Uniden GNS8350 Owner's Manual

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  • Page 3 GNS8350 cannot be guaranteed accurate as road layout may change. Always follow the posted road signs and traffic laws. Do not mount the GNS8350 in a position which may obstruct the driver's view or prevent the safe operation of the vehicle.
  • Page 4: Quick Start

    5. User’s Guide Minimum PC Requirements Windows 98/ME/XP Optional Accessories Suction-Cup Mount GNS 8350 Car Navigation System Uniden Australia Pty Ltd Service Division 345 Princes Highway Rockdale NSW 2216 Tel: (02) 9599 3355 www.uniden.com.au Uniden New Zealand Limited Service Division...
  • Page 5 Ensure the mount location; Allows room to raise the GPS antenna horizontally. Allows for the GNS8350 to be slotted in and out of the mount stand. Allows for the tilt angle to avoid reflected sunlight. iii i...
  • Page 6: Connect Power

    4. Release the two grey buttons and check the unit is secure. Connect Power 1. Insert DC plug of Cigarette Lighter Lead into the DC Power socket of your GNS8350 and connect the other end to the +12V - 24V cigarette lighter socket. Ensure the cord does not interfere with safe...
  • Page 7 POWER ON SCREEN Turn the ignition on and GNS8350 will power on. The GNS8350 is On when the buttons left and right of the screen are lit with a blue LED backlight. Press the POWER button at the left side of the GNS8530 momentarily to turn power On or Off.
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    3.5 inch High Definition Non reflective LCD Screen Touchscreen Intuitive technology Built in GPS antenna 400MHz processor SIRF III GPS Updateable Software* for; Operation Map data Safety Warning data * For software updates please visit www.uniden.com.au (Australian model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand model).
  • Page 9: Controls & Views

    CONTROLS & VIEWS FRONT BACK 3&4 LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE Main Menu Button Screen On/Off Button Map Zoom In/Out Stereo Speaker Mount Holder Bracket GPS Antenna Secure Digital Card Slot Audio-Out Jack GPS Antenna Power On/Off Button Volume Control Power-Supply Jack Stylus Pen...
  • Page 10: Using The Touchscreen

    Safe Mode ON. See Safety Warnings on page 18 for Safe Mode setting. CARE & MAINTENANCE Please take the following steps to ensure your GNS8350 is looked after. Always transport and store the GNS8350 using the carry case. Keep the GNS8350 free from dust by regularly cleaning the screen with an LCD cleaner.
  • Page 11: Operation Flow Chart

    OPERATION FLOW CHART NIGHT 120m 600m 100k 400k START ROUTE SETTINGS TRANSIT MY POI EDITOR INTERSECTION SAFETY WARNING MAP SETTINGS MARK INFORMATION RECENT ROUTES SIMULATION AUTO SPLIT ZOOM HEADING UP SPLIT Mode NORTH TEXT Mode GPS Icon/Compass SPEED SAVE ADDRESS TIME RENAME RESET...
  • Page 12: Main Menu Modes

    WORLD CLOCK SETTINGS - Personal Settings SAFETY WARNING SYSTEM The GNS8350 will give voice guide and display alert (see displays below) of Fixed Speed Camera, Red Light Camera or Black Spots you are approaching. Fixed Speed or Red Light Camera Location...
  • Page 13: Toolbar

    TOOLBAR Touch the LCD and the TOOL BAR appears at the top and bottom of the Map Screen. The functions available in the Top Toolbar are to help you set your preferred map viewing settings. The name of the street you are currently on appears above the Bottom Toolbar which has available your menu and navigation options.
  • Page 14: Map Mode

    TOOLBAR Map View Map View changes the way the onscreen map is displayed. The 3 settings are below. The current Map View appears in the top toolbar. Touch the current selection to change to your preferred view. - Heading Up Shows your position as always moving towards the top of the screen.
  • Page 15: Navigation

    NAVIGATION Navigate to an Address The Navigation (NAVI) feature may be accessed from the Toolbar. If you know the address you wish to navigate to then you may search for the address as follows: 1. Touch The navigation menu appears. 2.
  • Page 16: Navigate To An Intersection

    NAVIGATION Navigate to an Intersection If you wish to navigate to the intersection of 2 streets then you may search for the intersection as follows: Touch and the Navigation menu appears. Touch The State list appears. Touch the desired State name.
  • Page 17: Navigate To A Poi

    NAVIGATION Navigate to a Point Of Interest (POI) You may search for a point of interest to navigate to, from the GNS8350 database. A table of POI categories and sub categories can be found on page 34. 1. Touch The Navigation menu appears.
  • Page 18: Navigate To A Recent Route Or Reverse Route

    NAVIGATION Navigate to a RECENT ROUTE or REVERSE ROUTE The GNS8350 stores a list of routes you have previously navigated to. Touch The Navigation menu appears. Touch Recent Route. The list of recent routes appears. Touch the desired recent route or use the scroll to view other recent routes.
  • Page 19: Mark Location

    MARK LOCATION Mark current position You may Mark your present position as follows: 1. Touch The Save Position display appears. 2. You may choose a category icon for this position. The icon will appear in the map view. icons are Quick Access icons.
  • Page 20: Mark My Poi

    MARK LOCATION MARK as MY POI You may Mark important or frequently used destinations as a My POI for easy access. To Mark a My POI: Touch 1. Follow the instructions to select a desired Address, Intersection or POI. 2. At the last step: Touch the option.
  • Page 21: Trip Computer

    TRIP COMPUTER SPEED DATA The Trip computer shows Average speed, Maximum speed, Driving distance and your current speed. There are two displays; Speed Data and Time Data. 1. Touch The Speed Data display is shown. 2. Touch to reset the displayed statistics. The Trip Computer display will remain on the screen until another display is chosen.
  • Page 22: Menu

    Each option is described in the following pages Allows you to change settings which affect how the GNS8350 calculates the route to a selected destination. Allows you to view and edit the My POI list (including Quick Access).
  • Page 23: Route Settings

    ROUTE SETTINGS When you select a destination to Navigate to, the GNS8350 will calculate the route following the guidelines in Route Settings. You may change route settings to your preference. Route Option 1. Touch The MENU list appears. 2. Touch The Route Settings display with Route Option list.
  • Page 24: My Poi Editor

    MY POI EDITOR You may view and edit the My POI list. Note: Quick Access locations may be changed at any time in the Mark location menu. 1. Touch The menu list appears. 2. Touch The My POI list appears. 3.
  • Page 25: Safety Warnings

    SAFETY WARNINGS Speed Warnings provide a voice alert when a set speed is exceeded. You may turn off or select which safety warnings (Fixed Speed Camera, Red Light Camera or Black Spot) to activate. You may also turn off the moving speed warning or adjust the speed setting for road types.
  • Page 26: Map Settings

    MAP SETTINGS MAP Settings allows you to select what appears on the MAP display and the Auto Zoom setting. See the table for a description of each item. Map Settings 1. Touch The menu list appears. 2. Touch Map Settings list and current settings appear.
  • Page 27: Simulations

    SIMULATIONS You may use this feature to simulate a navigation route which may be helpful before driving. Test and Demo simulations may be operated using an optional AC adaptor or batteries indoors. You may choose from a Test or Demo simulation. Test will run through the route once. Demonstration mode repeats the route continuously randomly changing map views.
  • Page 28: Gps Status

    The GPS icon always shows on the map screen. When GPS data is available the GPS ACTIVATED icon shows. GPS ACTIVATED When the GNS8350 displays 'Searching for satellites' the GPS INACTIVE icon shows. GPS INACTIVE If there is no GPS signal move to a clear view of the sky.
  • Page 29: Turn Guide Descriptions

    TURN GUIDE DESCRIPTIONS The following figures are provided to help with interpreting the voice guide you will hear during navigation. Take Second Exit Take First Exit Turn Right Turn Left Turn Right followed by Turn Left Make a U Turn if possible Take the left lane Take the right lane...
  • Page 30: Map Screen Icons

    MAP SCREEN ICONS Airport Bank Post Office Car Dealer Car Repair Facility Library School College/University Fire Brigade Hospital/Polyclinic Police Station Department Store Boat Launching Ramp Golf Course Petrol Station Sports Centre Railway Station Stadium Place of Worship Swimming Pool Café/Pub Cinema Restaurant Area Casino...
  • Page 31: Main Menu

    MAIN MENU The Main Menu facility gives you access to additional application modes. Press to access the Main Menu screen. NAVI - Touch to go to navigation mode. MUSIC - Touch to go to music playback mode to play mp3 and wav files. MOVIE - Touch to go to the movie playback mode to play avi files.
  • Page 32: Playing Music Files

    PLAYING MUSIC FILES The GNS8350 will play MP3 and wav music files (converted for Windows Mobile(WIN CE)) saved onto the SD memory card. If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity do not delete the map file to increase capacity.
  • Page 33: Playing Movie Files

    PLAYING MOVIE FILES When a movie file (avi file converted for Windows Mobile (WIN CE)) exists in the SD memory card that is inserted into the device, it automatically searches and shows both the file list and the movie start screen. If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity do not delete the map file to increase capacity.
  • Page 34: Viewing Pictures

    VIEWING PICTURES To view an image file, the bmp, jpeg, gif or png file must be saved in a SD memory card. If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity do not delete the map file to increase capacity. Purchase another SD card then you can save more files.
  • Page 35: Game

    GAME CALCULATOR Othello Othello is a strategy game. The purpose is to finish the game with the greater number of blocks. 1. You play against the program using the white coloured checkers. 2. You can only move by placing your counter so that an opponent's counter or counters are blocked, horizontally, vertically or diagonally between your newly placed counter and an existing counter of yours.
  • Page 36: World Clock

    WORLD CLOCK Cursor Location When the cursor is located at a city, the time in that city is displayed. SETTINGS Environment Settings Settings are applied immediately. The screen setting tabs appear. When accessing the screen setting tab, the last setting status appears. If a screen with changes is exited without touching the ‘Save’...
  • Page 37 Setting Options Calibrate (Screen) Opening Screen Setting...
  • Page 38: Built-In Battery Specification

    BUILT IN BATTERY SPECIFICATION...
  • Page 39: Software Updates

    CD Contents: 1. User Guide 2. Navigation Program Map Data Safety Warning Data 3. End User Licence Agreement Minimum PC Requirements Windows 98/ME/XP Please visit our website for the latest software updates. For Australian model: www.uniden.com.au For New Zealand model: www.uniden.co.nz...
  • Page 40 SOFTWARE UPDATES...
  • Page 41: Points Of Interest Table

    POINTS OF INTEREST TABLE My POI Quick Access My POI list Airport/Airline Airline Access Airport Bank/Post Bank Post Building Company Manufacturers Supplies Car Dealer Car Repair Facilities Cargo Centre Rent Car Facility Education Kindergarten Library School College/University Emergency Doctor Emergency Medical Services Fire Brigade Hospital/Polyclinic Pharmacy...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM SOLUTION Make sure power supply is +12V No Display or +24V Check power connection. If touchscreen not responding Touchscreen not responding Turn off power. Wait a moment Clean LCD with LCD cleaner. Make sure you are only No Sound Check volume.
  • Page 43: Warranty

    Warranty only available in original country of purchase ELEMENT OF WARRANTY: Uniden warrants to the original retail owner for the duration of this warranty, its GNS8350 CAR NAVIGATION (herein after referred to as the Product), to be free from defects in materials and craftsmanship with only the limitations or exclusions set out below.
  • Page 46 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A UNIDEN PRODUCT. © 2007 Uniden Australia Pty Limited. Uniden New Zealand Ltd. Printed in China...

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