V7 NAV740 User manual

User Manual
V7 Navigation
Navigation software for V7 NAV740
US English
July, 2007 (2.1)

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The product and the information contained herein may be changed at any time
without prior notification.
This manual nor any parts thereof may not be reproduced or transmitted in any form
either electronically or mechanically, including photocopying and recording, without
the express written consent of Nav N Go Ltd..
Whereis® map data is © 2007 Telstra Corporation Limited and its licensors
Data Source © 2007 Tele Atlas N.V.
Austria: © BEV, GZ 1368/2003
Denmark: © DAV
France: © IGN France
Great Britain: Ordnance Survey data with permission of Her Majesty’s Stationery Office
© Crown Copyright
Italy: © Geonext/DeAgostini
Northern
Ireland: © Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland
Norway: © Norwegian Mapping Authority, Public Roads Administration /
Mapsolutions
Switzerland: © Swisstopo
The
Netherlands:
Topografische ondergrond
Copyright © dienst voor het kadaster en de openbare registers, Apeldorn
All rights reserved.
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Thank you for choosing V7 Navigation as your door-to-door portable navigator.
Please, read the Quick Start Guide first and start using V7 Navigation right away.
This document is the detailed description of the software. Although many of the V7
Navigation functions can easily be discovered through usage, it is still recommended
that you read through this manual to clearly understand the exact function of each
button and icon.
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Table of Contents
1 Warnings and safety information......................................................................... 8
2 General information............................................................................................. 9
3 Operating V7 Navigation (Controls) .................................................................. 10
3.1 Hardware buttons....................................................................................... 10
3.1.1 Suspend.............................................................................................. 10
3.1.2 Volume up and down .......................................................................... 10
3.2 Screen buttons and controls ...................................................................... 11
3.2.1 Direct selectors ................................................................................... 11
3.2.2 List selectors....................................................................................... 11
3.2.3 Sliders................................................................................................. 11
3.2.4 Switches ............................................................................................. 12
3.2.5 Virtual keyboards ................................................................................ 12
3.2.5.1 ABC-type keyboards ....................................................................... 12
3.2.5.2 QWERTY-type keyboards ............................................................... 13
3.2.5.3 The numeric keyboard..................................................................... 13
4 Discovering the program through the screens .................................................. 15
4.1 The map..................................................................................................... 15
4.1.1 2D and 3D map views......................................................................... 15
4.1.2 Zoom levels ........................................................................................ 16
4.1.3 Daylight and night color schemes ....................................................... 16
4.1.4 Streets and roads ............................................................................... 17
4.1.5 Other objects ...................................................................................... 18
4.1.6 Current position and Lock-on-Road .................................................... 18
4.1.7 Selected map point, also known as the Cursor................................... 19
4.1.8 Visible POIs (Points of Interest) .......................................................... 20
4.1.9 Road safety cameras.......................................................................... 21
4.1.10 Elements of the Active Route.............................................................. 21
4.1.10.1 The start point, via points and the destination ............................. 21
4.1.10.2 Animated turn guidance............................................................... 21
4.1.10.3 The active leg of the route ........................................................... 22
4.1.10.4 Inactive legs of the route.............................................................. 22
4.1.10.5 Roads in the route excluded by your preferences ....................... 23
4.2 GPS Data screen ....................................................................................... 23
4.2.1 GPS data displayed ............................................................................ 23
4.2.2 GPS connection indicator ................................................................... 24
4.2.3 GPS data quality indicator .................................................................. 24
4.3 The map screen ......................................................................................... 24
4.3.1 Turn preview / Distance to next turn (No. 1) ....................................... 25
4.3.2 Zoom in and out (No. 2 & 3)................................................................ 27
4.3.3 Follow mode - lock to GPS position and heading (No. 4) ................... 28
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4.3.4 Cursor (No. 5) ..................................................................................... 28
4.3.5 Menu (No. 6)....................................................................................... 28
4.3.6 Map orientation and Overview (No. 7) ................................................ 29
4.3.7 GPS position quality (No. 8)................................................................ 29
4.3.8 Battery status (No. 9).......................................................................... 30
4.3.9 Sound muting (No. 10)........................................................................ 30
4.3.10 Track Log recording/playback indicator (No. 12) ................................ 31
4.3.11 Cursor menu - Route Options (No. 13) ............................................... 31
4.3.12 Travel and Route data - Next street/settlement (No. 14)..................... 33
4.3.13 Next street / Next settlement (No. 15)................................................. 33
4.4 Route Information screen........................................................................... 33
4.4.1 Route data displayed .......................................................................... 34
4.4.1.1 Distance Left ................................................................................... 34
4.4.1.2 Time Left ......................................................................................... 34
4.4.1.3 Estimated Arrival ............................................................................. 34
4.4.1.4 Method ............................................................................................ 34
4.4.1.5 Destination ...................................................................................... 34
4.4.2 Warning icons ..................................................................................... 35
4.4.3 Overview............................................................................................. 36
4.4.4 Simulation ........................................................................................... 36
4.5 Menu.......................................................................................................... 36
4.5.1 Find & Go tab...................................................................................... 36
4.5.2 Route tab ............................................................................................ 37
4.5.2.1 Recalculate ..................................................................................... 37
4.5.2.2 Detour ............................................................................................. 37
4.5.2.3 Cancel Route .................................................................................. 38
4.5.2.4 Travel Planner................................................................................. 38
4.5.3 Real Time Traffic ................................................................................ 39
4.5.3.1 Itinerary ........................................................................................... 39
4.5.3.2 Route Info........................................................................................ 41
4.5.3.3 Route parameter settings ................................................................ 41
4.5.3.4 Route............................................................................................... 41
4.5.3.5 Vehicle ............................................................................................ 42
4.5.3.6 Road types to include/exclude ........................................................ 42
4.5.4 Settings tab......................................................................................... 43
4.6 TMC (Traffic Message Channel) ................................................................ 44
4.7 Road safety cameras ................................................................................. 44
4.7.1 Camera types ..................................................................................... 45
4.7.1.1 Fixed cameras................................................................................. 45
4.7.1.2 Mobile cameras............................................................................... 45
4.7.1.3 Built-in cameras .............................................................................. 46
4.7.1.4 Section control cameras.................................................................. 46
4.7.1.5 Red light cameras ........................................................................... 46
4.7.2 Controlled traffic direction ................................................................... 47
4.7.3 Speed limit checked............................................................................ 47
4.7.4 Add a new camera or edit an existing one .......................................... 47
4.7.5 Change the settings of the camera warning........................................ 47
5 Settings ............................................................................................................. 49
5.1 General settings......................................................................................... 49
5.1.1 Safety Mode........................................................................................ 49
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5.1.2 Night Mode ......................................................................................... 49
5.1.3 Set Favorite Destinations.................................................................... 50
5.1.4 Speed Warning Options...................................................................... 50
5.1.4.1 Warn When Speeding ..................................................................... 50
5.1.4.2 Enable Safety Cameras .................................................................. 51
5.1.4.3 Audible Warning.............................................................................. 51
5.1.5 Route Recalculation............................................................................ 51
5.1.5.1 Automatic ........................................................................................ 51
5.1.5.2 Ask First .......................................................................................... 51
5.1.5.3 Disabled .......................................................................................... 51
5.2 Map settings............................................................................................... 52
5.2.1 Daylight / Night color profile ................................................................ 52
5.2.2 Alternative Road Names ..................................................................... 52
5.2.3 Show Street Labels............................................................................. 52
5.2.4 Textured Polygons.............................................................................. 52
5.3 Sound settings ........................................................................................... 53
5.3.1 Master sound volume/switch............................................................... 53
5.3.2 Voice guidance volume/switch............................................................ 53
5.3.3 Key sound volume/switch ................................................................... 53
5.3.4 Dynamic Volume................................................................................. 53
5.3.5 Attention Tone .................................................................................... 54
5.4 Smart Zoom settings.................................................................................. 54
5.4.1 Restore Lock-to-Position and Smart Zoom ......................................... 55
5.4.2 Enable Overview mode....................................................................... 55
5.5 Real Time Traffic........................................................................................ 56
5.5.1 Selected FM radio station ................................................................... 56
5.5.2 Subscribe TMC ................................................................................... 56
5.5.3 Exclude selected station ..................................................................... 57
5.5.4 Sorts events by distance / type ........................................................... 57
5.5.5 Use traffic information......................................................................... 57
5.5.6 Recalculate to avoid traffic.................................................................. 57
5.5.7 Show excluded stations ...................................................................... 57
5.6 Manage Track Logs ................................................................................... 58
5.7 Manage POI (Points of Interest)................................................................. 60
5.8 Display options........................................................................................... 61
5.8.1 Zoom in after find................................................................................ 61
5.8.2 Dashboard View ................................................................................. 61
5.8.3 Coordinate display format ................................................................... 62
5.9 Backlight settings ....................................................................................... 62
5.9.1 Brightness........................................................................................... 63
5.9.2 Power management............................................................................ 63
5.10 Time Zone.................................................................................................. 63
5.10.1 Exit button........................................................................................... 64
5.11 Language & Units ...................................................................................... 64
5.11.1 Program language .............................................................................. 64
5.11.2 Voice language ................................................................................... 64
5.11.3 Units.................................................................................................... 65
5.11.4 Set Date & Time Format ..................................................................... 65
5.12 User Data................................................................................................... 65
5.12.1 Backup Data ....................................................................................... 65
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5.12.2 Restore Data....................................................................................... 66
5.12.3 Clear Data........................................................................................... 66
5.12.4 Reset Advanced Settings.................................................................... 66
5.13 About ......................................................................................................... 66
6 Find & Go.......................................................................................................... 67
6.1 Selection by tapping the map..................................................................... 67
6.2 Using the Find & Go menu (Find) .............................................................. 67
6.2.1 Find an Address, Street, Intersection or City ...................................... 68
6.2.1.1 Selecting the city, state and country to search in ............................ 68
6.2.1.2 Selecting a street or the center of the settlement ............................ 71
6.2.1.3 Selecting a house number or the midpoint of the street .................. 72
6.2.1.4 How to select an intersection instead of a house number ............... 73
6.2.1.5 An example for a full address search .............................................. 73
6.2.2 Find in History..................................................................................... 74
6.2.3 Find a Point of Interest (POI) .............................................................. 74
6.2.4 Find Coordinate .................................................................................. 76
6.2.5 Select one of your saved destinations (Home/Work/Favorites) .......... 77
7 Troubleshooting guide....................................................................................... 78
8 Glossary............................................................................................................ 80
9 End User License Agreement ........................................................................... 83
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1 Warnings and safety information
V7 Navigation is a navigation system that helps you find your way to your selected
destination. It will determine your exact location with the help of the built-in GPS
device. The position information obtained from the GPS receiver will not be
transmitted anywhere, so others will not be able to track you by the help of this
program.
If you are the driver of the vehicle, we recommend that you operate V7 Navigation
before beginning your journey. The driver’s attention should always be on the road.
Plan your route before departure and pull over if you need to change route
parameters. V7 Navigation has a built-in (optional) Safety Mode that will prevent you
from using the screen functions if your car is in motion. Unless a passenger will be
the only one to operate V7 Navigation, we strongly encourage you to turn on the
Safety Mode.
It is also important that you look at the display only if it is absolutely safe to do so.
You should always observe traffic signs and road geometry before you obey any
instruction from V7 Navigation. If you need to deviate from the recommended
direction, V7 Navigation will suggest a modified route according to the new situation.
Never place the V7 Portable Navigation System where it can obstruct the view of the
driver, where it is within the deployment zone of airbags, or where it can cause
injuries in case of an accident.
For further information, please consult the End User License Agreement.
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2 General information
The V7 Navigation System is optimized for in-car use. It provides door-to-door
navigation for both single and multi-point routes using adaptable route parameters.
V7 Navigation is capable of planning routes throughout the whole installed map set.
Unlike some other products, V7 Navigation does not require that you change maps
or switch to a poorly detailed general map to navigate between map segments or
countries. You always have complete freedom to go wherever you wish. Just select
your destination and go.
You do not need a stylus to use V7 Navigation. All screen buttons and controls are
designed so that you can operate them with your fingertips.
You can access all functions of the program by using hardware and screen buttons.
With the help of these buttons you can travel through all the screens of the program.
Most of the screens (especially menu functions and settings) can be accessed from
several other screens, minimizing the number of actions needed to reach the desired
function.
When using V7 Navigation, you do not need to ‘double tap’ or ‘tap & hold’ the touch
screen as these functions cannot be used reliably in a moving vehicle. A single tap
triggers most of the screen controls. The only exceptions are ‘drag & drop’ action for
moving the map.
Most of the screens have a Return button . This arrow returns to the previous
screen or directly to one of the map screens.
Settings screens also have a Help button . This will show a detailed description
of the current settings screen.
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3 Operating V7 Navigation (Controls)
V7 Navigation is designed for easy operation. All controls are operable by fingertips.
Wherever possible, pushbuttons and lists are provided to make accessing functions
or changing settings as easy as possible.
3.1 Hardware buttons
There are only a few hardware buttons on your V7 NAV740.
The majority of the V7 Navigation functions can be accessed using the touch screen.
The hardware buttons are the following:
3.1.1 Suspend
Use this button to turn the power of the V7 NAV740 on or off any time.
If the device power is turned off while V7 Navigation is running, when you turn the
device back on, V7 Navigation will continue the navigation as soon as the built-in
GPS determines the location again.
While the device is switched off, the GPS will not work, no position will be calculated,
track log will not be saved, and navigation will stop.
3.1.2 Volume up and down
This control will adjust the master volume of V7 Navigation. Volume up will make
navigation and key sounds louder, and Volume down will turn them down. When you
use this control, the actual master volume level will be displayed for a few seconds
on the screen.
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3.2 Screen buttons and controls
The primary input channel of V7 Navigation is the touch screen. If you read on, you
will realize that most parts of the screen are not only used to display information but
also to initiate functions by tapping. Below you will find a list of the most frequently
used controls in the program.
3.2.1 Direct selectors
Some of the settings can be chosen from a short list of possible values. If the values
can be described graphically, all values are available on the screen.
Tap one of the icons to set/change the value.
3.2.2 List selectors
When the values in the list need to be named, only the current value is shown
(sometimes together with a short description) in a horizontal stripe with arrows at
both ends.
The arrows are buttons. Tap to move left in the list or tap to move right.
You need not confirm your selection. As soon as you leave the screen, the selected
value becomes effective.
3.2.3 Sliders
When a feature has several different unnamed (numeric) values, V7 Navigation will
show sliders that look like analog potentiometers to set the desired value.
If the value limits are not displayed at the ends of the slider, the leftmost position
means the minimum value, while the rightmost position represents the maximum
value.
With most sliders you can check the current value on the left.
This control can be operated in two ways. Either drag the handle to move the slider
to its new position, or tap the slider where you want the handle to appear (the thumb
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jumps there immediately). As with the list selectors, there is no need to confirm your
selection. As soon as you leave the screen, the selected value becomes effective.
3.2.4 Switches
When a function can only have two values (mainly Enabled and Disabled), a switch
is used. Unlike with list selectors, the horizontal line contains the name of the
function and not the actual status. There is an icon on the left to show whether the
function is active or not.
When the tick mark is missing , the function is not selected. When it is displayed
, the function is enabled. The whole strip works as a button. Tap anywhere to
toggle between the enabled and disabled status.
3.2.5 Virtual keyboards
V7 Navigation is designed in a way that you only need to enter letters or numbers
when it is inevitable. In these cases a full screen keyboard pops up that can easily
be operated with your fingertips. You can choose between a separate ABC and
numeric keypad, or a set of QWERTY-type keyboards that contain both letters and
numbers. V7 Navigation will remember your last choice and offer it the next time you
need to enter data.
The alphabetic keyboards in V7 Navigation do not contain special characters,
because you do not need to enter accents when searching for a destination. Type
only the base letters (the letter most similar to the accented one) and V7 Navigation
will search for all their combinations in the database (e.g. for the French street ‘Cité
Bergère ’ you only need to type ‘Cite Bergere’, and the rest is done by the program).
When you type in POI or track log names, V7 Navigation will automatically turn all
initials into capitals to create names that look pleasant.
3.2.5.1 ABC-type keyboards
These keyboards contain only letters (Latin, Hebraic, Greek or Cyrillic). If you wish to
enter numbers, you need to tap the Keys button to switch to the numeric keyboard.
Use Backspace (arrow pointing left) to delete the last letter you have entered if you
have made a mistake, tap the space (button without label on it) to enter more words,
and hit Done to finish entering the text.
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This type of keyboard has large, finger-friendly buttons.
Note: If you have chosen a program language that uses Latin letters, only the ABC
keyboard appears. If you choose the Greek language, an additional keyboard
appears with Greek letters. Similarly Hebraic and Cyrillic letters are available when
Hebrew or Russian is chosen in Setup / Languages (Page 64).
If you are used to computer keyboards, you may consider trying one of the
QWERTY-type keypads.
3.2.5.2 QWERTY-type keyboards
QWERTY-type keyboards have both letters and numbers on them. Their layout is
the same as of the standard QWERTY and AZERTY (French) keyboards. To switch
to your desired QWERTY-type keyboard, press the Keys button repeatedly until the
appropriate keyboard appears.
The special keys described in the previous section are also available here.
3.2.5.3 The numeric keyboard
The numeric keyboard only contains numbers, on huge buttons. The special keys
you find on the other keyboards are available here as well.
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4 Discovering the program through the screens
The best way to discover V7 Navigation is to explore each screen in detail, and to
find out how to move from one to another. Read this chapter for a guided tour.
4.1 The map
V7 Navigation starts by displaying the map. This is the most important and most
frequently used screen of V7 Navigation. The elements of the map are described
here. For the controls and special functions of the map screen see Page 24.
The current version of V7 Navigation is primarily intended for land navigation. That is
why maps in V7 Navigation look similar to paper road maps. However, V7 Navigation
provides much more than regular paper maps can. The look and the contents can be
changed.
4.1.1 2D and 3D map views
Besides the classical top down view of the map (called 2D mode), when you zoom
in, the map tilts down to have a perspective view (3D mode) that gives a view similar
to that seen through the windscreen with the possibility to see far ahead.
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Note: 3D view is only useful for navigation. As you zoom out, the view angle will
automatically be raised. Finally 2D view will be reached. When you zoom back in, 3D
view will gradually return.
4.1.2 Zoom levels
V7 Navigation uses high quality vector maps that let you see the map at various
zoom levels, always with optimized content. Street names and other text objects are
always displayed with the same font size, never upside down, and you only see as
many streets and objects as needed to find your way around the map.
Changing the scale of the map is very easy. You can use the zoom icons on the
map screen in order to zoom in or zoom out.
Note: If you need to zoom out briefly to locate your position on the map, use the
Overview mode instead of zooming out and back in. The Overview mode is a 2D
North-up view that can be started by tapping the button on the right depicting an
airplane (Page 29).
Note: V7 Navigation has a special Smart Zoom function for navigation that
automatically rotates, scales and tilts the map in 3D map mode to always give you
the optimal view in your current situation. When approaching a turn, it will zoom in
and raise the view angle to let you easily recognize your maneuver at the next
junction. If the next turn is at a distance, it will zoom out and lower the view angle to
flat in order to let you see the road in front of you.
4.1.3 Daylight and night color schemes
The different color schemes let you adjust V7 Navigation to the brightness of the
environment. Use the daylight and night color schemes accordingly. Daylight colors
are similar to paper roadmaps, while the night color schemes use dark tints for large
objects to keep the average brightness of the screen low, with carefully selected
colors to still keep you informed about all the necessary information on the screen.
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You can set night views manually in General Settings Page 49.
Tip: There are several daytime and night color schemes included with V7 Navigation.
To select the one that suits your needs the best, make your selection in Settings
(Page 52).
Tip: To further enhance the effect of the night color scheme, you can instruct V7
Navigation to decrease the display backlight when the night colors are used. Set the
desired backlight levels for both daylight and night modes: Page 62.
Note: The colors mentioned and screenshots included in this manual refer to the
default daytime and night color schemes. They may not look the same in the
schemes you have chosen.
Tip: If you use V7 Navigation after sunrise or before sunset, look for the sun in the
sky in the map background using a flat 3D view. It is displayed at its actual position
to give you another way to orientate, and also to provide some eye candy.
4.1.4 Streets and roads
The similarity of V7 Navigation to paper roadmaps is also convenient when it comes
to streets, the most important elements of the map concerning navigation. V7
Navigation uses similar color codes to those you are accustomed to, and the width of
the streets also refers to their importance, so it will not be difficult to tell a highway
from a small street.
Streets and roads have names or numbers for identification. Of course, this
information can be displayed on the map. V7 Navigation uses two different ways to
show street labels. The conventional way is the same as a roadmap – it displays the
name of the street aligned with the street. The alternative is a kind of virtual signpost
stuck into the street itself.
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You need not choose between the two modes. V7 Navigation will use the one best
for the current tilt and zoom level. Zoom in to have only a few streets on the map,
and start tilting up and down to see how V7 Navigation switches between the two
modes in an instant.
Note: The automatic switching is on even when using Smart Zoom. At first you may
find it odd, but later you will discover how it adjusts the displayed information to the
current view of the map. It is important, as the driver must be able to read the map at
a glance.
Tip: If you do not want to be bothered by street names during navigation, turn them
off in Map settings (Page 52).
Tip: Major roads usually have alternative names (numbering) besides the primary
name. You can choose whether to display these alternative names or not. You can
set this in Map Options (Page 52).
4.1.5 Other objects
To help orientate you, the map also contains objects that have no other navigating
function than to help you recognize your location on the map. These are surface-
waters, large buildings, forests, etc.
Tip: These objects are normally displayed using textured polygons that look natural
to the eye. You may wish to switch the textured display off (Page 52) to free some of
the resources of your V7 Portable Navigation System by replacing textures with plain
colored surfaces.
4.1.6 Current position and Lock-on-Road
When your GPS position is available, a blue arrow (yellow when using night colors)
shows your location on the map.
The direction of the arrow represents your heading. The arrow is sized and vertically
rotated with the zoom levels to always look realistic.
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V7 Navigation has a built-in Lock-on-Road feature that always puts the position
arrow on the road, on the axis of the street in case of one-way streets, or on the side
of the road where you drive (e.g. on the right in Germany and on the left in the U.K.)
on two-way roads.
The location received from the GPS receiver is shown as a small dot on the map.
This can help you locate your position if the GPS accuracy is poor, and the Lock-on-
Road system puts you on the wrong street. It is also the location saved in the track
log (Page 58).
When the GPS position is lost, the arrow turns grey, but the journey continues on the
recommended route for a short period of time with the speed last detected before the
GPS position was lost. When the next route event is reached, or after 40 seconds,
the arrow stops, and remains gray until GPS reception returns. This way short
tunnels can be crossed without losing the position.
4.1.7 Selected map point, also known as the Cursor
If you tap the map somewhere, it will become the selected point on the map, marked
with a small red dot and permanently radiating red circles to make it conspicuous at
all zoom levels, even when it is in the background of a 3D map view. You can use
this point as starting point, via point, or destination of your route, you can search for
a POI near to it, or save it as a POI. The cursor, when visible, is also the reference
point for map scaling.
Note: When your GPS position is available, and Lock-to-Position (Page 28) is active,
the cursor is the current GPS position, the blue arrow. When you select another point
by tapping the map, the new Cursor is shown on the display with the red dot and the
radiating red circles.
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4.1.8 Visible POIs (Points of Interest)
V7 Navigation comes with thousands of built-in POIs, and you can create your own
POI database as well. Having all of them displayed on the map would make the map
too crowded. To avoid this, V7 Navigation lets you select which POIs to show and
which ones to hide (Page 60) using their categories and subcategories.
POIs are represented by icons on the map. For a built-in POI it is the icon of the
subcategory of the actual POI. For points you create, it is the icon you had chosen
when you created the POI (it can be changed later).
These icons are large enough to recognize the symbol, and semi-transparent so as
not to cover the streets and junctions behind them.
When the map is zoomed out, the icons are not shown. As you zoom in, small dots
appear at the locations of visible POIs. Zooming in further makes the full icons
appear.
If two points are too close to each other so that icons overlap, a multi-POI icon is
shown instead of individual ones. Zoom in more to see them separately. (Should the
two POIs have the same icon, this icon will be displayed instead of the multi-POI
icon.)
Note: When navigating, POI icons can be disabled together with street names (Page
52). If you still need this information during your journey, just drag the map to disable
Lock-to-Position (Page 28). This will restore street names and POI icons
immediately. Now tap Lock to reactivate Lock-to-Position.
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