Cobra GPSM2500 Getting Started Manual

Getting Started
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
T RY I T O U T
THE NAV ONE 2500 SYSTEM.
Using the NAV ONE is the most effective way to
The following items should be in the package:
learn about it. View the demonstration program
1. The NAV ONE 4. A 120-Volt Adapter.
by choosing:
system unit.
5. A foam cushion strip.
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2. A mounting bracket Menu Settings Demo
6. This Manual.
with suction cup.
Then don't hesitate to explore your own entries to see
7. Product registration
how they work.
3. A 12-volt fused
card. (Or register online
power cord.
There are provisions to delete entries and, if things get
at www.cobra.com)
really tangled up, the factory defaults can be reset using
the sequence:
ABOUT THE NAV ONE SYSTEM
Menu S Settings S System S Reset Factory Defaults
Your unit is complete with a map of the entire United States
SMARTPOWER
and Canada as well as a database of millions of points
With the SmartPower feature turned on, a NAV ONE unit plugged
of interest to help you navigate your vehicle.
into a power port that does not turn off with the ignition, will not
Except for the Power and Custom function buttons, all the
drain the vehicle's battery. The factory setting is on.
controls are available with a few touches of the screen.
SmartPower shuts the system down when there is a combination
However, do not rely entirely on the unit while driving and
of no vehicle motion and no button press for 15 minutes.
keep in mind the accompanying Important Information.
With SmartPower off, the system continues to operate until it is
turned off with the Power button (or with the ignition if the power
MORE INFORMATION
port is connected to it).
These Operating Instructions combined with the intuitive
nature of the controls should have you up and running quickly.
For online support, visit www.cobra.com.
Important Information
Your safety is important. Please read all warnings
WARNING
and cautions before installing and using the Cobra
Avoid the following hazardous situations that could result in a
NAV ONE system.
collision causing severe injury or death.
The user is responsible for operating this product DO NOT substitute this NAV ONE for personal judgment. The route
wisely. This NAV ONE unit is intended for use only suggestions should never supersede any local traffic regulation,
personal judgment or knowledge of safe driving practices. Before
as a navigational aid and should not be relied upon
making any maneuvers suggested by the NAV ONE system (for
to the exclusion of other information. Be aware of
example, a U-turn or a left turn), verify that the maneuver can be
conditions around the vehicle and compare them to
legally and safely completed. Do not follow route suggestions that
. would take the vehicle into an unsafe situation or locality.
the information provided by the NAV ONE system
DO NOT program this NAV ONE while driving. Only a passenger
should operate controls or program the unit while the vehicle is
CAUTION
in motion. The driver should not program the system unless
the vehicle is parked in a safe location.
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to the unit
or personal inconvenience. DO NOT depend on this NAV ONE system to locate emergency
services (such as police, fire stations, hospitals and clinics).
This unit is not waterproof. Do not allow liquids to splash on
The database may not include all emergency service providers.
it nor expose it to rain during operation or transfer from vehicle
Use judgment and ask for directions in these situations.
to vehicle.
DO NOT disassemble or modify the system. If a problem occurs,
The Global Positioning System is provided and operated by the
stop using the system immediately and contact Cobra.
U.S. government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. That system is subject to changes, which could DO NOT be distracted by the NAV ONE. DO position the unit so it
affect the accuracy and performance of this NAV ONE unit. can be seen at a glance when safe to do so. DO listen to the voice
guidance. DO set the volume so you can hear outside traffic and
The NAV ONE's map database provides information on suggested
emergency services alarms.
routes without regard to some factors that may affect the user's
driving experience. For example, the system does not reflect all
road detours, closures or construction, some road characteristics
WARNING
(such as road surface, slope or grade, weight or height restrictions,
etc.), weather conditions and similar factors. Use personal This product, its packaging and components contain chemicals
judgment or the navigation system's detour function to known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
develop an alternate route if necessary. or reproductive harm.
Installation
INSTALLATION WARNING
Observe the following measures to prevent a collision or other
The NAV ONE can be easily mounted to the vehicle's
condition that could cause serious injury or death.
windshield with the included bracket and suction cup.
Or, an alternative secure mounting can be used. DO NOT position the unit in a location that obstructs the driver's
view of the road or vehicle instruments or controls.
DO NOT mount the unit over airbag panels or within airbag
expansion spaces. The force of an expanding airbag can thrust
objects in its path toward the driver or passengers with
injurious result.
DO NOT drive the vehicle unless the unit is securely attached to
the windshield with the supplied bracket and suction cup or is
fastened by other reliable means to keep it from becoming a
projectile hazard inside the vehicle in the event of a violent
maneuver or collision.
Put the unit where it is visible at a Let the antenna "see" the sky.
glance.
It is important that the NAV ONE antenna in the top of the unit can NOTE
"see" the sky. Radio signals from the GPS satellites are weak and California prohibits attachment of any articles to windshields or
cannot penetrate solid portions of a vehicle's structure. side or rear windows. Drivers in California should use the dash
mounting disk or another secure mount.
When the NAV ONE has been unused for several days, or has been
moved more than 500 miles, it can take 15 minutes to acquire Users should determine if any similar restrictions apply to
satellites. Leaving the unit on for 20 minutes in this case will allow jurisdictions where they drive.
faster acquisitions after that.
To secure and connect the NAV ONE:
1 1 . . Clean the mounting area using window 6. Attach the unit to the bracket by sliding To Remove Nav One:
cleaner or rubbing alcohol. the slot in the bottom of the unit over Depress the locking tab and slide the unit
toward you to temporarily remove the unit
the bracket until the locking tab clicks.
2. Separate the mounting bracket from when the vehicle is parked to prevent theft
or heat damage.
the unit. 7. Adjust the unit position using the knobs
The bracket can be left attached to
and tighten securely.
3. Firmly press the suction cup against the
the windshield for quick reinstallation
of the unit.
windshield by applying pressure to 8. If the unit will rest on the dash or might
the suction cup base. contact it, apply the foam strip to the
bottom of the unit to protect the dash.
4. Maintain firm pressure on the suction
9. Plug the power cord into the unit and
cup base and flip the lock lever down
the vehicle's 12-volt power port.
toward the base.
5. Test the suction cup adhesion by pulling
firmly on the bracket. It should not wiggle.
Installation Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
Controls, Indicators and System Overview
Power Button (on side of unit)
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Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn it off.
S
SmartPower default is on. See description on page 2.
Menu Key (User Programmable Key)
S
Press to quickly bring up a frequently used function
you have chosen. (Default function is "Menu.")
S
Press and hold to enable a change from the chosen
function to any other on the available list.
Illuminated Touch Screen
S
Touch the on-screen buttons and icons to activate
unit functions.
Speaker
SD Card Memory Slot for optional Premium Travel Content
Data Cards. Also will take optional wireless
technology enabled SD Card for expanding connectivity with
future Cobra accessories.
USB Port (for software/map updates and optional
traffic receiver).
Power Connector
Bracket Mounting Slots
SYSTEM OVERVIEW
When the NAV ONE is turned on, an opening
message and a safety warning are shown.
N AV I G AT I O N
WA S I N
P R O G R E S S
Continuation from the warning message
depends on whether or not a navigation was
in progress when the unit was last turned off.
N AV I G AT I O N
WA S N O T I N
P R O G R E S S
L A N G U A G E C H O I C E S
At this display, the user has
the opportunity to change
the language from English
to French or Spanish.
NOTE
Menu can be pressed at any time to select a
destination and switch to the Navigation mode.
Controls, Indicators and System Overview Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
Menu Access
MENU
Menu is the starting point for all system
features. Just touch the on-screen buttons to
progress from step to step. To access "Menu",
press the Menu Key to the right of the screen. B A S I C
(Note: User Programmable Key may be
customized at a later date.)
Either the Basic or the
Advanced menu will appear.
You can choose between them
in the Settings menu. The
factory default setting is Basic The Basic menu provides access to the
menu. most frequently used tools.
A D VA N C E D
WARNING
DO NOT program this NAV ONE
while driving. Only a passenger
The Advanced menu provides should operate controls or
all the tools available on the program the unit while the
NAV ONE. The Destination
vehicle is in motion. The driver
Address menu is shown.
should not program the system
Press the buttons on the
unless the vehicle is parked in a
bottom of the touch screen
to slide to other functions.
safe location.
Address allows entry of a
destination address. For more
advanced destination choices,
switch to Advanced Mode.
GO TO MAP
SYSTEM provides four utilities:
Settings allows you to customize the NAV ONE to
your preferences:
– System adjusts settings including time zone
and key click sounds.
– Navigate lets you control how the system will
calculate your route, such as whether or not to
use freeways or make U-turns.
– Map lets you set your preferred appearance
of the map including vehicle icon, map direction
and view angle.
Speaker volume and display brightness are
Demo provides an interactive demonstration of the
adjusted using the + and – buttons on the
touch screen. The button between the + and NAV ONE and all its features.
– Volume buttons toggles
Help gives tips on using features of the NAV ONE.
the system between mute and un-mute
without affecting the volume setting.
System Information provides information about the
system software version and similar items.
ADDRESS BOOK allows entry and storage of addresses: FIND INTEREST POINTS allows choice of a destination
from millions of interest points in the NAV ONE database.
View Entries lets you see the entries you've made
and quickly choose from them. Telephone numbers are included with addresses. Points
can be found in any of four ways:
Add to Book lets you enter addresses using
an on-screen keyboard.
Name Search lets you spell out the name of a place
using an on-screen keyboard.
Trails lets you record a trail – to retrace your steps or
repeat the trip. Category Search lets you choose categories, such as
lodging, to quickly narrow your search.
Save Current Location quickly adds the current
location to the address book.
Favorite Brands lets you select a specific brand of
interest points to save as a favorite.
City Name allows you to route to a city by name, without
entering a specific address.
Menu Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra
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System in
Navigation
Mode
System in
View Mode
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