User manual
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Main Menu
This is your “hub”, from where you can reach all functions by tapping their icons. You can always return directly to the Main Menu by tapping [Main Menu] on the right hand side of toolbar. If [Main Menu] is not visible, return to a previous screen by tapping [Back] in the toolbar.
Map
Use Map to see your current location on a map or use navigation functions, including selecting a destination and planning a route.
Trip Manager
With help of Trip Tools you can retrieve data relating to your trip or actual movement. Select Trip Computer, Charts or Speedometer.
Trip Tools
With help of Trip Tools you can retrieve data relating to your trip or actual movement. Select Trip Computer, Charts or Speedometer.
Settings
Tap Settings to customize your maps and software, or to reset the original factory settings.
Compass
Tap Compass to turn your Windows Phone into a virtual compass.
SOS
Should you need urgent help, tap SOS to send out a predefined emergency email to a set of predefined addresses. -
Map
Map View / Location view
By default, the Map View of Washington DC is shown at startup. To show your current location, switch to Location View by tapping [Current location]. (Please note that for identifying your current location you must set Location Services to ON in your Windows Phone 7 system menu: Settings/Location).
With Location View switched on, your current position, marked with an orange arrowhead, becomes the focus point of the map and remains in the center of the screen as you move along.
Switch back to Map View by panning the map away from your current location. In Map view the focus point is marked by a crosshair. Your current location, if still visible, is marked with the same orange arrowhead as in Location View.
The following refer to both Map View and Location View.
Planning Route automatically (online)
To planning route from actual GPS position to a selected map point tap and hold over the desired position of map and select [Set as End Point].
If you would like to plan route between to map points, please use [Set as Start Point] and [Set as End Point] functions from popup menu after tap and hold over the map.
Adding POI on a certain map position
To adding POI to a selected map point tap and hold over the desired position of map and select [Add POI]. Tap to POI marker (make sure that POI layer is visible) to view or edit it.
Info box
By default the Info boxes (transparent data fields in the header) show the coordinates of the crosshair/arrowhead in the middle of the screen. (You can change the information shown by scolling the header right to left).
Compass on map
Small compass in the heades helps you to check your orientation. While you are navigating along a route the orange arrow shows the right direction to keep you the route.
Map Buttons
Slide your finger to pan the map.
Tap [+] or [–] to zoom in or out. Alternatively, use the phone’s multi touch functionality: drag your fingers apart to zoom in, pull them together to zoom out.
Map Type
Tap [Map Type] to change the type and source of map data to be displayed. Switch between Bing Street Map / Satellite Map / OpenStreetMap / OpenCycleMap.
Search on Map
Tap [Search] to show/hide the search box. Tap into the textbox and type Place or POI name then press Enter or [OK] button. If online search engine could get result, map will be centered to the location of place/poi.
Map Options
You can plan your own route by drawing the path over the map manually. Tap [Draw Route] and start drawing.
You can also store manually planned routes by [Save Route] option.
To measure distances, tap [Measure] and draw a freehand path on the map. The length of the path is shown in the header.
Tap [Capture] to take a picture using the phone’s built-in camera application. A new POI is then created in your current location and the image is stored as an attachment to it.
Select [Map Layers] to display or hide Route, POIs, Tracks, Photos on the map.
Tap [Routing Settings] to select the server side routing engine.
To stop navigating on a route, please press [Stop Navigation] button.
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Trip Manager
Tracks are paths showing the actual route you covered, based on your GPS positions recoded at regular intervals.
Tracks
Tracks are paths showing the actual route you covered, based on your GPS positions recoded at regular intervals.
To start recording your track, tap [Record] in the toolbar. The button turns red and the orange arrowhead leaves a red tail on the map while recording. You can set track logging to automatic in >Track Settings.
Tap [Pause] to pause recording, then tap [Pause] again to resume.
Tap [Stop] to stop recording and save the track in memory. Please note that you need at least two recorded positions to save a track.
In the list you can select and manage a previously saved Track.
Double tap a Track in the list or select one then press [Details] button to open the Track Details screen in which you can check or modify the name and icon with the selected Track. You can also see all the >Trip Computer data (e.g. length, time, max. speed, etc.) relating to the selected track.
On Track Details screen you can:
Tap and hold the Name field to modify the name of the Track.
Tap and hold the Icon field to modify the icon of the Track.
When ready, tap [OK].
Tap [Delete] to delete the selected Track from your phone (further confirmation is required).
POIs
Locations regularly used as starting and end points for route planning can be stored as POI (Points of interest) in your phone’s memory. See >Map on how to save a POI.
In the list you can select and manage a previously saved POI.
Double tap a POI in the list or select one then press [Details] button to open the POI Details screen in which you can check or modify the description of and any photo stored with the selected POI.
On POI Details screen you can:
Tap and hold the Name field to modify the name of the POI.
Tap and hold the Icon field to modify the icon of the POI.
Tap and hold the Description field to add more information to the POI.
Tap [Photo] to view or add photo to POI.
Tap [Change Photo] to change or retake photo.
Tap [Delete Photo] to remove image assignment for POI.
Tap [Map] to view POI on Map.
Tap [Coordinate] to view POI’s coordinate.
To change coordinate of a POI tap and hold over a data field and enter its new value.
When ready, tap [OK].
Tap [Delete] to delete the selected POI from your phone (further confirmation is required).
Route
Routes are previously saved route plans between two points shown as a path on the map. Stored routes are available when your phone is off-line.
In the list you can select and manage a previously saved Route or the actual (unsaved) Route.
Double tap a Route in the list or select one then press [Details] button to open the Route Details screen in which you can check or modify the description or name of the selected Route.
On Route Details screen you can:
Tap and hold the Name field to modify the name of the Route.
Tap and hold the Description field to add more information to the Route.
When ready, tap [OK].
Tap [Delete] to delete the selected Route from your phone (further confirmation is required).
Share
On Share tab of Trip Manager you can export your track(s) or POI(s) as a .kml, .kmz file via email.
You should first select track(s) and POI(s) from the list then enter an e-mail address then press the send button. Outdoor Navigation software will pack selected data into a .kmz file and send it.
Dropbox
By selecting Dropbox from Share tab you can use file export/import functions with your Dropbox account.
First you should create a Dropbox account at http://www.dropbox.com site and login with your e-mail and password in Outdoor Navigation. You can use one of the four functions:
Backup
Creates a full backup from your tracks, pois, routes and settings into a backup file and uploads it to your Dropbox (in OutdoorNavigationWP7 folder)
Restore
Restores tracks, pois, routes and settings from a backup file. Please note that current data will be replaced with restored one.
Export
Creates KML or GPX file from your tracks, pois, routes and and uploads it to your Dropbox (in OutdoorNavigationWP7 folder)
Import
Imports tracks, poi or route data from KML, GPX or LOC file. You can download Geocaching LOC files from http://www.geocaching.com site then copy it into OutdoorNavigationWP7 folder, so Outdoor Navigation can open it. -
Trip Tools
Trip Tools offer various ways to retrieve data relating to your trip or actual movement.
Trip Computer
The Trip Computer is a set of 24 panels showing data relating to your current trip or actual movement. The panels are shown across several pages, as indicated by the dots at the bottom. Slide the screen to move between the pages.
To change the size and layout of the panels, tap [Layout] to toggle between 2, 4 and 6 panels showing on each page.
To change data being displayed, tap on the panel and select from the list. When ready, tap [OK], or tap [Cancel] to leave the panel unchanged. Repeat for each panel as necessary. The panels can be set independently of each other.
Some panels show statistical data measured from the beginning of your trip (e.g. Max Speed, Moving Time). To reset the data and restart statistical calculations tap [Reset], and confirm your choice by tapping YES in the dialog box.
Charts
The Charts function shows a two dimensional line chart plotting two particular data relating to your previously saved Track(s). You can select and compare up to 5 tracks.
To load your tracks, tap [Track], then select from the list of stored tracks. When ready, tap [OK].
Tap [Type] to choose the type of chart to be displayed.
You can change layout with [Layout] button to show chart and map together.
Tap a point of the Chart to see the values relevant to that point.
Tap [+] and [-] to zoom in and out of the chart.
Tap [Up] and [Down] to select between tracks displayed (only available when at least two tracks are loaded).
Speedometer
The Speedometer shows your actual speed based on GPS signals. The unit of speed measurement (mph or km/h) can be changed in >Settings.
If you want to be warned when exceeding a speed limit, tap one of the four pre-set speed limit signs around the speed dial. The speed limit to be observed is highlighted. If all signs are greyed out, no warning will be given.
The pre-set speed limits and the default gauge style can be changed in by tap and hold over a pre-set box and change a new value from the list.
Note that the speed limit is set by the user and is not based on any external data, therefore the device may not warn you when you are exceeding the legal speed limit. It is always your sole responsibility as the driver to observe the legal speed limit.
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Settings
You can customize your Outdoor Navigation application here.
System Settings
You can set the method of distance calculation (default: Auto) and if Outdoor Navigation would run even if you had locked your device.
Unit Settings
Select the units used for measuring data, such as speed, distance or altitude.
Track Settings
Track settings define the way how often new points are recorded in your track log, and therefore directly affect the size of your track log files.
Set Auto Start to ON to start track logging automatically at launch.
Use the ‘Configure Recoding Parameters’ settings to reduce the number of points in your track log.
Min Angle – the track logger continuously measures your deviation from the straight line between the last two recorded points in the track log. Unless in your current position the angle of deviation is greater than the Min Angle setting, the current position will not be recorded in the track log.
Min Distance – the track logger continuously measures your distance from the last recorded point in the track log. Unless in your current position your distance is greater than the Min Distance setting, the current position will not be recorded in the track log.
Max Distance – the track logger continuously measures your distance from the last recorded point in the track log. If in your current position your distance is greater than the Max Distance setting, the current position will automatically be recorded in the track log, irrespective of any other Track settings.
Max Time – the track logger continuously measures the time elapsed since the last point was recorded in the track log. If in your current position the elapsed time is greater than the Max Time setting, the current position will automatically be recorded in the track log, irrespective of any other Track settings.
SOS Settings
Add your data for your predefined emergency messages here.
Enter the Email Address and Phone Number of the person to whom the emergency message should be sent. Enter Your Name and Your Phone Number as well.
Routing Settings
You can select the server side routing engine (same as in Map Options).
Reset
Tap [Reset] to change all customizable settings to the factory default values. A confirmation dialog box appears. Tap Yes to continue – please note that all your customized settings will be lost. Tap No to keep your current settings.
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Compass
The compass ring and dial rotates to show your actual heading, the letter N on the dial being always towards the North. The Compass arrow rotates separately and shows the direction toward your selected destination. (If no destination is selected the arrow is fixed in North position.)
The four panels around the compass show data relating to your trip or actual movement. To change the data being displayed, tap a panel and select from the list. When ready, tap [OK], or tap [Cancel] to leave the panel unchanged. Repeat for each panel as necessary. The panels can be set independently of each other.
Tap the Compass to enlarge the dial, tap again to reduce its size.
With [Layout] button you will get a new view of compass screen, where additional three panels and chart view are visible.
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SOS
In an emergency situation you can send out a predefined emergency message to a set of predefined addresses via email or SMS. Depending on the severity of the situation, you can select one of three types of emergency messages:
- Info – basic location information;
- Panic – a message about being lost but uninjured;
- Medical Emergency – a message about being lost and in need of urgent medical assistance.Each type of emergency messages includes your GPS location at the time of sending, as recorded by the GPS module in your phone plus a clickable link to show your position on Google Maps (only in case of email).
The message also includes your name and phone number if you have given it in >SOS Settings.
Tap the relevant button to be redirected to the phone’s email or SMS client, where you can edit the message if necessary. When ready, tap [Send] in the email client.
Note that an emergency email can only be sent if
- you have previously given a correct email address/phone number in >Emergency Settings;
- you have correctly set up an email account and smtp server in your phone’s mail application;
- your mobile phone subscription allows data traffic (particular attention must be paid to the Data Roaming setting when abroad);
- your phone is successfully connected to a data enabled mobile network.If ANY of the conditions above is not met, your emergency email message WILL NOT BE SENT.
