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Directed Electronics NAV350 Owner's Manual

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NAV350
OWNER'S GUIDE
3.5" Portable Navigation with MP3 player
© 2006 Directed Electronics, N95350 03-06

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  • Page 1 NAV350 OWNER’S GUIDE 3.5” Portable Navigation with MP3 player © 2006 Directed Electronics, N95350 03-06...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NAV 350 ...2 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS FIRST THINGS FIRST ...4 ...4 YSTEM TOUR ...8 ERIPHERALS TOUR NAV 350 ...8 SETUP S ...15 ...15 ARDWARE INTERFACE ...24 OMMAND INTERFACE CONTACTS MANAGEMENT...26 ...27 ONTACTS ...32 ONTACTS ANAGER ...35 CTIVE MULTIMEDIA MODE...37 ...37 ULTIMEDIA MODE OVERVIEW MP3...37 ...42 HOTO...

  • Page 3: Nav 350 Feature Highlights

    NAV 350 feature highlights Powerful system • • • • Wide and accurate GPS coverage • • Mobile design • • • Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system Samsung S3C2410 266 MHz application processor SiRF Star II LP chipset with Xtrac v2 firmware High-density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery NAVTEQ digital map database Integrated patch antenna for optimum satellite pick up at...

  • Page 4: Multimedia Programs

    Multimedia programs Contacts management programs Ergonomic features • 3.5-inch 200-nit QVGA TMR LCD touch-sensitive screen • Accessible control hot keys with backlight illumination • Simple, easy-to-use user interface with large icons and command buttons • Multi-language support for user interface •...

  • Page 5: First Things First

    First things first This chapter describes the hardware interface of the NAV 350 and its peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system operations are also discussed. System tour This section describes operation of the device hardware interface. Rear and front panels Icon Component...
  • Page 6 Icon Component Touch screen MENU Main Menu hot key Navigation hot key Zoom in hot key Multi-directional joystick Zoom out hot key Volume up hot key Volume down hot key Speaker Note: For more information on how to use your NAV 350 in navigation mode, refer to the Destinator OP Quick Start Guide or the Destinator OP User’s Guide (located in the Destinator OP CD).

  • Page 7: Right And Left Panels

    Right and left panels Icon Component SD/MMC slot Accepts SD and MMC storage cards, allowing you to use audio, image, and map files stored in it for use with internal applications. You can also use it to back up data from your device. Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones).

  • Page 8: Top And Bottom Views

    Top and bottom views Icon Component Power button/ As a power button: backlight control If the device is off, press the button to • turn it on. The power LED indicator on the front panel lights up green. If the device is on, press the button to •...

  • Page 9: Peripherals Tour

    Peripherals tour This section describes of the peripherals bundled with the NAV 350. Car charger NAV 350 setup Using the new NAV 350 is a snap. Unpack, mount, turn on, and it’s ready to go. Perform the following easy installation tasks to start using the device straight out of the box: 1.
  • Page 10 Setup the NAV 350 on a vehicle The NAV 350 comes with a car mount kit and a car charger with which you can set up the device on a vehicle. Choose a position for the car mount kit on the windshield using the suction cup, or on the dashboard using the self-adhesive power disc connector.
  • Page 11 Make sure that the suction bond is strong enough before proceeding to the next step. d. Insert the pegs on the car mount’s cradle plate to the holes on the back of the cradle, and then move the cradle downwards until both parts are engaged.
  • Page 12 Adjust the car mount 5. After setting up the device on the car mount, connect the car charger. If the car engine is turned off, you may be required to switch the vehicle ignition back into the Accessories position. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual. e.
  • Page 13 To configure system settings: If you intend to start using NAV 350 at once, we recommend configuring the language and date/time settings first. The rest of the user preferences can be set up later. 1. Tap On the Main Menu panel. 2.
  • Page 14 under the Text and Voice settings until the language of your choice is displayed. to apply the changes made. 3. To set the system date and time, tap 4. Tap Date.
  • Page 15 date values. to apply the changes made. 5. Tap Time. a. Tap values. m. Tap to apply the changes made. under the Year, Month, and Day settings to set the under the Hour and Minute settings to set the time...

  • Page 16: N A V 3 5 F U N D A M E N T A L S

    6. Tap Time Zone. o. Tap 7. Tap Menu panel. For more information on the rest of the system configuration options, go to “System configuration”. Congratulations! Your new NAV 350 is now ready for use. Proceed to “NAV 350 interface to start using the device in navigation mode. This chapter describes basic hardware procedures in using the NAV 350.

  • Page 17: Using The Sd/Mmc Slot

    To activate the touch screen backlight: To turn off the touch screen backlight: Using the SD/MMC slot NAV 350 has an SD/MMC slot compatible with a range of SD and MMC storage cards that you can use to back up or transfer files and data. Also, the NAV 350’s GPS navigation system has its core on the Destinator OP program.

  • Page 18: Establishing Device-Pc Connection

    To insert a storage card: To remove a storage card: 1. Hold the device securely, and then push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out. An audible system sound will signal that the card has been released.
  • Page 19 If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest Microsoft ActiveSync version. You can download ActiveSync from Microsoft website. Minimum installation requirements: • Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME, and 98 SE •...
  • Page 20 Installing NAV 350 Contacts Manager Use Contacts Manager to manage the contact information located on the device and on the computer. This PC program shares the same contact database as the Contacts component of Microsoft Outlook. It only has an import/export function;...
  • Page 21 1. Click Install Contacts Manager on the Please select your task screen. The installation wizard will automatically begin. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Click Finish after the installation process is completed.
  • Page 22 Creating a partnership After completing the installation procedures, set up a partnership between the NAV 350 and the computer with the help of the New Partnership setup wizard. Once you’ve created a partnership, you will be able to synchronize contact information using ActiveSync.
  • Page 23 5. Click Finish on the Setup Complete dialog box. The initial synchronization process will automatically begin when finish using the wizard. After the initial synchronization, information you've stored in Microsoft Outlook Contacts on the computer will now be available on the NAV 350 without having to type a word.
  • Page 24 • – Battery full charged • – Battery charging • – Battery level low • – Battery level very low, recharging required • – Battery power depleted, device will automatically turn off; recharging required. You If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, recharge the device.

  • Page 25: Command Interface

    To recharge the device using the car charger: Use the car charger to recharge the device while it is mounted on the vehicle. Perform step 7 of the for instructions. Command interface Using the hot keys The hot keys on the NAV 350 allow users to: “To set up the device on your •...

  • Page 26: Using The Joystick

    All six hot keys light up when pressed for easier operation under low light conditions. The function of the hot keys may be disabled in some screens. For example, the magnification level hot keys are inactive when viewing the MP3 directory. Using the joystick The multi-directional joystick controls actions and scroll through functions in the device, and at the same time act as an Enter key when pressed.

  • Page 27: Contacts Management

    The panel’s title bar displays the current time (with 24-hour notation), the panel name, and the battery power level status icon. Go to the device” section for more information on this status icon. There are six program icons on the Main Menu panel. Contacts management •...

  • Page 28: Contacts

    This chapter discusses the basic functions of Contacts in the device. Details on how to perform contacts management tasks from a computer are also provided. Contact files imported/exported to the device and computer is saved in .fs format. Contacts Contacts maintains a list of your friends’ and colleagues’ contact information.

  • Page 29: Editing Contact Information

    2. Enter the related information for the new contact. 3. Tap Save Editing contact information 1. In the Contacts control pad, tap the contact you wish to edit. 2. Tap Edit. 3. Enter the new information for the contact. 4. Tap Save to save the new contact.

  • Page 30: Navigating To A Contacts Address

    Navigating to a contacts address 1. In the Contacts control pad, tap the contact whose address you want to navigate to. 2. Tap Navigate. Address entries for the selected contact appears. 3. Tap the address you want to navigate to. 4.

  • Page 31: Deleting A Contact

    3. Select whether to export all contacts, or just the currently selected one. Selected contact(s) will be exported to the SD/MMC card installed in your device. 4. Click OK on the completion dialog box. Use Contacts Manager to import this contact file to your computer. Refer to the “Importing contacts from your NAV Importing contacts from your NAV 350:...
  • Page 32 2. Tap Delete. Tap Yes to confirm the deletion.

  • Page 33: Contacts Manager

    Contacts Manager Use NAV 350 Contacts Manager to manage the contact information located on your device and on your computer. This PC program shares the same contact database as the Contacts component of Microsoft Outlook. It only has an import/export function; you still have to create contact entries in Microsoft Outlook Contacts.

  • Page 34: Exporting Contacts From Your Computer

    Exporting contacts from your computer Insert an SD or MMC storage card into the Exported contact file(s) will be saved to this storage card for later access from your device. Connect the device to your computer using the bundled USB 3.
  • Page 35 Importing contacts from your NAV 350 Insert the SD or MMC storage card to import into the device. 2. Perform steps 2 through 4 of the previous section. 3. Click Import. 4. Select the drive name corresponding to the NAV 350. 5.

  • Page 36: Activesync

    ActiveSync Use ActiveSync to synchronize the contact information located on your NAV100 and your computer. Each time you synchronize, ActiveSync compares the information on your device with the information on your computer and updates both locations. This means you’ll always have the most up-to-date contacts list wherever you are.
  • Page 37 4. Select your preferred settings for the Conflict Resolution and File Conversion options. 5. Click OK. The settings you’ve selected would apply to all future contacts synchronizations. 6. Click Sync to start contacts synchronization. Contact information located on the NAV 350 and the computer will now be synchronized.

  • Page 38: Multimedia Mode

    Multimedia mode This chapter describes the multimedia programs bundled with your NAV 350. The device’s multimedia programs—MP3 and Photo—are not available in navigation mode. This is for safety reasons so as not to distract the driver’s attention from the road. Multimedia mode overview In addition to its navigating function, the NAV 350 is also a mobile entertainment device that lets you enjoy the digital music and image...
  • Page 39 Each sub-directory containing compatible music files is treated as an individual playlist. For a more organized file search, it is advisable to named sub-directories based on genre or listening preferences. To illustrate, a sub-directory containing music you listen to when traveling can be named “Journey favorites”;...
  • Page 40 3. Tap a file or press the joystick to start playback of the selected file. When the file is located in the root directory, tap the file for playback. When the file is located inside a sub-directory, tap the sub-directory icon, then tap a file for playback.
  • Page 41 • – Tap to stop playback. • – Hold and drag the slider of the progress bar to adjust the progress of the current track. • – Tap to skip backward to the previous track. If the current file is the first track in the list, the last track will be played.
  • Page 42 To enable/disable the Repeat mode: The Repeat mode lets you play the current track in a loop. The same track will be played over and over again until you disable the Repeat mode. • To enable the Repeat mode, tap An enabled Repeat mode is indicated by the word ‘Repeat’...

  • Page 43: Photo

    Photo These days every mobile gaDestinator OPet seems to be equipped with a digital camera, better for capturing that spontaneous moment. With NAV 350 you can keep these images of your favorite moments as mobile as you are by using Photo. The program features: Each sub-directory containing compatible image files is treated as an individual album.

  • Page 44: Viewing Files In Full Screen Mode

    Viewing files in Full Screen mode In Full Screen mode, image files can be viewed in a larger or smaller scale. You can also change its orientation angle. To open image files in Full Screen mode: 1. Search for the file you want to view. 2.

  • Page 45: Viewing Files In Slide Show Mode

    To change the image magnification level: When in a Zoom In state, you can hold and drag the image to pan it in any direction you want. To return to Thumbnail mode: Viewing files in Slide Show mode You have the option to view images in a slide show much like viewing a PowerPoint presentation in your computer.

  • Page 46: System Configuration

    System configuration This chapter describes the ways you can customize the NAV 350 by setting user preferences. System settings overview You can adjust the settings of the device to suit the way. Adjusting certain settings, such as those for system volume, power LED, and hot keys/ touch screen backlight may increase the standby time.

  • Page 47: Customizing User Preferences

    Customizing user preferences Volume To set the system sounds volume level: 1. Tap 2. Tap • -Tap to set the touch screen backlight level and enable its auto-off function. • - Tap to change the system date, time, and time zone settings.
  • Page 48 To enable tap sounds: 1. Tap the Enable sounds for taps check box. 2. Tap to apply the changes made. Power To enable the hot keys backlight: 1. Tap the Hot keys backlight on when pressed check box. 2. Tap Options include backlight off after 5, 10, 15, and 20 seconds.
  • Page 49 To set the screen backlight level: 1. Tap 2. Tap To set the screen backlight auto-off function: 1. Tap Options include Never, backlight off after 10 or 15 seconds, and backlight off after 1, 2, or 3 minutes. 2. Tap Date Time Go to step 3 of the how to set the system date and time.
  • Page 50 System configuration Language...

  • Page 51: System Info

    The NAV 350’s user interface supports five pre-loaded languages: International English, French, German, Italian, and Spanish. Additional language support is provided in navigation mode (i.e., when using Destinator Destinator OP). This includes English, Italiano, Frangais, Castellano, Deutsch, Portuguese, Nederlands, Danish, Swedish. Go to step 2 of the how to set the system language.

  • Page 52: System Maintenance And User Support

    System maintenance and user support This chapter contains information regarding system usage, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Lists of frequently asked questions (FAQs) and user support contact information are also provided for reference. Using your NAV 350 safely The precautions and instructions stated in this Guide shall be executed in the English language.

  • Page 53: Operating Precautions

    System maintenance and user support • It is your responsibility to disregard any unsafe, hazardous or illegal route suggestions. Your judgment and common sense shall take precedence over any information that may be received through the use of your device. Operating precautions Device usage precautions •...
  • Page 54 • The device is not a toy. Never allow children to play with the device. • Never touch the liquid that might leak from a broken liquid crystal display. Contact with this liquid could cause a skin rash. If the crystal display liquid should come into contact with the skin or clothing, wash it immediately with clean water.

  • Page 55: Cleaning The Nav 350

    System maintenance and user support Storage precautions • • • Cleaning the NAV 350 • • Troubleshooting the NAV 350 Recalibrating the screen If while using the device, you discover tapping an item doesn’t bring up the appropriate response, it means your device has lost its calibration. Recalibrate the screen.
  • Page 56 To recalibrate the screen: 3. Tap 4. Tap 5. Tap Calibration on the System Info screen. 6. Tap the center of the black dot as it moves around the screen. 7. Tap Resetting the NAV 350 You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen).

  • Page 57: Loading The Factory Default Settings

    System maintenance and user support Loading the factory default settings If you still encounter system errors even after soft resetting the device, load the factory default settings to correct the error. These default settings have been selected to optimize your device’s performance. To load the factory default settings: 1.
  • Page 58 System maintenance and user support This is due to the nature of the GPS algorithm and rotational velocity between the satellites and planet Earth, and is deemed normal. To correct this, perform a GPS reset. This will update the GPS database, which contains information about the GPS satellites that the unit needs to function in navigation mode.

  • Page 59: Faq S

    System maintenance and user support To load the factory default settings: 1. Tap 2. Tap 3. Tap GPS Reset on the System Info screen. 4. Tap Yes on the dialog box. The GPS reset process will take about a minute to complete. FAQs This section lists frequently-asked questions that may arise during the use of your NAV 350, and gives easy answers and solutions to these questions.
  • Page 60 Language setting When I switched the language setting to Dutch, why do I still get an English Main Menu? Aspect Multimedia mode Why can’t I view my picture files? Why can’t I play my music files or view my pictures while navigating? Navigation mode Why is it that sometimes my device takes longer than 5 minutes to get...

  • Page 61: Customer Support

    System maintenance and user support Customer support Technical assistance If you encounter a problem with your NAV 350, review the following first: • • Product warranty Refer to the NAV 350 Portable Navigator “Troubleshooting your NAV “FAQs” section 350” section...

  • Page 62: System Specifications

    System specifications This chapter lists the features and operating specifications of the NAV 350. Hardware features Aspect Processor GPS chipset Memory Power Display Audio Samsung S3C2410 266 MHz application processor SiRF Star II LP chipset with Xtrac v2 firmware 64 MB SDRAM for system memory (for user applications and map •...

  • Page 63: Gps Specifications

    Aspect Connectivity Hardware command interface GPS specifications Item Chipset Receiver Antenna Navigation software Map database Description USB port • SD/MMC slot • Volume control hot keys • Image magnification level hot keys • Main Menu hot key • Navigation hot key •...

  • Page 64: Software Specifications

    Item TTFF (Time To Fix First, typical) Accuracy of position fix (horizontal position) Velocity Protocol Software specifications Item Operating system Navigation software Item Address book Contacts management Multimedia applications Description Reacquisition: 1 sec. • Hot start: 8 sec. • Warm start: 35 sec. •...

  • Page 65: Design And Ergonomics

    Design and ergonomics Aspect Compact and lightweight User-friendly interface Description Dimensions (L x W x H): 97.6 x 113 x 50 mm (3.8 x 4.4 x 2.0 in) • Weight: 300 g (10.6 oz) • NAV 350 • Hot keys with dynamic backlight feature Quick launch hot keys for Main Menu and Navigation panels Control hot keys for volume and image magnification levels Multi-directional joystick...

  • Page 66: Environmental Specifications

    Aspect Power-saving options Mobile design Entertainment function Bundled peripherals Accessory options Environmental specifications Temperature Relative humidity (non-condensing) Regulatory information This device fully satisfies the requirements for CE marking when used in a residential, commercial or light industrial environment. Auto-off function for touch screen backlight •...
  • Page 67 NAV 350 accessories, 66 cleaning, 56 design and ergonomics, 65 driving precautions, 54 environmental specifications, 66 factory default settings, 58 FAQs, 59 feature highlights, 4 fundamentals, 15 GPS specifications, 63 hardware specifications, 62 initial setup, 7 multimedia mode, 40 package contents, 7 peripherals, 66 product warranty, 61 regulatory information, 66...

  • Page 68: Index

    exporting, 32 importing, 33 navigating, 32 opening program, 30 overview, 30 Contacts Manager exporting, 36 importing, 37 installation procedures, 20 opening program, 35 overview, 35 cradle docking the device, 10 parts, 6 removing the device, 24 device release button, 6 hardware specifications, 62 driving precautions, 53 earphone jack...
  • Page 69 joystick limitation, 27, 30 location, 2 usage, 27 left panel, 3 Main Menu hot key, 2 icons, 28 memory flash memory, 62 system memory, 62 MP3 program controlling playback, 42 features, 40 opening files, 41 opening program, 41 playback pad icons, 42 playback volume, 44 Repeat mode, 44 Shuffle mode, 43...

  • Page 70: R Egulatory Information

    performing, 57 software specifications address book, 65 contacts management, 65 multimedia, 65 navigation, 64 operating system, 64 speaker, 2 storage card inserting into device, 16 removing from device, 16 synchronization contacts, 38 rules, 38 system configuration battery status, 50 date and time, 51 hot keys backlight, 50 language, 51 overview, 48...
  • Page 71 usage, 21 user preferences date and time, 51 hot keys backlight, 50 language options, 51 power, 50 System panel, 48 touch screen backlight, 50 volume, 49 volume enabling tap sound, 49 hot keys, 2 setting volume level, 49 Zoom in hot key location, 2 use in Photo, 46 Zoom out hot key...

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