LEARNING HOW TO USE ALL

KENSTOLLER · 11-19-2005, 09:05 AM

HI GUYS!!! I OWN A 2005 PRIUS FOR AROUND ONE MONTH AND LOVE IT!!!...IS THERE ANY TUTORIAL DVD AROUND--THAT CAN HELP A NEWBIE, USE THE NAVIGATION AND COMPUTER SYSTEM??...I HAVE TRIED TO READ MOST OF THE BOOKS ...AND THE DEALER REALLY CANNOT HELP ME MUCH....IT'S A FASCINATING SYSTEM AS WE ALL KNOW...BUT HELP!!...

GreenMachine · 11-19-2005, 09:28 AM

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Originally posted by KENSTOLLER@Nov 19 2005, 09:05 AM
HI GUYS!!! I OWN A 2005 PRIUS FOR AROUND ONE MONTH AND LOVE IT!!!...IS THERE ANY TUTORIAL DVD AROUND--THAT CAN HELP A NEWBIE, USE THE NAVIGATION AND COMPUTER SYSTEM??...I HAVE TRIED TO READ MOST OF THE BOOKS ...AND THE DEALER REALLY CANNOT HELP ME MUCH....IT'S A FASCINATING SYSTEM AS WE ALL KNOW...BUT HELP!!...

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Hiya Ken -- I don't have my Prius yet so can't help on the electronics question.

It is very hard to read the all caps typing -- you will notice that no one else uses all caps for that reason. It is considered "shouting". If you have the time, you can edit your post to include lower case and I am sure it will help you get more response from everyone.

Congratulations on your new Prius with nav :P

KENSTOLLER · 11-19-2005, 09:42 AM

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Originally posted by GreenMachine@Nov 19 2005, 10:28 AM
Hiya Ken -- I don't have my Prius yet so can't help on the electronics question.

It is very hard to read the all caps typing -- you will notice that no one else uses all caps for that reason. It is considered "shouting". If you have the time, you can edit your post to include lower case and I am sure it will help you get more response from everyone.

Congratulations on your new Prius with nav :P

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I AM NOT SHOUTING!!..I JUST USE CAPS....

Charles Suitt · 11-19-2005, 10:07 AM

Howdy Ken

There is an online DVD for the Lexus NAV system which I found helpful. The Lexus NAV system is the same as your Prius; however, the dash buttons are different on the Prius. This works much better if you have a broadband connection (like DSL or Cable).

http://www.lexus.com/models/es/interior.html#dvd

You will also find a lot of helpful information on John's site:

http://john1701a.com/

Ever since the old days of the Bulletin Boards, all caps have been SHOUTING.!! You would do well on these forums to learn to use UPPER/lower case. It's a little more trouble, but some or many forum participants just believe you are shouting or just too lazy to type properly.

darwin100 · 11-19-2005, 10:08 AM

you can do an online navigation system tutorial by going to the lexus tutorial it is the same system...the rest is really not difficult to figure out once you get the hang of the nav system.

Maytrix · 11-19-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by KENSTOLLER@Nov 19 2005, 09:42 AM
I AM NOT SHOUTING!!..I JUST USE CAPS....

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As Charles pointed out, you'd be better of not using CAPS as it is annoying and considered shouting, whether you are intending it that way or not.

I now just think your lazy.

2 things I'd suggest. RTFM and play with it. Those are the 2 best ways to learn.

Jack 06 · 11-19-2005, 04:33 PM

As I posted last time Ken was here, caps don't faze me. Misspelling and chronic problems like "it's" for "its" bother me more. But I know that's because I'm an ex-teacher, so I never complain about those.

Life's too short.

naterprius · 11-19-2005, 06:21 PM

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Originally posted by KENSTOLLER@Nov 19 2005, 07:05 AM
HI GUYS!!! I OWN A 2005 PRIUS FOR AROUND ONE MONTH AND LOVE IT!!!...IS THERE ANY TUTORIAL DVD AROUND--THAT CAN HELP A NEWBIE, USE THE NAVIGATION AND COMPUTER SYSTEM??...I HAVE TRIED TO READ MOST OF THE BOOKS ...AND THE DEALER REALLY CANNOT HELP ME MUCH....IT'S A FASCINATING SYSTEM AS WE ALL KNOW...BUT HELP!!...

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Ken, before learning to use the electronics in the Prius, you should learn to type without using all caps. Do you scream instead of talking as well? It's quite offensive.

Nate

DaveinOlyWA · 11-19-2005, 06:28 PM

my dad used to do the same thing until i showed him how to enlarge his fonts.

aaf709 · 11-19-2005, 06:58 PM

Unfortunately there's no Prius For Dummies. In addition to the links Charles Suitt mentioned, there's also http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius_FAQ That will tell you things like how to override the NAV defeat (while the car is in motion).

11-19-2005, 10:07 AM	#4
Charles Suitt Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 1,622 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Howdy Ken There is an online DVD for the Lexus NAV system which I found helpful. The Lexus NAV system is the same as your Prius; however, the dash buttons are different on the Prius. This works much better if you have a broadband connection (like DSL or Cable). http://www.lexus.com/models/es/interior.html#dvd You will also find a lot of helpful information on John's site: http://john1701a.com/ Ever since the old days of the Bulletin Boards, all caps have been SHOUTING.!! You would do well on these forums to learn to use UPPER/lower case. It's a little more trouble, but some or many forum participants just believe you are shouting or just too lazy to type properly. __________________ Charles Suitt Dallas Texas 2007 Touring Edition (Former Prius: 2004)

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11-19-2005, 09:05 AM	#1
KENSTOLLER Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 7 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	HI GUYS!!! I OWN A 2005 PRIUS FOR AROUND ONE MONTH AND LOVE IT!!!...IS THERE ANY TUTORIAL DVD AROUND--THAT CAN HELP A NEWBIE, USE THE NAVIGATION AND COMPUTER SYSTEM??...I HAVE TRIED TO READ MOST OF THE BOOKS ...AND THE DEALER REALLY CANNOT HELP ME MUCH....IT'S A FASCINATING SYSTEM AS WE ALL KNOW...BUT HELP!!...

11-19-2005, 10:08 AM	#5
darwin100 Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 131 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	you can do an online navigation system tutorial by going to the lexus tutorial it is the same system...the rest is really not difficult to figure out once you get the hang of the nav system.

11-19-2005, 04:33 PM	#7
Jack 06 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Winters, CA: Prius capital of US. 30 miles W of Sacramento Posts: 2,567 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	As I posted last time Ken was here, caps don't faze me. Misspelling and chronic problems like "it's" for "its" bother me more. But I know that's because I'm an ex-teacher, so I never complain about those. Life's too short.

11-19-2005, 06:28 PM	#9
DaveinOlyWA Opps !! I Did it Again!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Puget Sound, WA Posts: 9,239 My Car: 2006 Prius Package: #4 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	my dad used to do the same thing until i showed him how to enlarge his fonts.

11-19-2005, 06:58 PM	#10
aaf709 Ravenpaw of ThunderClan Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 3,823 My Car: 2005 Prius Package: #6 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Unfortunately there's no Prius For Dummies. In addition to the links Charles Suitt mentioned, there's also http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Toyota_Prius_FAQ That will tell you things like how to override the NAV defeat (while the car is in motion).