ViaMichelin X-970 User manual

CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION......................................................................................................................................................................................6
2. INSTALLATION IN THE VEHICLE...........................................................................................................................................7
2.1. BUTTON AND SOCKETS.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 7
2.2. INSTALLING THE HARDWARE IN A VEHICLE......................................................................................................................................8
2.3. INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE PRE-RECORDED ON THE SD CARD................................................................................8
2.4. ACTIVATING THE GPS...............................................................................................................................................................................................10
3. NAVIGATING .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.1. DESTINATION.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1. Address................................................................................................................................................................................................................................11
3.1.1.1. Zip Code.................................................................................................................................................................................................................12
3.1.1.2. Town and State.............................................................................................................................................................................................13
3.1.2. POI............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................14
3.1.2.1. Town..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................15
3.1.2.2. GPS Position - Departure Point or Arrival Point.......................................................................................................17
3.1.3. Select on Map..............................................................................................................................................................................................................17
3.1.4. My ViaMichelin..........................................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.4.1. My Favorites or Personal Folders...............................................................................................................................................18
3.1.4.2. My POIs...................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.5. History..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................18
3.1.6. GPS Coordinates .......................................................................................................................................................................................................19
3.2. FREE NAVIGATION .......................................................................................................................................................................................................19
3.3. LAST ROUTE.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................19
4. PLAN YOUR JOURNEY................................................................................................................................................................ 20
4.1. PLAN A ROUTE.................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.1. Address................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.2. POI............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................20
4.1.3. Select on Map..............................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.1.4. My ViaMichelin..........................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.1.5. History..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.1.6. GPS Coordinates .......................................................................................................................................................................................................21
4.1.7. Mode.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.1.8. Type of Route..............................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.1.9. Tolls.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.2. DISPLAY A MAP...............................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.1. Map Options.................................................................................................................................................................................................................22
4.2.1.1. Search.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2.1.2. Save the Position of the Location Marker.......................................................................................................................23
4.2.1.3. Telephone............................................................................................................................................................................................................23
4.2.1.4. Display......................................................................................................................................................................................................................24
4.2.1.5. Center.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................25
4.2.2. Route Actions ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.2.1. Add a Stage.......................................................................................................................................................................................................26
4.2.2.2. Delete Route.....................................................................................................................................................................................................26
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4.2.2.3. Display / Hide Driving Directions ...............................................................................................................................................27
4.2.2.4. Route Summary / Display a Map................................................................................................................................................27
4.2.2.5. Navigation...........................................................................................................................................................................................................27
4.3. SEARCH FOR A POI ......................................................................................................................................................................................................28
4.3.1. GPS Position, Departure Point or Arrival Point .....................................................................................................................28
5. MY VIAMICHELIN.............................................................................................................................................................................. 29
5.1. MY Favorites.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................29
5.1.1. Routes.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
5.1.1.1. Start............................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
5.1.1.2. Rename...................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
5.1.1.3. Delete.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
5.1.2. Addresses..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................30
5.1.2.1. Search Near GPS Position ...............................................................................................................................................................................30
5.1.2.2. Find POI..................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
5.1.2.3. Add a POI.............................................................................................................................................................................................................31
5.1.2.4. Display on Map ON / OFF...................................................................................................................................................................31
5.1.2.5. Turn off / Turn on Warner................................................................................................................................................................31
5.1.3. Hotels....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................31
5.1.4. Restaurants.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
5.1.5. Tourism...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
5.2. MY POIs....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
5.3. ACTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................32
6. SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 33
6.1. GENERAL.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
6.1.1. Language..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................33
6.1.2. Units.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
6.1.3. Configure Keyboard.............................................................................................................................................................................................34
6.1.4. Hardware..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................34
6.1.4.1. Battery Power Status...............................................................................................................................................................................34
6.1.4.2. Time............................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
6.1.4.3. Brightness.............................................................................................................................................................................................................35
6.1.5. Night Mode....................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
6.1.6. About....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................35
6.2. NAVIGATION.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................36
6.2.1. Route Settings.............................................................................................................................................................................................................36
6.2.2. GPS...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................37
6.2.3. Voice Synthesis .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 37
6.3. TELEPHONE...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................38
6.3.1. Activate Bluetooth®............................................................................................................................................................................................38
6.3.2. Connect Telephone...............................................................................................................................................................................................38
6.3.3. Telephone Sound ....................................................................................................................................................................................................39
6.4. MAP..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
6.4.1. Change Map..................................................................................................................................................................................................................39
6.4.2. Display POIs....................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
6.4.3. Delete POIs .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................40
6.4.4. Display My ViaMichelin....................................................................................................................................................................................40
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6.5. WARNER ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41
6.5.1. Speed Warning ......................................................................................................................................................... .........................................................41
6.5.2. POI Warner.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................41
6.5.3. My ViaMichelin Warning................................................................................................................................................................................42
6.5.4. Warning Signal .......................................................................................................................................................... 42
7. NAVIGATION SCREENS............................................................................................................................................................... 43
7.1. MIXED SCREEN .................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
7.2. MAP SCREEN.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................43
7.2.1. Distance Remaining..............................................................................................................................................................................................44
7.2.2. Time Remaining........................................................................................................................................................................................................44
7.2.3. Arrival Time ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
7.2.4. Time........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
7.2.5. Speed.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
7.2.6. Direction............................................................................................................................................................................................................................44
7.3. SCHEMATIC SCREEN ...................................................................................................................................................................................................44
7.4. FREE NAVIGATION .......................................................................................................................................................................................................45
7.5. ROUTE SUMMARY........................................................................................................................................................................................................46
7.6. TELEPHONE...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
7.7. SOUND.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
7.8. OPTIONS...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................46
7.9. DISPLAY....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
7.9.1. Screen...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................47
7.9.2. Night Mode / Day Mode..................................................................................................................................................................................47
7.9.3. 2D View / 3D View.................................................................................................................................................................................................48
7.9.4. Display POIs....................................................................................................................................................................................................................48
7.9.5. Display My ViaMichelin....................................................................................................................................................................................48
7.9.6. Auto Zoom On / Off.............................................................................................................................................................................................48
8. SYMBOLS AND COLORS USED FOR THE MAPS............................................................................................ 49
9. THE VIAMICHELIN POIs.............................................................................................................................................................. 50
9.1. HOW TO LOOK UP A POI DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................................................50
9.2. MICHELIN® GREEN GUIDE SYMBOLS......................................................................................................................................................51
10. NOTES AND TIPS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 52
11. VIAMICHELIN NAVIGATION SD CARD................................................................................................................ 54
11.1. CONTENT OF THE EXTRA MEMORY CARD (SD CARD)........................................................................................................54
11.2. INSTALLING THE SD CARD...................................................................................................................................................................................54
12. VIAMICHELIN NAVIGATION DVD-ROM............................................................................................................. 55
12.1. DVD-ROM CONTENTS...............................................................................................................................................................................................55
12.2. INSTALLING THE DVD-ROM ...............................................................................................................................................................................55
12.2.1. Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync Program.....................................................................................................................56
12.2.2. Installing the Drivers in Windows 2000 ...................................................................................................................................60
12.2.3. Installing the Drivers in Windows XP .........................................................................................................................................63
12.2.4. Installing and Activating Your ViaMichelin Navigation Software on the PC................................66
12.3. ADDING SOFTWARE...................................................................................................................................................................................................71
12.4. REPAIRING THE SOFTWARE...............................................................................................................................................................................73
12.5. DELETING THE SOFTWARE..................................................................................................................................................................................73
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13. CONTENT MANAGER............................................................................................................................................................... 75
13.1. MY VIAMICHELIN ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................76
13.1.1. Create a New Folder......................................................................................................................................................................................76
13.1.2. Change an Existing Personal Folder.............................................................................................................................................77
13.1.3. Delete a Personal Folder...........................................................................................................................................................................78
13.1.4. Change an Address Name .......................................................................................................................................................................78
13.1.5. Delete an Address.............................................................................................................................................................................................78
13.1.6. My ViaMichelin Online................................................................................................................................................................................79
13.1.7. www.ViaMichelin.com.................................................................................................................................................................................81
13.1.8. Export.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................81
13.2. POI MANAGER..................................................................................................................................................................................................................83
13.2.1. Michelin POIs..........................................................................................................................................................................................................83
13.2.2. Thematic POIs........................................................................................................................................................................................................84
13.2.3. How to Add a “*.poi” File......................................................................................................................................................................84
13.2.3.1. Directly From the Website................................................................................................................................................................84
13.2.3.2. From a Saved File........................................................................................................................................................................................84
13.2.4. How to add a ViaMichelin “*.xvm” File..................................................................................................................................84
13.2.4.1. Directly From the ViaMichelin Website.............................................................................................................................85
13.2.4.2. From a Saved File........................................................................................................................................................................................85
13.2.5. How to Add an “*.asc” File...................................................................................................................................................................86
13.2.5.1. Create an “*.asc” File ............................................................................................................................................................................88
13.2.5.2. Creating a New Icon................................................................................................................................................................................88
13.3. SYNCHRONIZE...................................................................................................................................................................................................................88
13.4. TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................................................................................................................................................90
13.4.1. FAQ and Updates..............................................................................................................................................................................................91
13.4.2. User Manual............................................................................................................................................................................................................91
13.4.3. Restore SD .................................................................................................................................................................................................................91
13.4.4. Restore PND.............................................................................................................................................................................................................92
13.4.5. About..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................92
14. TECHNICAL INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................................. 93
14.1. PC CONFIGURATION FOR INSTALLING THE DVD-ROM........................................................................................................93
14.2. VIAMICHELIN NAVIGATION X-970 TECHNICAL INFORMATION.................................................................................93
15. WHAT TO DO IF… ..................................................................................................................................................................... 94
16. USER RIGHTS AND WARRANTIES............................................................................................................................. 96
16.1. SOFTWARE LICENSING AGREEMENT........................................................................................................................................................96
16.1.1. Software Covered .............................................................................................................................................................................................96
16.1.2. License............................................................................................................................................................................................................................96
16.1.3. Intellectual Property Rights ...................................................................................................................................................................96
16.1.4. Restrictions on Use...........................................................................................................................................................................................96
16.1.5. Term.................................................................................................................................................................................................................................97
16.1.6. Severability...............................................................................................................................................................................................................97
16.1.7. Governing Law and Jurisdiction.......................................................................................................................................................97
16.2. WARRANTY..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................97
16.2.1. Hardware....................................................................................................................................................................................................................97
16.2.2. Software......................................................................................................................................................................................................................97
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16.2.3. Limit on the Warranty.................................................................................................................................................................................97
16.2.4. Remedies.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................98
16.2.5. Implementation of the Warranty ...................................................................................................................................................98
16.2.6. Exclusions from the Warranty.............................................................................................................................................................98
16.2.7. Limitation of Responsibility and Liability...............................................................................................................................98
16.2.8. Severability...............................................................................................................................................................................................................98
16.2.9. Governing Law and Jurisdiction.......................................................................................................................................................98
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http://www.ViaMichelin.us/support970.php
1_Introduction
Thank you for choosing the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to accompany you and help you during your travels.
The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 is ergonomically designed to be as intuitive as possible. This manual nevertheless
contains precise instructions, together with tips and advice, for each of the many functions that the device offers.
They are intended to help you to get the best out of your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 device.
This PND (Personal Navigation Device) is fitted with a touch screen for better ergonomics.
The package you have purchased contains:
• 1 ViaMichelin Navigation X-970
• 2 Car mounting systems for windshield or dashboard use
• 1 Cigarette lighter cable
• 1 USB cable
• 1 Power adapter
• 1 SD card with USA and Canada already loaded
• 1 ViaMichelin Navigation DVD-ROM
• 1 Installation diagram
• QuickStart manual
Before installing the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 mobile device in your car, we recommend that you familiarize
yourself with how the system operates.
When you first operate your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, please connect it to the cigarette lighter socket or to
your (switched on) PC using the USB cable or the power adapter supplied with your unit for about four hours. You
may notice that the indicator light in the top left-hand corner of your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 changes color
according to the battery power level:
•Indicator Light is Red: the ViaMichelin PND is charging or run down.
•Indicator Light is Green: the ViaMichelin PND is charged.
The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 has a battery life of approximately 3 hours. This battery life depends on how the
device is used. For example the sound volume and screen brightness as well as using the “hands-free” function on
your PND may considerably reduce this battery life.
You will find other helpful information and updates to this manual on the dedicated Navigation website:
> GPS Navigation > Support
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2_Installation in the vehicle
2.1 Button and sockets
You will find the visual presentation of the various elements making up your ViaMichelin Navigation
X-970 on the installation diagram.
• On the top: On/Off button To switch the device on or off.
• On the left side: SD card reader For SD cards with a storage capacity of up to 2 GB.
• Under the device: Audio socket Use this 3.5 mm jack to connect an earphone for audible alarms.
Mini-USB port To connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to your PC using
the USB cable provided.
Power connector To connect the cigarette lighter cable supplied with your device
or a power adapter.
• Mounting system
connection socket This socket provides the connection between the parts in the car mounting system
and the device. It is also used to connect the antenna to receive
traffic information (an option that will be available via a separate
accessory at a later date).
• At the back of your device:
Antenna socket This socket is not currently used.
Reset In certain situations, it may be necessary to reset the PND; to
reset the device (soft or hard reset), see the information in the
table in chapter 15.
• On the car mounting system (below):
Mic socket This socket is not currently used.
TMC socket This socket is not currently used.
Power connector Used to connect the cigarette lighter cable and the power adapter
supplied with your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
Comments:
The power adapter contains the transformer used to supply and recharge the battery in your device. It must be
installed near your PND and be accessible so that you can disconnect the device easily.
Disconnect the power adapter first before disconnecting the PND cable.
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2.2 Installing the hardware in a vehicle
• To benefit from better mounting if necessary, unscrew the suction pad slightly from the support.
• Install the mounting system on the windsheild by applying pressure to the suction pad and then turning the screw
clockwise.
• Start your vehicle.
• Connect the cigarette-lighter cable to your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 mounting system (socket on the right-
hand side) and then to your vehicle’s cigarette-lighter socket.
• Mount your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 by sliding it onto the mounting system as shown on the installation
diagram provided.
• Turn on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 and plan your journey.
FOR YOUR SAFETY:
- Make sure you position the mounting system in a place where it will not obstruct visibility or
interfere with driving the vehicle.
- Make sure you position the cigarette lighter cable in a place where it will not obstruct visibility or
interfere with driving the vehicle.
- Make sure you plan your destination when the vehicle is stationary. We strongly recommend that
you not operate the device while driving.
2.3 Installing the software pre-recorded on the SD card
ViaMichelin Navigation is a “Plug & Drive” solution: simply install the SD memory card provided on the left side of your
PND. The card must be fully inserted face up in the direction of the blue arrow as shown in the illustration below:
To remove the SD card from the device, press on the side of the SD card and release. The SD card will then be
ejected from the device.
Then follow the installation instructions displayed on your screen:
•Select the language for the menus
•Configure keyboard
•Select the voice guidance language
When choosing the voice guidance language, you may select a traditional pre-recorded voice (6 languages
available: American English, English, French, German, Italian, Spanish) or voice synthesis
(American English),which will guide you with instructions concerning road names, directions, road signs
•Voice guidance settings
•Select the distance unit
•Select map display
•Time display format
•Set the time
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• To select the setting you want, click on the arrows to the left or right of the different choices then click
on the arrow at the bottom of the screen to move to the next setting or go back to the previous setting
to modify it. After installing the software on your PND you can change the selected settings from the different
menus in the “Settings” menu.
Once the SD card programs are installed you reach the legal disclaimer screen. After clicking the “I Accept” button
you reach the Main Menu. The following chapters explain how to use it:
Your ViaMichelin X-970 Navigation is now ready to guide you!
Comments:
• If you switch on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 without first inserting an SD card, ademonstration
mode will run automatically after 90 seconds. To stop the demonstration, simply insert the supplied SD card
into the slot provided. You will then be able to start using your product.
• Make sure that your SD card is not locked: safety in the “lock” position, this may impair the operation of
the ViaMichelin Navigation software. (In this position, the contents of your SD card are protected but the
software will not be able to save settings required for the software to run properly).
• Use onlytheSDcardsuppliedwithyour ViaMichelinNavigationX-970.Donotuseit inotherdevices(digital
cameras, PDA, MP3, etc.).
• Do not change its content without using the ViaMichelin “
Content Manager” program.
You can then install the PC application “Content Manager” which will allow you not only to use the advanced
functions provided by ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, such as the new “My ViaMichelin” to transfer your personal
data to your mobile device directly from the ViaMichelin web site: http://www.ViaMichelin.com to export points
of interest (POI) and to manage the map sets, but also to restore the initial content of your SD card if necessary (see
Chapter 13 – Content Manager).
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2.4 Activating the GPS
• After connecting your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 and installing the software on the SD card, go to the Main
Menu, and click Settings / Navigation / GPS. This will take you directly to the page presenting GPS reception:
When using your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 for the first time, we recommend you to do so in an open space in
order to ensure the best possible satellite reception. Activating the GPS system for the first time can take several
minutes, depending on the surroundings and the quality of the GPS signals.
Similarly, when setting off on a calculated route, you need to start moving so that the system can determine the
direction and speed of the vehicle and suggest a route corresponding to your traffic direction.
Detailed instructions for installing and using the GPS are given in Chapter 6.2.2 of this manual.
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3_Navigating
• From the Main Menu, click on the “Navigate” button.
You can choose your navigation by one of 3 search methods:
•
Destination to calculate a route quickly by simply indicating the destination you want.
•
Free navigation if you simply want to display your position on the screen.
•
Last route to use the calculation of the last route followed again.
• Click the navigation of your choice.
• Click on “Back” to return to the previous screen or on “Settings” to access the settings screens
(For more information, see Chapter 6)
3.1 Destination
• Click “Destination”.
You can choose your destination by one of 6 search methods:
• towards an Address
• towards a POI (Point Of Interest)
• by Selecting a place directly on the map
• in My ViaMichelin for your saved addresses
• in the History of the last 15 journeys made
• by indicating GPS coordinates
3.1.1 Address
• Click “Address”.
You can then search either by “Zip Code” or “Town”.
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3.1.1.1 Zip code
• Click “Zip Code”.
Comment:
When using your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 system for the first time, you must select the country for the
search. Type the beginning of the country name, ViaMichelin Navigation will automatically complete your
search, then click the result button.
• You can either click the country given in the line at the top of your screen or click “X results” to select the country
you want from the list shown.
• In case of error or to change the country in which you will be searching for the next addresses, simply click the
button on the top left of the screen showing the country identification selected and select another country.
• Click “History” if you want to go directly to the last 15 zip codes searched or click “Back” to return to the previous
screen.
• Enter the zip code you want by clicking the relevant numbers.
As you indicate zip codes the system suggests a search result; click the result bar or the “X Results” button: on the
list displayed, click the zip code you want.
• Click “Town Center” if you want to position the destination point in the center of the town indicated or click
“Back” to return to the previous screen.
• Enter the name of the street you are looking for by clicking the letters of your choice from those displayed
corresponding to the different selections known to the system.
• Click the result bar or the “X Results” button: click the street you want from the list displayed.
• Click “Change” on the results screen if you want to change your search criteria, or click “Main Menu” to take you
back directly to the system home page.
•Then click the positioning you want:
Center on street if you want to position the arrival point in the geographical center of the selected street.
Select house number if you want to specify the house number.
Select street intersection if you want to position the arrival point at an intersection with another street.
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1. Center on street
• Click “Center on Street”.
You go directly to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route; the
departure point is the position established by the GPS.
2. Select House Number
• Click “Select House Number”.
• Click “Display All” if you want to display the list of house numbers known to the system in the selected street or
click “Back” to return to the previous screen.
• Enter the house number to search for.
• Click “Search”.
Comment:
If the system does not recognize the number entered, it displays the list of closest known numbers. Click the
number closest to the one you want, or click “Change” if you want to search for a different house number.You
then return to the “Select House Number” screen. Click “Main Menu” to go back to the system home page.
If there is no vehicle access to the house number you entered (pedestrian road, private road, etc.) the message
“Address not accessible by road – nearest location has been found” is displayed. Click “OK” to automatically
position your arrival point as close as possible to your desired destination point.
This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
3. Select Street Intersection
• Click “Select Street Intersection”.
• Click “Display All” to obtain the list of streets that intersect the street indicated or click “Back” to return to the
previous screen.
• Enter the name of the street that intersects your destination street.
• Click “Search”.
Comment:
If there are several streets that meet your criteria, a list of street names is displayed. Click the direction arrows
to view all the streets found and click the street you want.
• Click “Change” if you want to change your search criteria, or click “Main Menu” to take you back directly to the
system home page. You then return to the “Street intersection” screen.
This brings you to the “Current route” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
(For the action to take on this screen, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.).
3.1.1.2 Town and State
• Click “Town”.
• Click “History” if you want to use an address from one of the last 15 routes already calculated or “Back” to go
back to the previous page.
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• Enter the name of the destination town by clicking the letters of your choice from those displayed corresponding
to the different selections known to the system.
• Click the result bar or “X Results” to select the suggested result or see the list of towns corresponding to the
instructions entered. If necessary, click on the direction arrows to view all the towns found.
• Click the town of your choice.
• The system will automatically search for the state. If you want to change the state, click on the code corresponding
to the state at the top right of the screen.
• Click “Change” if you want to change your search criteria, or click “Main Menu” to take you back directly to the
system home page. This will bring you back to the search town page.
• Click “Town Center” if you want to position the arrival point on the geographical center of the destination town
or click “Back” if you want to return to the previous screen.
• Enter the name of the destination street by clicking the letters or numbers of your choice from those displayed
corresponding to the different selections known to the system.
• Click the result bar or “X Results” to select the suggested result or see the list of streets corresponding to the
instructions entered. If necessary, click on the direction arrows to view all the streets found.
• Click on the street you want.
• Click “Change” if you want to change your search criteria, or click “Main Menu” to take you back directly to the
system home page. This will bring you back to the destination street name screen.
• Then click the positioning you want:
Center on street if you want to position the arrival point in the geographical center of the selected street.
Select house number if you want to specify the house number.
Select street intersection if you want to position the arrival point at an intersection with another street.
For more information, see paragraph 3.1.1.1.
This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
• Click one of the right-hand buttons to change one of the criteria.
• Click “Route Actions” if you want to add one or more stages to the journey to be calculated, display the map of
the calculated route, etc.
• Click “Navigation” to start calculating the route.
The Navigation screen is displayed once the route has been calculated. Start driving so that the system determines
the direction you are following when you set out. The voice guidance system will give you directions to your
destination.
3.1.2 POI
• Click “POI”.
The term “POI” (Point Of Interest) represents any geocoded site that may be interesting. The ViaMichelin
Navigation X-970 includes an exclusive collection of thousands of points of interest taken from the Michelin
Green Guide—and a selection of practical addresses (food stores, accommodation, gas stations,etc.). An
exclusive feature of the POIs extracted from the Michelin Green guide and of the practical POIs, is that they
include a full description and can be selected using a multikey search process.This means that your ViaMichelin
Navigation X-970 offers you all the comprehensiveness of a standard guidebook, an essential addition to your
navigation system.
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In the Main Menu, click Navigate,Destination, then POI, select the category of POI you want and then select the
details required.
• Click the direction arrows to display all POI categories. Some POI icons are associated with symbols indicating
possible links to warning setting (map display and/or alarm signal).
• Click the POI category you want.
• You can now select the place you are looking for using 4 criteria:
Town to look for a selected POI in the town you choose.
GPS Position to find a POI near the position established by the GPS.
Departure Point to look for a POI near your departure point.
Arrival Point to look for a POI near your arrival point.
3.1.2.1 Town
• Click “Town”.
You can then search either by:
• “Zip code”.
• or “Town”.
1. Zip code
For more information, see paragraph 3.1.1.1.
The list of POIs found is displayed in descending order of distance—in a straight line—from the place indicated.
• Click “Refine” to narrow the search by indicating new search criteria or “Back” to go back to the previous screen:
Name Search to find a POI using its name.
Search Near to find a POI near a certain location.
Keyword Search to find a POI using a keyword.
1.1. Name Search
• Click “Name Search”.
• Click “Display All” to see the list of POIs known to the system, or click “Back” to return to the previous page.
• Or enter the name of the POI you want.
• Click “Search” to start the search. The list displayed takes the word you entered into account.
• Click the direction arrows to view all the POIs then on the POI of your choice
• Click “New search” if you want to go back to the search screen.
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1.2. Criteria Search
• Click “Criteria Search”.
• Select the settings you want by taking the direction arrows or the information to select from the list displayed:
Green Guide:
Categories
Tourist attractions
• Click “Search” to start the search. The list displayed takes your selected criteria into account, or click “Back” to
return to the previous screen.
• Click the direction arrows to view all the POIs then on the POI of your choice.
• Click “New search” if you want to go back to the search screen.
1.3. Keyword Search
Comment:
This type of search is only valid for certain categories of POI, like Michelin Green Guide POIs.
• Click “Keyword Search”.
• Enter a word to designate the POI you want or click “Display All” for a list of the POIs known to the system.
• Click “Search” to start the search. The list displayed takes the word you entered into account.
• If there is no POI meeting your search criteria, the system displays the message “No address matches your
request. Please try a new search.” Click “OK” to return to the previous screen.
• Click the direction arrows to view all the POIs, then click the POI of your choice.
• Click “New search” if you want to go back to the search screen.
• Click the POI you want.
This will take you to the POI description page (for more details on POI description information and use, see Chapter 9).
• Click “OK” to confirm the POI as your destination, or click “Back” if you want to return to the previous screen.
This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
(For the action to take on this screen, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.).
2. Town
• Click “Town”.
For more information, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.
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• Click the town of your choice.
• Click “Change” to change your search criteria, or click “Main Menu” to take you back to the system home page.
• Click direction arrows to view all POIs found, classified in order of increasing distance from the place indicated.
• Click the POI you want.
This will take you to the POI description page
(For more details on POI description information and use, see Chapter 9).
• Click “OK” to confirm the POI as your destination, or click “Back” if want to return to the previous screen.
This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
(For the action to take on this screen, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.).
3.1.2.2 GPS Position - Departure Point or Arrival Point
• Click “GPS position” - “Departure Point” or “Arrival Point”.
• Click the direction arrows to view all the POIs found, classified in order of increasing distance—in a straight
line—from the place indicated.
• Click the POI you want.
• Click “Refine Search” to go to the advanced search screens, or click “Back” to return to the previous screen.
You can now specify your search by:
•Name Search for more information, see paragraph 3.1.2.1.
•Criteria Search for more information, see paragraph 3.1.2.1.
•Keyword Search for more information, see paragraph 3.1.2.1.
This brings you to the POI description page (see Chapter 10).
• Click “OK” to confirm the POI as your destination, or click “Back” if want to return to the previous screen.
This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
(For the action to take on this screen, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.).
3.1.3 Select on Map
• Click “Select on Map”.
Zoom in and move the map to position the location marker (blue circle in the center of the screen) on the location
you want:
• to zoom in: click “-” or “+” in the bar at the top of the screen to gradually zoom in on the map, or click the bar to
move it directly to the desired zoom level or click the cursor to move it to the desired zoom level. The map system
offered on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 includes 14 zoom levels.
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• To move the map: place the stylus on the map and move it in the direction you want.
• Click “Destination OK” to confirm the location or “Back” to return to the previous screen.
This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
(For the action to take on this screen, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.).
3.1.4 My ViaMichelin
Click “My ViaMichelin”.
You can select:
•
My Favorites to find a POI in the list of the ones you have already saved directly on the PND or the ones you
have imported from your “My ViaMichelin” account on the ViaMichelin web site.
• My POIs to select a POI from a ViaMichelin partner brand or from an “asc” file transfer.
• Personal folders these are files that you have created that have exactly the same presentation as
“My Favorites”.
3.1.4.1 My Favorites or Personal Folders
A small “eye” displayed on the side of the icon indicates that the “My Favorites” or the personal folder selected
will be displayed on the screen and the signposting triangle indicates that an alarm signal will be activated when
passing near a POI from “My Favorites” or the associated personal folder.
• Click “My Favorites”
• Click the POI you want. They are presented by category and in the order in which they were entered.
This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
(For the action to take on this screen, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.).
3.1.4.2 My POIs
• Click “My POIs”.
• Click the POI folder you want, then the POI you want.
This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
(For the action to take on this screen, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.).
3.1.5 History
Click “History”.
A list of the last 15 destinations is displayed. Click the address you want or click “Back” to return to the previous screen.
This brings you to the “Route Summary” screen summarizing the settings used to calculate your route.
(For the action to take on this screen, see paragraph 3.1.1.2.).
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