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Index Warning Maintenance and Battery disposal 6 7 1. Introduction 1.1 Box contents 1.2 Available accessories 1.3 Hardware features 1.4 The keyboard 8 8 8 8 9 2. Installation 2.1 Inserting the Secure Digital (SD) CARD 2.2 Fixing the bracket 2.3 Power connection 2.4 Battery Functioning 2.5 Fitting the optional external GPS antenna 2.6 Starting 10 10 10 10 11 11 12 3. The Main Menu 13 4. Setting the destination 4.1 Setting the first destination 4.2 View on Map 4.3 Routing preferences 15 15 16 16 5.
6.1.2 Data box 6.2 Exploring the map 6.3 2D and 3D view 6.4 Night vision 6.5 Turn List 6.6 Points of interest (POI) 21 22 22 23 23 23 7. Managing Contacts 7.1 Saving a contact on your GPS position 7.2 Saving a new contact directly on the map 7.3 Save a contact with a specific address 7.4 Address Book 7.5 Modify a contact 7.6 Set the HOME address 7.7 Contact alarm 7.8 File Manager 25 25 25 26 26 26 26 27 27 8. Advanced search options 8.1 Address advanced search 8.1.1 Recently found addresses 8.1.
10.1.4 Display Options 10.1.5 Power 10.1.6 Simulation settings 10.1.7 Alarm 10.1.8 Reset 10.2 Map settings 10.3 Map Icons 10.4 Time zone 10.5 Traffic settings 10.6 Set data boxes 34 34 35 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 11. Updating the Software and the Map 11.1 Updating the Software 11.2 Updating the Map 38 38 39 12. Troubleshooting 12.1 MASTER RESET 12.2 Emergency Shut down 40 40 40 13. Warranty and Support 13.1 Warranty conditions 13.2 Repair and replacement under warranty 13.
Warning The manufacturer and the distribution chain disclaim any liability deriving from an improper use of the device in a way that may cause accidents or damages to things or persons. Using this navigator implies that the user accepts and follows all these warnings and all the instructions contained in this manual. The driver is held responsible for using Geosat in the correct way (passenger or non passenger mode).
Maintenance and Battery disposal • Do not leave the navigator in direct sunlight for extended periods. This could compromise the correct running of your Geosat. If you suspect that the navigator has been over heated because of sunlight exposure, let the temperature of the car cool down, and wait for the device temperature to go down to normal values before switching it on. • The Secure Digital memory card should not be formatted nor the content modified.
1. Introduction 1.1 1. Geosat 5 Navigator (5” LCD TFT display) 2. Secure Digital memory card preloaded with Tele Atlas cartography 3. Car charger 4. Flexible bracket with suction cup 5. USB cable 6. Audio video cable 7. Quick start guide 1.2 1 Box contents 4 3 Available accessories 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Fixed holder Pochette (carrying case) External GPS antenna TMC receiver Additional maps / map-updates preloaded on SD 6. AC-DC Adaptor 1.
7 6 12 2 4 1 3 front view 5 side view 1.4 10 11 9 8 13 The keyboard AvMap Geosat 5’s keyboard consists of 5 keys: 1. MENU 2. DRIVE ME HOME 3. WHERE TO GO 4. ROUTE FUNCTIONS / VOLUME 5.
2. Installation AvMap Geosat 5 is ready to be used. All you need to do is install the unit into the vehicle. Carry out these operations in order: 1. Make sure the secure digital card is in its slot 2. Fix the bracket on the windscreen 3. Fix Geosat 5 on the bracket 4. Plug in the car charger 2.1 Inserting the Secure Digital (SD) CARD The Secure Digital card is pre-loaded with the Tele Atlas cartographic data, the Geosat 5 navigation software and the mobile software for PDA and Smartphones.
charger. The battery will require 4 hours charging to be fully charged. Geosat 5 can be fed with voltage between 10 and 35 V. The car charger cable provided in the box should be used to power Geosat via the car cigarette/12 V power socket. 1. Plug the car charger cable into Geosat 5 2. Remove the cigarette lighter from its slot or remove the 12 V power socket cover 3. Insert the other end of the cable into the socket Some vehicles are equipped with additional 12 V plugs.
2.6 Starting 1. Switch on the navigator by pressing the POWER button 2. Some important warnings are displayed 3. If the warnings are not in the language required, it is possible to immediately set the text language by touching the Language Setting button in the lower left corner. Select the desired language for the text, then touch the upper right arrow button to select the voice language (for vocal instructions) 4.
3. The Main Menu The MENU key It opens the Main Menu, which consists of four pages with three big buttons each. Change page by touching the arrow button. By touching the Settings button in the lower right corner, you can access the system settings, while touching the Map button on the lower left corner you can go back to the map view.
screen displays whatever is connected to the Audio Video input. Tracks button It opens the Tracks page from which you can record tracks.
4. Setting the destination 4.1 Setting the first destination In order to insert your first destination: 1. Press the WHERE TO GO Key on the side keyboard to open the Where to go page. 2. Touch the Address button to open the Address page 3. Touch on the New Address button in the upper right part of the screen 4. The address wizard will start with the Enter country page. To insert the country, touch the letters on the virtual keyboard. 5.
and start the navigation from the current GPS position to the selected destination. 4.2 View on Map 4.3 Routing preferences From the Start Navigation page you can touch the View on Map to display the location of the selected address on the Map. Once you have checked the position on the map press on the Back arrow button to go back to the Start Navigation page, then touch the Go button to calculate the route and start the navigation from the current GPS position to the selected destination.
5. Planning a route 5.1 Planning a route from A to B When you are in your car and Geosat receives a valid GPS fix, the starting point of a route corresponds to your current GPSA position. It is also possible to plan a route without a Valid GPS fix, before leaving, setting both the destination and the starting point. 1. Insert a new address following the instructions in par. 4 up to the Start Navigation page. 2.
4. Touch Add point to open the Add point page. 5. Select the desired address as for inserting a new address (par. 4) or with the advanced procedure (par. 8) then in the Start Navigation Page, touch Set as Via Point and go back to the Edit Trip page. 6. Again select Add Point to add a second via point. Once all the via points have been inserted it is possible to change their order: in the Edit Trip page select a Waypoint then touch Move up or Move down to change the order. 7.
10.1. 5.8 Simulation After planning a route, it is also possible to simulate navigation. 1. Press the MENU key on the side keyboard 2. Touch the Settings button in the right lower corner 3. Touch the User preferences button 4. Touch the Simulation button 5. Set the speed for the simulation and Touch OK to go back to the main Settings page. 6. Touch the Map button to go back to the Map.
6. Map views 6.1 Navigation info Inactive Navigation Zoom in Show entire route button Back button Zoom out Scale Status bar TMC status Info button GPS status Battery status Info bar Active Navigation Show / Hide info boxes bar Info box Next manoeuvre Distance to go to the next manoeuvre Street to take at the next manoeuvre Address of current GPS posiiton Info bar If the navigation is active, the position of the vehicle on the map is shown with an Icon (e.g. a blue car).
In the lower part of the screen the information bar is displayed. The information bar displays the name of the street you are travelling along, and above that, the name of the street you will have to turn into. The left corner of the information bar shows the distance to the next manoeuvre and the icon of the manoeuvre you will have to perform. When the navigation is not active, touch any point on the map to see the information about the selected point displayed in the information bar.
displayed. The data boxes show: Time to destination, time to the next manoeuvre and distance to destination. These boxes can be hidden by touching the icon on the upper left side. The data boxes can be customised. 1. Press the MENU key on the side keyboard. 2. Touch the Settings button in the lower right corner. 3. Touch the Set data box button 4. Choose form the side list the info you would like to be displayed (if you choose no data, the data box will be hidden) 5.
perspective. This map mode can be used only with active navigation (with valid GPS fix). When the 3D mode is used, and you touch the map, the map is displayed in 2D mode so that you can better explore it. After this operation the map goes back to 3D mode. 6.4 Night vision With Geosat 5 it is possible to set the night vision for a safer driving at night. With the night vision, the colour palette is changed so that the new menu and cartography are readable but not disturbing in absence of light.
• • • • • • • • • • • • Emergency Attractions Entertainment Food and drink Government Lodging Medical services Natural attractions Services Shopping Sport facilities Other Geosat 5 holds more than 1.900.00 Points of Interest in Europe (Geosat 5 e version). To show or hide the POI icons on the Map: 1. Press the MENU key 2. Touch the Settings button in the lower right corner 3. Touch the Map Icons button 4. Touch a category in order to hide it or show it or touch the button select all or deselect all. 5.
7. Managing Contacts With Geosat 5 you can save up to 1000 personal contacts’ addresses. For example you can save your customers addresses, but also friends, relatives or restaurants and shops you would like to remember. 7.1 1. 2. 3. 4. Saving a contact on your GPS position Press on the WHERE TO GO Key Touch the Contacts button Touch the Add Contact button Touch the Here button: the point corresponding to your current GPS position will be saved in the Contacts list. 5.
contact address. 7.3 Save a contact with a specific address 7.4 Address Book 1. 2. 3. 4. Insert the desired address following the procedure described in par. 4 In the Start Navigation page select Add to contacts Select the folder in which you want to save the contact Write the name of the contact and choose an icon. You can skip this step and then modify it at a later time. 5. A page resuming contact name, address and chosen folder will be displayed.
7.7 Contact alarm 7.8 File Manager Geosat 5 can alert you with a message and a beep when you are in proximity of one or more contacts associated to the proximity alert icon. For the alerts activation read par. 10.1 Using Secure Digital memory cards with different versions of the navigation software or updating the map data may cause the loss of your contacts. To avoid this inconvenience it is recommended that you save the contacts and tracks that you have created. How to save user files: 1.
8. Advanced search options Beside the simple new address research described par.4, there are some advanced search options: you can search for an address through the post code, or you can search for an intersection between 2 streets, or for the centre of a city; or you can look for Points of interests and contacts. Press the WHERE TO GO Key on the side keyboard. From the where to go menu you can choose 4 different options: a. Address (full address, city centre, post code, intersection) b.
1. 2. 3. 4. 4. 6. Press the WHERE TO GO Key Touch the Address button. Touch the City Centre button to open the virtual keyboard. Type the name of the desired city and touch the green arrow button. Choose from the list of possible results to open the Start Navigation page. Touch the Go button to calculate the route and start the navigation. 8.1.3 Searching for intersections You can search for the intersection between two streets even if you do not know the exact house number. 1. Press the WHERE TO GO Key.
1. Press the WHERE TO GO Key 2. Touch the POI button. In the list on the left the list of the recently found addresses is displayed, including contacts. 3. Select one of the points of interest from the list to open the Start Navigation page 4. Touch the Go button to calculate the route and start the navigation. 8.2.2 Searching for nearest POI You can search for Points of interest that are closest to your GPS position: 1. Press the WHERE TO GO Key 2. Touch the POI button. 3. Touch the My Position button 4.
7. Touch the Go button to calculate the route and start the navigation. At step n. 4 we can introduce a filter in the research by touching the ‘name’ button. Type the name of the point of interest and then go back to the choice of the main category of subcategory.
9. Special functions 9.1 Video 9.2 TMC Geosat 5 is equipped with a PAL NTSC audio-video input. Connect Geosat 5 to a DVD player, a laptop, a video camera, digital camera or to game console in order to utilise its 5 screen as an external display. 1. Turn on the device and connect the audio video cable to the plug on the back of the navigator. 2. Connect the RCA video cable to the yellow pin, and one of the two audio cables to the white pin (mono). 3. Press the MENU key 4.
10. Setting the preferences You can set a variety of preferences, allowing you to customize your Geosat 5 according to your needs. To access to the system set up: 1. Press the MENU key 2. Press the Settings button to open the settings menu which consists of 6 groups of settings: • • • • • • User preferences Map settings Map Icons Time Zone Traffic settings Set data boxes 10.1 User Preferences 10.1.
• • • • • • • U turns Highways Walkways Ferry routes Built up areas Unpaved roads Heavy Traffic Route preferences It specifies the preferred criteria for the route calculation: • Fastest: streets that are fastest (higher speed limit) are preferred. This calculation takes into consideration also the ‘turn cost’ so that the route with the fewer number of turns is preferred. • Shortest: shortest distance is preferred. • Fewer turns: the route with the fewer number of turns is preferred.
Power Status The icon shows the status of the battery 10.1.6 Simulation set tings Simulation: On / Off It enables or disables the simulation Speed: you can use the dimmer to set the average speed for the simulation. 10.1.7 Alarm Safety Camera Alarm: On / Off It activates the proximity alarm when approaching a speed camera (for further info read par. 9.3). The alarm radius determines the distance at which the alarm is activated.
• Speed: the zoom level is varied according speed. • Turn/speed: the zoom level is varied automatically according to speed and distance to next turn. Scale: On / Off It enables or disables the scale icon on the map. 10.
10.6 Set data boxes Here it is possible to customize the info shown in the data boxes at the left side of the map while navigating.
11. Updating the Software and the Map 11.1 Updating the Software The latest software version to update your Geosat 5 is available, free of charge, from www.avmap.it. Each Software update is an executable file with an intuitive user interface that makes the updating operation easier. To check whether your Geosat 5 needs to be updated, you need to establish which software version is pre-loaded on your device and then visit the www.avmap.it website to check if it is the latest available version.
signal. It should also display the ‘Found New Hardware’ message. Confirm the installation 3. Open the downloaded file. This will launch the Software update utility and your AvMap Geosat will emit two audible signals and will display the current version of the software and the new one. Choose one (or more) languages from the menu and click on ‘TRANSFER’. Once you have completed the update click on ‘EXIT’ and wait for the audible signal to disconnect your AvMap Geosat 5 from the PC.
12. Troubleshooting 12.1 MASTER RESET The MASTER RESET operation consists of a memory reset that can be carried out in case of “fatal error” or for deleting the memory in order to restore the default settings. Attention: this operation deletes all the contacts if they have not been saved in the File Manager. 1. Connect the power supply of your AvMap Geosat. The unit has to be turned off at that time. 2. Power on the navigator with the POWER key pressing at the same time another key button.
13. Warranty and Support 13.1 Warranty conditions Key Product: The Geosat 5 car navigator, contained in the packaging Conformity: Conformity to the technical, aesthetic and functional features described for the product Purchaser: Private person purchasing the product from the vendor Producer: AvMap S.r.l. This warranty is valid throughout the European Community. The conditions of guarantee secure the Purchaser in conformity with the 1st Article 1 Dlgs. 2 February, n.
Each possible controversy deriving and/or connected to the previous conditions of the warranty will be transferred to the exclusive and absolute knowledge of the jurisdiction of Massa (MS). 13.2 Repair and replacement under warranty When a Conformity Defect has been confirmed, the Purchaser must contact the authorised Support Centre for national territory by one of the following methods: Web procedure The Purchaser should visit the www.avmap.it website and click on “Technical Support.
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LIST OF COPYRIGHTS Europe Austria Denmark France Great Britain Italy Northern Ireland Norway Switzerland Netherlands “Data Source © <2006> Tele Atlas N.V.” “© BEV, GZ 1368/2003.” “© DAV” Michelin data © Michelin 2006 This product includes data by Ordnance Survey with authorization of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office controller. © Crown copyright and database right 2006. All rights reserved.
Appendix A Technical specifications 5” LCD TFT Touchscreen Brightness 450 nit Contrast 250:1 Resolution 320 x 240 px Number of colours 65536 Manual or automatic brightness control Built-in Sirf III GPS receiver 20 channels Built-in rechargeable Li-Ion battery Secure Digital memory card: 512 MB SD memory card for Geosat 5 2 GB SD memory card for Geosat 5e Processor Arm9 300 MHz RAM 32 MB Backlit keyboard Built-in speaker Power supply 10 35 V Maximum consumption 7 W Operating temperatures 0°C 50°C Storage tem
Appendix B State Police station Terrain POI index Attractions Abbey Castle Church City centre Construction Fortress Military cemetery Monastery Building Monument Public place Scenic/panoramic view Tourist attraction View Water mill Windmill Services Bank Car repair ATM Convention centre Elective district Factory ground Free port Industrial activity Post office University School WC Worship Car services Car repair Car dealer Gas station Parking Garage Rent-a-car facility Rent-a-car parking Bovag garage
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