When you connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to your PC by means of a USB cable, the device screen will display the warning below advising you not to remove the SD card from your navigation device (see Figure 1):
Figure 1
On your PC, the New partnership window is then displayed.
Figure 2
- Select No then click on Next > (Figure 2). The Microsoft ActiveSync software will activate in invite mode (Figure 3).
Figure 3
It is not necessary to establish a partnership in order to transfer files (e.g. a POI) from your PC to your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
You can now install the ViaMichelin Navigation DVD-ROM supplied with your device, transfer POI files with POI Manager or use the Content Manager software.
Insert the DVD-ROM in your PC drive. The installation procedure starts automatically after a few seconds. If the DVD-ROM does not start automatically, click on My Computer, then on the icon of the drive in which you have inserted the DVD-ROM. Click on Setup (or Setup.exe if the extensions appear). The first window of the installation procedure should then open. Follow the procedure detailed on the screen.
- Once the directory has been chosen, click on Next.
- Click on Next to begin installation
- Once installation is complete, click on End.
- A window will ask you to restart your computer. Check that all your applications are closed (except the installation of the ViaMichelin Navigation software), then click on Yes.
- Tick the option Yes, I want to restart my computer now, then click on End. Wait until your computer has restarted completely. When the restart is complete, the following window will open.
- Click on Cancel
- Now connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 to your computer using the mini-USB cable supplied with the device.
Connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to your PC via the USB cable supplied and then switch on your portable navigation device; the message "New hardware detected" will appear in the task bar.
Note: If your PC doesn't detect the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, we recommend that you connect your cable via another USB port.
- When asked "Do you authorise Windows to connect to Windows Update to search for updates?" tick the option "No, not this time", then click on Next.
- Tick the option "install from a list or from a specified location" (experienced users), then click on Next.
The window appears. Select the option Search for the best driver in these locations, then tick Include this location in the search. Finally, click on Search in orderto locate your CD or DVD drive.
Select your CD/DVD drive (usually D: or E:), then click OK or Open
Our search location corresponding to the CD or DVD drive uses the letter < D >. Click on Next. The search for the drivers starts.
A warning window appears. This message means that the driver has not been validated as Windows compatible by Microsoft. However, ViaMichelin assures you of its compatibility with Windows XP operating systems and that installing ViaMichelin programs will not damage your computer. You can, therefore, continue the installation procedure by clicking on Continue.
- The hardware wizard installs the driver.
The hardware wizard has finished installing the driver. Click on End.
The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 is supplied with a pre-loaded SD card which enables the simple and direct installation of programs and mapping onto your navigation device: this is the "Plug and drive" facility.
The DVD-ROM supplied with your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 enables you to install the "Content Manager" program which provides the link between your PC and navigation device. This program enables you to :
Transfer points of interest (POI) files from the ViaMichelin website or from a PC
Reinstall the SD card if necessary
Export map files and integrate "asc" or "POI" files.
Unfortunately, this DVD-ROM is not configured to work with Macintosh operating systems. To date, there is no plan to develop the DVD-ROM for Macintosh operating systems.
The DVD-ROM supplied with your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 contains the Content Manager software which will enable you to transfer route plans or addresses from the ViaMichelin website www.ViaMichelin.com to your device. For details on installing the software to your PC, please refer to the FAQ: How do I install the DVD-ROM supplied with my ViaMichelin Navigation X-970?
Check that your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 is correctly connected to the PC. If you encounter connection difficulties, please refer to the FAQ:What do I do if my ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 is not recognised by the PC?
On the main page, click on the My ViaMichelin tab (Figure 1).
Figure 1
You will be asked to identify yourself in order to access your My ViaMichelin account. If you already have an account, enter your email address, personal password, and click on OK (Figure 2). If you do not have an account yet, click on the Register button (Figure 2). After providing the requested information and once your registration has been confirmed, identify yourself in the same way.
Figure 2
You will access your My ViaMichelin account.
On the "My Addresses" page (Figure 3), you have the option to create, print and delete folders, transfer addresses or route plans to the folder of your choice and export them to your portable navigation device.
Figure 3
Click on the Maps and plans tab or the Route plans tab and choose the route plan or address you wish to export. Once the address has been found, a bubble is displayed on the map, click on Send this address to GPS (Figure 4).
Figure 4
A small window is displayed on the left side of the web page (Figure 5). Choose the My ViaMichelin folder in which you wish to file this address or route plan. You can create a new folder. Confirm its title and description.
Figure 5
Figure 6
A new window confirms address has been saved (Figure 6). You can now consult your Favourites book to confirm that your address or route plan has been added (Figure 7).
Figure 7
Figure 8
Tick the address or route plan you wish to export, then click on Send to GPS (Figure 8).
If you wish to save the file to be exported from your PC, choose a name for the file (Figure 9), then click on the Send button. If you wish to export it directly, leave the name as it is, then click on the Send button.
Figure 9
You will then be asked if you wish to save or open the file of your address or route plan. The file is in *. xvm format. xvm files are the files generated by the ViaMichelin website to enable easy integration of addresses or route plans of your choice to your device.
If you choose to open it directly (Open button), the Content Manager software will open it automatically.
If you choose to save it to your PC, click on Save and save the file from the ViaMichelin website to your PC desktop or to another directory (excluding the ViaMichelin branch structure where you installed the Content Manager application).
Once the file has been downloaded to your PC, go into the directory you have chosen and open the xvm file you wish to export to your device. The Content Manager software opens automatically.
The address is saved directly to My Favourites/ Addresses or Route plans (Figure 10). In the Comment section you will see the file description chosen previously on the website.
Figure 10
- Click on the Export button.
The files selected are then written to the File Summary table on the right side of the screen (Figure 11). Press the Synchronize button to integrate and synchronise these files with your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
Figure 11
A window will notify you once the export is successfully carried out (Figure 12).
Figure 12
Following a synchronisation between your PC and your device:
An address file from your on-line My ViaMichelin account will be saved (xvm file) to a new folder in the My ViaMichelin section of Content Manager and on your device in: (Main Menu > My ViaMichelin > > Addresses >...
A route plan from your on-line My ViaMichelin account will be saved (xvm file) to a new folder in the My ViaMichelin section of Content Manager and on your device in: (Main Menu > My ViaMichelin > > Route plans >...
ViaMichelin Navigation devices feature a latest generation SiRF Star III GPS receiver which works even in unfavourable reception conditions.
When you use a ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 for the first time, it is recommended that you move to a relatively open place in order to achieve the best possible reception. The first initialisation of the device can take several minutes depending on the GPS's location and satellite signal reception quality.
The time taken by the GPS to acquire this information varies according to the time which has elapsed between two uses of the device:
Your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 has not been switched on for over 24 hours (cold start): in this case, the satellite signal acquisition time can be fairly long (10-15 minutes), and the message Detecting satellites. This can take several minutes is displayed on the navigation screen.
Your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 has not been switched on for over 4 hours (warm start): GPS reception can then take a few minutes (5 minutes) and the message Acquiring satellite signals is displayed on the navigation screen.
You switch your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 back on when you switched it off a few minutes ago (hot start): satellite reception is practically instantaneous and navigation can resume.
The GPS acquisition time can also vary according to location and surrounding environment:
- Heat-reflective windscreens: if your vehicle is equipped with a heat-reflective windscreen, GPS reception may well be slower. - Car park / tunnel / building: satellite signals do not pass through walls. You will, therefore, be unable to receive any GPS signal if your device is in a building, car park, tunnel, etc. - Urban canyons: in towns with tall buildings, narrow streets or numerous trees, reception will be slower. Move to a clear place to improve reception. - Climatic conditions: in bad weather (heavy snow, etc.), it is possible that GPS reception may take a little more time.
To check your GPS reception, or to check its initialisation, we suggest that, from the Main Menu , you click on Options > Navigation > GPS to display the GPS Screen :
The green V indicates that the GPS is activated.
SAT: x indicates the number of satellites used for position calculation.
Detect. SAT / Rcpt SAT indicates whether satellites are being detected or reception is established.
The vertical bars indicate the satellites detected: - grey: the device is receiving the signals from the satellite indicated but is not using them to determine position (beginning of reception, signal not powerful enough, etc.). - green: the device is using the signals from the satellite indicated for the calculation of the coordinates.
The numbers situated under the vertical bars indicate the American satellite number.
The coordinates: longitude and latitude determined by the system as soon as a geolocation has been determined.
The direction arrow: indicates the direction taken between 2 location calculations by the GPS.
When the screen displays the coordinates (latitude + longitude), it means that the GPS is initialised can be used by the navigation system.
If, when you switch on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, there is no SD card inserted in the device, the following icon (Figure 1) is displayed on the screen:
Figure 1
This screen will remain until the SD card supplied with your ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 has been inserted. The SD card must be inserted in order for you to install and use the software on your device.
For more information, please refer to the FAQ: How do I install the SD card on the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970?
Do Not Remove
When you connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 to your computer, the following icon (Figure 2) will be displayed on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 screen. This icon means that you should not remove the SD card from your device as long as it is connected to your computer, as doing so would result in a loss of data.
First of all, ensure that your have installed the software on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 using the SD card supplied with your device. For more information on this procedure, please refer to: How do I install the software from the SD card?
Please find below, an illustration of how to calculate a route quickly. Please note that only an arrival point is required in order to calculate a journey as ViaMichelin Navigation can calculate a route based on your current GPS position.
1. Switch on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
2. On the main menu, select Navigate (Figure 1), then Destination (Figure 2), followed by Address (Figure 3), and finally Postcode (Figure 4).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
3. If you are using the software for the first time, you will need to specify which country you are travelling in. The choice of available keys (highlighted in blue) will be made on the basis of the countries available (Figure 5). You can specify the first few letters of a country or address and review the results by clicking on the Results button (Figure 6).
Figure 5
Figure 6
Select the postcode using the touch keyboard, then click on X RESULTS or, if it corresponds to your choice, on the name displayed on the green strip (Figure 7), then select the desired street in the same way (Figures 8 & 9).
Figure 7
Figure 8
Figure 9
- next, you should specify the street number (Figures 10 & 11), after which you will access the summary screen (Figure 12).
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
- Click on NAVIGATION and begin driving. The navigation screen is displayed (Figure 13) and ViaMichelin is ready to guide you!
The Motorway mode is a function offered by your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 during long journeys.
The Motorway mode is activated when the vehicle takes a motorway or main road with no scheduled change of direction for at least 50 kilometres. The navigation screen switches automatically to 2D mapping mode after having displayed the message "Next instruction in xxx km. Activation of Motorway mode" and voice instructions are then deactivated until the next change of direction.
To activate/deactivate motorway mode, during navigation or navigation simulation, click on the bottom part of the screen to access the Navigation actions menu. Once in this menu, select Options (Figure 1).
Figure 1
In the navigation options, you can activate or deactivate motorway mode (Figure 2).
Your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 enables you to indicate a place by its geographic coordinates in order to centre the map displayed on this place or in order to designate it as the departure or arrival point.
You can arrive on the Search screen (Figure 1) from the Main Menu via:
- Navigate > Destination - Plan journey > Plan route - Plan journey > Display map > Map Actions > Search
Figure 1
- Then click on GPS coordinates
Figure 2
Figure 3
- Enter the Latitude coordinates (Figure 2) in degrees, minutes and hundredths of a minute then the indication < N > (North) or < S > (South) (Figure 3).
You must type a figure for each of the characters required ; for example : 40° 50.1070 must be entered by clicking on : 4 / 0 / 5 / 0 / 1 / 0 / 7 / 0 before arriving on the screen for choosing the indication < N > (North of the equator) or < S > (South of the equator).
The mapping proposed by ViaMichelin includes - for the time being - countries only to the north (< N >) of the equator.
- Click on Confirm.
Figure 4
Figure 5
- Enter the Longitude coordinates (Figure 4) in degrees, minutes and hundredths of a minute then the indication < E > (East of the Greenwich meridian) or < O > (West of the Greenwich meridian) (Figure 5).
You must type a figure for each of the characters required ; for example : 2° 14.6620 must be entered by clicking on : 0 / 2 /1 / 4 / 6 / 6 / 2 / 0 before arriving on the screen for choosing the indication < E > (East) or < O > (West).
- Click on Confirm.
Figure 6
Figure 7
The screen then displays either the map with the location indicator centred on the place designated by the coordinates (Figure 6), or the reminder of choices screen in order to work out a route (Figure 7) according to the search carried out.
In the first case, you can then click on the or to designate the place at the centre of the location indicator as the departure or arrival point or to save it in your personal saved items or, in the second case, click on Confirm to start the calculation of the route.
Remark :
1) If the screen displays the The place chosen must be less than 25km from a road message (Figure 8), this can be for several reasons:
Figure 8
- The place is indeed more than 25 km from a road known by the navigation system. - No coordinate has been entered. - Coordinates have been entered but without the indications < N > (North) or < S > (South) and / or < E > (East) or < O > (West). - The longitude and latitude coordinates were inverted when they were entered.
2) The coordinates used by ViaMichelin are expressed in degrees, minutes and hundredths of a minute. However, geographic coordinates are often given in sexagesimal degrees, that is, in degrees, minutes and seconds. However, GPSs prefer the decimal system on account of its greater accuracy. It is therefore necessary to convert sexagesimal degrees into decimal degrees.
ViaMichelin Navigation software programs offer routes designed for the "general public". Currently, our mapping databases do not enable us to offer a service specifically to road hauliers, given the specific considerations that need to be taken for drivers of HGV vehicles (dimensions, tonnage, load contents, working hours, etc).
The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 is delivered with a special mount, suitable for the majority of car windscreens, together with a power cable suitable for a very large number of cigarette lighter sockets. To install your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 in your vehicle, we suggest that you follow the following procedure:
1 - Insert your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 (using the slide on the back) in its mount, sliding it vertically downwards (Figure 1).
Figure 1
2 - Put your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 where it suits you for the best possible visibility on your windscreen (Figure 2).
Figure 2
To fix it to the windscreen, rotate the back part of the mount with a circular motion, so as to keep the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 the right way round, and to turn only the base's ball-and-socket joint (Figure 3).
Figure 3
3 - With one hand, exert pressure on the windscreen with the sucker and, with the other, screw the spherical part situated above the sucker clockwise (Figure 4).
Figure 4
4 - Connect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 as follows (Figure 5):
Start your vehicle.
Connect the cigarette lighter plug.
Connect the cable to the vehicle mount.
Note : The cigarette lighter cable supplied with the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 is compatible with an extensive number of vehicles. This cable cannot be universal because the location and shape of cigarette lighter sockets are sometimes specific to certain vehicle models.
We suggest that you go to your dealer's or visit sites offering accessories like the Maison du GPS (http://www.maisondugps.com), so as to get yourself an adapter or an extension suitable for your vehicle if necessary.
Figure 5
You can now parametrise your route.
Installation tips: So that you can make the most of your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, we suggest that you follow these few tips: - It must be installed in a position where it does not risk hindering the driver's view. - It must always be installed with its mounting system and as close as possible to the windscreen. - It must not be put on airbag panels or in the airbag deployment zone. - Parametrise your route only when the vehicle is completely stationary.
To remove your device from the windscreen, press on the mount's button situated behind the PND (Figure 6), and lift the PND off the mount (Figure 7).
The navigation software and mapping database featured on the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 uses the Windows CE.net 5.0® operating system.
It is prohibited to change your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 software or hardware operation, or to install other programs or files including photos, music, MP3 files, video, etc, even if they are compatible with the Windows CE.net 5.0® operating system.
Please note that any problems caused by a failure to comply with these terms would not be covered by the warranty supplied by ViaMichelin, in accordance with Article 3 of the document (User rights and Warranties):
"(.....3. The present warranty does not cover (ii) either damage resulting from improper use or from use not complying with instructions, from negligence, from an attempt to repair or modify the product,...)"
When your ViaMichelin X-970 is in either navigation mode or simulation, the device screen offers the visual option of a mapping screen, a schematic screen (illustrating the next navigation action) or a mixed screen which displays both route modes.
Note: The schematic navigation screen is not accessible in free navigation.
In order to change the screen shown in navigation or navigation simulation mode, click on the bar at the bottom of the screen to access the NAVIGATION ACTIONS menu.
When you are in the NAVIGATION ACTIONS menu , click on Display (Figure 1), then Screen (Figure 2). You will then access CHOICE OF SCREEN (Figure 3).
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
The navigation screen offers 3 options:
Schematic screen: providing a schematic visual of the next navigation action
Mapping screen: offering a standard 2D or 3D navigation diagram
Mixed screen: displaying the standard 2D or 3D screen on the right and the schematic screen on the left (Figure 4)
Figure 4
- It is possible to receive a full screen schematic display. This can be selected simply by clicking directly on the schematic map on the left hand side of the mixed screen mode (Figure 5).
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Figure 5
On-screen visuals
1) On the left (top to bottom)
- Directional change indicator - highlighting the next scheduled change of direction along with the measurement of remaining distance before this next change (note: each segment of the "yellow shell" indicator will light up as you get closer to the next scheduled directional change)
- The next direction to be taken
- 3 remaining fields taken from the following options:
Remaining Distance
Remaining Time
Estimated arrival time
Clock
Speed
Direction (Course)
2) On the right
The navigation diagram - NB: The yellow dots reflect the vehicle's movements towards the next navigational turn. No-entry signs for one-way streets are also highlighted.
3) On the bar at the bottom of the screen (From left to right)
- Number of GPS satellites being used to determine the current position
- N ame of the street you are currently travelling along
To select the indication of your choice, click on any one of the positions, then on the position to be changed (Figure 6). Following this, select the indicator of your choice.
Figure 6
You will then reach the indicator option screen. To change any of the displayed information, click on the left/right arrows or directly on the indicator of your choice (Figure 7). If you click on the name of the indicator, the choice will be made in the form of a list (Figure 8).
Figure 7
Figure 8
- Distance remaining: the remaining distance to be covered before you reach your required destination (available in either kilometres or miles).
- T ime remaining: t he time remaining before arrival at your destination point. This estimation is based on the remaining distance and the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970average speed settings. No consideration is taken for stops or breaks (strongly recommended for road safety purposes).
- Time of arrival: the estimated arrival time calculated on the basis of remaining distance and estimated travel time. No consideration is taken for rest stops (strongly recommended for road safety purposes).
- Time : local time
- Speed: speed recorded between position calculations (available in kph or mph).
- Direction (Course): the direction of the route being followed according to the 16-direction compass card:
Free navigation enables you to navigate with your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 without specifying a departure or arrival point. Your position on the map will be that of your current GPS position. You can select the free navigation function in Navigation mode.
- From the Main Menu, click on Navigate, then click on the free navigation icon.
- You will arrive directly on the map mode. Click on the Navigation actions button (Figure 1).
Figure 1
- Click on Main Menu if you wish to go back directly to the device home page or on Navigation actions to access the settings related to Navigation (Figure 2).
Figure 2
You then have the choice between:
- Destination : To choose an arrival point.
- Telephone : To access the telephone options (available only on X-970).
- Sound : To access the sound settings.
- Settings : To access the options Alerts and Save the GPS position .
- Display : To access the display settings.
1) Destination
- Click on Destination (Figure 3).
Figure 3
You can select your choice of destination thanks to 6 search options:
Address
Point Of Interest ( POI)
Select on Map
My ViaMichelin (personal saved items)
History (detailing the last 15 journeys)
GPS coordinates
You then have the choice of the following options:
Settings : to manage the traffic info settings.
Traffic Info Status : to check traffic info reception.
Traffic Info On/Off : to use traffic info or not
Traffic Messages List : to have the traffic info displayed on the Navigation screen's map.
3) Telephone
- Click on Telephone (Figure 4). This option is available only on the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970
Figure 4
You can select one of the following 4 telephone options:
- Dial
- Dialled numbers
- Speed call
- Telephone options
For further information, please refer to the FAQ:How do I activate and use my Bluetooth® telephone on the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970?
4) Sound
- Click on Sound (Figure 5).
Figure 5
Setting the sound makes it possible to activate or deactivate audio messages and to select the required volume for each sound choice:
- General : to select the volume for audio messages.
- Voice instructions : for voice instructions during Navigation.
- POI alert : to signal approaching or nearby POIs.
- Speed alert : to register whenever the speed limit for the vehicle is exceeded signal (as set by the user and according to the road type)
- Traffic alert : for traffic info voice instructions.
- Telephone : for setting the telephone volume.
- Telephone ring tone : to adjust the telephone ring tone volume.
Click on the volume bar to position the cursor at the desired level (to the left = minimum volume, to the right = maximum volume) or click on the cursor and move it to the desired volume level. The test button is for checking the sound volume selected.
5) Options
- Click on Destination (Figure 6) to access the Alerts and Save the GPS position option.
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Figure 6
a. Alerts:
- Click on Alerts (Figure 7).
Figure 7
You can modify the following options :
- Speed alert: for setting the speed limit above which the audio alert will be activated and based on 4 road categories.
- POI alert: prov iding an audio signal when passing near a POI.
- Saved item alert: providing an audio signal when passing near a personal saved item.
- Deactivate safety camera alert: for deactivating the safety camera alert relating to fixed safety camera POIs.
- Warning sound: for determining the sound option for the various alerts.
b) Save GPS position
This enables you to save the GPS position in personal saved items.
6) Display
- Click on Display (Figure 8).
Figure 8
This option enables you to choose to display the following modes:
- Orient northwards/Display traffic direction: to determine the map's orientation direction during navigation.
- Night mode :
Night mode: Reducing the screen brightness and modifying the map colours in order to provide a suitable visual display for night driving.
Day mode: Increasing the brightness of the screen and modifying the map colours in order to provide optimal vision of the ViaMichelin Navigation device's screen in full daylight.
Automatic: On the automatic night mode setting, you can indicate the start and end time for switching from day mode to night mode by clicking on the direction arrows or on the indication you want from the list proposed.
- Display street names/Display street directions: for displaying the name or the traffic direction of the streets displayed on the screen.
- POIs: for selecting the POIs to be displayed on the map (zoom level permitting).
- Display My ViaMichelin: for selecting the personal saved item categories to be displayed on the map.
Comment :
In Free Navigation mode, only the 2D mapping display is available. Neither 3D mode or schematic screen is available.
In order to create an " asc " file which can be integrated into your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, please follow the procedure outlined below:
It is necessary to create an " asc " file for each saved item category to be imported (which will also enable the subsequent deletion of saved items for a specific category).
On your PC :
Create a text file (e.g. with the Windows notepad: "*. txt ").
Open this text file and create the saved items through the following instructions. Each line must correspond to the information of a single saved item according to the following syntax: - , , (for example : 73.455 , 40.385 , "JFK") - The separator is the comma " , " - The name must be in inverted commas " " - Lines preceded by a semi-colon ";" are considered as comments lines. - Longitude and Latitude must be indicated in degrees and decimal fractions of a degree. - The longitude is defined over a range from +180° to -180° or 180° East to 180° West. The latitude over a range from 0° at the equator to 90° at the poles.
Rename the text file with " asc " as suffix: e.g.: "MyRestaurants.asc".
Save this file to the directory of your choice (excluding the ViaMichelin branch structure).
Check that your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 is connected and that the link with your PC works.
Run Content Manager, click on the POI Manager tab.
Select the " asc " file saved to the directory of your choice, and confirm.
Select the saved item category to which the imported saved items will be attached.
After the file has been imported to your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, you will be able to set the POI display and alert as desired.
EXAMPLE OF "asc" file:
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; Sample File
;
; Longitude, Latitude, "Name of Saved Item"
; =========== ============ =========================
-73.986 , 40.749 , "Empire State Building"
-73.98 , 40.77 , "Central Park"
-73977 , 40.752 , "Grand Central Station"
; End of file
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My Favourites / Personal folder to locate any of your saved addresses.
My POIs to find and locate any POI saved in this section.
Actions to enable you to display and receive POI alerts of your choice.
Comments:
Your Personal folders are generated with the same sub-folders as the My Favourites folder. If you have created Personal folders, the explanations given below for the My Favourites folder will enable you to carry out the desired operations.
The My ViaMichelin section contains at least two folders: My Favourites and My POIs. You have the possibility of adding to the content of My Favourites directly from your navigation device or by exporting data from the ViaMichelin website.
You have the possibility of adding to the My POIs folder by downloading "*. asc " files from websites and exporting them to your device using the Content Manager application.
An unlimited number of personal folders can be created in the My ViaMichelin section from your personal My ViaMichelin area on the website or from the Content Manager program. You will then be able to add contents either from the website, or directly from your device.
For further information, please refer to the FAQ: How do I integrate "poi" files, ViaMichelin.com addresses or "asc" files into my ViaMichelin Navigation X970?
My Favourites:
My Favourites is a unique folder within the My ViaMichelin section. It cannot be deleted or re-named. You can use the folder to save all your favourite addresses and route plans.
Click on My Favourites.
Figure 2
You can select from one of the 5 available headings:
Routes : to save your favourite route plans/route plans from the ViaMichelin website.
Addresses : to save the coordinates for your favourite addresses.
Hotels : to save your favourite hotels/hotels listed on the ViaMichelin website.
Restaurants : to save your favourite restaurants/restaurants listed on the ViaMichelin website.
Tourism : to save your favourite tourist sights/tourist sights featured on the ViaMichelin website.
In this category you will find all the route plans saved directly from your device or exported from the ViaMichelin website. This folder is empty if you have not saved any previous route plans.
For further information, please refer to the FAQ: How do I transfer addresses from the ViaMichelin website to a ViaMichelin Navigation X-970?
Click on < Route plans >.
Start
Click on Start.
The reminder of choices screen displays the route plan complete with departure point, arrival point and any specified stops. You can then view your route plan on a map, add or delete stops, or amend the departure or arrival points.
Re-name
Click on < Re-name >. You can re-name the route plan saved.
Delete
Click on < Delete >. This will delete the route plan from the My ViaMichelin folder for good.
Adresses :
Click on < Adresses >.
You can then carry out the following operations:
Search near GPS position : To search for an address based on your current position.
Find POI : To search for a specific POI by name or by keyword.
Add a POI : Carry out a search based on the following criteria: Address; POI; on the map; My ViaMichelin; History file; GPS coordinates.
Once your address has been selected, choose the folder in which you wish to save it, then click Confirm. The address is then added to your My ViaMichelin folder.
Display on Map : ViaMichelin Navigation users have the option to select various POIs to display on a map. A little eye is featured next to the name of any directory from which POIs have been selected for display.
Warning On : Displayed POIs can be announced by an audio alert when passing nearby. A small warning triangle is displayed next to the name of any directory from which POIs have been selected for audio alerts.
Hotels :
- Click on Hotels: you will find the same functionalities featured in the Addresses section.
Restaurants :
- Click on < Restaurants > : you find the same functionalities as in the " Adresses " section.
Tourism ;
- Click on < Tourism > : you find the same functionalities as in the " Adresses " section.
My POI :
Click on < My POI > (My POIs).
This folder contains all of the " *.asc " POIs downloaded from Internet sites, using the " Content Manager " application. For more info, we suggest that you look at the FAQs: How do I integrate POI files, ViaMichelin.com addresses or ASC files in the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 ?And How do I create an " asc " file? They are presented there in the form of categories.
When this folder contains " *.asc " files, you have the possibility of accessing the following actions by clicking on a POI category.
You can then:
Search near GPS position : To search for an address around your current position.
Find a POI : To search for a POI by the name, " around " or by keyword.
Add a POI : You can carry out your search with the following criteria : Address ; POI ; on the map ; My ViaMichelin; History file; GPS coordinates.
Once your address has been selected, choose the folder to which you wish to save it, then click on Confirm. This address is then added to your My ViaMichelin folder.
Display on Map : The POIs from the directory selected will be displayed or not, on the map. When the POIs from a directory are due to be displayed on the map, a little eye is displayed next to the name of the directory concerned.
Warning On : The POIs from the directory selected will be announced or not, by an audible alert when passing nearby. When the POIs from a directory are due to be identified when passing nearby by an audible alert, a small warning triangle is displayed next to the name of the directory concerned.
Actions
Click on the < ACTIONS > button.
Display on Map On/Off : to obtain or not the display of the POIs contained:
Warning On/Off : to trigger or not an audible alert when passing near a POI contained:
When the POIs from < My Favourites > or from a personal folder are due to be displayed on the map, a little eye is displayed next to the name of the folder concerned.
When the POIs from < My Favourites > or from a personal folder are due to be identified when passing nearby by an audible alert, a small warning triangle is displayed next to the name of the directory concerned.
Please follow the procedure below if you wish to know which version of ViaMichelin software is installed on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, as well as the date of the featured mapping and POIs:
- Switch on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
- From the main menu, select < OPTIONS >.
- On the options screen, select < General >
- On the general options screen, click on < About >
- You will now see confirmation of the software version you have, as well as the date of the mapping and the copyrights of the various Michelin Guides.
- Click on the arrow to scroll the page.
You can also check the copyright and dates of the various POI categories and other software functions.
ViaMichelin Navigation is a " Plug & Drive " solution: the SD card contains all the required elements that will allow you to use your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 easily and efficiently:
ViaMichelin Navigation 6.5 software
a mapping database
POI files supplied by ViaMichelin
Before installation:
Check the SD card is not in the " lock " position (i.e. the small yellow lock situated on the left edge of the SD card has stayed at the top). You can write protect the SD card by pushing this button down. This will prevent any amendments to the data on the SD card.
Only use the SD card supplied with your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970. Do not use this card in other devices such as digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players, etc.
Do not change any of the card contents without the help of the ViaMichelin < Content Manager > program.
Your SD card includes data necessary for the activation of the DVD-ROM supplied. In order to overcome any possible difficulties when using your SD card, we strongly advise that you activate the DVD-ROM supplied in your pack before you use your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970.
Insert the SD card supplied in the slot on the left edge of your navigation device. The card should be fully inserted in the direction of the blue arrow and facing you, as indicated in the following figure:
Note: To remove the card from the device, press the card and release. Then follow the installation instructions displayed on screen:
1) On the first installation screen, select your preferred interface language for the usage instructions and on-screen menus. - Click the left and right menu buttons to make your choice:
- To go to the next screen, click the button at the bottom right of the screen:
2) Choose your preferred keyboard layout: either " ABC " or " AZERTY " (as used in some French-speaking countries) or < QWERTY >.
3) Choose the voice guidance language for voice instructions
4) On the next screen, either activate sound and set the volume or deactivate sound.
5) On the next screen, choose the preferred distance unit (kms/miles) to be used for route calculations and distances displayed on the mapping.
6) On the next screen, choose the card's display mode (3 dimensional -3D- or 2 dimensional -2D-) for free navigation, navigation or navigation simulation.
7) On the next screen, choose the time display format: (< 24 hour > or < AM/PM >).
8) Next, set the clock and click on the enter button to install the software:
Note : If you wish to change a setting, you can return to previous screens by using the back button:
Once installation is complete, a legal warning will appear on screen. Once you click on the acceptance button, you will have full access to the main ViaMichelin Navigation 6.5. software menu.
The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 has an SD card reader, situated on the left side of the device, as indicated in Figure 1.
Figure 1
Note : It is strongly recommended that you use only SD cards which contain the ViaMichelin Navigation software supplied with the device. If you add external data other than personal POIs and the ViaMichelin Navigation software and its functionalities, the software can possibly be corrupted.
In Figure 2, which shows the underside of the device :
Figure 2
- A 3.5mm audio headphone jack
- A 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz mains supply socket. You can plug the cigarette lighter cable (10-30V, supplied with the device) into it or a mains supply (supplied with the device).
- A Molex connector for the mount (rotating base supplied with the device).
- A USB 2 mini socket where one connects the USB cable (supplied with the device) serving as a relay between the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970T and the PC as indicated in Figure 3.
Figure 3
In Figure 4, which shows the top of the device:
Figure 4
- an on/off button, enabling you to put your GPS device on standby by switching off the screen.
In Figure 5, which shows the back of the device :
Figure 5
- A socket for an MMCX standard additional GPS antenna (not supplied with the device)
- A speaker (1W)
- The device's reset button. For more information, we suggest that you look at the following FAQ: How do I carry out a soft reset or a hard reset on my ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 ?
In Figure 6, which shows the mount, you have the following sockets :
Figure 6
- A 110-240 V, 50/60 Hz mains supply socket.
- A TMC antenna socket for connecting the antenna (this option is not supplied with the product) enabling you to receive real time traffic.
- A microphone socket (not activated).
Figure 7
- The mount for the vehicle's windscreen also includes a speaker (situated on the back of the mount, by the Michelin logo, as indicated in Figure 7) : power output3W, impedance 4 Ohms.
The ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 saves all previous destination locations in a History file. This file can accommodate up to 15 entries; with the most recent deleting the oldest. It is not possible to delete the whole file.
The history file enables easy and efficient route calculation to any previous location saved in the section. From the Main Menu, simply click on Navigate / Destination / History file and select the address/destination of your choice.
In order to integrate POI files on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 or to reinstall your SD card, it is necessary to connect your navigation device to your PC via the supplied USB cable.
When you connect the ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 to your PC:
- The ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 screen displays the image below which reminds you not to remove the SD card from the navigation device whilst it is connected to the PC (Figure 1).
- The PC displays ActiveSync's window to establish a new partnership. After ticking No, the device will be recognised by the PC: ActiveSync's logo is displayed next to the PC clock.
figure 1
If this connection is not established correctly, please find instructions below on how to remedy this situation.
1) Check that your ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 is switched on.
- The ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 should not be on standby when you connect it to the PC.
- The software should be installed on your ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 using the SD card supplied with the product. Check that the card is inserted in the device. For more information concerning the installation of the card, please refer to the following FAQ: How do I install the SD card on the ViaMichelin Navigation X-960?
- After a few seconds, the connection screen on the navigation device and the new partnership window on the PC will be displayed.
2) Check that no other device is using the ActiveSync link.
- Please ensure that no Pocket PC type PDA or any other similar device is connected to the PC ( logo would be active on the task manager bar). The ActiveSync logo should be shaded before you can connect your navigation device.
3) Check that you have version 4.2 or higher of ActiveSync.
- Right click on the shaded ActiveSync logo.
- Select Open Microsoft ActiveSync.
- Click on ? then on About Microsoft ActiveSync : the window will then display which version of ActiveSync is installed on your PC.
If ActiveSync is not installed on your PC or if your ActiveSync version is earlier than 4.2, please refer to the following FAQ: How do I install ActiveSync 4.2 on my PC?
4) Test another USB socket on your PC.
- Disconnect the USB cable from your PC and connect it to another USB socket on your PC.
In the same way, check that no other peripheral devices such as a printer or scanner are connected to the USB ports as this can adversely affect communication between your ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 and PC.
5) Disable your personal firewall and anti-virus software
- As personal firewall and anti-virus software can block recognition of the ViaMichelin Navigation X-960, you should disable them for the duration of the connection.
6) Carry out a soft reset
- Once you have connected the USB cable to your ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 and then to the PC, carry out one or more soft resets to reactivate the detection procedure between the PC and the navigation device.
For more information concerning the soft reset procedure, please refer to the FAQ: How do I carry out a soft or hard reset on my ViaMichelin Navigation X-960?
7) Check that the drivers are installed correctly
For more information, please refer to the following FAQs according to your operating system:
How do I install the ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 drivers on Windows 2000?
Or
How do I install the ViaMichelin Navigation X-960 drivers on Windows XP?
If your PC fails to detect your DVD-ROM once it is installed in the PC drive, please first ensure that the drive is not restricted to the CD-ROM format. Drives capable of reading DVDs usually feature the logo below:
We recommend that you install your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 software on a PC equipped with the following specifications -
a Pentium® microprocessor (200Mhz or higher)
Minimum of 128 Mb of RAM, with 4Gb (Country version) or 6Gb (European version) capacity on the hard disk
DVD-ROM drive
Microsoft Windows® 2000, XP (32bits) or Vista (32 bits) operating system
Internet connection to activate the DVD-ROM and download POIs or patches
Please note also that ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 installation software is not compatible with Macintosh systems.
If your equipment meets this criteria but the DVD-ROM still fails to start or a CRC (Cyclic Redundancy Check) error message interrupts or blocks the installation procedure, we recommend that you carry out the following procedure:
1. Eject the DVD-ROM and check for dust or scratches
2. Close all open applications on the PC
3. Empty the temporary Windows files directory (< TEMP > directory).
4. Empty the temporary Internet files directory
5. Empty the PC desktop bin
6. Deactivate - for the duration of the installation process - any anti-virus software installed on your PC
7. Check that there is sufficient free space on your PC hard drive to copy the software (4Gb for a Country version or 6Gb for a European version)
8. Create a temporary directory on your PC hard drive (e.g. "ViaMichelin" on the C: disk)
9. Open the DVD-ROM with Windows Explorer (if you click on My Computer, you will not be able to access the contents of the folder) and copy/paste to the previously created temporary directory
10. Then click on < Setup.exe >
11. You can then access the first standard installation window
12. Once installation is complete, you can delete the temporary folder and its contents
If, despite everything, the DVD-ROM cannot be read or, when copying or installing the DVD-ROM, a new CRC error message appears, we recommend that you contact your retailer's After-Sales Service to exchange your DVD-ROM (according to the general conditions of sale).
Peripheral device driver and operating system files supplied with Windows have a Microsoft digital signature which indicates that the product has been tested for Windows compatibility.
If you receive this type of message (generally during the installation of the application), it means that the software or peripheral device has not been validated by Microsoft as Windows compatible. However, ViaMichelin assures you of the application's compatibility with both Windows 2000 and XP operating systems. Please be assured that installing the ViaMichelin programs "will not damage" your computer in any way.
If your PC does not recognise your GPS when you connect the latter, it is probable that the driver chosen by default by Windows Vista during installation is not the correct one. This kind of default selection of the driver can occur when one connects one's GPS before being invited to do so during the ViaMichelin Navigation DVD-ROM installation procedure.
- Insert the SD card in the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, then install the software on the latter, if this has not already been done. For more information, we suggest that you look at the FAQ:
How do I install the SD card on my ViaMichelin Navigation X-970?
- Once the software has been installed on the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970, connect your device to one of the USB ports on your PC, using the USB cable supplied.
- Click on Windows Start button , then on Configuration panel.
Once in the configuration panel, click on Display in the menu on the left, then in the right window, go into Peripheral manager.
In the peripheral manager, click on the next to the Other peripherals line, then on the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 line, click with the right mouse button and choose Uninstall.
Remark:
If your PC does not detect the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970T in the list of peripherals, we suggest that you check that your configuration corresponds to one of the configurations required (depending on the product purchased) as mentioned on the following pages:
http://www.viamichelin.us
Please also check these points:
- Close all applications running
- Delete the old ViaMichelin programs if you had an old version on your PC
- Check that the software is properly installed on your X-970 from the SD card and that the SD card is properly inserted in the device.
- Deactivate - for the time installation takes - any anti-virus, anti-spyware, pop-up blocker and firewall.
- Close all applications on your PC
- Empty the temporary Windows files directory (< TEMP >)
- Empty the temporary Internet files directory
- Empty your bin
- Try to plug the device into another USB port and restart the PC.
- When it is connected to your PC to a USB port, press on the "reset" button situated on the back of the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 several times. (For more information, please refer to the FAQ : How do I carry out a soft reset or a hard reset on my ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 ?).
- If other PDAs or other peripherals like a printer or a scanner capable of impairing communication between the ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 and your PC are connected to the USB ports, please unplug them.
- The following confirmation window will appear. Tick the Delete the driver for this peripheral option and then click OK.
- Disconnect your ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 and insert your installation DVD-ROM ; the installation of the software starts. Follow step by step the instructions given in the FAQ:
How do I install and activate the DVD-ROM supplied with my ViaMichelin Navigation X-970 on Windows Vista?
- So that the correct driver installs itself, it is essential not to connect one's ViaMichelin Navigation X-970T before the following window is displayed:
When the Vista driver has been installed, connection will be established with the GPS device, and the latter will display the following screen, signifying that the SD card must not be removed from the device, as long as the latter is connected to the PC :
The Windows Vista driver has been correctly installed and you can continue the installation of the software.
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