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07Browsing information on MSN Direct

MSN Direct tuner is embedded in the cradle. Therefore, this function is available only when the navigation system is attached on the cra- dle.

If the MSN Direct information has not been up- dated for a length of time, unplug the system cable from the cradle and plung it again.

If you have an active subscription to MSN Di- rect service, you can check and browse var- ious information on your navigation system, such as gas prices, movie times, weather con- ditions and traffic information. The informa- tion will be updated periodically.

Notice about MSN Direct™

Pioneer is not responsible for the accuracy of the MSN Direct content. The MSN Direct con- tent may not be current or available at times, and is subject to change without notice. To re- ceive MSN Direct content, you must subscribe to the MSN Direct service, and you must be within the MSN Direct coverage area. Cover- age may also be affected by the availability and relative strength of FM transmissions, as well as reception limitations of Microsoft’s Direct- Band network.

Please visit http://www.msndirect.com/pioneer

or current coverage area maps, subscription details, and other important information about MSN Direct.

General flow chart:

1Check your product key.

You have to know your product key for the subscription.

(Refer to Checking your product key on this page.)

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2Make an online subscription to MSN Direct service using your PC.

(Refer to Subscribing to the MSN Direct ser- vice on the next page.)

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3Activate the MSN Direct service on this pro- duct.

(Refer to Activating the MSN Direct function on the next page.)

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4Activation is complete.

Checking your product key

The product key that you can find here is used in the online subscription.

1Touch [Destination] on the “Top Menu”, and then touch [MSN Direct].

The “MSN Direct” screen appears.

2Touch [Status].

3Write your product key down in the fol- lowing box;

Activating the service

You have to activate MSN Direct first.

pA web-connected computer is required for the online subscription.

pIf you have difficulty for the online subscrip- tion, please call toll-free 1-866-658-7032.

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Pioneer F500BT operation manual Browsing information on MSN Direct, Activating the service, Checking your product key