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GV-201

User Manual

Version 1.1A
You can stick the serial number label of
Navigation software in below:

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    GV-201 User Manual Version 1.1A You can stick the serial number label of Navigation software in below:...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter Features and Specification �����������������������������������������������������������1 Features����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������2 Specification � ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������3 Overview���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������5 Detailed Hardware Functions � �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������6 Chapter Getting Started �����������������������������������������������������������������������������7 Download Application Software to memory card � ��������������������������������������������������������������8 Attach GV-201 to Car Holder������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 11 Connecting the Car charger��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������12 Chapter Software Application �������������������������������������������������������������������13 System menu������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������14...
  • Page 3: Features And Specification

    Chapter Features and Specification...
  • Page 4: Features

    Chapter 1 : F eatures and peciFication Features • Complete car navigation solution in one box including car mount • Simple touch-screen operation • 4.0” screen, 65536 colors, bright TFT LCD • Smart and easy: - Attach, switch it on and go - Large Function icons design for easy touched - User-Friendly keypad - Clear, high quality voice-guided instruction...
  • Page 5: Specification

    Chapter 1 : F eatures and peciFication Specification ► Hardware Processor: Samsung S3C2410 266Mhz 32 bits RISC Mobile Application Processor Screen: 4.0”, 320×240 pixel, 65536 colors TFT LCD System Memory: 64 MB SDRAM, 64MB Flash Memory Battery: Rechargeable 1300 mAh Li-ion battery One DC-IN jack: DC 4.6V~5.4V , 2A, Charging Time: 3hrs GPS Receiver: SiRF Star III High sensitivity chipset...
  • Page 6 Chapter 1 : F eatures and peciFication System UI language Navigation software UI and voice command English, German, French, Italian, English, Turkish,  Spanish, Dutch German, French,  Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish,  Accessories • GV-201 (including a stylus) •...
  • Page 7: Overview

    Chapter 1 : F eatures and peciFication Overview system menu button mute button volume up zoom in status indicator volume down RESET button zoom out stylus SD card slot external antenna connector speaker power button earphone jack USB connector AC adapter jack...
  • Page 8: Detailed Hardware Functions

    Chapter 1 : F eatures and peciFication Detailed Hardware Functions Power button Press the power button to turn on the GV-201, press it again to close any open windows and turn it off (enter a standby mode). NOTE: The GV-201 device needs about 2 seconds to enter the standby mode or come back to normal operating state.
  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Chapter Getting Started  Before you start to use the GV-201, please connect it with the AC adapter and plug to power socket for battery charging. When it is in charging, the status indicator will be blinking. If the battery is fully charged, the status indicator will be lit on yellow.
  • Page 10: Download Application Software To Memory Card

    Chapter 2 : G ettinG tarted Download Application Software to memory card ► You have 2 options to download the application software and map data to your SD card. Option 1 (card reader): Insert the SD card into your card reader which is connected to your PC. (If you have a card reader, we suggest that you use it for a better data tranfer rate.) Option 2 (ActiveSync): Insert the SD card into the GV-201 and use the provided USB cable to...
  • Page 11: Installation Program

    Chapter 2 : G ettinG tarted If you do not have Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your PC, please do so by double click on the “MSASYNC.EXE” from the DVD. And follow the instruction to install Micro- soft ActiveSync. After the USB driver and ActiveSync are installed, please open a windows explorer and you will find a “SDMMC”...
  • Page 12 Chapter 2 : G ettinG tarted ► If sometimes later you want to load the map of different area, you can click on the "Install MapMaker" button for this purpose. ► Select the area and the voicefile which you want to install, click "Next" button to continue.
  • Page 13: Attach Gv-201 To Car Holder

    Chapter 2 : G ettinG tarted Attach GV-201 to Car Holder release lock Put the GV-201 downward to the holder. Push the top of GV-201 inward to lock it in the clip. Attach the suction mount to the windshield and have the base of the device stabilized on the dashboard of your car.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Car Charger

    Chapter 2 : G ettinG tarted Connecting the Car charger Connect one end of the car charger to the AC adapter jack of the device. Connect the other end of the car charger to the cigarette lighter in the car. The green LED power indicator on the car charger will be on which indicates the power is supplied.
  • Page 15: Software Application

    Chapter Software Application...
  • Page 16: System Menu

    Chapter 3 : s oFtware pplication System menu The system menu screen controls the GV-201. All the main features can be accessed from the system menu with five icons. For these 5 programs on system menu, you can only run one of them at a time.
  • Page 17: Movie Playback

    Chapter 3 : s oFtware pplication Movie Playback You can store your movie files in the memory card and play them on GV-201. The supported movie files must be encoded in mpg and dat format. The GV-201 has a full function media player, which has play, stop, pause, forward and rewind functions in the movie player control.
  • Page 18 Chapter 3 : s oFtware pplication ► Playback screen Previous song Create a Playlist Next song Play / Pause Random mode: Randomly playing the songs from the Stop playlist. Equalizer Sequential mode: Play the songs from the playlist sequentially. Normal mode: It stops Repeat mode: Continue playing at the end of the to play from the beginning...
  • Page 19: Setup

    Chapter 3 : s oFtware pplication Setup Click on the Setup icon from system menu, you can enter the setup mode to configure your GV-201. Power setting Backlight adjustment Display the system information Screen correction Set the language and time zone Display the program version information ►...
  • Page 20 Chapter 3 : s oFtware pplication ► System Information Display the free memory card capacities and the firmware version information. ► Brightness You can change the backlight brightness by tapping on the two bulb icons. Tap the left bulb to make the screen darker, or the right bulb to make the screen brighter.
  • Page 21: Navigation Application

    Chapter Navigation Application...
  • Page 22: Quick Start

    Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication Quick Start This section will walk you through using your navigation unit for the first time, acquainting you with the basic operation of the navigation system. The functions and buttons not mentioned will be described later in this chapter.
  • Page 23: Navigation Screen

    Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication Next, you may enter the Street and Number. Confirm and move to a list of matching address by pressing the Search button. NOTE: If you have an imprecise address, such as “Trafalgar Square, Lodon”, you can enter that as well, the only requirement is to enter some letters of the city name to begin your search.
  • Page 24: Rich Guidance Options

    Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication Rich Guidance Options Touch the screen during the guidance to view the Navigation Options. NOTE: Guidance, including voice commands, will continue even as you are in the Options screen. You may save your GPS position as bookmark, record your route, look for latest traffic information, change your destination to a Point of Interest, etc.
  • Page 25: Advanced Settings

    Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication Advanced Settings From main menu, tap on Favorites, you can do the following advanced settings: • Tap on My Home, you can set, chane or delete your home address. • Tap on My Work, you can set, chane or delete your work address. •...
  • Page 26 Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication ► To choose another destination, select Navigate. You may then select your destination point from a Guide, by consulting a Map or Address Search, or via your personal bookmarks like Home or Work addresses. ►...
  • Page 27: Address Search

    Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication How Do I Set My Destination? You may choose your destination using your Home address, the Address Search, Bookmarks, your Work address, Recent searched destinations, Guides, the Map or via the POI finder. PressNavigate in the Main Menu. The Finder menu opens.
  • Page 28 Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication The Hit List will be displayed. • Select the desired address from the Hit List. If you reached the Address Search function via the Finder tab, Navigation will start automatically after selection. Clear visual and voice commands will guide you along the route. (The Navigation Map and Guidance Options are described in “Navigation Screen”.) ►...
  • Page 29 Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication ► POI You may also select a destination via the POI (Points of Interest) finder. Here you may choose among frequently used categories such as Gas Station, Restaurant, Parking, Car Park, Hotel, Sights and Airports. By pressing More you will switch to the full POI list.
  • Page 30: How Can I Plan My Route

    Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication How Can I Plan My Route? Using the Advanced Route Planning Options you may plan your route with multiple stopovers along your journey. • To start this function select Plan Route in the Main Menu. The Destination List will be displayed.
  • Page 31: Further Functions

    Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication How Do I Select Addresses on the Map? The Map (General Map) not only shows roads and squares, but also Points of Interest such as restaurants, cultural attractions, parking garages, etc. To start this function press the Map icon in the Main Menu. The General Map will now appear in the display.
  • Page 32 Chapter 4 : n aviGation pplication...
  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Chapter Troubleshooting...
  • Page 34 Chapter 5 : t roubleshootinG ► If the GV-201 does not boot up successfully or does not function properly: 1. Please check if the Application software is properly installed in the memory card. 2. Please check if the SD memory card is inserted into the SD expansion slot. 3.
  • Page 35: Safely Remove Hardware

    Chapter 5 : t roubleshootinG ► Safely Remove Hardware Before you remove the memory card from the card reader, or before you unplug the USB cable from the device or USB port, please safely remove the hardware by the following processes: 1.
  • Page 36: Fcc Notices

    Chapter 5 : t roubleshootinG FCC Notices This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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