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contents Getting started 2 Starting the system 2 Getting a GPS signal 3 Entering data on the system 4 Moving through the screens 5 Working with the map 6 Map view ...6 Maneuver detail 6 Panning the map 6 Route list ...7 Location and POI information 7 Planning your route 9 Setting a single - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 2
Congratulations on your purchase of the system. Your system can guide you to the destination of your choice using signals from Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) orbiting the earth. There are 24 GPS satellites orbiting the earth. A GPS device can calculate your position on the earth if it can - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 3
after you have read and agreed to the warning. The map view appears and you are ready to set your first destination! Getting a GPS signal To use the system to guide you to a destination, the system's GPS antenna must be receiving signals. GPS signals can be obstructed by ceilings, trees, and nearby - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 4
signal: 1 Tap the Menu button and then Settings. 2 Tap GPS Information. The GPS Info screen appears. 3 To close the GPS Info screen, tap . Entering data on the system The system doesn't have a keyboard. Instead, you tap the screen to enter data. When you are entering - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 5
Moving through the screens The system shows you one screen at a time. Each time you tap a button, a new screen appears. If you want to return to the previous screen, tap . If there isn't , you can Tap MENU to display the main menu. - 5 - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 6
system shows you your current location, indicated by a green arrow. If the arrow is red, you do not have a GPS signal, and if the arrow is yellow the GPS signal is weak. At the bottom of the map is a scale indicating your current zoom level. Maneuver detail If you have set a destination, the - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 7
You can find location information about any point on the map by pressing firmly on the map. A screen appears giving you the opportunity to set location to your Favorites list (you'll learn more about Favorites later in this manual). If you press firmly on a POI (Point of Interest) icon, you see the - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 8
about the location, including latitude and longitude. To view POI information: 1. To view information about a POI on the map, press firmly on the icon on the map. The POI(S) screen appears. 2. Tap Information. The Information screen appears, giving you block information about the location, including - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 9
can add a detour or a stopover. The system also offers an Itinerary feature, where you can enter up to 50 destinations and use the Itinerary screen have found your destination, you have several options: • Nav • Fav • Map Nav calculates the route from your current location (or the location you set as - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 10
Using an address as a destination When you use an address for a destination, you must know at least the name of the street and the city. Guidance directions will be more accurate if you also know the street number of the destination. Note: If you already have a destination, you can tap New to set a - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 11
the street. The Enter House Number screen appears. 7. Select the address that matches the location you want to go to and tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. To enter an address as a destination using City First: 1. Tap MENU. The main menu appears. 2. Tap Destination. The - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 12
3. Tap Address. The Input Method screen appears. 4. If you need to change the region: • Tap Change State. The Enter State Name screen appears. • Tap the letters to enter the name of the region, or tap the name of the region. • Tap OK when you have selected the region. You return to the Input Method - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 13
you have finished. The Select Address screen appears. 9. Select the address that matches the location you want to go to and tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. Using an intersection as a destination When you use an intersection for a destination you must know the names of - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 14
have selected the street. The Select Address screen appears. 8. Select the intersection that matches the location you want to go to and tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. - 14 - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 15
To enter an intersection as a destination using City First: 1. Tap MENU. The main menu appears. 2. Tap Destination. The Set Destination screen appears. 3. Tap Intersection. The Input Method screen appears. 4. If you need to change the region: • Tap Change State. The Enter State Name screen appears. - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 16
have selected the street. The Select Address screen appears. 9. Select the intersection that matches the location you want to go to and tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. - 16 - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 17
Using a Point of Interest (POI) as a destination There are many points of interest that you can select as a destination. Generally, you choose a category and then choose one of four methods of selecting the specific point of interest. Sometimes you must first select a subcategory (such as Museum - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 18
of the POI. Tap OK when you have selected the POI. The POI Select screen appears, displaying the address of the POI. • Tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. 7. To select a nearby POI by distance: • Tap By Distance. The POI List screen appears, listing the closest POIs first - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 19
To select from all POIs in a region: 1. Tap MENU. The main menu appears. 2. Tap Destination. The Set Destination screen appears. 3. Tap POI. The Points of Interest screen appears. 4. Tap a category. Usually a subcategory screen appears. Note: If you chose Restaurant, tap the letters to enter a type - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 20
the letters to enter the name of the POI. Tap OK when you have selected the POI. The POI Select screen appears. • Tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. 7. To select a POI by city: • Tap By City. The Enter City Name screen appears. • Tap the letters to enter - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 21
. The Set Destination screen appears. 3. Tap Favorites. The Favorites screen appears. 4. Tap on the favorite you want to use as a destination and tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. - 21 - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 22
. The Set Destination screen appears. 3. Tap Recent. The Recent screen appears. 4. Tap on the recent destination you want to go to and tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. - 22 - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 23
the letters to enter the name of the city. Tap OK when you have selected the city. The City Center screen appears. • Tap Nav. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. - 23 - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 24
the city that you want to go to and tap Nav. You may need to scroll down the list by tapping the scroll bar. The map appears, and the guidance directions begin. To select from all City Centers in a region: 1. Tap MENU. The main menu appears. 2. Tap Destination. The Set Destination - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 25
Adding detours and stopovers The detour feature lets you tell the system about roads on a route Avoid Road screen appears. 4. Mark any segments that you do not want included: • Tap on a route instruction to highlight it. • Tap Avoid. A do not enter symbol appears. 5. When you have finished marking - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 26
Stopovers Once you have set a destination you can add a stopover. Adding a stopover does not cancel your original destination. When you reach your stopover, you will be prompted to continue to your final destination. To create a stopover: 1. Tap MENU. The main menu appears. 2. Tap Destination. The - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 27
2. Tap Destination. The Destination Options screen appears. 3. Tap Stopover. 4. Tap X. A confirmation message appears asking if you want to continue to your final destination. 5. Tap Yes. The map appears and navigation continues. - 27 - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 28
Managing your favorites list You can edit the destinations you add to your favorites list to give them descriptive names. You can also remove destinations from your favorites list. To manage your favorites list: 1. Tap MENU button and then Destination. 2. Tap Favorites. The Favorites screen appears. - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 29
Using Shortcuts The shortcut feature provides you quick access to some of the most important destinations while you're on the road, including: • Home • ATM • Gas • Hospital • Parking • Restaurant • Tourist - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 30
Display options The display options give you control over the appearance of the map. You can change the following: • orientation • guidance • day/night of the screen. North keeps the map oriented with North at the top of the map, like a traditional paper map. There are two guidance settings, which - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 31
There are three options for displaying POI icons. If you choose default, the most commonly displayed categories of POI icons will appear on the map at zoom levels of 1000 ft and closer. If you choose off, no POI icons are displayed. If you choose custom, you can choose which - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 32
Tap your Orientation preference: Heading or North. 4. Tap your Guidance preference: Auto or Manual. 5. Tap your Day/Night preference: Auto, Night, or Day. 6. Tap your give you control over the appearance of the map. You can change the following: • method • ferries • toll roads • carpool • turns - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 33
There are four method settings. Quickest calculates the route that should take the least amount of time. Major calculates a route that uses major roads whenever possible. Shortest calculates the route that is shortest in distance. Local calculates a route that uses local roads whenever possible. The - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 34
your options, tap OK. Speed alert You can use the speed alert feature to warn you if your vehicle is exceeding the speed limit. There are warning appears. • Tap OK to close the warning. • Tap OK. You return to the map. 4. To set a fixed speed alert: • Tap the Fixed Speed Alert checkbox. A check - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 35
Localization The localization options give you control over the settings affected by your location, including: • language • time zone • daylight savings time • units There are three language settings. When you change the language, all of the screen names and controls will be in the selected language - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 36
3. Tap your Language preference: English, François or Español. 4. Tap your Time Zone preference: Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaska or Hawaii. 5. Tap your Daylight Saving preference: DST or Standard. 6. Tap your Units preference: Mi or KM. 7. When you have finished choosing your options, - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 37
Screen Display GUIDANCE SCREENS GPS Info Screen - 37 - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 38
Current Location Screen Route List Screen - 38 - - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 39
is expressly forbidden. NextarTM, a trademark of Nextar (Hong Kong) Limited. Nextar may find it necessary to modify, amend or otherwise change or update this manual. We reserve the right to do this at any time, without any prior notice. All specifications and features are subject to change without - Nextar X3i-03 | X3I-03 Software Manual - Page 40
For Free instruction books, information on this product its operation and accessories, visit us on the web at: www.nextar.com Or write to us at: Nextar Inc. 1661 Fairplex Dr. La Verne, CA 91750 USA copyright © 2005 Nextar Inc. All Rights Reserved - 40 -
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Getting started
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Starting
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Getting
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Entering
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Moving
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Working
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Map
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Maneuver
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Panning
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Route
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Location
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Planning
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Setting
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Using
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Using
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Using
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Using
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Using
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Recent
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Using
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Adding
detours
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Detours
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Stopovers
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Creating
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Managing
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Using Shortcuts
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Setting
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Display options
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Route options
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Speed alert
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Localization
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Screen Display .……………
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