Clarion N.I.C.E. 430 User Manual
N.I.C.E. 430
Owner’s Manual
R00 (USA)
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Table of Contents
Precautions and Notices ........................................................................ v
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 Charging the Battery via the USB Cable .............................................. 6
1.4 Using the N.I.C.E. 430 in a Vehicle ...................................................... 7
Using the Mounting Bracket ................................................................. 7
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter ............................................ 7
Connecting the Optional Traffic Module ............................................... 8
1.5 Operating Basics .................................................................................. 9
Turning On and Off .............................................................................. 9
Using the Stylus ................................................................................... 9
The Main Menu .................................................................................. 10
1.6 Inserting a SD/MMC Card .................................................................. 11
2 Audio Player .................................................................................... 13
2.1 Introduction ......................................................................................... 13
2.2 Preparing the Audio Files for Your Device ......................................... 14
2.3 Playing Audio Files ............................................................................. 14
2.4 Playback Controls .............................................................................. 15
2.5 Editing the Play Lists .......................................................................... 16
2.6 Equalizer ............................................................................................ 17
3 Pictures ............................................................................................ 19
3.1 Starting and Exiting Pictures .............................................................. 19
3.2 Preparing the Pictures for Your Device .............................................. 19
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3.3 Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail View .................................................. 20
3.4 Viewing a Picture in Full Screen ........................................................ 21
3.5 On-Screen Control Buttons ................................................................ 21
3.6 Viewing the Slideshow ....................................................................... 23
4 Settings ............................................................................................ 25
4.1 Starting and Exiting Settings .............................................................. 25
4.2 Backlight ............................................................................................. 26
4.3 Volume ............................................................................................... 26
4.4 Screen ................................................................................................ 27
4.5 Power ................................................................................................. 28
4.6 Date/Time ........................................................................................... 29
4.7 Language ........................................................................................... 30
4.8 Bluetooth ............................................................................................ 30
5 Bluetooth HF Phone ....................................................................... 31
5.1 About Bluetooth HF Phone ................................................................ 31
5.2 Pairing with a Mobile Phone ............................................................... 31
5.3 Placing a Call ..................................................................................... 33
Keypad ............................................................................................... 33
Call History ......................................................................................... 34
5.4 Operations during a Call .................................................................... 35
5.5 Receiving a Call ................................................................................. 36
5.6 Miscellaneous Buttons ....................................................................... 37
Connect .............................................................................................. 37
Pair Mode ........................................................................................... 37
Bluetooth Manager ............................................................................. 38
Exit ..................................................................................................... 38
6 Bluetooth Manager ......................................................................... 39
6.1 About Bluetooth Manager .................................................................. 39
6.2 Starting and Exiting Bluetooth Manager ............................................ 39
6.3 Turning On/Off Bluetooth Radio ......................................................... 40
6.4 Exploring Devices .............................................................................. 41
6.5 Using My Shortcuts ............................................................................ 43
6.6 Viewing Active Connections ............................................................... 44
6.7 Configuring Bluetooth Settings........................................................... 45
7 ActiveSync ...................................................................................... 47
7.1 About ActiveSync ............................................................................... 47
Installing ActiveSync .......................................................................... 47
Using ActiveSync ............................................................................... 48
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8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ............................................... 49
8.1 Resetting the N.I.C.E. 430 ................................................................. 49
8.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 49
Power Problems ................................................................................. 49
Screen Problems ................................................................................ 49
Connection Problems ......................................................................... 50
GPS Problems.................................................................................... 50
8.3 Maintaining Your Device .................................................................... 51
9 Regulatory Information .................................................................. 53
9.1 Regulations Statements ..................................................................... 53
Class B Regulations ........................................................................... 53
9.2 Safety Precautions ............................................................................. 54
About Charging .................................................................................. 54
About the Cigarette Lighter Adapter .................................................. 55
About the Battery ............................................................................... 55
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Precautions and Notices
z For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving.
z Use this product carefully. The product is intended for use solely as a
navigation aid. It is not for precise measurement of direction, distance,
location or topography.
z The calculated route is for reference only. It is the user’s responsibility to
follow the traffic signs and local regulations along the roads.
z When you get out of the vehicle, do not leave your device on the dashboard
subjected to direct sunlight. Overheating of the battery can cause malfunction
and/or danger.
z GPS is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible
for the performance of GPS. Any change to the GPS system can affect the
accuracy of all GPS equipments.
z GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass). When
you are inside a tunnel or building, GPS positioning is not available.
z A minimum of 4 GPS satellite signals is needed to determine current GPS
position. Signal reception can be affected by situations such as bad weather or
dense overhead obstacles (e.g. trees and tall buildings).
z Other wireless devices in the vehicle might interfere with the reception of
satellite signals and cause the reception to be unstable.
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z A mounting bracket is needed when using the device in the vehicle. Be sure
that you 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 mount in front of
airbag panels.
Do not place unsecured
on the dashboard.
Do not mount in front of an
airbag field of deployment.
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1 Getting Started
1.1 Understanding Hardware Components
Front Components
Ref Component Description
Touch Screen Displays the output of your device. Tap the screen with the
n
Bluetooth
o
Indicator
Charge
p
Indicator
Microphone For Bluetooth hands-free calling.
q
stylus to select menu commands or enter information.
Flashes in blue to indicate that Bluetooth is on.
Glows bright amber to indicate that the battery is charging, and
turns green when the battery is fully charged.
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Back Components
Ref Component Description
External GPS
n
Antenna
Connector
Stylus Tap the touch screen to make selections and enter information.
o
Speaker Audio output for music, sounds and voice.
p
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 vehicl e for better sig nal reception in area s
with poor reception.
Pull the stylus out of its slot to use it, and store it in the slot when
not in use.
Right-Side Components
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Ref Component Description
Power Button Turns on and off the device.
n
Navigation Button Starts the navigation software.
o
When using the Bluetooth HF Phone function:
Hides or displays the Bluetooth HF Phone screen.
Top Components
Ref Component Description
SD/MMC Slot Accepts a SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (Multi Media Card)
n
card for accessing data such as MP3/WMA music.
Bottom Components
Ref Component Description
Reset Button Resets the N.I.C.E. 430.
n
All saved information will be lost
Headphone
o
Connector
Mini-USB Connector Connects to the vehicle charger or USB cable.
p
Connects to stereo headphones.
Connects to the optional Traffic module (NAVRDS).
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1.2 Performing the Initial Start Up
1. For the initial start up, press the power button for 6 seconds to turn on
the N.I.C.E. 430.
NOTE: For sleep mode, briefly press the power button to turn on and off the N.I.C.E.
430.
2. Immediately charge the N.I.C.E. 430 upon the initial start up. Please refer to
the “charging the battery” section for assistance.
3. The “Switch Language” screen appears. Tap the up/down 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. Once the Main Menu Screen appears, you can begin using the N.I.C.E. 430. It
is recommended to fully charge the battery before use.
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1.3 Charging the Battery via the USB Cable
When charging the battery for the very first time, you should charge it for at least
8 hours.
1. Turn ON the computer.
2. Connect the mini-USB end of the USB cable to the bottom of the N.I.C.E. 430
and the other end to a USB port on your computer.
NOTE: If you intend to charge the N.I.C.E. 430 this way, turn OFF your device so that it takes
less time to charge the battery.
CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery:
z Do not charge the battery where the temperature is high (e.g. in direct sunlight).
z There is no need to fully discharge the battery before charging. You can charge the battery
before it is discharged.
z When storing the product for a long period of time, be sure to fully charge the battery at
least once every two weeks. Over discharge of the battery can affect the charging
performance.
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1.4 Using the N.I.C.E. 430 in a Vehicle
Using the Mounting Bracket
CAUTION:
z Select an appropriate location for the mounting
bracket. Never place the bracket where the
driver’s field of vision is blocked.
z If the vehicle’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 vehicle’s
window, be careful not to pinch the antenna cable
The mounting bracket consists of a bracket and a
stand. Use the mounting bracket to fix the
N.I.C.E. 430 in the vehicle. Make sure that the
GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky.
Connecting the Cigarette Lighter Adapter
The cigarette lighter adapter supplies power to the N.I.C.E. 430 while in use in the
vehicle.
CAUTION: To protect your device against sudden surges in current, connect the cigarette
lighter adapter only after the car engine has been started.
1. Connect one end of the cigarette lighter
adapter to the power connector of the
N.I.C.E. 430.
2. Connect the other end to the cigarette
lighter adapter into the vehicle’s
cigarette lighter to charge the N.I.C.E.
430. The indicator on the cigarette
lighter adapter lights up green to
indicate that power is being supplied to
the N.I.C.E. 430.
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Connecting the Optional Traffic Module
The Traffic Module (NAVRDS, sold separately) allows you to receive radio
transmissions that are used to inform drivers of traffic, weather, and other driving
conditions.
1. Connect one end of the Traffic Module receiver to the bottom of the N.I.C.E.
430.
2. Connect one end of the FM antenna to the Traffic Module receiver and secure
the other end to the top corner of the windshield.
3. Connect one end of the cigarette lighter adapter to the power connector of the
Traffic Module receiver and the other end to the cigarette lighter in the
vehicle.
FM Antenna
Cigarette Lighter Adapter
Traffic Module
Receiver
Traffic information is monitored by the navigation software. Once the information
is received, you can view it on the N.I.C.E. 430 and traffic icons will appear in the
map view. Certain roads with reported traffic will be highlighted and you can
choose to avoid those roads and an alternate route will be automatically
calculated. (See the navigation manual for detailed information.)
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1.5 Operating Basics
Turning On and Off
Briefly press the power button for 6 seconds to turn ON and OFF
the N.I.C.E. 430.
When you press the power button to turn OFF the unit, the
N.I.C.E. 430 actually enters a sleep mode and the system stops
operating. Once you turn ON the system again, it resumes.
NOTE: In case you turn off the power by pressing the power button
for 6 seconds, you will need to press the power button for 6
seconds again for turning ON. You will then see the initial start up
screen.
Using the Stylus
The stylus is your input device. You use it to navigate and select objects on the
screen. Pull the stylus out of the slot and extend it for ease of use. Store it in the
slot when not in use. You can use the stylus for the following actions:
z Tap
Touch the screen once with the stylus to open items or select options.
z Drag
Hold the stylus on the screen and drag up/down/left/right or across the screen.
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z Tap and hold
Tap and hold the stylus until an action is complete, or a result or menu is
shown.
The Main Menu
The first time you initialize your device, the Main Menu screen appears. The
Main Menu screen is your starting place for various tasks. Tap a button to start a
task or open another menu.
Button
Name
Navigation Starts the navigation software. See the navigation
AudioPlayer Plays MP3/WAV/WMA music. Chapter 2
Pictures Displays pictures. Chapter 3
Settings Customizes the system settings. Chapter 4
Description
For Detailed
Information
manual.
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1.6 Inserting a SD/MMC Card
The N.I.C.E. 430 has a SD/MMC slot where you can
insert an optional Secure Digital or Multi Media
Card storage card. It supports up to a 2GB 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 Audio Player
2.1 Introduction
Audio Player features:
z Playback of MP3/WAV/WMA files
z Basic playback controls such as play, pause, stop, next and previous
z Playback includes single selection playback, repeat, single repeat, sampling
playback, normal sequence and random sequence.
z 11 preset equalizer audio profiles
z Play list support
Tap the
panel appears on the screen where you can easily control the player by tapping the
control buttons.
To exit the program, tap
AudioPlayer button on the Home screen to start the program. The control
.
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2.2 Preparing the Audio Files for Your Device
Before using the program, have the files (.mp3, .wav, or .wma) ready on either
your device’s My Flash Disk\My Audio folder or on a storage card.
NOTE: If music files are stored in folders on the SD card, all files will not appear in folders. All
files will appear individually.
Use ActiveSync to copy files from your computer to the correct location. (See
Chapter 7 for information.)
2.3 Playing Audio Files
1. If your files are in a storage card, insert the card into the N.I.C.E. 430.
2. Tap the
3. The program will search for the supported audio files in the N.I.C.E. 430 and
in the storage card. When 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.
The information area displays the current status including the play/pause/stop
status, the elapsed time, the power status, the playback mode, the volume
level, and the properties of the current song such as the artist (if available with
the file), filename, total length, and stereo/mono information.
AudioPlayer button on the Home screen to start the program.
NOTE: If the total length of a song exceeds 99 minutes and 59 minutes, the information area
cannot correctly display the length because the maximum number allowed is 99:59.
However, the playback of the song is not affected.
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2.4 Playback Controls
Control Button Name Description
Play/Pause Play or pause the playback.
/
Stop Stop the playback.
Previous/
/
/
Next
Volume Increase or decrease the volume.
Playback
Mode
Minimize Minimize the control panel and play the music in
Play List Open play list. (See Section 2.6 for more
Equalizer Open the equalizer panel.
Exit Close the program and return to the Home screen.
Play the previous or next file.
The indicator on the panel shows the current
volume level.
Switch to the next mode:
Repeated playback of the current file.
Repeated playback of all files in the current play
list in sequence.
Playback of all files in the current play list in
random order.
Sampling (10 seconds) playback of all files in the
current play list in random order.
Playback of all files in the current play list in
sequence.
the background.
information.)
(See Section 2.7 for more information.)
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2.5 Editing the Play Lists
You can edit the play list if you want to. The play list is saved when you exit
Audio Player. When you next start Audio Player, the play list remains the same
one as long as all the files still exist. (Files that have been removed will not appear
in the play list) If you have copied more audio files to your device or a storage
card, you can manually add the files to the play list.
NOTE: If you remove and then insert the storage card when using Audio Player, the play list
will be automatically refreshed.
1. Tap on the control panel to open the play list screen. The screen
shows the current play list.
Play the
selected file.
Add song
to play list.
Clear all songs from the current
play list. (No files are deleted.)
Remove the selected song from the
play list or from the storage media.
Back
2. To add a song to the play list, tap
.
3. A screen appears displaying all the audio files. Tap the song(s) you wish to
add and then tap
.
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Add the selected song(s)
to the play list.
Select all songs.
Back
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
Soft, Disco, Heavy, Dance, Classical, Jazz, Pop and Rock.
Tap
or to cycle through the available options: Default, Hall, 3D,
to save your selection and return to the control panel.
To select the Default profile, tap
.
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3 Pictures
3.1 Starting and Exiting Pictures
Pictures allows you to view pictures in JPG, JPEG, and BMP formats and view
the slideshow of the pictures on your device.
Tap the
To exit the program, tap
Pictures button on the Main Menu screen to start the program.
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3.2 Preparing the Pictures for Your Device
Before using the program, have the files (.jpg, .jpeg, or .bmp) ready on either your
device’s My Flash Disk\My Pictures folder or on a storage card.
NOTE:
z Picture Viewer does not support the display of BMP files in 32-bit and above color depth
formats.
Use ActiveSync to copy files from your computer to the correct location. (See
Chapter 7 for information.)
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3.3 Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail View
1. If your files are in a storage card, insert the card into your device.
2. Tap the
Pictures button on the Main Menu screen to start the program.
3. The program will search the matching files in the specific folder on the
N.I.C.E. 430 and in all folders on a storage card. It then displays the pictures
in the thumbnail view. You can press the
Up or Down arrow button to go to
next or previous page.
A green frame
indicates the
picture is selected.
Page up
Page down
Selected file/
Total number of files
Open the selected
picture.
Start the slideshow.
Exit
Delete the selected picture.
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3.4 Viewing a Picture in Full Screen
When you tap a picture twice in the thumbnail view, the picture is displayed in full
screen.
Previous
Next
To go back to the thumbnail view, tap anywhere on the screen to display the
control buttons and then tap
.
3.5 On-Screen Control Buttons
On-screen control buttons provide various functions and settings. Tap anywhere
on the picture to display the buttons as shown below. To close the buttons, tap the
picture again.
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Control
Button
Name Description
Slideshow Starts the slideshow. (See section 3.6 for detailed
Interval
Information Enables or disables the displaying of the name and date
Delete Deletes the current picture.
Zoom Tap the button as many times as needed to zoom in to
Back
information.)
Sets the length of time each slide is displayed before
moving on to the next slide. Tap the button to switch to
the next available option.
1 second
3 seconds
5 seconds
of the file.
1.2x, 1.5x, 1.8x, or 2.0x. When you ha ve zoomed in the
picture, you can drag the picture to view other parts of
the picture.
Goes back to the thumbnail view.
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