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Mio Spirit/Navman ₃₈₀ / ₄₈₀ / ₆₈₀ Series Hardware User Manual.
Important safety information PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE INSTALLING PRO DUCT IN VEHICLE This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to aler t you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Home charger-specific safety information T o c h a r g e y o u r M i o f r o m t h e m a i n s p o w e r , u s e t h e h o m e c h a r g e r s u p p l i e d b y M i o a s a n a c c e s s o r y ( m a y b e s o l d s e p a r a t e l y ) . Using other home chargers with your Mio could result in seriou s injury or property damage.
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing t his Mio. Please read this ma nual carefully before using your Mio for the first tim e. Keep this manual in a safe place and us e as your first point of reference. Important information for using the manual It is important to understand the terms and ty pographical convention s used in this manual.
Mounting your Mio in a vehicle CAUTION: Never mount your Mio where the driver ’s field of vision is blocked. If the wind screen is tinted with a reflecti ve coatin g, it may be athermi c and impact the GPS rec eption. In t his instance, please mount your Mio where there is a “clear area” - usually just beneath the rear-view mirror.
Spirit/Nav man ₆₈₀ Series Enabling Traffic (TMC) Reception Traffic informat ion is not available on all models and is only available i n selected countr ies.
Getting to know your Mio Navman ₃₈₀ Spirit/Nav man ₄₈₀ Serie s 10.
Spirit/Nav man ₆₈₀ Series Spirit 680 Spirit/Navman 685/687 Spirit/Navman 685 Spirit/Navman 687 11.
Item Description Power switch Cradle slot Speaker Connector for in-car charg er, USB cable (s old sepa rately), home charger (may be sold separately) and TMC accessory kit (may be sold separately) Tou.
How do I turn on my Mio? Using the power switch Spirit/Navman 380/480 Series Spirit/Navman 680 Series To turn on your Mio, slide the power switch to the ON position. To turn off your Mio, slide the power switch to the OFF position, then tap Sleep .
How do I charge the battery? Your Mio has an internal battery that when fully charg ed, should provide power for up to 2 hour s. The battery can take up to 4 hours to fu lly charge. The battery may not be fully charged wh en you use yo ur Mio for the first time.
How do I connect my Mio to my computer? 1. Turn on your comput er. 2. Plug the large end of the USB cable directly into a US B port on your computer (not a USB h ub) and plug the small end into on the bottom of your Mio.
Other features How do I make a hands-free call? If you have a compatible mobile phone with Bluet ooth wireless technology, you can use your Mio as a hands-free car kit. Before you can use this featu re you must pair your mobil e phone with your Mio. Hands-free calling is not available on all models.
Reference What is GPS? The Global Positioning System (GPS) is available at any ti me, free of charge, and i s accurate to within 5m (15f t). GPS navigation is made possible by a network of satellites that orbit the Earth at around 20,200km (12,552mi).
Never attempt to disassembl e, repair or make any mo difications to your Mio. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could caus e damage to your Mio and even bodi ly injury or property damage and will void any warranty.
Mio Spirit/Navman ₃₈₀ / ₄₈₀ / ₆₈₀ Series Software User Manual.
2 Contents Contents ....................................................................................................................... ..................... 2 Welcom e ..............................................................................
3 How do I search for a POI ? ..................................................................................................... ..... 29 How do I find the neares t POIs using NEAR ME?............................................................... 29 How do I find the POI s using EXPLORE? .
4 What is the Mi oMore De sk top? .................................................................................................. 64 How do I install MioMore De sk top onto my computer?.................................................. 64 MioMore Desk top Menu .
5 Welcome Thank you for purchasing this Mio. Thi s manual has been prepared to guide you thro ugh the operation of your Mio from first set-up through to contin uo us use. Please read this man ual carefully before using you r Mio for the first time. Keep this manual in a safe place and us e as your first point of referenc e.
6 How do I get started? The first time you use your Mio it may take several minutes to establish a GPS connection. How do I turn my Mio on for the first ti me? To get started for the first time , complete the followin g steps: 1. Read the Imp ortant Safe ty Information 2.
7 How do I use the touch screen? Navigating on the screen To operate your Mio, touch the screen with your fingertip. You can perform the following actions: Tap Press and release an item displayed on the touch screen. Select Tap an item in a list or tap a command from a menu .
8 Main Menu The Main Menu is your sta rting point for searchin g fo r a destin ation. The Main Me nu also allows you to customise your Mio, view saved locations as My Pl ace/Home, and search for POIs nearby, and so on.
9 How do I navigate through the menu screens? How do I return to the Main Me nu screen? Depending on your Mio model, you can return to the Main Menu screen at any time by: pressing the Main Menu button ( ) on your Mio.
10 How do I use the Keyboard screen? The Keyboard screen will display when you are required to enter text, such as when searching for a street name. Search results will be listed in matc hing order, with the closest matches appearing on the screen. A maximum of 99 results will display.
11 How do I go from A-B? WARNING: For your safety, enter destin ation informatio n before you start a journey. Do not enter a destination while driving.
12 How do I plan my first trip? Using your Mio to plan your first trip is easy. There are several ways to select your destination. Complete the following to navigate to a street address th at you know using the FIND address wizar d.
13 How do I preview the destination on map? After searching an address (or a POI), you can p review the destination on map to explore the area near the location. On the Destination screen, tap the button to display the destination preview map as below.
14 4. When done, tap . 5. The Map screen will display the calculat ed route in route simulation mode. Select a ro ute type and tap , and the route demonstration will start automatically. The simulated ro ute will be di splayed as orange colour. Truck Mode Truck mode is not available on all models an d is only available in selected countries.
15 If you want to … Then … You must complete the details of the truck settings before you can use Truck mode to p lan your route. limit the route planning while shipping hazardous materials in the truck, tap Has Hazmat to turn it on or off.
16 How do I view my route? How do I select the route type? Depending on your Mio model, the Select Rout e Type screen will be displayed when you tap from the Destination screen. All of the four route types ( Fastest , Eco nomical , Easiest , and Shortest ) will be calculated.
17 Item Description Direction and dis tance of next turn The direction and distance to your next turn. Tap to repeat the vocal instruction . Current route Your curr ent rout e is high lighted . Current position Your current position is marked with .
18 How do I view my route statistics? 1. From the Map options screen, tap . 2. Tap the tabs in the title bar to view the addi tional information in the diffe rent screens.
19 3. Com p le t e the follo wing: If you want to … Then … increase/decrease the volume, tap / . The volume bar indicates th e current volume level. mute/unmute, tap . The speaker icon indicates the stat us: : muted : unmuted The volume buttons will auto matically disapp ear after the map is idled for 5 second s.
20 Advanced Routing Functions IQ Routes™ Your Mio features IQ Routes, which intellige ntly anticipat es congested roads at peak times so that they can be avoided. IQ Routes d oes this by using historical, anom alised data from millions of fellow drivers.
21 How do I create a trip with multiple stops? TRIP PLANNER is not a vailable on all mode ls and is only available in selected countries. Depending on your Mio model, you will be able to set mu ltiple stops or waypoints fo r your trip. Your r oute will be calculated to go via each of these points in the specified order.
22 The Optimise function does not take all factors into accoun t. Your waypoints mig ht be reordered to reduce your estimated travel distance. Be su re to confirm the trip on the map and make adjustments as appropriate, parti cularly if your tr ip returns to the start location.
23 How do I capture a location or a journey? The capture functionality is not available on all models. Your Mio has a capture fea ture which allows you to re cord GPS co-ordin ates of a location, capture a loca tion with a voice recording a nd capture a journey a nd save them so you can navigate back at a later time.
24 4. Tap . The Journey screen will display. 5. Tap Save , then Yes . The journey is saved in My Places. How do I navigate to a location I have captured? 1. On the Main Menu, tap . The My Places screen will display. 2. Tap the captured destination you want to travel to ( ).
25 My Places My Places has all your saved locations. How do I save a location as My Place or Home? 1. Search for an address until the Prev iew screen is displayed. 2. Tap . The Save screen will display. The location ha s been added to My Places. 3. To save the location as Home, tap .
26 How do I navigate to Home? If you have not set an address as Home, the first time you try to navigate to Home you will be prompted to search for an address usin g the address-entry wizard. 1. On the Main Menu, tap . The My Places screen will display.
27 How do I navigate to a NavPix™ ? NavPix™ is not available on al l models and is o nly available in sel ected countri es. NavPix™ is an image or pi cture, normally of a location, which contains embedded GP S co-ordinates that you can navigate to.
28 4. Tap the thumbnail of the NavPix™ . The NavPix™ will appear in full- screen. Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. / Tap to start/stop slideshow. Tap to display the Navpix Details scr een. Tap to calculate the route, open the Map screen and start navigating.
29 How do I search for a POI? A POI (Point of Interest) is a named site, featur e, landmark or public venue which can be displayed as an i con on the map.
30 4. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, tap . The Map screen will display. save the location as a favourite, tap . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. explore the map, tap .
31 Item Description Current position Your current position is marked with . Tap to display the POI Display screen, allowing you to set POI preferences. / To zoom in or out, tap and hold or . Zooming in or out will increase or decrease the area contai ned within the Explore area.
32 1. Tap . The POI Display screen will display. 2. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … display all POI ico ns (i.e. icons from all categories), tap Show all . display no POI icons, tap Hide all . Hiding POIs will stop you from finding them when using explore mode/cluster search.
33 If you want to … Then … search for the POIs on your route, tap . search for the POIs near your destination, tap . 4. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … search for POIs by keyword, tap . The Keyboar d screen will display. After you have entered a keyword, tap OK .
34 How do I search for a POI by keyword? Complete the following to navigate to a POI or the street address that you find by keyword. 1. On the Main Menu, tap .
35 3. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, tap . The Map screen will display. save the location as a favourite, tap . The location will be saved in My Places immediately. explore the map, tap .
36 How do I receive current traffic information via TMC? Traffic informat ion is not available on all models and is only available i n selected countr ies. Your Mio can receive cu rrent traffic informa tion for all ma in roads, motorways and major cities, enabling you to avoid potential delays on your route.
37 Traffic overview screen When you see the traffic even t message on your dr iving Map screen, you can open the Traffic screen to display a general overview of the traffic situation on your route, including all events in the immed iate vicinity.
38 How do I view a list of all events on my route? Your Mio creates a list of events as they are received , which is displayed on the All traffic events screen. On the Traffic screen, tap . Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. Event icon Displays an icon to indicate type of event.
39 How do I view traffic details? On the All traffic ev ents screen, tap the event you want to view. The Event Detail s screen will display. Item Description Tap to return to the previous screen. Event icon a nd description Displays details of the Event, including: Na me of road and direction in which Even t is taking place.
40 Traffic messages The Event Details screen displays detour status information. Detour Not Available me ssages If a detour is not available, one of the following messages will display: Message Description This Event is not locatable This clearance is not locata ble A specific location for the Even t cannot be identified.
41 Traffic preferences You can view your current traffic syst em status and change option s by customising the traff ic preferences. TMC Servic e 1. On the Traffic Options screen, tap Traffic Service .
42 What is Travel Book? Travel Book is n ot available on all models an d is only available i n selected countries. Travel Book is a collection of city gui des that provide de tailed P oints of Interest maps for major cit ies in local region.
43 How do I use the Michelin guides? 1. On the Main Menu, tap . The Michelin screen will display. 2. Select a category from the list. 3. Select a search filter from the list. 4. Enter the keyword to search a POI. When done, tap OK . 5. Select a POI from the list.
44 How do I play videos on my Mio via AV IN? AV IN function is not available on all mode ls. Your Mio has an AV IN connector that c an turn your Mio into an external sc reen to display video playback from an external composite video so urce. The AV IN function supports NTSC/PAL (interlace) formats.
45 How do I make a hands-free call? Hands-free calling is no t available on all mode ls. If you have a compatible mobile phone with Bluet ooth wireless technology, you can use your Mio as a hands-free car kit or to provide a n internet connectio n. It can also be used to connect to a Bl uetooth mono/stereo earphone to output audio.
46 How do I configure I nternet settings? Once the Internet connection is tu rned on, you are able to access live in formation over the intern et. 1. Tap the paired device from the My Paired Devices screen, then tap . Æ 2. Tap Internet Settings . The Internet settings screen will display.
47 2. From the Phone screen, tap . The Dial screen will displa y. 3. Enter the numbe r you want to call. To delete the last digit entered, tap . To clear the entire number, tap and hold . The number of the last call will display when you next access the Dial screen.
48 In-call options When a call is in progres s, the in-c all screen will display as below: Complete the following: If you want to … Then … display the Main Menu, tap . display the keypad screen, tap . switch off the microphon e so the receiving party cannot hear you tap to mute.
49 How do I view my call history? From the Call History screen you can view a list of Incoming Calls, Ou tgoing Calls and Missed Calls. The Call History screen lists the calls made duri ng the time your Mio is co nnect ed to a mobile phone. Numbers are arranged by time with the most recent time at the to p.
50 What is MioMore Service? MioMore Service is not availa ble on all models and is o nly available in se lected countries. MioMore Service allows you to search online for live POI in formation and re ceive weathe r updates for up to five cities.
51 4. Complete the foll owing: If you want to … Then … calculate the route and start navigating, tap . The Map screen will display. save the location as a favourite, tap . The location will b e saved in My Places immediately. explore the map, tap .
52 How do I find the weather information? 1. On the Main Menu, tap Æ Weather . 2. Tap Add City , then follow the prompts to select your region, country, and city. When done, the selected city is added to the list. Æ How do I view weath er information for a cit y I have added? 1.
53 How do I search for roadside assistance? Additional data charge s may apply. All charges a re billed by your service provide r. Please check with your service provide r for more information. 1. On the Main Menu, tap . 2. Tap Yes to set the home base before using this service.
54 How do I control my Mio using Voice Command? Voice Command is not available on all models and is only available in selected co untries. Voice Command is a tool that allows you to complete a task without touching the screen.
55 What can I customise? Depending on your Mio model, cert ain setting opt ions may not be availa ble. There are various customisation options avai la ble to enhance your navigation experience. 1. On the Main Menu, tap . The Settings screen will displa y.
56 Screen Complete the following: If you want to … Then … change the displayed screen mode, tap Screen mode and select: Auto: set to automatically change between Day and Night modes. Day: set the screen to be displayed in Day mode. Night: set the screen to be displayed in Night mode.
57 If you want to … Then … o Speed limit + 5 km/h (Speed limit + 3 mph): set the system to alert while your speed is 5 km/h (3 mph) or more above the limit. o Speed limit + 10 km/h (Speed limit + 7 mph): set the system to alert while your speed is 10 km/h (7 mph) or more above the limit.
58 If you want to … Then … Avoiding ferry routes may prevent you from navigating between certain countries, even when a bridge or tunnel exists. set the routing preference, tap Advanced routing to turn the IQ Routes / LearnMe Pro functions on or off.
59 My Maps Complete the following: If you want to … Then … view the map information, tap Map Version to display a list of all maps, providing the following information: Name Date Version/Build number Coverage area select a set of maps to load, tap Map set , then select your preference from the list.
60 Answer calls by voice Complete the following: If you want to … Then … enable Voice Command function while receiving the incoming call, tap On . disable Voice Command function while receiving the incoming call, tap Off .
61 Complete the following: If you want to … Then … set the time zone automatically, select Auto time zone . change the time zone manually, select Manual time zone , then adjust the setting by tapping / . Bluetooth The Bluetooth option allows you to pair and select a mobile phone or the headset with your Mio.
62 Device Complete the following: If you want to … Then … delete the saved information on your Mio, tap Delete saved information : Tap Delete My Places and tap Yes when the warning dialog box displays. The data saved in My Places will be deleted.
63 Demo Demo will begin when the device is connected to power vi a genuine Mio AC Chargers. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … enable a shop demonstration of Mio Spirit to be played, select a demonstration country from the list and tap Start .
64 What is the MioMore Desktop? MioMore Desktop is a suite of tools you can use to ac cess greater functionality and product information via your computer.
65 4. Click Install Software , then Install MioMore Desktop . 5. Follow the screen prompts to install MioMore Desktop: Review and accept the Licence Agree men t for MioMore Desktop when prompted. Select a destination folder for MioMore Desktop when prompted.
66 Component Description Custom POIs Application that allows you to import custom POIs. Photo Album Import and edit NavPix™ i mage s. Image Search Search online and download NavPix™ which can be added to My Places or Mio. This feature is powered by Flickr™.
67 My Subscriptions Subscription informati on is not available on all mode ls and is only available in selected countrie s. Your Mio contains pre-loaded subs c riptions, such as safety camera and travel book information. MioMore Desktop Æ My Subscriptions For the latest subscrip tion updates, visit: www.
68 How do I update s ubscriptions on my Mio? The My Subscriptions section w ill display a list of subscriptions already installed on your Mio: Icon Description Red Expired subscriptio ns. Right click to purchase a new subscription. Yellow Available subscriptions.
69 Occasionally Mio may offer yo u free map updates. If a free map update is available and your Mio is connected to your computer, a message will display when you first start MioMore D esktop. The message can be disabled from displaying by selecti ng Suppress Free Map Offer messages from the message box or from: MY MIO Æ Options Æ My Maps .
70 Map files take up space on your Mi o’s internal memory. If you do not use a map file, you can remove it to free up space. You can later reinst all it to your Mio if required. 1. Open MioMore Desktop, if it is not alr eady open: Start Æ All Programs Æ Mio Æ MioMore Desktop 2.
71 How do I remove maps from my Mio? 1. Click View Installed Maps . 2. From the My Mio panel, select the check box next to the map you want to remove. 3. Click Remove Maps to remove the selected maps. 4. Confirm that you want to remove the selected map when prompted.
72 4. Set Alert setting as required: If you want to … Then … enable a visual warning when a POI of this category is in close proximity, select the Visual alert check box. select an icon to display on the Map screen for POIs of this category, click Browse to select the icon file from your local or network drive.
73 Photo Album Depending on y our Mio model, c ertain Photo Al bum features may n ot be available. Photo Album is a MioMore Desktop appl ication which allows you to copy, delete or move pictures or al bums between the NavPix ™ library on your Mio and the NavPix™ library on your computer.
74 Toolbar Button Description Create new album Click to create a new album in the NavPix™ li brary you ar e view ing. Add to My Pla ces Click to transfer NavPix™ to My Places. Transfer to your Mio or Transfer to your computer If you are viewing NavPix™ in the NavPix™ library on your computer, this will display as Transfer to your Mio .
75 How can I view an d edit pictures or albums on my computer? If you want to … Then … rotate a picture to left, select the picture from the Album display area. Click Rotate left on the toolbar. rotate a picture to right, select th e picture from the Album display area.
76 If you want to … Then … remove a picture from an album, in the Desktop albums section, select the album cont aining the NavPix™ you want to remove. Select the NavPix™ , right click and select Remove from album . Click the Dele te icon on the toolbar if you want to delete the NavPix™ from all albums.
77 Photo Album pref erences MioMore Desktop Æ My Mio Æ Options Æ Photo Albu m Complete the following: If you want to … Then … change your NavPix™ location on your computer, click Change . Select a location for your NavPix™ library. Click Save or OK .
78 How do I down load NavPix™ from the int ernet? 1. In the Description field enter a search description for the image you are looking for. 2. Select one of the Sort by options. 3. Click Search . Thumbnai ls of the NavPix™ will be displayed in the NavPix™ display area.
79 How do I remove an application f rom my Mio? The following applications cannot be removed from your Mio: . 1. Select any application from the Device Main Menu scree n section. 2. Drag and drop the application to the Available Settings section. 3. Click Sav e to Device .
80 How do I edit a locat ion name or notes in M y Places? 1. From the My Places panel select the location you want to edit. 2. Click the location icon on the Google map. The location summary pop-up will display. 3. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … edit the location name, click the location name.
81 Trip Planner In addition to TRIP PLANNER ( ) on your Mio, Trip Planne r in MioMore Desktop allows you to pre-plan your trip on the computer. MioMore Desktop Æ Trip Planner Component Description Route planne r Plan a route by entering From point and To point.
82 2. Complete the following: If you want to … Then … add a waypoint, clic k Add Waypoint . reset or remove a waypoint, click next to the waypoint. set the route preferences, click Ro ute option and selec t: Type of route: Select the Fastest , Shor test , Easiest , or Economical way to plan your route.
83 My Mio MioMore Desktop Æ My Mio How do I change th e displayed lang uage for Mio More Desktop? You can change the la nguage for MioMore Desktop. 1.
84 How do I inst all or remove a voice file fo r Voice Comman d? Voice Command is not available on all models and is only available in selected co untries. Depending on your Mio model, you will be able to se t the destination quickly by using Voice Command.
85 To use the Mileage Report er function of MioMore Desktop, the Mileage recorder option must be enabled on your Mio. For more information , refer to th e Route Options section in “What can I custo mise?” To change the Mileage Reporter preferences, click MioMore Desktop Æ My Mio Æ Optio ns Æ Mileage Reporter .
86 Connect Connect is n ot available on all mode ls. Connect is a MioMore Desktop applic ation that allows yo u to search and in stall local POIs information fro m your computer to your Mio.
87 Activation If you have purchased a map unlock code or subscrip tion s for your Mio, you have to enter the activation key using the Unlock F eatures applicatio n. MioMore Desktop Æ Activation The activation key will be sent to you by email, or printed on the inside cover of the box if you purchase the map update DVD.
88 For more information Online support For 24/7 help and support wi th Mio products, visit our Tech nical Support website at: www.mio.com Mio Advantage If you have a faulty product or you would like t.
89 Icon Description Icon Description Business office Bus station Camping ground Car dealer/Automobile dealer Casino Cemetery Church Cinema City hall City, town or village Coffee shop College/Universit.
90 Icon Description Icon Description Rest area Restaurant Road accident black spot Scenic/Panoramic views School School zone Shop Shopping Ski resort/Ski lift stat ion Speed check Sport centre Sports .
91 Traffic and other TMC Events Each TMC Event is sorted in to one of ni ne categories. When an Event is received, on e of the following icons will display: Event Avoided Event Message Type Event Descripti on Danger There is a dangerous situatio n on the route; for example, people are on the road.
92 Copyright © 2011 MiTAC International Corpor ation. Mio is either a r egistered trademark or trademark of MiTA C International Corporat ion and is used under licence by Mio Te chnology Limited.
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