User’s Manual
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Table of Contents Precautions and Notices .......................................................................iii 1 Getting Started..................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance .................................................9 2.1 2.2 2.3 3 Understanding Hardware Components................................................ 1 Front and Side Components .....................................................
About the Charger.............................................................................. 16 About the Battery ...............................................................................
Precautions and Notices z For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving. z Use this product prudently. The product is intended to be used only as a navigation aid. It is not for precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography. z The calculated route is for reference only. It is the user’s responsibility to follow the traffic signs and local regulations along the roads.
z A car holder is 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 airbags. Do not mount where the driver’s field of vision is blocked. Do not mount in front of airbag panels. iv Do not place unsecured on the dashboard. Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment.
1 Getting Started 1.1 Understanding Hardware Components Front and Side Components Ref Component Description n Touch Screen Displays the output of your device. Tap the screen with your stylus to select menu commands or enter information. o Power Button Turns on and off the device. p Charge Indicator Glows bright amber to indicate that the battery is charging, and turns green when the battery is fully charged.
Back Components Ref Component n Speaker Description Sends out music, sounds and voice. o External Antenna This connector (under rubber dust cover) allows use of an Connector optional external antenna with magnetic mount, which may be positioned on top of the car for better signal reception in areas with poor reception. p Cradle Connector Connects to the cradle.
Ref Component Description n Volume Control Increases or decreases the sound volume. o Headphone Connects to stereo headphones. Connector p USB Connector Connects to a USB disk. q Mini-USB Connects to the AC charger or USB cable. Connector Left-Side Components Ref Component Description n SD/MMC Slot Accepts a SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (MultiMediaCard) card for accessing data. o Reset Button Restarts your device. p ON/OFF Switch The main power cutoff control.
1.2 Performing the Initial Start Up 1. Make sure that power is supplied to your device. (See the next section.) 2. Slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON position. 3. The device turns on. NOTE: Keep the ON/OFF switch in the ON position for normal operation.
1.3 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery When charging the battery for the very first time, you should charge it for at least 8 hours. 1. Slide and click the connector converter onto the AC charger. 2. Connect the charger cable to the bottom of your device. 3. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet. Converter The charge indicator glows amber when charging is in progress. Do not disconnect your device from AC power until the battery is fully charged, when the charge indicator turns green.
1.4 Using Your Device in a Vehicle A car holder and a car charger are supplied with your device. Using the Car Holder CAUTION: z Select an appropriate location for the car holder. Never place the holder where the driver’s field of vision is blocked. z If the car’s windshield is tinted with a reflective coating, an external antenna (optional) may be needed to route the antenna to the top of the car through a window.
1.5 Operating Basics Turning On and Off Use the power button ( ) to turn on and off your device. When you press the power button to turn off the unit, your device actually enters a suspend state and the system stops operating. Once you turn on the system again, it resumes. Operating the Device To communicate with your device, touch the screen with your stylus. You can perform the following actions: z Tap Touch the screen once with your stylus to open items or select onscreen buttons or options.
To remove a card, first make sure that no application is accessing the card, then slightly push the top edge of the card to release it and pull it out of the slot. NOTE: z Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot. z Keep a SD or MMC card in a well-protected box to avoid dust and humidity when you are not using it.
2 Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance This chapter gives solutions to common problems you may encounter. It also provides guidelines on taking care of your device. NOTE: If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact an authorized service center for assistance. 2.1 Resetting Your System Occasionally, you may need to reset your device. For example, you should reset your system when it stops responding; or appears to be “frozen” or “locked up.
2.2 Troubleshooting Power Problems Power does not turn on when using battery power z The remaining battery power may be too low to run your device. Connect the AC charger to your device and to AC power. Then, turn on your device. Screen Problems Screen is off If the screen does not respond even after you press the power button, try the following in order until the problem is solved: z Connect the AC charger to your device and to external AC power. z Reset your system.
Connection Problems Cable Connection Problems z Make sure that your device and your computer are both turned on before trying to establish a connection. z Make sure that the cable is securely plugged into the USB port on your computer and on the device. Connect the USB cable directly to your computer—do not run the cable through a USB hub. z Reset your device before connecting the cable. Always disconnect your device before you restart your computer.
z Take care not to sit on the device. We advise not to carry the device in one’s back pocket for that reason. z The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects. Non-adhesive generic screen protectors designed specifically for use on portable devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen from minor scratches. z Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device.
3 Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only. 3.
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with the CE Marking. FCC Regulatory information / Disclaimers Installation and use of this Portable Navigator must be in strict accordance with the instructions included in the user documentation provided with the product.
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
About the Charger z Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment. Never touch the charger when your hands or feet are wet. z Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the device or charge the battery. Do not cover the AC charger with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the AC charger while it is inside a carrying case. z Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are found on the product case and/or packaging.