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The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you say “E” but the system does not recognize the command, it will ask you, “Please select the number of the input letter from the list,” and the following pop-up box will appear:
You should select a letter by saying the number.
Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.”See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter.
By Touch Control:
After you have selected the city, or if you selected Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter street name screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the street (like ELM or 42ND) that is your destination.
To enter the name of a major highway, you must use the full name, including a hyphen. For interstates, use an “I” (I-10). For U.S. highways, use “US” (US-18). For state highways, use the two character state designation (CA-101). For county roads, use the appropriate designation (G-2, for example).
Tip:
When entering a street, you do not need to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will automatically determine that for you, based on your entered city and street number.
The system will display a list of street names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select the number (1-6) of the desired street from the list.
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Entering the Street Number
After you have completed the street name, the display changes to the Enter street number screen. Use the voice control system and say the address number as a continuous string of numbers. For example, the address 1527 should be spoken as “One, five, two, seven.” You can also use the on-screen keyboard to enter th e street number.
Some address numbers may not be available on the selected street. For example, let’s say the individual address ranges for a selected street name are 1 - 20 and 9,000 - 10,000, with an overall range shown on the display of 1 to 10,000. If you try to enter a number outside the individual address ranges such as 500, the system will show this number as unavailable (grayed out).
• When using the on-screen keyboard, the system only a llows you to choose available address numbers.
• When using voice control, the system beeps if you try to select an unavailable (grayed out) address number.
If you did not select a city in the beginning, the street name you selected might appear in more than one city. The system will give you a list of cities that the street appears in . Select the desired city from the list. The system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 45).
Tip:
If the particular address you want cannot be found, select Map Input and use the joystick to se lect the appropriate location on the map (see By Map Input on page 36).
Select View Dest. Map and use the joystick to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the street will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6.
By Intersection
After you select Intersection from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:
Tip:
When entering an address, it is usually easier to enter the st reet first. A city or cities that the street appears in will be displayed. For your convenience, you do not have to enter both city and street.
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NOTE:
If you find that your city is not listed, it may be part of a larger metropolitan area. Try entering the street first. Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 87.
Selecting the State or Province
The state you are in is displayed at the top of the screen. If your desired destination is in an other state, select Change State .
The display then changes to the Enter state name screen. Use the voice control system and say the name of the state or use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the state.
Selecting the City
This is helpful if the street runs through several cities, and you know what city includes the street. Th e city you are in is displayed on the screen. If the city you want is displayed on the screen, say “Select current city .” If your desired destination is in another city, say or enter another city.
By Voice Control:
Say “City” on the Find intersection by screen, and the display changes to the Say city name screen. Say the city name and the searching will begin.
To enter the city na me by voice spelling, say or select CHANGE TO Spell Mode on the Say city name screen, and the display will change to the Enter city name screen. Say the city name by saying individual letters, or words that represent the letters, one at a time.
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The system has a talk back function. If your spoken letter is not recognized, the system will talk back to you. For example, if you say “E” but the system does not recognize the command, it will ask you, “Please select the number of the input letter from the list,” and the following pop-up box will appear:
You should select a letter by saying the number.
Alternatively, to improve voice recognition, you can say “Echo” or “Edward” instead of “E.”See page 15 for a list of available words for each letter.
By Touch Control:
Select City, and the display then changes to the Enter city name screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter the name of the city.
The system will display a list of city names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select the number (1-6) of the desired city from the list.
If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the name of the city. Most of the cities and towns for that state are listed.
Listings of cities and towns in the non- detailed coverage area may have an asterisk “*” next to their names. If you select one, a pop-up box is displayed saying, “No detailed street data...”, and a street address cannot be entered (see Map Coverage on page 107).
Select View Dest. Map and use the joystick to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the city will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6.
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By Touch Control:
After you have selected the city, or if you select Street in the beginning, the display changes to the Enter street name screen. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter one of the names (like ELM or 42ND) of the intersecting streets.
To enter the name of a major highway, you must use the full name, including a hyphen. For intersta tes, use an “I” (I- 10). For U.S. highways, use “US” (US-18). For state highways, use the two character state desi gnation (CA-101). For county roads, use the appropriate designation (G-2, for example).
Tip:
When entering a street, you do not need to enter the direction (N, S, E, W) or the type (St, Ave, etc.). The system will automatically determine that for you.
The system will display a list of street names, with the closest match to the name you entered at the top of the list. Select the number (1-6) of the desired street from the list.
After you have completed the first street name, the display changes to the Enter intersecting street screen. Enter the name of the other intersecting street using the on-screen keyboard.
If you did not select a city in the beginning, and the intersection appears in more than one city, you will see the Select a city screen. The system will give you a list of cities that the intersection appears in. Select the desired city from the list. If more than one intersection appears in a city, select the desired intersection from the Select an intersection screen. The system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 45).
Tip:
If the particular intersection you want cannot be found, select Map Input and use the joystick to select the appropriate location on the map (see By Map Input on page 36).
Select View Dest. Map and use the joystick to select an icon, approximate area, or street you wish to choose as your destination. Otherwise, a central location of the street will be selected. If you select a point of interest (POI) or road in an unverified area, you may or may not have routing in these areas. See Map Overview on page 6.
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By Places
After you select Places from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:
There are three ways to find a place or point of interest (POI), by Category, Name , or Phone Number.
Let’s assume you want to find a coffee shop (restaurant) called “Bucks.”
• If you know the phone number of the coffee shop, select Phone Number, then enter the 10-digit number with area code. This is the quickest way to find it.
• The second best me thod is to select Category , Restaurant, and CAFÉ/ COFFEE SHOP . After you select Place Name by Keyword and search method, enter the keyword “Bucks.” The list will include all restaurants that have the letters “bucks” anywhere in the name.
• You can try to enter “Bucks” using Name , but you may have to search through a list that might include Bucks Welding, Bucks Surplus, etc.
NOTE:
Prior to departure, you can set areas to avoid. The system then includes them in its calculations for the destination you have entered. See Edit Avoid Area on page 87. You can enter the desired destination using the voice control system. For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 138.
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Finding the Place by Category
The Category option gives you a list of categories or types of businesses to select from with the following screen:
Tip:
If you are not sure of the spelling of a place, the best way to find it is to use the keyword search. Select Category, choose a category and subcategory from the menus, then select Place Name by Keyword , and enter the partial name.
After selecting a category and subcategory, the system will give you the options of Place Name by Keyword , Sort by Distance to Travel , City Vicinity, or Place Name with the following screen:
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Auto Service Lodging ShoppingHonda Dealers Auto Repair & Maintenance Bed & Breakfast Resort All Shopping*2 Office Supplies/Electronics Acura Dealers Car Wash & Detailing Hotel/M otel Accessories/Jewelry Pharmacy/Drug Store Gas Station Motorcycle DealersLeisureAuto Parts & Electronics Pet Food/Supplies
Hydrogen Station Other Car Dealers Amusement Park Museum Books/Music/Video Sewing/Linen Auto Parts & Electronics Roadside Assistance Golf Course Park/Recreation Area Clothing Shoes/Bags
BankingHistorical Monument Performing Arts Groceries Sporting Goods
ATM Check Cashing/Money Transfer Marina Spor ts Complex Home Improvement Toys/Arts/Crafts Bank Currency Exchange Movie Theater Tourist Attraction Mall/Department Store
Community Restaurant TravelBusiness Higher Education All Types*1 Italian Airport Parking Lot City Hall Library American Japanese Automobile Club Rental Car Agency Civic/Community Center Post Office Café/Coffee Shop Korean Bed & Breakfast Resort Convention/Exhibition Center School Californian Mexican Bus Station Rest Area Court House Chinese Pizza Camping Ski Area
EmergencyContinental Seafood Commuter Rail Station Tourist Attraction
Hospital Roadside Assistance Fast Food Thai Ferry Terminal Tourist Information Police Station Veterinarian French Vegetarian Hotel/Motel Train Station German Vietnamese Named Place Travel Agency Greek Other Park & Ride Truck Stop/Plaza Indian Parking Garage/House
Advanced
*1 When trying to find a specific restaurant, select the category ALL TYPES. Some restaurants may be miscategorized.*2 When trying to find a speci fic store, select the category ALL SHOPPING. Some stores may be miscategorized.
If the category you want is not listed, you can try to find it with a keyword. When you select this option, the display changes to the Enter keyword for category screen. If the system finds any categories with the keyword you entered, the display changes to the Select a category screen. Select the desired category.
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