RN6 Users Manual RN6 Portable Navigation Device Prepared by RoyalTek Company LTD. 4F., No.188, Wen Hwa 2nd Rd., Kuei Shan, Tao Yuan 333, Taiwan TEL: 886-3-3960001 FAX: 886-3-3960065 Email: http://www.royaltek.com/contact Web: Http://www.royaltek.
RN6 Users Manual Legal Notices COPYRIGHT RoyalTek RN6 Portable Navigation Device User’s Guide Original issue: July 2009. RoyalTek and the RoyalTek logo are registered trademarks of RoyalTek Inc. Other products or system names appearing in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Further, the © or TM symbols are not used in the text.
RN6 Users Manual WARNINGS and NOTICES For your safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving. GPS satellite signals cannot typically pass through solid materials (except glass). GPS location information is not typically available inside buildings, tunnels, or underground parking lots. A minimum of 4 GPS satellite signals is needed to calculate your GPS position. Signal reception can be affected by weather events or overhead obstacles (e.g. dense foliage and tall buildings).
RN6 Users Manual FCC WARNING Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement 15.21 You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 15.105(b) 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.
RN6 Users Manual for satisfying RF exposure compliance. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. OPERATION IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO CONDITIONS: (1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE, AND (2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY INTERFERENCE RECEIVED, INCLUDING INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
RN6 Users Manual Index Chapter 1 1.1. 1.2. Chapter 2 2.1. 2.2. Features and Specifications .............................................................8 RoyalTek RN6 PND Features ........................................................8 RN6 Specifications.........................................................................8 Getting Started ..............................................................................10 Packing Items .....................................................................
RN6 Users Manual 4.3.1 Use Photo Album ..................................................................32 4.3.2 View Photos in Slide Show Mode ..........................................33 4.4. Video Player (Optional) ................................................................34 4.4.1 Use Video Player ..................................................................34 4.5. FM Transmitter (Optional) ............................................................37 4.5.1 Turn on FM Transmitter Frequency .
RN6 Users Manual Chapter 1 Features and Specifications 1.1. RoyalTek RN6 PND Features RoyalTek RN6 Portable Navigation Device is a powerful multifunction GPS/multimedia navigation and entertainment device. ▪ Compact size and lightweight ▪ Integrated GPS receiver for GPS navigation ▪ High-resolution color LCD ▪ 5.0” wide touch screen with 480 x 272 bits ▪ Multimedia functionality with high performance processor 1.2.
RN6 Users Manual Category Item Battery General 1,250mAh, Li-Polymer Battery Wake-up Mode (Default setting after factory reset) Recharge Time ▪ From empty to full by AC adapter: 6 hrs Power Suspend Mode ▪ From empty to full by AC adapter: 4 hrs Audio Earphone Yes (option) Speaker 1.5W mono speaker Microphone Option for Bluetooth SKU Hardware Button\Slot Micro SD Supports Micro SD Power Button Yes Reset Button Yes Mini USB Device Slot USB 2.
RN6 Users Manual Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter describes the hardware interface of the RoyalTek RN6 and its peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system operations are also discussed. NOTE: Although RN6 battery comes approximately 25% capacity, it is advised to fully charge the battery before using. 2.1.
RN6 Users Manual Car charger USB cable (Optional Accessory) Earphone (Optional Accessory) AC adaptor (Optional Accessory) Dashboard (Optional Accessory) Application Software CD Quick Start Guide & Warranty statement 11
RN6 Users Manual 2.2. Features 2.2.1 Front and Rear Views Front View NO Rear View Function Description 1 Touch Screen Displays the applications, data, and map images. 2 Speaker Emits system sounds. 3 Hook Point Fixed point for car holder 4 Car Kit Connector (Option) Connector for power car holder 2.2.2 Left and Right Views Left View NO Right View Function Description 1 Micro SD Slot To upload files from Micro SD storage cards.
RN6 Users Manual 2.2.3 Top and Bottom Views Top View NO Bottom View Function Description ▪ Click button to witch suspend/wake-up mode 1 Power Button ▪ Short press (2 seconds) for turn on ▪ Long press (5 seconds) for turn off when PND is with battery only USB Port Mini-USB connector serves as the power connector for charging the /Docking device or as the dock for uploading files from computers. connector It can not be charged by USB device cable.
RN6 Users Manual 2.3. How to Use Car Holder Car holder side views NO 1 Function USB Port/Docking connector (Optional) Description The mini-USB connector of car cradle can be used to charge power only. It can not be charged by USB device cable. 2.4. How to Use Mounting Bracket RN6 comes with a car mount kit and a car charger to help install your device in your vehicle. The car mount kit uses a suction cup on the windshield to offer flexible mounting options for RN6.
RN6 Users Manual a. Press the suction cup of the car mount firmly against to the windshield. (See Figure 2-4-1) b. Press down the lever to fix the suction cup in place. c. Adjust the angles of the arm to your proper viewing position. Figure 2-4-1 4. Mounting the device holder with your RN6. a. Fit RN6 down in the device holder first, and then lock it using the plugs on the bottom of the device holder. (See Figure2-4-2) b.
RN6 Users Manual 2.5. How to Charge RN6 a. Plug the car charger to the 12 V outlet of your car and then connect the charger cable to the Mini USB port of RN6 car holder or directly on the device. (See Figure 2-5-1) b. Then RN6 can have the continuous power from the car charger. Figure 2-5-1 NOTE: Your car may be required to switch the vehicle ignition into the accessories position to power the cigarette lighter. Your RN6 will not charge with the ignition off. 2.6. How to Start RN6 a.
RN6 Users Manual 2.8. How to Hard Reset RN6 In the normal situation, it is unnecessary to reset your RN6. If a problem cannot be corrected, you can reset RN6 by either of the following ways: a. When RN6 is with external power supply, please press reset button to reboot RN6 directly. b. When RN6 is with battery only, please press reset button to turn off RN6. Then short press (2 seconds) power button to turn on RN6.
RN6 Users Manual Chapter 3 Start to Use RN6 3.1. Operating Basics After fully charging RN6 it is ready to be used. You can now turn it on and proceed to system settings configuration. 3.2. Turn on the device Long pressing (5 seconds) power button or plugging by car charger or AC adaptor can boot system. Then the main menu screen appears. This is also referred to the Favorite page. 3.3.
RN6 Users Manual b. Tap “Language” on the System page. c. It will display the current language in central column. d. To scroll wheel for language tags. e. To set the system time zone, tap “Time Zone” in System Menu.
RN6 Users Manual f. Tap the icon to set up the function of daylight saving time. ▪ To enable the function of daylight savings time. ▪ To disable the function of daylight savings time. g. Drag the Map to adjust the time zone. 3.4. How to Use System Settings Other system settings can be used to view and adjust your device current preferences. Navigate from the System Menu.
RN6 Users Manual 3.5. Resetting GPS Reset: Users can check if GPS receiver performs properly or not. (ex. Change regions) Factory Reset: The factory reset function not only resets the operating system settings to default factory values, but also reset the GPS settings. Calibration: When touch screen does not respond well, calibrate the screen of your device. a. Tap the “Reset” icon in the System Menu. b. Tap the “GPS Reset” icon in the Reset Menu. c. Tap the “YES” to reset the GPS.
RN6 Users Manual d. Tap the “Factory Reset” icon in the Reset Menu. e. Tap the “YES” to do the Factory Reset. f. Tap the “Calibration” icon in the Reset Menu.
RN6 Users Manual g. Tap on the center of the target. Repeat as the target moves around the screen. 3.6. System Information a. Tap “About” icon in the System Menu. b. You can view the OS, AP, GPS firmware version and other system information.
RN6 Users Manual 3.7. Volume a. Tap the Volume icon in the System Menu. b. Adjust the volume by dragging the wheel. c. Dragging to left will become mute, and opposite will become larger. 3.8. Backlight a. Tap the Backlight icon in the System Menu.
RN6 Users Manual b. Adjust the Backlight brightness by dragging triangle icon. c. Dragging to left will become darker; dragging to right will become lighter. 3.9. Set Favorite Application Category You can drag-and-drop to organize your own favorite application category, but the maximum number of favorite application shortcut is six. 3.9.1 Add Icons to Favorite Page a. Drag the icon to the favorite icon of the right category bar. b. Tap the favorite icon. Then the icon will show in the favorite page.
RN6 Users Manual 3.9.2 Delete Icon to Favorite Page a. Drag the icon from Favorite page to right category bar and drop it. b. Confirm dialog will pop up, just tap “YES” to delete. 3.10. Power Supply RN6 has a completive power management system. It can make you more convenient to carry it for entertainment purpose, not only using in cars but also at home or outdoor activities. 3.10.
RN6 Users Manual 3.10.2 Discharge When a car charger or AC adapter is taken off from the device, the main screen would remind if you would like to have RN6 suspend or not. Suspend mode still slightly consumes power. If you want to cut off power output, please turn off the device. 3.10.3 Power Outage When battery capacity is lower than 15%, the main screen would remind you the following message. Please recharge the device immediately.
RN6 Users Manual Chapter 4 Entertainment 4.1. RN6 Multimedia Applications RN6 is capable of optional multimedia applications that can enhance your portable entertainment. In addition to its navigating function, RN6 is also a mobile entertainment tool to enjoy digital music, view photos or videos. These functions make RN6 as a true multimedia device. To enjoy more multimedia files, please do by either of the following ways to transfer files from a computers to RN6.
RN6 Users Manual a. Tap “Music” icon of the Main Menu or multimedia icon of the right category bar. ○1 ○2 ○3 ○4 ○5 NO Icons Functions Description 1 Return Return to list page 2 Songs List all song by alphabet 3 Album List all albums by alphabet.
RN6 Users Manual b. Tap a song or scroll upward or downwards to view songs on the music list. ` c. Bottom information bar will show song’s name and play time d. Taping the screen will switch to song’s progress status.
RN6 Users Manual NO Icon Function Description 1 Play/Pause Play/Pause a song 2 Forward Forward to the next song. 3 Backward Back to the previous song 4 Stop Stop music play. 5 Repeat Repeat play songs. 6 Random Random play songs. 7 Bottom info. bar To adjust the song’s progress. 8 Sound bar To adjust the sound. 9 Return Return to list page. 4.3. Photo Viewer RN6 has a great photo viewer option that makes it easy to share and view digital photos anywhere you like.
RN6 Users Manual 4.3.1 Use Photo Album a. Tap “Photo” icon in the Main Menu or multimedia icon of the right category bar. b. List photos of thumbnail viewing mode. c. Dragging upward or downwards will make photos move to next or previous page. d. Taping a specific thumbnail photo will switch the photo to full screen view.
RN6 Users Manual e. Tapping the screen will display the control bar. ○5 ○1 ○2 NO ○3 ○4 Function Description 1 Return Return to thumbnail page 2 Previous page Display previous photo. 3 Slide show mode Automatically play all photos. 4 Next page Display next photo. 5 Rotate Rotate photo 4.3.2 View Photos in Slide Show Mode You have the option to view images in a slide show much like viewing a Power- Point presentation in your computer.
RN6 Users Manual 4.4. Video Player (Optional) Video Player is an unique function in RN6, which can make you enjoy your favorite videos and have fun. The program features: ▪ Support WMV files (Maximum 500 files) ▪ Auto-scanning of supported files in the device’s Micro SD card and Flash memory ▪ Three viewing modes: Browser Mode, Normal Mode, Play Mode 4.4.1 Use Video Player a. Tap “Video” icon in the Main Menu or multimedia icon of the right category bar. b.
RN6 Users Manual c. Tap “File Manager” to view files by browser mode. d. The screen shows “Browser Mode”. e. Tap a file which you would like to play. f. The screen switches to “Normal Mode” and shows function icons. g. Tap “Play”.
RN6 Users Manual h. Tapping screen will switch to “Play Mode”. NO i. Tap screen at Play Mode. Function icons will pop up. j. Then tap “Mode Switch. The screen will switch back to “Normal Mode”.
RN6 Users Manual NO Icon Function 8 9 10 Description Progress Show playing progress (Tap or drag to control bar playing progress) Return Return to the previous page Mode Switch screen from Play mode to Normal Switch mode. 4.5. FM Transmitter (Optional) RN6 has a great music-player-supported function to output sounds via your car audio/stereo. FM frequency can be varied from 88.2 to 107.8 Mhz. 4.5.1 Turn on FM Transmitter Frequency a. Tap “Volume” icon in the System Menu. b.
RN6 Users Manual 4.5.2 Set FM Transmitter Frequency a. Set a frequency, 88.2 MHz for example, in your car radio. b. Tap frequency entry c. Set the number as same as the frequency of your car radio, and tap “Enter” d. Set the same frequency number to make your car radio receive audio from RN6. e. Go back to Main menu. Play “Music Player”, “Video player” or “Navigation”. f. NO Then sounds will come out from your car radio.
RN6 Users Manual Chapter 5 Communications Bluetooth (Option Function) Once your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone is paired with your RN6, you can make hands-free phone calls through your RN6 integrated microphone and speaker. RN6 makes it easy to make and receive phones calls with ease while you drive a car. Hands-free calling keeps things safe, letting you keep your eyes on the road, while RN6 integrates seamlessly with your mobile phone.
RN6 Users Manual b. Turn on Bluetooth function a. Turn on “Automatic Answer” too if you also prefer to automatically receive calls when the mobile phone is ringing. b. Choose automatic answering time: 3 seconds, 10seconds, or 30 seconds. NOTE：There will be c. icon on the main menu to remind you if Bluetooth is operating. Go back to the communication main menu screen and tap “Connection”.
RN6 Users Manual d. Tap “Search” to look for Bluetooth mobile phones. e. Choose the mobile phone you want to connect with and tap “Connection”. f. Your mobile phone may require you to enter a password to connect the device. Enter “0000” on the mobile phone in this case. g. When connection is accomplished, the name of the connected phone is displayed on the title bar of the “communications” screen.
RN6 Users Manual 5.3. Calling Out a. Tap “Call-out” icon. b. Set the phone number you would like to call out and tap “Dial” icon. ○1 ○2 ○3 c. If you would like to end a call, please tap “Hang up” icon. ○4 ○5 d. To enable or disable mute function, tap speaker icon.
RN6 Users Manual No. Icon Function Description 1 Dial 2 Call History 3 Phone Book 4 Hang up End a call. 5 Non-Mute Two sides of the phone call can hear each other. 6 Mute Make a call. Incoming/ receiving call logs. You can tap a phone number directly to call out. Entering to phone book page. (pl. refer to 5.5) You can tap a phone number directly to call out. Mute function is turned on. Your conversation won’t be heard by the other side of the phone call. 5.4. Receiving a Call c.
RN6 Users Manual e. If you have set “Automatic Answer” function, the incoming call will be picked up automatically. And the screen will switch to the communication main menu. f. If you would like to end a call, please tap “Hang up” icon. g. To enable or disable mute function, tap Microphone icon. No. Icon Function 1 Hang up 2 Microphone “ON” Description End a call. Microphone function is turned on. The other side of the phone call can hear your voice. Microphone function is turned off and mute.
RN6 Users Manual 5.5. Phone Book (Import Phonebooks) a. Tap “Contacts” icon. b. Tap “Import” icon. c. The contact information will be imported from the connected mobile phone.
RN6 Users Manual Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Maintenance 6.1. General Troubleshooting 6.1.1 If your device does not respond, do a “hard reset” You can reset RN6 by either of the following ways: a. When RN6 is with external power supply, please press reset button to reboot RN6 directly. b. When RN6 is with battery only, please press reset button to turn off RN6. Then short press (2 seconds) power button to turn on RN6. 6.1.2 Users can also perform a “system reset” a.
RN6 Users Manual ▪ Dense overhead obstacles (e.g. trees and tall buildings) ▪ Other wireless devices in the car 6.1.7 No sound coming from the device a. Make sure mute is not selected for Volume in system settings. The built-in speaker turns off when the headphone jack is being used. 6.1.8 Cannot see photos a. Make sure you are using supported image formats JPG. 6.1.9 Take longer than normal time to get a GPS fix. a.
RN6 Users Manual ▪ Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth to clean the display screen. Moistened LCD screen wipes could also be used as required. ▪ Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your device. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will void any warranty. 6.2.1 Storage precautions ▪ Do not store your device anywhere it may be exposed to water or in conditions of high humidity.
