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  • Page 1 XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM QUICK START GUIDE...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM TABLE Of CONTENTS Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .      Safety Information/Precautions  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Introduction  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Package Contents  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Control Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Main Menu Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Transferring Files  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Before You Navigate  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Initial Startup  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Main Navigation Screen Buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Basic Settings   . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Entering an Address  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Selecting Points of Interest Nearby  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting Points of Interest by City  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Starting Navigation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Buttons  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Map Display in Navigation Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery Information  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page...
  • Page 3: Preface

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Preface The XNAV3550 combines state-of-the-art turn-by-turn navigation with a built-in multimedia  player. Before operating, take a few minutes to review the safety and operating instructions in    this Quick Start Guide so you can quickly and safely become familiar with its many features.  This Quick Start Guide explains the system functions, and provides details on:   • Safety information  • Control locations  • Setting up the unit  • Multimedia functions    • Basic navigation functions  • System preferences  For detailed navigation functions and operation, please visit our website at www.dualav.com.  IMPORTANT NOTES This unit includes an internal lithium-polymer battery, and should be fully charged prior to  first operation. Refer to page 6 to charge the unit for first time use. Illustrations used throughout this manual may differ from the actual device. When turned on for the first time (or if the unit has been idle for several days, or been moved  more than 250 miles while turned off), it can take several minutes to acquire a GPS signal.  If no GPS signals are received after several minutes, please reset the GPS in the SETTINGS  menu. Refer to page 11 for more details.  POWER   ...
  • Page 4: Safety Information And Precautions

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Safety Information and Precautions WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. FAILURE  TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF COLLISION,  PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.  The warning screen is displayed each time the Navi Icon is selected as a reminder to make  use of the system’s navigational aids in a safe manner. Before using the XNAV3550, read this  entire Quick Start Guide. Make sure that you are familiar with the features and know how to  operate the system.  Proper use of the XNAV3550 includes the following guidelines: The navigation system is not  a substitute for your personal judgment. The route suggestions should never supersede any  local traffic regulation or your personal judgment and /or knowledge of safe driving practices.  Prior to completing any maneuvers suggested by your navigation system (for example, a  U-turn or a left turn), verify that you can legally and safely complete the maneuver. Do not  follow route suggestions if they direct you to perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver, would  place you in an unsafe situation, or would route you into an area that you consider unsafe.  Glance at the screen only when necessary and safe to do so. Let the voice guide you. If  prolonged viewing is necessary, pull off the road to a safe location.  The database may not include all emergency service providers. Use your own best judgment  and ask for directions in these situations. If the vehicle is in motion, only a passenger should  program the unit. The driver should not program the unit unless the vehicle is parked in a  safe location. The map database provides information on suggested routes without regard  to factors that may affect your driving experience or the time required to arrive at your  destination. For example, the system does not reflect road detours, closures or construction,  some road characteristics (e.g., road surface, slope or grade, weight or height restrictions,  etc.), temporary traffic congestion, weather conditions, and similar factors.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Introduction to your Navigation System As you travel, your navigation system functions as your copilot, providing turn-by-turn visual  and voice assistance to direct you to your selected destination. Because the system knows  where you are and where you want to go, it can quickly calculate step-by-step directions that  provide a route to any destination available on the included navigation map. The map includes  millions of roadway and mapping destinations, and pre-programmed point of interest (POI)  locations in several different categories. Simply enter your desired destination into your  navigation system, and its advanced intelligence does the rest.  With your navigation system, if you deviate from the planned route, the navigation system will  automatically recalculate the route to determine a new one from your current location.  The navigation system uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, and a digital roadway  map database to calculate and display travel directions. The system’s GPS antenna receives  signals from a constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the earth and uses the strongest of  signals to determine your position within 10 ~ 200 meters (depending on circumstances). The  navigation system’s sophisticated software provides the highly accurate positioning necessary  to provide real-time, accurate, turn-by-turn route guidance.  Vehicle Position The navigation system’s computer considers vehicle speed and heading changes, together  with longitude and latitude information, to accurately determine vehicle heading and  position on a digital map. This information is relayed to you as you proceed to your selected  destination through audible suggestions, turn symbols, and the on-screen map.  Signals from GPS satellites are used to determine the vehicle location. Three (good) or four  (best) satellites must be received to accurately determine location. The GPS reception status is  indicated by the GPS satellite indicator on the map. See the GPS indicator section on page 17  for more information.  Map and Information Database The map database used by your navigation system was created using high-resolution aerial ...
  • Page 6: Package Contents

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Package Contents XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM QUICK START GUIDE 1GB SD Memory Card Quick Start Guide XNAV3550 Stylus 12VDC Adapter Windshield Mount XNAV3550 VERSION 1.0 Carry Bag Map Database DVD-ROM...
  • Page 7: Control Locations

    XNAV3550 Control Locations front View Main Menu Button Left/Right Turn Indicators Display On/Off Zoom In Zoom Out Left View GPS Antenna Audio Out Power On/Off PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Stylus Slot Speakers Docking Mount SD Card Slot Rear View Right View Volume 12VDC Input...
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Getting Started Inserting an SD Card Your device has an SD card slot located in the bottom of the unit. Digital maps and other data  including MP3 files, AVI files and image files can be added. To install the memory card, insert  it with the contacts pointing up into the slot, and the label facing the front of the device. To  remove the card, power off the unit, slightly push in on the card to release it, then pull it out of  the slot.       Mounting and Connecting Power 1. First, clean the surface  of the suction cup and   windshield. Push the  center of the suction cup  firmly onto the windshield,  then press the suction  lever down. Note: The  suction cup adhesion is  affected by high and low  temperatures. 2. Insert mounting tabs into  the bottom of unit. Squeeze  the left and right latches  on the sides of the mount.  Push the mount against  the unit and release the  latches to engage.  3. Connect the supplied  DC power adapter to the ...
  • Page 9: Main Menu Screen

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Turn the Unit On/Off Press POWER button to turn the unit on. The main menu will appear in a few seconds.   Press POWER again to turn the unit off. Turn the Display On/Off Press   to turn the LCD display on/off. The unit will continue to operate when the LCD is  turned off. Turning the LCD display off will conserve battery power.  Main Menu Screen Overview When you turn on the XNAV3550 the main menu screen appears as shown below. At the top  left corner is a battery status indicator, indicating the amount of charge remaining.  On the main menu, you will find the eight modes of operation (NAVI, MUSIC, MOVIE, PICTURE,  GAME, CALC, W-CLOCK and SETTINGS).  Each button represents a software function (NAVI, MUSIC, MOVIE, PICTURE, GAME, or CALC)  or a user setup function (W-CLOCK or SETTINGS). To access any of the modes, just tap the  corresponding icon. Press   or the   button to return to the main menu.
  • Page 10 XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation This function guides you to your destination using voice prompts and mapping, showing  crossroads, city names and much more. It also provides various map-guiding modes and the  approximate time left until you arrive at your destination. For your safety, it also lets you know  when to make a turn by blinking LEDs on the left/right side.  Touch the ‘NAVI’ icon on the main menu screen, and wait for the navigation program to load  all the necessary data. For instructions on basic navigation, skip to page 15.   Music Want to listen to your favorite music on the go? Since the XNAV3550 includes a built-in MP3  player, just download and save your favorite MP3s to the root folder of an SD card and play.  Touch the ‘MUSIC’ icon on the main menu screen. Press the   icon to begin playback. Adjust  the volume using the rotary control located on the right side of the unit. Use the slide control  in the middle of the player skin to select a specific point of the track.  Press the   icon to display a playlist from which you can select a specific music track.  In playlist mode, press the   icon to select between random playback or alphabetical  playback.  Additional buttons are visible in the lower section of the player skin, including previous/next   track, play/pause, mute and repeat. Press   or the   button to return to the main menu. IMPORTANT NOTE: Multimedia functions are not accessible during navigation.
  • Page 11 XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Movies The XNAV3550 includes a built-in video player. Download and save your favorite AVI video files  to the root folder of any SD card, then enjoy them on the XNAV3550.  Touch the ‘MOVIE’ icon on the main menu screen. Press the   icon to begin playback. Use  the slide control near the top of the player skin to select a specific point of the movie. To view  the movie in full screen mode, touch the movie anywhere. Adjust the volume using the rotary  control located on the right side of the unit.  Additional buttons are visible at the top and on the right side of the player skin, including   icon to display a playlist from which  rewind, fast forward, play/pause and mute. Press the  you can select a specific movie file. Press   or the   button to return to the main menu. Pictures The XNAV3550 includes a built-in image viewer. Download and save GIF, JPG, PNG or BMP  image files to the root folder of any SD card, then view them on the XNAV3550.  Touch the ‘PICTURE’ icon on the main menu screen. The left arrow returns to the previous  image while the right arrow advances to the next image. To view the image in full screen  mode, touch the image anywhere. Press the +/- buttons to zoom in/out x2 or x4 times and  touch the arrows on screen to navigate the image when in zoom mode.  Press the   icon to view the photo album. The photo album viewer changes images every 3  seconds - creating a slideshow effect. Touch the image to cancel. Press the   icon to display  a view list from which you can select a specific image. Press   or the   button to return to  the main menu. IMPORTANT NOTE: Movies and images are best viewed when saved at 320 x 240 resolution.
  • Page 12 XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Game Touch the ‘GAME’ icon on the main menu screen. Rules of play: 1. Player’s stone color is white.  2. Each player who can block both ends either horizontally, vertically or diagonally can turn  the stones trapped in between into the color of the player who blocked both ends.   For example, if white stone blocked both ends horizontally, the black stones trapped in  between will turn into white stones. 3. In the end, whoever has more black or white stones wins. Press   or the   button to return to the main menu. Calculator Touch the ‘CALC’ icon on the main menu screen. The maximum number of digits that can  be entered is 13 (including decimal places). Maximum number of decimal places for an  input value is 3. If the number of decimal places exceed the maximum number of digits, no  further input is possible. Maximum number of digits for a result value is 15 (including decimal  places). If a value exceeds 15 digits, the calculation is not processed. Press   or the  to return to the main menu.  button ...
  • Page 13: World Clock

    XNAV3550 World Clock Touch the ‘W-CLOCK’ icon on the main menu screen. The cursor is located at the default  city. Subsequently, the cursor is located at the city most recently searched. When the  cursor is located at a city, the time in that city is displayed. The red crosshairs display the  corresponding coordinates. Press   or the    NOTE: The world clock is only available after a GPS signal has been acquired. Settings Touch the ‘SETTINGS’ icon on the main menu screen. Touch Screen Set or Config Set to enter  the desired setup menu. Touch SAVE to save settings and return to the main menu. Menu Setting Screen Set Menu Calibration LCD Brightness LED Brightness Opening Screen Language Config Set Popup Sound Button Sound Auto Booting GPS Reset PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM  button to return to the main menu. Description Calibrate the touch screen Adjust LCD display brightness  Adjust left/right LED indicator brightness Set default mode when power is turned on Set default operating system language Select default popup sound...
  • Page 14: Maps

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Pre-loaded Map Your XNAV3550 includes the entire seamless USA map pre-loaded on the included SD card.
  • Page 15: Transferring Files

    XNAV3550 Alternate Maps The following alternate maps are included on the Map Database DVD-ROM. Note: The pre-loaded USA map must be deleted from the SD card in order to use any of the  following alternative maps. Alaska Puerto Rico Transferring files Using an SD Card Reader (not included) Insert Map database DVD into DVD ROM drive. Insert the SD memory card into an SD card  reader. Once the SD reader recognizes your SD card, move the desired files/folders to the  SD card. Refer to the instructions provided with your SD card reader for more information. Dual Electronics Corporation does not provide any guarantee for lost or damaged data.  PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Canada Hawaii...
  • Page 16: Before You Navigate

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Before You Navigate Use of NavAtlas Navigator software is executed at your own risk.   Caution: To protect yourself and others from accidents, do not program  the navigation system while driving. Enter or select your destination  and activate the navigation system before you begin to drive!   Caution: Do not look at the display unless it is absolutely safe to do so!  Safe driving should always be your first priority!   Caution: The rules of the road and traffic signs must be obeyed prior to  following instructions from the navigation system.   Caution: Do not follow the instructions of NavAtlas Navigator unless  circumstances and the road traffic regulations allow you to do so.  NavAtlas Navigator will automatically reroute you to your destination  when you have gone off course. Obstructed GPS When the reception of GPS signals is obstructed, NavAtlas Navigator  reception software does not stop - but navigation will be interrupted. As soon as the GPS signal becomes unobstructed, the navigation  system will recognize a change in your current position and  automatically update the route.    Quit navigation When you quit navigation mode, the main navigation screen appears.  mode You may then indicate another destination or resume by selecting a  destination from the Recent destinations list.   Arriving at your When you have reached your destination the system will announce ...
  • Page 17: Initial Startup

    XNAV3550 Navigation Software - Initial Startup Initial operation Turn on the XNAV3550. From the main menu, tap the NAVI icon. The  navigation software will load in approximately 10 seconds. The first  time you select the NAVI icon a brief introduction will appear.  Note: The GPS signal status icon in the middle right must be green to  show your current location on the map or to begin navigation.   Note: When you start NavAtlas Navigator, it shows the last screen that  was displayed when NavAtlas Navigator was last turned off. You may  easily access the main navigation screen from any other screen by  tapping the Main menu button.  PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Tap the right triangle to advance to  the next page or tap the  to quit the introduction and proceed  to the warning screen. Tap the I accept button. If you tap  the I decline button, the unit will  return to the main menu. If you  tap I accept, the main navigation  screen will appear. Tap Show map to immediately  begin viewing your current location  on the map, or, tap Navigation to ...
  • Page 18: Main Navigation Screen Buttons

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Main Navigation Screen Buttons Navigation Tap the Navigation button to indicate a new destination for navigation.   For details, please refer to “Entering a destination”, page 23. Navigate home Tap the Home button to navigate to your home address.     For details, please refer to “Saving your home address”, page 21. favorites Tap the favorites button to select a saved destination. Recent destinations Tap the Recent destinations button to select a previous destination.     Show map Tap the Show map button to display the map.     Settings Tap the Settings button to modify the settings.  ...
  • Page 19 XNAV3550 Navigation Software - Main Navigation Screen Buttons/Indicators Command buttons The following buttons appear at the right of every input screen (except  where indicated):   Back Tap this icon to return to the previous screen (This icon is not available  in the main navigation screen).   Main menu Tap this icon to open the main screen. (This icon is not available in the  main navigation screen). Status indicators GPS signal status The GPS symbol is located at the middle right side of the screen.   The different GPS symbols have the following significance:  No signal Signal strength is not strong enough for navigation purposes. (Satellite  waves are red color). GPS ready Signal strength is strong enough to begin navigation. (Satellite waves  are green color). Battery indicator The battery indicator is located at the top right corner of the screen.   The different battery indicators have the following significance: ...
  • Page 20 XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Keyboard Overview Hardware keys Zoom in/Zoom out – Function only while in map view mode. Volume control – Rotate the control upward to increase the volume;  downward to decrease.  Software keys Main Menu - Press  Software keyboard – A software keyboard appears at the bottom of the  screen when text entries are necessary.  Character keyboard You may carry out all entries by using the included stylus or tapping  your finger directly on the character keyboard. Only capital letters may  be entered. Special characters are not necessary when entering a destination’s  city or street name. NavAtlas Navigator replaces these characters  automatically. Example: If you were looking for a city called “Héroïnès“,  you would simply type “HEROINES“. Enter a space Tap the ...
  • Page 21 XNAV3550 Navigation Software - Keyboard Overview Switching between Tap the  character and number entry Tap the  Special character keyboard Tap the  The special characters keyboard appears. Special Character Keyboard Once you have entered a special character the regular character  keyboard will reappear. You need not enter special characters when entering a destination’s city  or street name but they may be helpful for entering names for saved  destinations. Moving the cursor If you want to delete a character other than the one to the left of the  cursor position, or if you want to insert a character at a place other than  the end of the text, you have to move the cursor to the selected location.  Just tap the place where you want to move the cursor to. PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM  icon to enter numbers, e.g. for a ZIP code.   icon to return to the character entry mode.
  • Page 22: Basic Settings

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Time Zone Settings Basic settings Before using the NavAtlas Navigator software, we recommend: - Indicating the time zone of the region you are staying in currently  so that the system can indicate correct times of arrival in navigation  mode. - Saving your home address. You may then navigate home from any  place.   Set the time zone In the main navigation screen, tap               . Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Tap         to save the selected time zone. If daylight saving time is in effect, tap the Daylight saving time entry  field. The entry switches to Yes. Step 4. Tap Save. The main navigation screen will open.
  • Page 23 XNAV3550 Navigation Software - Saving Your Home Address Saving your home address Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM In the main navigation screen, tap  Settings. Using the arrow buttons,  select the Home address screen.   Tap Enter your home address. The destination input screen will  open.   Tap the Address button and enter  your home address as described in  “Entering an address” on page 23. Tap the Set as home address ...
  • Page 24 XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - function Buttons/Lists function buttons You will find function buttons with captions on almost every screen of  with caption NavAtlas Navigator. There are three groups of function buttons: 1. function buttons These buttons are designed to execute a single function, which is  indicated by their caption. They are normally buttons like Save, OK,  Cancel, Show map, Navigation etc. 2. Multi function These buttons can be used to select one of two functions. Normally, the  buttons current function is indicated by the caption of the button. When you tap one of these buttons, the caption switches to the other  function . This change must be confirmed by tapping another button  (normally OK or Save) before the current screen closes. 3. Data entry buttons These buttons will be referred to as entry fields. They caption either  your last entry or <please select>. They are buttons like City, ZIP,  Street, Point of interest etc. When you tap an entry field, another screen with a software keyboard,  a list, or both appear, allowing data input. Data entry must be confirmed ...
  • Page 25: Entering An Address

    XNAV3550 Navigation Software - Entering an Address Step 1. In the main navigation screen, tap Navigation.  Step 2. Step 3. Enter a house number into the No. field if possible. Step 4. Note: If the house numbers of the selected street are stored in the  database, you may tap the No. field. If the house numbers are not stored, the No. field will be deactivated,  and the software will navigate to the selected street. Enter the name of a crossroad into the Intersection entry field if you  Step 5. want to define an intersection as a destination point (if the house  number is not available). Press Start Navigation to display the map, calculate the route and begin  Step 6. route guidance.  PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM The destination input screen will  open. Tap the Region entry field and ...
  • Page 26 XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Selecting a Point of Interest Nearby Points of interest Points of Interest, also referred to as POIs, are stored in the database  and may be displayed on the map. Ports, airports, restaurants, hotels,  gas stations, public buildings, and others are considered Points of  Interest. They may be selected as a destination for navigation purposes. Point of interest Note: You may only select nearby points of interest if the GPS signal  nearby GPS position strength is sufficient. Step 1. In the main navigation screen, tap Navigation. Step 2. Step 3. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the  Category list field. Only points of interest located within the indicated  radius will be displayed. Step 4.
  • Page 27 XNAV3550 Navigation Software - Selecting a Point of Interest by City Selecting a point of In the main navigation screen, tap Navigation.  interest by city Step 1.   Step 2. Step 3. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the  Category list field. Only points of interest located within the indicated  city will be displayed. Step 4. Select the subcategory of points of interest to search for from the  Subcategory list field located to the right of the Category list field. Step 5. Tap the Point of interest field to list the results. Step 6.
  • Page 28: Starting Navigation

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Starting Navigation Enter a destination Enter a destination as described on pages 23-25. Tap Start navigation. The system will calculate the route. Note: The route will be calculated with regard to the current route  options settings. The standard settings for the route options may be  changed in the routing options screen.  GPS reception You have two options:  - Wait until navigation starts. This will happen automatically when the  GPS reception is sufficient.  - Tap  You may notice that by watching the GPS symbol on the main  navigation screen: it will become green when the reception is  sufficient. Note: When turned on for the first time (or if the unit has been idle for  several days, or been moved more than 250 miles while turned off), it  can take several minutes to acquire a GPS signal.  If no GPS signals are received after several minutes, please reset the  GPS in the SETTINGS menu. Refer to page 11 for more details.   and restart navigation when the GPS reception is sufficient.  The map screen will open. Your  current position will be indicated  by a green arrow. The route will be  highlighted in orange.    ...
  • Page 29: Map Buttons

    XNAV3550 Navigation Software - Map Buttons Icons The following icons will be displayed on the map:   Hide/show icons This icon allows you to hide all other icons in order to see more of the  map. (Without GPS  reception) Tap this icon again to show the other icons.   Automode Tap this icon to display the standard representation of the map after you  have modified the view. (With GPS reception)  The settings of north orientation and auto zoom mode will be applied.  Your current position will be centered, and the icons will not be  displayed.   freeze Tap the freeze icon                             to switch between “Frozen map”  and “Frozen position”.   frozen position (default) This mode (button down) makes the map scroll continually. Your  current position (green arrow) is always centered in the bottom third of  the map.   frozen map This mode (button up) freezes the map. Your current position (green ...
  • Page 30 XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Map buttons Entire route Tap the Itinerary icon to display the whole itinerary. Tapping this icon  again will display the previous map view.   Map display Tap the In driving direction/North oriented icon  to switch between the two available display modes of map orientation.     North orientation Tap this icon (button down) to display the map in north orientation.   Driving direction Tap this icon (button up) to display the map in driving direction.   3D view Tap this icon to display the map in 3D mode.   2D view Tap this icon to return to the 2D mode.      Zoom in Tap Zoom in to scale the map down.
  • Page 31 XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Map Options Additional Options Tap the options button at the right of the map or tap the map quickly to  display the additional options screen. The availability of some functions  depends on whether you are currently in navigation mode.   For detailed navigation functions and Extended mode operation,  please  visit our website at www.dualav.com.  The additional options screen will open: Night mode Tap this icon to adjust the brightness of the screen to daylight / night  conditions.  Block road Tap this icon to temporarily block the current road.  Settings Tap this icon to display the Settings screen.  Close map Tap this icon to close the map and return to the main navigation screen.
  • Page 32: Map Display In Navigation Mode

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Map Display in Navigation Mode In navigation mode, there will be assistance for navigation, information  on the itinerary and more command buttons displayed: Assistance for The following assistance for navigation will be displayed at the left and  navigation at the bottom of the map:      field If two maneuvers are to be executed quickly one after the other,  the small upper arrow field indicates the maneuver to be executed  immediately after the next maneuver. A green arrow indicates your current position on the map. Since  the map display changes continually, your current position will be  centered on the map whenever possible (Moving Map).  The larger arrow field indicates the next maneuver to be executed. The distance field indicates the distance to the next maneuver. When  you approach, the display will change to a distance bar: The number of orange bars displayed indicates the distance to the  next maneuver. The upper street field indicates the name of the next street you will be  turning onto. The lower street field indicates the name of the street you are  currently traveling on.     Information...
  • Page 33: System Reset

    XNAV3550 Battery Specifications/Charging Battery Capacity Time to Reach Full Charge Approximate Run Time (Maximum  Brightness) System Reset Occasionally, your unit may appear to stop responding or be “locked up”. Press the  power button on the left side of your unit to reset the system. Your unit will reboot  and operation should return to normal. Resetting your unit is similar to restarting a  computer. If the problem still appears after resetting the unit, please contact technical  support for further assistance. POWER    PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM 830mAh 3hrs Navigation 1.5hrs Playing Audio 1.5hrs Playing Video 1.5hrs Menu Screen 2.0hrs...
  • Page 34: Specifications

    XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Specifications Display Size:  3.5” (88.9 mm) diagonal measurement Format:  Standard 4:3 View area:  2.76” W 2.07” H (70 x 52.5 mm) Display system:  Transmissive TFT LCD panel Resolution:  320 x 240 Elements:  76,800 Brightness:  (cd/m ):  250 Contrast ratio:  300:1 Colors:  16.7M Operating voltage:  12VDC DC adapter fuse rating:  3A General Antenna system:  12 channel parallel GPS  Memory interface:  SD card slot Unit dimensions:  5.25” W x 3.13” H x 1.25” D  Weight:  6.8 ounces  Battery:  Internal Li-Polymer...
  • Page 35: Warranty

    XNAV3550 Limited One Year Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You  may also have other rights which vary from state  to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to  the original purchaser to be free from defects in  material and workmanship for a period of one year  from the date of the original purchase. Dual Electronics Corp. agrees, at our option,  during the warranty period, to repair any defect in  material or workmanship or to furnish an equal  new, renewed or comparable product (whichever is  deemed necessary) in exchange without charges,  subject to verification of the defect or malfunction  and proof of the date of purchase. Subsequent  replacement products are warranted for the balance  of the original warranty period.  Who is covered? This warranty is extended to the  original retail purchaser for products  purchased and used in the U.S.A. What is covered? This warranty covers all defects  in material and workmanship in this product. The  following are not covered:   installation/removal costs, damage resulting  from accident, misuse, abuse, neglect, product  modification, improper installation, incorrect line  voltage, unauthorized repair or failure to follow  instructions supplied with the product, or damage  occurring during return shipment of the product.  PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM What to do? 1. Before you call for service, review your ...
  • Page 36 Dual Electronics Corporation  Technical Support: 1-866-429-1628  www.dualav.com NSA0906-V01  Quick Start Guide Version 1.0  Copyright  2006 All rights reserved.  © 2006 NAVTEQ All rights reserved. © Design and specifications subject to change without notice.  Printed in China This document and the software described in it are furnished under license and may be used or copied only  in accordance with such license. Except as permitted by such license, the contents of this document may not  be disclosed to third parties, copied, or duplicated in any form, in whole or in part, without the prior written  permission of Dual Electronics, Inc.

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