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Notes on these Operating Instructions
We have structured these Operating Instructions for the installation so that you will be
able to look up the necessary subject-related information by means of the Contents List at
any time.
Note
You will find comprehensive Operating Instructions for navigation on the
DVD and online.
Read the section "Frequently Asked Questions" to obtain answers to questions that are
often addressed to our customer service.
Document Your Navigation Unit
It is important to document the details of your Navigation Unit purchase in the event you
need warranty service. The serial number can be found on the back of the device:
Serial Number
Password
Information note
SuperPIN
UUID
Date of Purchase
Place of Purchase
Take the serial number from the type plate on the back or the underside of your device.
Also transfer the number into your guarantee documents, if necessary.
You will enter the password and the information note by means of the Security Function.
You will receive the SuperPIN and the UUID after the activation of the Security Function.
See Page 17.
UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 37 61 020
REP. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508
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  • Page 1 Document Your Navigation Unit It is important to document the details of your Navigation Unit purchase in the event you need warranty service. The serial number can be found on the back of the device: Serial Number ..................
  • Page 2 Quality In selecting the components we have aimed for a high level of functionality, simple han- dling, safety and reliability. A well-balanced hardware and software design allows us to offer you a technologically advanced navigation system that will give great satisfaction in both work and leisure use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Safety and Maintenance ..................1 Safety Instructions ......................1 Data Security ......................... 1 Operating Environment....................2 Repair..........................2 Ambient temperature ....................2 Electromagnetic Compatibility ..................3 Connection ........................3 Power supply through Car Adapter................3 Cabling ......................... 3 Battery Operation......................4 Maintenance .........................
  • Page 4 Security ......................17 Storing the password and the information note ............17 Making settings ......................18 SuperPIN and UUID ..................... 19 Saves changes in the security function ................ 19 Making subsequent settings..................20 Password interrogation ....................21 Resetting the Navigation System ................. 22 Reset ...........................
  • Page 5 Customer Service ...................42 Faults and Possible Causes ..................42 Additional Support ...................... 42 Appendix .......................43 Special CleanUp Function.................... 43 Synchronisation with the PC..................46 ® ® I. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync ................46 II. Connecting with the PC ..................47 Alternative possibility of charging the battery............47 ®...
  • Page 6 - vi - UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 37 61 020 REP. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508...

  • Page 7: Safety And Maintenance

    Safety and Maintenance Safety Instructions Please read this section carefully and follow all the instructions given. This will help ensure reliable operation and extend the service life for your appliance. Keep the packaging and the user instructions for future reference or inquiries at a later date.

  • Page 8: Operating Environment

    Operating Environment Failure to follow these instructions may lead to damage to your appliance. The guarantee will be excluded in such cases. • Keep your navigation System and all connected devices away from moisture and avoid dust, heat and direct sunlight, especially in the car. •...

  • Page 9: Electromagnetic Compatibility

    Electromagnetic Compatibility • When connecting additional or other components the “Electromagnetic Com- patibility Directive” (EMC) must be adhered to. Please also note that only screened cable (maximum 10ft) should be used with this appliance. • For optimal performance, maintain a distance of at least 10 ft. from sources of high-frequency and magnetic interference (televisions, loudspeaker systems, mo- bile telephones etc.

  • Page 10: Battery Operation

    Battery Operation Your appliance is operated with a removable battery. In order to prolong the life and effi- ciency of your battery and to ensure safe operation, follow the instructions below: • Batteries cannot withstand heat. Avoid overheating of the appliance and the inte- grated battery.

  • Page 11: Recycling And Disposal

    Recycling and Disposal Device At the end of its life, the appliance must not be disposed of in household rubbish. Enquire about the options for environmentally-friendly disposal with your local waste disposal company. Packaging To avoid damage during transport, the PC is stored in a packaging. Packaging is produced mostly from materials which can be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner and be professionally recycled.

  • Page 12: Supplied Items

    Supplied Items Please check the integrity and completeness of the supplied items and, if it is not com- plete, forward us any possible claims within 14 days from the purchase date. The purchase package includes: • Navigation system • Power cable for cigarette lighter •...

  • Page 13: Views

    Views Front Components Ref Component Description Touch Screen Displays the output of your appliance. Tap on the screen with the stylus (will be found in the holder, see page 27) to select menu commands or enter data. Battery charge The loading display will flash orange during indicator the charging process.

  • Page 14: Back Components

    Back Components Ref Component Description Main switch Switches the device completely off (Hard Reset). Loudspeaker Plays back language statements and warnings. Bottom Components Ref Component Description Mini-USB- Connection for connecting to a PC by means of a Connector USB cable (for data matching) as well as connection to external power supply.

  • Page 15: Top Components

    Top Components aerial Ref Component Description On/Off switch Switches the device on or off (standby mode). - 9 - UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 37 61 020 REP. IRELAND HELPLINE 1-800-992508...

  • Page 16: Left Components

    Left Components with closed cover with open cover Ref Component Description External Connection for an optional second aerial. aerial connection Earphone Connects to a pair of stereo headphones (3.5 mm). connector Using this appliance at full volume for extended periods of time may cause damage to the hearing capacity of the listener.

  • Page 17: Initial Set Up

    Initial Set up The following guides you step by step through the initial Set-up of the navigation system. Firstly, remove the foil from the display. I. Charging the Battery You have the following possibilities to charge the battery of your navigation system: •...

  • Page 18: Ii. Power Supply

    II. Power Supply Car Adapter (similar picture) 1. Plug the jack ( ) of the connection cable into the corresponding receptor at the bottom of your navigation system. 2. Insert the power adapter ( ) into the cigarette lighter socket and ensure, that it will not lose contact while driving.

  • Page 19: Iii. Switching On The Device

    III. Switching on the Device Switch the main switch to ON. Attention! Always leave the main switch in the ON position, unless you want to carry out a new reinstallation. If the main switch is in the OFF position, all data will be deleted in the temporary memory.

  • Page 20: Iv. Installing The Navigation Software

    Note Brief pressure on the on/off button will be enough to switch the de- vice on or off, provided that your navigation system is connected to an external source of electricity or is running in battery operation (standby mode). You can adjust the period of operation to suit your needs using the Settings button on the main screen of your device.

  • Page 21: General Operating Instructions

    General Operating Instructions Switching on/off the device Your device will be in its normal operating state after the initial setting up. You can activate and deactivate your device with the On-/Off switch. 1. To start your navigation system press briefly the On-/Off switch Note Your device is delivered in a status in which it will not switch off independ- ently.
  • Page 22 The device will go into the Standby mode automatically after a few seconds if you do not want to select any of these three possibilities. For further settings within the Standby mode also see chapter Special CleanUp Function, page 43, point 8. This display will also appear after the delay period of a few seconds has expired, if you have activated the DC AutoSuspend Comfort Function.

  • Page 23: Security

    Security You have the possibility of protecting your device against external access by means of this function. Some one-off settings will have to be made before you will be able to use this function. Proceed as follows to do this: Storing the password and the information note 1.

  • Page 24: Making Settings

    Making settings The following selection window, though which you will make the settings for the Security Function, will appear after you have entered the password and the information note suc- cessfully. Button Description Set here whether the device should interrogate the password after a hard reset.

  • Page 25: Superpin And Uuid

    SuperPIN and UUID The SuperPIN and the UUID (Universally Unique IDentifier = definite device identification) will appear on the display after you have made the settings. Note Record this data in your Operating Instructions (see Page 1) and keep them in a safe place. You will need this information if you have entered the password incor- rectly 3 times.

  • Page 26: Uk/ N. Ireland Helpline 0871 37 61

    Making subsequent settings Start the Security Function if you have already entered a password and would like to make a subsequent setting or to change the password. The following display will appear: 1. Click on the right field to make changes. 2.

  • Page 27: Password Interrogation

    Password interrogation A password interrogation will appear at the restarting of the device, according to the set- ting, if you have established a password by means of the Security Function. 1. Enter the password stored by you by means of the keyboard. Note The password will be displayed in the form of small stars (****).

  • Page 28: Resetting The Navigation System

    Resetting the Navigation System You will have the possibility of resetting your navigation system if it is no longer reacting or working properly. This option restarts the navigation system, without reinstallation being necessary. A reset is often used in order to reorganize the memory. In doing so all programs that are running are interrupted and the working memory is reinitialized.
  • Page 29 A reinstallation will be necessary after a hard reset if your device has already been equipped with the basic data of the navigation software in the permanent memory at the factory. - 23 - UK/ N. IRELAND HELPLINE 0871 37 61 020 REP.

  • Page 30: Navigation

    Navigation Safety Instructions for Navigation The bundled product DVD contains a comprehensive instruction manual. General Instructions • Do not manipulate the navigation system while driving to protect yourself and others from accidents! • In the event that you do not understand the voice instruction or if you are in any doubt about what to do at the next intersection, then the map or arrow display will provide you with a quick orientation.

  • Page 31: Notes For Use In A Vehicle

    Notes for Use in a Vehicle • Take care that the holder does not present any risk to safety, even in the case of an accident, when installing it. • Take care that the cable does not impede any safety components. •...

  • Page 32: Aerial Orientation

    Aerial Orientation The aerial must have unrestricted access to the sky to receive GPS satellite signals. Orient the aerial as horizontally as possible for this reason. Try out aerial and installation possibili- ties in the vehicle in the case of inadequate reception. It may be necessary to install an external GPS antenna (see page 48) under certain circumstances.

  • Page 33: Ii. Attaching The Navigation System

    II. Attaching the Navigation System 1. Connect the car adapter (see page 12) and, if necessary, the TMC aerial and the external Stylus in GPS aerial, to your navigation holder system and insert the memory card. 2. Place the device below in the centre of the holder.

  • Page 34: Iii. Connecting The Car Adapter

    III. Connecting the Car Adapter (similar picture) 1. Plug the jack ( ) of the connection cable into the corresponding receptor at the bottom of your navigation system (p. 8). 2. Insert the power adapter ( ) into the cigarette lighter socket and ensure, that it will not lose contact while driving.

  • Page 35: Iv. Starting The Navigation Software

    IV. Starting the Navigation Software Note Your memory card will always have to be inserted into the device during the use of the navigation system, if the card contains (additional) mapping material. It will be necessary to carry out a reset to restart the navigation system if the memory card has been removed while the system was being used (see page 22).

  • Page 36: Warning Function For Traffic Monitoring Points

    Warning function for traffic monitoring points The following display will appear if the warning function for traffic monitoring points (optional) has been installed: Confirm with , if you want to use navigation with the warning function for traffic monitoring points. Click on the Configure special destinations interface in the Settings Menu, in order to configure the warning function.
  • Page 37 Click on (Radars) fixes here, in order to make the settings for the ‘radar fixes’: Here, you have the option of having the traffic monitoring points represented on a map or faded out. You can also set whether you would like to be informed by acoustic signals before reaching a traffic monitoring point here.

  • Page 38: Picture Viewer

    Picture Viewer Your navigation system is equipped with a Picture Viewer. You can view the jpg format images on your memory card on your navigation system, with the Picture Viewer. All the images on the memory card will be available immedi- ately.

  • Page 39: Full Image View

    Full Image View Fig.: Full image view without service strip Tap in the lower area of the screen in the full image view, in order to activate the service strip: Fig.: Full image view with service strip Button Description Previous picture Turn it clockwise by 90°...
  • Page 40 The image displayed will be subdivided into 6 fields by tapping on the symbol (fade in grid). Fig.: Full image mode with grid Tap on a square in the grid to zoom in on that area of the picture: Fig.: Zoom-in Mode Tap on the centre of the image to go back to viewing the full picture.

  • Page 41: Travelguide

    Travelguide Your navigation system is equipped with a Travelguide. The Travelguide will supply general information about the different areas of individual towns and cities or regions in Europe, such as sights, restaurants, culture and travel infor- mation. Start the Travelguide from the main screen by tapping the ‘Travelguide’ switch areas. Alternatively, the Travelguide can also be started from the navigation software itself.

  • Page 42: Alarmclock (Wake Up Function)

    AlarmClock (Wake up function) Your navigation system is equipped with an AlarmClock/waking function. Start this function from the main screen by tapping on the ‘AlarmClock’ button. The waking function can work both as a normal when the device is switched off (Standby Mode / Power Saving Mode) and as a reminder during the current navigation.

  • Page 43: Description Of The Interfaces

    Description of the Interfaces Button Description Current system time Setting-up mode (Setting volumes, system time and alarm) Night mode (Standby mode) Reset/deactivate the waking function Setting the alarm time Delete the entry Confirmation interface Reduce the volume Increase the volume Back to the previous menu Close the application - 37 -...

  • Page 44: Setting The System Time

    Setting the System Time The display of the current time will be located in the upper right corner of the screen. You can adjust it as follows: 1. Tap on in the main screen. The following screen will appear: 2. Tap on to change the time setting.

  • Page 45: Selecting An Alarm Signal

    Selecting an Alarm Signal 1. To select an alarm signal touch the symbol. 2. Select the desired alarm sound and confirm the selection with 3. The selected alarm signal is marked by a 4. Close the application with Setting the Volume You can adjust the volume of the alarm signal by tapping on the interface.

  • Page 46: Snooze Function

    Snooze Function You will have the possibility of making the waking signal repeat at regular intervals by means of the Snooze function, once it has sounded at the alarm time set. 1. Tap on to activate the Snooze function. Current system time Waking time set 2.

  • Page 47: Faq

    Where can I find more information on the navigation system? Detailed operating instructions for navigation can be found on the corresponding DVD, which accompany your navigation system. Also use the additional Help functions that are available with a single touch of a button (usually F1 on the PC), or by selecting the Help option, as additional assistance.

  • Page 48: Customer Service

    If the suggestions in the above section have not solved your problem, please contact our customer service hotline. However, before you contact your customer service hotline, please have the following information available: • How is your navigation unit configured? • What additional peripherals do you use? •...

  • Page 49: Appendix

    Appendix Special CleanUp Function The CleanUp function serves the targeted deletion of data, without using a PC. Note Please use this function very carefully, because it is possible for data to be deleted that can only be entered again manually afterwards. The CleanUp function is activated when the ‘o’...
  • Page 50 6. Format Flash Formats the internal ‘My Flash Disk’ memory. This formatting can be necessary in the case of a prolonged removal of errors. It will be necessary to recalibrate the screen after the formatting function has been carried out. All data will be deleted from the internal ‘My Flash Disk’...
  • Page 51 Exit Leaving the CleanUp function and restarting the device (like reset). Note The deletion of the data must be confirmed before the action actually takes place. To do this, press on YES. There will be a corresponding report if the data to be deleted is no longer available.

  • Page 52: Synchronisation With The Pc

    Synchronisation with the PC ® ® I. Installing Microsoft ActiveSync In order to transfer data between your PC and your navigation system you need the Micro- soft® ActiveSync® program. The cost of the navigation system includes a license for this program which can be found on the DVD.

  • Page 53: Ii. Connecting With The Pc

    Note When installing the GoPal Assistant, ActiveSync® will be installed automati- cally. II. Connecting with the PC 1. Press the On/Off button to start your navigation system. 2. Connect the USB cable (optional) to your navigation system. 3. Push the USB connector into a free USB port on your computer. 4.

  • Page 54: Gps (Global Positioning System)

    GPS (Global Positioning System) GPS is a satellite-backed system for determining your position. With the help of 24 satel- lites revolving around the earth, it is possible to determine your position on earth with the accuracy of a few meters. The satellite signals are received by the antenna of the built-in GPS receiver, which must have a "line of sight"...

  • Page 55: Tmc (Traffic Message Channel)

    TMC (Traffic Message Channel) Traffic Message Channel (TMC) ist ein digitaler Radio-Datendienst, der ähnlich wie RDS funktioniert und zur Übertragung von Verkehrsstörungen an ein geeignetes Empfangsge- rät verwendet wird. Die Verkehrsinformationen werden ständig über FM übertragen. Da das Signal ständig übertragen wird, ist der Benutzer weniger von den nur halbstünd- lich ausgestrahlten Verkehrshinweisen abhängig.

  • Page 56: Connecting The Tmc Dipole Aerial

    Connecting the TMC Dipole Aerial A TMC receiver is integrated into your navigation system, to receive traffic information. However, reception will only be guaranteed if the TMC angled aerial supplied with the device has been connected. Plug the jack plug of the TMC angled aerial into the earphones connection of your navigation system.

  • Page 57: Working With Memory Cards

    Working with Memory Cards Your navigation system supports MMC and SD memory cards. Inserting Memory Cards Carefully take the optional memory card out of its packing (if included). Take care not to touch or dirty the contacts. Insert the memory card carefully into the card bay with contacts pointing forward. The card must lock easily.

  • Page 58: Data Exchange Via Card Reader

    Data Exchange via Card Reader If you wish to copy large quantities of data (MP3 files, navigation maps) to the memory card, these can also be stored directly to the memory card. Many computers already have memory card devices. Insert the card in this and copy the data directly to the card.

  • Page 59: Alternative Installation Of The Navigation Software From A Memory Card

    Alternative Installation of the Navigation Software from a Memory Card The software for your navigation system can also be installed directly from a memory card. The pre-installed software may have to be uninstalled beforehand (see special CleanUp function, Page 43). You will be requested to install the navigation software during the initial adjustment.

  • Page 60: Specifications

    Specifications Parameter Information Power supply UDID/L&K G12PCL-535-L031 Power supply cable for a cigarette lighter Input 12-24V DC, 800mA / fuse 2A (T2AL/250V) 5V / 1A (max.) Output Earphones Stereo earphones (3.5 mm) Memory card type MMC and SD Connector type of the external GPS MMCX receiver USB interface...

  • Page 61: Index

    Index Accessing Memory cards ....50 FAQ............ 40 Additional card material......51 Aerial Orientation .......25 Akkubetrieb ..........4 GPS ............ 47 AlarmClock (Wake up function) External GPS antenna ..... 47 Ending the application....39 Interfaces ........36 Hard Reset.......... 22 Selecting an alarm signal ....38 Hotline ..........
  • Page 62 Hotline ........... 41 Specifications ........53 Password ........i, 17, 20 Starting the navigation software ..28 Picture Viewer SuperPIN........i, 19, 20 Main screen ........31 Supplied Items ........6 Operation ........31 Synchronisation with the PC ....45 Quality ..........ii TMC...........

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