Pioneer AVIC-S1 User manual

User's manual
AVIC-S1
as of may 2006

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Table of contents
1Introduction................................................................5
1.1 About this manual............................................................6
1.1.1 Arrangement........................................................6
1.1.2 Conventions.........................................................6
1.1.3 Symbols in the Manual........................................... 6
1.1.4 Terminology.........................................................7
1.2 Legal notice ....................................................................8
1.2.1 Liability ...............................................................8
1.2.2 Trademarks..........................................................8
1.3 Support..........................................................................9
1.4 The basic principle of navigation ...................................... 10
2Using the AVIC-S1 for the First Time ........................11
2.1 Power supply and charging the battery ............................. 12
2.1.1 At home ............................................................ 12
2.1.2 In the car .......................................................... 12
2.1.3 End of recharging................................................ 12
2.2 Switching on the AVIC-S1............................................... 13
2.3 Basic settings................................................................ 13
3Operating the navigation software............................19
3.1 Hardware keys .............................................................. 20
3.2 Software keyboard......................................................... 21
3.2.1 Enter characters with the touch screen keyboard..... 21
3.3 Command buttons ......................................................... 23
4Navigation ................................................................25
4.1 General information on navigation.................................... 26
4.2 Starting AVIC-S1 ........................................................... 27
4.3 Entering a destination .................................................... 28
4.3.1 Opening the DESTINATION window........................... 28
4.3.2 Specifying destination state (province)................... 29
4.3.3 Entering a destination address.............................. 30
4.3.4 Specifying points of interest ................................. 37
4.3.5 Destination history.............................................. 44
4.3.6 Address book ..................................................... 45
4.3.7 Navigating home................................................. 46
4.3.8 Selecting destinations on the map......................... 47
4.4 Administering destinations .............................................. 49
4.4.1 Opening the ADDRESS BOOK ................................... 49
4.4.2 Saving............................................................... 50
4.4.3 Editing .............................................................. 51
4.4.4 Deleting............................................................. 54
4.5 Itinerary (with waypoints)............................................... 55
4.5.1 Opening the ITINERARY window............................... 55
4.5.2 Indicating waypoints ........................................... 56
4.5.3 Scrolling through the list of waypoints.................... 57
4.5.4 Editing the list of waypoints.................................. 57

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4.5.5 Managing itineraries............................................ 58
4.5.6 Calculating the route ........................................... 60
4.5.7 Displaying information regarding the route ............. 61
4.5.8 Simulating a route .............................................. 62
4.5.9 Starting navigation.............................................. 62
5Working with the map...............................................65
5.1 Status displays.............................................................. 66
5.2 Zoom........................................................................... 68
5.3 Map views .................................................................... 69
5.3.1 Standard map view ............................................. 69
5.3.2 Search for destination view .................................. 71
5.3.3 View destination - map view................................. 72
5.4 Showing the map during navigation.................................. 73
6Useful functions for navigation .................................77
6.1 Waypoints .................................................................... 78
6.2 Skip next waypoint ........................................................ 78
6.3 Blocking a route section.................................................. 79
6.4 Change route preferences ............................................... 81
6.5 Simulation .................................................................... 82
7Configuring AVIC-S1 .................................................83
7.1 Opening the SETTINGS window.......................................... 84
7.2 Orientation ................................................................... 85
7.3 Map Type ..................................................................... 85
7.4 Day / Night Display........................................................ 85
7.5 Route Preferences.......................................................... 86
7.6 Overlay POI .................................................................. 87
7.7 Displayed Information .................................................... 89
7.7.1 Current Time...................................................... 89
7.7.2 Current Street Name ........................................... 90
7.7.3 Compass ........................................................... 90
7.7.4 Current Speed.................................................... 90
7.7.5 Destination Info.................................................. 91
7.7.6 Waypoint Info..................................................... 91
7.7.7 Displayed Time................................................... 91
7.7.8 Street names on map (2D)................................... 92
7.7.9 GPS / current position ......................................... 92
7.7.10 Battery Status.................................................... 92
7.8 Background .................................................................. 93
7.9 Autozoom..................................................................... 93
7.10 Home Address............................................................... 94
7.11 Phone Menu.................................................................. 94
7.12 Hardware ..................................................................... 95
7.12.1 Demo Mode........................................................ 95
7.12.2 Click sound ........................................................ 96
7.12.3 Brightness ......................................................... 96
7.12.4 Battery Status.................................................... 97
7.12.5 GPS Status ........................................................ 97

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7.13 Regional Settings........................................................... 98
7.13.1 Language........................................................... 99
7.13.2 Time Zone ......................................................... 99
7.13.3 Time Format .....................................................100
7.13.4 Distance...........................................................100
7.14 Product Information ......................................................100
7.15 Restore Factory Settings................................................100
8Appendix.................................................................101
8.1 Appendix A: Restoring the Software and Map....................102
8.1.1 Restoring the software........................................102
8.1.2 Restoring the map..............................................103
9Glossary..................................................................105
10 Index ......................................................................107

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1Introduction
Topics covered in this chapter:
1.1 About this manual page 6
Arrangement
Conventions
Symbols in the Manual
Terminology
1.2 Legal notice page 8
Liability
Trademarks
1.3 Support page 9
1.4 The basic principle of navigation page 10

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1.1 About this manual
1.1.1 Arrangement
Find information
quickly If you are looking for specific information or the explanation for a specific term, you can refer to the following sections in the
manual:
ÙIn the list Terminology on page 7 you'll find an explanation of
terms used in this manual.
ÙIn the Glossary on page 105 you'll find an explanation of the
specialist terms and abbreviations.
ÙIn the Index on page 107 you'll find page references.
1.1.2 Conventions
Conventions For better legibility and clarification the following styles are used
in this manual:
Style Use
bold Buttons, icons, names of entry fields, and
elements of the software’s user interface.
Also used for highlighting warnings and
notices.
bold italic Registered names and trademarks.
SMALL CAPITALS Window and dialog box titles.
1.1.3 Symbols in the Manual
Symbols The following symbols refer to specific content of text:
Symbol Use
Information and tips that facilitate working
with AVIC-S1
More detailed information and explanations
Warnings

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1.1.4 Terminology
Terms Used Specific terminology is used in this manual to designate elements
of the product and user actions.
Term Use
Display The physical display of the navigation device.
Window A functional software operating unit that
occupies the entire display.
Tab The navigation software is mainly operated
by means of two tabs, the DESTINATION tab
and the SETTINGS tab.
Tap the appropriate tab in order to open the
respective window.
Dialogue window A dialog window is a popup message, which
includes questions or information text, and
usually has a OK or Cancel button that need
to be pressed to continue operation.
Button Elements of the user interface that can be
touched to trigger a software action. Buttons
can be labelled and /or provided with a
graphic.
Symbol Small graphics on the user interface. These
represent information. An example of this is
the symbol for GPS reception.
No operation associated with a symbol.
Input field A field in which data can be input.
Input fields are generally labelled with text
situated either above the input field or at the
start of the input field.
Highlight Item which is currently selected from a list of
options. You can change your selection by
using the scroll wheel.
Scrolling wheel The scrolling wheel is located under the
display, in the center. You can move Up and
Down using the scrolling wheel, and also
select an entry by pressing down on the
scrolling wheel.
Hard Key Brings up MENU and MAP window.
Activate Touch the screen on check box to activate
certain entries.
Select Use the scrolling wheel to highlight entry of
choice.

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1.2 Legal notice
1.2.1 Liability
Limitation of liability The software and the manual are subject to change without
notice. Pioneer may not be liable for the correctness of the
information contained in this manual nor for damages resulting
from the use of this manual.
To improve the quality of our products and our services, we
appreciate all suggestions for improvement and all error notices.
1.2.2 Trademarks
Registered
trademarks All brands and trademarks mentioned in this document are possibly registered by third party and subject to the current
legislation and to the rights of their respective owners without
reservation. All mentioned names of products, societies, or
brands may be registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Every right that is not explicitly accorded is reserved.
The absence of an explicit labeling of registered trademarks does
not allow the conclusion that this brand was not subject to the
rights of third party.
ÙWindows and ActiveSync are registered trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation.

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1.3 Support
Failure to Operate
Should this Navigation System fail to operate properly, contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized Pioneer service facility.
To locate your nearest authorized Pioneer service facility, please visit the Pioneer
Electronics website
Ùhttp://www.pioneerelectronics.com for USA or
Ùhttp://www.pioneerelectronics.ca for Canada,
or call the Pioneer customer service telephone numbers listed below.
After-sales Service for Pioneer Products
Please contact the dealer or distributor from where you purchased the product for after-
sales service (including warranty conditions) or any other information. In case the
necessary information is not available, please contact Pioneer as specified below:
(Do not ship your product to the companies at the addresses listed below for repair
without making advance contact.)
U.S.A. Pioneer Electronics (USA) Inc.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT DIVISION
P.O. Box 1760
Long Beach, CA 90801-1760
1-800-421-1404
Canada Pioneer Electronics of Canada, Inc.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION DEPARTMENT
300 Allstate Parkway
Markham, Ontario L3R OP2
1-877-283-5901

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1.4 The basic principle of navigation
AVIC-S1 The stylish, small, and slim AVIC-S1 offers smart navigation
features like address and points of interest search. In addition,
built-in Bluetooth(TM) technology lets you wirelessly synchronize
your compatible cell phone to the AVIC-S1 for handsfree calling.
Pioneer's AVIC-S1 makes getting there simple.
GPS-based
navigation The Global Positioning System (GPS) was originally developed in
the 1970's, as a weapon guidance system for the Government of
the United States of America.
GPS is based on 24 satellites, which are in orbit round the earth
and are permanently emitting signals. The GPS receiver receives
these signals and calculates, based on the runtime of the signals,
their distance from the respective satellites. This information
allows for GPS devices to calculate your current geographic
location.
The signals of at least four satellites are needed to determine the
longitude and the latitude. GPS accuracy is estimated to be within
3 yards.
Navigation with GPS The imbedded maps contain the geographic coordinates of the
points of interest, streets and cities in the database. Thus the
navigation system can calculate a route from a given start point
to a given destination point.
When your navigation system receives the signals of at least four
satellites, it can determine your current position on the map.
This will start as your starting point for navigating.
Current position calculation occurs about once a second, so your
current location moves along the map right away, as you move
also.

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2Using the AVIC-S1 for the
First Time
Topics covered in this chapter:
2.1 Power supply and charging the battery page 12
At home page 12
In the car page 12
End of recharging page 12
2.2 Switching on the AVIC-S1 page 13
2.3 Basic settings page 13

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2.1 Power supply and charging the battery
The unit is shipped with the battery uncharged. You must connect
the device to an external power source (through the supplied 12V
or AC adapter) and recharge the battery.
Once the device is connected to an external power source, it can
be used, even if the battery is not recharged.
2.1.1 At home
1. Connect the mini USB end of the AC adapter to the mini USB
opening on the bottom of the navigation device.
2. Insert the adapter into an outlet.
The diode indicating the charging status of the battery is to
the left of the screen and lights up orange while recharging.
2.1.2 In the car
1. Install the suction mount.
2. Place the AVIC-S1 in the cradle.
The diode indicating the charging status of the battery is to
the left of the screen and lights up orange while recharging.
2.1.3 End of recharging
As soon as the diode lights up green, the battery is completely
recharged.
Caution: Recharge the unit fully when using it for the first time.
Not doing so could cause permanent damage to the rechargeable
battery.

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2.2 Switching on the AVIC-S1
As soon as you have connected the navigation system to a power
supply, you can start to use the unit.
1. Slide the main switch on the back of the device to ON.
If the main switch is already switched to ON, then press the
On/Off button on the top of the device.
The PIONEER start screen appears briefly during start-up.
At the first start the following message appears:
2. Read the message, and touch OK if you agree with the
written warning.
2.3 Basic settings
Basic Settings When you start AVIC-S1 for the first time, you will be asked
Ùto specify the language in which you would like to operate the
unit,
Ùfor the time zone of your current location, for calculating
accurate estimated time of arrival.
Ùto specify the desired format for displaying time (12hr/24hr)
and distance (km/mi).

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Language 1. Switch on the navigation device.
The LANGUAGE window opens.
2. Touch the language in which you would like to operate the
unit.
3. If your language is not displayed, touch the More/Más/Plus
button to view more languages.
As soon as you select a language a window opens. This
window informs you that you must restart the unit.
4. Touch OK.
The system switches off and then back on again. Operation
continues in the chosen language.

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Time Zone The TIME ZONE window opens.
5. Touch the time zone that applies to your location. You can
scroll through the list with the Up and Down buttons. The
cities displayed in the respective time zone are an aid for
choosing the correct time zone.
Summer Time The SUMMER TIME window opens.
5. Specify whether the changeover to summertime or wintertime
should take place automatically.
Time Format The TIME FORMAT window opens.

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7. Specify whether times should be displayed in 12-hour format
(12hr) or in 24-hour format (24hr).
Distance Unit The DISTANCE UNIT window opens.
8. Specify whether distances should be displayed in kilometers
(km) or miles (mi).
Introduction The INTRODUCTION window opens.
9. Specify whether you would like to see a brief introduction to
operating the navigation software (Yes) or (No).

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The DESTINATION window opens, after the introduction if
applicable.