Operation Manual

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2 Getting started with IGO 8
IGO 8 is optimised for in-car use. You can use it easily by tapping the screen buttons and the map
with your fingertips.
IGO 8 can plan routes throughout the whole installed map set; you do not need to change maps or
switch to a poorly detailed general map to navigate between map segments or countries.
Tasks Instructions
Using the retractable
stylus
You do not need a stylus to use IGO 8. Tap the buttons and the map with
your fingertips.
Double tapping the
screen
You do not need to tap the screen twice for any action. With buttons and
controls, a single tap is enough.
Tapping and holding
the screen
You do not need this to access the basic navigation functions. Tap and keep
pressing the following buttons to reach extra functions:
• Tap and hold
on the Map screen: you can set the minimum and
maximum zoom level of Smart Zoom.
• Tap and hold any of the
buttons on the
Map screen: you can set or reset the zoom value of the button (2D
map).
• Tap and hold any of the
buttons on the
Map screen: you can set or reset the tilt and zoom values of the button
(3D map).
• Tap and hold
on list and menu screens: the Navigation
menu appears.
• Tap and hold any of the
, , , , , and
buttons on the Map screen: you can rotate, tilt or scale the map
continuously.
• Tap and hold
on keyboard screens: you can delete
several characters quickly.
• Tap and hold
or in long lists: you can scroll pages
continuously.
• Tap and hold the buttons in the Quick menu to open screens related
with the function of the button from the Manage menu or the Settings
menu.
• In portrait screen orientation there are symbols (instead of labels) on
the buttons at the bottom of the screen. Tap and hold any of these
buttons, and its name pops up at the centre of the screen.
Gestures (drag&drop)
You do not need gestures to access the basic navigation features. You need
to drag and drop the screen only in cases like: