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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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Place Name by Keyword
If you do not know the exact name of the destination, you can find the place with a keyword. When you select this option, the display changes to:
You can find your destination with a keyword using the Sort by Distance to Travel option or City Vicinity option.
If you select the Sort by Distance to Travel option, the Enter keyword for place screen appears. Enter the keyword using the on-screen keyboard. If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the keyword. The system starts searching for places that match the entered keyword. If you see your desired place, select it from the list.If not, scroll through the list to find the desired place.
If you select the City Vicinity option, the Enter city name screen appears. Enter the name of the city using the on-screen keyboard. 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 your desired city name from the list. Once you have selected your desired city name, the Enter keyword for place screen appears. Enter the keyword using the on-screen keyboard to specify the desired place.
Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 45).
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Sort by Distance to Travel
When you select this option, the system gives you a list of all the places in the subcategory. This list is arranged by distance from your current location, with the closest at the top of the list.
The distance and direction to the destination at the top of the list are shown in the screen. The distance shown is straight line distance (as the crow flies), not driving distance. Select the number (1-4) of the desired destination from the list.
Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 45).
City Vicinity
The system allows you to find points of interest in the vicinity of the city you entered. When you select this option, the display changes to the Enter city name screen. Enter the name of the city using the on-screen keyboard. If the system does not find an exact match, select List when you finish entering the name of the city. Select a desired city from the list.
Once you have selected the city, the display changes to the Enter a place name screen. Enter the name of the place using the on-screen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 45).
Place Name
When you select this option, the display changes to the Enter a place name screen. Enter your selection, using the on-screen keyboard.
Once you select a place, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 45).
Finding the Place by Name
The Name option allows you to enter the name of a business, and then shows you a list of businesses with the same or similar names to select from. Use the name option only if you know the exact spelling of the place. If unsure, use the Category option.
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Finding the Place by Phone
Number
The Phone Number option allows you to select a destination by its telephone number. Only telephone numbers stored in the system under the Places (of business) option are recognized. The system does not contain residential telephone numbers, or numbers you may have entered in your personal Address Book.
Tip:
If you know the phone number of a point of interest (POI), its uniqueness makes it the fastest entry meth od. When using the voice control system, the entry should be spoken as a continuous string of numbers. For example, the telephone number (310) 555-4000 should be spoken as “Three, one, zero, five, five, five, four, zero, zero, zero.”
By Map Input
After you select Map Input from the Enter destination by screen, the display changes to:
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. For information on the available voice commands, see Voice Command Index on page 138.
Showing the Map of Current
Position
The Current Position selection assumes that you are looking for a destination in the immediate area. The display changes to:
The red arrow indicates your vehicle position. Find your desired destination by moving the joystick left, right, up, or down. The map and crosshairs will move in the same direction.
The yellow box indicates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick. The scale will decrease each time you push in on the joystick, until Select a destination appears at the top of the screen.
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If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs on the desired icon, map feature, or road, push in on the joystick. The address of the location will appear at the top of the screen.
NOTE:
The selected icon or road segment is displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or less map scale.
If this is the desired destination, push in on the joystick again. If not, use the joystick to reposition the crosshairs, then push in on th e joystick again to display the new address.
If you selected a single icon or road segment within the target mark, the following screen app ears. Push in on the joystick again to calculate a route to the selected destination.
If you selected multiple icons within the cursor radius, the following screen appears. Select an item from the list. Then select OK to calculate a route to the selected destination.
Once you select an address, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 45).
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Showing the Map of City
With the City selection, the display changes to the Enter city name screen.
When you have entered the desired city, the display changes to a map. The starting location will be the central position in the selected city.
See Showing the Map of Current Position on page 36 for instructions on finding and entering your desired destination.
Showing the Map of State
With the State selection, the display changes to the Enter state name screen.
After you select the desired state, the display changes to a map of the state, with the crosshairs located near the middle.
The yellow box indi cates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick. The scale will decrease each time you push in on the joystick, until Select a destination appears at the top of the screen.
Use the joystick to move the crosshairs to the area of the state close to your intended destination. If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs in the desired area, push in on the joystick. The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen.
NOTE:
The selected icon or road segment is displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or less map scale.
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If this is the desired address, push in on the joystick again. If not, use the joystick to reposition the crosshairs, then push in on th e joystick again to display the new address.
If you selected a single icon or road segment, push in on the joystick again to select the new address. If you selected multiple icons within the cursor radius, select an item from the list on the screen.
Once you select an address, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 45).
Showing the Map of Continental
USA
With the Continental USA selection, the display changes to:
The yellow box indi cates the area you will see when you click on the current map with the joystick. The scale will decrease each time you push in on the joystick, until Select a destination appears at the top of the screen.
Use the joystick to move the crosshairs to the area of the country for your intended destination. Then push in on the joystick.
If desired, use the ZOOM buttons to change the map scale. When you have the crosshairs on the desired icon, map feature, or road, push in on the joystick. The address of the location you have selected will appear at the top of the screen.
NOTE:
The selected icon or road segment is displayed on the 1/2 mile (800 meter) or less map scale.
If this is the desired address, push in on the joystick again. If not, use the joystick to reposition the crosshairs, then push in on th e joystick again to display the new address.
If you selected a single icon or road segment, push in on the joystick again to select the new address. If you selected multiple icons within the cursor radius, select an item from the list on the screen.
Once you select an address, the system then displays the Calculate route to screen (see Driving to Your Destination on page 45).
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