Notes on these Operating Instructions We have structured these Operating Instructions for the installation so that you will be able to look up the necessary subject-related information by means of the Contents List at any time. Note You will find comprehensive Operating Instructions for navigation on relevant CD/DVD and at the online help of the device. Read the section "Frequently Asked Questions" to obtain answers to questions that are often addressed to our customer service.
Quality In selecting the components we have aimed for a high level of functionality, simple handling, safety and reliability. A well-balanced hardware and software design allows us to offer you a technologically advanced navigation system that will give great satisfaction in both work and leisure use. Service Our individual customer care is there to support you when you have questions or problems. Please get in touch – we look forward to helping you.
Contents Safety and Maintenance ..................................................................................1 Safety Instructions ......................................................................................................... 1 Data Security ................................................................................................................. 1 Operating Environment................................................................................................. 2 Repair...........
Security .........................................................................................................20 Storing the password and the information note .......................................................... 20 Making settings ........................................................................................................... 21 SuperPIN and UUID .....................................................................................................
Video Player (optional) .................................................................................46 Main Screen Overview................................................................................................. 46 Selecting and playing video ..................................................................................... 46 Travelguide (optional) ..................................................................................48 AlarmClock (Wake up function) (optional)..................
Data Exchange via Card Reader ................................................................................ 69 Additional Card Material.............................................................................................. 69 Transfer of card material to a memory card .............................................................. 69 Alternative Installation of the Navigation Software from a Memory Card.................. 70 Transferring Installation Files and Map Material to the Internal Memory ...
Safety and Maintenance Safety Instructions Please read this section carefully and follow all the instructions given. This will help ensure reliable operation and extend the service life for your appliance. Keep the packaging and the user instructions for future reference or inquiries at a later date. If you pass the article on to another person, you must pass on these instructions. • Never allow children to play with electrical equipment unsupervised.
Operating Environment Failure to follow these instructions may lead to damage to your appliance. The guarantee will be excluded in such cases. • Keep your navigation System and all connected devices away from moisture and avoid dust, heat and direct sunlight, especially in the car. • Make sure you protect your appliance from getting wet, e.g. from rain and hail, at all times. Please pay attention that moisture can even build up in a protective pouch because of condensation.
Electromagnetic Compatibility • When connecting additional or other components the “Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive” (EMC) must be adhered to. Please also note that only screened cable (maximum 10ft) should be used with this appliance. • For optimal performance, maintain a distance of at least 10 ft. from sources of high-frequency and magnetic interference (televisions, loudspeaker systems, mobile telephones etc. This will help avoid malfunctions and loss of data.
Connection When connecting your appliance be sure to correctly observe the following instructions: Power Supply through Car Adapter • The car adapter should only be connected to the lighter socket of a car (car battery = DC 12V , truck battery = DC 24V !). If you are in any doubt about the power source in your car, contact your car manufacturer. Power Supply through AC adapter (optional) • The outlet must be in the vicinity of the appliance and must be easily accessible.
Information about the Regulatory Compliance according to R&TTE The following radio equipment has been supplied with this device (optional): • Bluetooth The company declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Complete declarations of conformity are available under www.medion.com/conformity. Battery Operation Your appliance is operated with a removable battery.
Care of the Display • Avoid scratching the display surface as this is easily damaged. It is strongly recommended to use a display protection mylar to avoid scratches. Please ask your nearest dealer for this accessory. The foil on the display at delivery is purely for protection during transportation! • Ensure that no traces of water remain on the screen. Water can cause irreversible discoloration. • Use only a soft, lint-free cloth to clean the screen.
Transport If you wish to transport the appliance follow the instructions below: • Following transport of the appliance wait until the unit has acclimatized before using it. • In the case of wide fluctuations in temperature or humidity condensation or moisture may form inside the appliance and this can cause an electrical short-circuit. • In order to protect the appliance from dirt, knocks and scratching, use either the protective case.
Supplied Items Please check the integrity and completeness of the supplied items and, if it is not complete, forward us any possible claims within 14 days from the purchase date.
Views Front Components n o p q Ref Component Description n Touch Screen Displays the output of your appliance. Tap on the screen with your finger, a stylus or a "blunt" tip to select menu commands or enter data. o Microphone p Bluetooth indicator This LED will shine when the Bluetooth function is activated. q Battery charge indicator The loading display will shine orange during the charging process. It will shine green when the accumulator is completely charged.
Back Components GPS aerial n Ref Component Description n Plays back language statements and warnings.
Top Components n Ref Component n o Description On-/Off button Switches the device on or off completely by pressing it for approx. 6 seconds.. To switch between the suspend and operating mode, press this button briefly. o SD/MMC Slot Accepts an optional SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (MultiMediaCard) card for removable storage. Left Components n Ref Component Description n Connects to a pair of stereo headphones (3.5 mm).
Initial Set-up The following guides you step by step through the initial Set-up of the navigation system. Firstly, remove the foil from the display. I. Charging the Battery You have the following possibilities to charge the battery of your navigation system: • by means of the car adapter, • by means of the USB cable (optional) or • by means of the AC adapter (optional).
II. Power Supply Car Adapter o n (similar picture) 1. Plug the jack (n) of the connection cable into the corresponding receptor at the bottom of your navigation system. 2. Insert the power adapter (o) into the cigarette lighter socket and ensure, that it will not lose contact while driving. This could cause a malfunction. Alternative possibility of charging the battery The battery will charge as soon as you connect your navigation device to a switched-on PC or notebook by means of a USB cable.
AC Adapter (optional) Adapter plug o n (similar picture) 1. Push the adapter connector into the guide on the back of the AC adapter. Press the push button at the same time, so that the adapter plug can engage. 2. Plug the cable of the mains adapter (n) into the mini-USB connection on of the navigation system. 3. Push the AC adapter (o) into a power point that is easily accessible.
III. Switching on the Device Switch the main switch to ON. Attention! Always leave the main switch in the ON position, unless you want to carry out a new reinstallation. If the main switch is in the OFF position, all data will be deleted in the temporary memory. The Navigation System will start the initial installation automatically. The brand logo will appear and your device will display the application screen after a few seconds.
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Note Brief pressure on the on/off button will be enough to switch the device on or off, provided that your navigation system is connected to an external source of electricity or is running in battery operation (standby mode). You can adjust the operating time of your device to your requirements by means of the Settings button on the main screen. Your device is delivered in a state in which it will not switch off itself automatically, when it is switched on and not being used.
General Operating Instructions Switching On/Off the Device Your device will be in its normal operating state after the initial setting up. You can activate and deactivate your device with the On-/Off switch. 1. To start your navigation system press briefly the On-/Off switch . Note Your device is delivered in a state in which it will not switch off itself automatically, when it is switched on and not being used.
The device will go into the Standby mode automatically after a few seconds if you do not want to select any of these three possibilities. For further settings within the Standby mode also see chapter Special CleanUp Function, page 60, point 8. This display will also appear after the delay period of a few seconds has expired, if you have activated the DC AutoSuspend Comfort Function.
Security You have the possibility of protecting your device against external access by means of this function. Some one-off settings will have to be made before you will be able to use this function. Proceed as follows to do this: Storing the password and the information note 1. Go to the settings by means of the main display. 2. Click on Security, in order to start the respective function. The following display will appear: 3. Click on the left interface, in order to enter a password. 4.
Making settings The following selection window, though which you will make the settings for the Security Function, will appear after you have entered the password and the information note successfully. Button Description Set here whether the device should interrogate the password after a hard reset. Set here whether the device should interrogate the password after a restart. Set here whether the device should interrogate the password after the device has been switched on from the Standby mode.
SuperPIN and UUID The SuperPIN and the UUID (Universally Unique IDentifier = definite device identification) will appear on the display after you have made the settings. Note Record this data in your Operating Instructions (see Page 1) and keep them in a safe place. You will need this information if you have entered the password incorrectly 3 times. The navigation device can then only be released with this information.
Making subsequent settings Start the Security Function if you have already entered a password and would like to make a subsequent setting or to change the password. The following display will appear: 1. Click on the right field to make changes. 2. Enter the current password. Click on the question symbol if you have forgotten the password. The information note entered by you will appear. Note Please pay attention to the fact that the keyboard is necessary in the case of this password entry. 3.
Password interrogation A password interrogation will appear at the restarting of the device, according to the setting, if you have established a password by means of the Security Function. 1. Enter the password stored by you by means of the keyboard. Note The password will be displayed in the form of small stars (****). 2. Click on the question symbol to have the information note displayed, if you have forgotten the password and need the Help setting. 3. Click on the tick to confirm the entry.
Resetting the Navigation System You will have the possibility of resetting your navigation system if it is no longer reacting or working properly. This option restarts the navigation system, without reinstallation being necessary. A reset is often used in order to reorganize the memory. In doing so all programs that are running are interrupted and the working memory is reinitialized. You have two possibilites to reset your device.
Navigation Safety Instructions for Navigation The bundled product CD/DVD contains a comprehensive instruction manual. General Instructions • Do not manipulate the navigation system while driving to protect yourself and others from accidents! • In the event that you do not understand the voice instruction or if you are in any doubt about what to do at the next intersection, then the map or arrow display will provide you with a quick orientation.
Notes for Use in a Vehicle • Take care that the holder does not present any risk to safety, even in the case of an accident, when installing it. • Take care that the cable does not impede any safety components. • The display of your navigation system may show “light reflections”. Please take care of not being “blinded” during operation. • Do not mount the components within the operating range of any airbags. • Check the secure adherence of the suction cup at regular intervals.
I. Mounting the Car Holder Attention! Only fix the holder for the navigation system to the windscreen, if it does not impede the view. Should this not be possible, then mount the holder in any way that will allow peril-free and safe operation. Snap-in lever (similar picture) Note Clean the disk thoroughly with a glass cleaner. Warm the disk and the nipple slightly at temperatures below 15° C.
II. Attaching the Navigation System 1. Connect the car adapter (see page 13) and, if necessary, the external TMC aerial, to your navigation system and insert the memory card. 2. Place the device below in the centre of the holder and press it gently backwards (n) until it engages audibly (o). (similar pictures) 3. Place the holder on the fixing catches of the car holder. 4. Now, push the unit downwards until it engages audibly. 5.
III. Connecting the Car Adapter o n (similar picture) 1. Plug the jack (n) of the connection cable into the corresponding receptor at the bottom of your navigation system. 2. Insert the power adapter (o) into the cigarette lighter socket and ensure, that it will not lose contact while driving. This could cause a malfunction. Note Remove the power adapter from the cigarette lighter socket when ending a trip or when parking the car for a extended period of time. Otherwise the car battery could be drained.
IV. Starting the Navigation Software Note The map material will always have to be stored in the device during the use of the navigation system if your memory card contains such (additional) material. It will be necessary to carry out a reset to restart the navigation system if the memory card has been removed while the system was being used (see page 25). According to the navigation system the reset is carried out automatically. 1. Switch on your navigation system. 2.
Warning function for traffic monitoring points The following display will appear if the warning function for traffic monitoring points has been installed: Confirm with , if you want to use navigation with the warning function for traffic monitoring points. Click on the Configure special destinations interface in the Settings Menu, in order to configure the warning function.
The following screen appears: Click on (Radars) fixes here, in order to make the settings for the ‘radar fixes’: Here, you have the option of having the traffic monitoring points represented on a map or faded out. You can also set whether you would like to be informed by acoustic signals before reaching a traffic monitoring point here. Acoustic information about a traffic monitoring point will be given by a warning sound approx. 15 seconds before it is reached.
Sample view if map presentation has been activated: Note Please pay attention to the fact that traffic monitoring points are not present in all countries. * Legal remark The use of devices that warn for traffic monitoring systems (like „speed traps”) is prohibited in some countries, like Austria, Germany, Ireland and Switzerland. Please obtain information about the legal situation and apply the waning function only where allowed.
Handsfree Facility by means of Bluetooth (optional) The Bluetooth technology serves to bridge short distances wirelessly. Bluetooth devices transmit data wirelessly, so that other devices that also support this technology can communicate with each other without cables. Both devices will have to be adjusted to each other (pairing), before you will be able to use your navigation system as handsfree equipment with your Bluetooth mobile phone.
Main Screen Overview Button Name Description Exit Leave the application by means of this field. Course of call Displays the course of calls put through and received. News View the postbox of your mobile phone through this symbol. You will be able to receive, write and send messages. Telephone Book Call the contacts stored in the mobile phone through this symbol. The support of this function depends on the respective mobile. Back Previous Page of the main display.
Pairing the Navigation Device and the Mobile Phone 1. Activate the Bluetooth function on your mobile phone. Note Each mobile phone uses different paths to do this. Read the instructions of your mobile phone under all circumstances for this reason. 2. Select the option (Pairing – link the navigation device to the mobile phone) under the settings of the open speech facility of your navigation device. The search for a Bluetooth-enabled device will start. 3. Select the corresponding mobile phone from the list.
Accepting incoming calls Button Description Ignore calls Accept calls Reject/terminate calls Making Calls 1. Tap on the keypad in the main Bluetooth screen and enter the number that you wish to call. 2. Start the call with .
MP3 Player (optional) Depending on the software equipment your navigation system is equipped with a MP3 Player. Start the MP3 player from the main screen by tapping the MP3 Player button. Alternatively, the MP3 player can also be started from the navigation software itself. All the MP3 files located on the memory card can be taken over into a List of Favourites and will be ready to be played.
Button Description Reduces the screen brightness to a minimum, to save electricity. Determine/add bookmarks Increase or decrease the volume. or The display in the upper right corner of the screen will show the current level of the volume. Break off action / Back to the previous menu or Move to the previous or next file. It will be possible to skip backwards or forwards within the title playing while it is being played Play the playback. Stop the playback.
Select a Title and Move it into the List of Favourites Tap on and select the title that you would like to move into the List of Favourites, in order to select a title. You will have three possibilities of marking the title here: • Tap on in order to mark all the titles, including all sub-directories. • Tap on in order to mark all titles currently in view. • Tap on to delete all marks within a directory. The selected titles will be indicated by a . Tap on , in order to confirm your selection.
List of Favourites You will reach the List of Favourites by tapping on the you will delete all titles with . You will delete individual titles with Confirm with : . , in order to take over the new selection into the List of Favourites. List of the established bookmarks You will reach the list of the established bookmarks by clicking on the You will delete all bookmarks with the symbol. You will delete an individual bookmark with the Operation with the symbol : symbol.
Picture Viewer (optional) Depending on the software equipment your navigation system is equipped with a Picture Viewer. You can view the jpg format images on your memory card on your navigation system, with the Picture Viewer. All the images on the memory card will be available immediately. Operating the Picture Viewer Start the Picture Viewer from the main screen by tapping on the Picture Viewer button. Alternatively, the Picture Viewer can also be started from the navigation software itself.
Full Image View Fig.: Full image view without service strip Tap in the lower area of the screen in the full image view, in order to activate the service strip: Fig.: Full image view with service strip Button Description Previous picture Turn it clockwise by 90° in stages Fade in grid Start the slide show Pause the slide show Turn it counter-clockwise by 90° in stages Next picture You will return to the miniature view by tapping in the centre of the image.
The image displayed will be subdivided into 6 fields by tapping on the (fade in grid). Fig.: Full image mode with grid Tap on a square in the grid to zoom in on that area of the picture: Fig.: Zoom-in Mode Tap on the centre of the image to go back to viewing the full picture.
Video Player (optional) Depending on the software equipment your navigation system is equipped with a Video Player. Start the Video Player from the main screen by tapping the ‘Video Player’ switch area.
Select the desired video and confirm with Button : Description or Forward / Backward Increase or decrease the volume. or The display in the upper right corner of the screen will show the current level of the volume. File Explorer Play the playback. Pause the playback. Stop the playback. Confirming an action Return to the previous menu. Close Video player.
Travelguide (optional) Depending on the software equipment your navigation system is equipped with a Travelguide. The Travelguide will supply general information about the different areas of individual towns and cities or regions in Europe, such as sights, restaurants, culture and travel information. Start the Travelguide from the main screen by tapping the Travelguide button. Alternatively, the Travelguide can also be started from the navigation software itself.
AlarmClock (Wake up function) (optional) Depending on the software equipment your navigation system is equipped with a an AlarmClock/ Wake up function. Start this function from the main screen by tapping on the AlarmClock button. The waking function can work both as a normal when the device is switched off (Standby Mode / Power Saving Mode) and as a reminder during the current navigation. Overview of the Main Screen This view will appear if you have not yet set up a waking time.
Description of the Interfaces Button Description Current system time Setting-up mode (Setting volumes, system time and alarm) Night mode (Standby mode) Reset/deactivate the waking function Setting the alarm time Delete the entry Confirmation interface Reduce the volume Increase the volume Back to the previous menu Close the application - 50 -
Setting the System Time The display of the current time will be located in the upper right corner of the screen. You can adjust it as follows: 1. Tap on 2. Tap on in the main screen. The following screen will appear: to change the time setting. Note The system time is updated by GPS reception. Pay attention to the correct time zone setting during it. Selecting an Alarm Signal 1. To select an alarm signal touch the symbol. 2. Select the desired alarm sound and confirm the selection with 3.
Setting the Volume You can adjust the volume of the alarm signal by tapping on the interface. Note The volume configured here only relates to the alarm signal and will not change the volume of the language output of the navigation system or other functions of the system.
Snooze Function You will have the possibility of making the waking signal repeat at regular intervals by means of the Snooze function, once it has sounded at the alarm time set. Tap on to activate the Snooze function. Current system time Waking time set To be wakened again at the same time on the following day tap on the Tap on button. Bei to return to the screen before the alarm signal started. Ending the AlarmClock Application 1. Tap on to deactivate the alarm time set. 2.
Contact Viewer (optional) Depending on the software equipment your navigation system is equipped with a Contact Viewer. You will be able to create the contacts database (from Outlook 2003 or Outlook XP) and administrate your contacts with the Contact Viewer. Create the contacts database The Contact Viewer will search for the contacts database on your storage card and in ‘My Flash Disk’, in order to deposit contacts. The ‘contacts.db’ file must be present in the contacts sub-directory for this purpose: • \
Operating the Contact Viewers Start this function from the main screen by tapping on the Contact Viewer button. Contacts list view • Select the blocks of initial letters, such as ABC or DEF, with the buttons to the left and the right in the upper list. • You can have all the contacts displayed by tapping the • The LAST Button displays the last 10 contacts selected and the contacts starting with a particular number will be displayed by tapping the 123 interface. - 55 - interface.
Visiting card view The address and telephone number of the person currently selected will be displayed in the Visiting card view. You will be able to transfer the address to the navigation system and the telephone number to the mobile phone from here. Tap on the light grey button with the address or the telephone number to do this. The following screen will appear: The address will be passed on to the navigation system and the destination guidance will be started by tapping on the interface.
The symbols show the type of contact: Symbol Description General address without type information Private address Business address General phone number without type information private phone number Business phone number Mobile phone Selection of addresses and phone numbers It will be indicated by a dark grey arrow button, if several addresses for a contact are available. A list displaying all the address stored in relation to the selected contact will be displayed by means of this button.
FAQ Where can I find more information on the navigation system? Detailed operating instructions for navigation can be found on the corresponding CDs/DVDs, which accompany your navigation system. Also use the additional Help functions that are available with a single touch of a button (usually F1 on the PC), or by selecting the Help option, as additional assistance. These aids will be provided to you while you are using the computer or the device.
Customer Service Faults and Possible Causes The navigation system no longer reacts or is behaving atypically. • Carry out a reset (see page 25). The navigation system is recognized only as a guest by ActiveSync®. • See information on page 64. The GPS receiver cannot be initialized or found. If a GPS signal continues not to be reported on the screen, in spite of the correct installation of the system, this can be caused by the following factors: • Sufficient satellite reception is not possible.
Appendix Special CleanUp Function The CleanUp function serves the targeted deletion of data, without using a PC. Note Please use this function very carefully, because it is possible for data to be deleted that can only be entered again manually afterwards. The CleanUp function is activated when the ‘o’ is pressed in the Gopal lettering of the Main Menu, immediately after the start tone following a reset. The CleanUp function offers 8 options: 1.
6. Format Flash Formats the internal ‘My Flash Disk’ memory. This formatting can be necessary in the case of a prolonged removal of errors. It will be necessary to recalibrate the screen after the formatting function has been carried out. All data will be deleted from the internal ‘My Flash Disk’ memory irrevocably. 7. Reset GPS Performs a factory reset of the GPS receiver. When using the GPS function after having performed a factory reset, the GPS receiver must orientate itself again.
Exit Leaving the CleanUp function and restarting the device (like reset). Note The deletion of the data must be confirmed before the action actually takes place. To do this, press on YES. There will be a corresponding report if the data to be deleted is no longer available. Please read the „Transferring Installation Files and Map Material to the Internal Memory“ chapter on Page 70, in order to recreate the files (installation files and map material) in the internal memory.
Synchronisation with the PC I. Installing Microsoft® ActiveSync® In order to transfer data between your PC and your navigation system you need the Microsoft® ActiveSync® program. The cost of the navigation system includes a license for this program which can be found on the CD/DVD. Hinweis You will not need the ActiveSync® communications software, if you are a user of the Windows Vista® operating system.
Note When installing the GoPal Assistant, ActiveSync® will be installed automatically. II. Connecting with the PC 1. Press the On/Off button to start your navigation system. 2. Connect the USB cable (optional) to your navigation system. 3. Push the USB connector into a free USB port on your computer. 4. The hardware installation assistant will recognize a new appliance and installs a suitable driver which can take some minutes. Repeat the die connection search if it fails the first time. 5.
GPS (Global Positioning System) GPS is a satellite-backed system for determining your position. With the help of 24 satellites revolving around the earth, it is possible to determine your position on earth with the accuracy of a few meters. The satellite signals are received by the antenna of the built-in GPS receiver, which must have a "line of sight" to at least 4 of these. Note When the line of sight (e.g.
TMC (Traffic Message Channel) The Traffic Message Channel (TMC) is a digital radio data service that functions in a similar way to RDS and is used to transmit disruptions to traffic to a suitable reception device. The traffic information is continuously transmitted across FM. The user is less dependent on the half-hourly broadcast traffic information, because the signal is continuously transmitted.
Connecting the TMC Diplole Aerial A TMC receiver is integrated into your navigation system, to receive traffic information. However, reception will only be guaranteed if the TMC angled aerial supplied with the device has been connected. Plug the jack plug of the TMC angled aerial into the earphones connection of your navigation system. Attach the aerial, on the edge or your windscreen, for example, with the help of the sucker. Place the aerial so that a distance of approx.
Working with Memory Cards Your navigation system supports MMC and SD memory cards. Inserting Memory Cards 1. Carefully take the optional memory card out of its packing. Take care not to touch or dirty the contacts. 2. Insert the memory card carefully into the card bay with contacts pointing forward. The card must lock easily. Removing Memory Cards Note Only remove the memory card if the navigation software has been closed and the device has been switched off by means of the On/Off button beforehand.
Data Exchange via Card Reader If you wish to copy large quantities of data (MP3 files, navigation maps) to the memory card, these can also be stored directly to the memory card. Many computers already have memory card devices. Insert the card in this and copy the data directly to the card. Because of the direct access you can achieve a much higher transfer rate compared to using ActiveSync®.
Alternative Installation of the Navigation Software from a Memory Card The software for your navigation system can also be installed directly from a memory card. The pre-installed software may have to be uninstalled beforehand (see special CleanUp function, Page 60). You will be requested to install the navigation software during the initial adjustment. Please proceed as follows: 1. Remove the memory card from the packaging carefully. Pay attention that the contacts are not touched or soiled. 2.
Specifications Parameter Information Power supply Phihong PSAA05R-050 AC adapter Input Output Power supply 100-240V ~0.2A + 5V 1.0A max. UDID/L&K G12PCL-535-L031 Power supply cable for a cigarette lighter Input Output 12-24V DC, 800mA / fuse 2A (T2AL/250V) 5V / 1A (max.) Earphones Stereo earphones (3.5 mm) Memory card type MMC and SD Connector type of the external GPS receiver MMCX USB interface USB 1.1 Dimensions approx. 129 mm x 78 mm x 19 mm Weight incl. battery approx.
Index A D Accessing Memory Cards....................67 Additional card material......................68 Aerial Orientation ...............................26 AlarmClock (Waking function) Ending the application....................52 Interfaces ........................................49 Main screen ....................................48 Selecting an alarm signal ................50 Setting the system time ..................50 Setting the volume .........................51 Snooze function......................
Select title .......................................40 Bookmarks ......................................41 Repair............................................... 2 Power supply ................................... 4 Cabling ............................................ 4 Battery operation ............................. 5 Maintenance .................................... 5 Care of the display ........................... 6 Transport ......................................... 7 SD/MMC Slot...........................
