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ALK GIZMONDO NAVIGATOR 2006 COPILOT User Manual

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ALK GIZMONDO NAVIGATOR 2006 COPILOT Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device CategoryGPS
Resolution320 x 240 pixels
GPS ReceiverSiRF Star III
Memory64 MB RAM
DisplayTFT LCD
StorageSD card slot
BatteryLithium-Ion
Operating SystemWindows CE 5.0

Summary

ROAD SAFETY INFORMATION

Health and Usage Warnings

Covers health warnings, important usage notes, and parental supervision advice.

Product Handling and Precautions

Details on handling media, electrical safety, fire risk, and audio precautions.

Piracy and Legal Notice

Information regarding software piracy and unauthorized use of trademarks.

Gizmondo Navigator Overview

In-vehicle Hardware Setup

Information on setting up the hardware for GPS usage and potential signal acquisition time.

Setup and Charging

Inserting the Gizmondo Navigator SD Card

Instructions on how to insert the Gizmondo Navigator SD card to launch the application.

Planning Your First Trip

Guidance on using the GPS to plan and navigate your initial journey.

Entering an Address

Using the Text Input Grid

Instructions on using the on-screen grid and D-pad to enter text for addresses.

Entering Country, Town, or Postcode

Steps to enter country, postcode, town, or city for destination search.

Entering Street Address Details

Guide to entering street number, street name, and selecting options like cross streets.

Naming Your Destination

Optional step to name a destination after entering its details.

Starting the Trip

How to proceed after entering destination details, including starting guidance.

Navigation Display Elements

Turn and Distance Indicators

Explanation of directional arrows, turn instructions, and distance to the next turn.

ETA and GPS Status

Information on Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) and GPS signal status indicators.

Entering a Home Address

Setting Home Address

Steps to enter and save your home address for quick access.

Modifying Home Address

Instructions on how to change or delete your saved home address.

Entering a Work Address

Setting Work Address

Process for entering and saving your work address for convenient use.

Modifying Work Address

How to update or remove your stored work address details.

Favourites

Managing Favourites

How to use, assign, and delete favourite destinations.

Junction

Entering Junction Details

Instructions for entering road intersections as destinations.

Postcode Entry

UK Postcode Shortcut

Using the postcode option as a shortcut for UK destinations.

Entering Address Components

Guide to entering postcode, house number, and street name.

Finalizing Destination Details

Naming Your Destination

Optional step to name a destination after entering its details.

Proceeding to Going To Screen

How to name a destination and proceed to the Going To screen.

Finding Points of Interest (POI)

Searching for POIs

Options to search POIs by category, type, or starting letters.

POI Search Results

How to view, preview, or select POI search results.

Map Preview of a POI

Previewing POI on Map

Visualizing a selected Point of Interest on the map before choosing it as a destination.

Pick From Map

Pinpointing Locations on Map

Using the map to select a destination by pinpointing a location.

Selecting Search Options

Choosing search methods like City/Postcode, Favourite, POI, or Current GPS.

Navigating Gizmondo Navigator Screens

Menu Bar Navigation

Overview of accessing different screens via the menu bar on the left.

Navigation Screen Views

Driver Safety View

Displays essential turn and road information for safe driving at higher speeds.

2D/3D and Itinerary Views

Options for map views (2D/3D) and text-based trip itineraries.

2D or 3D Map Views

Understanding 2D Map View

How the 2D map displays current position and turn instructions.

Understanding 3D Map View

How the 3D map provides a perspective view with directions and ETA.

Itinerary Screen

Viewing Turn-by-Turn Directions

Displays a scrollable list of all roads and turns for the current trip.

Trip Editing and Waypoints

Editing Trip Stops

Options to delete stops, zoom, move, or designate stops as waypoints.

Using Waypoints

How waypoints guide route calculations along specific roads without being treated as stops.

Managing Trip Stops

Re-arranging Stop Order

How to change the sequence of stops in your planned trip.

Optimising Stop Sequence

Rearranging stops for the most efficient route (quickest/shortest).

Divert Feature

Previewing Alternate Routes

Using the Divert feature to preview and decide on alternative routes.

Avoiding or Allowing Roads

Instructions on how to avoid or allow specific roads for rerouting.

Selective Routing Options

Avoiding Roads in Itinerary

Customizing the trip itinerary to avoid specific roads.

Route Tailoring with Waypoints

Using waypoints to influence route calculations and guide navigation.

Modes Menu

Driving Mode

Provides spoken and on-screen directions for vehicle navigation.

Walking Mode

Offers distance and direction for pedestrian navigation.

Planning Mode

Allows pre-trip planning and map reference without GPS.

Customisable Menu Options

Accessing Options

Guide to accessing and changing application settings via the Options menu.

Route Type Selection

Choosing between Quickest or Shortest routing preferences.

Additional Routing Options

Options to avoid tolls and set distance units (miles/kilometers).

Guidance Settings

Turn Warning Frequency

Adjusting when and how often spoken turn warnings are given.

Custom Display Information

Selecting information fields shown alongside ETA.

Map Settings

Automatic Day/Night Mode

Enabling automatic display adjustment for day and night conditions.

Displaying Points of Interest

Toggling the visibility of Points of Interest (POIs) on the map.

Favourites Management

Assigning and Deleting Favourites

How to assign favourite addresses to Home/Work and delete entries.

POI Alerts

Enabling POI Notifications

Setting up alerts for approaching Points of Interest with customizable distance.

Language Settings

Changing Device Language

Instructions to change the Navigator's language and supported languages.

GPS Status Menu

Viewing Satellite Activity

Information on GPS fix, position, heading, speed, and time.

Help and About

Accessing Help Files

How to find information on destinations, navigation, and menus.

Viewing License Information

Accessing the Gizmondo Navigator license details via the About icon.

Closing Gizmondo Navigator

Exiting the Application

Steps to properly exit the Gizmondo Navigator application.

Guidance Mode Screens Overview

Welcome Screen Functions

Explanation of options on the Welcome screen like Going To, Options, Help, and Play Demo.

Select Stop Screen

Adding Trip Stops

Overview of the eight types of stop entries available on the Select Stop screen.

Going To Screen

Managing Trip Stops and Guidance

How to view, edit, add stops, or start navigation from the Going To screen.

No GPS Signal

Troubleshooting GPS Connection

Steps to check connections and view GPS status if a signal is lost.

Determining Current Position

GPS Signal Acquisition

The process and time required for the GPS to determine the user's current location.

Driver Safety Screen Details

Interpreting Screen Elements

Explains next turn, ETA, distance, and GPS status indicators on the Driver Safety screen.

Map Screen Display

Understanding Map View Elements

Describes the map display, route highlighting, position marker, and GPS status indicators.

Itinerary Screen Navigation

Using Itinerary Toolbar

How the toolbar aids in accessing guidance, editing trips, and avoiding roads.

Night Mode

Automatic Day/Night Adjustment

Setting up automatic switching to a darker display for night driving.

Toolbar Icons Reference

Navigation Toolbar Functions

Explains the functions of icons like Going To, Driver Safety, and 2D/3D maps.

Divert Feature Icons

Describes icons related to avoiding or allowing roads and cancelling detours.

About GPS Technology

Understanding GPS Principles

Basic explanation of the Global Positioning System and its function.

Gizmondo Navigator GPS Usage

Tracking and Route Guidance

How the device uses GPS data for tracking and providing navigation.

GPS Accuracy and Limitations

Information on GPS signal accuracy, potential interferences, and error correction.

Contacting Gizmondo Support

Customer Support Information

Contact details and hours for Gizmondo customer support.

End-User License Agreement (EULA)

Agreement Definitions

Definitions of key terms used within the End-User License Agreement.

Grant of Licence Terms

Details the personal, non-exclusive license granted for using the application.

Limitations on Use

Outlines restrictions on copying, distributing, modifying, or exploiting the application.

Limited Warranty Policy

Describes the limited warranty period and conditions for replacement of defective parts.

Liability and Legal Clauses

Covers limitations of liability, attorney fees, miscellaneous clauses, and jurisdiction.