5NavMate software provides turn-by-turn visual and voice assistance to direct youto your selected destination The software quickly calculates step-by-step direc-tions to any destination available on the included navigation mapThe NavMate software uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, and a digi-tal roadway map database to calculate and display travel directions The system’sGPS antenna receives signals from a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the earthand uses the strongest signals to determine your position to within metersVehicle PositionThe NavMate software’s computer considers vehicle speed and heading changes,together with longitude and latitude information, to accurately determine vehicleheading and position on a digital mapSignals from GPS satellites are used to determine the vehicle location Three(good) or four (best) satellites must be received to accurately determine locationThe GPS reception status is indicated by the GPS symbol on the mapMap and Information DatabaseThe map database used by your NavMate software was created using high-resolu-tion aerial and land based data collectionCar navigation maps are frequently updated While the database was judged tobe as accurate as possible at the time of its release, a map database can never be100% accurate Road information that is maintained in the map databases, such asturn restrictions or road names may change over timeWarnings and Precautions