Clarion P200 User Manual
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User’s Guide
N.I.C.E. P200
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Dear Customer
Congratulations on your purchase of the world’s
finest brand in the electronic industry. At Clarion we
are committed to quality and are confident that you
will be pleased with your purchase.
Clarion’s Navigational In-Car Entertainment system
(N.I.C.E. P200) system provides four products in
one:
• Exceptional navigation supported by a built-in
Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Media player that supports videos, music and a
photo image viewer
• Solitaire and Freecell games
• Utilities that include contacts, calculator,
calendar, stop watch and a text reader
The N.I.C.E. P200 has 10 gigabytes of storage for
music, video and photos.
A compact, 4-inch Thin Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD) provides high-resolution
images. This translates into easy-to-use mapping
and entertainment viewing. The display doubles as
a touch-screen control pad.
Three power sources cover all conditions:
• A rechargeable battery provides three hours of
entertainment away from the GPS cradle
• A vehicle power cord provides power for
navigation
• A 110v power adapter provides power at home
Clarion welcomes you to an experience like no
other. To learn more about Clarion’s complete line
of audio and video products, please visit us at our
Website: www.clarion.com
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User’s Guide
Read this guide carefully
To begin, check the components you received. See
“Parts list” on page 9. Then see “Installation” on
page 29.
To get started quickly, see “Quick Start” on page 9. To
learn more about how to navigate using the GPS, see
“Navigation” on page 34.
Warnings
Do not mount the N.I.C.E. P200 in an
area of the windshield that would impair
vision while driving.
Do not let the N.I.C.E. P200 distract
you as you drive. You are responsible
for the vehicle. Always drive safely and
follow traffic rules.
FCC notice
This N.I.C.E. P200 complies with the interference
limits relative to a Class B digital device,
applicable under Part 15 of the FCC Rules
regarding installation in a residential environment.
If the N.I.C.E. P200 is not installed in accordance
with these instructions, it could cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception. If this
condition persists after corrective action, consult
your dealer or experienced installation facility.
Copyright and trademarks
This document is copyrighted by Clarion. You
may not copy any portion of it without permission.
All names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Contents
1 Quick Start ................................................. 9
Parts list ...................................................... 9
Front view ................................................. 10
Back view of the cradle and N.I.C.E. P200 11
Mounting bracket and cradle .................... 12
Optional accessories ................................ 13
Getting started .......................................... 13
Main Menu features ............................... 14
Navigation quick start ............................... 15
Navigation features................................ 16
Main navigation screen.......................... 20
Music player controls ................................ 21
Photo viewer controls ............................... 22
Video player controls ................................ 23
Using the optional remote ......................... 24
Remote features .................................... 24
Turning the power on and off .................... 25
Turning the N.I.C.E. P200 on................. 25
Sleep mode............................................ 25
Power off................................................ 25
Frequently-asked questions ..................... 26
Navigation questions ............................. 26
Entertainment questions........................ 27
Application questions............................. 28
2 Installation ........................................ 29
Vehicle installation .................................... 29
Precautions............................................ 29
Dock the N.I.C.E. P200 in the cradle ..... 29
Attach the mounting bracket to the glass 31
Connect the vehicle power cord ............ 31
Removing the mounting bracket ............ 32
Home installation ...................................... 33
Improving audio ........................................ 33
3 Navigation ........................................ 34
How global positioning works ................... 34
Starting navigation .................................... 35
Defining your destination .......................... 36
Defining a specific address.................... 38
Navigating in an unfamiliar city .............. 39
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Scrolling through lists ............................. 42
Using the touch-screen keyboard .......... 43
Pointing to your destination.................... 47
Traveling to your destination ..................... 49
Visually tracking your route.................... 50
Recovering from a wrong turn................ 50
Detouring ............................................... 51
Changing which way is up ..................... 52
Changing map perspective .................... 52
Zooming in and out ................................ 53
Viewing an intersection close up............ 53
Monitoring signal strength...................... 54
Canceling route guidance ...................... 54
Previewing your journey ............................ 55
Turn route guidance simulation on......... 55
Define your current location ................... 55
Define your destination .......................... 56
Updating the address book ....................... 56
Adding an address ................................. 56
Adding/editing/deleting addresses ......... 58
Recording your route ................................61
Starting a trail......................................... 61
Saving the trail ....................................... 61
Reviewing where you’ve been ............... 61
4 Entertainment modes ...................... 63
Undocking a N.I.C.E. P200 ....................... 63
Saving battery charge ............................... 64
Supported audio and video formats .......... 65
Playing music ............................................ 66
Locking front panel buttons.................... 68
Playing music while navigating .............. 68
Equalizing audio..................................... 70
Viewing a video ......................................... 71
Play it again ........................................... 73
Changing video image dimensions ........ 73
Viewing video on a larger monitor.......... 74
Viewing photos ......................................... 74
Starting a slide show.............................. 76
Changing slide speed ............................ 77
Adding music to a slide show................. 77
Changing the music track ...................... 78
Playing games .......................................... 78
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5 Using the utilities ............................. 79
Copying files from your computer ............. 79
Connect to the computer ....................... 80
Copy the files ......................................... 81
Disconnecting from the computer ............. 82
Using contact information ......................... 83
Viewing contact information................... 83
Reading text files ...................................... 85
Opening a text file.................................. 85
Changing the size of the font................. 87
Text document quick view ..................... 88
Using the calculator .................................. 89
Using the stop watch ................................ 89
Using the calendar .................................... 90
Maintaining your schedule ..................... 90
Copying appointments ........................... 90
Viewing your schedule........................... 90
6 Customizing ..................................... 92
Hardware configuration ............................ 93
Changing screen brightness ..................... 94
Customizing navigation ............................ 95
Maximizing space for the map............... 96
Shortest time or shortest distance ......... 97
Avoiding interstates and toll roads......... 98
Changing the language.......................... 98
Changing distance units ...................... 100
Defining origin using lists ..................... 100
Defining origin by pointing ................... 101
Turning voice guidance on and off....... 101
Changing map colors........................... 101
Returning to factory defaults ................... 102
7 Care and updating ......................... 103
Cleaning the N.I.C.E. P200 .................... 103
Battery maintenance ............................... 103
Removing the battery........................... 104
Installing the battery............................. 107
Updating the map database ................... 107
Deleting files ........................................... 107
Checking navigation software versions .. 108
Upgrading the firmware .......................... 108
Connect to the computer ..................... 109
Upgrade the firmware .......................... 110
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Verifying satellite signal .......................... 111
Troubleshooting ...................................... 113
Resetting the N.I.C.E. P200 .................... 118
8 Reference ........................................119
Buttons .................................................... 119
Main menu reference .............................. 119
Main menu icons.................................. 119
Main menu buttons .............................. 120
Navigation reference ............................... 120
Touch-screen buttons .......................... 120
Start Route Guidance .......................... 122
Edit Address Book ............................... 124
Trail Book............................................. 125
Current location uses ........................... 126
Setup.................................................... 126
User Preferences ................................. 128
Set Vehicle Position ............................. 128
Detour management ............................ 129
Cancel Route ....................................... 130
MEDIA icons ........................................... 130
Music and video buttons ...................... 131
Music and video mode icons................ 131
Equalizer icons..................................... 132
Stereo/mono icons ............................... 132
Photo buttons....................................... 132
Utility icons .............................................. 133
Contact buttons.................................... 133
Text reader buttons.............................. 134
Calendar buttons.................................. 134
Setup ...................................................... 134
Power options ...................................... 135
Audio/video (A/V) options .................... 135
Etcetera options................................... 136
Text reader options .............................. 137
Specifications .......................................... 138
9 Limited Warranty Information .......154
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1. Quick Start
Windshield mounting bracket and cradle
NAVMOUNT2
110v power cord and
AC/DC adapter
NAVDAPT2
Also included, this guide. For synchronization with your computer, you will need a USB 2.0 to 5-pin
mini cable. This cable is available in the digital photography section of your local electronics store.
Parts list
If anything is missing, contact your dealer immediately.
Li (lithium) polymer rechargeable battery
NAVBATTERY
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Vehicle power cord
NAVCIG
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Front view
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Power LED, surrounds the power button; on when connected to external power;
glows red when charging battery and blue otherwise
Hold switch, locks/unlocks touch
screen and physical buttons
3.5mm headphone jack,
for private listening
USB 2.0 (5-pin mini port), for
updating maps, downloading
media, and updating firmware
AC/DC IN socket, connects to 110v
power cord & adapter for home use
Reset button hole, restarts system
Power, press & release to turn on & off in sleep mode;
when on, hold 2 seconds to turn off completely
20GB hard disk drive (located inside): 10GB for navigation maps;10GB for photos, video and music
Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) Liquid
Crystal Display (LCD), displays
maps and entertainment
Lanyard loop, for carrying
the N.I.C.E. P200
Infrared sensor, communicates
with optional remote control
Voice guidance, outputs audio
when not using headphones
Volume buttons, decrease and increase speaker volume
MUTE, turns audio off and on
MENU, accesses navigation and entertainment features
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Back view of the cradle and N.I.C.E. P200
GPS antenna port, connects to the optional
16-foot GPS antenna (NAVGPS)
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Battery cover
L=8.0Max
DC IN
Serial port, connects to the optional audio/video output cable (NAVCK)
Li polymer battery, powers audio/
video and utilities for up to three
hours when the
undocked from the cradle
DC IN socket, connects to the
vehicle power cord
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Back of the cradle Back of the N.I.C.E. P200
Battery cover lock, locks and unlocks the
battery cover; shown in locked position
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Mounting bracket and cradle
Suction cup, secures the mounting
bracket to the windshield
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Swivel adjustment knobs, adjust position of the
N.I.C.E. P200 when mounted on the windshield
Suction tab at base of cup
Cradle, holds the N.I.C.E. P200
Windshield mounting bracket,
attaches to your car’s windshield
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Optional accessories
The following Clarion products expand the
capabilities of the N.I.C.E. P200.
NAVCK Audio/Video output and power
cable
NAVGPS External GPS antenna to improve
satellite reception in the car
RCB200 Remote control to control the
N.I.C.E. P200 in the car or at
home
NAVBATTERY
Additional battery packs.
Getting started
1. Press and hold the power button briefly.
If this is the first time you’ve used the N.I.C.E.
P200 or if you turned the power off by pressing
and holding the power button for two seconds,
the Clarion logo appears above a loading bar
and the N.I.C.E. P200 displays the main menu.
After you’ve used the N.I.C.E. P200, and if you
turn it off in sleep mode, it starts by displaying
the last screen that was active before you
turned the power off.
To display the main menu at any time, press the
MENU button below the LCD screen.
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Main Menu features
GAME icon, provides access to the games, see “Playing games” on page 99.
NAVIGATION icon, launches
navigation mode, see
“Navigation” on page 34.
UTILITY icon, displays a menu
of utility application features,
see “Using the utilities” on
page 79.
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CLOSE button closes main menu.
USB button, connects a
computer for down-loading
media and updating firmware.
SPEAKER button, turns
speaker on and off.
MUSIC button, turns music on
and off (if music is playing).
MEDIA icon, provides access to the entertainment options.
For playing music, see “Supported audio formats” on page 65.
For watching a video, see “Video mode” on page 73.
For viewing photos, see “Viewing photos” on page 74.
SETUP icon, provides access to the configuration
options, see “Setup” on page 134.
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Navigation quick start
1. To begin, tap the NAVIGATION icon.
Note
Tap touch-screen icons and buttons
slowly for best performance.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the navigation
declaration.
Navigation declaration
2. Read the navigation declaration and tap the
Press-to-accept button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the map view with
your current location indicated by the red arrow.
Current location Navigation options button (F3
Current location
You’re ready to use the N.I.C.E. P200 as a
navigation aid.
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Navigation features
These steps demonstrate the general procedure.
1. Tap the navigation options button (F3).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays navigation options.
Exit (F1): Returns to navigation
Return (F6): goes back to the previous menu
Main navigation options
2. Tap Start Route Guidance.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays several ways to
define your destination.
Destination options
This quick start assumes you know your
destination address or a major intersection near
your destination.
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3. Tap Address/Intersection.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the address
options.
Address options
4. Tap State/Province Name.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the list of states and
provinces.
Page up (F2) and Page down (F4) buttons:
Used to view the next or previous page of option
Scroll arrows
Keyboard button (F5)
List of states and provinces
An easy way to define a state or province that is
not immediately visible, is to use the touchscreen keyboard.
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You can also tap the page up/page down
buttons or scroll arrows to locate the state or
province.
5. Tap the keyboard button.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays the touch-screen
keyboard.
Character display field
Defining the city name
Using the keyboard to define the state or
province works the same as using it to define
the city name (the example above), street
name, postal code, etc.
6. Tap the first few letters of the name (or number).
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays a list with one or
more options.
If you don’t see a list, tap the OK-to-accept
checkmark on the keyboard.
7. Based on what’s easiest for you, tap Postal
Code, City Name or Street Name and use the
keyboard to define the address.
The N.I.C.E. P200 displays another list.
When you’ve defined the address or
intersection, the N.I.C.E. P200 prompts you to
OK to acceptSpace barReturn to previous screen
confirm that you are ready to begin navigation.
8. Tap YES to continue or NO to define a different
destination.
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The N.I.C.E. P200 calculates the route and tells
you to proceed to the highlighted route.
Calculation progress bar
Calculating the route
If the destination is a long way from your current
location, route calculation may take several minutes.
If the destination involves travel by air or boat (for
example, you are in San Diego, California and want
to travel to Honolulu Hawaii), the N.I.C.E. P200
displays an error message.
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Main navigation screen
Next location, indicates where you’ll be after you make the next maneuver
Next maneuver
Simulation
on
Compass
Map scale
Touch-screen buttons on/off
Destination route (highlighted in magenta)
Next intersection, pops up as you approach it.
Destination direction (line of sight)
Current location street name
Pointer, indicates current location on map
Remaining distance to destination
Zoom in (F1) and zoom out (F2)
Distance to next maneuver
Time to next maneuver
Navigation options (F3),
selects detour, cancel
route, edit address book
or set navigation options
Map view (F4), alternates
among 2D, 3D and splitscreen views
Current location (F5),
shows current location for
adding to address book
Voice guidance button (F6), repeats
the next maneuver
Time remaining to destination
Music player controls
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Main music
controls
Chooses preset equalizer settings
View configuration options
Music controls overlay
(while navigating)
Alternates among playback options: normal, repeat, repeat folder and random
Accesses music folders
To ta l
time
Elapsed
time
File folder button
Current music mode
Current folder
File name
Play/Pause
Play time
Current track
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Stereo/monaural icon
Current music mode
Previous/Next track
Current volume
Number of sound samples per second
Data transfer rate in kilobits per second
Turns off music while navigating
Pauses and plays music
Current battery charge
Equalizer setting
Stops selection
Selects previous track in folder
Selects next track in folder
Displays previous page of name
Displays next page of names
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Photo viewer controls
creen size button, enlarges photo to fill screen;
ap the screen to return to photo default size
File folder button, provides
access to additional folders
Current photo folder
Slide show button,
Starts and stops show
Configuration button, provides access to audio/video options
Music controls button, turns display of controls on
and off for listening to music while viewing pictures.
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Slide show icon, displays
when slide show is on
Current battery
charge icon
Pause and
play buttons
Stop button
Next track
Previous track
Next photo
Previous photo
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Video player controls
The N.I.C.E. P200 disables video playback when the vehicle is in motion.
Main video
controls
File folder button,
accesses folders of videos
Play mode button, alternates
among playback options: normal,
repeat, repeat folder and random
Equalizer button, alternates
among preset equalizer settings
Configuration button, accesses configuration options
Video controls overlay
(when viewing full-screen)
Play time Pause/Play Previous/next video
Track or file Subtitles on/off
Bat chg
Language selection
Currently playing
video
File name
Stop
Current video modeCurrent folder
Current volume
Current video mode
Current battery charge
Pause and play buttons
Current equalizer setting
Stop button
Previous video in folder
Next video in folder
Previous page
Next page
Stops video and closes
overlay video controls
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Using the optional remote
The optional wireless remote control (RCBP200)
operates most features from a remote location. The
buttons on the remote control function the same way
their equivalents do on the N.I.C.E. P200.
For optimal operation, always aim the remote
control toward the infrared sensor on the N.I.C.E.
P200 front panel.
Infrared sensor
Front of N.I.C.E. P200
Remote features
Accesses
main menu
Arrows move
map arrow;
CAT select
menu options;
CH select
tracks & videos
Confirms menu
selection
Changes
music folder
1 1/2”
MAIN
F1 F2 F3
F4
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MUTE
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ENTER
CH
F5 F6
RPT
1 3/8”
Mutes all
sound
Increases
volume
OL
Decreases
volume
Next & previous;
BAND = play
Correspond to
touch-screen
buttons; functions
change based on
mode
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Turning the power on and off
Turning the N.I.C.E. P200 on
To turn the power on, press and release the power
button briefly. It’s not necessary to hold the power
button for more than a brief second.
Sleep mode
Pressing the power button briefly puts the N.I.C.E.
P200 into standby state called sleep mode:
• The screen displays “Entering Sleep Mode.”
• The N.I.C.E. P200 stores your current mode,
such as navigation mode.
• The LEDs (tiny blue lights in the middle of the
MENU, MUTE and volume buttons) remain on.
When you briefly press and release the power
button again, the N.I.C.E. P200 returns to the mode
you were in.
Note
In sleep mode, the N.I.C.E. P200
continues to draw a small amount of
power. Over time, this draw will drain
the battery.
Power off
Pressing and holding the power button for two
seconds turns the power fully off.
• The LEDs turn off.
• The N.I.C.E. P200 does not store the current
mode.
If you are not going to use the N.I.C.E. P200 for a
period of time, turn it fully off to conserve battery
charge.
When you briefly press and release the power
button again, the N.I.C.E. P200 displays the main
menu.
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Frequently-asked questions
The questions in this section are often asked by
people who are learning to use N.I.C.E. P200. For
troubleshooting help, see “Troubleshooting” on
page 113.
Navigation questions
Can I review the planned route without actually
driving it?
• Yes. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, tap
Simulation Off to change it to Simulation On.
When you define your destination, the
N.I.C.E. P200 simulates the route independent of the GPS.
I don’t like to drive on freeways (interstates).
Can the N.I.C.E. P200 calculate a route without
going on the freeway?
• Yes. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, tap
Avoid Freeway No to change it to Avoid Freeway Yes.
I don’t like toll roads. Can the N.I.C.E. P200
calculate a route that avoids toll roads?
• Yes. In Setup, Navigation Preferences, tap
Toll Yes to change it to Toll No.
Can the N.I.C.E. P200 calculate a route that may
be a little out of the way, but that may save time?
• N.I.C.E. P200 assumes that going by interstate is faster than going by normal roads. In
Setup, Navigation Preferences, change Shortest Distance to Shortest Time and the
N.I.C.E. P200 will route you via interstate if
one is nearby.
Can I get rid of all the information buttons so I
can see more of the map?
• Yes. While navigating, tap the touch screen
on and off button below the scale icon. This
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button turns the display of the touch-screen
icons and buttons on and off. To find this button, see “Main navigation screen” on page 20.
Can I hear the voice announcing the next
maneuver again?
• Yes. While traveling, tap the voice guidance
button (F6).
Can I find out what road I am currently on?
• The N.I.C.E. P200 displays your current location in at the bottom of the screen.
• Tap the current location button (F5).
Can I tell how far it is to the next maneuver?
• Voice guidance announces the distance to the
next maneuver before you get there. A box in
the upper right updates this distance.
• Or tap the voice guidance button (F6) and the
voice repeats the current instruction.
Does the N.I.C.E. P200 show me how many miles
are left to the destination?
• Yes. The N.I.C.E. P200 displays miles (or kilometers) remaining in the box at the lower right
of the screen.
What is the arrow in the upper left of the screen?
• This arrow indicates the next maneuver.
Entertainment questions
Can I play MP3 music files while I navigate?
• Yes. While in navigation mode, press the
MENU button, tap the MUSIC icon on the
right side of the main menu. The N.I.C.E.
P200 overlays the top portion of the touch
screen with the music controls. Tap the play
button to begin playing music. The N.I.C.E.
P200 supports the MP3 format only.
• Voice guidance overrides music.
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How many videos and music files does the
N.I.C.E. P200 hold?
• The internal disk drive holds 10 GB of data.
When I remove the N.I.C.E. P200 from the cradle
and carry it in my shirt pocket, songs change
unexpectedly as I accidentally touch the screen.
Is there a way to lock the touch screen?
• Yes. Slide the HOLD switch up. This switch is
located on the left side of the N.I.C.E. P200
(as you face it from the front). In the up position, the touch screen is locked.
Application questions
Is there a way to copy all contacts and calendar
appointments at once?
• No, you copy one at a time.
In my text files, each line of text breaks before it
should, making the text difficult to read.
• Tap the screen size button to create more room
for the text to flow more naturally.
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2. Installation
This chapter explains how to install the N.I.C.E.
P200 in a vehicle and use it at home.
Vehicle installation
Precautions
The installation process involves mounting the
bracket and cradle on the windshield of your vehicle
and connecting the power.
Warnings
Failure to follow these precautions
could result in accident or personal
injury.
Do not mount the N.I.C.E. P200
where it will block your view through
the windshield or your view of
dashboard indicators and displays.
Do not mount the N.I.C.E. P200
where it might obstruct the operation
of a safety device, such as air bags,
etc.
Dock the N.I.C.E. P200 in the cradle
The cradle contains the Global Positioning System
(GPS). Designed to be used as a portable
entertainment and applications tool, the N.I.C.E.
P200 must be installed in the cradle and connected
to external power to navigate.
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3. Locate the lock switch on the back of the cradle.
L=8.0Max
Lock switch
DC IN
Unlocked
Locked
Back of the cradle
4. Set the lock switch to the unlock position.
5. Slide the N.I.C.E. P200 into the cradle making
sure that the flanges securely hold it.
The receptacle on the bottom of the N.I.C.E.
P200 fits into the connector in the cradle.
Flanges
N.I.C.E. P200 connector
Front of the cradle
6. Move the lock switch to the locked position.
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