DETAILED DESCRIPTION
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DETAILED DESCRIPTION
This chapter describes the functions of your Personal Navigation Device in detail. On
the following pages you will learn how to
- Use the map (see page 8)
- Find and choose locations (see page 10)
- Navigate to your destination (see page 20)
- Use the route planner (see page 23)
- Configure the application (see page 25)
Using the map
The map is the core component of your Personal Navigation Device. It will be centred
on your current location by default, provided you have a GPS connection. You can
browse the map, display information about the different locations shown on it and e.g.
choose them for routing and navigating.
Tracking mode and selection mode
The map knows two basic states, the tracking and the selection mode.
In the tracking mode, the map follows your actual position (GPS position), displaying
information about your geographic position, your speed, etc: