Atech Tech C250 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Warnings and Notices............................................................................iii

1 Getting Started..................................................................................1

1.1 Understanding Hardware Components................................................ 1

Front Components ............................................................................... 1

Back Components................................................................................ 2

Right-Side Components....................................................................... 2

Top Components.................................................................................. 3

Bottom Components ............................................................................ 3

1.2 Performing the Initial Start Up.............................................................. 4

1.3 Using Your Device in a Vehicle............................................................ 6

Using the Device Holder ...................................................................... 6

Connecting the Car Charger ................................................................ 6

1.4 Operating Basics.................................................................................. 7

Turning Off ........................................................................................... 7

Navigating on the Screen..................................................................... 8

Home Screen ....................................................................................... 8

1.5 Inserting a SD/MMC Card.................................................................... 9

2 MP3 ..................................................................................................11

2.1 Starting and Exiting MP3 Player ........................................................ 11

2.2 Preparing the MP3 Files for You Device............................................ 12

2.3 Playing MP3 Files .............................................................................. 12

2.4 MP3 Playback Controls...................................................................... 13

2.5 Using the Play Lists............................................................................ 14

Creating a Play List ............................................................................ 14

Opening a Play List ............................................................................ 15

2.6 Equalizer ............................................................................................ 16

3 Settings............................................................................................17

3.1 Starting and Exiting Settings.............................................................. 17

3.2 Backlight............................................................................................. 18

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3.3 Volume ............................................................................................... 19

Warnings and Notices

z For your safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving.

z Use this product with caution. The product is a navigation aid. It does not

provide exact measurements of direction, distance, location or topography.

z The calculated route is for reference only. Always follow the posted traffic

signs, speed limits and road restrictions.

z When you leave your car, do not leave your device on the dashboard in direct

sunlight. This can cause the battery to overheat and malfunction.

z The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the United States

government, which is solely responsible for its performance. Any change to
the GPS system can affect the accuracy of all GPS equipment world-wide.

z GPS satellite signals cannot typically pass through solid materials (except

glass). GPS location information is not typically available inside buildings,
tunnels, or underground parking lots.

z A minimum of 4 GPS satellite signals is needed to calculate your GPS

position. Signal reception can be affected by weather events or overhead
obstacles (e.g. dense foliage and tall buildings).

z Other wireless devices in the vehicle may interfere with the reception of

satellite signals and cause the reception to be unstable.

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z A device holder is needed when using the device in a car. Be sure to place the

device in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view, or
deployment of airbags.

Do not mount where the driver’s
field of vision is blocked.

Do not place on the
dashboard unsecured.

Do not mount in front of
airbag panels.

Do not mount in front of an
airbag field of deployment.

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1 Getting Started

1.1 Understanding Hardware Components

NOTE: Depending upon the specific model purchased, the color of your device may not
exactly match the device shown in this manual.

Front Components

Ref Component Description

Touch Screen

n

Charge Indicator

o

Displays the output of your device. Tap the screen with your
stylus to select menu commands or enter information.

Flashes bright amber to indicate that the battery is
and turns green when the battery is fully charged.

charging,

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Back Components

Ref Component Description

Sends out music, sounds and voice.

n

Speaker

Right-Side Components

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Ref Component Description

SD/MMC Slot

n

Headphone

o

Connector

Accepts a SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (MultiMediaCard)
card for accessing data such as MP3 music.

Connects to stereo headphones.

Top Components

Ref Component Description

External

n

Antenna

Connector

Power Button

o

This connector (under rubber dust cover) allows use of an
optional external GPS antenna with magnetic mount, which may
be positioned on top of the car for better GPS signal reception in
areas with poor reception.

Turns on and off the device.

Bottom Components

Ref Component Description

n

Mini-USB Connector

Connects to the USB cable or in-car power cable.

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1.2 Performing the Initial Start Up

1. Make sure that power is supplied to your device. (See the next section.)

2. For the initial start up, press the power button for 6 seconds to turn on your

device.

NOTE: For normal operation, briefly press the power button to turn on and off your device.

3. The “Change Language” screen appears. Tap the left/right arrow button to

select the desired language. Then, tap the

button.

4. The “Date&Time” screen appears. Tap the appropriate arrow button to select

the time zone, date, and time. Then, tap the

button.

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5. The Home screen appears. You can now use your device.

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1.3 Using Your Device in a Vehicle

Using the Device Holder

CAUTION:

z Select an appropriate location for the device holder. Never place the holder where the

driver’s field of vision is blocked.

z If the car’s windshield is tinted with a reflective coating, an external antenna (optional) may

be needed to route the antenna to the top of the car through a window. When closing the
car window, be careful not to pinch the antenna cable

Use the device holder to fix your device in a vehicle. Make sure that the GPS
antenna has a clear view of the sky.

Connecting the Car Charger

The car charger supplies power to your device when you are using the device in a
car.

CAUTION: To protect your device against sudden
surges in current, connect the car charger only after
the car engine has been started.

1. Connect one end of the car charger to the

power connector of your device.

2. Connect the other end to the cigarette lighter

in the car to power and charge your device.
The indicator on the car charger lights in
green to indicate that power is being
supplied to your device.

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CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take note of the following:

Navigating on the Screen

To operate your device, touch the screen with your fingertip. You can perform the
following actions:

z Tap

Touch the screen once with your fingertip to
open items or select onscreen buttons or
options.

z Drag

Hold your fingertip on the screen and drag
up/down/left/right or across the screen.

z Tap and hold

Tap and hold your fingertip until an action is
complete, or a result or menu is shown.

Home Screen

The first time you initialize your device, the Home screen appears. The Home
screen is your starting place for various tasks. Tap a button to start a task or open
another menu.

Button Name Description For Detailed Information

Mio Map

MP3

Settings

Starts the navigation software.

Plays MP3 music. Chapter 2

Customizes the system settings. Chapter 3

See the manual supplied

with the software.

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1.5 Inserting a SD/MMC Card

Your device has a SD/MMC slot where you
can insert an optional Secure Digital or
MultiMediaCard storage card.

To use a SD/MMC card, insert it into the
slot, with the connector pointing to the slot
and its label facing the front of the device.

To remove a card, first make sure that no application is accessing the card, then
slightly push the top edge of the card to release it and pull it out of the slot.

NOTE:

z Make sure that no foreign objects enter the slot.
z Keep a SD or MMC card in a well-protected box to avoid dust and humidity when you are

not using it.

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2 MP3

2.1 Starting and Exiting MP3 Player

MP3 turns your device into an MP3 player. It features:

z

Playback of MP3 files

Basic playback controls such as play, pause, stop, next and previous

z

z

Playback includes single selection playback, repeat, single repeat, sampling
playback, normal sequence and random sequence.

11 preset equalizer audio profiles

z

z

Play list support

Tap the
appears on the screen where you can easily control the player by tapping the
control buttons.

To exit the program, tap

MP3 button on the Home screen to start the program. The control pane

Æ

.

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2.2 Preparing the MP3 Files for You Device

Before using the program, have the MP3 files ready on either your device’s flash
memory or on a storage card. A tool called Mio Transfer is supplied for you to
easily copy the files from your computer to the correct location. (See section 4.3
for information.)

2.3 Playing MP3 Files

1. If your files are in a storage card, insert the card into your device.

2. Tap the

3. The program will search for the MP3 files in your device and in the storage

card. When MP3 files are detected, they will be added to the play list.

4. To start the playback, tap . To control the playback, use the control

buttons as described later.

MP3 button on the Home screen to start the program.

NOTE: You can create your own play lists for future playback. (See section 2.5 for details.)

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2.4 MP3 Playback Controls

Control Button Name Description

Play/Pause Play or pause the playback.

/

Stop Stop the playback.

Previous/
Next

/

Play the previous or next file.

/

Volume

Exit Close the program and return to the Home screen.

Play List

Equalizer

Playback
Mode

Help

Increase or decrease the volume.
The indicator on the panel shows the current volume
level.

Open play list. (See Section 2.5 for more
information.)

Open the equalizer panel. (See Section 2.6 for more
information.)

Cycle through the following modes:

Repeated playback of all files in sequence

Repeated playback of all files in random

order

Sampling playback in sequence

Sampling playback in random order

Single playback of the current file

Repeated playback of the current file

Introduce the function and operation of each button.
Tap a button to see a description line at the bottom of
the screen.

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2.5 Using the Play Lists

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By default, the program automatically loads all MP3 files in the play list. You can
also create your own play lists for future use.

Creating a Play List

1. After starting MP3, tap on the control panel to open the play list screen.

The screen shows the current play list.

Add song

Back

Remove current

son

from the list.

Remove all songs

from the list.

2. To add a song to the play list, tap

. Select the folder containing your

Save the play list.

Open the list of play lists.

songs.

3. A screen appears displaying all the MP3 files. Tap the song(s) you wish to add

and then tap

.

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Add the selected song(s)

A

to the play list.

Back

dd all songs to the play list

4. To save the play list, tap

5. To return to the control panel, tap

.

.

Opening a Play List

To open one of the play lists that you have created:

1. After starting MP3, tap

2. Tap

to display all the play lists you have created.

3. Tap the play list you want to open and tap

selected play list.

on the control panel.

Delete the

Delete all the play lists.

.

Back

Open the selected play list.

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4. To return to the control panel, tap .

2.6 Equalizer

The program provides 11 preset audio profiles. Tap to open the equalizer
panel.

Tap
Classic, Dance, Heavy, Disco, Soft, 3D, and Hall.

Tap
your selection and return to the control panel.

To select the Default profile, tap

or to cycle through the available options: Default, Rock, Pop, Jazz,

to save your selection and return to the control panel. Tap to cancel

.

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3 Settings

3.1 Starting and Exiting Settings

You can customize the system settings such as backlight brightness, volume, and
language. Once you
change them again.

change the settings, the new settings will remain until you

Tap the
below.

To exit Settings, tap

The following sections describe the various buttons and their functions.

Settings button on the Home screen. The Settings menu appears as shown

Æ

.

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3.2 Backlight

1. Tap the Settings button on the Home screen.

2. Tap the

3. Move the knob along the track bar to adjust the brightness of the backlight. To

darken the backlight, move the knob to the left. To lighten the backlight,
move the knob to the right.

Backlight button.

4. Tap

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to save the changes.

3.3 Volume

1. Tap the Settings button on the Home screen.

2. Tap the

3. Move the knob along the track bar to adjust the volume. To decrease the

volume, move the knob to the left. To increase the volume, move the knob to
the right.

Volume button.

4. Tap

save the changes.

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3.4 Screen

You can calibrate the touch screen if it is not responding accurately to your taps.

1. Tap the

2. Tap the

3. Tap

Settings button on the Home screen.

Screen button.

to start the calibration.

4. Tap and hold the centre of the target.

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5. When the target moves to another position, tap and hold the centre of the new

target. Repeat each time to complete the calibration process.

6. When completed, tap .

3.5 Power

To check the remaining power level of your battery and/or set up the power saving
feature:

1. Tap the

2. Tap the

3. The screen shows the remaining power of your battery.

You can set a timer to automatically turn off your device when it is idle for a
set period of time. The options include Never, 30 minutes, 20 minutes, and
10 minutes.

Settings button on the Home screen.

Power button.

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4. Tap

to save the changes.

3.6 Date&Time

1. Tap the Settings button on the Home screen.

2. Tap the

3. To change the time zone, tap the left/right arrow in the “Time Zone” item.

Date&Time button.

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4. To change the date, tap the down arrow in the “Date” item. A calendar pops

up. Tap the left arrow on the calendar to go to the earlier month and year or the
right arrow to the later month and year. Alternatively, you can tap the month
or year on top of the calendar to directly change the month or year.

When the calendar shows the current month, tap the date on the calendar.

5. To set the time, first tap the hour, minute, or second in the “Time” item and

then tap the up arrow to increase or down arrow to decrease the value.

6. Tap to save the changes.

3.7 Change Language

NOTE: To change the language of the Mio Map navigation software, use Mio Map settings.
(See the document supplied with the navigation software.)

1. Tap the Settings button on the Home screen.

2. Tap the

Change Language button.

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3. Tap the left/right arrow button to select the desired language.

4. Tap

5. Tap the

to save the changes.

button for the new setting to take effect.

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4 Mio Transfer

4.1 Installing Mio Transfer

Mio Transfer allows you to easily transfer data such as MP3 files between your
device and a computer. To install Mio Transfer to your computer:

1. Turn on your computer and insert the CD/DVD supplied with your device into

the CD/DVD-ROM drive of your computer.

2. When the Language Selecting screen appears, click the language that you

wish to install from.

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3. Click Install Mio Transfer.

4. Click

Next. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

NOTE: If Mio Transfer has already been installed on your computer, clicking Installl Mio
Transfer will remove the application from your system.

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4.2 Starting and Exiting Mio Transfer

Click Mio Transfer icon on the Windows Desktop to start the program. The Mio
Transfer screen appears.

The menu bar of Mio Transfer contains the following tabs:

z MP3

Allows you to transfer the MP3 files between your device and your computer.
(See section 4.3 for details.)

z Online

Provides link to the Mio website.

z About

Provides program information.

To exit Mio Transfer, click

Exit at the bottom right corner of the screen.

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4.3 Copying MP3 Files to Your Device

Before playing MP3 music, you need to have the MP3 files ready on your device.
Use Mio Transfer to copy the files form your computer to the correct location on
your device.

1. If you want to copy MP3 files to a storage

card, insert the card to your device.

2. Turn on your computer and your device.

3. Connect the mini-USB end of the USB cable

to the bottom of your device and the other
end to a USB port on your computer.

4. Start Mio Transfer by clicking

icon on the Windows Desktop. The Mio
Transfer screen appears.

5. Click

MP3

on the top menu bar.

The left column shows the drives of your computer and the right column

shows the files in the appropriate folder of the target device (either

).

Mio Transfer

or

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Target
Device

6. Select your target device by clicking one of the icons:

z - the flash memory of your device

z - a storage card inserted into your device.

7. Select the folder where your MP3 or picture files are stored from the left

column. Select the file you want to copy and tap

button. The status bar

will indicate the progress of file transfer and the selected file will be copied to
the target device.

NOTE: You can also copy the files from your device to your computer. First select the file you
want to copy from the right column and and select a folder on the left column to place these
files. Then click

to start the file transfer.

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Managing Your MP3 Files

Various buttons are available for you to manage the files:

z Rename

Changes the name of the selected file.

z Delete

Removes the selected file.

CAUTION: Be discrete when you delete files. Deleting files of which the function is unknown
can cause programs or features to malfunction.

z Cancel

Aborts the ongoing action of file transfer.

z New Folder

Creates a new folder in the selected drive or folder.

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Troubleshooting and

5 Troubleshooting and Maintenance

Maintenance

5.1 Resetting Your System

Occasionally, you may need to reset your device. For example, you should reset
your system when it stops responding; or appears to be “frozen” or “locked up.”

Try to restart your device by pressing the power button and tap
not work, press the power button for 6 seconds to shut down
press the power button for 6 secon

5.2

Troubleshooting

NOTE: If you encounter a problem you cannot solve, contact an authorized service center for
assistance.

ds to start up the device.

Power Problems

Power does not turn on when using battery power

Restart. If this does

the device and then

The remaz ining battery power may be too low to run your device. Charge the
battery.

Screen Problems

Screen responds slowly

z ning out of battery power. If the problem

Make sure that your device is not run
still exists, re

Screen freezes

z Reset your system.

set your system.

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Screen is hard to read

z Make sure that the backlight of the display is on.

z Move to a location with more light.

Inaccurate response to taps

z Recalibrate the touch screen.

Connection Problems

Cable Connection Problems

z Make sure that your device and your computer are both turned on before

trying to establish a connection.

z Make sure that the cable is securely plugged into the USB port on your

computer and on the device. Connect the USB cable directly to your
computer—do not run the cable through a USB hub.

z Reset your device before connecting the cable. Always disconnect your

device before you restart your computer.

GPS Problems

z When there are no valid signals available, consider the following:

z Make sure that the GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky.

z Note that the GPS reception can be affected by:

9 Bad weather
9 Dense overhead obstacles (e.g. trees and tall buildings)
9 Other wireless device in the car
9 Reflective car window tint

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5.3 Maintaining Your Device

Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the
risk of damage to your device.

z Keep your device away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures.

z Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for

extended periods of time.

z Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device.

z Do not drop your device or subject it to severe shock.

z Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This

could cause moisture condensation inside the unit, which could damage your
device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow the device to dry out
completely before use.

z Take care not to sit on the device. We advise not to carry the device in one’s

back pocket for that reason.

z The screen surface can easily be scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp

objects. Non-adhesive generic screen protectors designed specifically for use
on portable devices with LCD panels may be used to help protect the screen
from minor scratches.

z Never clean your device with it powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth

moistened with water to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device.

z Do not use paper towels to clean the screen.

z Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your

device. Disassembly, modification or any attempt at repair could cause
damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will
void any warranty.

z Do not store or carry flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials in the

same compartment as your device, its parts or accessories.

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6 Regulatory Information

NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that
your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the
corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only.

6.1 Regulations Statements

European Notice

Products with the CE marking comply with Radio & Telecommunication
Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE) (1999/5/EEC), the Electromagnetic
Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive
(73/23/EEC) – as amended by Directive 93/68/ECC ­of the European Community.

Compliance with these directives implies conformity to the following European
Standards:

EN301489-1: Electronic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM),
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 1: Common technical requirements
EN301489-3: Electronic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM),
ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services;
Part 3: Specific conditions for Short-Range Devices (SRD) operating on
frequencies between 9 kHz and 40 GHz

EN55022: Radio disturbance characteristics
EN55024: Immunity characteristics
EN6100-3-2: Limits for harmonic current emissions
EN6100-3-3: Limitation of voltage fluctuation and flicker in low-voltage supply

system
EN60950 / IEC 60950: Product Safety

issued by the Commission

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The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User
and the consequences thereof, which may alter the conformity of the product with
the CE Marking.

6.2 Safety Precautions

z Prolonged listening of music in maximum volume can damage the ears.

About Charging

z Use only the charger (ATECH, ATPI-68HT0501-NC1.0) supplied with your

device. Use of another type of charger will result in malfunction and/or
danger.

z This product is intended to be supplied by a LISTED Power Unit marked with

“LPS”, “Limited Power Source” and output rated + 5 V dc / 1.0 A”.

z Use a specified battery in the equipment.

About the Charger

z Do not use the charger in a high moisture environment. Never touch the

charger when your hands or feet are wet.

z Allow adequate ventilation around the charger when using it to operate the

device or charge the battery. Do not cover the charger with paper or other
objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the charger while it is inside a
carrying case.

z Connect the charger to a proper power source. The voltage requirements are

found on the product case and/or packaging.

z Do not use the charger if the cord becomes damaged.

z Do not attempt to service the unit. There are no serviceable parts inside.

Replace the unit if it is damaged or exposed to excess moisture.

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About the Battery

z Use a specified charger approved by the manufacturer.

CAUTION: This unit contains a non-replaceable internal Lithium Ion battery. The battery can
burst or explode, releasing hazardous chemicals. To reduce the risk of fire or burns, do not
disassemble, crush, puncture, or dispose of in fire or water.

z Important instructions (for service personnel only)

9 Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

9 Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the

manufacturer.

9 The battery must be recycled or disposed of properly.
9 Use the battery only in the specified equipment.

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