Over the coming weeks we'll be looking at the features (Explore Mode, Junction View/Signposts, Capture button and Crumb Trail, and Economic Routing) available on the latest Mio navigation devices and how they apply to you. A different style to our user manuals, these guides will explain how to get the most out your Mio PND (Portable Navigation Device) in a way that applies directly to your situation.

Explore Mode

A key feature of the PND and deliberately separate from the map function, Explore mode has been designed to help you find points of interest (POI) in your immediate area.   It's unique because it shows you which POI's are in the immediate area rather than you having to search for a specific type of POI and hoping that one exists where you are now. You can of course find them in the old fashioned way, but we believe this is more flexible.

Scenario 1 - Need to find something to do in strange place?
We've all arrived early for a meeting or found ourselves in an unfamiliar town waiting for a meeting the next day and not knowing what to do with ourselves. You have a choice: you can either wander aimlessly around the main streets hoping to find something interesting to do or you can use Explore Mode on your Mio Moov series PND.
If you can't decide what to do, but want to know what's available in your vicinity you can see the intuitive icons on the map.

To find out more about a place you've chosen, tap the icon to see its address, telephone number and other important information.

Scenario 2 – Spontaneously looking for somewhere to stop
When you're on your way somewhere its common to stick to the main highways, they're often quicker, if a lot less interesting, than minor roads. But your choice of food is limited; you want to get off the highway but are unsure of where to go and nervous about getting lost and not finding your way back again. Explore Mode takes the anxiety out of such decisions by telling you exactly what restaurants are available when you want.

Select the place you want to go and tap Go

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Related links:
Spirit Tips 2 - Junction View & Signpost
Spirit Tips 3 - Crumb Trail and Capture Button
Spirit Tips 4 - Economical Routing