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    User Manual Alpine Navigation Navigation software for the Alpine INE-W957HD/X008U/X009 US English February 2014, ver. 1.0
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    you for choosing the Alpine INE-W957HD/X008U/X009 as your navigator. Start using your device right away. This document is the detailed description of the navigation software. You can easily discover the software while you are using it; however, we still recommend that you read this manual to fully
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    Streets and roads ...13 2.2.3.2 Turn preview and Next street 14 2.2.3.3 Lane information and Signposts 15 2.2.3.4 Junction view ...15 2.2.3.5 Motorway exit services 16 2.2.3.6 3D object types...16 2.2.3.7 Elements of the active route 17 2.2.3.8 Traffic events...17 2.2.4 Manipulating the map 18
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    route 56 4 Off-road navigation 58 4.1 Selecting the destination of the route 58 4.2 Navigating in off-road mode 58 5 Reference Guide 59 5.1 Concepts...59 5.1.1 Smart Zoom ...59 5.1.2 Route calculation and recalculation 59 5.1.3 Green routing ...61 5.1.4 Speed limit warning 61 5.1.5 Traffic
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    7 Copyright note 79 5
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    change the route. You must obey the traffic signs and follow the road geometry. If you deviate from the recommended route, your software changes the instructions accordingly. 6
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    2 Getting started When using the navigation software for the first time, an initial setup process starts automatically. Do as follows: 1. Select the written language of the application interface. Later you can change it in Regional settings (page 75). 2. Read the End User Licence Agreement. Tap to
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    7. The initial setup is now complete. The Configuration wizard can be restarted later from the Settings menu (page 65). After the initial setup, the Map screen appears and you can start using the software. 2.1 Buttons and other controls on the screen When you are using the software, you usually tap
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    your fingertips on the full-screen keyboards and you can switch between various keyboard layouts, for example English, Greek or numerical. Task Instruction Switching to another keyboard layout, for example from an English keyboard to a Greek keyboard Tap the button and select the new keyboard
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    Entering upper and lower case letters Entering symbols Finalising the keyboard entry (accepting the suggested search result) Finalising the keyboard entry (opening the list of search results) Finalising the keyboard entry (saving your input) Cancelling the keyboard entry (returning to the previous
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    surrounding map area. The application starts with a full screen map. Tap to reduce the map size to half and allow information from your Alpine INE-W957HD/X008U/X009 audio system to appear on the other half. You can decide which side of the map is the navigation. Simply tap the audio part
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    The data fields are different when you are navigating an active route and when you have no specified destination (the orange line is not displayed). Default data fields when cruising without a destination (tap any of the fields to change its value): Field Description Shows your current speed
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    2.2.2 Position markers 2.2.2.1 Vehimarker and Lock-on-Road When your GPS position is available, the software marks your current position with the Vehimarker. By default, this marker is a blue arrow, but you can change this icon in Settings. When on-road navigation is selected, the Vehimarker may
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    2.2.3.2 Turn preview and Next street When navigating a route, the top section of the Map screen shows information about the next route event (manoeuvre) and the next street or the next city/town. There is a field in the top left corner that displays the next manoeuvre. Both the type of the event (
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    the destination. These fields also act as buttons: • Tap the Turn preview field and the voice guidance will repeat the latest instruction with updated distance information. • Tap the Next street field to open the Itinerary. 2.2.3.3 Lane information and Signposts When navigating on multilane
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    button to open a panel with the details of the next few exits or service stations. Tap any of them to display it on the map and add it in Visual Guidance settings (page 74). 2.2.3.6 3D object types Your software supports the following 3D object types: Type Description 3D terrain 3D terrain map
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    2.2.3.7 Elements of the active route Your software shows the route in the following way: Symbol Name Description Current GPS position and Start point Your current position displayed on the map. If roads are near, it is aligned to the nearest road. Normally if GPS position is available, the
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    In the first column you can see the number of traffic events on your route. The second column contains the full count of traffic events in the categories. Tap any of the even types to list the event in that category or select the top row to open the list of all traffic events: Now tap any of the
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    Zooming in and out , Tilting up and down , Rotating left and right Compass Location information Return to normal navigation , , , Additional options Select destination Changes how much of the map is displayed on the screen. Your software uses high-quality vector maps that let you examine the
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    or to read the You can also search for assistance near your current position. Tap to open a new screen for the Quick search: The following services can be searched around the current position or the last known position: • : Car repair and roadside assistance
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    • : Police stations • : Petrol stations Tap any of the buttons, select a Place from the list, and navigate to it. 2.3 Navigation menu You can reach all parts of the software from the Navigation menu. When you open the menu, the destination search buttons appear on the screen. Tap any other menu
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    to your route to create a multi-point route. You can add as many destinations to your route as you like. You can also use Alpine INE-W957HD/X008U/X009 for off-road navigation. For details, see page 58. 3.1 Selecting the destination of a route The software offers you several ways of choosing your
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    3.1.1.1 Entering an address To enter an address as the destination, do as follows: 1. In the Navigation menu, tap the following buttons: , . 2. By default, the software proposes the country and city/town where you are. If needed, tap , enter the first few letters of the country name on the
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    • If the desired name does not show up, the names that match the string appear in a list after entering a couple of characters (to open the list of results before it appears automatically, tap ). Select the street from the list. 4. Enter the house number: a. Enter the house number on the keyboard.
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    Tip! If you know that you will use this destination frequently, before tapping to confirm the destination, put it in the Address Book first: tap then , give a name for the new entry, and tap to save the location. The map with the destination returns automatically. Now you can start your
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    4. Instead of entering the house number, tap the input field above. The midpoint of the street is selected as the destination. 5. After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap
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    4. Instead of entering the house number, tap street is selected as the destination. . The midpoint of the 5. After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap and start your
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    3.1.1.4 Selecting a city/town centre as the destination The city/town centre is not the geometric centre of the city/town but an arbitrary point the map creators have chosen. In towns and villages, it is usually the most important intersection; in larger cities, it is one of the important
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    3.1.1.5 Entering an address with a postal code All of the above address searching possibilities can be performed with entering the postal code instead of the city/town name. Find below an example with a full address: 1. In the Navigation menu, tap the following buttons: , . 2. If necessary,
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    results before it appears automatically, tap the street from the list. ). Select 5. Enter the house number: a. Enter the house number on the keyboard. (To enter symbols, tap ). b. Tap to finish entering the address. (If the entered house number cannot be found, the midpoint of the street is
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    screen taps • you can search for a Place by its category • you can search for a Place by its name In addition, you can search for special services from the 'Where Am I?' screen. You can also search for a Place with the free form search (page 39). 3.1.2.1 Quick search for a Place of Interest The
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    3. After entering a few letters, tap to open the list of Places with names containing the entered character sequence. 4. (optional) The Places in the list are ordered by the length of the necessary detour (when navigating a route) or by their distance from the current position (when no
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    2. The preset search categories appear: • : • If an active route exists, petrol stations are searched along the route. • If there is no active route (destination is not selected), they are searched around the current position. • If the current position is not available either (no GPS signal),
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    4. (optional) The Places in the list are ordered by their distance from the current or last known position, from the destination or by the length of the necessary detour. If you need to reorder the list, tap . 5. Browse the list if necessary and tap one of the list items. A full screen map
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    3.1.2.3 Searching for a Place of Interest by category You can search for Places of Interest by their categories and subcategories. 1. In the Navigation menu, tap the following buttons: , . 2. Tap . 3. Select the area around which the Place should be searched for: • Tap to search around the
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    6. Select one of the Place subcategories (e.g. Hotel or Motel) or tap to list all Places in the selected main category around the selected location or along the route. 7. Sometimes the list of brands in the selected Place subcategory appears. Select one brand or tap to list all Places in the
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    12. After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route parameters, or tap and start your journey. 3.1.2.4 Searching for a Place of Interest by name You can search for Places of Interest by their
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    4. (optional) If you have selected , select the city/town to search in. 5. Select one of the main Place categories (e.g. Accommodation) to search in or tap to search among all Places. 6. Select one of the Place subcategories (e.g. Hotel or Motel) to search in or tap to search in the selected
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    9. After entering a few letters, tap to open the list of Places with names containing the entered character sequence. 10. (optional) The Places in the list are ordered by their distance from the current or last known position, from the selected city/town, from the destination or by the length of
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    3. In the left field enter the name you are looking for. It can be a street address (just the street name or both the street and the house number), the name of a Place, a previous destination or an Address Book entry. 4. If you are searching in an area that is far from your current location, tap on
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    3. Tap the location that you want to select as your destination. The Cursor ( ) appears. 4. Tap to select the Cursor as the destination. 5. After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically calculated. Tap to modify route
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    3. Tap the entry that you want to set as your destination. If necessary, browse down to see more of the list or tap of the entry. and enter a few letters from the name 4. After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire route. The route is automatically
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    3.1.7 Entering the coordinate of the destination You can also select a destination by entering its coordinate. Do as follows: 1. In the Navigation menu, tap . 2. Open the menu and tap . 3. You can enter the latitude and longitude values in any of the following formats: decimal degrees; degrees
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    3.1.9 Building a route from the list of destinations (Create Route) You can also build your route destination by destination from the Route menu. 1. In the Navigation menu, tap . 2. Tap . 3. There is only one line in the list of route points, the start point of the route, normally the current
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    7. To add more destinations, tap where you want to insert the new route point in the list, and repeat the above procedure. 3.2 Viewing the entire route on the map It is easy to get a map overview of the active route. Do as follows: 1. In the Navigation menu, tap . 2. Tap . The active route is
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    3. You have the following options on this screen (for detailed instructions on how to use them, see the next chapter): • Tap to edit the route: to add or remove destinations or change their sequence. You can
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    • Tap to plan a new route to the newly selected location. The previous destination and waypoint(s) are deleted. • Tap to add the newly selected location as an intermediate destination to your route. The other destinations of the route remain intact. Note: the new waypoint is placed among
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    4. The Destination menu appears and you can select the start point of the route the same way you select a destination. 5. When the new start point is set, tap . 6. The map returns with a transparent Vehimarker (showing that there is no GPS reception). If an active route already existed, it is now
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    new destination. • Tap to delete a destination. • Tap to modify the start point of the route. • Tap to reorder the list. You can do it manually or you can let the application optimise the route for you. 3.4.4 Cancelling the active route To cancel the navigated route, do one of the following
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    2. Tap . 3. You see the basic details of three route alternatives with the selected route planning method. Tap any of them to see it on the map. 4. Or if you cannot find a good alternative, tap routes with different routing methods. and scroll down for 5. Select one of the route alternatives
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    2. Tap and then tap one of the following: • • • • 3. The software recalculates the route optimised for the new vehicle type. The orange line now shows the new recommended route. 3.4.7 Changing the road types used in route planning To recalculate the active route with different road type
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    • - The software excludes unpaved roads by default: unpaved roads can be in a bad condition and usually you cannot reach the speed limit on them. 3. Tap to confirm the changes. The software recalculates the route. The orange line now shows the new recommended route. 52
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    3.5 Saving a location as an Address Book entry You can add any location to the Address Book, the list of frequently used destinations. Planning a route to one of these destinations was described earlier. 1. Select a destination as described before. It can be an address, a Place, any location on the
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    3.6 Saving a location as an alert point You can save any map location as an alert point (for example a speed camera or a railway crossing). 1. Browse the map and select a location. The red Cursor appears there. 2. Tap . 3. Scroll down the list and tap . 4. On the newly opened screen, select the
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    3.7 Editing an alert point You can edit a previously saved or uploaded alert point (for example a speed camera or a railway crossing). 1. Browse the map and select the alert point to edit. The red circle appears around the alert point. 2. Tap . 3. Scroll down the list and tap . 4. On the newly
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    3.8 Watching the simulation of the route You can run a simulated navigation that demonstrates the active route. Do as follows: 1. In the Navigation menu, tap . 2. Tap . 3. Tap . The simulation starts from the starting point of the route, and using a realistic speed, it leads you through the
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    2. Tap to stop the simulation. 57
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    4 Off-road navigation When first started, Alpine INE-W957HD/X008U/X009 calculates routes using the road network of the high quality vector maps provided with the product. You can switch the application to off-road mode
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    5 Reference Guide On the following pages you will find the description of the different concepts and menu screens of the software. 5.1 Concepts 5.1.1 Smart Zoom Smart Zoom provides
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    • Roads are used only if access for cars is allowed. • Private roads and resident-only roads are used only if they are inevitable to reach the destination. • Walkways are excluded from routes. • : • All manoeuvres are available in intersections. • Directional constraints are taken into account
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    5.1.3 Green routing Route calculation is not only about finding the quickest or shortest route. For some of the vehicle types, you can also check the fuel consumption and CO2 emission when planning a route, and you can create cost effective routes with less effect on the environment. In Route
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    enabled by default in the software. Note! TMC is not a global service. It may not be available in your country or region. Ask your can set the minimum delay that can trigger a route recalculation, or you can instruct the software to have you confirm the new recommended route before it takes effect.
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    Tap to open the list of traffic even categories : In the first column you can see the number of traffic events on your route. The second column contains the full count of traffic events in the categories. Tap any of the even types to open the list of traffic events or tap the first line to show
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    Button Description Tap this button to get information about the current location and to find nearby help. Tap this button to open the GPS Information screen with satellite position and signal strength information. If you save your trip logs when you arrive at some of your destinations or let the
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    Select a country from the list and see useful driving information about the selected country. Information may include speed limits on different road types, the maximum blood alcohol level and any compulsory equipment you need to show when stopped by the police. 5.3 Settings menu You can configure
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    track logs contain useful information about your trips. Trip logs can be saved manually when you reach your destination or you can turn on the automatic saving saved data and reset all settings to their factory defaults. Visit alpine.naviextras.com to get additional content, such as new maps or 3D
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    distance manoeuvres or it is enough to receive the information when the turn is near. Tap this button to set the verbosity of the voice instructions: how much they tell and how often they speak. 67
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    of the following sound types: Button Description These controls affect the volume of the guidance sounds (verbal instructions). Turn off the attention tone preceding verbal instructions or adjust its volume. These controls affect the volume of the alert sounds (beeps). Key sounds provide
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    events, your software avoids traffic events if it makes sense. You can also set the minimum delay that triggers route recalculation, and you can instruct the application if you want to confirm every recalculation. Tap this button to open the list of traffic event types, and select which events to
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    screen, and the part of the route not matching your preference will be displayed in a different colour on the map. In the list of road types you can see in how many segments and what total length of the road type is used in the current route. Button Description You might need to avoid motorways
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    Enter the average consumption of your vehicle when used in built-up areas. The unit for consumption can be set in Regional Settings. Enter the average consumption of your vehicle when used on highways. The unit for consumption can be set in Regional Settings. Select the engine and fuel type of your
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    • Roads are used only if access for taxis is allowed. • Private roads, resident-only roads and walkways are excluded from routes. Route Planning Method types: Button Description Gives a quick route if you can travel at or near the speed limit on all roads. Usually the best selection for fast and
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    view and two 2D topdown view modes. Adjust the basic zoom and tilt levels to your needs. Three preset levels are available. There is also a manual mode when you can set the zoom and tilt levels with the buttons on the left. When selected, the map zooms out to show an
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    stations. Tap any of them to display it on the map and add it as a waypoint to your route if needed. Select the service types displayed for the motorway exists. Choose from the POI categories. Whenever adequate information is available, lane information similar to the real ones on road
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    map mode during voice guidance announcements. After the voice instruction the previous screen returns. 5.3.7 Regional settings These distance units to be used by the program. Your software may not support all the listed units in some voice guidance languages. Select between 12 manually. 75
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    5.3.8 Trip monitor settings Trip logs contain useful information about your trips. Trip logs can be saved manually when you reach your destination or you can turn on the automatic saving here. You can access these logs in the Trip monitor. Trip monitor
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    can zoom in and out (increase or decrease the scale), you can tilt them up and down, and rotate them left and right. In GPS-supported navigation, digital maps facilitate route planning. North-up map orientation In North-up mode the map is rotated so its top always faces North. This
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    Route A sequence of route events, i.e. manoeuvres (for example, turns and roundabouts) to reach the destination. The route contains one start point and one or more destinations. The start point is the current (or last known) position by default. If you need to see a future route, the start point can
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    without prior notification. This manual may not, in whole or in part, be reproduced or transmitted in any form either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording, without the express written consent of Alpine Electronics, Inc. © 2014 - Alpine Electronics, Inc All rights
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User Manual
Alpine Navigation
Navigation software for the Alpine INE-W957HD/X008U/X009
US English
February 2014, ver. 1.0