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Navman F15 | Important safety information
Important safety information
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING PRODUCT IN VEHICLE
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Removing original equipment, adding accessories or modifying your vehicle could affect the vehicles safety or make it illegal to operate in some jurisdictions. Follow all product instructions and all instructions in your vehicle owners manual regarding accessories or modifications. Consult your countrys and/or states laws regarding operation of a vehicle with any accessories or modifications. It is your sole responsibility to place, secure and use your Navman in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. Always observe safe driving practices. Do not mount your Navman in a way that may interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle, the deployment of air bags or other safety equipment. Do not operate your Navman while driving. Before you use your Navman for the first time, familiarize yourself with your device and its operation. On main roads, the distance to an exit calculated by the Navman may be further than the distance shown on road signs. Road signs show the distance to the start of an exit while the Navman shows the distance to the next intersection, i.e., the end of the exit ramp or road. To prepare to exit a road, always follow distance information on road signs.
Do not handle the Navman while it is hot. Let the product cool, out of direct sunlight.
Do not expose the Navman to direct sunlight in an unattended vehicle for prolonged periods. Overheating may damage the unit.
To discourage theft, do not leave your Navman, mounting bracket or any cables in plain view in an unattended vehicle.
Internal battery-specific safety information
The Navman contains a non-replaceable internal lithium-ion polymer battery. The battery may burst or explode if mishandled, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery. Recycle or dispose of the battery safely and properly according to local laws and regulations. Do not dispose of the battery in fire or water.
Only use the correct in-vehicle charger supplied by Navman to charge the Navman internal battery. Only use the Navman internal battery with the Navman unit. The Navman battery will stop charging when the ambient temperature is less than 0C (32F) or more than 45C (113F).
Warning Notice to Drivers in California and Minnesota
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from mounting objects on their windshields while driving. Other Navman mounting options are recommended and an alternative mounting option is included in this box. Navman does not take any responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that may be incurred as a result of disregarding this notice. See California Vehicle Code Section 26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71. Failure to adhere to these warnings and cautions may lead to death, serious injury or property damage. Navman disclaims all liability for installation or use of the Navman that causes or contributes to death, injury or property damage or that violates any law.

Contents

Important safety information....2 Welcome....6 Getting to know your Navman....7 How do I get started?.....8 How do I turn my Navman on for the first time?...8 How do I adjust the volume?....10 How do I monitor the battery status?....11 What are the main screens I will use?...12 How do I navigate with GPS?....13 How do I go from A to B?....14 What if I miss a turn?.....14 How do I search for an address?....15 Case Study: How do I search for an address?...15 Using the Keyboard screen....17 Using the Destination Search screen...17 How do I create a trip with multiple stops?...19 Case Study: How do I navigate to multiple addresses?..19 How do I skip a waypoint during a multi-stop trip?...23 How do I search for a Point of Interest (POI)?...24 Case Study: How do I search for a Point of Interest?...24 How do I save Favorites and My Home?....27 How do I save a Favorite or My Home?...27 How do I navigate to a Favorite?....28 How do I navigate to My Home?....28 How do I edit the name of a Favorite?....29 How do I delete a Favorite?...30 How do I navigate to a recent location?....31 How do I view my route?.....32 3D Map screen....32 2D Map screen....34 Route Overview screen....36 Turn-by-Turn screen....38 How do I use the Map Menu?....40 How do I avoid an area?.....41 How do I add an Avoid Area?....41 How do I delete an Avoid Area?....41 How do I delete all Avoid Areas?...41 How do I preview a route?....42 How do I view my route statistics?...43 How do I view statistics on my current route?....43 How do I view statistics of my trips to date?...44 What can I customize?....45 Route Options....46 Route Calculation 1/4.....46 Road Types 2/4....47 Driver Alerts 3/4....48 Data Recording 4/4....49 Map Display....50 Map Display 1/3....50 Map Display 2/3....51 Select Map 3/3....52
Map POIs.....53 Volume....54 Screen Display.....55 GPS....56 GPS Status 1/2.....56 Set GPS Mode 2/2.....57 Language.....58 Start-up....59 Power.....60 Keyboard.....61 How does predictive text (abc, def) work?...61 Units.....62 Units 1/2.....62 Units 2/2.....63 Tutorial.....64 About.....65 Saved Information.....65 Reference.....66 Point of Interest categories....66 For more information....69

Navman F15 | Welcome

Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this Navman. This manual has been prepared to guide you through the operation of your Navman from first set-up through to continuous use. Please read this manual carefully before using your Navman for the first time. Keep this manual in a safe place and use as your first point of reference.
Important information for using the manual
It is important to understand the terms and typographical conventions used in this manual.

Formatting

The following formatting in the text identifies special information: Convention

Bold Italics

Type of Information
Navman components or items displayed on screen, including buttons, headings, field names and options. Indicates the name of a screen.
The following icons are used throughout this manual: Icon Description

Case study

Warning
The following terms are used throughout this manual to describe user actions. Term

Tap Tap and hold Select

Description
Press and release an item displayed on the touch screen. Tap and hold an item displayed on the touch screen for 2-3 seconds. Tap an item in a list or tap a command from a menu.
Navman F15 | Getting to know your Navman
Getting to know your Navman
We recommend that you familiarize yourself with your Navmans basic operations.
Power switch Battery indicator Cradle socket
Speaker Socket for in-car charger
Navman F15 | How do I get started?

How do I get started?

Note: The first time you use your Navman, it may take several minutes to establish a GPS connection. For more information about GPS, see page 13.
How do I turn my Navman on for the first time?
To get started for the first time, complete the following steps: 1. 2. Read the Important Safety Information on page 3. Position your Navman Follow the instructions below to position your Navman in your vehicle:
Note: Ensure that your Navman does not obstruct the driver's view, or interfere with the operation of the vehicle airbags and safety devices.

view the position on the map screen view more information about your destination add the destination to a multi-stop trip
save the destination as My Home
save the destination as a favorite
How do I create a trip with multiple stops?
You can use the Multi-stop Trip Planner screen to set multiple stops or waypoints for your trip. Your route will be calculated to go via each of these points in the specified order. You can save up to 198 multi-stop trips, each with up to 14 waypoints.
Note: Waypoints added, updated or deleted after a multi-stop trip has commenced will not affect the current route.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Start your Multi-stop trip Select the country Search for the city/area Search for the street and house number Add additional waypoints Tap.
Case Study: How do I navigate to multiple addresses?
This case study will show you how to set a multi-stop trip by entering multiple waypoints. The address we will be using in this example is:
Note: The below address is fictitious and used as an example only.
124 Navman Street New York New York 10002 USA.
Tip: Before you enter your destination address, ensure that you have set your route preferences. For more information, see Route Options on page 46.
1. Open your Multi-stop Trip screen
The Multi-stop Trip Planner screen will display.
Tap Add. The Add to Trip Menu will display.
Tap Address. The Destination Search screen will open.
Note: You can also add waypoints using favorites, recent destinations and POI locations.
c) From the Destination Search screen, tap The Select a state screen will display.
Use the Keyboard screen to enter Navman Avenue as the street name of your destination, then tap the search result.
Note: There may be multiple matches for a particular street name. Long streets that run through several neighbouring areas, and common street names will produce search results ordered by their city or area name.
Use the Keyboard screen to enter 124 as the house number of your destination. The Preview screen will display.
Tap Add. The waypoint is automatically saved and the Multi-stop-Trip screen will display.
Complete one or more of the following: If you want to.
add another waypoint Note: Waypoints added after a multi-stop trip has commenced will not be included in the current route. navigate to your selected destination
tap Add. The Add To Trip Menu will display. return to step 1a.

tap. The Preview screen will display. tap. The 3D Map screen will display the calculated route.
change the order of your waypoints
tap a destination point to move. The Preview screen will display. tap Up or Down. The Multi-stop Trip Planner screen will redisplay. tap Clear. tap a destination point to delete. The Preview screen will display. tap Delete. The Multi-stop Trip Planner screen will redisplay. tap Save. The New Favorite screen will display. tap Save as Favorite. The Favorite will be saved.
delete all waypoints delete one waypoint
save the multi-stop trip as a favorite
How do I skip a waypoint during a multi-stop trip?
To skip a waypoint during a multi-stop trip, complete the following: 1. Tap the map. The Map Menu will display.
Tap Route, then Skip Waypoint. The next waypoint will be skipped and the route recalculated to the following waypoint.
How do I search for a Point of Interest (POI)?
A POI is a named site, feature, landmark or public venue which can be displayed as an icon on the map. POIs are grouped by type, such as gas stations, parks, beaches and museums. Select a POI using the Destination Search, Keyboard and Preview screens, which used together form a POI-entry wizard.
Tip: You can also quickly search for certain POIs based upon your current location via the Main Menu screen.
This section provides a case study to help guide you through finding or setting your POI as a destination.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Open the Destination Search screen Select a country Search for the City/Area Search for a POI Tap.
Case Study: How do I search for a Point of Interest?
This case study will show you how to enter an address and navigate to it. The address used in this example is:
Central Park New York New York 10024 USA
3. Search for the city/area
Use the Keyboard screen to search for New York as the city or area of your destination, then tap the search result. The Select POI Category screen will display.
Tip: The list of categories is divided into Enabled Categories which are set to display an icon on the map screens, and Other POI Categories which will not display an icon.

After you have edited the favorite name, tap The Edit Name screen will display. Complete one of the following: If you want to.
rename the Favorite save as My Home
tap Save. The favorite is saved. The Favorite Preview screen will display. tap Save as My Home. The favorite is saved as My Home. The My Home Preview screen will display.
How do I delete a Favorite?
From the Favorite Destinations screen, select a favorite to delete. The Preview screen will display.
Tap Delete. The favorite is deleted. The Favorite Destinations screen will display.
Navman F15 | How do I navigate to a recent location?
How do I navigate to a recent location?
To make navigating to an address easier, your Navman will automatically save all your start locations and destinations in a list of recent locations.
Tap a recent location. The Preview screen will display.
calculate the route and open the 3D Map screen
Tap. The 3D Map screen will display. tap More. The Recent Destination Details screen will display. tap Save. The New Favorite screen will display. tap Save as My Home. tap Save. The New Favorite screen will display. tap Save as Favorite.
view the full address details of the recent location save the recent location as My Home
save the recent location as a favorite
Navman F15 | How do I view my route?

How do I view my route?

When a route has been calculated, the 3D Map screen will display. You will be directed to your destination by spoken and visual instructions.
The Map button cycles through the 3D Map, 2D Map, Route Overview and Turn-by-Turn screens.

3D Map screen

The 3D Map screen displays your current position and follows your direction of travel. Tap and drag the screen, to move across the map. Tap the map to view the Map Menu (see "How do I use the Map Menu?" on page 40).
Note: Depending on the country you are traveling in, the color of the direction and distance buttons may differ from the above example.
Next instruction Direction and distance of next turn Route Current position Speed indicator Status bar
The direction and name of the street to turn in to. The direction and distance to your next turn. Note: To repeat the spoken prompt of your next turn, tap the turn arrow. Your current route is highlighted.
Your current position is marked with
Displays when you exceed your set speed limit. For more information, see Driver Alerts 3/4 on page 48. Displays one of the following: The name of the street you are located on Speed warnings Active POIs. Tap to display the Main Menu screen.

Main Menu

The Main Menu button allows you to enter an address for your destination, customize preferences and receive updated traffic information. Tap to expand and see the following options: Time km/h or mph (Speed) TTG (Time to Go) DTG (Distance to Go) ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival). Tap to cycle through the options.
Distance and Time Information

Cancel route

Cancels your current route.
To view zoom options, tap To zoom out, tap To zoom in, tap.
Map Mute/unmute volume, battery and GPS information.
The Map button allows you to cycle through different map screens.
to expand and see the following options: Mute/unmute volume Battery charge indicator GPS status indicator The icon displays green when a GPS fix is established and red when a GPS fix is unavailable. To indicate the reception strength of a GPS fix between one and four green vertical bars are displayed.

2D Map screen

The 2D Map screen shows your current position (if a GPS fix is active) and surrounding street names. If a route has been calculated, the route and turns are highlighted. Tap and drag the screen, to move across the map. Tap the map, to view the Map Menu (see "How do I use the Map Menu?" on page 44).
Next instruction Direction and distance of next turn Current position Route Status bar
The direction and name of the street to turn in to. The direction and distance of your next turn. Note: To repeat the spoken prompt of your next turn, tap the turn arrow. Your current position is marked with Your current route is highlighted. Displays one of the following: The name of the street you are located on Speed warnings Active POIs. Tap to display the Main Menu screen.
Main Menu Distance and Time Information

Cancel route Zoom

Cancels your current route. To view zoom options, tap To zoom out, tap To zoom in, tap.
Mute/unmute volume, battery and GPS information.
Tap to expand and see the following options: Mute/unmute volume Battery charge indicator GPS status indicator The icon displays green when a GPS fix is established and red when a GPS fix is unavailable. To indicate the reception strength of a GPS fix between one and four green vertical bars are displayed.

Route Overview screen

The Route Overview screen gives you a birds eye view of your trip.
Note: A route must first have been calculated for this screen to be available.
Tap and drag the screen, to move across the map. Tap the map to view the Map Menu (see "How do I use the Map Menu?" on page 40).

Next instruction

The direction and name of the street to turn in to. Note: To repeat the spoken prompt of your next turn, tap the turn arrow.

Your preferences are automatically saved.

Road Types 2/4

avoid toll roads receive a warning if your route includes toll roads avoid unsealed roads receive a warning if your route includes unsealed roads avoid ferry routes
select the Toll roads check box in the Avoid column. select the Toll roads check box in the Warn column. The warning will display at the start of every trip containing a toll road. select the Unsealed roads check box in the Avoid column. select the Unsealed roads check box in the Warn column. The warning will display at the start of every trip containing unsealed roads. select the Ferry routes check box in the Avoid column. Note: Selecting Ferry routes does not allow you to travel between continents or even countries.
receive a warning if your route includes ferry routes
select the Ferry routes check box in the Warn column. The warning will display at the start of every trip containing ferry routes.

Driver Alerts 3/4

enable a visual warning if the Main Menu screen is accessed in a moving vehicle enable a warning chime when traveling at or above a designated speed select your preferred speed
select the Warn me not to operate my Navman while driving check box. select the Alert me when my speed exceeds check box. select your preferred speed from the Speed box.

Data Recording 4/4

record a GPS log of your trips
select the Enable GPS data logging check box.

Map Display

You can change the look and behaviour of the Map screens by customizing the Map Display preferences.

Map Display 1/3

change the map colour scheme set the screen contrast to automatically adjust improve screen contrast in light or dark conditions
select your preferred scheme from the Map Scheme box. select the Auto day/night option. select either the Day or the Night option to manually adjust the contrast.

Map Display 2/3

enable automatic zooming during navigation display North at the top of the 2D Map screen
select the Auto-zoom on main map screens check box. If selected, the 3D Map screen will automatically zoom in or out, depending on your speed, to allow optimal viewing of your route. select the Keep North at top of 2D Map screen check box. Note: If not selected, the direction you are travelling in will display at the top of the 2D Map screen. select the Show no-entry road signs check box.
display no entry icons on no entry roads on the 2D Map and 3D Map screens

Select Map 3/3

use maps from a different continent
select a different continent from the maps you are currently using. When selected, the maps for the new continent will load and the 3D Map screen will display.

Map POIs

Points of Interest (POIs) are grouped into categories. You may choose to either display (or hide) icons of all POI categories on the map screens, or only display the icons from selected categories. For example, you may only be interested in entertainment venues and want to disable other categories such as schools.

display all POI icons (ie, icons from all categories) display no POI icons select a specific POI category icon for display on the map screens
Tap Turn All On. Tap Turn All Off. select the required POI category checkbox; repeat until all required categories are selected.

Volume

increase or decrease the volume
move the Volume slider towards High to increase the volume. move the Volume slider towards Low to decrease the volume.
hear a tone when you tap the touch screen hear keyboard characters spoken to you
select the Audio check box. select the Speak keyboard letters check box.

Screen Display

change the screen brightness
move the Screen Brightness slider towards Bright to increase screen brightness. move the Screen Brightness slider towards Dim to decrease screen brightness. Warning: Your Navman can heat up when the Brightness scale is set above 70% - i.e., when more than seven rectangles are colored - therefore, use lower brightness whenever acceptable.

GPS Status 1/2

Signals are transmitted by Global Positioning System (GPS) satelites orbiting the Earth. The GPS Status screen provides a visual representation of the information being received. Latitude and longitude are displayed, along with ground speed and the heading in degrees. The strength of each satelite is displayed on a bar chart.
The satelites available from your current position are shown as gray, red and green colored bars: Bar color

Gray Red Green

No signal. A valid signal, but not being used to fix your position. A valid signal being used to fix your position.

Resetting your GPS fix

Occasionally, the GPS fix may need to be reset. This may occur if the receiver has been transported a long distance since last being used; for example, to a different country, and is still trying to establish the previous position. Complete the following: If you want to.

reset the GPS

tap Reset GPS.

Set GPS Mode 2/2

use GPS use WAAS use EGNOS
select the Normal option. select the WAAS (only available in USA) option. select the EGNOS (only available in Europe) option.
Note: WAAS - Wide Area Augmentation System is a navigation system developed for civil aviation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), a division of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT). EGNOS - European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service is a satelite based augmentation system (SBAS) under development by the European Space Agency, the European Commission and EUROCONTROL. Tip: You should only change the default setting if you are experiencing poor GPS performance.

Language

enable voice guidance change the voice scheme
select the Enable voice guidance check box. select your preferred voice scheme from the Voice Guidance box. Note: Only voice schemes that are compatible with the chosen language are displayed.
change the on-screen language
select your preferred language from the Language box and tap Yes. Your language preference is saved and the map screen is displayed.

Start-up

show the Tutorial when you turn on your Navman show the Language Selection screen when you turn on your Navman
select the Show the Tutorial checkbox. select the Show the Language Selection screen checkbox.
The Battery Status bar shows the percentage of power left in the Navman battery; the words External Power will display when the battery is charging from an external power source. To charge the battery, see "How do I monitor the battery status?" on page 11.

Keyboard

use an alphabetic keyboard for entering information use a QWERTY keyboard for entering information use a keypad-type keyboard (predictive text) when searching for an address
select the Use alphabetic type (a, b, c.) option. select the Use QWERTY type option. select the Use keypad type (abc, def.) for address searches check box.
How does predictive text (abc, def) work?
Predictive text allows addresses to be searched by a single key-press for each letter, as opposed to the multiple keypresses. As you enter a letter of an address, your Navman will compare all possible combinations against the maps you have installed and determine which address you intended to type. For example: To enter New York, tap MNO DEF WXYZ WXYZ Your Navman will compare all possible combinations and display New York as a search result. You can add further letters to narrow the search.
You can change the units used by your Navman by customizing the measurements preferences.

Units 1/2

change the time format change the distance units1
select either the 12 hour or 24 hour option select your preferred distance unit type from the Distance Units options.
Only available when AU English, UK English or US English language is selected. 62

Units 2/2

change the latitude, longitude position format
select either the Decimal degrees or the Degrees, minutes and seconds option.

Tutorial

The Tutorial displays when you turn your Navman on, unless you have cleared the Show tutorial on start-up check box. You can view the Tutorial at any other time:

To prevent the Tutorial from displaying again on startup, clear the Show on start-up check box to clear it. To move forward through the Tutorial screens, tap To revisit the previous screen, tap.
This preference contains copyright and trademark information.

Saved Information

delete recent locations delete favorites delete avoid areas restore factory default settings
tap Delete Recent Locations. tap Delete Favorite Destinations. tap Delete Avoid Areas. tap Restore Factory Defaults. Note: The Restore Factory Defaults option does not delete recent locations or saved favorite destinations.
clear all settings; for example, for use in a rental car
complete all of the above.
When the warning dialog box displays, tap Yes.

Navman F15 | Reference

Reference
Point of Interest categories

Icon Description

Airline Access Amusement Park Bank Boat Ramp Building Car Dealer Cash Dispenser Centre of Settlement Cinema College or University Concert Hall, Music Centre, Opera Courthouse Dentist Drive-Through Bottle Shop Emergency Medical Service Fire Station General POI Government Office Hotel or Motel Important Tourist Attraction Library Monument Mountain Peak Night life Park and Recreation Area Pharmacy
Airport Arts or Cultural Centre Beach Breakdown Service, Car Repair Facility Camping Ground Caravan Park, Trailer Park Casino Church City Centre Company Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre Cultural Centre Doctor Embassy Ferry Terminal Frontier Crossing Golf course Hospital/Polyclinic Ice Skating Rink Leisure Centre, Sports Centre Military Cemetery Mountain Pass Museum Open Parking Area Gas station Place of Worship
Police Station Railway Station Rest Area Scenic or Panoramic View Shop Stadium Tennis Court Tourist Information Office Vehicle Equipment Provider Water Sports Yacht Basin
Post Office Rent-a car Parking Restaurant Area School Shopping Centre Swimming Pool Theatre Travel Agency Veterinarian Winery Zoological park (zoo)
Branded Points of Interest
Branded Points of Interest are available on some maps. These include well-known restaurants, accommodation providers, tourist attractions, gas stations, etc. The icon will usually display the company logo.
Point of Interest categories by Navman
Favorite destination Multiple route trip My home

Disclaimer

Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. Navman does not warrant that this document is error-free. The screenshots and other presentations shown in this manual may differ from the actual screens and presentations generated by the actual product. All such differences are minor and the actual product will deliver the described functionality as presented in this User Manual in all material respects.

Compliance

WARNING This product, its packaging and its components contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or reproductive harm. This Notice is being provided in accordance with Californias Proposition 65. Note: For regulatory identification purposes, Navman F15 is assigned a model number of N188 The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the users authority to operate the equipment. Marking labels located on the exterior of your Navman indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your Navman and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the users authority to operate the equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna, Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver, Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected, Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canada ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB003 du Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. The software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group. The software application uses a modified version of the Minimal XML Library. The Minimal XML library and its use are covered by the GNU Lesser General Public License (www.gnu.org/licenses/lgpl.html). The modified source code is available from: www.navman.com/files/mxml.zip.

Copyright

2008 MiTAC International Corporation. Navman is either a registered trademark or trademark of MiTAC International Corporation and is used under license by Navman Technology Limited. All rights reserved. The software contains proprietary information of MiTAC International Corporation; it is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Navman. Back-On-Track, Drive-Away, Smart and Turn-by-Turn are either registered trademarks or trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by Navman Technology Limited. All rights reserved. Location Identifiers 2005 International Air Transport Association. POI Data 2007 InfoUSA. All other trademarks and registrations are the property of their respective owners. Published in New Zealand.

Navman F15 | For more information

For more information

The User Manual can be downloaded from the Navman website: www.navman.com/manuals

Online support

For 24/7 help and support with Navman products, visit our Technical Support website at: support.navman.com

Phone support

If you have a faulty product or you would like to speak to a member of our Technical Support team, please call the following number: +1-(866)-9NAVMAN Monday to Friday 10:00 15:00 (CST)

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Compliance

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. The software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.

N-Series User Manual

Important safety information
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING PRODUCT IN VEHICLE
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. CAUTION used without the safety alert symbol indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
Removing original equipment, adding accessories or modifying your vehicle could affect the vehicles safety or make it illegal to operate in some jurisdictions. Follow all product instructions and all instructions in your vehicle owners manual regarding accessories or modifications. Consult your countrys and/or states laws regarding operation of a vehicle with any accessories or modifications.
It is your sole responsibility to place, secure and use the Navman in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. Always observe safe driving practices. Mount the Navman in a position that is secure and does not obstruct the drivers view. Do not mount the Navman in a way that may interfere with the safe operation of the vehicle, the deployment of air bags or other safety equipment. Do not operate the Navman while driving. Before you use your Navman for the first time, familiarize yourself with your device and its operation. On main roads, the distance to an exit calculated by the Navman may be further than the distance shown on road signs. Road signs show the distance to the start of an exit while your Navman shows the distance to the next intersection, i.e., the end of the exit ramp or road. To prepare to exit a road, always follow distance information on road signs. The use of information regarding safety or speed camera locations may be subject to local laws in the country of use. You are responsible for checking that you can legally use the information in your country or in the country where the information will be used.
Do not handle the Navman while it is hot. Let the product cool, out of direct sunlight.
Do not expose the Navman to direct sunlight in an unattended vehicle for prolonged periods. Overheating may damage the unit. To discourage theft, do not leave the Navman, mounting bracket or any cables in plain view in an unattended vehicle.

AC Adapter-specific safety information
To charge your Navman from the mains power, use the AC adapter/AC power pack supplied by Navman as an accessory (may be sold separately). Using other AC adapters with your Navman could result in serious injury or property damage. Never use the adapter if the plug or cord are damaged. Do not expose the adapter to moisture or water. Do not use the adapter in a high moisture environment. Exposure to water may cause electrical sparks or fires. Never touch the adapter when your hands or feet are wet. Allow adequate ventilation around the adapter when using it to operate your Navman or charge the Navman internal battery. Do not cover the adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce ventilation. Do not use the adapter while it is inside a carrying case or other container. Ensure that the adapter is connected to a power source with the correct fitting and voltage requirements. The voltage requirements can be found on the AC adapter casing and/or packaging. Do not attempt to service the adapter as this could result in personal injury. Replace the adapter if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.
Internal battery-specific safety information
The Navman contains a non-replaceable internal lithium-ion polymer battery. The battery may burst or explode if mishandled, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not disassemble, crush or puncture the battery. Recycle or dispose of the battery safely and properly according to local laws and regulations. Do not dispose of the battery in fire or water.
Only use the correct AC adapter (sold separately) or in-vehicle adapter supplied by Navman to charge the Navman internal battery. Only use the Navman internal battery with the Navman unit. Failure to adhere to these warnings and cautions may lead to death, serious injury or property damage. Navman disclaims all liability for installation or use of the Navman that causes or contributes to death, injury or property damage or that violates any law.

Contents

Important safety information....3 Welcome....7 Box Contents....8 Typographical conventions....9 Getting to know your Navman....10 Front components....10 Side components....11 Back components....12 Top components....13 Bottom components....13 Remote Control....14 Volume.....15 Internal battery....16 How do I get started?.....17 How do I turn my Navman off?....19 What are the main screens I will use?...20 How do I navigate with GPS?....21 How do I go from A to B?....22 What if I miss a turn?.....22 How do I navigate to a NavPix photo?....23 How do I navigate to a NavPix photo I have taken or downloaded?..24 How do I search for an address?....25 Case Study: How do I search for an address?...25 Using the Keyboard screen....28 Using the Destination Search screen...28 How do I create a trip with multiple stops?...31 Case Study: How do I navigate to multiple addresses?...32 How do I skip a waypoint during a multi-stop trip?...37 How do I search for a landmark or venue?...38 How do I find the nearest gas station?...38 How do I find the nearest parking area?...39 How do I search for other POIs?....40 Case Study: How do I search for a Directory Location?...40 How do I view my route?.....44 3D Map screen....44 2D Map screen....46 Next Turn screen....48 Turn-by-Turn screen....50 How do I save Favorites and My Home?....51 How do I save a Favorite?....51 How do I navigate to a Favorite?....52 How do I navigate to My Home?....53 How do I edit the name of a Favorite?....54 How do I delete a Favorite?...55 How do I use the camera?....56 How do I take a photo?....57 Viewfinder screen.....58 How do I customize camera preferences?....59 How do I manage my photos?....60 Album management....60 Photo management....62 How do I navigate to a NavPix photo?....64 How do I navigate to a NavPix photo I have taken or downloaded?..65 How do I assign a photo to a Favorite?...66

N-Series User Manual How do I save, e-mail or print photos?....67 Via Memory Card....67 Via NavAlbum.....67 What else can I do?.....68 How do I navigate to a recent location?...69 How do I use the Map Menu?....70 How do I avoid an area?.....72 How do I preview a route?....73 How do I view my route statistics?...75 How do I view statistics on my current route?....75 How do I view statistics of my trips to date?...76 What is SmartST Desktop?....77 Can I use Smart Desktop with my computer?..78 What is Microsoft ActiveSync?...78 How do I install a map for the first time?...78 How do I install Smart Desktop onto my computer?..79 Smart Desktop features....81 Toolbars.....83 How do I keep Smart up-to-date?....84 How do I install maps onto my Navman?...85 How do I install maps from CD?....85 How do I know which map contains a particular city or town?...88 How do I subscribe to Safety Camera information?....89 How do I check for special offers?....90 How do I install Safety Camera information?...91 How do I check for subscription updates?....92 How do I install Custom Points of Interest?...93 How do I create a Custom Point of Interest file?...94 How do I copy a Custom POI file to my Navman?...95 How do I backup my Navman?...98 What is NavAlbum?.....99 NavAlbum features....99 Toolbar.....100 How do I use NavAlbum?....101 How do I copy photos or albums from my Navman to my computer?..101 How do I copy photos from my computer to my Navman?...104 Reference.....106 What can I customize?....107 Route Preferences....108 Tutorial.....112 System Preferences.....113 Display Preferences.....120 How do I insert a Memory Card?....130 How do I remove a Memory Card?...130 Street types - US.....131 Street types - Canada....136 Point of Interest categories....139 Specifications.....141 Support information....143

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing your Navman. This manual has been prepared to guide you through the operation of your Navman from first set-up through to continuous use, and will help you Drive-Away with your Navman, straight out of the box. Please read this manual carefully before using your Navman for the first time. Keep this manual available for future reference.

Battery indicator

Indicates the level of internal battery charge: Green - battery full Orange - battery charging.

Touch screen

Displays maps and menu options. Tap to select menu options or enter information.

Infrared receiver

Receives signals from the remote control.
Displays a list of the nearest gas stations based upon your current location.
Displays a list of the nearest parking areas based upon your current location. Displays the Preferences menu screen.
Displays the Go To Menu screen.
Cycles through the 3D Map, 2D Map, Next Turn and Turn-by-Turn screens.

Side components

Connection socket for GPS MMCX External Antenna (not included). To access the socket, gently lift the rubber cover. Slot for memory card. The memory card must be inserted with the label facing the front of your Navman. Connection socket for the following: USB cable to your computer AC power-pack to the mains power (not included with all models; may be purchased separately) In-vehicle power adaptor to the vehicle power socket.

Volume control

Press + to hear a sound test and adjust the volume up; press the - to hear a sound test and adjust the volume down. Connection socket for headphones or earphones (not included). To access the socket, gently lift the rubber cover.

Back components

Speaker
Broadcasts voice commands and warnings. Use the Volume control to adjust up or down. Enables you to see what the camera lens sees. You can then take a photo of yourself against the background of your choice.
The mirror is only available on models that include a camera.

Mirror

Camera

The camera lens.

The camera is not available on all models.

Top components

Turns the Navman on or off; when off, the Navman enters a suspended state.
Turns the camera on. Press to take a photo.

Bottom components

Hot shoe plate Battery Switch
Connection plate for the P1 or T1 module (sold separately). Must be set to | (on) for normal use. Switching to o (off) turns the battery off, which saves battery power.
The remote control may be sold separately.
Press twice to cancel the current route. Increases the volume. The on-screen volume bar displays as green and increases as the button is pressed. Decreases the volume. The volume bar displays as green and decreases as the button is pressed. Turns the sound off or on. The volume bar displays as gray to indicate that the volume is muted. Navigate to My Home. Press once to display the My Home screen so that you can navigate home. Press again to calculate the route to My Home and display the map screen. Increases screen brightness.

Decreases screen brightness.
CAUTION Do not expose the remote control to direct sunlight for prolonged periods. Overheating may damage the remote control. CAUTION If you are not going to use the remote control for three months or longer, remove the batteries from the remote control.

Volume

The volume on your Navman can be adjusted either by the volume control on the Navman or by using the volume control buttons on the remote control (may be sold separately).
To hear a sound test and adjust the volume, press the Volume buttons located on the side of the Navman up or down.
To mute the volume, press
on the remote control (may be sold separately).

Internal battery

Your Navman has an internal battery that, when fully charged, should provide power for up to 4 hours. The battery indicator light on the front of the Navman indicates the level of internal battery charge: Green - battery full Orange - battery charging
How do I monitor the battery status?
You can monitor battery power status on the Power screen (see "Power" on page 116).
How do I charge the internal battery?
The Battery Status bar displays External Power while the battery is under charge; when the battery is fully charged, the Battery Status bar will display at 100%. To charge the Navman in a vehicle, plug the vehicle power adaptor into Navman and the other end into the vehicle power socket. on the side of the
To charge the Navman using your computer, plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub) and plug the small end into on the side of the Navman. To begin charging, ensure your Navman is turned off (press ). To charge the Navman using an electrical wall outlet, plug the AC power cable into on the side of the Navman and the AC power pack into the wall outlet (not included with all models; may be purchased separately).

How do I get started?

Before you begin, check if your vehicle is fitted with a heat-reflective or heated windshield. If so, you will need to purchase an external antenna for your Navman to receive GPS signals. For more information, see the GPS Frequently Asked Questions guide. To get started for the first time, complete the following steps:

You can view the Tutorial again while using your Navman (see "Tutorial" on page 112). When you have finished the Tutorial, the 3D Map screen will display. If you have a GPS fix, your current location will be displayed on the map.
How do I turn my Navman off?
To turn your Navman off, press. Your Navman will enter a suspended state and the screen will turn off. When you turn your Navman on again, it will return to the screen you were last viewing.
Power-saving suspended state
To save power, your Navman will automatically enter a suspended state after a pre-determined period of time. You can change the default suspended state setting at the Power preference screen. For more information, see "Power" on page 116. If battery power is very low, your Navman will enter a suspended state whether you have set a predetermined period of time or not.
If you are not going to be using your Navman for an extended period of time, switch the battery switch to off (o) to save battery power.
What are the main screens I will use?

Map screens

There are four map screens used to view the route to your destination: 3D Map 2D Map Next Turn Turn-by-Turn To display the 3D Map screen, or the map screen that you were last viewing, press cycle through the map screens. ; press again to
For more information on the map screens, see "How do I view my route?" on page 44. For information on using the Map menu from the 3D Map and 2D Map screens, see "How do I use the Map Menu?" on page 70.

Go To Menu screen

The Go To Menu screen is your starting point for specifying a destination. From the Go To Menu screen you can navigate to My Home, a Favorite, a recent location, an address, a POI location or a NavPix photo. To access the Go To Menu at any time, press icon. ; to select a Go To Menu option, tap the required
For information on setting your destination, see "How do I go from A to B?" on page 22.

NavPix - Photos with GPS co-ordinates
The icon on the Viewfinder screen will display green if your Navman has a GPS fix. If a photo is taken while a GPS fix is available, GPS co-ordinates are saved with the photo. A photo with GPS coordinates is called a NavPix photo and the co-ordinates can be navigated to. When a NavPix photo is listed on the Album screen, a green triangle is displayed in the lower-right corner of the photo. The GPS co-ordinates are displayed on the Photo Details screen (see "Photo management" on page 62).

How do I take a photo?

1. 2. 3. Press. Point the camera at the required building, landscape, object or person. Press again to take a photo.

Detailed Steps

The Viewfinder screen must be displayed before you can take a photo. 1. 2. To display the Viewfinder screen, press on top of your Navman.
When the Viewfinder screen is open, an image of whatever the camera is focused on will display.
Before you take a photo you can customize the lighting and brightness settings (see "How do I customize camera preferences?" on page 59).
When you are satisfied with the image displayed in the Viewfinder, press You can also tap to take the photo.

to take the photo.

The captured image will preview in the Viewfinder for two seconds before it is automatically saved in your NavPix album on the Navman internal memory.
If the Viewfinder screen is inactive for more than two minutes it will revert to the map screen.

Viewfinder screen

The Viewfinder screen allows you to take photos and access the camera preferences. on top of the Navman. To view the Viewfinder screen, press
Pressing will not take a photo unless the Viewfinder screen is displayed.

Element

Captures the photo.
Displays the Select an Album screen.
Returns you to the last screen viewed. Displays the current lighting setting. Tap to view lighting options. Displays the brightness setting. Tap to view brightness options. Viewfinder Allows you to frame the image within the Viewfinder.
Indicates if GPS information is available.

A description can be added to your photo or an existing description can be edited. The description can be a maximum of 34 characters. 1. 2. From the Photo Details screen, tap Edit. The Keyboard screen will display. Tap each character as required. The description will appear at the top of the screen.
When the description is complete, tap OK. The Photo Details screen will display, with the new description under the photo.
How do I assign a photo to a Favorite?
When a photo is assigned to an existing Favorite, only the image, and not the image co-ordinates, are associated with the Favorite.
From the Album screen, select and tap a photo. The Photo Details screen will display. From the Photo Details screen, tap Assign. The Assign Photo screen will display.
assign a photo to an existing Favorite location
tap and select a Favorite destination from the list. The Favorite title will display. tap Save. The photo is assigned to the Favorite and the Photo Details screen will display. tap and select A new favorite from the list.
create a new Favorite (when GPS coordinates are associated with a photo)
tap. The Keyboard screen will display. Enter a name for your Favorite, then tap OK. tap Save. The photo is saved as a new Favorite and the Photo Details screen will display.
How do I save, e-mail or print photos?
To save, e-mail or print photos, you must first transfer the photos to your computer; there are two ways to do this: Copy the photos from a memory card to your computer via a memory card reader or memory card drive, or Copy the photos from your Navman to your computer via NavAlbum software on your computer.

Via Memory Card

Photos can be copied from the albums on your Navman internal memory to the My Pictures folder on your memory card. The first time a photo is copied to the memory card, the following folders will be created: E:\My Documents\My Pictures, where E is the letter assigned to your memory card drive or reader. All photos in My Pictures are part of the same photo album and can be viewed on your Navman. Once a photo has been copied to the photo album on your memory card, you can then use the card with your computer to save, e-mail or print the photos, or take the memory card to a digital photo retailer for printing.

Via NavAlbum

Photos can be copied from the Album on your Navman to your computer using NavAlbum software on your computer (see "What is NavAlbum?" on page 99). NavAlbum is installed on your computer at the same time that you install Smart do I install Smart Desktop onto my computer?" on page 79). Desktop (see "How

When the installation has finished, click Finish. Smart Desktop will open. 6. If prompted to connect your Navman to your computer, complete the following: Plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub) and plug the small end into the USB Socket ( ) on the side of your Navman.
Where possible, plug the USB cable into a USB port at the back of your computer.
Press. Your Navman will turn on. When the following screen displays on your Navman, click Next:
Microsoft ActiveSync will synchronize with your Navman. You are now ready to use Smart Desktop to install maps to your Navman.

After Smart

Desktop features
Desktop has been installed on your computer, you can access it from the Windows Start menu:
Start > All Programs > Navman > SmartST Desktop 2006 SE

Menu bar Toolbars

Menus that provide access to Smart Desktop functionality, including the ability to enter subscription information. There are three toolbars: Status Globe Cursor To display toolbars that are not on by default, select Toolbars on the View menu. For more information, see "Toolbars" on page 83.
Add Maps and View/Remove Maps tabs
Follow the steps on the Add Maps tab to install maps to your Navman, memory card, or memory card via a memory card reader. For more information, see "How do I install maps onto my Navman?" on page 85. Follow the steps on the View/Remove Maps tab to remove installed maps from your Navman, memory card, or memory card via a memory card reader.
Check for updates/ Update available Globe
Click to check online for software updates or download software updates. A map of the world indicating the maps: on the current CD, on a CD that came with the current CD, installed on your Navman or memory card, or available from Navman.

Map Information

The following information will display when you point to a map: Map name File size (if the map is on the inserted CD or a CD in the same set) Map status Latitude Longitude co-ordinates in degrees, minutes and seconds Local time offset UTC
To display the Latitude and Longitude co-ordinates and UTC offset, click.

Map Color Key

A key for defining the different colors of the maps.

Toolbars

The following toolbars are available in Smart Desktop:

Toolbar

Status

Button

Indicates that your Navman is connected to your computer via ActiveSync. Indicates that your Navman is not connected to your computer.

delete a sound file play a sound file
Click OK to save your list of sound files and close the My Sounds Admin window.
How do I delete a Custom POI File from my Navman? Map
Click. The Manage POI Files window will open, displaying a list of custom POI files installed on your Navman. Click the File Name or Size of the file to delete. Click Delete. The file is removed from the list, but is not yet deleted. To select another file to delete, go back to step 2; otherwise, continue to step 5. Click OK and accept the changes. The selected file or files are deleted.

2. 3. 4. 5.

How do I backup my Navman?
You can save backups of the following information, and later restore them to your Navman: Favorites and My Home Preferences, including Point of Interest and photo preferences Multi-stop trips Recent locations.
How do I Backup my Navman?
1. 2. 3. On the File menu, select Backup. The Backup/Restore window will open. Click New Backup. The New Backup window will display. Click OK. The New Backup window will close and your backup will be saved to your computer. The backup will be listed on the Backup window. Close the Backup/Restore window.
How do I Restore a Backup to my Navman?
1. 2. 3. On the File menu, select Restore. The Backup/Restore window will open. Select the backup from the list, then click Restore. The backup will be restored to your Navman. Close the Backup/Restore window.
How do I Delete a Backup?
1. 2. 3. 4. On the File menu, select Backup. The Backup/Restore window will open. Select from the list the backup to delete. Click Delete, then click OK. The backup is deleted. Close the Backup/Restore window.

What is NavAlbum?

NavAlbum is software for your computer which is used to transfer NavPix photos from your Navman to your computer. You can then upload them to www.navman.com/navpix to share with other NavPix users.

NavAlbum features

NavAlbum enables you to copy, delete or move photos or albums between the NavPix library on your Navman and the NavPix library on your computer. After NavAlbum has been installed on your computer, you can access it from the Windows Start menu: Start > Programs > Navman > NavAlbum

Menu bar Desktop albums

Gives access to NavAlbum functionality. Displays a list of all albums stored in the NavPix library on your computer. Click an album to display its contents in the Album display area. Click the View all photos button to display all photos stored in the NavPix library on your computer.

Navman albums

Displays a list of albums stored on the Navman internal memory and on the memory card if one is inserted. Click an album to display its contents in the Album display area.

select the Toll Roads check box in the Avoid column. select the Toll Roads check box in the Warn column. The warning will display at the start of your trip. select the Unsealed roads check box in the Avoid column. select the Unsealed roads check box in the Warn column. The warning will display at the start of your trip. select the Ferry routes check box in the Avoid column. select the Ferry routes check box in the Warn column. The warning will display at the start of your trip.

Driving Alerts 3/4

enable a warning chime when travelling at or above a designated speed select your preferred speed enable a visual warning if the Main Menu screen is accessed in a moving vehicle
select the speed in the Alert me when my speed exceeds check box.
select your preferred speed from the Speed box. select the Warn me not to operate my Navman while driving check box.
Demonstration and Logging 4/4
enable the route demonstration enable the route demonstration to play repeatedly enable a shop demonstration of Smart to be played enable GPS data logging (only to be used if required by Navman Customer Support)
select the Demonstrate routes check box. This allows you to plan and view a route without a GPS fix. select the Loop demonstrations check box. select the SmartST shop demonstration check box. After a 10second delay, the route demonstration will navigate between your first and second Favorite. contact Navman Customer Support, as we recommend this feature be used only under the supervision of a Navman technician.

Tutorial

The Tutorial displays when you turn your Navman on, unless you have cleared the Show on start-up check box. You can view the Tutorial at any other time:
To prevent the Tutorial from displaying again on startup, tap the Show on start-up check box to clear it. To move forward through the Tutorial screens, tap To revisit the previous screen, tap.
When you have finished the Tutorial, the Preferences menu will display.

System Preferences

You can enhance your navigation experience by modifying aspects of the way your Navman functions. The System Preferences menu is shown below. To access this menu, tap menu. on the Preferences
Options to control the type of keyboard used for entering an address.
Displays the GPS status, with an option to reset the GPS signal. Options to control the way power to your Navman is used; for example, the time to elapse before the unit is automatically turned off. Options to control the language used on your Navman, and voice guidance.

1200mAH Lithium-Ion polymer < 4 hours
1900mAH Lithium-Ion polymer < 4 hours
Samsung 2440400Mhz 64MB SDRAM 256MB/512MB/2GB NAND Flash Available
Samsung 2440400Mhz 64MB SDRAM 2GB NAND Flash Available
-10C - +60C -20C - +70C 0~90% NonCondense 0~90% NonCondense FCC, CE, C-tick, Emark, Canada test report (RSS-310) 20G 40G
-10C - +60C -20C - +85C 0~90% NonCondense 0~90% NonCondense FCC, CE, C-tick, Emark, Canada test report (RSS-310) 20G 40G
Operating shock Non-operating shock
* Indicates the average of the value, which may change.

Support information

Support for Australia
Navman Australia Pty Ltd PO Box 479 Gladesville, NSW 2111 Australia

Support for Europe

Navman Europe Ltd 4G Gatwick House Peeks Brook Lane, Horley Surrey RH6 9ST United Kingdom Support: http://support.navman.com Website: http://www.navman.com
Support: http://support.navman.com Website: http://www.navman.com

Support for New Zealand

Navman New Zealand PO Box 68-155 Newton Auckland New Zealand
Support for US and Canada
Navman USA Inc 5275 Capital Boulevard Raleigh, NC 27616-2925 United States of America Phone: 866-9-NAVMAN Support: http://support.navman.com Website: http://www.navman.com

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