Pioneer AVIC-F50BT, AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT, AVIC-F850BT EN

Operation Manual

NAVIGATION AV SYSTEM

AVIC-F50BT
AVIC-F950DAB
AVIC-F950BT
AVIC-F850BT

Be sure to read Important Information for the User
first!
Important Information for the User includes the
important information that you must understand before
using this navigation system.

English

Contents

Thank you for buying this Pioneer product.

Please read through these instructions so you will know how to operate your model
properly. After you have finished reading the instructions, keep this document in a
safe place for future reference.

Important – Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
F50BT) 16
The screens shown in the examples may differ
from actual screens, which may be changed – Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
without notice for performance and function F50BT) 16
improvements.
– Inserting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
Introduction F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-
Manual overview 9 F850BT) 17

– How to use this manual 9 – Ejecting an SD memory card (for AVIC-
– Conventions used in this manual 9 F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-
– Terms used in this manual 9 F850BT) 17
Notice regarding video viewing 10
Notice regarding DVD-Video viewing 10 Plugging and unplugging a USB storage
Notice regarding MP3 file usage 10 device 18
iPod compatibility 10 – Plugging in a USB storage device 18
Map coverage 11 – Unplugging a USB storage device 18
Protecting the LCD panel and screen 11
Notes on internal memory 11 Connecting and disconnecting an iPod 18
– Before removing the vehicle – Connecting your iPod 18
– Disconnecting your iPod 19
battery 11
– Data subject to erasure 11 Startup and termination 19
On first-time startup 19
Basic operation Regular startup 20
Checking part names and functions 12
Protecting your product against theft 14 – A message about the map
database 20
– Removing the detachable
faceplate 14 Demonstration images 20
Temporarily clearing the screen (navigation
– Attaching the detachable faceplate 15
Adjusting the LCD panel angle 15 system in standby mode) 20
Inserting and ejecting a disc 15 How to use the navigation menu

– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT) 15 screens 22
– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT) 15 Shortcut Menu 23
– Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB,
– Selecting the shortcut 23
AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 16 – Removing a shortcut 23
– Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB, Using the touch panel 24
– Using the common touch panel
AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) 16
Inserting and ejecting an SD memory keys 24
– Operating list screens (e.g. POI
card 16
list) 24
2 Engb – Operating the on-screen keyboard 24
Swipe action 25
– Swipe action list 26

How to use the map
How to read the map screen 28

Contents

– Enlarged map of the intersection 29 After the location is decided
– The display while driving on the Setting a route to your destination 44

motorway 30 – Displaying multiple routes 44
Types of the road stored in the map
Checking and modifying the current
database 30 route
Operating the map screen 30 Displaying the route overview 45
Checking the current itinerary 45
– Scrolling the map to the position you Modifying the route calculation
want to see 30
conditions 46
– Viewing information about a specified – Items that users can operate 46
location 31 Editing waypoints 47
– Adding a waypoint 47
Switching the view mode 32 – Deleting a waypoint 47
Switching the map orientation 32 – Sorting waypoints 48
Displaying one-way street marks 33 Skipping a waypoint 48
Displaying POI on the map 33 Using the demonstration guidance 48
– Finishing the demonstration
– Displaying preinstalled POIs on the
map 33 guidance 49
Cancelling the route guidance 49
Registering a scale 34
Editing the data on the use of navigation
Searching for and selecting a location function
The basic flow of creating your route 35 Registering and editing locations 50
Searching for a location by address 36
– Storing favourite locations 50
– Searching for a street name first 36 – Editing registered locations 50
– Searching for a city name first 37 – Deleting a favourite location from the
– Finding your destination by specifying
list 50
the postcode 38 – Deleting the destination history from
– Searching by selected city history 39
Setting up a route to your home 39 the list 51
Searching for Points of Interest (POI) 39 Deleting learned routes 52
– Searching for a POI directly from the Deleting track logs 52

name of the facilities 39 Using traffic information
– Searching for a nearby POI 40 Checking all traffic information 53
– Searching for POIs around the Checking traffic information on the

destination 40 route 54
– Searching for POIs around the city 41 How to read traffic information on the
– Deleting the icons displayed after
map 54
searching for a nearby POI 42 Setting an alternative route to avoid traffic
Selecting destination from stored
jams 54
locations 42
Selecting a location you searched for Engb 3

recently 42
Searching for a location by coordinates 43

Contents

– Checking for traffic jams Notes for hands-free phoning 69
automatically 55
Basic operations of the AV source
Selecting the preferred RDS-TMC service Displaying the AV operation screen 71
provider manually 55
– Selecting a source 71
Registering and connecting a Bluetooth Turning off the AV source 71
device AV source plate display 71
Preparing communication devices 56
Registering your Bluetooth devices 56 Using the radio
Starting procedure 72
– Searching for nearby Bluetooth Reading the screen 72
devices 56 Using the touch panel keys 73

– Pairing from your Bluetooth – Storing broadcast frequencies 73
devices 58 – Storing the strongest broadcast

– Deleting a registered device 59 frequencies 74
Connecting a registered Bluetooth device – Using radio text 74
Using advanced functions 75
manually 59 – Tuning in strong frequencies 75
– Setting for priority connecting 60 – Limiting stations to regional

Using hands-free phoning programming 75
Displaying the phone menu 61 – Searching for an RDS station by PTY
Making a phone call 61
information 75
– Direct dialling 61 – Receiving traffic announcements 75
– Calling a number in the phone – Using news programme

book 62 interruption 76
– Dialling from the history 63 – Tuning into alternative frequencies 76
– Redialling a call 64 – Interruption icon status 77
– Dialling a favourite location 64 – Switching the sound quality of the FM
– Dialling a facility’s phone number 64
Receiving a phone call 65 tuner 77
– Answering an incoming call 65 Operating by hardware buttons 77
Transferring the phone book 65
– Deleting registered contacts 66 Using the Digital Radio (DAB)
– Deleting the history information 67 Starting procedure 78
Changing the phone settings 67 Reading the screen 78
– Editing the device name 67 Using the touch panel keys 79
– Editing the password 68
– Stopping Bluetooth wave – Storing broadcast frequencies 79
Selecting a channel from the list 80
transmission 68 Listening to a recent broadcast 80
– Answering a call automatically 68 Using advanced functions 81
– Setting the automatic rejection
– Switching to a channel with good
function 69 receiving sensitivity automatically 81

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Contents

Operating by hardware buttons 81 DVD-Video or DivX setup 96
Displaying DVD/DivX® Setup menu 95
Playing audio CDs Setting the top-priority languages 95
Starting procedure 82 Setting the angle icon display 95
Reading the screen 82 Setting the aspect ratio 96
Using the touch panel keys 82 Setting the parental lock 96
Operating by hardware buttons 83
– Setting the code number and level
Playing music files on ROM Setting the auto play 97
Starting procedure 84 Setting the subtitle file for DivX 97
Reading the screen 84 Language code chart for DVDs 98
Using the touch panel keys 85
Operating by hardware buttons 85 Playing music files (from USB or SD)
Starting procedure 99
Playing a DVD-Video Reading the screen 99
Starting procedure 86 Using the touch panel keys (Music) 100
Reading the screen 86 Operating by hardware buttons 101
Using the touch panel keys 86
Playing video files (from USB or SD)
– Resuming playback (Bookmark) 88 Starting procedure 102
– Searching for a specific scene and Reading the screen 102
Using the touch panel keys (Video) 103
starting playback from a specified
time 88 – Searching for a specific scene and
– Direct number search 88 starting playback from a specified
– Operating the DVD menu 88 time 103
– Using the DVD menu by touch panel
keys 89 Operating by hardware buttons 104
– Frame-by-frame playback 89
– Slow motion playback 89 Using an iPod (iPod)
– Changing the wide screen mode 89 Starting procedure 105
Operating by hardware buttons 90 Reading the screen 105
Using the touch panel keys 106
Playing a DivX video Changing the wide screen mode 107
Starting procedure 91 Operating by hardware buttons 108
Reading the screen 91
Using the touch panel keys 91 Using Aha Radio
Information for compatibility of connected
– Frame-by-frame playback 92
– Slow motion playback 92 devices 109
– Starting playback from a specified Starting procedure 110

time 93 – For iPhone users 110
– Changing the wide screen mode 93 – For smartphone users 110
Playing DivX® VOD content 94 Reading the screen 110
Operating by hardware buttons 94 Using the touch panel keys 111

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Contents

Functions coupled with Aha Radio and the Displaying the adjustment and correction
navigation system 112 screen 126
– Viewing POI information with Aha
Radio 112 Switching the muting/attenuation
timing 126
Using the Bluetooth audio player
Starting procedure 113 Switching the muting/attenuation level 127
Reading the screen 113 Setting the Volume for Guidance and
Using the touch panel keys 114
Operating by hardware buttons 115 Phone 127
Correcting the current location 127
Using AV input Switching the road on which you are
Reading the screen 116
Using AV1 116 driving 128
Using AV2 116 Displaying the screen for navigation function
Using the touch panel keys 116
Changing the wide screen mode 117 settings 128
– Setting the speed limit display 128
Using AppRadio Mode – Changing the road colour 128
Information for compatibility of connected – Setting the scroll-Locked 2D (Normal)

devices 118 View 129
Starting procedure 119 – Displaying the 3D landmarks 129
– Setting the detailed city map 129
– For iPhone users 119 – Setting the barrier graphic for the city
– For smartphone users 120
Using the keyboard 120 map 129
Using the sound mix function 121 – Setting the map colour change
Other functions 121
– Displaying the image of your between day and night 130
– Displaying the track log 130
application (iPhone) 121 – Deleting the track log
– Displaying the image of your
automatically 130
application (smartphone) 122 – Setting the current street name

Customising preferences display 131
Displaying the information screen 123 – Setting the criteria of route
Checking the connections of leads 123
Checking sensor learning status and driving calculation 131
– Setting the use of toll roads 131
status 124 – Setting the use of ferries 131
– Clearing status 125 – Setting the route calculation by
Checking the device number 125
Checking the version information 125 learning route 132
Registering your home 125 – Setting the route calculation allowing

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– Setting the use of motorways 132
– Setting to select your route

automatically using the route
alternatives function 132

Contents

– Displaying the distance and estimated – Displaying your DivX VOD registration
time 133 code 140

– Setting the route alternatives function – Displaying your DivX VOD
to avoid traffic jams and closed/blocked deregistration code 140
roads 133
– Switching Auto PI seek 141
– Setting the auto-zoom display 133 – Setting the FM tuning step 141
– Changing the setting of the navigation Displaying the screen for AV sound
settings 141
interruption screen 133 – Using balance adjustment 142
– Setting the App operation screen – Adjusting loudness 142
– Using the equaliser 142
interruption 134 – Adjusting source levels 144
– Changing the virtual speed of the – Using the high pass filter 145
– Using the subwoofer output 145
vehicle 134 – Enhancing bass (Bass Booster) 145
– Changing the unit between km and – Using sonic centre control 145
Adjusting the equaliser curve automatically
miles 134 (Auto EQ) 146
– Displaying the traffic notification – Before operating the Auto EQ

icon 135 function 146
Changing the view mode 135 – Performing Auto EQ 147
Displaying the screen for system Displaying the screen for app settings 148
– Selecting the device connection
settings 135
– Selecting the language 135 method 148
– Setting the time difference 136 – Setting the keyboard language with
– Changing the preinstalled splash
application for iPhone 149
screen 136 Setting the rear output 149
– Changing to the splash screen stored Adjusting the picture 150
Selecting the video for rear display 151
on the SD memory card 136 Replicating the settings 151
– Adjusting the response positions of the Using the rear view camera functions 152

touch panel (touch panel – Setting for rear view camera 152
calibration) 137 – Setting guidelines on the rear view
– Setting the illumination colour 137
– Reversing the climate control status image 153
display 138 Setting the safe mode 154
– Displaying the icon for setting the rear
display output 139 Displaying the operation status of
Displaying the screen for AV system vehicle equipment
settings 139 Displaying obstacle detection
– Setting video input 1 (AV1) 139
– Setting video input 2 (AV2) 140 information 155
– Changing the screen size of SD/USB
video 140 Engb 7

Contents

Displaying the operating status of the climate – Dolby Digital 176
control panel 155 Detailed information for playable media 176

Other functions – Compatibility 176
Setting the anti-theft function 157 – Media compatibility chart 179
Bluetooth 183
– Setting the password 157 SD and SDHC logo 183
– Entering the password 157 WMA/WMV 183
– Deleting the password 157 DivX 183
– Forgotten password 157 AAC 184
Restoring the navigation system to the Android™ 184
default or factory settings 158 Detailed information regarding connected
– Restoring the default setting 158 iPod devices 184
– Restoring the navigation system to the – iPod and iPhone 184
– iTunes 185
initial state 158 Using app-based connected content 185
– Setting items to be deleted 159 – Aha Radio 185
HDMI 185
Appendix MHL 185
Troubleshooting 161 Using the LCD screen correctly 186
Messages for navigation functions 166 – Handling the LCD screen 186
Messages for AV functions 167 – Liquid crystal display (LCD)
Messages for Bluetooth functions 169
Positioning technology 170 screen 186
– Maintaining the LCD screen 186
– Positioning by GPS 170 – LED (light-emitting diode)
– Positioning by dead reckoning 170
– How do GPS and dead reckoning work backlight 186
Display information 187
together? 170
Handling large errors 171 – Destination menu 187
– Phone menu 187
– When positioning by GPS is – Information menu 187
impossible 171 – Edit/Settings menu 188
– Edit menu 188
– Conditions likely to cause noticeable – Navi settings menu 188
positioning errors 172 – AV Settings menu 189
– Setting according to source
Route setting information 174
– Route search specifications 174 menu 190
– App settings menu 190
Handling and care of discs 174 – System Settings menu 190
– Built-in drive and care 175 – Bluetooth Settings menu 191
– Ambient conditions for playing a Glossary 192
disc 175 Specifications 195

Playable discs 175
– DVD-Video and CD 175
– AVCHD recorded discs 176
– Playing DualDisc 176

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Introduction Chapter

01

Manual overview e.g.) Introduction
“Destination” screen or “Phone” screen
Before using this product, be sure to read Im- ! Touch panel keys that are available on the
portant Information for the User (a separate screen are described in bold in brackets [ ]:
manual) which contains warnings, cautions, e.g.)
and other important information that you [Destination], [AV Source].
should note. ! Extra information, alternatives and other
notes are presented in the following for-
The screen examples shown in this manual mat:
are those for AVIC-F50BT. The screens may e.g.)
vary according to the models. p If the home location has not been stored

How to use this manual yet, set the location first.
! Functions of other keys on the same screen
Finding the operation procedure for
what you want to do are indicated with # at the beginning of the
When you have decided what you want to do, description:
you can find the page you need from the Con- e.g.)
tents. # If you touch [OK], the entry is deleted.
! References are indicated like this:
Finding the operation procedure from e.g.)
a menu name = For details of the operations, refer to
If you want to check the meaning of an item
displayed on screen, you will find the neces- How to use the navigation menu screens
sary page from the Display information at the on page 22.
end of the manual.
Terms used in this manual
Glossary
Use the glossary to find the meanings of “Front display” and “Rear display”
terms.
In this manual, the screen that is attached to
Conventions used in this manual the body of this navigation unit will be referred
to as the “Front display”. Any additional screen
Before moving on, take a few minutes to read that is commercially available and can be con-
the following information about the conven- nected to this navigation unit will be referred
tions used in this manual. Familiarity with to as the “Rear display”.
these conventions will help you greatly as you
learn how to use your new equipment. “Video image”
! Buttons on your navigation system are de- “Video image” in this manual indicates mov-
ing images of DVD-Video, DivX®, iPod, and any
scribed in ALL CAPITALS, BOLD letter- equipment that is connected to this system
ing: with an RCA cable, such as general-purpose
e.g.) AV equipment.
HOME button, MODE button.
! Menu items, screen titles, and functional
components are described in bold with
double quotation marks “ ”:

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Chapter

01 Introduction

“External storage device (USB, SD)” satellite, cable and/or any other media), broad-
The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, casting/streaming via internet, intranets and/
microSD card, microSDHC card and USB or other networks or in other electronic con-
memory device are collectively referred to as tent distribution systems, such as pay-audio or
the “external storage device (USB, SD)”. If it in- audio-on-demand applications. An indepen-
dicates the USB memory only, it is referred to dent licence for such use is required. For de-
as the “USB storage device”. tails, please visit
http://www.mp3licensing.com.
“SD memory card”
The SD memory card, SDHC memory card, iPod compatibility
microSD card and microSDHC card are col-
lectively referred to as the “SD memory card”. This product supports only the following iPod
models and iPod software versions. Others
“iPod” may not work correctly.
In this manual, iPod and iPhone will be re- Made for
ferred to as “iPod”. ! iPod touch (5th generation): iOS 6.0.1
! iPod touch (4th generation): iOS 6.0.1
Notice regarding video ! iPod touch (3rd generation): iOS 5.1.1
viewing ! iPod touch (2nd generation): iOS 4.2.1
! iPod touch (1st generation): iOS 3.1.3
Remember that use of this system for com- ! iPod classic 160GB (2009): Ver. 2.0.4
mercial or public viewing purposes may con- ! iPod classic 160GB (2008): Ver. 2.0.1
stitute an infringement on the author’s rights ! iPod classic 80GB: Ver. 1.1.2
as protected by the Copyright Law. ! iPod nano (6th generation): Ver. 1.2
! iPod nano (5th generation): Ver. 1.0.2
Notice regarding DVD- ! iPod nano (4th generation): Ver. 1.0.4
Video viewing ! iPod nano (3rd generation): Ver. 1.1.3
! iPhone 5: iOS 6.0.1
This item incorporates copy protection tech- ! iPhone 4S: iOS 6.0.1
nology that is protected by U.S. patents and ! iPhone 4: iOS 6.0.1
other intellectual property rights of Rovi ! iPhone 3GS: iOS 6.0.1
Corporation. Reverse engineering and disas- ! iPhone 3G: iOS 4.2.1
sembly are prohibited. ! iPhone: iOS 3.1.3
p When you use this navigation system with
Notice regarding MP3 file
usage a USB interface cable for iPod (sold sepa-
rately) that is appropriate for this product,
Supply of this product only conveys a licence you can control an iPod compatible with
for private, non-commercial use and does not this navigation system.
convey a licence nor imply any right to use p Operation methods may vary depending on
this product in any commercial (i.e. revenue- the iPod models and the software version
generating) real time broadcasting (terrestrial, of iPod.
p Depending on the software version of the
iPod, it may not be compatible with this
equipment.

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01

For details about iPod compatibility with = For details, refer to Setting items to be Introduction
this navigation system, refer to the informa- deleted on page 159.
tion on our website.
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Map coverage

For details about the map coverage of this na-
vigation system, refer to the information on
our website.

Protecting the LCD panel
and screen

p Do not expose the LCD screen to direct
sunlight when this product is not used.
This may result in LCD screen malfunction
due to the resulting high temperatures.

p When using a mobile phone, keep the aer-
ial of the mobile phone away from the LCD
screen to prevent disruption of the video in
the form of spots, coloured stripes, etc.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be
sure to touch the touch panel keys only
with your finger and do so gently.

Notes on internal memory

Before removing the vehicle
battery

If the battery is disconnected or discharged,
the memory will be erased and must be repro-
grammed.
p Some data remains. Be sure to read Setting

items to be deleted first.
= For details, refer to Setting items to be

deleted on page 159.

Data subject to erasure

The information is erased by disconnecting
the yellow lead from the battery (or removing
the battery itself).
p Some data remains. Be sure to read Setting

items to be deleted first.

Chapter

02 Basic operation

Checking part names and functions

This chapter gives information about the names of the parts and the main features using the buttons.
AVIC-F50BT (with the LCD panel closed)

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AVIC-F50BT (with the LCD panel open)

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2 Basic operation

3 1

4 4 HOME button
! Press the HOME button to display the
5 “Top Menu” screen while the map
screen, the AV operation screen, or the
6 application menu screen is displayed.
! Press to switch the application operation
a screen to the application menu screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to
b How to use the navigation menu screens
on page 22.
1 LCD screen
5 MAP button
2 VOL (+/–) button ! Press to display the current location
Press to adjust the AV (Audio and Video) when the navigation screen (showing
source volume. other than the current location) is dis-
played.
3 MODE button When the current location is displayed,
! Press to switch the screen to the AV op- the screen changes to the registered
eration screen or the AppRadio Mode map scale. When the AV source screen
screen. is displayed, it switches to the current lo-
= For details of the operations, refer to cation screen.
How to use the navigation menu = For details, refer to Registering a scale
screens on page 22. on page 34.
! Press to switch between the AppRadio ! Press and hold to temporarily clear the
Mode screen and the AV operation screen regardless of whether it is the AV
screen. source, the current location screen or
= For details of the operations, refer to the AppRadio Mode screen.
How to use the navigation menu
screens on page 22.
! Press and hold to display the “Picture
Adjustment” screen.
= For details, refer to Adjusting the pic-
ture on page 150.
! Press and hold to display the touch
panel calibration screen while the “Pic-
ture Adjustment” screen is displayed.
= For details, refer to Adjusting the re-
sponse positions of the touch panel
(touch panel calibration) on page 137.

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= For details, refer to Temporarily clear- ! After removing the detachable faceplate, keep
ing the screen (navigation system in it in a safe place so it is not scratched or da-
standby mode) on page 20. maged.

6 TRK button ! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to di-
! Press to perform manual seek tuning, rect sunlight and high temperatures.
fast forward, reverse and track search
controls. ! When removing or attaching the detachable
! Press to perform the back and menu faceplate, do so after turning off the ignition
function of the Android device when you switch (ACC OFF).
use the AppRadio Mode with an
Android device. Removing the detachable
faceplate
7 h button
p The navigation system cannot be operated
8 Disc-loading slot while the detachable faceplate is removed
Insert a disc to play. from the navigation system.
= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting
a disc on page 15. 1 Press the button.

9 SD card slot When you release your finger, the bottom of
= For details, refer to Inserting and ejecting the detachable faceplate separates slightly
an SD memory card on page 16. from the navigation system.
2 Gently grip the bottom of the detach-
a Detachable faceplate able faceplate and slowly pull it outward.

b button Detachable faceplate
Press to remove the detachable faceplate
from the navigation system.
= For details, refer to Removing the detach-
able faceplate on page 14.

Protecting your product
against theft

p This function is available on AVIC-
F950DAB, AVIC-F950BT, and AVIC-F850BT.

The detachable faceplate can be detached
from the navigation system to discourage
theft, as described below.

CAUTION
! Do not expose the detachable faceplate to ex-

cessive shock or disassemble it.
! Never grip the buttons tightly or use force

when removing or attaching.
! Keep the detachable faceplate out of reach of

small children to prevent them from placing it
in their mouths.

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02

Attaching the detachable faceplate Inserting and ejecting a disc Basic operation

1 Slide the detachable faceplate all the Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT)
way into the navigation system.
Make sure the detachable faceplate is se- WARNING
curely connected to the mounting hooks of ! Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when
the navigation system.
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel.
2 Push the lower part of the detachable Be especially cautious of children’s hands
faceplate until you hear a click. and fingers.
If you fail to successfully attach the detach- ! Do not use with the LCD panel left open. If the
able faceplate to the navigation system, try LCD panel is left open, it may result in injury
again but be careful not to force it as the in the event of an accident.
panel could be damaged.
CAUTION
Adjusting the LCD panel angle ! Do not open or close the LCD panel by force.

p This function is only available on AVIC- This may cause a malfunction.
F50BT. ! Do not operate this navigation system until

WARNING the LCD panel has completely opened or
Keep hands and fingers clear of the unit when closed. If this navigation system is operated
opening, closing, or adjusting the LCD panel. Be while the LCD panel is opening or closing, the
especially cautious of children’s hands and fin- LCD panel may stop at that angle for safety.
gers. ! Do not place a glass or can on the open LCD
panel. Doing so may break this navigation sys-
CAUTION tem.
Do not open or close the LCD panel by force. This ! Do not insert anything other than a disc into
may cause a malfunction. the disc-loading slot.

1 Press the h button. 1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears. The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

2 Touch or to adjust the 2 Touch [Open].
angle.

3 Touch . The LCD panel opens, and the disc-loading
p The adjusted angle of the LCD panel will be slot appears.
memorised and the LCD panel will automa-
tically return to that angle the next time the 3 Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot.
LCD panel is opened or closed. The disc is loaded, and the LCD panel closes.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F50BT)

1 Press the h button.
The “Monitor Setup” screen appears.

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2 Touch [Disc Eject]. p This system is not compatible with the
Multi Media Card (MMC).

p Compatibility with all SD memory cards is
not guaranteed.

p This unit may not achieve optimum perfor-
mance with some SD memory cards.

The LCD panel opens, and the disc is ejected. Inserting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F50BT)
3 Remove the disc, and press the h but-
ton. CAUTION
The LCD panel closes. ! Do not press the h button when an SD mem-

Inserting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB, ory card is not fully inserted. Doing so may da-
AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) mage the card.
! Do not press the h button before an SD mem-
CAUTION ory card has been completely removed. Doing
Do not insert anything other than a disc into the so may damage the card.
disc-loading slot.
1 Press and hold the h button.
% Insert a disc into the disc-loading slot. The LCD panel opens fully.

Ejecting a disc (for AVIC-F950DAB, 2 Insert an SD memory card into the SD
AVIC-F950BT and AVIC-F850BT) card slot.
Insert it with the label surface face-up and
% Press the h button. press the card until it clicks and completely
The disc is ejected. locks.

Inserting and ejecting an 3 Press the h button.
SD memory card The LCD panel closes.

CAUTION Ejecting an SD memory card
! Ejecting an SD memory card during data (for AVIC-F50BT)

transfer can damage the SD memory card. Be 1 Press and hold the h button.
sure to eject the SD memory card by the pro- The LCD panel opens fully.
cedure described in this manual.
! If data loss or corruption occurs on the sto-
rage device for any reason, it is usually not
possible to recover the data. Pioneer accepts
no liability for damages, costs or expenses
arising from data loss or corruption.
! Do not insert anything other than SD memory
cards.

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2 Press the middle of the SD memory 02
card gently until it clicks.
Ejecting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC- Basic operation
F950BT and AVIC-F850BT)

1 Press the middle of the SD memory
card gently until it clicks.

3 Pull the SD memory card out straight. 2 Pull the SD memory card out straight.

4 Press the h button.
The LCD panel closes.

Inserting an SD memory card
(for AVIC-F950DAB, AVIC-
F950BT and AVIC-F850BT)

% Insert an SD memory card into the SD
card slot.
Insert the SD memory card with the terminal
contacts face-down, and press the card until it
clicks and locks completely.

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Chapter

02 Basic operation

Plugging and unplugging a Connecting and
USB storage device disconnecting an iPod

CAUTION CAUTION
! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto- ! To prevent data loss and damage to the sto-

rage device, never remove it from this naviga- rage device, never remove it from this naviga-
tion system while data is being transferred. tion system while data is being transferred.
! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility with
all USB mass storage devices and assumes all USB mass storage devices and assumes
no responsibility for any loss of data on media no responsibility for any loss of data on media
players, iPhone, smartphone, or other devices players, iPhone, smartphone, or other devices
while using this product. while using this product.

p This navigation system may not achieve op- Connecting your iPod
timum performance with some USB sto-
rage devices. Using the USB interface cable for iPod en-
ables you to connect your iPod to the naviga-
p Connection via a USB hub is not possible. tion system.
p A USB interface cable for iPod (sold sepa- p A USB interface cable for iPod (sold sepa-

rately) is required for connection. rately) is required for connection.
p For details about iPod compatibility with
Plugging in a USB storage device
this navigation system, refer to the informa-
1 Pull out the plug from the USB port of tion on our website.
the USB interface cable for iPod. p Connection via a USB hub is not possible.

2 Plug a USB storage device into the USB 1 Check that no USB storage device is
interface cable for iPod. connected.

USB interface cable for iPod 2 Connect your iPod.

USB storage device USB interface cable for iPod

Unplugging a USB storage device

% Pull out the USB storage device after
checking that no data is being accessed.

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Disconnecting your iPod Startup and termination Basic operation

% Pull out the USB interface cable for iPod 1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
after checking that no data is being ac- After a short pause, the splash screen comes
cessed. on for a few seconds.

p To protect the LCD screen from damage, be
sure to touch the touch panel keys only
with your finger and do so gently.

2 Turn off the vehicle engine to termi-
nate the system.
The navigation system is also turned off.

On first-time startup

When you use the navigation system for the
first time, select the language that you want to
use.

1 Start the engine to boot up the system.
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds.

2 Touch the language that you want to
use on screen.

3 Touch the language that you want to
use for the voice guidance.

The navigation system will now restart.
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4 Read the terms carefully, checking the A message about the map
details, and then touch [OK] if you agree to database
the conditions.
After you start using this navigation system, a
The map screen appears. message related to map data may be dis-
played.
p This message is displayed the first time you

turn on the navigation system each month.
p Touch the message to close it or it will dis-

appear automatically after eight sec-
onds.

Demonstration images

If you do not operate this navigation system
for five minutes, demonstration images are
displayed.
p The demonstration images will not be dis-

played if you drive after mounting this navi-
gation system.

Regular startup Temporarily clearing the
screen (navigation system
% Start the engine to boot up the system. in standby mode)
After a short pause, the splash screen comes
on for a few seconds. You can temporarily clear the screen at night
or when the screen is too bright.
p The screen shown will differ depending on
the previous conditions. % Press and hold the MAP button.
The screen is cleared temporarily.
p If the anti-theft function is activated, you
must enter your password. p If you touch the screen when the navigation
system is in standby mode, it reverts to the
p The terms appear if the previous condition original screen.
was the navigation screen. Also, if you press the MAP button, the
Read the terms carefully, checking the de- standby mode is cancelled and the current
tails, and then touch [OK] if you agree to location screen is displayed. If you press
the conditions. the MODE button, the standby mode is
After you touch [OK], the screen that was cancelled and the AV source screen is dis-
displayed just before turning off the ignition played.
switch (ACC OFF) is displayed.
p When the navigation system is in standby
mode, the navigation guidance does not
output the voice guidance. The audio sound
is output.

p The standby mode is not cancelled by turn-
ing ignition switch on or off.

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How to use the navigation menu screens

1 Top Menu Menu which was being displayed last
This is the starting menu to access the desired time is displayed.
3 AV operation screen
screens and operate various functions. You This is the screen that normally appears when
you play the AV source.
can also check or cancel your set route from 4 Map screen
You can use this screen to check the current
this menu. vehicle position information and route to the
p If you press the HOME button, the destination.
5 Edit/Settings screen
screen of either “Top Menu” or Shortcut You can access the screen to customise set-
Menu which was being displayed last tings.
time is displayed. 6 AppRadio Mode screen
p [Apps] is only available when an iPhone
or a smartphone is connected to this na-
vigation system.
2 Shortcut Menu
p If you press the HOME button, the
screen of either “Top Menu” or Shortcut

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In this manual, the application menu screen 2 Touch . Basic operation
and the application operation screen are col-
lectively referred to as the “AppRadio Mode The Shortcut selection screen appears.
screen”. 3 Touch the tab or touch or to dis-
7 Application menu screen play the icon that you want to set to short-
This navigation system can switch to the ap- cut.
plication menu, which you can display and op-
erate the application for the iPhone or Tabs
smartphone on the screen.
8 Application operation screen 4 Touch and hold the icon that you want
You can control the iPhone or smartphone ap- to add to shortcut.
plications directly on the navigation screen. 5 Move the icon to the upper side of the
9 Information screen screen, and then release it.
You can access the screen for handling var- The selected item is added to shortcut.
ious information such as the system informa-
tion of the device.
a Editing route screen
You can edit the conditions for calculating the
current route.
b Destination screen
You can search for your destination on this
menu.
c Phone screen
You can access the screen that is related to
hands-free phoning.

Shortcut Menu

Registering your favourite menu items in
shortcuts allows you to quickly jump to the re-
gistered menu screen by a simple touch on
the Shortcut Menu screen.

Selecting the shortcut Removing a shortcut

p Up to 10 menu items can be registered in 1 Touch and hold the icon of the shortcut
shortcuts. you want to remove.

1 Display the Shortcut Menu screen. 2 Move the icon to the lower side of the
= For details of the operations, refer to How to screen, and then release it.
use the navigation menu screens on page
22.

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Using the touch panel right of the item allows you to see the remain-
ing characters.
You can operate the product by touching the
marks and items (touch panel keys) displayed Operating the on-screen keyboard
on the screen directly with your fingers.
b
Using the common touch panel a
keys 9

12 1
8

1 2 3 4 5 67
The previous screen returns.
1 Keyboard
2 Touching the keys enters the characters in the
The screen is closed. text box.

Operating list screens (e.g. POI list) 2

23 4 You can switch between capital and lower
case letters.
1 3 ABC
You can enter letters and numbers.
1 4 Space
Touching or on the scroll bar scrolls You can leave spaces.
through the list and allows you to view the re- A space equivalent to the number of touches
maining items. is inserted.
5 Others
2 Screen title You can enter other characters of alphabet.
3 Listed items p Even if you use any of “A”, “Ä”, “Å”, “Æ”,

Touching an item on the list allows you to nar- the displayed result is the same.
row down the options and proceed to the next 6 Sym.
operation.
4 You can enter text with marks such as “&”,
If not all the characters can be displayed with- “+”, or numbers.
in the displayed area, touching the key to the 7 OK
Confirms the entry and allows you to proceed
to the next step.
8

Switches the on-screen keyboard layout.
9

Deletes the input text one letter at a time, be-
ginning at the end of the text. Continuing to
touch the key deletes all of the text.

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a 2 While touching the screen, slide your Basic operation
finger toward the function you want to
Allows you to move the cursor to the right or execute and release.
left for a number of characters equivalent to
the number of touches.
b Text box
Displays the characters that are entered. If
there is no text in the box, an informative
guide with text appears.

Swipe action j

You can operate some navigation and audio
functions by sliding your fingers vertically and
horizontally while touching the screen.

1 Touch and hold the swipe response
area.

p The swipe response area varies depending
on the displayed screen.

Example: CD

The selected function is zoomed in and the
function operates.

Swipe response area

j

Operation guide

The operation guide appears.

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Swipe action list The other guidance displays

Navigation Swipe response area

Operation Action j
screen
! The route alternatives function taking into
Displays the turning direction account traffic jams and closed/blocked
at the next guide point and roads
the distance, and gives a
voice announcement. Swipe response area

Guidance dis- Cancels the display of the in- j
play tersection guide map.

Hides the street list.

Displays the next guidance
point.

The route al- Selects an alternative route.
ternatives Selects the current route.
function tak-
ing into ac-
count traffic
jams and
closed/
blocked roads

Displays the turning direction
at the next guide point and
the distance, and gives a
voice announcement.

App view The sound mix function is dis-
map abled.

The sound mix function is en-
abled.

Displays the “AppRadio
(*1) Mode” screen.

(*1) Displays this screen after releasing your finger from
the circle.

! The intersection guidance display and the
interchange guidance display

Swipe response area

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Audio Action Operation Action Basic operation
Operation screen
screen Skips to the previous preset Skips to the previous content.
channel. Aha Radio Skips to the next content.
Radio (FM, Skips to the next preset chan- Unmutes the sound.
MW/LW) nel.
Mutes the sound.
Unmutes the sound.
(*1) A source only available on AVIC-F950DAB.

Mutes the sound. Hands-free phoning

Skips to the previous preset Operation Action
channel. screen

Digital Radio Skips to the next preset chan- Receiving a Allows you to talk on the
(DAB) (*1) nel. phone call phone.

Unmutes the sound. Ends the call.

Mutes the sound. ! Receiving a phone call
Skips to the previous track.
Disc (CD, CD- Skips to the next track.
R, CD-RW)/ Unmutes the sound.
Bluetooth Mutes the sound.
Audio Skips to the previous chapter.
Skips to the next chapter.
Disc (DVD- Unmutes the sound.
Video)

Mutes the sound. Swipe response area

j

Disc (DivX Skips to the previous file.
video files)/ Skips to the next file.
SD/USB
Unmutes the sound.
iPod
Mutes the sound.

Skips to the previous chapter
or song.
Skips to the next chapter or
song.

Unmutes the sound.

Mutes the sound.

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Most of the information provided by your navigation system can be seen on the map. You need to be-
come familiar with how information appears on the map.

How to read the map screen c

This example shows an example of a 2D map screen.
ed

1

2 b
a
3 9
4
8

7

5 6

p Information with an asterisk (*) appears Indicates the current location of your vehicle.
only when the route is set. The apex of the triangular mark indicates your
orientation and the display moves automati-
p Depending on the conditions and settings, cally as you drive.
some items may not be displayed. p The apex of the triangular mark is the

1 Current time actual current position of the vehicle.
2 Scale display touch panel key 5 Information bar

Touching [+] or [–] changes the map scale. Each touch of this key changes the display in-
You can change the map scale between 10 formation as follows.
metres and 2 000 kilometres (10 yards and ! The information of where your vehicle is
1 000 miles).
p The “_” mark shown below indicates the travelling along
p When “Street Name” is selected on
scale distance (2D display only).
3 Map control “Current location info.” of “Navi
Settings”, the street name or city
The “View” screen that can set the view mode name is displayed. Also, “Coordi-
and the map orientation appears. nates” is selected, latitude and longi-
= For details of the operation, refer to tude are displayed.
= For details, refer to Setting the cur-
Switching the view mode on page 32.
= For details, refer to Switching the map or- rent street name display on page
131.
ientation on page 32.
4 Current position

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p When there is no data of current po- Meaning of guidance flags
sition, no information is displayed.
Icon Meaning
! The AV source currently selected
p Depending on the source currently Destination How to use the map
chosen, an image is displayed. The chequered flag indicates your desti-
nation.
6 Phone key
Displays the “Phone” screen. Waypoint
= For details, refer to Displaying the phone The red flags indicate your waypoints.
menu on page 61.
Guidance point
7 Direction line* The next guidance point (next turning
The direction towards your destination (next point, etc.) is shown by an orange flag.
waypoint, or the position of a cursor) is indi-
cated with a straight line. Enlarged map of the intersection

8 Current route* When “Close Up View” in the “Guide” screen
The route currently set is highlighted in colour is “On”, an enlarged map of the intersection
on the map. If a waypoint is set on the route, appears.
the route after the next waypoint is high-
lighted in another colour. = For details, refer to Setting the auto-zoom
display on page 133.
9 Next direction of travel*
As you get closer to the guidance point, the p When the enlarged map of roundabout ap-
colour of the item changes to green. pears, the exit numbers are displayed on
each exit. The voice guidance is announced
a Distance to the guidance point* from the entrance to the exit.
Shows the distance to the next guidance
point.

b Second manoeuvre arrow*
Shows the turning direction after the next gui-
dance point and the distance to it.

c Number and name of the street to be used
(or next guidance point)*
Displays the number and name of the upcom-
ing street. If you touch , the street name is
scrolled and hidden letters appear.

d Estimated time of arrival at your destina-
tion or waypoint*
The estimated time of arrival is an ideal value
calculated based on the value set for Minor
Ordinary Road, Major Ordinary Road or
Motorway, and the actual driving speed. The
estimated time of arrival is only a reference
value, and does not guarantee arrival at that
time.
= For details, refer to Changing the virtual
speed of the vehicle on page 134.

e Distance to the destination (or distance to
waypoint)*

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The display while driving on not available even if there are signs on the
the motorway actual road.

In certain locations of the motorway, lane in- Types of the road stored in
formation is available. The map indicates the the map database
recommended lane to be in to easily man-
oeuvre the next guidance. Roads included in the route guidance
Turn-by-turn routable roads contain full attri-
1 bute data and can be used for full route gui-
dance. Pioneer navigation will display full
While driving on the motorway, motorway exit route guidance, including turn-by-turn voice
numbers and motorway signs may be dis- directions and arrow icons.
played in the vicinity of interchanges and
exits. Roads without turn-by-turn
instructions
23 Routable roads (the route displayed and high-
lighted in pink) have only basic data and can
4 only be used to plot a navigable route. Pioneer
navigation will display full route guidance, in-
1 Lane information cluding turn-by-turn voice directions and
! Green lane: arrow icons. Please review and obey all local
Guided lane traffic rules along the highlighted route for
Green lane with a white arrow: your safety.
Recommended lane No turn-by-turn directions will be displayed on
! Grey lane: these roads.
Non guided lane
p On the toll roads, the lanes are in blue Non-routable roads (light grey-colour
instead of green. roads)
Map display is possible, but cannot be used
2 Motorway exit information for route calculation. Please review and obey
Displays the motorway exit. all local traffic rules along this route. (For your
safety.)
3 Motorway signs
These show the road number and give direc- Operating the map screen
tional information.
Scrolling the map to the
4 Distance to the next guidance point position you want to see
These show the distance to the next guidance
point. 1 Display the map screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
p If the data for these items is not contained use the navigation menu screens on page
in the built-in memory, the information is 22.

30 Engb 2 Touch and hold the map in the desired
direction to see.
The map moves centred around the position
you have touched.

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2 Viewing information about a How to use the map
specified location
1
3 For the locations you have searched using the
4 destination menu, you can display the detailed
information as long as the information related
5 to the location is stored in the system.
1 Search for a location using the “Desti-
1 Cursor nation” screen.
2 Distance from the current position
3 Registration = For details, refer to Chapter 4.
2 Touch .
You can register the location indicated by
the current cursor position as “Favourites”. The “Details” screen appears.
= For details, refer to Registering and edit- 3 Touch the item that you want to check
the detailed information.
ing locations on page 50. The information for the specified location ap-
4 Vicinity pears.

You can search for the POIs near the cursor 1
position by selecting a category.
= For details, refer to Searching for a nearby

POI on page 40.
5 Go here

You can search for a route to a destination
indicated by the cursor position.
= For details, refer to Setting a route to

your destination on page 44.

3 To slightly adjust the position, touch
[Adju.] first, then the direction arrow
(eight directions) in which you want to
make slight adjustments.

Each touch of the direction arrow moves the 4 32
map little by little.
The direction arrows disappear by touching The information shown varies according to the
[Adju.] again. location. (There may be no information for that
location.)
p Pressing the MAP button returns the map
to the current position. 1
Displays the map screen.

2 Go here
Searches for the route to the displayed loca-
tion.
p If the route is already set, the displayed
location can be modified to the destina-
tion or a waypoint.

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3 of the screen and the map on the left side
Enables you to call the position if a tele- of the screen.
phone number is available. (Pairing with If you touch the map, the map is scrolled
mobile phone featuring Bluetooth wireless on the whole screen. And if you touch the
technology is required.) screen of an application for the iPhone or
smartphone, the AppRadio Mode screen
4 appears.
The previous facility or the next facility ap- = For details, refer to Scrolling the map to
pears when searching for a POI.
the position you want to see on page 30.
Switching the view mode = For details, refer to Swipe action on page

Various types of screen displays can be se- 25.
lected for navigation guidance.
! Rear View:
1 Display the map screen. Displays the rear view image on the right
= For details of the operations, refer to How to side of the screen and the map on the left
use the navigation menu screens on page side of the screen.
22.

2 Touch on the map screen.
The “View” screen appears.

3 Touch the type that you want to set.
You can select the following types:

! 2D View (default):
Displays a normal map (2D map).

! 3D View: p This mode is available when the rear
Displays a map with an aerial view (3D view camera setting is set to “On”.
map).
= For details, refer to Setting for rear view
! App view: camera on page 152.
Displays the screen of an application for
the iPhone or smartphone on the right side Switching the map orientation

32 Engb You can switch how the map shows your vehi-
cle’s direction between “Heading up” and
“North up”.
! Heading up:

The map display always shows the vehicle’s
direction as proceeding toward the top of
the screen.

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When “Heading up” is selected, is dis- p Up to 200 items or 100 preinstalled POIs How to use the map
played. are displayed on the map.
! North up:
The map display always has north at the Displaying preinstalled POIs on
top of the screen. the map
When “North up” is selected, is dis-
played. p You can select up to 200 items from the
p The red arrow indicates north. subcategories or detailed categories.
p The map orientation is fixed at “North up”
when the map scale is 50 kilometres (25 1 Display the “View” screen.
miles) or more. = For details of the operation, refer to Switch-
p The map orientation is fixed at “Heading ing the view mode on page 32.
up” when the 3D map screen is displayed.
p The map orientation is fixed at “North up”, 2 Touch [Overlay POI].
when the current position is displayed re- 3 Touch [Hide], and then touch [View].
gardless of whether the 2D map screen is
displayed or the 3D map is displayed. p If you do not want to display the POI icon
on the map, touch [Hide]. (Even if “Hide” is
1 Display the “View” screen. selected, the POI selection setting is re-
= For details of the operation, refer to Switch- tained.)
ing the view mode on page 32.
# If you touch , the pop-up menu is disap-
2 Touch [Map orientation] to switch the peared.
vehicle’s direction. 4 Touch the main category you want.
Each time you touch the key the setting
changes. A list of subcategories under the selected
main category appears.
Displaying one-way street
marks p If you touch the item, the indicator on the
right of the list turns on and show that the
You can display one-way street marks. item is selected. If you touch the same
p You can turn on or off the one-way street item, the indicator turns off and the selec-
tion is cancelled.
display on the 100 metres (0.1 mile) scale.

1 Display the “View” screen.
= For details of the operation, refer to Switch-
ing the view mode on page 32.

2 Touch [One-way disp. on 100m scale].
Each touch of the key turns on or off the one-
way street display on the 100 metres (0.1 mile)
scale.

Displaying POI on the map

Displays icons for the surrounding facilities
(POI) on the map.
p POI icons are not displayed when the map

scale is 1 kilometre (0.75 mile) or more.

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5 Touch the subcategory to display.

The indicator of the selected POI lights up and

you can continue to select the POI.

p The indicator also lights up when several

POI are selected. Touching the facility again

turns off the indicator and deselects the

POI.

p To select another POI, touch to return

to the Step 2 screen and repeat Step 2 and

3.

6 Touch .
The screen returns to the map screen and the
logo of the selected POI appears.

Registering a scale

You can register a scale for each map accord-
ing to the display method. You can see the
map in the registered scale by pressing the
MAP button even if you switch the view mode.

1 Adjust the map scale to the scale you
want to register.

2 Display the “View” screen.
= For details of the operation, refer to Switch-
ing the view mode on page 32.

3 Touch [Save scale].
A confirmation message appears.

4 Touch [Yes].
The registration is complete.

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CAUTION The basic flow of creating Searching for and selecting a location
For safety reasons, these route-setting functions your route
are not available while your vehicle is in motion.
To enable these functions, you must stop in a 1 Park your vehicle in a safe place and apply
safe place and put on the handbrake before set- the handbrake.
ting your route.
j
p Some information regarding traffic regula-
tions depends on the time when the route 2 Display the “Destination” screen.
calculation is performed. Thus, the infor- = For details of the operations, refer to
mation may not correspond with a certain How to use the navigation menu screens
traffic regulation when your vehicle actually on page 22.
passes through the location in question.
Also, the information on the traffic regula- j
tions provided applies for a passenger vehi-
cle, and not for a truck or other delivery 3 Select the method of searching for your
vehicles. Always follow the actual traffic destination.
regulations when driving.
j

4 Enter the information about your destina-
tion to calculate the route.

j

5 Confirm the location on the map.
= For details, refer to Setting a route to
your destination on page 44.

j

6 The navigation system calculates the route
to your destination, and then shows the
route on the map.

j

7 Check and decide the route.
= For details, refer to Setting a route to
your destination on page 44.

j

8 Your navigation system sets the route to
your destination, and a map of your sur-
roundings appears.

j

9 Release the handbrake, and drive in accor-
dance with the navigation guidance.

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Searching for a location by 3 Touch [Country].
address
4 Touch one of the items on the list to set
The most frequently used function is “Ad- the country as a search area.
dress”, in which the address is specified and
the destination is searched.
You can select the method of searching for a
location by address.
! Searching for a street name first
! Searching for a city name first
! Finding the location by specifying the post-

code

Searching for a street name first The screen returns to the previous screen.
5 Touch [Street].
p Depending on the search results, some
steps may be skipped.

p When you enter characters, the system will
automatically search the database for all
possible options. Only the characters you
enter are active.

p If the search candidates number reaches
20 or less, the screen automatically
changes to the search result screen.

1 Display the “Destination” screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
22.

2 Touch [Address].

6 Enter the street name and then touch
[OK].

The “Select a street” screen appears.
7 Touch the street you want.

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8 Enter the city name and then touch p If the search candidates number reaches Searching for and selecting a location
[OK]. 20 or less, the screen automatically
changes to the search result screen.
The “Select City” screen appears.
9 Touch the desired city name. 1 Display the “Destination” screen.
# If you touch , the geographic centre of the = For details of the operations, refer to How to
city appears on the map screen. use the navigation menu screens on page
10 Enter the house number and then 22.
touch [OK].
2 Touch [Address].
The “Address Search” screen appears.

3 Touch [City].
# If you touch [History], the “City History List”
screen appears, enabling you to search by pre-
viously selected city history.

= For details, refer to Searching by selected
city history on page 39.

4 Enter the city name and then touch
[OK].

The “House number selection” screen ap- The “Select City” screen appears.
pears.
# If you touch [OK] without entering the house 5 Touch the desired city name.
number, a representative location on the street in # If you touch , the geographic centre of the
the selected city appears. city appears on the map screen.

11 Touch the desired house number range. 6 Enter the street name and then touch
The searched location appears on the map [OK].
screen.

= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting
a route to your destination on page 44.

Searching for a city name first The “Select a street” screen appears.

p Depending on the search results, some
steps may be skipped.

p When you enter characters, the system will
automatically search the database for all
possible options. Only the characters you
enter are active.

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7 Touch the street you want. 5 Touch [Postcode].
The “Enter Postcode” screen appears.
8 Enter the house number and then
touch [OK]. 6 Input the postcode.

The “House number selection” screen ap- A list of cities with the specified postcode is
pears. shown (except for the following cases).
# If you touch [OK] without entering the house British postcode:
number, a representative location on the street in The searched location appears on the map
the selected city appears. screen.
Netherlands postcode:
9 Touch the desired house number range. If you input a partial postcode (4 digits) or a
The searched location appears on the map complete postcode (6 digits), and touch [OK],
screen. a list of cities is shown.

= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting 7 Touch the city or area where your desti-
a route to your destination on page 44. nation is located.
# If you touch , the geographic centre of the
Finding your destination by city appears on the map screen.
specifying the postcode
8 Enter the street name and then touch
If you know the postcode of your destination, [OK].
you can use it to find your destination. The “Select a street” screen appears.
p Depending on the search results, some
p If there is no house number, the searched
steps may be skipped. location appears on the map screen.

1 Display the “Destination” screen. 9 Touch the street you want.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to The “Enter House Number” screen appears.
use the navigation menu screens on page
22. p If the selected street has only one matching
location, the searched location appears on
2 Touch [Address]. the map screen.
The “Address Search” screen appears.
10 Enter the house number and then
3 Touch the key next to “Country” to dis- touch [OK].
play the country list. The “House number selection” screen ap-
pears.
4 Touch one of the items on the list to set # If you touch [OK] without entering the house
the country as a search area. number, a representative location on the street in
The screen returns to the previous screen. the selected city appears.

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11 Touch the desired house number range. 8 Touch the desired house number range.
The searched location appears on the map The searched location appears on the map
screen. screen.

= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting = For subsequent operations, refer to Setting
a route to your destination on page 44. a route to your destination on page 44.

Searching by selected city history Setting up a route to your Searching for and selecting a location
home
You can search cities from the history that you
have searched by entering the name with the If your home location is stored, the route to
keyboard and selected by “Address”. your home can be calculated by touching a
p The history can store up to 100 cities. single key.
p The cities are listed in order of the most re-
1 Display the “Destination” screen.
cent search. = For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
1 Display the “Destination” screen. 22.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page 2 Touch [Home].
22. p If you have not registered your home loca-
tion, a message appears. Touch [Yes] to
2 Touch [Address]. start registration.
The “Address Search” screen appears. = For details, refer to Registering your
home on page 125.
3 Touch [History].
The “City History List” screen appears. Searching for Points of
Interest (POI)
4 Touch the desired city name.
# If you touch , the geographic centre of the Information about various facilities (Points Of
city appears on the map screen. Interest – POI), such as petrol stations, car
parks or restaurants, is available. You can
5 Enter the street name and then touch search for a POI by selecting the category (or
[OK]. entering the POI Name).
The “Select a street” screen appears.
Searching for a POI directly
6 Touch the street you want. from the name of the facilities
The “Enter House Number” screen appears.
p If the search candidates number reaches
p If the selected street has only one matching 20 or less, the screen automatically
location, the searched location appears on changes to the search result screen.
the map screen.
1 Display the “Destination” screen.
7 Enter the house number and then = For details of the operations, refer to How to
touch [OK]. use the navigation menu screens on page
The “House number selection” screen ap- 22.
pears.
# If you touch [OK] without entering the house
number, a representative location on the street in
the selected city appears.

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2 Touch [Spell Name]. 2 Touch [Near Me].
The “Spell name” screen appears. POIs are divided into several categories.

3 Touch [Name]. p The “Category history” screen appears if
# If you change the country to search, touch you have searched for POIs before.
[Country] and display the “Country List” screen
to configure. p The history can be stored up to 10 genres.
You can delete the stored histories collec-
p Once the country has been selected, you tively.
only have to change countries when your
destination is outside the country you se- p If you want to delete the histories, touch
lected. [Delete All].

4 Enter the POI name and then touch p If you want to search for a genre other than
[OK]. displayed, touch [Other]. The POI list is dis-
The “POI List” screen appears. played.

5 Touch the POI you want. 3 Touch the category you want.
The searched location appears on the map The “POI List” screen appears.
screen.
# If you touch [Sort], the order of POI can be p If there are more detailed categories within
sorted. the selected category, repeat this step as
frequently as necessary.
p The current order is indicated on the upper
right of the screen. 4 Touch the POI you want.
The searched location appears on the map
! By distance: screen.
Sorts the items in the list in order by dis-
tance from the vehicle position. = For subsequent operations, refer to Setting
a route to your destination on page 44.
! By coincidence:
Sorts the items in the list in order by degree Searching for POIs around the
of consistency with the entered text. destination

! By name: p This function is available when the route is
Sorts the items in the list alphabetically, set.
and the list display can be switched by
switching the alphabet tabs. 1 Display the “Destination” screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting use the navigation menu screens on page
a route to your destination on page 44. 22.

Searching for a nearby POI 2 Touch [Near dest.].
POIs are divided into several categories.
You can search for POIs in your surroundings.
p Up to 50 POIs within a 160-kilometre (100- p The “Category history” screen appears if
you have searched for POIs before.
mile) radius of the vehicle position are
listed in order by distance. p The history can be stored up to 10 genres.
You can delete the stored histories collec-
1 Display the “Destination” screen. tively.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page p If you want to delete the histories, touch
22. [Delete All].

p If you want to search for a genre other than
displayed, touch [Other]. The POI list is dis-
played.

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3 Touch the category you want. p The “Category history” screen appears if Searching for and selecting a location
The “POI List” screen appears. you have searched for POIs before.

p If there are more detailed categories within p The history can be stored up to 10 genres.
the selected category, repeat this step as You can delete the stored histories collec-
frequently as necessary. tively.

4 Touch the POI you want. p If you want to delete the histories, touch
The searched location appears on the map [Delete All].
screen.
p If you want to search for a genre other than
= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting displayed, touch [Other]. The POI list is dis-
a route to your destination on page 44. played.

Searching for POIs around the city # If you touch , the geographic centre of the
city appears on the map screen.
You can search for POIs around a specified
city. 8 Touch the category you want.
p If the search candidates number reaches The “POI List” screen appears.

20 or less, the screen automatically p If there are more detailed categories within
changes to the search result screen. the selected category, repeat this step as
frequently as necessary.
1 Display the “Destination” screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to 9 Touch the POI you want.
use the navigation menu screens on page The searched location appears on the map
22. screen.

2 Touch [Around City]. = For subsequent operations, refer to Setting
The “Around City” screen appears. a route to your destination on page 44.

3 Touch [Country]. How to read the “POI List” screen
The “Country List” screen appears. The following information is displayed on the
“POI List” screen.
4 Touch one of the items on the list to set
the country as a search area. 1 23
The screen returns to the previous screen.
1 Facility name
5 Touch [City]. 2 Facility address
# If you touch [History], the “City History List” 3 Distance from the position that the search
screen appears, enabling you to search by pre-
viously selected city history. starts
p If you touch , detailed information of the
= For details, refer to Searching by selected
city history on page 39. facility appears.

6 Enter the city name and then touch
[OK].
The “Select City” screen appears.

7 Touch the desired city name.
POIs are divided into several categories.

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Deleting the icons displayed # If you touch [Sort], you can sort the entry by
after searching for a nearby POI following order.

After searching for a nearby POI, the icons of ! By Date (default):
nearby facilities appear on the map. The fol- Sorts the list in chronological order of regis-
lowing operation shows how to delete the tration or call up.
icons.
! By distance:
1 Display the “View” screen. Sorts the list in order by distance from the
= For details of the operation, refer to Switch- vehicle position.
ing the view mode on page 32.
! By name:
2 Touch [Del. search results]. Sorts the list alphabetically.
All displayed icons are deleted.
Selecting a location you
Selecting destination from searched for recently
stored locations
The places that you set as destinations or way-
Storing locations you visit frequently saves points previously are automatically stored in
time and effort. “History”.
Selecting an item from the list provides an p If no location is stored in Destination His-
easy way to specify the position.
p This function is not available if no locations tory, you cannot select [History]. (If you
perform a route calculation, you can select
have been registered in “Private”. [History].)
= For details, refer to Storing favourite loca- p “History” can store up to 100 locations. If
the entries reach the maximum, any further
tions on page 50. entry will overwrite the oldest one.

1 Display the “Destination” screen. 1 Display the “Destination” screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to = For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page use the navigation menu screens on page
22. 22.

2 Touch [Private]. 2 Touch [Private].
A list of registered locations appears.
3 Touch [History].
3 Touch the entry you want. A list of locations where you have selected ap-
The searched location appears on the map pears.
screen.

= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting
a route to your destination on page 44.

You can switch the list display between “Fa-
vourites” and “History” by touching the tabs.

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4 Touch the entry you want. 5 Touch [OK].
The searched location appears on the map
screen.

= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting
a route to your destination on page 44.

The searched location appears on the map Searching for and selecting a location
screen.

= For subsequent operations, refer to Setting
a route to your destination on page 44.

Searching for a location by
coordinates

Entering a latitude and longitude pinpoints
the location.

1 Display the “Destination” screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
22.

2 Touch [Coordinates].

3 Touch [East] or [West], and then enter
the longitude.

To enter W 50°1’2.5” for example, touch
[West], [0], [5], [0], [0], [1], [0], [2], and [5].

4 Touch [North] or [South], and then
enter the latitude.
To enter N 5°1’2.5” for example, touch [North],
[0], [5], [0], [1], [0], [2], and [5].

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05 After the location is decided

Setting a route to your # If you touch [Profile], the “Route Profile”
destination screen appears.

1 Search for a location. = For details, refer to Checking the current itin-
= For details, refer to Chapter 4. erary on page 45.

After searching for the destination, the Loca- # If you touch [Waypoints], the “Waypoints
tion confirmation screen appears. List” screen appears.

2 Touch [Go here]. = For details, refer to Editing waypoints on
page 47.
Location confirmation screen
# When there are multiple routes following a
The destination is set, and then the route cal- search, [Oth. route] appears.
culation starts. If you touch [Oth. route], you can select a route
When the route calculation is completed, the with conditions that may differ from those of the
Route confirmation screen appears. currently selected route.

p If you press the MAP button during route = For details, refer to Displaying multiple
calculation, the calculation is cancelled routes on page 44.
and the map screen appears.
When there is only one route, [Route map] ap-
p If the route is already set, the screen for ask- pears.
ing whether the searched location becomes If you touch [Route map], the entire route is dis-
the destination or a waypoint appears. If played on one screen.
you touch [Destination], the current desti-
nation is deleted and the route to a new p On the route map screen, you can scroll the
destination is searched. map or change its scale.
If you touch [Waypoint], the route for stop- = For details, refer to Scrolling the map to
ping by the searched location on the way to the position you want to see on page 30.
the same destination is searched. = For details, refer to How to read the map
screen on page 28.
Route confirmation screen
# If you touch , a message confirming
1 whether to cancel the calculated route appears.
If you touch [Yes], the calculated route is can-
2 celled and the map screen appears.
3
3 Touch [OK].
1 Route calculation condition The displayed route is set as your selected
2 Distance to the destination route, and route guidance starts.
3 Travel time to your destination
Displaying multiple routes

You can select a desired route from multiple
route options.
p If you set waypoints, you cannot display

multiple routes.

1 Touch [Oth. route] on the Route confir-
mation screen.
Multiple route options appear.

2 Touch to .
Another route is displayed.

3 Touch [OK].
The displayed route is set as your selected
route, and route guidance starts.

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Displaying the route overview Demo OFF
While the demonstration guidance is run-
p The route overview is only active when the ning, [Demo OFF] appears. Touching the
route is set. key finishes the demonstration guidance.
5 Cancel Route
1 Display the editing route screen. You can delete the current route.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to = For details, refer to Cancelling the route
use the navigation menu screens on page
22. guidance on page 49.

5 2 Touch the item that you want to re-
fine.

1234 Checking the current itinerary Checking and modifying the current route

1 Profile You can check the route details.
You can confirm the set route. 1 Display the editing route screen.
= For details, refer to Checking the current
itinerary on page 45. = For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
2 Options 22.
You can add a waypoint along the route and
set the route which passes through it. You 2 Touch [Profile].
can also change search criteria. The “Route Profile” screen appears.
= For details, refer to Modifying the route
calculation conditions on page 46. 3
= For details, refer to Editing waypoints on
page 47. 12
1 Current position
3 skip waypoint 2 Guidance point
If you no longer need to stop by the regis- 3
tered waypoint, you can search a route
again by supposing that you have already The screen is closed.
passed the waypoint. p When you display the “Route Profile”
= For details, refer to Skipping a waypoint
on page 48. screen by touching [Profile] on the
Route confirmation screen, [OK] ap-
4 Demo ON pears.
You can confirm the route from the demon- Touching this key starts the route gui-
stration of the driving of the route from the dance on the displayed route.
starting point and final destination.
= For details, refer to Using the demonstra-
tion guidance on page 48.

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06 Checking and modifying the current route

Modifying the route Determines which condition takes priority for
calculation conditions route calculation.

You can modify the conditions for route calcu- Fast*:
lation and recalculate the current route. Calculates a route with the shortest travel time
1 Display the editing route screen. to your destination as a priority.

= For details of the operations, refer to How to Short:
use the navigation menu screens on page Calculates a route with the shortest distance
22. to your destination as a priority.

2 Touch [Options], and then touch [Route Main Road:
Options]. Calculates a route that passes major arterial
roads as a priority.
The “Route Options” screen appears.
# If you touch , the pop-up menu is disap- Toll road
peared. This setting controls whether toll roads (in-
3 Touch the desired items to change the cluding toll areas) should be taken into ac-
route calculation conditions and then count.
touch [OK].
Use*:
The route is recalculated, and the Route con- Calculates a route that may include toll roads
firmation screen appears. (including toll areas).

Items that users can operate Avoid:
Calculates a route that avoids toll roads (in-
Settings marked with an asterisk (*) are de- cluding toll areas).
fault or factory settings. p The system may calculate a route that in-
Route Condition
This setting controls how the route should be cludes toll roads even if “Avoid” is se-
calculated by taking into account the time, dis- lected.
tance or main road.
Ferry
This setting controls whether ferry crossings
should be taken into account.

Use*:
Calculates a route that may include ferries.

Avoid:
Calculates a route that avoids ferries.
p The system may calculate a route that in-

cludes ferries even if “Avoid” is selected.

Motorway
This setting controls whether motorways may
be included in the route calculation.

Use*:
Calculates a route that may include motor-
ways.

Avoid:
Calculates a route that avoids motorways.
p The system may calculate a route that in-

cludes motorways even if “Avoid” is
selected.

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Editing waypoints 4 Search for a location.

You can edit waypoints (locations you want to
visit on the way to your destination) and recal-
culate the route so that it passes through
these locations.

Adding a waypoint = For details, refer to Chapter 4. Checking and modifying the current route

p Up to five waypoints can be set. 5 Touch [OK] on the “Waypoints List”
screen.
1 Display the editing route screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
22.

2 Touch [Options], and then touch [Way-
points].

6 Touch [OK].

The “Waypoints List” screen appears.
# If you touch , the pop-up menu is disap-
peared.

3 Touch [Add].

The “Add” screen appears. The route is recalculated, and the Route con-
firmation screen appears.

p If you set waypoints, you cannot display
multiple routes.

Deleting a waypoint

You can delete waypoints from the route and
then recalculate the route. (You can delete
successive waypoints.)

1 Display the editing route screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
22.

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2 Touch [Options], and then touch [Way- 4 Touch the waypoint or destination.
points].
The “Waypoints List” screen appears. Put them in the desired order.
5 Touch [OK].
3 Touch [Delete]. The “Waypoints List” screen appears.
The “Delete” screen appears. 6 Touch [OK] on the “Waypoints List”
screen.
4 Select the waypoint that you want to The route is recalculated, and the Route con-
delete. firmation screen appears.
A tick mark appears next to the selected way- 7 Touch [OK].
point. A map of the current position appears.

5 Touch [Delete]. Skipping a waypoint
A message confirming whether to delete the
waypoint appears. 1 Display the editing route screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
6 Touch [Yes]. use the navigation menu screens on page
The selected waypoint will be deleted from the 22.
list.
2 Touch [skip waypoint].
7 Touch [OK] on the “Waypoints List” The next waypoint is considered to have al-
screen. ready been passed through, and a route is
The route is recalculated, and the Route con- searched.
firmation screen appears.
Using the demonstration
8 Touch [OK]. guidance
A map of the current position appears.
You can confirm the route by making the navi-
Sorting waypoints gation system run to the destination from the
point of departure on screen.
You can sort waypoints and recalculate the p The demonstration is repeated, but finishes
route.
p You cannot sort waypoints that you have al- in the following cases:
! When starting actual driving
ready passed. ! When searching a route
! When deleting route
1 Display the editing route screen. ! When is touched [Demo OFF].
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
22.

2 Touch [Options], and then touch [Way-
points].
The “Waypoints List” screen appears.

3 Touch [Sort], and then touch [Manual].
You can specify the order of waypoints to sort.
# If you touch [Automatic], the waypoints are
sorted in the order of the nearest one from the
current location.

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= For details of the operations, refer to How to
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22.

2 Touch [Demo ON].

3 Display the map screen.
The demonstration guidance will begin.

= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
22.

Finishing the demonstration
guidance

1 Display the editing route screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
22.

2 Touch [Demo OFF].

The demonstration guidance is finished.

p You can also finish the demonstration gui-

dance by touching and then touch-

ing [Yes] while the demonstration guidance

is running.

Cancelling the route guidance

If you no longer need to travel to your destina-
tion, follow the steps below to cancel the route
guidance.

1 Display the editing route screen.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
22.

2 Touch [Cancel Route].
A message confirming the cancellation of the
current route appears.

3 Touch [Yes].
The current route is deleted, and a map of
your surroundings reappears.

p You can also cancel the route by touching
on the “Top Menu” screen.

Chapter

07 Editing the data on the use of navigation function

Registering and editing 6 Touch the item you want to configure.
locations
1
Storing favourite locations 2
3
Storing your favourite locations as “Favour- 4
ites” lets you save the time and effort of re-en- 5
tering this information. Stored items can be
made available on “Favourites” later. 1 Name
“Favourites” can store up to 400 locations. You can enter the desired name.
Home location is counted as one of the items p Up to 40 characters can be input for the
in “Favourites”. name.

1 Search for a location. 2 Phone#
= For details about the search methods, refer You can edit the registered phone number.
to Chapter 4. The maximum digits you can enter for the
phone number is 24.
2 When the map of the location you
want to register is displayed, touch [Regis- 3 Icon
tration]. You can change the symbol displayed on
The location is registered, the location name the map and the “Edit Favourite” screen.
input screen appears.
4 Sound effects
= For details, refer to Editing registered loca- You can edit the sound effects of registered
tions on page 50. locations.

3 Touch [OK]. 5 Change position
The registration is complete. You can change the registered location by
scrolling the map.
Editing registered locations
7 Touch .
1 Display the “Edit/Settings” screen. The registration is complete.
= For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page Deleting a favourite location
22. from the list

2 Touch [Data Edit]. 1 Display the “Edit/Settings” screen.
The “Edit” screen appears. = For details of the operations, refer to How to
use the navigation menu screens on page
3 Touch [Edit favorite]. 22.
The “Edit Favourite” screen appears.
2 Touch [Data Edit].
4 Touch [Edit]. The “Edit” screen appears.
The “Edit Favourite” screen appears.
3 Touch [Edit favorite].
p Home location is displayed on the top of The “Edit Favourite” screen appears.
the list.

5 Touch the location that you want to
edit.

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