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Becker Traffic Assist Z 098 Operating Instructions Manual

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Cable for power supply from Switching between upper and > DK cigarette lighter Unit antenna lower case Battery Connecting up external The Becker key > S USB connection cable antenna Transferring files Unit bracket Memory card Installation program > N...
  • Page 3 INDEX >>> Navigation mode Selecting a destination from the map The map display Coordinate entry What is navigation? Calling up the map display > D Route planning Structure of the map display Selecting navigation Creating a new route > GB Map display without route guidance Fast access mode Editing a route...
  • Page 4 > PL according to battery legislation (BattV) Systems GmbH . All technical informa- Removing the battery tion, drawings etc. are subject to copyright > CZ law. > H © Copyright 2008, HARMAN/BECKER Automotive Systems GmbH > SK All rights reserved.
  • Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION >>> Safety information > D Safety information > GB • The unit may only be operated if the traffic situation allows for this and if you are absolutely certain that you yourself, your fellow passengers or other road users will not be put at risk, encumbered or disturbed by this. >...
  • Page 6 Dispose of defective units and the rechargeable battery according to the applicable legal requirements. > P • No warranty is granted in the case of improper use. These safety instructions also apply to genuine BECKER original > NL accessories.

  • Page 7: Unpacking The Traffic Assist

    THE TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> Navigation Unpacking the Traffic Assist The Traffic Assist Thanks to GPS = Global Positioning Sys- > D The Traffic Assist is a powerful PND tem, you no longer need to spend hours Note: (Personal Navigation Device) for use in >...

  • Page 8: Delivery Contents

    The Traffic Assist consists of the basic have any complaints. The unit can also be unit Traffic Assist and the accessories in- > GB sent directly to Harman/Becker in its orig- cluded in the delivery. inal packaging. > F You will find photos of the individual parts under: >...
  • Page 9 THE TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> Traffic Assist - basic unit Cable for power supply from USB connection cable cigarette lighter The basic unit contains all the electronics: You can connect the unit to a standard > D This cable allows the unit to be connected personal computer having a USB interface •...

  • Page 10: Operating Instructions

    >>> THE TRAFFIC ASSIST Accessories Information about Headset When using the Traffic Assist, commer- > D documentation Mains power supply unit cially available headphones with a 3.5 mm > GB This power supply allows connection of jack or adapter can be connected (not in- the Traffic Assist to a mains outlet.
  • Page 11 You can register your product using our software service, we will then inform you > GB of any new updates and other news. > F You can register online on the Becker homepage www.mybecker.com. > I The “Software update” menu item is lo- > E cated under “SERVICE/SUPPORT“.

  • Page 12: Overview Traffic Assist

    >>> OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N Scope of supply > FIN Overview Traffic Assist 1 Traffic Assist - PND (Personal Navigation Device) >...
  • Page 13 2 Touch screen key (external antenna not included in the scope of supply) > GR Press = activates the corresponding key command 3 Becker button ( > PL Press = Back function in most applications > CZ Press and hold = switches Traffic Assist on and off >...
  • Page 14 >>> OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N > FIN Left side of unit Top of unit > TR 1 SD card slot 4 Reset button 2 3.5 mm socket for headphones (headphones not included in >...

  • Page 15: General Operation

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Maintenance and care Your mobile navigation system was de- • Do not store your mobile navigation General operation signed and manufactured with great care system in cold environments. During > D The unit is maintenance-free. and should be treated with equal care. You operation, when the unit warms up to For proper care, a commercially available >...

  • Page 16: Battery Quality Declaration

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Battery quality declaration Display quality declaration Power supply > D The capacity of the rechargeable battery in In some cases, for technical reasons, a few Note: your mobile navigation system decreases discoloured dots (pixels) may be visible on >...

  • Page 17: Using The Battery

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Using the battery Connection for the cigarette lighter The internal power supply is via the inte- > D grated rechargeable battery. The recharge- Note: > GB able battery is maintenance-free and does If the cigarette lighter has recently been not require any particular care.

  • Page 18: Connection To The Mains Outlet

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Connection to the mains outlet TMC antenna* GPS-antenna > D The TMC antenna included in the acces- !Danger! Unit antenna sories is used to receive traffic announce- > GB Ensure that you do not have wet hands ments.

  • Page 19: Connecting Up External Antenna

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Connecting up external Memory card Inserting memory card antenna > Remove the memory card from its > D Your Traffic Assist has a slot for a Micro To enable reception under adverse recep- packaging without touching or soiling SD memory card.

  • Page 20: Unit Bracket

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Unit bracket Fitting the unit bracket > D Note: The Traffic Assist can be attached directly to the windscreen with the unit holder. > GB Fasten the unit holder such that your field of vision is not impaired when the Note: >...

  • Page 21: On The Windscreen

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Moving the unit holder Switching the Traffic Assist On the windscreen The unit holder can be attached directly > Unscrew the fastening screw until > D on/off to the windscreen using the suction mech- the carrier plate can be moved with- >...

  • Page 22: Switching Off

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Switching off When the Traffic Assist is started for the The following prompt appears shortly af- first time, the language selection is dis- terwards: > D You can switch the unit off at any time. played automatically. >...

  • Page 23: Touch Screen

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Basic information about the Operation Basic information about the When you touch a button on the touch- > D touch screen menus screen, the button in question is briefly > GB The Traffic Assist is fitted with a touch shown outlined in red to confirm the se- During operations, you are assisted by screen.

  • Page 24: Entries Made With The Entry Menu

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION Entries made with the entry Entering characters Scrolling through the lists menu Characters are entered by pressing the If you have already entered some of the > D Some applications require entries to be keys in the central area. letters of the selection you want, you can >...

  • Page 25: Special Characters And Umlauts

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> The selection list appears. Other character sets Different character sets can be selected for > D the keyboard of the Traffic Assist. > GB > F > I > In order to switch to the special charac- >...

  • Page 26: Entering Numbers

    >>> GENERAL OPERATION The Becker key Entering numbers Switching between upper and lower Switch to the numbers keyboard in order case > D The key is integrated in the bottom to enter figures. During free text entry, it is possible to left hand corner of the casing.

  • Page 27: Transferring Files

    GENERAL OPERATION >>> Transferring files Transferring using the USB port Transferring maps The USB port is used to link the Traffic The installation software from the DVD > D Assist directly to a personal computer. should be used for the transfer. This in- Note: >...

  • Page 28: Transferring Cards

    > Remove the USB cable correctly. problem in the FAQ in the Support area > Switch the Traffic Assist back on. The > NL on the Becker homepage (www.mybeck- new card is ready for use immediately. er.com). > DK Note: >...

  • Page 29: Navigation Mode

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> What is navigation? Signals from at least three satellites are re- Navigation mode !Safety instructions quired to determine your position; your > D The term "navigation" (lat. navigare = to • Road traffic regulations always take height above sea level can be calculated if travel by sea) is generally understood to priority.

  • Page 30: Selecting Navigation

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Selecting navigation Fast access mode The destination list The destination list displays, line by line, > D Navigation mode is called up from the In fast access mode, the most recent desti- all destinations available for fast dialling. main menu.

  • Page 31: Icons Used

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Using fast access mode Icons used Displaying or editing a destination The following icons are used in the desti- Any destination stored in fast access mode > D Start with existing destination nation list: can be displayed and edited. The destinations available in fast access >...

  • Page 32: Home Address

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE The destination input menu Home address Option Meaning When you press the button you > D Home The destination is pro- Protect entry If fast destination selection is not required will be asked to enter an address if no tected against automatic or the planned destination is not yet in- >...

  • Page 33: Configuration Of The Destination Input Menu

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Configuration of the destination Entering the address Enter geo-coordinates input menu The geographic coordinates for a destina- button in the destina- > D Enter address tion can be entered and route guidance tion input menu opens the menu for en- Enter address >...

  • Page 34: Selecting A Country

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Selecting a country Selecting an address and starting route You can select a country from those avail- guidance > D able using the button for the country of You can enter the exact destination ad- > GB destination.
  • Page 35 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a town Using the town list When sufficient letters have been entered The destination town can be specified by Once a few letters of the desired town > D it will automatically switch to a list from entering the name or postcode.
  • Page 36 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Selecting the street Using the street list Selecting the Intersection In the Street menu field the street and Once a few letters of the desired street After entering the destination town and > D house number can be entered separately have been entered you can display a list of street, you can enter a junction so as to >...
  • Page 37 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a house number Displaying the route Storing a destination After entering the destination town and Once the address has been entered, the ad- In the address input menu, the but- > D Save street, you can enter a house number so as dress input menu allows the route to the ton opens a menu where a name can be >...

  • Page 38: Points Of Interest

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Points of interest If the route guidance is already running Note: you will be asked whether the new desti- > D Points of interest (POI) are included in If there is no GPS signal when the route nation should replace the old destination the map and can be displayed there.

  • Page 39: Point Of Interest In The Vicinity

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Note: > D You can also press the but- All categories ton. An input menu will then open and > GB you can enter the name of a point of in- > F terest directly and confirm it. For some categories, e.g.

  • Page 40: Point Of Interest Near To An Address

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Point of interest near to an address The points of interest categories available Point of interest near to destination > Press for the entered town are displayed. > Press the button. > D POI near location POI nearby >...

  • Page 41: Selecting A Destination From The Map

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting a destination from the name entered. > Select the desired destination from the > D list. You can select a destination straight from > GB the map. > Press in fast access Enter destination > F mode.

  • Page 42: Coordinate Entry

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Coordinate entry > Then enter the desired values using the in the vicinity of your chosen point using button. buttons > D You can also enter your destination using POI nearby However, you can also store your chosen You can enter coordinates in three differ- geographic coordinates.

  • Page 43: Route Planning

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Route planning By pressing you can now add a Add stage stage to the route. The route planning menu allows you to > D After pressing you can give create and select individual routes. To do Rename route >...

  • Page 44: Creating A New Route

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE You can call up the route options using Creating a new route button. > In the route menu, press > D Options Create new You can optimise the order of the destina- route > GB tions to be travelled to by pressing the button.

  • Page 45: Editing A Route

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> > Press to enter further inter- The edit menu will be displayed. The fol- Optimising a route Add stage mediate destinations described lowing options are available: If you have entered several destinations for > D above. a route, you can use the Traffic Assist to Option Meaning >...

  • Page 46: Navigation Settings

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Navigation settings This will take you to the navigation set- The Travel info button tings menu. In the Travel info settings window, you > D The navigation settings contain all the set- can set which additional information you tings that are relevant to the navigation >...

  • Page 47: The Route Options Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> > After pressing the button next to • The Route options button Info next destination Route Display of the estimated time of arrival, You can edit your driving profile in the select one of the following options. >...
  • Page 48 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Displaying different route types Note: Option Meaning You can use the Traffic Assist to display > D Please note that, in many cases, the fastest Permitted With this option, the previously described routes. route will overlay a simple or optimum road type in question is >...

  • Page 49: The Junction Info Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Junction info button The TMC button* Setting Meaning In the Junction info settings window you You can configure settings for the recep- > D When this function is en- Signposts can turn on or off the help available for tion of traffic announcements in the abled, you receive infor- >...

  • Page 50: The Map Info Button

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE The Map info button Setting Meaning Setting Meaning In the Map info settings window, you can > D Press the arrow buttons When you switch this Info box configure settings for additional informa- to activate the automatic option on, the vehicle (height, >...

  • Page 51: The Speed Info Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Speed info button The Speed info settings window allows > D you to display speed limits parallel to the > GB navigation. You can also be warned against exceeding the speed limit by an > F acoustic warning.

  • Page 52: The Voice Button

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE To select settings always press the field The Voice button The Format button next to the setting that you wish to In the Voice settings window you can set In the Format settings window you can > D change.

  • Page 53: The Volume Button

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The Volume button The Time button If the automatic function is switched off, With the Volume settings window, you You can select the time zone relevant for you can select the desired time zone by > D can set the standard volume for voice an- your location in the Time settings win- pressing the button below...

  • Page 54: The Reset Button

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Traffic announcements The Reset button Note: You can reset the navigation settings to > D using TMC* As the traffic announcements are trans- their factory settings. mitted by radio stations, we cannot as- > GB The settings will then be reset. The fast ac- Provided the TMC antenna is connected, sume responsibility for the completeness cess mode data, stored routes and home...

  • Page 55: Displaying Tmc Messages On The Map

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Displaying TMC messages on the Using TMC* You can scroll through the list using the map* arrow keys on the right-hand Once you have connected the TMC an- > D Current TMC messages are displayed on edge of the screen. tenna, your Traffic Assist will receive cur- >...

  • Page 56: Display The Relevant Road In The Map

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Taking announcements into con- If a message lies on your route as shown in Display the relevant road in the map* sideration when calculating the example, by pressing the > Press the button in the message > D Consider routes* button you can process this...

  • Page 57: Manual Recalculation

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> The map display Manual recalculation* The map display will then appear and, if If a traffic announcement affects your GPS reception is available, will show your > D The map display is used primarily for route, a window with detailed informa- current position.

  • Page 58: Applies Only To The Traffic Assist Z

    >>> NAVIGATION MODE Information box showing compass, Traffic lane recommendation (only On the left of the screen, you can show or vehicle speed and altitude above sea appears on some multi-lane roads; hide the information (estimated time of > D level black arrows = recommended lanes) arrival, remaining journey time and re-...
  • Page 59 NAVIGATION MODE >>> row, with a distance indication under- The display will change to arrow display. Distance to next driving manoeuvre neath it. If two driving manoeuvres are to Display power level / Display TMC > D be performed in succession within a short setting* >...
  • Page 60 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Using the map display Map zooming The map can be zoomed into in steps via > D Repeating the last announcement the zoom buttons. > GB During route guidance, the system an- nounces important information, e. g. the >...
  • Page 61 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Map display options Moving the map button: Guidance You can move the map to any point. In the map display options, you can > D > To do this, press the map briefly. change the settings for route guidance, the >...
  • Page 62 >>> NAVIGATION MODE • Switch between 2D and 3D map dis- Cancel route guidance tion using Select from last play. You can cancel active route guidance. button. > D destinations > Open the options menu for the map Once you have entered the desired way- •...
  • Page 63 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Displaying the entire route You can set the route options by pressing To block individual route sections, select You can display the entire route to the button. . The Traffic Assist then calculates a > D Options Block destination on the map.
  • Page 64 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Displaying the destination list You can use the buttons in The following options are then available: If a planned route with a number of desti- the bottom line to scroll through the indi- > D • Use to display informa- Show details nations is active, you can display the entire...

  • Page 65: Changing Zoom Steps And Map Angle

    NAVIGATION MODE >>> Selecting 2D/3D mode Changing zoom steps and map angle To leave the settings menu without mak- You can switch the map display between You can choose which zoom steps the ing any changes, press the button. > D 3D and 2D display.
  • Page 66 >>> NAVIGATION MODE In the 3D display, you can set the angle of Changing the orientation of the map Displaying current position inclination of the map display. This set- (2D) You can display your current position and > D ting can only be changed if the Autozoom You can select whether the map should al- store this position.
  • Page 67 NAVIGATION MODE >>> By pressing the button you Point of interest on the route Press one of the points of interests to start Country info can display country-specific information During route guidance, you can display route guidance to it. To display informa- >...
  • Page 68 >>> NAVIGATION MODE Point of interest near destination/on en- TMC on the route* Block route tire route You can view and edit TMC messages lo- You can block a stretch of road ahead. > D > In the point of interest on the route cated on your route.
  • Page 69 NAVIGATION MODE >>> Changing route options You can modify the route options (route > D selection etc.) during route guidance. > GB > Open the options menu for the map display. > F > Press the button. Route > Press the button.

  • Page 70: Settings

    >>> SETTINGS Selecting system settings The system settings menu Operation Settings > D You can select the various settings options You can change various basic settings for Selection options from the system settings menu. all applications on the Traffic Assist. >...
  • Page 71 SETTINGS >>> The individual menu items Day/night display You can set the Traffic Assist display to > D Battery day, night or automatic. Your Traffic Assist may be operated using > GB The automatic setting changes automati- an external power supply unit or an inte- cally between day and night display de- >...
  • Page 72 >>> SETTINGS Calibration Language Scrolling If the touch screen responds incorrectly The texts on the touch screen can be dis- Using the buttons, it is possi- > D when buttons are pressed, it needs to be played in a variety of languages. ble to scroll through the list in the direc- >...

  • Page 73: Automatic On/Off

    SETTINGS >>> Automatic on/off Sounds Factory settings The Traffic Assist can switch automatical- You can switch the Traffic Assist signal You can reset your Traffic Assist to the > D ly to sleep mode when the vehicle ignition tone on and off. This also includes the factory settings.
  • Page 74 > S Note in particular the product designa- tion and the software version. Always > N quote these details in enquiries to the serv- ice provided by Harman/Becker. > FIN button dis- Map version information > TR plays information relating to the installed map data.

  • Page 75: S Specialist Words

    SPECIALIST WORDS >>> SD Card TMC* Specialist words (Greenwich Mean Time) (Secure Digital) (Traffic Message Channel) > D Central European Time The Secure Digital Card was developed in Traffic announcements transmitted by > GB The standard time at 0 degrees of longi- 2001 by SanDisk on the basis of the older most FM stations via RDS.
  • Page 76 Keywords >>> KEYWORDS Numerics > D 2D display ....65 Daylight saving time ... . . 53 Geographic coordinates .
  • Page 77 KEYWORDS >>> Main menu ....23 Points of interest Safety information ....5 >...
  • Page 78 >>> KEYWORDS > D Time format ....52 Zoom steps ....65 Time of arrival .
  • Page 79 TECHNICAL DATA >>> • Headphone output: Technical Data • Dimensions: 3.5 mm Stereo Socket (W x H x D) in mm 125,3 x 82,4 x 17,6 > D • 1 Internal speakers: • Weight: > GB 2 Watt max. 168 grams •...

  • Page 80: Eu Declaration Of Conformity

    > S EU Declaration of Conformity > N Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH declares herewith that Traffic Assist conforms > FIN to the basic requirements of the applicable EU guidelines and in particular conforms to the basic requirements and the other relevant regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EU.

  • Page 81: Disposal Of The Unit

    Customer information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices (private households) > GB In accordance with the self-imposed principles of Harman/Becker Automotive Systems Gm- > F bH, the product has been developed and made from high-quality, recyclable materials and components.

  • Page 82: Removing The Battery

    > E you wish to return your batteries to us, please send them, with adequate postage, to the following address: > P > NL Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH - Battery recycling - > DK Becker-Göring-Straße 16 16 D- 76307 Karlsbad- Ittersbach >...
  • Page 83 NOTICE >>> > D > GB > F > I > E > P > NL > DK > S > N > Completely discharge the battery (leave the unit switched on with no power suppply until it automatically switches off). >...

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