Navman S-Series NavDesk 2009 User manual

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NavDesk 2009
User Manual

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Contents
Welcome................................................................................................................................................4
Important information for using the manual .......................................................................................4
Formatting.........................................................................................................................................4
Icons .................................................................................................................................................4
Terms ...............................................................................................................................................4
What is NavDesk? .................................................................................................................................5
Can I use NavDesk with my computer? ........................................................................................5
How do I install a map for the first time? .......................................................................................5
How do I install NavDesk onto my computer?...................................................................................6
NavDesk Menu .................................................................................................................................7
How do I keep NavDesk up-to-date? ................................................................................................8
NavDesk Preferences .......................................................................................................................8
My Maps ................................................................................................................................................9
How do I install maps onto my Navman? ........................................................................................10
How do I remove maps from my Navman? .....................................................................................11
My Places ............................................................................................................................................12
How do I sort My Place locations? ..................................................................................................12
How do I edit a location name or notes in My Places? ....................................................................12
How do I share a location from My Places? ....................................................................................13
How do I delete a location from My Places? ...................................................................................13
How do I upload a NavPix from My Places to Flickr™?................................................................13
My Navman..........................................................................................................................................14
Voice Transfer ................................................................................................................................14
How do I install voice files?.........................................................................................................14
How do I remove voice files?......................................................................................................14
PIN..................................................................................................................................................15
How do I register my Navman and set a PIN? ............................................................................15
How do I remove the PIN from my Navman?..............................................................................15
What if I forget the PIN for my Navman? ....................................................................................15
Mileage Reporter ............................................................................................................................16
How do I import my trip data?.....................................................................................................16
How do I export a mileage report?..............................................................................................17
How do I delete travel logs from my Navman?............................................................................17
Mileage Reporter preferences ....................................................................................................17
Backup and Restore .......................................................................................................................18
How do I backup my Navman? ...................................................................................................18
How do I restore a backup to my Navman? ................................................................................18
How do I delete a backup? .........................................................................................................18
Connect ...............................................................................................................................................19
How do I search for a POI using Connect? .....................................................................................19
My Subscriptions..................................................................................................................................20
How do I install Safety Camera information? ..................................................................................20
How do I know which Safety Camera information is available? ..................................................20
Purchase a Subscription .................................................................................................................20
Activate your Subscription...............................................................................................................21
How do I update Safety Camera information on my Navman?........................................................21
NavAlbum ............................................................................................................................................22
Toolbar ...........................................................................................................................................23
How do I transfer pictures from NavAlbum to my Navman? ............................................................24
How do I view and edit pictures or albums on my computer? .....................................................24
What else can I do with pictures and albums on my computer?......................................................25
NavAlbum Preferences ...................................................................................................................26
Image Search ......................................................................................................................................27
How do I download NavPix from the internet?..............................................................................27
How do I import NavPix to NavAlbum?.........................................................................................27
How do I import NavPix to My Places?.........................................................................................27

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My Media .............................................................................................................................................28
How do I import a music file to my NavDesk library? ......................................................................28
How do I transfer a music file from NavDesk to my Navman?.........................................................29
How do I remove a music file from my NavDesk playlist? ...............................................................29
How do I remove a music file from my Navman playlist? ................................................................29
How do I permanently delete a music file from my Navman playlist? ..............................................29
What else I can do in My Media? ....................................................................................................30
Custom POIs .......................................................................................................................................31
How do I install custom Points of Interest?......................................................................................31
How do I delete a Custom POI File from my Navman? ...................................................................32
For more information............................................................................................................................33
Online support ................................................................................................................................33
Phone support ................................................................................................................................33
Compliance.....................................................................................................................................34
Safety Camera POIs .......................................................................................................................35
Disclaimer.......................................................................................................................................35
Copyright ........................................................................................................................................35

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Welcome
Thank you for purchasing this NavDesk software. Please read this manual carefully before using NavDesk 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 Type of Information
Bold Components or items displayed on screen, including buttons, headings, field names and options.
Italics Indicates the name of a screen.
Icons
The following icons are used throughout this manual:
Icon Description
Note
Tip
Warning
Terms
The following terms are used throughout this manual to describe user actions.
Term Description
Click Use the left mouse button to click a button or area on the screen.
Select Click an item in a list or click a command from a menu.

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What is NavDesk?
NavDesk is a suite of tools you can use to access greater functionality and product information via your computer.
NavDesk allows you to:
obtain software updates
search online for local POIs
manage maps
manage custom POIs
manage safety camera subscriptions
report trip mileage
transfer pictures to your Navman using NavAlbum
browse the Navman website for special offers.
Can I use NavDesk with my computer?
Ensure your computer has the following minimum system requirements before installing NavDesk:
IBM compatible PC,
Microsoft®Windows XP SP2 or Vista x32,
Internet Explorer 6 or higher,
DVD drive,
USB port,
Internet connection for activation.
For Windows 2000 and XP users, Microsoft .NET 2.0 will be installed on your computer as part of the installation
of NavDesk.
How do I install a map for the first time?
The most common task performed using NavDesk is the installation of a new map to your Navman internal memory
or memory card. Complete the following procedures:
Step Action
1 Install NavDesk on your computer (see "How do I install NavDesk onto my computer?" on page 6).
2 Check for software updates for NavDesk on your Navman (see "How do I keep NavDesk up-to-date?"
on page 8).
3 Install one or more maps on your Navman (see "How do I install maps onto my Navman?" on page 10).

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How do I install NavDesk onto my computer?
Before you begin: Ensure that your computer meets the minimum system requirements for NavDesk, especially:
i. Ensure that Internet Explorer 6 or higher is installed on your computer before you install NavDesk, even if it is not
your default browser.
ii. Windows XP users, ensure that Windows XP Service Pack 2 or higher has been applied before you install
NavDesk.
CAUTION: When your Navman is turned on and connected to a computer, it is recognized as an external mass-
storage device. Do NOT delete any files that are pre-installed on your Navman. Deleting the files can cause your
Navman to crash
1. Close all programs on your computer.
2. Insert the NavDesk Application Installer DVD into your computer DVD drive.
The NavDesk installer will start.
If your computer does not automatically launch the DVD, start the installation manually:
Start Run.
Type D:\Install.exe where “D” is the letter assigned to your DVD drive, then click OK.
3. Select your preferred language for NavDesk.
4. Click Install software, then Install NavDesk 2009.
5. Follow the screen prompts to install NavDesk:
Review and accept the Licence Agreement for NavDesk when prompted.
Select a destination folder for NavDesk when prompted.
When the installation has finished, click Finish.
NavDesk 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 bottom of your Navman.
Where possible, plug the USB cable into a USB port at the back of your computer.
Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on your Navman.
The following screen will display on your Navman.
7. If prompted to update your Navman software, follow the on-screen prompts.
You are now ready to use NavDesk to install maps to your Navman.
From now on, you can access NavDesk via: Start All Programs Navman NavDesk 2009

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NavDesk Menu
Depending on your Navman model, certain NavDesk Menu options may not be available.
Element Description
Navman Online Displays the Navman website, Navman Store and other online features.
My Maps Install and manage maps.
My Places View and modify all places including addresses, Points of Interest, NavPix, and
others added using NavDesk and stored on your Navman.
My Navman A collection of applications that allow you transfer data to and from your Navman,
including:
Voice transfer
Activation
PIN
Milage reporter
Backup and restore
Langauge
Recover keys
Reintall software
Options
Connect Search for and add live Points of Interest to My Places.
My Subscriptions Information on your current subscriptions, including safety camera subscriptions.
NavAlbum Import and edit NavPix, including:
Manage albums
Copy NavPix
Delete NavPix
Move NavPix or albums between the NavPix library on your Navman and
the NavPix library on your computer
Add NavPix to My Places.
Image Search Search online and download NavPix which can be added to My Places or
NavAlbum.
This feature is powered by Flickr.

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Element Description
My Media Application used to transfer media files (.wav, .mp3, .wma) from your computer to
your Navman.
Custom POIs Application that allows you to import custom POIs.
Help Access software details and user manuals.
How do I keep NavDesk up-to-date?
My Navman Options General
Select Auto check for updates checkbox.
When you select this option, every time you open NavDesk, any avaialble service packs and bug fixes will be
downloaded from the Navman server and applied to your Navman.
Updating software is different from upgrading software. To upgrade NavDesk, you must first purchase a new
version of NavDesk from a retailer, then install it on your Navman.
NavDesk Preferences
My Navman Options General
Complete one of the following:
If you want to ... Then ...
keep NavDesk updated select the Auto check for updates checkbox.
When you select this option, every time you open NavDesk, any avaialble
service packs and bug fixes will be downloaded from the Navman server
and applied to your Navman.
Updating software is different from upgrading software. To upgrade
NavDesk, you must first purchase a new version of NavDesk from a
retailer, then install it on your Navman.
change the units of measurement
that NavDesk uses
select or clear the Use metric units check box to change between
imperial and metric units
select or clear the Decimal degrees check box to change between
decimal degrees and latitude/longitude co-ordinates.

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My Maps
My Maps allows you to install new maps, remove maps from your Navman and purchase new maps.
NavDesk  My Maps
Element Description
Map Source A list of maps on the DVD or available for purchase via the Navman Store
website.
My Navman A list of maps installed on your Navman.
Continent A drop down list of continents that have maps available for your Navman.
Zoom In/ Zoom Out Click to zoom in or out of the globe.
Globe A map of the world or selected continent indicating the maps:
on the current DVD,
installed on your Navman or memory card, or
available from Navman.

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How do I install maps onto my Navman?
Your Navman comes with one or more pre-activated maps.
You can install maps from the enclosed DVD to a memory card or your Navman internal memory; however you may
need to purchase a Map Product Key to activate the maps.
1. Open NavDesk, if it is not already open:
Start All Programs Navman NavDesk
2. Click My Maps.
The My Maps application will display.
3. Insert a Map DVD into your computer DVD drive.
The maps that are already installed on your Navman are green.
The maps that are unlocked and ready to be installed to your Navman are yellow.
The maps that require activation before being installed to your Navman are red.
The maps that are available for purchase from Navman are blue.
If your computer opens Windows Explorer when the DVD is inserted, close the Windows Explorer window.
4. Complete the following:
If the map to be installed is ... Then ...
yellow go to step 7.
red the map needs to be activated via the Internet before it can be installed;
continue to step 5.
5. If you connect to the Internet via a dial-up connection, connect to the Internet now.
6. Follow the prompts to activate your Map Product Key, including:
Enter the Map Product Key when prompted.
Your computer will connect to the Internet and activate your Map Product Key.

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When activation has completed, the map will change colour to yellow; continue to step 7.
7. Click the map you want to install to your Navman.
The map will change colour to a brighter yellow to indicate it has been selected.
To deselect a map, click the map again.
You may need to install multiple maps to cover the required geographical area.
8. Complete the following:
If you want to ... Then ...
select a yellow map go back to step 7.
select a red map the map needs to be activated via the Internet before it can be
installed; go back to step 5.
install the selected maps to your Navman continue to step 9.
9. Select the destination media for the selected maps, then click Transfer Now.
The selected maps will be installed and change colour to green.
10. To use your Navman, disconnect the USB cable.
WARNING: Do not disconnect the USB cable from the Navman USB Socket until the installed map
or maps have changed colour to green.
How do I remove maps from my Navman?
1. Click My Maps.
The My Maps application will display.
2. From the My Navman panel, clear the check box next to the map you want to remove.
3. Click Remove Maps.
4. Confirm that you want to remove the selected map when prompted.
The map is removed from your Navman.

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My Places
My Places is a NavDesk application that allows you to use GOOGLE Maps™ to view all places that you have saved
on your Navman.
My Places includes saved addresses, Points of Interest, NavPix, and other locations. You can select, modify and
delete places. You can also add locations from Connect, NavAlbum and Image Search to My Places.
You can install a maximum of 99 locations on your Navman via My Places.
NavDesk  My Places
How do I sort My Place locations?
You can sort My Place locations by type and name:
If you want to ... Then ...
sort My Place locations by Type click Type on the My Places panel.
sort My Place locations by Name click Name on the My Places panel.
How do I edit a location name or notes in My Places?
1. From the My Places panel select the location you want to edit.
2. Click the location icon on the GOOGLE map.
The location summary pop-up will display.
3. Complete one of the following:
If you want to ... Then ...
edit the location name click the location name.
enter a new name or edit the existing name.
The location name is modified in both NavDesk and your Navman.
edit the location notes click Edit Notes.
enter notes.
The location notes is modified in both NavDesk and your Navman.

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How do I share a location from My Places?
1. From the My Places panel select a location you want to edit.
2. Click the location icon on the GOOGLE map.
The location summary pop-up will display.
3. Click .
An email will open ready to send to your friends.
Your friend will receive the email with links to either save the image or to save the location in My Places in NavDesk.
If the location is a NavPix, your friend will also receive the image as an attachment to the email.
How do I delete a location from My Places?
1. From the My Places panel select a location you want to edit.
2. Click the location icon on the GOOGLE map.
The location summary pop-up will display.
3. Click
, then click Yes to delete the location.
The location is deleted from My Places.
You can delete all locations in My Places by clicking on the My Places panel.
How do I upload a NavPix from My Places to Flickr™?
1. From the My Places panel select a location you want to edit.
2. Click the location icon on the GOOGLE map.
The location summary pop-up will display.
3. Click , then follow the prompts to upload a NavPix to Flickr.
You need a Flickr account to upload a NavPix. To create a Flickr account, visit www.flickr.com.

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My Navman
Voice Transfer
My Navman Voice Transfer
Voice Transfer is a NavDesk application that allows you to install or remove voice files.
Voice files take up space on your Navman’s internal memory. If you do not use a voice file, you can remove it to free
up space. You can later reinstall it to your Navman if required.
How do I install voice files?
In the Available voice files section, select the voice files you would like to install, then click Install selected voices.
How do I remove voice files?
In the Installed voice files section, select the voice files you would like to remove, then click Remove selected
voices.

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PIN
PIN is a NavDesk application that allows you to set a security PIN on your Navman. The PIN will disable your
Navman in the event of theft. To set a PIN, you must first register your Navman with the Navman server.
My Navman PIN
How do I register my Navman and set a PIN?
1. Click Register now and follow the prompts to complete the registration form online.
2. When registration is complete, click I have registered my Navman.
The PIN screen will display.
3. In the User Name and Password fields, enter the Username and Password that you entered when registering
online.
4. In the PIN field, enter the PIN you want to assign to your Navman.
Your PIN must be between three and eight numerical digits.
5. Click OK.
The PIN for your Navman has been set.
The Enter your PIN screen will now display on your Navman when you turn your Navman on, or once every
24 hours.
How do I remove the PIN from my Navman?
1. In the User Name and Password fields, enter the username and password that you entered when registering
online.
2. Leave the PIN field blank.
3. Click OK.
The PIN is removed and your Navman will no longer require you to enter a PIN.
What if I forget the PIN for my Navman?
1. In the User Name and Password fields, enter the username and password that you entered when registering
online.
2. In the PIN field, enter a new PIN you want to assign to your Navman.
Your PIN must be between three and eight numerical digits.
3. Click OK.
The new PIN for your Navman has been set.

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Mileage Reporter
Mileage Reporter is not available for all models.
Mileage Reporter is a NavDesk feature that allows you to create expense reports (.csv format) based on the mileage
and estimated fuel usage recorded by your Navman.
My Navman Mileage Reporter
Element Description
Timeframe Specifies the time for which the mileage report will be created.
Select Show All to include all recorded mileage.
Report panel Displays your trip log data.
Fuel Select to include the amount of fuel (estimate) used for the mileage recorded. If
selected, specify the number of miles travelled per gallon, or kilometres travelled per
litre.
Report data
buttons
Import report data from your Navman, clear all report data from your Navman or export
data to a report (.csv).
How do I import my trip data?
1. Select Show All in the Timeframe section.
2. Select the Calculate fuel at check box and enter the fuel consumption.
3. Click Load from your Navman.
The Transfer Log progress bar will display.
All your trip logs can now be viewed in the Report panel section.

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How do I export a mileage report?
1. Select a trip log from the Report panel section.
2. Click Export report.
The Open dialog box will open.
3. Select the file from your local or network drive, enter a name for your mileage report, then click Save.
The mileage report is saved in .csv format.
How do I delete travel logs from my Navman?
1. Select a trip log from the Report panel section.
2. Click Clear from your Navman.
3. Click Yes to delete all travel logs.
Mileage Reporter preferences
My Navman Options Mileage Reporter
Complete the following:
If you want to ... Then ...
receive a warning when mileage logs
are deleted from your Navman
select the Warn me when deleting all log files from my Navman
checkbox.
calculate fuel economy preference by
distance per volume
select the Distance per volume option.
calculate fuel economy preference by
volume per distance
select the Volume per distance option.

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Backup and Restore
You can save backups of data from your Navman, and later restore it if required.
My Navman Backup and Restore
How do I backup my Navman?
1. Click Create new backup.
2. Select the data you would like to backup.
3. Click OK.
The backup will be saved to your computer. The backup will be listed on the Backup & Restore window.
How do I restore a backup to my Navman?
1. Select the backup from the list that you would like to restore.
2. Click Restore, then click OK.
The backup will be restored to your Navman.
How do I delete a backup?
1. Select the backup from the list that you would like to delete.
2. Click Delete, then click OK.
The backup will be deleted.

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Connect
Connect is not available for all models.
Connect is a NavDesk application that allows you to search and install local Point of Interest (POI) information from
your computer to your Navman. POI locations will be shown in My Places.
Before you begin, ensure your Navman is correctly plugged into your computer: Plug the large end of the USB
cable directly into a USB port on your computer (not a USB hub); plug the small end into on the bottom of your
Navman.
NavDesk Connect
How do I search for a POI using Connect?
You can either search using the last known location on your Navman, or search for a new location by completing the
following:
1. From the country drop down box, select a Country.
2. From the Region/State drop down box select a Region/State if required.
3. In the Place name box, enter the first few letters of a city and then select your preference.
4. Click Continue.
The Available Services page will display.
5. Select your preferred search service.
The selected services page will display.
Depending on the country you are navigating, the available search services may vary.
6. Enter your search criteria and then click Search.
The Select search method page will display.
For some countries you are required to accept the terms of use.
7. Select your preferred search method and then click Search.
A list of search results will display.
8. Click next to the POI you want to install to your Navman.
The POI will be added to My Places.
9. Repeat step 8 to install more POIs to your Navman.

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My Subscriptions
Safety camera information is only available for selected countries.
Your Navman contains pre-loaded safety camera information. To subscribe to Navman safety camera updates, use
the My Subscriptions application in NavDesk.
NavDesk My Subscriptions
For the latest safety camera coverage, to subscribe to safety camera updates and to see our latest offers,
visit www.navmanstores.com.
Alerts
Safety Camera alerts can be set to enable a warning sound or visual warning when on your route.
How do I install Safety Camera information?
Complete the following steps to install safety camera information on your Navman.
1. Purchase a subscription.
2. Activate your subscription.
How do I know which Safety Camera information is available?
1. From the Available Subscription section, select the country for which you want to purchase the subscription.
2. Left click and select Activate my subscription.
The Activation window will display.
Subscriptions are available only for those countries for which you have purchased maps.
3. Enter a product key and follow the prompts to activate your subscription.
Purchase a Subscription
1. To purchase a subscription to safety camera information, on the Subscriptions menu, select the country for
which you want to purchase the safety camera and then select Purchase an activation key from the
Navman store.
The Navman Store website will open.
2. Follow the prompts to purchase your subscription.
A product key will be sent to you via email when you have subscribed. You will need to use this product key to
activate your subscription.