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Why is route calculation taking longer than usual?
If your unit’s route priority is set to the “shortest route,” calculation time can take longer, particularly on long-distance trips.
Also, using the music player during route calculation can increase calculation time. If any traffic messages are received during
the calculation, the GPS will automatically recalculate the route.
How does the Traffic Message Channel (TMC) feature work?
TMC is a technology for delivering traffic and travel information via the RDS (radio data system) information of certain FM stations.
Some GPS’s offer built-in FM receivers, which are able to receive and decode these TMC signals. Based on the incoming TMC events,
the GPS is able to dynamically recalculate the route and guide you around traffic incidents. For installation of the supplied TMC
antenna, please see the Quick-Start Guide. Please note that quality of TMC reception is highly dependent on general FM-broadcast
quality, so will vary from location to location.
Do I have to reselect the target country after crossing the border?
No; with the GPS, you can enjoy true door-to-door navigation in all of Western Europe.
Is it possible to show all POIs from a special category on the map?
Yes. Go to the “POI” screen, select the preferred category by pressing the button once, and click “show.”
If you click twice, you can continue searching for a special POI.
Why does the zoom scale change by itself on the map screen?
There are two reasons. One is that the GPS has an automatic junction-zoom feature. If you approach a turn, the GPS will zoom in on the
map to give you a more detailed look at the turn area. The second is that if you have more than 5km to the next turn, the GPS will switch
to “helicopter” mode to show you an overview of your route. It will automatically zoom in again when the next turn is closer than 5km.
How do I activate speed-camera warnings?
The GPS has a built-in option for receiving speed-camera warnings. Because of legal restrictions in some countries, by default there is
no speed-camera data on the GPS. You can, however, obtain a subscription for regular updated speedcamera data from a third-party
Web site (
www.speedcamupdate.com
). After opening your account, you can download the software “POI Loader,” which will copy
the data to an SD card that is then inserted in the slot of the GPS (SD card not included with the GPS).
Why does the estimated time of arrival (ETA) change frequently?
The ETA is continually recalculated using the maximum speed limit at which you’re driving, and taking traffic events (see TMC) into
account. This will lead to changing ETA numbers. Make sure to check for correct time-zone settings and daylight-saving times
in the “Settings” menu.
Media Playback
Can I load media files on the internal Flash
®
memory?
No. In order to protect the operating software from being damaged, it is not possible to load media files to the internal memory.
Please use SD cards instead.
Why is the brand-new 4GB SD card I just bought no t working?
Please note that the GPS only supports standard SD cards. Memory cards following the new SD-HC standard are not supported,
and will not work properly in your GPS.
Can I watch a video while using the navigation function?
To prevent driver distraction, it is not possible to watch a video while using the navigation function.
In some countries it is illegal to watch videos while driving.
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