User Guide S500 1st edition www.binatonegps.
SAFETY IMPORTANT Satellite signals are required for this product to function in Navigation Mode. There may be occasions within your home or surrounding area when the signal strength is limited and Navigation may not be possible. This is quite normal for products of this type. You can check the number of satellite signals that the unit is receiving and the strength of those signals by viewing the GPS Receiver.
SAFETY Safety The Global Positioning System The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite based system that provides location and timing information around the globe. The GPS is operated and controlled under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United States of America, who are responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any changes in GPS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the operation of you Binatone Personal Navigation Device (PND).
CONTENTS CONTENTS Important………………………………………………………………………. In the Box ……….………………………………………………………... 02 02 Safety …………………………………………………………………………… 03 The Global Positioning System …………………………………………… 03 Using Your PND in the Car .…………………………………………….. 03 Prohibited Areas .…………………………………………………….…… 03 Battery..…………………………………………………………………….. 03 Contents .………………………………………………………………………. 04 Quick Start Guide …………………………………………………………… Position of the Controls ………………………………………………… Charging the Battery …………………………………………………….
CONTENTS NAVIGATION 1. Introduction…………………………………………………………………………25 1.1 GPS connection…………………………………………………………….25 2. Getting Started ..............................................................................................26 3. Navigational Map Screens………………………………………………………..26 3.1 Free Navigation……………………………………………………………..27 3.2 Route Navigation……………………………………………………………28 4. Browsing the Map…………………………………………………………………..29 5. Navigation…………………………………………………………………………...29 5.
CONTENTS 8.11 Brightness……………………………………………………………………43 8.12 Calibration……………………………………………………………………44 9. Route Plan……………………………………………………………………………44 9.1 Navigating……………………………………………………………………. 44 9.2 Waypoints……………………………………………………………………. 45 9.3 Simulate……………………………………………………………………….46 9.4 Route Options………………………………………………………………...46 10. Route Navigation Menu……………………………………………………………46 10.1 Route Plan…………………………………………………………………...47 10.2 Detour ………………………………………………………………………..47 10.3 Cancel Route ………………………………………………………………..
QUICK START GUIDE Quick Start Guide Please make sure that your read all of the information contained within this user guide before operating this unit. If you experience any problems, please go through the user guide before contacting the customer helpline. Position of the controls 3 9 8 2 6 7 1 5 4 1. Touch Screen 2. Charge Indicator – Displays the battery charging status. Red; charging, Green; fully charged. 3. On/Off Switch – Turn On the unit when it is Off or in Sleep mode.
QUICK START GUIDE Charging the Battery Before using your GPS device for the first time, we recommend that you charge the unit for 5 hours via the mains/car charger, or until the charge light turns green. Plug the mains/car charger into the USB socket. NOTE: Charging via USB cable. It is possible to charge the unit via the USB cable but the charge time will be significantly increased. Also if the battery is very low the unit will not fully charge. The charging indicator on the unit will light up red.
QUICK START GUIDE Turning the Sat Nav Unit On/Off Press and hold the On/Off button on the top of the unit for around 3 seconds, the unit will power up and display the Menu screen. Press and hold the On/Off button for around 3 seconds during operation, the unit will show up the following display, Turning the Sat Nav Unit Off or Sleep Mode Press the sleep icon to put the unit into sleep mode. Press and hold the On/Off button again, to bring the unit out of sleep mode.
QUICK START GUIDE Windscreen Holder Installation The car mount has a suction pad that fits to the windscreen or a flat area on the dashboard. A. Fitting to windscreen Pull the lever away from the suction pad. Place the pad on the widescreen and push the lever towards the pad until it clicks into place. B. Fitting the holding bracket It is best to fit this to the unit before it is attached to the windscreen.
MAIN MENU Starting Up Press the On/Off button on the top until the following screens are displayed, When you press MENU, the following screens will be displayed: 11
MAIN MENU Settings NOTE: You do not need to enter the SETTINGS menu before you start to navigate. If you press on the SETTINGS icon the following screen is displayed. To exit this page or exit any subsequent page, press the at the bottom of the screen. Any changes in settings will not be saved if you exit by using this key. Volume Press ’volume’ you can modify the volume level of the voice prompts. You can increase or decrease the level by clicking “ ” or “ ”.
MAIN MENU Language Press ”Language” to change the language. Use the and keys to scroll between further language options. Select the language you desire from the available options so that it is highlighted white. Then press to confirm and exit. About The About page contains information about your operating system software version. It also allows you to default the unit or to calibrate the screen to your touches. Default The unit will be returned to how it was when it left the factory.
MAIN MENU 4) Click on SDMMC folder to open it and then click on a picture or a further folder. To continue searching or to load a photo it into the viewer. To go back through the menu structure press the option “...” The following screen will be shown: 1 2 3 8 4 5 6 7 Button function list of Picture Files: 1. Return : Press this to return back to the list of pictures on the unit. 2. Zoom out : Press to zoom out of the picture. 3. Zoom in : Press to zoom into the picture. 4.
MAIN MENU Button function list of Document Files: 1. Return : Press this to return back to the list of documents on the unit. 2. Page number : This shows the number of the current page and the total number of pages in the document. 3. Page up : Press to scroll to the previous page. 4. Page down : Press to scroll to the next page. 5. Document name : This shows the file name of the current document. Music This device supports .MP3, .WMA and .WAV file formats only.
MAIN MENU FM This device has the function to connect the music and navigation voice to your car radio system. Select “FM” in the Mult Media menu. Decrease frequency Increase frequenc Turn On/Off Save the current Exit 1) First you need to locate the empty FM frequency channel in your area from your car radio. 2) Adjust your PND to the same FM frequency channel by using and key 3) Turn on the FM function 4) Then you can listen your music or navigation voice from you car radio system.
MAIN MENU Bluetooth Function Your GPS device has built-in Bluetooth 2.0 technology which can connect to other Bluetooth devices like mobile phones to perform the following functions: - Making a call using the PND in hands-free mode. - Answering a call using the PND in hands-free mode. - Browse the phonebook of your mobile phone via the PND and then make a call to a phonebook entry.
MAIN MENU Bluetooth menu Turn On / Off the Bluetooth Function Tap the ON/OFF icon in the Bluetooth menu to turn on/off the Bluetooth function. When switched off all of the other Bluetooth feature icons will be greyed out. Information Select the info icon in main menu The following information will be displayed on the screen.
MAIN MENU Pairing with a Mobile Phone Select the Paired List icon. List of Mobile Ph Exit Connect to mobile Disconnec t from Search Delet Mobile e Scroll the list 1. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your Mobile phone device and make sure it is visible to other devices. 2. Tap the icon to search for other devices with Bluetooth connectivity. 3. After a few seconds, your PND should find your mobile phone. Its name and the name of any other Bluetooth devices found will be shown in the list in red. 4.
MAIN MENU 6. To disconnect the PND from your Mobile phone, select the phone name from the paired list and tap to disconnect your mobile phone. Then the phone name will be turned red in the list. • Note: your phone will still be paired with the PND and can be re-connected at a later date; also this can be done via your mobile phone. 7. To re-connect to the PND to your mobile phone again, select the name of your mobile phone from the list, then tap the icon 8.
MAIN MENU Dial a Number Tap the Dial icon in the Bluetooth menu; you will see the following screen. To make a call from your PND, key in the digits and then tap the phone button to make the call via your mobile phone. The following screen will be displayed. This screen will also be displayed when you receive a call.
MAIN MENU Phonebook You can retrieve and review the phonebook of the connected mobile phone via the PND device. Tap the Phone Book icon from the Bluetooth menu. internal Download the phonebook from Mobile phone to the PND Memory Tap to move up or down the list, the list will be moved a page at a time.
MAIN MENU timer icon on the display.
MAIN MENU Call List You can review the Call history. Tap the Call list icon in the Bluetooth menu. The calls list will open, showing you the most recent call activity including Dialled Calls, Received Calls and Missed Calls.
MAIN MENU GPS Receiver NOTE: This page is for information only. You can view the number of satellite signals the unit is receiving also the strength of these signals. This page gives your current position in degrees longitude and latitude, your current speed and the status of your position, i.e. Fixed 3D or Fixed Invalid etc.
NAVIGATION 1 Introduction You have chosen a cutting-edge navigation system. Congratulations! Please enjoy using it. This navigation system leads you straight to your destination, whether you are travelling by car or on foot. You can navigate and plan your route with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, just by using your finger. You can also use this application to plan your trip to suit your personal preferences and interests and to save interesting destinations before you set off on your journey.
NAVIGATION 2 Getting Started Please make sure that the battery in your device is charged (see page 7). Switch on the unit and from the menu select Navigation. The navigational software will start to load. First you will see the warning statement screen. Tap on “Accept” to confirm that you have read the statement and to continue. If you do not wish to be shown this screen in the future check the box next to “Don’t show this statement again”.
NAVIGATION 3.1 Free Navigation 1 Zoom out – 2 Compass – Tap to zoom out on the maps. Shows your current heading by means of a letter, while the red part of the compass needle always points North. (Tapping will change between 2D & 3D view). 3 GPS reception – Shows the current status of the GPS signal, Shown greyed out if you do not have a valid signal and green if you do. Tap to enter the GPS status screen (see page 32). 4 Time – Shows the current time.
NAVIGATION 3.2 Route Navigation 11 Speed limit– Shown when you exceed the speed limit of the current road, if switched on via the settings (see page 29). 12 POI icon – Show the position of a point of interest. 13 Turn indicator – Shows a graphical representation of the next manoeuvre and the distance to the manoeuvre. Tap to replay the voice instruction. 14 Current road – Shows the name of the road you are currently on. 15 Menu button – Tap to access the navigation options.
NAVIGATION 4 Browsing the Map When in Free Navigation or Route Navigation it is possible to browse the map so that you can look at parts of the map which are currently not shown. To move the map around use the stylus (if provided) or your finger to press and hold on a point on the map, then drag the map in the opposite direction you want to look at. E.g.
NAVIGATION 6.1 Entering an Address/Postcode One of the most commonly used methods for inputting a destination into the unit, tap Address the screen will change to show the following. This screen shows a list of any previously used cities/towns. You will also be able to enter a new city name as well as changing the country you wish to search within. Every time you enter a new city it will be added to the list of recent cities so that it can be quickly used in the future.
NAVIGATION confirm or double tap the list item. The screen will change to the Address Search window with the selected city now shown on the city field. Note: That there is no need to enter any special characters in the city name as the unit will search for and match whether these are entered or not. E.g. for CÁDIZ simply enter CADIZ. Tap or to enter a space. Tap to delete an incorrect letter. Tap or to change between numbers/letters/special letters (number keyboard only).
NAVIGATION When entering an address you have the following options; Tap . Once you have fully entered the destination you want to navigate to and are happy, you will now be taken to the Route Plan screen (see page 34). Tap to view the location on the map and once in the map view you can browse the map (see page 24), to exit from the map view back to the previous screen tap . You also have the option of selecting a point from this map to navigate to.
NAVIGATION Scroll through the list using the or keys till you find the POI you are looking for. Select the item so that it is highlighted blue then tap or double tap the item to confirm. You will be taken to the Route Plan screen (see page 34). Alternatively you can tap in the white box at the top of the screen. This will bring up a keyboard screen, which allows you to search for the name of a particular POI. After entering the whole name or part name tap .
NAVIGATION Alternatively you can tap in the white box at the top of the screen. This will bring up a keyboard screen, which allows you to search for the name of a particular POI. After entering the whole name or part name tap . Scroll through the list of POI until you find the one or double tap you are looking for and then tap to confirm. You will be taken to the Route Plan screen (see page 34). Note; When you carry out a search for a particular name of a POI.
NAVIGATION double tap to confirm. The screen will then change to show the Route Plan screen (see page 34). Tap Tap to go back to the Search Menu screen. to view the location on the map and once in the map view you can browse the map (see page 24), to exit from the map view back to the previous screen tap . to delete the currently selected address book entry. Warning: you will not be asked to confirm the deletion, so make sure that you wish to carry out this operation before tapping. Tap 6.
NAVIGATION When entering in Decimal format. The N, S, W and E keys are replaced with + and -, where North and East are + and South and West are -. Use the . key to enter a decimal point. Tap to change between Degrees:minutes:seconds and Decimal formats. Tap to delete any incorrect characters. Tap to go back to the Search Menu screen. Tap to confirm the entered co-ordinates. The screen will then change to show the Route Plan screen (see page 34). 6.
NAVIGATION 3D – The map will be shown as if you were looking down at it from behind and above your current position. (When in 3D mode, the option for selecting North Up/Heading Up will be disabled and set to Heading Up only.) 2D – The map will be shown as if you were looking directly down onto your current position. The option with the blue indicator is the currently selected option. Tap to confirm the change.
NAVIGATION Tap to confirm the change. 7.5 Auto Zoom Allows you to activate or deactivate the auto zoom feature. When auto zoom is activated the unit will automatically zoom the map during navigation according to your speed, the faster you are travelling the more the map will zoom out to give you a better view of the road ahead. When activated the box will be shown with a tick. 7.6 Simulation Speed This option allows you to change the speed at which a simulation of a route is carried out.
NAVIGATION 8.2 Safety Alert Tap to open the safety alert options screen. From this screen you can set two separate safety alerts. Speed camera on – This lets you activate or deactivate the speed camera warning, when activated the unit will warn you of an approaching speed camera visually and shows you the distance to the camera. When the option is shown highlighted blue it is activated. Speed alert when exceeding the road speed limit – This lets you activate or deactivate the road speed limit warning.
NAVIGATION Each recording will be logged with the following information. Viewing a trace record: Select the trace record you want to view. The currently selected trace record will be highlighted blue. Then use the button to view the trace record on the map. When active the button will then change to show . The trace record will be shown as a slightly opaque line with green arrows indicating the direction of travel. Note: it is only possible to show one trace at a time.
NAVIGATION confirm the entered text. Tap at any point to return to the previous screen. Name –You can then enter a name for your address book entry; which will be shown in the address book list. If no name is entered then the address will be automatically entered in this field and shown as the name. Address –You can then change the way the address is shown or add further information. Note: Changing the address does not change the location of the address book entry, just the way the name is shown.
NAVIGATION 8.5 Day/Night Mode Allows you to change the map so that the colour and brightness are optimal for driving in either day time or night time conditions. There are two options to choose from; manually and automatic. Manually – when selected allows you to either simply select day or night mode, by tapping either or to make your selection. Automatic – When selected allows you to set a start and end time, when the time is between these two times the unit will be set to Day mode.
NAVIGATION Note: In order to navigate you require that the unit is locked to 4 or more satellites and is referred to as a 3D fix. The fix status will be shown above the circle on the right- Inactive means not fixed, active means that a 3D fix has been obtained. 8.8 Miles/Kilometre Tapping this option will change the units of distance; this change will be reflected both on the map and in the voice directions. Tap this option to change between Miles and Kilometres.
NAVIGATION Once set tap to confirm the selection and return to the settings screen. Tap to the settings screen without saving. to return 8.12 Calibration This option allows you to calibrate the screen so that it responds accurately to your screen taps. You will need this function only if the unit begins to respond inconsistently to your screen taps. When tapped your will be shown a warning screen, tap to confirm you would like to calibrate the screen.
NAVIGATION 9.2 Waypoints You can add up to two additional destinations before you begin navigating, these additional destinations are know as waypoints. When the unit calculates the route it will navigate you to each waypoint first before continuing on to your final destination. This is handy if you are planning a trip were you would like to stop off on the way to take in sights or simple just for a break/fuel. To add waypoints tap , you will be taken to the Search Menu screen.
NAVIGATION 9.3 Simulate Before you navigate a route for real you can simulate the route on the unit. To simulate the route tap , you will be asked if you would like to change your starting point. Your current starting point will be your current position on the map. Tap to change your starting point, you will be taken to the Search Menu screen. You can then enter the start point just as if you had entered a destination (see page 20).
NAVIGATION 10.1 Route Plan This takes you back to the Route Plan Menu (see page 34). From here you can add/remove will result in the waypoints, change the Route Options or even simulate the route. Tapping route being recalculated from your current position. Any changes will be taken in to consideration when calculating the route. 10.2 Detour This option allows you to navigate around any traffic jams or blocked roads which are along your planned journey.
NAVIGATION 10.5 Route Information Tapping this option will detail the route in text format and contains useful information about the route you have planned on a new screen. As well as showing you your start and destination locations it will show you the distance between these two locations as planned by the unit and the estimated time it will take to drive the planned route.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Frequently asked questions I can’t find an address. Please make sure you have correctly spelt your entry. If you do not know how an address is spelt correctly, simply enter the parts of the address, you know of sure (e.g., “ond”, “Leic” for Leicester Square in London). Then browse the results list and look for the address. Also make sure that the city in which you are looking for an address is correct.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Technical Specifications CPU Atlas IV 500 MHz Operating System Microsoft WinCE.NET 6.0 Core Version Antenna Built-in GPS high sensitivity receiver (64 channels) Memory 128MB DDR2 Built-in Display 5″colour TFT touch screen Bluetooth Headset, Handsfree, Phonebook FM Transmitter -7dbm Weight 0.185kg Input Method Touch Expansion Slot MicroSD card Speaker Built-in 1.0W loud speaker Headphone 3.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS BINATONE TELECOM PLC 1 Apsley Way London NW2 7HF,United Kingdom. Tel: +44(0) 20 8955 2700 Fax: +44(0) 20 8344 8877 e-mail: binatoneuk@binatonetelecom.co.uk ________________________________________ . EC Declaration of Conformity We the manufacturer / Importer : Binatone Telecom Plc 1 Apsley Way London NW2 7HF, United Kingdom.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Paul Tsui, Product Operation Director Signature: London, Place & Date: 1 Feb, 2011 53
