AvMap Geosat 4 TRAVEL Europe User manual

USER MANUAL

AvMap GEOSAT 4 ALL

AvMap GEOSAT 4 CAMP

AvMap GEOSAT 4 TRUCK

Ver. 0.2

Dear Customer,

Congratulations on choosing AvMap Geosat 4 ALL / AvMap

Geosat 4 CAMP / AvMap Geosat 4 TRUCK navigator!

With Geosat on board you will be able to

- receive your GPS position and view it on detailed Tele

Atlas mapping

- set your destination and be guided by written prompts

and voice instructions

- plan a complex trip

- obtain a list of nearby points of interest

- stroke your favourite location as marks on the map

- use the display to see movies or pictures

…. and much more.

Warning 6

Maintenance 7

Battery disposal 7

1. Introduction

1.1 Box contents 8

1.2 Available accessories 8

1.3 Hardware features 8

1.4 Keyboard 9

1.5 Remote Control 10

2. Installation

2.1 Fixing the bracket 11

2.2 Fitting the optional external GPS antenna 12

2.3 Power connection 12

3. Setting the destination

3.1 Starting 13

3.2 Setting the first destination 14

3.3 Show on map 15

3.4 Drive me Home 15

4. Planning a route

4.1 Planning a route from A to B 16

4.2 Deleting a route 16

4.3 Reversing a route 17

4.4 Simulation 17

5. Advanced planning

5.1 Via points 17

5.2 Blocking roads 19

5.3 Reaching Walkways 19

5.4 Navigating Off road 20

5.5 Detour 20

6. Using the map

6.1 Exploring the map 21

6.2 Map Views 21

6.3 Driving mode 23

6.4 2D and 3D views 23

6.5 Night vision 23

6.6 Points of Interest (POI) 24

7. Managing Marks

7.1 Creating Marks 24

7.2 Mark folders 25

7.3 Mark list 25

7.4 Editing a Mark 26

7.5 Setting a Mark as HOME 27

7.6 Mark alarm 28

7.7 Sending and receiving Marks 28

7.8 File manager 28

8. Advanced search options

8.1 Duplicate place/road names 30

8.2 Searching by postcodes 30

8.3 Searching for intersections 30

8.4 Searching near to the cursor or to the GPS position 30

8.5 Searching nearest cities 31

8.6 Searching nearest POI 31

8.7 Searching POI by name 32

8.8 Searching nearest Marks 33

8.9 Searching Marks by name 33

8.10 Recently found 34

8.11 Searching by Latitude and Longitude 34

Index

9. Trip Information

9.1 Trip computer 35

9.2 Data boxes 35

9.3 GPS information 36

10. Special functions

10.1 Video 37

10.2 Traffic Information (TMC) 37

10.3 Safety camera database 38

10.4 APRS 38

10.5 Connection to GSM localization devices 39

11. Setting preferences

11.1 System setup 39

11.2 General 40

11.3 Map 40

11.4 POI 41

11.5 Routing 42

11.6 Track 42

11.7 Alarms 43

11.8 Date & Time 44

11.9 Units 44

11.10 Text and Voice language 44

11.11 Simulator 45

11.12 Interface 45

11.13 TMC 46

11.14 Brightness 46

11.15 Volume 47

12. Updating Software and map

12.1 Updating the Software 47

12.2 Updating the Map 48

13. Troubleshooting

13.1 Ram Clear 49

13.2 Reset 50

14. Warranty and Support

14.1 Warranty conditions 50

14.2 Repair and replacement under warranty 51

14.3 Tele Atlas User License 52

Appendix A: Technical specifications 56

Appendix B: POI index 57

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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 on this manual.

The driver is held responsible for using

Geosat in the correct way (passenger or non

passenger mode).

The User should ignore the indications

suggested by Geosat in situations that

appear to be in contrast with the Highway

Code. The Manufacturer and the distribution

chain disclaim any liability deriving from an

improper use of the device in a way that may

violate the Highway Code.

The Tele Atlas cartographic data loaded in the

navigator may present some discrepancies

from the reality. This is due to the continuous

changes in the street network. Some areas

have a better coverage than others.

Important:

• Do not place the navigator in positions that

may obstruct the driver’s view

• Do not place the navigator in positions that

may interfere with the correct functioning of

the security/safety equipment of the vehicle

(e.g. airbags).

• Make sure that the navigator is correctly

attached to the bracket before driving.

• Do not rely exclusively on vocal

instructions. Depending on a variety of

factors, (speed, weather, GPS reception etc)

these instructions may not be correct or

timely. Always take the information provided

as indicative, and always respect the

Highway Code. Satellite navigators should be

considered merely as aids. The driver is held

responsible for safe driving and the choice of

the best route to take.

• Do not consult the navigator whilst driving

if this represents a danger for you and other

people.

• Do not program the navigator while

driving

• The precision of the GPS signal, in the

best possible conditions is guaranteed with a

deviation of 15 meters

N.B.: The information contained in this manual

is updated to March 2006. Any subsequent

changes in the system, in the functions, in the

tools bar or maps introduced after this date

will not be present in this manual.

Warning

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• 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.

• Avoid knocking against the display.

• Do not use oil based products to clean the

LCD surface.

• Keep away from water.

Battery disposal

This product is equipped with a built-in Li-Ion

battery. Do not use the product in damp or

corrosive environments. In order to lengthen

the life of the battery, do not recharge it at

temperatures higher than 60°C.

THE LI-ION BATTERY PROVIDED WITH

THE PRODUCT MUST BE RECYCLED OR

DISPOSED IN THE CORRECT WAY.

WEEE: Waste of Electric and

Electronic Equipment

The symbol shown here and on

the box indicates the conformity

to the WEEE directive. Do not

dispose of this WEEE product as

domestic waste; some substances contained

in electronic equipment can damage the

environment and harm human health if

misused or if they are not disposed of in

the correct way. Return the device to the

distributor when purchasing a new one. The

unlawful disposal of these wastes is punished

with sanctions.

Information about emissions for Canada:

this Class B digital device is in conformity

with the Canadian law ICES-003/NMB-003.

R&TTE DL2 Directive: this device is in

conformity with the UE directive 99/5/CE.

Maintenance

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1.1 Box contents

Before using the product make sure the box

contains the following items:

1. Navigator (5,6” LCD TFT display)

2. Holder with suction cup

3. Car charger

4. USB cable

5. Audio video cable

6. Remote control

7. TMC receiver

8. This manual

1.2 Available accessories

1. Fixed holder

2. Carrying case

3. External GPS antenna

4. Maps updates on DVD

5. AC-DC Adaptor

6. TV Tuner

1.3 Hardware features

Looking at the navigator you can see the

following components:

1. Keyboard

2. 5,6” LCD TFT display

3. Infrared sensor

4. Audio output

1. Introduction

N.B.: images are for illustrative purpose only

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5. Brightness sensor

6. Power supply plug

7. Audio video input

8. Serial port for external GPS receiver

9. Serial port for TMC receiver

10. Speaker

11. USB port

1.4 Keyboard

• SPEAK: repeats the last vocal instruction

and opens the volume control window

• MENU: opens the main menus available

• FIND: opens find window to search for

addresses, marks, POI

• ESC: exits from the current menu and

switches into cursor mode or GPS mode

• JOYSTICK:

Upper arrow: moves the cursor up

Lower arrow: moves the cursor down

Right arrow: moves the cursor right

Left arrow: moves the cursor left

• ENT: confirm a choice or selection, opens

the function menu

• + zooms in the map

• - zooms out the map

• INFO: opens the full info window

• MODE: switches among the different

viewing options for map, instruction and

trip computer pages

• PAGE: switches among the available pages:

map, instructions and the trip computer

• POWER: powers on and off the unit. Opens

the brightness control window.

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front view

side view

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1.5 Remote control

1. Pull out the tab from the bottom end of

the remote control. The remote control is

ready to be used.

2. Point the remote control in direction of the

Geosat infrared sensor.

• MENU: opens the main available menus

• ENT: enter function to confirm a selection,

corresponds to the central part of the

joystick or to the + button in the navigator

keyboard

• ESC: exits from the current menu and

switches into cursor mode or GPS mode

• PAGE: selects the different pages available:

map, instructions and trip computer

• Upper arrow: moves the cursor up

• Lower arrow: moves the cursor down

• Right arrow: moves the cursor right

• Left arrow: moves the cursor left

• Upper-right arrow: moves the cursor

toward the upper right corner

• Upper-left arrow: moves the cursor toward

the upper left corner

• Lower-right arrow: moves the cursor

toward the lower right corner

• Lower-left arrow: moves the cursor toward

the lower left corner

• + zooms in the map

• - zooms out the map

• FIND: opens find window to search for

addresses, marks, POI

• INFO: displays the complete info on the

point on the map indicated by the pointer.

• MODE: allows entry to in advanced

functions available with further software

updates

• SPEAK: repeats the last vocal instruction.

• Alphanumeric keyboard: can be used to

edit names in the find window or to name

marks

Brightness adjustment with the remote

control

To adjust brightness with the remote

control:

1. Press the PAGE button for 3 seconds.

2. Adjust the display brightness with the right

arrow and left arrow of the JOYSTICK.

Press the ENT button to quickly change the

brightness level.

In this window it is also possible to choose

among the Auto brightness and Night Vision,

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in the second case the Auto night vision

option is also activated.

Volume adjustment with the remote control

To adjust volume with the remote control:

1. Press the FIND button for 3 seconds.

2. Adjust the volume with the right arrow and

left arrow of the JOYSTICK. Press the FIND

button to quickly change the brightness

level.

2. Installation

Geosat is ready to be used. All you need to do

is install the unit into the vehicle.

Carry out these operations in order:

1. Fix the bracket on the windscreen.

2. Fix Geosat on the bracket.

3. Plug the optional external antenna.

4. Plug in the car charger.

2.1 Fixing the bracket

Do not place the navigator on the passenger

seat, as this position could cause a dangerous

distraction for the driver.

The navigator should be fixed with the brack-

et provided.

The bracket with suction cup is included in

the box. There is also an optional fixed holder,

available upon request. In either case, please

follow the following instructions:

• Place the navigator in a position high

enough not to represent a risk of distraction

from driving

• Make sure that the bracket does not

represent a danger in case of accident or

sharp braking.

• Make sure that the bracket, the navigator

and the cables do not interfere with the

safety devices (e.g. airbag)

BRACKET WITH SUCTION CUP

The bracket should be fixed to the windscreen

via the suction cup. This will suit the majority

of vehicles. Before applying the suction cup,

carefully clean the glass.

1. Lightly moisten the suction cup and

place the flexible bracket in a position so

that the navigator will lie just above the

dashboard.

2. Fix the suction cup by pushing the locking

lever.

3. Fit the Geosat on the bracket.

FIXED-MOUNT BRACKET

An alternative fixed-mount bracket is avail-

able, that requires the dashboard to be

drilled.

1. Drill into a flat area of the dashboard.

2. Fix the base of the bracket with screws.

3. Fit Geosat on the bracket.

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2.2 Fitting the optional external

GPS antenna

The Geosat is equipped with a built-in GPS

antenna and with a port for an optional

external antenna. The external antenna can

be useful in case of shielded windscreens.

The external antenna does not need power.

The magnetic base of the external GPS

antenna can be placed on any flat metallic

surface, with the antenna facing up. The

higher the GPS antenna is placed, the better

it will receive the signal.

To guarantee a good signal place the external

antenna on the bonnet or on the roof. The

cable is made of a tear-proof material so

that it does not break if it is accidentally

closed between the door and the body of the

vehicle. The antenna should not be covered

with shielding materials (e.g. metal). Do not

put the antenna in the boot or in the glove

box.

After positioning the antenna take its cable

inside the vehicle, passing it through the

passenger door seal and connect the end

plug into the Geosat.

2.3 Power connection

Whilst the Geosat is equipped with a built-in

Li-Io rechargeable battery, it is recommended

that you power the unit via the car cigarette

lighter / 12 V power socket during your

journey.

Geosat comes with the battery uncharged,

but the navigator can be used right away with

the car charger. The battery will require 4

hours charging to be fully charged.

Geosat can be fed with voltage between 10

and 35 V. The car charger cable provided in

the box should be used to power the Geosat

via the car cigarette/12 V power socket.

1. Plug the car charger cable into the Geosat.

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.

The red LED on the plug confirms the correct

functioning of the power supply. If the LED is

off, check the connections or try again with

the vehicle engine on.

The battery recharges when the navigator

is fed with the power supply cable, either

if it is on or if it has been switched off with

the PAGE button. In this case, the keyboard

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flashes until the Geosat is fully charged.

ATTENTION when the device encounters

internal temperatures of higher than 60°,

the battery will not recharge and an alarm

message will be displayed. This can happen

if the navigator is exposed for a long time

to direct sunlight in hot weather. In such

cases, it is suggested that you switch off the

navigator to recharge the battery.

Battery Functioning

Geosat battery allows the navigator to

operate even without feeding it with the

power supply cable.

When the navigator is used without power

supply, an icon (battery) indicating the level

of charging of the battery is shown. If this

icon is half green, the level of charge of the

battery is equal or less than half, if the icon is

fully green, it means that the level of charge

is more than half.

When Geosat for ALL is fed, another icon

(plug with batteries) is shown. There are two

status: if the icon is coloured in yellow, the

battery is recharing, if the icon is coloured

in green, it means that the battery is fully

charged.

The maximum autonomy of the battery in

optimal conditions ranges from 30 minutes

to 2 hours (according to the usage patterns).

It is possible to extend the autonomy of the

battery optimizing the energetic waste: in the

system setup it is possible to choose among

three levels of power save (no, medium,

maximum).

3.1 Starting

1. Switch on the navigator by pressing the

POWER button.

2. Geosat will display the software and

cartography display screen and then the

user is asked to choose the desired mode:

passenger or driver. An unaccompanied

driver should select the Driver mode.

3. Select one of the two buttons with the

JOYSTICK using the left or right arrow.

The selected button is outlined by a dotted

line.

4. Press ENT to confirm.

5. Wait for the satellite search to be completed

to see your position on the map.

3. Set the destination

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Driving mode

The driver should NOT consult the navigator

while driving.

For this reason, when Driver mode is chosen,

the map view is automatically deactivated.

The only accessible pages are the trip

computer and the list of driving instructions.

For further details, read par. 5.2.

Passenger mode

This mode allows access to all the navigation

functions.

Powering down

To power down the Geosat press and hold

the POWER button for 4 seconds.

When the power supply cable is removed,

the message “powering off in 30 seconds”

appears. To avoid powering down, press

ENT. Press any other button to power down

immediately.

3.2 Setting the first destination

To plan a route, the easiest and fastest way is

take the current GPS position as the departure

point and insert the desired destination.

1. Press the FIND button. The Find menu will

now open.

2. In the Find menu select Address and press

the ENT button.

3. The Find address menu will now open.

The Country field is outlined with a dotted

line. Press the ENT button.

4. The virtual keyboard will now open.

Input the name of the country using the

JOYSTICK. For each letter selected, press

the ENT button. For ease of operation, the

auto-filling function is activated.

5. When the name of the Country is

completed, select ENT on the virtual

keyboard and confirm by pressing the ENT

button. This operation has to be carried out

the first time you search for an address. The

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country is saved for subsequent searches.

6. Using the JOYSTICK, select the fields City,

Street and House Number (or Postcode

and House Number) and repeat the

procedure described for the Country field.

7. Once all the fields are filled, select Go

and press the ENT button. The Geosat will

calculate the route from the current GPS

position to the selected destination.

3.3 Show on map

The Show on Map button is useful for viewing

the inserted address on the map.

1. Select Show on Map and press the ENT

button.

2. Once the address has been checked, it

can be set as destination: ensure that the

cursor is on the required destination and

press MENU.

3. The Navigation menu will now open. From

Navigation from My position select Set

destination on cursor and calculate and

press the ENT button.

The Geosat will calculate the route from

the current GPS position to the selected

destination.

Alternatively, from the Find Address menu,

press the MENU button, select Show on map

and press the ENT button.

3.4 Drive Me Home

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4.1 Planning a route from A to B

You can plan a route setting both the depar-

ture and the destination. This function can be

useful if you are in position X and you want

to plan a route from A to B, or if want to plan

a route before leaving, without receiving the

GPS signal.

How to set the departure:

1. Insert the desired address as described in

par. 3.2.

2. Once all the fields in the Find menu have

been filled, press the MENU button.

3. The Find menu will now open. From Route

planning select Set as departure and press

4. Planning a route

the ENT button.

How to set the destination:

1. Once the departure has been set, return

to the Find address menu. Insert the

destination address following the same

procedure as for the departure then press

MENU button.

2. The Find menu will now open. From Route

planning, select Set as destination and

calculate and press the ENT button.

4.2 Deleting a route

To delete the last route planned, follow these

After having set a Mark as Home (read par.

7.5) it is possible to set one’s own Home as

destination with a quick command:

1. Press the MENU button. The Navigation

menu will now open.

2. From Navigation from My Position select

Drive me Home and press the ENT button

to confirm.

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instructions:

1. Press the MENU button. The Navigation

menu will now open.

2. Select Delete route.

3. Press the ENT button to confirm.

4.3 Reversing a route

To reverse the last route planned, follow

these instructions:

1. Press the MENU button. The Navigation

menu will now open.

2. Select Reverse route.

3. Press the ENT button to confirm.

4.4 Simulation

After having planned a route as described in

par. 3.4 it is possible to simulate the naviga-

tion.

1. Press the MENU button three times.

2. The System Setup menu will now open.

Move the JOYSTICK to the right to select

the Simulation folder and press the ENT

button to confirm.

3. Press the ENT button to start the

simulation.

4. Select Speed with the JOYSTICK and press

the ENT button to confirm.

5. Select the numbers with the right and left

arrow, and set the value with the up arrow

or down arrow.

For further details read par. 11.11.

5.1 Via points

If you want to set a sequence of destinations

or if the route viewed on the map does not

meet your needs, you can modify it, adding

up to 10 Via points. The Via point is repre-

sented on the map by a black and green flag

with a number from 1 to 10.

How to set a via point:

1. When the route has been set, press the

FIND button to open the Find menu.

2. Fill out the City and Road fields (or the

Postcode field) as described in the par.

3.2.

3. When all the fields have been filled, press

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the MENU button.

From Route planning, select Advanced

and press the ENT button.

4. The Advanced route-planning menu will

now open. From Via point select Set as via

point.

How to remove a Via point:

1. Place the cursor on the first Via point

you want to remove then press the

MENU button. The Navigation menu will

now open. From Route planning, select

Advanced.

2. The Advanced route-planning menu will

open. From Via point select Remove next

Via point (to remove the next via point

5. Press the ENT button to confirm. The

Geosat will calculate the new route.

You can set the Via point(s) first and then the

departure and destination points, or set the

departure point and then the Via point(s) fol-

lowed by the destination. Via points must be

entered in the correct sequence.

Woking, add Woking as a Via point and

the route will recalculated to go through

Woking.

with respect to the current GPS position)

or Remove last Via point (to remove the

last via point that has been set).

3. Press the ENT button to confirm.

Example: to go from Fleet to London via

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5.2 Blocking roads

When calculating a route, the Geosat allows

you to avoid some roads or parts of roads. A

road can be blocked even if there is no route

set.

How to block a road:

1. Place the cursor on the road to be

blocked.

2. Press the MENU button. The Navigation

menu will now open.

3. Select Advanced options and press the

ENT button to confirm.

4. The Advanced route-planning menu will

now open. From Blocked roads select

Set blocked road on cursor and press the

ENT button to confirm. The Geosat will

calculate the route. The blocked road will

be shown on the map with two red and

white icons linked by a red line.

How to remove a block from a road:

1. Place the cursor on the blocked road.

2. Press the MENU button. The Navigation

menu will now open.

3. Select Advanced options and press the

ENT button to confirm.

4. The Advanced route-planning menu will

now open. From Blocked roads select

Remove blocked road on cursor and press

the ENT button to confirm. If more than

one road has been blocked, you can select

Remove all blocked roads and press the

ENT button to confirm.

5.3 Reaching Walkways (Pedestrian

areas)

If the destination is a walkway, a window will

warn you that the street is not accessible. In

this case you can choose to activate the walk-

way or to go to the nearest accessible road.

1. Select, with the JOYSTICK, Enable

walkways or Use closest road.

2. Press the ENT button to confirm.

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It is also possible to activate/deactivate the

walkways following the procedure described

in par. 10.5.

5.4 Navigating Off road

With Geosat it is possible to plan a route off

road.

1. Press the MENU button three times.

2. The System Set up menu will now open.

Move the JOYSTICK to the right and select

the Routing folder and press the ENT

button to confirm.

3. Select Off Road from Route preferences.

4. It is now possible to select the departure

point off-road.

A-B Function

The A-B function is particularly useful during

off road navigation. This function allows you

to calculate the distance “as the crow flies”

between point A and B on the map:

1. Press the centre of the JOYSTICK. The

Function Menu will now open.

2. Select A-B Function and press the ENT

button to confirm. An “A” will appear in

place of the selected point on the Map.

3. Move the cursor to another point on the

map, repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the point

B.

4. A “B” will appear in place of the set point

on the Map and it will be linked to the “A”

point by means of a black line. A bar will

now open in the upper part of the display

showing the distance between A and B and

the angle from true north.

How to remove the A-B function:

1. Press the centre of the JOYSTICK. The

Function menu will now open.

2. Select Remove A-B and press the ENT

button to confirm.

5.5 Detour

Once the departure point and the destination

point have been selected, it is possible to

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