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Thank you for purchasing our product. This user manual is designed to support convenient usage of the navigation system and safe driving. Please read the entire manual carefully before using the product. The contents of this manual may vary depending on the navigation software version. The user interface, functions and performance of the device and the contents of this manual are subject to change without prior notice. Please follow all safety guidelines listed in this manual for your safety.
Table of Contents ABOUT NAVIGATION SYSTEM................... 3 DIRECTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT .................... COMPONENTS ....................................................... VXA-5000/4300 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS ................... 3 6 7 CHOOSING AND FINDING LOCATIONS ............................. NAVIGATING ..................................................................... PLANNING A ROUTE .......................................................... SETTINGS ..................................
About Navigation System Directions before using this product Please read through this section for important safety tips before using this product. Usage directions Warning Warning Warning Warning Refrain from operating the device while the car is in motion. Please park the car at a safe location before operating the device to minimize the danger of a traffic accident. Voice guidance and map routes can be different from actual road conditions.
About Navigation System Only use the cables provided with the device. Always make sure that the device power is off Caution before connecting any external cables. Connecting external cables with the device powered may cause damage to the device. Caution Caution Caution Never attemp to disassemble the device yourself. Avoid applying shock to the device. Operate the touch screen with a round object or your fingertip. Using a sharp hard object may damage the display.
About Navigation System Caution Use only the cables provided with the product to ensure stable system operation. Caution This product must be used with 5V power only. Caution Do not install the product in a place with water, humidity, vapor, dust, oil, or smoke. Caution Please power down the device before connecting any audio / video cables, otherwise the product can be damaged.
About Navigation System Components ž Specifications and design and contents are subject to change without notice.
About Navigation System VXA-5000/4300 feature highlights Powerful system • Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.
First things first This chapter describes the hardware interface of the VXA-5000/4300 and its peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system operations are also discussed. System tour This section describes operation of the device hardware interface. Rear and front panels ڢ ڡ ڨ ڣ ڤ ڥ ڦ ک ڧ No. Component Description 1 Power status LED indicator Indicates the battery power status.
First things first No. Component Description 5 Volume down hot key Press to decrease volume. 6 Navigation hot key Displays the Navigation panel. 7 Microphone Receives user’s sounds (valid in VXA-5000 only). 8 Speaker Emits system sounds. 9 Stylus pen Stylus pen for touch screen. 10 Cradle interface Connection pins for cradle. Right and left panels ڬ ګ ڭ ڮ No. Component Description 11 Power connector Connects the device to an AC power outlet.
First things first Top and bottom views گ װ No. Component Description 15 Power button/ As a power button: backlight control ױ • If the device is off, press the button to turn it on. The power LED indicator on the front panel lights up green. • If the device is on, press the button to turn it off. The power LED indicator also turns off. As a backlight control: • Press and hold to activate or deactivate the screen backlight. 16 USB slave port Not in use.
First things first Read and front cradles - Cradle only use in the car. ײ ׳ ״ No. Component Description 18 System interface Interface for system unit connection. 19 External antenna Interface for an external GPS aerial interface. (Is not use) 20 Power connector Connects to an AC adaptor.
First things first Peripherals tour This section describes the peripherals bundled with the VXA-5000/4300. Car charger VXA-5000/4300 setup Using the new VXA-5000/4300 is a snap. Unpack, mount, turn on, and it’s ready to go. Perform the following easy installation tasks to start using the device straight out of the box: 1. Unpack the device. 2. Set up the device on a vehicle. 3. Insert provided SD card. Turn on and configure the device.
First things first Some countries prohibit mounting of any electronic device on the vehicle dashboard. Be sure to check your local laws for acceptable mounting areas before installing the car mount bracket. Some newer vehicle models may have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windshield. This may in some cases obstruct the GPS signal reception. If you encounter this problem in your vehicle, you need to purchase an external GPS antenna.
First things first c. Make sure that the suction bond is strong enough before proceeding to the next step. d. Insert the pegs into holes in back of cradle and then move the cradle downwards while holding mounting arm firmly until both parts are locked in place. 4. Dock the device on the cradle. 5. Adjust the car mount for the best viewing angle. 6. After setting up the device on the car mount, connect the car charger.
First things first Start up the VXA-5000/4300 After mounting the VXA-5000/4300 on a vehicle it is ready to be used. Power Up Turn on the device by pressing the POWER button on the top right panel of the device. The Main Menu panel displays. This is also referred to as the Home panel. VXA-5000 VXA-4300 Calibrate touch screen: Before using the device, calibrate the touch screen. Touch screen calibration option is under SYS INFO. as Calibration.
First things first To configure system settings: We recommend configuring the language and date/time settings first. The rest of the user preferences can be set up later. On the Main Menu panel. 1. Tap 2. To set the system language settings, tap (LANGUAGE). next to the Text and Voice boxes until the language ice is displayed. Tap / Tap to apply language setting. Main menu language setting only applies to main menu display. Navigation mode language setting only applies to navigation mode.
First things first 3. To set the system date and time, tap 4. Tap Tap Tap (DATE TIME). . / next to the Year, Month and Day boxes to set the date. to apply date setting.
First things first 5. Tap . next to the Hour and Minute boxes to set the time. Tap / Tap to apply time setting. 6. Tap . Check this box to enable automatic day/night backlight settings next to the Day Start and Day End boxes to set the day/night time. Tap / Tap to apply day/night settings. For more information on the rest of the system configuration options, go to “System configuration”. Congratulations! Your new VXA-5000/4300 is now ready for use.
VXA-5000/4300 fundamentals This chapter describes basic hardware procedures for VXA-5000/4300. Information on the device’s command interface is also discussed. Hardware interface Using the touch screen backlight Under some lighting conditions, viewing the information on the device maybe difficult. If this is the case use the backlight to illuminate the touch screen. To activate the touch screen backlight: • Press and hold the POWER button until the backlight turns on.
VXA-5000/4300 fundamentals To remove a storage card: 1. Hold the device securely, and then push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out. An audible system sound will signal that the card has been released. 2. Gently remove the card from the slot. Recharging the VXA-5000/4300 VXA-5000/4300 uses a high-density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery.
VXA-5000/4300 fundamentals To recharge the device using the AC adapter: 1. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet. 2. Connect the AC adapter cord to the power connector on the left panel of the device. The power LED indicator lights up orange during charging. The backlight for hot keys also lights up. 3. Once charging is complete, as indicated by green light on power LED, disconnect the AC adapter cord from the device.
VXA-5000/4300 fundamentals Command interface Using the hot keys The hot keys on the VXA-5000/4300 allow users to: • HOME : Launch the Main Menu panel • Ƈ /Ɖ : Control the volume level of system sounds • NAVI : Launch the Navigation panel All four hot keys light up when pressed, for easier operation under low light conditions.
VXA-5000/4300 fundamentals VXA-4300 VXA-5000 The panel’s title bar displays the panel name, the current time, the SD memory card detection icon, and the battery power status icon. Go to the “Recharging the device” section for more information on the battery power status icon. There are seven program icons on the Main Menu panel. • - Tap to display the Navigation panel. Refer to the Gate 5 User’s Guide for more information on how to use the device in navigation mode.
VXA-5000/4300 fundamentals Navigation mode Starting Navigation application • The SD card must be inserted into the unit to launch the Navigation application. Please make sure that the SD card is not write protected (the slide knob on the left side of the SD card must be in the up/unlock position). The SD card is inserted into the device with the gold contacts facing you. Push the SD card all the way into the slot until you feel a click.
VXA-5000/4300 fundamentals This chapter describes the entertainment programs bundled with your VXA-5000/4300. If the battery level reaches very low status, the device will automatically turn off. In this case, you have about 12 hours to recharge your device after which you risk losing all data on the device's internal memory. In case all data is lost, the next time you power on the device you will be prompted to restore the data.
Typographic Conventions Bold Items you must select, such as menu options, command buttons or items in a list. • Bullet Step-by-step procedures. You can follow these instructions to complete a specific task. Comment Especially important or noteworthy information. Monospace Information that you must type, or information like folders and filenames. CAPITALS Names of keys on the keyboard. For example, SHIFT, CTRL or ALT.
Icons The following icons are used throughout the application: Icon Icons Name Function Menu icon Open a menu containing various options. Back icon Go back to the previous screen. Navigation icon Start navigation. GPS icon Availability/strength of GPS signal. Search icon Open a search screen. Confirmation icon Apply settings. Select/deselect all. Cancel icon Cancel route calculation.
Introduction You have chosen a cutting-edge navigation system. Congratulations! Please enjoy using it. This navigation system leads you straight to your destination, whether you are traveling by car or on foot. You can navigate and plan your route with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, just by using your finger. You can also use this application to plan your trip to suit your personal preferences and interests and to save interesting destinations before you set off on your journey.
Getting Started Please make sure that the battery in your device is fully charged. • Switch on the unit and tap NAVI or NAVIGATION in the first screen. Choosing a Language If more than one language is available on your device, you are prompted to choose your language. • Click the flag representing your country/language. • On the following screen, choose the voice skins used for the voice commands during navigation (e.g., female or male voice).
Getting Started GPS Connection Your PND uses GPS technology for navigation. The device receives signals from a number of GPS satellites in order to determine your current position. • Place your PND in a location with an unobstructed ‘view’ to the sky to set up your first satellite connection. In a car this will usually be on the dashboard. It may take up to 5 minutes to establish the first connection.
Main Elements Main Menu The main menu is your central point of access to all functions of your Personal Navigation Device. It allows you to set your destination, manage your favorites and control all settings of your device. On the left-hand panel there are three large buttons.
Main Elements Map The map is the core component of your Personal Navigation Device. It is centered on your current location by default, provided you have a GPS connection. You can browse the map, display information about the different locations shown on it and, e.g., choose them for routing and navigating. Tracking Mode and Browsing Mode The map has two basic states: tracking and browsing.
Main Elements As soon as you browse the map, you enter the browsing mode: GPS status Battery status Zoom out GPS position Zoom in Back icon Menu icon • Use a pen or your finger to browse the map. The selected position will be identified by a cursor. Clicking an icon on the map will open an overlay window with information about the selected item. • To zoom in or out, press the + or - icons. As soon as you press one of the icons, the zoom slider is displayed to enable smooth zooming.
Main Elements Navigation Screen Next turn/junction/exit no. Maneuver icon Distance to next maneuver Zoom out Direction Speed Current time Estimated arrival time Distance to destination GPS position Zoom in Back icon Menu icon The navigation screen displays your route (in blue) and your surroundings. Crosshairs identify your current position. The red arrow indicates the direction of your next turn. The upcoming maneuver is also visualized in the upper left corner, together with the distance to it.
Main Features This chapter describes the functions of your Personal Navigation Device in detail. On the following pages you will learn how to - Find and choose locations (see page 35) - Navigate to your destination (see page 45) - Use the route planner (see page 47) - Configure the application (see page 50) Choosing and Finding Locations This section describes the different ways of finding and choosing locations.
Main Features The Find Address window will be called up: • Enter the appropriate data to find your address. How to search Your Personal Navigation Device offers a convenient interactive look-ahead search function to prevent misspelling. Only keys that lead to a search result can be pressed - all others are grayed out! • Enter the first character. You will see that the some keys on the keypad turn gray.
Main Features • Enter the second character. Again, some keys will turn gray; others will turn black, depending on your choice. • Keep on entering characters until you have narrowed down the search to only one result. OR • Press the Search icon (magnifying glass). A result list will be displayed. • Choose the appropriate entry from the list. If at any point you want to go back and delete characters, press the backspace button <- on the screen. To add a space, press the space bar _.
Main Features Search for a city • To select a city, press City. • Search for the city as described above. A result list will be displayed. • Choose the appropriate town/city from the list. You will return to the Find Address screen, and the City field is populated with the name of the chosen town/city. Search for a street • To select a street, press Street. • Search for the street as described above. A result list will be displayed. • Choose the appropriate street from the list.
Main Features Navigate to the address found Once you have narrowed down your search to a unique address, you can start navigation. Press the Menu icon to access further options: • To navigate to the location, press Navigate (see page 45). • To use the location for planning a route, press Via (see page 47). • To save the location as a bookmark, press Save (see page 42). • To show the location on the map, press On Map.
Main Features Searching for and Choosing POIs The POI finder allows you to quickly find points of interest like gas stations and restaurants in a database of millions of POIs. These places can be nearby or at a distant location. • In the main menu, press Destination. • Press POI Search. The POI Search screen will be displayed: Choosing a POI • Select the desired POI category. A menu with subcategories will be shown. • Select a subcategory (if applicable).
Main Features • To navigate to the location, press Navigate (see page 45). • To use the location for planning a route, press Via (see page 47). • To save the location as a bookmark, press Save (see page 42). • To show the location on the map, press On Map. • To show information about the location, press Description. To set a starting point, press Where?. POIs near that point will be displayed. Searching for a POI • To enter a search keyword, press the Search icon.
Main Features Choosing a Location on the Map An easy way to choose a location is to select it on the map. Browse your surroundings and choose any street or location to use it for navigation or routing. • In the main menu, press Destination. • In the main menu, press Map. • Point the cursor at any place on the map. The name of the selected location/street will be shown in the info box. • Press the Menu icon.
Main Features Bookmarks The bookmarks list contains the destinations you have saved as favorites (from the guides, by choosing them on a map, etc.). This means that you do not need to perform repeated searches for those destinations. • Press Bookmarks. The bookmark list will be displayed on the screen: Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down in the list. • Select an item by clicking it. A menu with a set of actions will be displayed: • To navigate to the location, press Navigate (see page 45).
Main Features Recent Pressing Recent opens a list of recently visited or looked-up destinations. • Press Recent. The list of recent items will be displayed on the screen. Use the up and down arrows to scroll up and down in the list. • Select an item by clicking it. A menu with a set of actions will be displayed as described above. Trips • To access your previously saved trips, i.e., routes, press Trips (see page 47). Presets You can save your home and street addresses as presets for quick access.
Main Features Navigating The powerful navigation capabilities of your Personal Navigation Device guide you along the shortest or quickest route from A to B - with voice commands and in 3D. This section describes the navigation feature. See page 42 for information about choosing elements on the map. See page 35 for information about finding and choosing addresses, POIs and locations inside a guide. • Choose a location through Destination, and press Navigate in the respective menu.
Main Features Menu options • To open a set of navigation options during navigation, press the Menu icon: Here you will find the following items: Alt. route With this option, you can choose to block the calculated route for a given distance (e.g., 0.5 km) and force an alternative route. Simply tap the icon which shows the desired distance. Your route will be recalculated, and the previous route will be discarded for the given distance. List of waypoints Opens a list of the waypoints on your itinerary.
Main Features Planning a Route This section describes the route planning feature. This feature allows you to plan your route in advance, choosing multiple stopovers along your journey. See page 45 for information about choosing elements on the map. See page 35 for information about finding and choosing addresses, POIs and locations inside a guide. • Choose a location on the map or using Destination, and press Navigate in the respective menu.
Main Features The Choose stopover: screen is called up. You may choose stopovers like your home or work addresses, a bookmark, a point of interest, a recent location, or you can search for an address or pinpoint a destination on the map. Once you have added stopovers (with the + icon) and returned to the Destination List, you have several options: • Use the + icon to choose additional stopovers.
Main Features Once you have chosen your route, you have several options. You can access these options by pressing the Menu icon (bottom right-hand corner of the screen). • To simulate the planned route, press Simulate. • To start guidance, press Start Navi. The display will switch to the navigation map. • To calculate the route, press Routing. The Route Summary will be displayed. Tap one of the items in the Route Summary to display the Waylist. Tap again to show the map view.
Main Features Settings You can configure your Personal Navigation Device to suit your needs. When navigating you can, for example, choose to avoid or allow toll roads or ferries or select your mode of transportation, like a fast or slow car, a scooter or even your own feet. You can also edit several display settings, like 2D or 3D mode, day or night mode, map complexity, etc. • In the main menu, press Settings. General Settings • Choose General to change the general settings.
Main Features • To choose the language, press Language. • To change the time zone, press Set time. • To change the system of measurement, press Miles or Kilometers. • To show information about the application, press About. Map Settings • Choose Map Options to change the map settings. The window with the map settings will be shown: • To toggle between night and day modes, press the corresponding icon. By selecting Automatic, the mode will be chosen depending on the actual time.
Main Features • To choose which kinds of elements are to be shown on the map, press Info Layers: • Check the boxes of any category you want to have displayed on the map. Uncheck those that should be hidden. • To apply your settings, press the Confirmation icon. • To return to the previous screen, press the arrow. Route Options • Choose Route Options to change the route options.
Main Features • To switch between the modes, just touch the icons. These will toggle so you can quickly see the activated settings. You can choose among the following options: mode of transportation (fast car, slow car, motorbike, pedestrian, etc.), fastest or shortest route, allow or avoid toll roads, highways and ferries. You can also choose the distance unit (miles/kilometers). Once you have chosen your settings, press the Confirmation icon to return to the main menu.
Extra Services Frequently asked questions I can t find an address. Please make sure you have correctly spelled your entry. If you do not know how an address is spelled correctly, simply enter the parts of the address, you know for sure (e.g. “New York”, “Times” for Times Square in New York City). Then browse in the result list and look for the address. Also make sure that the city in which you are looking for an address is correct.
Multimedia mode Entertainment mode overview In addition to its navigating function, the VXA-5000/4300 is also a mobile entertainment device that lets you enjoy the digital music, moving picture, and image collection on the road. Music, moving picture, and image extend the device’s function to the multimedia scene. To enable access of multimedia files from the device, media files should be stored in the SD card, not in the device’s internal memory.
Multimedia mode • Shuffle and repeat playback functions Using Audio Player To open AUDIO PLAYER: • Tap on the Main Menu panel. The AUDIO player playback pad displays. 1. The program will automatically scan the device SD card for supported digital files. 2. Search for the file you want to play. Tap / to scroll through all available files. 3. Tap a file to start playback of the selected file.
Multimedia mode To open files for playback: Tap . The AUDIO player folder list pad displays. Only sub-directories containing compatible music files will be displayed. By touching Folder tab , AUDIO player shows folders which playable music files are in. At the folder list view, you can see the list of files by selecting File tab. You can listen to selected music file, highlighted by cursor, using Playback button . You can select another file to play by using scroll bar.
Multimedia mode To control file playback: The icons in the playback pad let you control the playback mode. • - Tap to pause or resume playback • - Tap to stop playback • - Tap to skip backward to the previous track. If the current file is the first track in the list, the last track will be played. • - Tap to skip forward to the next available track. If the current file is the last track in the list, the first track will be played.
Multimedia mode To change the playback mode: Tab the status and control icon located on the bottom right side of the panel. • Normal mode Tap icon to . • Shuffle mode Tap icon to . Each directory containing supported music files is considered a playlist. You can choose to shuffle the playback sequence to play files in random order. • Repeat mode Tap icon to . The Repeat mode lets you play the current track in a loop. The same track will be played over and over again until you disable the Repeat mode.
Multimedia mode Video Player You can play back movie by selecting in the Main Menu. Basic functions include Play, Pause and Stop. The supported movie file formats are “AVI, MPG, MPEG, WWV, MP4, ASF, Divx, and TS”. You can save video files in the SD Card memory. The VIDEO player manages the movie files by the unit of folder VIDEO player scans all playable movie files stored in the SD Card memory and shows its result. By touching Folder tab , VIDEO player shows folders which playable movie files are in.
Multimedia mode Basic screen: • - Plays back the movie. While movie is playing, button keep the blue color. If you retouch this button, • - Stops playback. • - Plays back he movie as full screen. movie will be paused. - Displays the progress status of play. This bar is used for seeking specific scene in the movie. • If SD memory card is removed while VIDEO player is in operation, system will get into unstable situation. Please don’t remove SD Card memory during playback.
Multimedia mode Image Viewer These days every mobile device seems to be equipped with a digital camera, better for capturing that spontaneous moment. With VXA-5000/4300 you can keep these images of your favorite moments as mobile as you are by using IMAGE viewer. The program features: • Support for GIF, JPEG and BITMAP files • Auto-scanning of supported files in the device’s SD card.
Multimedia mode By touching the Image view button , you can see the highlighted image file by using cursor. You can select another file using scroll bar. • - Full screen : Can see full screen image. • - Zoom in : Zoom in steps (150% Ɗ 200% Ɗ 250% Ɗ 300%) • - Zoom out : Be valid when zoomed in. Zoom out steps (300% Ɗ 250% Ɗ 200% Ɗ 150%) • - Rotate 90 degrees to left : Rotate 90˚ to left by touching rotate button.
Multimedia mode Game mode Select GAME from the main menu panel. How to play: If you place more than three of the same items in a row vertically or horizontally, these items will disappear. To get higher score, remove as many items as possible in the shortest amount of time. 64 • : The game will be over if no further moves are possible. When you gain enough points to fill up the bar on the right to the top, the next level will start. • : The game will be over if the time bar on the right side runs down.
Multimedia mode Mobile Phone mode This is valid in VXA-5000 only. This chapter contains information regarding the setup and use of the Bluetooth hands free feature with your Bluetooth capable phone. Mobile Phone Overview • In order to interact successfully with the VXA-5000, your phone must be Bluetooth capable. • Some Bluetooth capable phones do not support phonebook communication/interaction. For use with these phones, the Phonebook, Caller ID, and Dialed menus on the VXA-5000 will not be supported.
Multimedia mode Instructions for Pairing your phone with the VXA-5000: 1. Press the Pairing button. 2. Turn on the Bluetooth feature on your mobile phone and set your phone to search for Bluetooth devices. When ‘DVSK’ is found, register the device with your phone (PIN number is 0000) When Pairing is complete, you will see the following screen on the VXA-5000 unit. 3. Press Connect.
Multimedia mode To Make Calls: 1. Call the most recent number in VXA-5000 memory Press the ‘Redial’ button, and the last dialed number from the unit or the last call number received by the unit (whichever is latest) will be dialed. When you are finished with your call, press the Mobile Phone mode button to end your call.
Multimedia mode 2. Input a number to dial Press the ‘Number’ button and you will be take to the number input window. Input the number you would like to call, and press the button to dial. 3. Call a number located in the mobile phone phonebook. To use this feature, your Bluetooth capable phone must support Phonebook data content download. Press the ‘Phonebook’ button, and a window will display the phonebook list that has been downloaded from your mobile phone.
Multimedia mode Select the desired listing and press the button to dial the number. 5. Call a number from the mobile phone caller ID list To use this feature, your Bluetooth capable phone must support Phonebook data content download. Press the ‘Caller’ button, and a window will display the caller ID list that has been downloaded from your mobile phone. Select the desired listing and press the button to dial the number. Checking on the status of connection to the mobile phone: Tap . 1.
Multimedia mode The status display can be refreshed by pressing the button. The re-connect to your mobile phone: Press the button to discontinue the current connection and to re-connect to the paired mobile phone. Answering incoming calls When you have an incoming call and your mobile phone is connected with the VXA-5000 unit, the following window will pop-up. To answer the call: Press the button to answer the call using the hands-free feature of the VXA-5000 unit.
System configuration System settings overview You can adjust the settings of the device to suit your preference. Adjusting certain settings, such as those for system volume, power LED, and hot keys/ touch screen backlight may increase the standby time. To access the System panel: • Tap on the Main Menu panel. There are six preferences icons on this panel : • - Tap to set the volume level for system sounds, enable tapping sound and the FMT.
System configuration Customizing user preferences Volume and FMT FMT is valid in VXA-5000 only. VXA-4300 VXA-5000 To set the system sounds volume level: Tap / to adjust the volume level. To enable tap sounds: Tap the Enable sounds for taps check box . To set the FMT frequency: The FMT option allows user to select particular frequency for wireless transmission of system audio. By tuning car stereo to selected frequency, system audio can be audible from car speakers.
System configuration Power To enable the hot keys backlight: 1. Tap the Hot keys backlight on when pressed check box. 2.Tap / to set the hot keys backlight’s auto-off function. Options include backlight off after 5, 10, 15, and 20 seconds. 3. Tap to apply the changes made. To enable the hot keys backlight when running on AC power: 1. Tap the Hot keys backlight on when AC-in check box.
System configuration Tap Backlight To set the screen backlight level: 1. Tap / to adjust the screen backlight level. To set the screen backlight auto-off function: 1. Tap / next to Battery and AC Power boxes. Options include Never, backlight off after 10 or 15 seconds, and backlight off after 1, 2, or 3 minutes. Date Time Go to step 3 of the “To configure system settings” section for instructions on how to set the system date and time.
System configuration Language The VXA-5000/4300’s user interface supports 11 pre-loaded languages. Go to step 2 of the “To configure system settings” section for instructions on how to set the system language. System Info Go to the “Troubleshooting your VXA-5000/4300” section for instructions on how to use the three command buttons on the System Info screen.
System configuration Using your VXA-5000/4300 safely The precautions and instructions stated in this Guide shall be executed in the English language. In the event of any discrepancy between the English language original hereof and any translation hereof into any other language, the English language original shall govern. Driving precautions When using the device in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely responsible for operating the vehicle in a safe manner.
System maintenance and user support It is your responsibility to disregard any unsafe, hazardous or illegal route suggestions. Your judgment and common sense shall take precedence over any information that may be received through the use of your device. Operating precautions Device usage precautions • Do not use your device anywhere it may be exposed to water or in conditions of high humidity. • Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, which can occur in a vehicle under direct sunlight.
System maintenance and user support • The heating and cooling cycle of a vehicle's interior can loosen the adhesion of the suction cup. Check the vacuum seal of the car mount for adequate adhesion each time you use the unit, and reinstall if necessary. • If the car mount has problem staying on, clean the plastic suction cup with alcohol, then reinstall. Moistening the suction cup may help adhesion in some cases.
System maintenance and user support To recalibrate the screen: 1. Tap on the Main Menu panel. 2. Tap on the System panel. 3. Tap Calibration on the System Info screen. 4. Tap the center of the black cross as it moves around the screen. 5. Tap screen to apply the changes made. Resetting the VXA-5000/4300 You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen).
System maintenance and user support Loading the factory default settings If you still encounter system errors even after soft resetting the device, load the factory default settings to correct the error. These default settings have been selected to optimize your device’s performance. To load the factory default settings: 1. Tap on the Main Menu panel. 2. Tap on the System panel. 3. Tap Factory Reset on the System Info screen. 4. Tap Yes on the dialog box. 5.
System maintenance and user support Resetting the GPS function In the following circumstances, the TTFF (Time To Fix First) values of your VXA-5000/4300 may be longer than usual. • After a long period of inactivity • If the current GPS fix position is more than 500 km, or more than 12 hours apart, from the previous position This is due to the nature of the GPS algorithm and rotational velocitybetween the satellites and planet Earth, and is deemed normal. To correct this, perform a GPS reset.
System maintenance and user support FAQs This section lists frequently-asked questions that may arise during the usage of your VXA-5000/4300, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions. Aspect Question Audio Why is there no sound coming from the device? Answer • If the earphone is plugged into the device, the speaker automatically shut off. Disconnect the earphone. • Check that the device’s volume setting is not muted. In the System panel, tap Volume.
System maintenance and user support Aspect Navigation mode Question Why is it that sometimes my device takes longer than 5 minutes to get a GPS fix? Answer If the previous GPS fix position was more than 500 km or 12 hours apart from your current position and time, it will take significantly longer than the standard TTFF time to get a GPS fix.
System maintenance and user support Customer support Technical assistance If you encounter a problem with your VXA-5000/4300, review the following first: • “Troubleshooting your VXA-5000/4300” section • “FAQs” section Product warranty Refer to the VXA-5000/4300 Portable Navigator Customer support and Product Inquiry The product warranty period begins from the date of purchase. Please note your purchase date and keep your sales receipt to ensure proper warranty service.
System specifications This chapter lists the features and operating specifications of the VXA-5000/4300. Hardware features Aspect Description Processor Samsung S3C2410 266 MHz application processor GPS chipset SiRF Star III GPS Memory • 64 MB SDRAM for system memory (for user applications and map storage) • 64 MB Flash ROM onboard flash memory (for operating system and embedded applications) Power • High-density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery a.
System specifications Aspect Connectivity Hardware Description • SD slot • Volume control hot keys command • Main Menu hot key • Navigation hot key GPS specifications Item Chipset Receiver Antenna Navigation Software Description SiRF Star III GPS 12 parallel channel • Integrated patch antenna for optimum satellite pick up at every angle • Optional connection for external antenna when the vehicle’s windshield has a heat reflective shield Gate 5 features include: • Favorite destination hot list • Destinati
System specifications Software specifications Item Operating system Navigation software Entertainment applications Mobile applications Description Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.
System specifications Aspect User-friendly interface Description • Software a. Multi-language user interface option b.
System specifications Environmental specifications Aspect Description Temperature Operating 0° to 45° Storage -10° to +60°C Operating 20% to 90% RH Non-operating 20% to 90% RH Relative humidity (non-condensing) Regulatory information This device fully satisfies the requirements for CE marking when used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environment.
System specifications U.S.A. U.S.FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT INFORMATION TO THE USER NOTE : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful Interference in a residential installation.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WE COMPANY NAME DVS KOREA 497-3, Sangha-dong, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea Declare under our sole responsibility that the product : Kind of equipment : Navigation System Type-Designation : to which this declaration is in conformity with the following standard(s) or other normative document(s) Safety : EN 60950 : 1992 + A1, A2, A3, A4, A11 E M C : EN 55022 : 1998, EN 55024 : 1998 EN 61000-3-2 : 1995+A1 : 1998+A2 : 1998 EN 61000-3-3 : 1995 following the provisions of t
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