Navman M-Nav 750, User Manual

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M-Nav 750 | User Manual
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1.3 Glossary of Terms
Common terms used in this manual and on the M-Nav 750 include:
GPS The GPS is a network of satellites that orbit the Earth at about 19,300 kms
(12,000 miles) and transmit accurate time and position information worldwide.
The GPS receiver in your M-Nav 750 picks up signals from any satellites
in view and uses the information to determine your location, accurate
to within 5 m (15 ft). Usually, only three signals are needed to provide a
latitude and longitude position (GPS fi x) for vehicle navigation systems.
POI Point of Interest. This is a useful resource along or nearby the route, such
as a fuel location or a post offi ce.
You can add a POI to your route as a via point.
Via Point A specifi c location that you want to visit along the route. A via point can be
any location that you specify, such as a customer site, or a POI.
Destination The next via point along your route.
Final Destination The fi nal via point along your route. It is always marked with a chequered
fl ag.
Trip The complete list of via points that you specify; including the start
location, the fi nal destination, and any via points between.
Route When you have defi ned all the via points in your trip, the M-Nav 750 will
calculate the best route automatically after it obtains a GPS fi x. Your route
shows the path to drive. Only one route can be shown on the map at a time.