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Navigon MobileNavigator - User Manual
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No it's not a GPS issues, it's a programme issue. At the moment there is no way to 'fine tune' a destination by getting an approximate location via the address and then moving around the map to identify the actual location and then setting it as the destination. You have to start in map view, zoom in to the location, find the actual place you want to go to and then set it as the destination and start navigating. My Garmin Nuvi allows fine tuning of the destination via the address and it would be nice if this capability was added to Navigon. I'm pretty sure my old Navigon programme on my Pcoket PC had this so it may well come in an update in due course.
Maybe try the Navigon FAQ restore process. That is one of the first things that Navigon suggests in their FAQ about improving the GPS signal.
Navigon-What can I do to improve the GPS-Signal of my iPhone?
Both iPhones we are using Navigon with are recently upgraded to 3.0, both were setup as new iPhones, then the 3GS iPhone I'm using was then restored from a backup. The 3G was not. The 3GS is also JB, with BackGrounder, WinterBoard, iBlackList, SBSettings, and Reminder.
We do know that a v1.1 update is 'soon'. It will be free, and include these updates (straight from the iTunes description):
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Free Update including the following features will be available soon:
- NAVIGONs route planning function known from the companies PND line that enables users to plan a route with several destinations
- Additional map view options (now displays street names in 3D view, optional points of interest (POI) display)
- Call POI function (call the number of a point of interest or save it to your contacts)
- Optimized volume control when using the NAVIGON navigation and the integrated iPod function of the iPhone at the same time
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As for a TTS update, there haven't been any details about timeframe or if it may be additional $.
If the street names were easier to read, I don't know that I would really need TTS.
Hi Pika
I wholeheartedly agree with you regarding the ability of N MN to be used straight away without recourse to dipping into the Options and having to tweak and adjust everything in sight.
I downloaded the App and was undertaking my first Sat Nav guided long trip within a few hours. Most of the latter loading the vehicle and not 'playing' with the 'new toy'.
However I stand by what I have said above, I also expect Navigon to deliver what they have promised [i.e. download the Manual from.......].
Perhaps not everyone wants to spend time 'experimenting' to find out what does what and why?
Also not all users are likely to be 'techno' savvy' and may welcome any help on offer?
If Navigon get switched on to customer needs and expectations they might see fit to include a PDF version of the Manual in the download. and perhaps Apple should actively encourage Developers to do this where appropriate?
I understand and you are correct.
Hi patoleas
Many thanks for the link.
I usually only traverse routes that are familiar these days so the information was a great way to bring myself up to speed with all the developments.
The current pricing makes this app a really good deal.
I have a couple of questions:
Does anyone know whether Traffic Live is a subscription service, e.g. the charge being for a limited time and thereafter renewable or is it a for life fee?
Also does anyone know when the last Navigon Newsletter was published, I cannot remember ever receiving a copy?
Many thanks for the link.
I usually only traverse routes that are familiar these days so the information was a great way to bring myself up to speed with all the developments.
The current pricing makes this app a really good deal.
I have a couple of questions:
Does anyone know whether Traffic Live is a subscription service, e.g. the charge being for a limited time and thereafter renewable or is it a for life fee?
Also does anyone know when the last Navigon Newsletter was published, I cannot remember ever receiving a copy?
Hello iMacMad, as I understand it there is only a one time fee, no more
charges ever. According to some comments most traffic reports are limited
to bigger problems after they have being reported. I haven't made up my
mind yet about getting Traffic live.
Thanks again patoleas.
Seems like the RAC Traffic App at 59p [UK obviously] is a good move until Navigon build up steam?
It will not integrate with NM but at that price it can be dumped if and when Navigon deliver the goods.
I downloaded Panoramic View 3D, bit of a messy process eventually produced a page with a Downloading button that with a greyed out appearance. It was not clickable and seemed totally devoid of life.
This simply remained on the iPhone screen until after a couple of hours I checked my connection and found everything in order and pressed the Extras button.
From the list of Extras I chose Panorama 3D and it returned me to the downloading page but now the Downloading button had changed to Uninstall.
Panorama 3D was found to have installed, pity about the clumsy process necessary to achieve this.
Unfortunately this seems to be par for the course for Navigon?
Seems like the RAC Traffic App at 59p [UK obviously] is a good move until Navigon build up steam?
It will not integrate with NM but at that price it can be dumped if and when Navigon deliver the goods.
I downloaded Panoramic View 3D, bit of a messy process eventually produced a page with a Downloading button that with a greyed out appearance. It was not clickable and seemed totally devoid of life.
This simply remained on the iPhone screen until after a couple of hours I checked my connection and found everything in order and pressed the Extras button.
From the list of Extras I chose Panorama 3D and it returned me to the downloading page but now the Downloading button had changed to Uninstall.
Panorama 3D was found to have installed, pity about the clumsy process necessary to achieve this.
Unfortunately this seems to be par for the course for Navigon?
Yes, I am sure that in the near future Navigon will get better, at the moment
I just have Navigon "North America" witch I downloaded for the fine price of $49 US. The only problem is that since I live in Los Angeles where the number of Zip codes, sub-cities and towns is just so high that this application
in my iPhone 4 has sent me to the wrong place twice out of ten trips.
I am familiar with this area so for now I don't mind, I look at Google maps before I step out.
Regards.
The only need for me to use the manual is so I can understand what the three route colours mean (orange, green and blue).
Anyone care to enlighten me?
Anyone care to enlighten me?
MyRoutes function, the system gradually gets used to the driver's habits to automatically suggest the route you're likely to find the most suitable.
Orange = fastest
Green = shortest
Blue = least traffic
* Orange or Green route could be the longest time to distance with congested traffic (Traffic Live) based on my experiences. Sort the traffic information by Distance (other options are Road and Delay) and show traffic information by "Route Related" (other option is All traffic information).