Becker MAP PILOT User manual

Operating guide
Becker® MAP PILOT
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>>> SAFETY MESSAGE HIERARCHY
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Safety message hierarchy
This manual uses the following types of
safety messages to draw your attention to
important safety and other information
for use of the Becker® MAP PILOT.
Please review the symbols and content of
the boxes below. The information in the
DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION
and NOTICE boxes describes the poten-
tial consequence associated with disre-
garding the messages throughout the
manual. The information in the NOTE
boxes relates to use of the Becker® MAP
PILOT.
DANGER
The warnings contain safety information
regarding hazardous situations, which if
not avoided, will result in death or seri-
ous injury.
WARNING
These warnings contain safety informa-
tion regarding hazardous situations
which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
These warnings contain safety informa-
tion regarding hazardous situations
which, if not avoided, could result in mi-
nor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
These warnings contain information re-
garding items or situations which may
cause damage to the unit or vehicle if dis-
regarded, information regarding unit
warranties and/or information pertinent
to traffic laws.
Note:
This provides information regarding use
of the unit.

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CONTENTS >>>
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Safety message hierarchy 1
Contents 2
Safety information 4
The Becker® MAP PILOT 6
Usage 6
Unpacking the Becker® MAP PILOT 6
Checking the delivery 6
Delivery contents 6
Complaints 7
Dealing with the packaging 7
Description of unit 7
Battery 7
USB connecting cable 7
Map update/Additional functions 7
Registration 8
Repairs 8
Emissions and disposal 8
General operation 9
Maintenance and care 9
Battery quality declaration 10
Commissioning 10
Power supply 11
Unit holder 11
Memory card 12
Basic operation 12
Calling up navigation mode 12
Selecting/highlighting elements 12
Back function 12
Delete function 13
Menu basics 13
Main menu 13
Using the input menu 14
Entering characters 14
Selecting from a list 14
Selecting a character set/special characters 15
Switching between upper and lower case 15
Malfunctions 15
Content Manager Becker® MAP PILOT
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Installing the Content Manager Becker®
MAP PILOT 16
Starting the Content Manager 16
Navigation mode 17
What is navigation? 17
Last destinations 18
Using last destinations 18
Starting with existing destination 18
Displaying or editing a destination 18
Home address 19
Destination input 20
Structure of the destination input menu 20
Entering an address 20
Selecting a country 21
Selecting an address and starting route guid-
ance 21
Points of interest 26
POI nearby/POI near destination 26
POI near address 27
Entering a POI directly 28
Entering a POI directly by phone number 28
Selecting a destination from the map 28
Coordinate entry 29
Route planning 30
Creating a new route 31
Editing a route 31
Traffic announcements
using TMC 32
Displaying TMC messages 32
Reading a message 32
Displaying the relevant road in the map 33
Taking announcements into consideration
when calculating routes 33
Automatic recalculation 33
Manual recalculation 33
The map display 34
Calling up the map display 34
Structure of the map display 35
Map display without route guidance 35
Map display with route guidance 35
Split screen with route guidance 36
Route guidance with arrow display 36
Using the map display 37
Map zooming 37
Map Toolbox 37
Route 38
Enter/delete stopover. 38
TMC on your route 38
POI (Points of Interest) on your route 39
Set route options 40
Display Entire route 40
Block a route section 41
Skip destination 42
Contents

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>>> CONTENTS
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Display destination list 42
Stop destination navigation. 43
Map display 43
Displaying position 44
Repeat announcement 44
Mute announcement 44
Settings 45
Route guidance settings 45
Route options 45
Realistic intersection displays 46
Signposts 46
Lane recommendations 46
Announcements 47
Map settings 47
Autozoom 47
POIs on the map 48
Speed limits 48
Driver alerts 49
TMC settings 49
System settings 50
Language 50
Design variants 50
Pin protection 50
Map update reminder 51
Information 51
Factory reset 51
Glossary 52
Index 53
NOTICE 55
CE declaration of conformity 55
Disposal 56
Disposal of the battery 57
Duty to supply information according to bat-
tery legislation (BattV) 57
Removing the battery 57
The information and data contained in
this document is subject to change with-
out notice.
No part of this document may be repro-
duced or transmitted for any purpose
without the prior written permission of
HARMAN/BECKER Automotive
Systems GmbH. All technical data, draw-
ings etc. are protected by copyright law.
© Copyright 2012, HARMAN/BECKER
Automotive Systems GmbH
All rights reserved.

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SAFETY INFORMATION >>>
> EN
Safety information
WARNING
• The unit may only be operated if the traffic situation permits and if you are absolutely certain that you, your fellow
passengers or other road users will not be put at risk, encumbered or distracted by it. This unit should not be used as a
substitute for the personal judgment of the driver.
• Applicable traffic regulations must be observed at all times. Destinations may only be input when the vehicle is stationary.
• The unit may only be used for its intended purpose. The volume of the navigational unit should be set so that noises
outside the vehicle can still be heard.
• The SD memory card can be removed. Small children could swallow it.
• Insufficient attention to the road, traffic controls or traffic conditions may result in traffic accidents. Accordingly, the
driver should not operate the unit while he/she is driving.

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>>> SAFETY INFORMATION
> EN NOTICE
• The navigational system is only an aid. The data/details provided may in some cases be incorrect. The driver must always
decide whether or not to follow the directions given. We accept no liability for incorrect details issued by the navigational
system. As a result of traffic routing changes and deviating data, inaccurate or incorrect instructions may be given. Drivers
should always pay attention to the actual road signs and traffic conditions. In particular, the navigational system cannot
be used as a means of orientation in cases of poor visibility.
• The unit should be switched off immediately if faults occur (e.g. development of smoke or smells).
• For safety reasons, the unit may only be opened by a specialist. Please refer to your dealer for repair.
• Never open the unit (with the exception of the battery compartment) or the rechargeable battery. Any modification to
the unit is also impermissible and renders the type approval invalid.
• Use only genuine Harman original accessories. This will ensure that all the relevant regulations are complied with and
damage to health and property is avoided. Dispose of defective units and the rechargeable battery according to the
applicable legal requirements.
• No warranty is granted in the case of improper use. These safety instructions also apply to genuine Harman original
accessories.

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THE BECKER® MAP PILOT >>>
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The Becker® MAP PILOT
Usage
The Becker® MAP PILOT is a high-per-
formance navigation module for use in
Mercedes-Benz vehicles. The Becker®
MAP PILOT can be used with the op-
tional equipment "Pre-fitting for Becker®
MAP PILOT" and "Becker® MAP
PILOT (incl. pre-fitting).
The unit and the accessories are to be pro-
tected against moisture and dirt.
With GPS = Global Positioning System
you no longer have to waste time looking
up road maps.
Your Becker® MAP PILOT is equipped
with TMC. TMC gives you the option of
receiving traffic announcements. You will
then be informed of any traffic problems.
The system plans an alternative route au-
tomatically or on request to avoid traffic
problems, depending on the setting.
Unpacking the Becker® MAP
PILOT
Checking the delivery
Before starting up the Becker® MAP
PILOT, the delivery contents must be
checked to ensure they are complete and
in good order.
>Carefully unpack the packaging con-
tents and check them.
Delivery contents
Becker® MAP PILOT including bat-
tery
Leaflet with installation instructions
USB cable
Note:
Your Becker® MAP PILOT is delivered
in stable packaging. If the packaging or
its contents exhibit serious damage, the
unit must not be unpacked further. In
this case, please contact your dealer.
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>>> THE BECKER® MAP PILOT
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Complaints
Please check first on
www.beckermappilot.com (FAQs, soft-
ware updates) for possible solutions. If
this should not lead to success, please con-
tact your dealer.
Dealing with the packaging
The original packaging must be kept in a
dry place at least for the warranty period.
Description of unit
The Becker® MAP PILOT consists of the
basic Becker® MAP PILOT unit and the
supplied accessories in the delivery con-
tents.
Battery
The integrated rechargeable battery is
charged when the Becker® MAP PILOT
is placed in the holder and the vehicle ig-
nition is switched on.
USB connecting cable
You can connect the Becker® MAP
PILOT to a standard personal computer
having a USB interface using the USB
connecting cable provided. The 8 GB
flash memory of the Becker® MAP
PILOT and any SD card can then be ad-
dressed via the PC like a removable stor-
age medium.
Map update/Additional func-
tions
The road network is constantly changing,
but having a fresh map ensures you have
the wealth of information you need to
find your destination with ease.
It is also possible that in the course of fur-
ther development of your device new
functions will be available.
With the program described under “Con-
tent Manager Becker® MAP PILOT” on
page 16 you can easily keep your Becker®
MAP PILOT up to date.
Note:
It must be disposed of correctly in line
with the national regulations. The pack-
aging must not be burnt. The packaging
can be handed over to the dealer, depend-
ing on the country where delivered.
NOTICE
The basic unit and the accessories must
not be opened or modified in any way
(except the battery cover).
Note:
When the Becker® MAP PILOT is con-
nected to a PC, it is supplied with power
via the PC and does not consume battery
power.

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THE BECKER® MAP PILOT >>>
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Registration
You can register your product using our
software service. We will then inform you
of any new updates and other news.
You can register online on the Becker
homepage www.beckermappilot.com.
Repairs
The unit must not be opened in the event
of damage. Please contact your dealer.
Emissions and disposal
Information on emissions, electromagnet-
ic compatibility and disposal can be found
in “NOTICE” on page 55.

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>>> GENERAL OPERATION
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General operation
Maintenance and care
The unit is maintenance-free.
For proper care, a commercially available
cleansing fluid for electrical devices may
be applied using a soft damp cloth.
Your unit was designed and manufactured
with great care and should be treated with
equal care. You will enjoy your unit for a
long time to come if you observe the rec-
ommendations listed below:
• Protect your unit and the accessories
from water and moisture. If your unit
has been exposed to moisture, switch it
off immediately and disconnect the
power supply. Allow to dry at room
temperature.
• Do not store and operate your unit in a
dusty or dirty environment.
• Do not store your unit in hot environ-
ments. High temperatures can shorten
the service life of electronic components
in your unit, damage the rechargeable
batteries and cause certain plastics to
warp or melt.
• Do not store your unit in cold environ-
ments. During operation, when the
unit warms up to operating tempera-
ture, moisture may form internally,
causing damage to electronic compo-
nents.
• Do not drop your unit, protect it from
shocks and do not shake it. Improper
handling can damage components
within the unit.
• Never use corrosive or aggressive chem-
icals, cleaning solutions or aggressive
detergents for cleaning.
All the above information applies equally
to the unit, the rechargeable battery and
all accessories. Should one of these parts
not work properly, please contact your au-
thorised dealer.
DANGER
Danger to life by electrocution. Always
switch off the unit and disconnect the
mains power supply unit before clean-
ing the unit, supplied components or ac-
cessories.
Note:
Do not use any aggressive or abrasive
substances or cloths which may damage
the surface.
The unit must not be exposed to water.

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GENERAL OPERATION >>>
> EN
Battery quality declaration
The capacity of the rechargeable battery in
your Becker® MAP PILOT decreases
with every charging/discharging cycle.
Improper storage at excessively high or
low temperatures may also cause a gradual
deterioration of capacity. Consequently,
the operating time may be substantially
reduced even in the case of a fully charged
battery.
The rechargeable battery is designed such
that it should certainly still be possible for
it to be charged and discharged after
6 months of operation of your unit.
Commissioning
Once the Becker® MAP PILOT has been
unpacked and checked to ensure it is free
of damage, the unit can be started up.
The battery is already deployed. To avoid
a premature discharge, is the contact to
the device interrupted by a slide.
>Press the battery cover on the underside
of the unit lightly and push the bat-
tery cover in the direction of the arrow.
>Lift the battery by the tab .
>Remove the slide from the device.
Insert the Becker® MAP PILOT as de-
scribed under “Unit holder” on page 11.
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Note:
Please make sure the tap is completly re-
moved from the battery contacts.
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>>> GENERAL OPERATION
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Power supply
Your Becker® MAP PILOT has an inte-
grated rechargeable battery. The battery is
charged as soon as the Becker® MAP
PILOT is placed in the holder and the ve-
hicle ignition is switched on.
Unit holder
The Becker® MAP PILOT is inserted in
the holder in the vehicle’s glove compart-
ment.
To remove the Becker® MAP PILOT
from the holder, push the slide at the front
of the holder.
The Becker® MAP PILOT is released
and ejected a little way. You can now re-
move the Becker® MAP PILOT from the
holder.
When inserting the Becker® MAP
PILOT make shure that it is pushed until
it stops.
Note:
Note that if the battery is completely dis-
charged, it may take up to a minute be-
fore the Becker® MAP PILOT can be
activated again.
WARNING
Risk of accident.
Do not remove or insert the Becker®
MAP PILOT while the vehicle is in mo-
tion.
Remove or insert the Becker® MAP
PILOT only when the vehicle is station-
ary.
Note:
The slide can be pulled out. When the
slide is pulled out, the Becker® MAP
PILOT cannot be unlocked. This can
serve as an additional protection against
theft.
To unlock the Becker® MAP PILOT the
slide can only be inserted one way.

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GENERAL OPERATION >>>
> EN
Memory card
Your Becker® MAP PILOT has a slot for
an SD memory card. This slot is used for
additional maps that can be purchased via
the Becker Content Manager/Webshop.
The card slot is located on the right side of
the Becker® MAP PILOT. The card slot
is equipped with a spring-actuated locking
and ejector mechanism.
Basic operation
The Becker® MAP PILOT is operated
using a number of the controls of the in-
stalled audio system.
Route guidance instructions are also dis-
played in the instrument cluster of the ve-
hicle.
Calling up navigation mode
>Press the button on the
audio system.
Navigation mode is called up.
Selecting/highlighting elements
To operate the Becker® MAP PILOT
you must select or highlight menu items.
This is done using the rotary control/push
button of the installed audio system. Turn
the rotary control/push button to toggle
between the various menu items. This op-
erating manual describes the process of
highlighting.
To select a menu item, you must first turn
the rotary control/push button to high-
light the item and then press the rotary
control/push button.
Back function
At all menu levels you can return to the
previous menu level by pressing the
Lbutton.
During route guidance (route guidance is
active), pressing the Lbutton brings
you back to the main menu.
CAUTION
The SD memory card is removable. Keep
away from small children as it could be
swallowed.
Note:
To exit the Navigation mode, press the
corresponding button on the audio sys-
tem.
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Note:
The rotary control/push button can also
be moved in 8 different directions. This
is dealt with separately in the guide.
Note:
The Lis located to the left of the ro-
tary control/push button.

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>>> GENERAL OPERATION
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Delete function
In input menus you can delete characters
by pressing the button.
Menu basics
During operation you are assisted by vari-
ous menus and input windows.
Main menu
The top menu level is the main menu.
You can start the various functions of your
Becker® MAP PILOT from the main
menu.
Information on the individual functions
can be found in the following sections.
In addition to the individual functions,
the main menu also contains further in-
formation and operating options.
The navigation satellites currently availa-
ble are shown in the bottom right corner.
If route guidance is already active, the cur-
rent destination address is displayed in the
bottom line.
To cancel route guidance, push the rotary
control/push button downwards and then
press the rotary control/push button.
Route guidance can also be interrupted by
pressing button in the main menu.
Note:
The button is located to the right
of the rotary control/push button.
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GENERAL OPERATION >>>
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Using the input menu
Some applications require input using the
input menu.
The characters input using the input
menu are displayed in the top line of text.
The middle section is used for character
entry. The bottom section can display a
list of all cities corresponding to the letters
entered so far when entering a city, for ex-
ample.
Entering characters
Characters are input by selecting them
with the rotary control/push button.
When a navigation destination is entered,
the Becker® MAP PILOT compares the
data with the stored data.
Only those letters that are still possible are
available for selection.
If you have selected enough letters, a list
automatically appears. Select the desired
entry from the list using the rotary con-
trol/push button.
Selecting from a list
Once a few letters of the desired selection
have been entered, you can select your
destination from the selection list.
>In the input menu, push the rotary con-
trol/push button downwards.
>Select the desired entry from the list us-
ing the rotary control/push button.
The entry is accepted and the selection list
is closed.
Note:
The input menus that are not used for
destination input are locked when your
vehicle is travelling at a speed in excess of
5 km/h. If you are currently in such an
input menu, a message indicating that
the menu has been locked will be dis-
played. The menus are enabled again
when the speed falls below 3 km/h.
Note:
Pressing the button deletes the last
character entered.
A space is entered when the underscore
character (_) is selected in the input
menu.
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Selecting a character set/special char-
acters
You can also select different character sets
for the input menu.
>Select to display the special charac-
ters available for the entered character
set.
or
>Select to switch the character set.
Switching between upper and lower
case
During free text entry, it is possible to
switch between upper/lower case and the
automatic function.
>Select the desired function using the ro-
tary control/push button.
• represents the entry of upper case
letters.
• represents automatic mode. This
means that, on entry, the first letter is
automatically in upper case and subse-
quently changes automatically to lower
case.
• represents the entry of lower case
letters.
Malfunctions
Should there be a malfunction in the op-
erating system or in the unit, they will be
displayed accordingly.
You can even try to correct the malfunc-
tion:
>Remove, as described under “Unit
holder” on page 11, the Becker® MAP
PILOT from the holder.
>Wait a while and insert the Becker®
MAP PILOT again.
or
>Press (e.g. with a ballpoint pen) the re-
set button on the front of the inserted
Becker® MAP PILOT.
The Becker® MAP PILOT then restarts.
If the messages recur or the unit does not
work properly for other reasons, please
contact your dealer.
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GENERAL OPERATION >>>
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Content Manager Becker®
MAP PILOT
The Content Manager Becker® MAP
PILOT is a PC based application contain-
ing a number of important functions to
help you manage the content on your
Becker® MAP PILOT.
With the Content Manager Becker®
MAP PILOT you can:
• back up the content saved on the
Becker® MAP PILOT to your PC and
restore it later to your Becker® MAP
PILOT,
• download current content from the In-
ternet and install it on the Becker®
MAP PILOT.
To use the Content Manager Becker®
MAP PILOT, you will need the USB ca-
ble provided as well as a computer that
meets the following minimum require-
ments:
• Microsoft Windows XP (SP2), Vista or
Windows 7 operating system
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7 or higher
•PCwithUSB2.0
• Fast Internet connection with more
than 2 Mbit/s
• At least 10 GB hard disk space.
Installing the Content Manager
Becker® MAP PILOT
You can install the Content Manager
Becker® MAP PILOT on your computer
with the following steps:
>Connect the USB interface of the
Becker® MAP PILOT directly to the
USB port of the computer using the
USB cable provided.
After a short time, the Becker® MAP
PILOT is displayed as a removable storage
medium on the computer.
Installation should start automatically.
>Follow the instructions of the software.
The Content Manager Becker® MAP
PILOT can be started immediately after
installation.
This completes the installation procedure.
Starting the Content Manager
>Connect the USB interface of the
Becker® MAP PILOT directly to the
USB port of the computer using the
USB cable provided.
After a short time, the Becker® MAP
PILOT is displayed as a removable storage
medium on the computer.
>Click on Start > All Programs on the
computer.
>Select Content Manager.
>Click on Content Manager.
The Content Manager Becker® MAP
PILOT is started.
Note:
When you connect the Becker® MAP
PILOT to the PC for the first time, the
PC installs all the necessary drivers and
then displays the message "Your unit is
now ready to use".
Note:
If installation does not start
automatically, start the Setup.exe file in
the “Content Manager” directory on the
removable storage medium.

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>>> NAVIGATION MODE
> EN
Navigation mode
What is navigation?
The term “navigation” (lat. navigare = to
travel by sea) is generally understood to
mean the location of a vehicle, the deter-
mination of the direction and distance
from the desired destination and the re-
quired route. Stars, prominent landmarks,
compass and satellites etc. are used as nav-
igation aids.
With the Becker® MAP PILOT, the lo-
cation is determined by the GPS receiver.
The Global Positioning System (GPS)
was developed during the 1970s by the
US military as a weapons guiding system.
GPS is based on a total of 24 satellites or-
biting the Earth and emitting signals. A
GPS receiver receives these signals and
uses the signal times to calculate the dis-
tance to an individual satellite, and then
determines your current geographical po-
sition.
Signals from at least three satellites are re-
quired to determine your position; your
height above sea level can be calculated if
signals are received from four or more sat-
ellites.
The Becker® MAP PILOT determines
the direction and distance from the desti-
nation using a navigation computer and a
digital street map held in its internal
memory.
For safety reasons, route guidance is given
predominantly in spoken form. This is
supported by a direction indicator and a
map display.
WARNING
• Road traffic regulations always take
priority. The navigation system is only
an aid. Errors may occur in individual
data items/entries. At all times, the
driver must decide whether or not to
heed the information provided. We do
not accept liability for erroneous data
provided by the navigation system.
• Observation of traffic signs and local
traffic regulations must always take pri-
ority.
• Traffic guidance is restricted to passen-
ger vehicles. Special driving recom-
mendations and regulations for other
vehicles (e.g. commercial vehicles) are
not included.
• Destinations may only be entered
when the vehicle is stationary.

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Last destinations
In the last destinations, the most recent
destinations and stored destinations are
displayed and can be selected directly.
>Select Last destinations from the main
menu.
If you have already entered your home ad-
dress, you can start route guidance to your
home address in the last destinations
(Home).
The destination list containing the desti-
nations most recently travelled to as well
as stored destinations is displayed in the
lines below this.
Using last destinations
Starting with existing destination
The destinations available in the last des-
tinations are included in the destination
list.
>Select the desired entry from the list us-
ing the rotary control/push button to
start route calculation.
The calculation begins.
When the calculation is complete, the
map appears and the route guidance be-
gins.
Displaying or editing a destination
Any destination stored in the last destina-
tions can be displayed and edited.
>Highlight the desired entry using the
rotary control/push button.
>Push the rotary control/push button to
the right.
Note:
Up to 200 of the most recent destinations
are automatically stored in the destina-
tion list. If the storage capacity is reached,
the oldest destination is automatically de-
leted to make room for a new destina-
tion. However, important destinations
can be protected.
Protected entries are identified by the
symbol.
If you select your home address and it has
not yet been defined, you will be request-
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Home address
When you select Home with the rotary
control/push button you will be asked to
enter an address if no home address has
yet been entered.
>Select Yes to enter the address.
You can then enter a destination as de-
scribed under “Destination input” on
page 20.
Option Meaning
Show details The data for the destina-
tion is displayed. From
this screen you can dis-
play the destination on
the map, display the
route or start the route
guidance.
Name entry The destination can be
renamed. If the destina-
tion is given a name it is
automatically protected.
Protect entry The destination is pro-
tected against automatic
deletion. This function is
only available in the case
of unprotected destina-
tions.
Remove
protection Protection of the destina-
tion is disabled. This
function is only available
for protected destina-
tions.
Move up /
Move down The destination is moved
forward/back by one po-
sition. If the destination
is moved it is automati-
cally protected.
Delete entry The destination is delet-
ed from the last destina-
tions.
Delete all All destinations and your
home address are deleted
from the list.
Option Meaning
Note:
The menu items Set current position
and Select from last destinations can
also be used to select a destination.