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--- manual:user_guide:functions:guidance [2025/04/11 14:59] – [Target selection] mstupka
+++ manual:user_guide:functions:guidance [2026/01/08 11:59] (current) – mstupka
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 ==== Target selection ====
-=== Directly on map ===
+=== Directly on the map ===
-  - **tap a [[manual:user_guide:points:locus_maps_pois|LoPoint]]**, a **[[manual:user_guide:points|user point]]** or any other point on the map or **hold your finger on the place on map where you want to be guided to**
+  - **tap a [[manual:user_guide:points:locus_maps_pois|LoPoint]]**, a **[[manual:user_guide:points|user point]]** or any other point on the map, or **hold your finger on the place on the map where you want to be guided to**
   - **tap the navigation button** in the bottom bar and select **Guide on**\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points2.jpg?nolink |}}
 === Other location options ===
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 === Points from the Library ===
-Use e.g. in case you want to be guided to some geocache from your database:
+Use e.g., in case you want to be guided to some geocache from your database:
   - select the point from the [[:manual:user_guide:points:management|Library]]
   - tap it to display the [[:manual:user_guide:points:management#point_detail_screen|point detail screen]]
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 === Point guidance panel ===
 {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points3.jpg?nolink |}}
-It displays information about the point, its distance and direction. In case of guidance to a geocache there are also other facts like the cache type, difficulty and terrain. Tapping the panel displays the point detail screen. === Panel menu ===
+It displays information about the point, its distance, and direction. In case of guidance to a geocache, there are also other facts like the cache type, difficulty, and terrain. Tapping the panel displays the point detail screen. === Panel menu ===
 {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points4.jpg?nolink |}}
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 ==== Target notifications ====
-Locus can notify you of coming target several ways:
+Locus can notify you of a coming target in several ways:
   * **once in defined distance** from the point of guidance
-  * **repeatedly** after you reach defined distance
+  * **repeatedly** after you reach a defined distance
-  * **changes frequency of alerts** in dependance on your distance from the target (the faster the closer you are)
+  * **changes frequency of alerts** in dependence on your distance from the target (the faster the closer you are)
 === Settings ===
   * go to **Menu > Settings > Guidance > Notification**
   * Switch **Notification ON**
-  * Select notification **mode** - single alert, repeated or increased frequency alert
+  * Select notification **mode** - single alert, repeated, or increased frequency alert
   * Set the **distance** you want to be alerted at (or distance interval between repeated notifications).
 {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points5.jpg?nolink |}}
-First two options have further settings:
+The first two options have further settings:
   * **Settings of sound**
     * //Disable// - all sounds are disabled, notification is made by the device screen and vibrator only
-    * //Beep// - it is possible to set number of beeps (1-10)
+    * //Beep// - it is possible to set the number of beeps (1-10)
     * //Select sound// - select from sounds stored in your device memory
-    * //Text-To-Speech// - voice notification informing about distance and direction of the point. Tap **Play** to check your sound settings.
+    * //Text-To-Speech// - voice notification informing about the distance and direction of the point. Tap **Play** to check your sound settings.
-  * **Settings of vibration** - visible only when the device is equipped by a vibrator (mainly mobile phones)
+  * **Settings of vibration** - visible only when the device is equipped with a vibrator (mainly mobile phones)
     * //Disable// - the device does not vibrate on notifications
-    * //Pattern// - sets notification vibrating pattern, using three symbols: '.' for 200 miliseconds vibration, '-' for 500 miliseconds vibration and ' ' (space) for 500 miliseconds of silence. Tap **Play** to check your vibration settings.
+    * //Pattern// - sets notification vibrating pattern, using three symbols: '.' for 200 milliseconds vibration, '-' for 500 milliseconds vibration, and ' ' (space) for 500 milliseconds of silence. Tap **Play** to check your vibration settings.
 ==== Automatic zooming ====
-Locus can zoom the map **automatically according to the distance from the point** you are guided to - the closer the target is the bigger zoom is displayed so both your position and the target are visible on the map screen:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points5.gif?nolink |}}
+Locus can zoom the map **automatically according to the distance from the point** you are guided to - the closer the target is, the bigger zoom is displayed, so both your position and the target are visible on the map screen:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points5.gif?nolink |}}
 The option can be switched on in **Settings > Controlling > Map screen > Zoom according to speed**.
 <WRAP center round tip >
-At first, the function zooms according to your current speed, beginning at 2000 m from the target it switches to the distance-based zooming mode. Applicable only for guidance to a point (not along a route).
+At first, the function zooms according to your current speed, beginning at 2000 m from the target, and it switches to the distance-based zooming mode. Applicable only for guidance to a point (not along a route).
 </WRAP>
 ==== Automatic screen on ====
-To save your battery energy you can set the automatic screen turning on. The screen lights up simultaneously with the sound notification.
+To save your battery energy, you can set the automatic screen turning on. The screen lights up simultaneously with the sound notification.
 You can set it up in **Settings > Controlling > Display > Screen on/off control**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_points5.jpg?nolink |}}
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-===== Guidance Along a Route =====
+===== Guidance along a route =====
-In other words **guidance to a chain of route points**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route.jpg?nolink |}}\\ You are guided to the first point of the route, then to the second, etc. It is useful e.g. for **sailing, sea-kayaking, flying, or cross-country hiking** when there are no roads for turn-by-turn navigation.
+In other words, **guidance to a chain of route points**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route.jpg?nolink |}}\\ You are guided to the first point of the route, then to the second, etc. It is useful, e.g., for **sailing, sea-kayaking, flying, or cross-country hiking** when there are no roads for turn-by-turn navigation.
 ===== Route selection =====
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 <WRAP center round important>
-Guiding commands on a reversed route may not reflect traffic situations accurately. **Recommended for offroad use only!**
+Guiding commands on a reversed route may not reflect traffic situations accurately. **Recommended for off-road use only!**
 </WRAP>
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 ==== Notifications of turns ====
-Locus Map can **notify you of direction changes on guided route**. The notifications are rendered automatically based on the **route shape** and do not reflect intersections.
+Locus Map can **notify you of direction changes on a guided route**. The notifications are rendered automatically based on the **route shape** and do not reflect intersections.
    * go to **Menu > Settings > Guidance > Notification of next turn**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route07.jpg?nolink |}}
-   * select **type of alert** - beep(s), custom sounds or Text-To-speech. TTS is very simple, if you need more detailed voice commands, use [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:along-route|Navigation]].
+   * select **type of alert** - beep(s), custom sounds or Text-To-speech. TTS is very simple. If you need more detailed voice commands, use [[manual:user_guide:functions:navigation:along-route|Navigation]].
 ==== Set "out of route" notification ====
-Locus Map can **notify you when you leave guided route**. Just set up the **alert distance** and **type of alert**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route08.jpg?nolink |}}
+Locus Map can **notify you when you leave a guided route**. Just set up the **alert distance** and **type of alert**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route08.jpg?nolink |}}
   * go to **Menu > Settings > Guidance > "Out of route" notification**
   * set alert **distance** and (optionally) **repetition** period
-  * select **type of alert**. TTS announces distance and direction of the nearest point of the route.
+  * select **type of alert**. TTS announces the distance and direction of the nearest point of the route.
 ==== Automatic screen on ====
-To save your battery energy you can set automatic screen switching on. The screen lights up simultaneously with the sound notification of the route turns.
+To save your battery energy, you can set automatic screen switching on. The screen lights up simultaneously with the sound notification of the route turns.
 You can set it up in **Settings > Controlling > Display > Screen on/off control**:\\ {{ :manual:user_guide:functions:guidance_route09.jpg?nolink |}}

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