Carpoint XNAV3500A Users Manual

Preface

The XNAV3500P combines state-of-the-art turn-by-turn navigation with a built-in multimedia player.
Before operating, take a few minutes to review the safety and operating instructions in this manual
so you can quickly and safely become familiar with its many features.
This Quick Start Guide explains the system functions, and provides details on:

Safety information
Control locations
Setting up the unit
Navigation functions
Multimedia functions
System preferences

Please read this manual prior to operating your XNAV3500P.

1. Labeling Requirement (Section 15.19)

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.

2. Information to User (Section 15.21 and 15.105)

CAUTION : Any changes or modifications in construction of this device which are not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority
to operate the equipment.

Note : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Safety Information and Precautions

WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW MAY
INCREASE YOUR RISK OF COLLISION AND PERSONAL INJURY.

The warning screen is displayed each time the Navigation Icon is selected as a
reminder to make use of the system’s navigational aids in a safe manner. Before using
the XNAV3500P, read this entire manual. Make sure that you are familiar with the
features and know how to operate the system.

Proper use of the XNAV3500P includes the following guidelines: The navigation system
is not a substitute for your personal judgment. The route suggestions should never
supersede any local traffic regulation or your personal judgment and /or knowledge of
safe driving practices. Prior to completing any maneuvers suggested by your
navigation system (for example, a U-turn or a left turn), verify that you can legally and
safely complete the maneuver. Do not follow route suggestions if they direct you to
perform an unsafe or illegal maneuver, would place you in an unsafe situation, or
would route you into an area that you consider unsafe. Glance at the screen only when
necessary and safe to do so. Let the voice guide you. If prolonged viewing is necessary,
pull off the road to a safe location.

The database may not include all emergency service providers. Use your own best
judgment and ask for directions in these situations. If the vehicle is in motion, only a
passenger should program the unit. The driver should not program the unit unless the
vehicle is parked in a safe location. The map database provides information on
suggested routes without regard to factors that may affect your driving experience or
the time required to arrive at your destination. For example, the system does not
reflect road detours, closures or construction, some road characteristics (e.g., road
surface, slope or grade, weight or height restrictions, etc.), temporary traffic
congestion, weather conditions, and similar factors.

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Introduction to your Navigation System

As you travel, your navigation system functions as your co-pilot, providing turn-by-turn visual and
voice assistance to direct you to your selected destination. Because the system knows where you are
and where you want to go, it can quickly calculate step-by-step directions that provide a route to any
destination available on the included navigation map. The map includes millions of roadway and
mapping destinations, and preprogrammed point of interest (POI) locations in several different
categories. Simply enter your desired destination into your navigation system, and its advanced
intelligence does the rest.

With your navigation system, if you deviate from the planned route, the navigation system will
automatically recalculate the route to determine a new one from your current location.

The navigation system uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites, and a digital roadway map
database to calculate and display travel directions. The system’s GPS antenna receives signals from a
constellation of 24 satellites orbiting the earth and uses the strongest of signals, to determine your
position to within meters. The navigation system’s sophisticated software provides the highly
accurate positioning necessary to provide real-time, accurate, turn-by-turn route guidance.

Vehicle Position

The navigation system’s computer considers vehicle speed and heading changes, together with
longitude and latitude information, to accurately determine vehicle heading and position on a digital
map. This information is relayed to you as you proceed to your selected destination through audible
suggestions, turn symbols, and the on screen map.

Signals from GPS satellites are used to determine the vehicle location. Three (good) or four (best)
satellites must be received to accurately determine location. The GPS reception status is indicated by
the GPS symbol on the map. See the GPS indicator section on page 14 for more information.

Map and Information Database

The map database used by your navigation system was created using high-resolution aerial and land
based data collection and is stored on a memory card. This data is enhanced with useful travel
information, such as freeway signage and approximately two million points of interest locations in
several different categories, such as tourist attractions, gas stations, airports, and restaurants. While
the database was judged to be as accurate as possible at the time of its release, a map database can
never be 100% accurate. Road information that is maintained in the map databases, such as turn
restrictions or road names may change over time. In addition, points of interests, such as restaurants,
hotels, and gas stations, also change over time. The complexity of keeping this directory current
means that some information may be missing or out-of-date at times.

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Package Contents

Quick Start Guide XNAV3500P Windshield Mount

Carry Bag 12VDC Adapter USB Cable

Software Disc Stylus

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Control Locations

ྚ

ྙ

Front View

ྜ

ྙ LED Left/Right Turn Indicators
ྚ Map Zoom In/Out
ྛ Power On/Off
ྜ Main Menu

Rear View

ྛ

ྙ

ྙ

ྛ

ྚ

ྙ Speaker
ྚ Docking Mount
ྛ SD Memory Card Slot

Left Side Right Side

ྜ

ྙ USB Connector
ྚ Reset
ྛ Sync
ྜ Stylus Holder

ྛ

ྙ

ྚ

ྙ

ྚ

ྛ

ྜ

ྙ GPS Antenna
ྚ Volume
ྛ 12VDC Input
ྜ Audio Out

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Getting Started

Inserting an SD Card

Your device has an SD slot in the top. Digital maps and other data including MP3 files, movie files
and image files can be added. To use the memory card, insert it with the connector pointing down
into the slot, and the label facing the front of the device. To take out the card, please turn off the
unit, slightly push down on the top of the card to release it, and then pull it out of the slot. Before
you insert another card, please press the reset button.

Mounting and Connecting

1. First, clean the
windshield. Then,
push the center of
the suction cup onto
the windshield before
pressing the suction
lever down.

2. Slide the
rectangular head of
the suction cup
mount into the
corresponding part
at the bottom rear
of the unit.

3. Connect the
supplied DC power
adapter to the 12VDC
connector located on
the right side of the
unit. Plug the other
end into a standard
vehicle cigarette
outlet.

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Main Menu Screen

Overview

When you turn on the XNAV3500P the main menu screen appears as shown below. At the top right
corner is a battery status indicator, including the actual percentage of charge remaining. The time is
shown in the top left corner.

On the main menu, you will find the six modes of operation (NAVI, MUSIC, MOVIE, PICTURE, GPS
and BRIGHTNESS). By clicking on the down arrow on the right, two more modes (TIME SET, &
CALIBRATE) appear.

Each button represents a software function (NAVI, MUSIC, MOVIE or PICTURE) or a user setup
function (GPS, BRIGHTNESS, TIME SET, or CALIBRATE). To access any of the modes, just tap the
corresponding icon. Press the NavAtlas button to return to the main menu.

The following sections describe these eight functions.

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Navigation

This function guides you to your final destination using voice prompts and mapping, showing
crossroads, city names and much more. It also provides various map-guiding modes and the
approximate time left until you arrive at your destination. For your safety, it also lets you know when
to make a turn, by illuminating blinking LEDs on the left/right side.

Touch the ‘NAVI’ icon on the main menu screen, and wait for the navigation program to load all the
necessary data. For further information regarding navigation usage, refer to the full-length user
manual contained on the software disc provided.

Music

Want to listen to your favorite music on the go? Since the XNAV3500P includes a built-in MP3 player,
just download and save your favorite MP3s to the root folder of any SD card to play.

Touch the ‘MUSIC’ icon on the main menu screen. Once the MP3 player skin loads, the upper screen
in the player displays a playlist from which you can select a specific song. You can also use the slide
control at the lower right to select the point of a song you want the music to start.

There are more buttons visible in the lower section of the player skin including rewind, play/pause
and repeat to repeat the current song. Volume and mute are also provided.

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