Glossary
2D/3D GPS reception
The GPS receiver uses signals from satellites to calculate its current
position (the user's position), but to acquire a 3D position at least four
signals are necessary, including altitude. The GPS device may not be
able to acquire signals from four satellites as they are constantly moving
and obstacles may block satellite signals. Although the accuracy
decreases when only three signals can be acquired, and altitude data
cannot be sent, the receiver can calculate a latitude and longitude GPS
position. Only 2D reception is possible.
Route being navigated
The route currently being navigated. When a destination is set, the
route will be continuously navigated until the destination is deleted,
you arrive at the destination, or the software is closed. Also see “Route”.
City center
The center of the city/town is not the geographical center of the city/
town, but a location set by the cartographer. In towns and villages, this
is usually the most important intersection, while in larger cities it is
selected from multiple important intersections.
Color design
The color design used for the map and menu screens differs for daytime
and nighttime. Each design has a different graphic setting, with 2D and
3D each having colors for roads, blocks, seas, and lakes, whilst shadow
changes and shadows are displayed differently in 3D mode.
Daytime screen and nighttime screen designs for the map and menu
are selected one at a time. The design changes automatically when day
becomes night and night becomes day.
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GPS accuracy
Various factors can contribute to a margin of error between the user's
actual position and the position acquired from the GPS device. For
example, signal delays in the ionosphere or reflections from objects
around the GPS equipment, can influence the accuracy with which the
GPS device can calculate the user's position.
Maps
Although this software uses digital maps, these are not simply digital
conversions from printed maps. The 2D mode digital map represents
roads in the same way as a traditional printed map, using color
classifications to show streets, roads, and changes in altitude.
In 3D mode, you can confirm differences in altitude for mountains,
valleys, highland roads and so on, and display areas of cities using 3D
landmarks and 3D images of buildings.
The digital map can be used interactively. You can zoom in and out
(enlarge/reduce), tilt up and down, and rotate left and right. By using
navigation that supports GPS, you can easily plan your route with the
digital maps.
North Up Map Direction
North Up mode rotates the map so that North is always at the top of
the map. You can use this direction with Find On Map and so on. Also
see “Heads-up Map Direction”.