Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product X970 Michelin
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CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 2. INSTALLATION IN THE VEHICLE ..........
4.2.2.3. Display / Hide Driving Directions ............................................................................................................................................... 27 4.2.2.4. Route Summary / Display a Map ......................
6.5. WARNER ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 6.5.
13. CONTENT MANAGER ............................................................................................................................................................... 75 13.1. MY VIAMICHELIN ...............................................
16.2.3. Limit on the Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................................. 97 16.2.4. Remedies .......................
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.
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.
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.
• 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.
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 .
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.
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.
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 ”.
• 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.
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).
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.
• 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.
• 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.
3.1.6 GPS Coordinates Click “ GPS Coordinates ”. Enter the latitude (N / S) in degrees, minutes and hundredths of minutes and then select N (North) or S (South) to specify the direction. Click “ OK ” to confirm or click “ Back ” to return to the previous screen.
4_Plan Your Journey In the Main Menu, click “ Plan your journey ”. You can then plan your journey by one of 3 methods: Plan a Route to specify a departure and arrival point Display a Map to select your departure and arrival points directly on the map Search for a POI to plan a route to or from a POI 4.
You can then search according to 4 criteria: Town to search for a POI in the town you choose (For more information, see paragraph 3.1.2.1) . GPS Position to find a POI near the position - in a straight line—established by the GPS (For more information, see paragraph 3.
4.1.7 Mode Here you have the choice between 3 navigation modes: Car to calculate routes that can be taken by car. Pedestrian to calculate the journey ignoring one-way streets and using pedestrian streets. Bicycle to calculate routes suitable for this mode of transport.
4.2.1.1 Search Click “ Search ”. You can select one of 6 search modes: Address For more information, go to paragraphs 4.1.1. POI For more information, go to paragraphs 4.1.2. Select on Map For more information, go to paragraphs 4.1.3. My ViaMichelin For more information, go to paragraphs 4.
3. Quick Dial Click “ Quick Dial ”. Click “ Add ” to add one of the five numbers from the Quick Dial list. Enter a name. Click “ OK ” to save the name you entered or click “ Back ” to return to the previous screen. Enter the associated telephone number.
The name of the street where the location marker is positioned and the number of the section selected on the map are always displayed at the bottom of the screen. Click “ Display Street Names ”: the system displays the maps again with the street names.
You can ask to center the map: On your departure point to position the location marker on your departure point. On your arrival point to position the location marker on your arrival point. On the route to display the map with a zoom level calculated automatically by the system to allow you to view the whole of the route highlighted in green.
4.2.2.3 Display / Hide Driving Directions Use this function to split the part of the screen used to display the map so that there is an area above the map showing: The distance covered The total journ.
2. Navigation Demo This function simulates navigation on the planned route by simulating reception from 7 satellites and a speed based on the table of average speeds for the type of road.
5_My ViaMichelin • In the Main Menu , click “My ViaMichelin”. You can select one of the following choices: • My Favorites/Personal folder to find and locate an address saved in “My Favorites” or a personal folder. • My POIs to find and locate a POI saved in this option.
5.1.1 Routes This category offers you all the routes saved directly from your GPS or exported from the ViaMichelin web site. This folder is empty if you have not saved any routes. • Click “ Route ”. 5.1.1.1 Start • Click “ Start ”. The summary screen shows you the saved route with departure point, arrival point and any stages selected.
5.1.2.2 Find POI • Click “ Find POI ” (for more information, see paragraph 3.1.2). 5.1.2.3 Add a POI • Click “ Add a POI ”. You can search either by: • Address • POI • Select on map .
5.1.4 Restaurants • Click “ Restaurants ”: you will find the same functionalities as in the “ Addresses ” option (§ 5.1.2). 5.1.5 Tourism • Click “ Tourism ”: you will find the same functionalities as in the “ Addresses ” option (§ 5.
6_Settings In the “ Main Menu ” click “ Settings ”. This takes you into the settings or information menus: • General to find out or change system settings. • Navigation to change navigation settings. • Telephone to access telephony settings Map to change or delete a map.
You use this option to set: • The Interface Language : this is the language in which the menus are displayed. The available languages are: English US, English,French, German, Italian. • The Voice Guidance Language : this is the language used in voice messages during Navigation.
6.1.4.2 Time • Click “ Time ”. • By clicking on the left and right arrows, you can change the hours, minutes and time display system (24-hour clock or the Anglo-American AM/PM system) on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970. Or • Click the option to access the list and select the setting you want.
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6.2.2 GPS • Click “ GPS ”. This brings you to the screen that tells you the GPS reception status; on this screen: The green “ V ” means that GPS is activated. “ NO Fix / FIX: 2D/FIX: 3D ” indicates better signal reception, and therefore more accurate positioning.
The first Sound setting offers the following choices The second Sound setting allows to select a different volume for each of the following General to select maximum volume on alert messages. Voice instructions for voice guidance during Navigation. POI Warner to tell you when you are near a POI.
To delete a phone from the list of paired phones, display the page and click the telephone you want to delete from the list. You can then: • Disconnect to cut off the Bluetooth connection • Delete to delete the phone from the list of devices recognised by your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
• Click “ Main Menu ” to return to the previous screen or click “ Back ” to go to the previous screen. You may subsequently restore the maps deleted from a PC using the “ Content Manager ” programme. 6.4.2 Display POIs Use this option to select the POIs that will be displayed on the map (given the right zoom level).
You can now choose to display your POIs from the options: • My Favorites / My personal folders • Addresses • Hotels • Restaurants • Tourism • My POIs • Click “ More details ” to access the subcategories. • Click “ Deselect all ” to display no POI category.
6.5.3 My ViaMichelin Warning • Click “ My ViaMichelin Warning ”. • Tick the boxes by the categories of saved addresses for which you want to trigger an audible signal when they are nearby: • Click “ More details ” if you want to break your selection down into subcategories of POIs.
7_Navigation Screens There are three aspects to the Navigation Screen : • a map screen this is a standard 2D or 3D navigation screen. • a schematic screen this gives a diagram of the route to be taken next time you change direction.
7.2.1 Distance Remaining This is the distance remaining to the arrival point, given in kilometers or miles depending on the distance unit selected. 7.2.
Click the navigation screen to access 6 options: • Free Navigation to go to free navigation. • Route Summary to change a route planning criterion. • Telephone to access telephone options. • Sound to switch off messages and navigation warnings.
• Night Mode for more information, see paragraph 6.1.5 • Display Traffic Direction/ Display Street Names for more information, see paragraph 4.2.1.4 • POIs for more information, see paragraph 6.4.2 • Display My Viamichelin for more information, see paragraph 6.
You can access the following options: • Warners to access warning settings screens (For more information, see paragraphs 6.2.3 and 6.2.5) . • Turn Off / Turn On Motorway Mode When the “ Motorway.
7.9.3 2D View/3D View • Click “ 2D View ”. The maps displayed during navigation are shown in 2D (2 dimensions) like a paper map. In free navigation the direction of navigation can be either towards the top of the screen or to the north (for more information, see paragraph 7.
8_Symbols and colors used for the maps KEY Roads / Transport DAY MODE NIGHT MODE Routes Departure Stage Arrival Surfaces 49 Forest, natural reserve, city park Industrial area Airport Cemetery Motorway.
9_The ViaMichelin POIs 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, auto service,etc.
• Click the direction arrows: – Left to view the previous POI. – Down to continue viewing the description of the POI. – Right to view the next POI. • Click “ POI Options ”. You can then: Telephone to call the telephone number on the POI file.
10_Notes and Tips This paragraph contains additional information and tips to help you get the best out of your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 system: • As you enter letters in a search screen, the choice is restricted automatically. Only existing letters or figures are displayed and enabled.
• The total calculated distance and time for the journey are given at the beginning of the driving directions. • By clicking the up and down arrows, you can scroll through the driving directions. The map display is then automatically centered on the change of direction given in the driving directions.
11_ViaMichelin Navigation SD card 11.1 Content of the Extra Memory Card (SD card) The memory card (SD card) supplied contains the maps for USA and Canada and the navigation software. (For more information, please consult paragraph 2.3) . Comments: To activate the DVD-ROM, you need a PC with a DVD-ROM drive and an Internet connection.
12_ViaMichelin Navigation DVD-ROM The DVD-ROM supplied with your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 lets you install the “Content Manager” program, which contains a range of customization and support services: • Map Manager Allows you to adapt your maps to your own needs by selecting only certain regions or states.
• Select the language you want from the installation menu then click “ OK ”. 12.2.1 Installing the Microsoft ActiveSync ® Program Comment: The Microsoft ActiveSync software is required on PCs with the Windows 2000 and XP operating systems.
• Click “ Next > ”. - After reading and accepting the terms of the Microsoft ActiveSync 4.2 software licence contract, click “ Next > ”. • Give your user name and your company or organization (optional) – by default these are taken from your PC, then click “ Next > ”.
“ Change… ”, otherwise click “ Next > ”. • Click “ Install ” to start the installation. 58.
• Once the installation is finished, click the “ Finish ” button. • A window will prompt you to restart your computer. Check that all your applications are closed (except your ViaMichelin Navigation software installation), then click “ Yes ”.
• O n the tas k bar at the bo ttom ri ght of you r scree n the Mic rosof t Activ eSyn c icon sho uld be ac tiva ted in gre en: • The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 screen displays the icon telling y.
• Click “ Next > ”. • Tick the line “ Search for a suitable driver for my device (recommended) ” and click “ Next > ”. 61.
• Tick the line “ CD-ROM driver ” and click “ Next > ”. • If the windows shows that the driver is already installed for this peripheral, click “ Next > ”. • Click the “ Finish ” button to complete the driver installation process.
12.2.3 Installing the Drivers in Windows XP Connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to one of your PC’s USB ports using the USB cable supplied, then switch on your mobile GPS; the message appears in the task bar. Comment: If you r PC does no t detec t the ViaM ichel in Navig ation X- 970, ple ase con nect you r cable to an other USB po rt.
• A warning window opens. This message means that the driver has not been validated by Microsoft and has not received a logo certifying Windows compatibility. This is not a problem, however, since ViaMichelin guarantees compatibility with Windows 2000 or XP operating systems.
• The hardware wizard installs the driver. • The hardware wizard has finished installing the driver, click on “ Finish ”. Your driver is now installed on your PC in Windows XP.
12.2.4 Installing and Activating the ViaMichelin Navigation Software on Your PC Eject the DVD-ROM from the PC drive and put it back in, the installation procedure starts automatically after a few seconds. If th e DVD-R OM does no t start au tomat icall y ( auto run ), cl ick “ My Co mpute r ” then cl ick the DV D-ROM dr ive ico n.
• To accept the license agreement, click “ Yes ”; otherwise, click “ No ”, in which case the installation procedure will end without installing the software on your PC. • Click “ Next ” to install programs in the default directory or select the installation directory of your choice by clicking on the “ Browse ” button.
• Click “ Next > ”. • Click “ Cancel ” only if you want to stop the installation. Otherwise, to display the next window, let the progress bar go to the end.
A summary window opens. If your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 is not connected to your PC or if your card is incorrectly inserted - or not inserted - into your device, you will see the following messag.
• Click “ Cancel ” only if you want to stop the installation. Onc e t he p rogra ms are insta lled, if fil es of types “ asc ” , “ poi ” and “ x vm ” are not rec ogniz ed b y a nd / .
12.3 Adding Software • Insert the DVD-ROM into your PC’s DVD drive. • The installation procedure starts automatically. It detects the presence of the programs and prompts you: – either to “ Add ” a new map set if you have bought a regional pack and an additional regional version.
• Click “ Finish ” to exit the installation procedure for adding a new map set. • D iscon nect th e USB cab le from yo ur PC the n from yo ur ViaM ichel in Navi gatio n X-970 if yo u want to us e your PN D.
12.4 Repairing the Software • Insert the DVD-ROM into your PC’s DVD drive. The installation procedure starts automatically: It detects the presence of the programs and prompts you: – either to “ Add ” a new map set. – or to “ Repair ” the existing installation.
• Click “ Finish ” to close the window. • Disconnect the USB cable from your PC then from your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970. 74.
13_Content Manager This is the application installed on your PC to customise your maps, add new POIs (including personal POIs) or to regenerate your SD card if a problem occurs. • Connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to your PC (for more information, see paragraph 12.
13.1 My ViaMichelin • Click . The column on the right shows your various personal folders. Each folder – except the “ My POIs ” folder – contains the following directories: • Addresses to identify the addresses of your choice. • Hotels to save your favorite hotels.
• Click “ OK ”. 13.1.2 Change an existing personal folder • Select the personal folder you want and then click the icon . You can then change the title and color of the folder and icon selected. • Click “ OK ” to save your folder’s new settings.
13.1.3 Delete a personal folder • Select the personal folder you want and then click the icon . • Click “ OK ” to confirm that you really want to delete it.
The bottom bar of the “ My ViaMichelin ” window contains the three following options: • to access your “ My ViaMichelin ” account directly on the ViaMichelin web site • to go directly to the ViaMichelin web site • to export the content of My ViaMichelin to the PND 13.
• Select the address, addresses or entire folder you want to export, then click “ Export to GPS ”: 80.
• Give your address a name, then click “ Send ”. Comment: The name entered will only be memorized if you save the file on the PC. If you export the file directly to your PND via the “ Content Manager ” application, the save name will be the one allocated by the system.
• When the content you want to export to your ViaMichelin Navigation X970 is in the “ File summary ” column, perform a synchronization as described in paragraph 13.
13.2 POI Manager • Click . You can use the “ POI Manager ” program to manage 2 types of POI: • Michelin POIs to export Michelin POIs to the PND. • Thematic POIs to export POIs organized by theme to the PND. 13.2.1 Michelin POIs • Select “ Michelin POIs ” from the list of POIs.
13.2.2 Thematic POIs • Select “ Thematic POIs ” from the list of POIs. • Click the POI you want. • When you have selected all the files you want, click “ Add to Selection ”. The selected files are then shown in the “ File summary ” table.
You can then log off the Internet. • Double-click the “ poi ” file to be added: the POI file is then saved directly onto your PND and your PC. You can see the file in the “ Thematic POI ” section of the “ POI Manager ”. 13.2.4 How to add a ViaMichelin “*.
• Perform a synchronization as described in paragraph 13.4. 13.2.5 How to add an “*.asc” file With the “ Content Manager ” application it is possible to add “. asc ” type text files matching the structure described in paragraph 13.2.5.1.
• Select an icon from the ones displayed or click “ New icon ” to select a “ bmp ” file (16 x 16 pixels) that will be the icon associated with the added file. • Enter a name for this new file. • Click “ OK ”. The file will then be added to a new directory of the “ My POIs ” file.
You have to create an “. asc ” file for each category of saved address to be imported (which also means you can subsequently delete saved items solely for a given category). On your PC: • Create a text file (with Windows Notepad, for example: *.
• Select the place “ SD Card ” (or “ PND memory ”) where the files and maps will be saved in “ Export to ”. If the volume of the files to export is greater than the capacity of the storage location, a message will tell you that it is not possible to perform the synchronisation.
After a synchronization between your PC and your PND: • The card files will be visible on your PND in: Main Menu > Options > Map > Change Or Delete Map > Change Map • An address file (.
13.4.1 FAQ and Updates • T o access our FQA section, consult the ViaMichelin navigation web site, in the “Support” section. http://www.ViaMichelin.com > Support > X-970 > FAQ 13.4.2 User Manual • http://www.ViaMichelin.com > Products > Specifications > Download product manual 13.
13.4.5 Restore PND • Click “ Restore PND” to start the procedure to regenerate the original programs installed on the PND. This function does not affect the map part of your software (unlike the function Restore SD), but only the functionalities.
14_Technical information 14.1 PC configuration for installing the DVD-ROM • Minimum PC configurations required: PC equipped with a Pentium III ® - 500 MHz processor 512 MB of RAM DVD-ROM drive Micr.
15_What to do if… In this table, we suggest a few answers to frequently asked questions: How can I perform a “partial” or “soft reset”? A partial - or soft reset - restarts your ViaMichelin Navigation X- 970 if the application crashes.
Ho w do you go a bou t in st all ing th e DV D-R OM o n th e PC if y ou g et a CR C er ror mes sa ge w hen you sta rt th e DV D-R OM? Th e de vic e do es n ot r ec har ge w hen it is c onn ect ed i n .
16_USER RIGHTS AND WARRANTIES Please read carefully the following terms and conditions prior to using the ViaMichelin portable navigation system that you have purchased. Use of the software provided with this system is subject to a licence granted by ViaMichelin, and/or other suppliers, to the initial buyer, i.
16.1.5 Term This agreement shall be valid until it is terminated or ends for any reason whatsoever. It may be terminated at any time in the event you breach any of the provisions hereof. Immediately after its termination or end, you must return the Software and Data to ViaMichelin and/or destroy any copies in your possession.
16.2.4 Remedies In the eve nt of a hidde n defe ct of whi ch Via Miche lin is infor med durin g the warra nty per iod, your sole rem edy sha ll be to obt ain the re pair or rep lace ment of the Hardw are and/o r the Softw are , sole ly at ViaMi cheli n’s discr etion and at its expen se.
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