TravelPilot 65 Active Connect - Gps BLAUPUNKT - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Portable GPS Navigation Device
Brand	Blaupunkt
Model	TravelPilot 65 Active Connect
Display Size	6.5 inches
Display Type	TFT LCD with touchscreen
Dimensions (W x H x D)	175 x 105 x 18 mm
Weight	220 g
Power Supply	12 V DC (car charger included)
Battery Type	Rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery Life	Up to 2 hours
Connectivity	Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB
Navigation Features	Voice guidance, lane assist, speed camera alerts, live traffic
Map Updates	Free lifetime updates
Memory	8 GB internal, microSD slot
Operating System	Proprietary
Mounting	Suction cup windshield mount
Languages Supported	English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese
Maintenance	Clean with soft, dry cloth; avoid liquids
Safety	Do not obstruct driver's view; secure mount
Spare Parts	Charger, mount, USB cable available
Repairability	Not user-serviceable; contact support
General Information	Designed for car navigation with real-time updates

Frequently Asked Questions - TravelPilot 65 Active Connect BLAUPUNKT

How do I update the maps on my TravelPilot 65 Active Connect?

Connect the device to Wi-Fi, go to Settings > Map Update, and follow the on-screen instructions. Alternatively, use the Blaupunkt software on a computer via USB.

How do I pair my phone via Bluetooth?

Enable Bluetooth on your phone and device. On the GPS, go to Settings > Bluetooth > Pair New Device, select your phone from the list, and confirm the pairing code.

My GPS is not charging. What should I do?

Check the car charger and cable for damage. Try a different USB port or charger. If the device still doesn't charge, the battery may need replacement.

How do I perform a factory reset?

Go to Settings > System > Factory Reset. Confirm the action. This erases all personal data and restores default settings.

Can I use the GPS without a SIM card?

Yes, the device works offline with preloaded maps. However, live traffic and some features require an internet connection via Wi-Fi or a smartphone hotspot.

How do I mount the GPS on the windshield?

Clean the windshield area, press the suction cup firmly, and lock the lever. Adjust the angle for optimal viewing without obstructing your line of sight.

The touchscreen is not responding. What can I do?

Clean the screen with a soft cloth. Remove any screen protector. If the issue persists, perform a soft reset by holding the power button for 10 seconds.

How do I set a home address?

Go to Navigation > Favorites > Set Home Address. Enter your address or select it from recent destinations. You can also use the current location.

Is there a voice command feature?

Yes, press the voice button on the screen or the dedicated button on the device. Say a command like "Navigate to..." or "Find a gas station nearby."

How do I clean the device safely?

Turn off the device. Use a soft, lint-free cloth slightly dampened with water. Do not use any chemicals or abrasive cleaners. Avoid getting moisture into ports.

USER MANUAL TravelPilot 65 Active Connect BLAUPUNKT

Thank you for buying the Blaupunkt navigation system.

A good choice. We wish you a lot of fun and congestion-free kilometres with your new Blaupunkt navigation system.

In the worst case we will help you.

For technical questions and / or problems, please contact us via our webpage www.blaupunkt.com

The complete manuals for the hardware and software and manuals for other languages can be downloaded as well from www.blaupunkt.de

Please register your product as soon as possible on our website. This will give you benefits such as latest software and the latest map data, etc. - Most of it, of course, free.

Updates and additional maps, you can also order over our website www.blaupunkt.com.

Dear Customer,

Thanks for using a navigation system of Blaupunkt.

• Blaupunkt reserves the rights of final interpretation of the manual.
• The product is subject change without notice. Please accept our apology for your inconvenience.
• Please back up your data and information in the GPS navigator. Blaupunkt assumes no responsibility for any loss caused by material loss.
• The manual might contain a few mistakes though it has been checked. If any mistake is found, please contact the Blaupunkt customer service center.
• Please read the instructions in this manual and use only accessories of Blaupunkt to avoid unpredicted damage. Failure to follow the instructions will invalidate warranty and might endanger personnel safety, for which Baros GmbH assumes no responsibility.
• Data of navigation electronic maps might be inconsistent with actual traffic signals due to transportation development. Please follow traffic regulations and signs and drive according to road situation. Operating the GPS navigator device while driving might cause serious accidents. Baros GmbH assumes no responsibility for accidents and loss due to improper use.
• For information of software update and upgrade, please go to our website www.blaupunkt.de

The pictures in the manual are subject to the material object.

In case that your navigation-system contains a built-in TMC-receiver for reception of traffic-information, its antenna is integrated into car-charge-cable. For correct reception of traffic-information, the car-charger needs to be connected to the USB-port of the navigation-system!

Please use only a blunt stylus or fingertips to operate your device. The screen surface is easily scratched. Do not use objects with sharp edges or long fingernails.

For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving. Use this product prudently. The product is intend to be used only as a navigation aid. It is not for precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography.

The calculated route is for reference only. It is the user's responsibility to follow the traffic signs and local regulations along the road.

When you get off the car, do not leave your device on the dashboard that is subject to direct sunlight. The overheating of the battery can cause malfunction and/or danger.

GPS is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for the performance of GPS. Any change to the GPS system can affect the accuracy of all GPS equipments.

GPS satellite signal can not pass through solid materials (except glass). When you are inside a tunnel or building, GPS positioning is not available.

A minimum of 4 GPS satellite signal is needed to determine current GPS position. Signal reception can be affected by situations such as bad weather or dense overhead obstacles (e.g. trees and tall buildings).

Other wireless devices in the vehicle might interface with the reception of satellite signals and cause the reception to be unstable.

A car holder id needed when using the device in a car. Be sure to place the device in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver's view or deployment of air bag.

Components

SN Component
Explanation

1	Power key	Powering on/ off the device or enter sleep mode
2	Reset key	Restart the system
3	USB Port	Exchanging data over MI&52 USB-cable. Charge the GPS
4	Power Indicator	The light is red during charging, it will turn green when the battery is fully charged.
5	Display	Map and control elements
6	Micro-SD slot	For inserting an optional flash-memory-card
7	Speaker
8	Headphone jack
9	Active magnetic holder
10	Microphone

Initial set-up

Select

1. Select your preferred language, then tap Later you can change it in Regional settings.

to confirm your selection.

Accept

1. Read the End User Licence Agreement, and tap Accept if you agree with the terms of use.

Next

1. The Configuration wizard starts. Tap ____ to continue.

2. Select the language and speaker used for voice guidance messages and tap

Next

Later you can change it in Regional settings. Tap any item in the

Next

list for a short voice sample. Tap to confirm your selection.

Next

1. Set your preferred units and time formats, and tap

Next

1. Set your route preferences, and tap

Finish

1. The initial set-up is now complete, tap ____ to enter the map screen.

Navigation view

The navigation view is the main screen of Active Connect Series (TP55/TP65 Active Connect) that shows the planned route on a map. Active Connect Series (TP55/TP65 Active Connect) works with digital maps which are not simply the computerised versions of traditional paper maps. Similarly to paper road maps, the 2D mode of digital maps shows you streets and roads. Elevation is also illustrated in colour.

The navigation view displays the following screen buttons, data fields, and route information on the map during navigation:

Note! Some buttons, fields, or icons may not be available in your product version.

Number		Name Description
1 Current position marker		The current position is displayed as a blue arrow by default. When there is no GPS position, the current position marker is transparent and it shows your last known position.
2		GPS position The dot near the arrow shows the GPS position as perceived by the GPS receiver.
3		Planned route The planned route is displayed as an orange line.
4		Data fields Three data fields show the following information: · The estimated time of the arrival at the destination. · The remaining time of the trip. · The remaining distance to the destination.Tap this area to access theTrip Computerscreen with additional information about the current trip on a dashboard. You can change the default values inSettingsor by tapping and holding the area where the data fields appear. If you have not selected a destination, you can see your heading instead of the three data fields.
5		Next turn preview It shows the type of the next manoeuvre and its distance.
6 Second next turn preview		It shows the type of the second next manoeuvre if it is near the first one.
7		Next street It displays the name of the next street. If you have not selected a route destination, you can see nearby house numbers, if they are available.
8 Parking around destination		It appears near the destination. By tapping it, you can check the available parking facilities around your destination.
9 Destination menu		It appears near the destination. By tapping it, you can check the trip summary, findPlacesaround your final destination, save the current location, switch to pedestrian navigation or suspend the navigation.
10		Traffic It shows traffic-related information.
11 Lane information		On multi-lane roads, it shows the lanes ahead and their directions. The highlighted arrows represent the lanes and direction you need to take.
12 Alert point warning		It shows the type of the alert points when approaching a road safety camera or otherAlert Pointslike school zones or railroad crossings. You must make sure that using this feature is legal in the country where you intend to use it.
13 Speed limit warning		It shows the current speed and the speed limit when speeding.
14	Signpost	It shows the available destinations and the road numbers.
15 Motorway services		By tapping it, you can check the details of the next few service stations (petrol stations, restaurants) when travelling on a motorway.
16 Navigation menu		By tapping it, you can open the Navigation menu, where you can reach other parts of Active Connect Series (TP55/TP65 Active Connect).
17	Street name	It shows the current street name. By tapping it, you can open the Where Am I screen.
18	3D objects	They display hills, mountains, roads, landmarks, and buildings in 3D.

If you are approaching a motorway exit or a complex intersection and the needed information exists, the map is replaced with a 3D view of the junction.

When entering a tunnel, the map is replaced with a generic tunnel image.

Navigation menu

On the Map screen, tap open the Navigation menu.

You can see the following menu options when you are navigating without a planned route:

Button	Instruction
	Select your destination by entering an address or its coordinates, or by selecting a Place, a Saved Location, or a Saved Route. You can also look up your recent destinations from the Smart History.
	Build your route from one or more route points. You can also plan a route independently of your current GPS position by setting a new starting point.
	Check the traffic events affecting your route, or view historical traffic data.
	Access additional options and to check some useful information, for example traffic information, fuel prices, and so on.
	Customise the way the navigation software works.
	See information about the navigation software.

When you are navigating with a planned route, the following menu options are also available:

Button	Instruction
	Add an intermediate destination to your route.
	See route alternatives to avoid parts of the route, or to avoid a specific road from your planned route.
	View the route in its full length on the map and to display route parameters and route alternatives. Tap [IMAGE] to access additional options, like Simulation or Route Preferences.
	Delete your route.
	Delete the next waypoint or the whole route.

In the navigation menu, you have the following additional options:

Button	Instruction
	Open the Saved Locations screen where you can save a location as a favourite destination or edit a saved location.
	Set the volume or mute the navigation.
	Switch to 3D mode.
	Switch to 2D mode.
	Switch to 2D North up view mode.
	Suspend navigation.
	Resume navigation.
	Access the User profiles menu where you can create new profiles or edit the existing profiles. If more drivers are using the navigation system, they can create their own profiles with their own settings.

Button	Instruction
	Check those notifications that contain important information but do not require immediate action from the users.
	Open additional options within the menu options on certain screens.
	Return to the map from any menu screen.

New Route menu

In the Navigation menu, tap New Routeify an address as your destination.

The New Route to... menu provides the following options:

Button Instruction
ch in All	Find your destination regardless of its type inCombined Search.
	Specify an address as your destination.
	Select a place of interest as your destination.
	Choose from the list of your saved locations.
	Choose from the list of all recent destinations.
	Select a saved route as your destination or intermediate destination.
	Select a destination by entering its coordinate.

Two of your recent destinations are listed in the New Route to... menu for easy access. Tap any of the smart history items to set the location as your destination.

Navigating to an address

Tap on the Navigation view to access the Navigation menu.

In the Navigation menu, tap or town where you are located

By default, the screen proposes the city

1. To change the country perform the following steps:

a. Tap

b. Use the keyboard to enter the name of the country.
c. After entering a couple of characters, the list of countries that match the entered string appears.
d. Tap to open the list of results and select the country of your choice.

1. To change the city, perform the following steps:

a. Tap

Ird to enter a part of its name.

b. As you enter letters, the names that match the string appear in a list. Tap

to open the list of results.

c. Select a city/town from the list.

1. To enter the street name, perform the following steps:

a. Tap

b. Start entering the street name on the keyboard, the names that match the string appear in a list.

c. Tap

to open the list of results. Select a street from the list.

d. Tap
Enter house number or crossing street...
e. Enter the house number on the keyboard. (To enter letters, tap 📄.)
f. Tap to finish entering the address.
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The map appears with the selected destination in the middle. If necessary, tap the map

somewhere else to modify the destination. The Cursor () appears at the new location.

(optional) To change some of the route setting parameters, perform the following steps:

a. Tap

to avoid motorways, tap

to avoid Period Charge or Per-use

Toll roads, tap

to avoid ferry, or tap

to avoid carpool roads.

b. Tap

Select as Destination

to confirm the destination, or tap

to select a

different destination.

c. After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the

entire route. Wait for a few seconds or tap

Start Navigation

Using combined search

You can initiate a separate search for addresses, Places, saved locations, or recent destinations, but the fastest way to search for any of these is to use combined search.

1. On the Map screen, tap

to access the Navigation menu and then

Search in All

1. Tap ____ and the combined search screen appears. Right next to the input field, you can see the search area, the city/town around which the search is carried out. The default search area is the area where you are located. If needed change the search area.

1. With the proper search area displayed, you can start entering the name, address, or category of the destination you are looking for.
2. Tap to see the search results. You can see all results in the list, regardless of their type. Addresses, Places, Place categories, Saved Locations and recent destinations are mixed within one list.

3. If needed, tap the corresponding button to narrow the list of search results by types (the number on the related icon shows the number of matching results):

4. Tap to see the list of recent destinations with a matching name or address.

5. Tap to see the list of your saved location (Favourite) destinations with a matching name.
6. Tap to see the list of matching addresses.
7. Tap to see the list of Place categories. Scroll the list and select one of the categories. You get the list of Places in that category ordered by their distance from your current position.

8. Tap to see the list of matching Places ordered by their distance from your current location.

9. The map appears with the selected destination in the middle. If necessary, tap the map

somewhere else to modify the destination. The Cursor ( ) appears at the new location.

1. (optional) If needed, change some of the route setting parameters.

Select as Destination

1. Tap to confirm the destination, or tap to select a different destination.

2. After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire

route. Wait for a few seconds or tap

Start Navigation

Navigating to a place of interest

1. On the Map screen, tap

to access the Navigation menu. In the Navigation

then tap

You are offered the following pre-set search

menu, tap categories

Petrol Stations

Along Route

- Tap Along Route to get a list of petrol stations along the route or if it is not available, around your current position or your last known position.

Accommodation

At My Destination

- Tap At My Destination to get a list of accommodation near the destination, around your current position or your last known position.

Restaurant

Along Route

- Tap Along Route to get a list of restaurants along the route, around your current position or your last known position.

Parking

At My Destination

- Tap At My Destination to get a list of parking lots near the destination or if it is not available, around your current position or your last known position.

2. Tap

For Category to open the Search By Category window. Here, you can search for Places of Interest by their name, categories and subcategories at the following locations:

- Tap ____ to search around the current position or if it is not available, around the last known position.

- Tap to search along the active route, and not around a given point. This is useful when you search for a later stopover that results in a minimal detour only, such as searching for upcoming petrol stations or restaurants.

- Tap to search for a place within a selected city.

- Tap Around Destination to search for a place around the destination of the active route.

An example of navigating to a place of interest

For example, to find a park around your destination, perform the following steps:

1. On the Map screen, tap

to access the Navigation menu. In the Navigation

Search by Name or Category

1. Tap or Category to open the Search By Category window.

2. Select the area around which the Place should be searched for. Tap the

button and select

1. Browse the list of place categories, and tap one of them.

Category View

1. Tap category how to browse the whole category, or tap a subcategory to narrow down your search.

2. Tap any of the list items.

3. (optional) If needed, change some of the route setting parameters.

4. Tap Select as Destination to confirm the destination, or tap ← to select a different destination.

5. After a short summary of the route parameters, the map appears showing the entire

Start Navigation route. Wait for a few seconds or tap

Useful Information menu

The Useful Information menu provides various additional functions. In the Navigation menu,

tap

Button	Description
	Shows information on the current position (latitude, longitude, nearest town, next crossing street, and so on) or the last known position if GPS reception is not available.
	Offers assistance near your current position.
	Shows statistical data of your trips, like the start time, end time and average speed.
	Shows the GPS Information screen with satellite position and signal strength information.

Settings menu

You can configure the program settings, and modify the behaviour of Active Connect Series

(TP55/TP65 Active Connect). Tap

Tap the arrows to view the content of other pages.

The Settings menu provides the following options:

Button	Instruction
	Select the type of vehicle you are driving, the road types used in route planning, and the route planning method.
	Adjust the different sound volumes.
	Enable and set up warnings for speed limit, alert points (such as speed cameras), and road signs.
	Fine-tune the appearance of the map screen or adjust how the software helps you navigate with different kinds of route-related information on the map screen.
	Change the voice guidance language, set the time zone, the measurement units, the time and date, and formats, and customise the application for your local language.
	Enable or disable menu animations.
	The recommended route is not always the same between two points. Whenever suitable data exists, traffic information can be taken into account in the route calculation. Set your preferences for this service.Turn the automatic trip log saving on or off and check the current size of the trip database.
	Modify the basic software parameters set during the initial set-up process.

Guarantee

Please keep the proof of purchase for this device for the entire duration of the guarantee period, as it must be produced in the event of any claim.

You (as the end user) receive a 24-month guarantee from the date of sale.

The article has been manufactured using the most modern production methods and subjected to strict quality controls.

Please contact only the manufacturer (not the dealer where you purchased it) in the event of any defects during the guarantee period.

Contact Service: www.blaupunkt.de

The guarantee does not cover damage caused by improper use or external influence (water, falling, sunlight, breakage or impact).

Declaration of Conformity

Hereby Baros GmbH, declares, that the devices Blaupunkt TravelPilot 55 Active Connect and TravelPilot 65 Active Connect models, are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant regulations of Directive 2014/53/EU (RED).

The Declarations of Conformity can be found at: www.blaupunkt.com

Userinformation/Contact

If your device has a defect or you have problems with it, please contact our Service & Support Centre

If you need to send your device to us, please attend to the following points:

1. Use only the original packaging
2. Add a detailed error description
3. Add your full name and address and a copy of your purchase receipt
4. Stamp and send the package to us (sufficient postage)

Address of our Service Center:

First Service Center

Kleine Düwelstr 21

DE-30171 Hannover/Germany