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- Page 1 Portable GPS MGM-03510K Operation Manual 20070413...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
Polaroid GPS. Please read carefully and follow all warnings and instructions in this User’s Manual and those marked on the product before first use. Failing to follow these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to your GPS. Also, remember to keep this User’s Manual in a convenient location for future reference. - Page 3 If the red LED is flashing, please recharge the device immediately. Please use the car charger when possible during in-car use. Please only use the supplied USB cable. Please do not use other chargers or adaptors, as these may damage your device.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents: Important safety instructions........ 2 Contents ..............4 Features ..............7 About the GPS ................7 Package contents..............7 Overview ..............8 Front ..................8 Back..................8 Top...................9 Bottom..................9 Left and Right Sides ..............9 Section One: Initial Setup........10 Power Up................10 Screen Calibration..............10 Set the Time/Date...............10 Inserting an SD/MMC Card ..........11 Connecting to a Computer ........ - Page 5 Viewing photos ..............26 Slideshows.................27 Settings ..............28 Accessing the Setup Screen ..........28 Setting the Time/Date ............29 Adjusting Volume ..............30 Screen options..............30 Choosing your on-screen language........31 System Information..............31 Resetting the GPS ..........32 Performing a Soft Reset ............32 Performing a Hard Reset .............32 Troubleshooting ...........
- Page 6 Route recording ..............62 Frequently asked questions........ 63 Index ..............64 Copyright and license notes ....... 66...
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Page 7: Features
Features About the GPS The GPS is not only a portable GPS navigation system which can be used in or out of the car, it is also a music player with a built-in speaker (can still be used with earphones if you prefer) and photo viewer. Package contents Please check that you have the following items. -
Page 8: Overview
Overview Front 1. Power LED Back 1. Speaker... -
Page 9: Top
1. Power Button Bottom 1. Hardware reset switch 2. Soft reset button Left and Right Sides 1. Headphone jack 2. Mini USB port/DC in 3. SD/MMC card slot... -
Page 10: Section One: Initial Setup
Section One: Initial Setup Power Up To switch the GPS on for the first time, slide the hardware reset switch left to the “ON” position. NOTE: After switching your device on for the first time, you should not use the hardware reset switch again unless you want to do a hardware reset. -
Page 11: Inserting An Sd/Mmc Card
Inserting an SD/MMC Card Any music tracks or photos that you may transfer from your computer are stored on the SD/MMC card. To insert the SD/MMC card, make sure it is aligned correctly, and then push it into the SD/MMC slot on the right-hand side of the device until you hear an audible signal to say that it has been correctly inserted. -
Page 12: Connecting To A Computer
Connecting to a Computer Establishing GPS-PC connection Connect the smaller end of the USB cable to the mini-USB port on the left-hand side of your GPS. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. -
Page 13: Charging The Gps
Charging the GPS Battery Indicators Your device uses a rechargeable 1200 mAh Lithium Ion battery. The battery icon is located on the top right-hand corner of the Main Menu screen and indicates the battery level, or charging state, as follows: - Charger attached. -
Page 14: Car Installation
Car Installation Setting up the GPS in your vehicle Use the included car kit to set up the GPS in your vehicle. The car kit can either be used on the windshield (using the suction cup), or on the dashboard using the self adhesive disk and the suction cup together. - Page 15 Feed the car charger cable down the back of the car holder. Insert the pegs on the car mount’s holder plate to the holes on the back of the car holder, then move the car holder downwards until both parts are engaged.
- Page 16 Dock the GPS on the car holder. Adjust the car mount for the best viewing angle.
- Page 17 After setting up the GPS, connect the car charger.
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Page 18: Unit Basics
Unit Basics Using the Touch Screen This device does not require a stylus and can be operated with your finger. This leads to a much more natural way to operate the device. As well as tapping options on the screen, in certain cases it is also possible to drag, for example in the Photo Viewer it is possible to drag a photo when it does not fit on the screen. - Page 19 There are also four program icons on the Main Menu panel. Navigator. Refer to the Navigation section starting on page 35 for more information. Music. See “Using the Music Player” on page 23 for more information. Photo. See “Using the Photo Viewer” on page 25 for more information.
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Page 20: Navigation
Navigation Accessing the Navigation Function Switch the unit on and tap Navigator in the Main Menu screen. After the application loads, the main Navigator menu will appear. For more information regarding the Navigator functions see Section Two starting on page 35. -
Page 21: Music Player
Music Player This section tells you how to use the music player included on the GPS. Accessing the Music Player Switch the unit on and tap Music in the Main Menu screen. The music player screen will appear in the display. NOTE: Music must be loaded to the SD memory card from your computer. -
Page 22: Music Player Screen Definitions
Music Player Screen Definitions Minimize Information Exit... -
Page 23: Using The Music Player
Using the Music Player Playing music To play or pause music, tap the Play/Pause button. To skip to the next track, tap the Skip forward button. To go to the beginning of the current track or skip back to the previous track, tap the Skip back button. -
Page 24: Creating A Playlist
Creating a playlist Tap the Browse button . The following screen will now appear in the display NOTE: By default, all music tracks on SD/MMC cards are added to the playlist. To change which track is highlighted, tap the up/down arrow keys or tap the track on the touch screen. -
Page 25: Using The Photo Viewer
Using the Photo Viewer Switch the unit on and tap Photo in the Main Menu screen. The Photo Viewer screen will now appear in the display: NOTE: Unrecognized files or folders will be appear with question marks (?). -
Page 26: Viewing Photos
Viewing photos You can view either individual photos or slideshows on your GPS. If you cannot immediately see the photo thumbnails you are looking for, but see folders, tap the folders to access their contents. You can also tap Scroll up or Scroll down to search up or down the list of folders or photos. -
Page 27: Slideshows
Slideshows From the Photo Viewer screen, press the Slideshow button to start a slideshow. To stop the slideshow, click anywhere on the screen. NOTE: Photos must be loaded to the SD memory card from your computer. See “Connecting to a Computer” on page 12 for more information. NOTE: The following file formats can be viewed on your device: BMP, GIF (Still images), JPEG, PNG. -
Page 28: Settings
Settings Accessing the Setup Screen To access the settings features on your device: Switch the unit on and tap Setup in the Main Menu screen. The Setup screen will now appear in the display. From this screen you can access: Audio Setting –... -
Page 29: Setting The Time/Date
Setting the Time/Date Choose Time/Date from the Setup screen. Changing the Time/Date Tap Time/Date Tap the time or date field you wish to change. Tap the up/down arrows to adjust up/down. When you’re finished with adjustments, tap OK. Changing the Time Zone: Tap Time Zone Tap on a region Tap on a city... -
Page 30: Adjusting Volume
Adjusting Volume Choose Audio Setting from the Setup screen. Tap +/- to adjust volume. When you’re finished, tap the OK button. Screen options Choose Screen Setting from the Setup screen. Tap +/- to adjust backlight. Tap the right/left arrows to adjust idle time (the amount of time the GPS will wait before going to sleep when not used). -
Page 31: Choosing Your On-Screen Language
Choosing your on-screen language Choose Language from the Setup screen. Scroll up or down to find the language you wish to use. Tap the language you wish to use, then tap the OK button. System Information Choose System Info from the Setup screen. This screen gives you valuable information about your GPS. -
Page 32: Resetting The Gps
Resetting the GPS If your device ever stops responding to your commands, you may need to reset it. There are two reset options: a soft reset and a hard reset. Always try the soft reset first, as this simply restarts the device and clears the memory. Performing a Soft Reset Use a pen or similar object to press the soft reset button on bottom of GPS. -
Page 33: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Problem Possible Reason Solution Unit will not switch on Battery is dead Make sure the battery is properly charged. See “Charging the GPS” on page 13 and 14 for more information. Bad reception The folding antenna is Unfold the antenna and closed or in the wrong make sure it’s parallel position... -
Page 34: Section Two: Navigation
I cannot see my Images may be in the Makes sure your images photos wrong format are JPG or BMP format. I cannot see my Image file(s) may be Make sure the image photos corrupt can viewed correctly on your computer. The touch screen The touch screen may Recalibrate the screen. -
Page 35: Section Two: Navigation
Section Two: Navigation Icons The following icons are used throughout the application: Icon Name Function Menu icon Open menu containing various options. Back icon Go back to the previous screen. Navigation icon Start navigation. GPS icon Availability/strength of GPS signal. Search icon Open search... -
Page 36: Introduction
Introduction We hope that you enjoy using your new GPS Navigation system. This manual is designed to help you get the most out of your system. This navigation system leads you straight to your destination, whether you are traveling by car or on foot. You can navigate and plan your route with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, plan your trip to suit your personal preferences and interests and find and save... -
Page 37: Getting Started
Getting started Please make sure that the battery in your device is fully charged. Refer to the hardware section of this manual for instructions covering how to charge your system. Power up the unit and tap NAVIGATION on the first screen. -
Page 38: Gps Connection
You may select Hide at start-up to hide this warning for future start-ups if you wish Press the forward arrow GPS connection Your device uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for navigation. The device receives signals from a variable number of GPS satellites in order to determine your current position. -
Page 39: Main Elements
Main elements Main menu The main menu is your central point of access to all functions of your Personal Navigation Device. It allows you to find and set your destination, manage your favorites and control all settings of your device. On the left-hand panel there are three large buttons. -
Page 40: Map
(e.g., time, language, system of measurement, see page 57), configure your map (e.g., 2D or 3D mode, day or night mode) or load a map of a different region (see page 58), set the route options (e.g., choose to avoid or allow toll roads or ferries or select your mode of transportation;... -
Page 41: Navigation Screen
As soon as you tap or touch the map, you enter the browsing mode: GPS status Battery status Zoom out Cursor GPS position Zoom in Back icon Menu icon Use a stylus or your finger to browse the map. The selected position will be identified by a cursor. - Page 42 position. The red arrow indicates the direction of your next turn. The upcoming turn or maneuver is always shown in the upper left corner – together with the distance to it. When you approach a turn, there will be a voice command at the appropriate time.
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Page 43: Main Features
Main features This chapter describes the functions of your Personal Navigation Device in detail. On the following pages you will learn how to - Find and choose locations (see page 43) - Navigate to your destination (see page 52) - Use the route planner (see page 54) - Configure the application (see page 57) Choosing and finding locations This section describes the different ways of finding and... - Page 44 The Find Address window will be displayed: Begin by tapping or touching the City text box. How to search Your Personal Navigation Device offers a convenient, interactive look-ahead search function to prevent misspelling. Only keys that lead to a search result can be pressed – all others are locked! Enter the first character.
- Page 45 Enter the second character. Again, some keys will turn grey, depending on your choice. Keep on entering characters until you have narrowed down the search to only one result. Press the Search icon (magnifying glass). A result list will be displayed. Choose the appropriate entry from the list.
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Page 46: Searching For And Choosing Pois
Choose the appropriate street from the list. You will return to the Find Address screen, which now contains the data previously entered. You may also enter the number. Navigate to the address found Once you have narrowed down your search to a unique address, you can start navigation. - Page 47 default) or at any other location. In the main menu, press Destination. Press POI Search. The POI Search screen will be displayed: Note that the text in the white ‘Where?’ box is your current location. To search for a POI in another location, touch the ‘Where?’...
- Page 48 A menu with a set of actions will be displayed: To navigate to the location, press Navigate (see page To use the location for planning a route, press Via (see page 54) To save the location as a bookmark, press Save. To show the location on the map, press On Map If detailed information is available about a particular POI, you can view it by pressing the Description icon...
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Page 49: Choosing A Location On The Map
Enter the search keyword (at least three characters), and press the Confirmation icon A list of POIs will be shown Select a POI by clicking on it A menu with a set of actions will be displayed as described above. Choosing a location on the map An easy way to choose a location is to select it on the map. - Page 50 The Favorites menu will be displayed on the screen: Bookmarks The bookmarks list contains the destinations you have saved as favorites (from the guides, by choosing them on a map, etc.). This means that you do not need to perform repeated searches for those destinations.
- Page 51 Select an item by clicking on it A menu with a set of actions will be displayed: To navigate to the location, press Navigate (see page To use the location for planning a route, press Via (see page 54) To sort the list of location alphabetically, press Sort To show the location on the map, press On Map To delete the selected location, press Delete selected...
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Page 52: Navigating
quick access. Press Presets Press My Home A menu with a set of actions will be displayed: To navigate to the location, press Navigate (see page To edit the location, press Rename To delete the location, press Delete selected To show the location on the map, press On Map To use the location for planning a route, press Via (see page 54) To delete all locations, press Delete all... -
Page 53: Browse The Map During Navigation
up (see page 41) Browse the map during navigation You can browse the map even while navigating. However, navigation will not be interrupted – you will be still guided through voice commands. Press the Back icon to switch to on-screen navigation. Menu options To open a set of navigation options during navigation, press the Menu icon:... -
Page 54: Planning A Route
Volume Alter the volume of the voice commands. Search You can redirect your route by choosing a point of interest (POI), e.g., a gas station Settings Change the settings of your Personal Navigation Device as described on page 57. Planning a route This section describes the route planning feature. - Page 55 The location will be added to the Destination List. To add another stopover, press the + icon. The Choose stopover: screen is called up. You may choose stopovers like your home or work addresses, a bookmark, a point of interest, a recent location, or you can search for an address or pinpoint a destination on the map.
- Page 56 Use the + icon to choose additional stopovers. To change the order of the stopovers, select a stopover and then use the up and down arrows to move it up/down in the list. Use the Trash icon to delete a selected stopover. Once you have chosen your route, you have several options.
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Page 57: Settings
Settings You can configure your Personal Navigation Device to suit your needs. When it comes to navigating, you can, for example, choose to avoid or allow toll roads or ferries or select your mode of transportation, like a fast or slow car, a scooter or even your own feet. -
Page 58: Map Settings
The window with the general settings will be shown: To choose the language, press Language To change the time zone, press Set time To change the system of measurement, press Miles or Kilometers To show information about the application, press About Map settings Choose Map Options to change the map settings. - Page 59 The window with the map settings will be shown: To toggle between night and day modes, press the corresponding icon. By selecting Automatic, the mode will be chosen depending on the actual time. To select a map, press Maps If you have map data for different regions on your memory card, tap on the name of the current region (e.g., London).
- Page 60 To select which and how many icons will be shown on the map, press Info Layers: Check the boxes of any category you want to have displayed on the map. Uncheck those that should be hidden. Note that this will NOT affect any searches that you perform.
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Page 61: Route Options
Route options Choose Route Options to change the route options The window with the route settings will be displayed: To switch between the modes, just touch the icons. These will toggle so you can quickly see the activated settings. You can choose among the following options: mode of transportation (fast car, slow car, motorbike, pedestrian, etc.), fastest or shortest route, allow or avoid toll roads, highways, and ferries. -
Page 62: Volume
Volume To change the volume of voice commands, press Volume Route recording The route recording function enables you to record your routes. You may save your traces and import them in any kind of NMEA program. This allows you to document your trips. To do so, tap the display during navigation and press Record. -
Page 63: Frequently Asked Questions
GPS antenna has good ‘visibility’ to the open sky. Where can I get technical support? In the US call, 1-866-289-5168. In Mexico, please contact 01-800-400-2443. Where can I get software updates? www.polaroid.com... -
Page 64: Index
Index Ferries Avoid/allow, 61 2D/3D, 59 GPS, 38 Address Set as destination, 43 Alternative route Info box, 49 Enforce, 53 Info Layers, 60 Block route, 53 Look-ahead search, 44 Bookmarks Memory Card, 51 Set as destination, 50 Main menu, 43 Browsing mode, 41 Favorites, 49 Settings, 57... - Page 65 Redirect route, 54 Pedestrians, 61 Set as destination, 47 Route, 61 Toll roads, 61 Simulate Route, 56 Recent location Stopover Set as destination, 51 Choose for route planning, 55 Route, 61 Delete, 56 Route planning, 54 Summary Choose stopover:, 55 Route planning, 56 Route Summary, 56 Simulate, 56...
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Page 66: Copyright And License Notes
As a consumer, you are responsible for ensuring that this product is disposed of properly. To find out how to properly dispose of this product, please go to www.polaroid.com and click on “Company“ or call the customer service number for your country listed in the instruction manual.