ...nationwide. . The POI NATIONWIDE screen opens: 5. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the Category list field (e.g. Airports). 6. Select the correct destination from the Point of interest list field. Note: You need not make entries into the Category field. Their purpose is only to shorten the Point of interest list. This list may become very extensive, especially in big towns. For information on saving destinations, please refer to "Saving a destination", page 59. - 46 - Indicating a destination Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3.3.3 Selecting destinations from the contacts list Any address from the contacts list on your Windows device may be used as destination for navigation or itinerary planning purposes. In order to identify an address clearly and without ambiguity, town, postcode, street, and house number should be indicated. Note: Only contacts the address of which is covered by the currently loaded map may be used for navigation or itinerary planning purposes. Note: This function is available for Windows 2000 / XP as well as Windows CE devices. Using a contact's address as destination... Incomplete address If an address cannot be identified without ambiguity e.g. because there are two towns with the same name on the map, NCK lists them all, indicating their postcodes and districts. Select the respective town and tap OK. If the town has been found but the street of the contact is not indicated, you will be guided to the centre of this town. To avoid problems, the addresses from your contacts list should be complete. Selecting destinations from the contacts list... 1. In the MAIN MENU, tap Navigation. The DESTINATION screen opens. 2. Tap the Country entry field and select the destination country if it is not yet indicated. Note: Only countries of which at least a part is represented on the currently loaded map may be selected. 3. On the DESTINATION screen, tap Contacts. Your contacts list opens. 4. Tap the respective contact's entry and hold until you get the context menu (examplified with Windows CE): 5. Tap NCK. Operating the navigation software - 47 - Users´s manual NAVIGON Configuration Kit 5.0 3a The following screen opens when there was more than one address to be found for the respective contact: 3b Tap the OK button, which belongs to the address you want to use as destination. NCK adopts the address. 6. Tap on the Save button if the contact concerns a destination that you frequently drive to. You can then select this contact address quickly from the destination list at any time. For information on saving destinations to the FAVOURITES, please refer to "Saving a destination", page 59. - 48 - Indicating a destination