Mio A701 - Manual (Page 18)

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4.1.4 Streets and roads
The similarity of MioMap to paper roadmaps is also convenient when it comes to
streets, the most important elements of the map concerning navigation. MioMap
uses similar colour codes to those you are accustomed to, and the width of the
streets also refers to their importance, so it will not be difficult to tell a highway from a
small street.
Streets and roads have names or numbers for identification. Of course, this
information can be displayed on the map. MioMap uses two different ways to show
street labels. The conventional way is the same as a roadmap – it displays the name
of the street aligned with the street. The alternative is a kind of virtual signpost stuck
into the street itself.
You need not choose between the two modes. MioMap will use the one best for the
current tilt and zoom level. Zoom in to have only a few streets on the map, and start
tilting up and down to see how MioMap switches between the two modes in an
instant.
Note: The automatic switching is on even when using Smart Zoom. At first you may
find it odd, but later you will discover how it adjusts the displayed information to the
current view of the map. It is important, as the driver must be able to read the map at
a glance.
Tip: If you do not want to be bothered by street names during navigation, turn them
off in Map Options (Page 82).
4.1.5 Other objects
To help orientate you, the map also contains objects that have no other navigating
function than to help you recognise your location on the map. These are surface-
waters, large buildings, forests, etc.
Tip: These objects are normally displayed using textured polygons that look natural
to the eye. You may wish to switch the textured display off (Page 82) to free some of
the resources of your PDA by replacing textures with plain coloured surfaces.