Optimal Navitel setup point by point. Using Navitel on Android

The presence of a GPS device on the dashboard of a car provides undeniable advantages when moving through unfamiliar terrain. But the device may turn out to be useless if you do not know how to use the navigator and do not know how to configure it.

Initial acquaintance

After purchasing a device, you should not rely on your own intuition and the “proven” method of “scientific poking”, which is fraught with annoying errors and malfunctions. The navigation device comes with Russian-language instructions. It can be in paper form or on digital media. The first thing a happy owner of a GPS device should do is to carefully read its contents. This will allow:

• check the equipment of the device again and find out the purpose of its elements;
• familiarize yourself with power options, turning it on and off;
• correctly configure the basic functions (navigation mode);
• understand advanced functionality (video, audio, games, e-book, etc.).

Design and equipment

Car navigator, location positioning device vehicle by signals GPS satellites in real time. It can be built-in or removable:

• first by appearance similar to a radio tape recorder and integrated into the vehicle’s on-board system;
• the second ones are installed on a special bracket and connected through the cigarette lighter.

In order for the device to be functional and comfortable, the delivery package along with a removable GPS navigation device must include:

• stand with suction cup;
• cigarette lighter connection cord;
• battery for autonomous operation;
• instructions.

Software and Features

The installation depends on the design features of the device, and the specific settings depend on the navigation program. Most of them have pre-installed software that needs to be activated before use. These may be software products from:

• CityGuide;
• Navitel;
• Navigator;
• Progorod.

The first two are considered the most common and popular.

A good navigator should provide the ability to select and install your preferred navigation product. Because pre-installed software may not always and not be effective everywhere.

The presence of such a function is indicated by:

• presence in the menu of the command "Path to software" ("Navigation path");
• Possibility of connecting a microSD card to the device.

In any case, the device, with fully installed and active software, can solve several basic problems at once:

• ensure positioning accuracy from 1 to 2 meters;
• determine the optimal route of movement;
• adjust data when changing direction;
• suggest avoiding obstacles;
• calculate route duration and travel time.

Getting started

To start using the GPS device, you need to go through a number of preparatory steps:

• activation of the navigation system;
• selection of installation location in the cabin;
• power connection;
• enabling and performing general settings;
• setting navigation options.

Activation

This pre-configuration stage allows you to make the navigation application functional, add necessary cards. To complete this you will need a computer with an Internet connection. Depending on the software manufacturer, there may be some nuances, but in general the procedure is the same:

• go to the manufacturer’s website;
• We go through registration and authorization procedures;
• After logging into your account, you should activate the license code indicated on the disc packaging;
• After this, you will receive an activation key by email, which must be entered into the navigator.

If all operations are performed correctly, the device will report successful activation and open the possibility of further settings.

Choosing an installation location

GPS is installed in a car taking into account certain rules that guarantee traffic safety and ease of use. At correct installation He must:

• leave the overview as open as possible;
• do not cover the built-in antenna;
• avoid glare on the display;
• provide convenient control over the route.

Connection and setup

The device can operate autonomously from the built-in battery, but in the car it is connected through the cigarette lighter.

After connecting to the on-board network, you can turn it on. The search for the satellite will begin and the location will be determined based on the signal, indicating it on the screen. Referring to the instructions and using the control interface, you need to set:

• Timezone;
• coordinate system;
• unit of measurement.

Navigation options

At this stage we define:

• map view through the “Navigation” and “Maps” menus, we set the most convenient rotation in the direction of the car;
• car positioning mode on the road through the “Car”, “Pull” menu (no more than 50 meters is considered optimal);
• choose the optimal duration of the route (fast, short, regular);
• indicate unwanted objects that should be avoided.

Routing

GPS navigators allow you to plot your route using several options. This can be done by:

• address;
• map;
• coordinates;
• waypoints.

In addition to those indicated, you can select routes from the “nearest on the map” or “favorite” menu. After selecting and specifying the destination, the navigator will plot the route itself, taking into account the desired parameters. The route can be adjusted by indicating additional route points on the screen.

Navitel is one of the most popular navigation programs among Russian motorists. This application is able to work in offline mode, as a result of which it helps drivers even in the absence of a stable and high-speed connection to the Internet. The Navitel interface is convenient and functional, so you can count on the successful completion of all necessary tasks.

Features of Navitel

Navitel is ideal for active work with maps, and application users can create and edit routes, receive up-to-date data on nearby infrastructure, traffic jams and even weather conditions. The high level of functionality contributed to the fact that the program turned out to be a worthy alternative for car navigator, installed as a standard application on a smartphone or tablet.

Navitel is ideal for performing the following functional tasks:

• control over the exact location, and you can even find out the coordinates;
• determining the optimal path to get to the desired object;
• the ability to avoid traffic jams, which guarantees savings in vehicle time and fuel;
• successful search of any building without the need to navigate by plates with numbers;
• eliminating the risk of getting lost in tricky city traffic intersections;
• determining the location of a gas station, center Maintenance, hotels, cafes and any other necessary facilities;
• location of speed control systems.

Navitel, designed for mobile devices on operating system Android, has a voice route guidance mode, the ability to send SMS about the exact coordinates of the location and the function of searching for the location of friends. A wide selection of maps of different cities allows you to expand the level of functionality of the navigation program to optimal levels.

Navitel interface features

When thinking about how to use Navitel on Android, you need to navigate the interface software. Displaying the map in 3D format guarantees beauty and maximum convenience, and the buttons for changing the scale, display mode and informing about traffic events make the work as easy and enjoyable as possible.

The lines available on the map are carefully drawn and very noticeable. You can easily monitor your location changes and use the map even while moving, but the screen diagonal of your Android device must be sufficient.

All buildings are displayed in 3D mode, but only as single-story buildings. Buildings in major cities are displayed taking into account height and scale. In addition, drawn buildings that are government agencies or landmarks are available.

The nuances of working with routes

Attention! The Navitel program allows you to successfully work with routes, plotting a path from one point to another.

At the same time, you can see the average driving speed, the remaining distance and the approximate time of arrival. Navigation program Navitel allows you to learn about all future turns and restrictions in voice mode, and you can hear a reminder four times about the need to turn. The first time the voice notification will take place after the previous turn, the second time - 3 kilometers away, the third - 500 kilometers away, the last time - just before the turn. However, the customization options are still limited, so you have to put up with the initial characteristics, even if they are not satisfactory to some extent.

The easiest option for plotting a route is through a point on the map with GPS turned on. Initially, you need to determine the location, and then determine the optimal route taking into account the starting position. Initially, you should wait until the location is determined, then select your destination and click on it. After the desired place card opens, all you have to do is click “Let’s go.” The route is laid out without delays, so you can hit the road right away.

First of all, it is necessary to understand principle of operation of a GPS navigator. The receiver built into the navigator receives the signal from the satellite. After which the signal is decrypted by the device and the location of the object is determined. It is worth noting that the device works almost everywhere, even in massive buildings and caves.

So, how to get started with the navigator. Naturally, this will require instructions. Hold the device in your hands with its antenna pointing upward. Today there are models whose antenna can rotate in any direction, regardless of how the device is held in the hand. In this case, you can simply rotate the antenna.

Before you start using it, don't forget to turn on your navigator. A satellite search window should appear on the device screen. After some time, the GPS navigator will receive information that will certainly be reflected on the screen. This setup usually lasts from one to three minutes. The device determines your position faster if you are in an open area.

Once the navigator is ready for use and all data has been received, you can begin to study the functions. It is much more convenient to study the device by checking the location of the elements with the instructions management. Some buttons can perform multiple functions. Of course, you need to remember the basic ones. Naturally, over time you will remember everything, and you will no longer need instructions when working with the navigator.

You can customize the type of data displayed in the OSD menu. Of course, certain settings depend on the device model. More specifically, all settings are described in instructions. It is very important to correctly set the time zone, set distance units, and select a coordinate system.

As you travel along the route, you should periodically check the received data, which is displayed on the display. Typically, the device screen displays the trajectory of the path traveled, the coordinates of the device’s location, the position of the device, etc.

To save the required coordinates of a point, you need to press and hold the corresponding button for several seconds. By default, the GPS navigator stores the entire route in its memory. Therefore, you can enable a mode that allows you to reflect the return path. Working with the navigator is reminiscent of working with a portable pocket computer.