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Blackpoolrockseller Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 09, 2006 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 7:56 pm Post subject: Mio 710 Nightmare......... |
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Can anyone tel me how to do a postcode search on a Mio 710.
The instructions are woefully inadequate.
I bought it 'cos it looked flash and all my mates are tom-tom ed up but I think I should have followed the herd........
Think I'll e-bay the ***!!!!xx'er |
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alix776 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 03/05/2003 14:45:49 Posts: 3999 Location: leyland lancs ENGLAND
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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 8:24 pm Post subject: |
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calm down please
just put a space between the first and second part of the post code
ie not like this PR11SR
like this PR1 1SR _________________ currently using aponia truck navigation on windows phone. Good bye IOS don't let the door hit you on the way out .
Oh the joys of being a courier.
device Lumia 950 xl |
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Blackpoolrockseller Occasional Visitor
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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 10:25 pm Post subject: Post code search............ |
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[b][i]But [u]HOW do you get into the post code search mode? All i've got is a keyboard that allows me to type in the full street name and number of house. My mates are all fick and yet they can post code search on Tom Tom! |
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ernest_mio Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 24, 2006 Posts: 98
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Posted: Sat Dec 09, 2006 11:25 pm Post subject: |
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Press the address button on the find menu.
Press the other city button (top right hand corner)
The display should chnage to enter name/post code
enter post code as
B1 2HQ
It should then give you a list of the for that post code
Select the post code - it will switch to the map display - press route to. |
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Blackpoolrockseller Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 09, 2006 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:22 am Post subject: Post code search............ |
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Thank you! Thank you!
I can now search by postcode!
Theres something very worrying when you pay £300+ for a piece of kit and the instructions are minimal.
I appreciate your input. I still don't think the software is intuitive and reckon I'm going to bang the drum for Tom Tom and e-bay this slick looking piece of kit. |
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ernest_mio Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 24, 2006 Posts: 98
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 11:05 am Post subject: |
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I agree with your comment about the quality of the documentation - although this is my first sat nav so can not compare it with others.
Like most technology, these days, you need a trial period to see if it does what you want, how you want it.
I sure other devices have their negatives aswell. |
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Sallyann Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2006 Posts: 768
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 12:53 pm Post subject: Re: Post code search............ |
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Blackpoolrockseller wrote: | Thank you! Thank you!
I can now search by postcode!
Theres something very worrying when you pay £300+ for a piece of kit and the instructions are minimal.
I appreciate your input. I still don't think the software is intuitive and reckon I'm going to bang the drum for Tom Tom and e-bay this slick looking piece of kit. |
Have you downloaded the hardware and software manuals from the Mio web site? They are quite comprehensive and a search on 'postcode' explains how to do it.
Sal |
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Blackpoolrockseller Occasional Visitor
Joined: Dec 09, 2006 Posts: 5
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 8:26 pm Post subject: Post code searching |
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I have to admit that I havn't.
What I have done is accessed the instruction disc that came with it and the instructions were again, minimal.
I will try their website but have to say this is not a "take it out the box and use it" piece of kit and the written instructions and cd instructions are worthy of Ikea! [/b] |
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alix776 Pocket GPS Moderator
Joined: 03/05/2003 14:45:49 Posts: 3999 Location: leyland lancs ENGLAND
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:02 pm Post subject: |
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good int it this new satnav stuff _________________ currently using aponia truck navigation on windows phone. Good bye IOS don't let the door hit you on the way out .
Oh the joys of being a courier.
device Lumia 950 xl |
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Sallyann Lifetime Member
Joined: Jun 23, 2006 Posts: 768
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: Post code searching |
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Blackpoolrockseller wrote: | I have to admit that I havn't.
What I have done is accessed the instruction disc that came with it and the instructions were again, minimal.
I will try their website but have to say this is not a "take it out the box and use it" piece of kit and the written instructions and cd instructions are worthy of Ikea! |
Well I'm not one to defend Mitac, but the printed leaflet is clearly labelled a "Quick Start Guide" and tells you on the front cover that if you need more in-depth information you can download it from their web site.
In view of the many possible languages, I think that's quite reasonable.
This is a very complex device and of course it can't be comfortably used out of the box without any study.
Sal |
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CeeJay Frequent Visitor
Joined: Jan 06, 2006 Posts: 360 Location: East Sussex
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:27 am Post subject: Re: Post code search............ |
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Blackpoolrockseller wrote: | reckon I'm going to bang the drum for Tom Tom and e-bay this slick looking piece of kit. |
I wouldn't bother if I was you. (Having been there, done that).
CeeJay. |
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klystron_generator Regular Visitor
Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 114
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 10:05 am Post subject: |
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i think the online user manuals are invaluable :D
having said that, they're still woefully lacking when it comes to things like using an SD card and other probable infrequent functions |
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ernest_mio Regular Visitor
Joined: Aug 24, 2006 Posts: 98
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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klystron_generator wrote: | i think the online user manuals are invaluable :D
having said that, they're still woefully lacking when it comes to things like using an SD card and other probable infrequent functions |
I propose sally writes the next version - for a reasonable fee, and includes all the missing bts collected on this forum.
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klystron_generator Regular Visitor
Joined: Nov 25, 2006 Posts: 114
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 11:31 am Post subject: |
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that's assuming that sally has the time and inclination to do this
i think, though, that Mio should do a better job of field testing their products and manuals and this testing should ideally be carried out by people who are not familiar with the product |
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Massyboy Occasional Visitor
Joined: Nov 18, 2006 Posts: 13
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Posted: Fri Dec 15, 2006 4:27 pm Post subject: |
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Blackpoolrockseller did sell it on ebay-and I bought it. Haha. How weird. I think it's a great piece of kit and love it. the only problem I've had though is the 3.2 update keeps timing out. Anyone else found this? |
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