Nextar Q4-01, Hardware Instruction Manual

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Chapter 1—Introduction
Nextar GPS is a full-featured GPS navigation application for mobile computing platforms.
Developed by Nextar, Inc., you can install GPS portable computing devices that utilize
integrated or externally connected GPS receivers.
Nextar GPS uses a patented and patent pending interface that employs statistical and
probability analysis to make selecting and setting destinations fast and easy. The main
display is clear and easy to read, and the context sensitive menus provide quick access
to common tasks that include setting destinations, saving routes, and retrieving recently
used destinations.
Once underway, your route is tracked and displayed in real-time on the map display. As
you travel, the application’s voice guidance system announces each maneuver that you
need to make while the main screen displays turn directions, compass heading,
distance to next maneuver, and street names. If you leave your route, Nextar GPS
automatically calculates a new route to your destination.
To help you get up and running quickly, this manual provides detailed descriptions and
instructions on how to use Nextar GPS.
Summary of Features
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Specialized, innovative, and intuitive user interface
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Ready for in-vehicle use
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Easy-to-use patented and patent-pending destination entry that improves
efficiency using statistical and probability analysis
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Context-sensitive menus
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2-D and 3-D map display with built-in compass
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Discernible map zoom levels
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Multi-modal voice guidance
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Approaching cross-street display
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Accurate vehicle positioning and map matching
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Instant recalculations when off-route
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Point of Interest access
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On-board NAVTEQ™ map database