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  • Page 1 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Trademarks All brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Note The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents Precautions and Notices ...............iii Getting Started..................1 1.1 Understanding Hardware Components..........1 Front and Side Components ..............1 Back Components................2 Right-Side Components ............... 2 Left-Side Components ................. 3 1.2 Performing the Initial Start Up .............. 4 1.3 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the Battery......5 1.4 Using Your Device in a Vehicle............
  • Page 4 About the Charger................16 About the Battery ................16...
  • Page 5: Precautions And Notices

    Precautions and Notices For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving. 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.
  • Page 6 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 Do not place unsecured field of vision is blocked.
  • Page 7: 1 Getting Started

    Getting Started 1.1 Understanding Hardware Components Front and Side Components Component Description Touch Screen Displays the output of your device. Tap the screen with your stylus to select menu commands or enter information. Power Button Turns on and off the device. Charge Indicator Glows bright amber to indicate that the battery is charging, and turns green when the battery is fully charged.
  • Page 8: Back Components

    Back Components Component Description Sends out music, sounds and voice. Speaker This connector (under rubber dust cover) allows use of an External Antenna optional external antenna with magnetic mount, which may be Connector positioned on top of the car for better signal reception in areas with poor reception.
  • Page 9: Left-Side Components

    Component Description Volume Control Increases or decreases the sound volume. Headphone Connects to stereo headphones. Connector USB Connector Connects to a USB disk. Mini-USB Connects to the AC charger or USB cable. Connector Left-Side Components Component Description Accepts a SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (MultiMediaCard) card SD/MMC Slot for accessing data.
  • Page 10: Performing The Initial Start Up

    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.
  • Page 11: Connecting To Ac Power And Charging The Battery

    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.
  • Page 12: Using Your Device In A Vehicle

    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: Select an appropriate location for the car holder. Never place the holder where the driver’s field of vision is blocked. 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.
  • Page 13: Operating Basics

    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.
  • Page 14 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: Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot. Keep a SD or MMC card in a well-protected box to avoid dust and humidity when you are not using it.
  • Page 15: Resetting Your System

    Troubleshooting and Maintenance Troubleshooting and 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.
  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    2.2 Troubleshooting Power Problems Power does not turn on when using battery power 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...
  • Page 17: Connection Problems

    Connection Problems Cable Connection Problems Make sure that your device and your computer are both turned on before trying to establish a connection. 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.
  • Page 18 Take care not to sit on the device. We advise not to carry the device in one’s back pocket for that reason. 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.
  • Page 19: Regulatory Information

    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. 3.1 Regulations Statements European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with Radio &...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 22: About The Charger

    About the Charger Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment. Never touch the charger when your hands or feet are wet. 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.

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