Cobra GPSM2950 Service Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR MOBILE NAVIGATION SYSTEM:

2950

Printed in the Philippines

Part No. 480-300-P

Version A

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English

Controls, indicators and System logic

LCD

NAV ONE Signal Indicator

Vehicle

Heading

Distance and

Direction to Next

Maneuver

Distance to Destination

Function Icons

Estimated Time to Arrival

Function Buttons

LCD Brightness

Control (+/-) Power On/Off

Button

Menu Button

Down Button

Left Button

LCD Contrast Control (+/-)

Connection

Button

Enter

Button

Right

Antenna

USB

12 Volt Power Connection Port

External Antenna Connection Port (allows use in heavily shielded vehicles and those with metallic coated windshields)

Mounting Bracket (side view)

Quick Release Lever (side view)

Mounting Bracket

Quick Release Lever

⁄4 – 20 Tripod Socket

Menu button ( MENU )

Goes to the 2Main menu.

Enter button ( ENTER )

Enters the current selection/entry.

Up button (5)

Scrolls up through list line-by-line, scrolls up character lists, scrolls up increment numbers, moves map cursor up and navigates up in preferences selections.

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Down button

Scrolls down through list line-by-line, scrolls down character lists, scrolls down decrement numbers, moves map cursor down and navigates down in preferences selections.

Left button (3)

Moves to previous character or number in menus, moves to previous alphanumeric character group in lists, moves map cursor on maps left and navigates left for preferences selections.

Right button (4)

Moves to next character or number in menus, moves to next alphanumeric character group in lists, moves map cursor on maps right and navigates right for preferences selections.

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o not enter route request or make any adjustment to this device while driving. Safe and lawful vehicle use is the driver’s responsibility. Failure to pay attention to the road and traffic conditions could result in death, serious injury or property damage. This unit is for guidance only. Do not follow any hazardous, unsafe or unlawful route suggestions.

PLEASE DRIVE SAFELYPLEASE DRIVE SAFELY

Press ENTER to accept.

LANG

OPTION

HERE

RAIL

Where do you want to go?Where do you want to go?

Address/Intersection

Point of Interest

Previous Destination

Address Book

Trip Planner

Select Route CriteriaSelect Route Criteria

Route by Shortest

Time

Use Freeways?

Yes

Use Toll Roads?

Yes

BACK

System logic

3.9 mi 0:220.7 mi

SAVE

GPS

BACK

VOICE

LANDWEHR RD NORTHBROOK ILLINOIS

Between IL-68

And MAXINE COHEN CIRC

Current LocationCurrent Location

0.0 mi

Preferences

Languages

Vehicle Position

System Information

Map Regions

BACK

Option MenuOption Menu

0.1mi Latitude: N 42° 22’ 30” Longitude: W 88° 07’ 30”

ADD

BACK

VIEW

Trail-1 Trail-2 Off-Roading Sight Seeing

Trail BookTra il Book

CHANGE

VOICE

Select Routing MethodSelect Routing Method

Detour

Route Criteria

Trip Planner

Cancel Route

BACK

CHANGE

60 70

100

mph

000000.0

time

BACK

65.4mph

Max Speed Stopped Time

0:23:41

Trip DataTri p Data

VOICE

VIEW

MAP

TRAIL

MAP

HERE

TRAIL

MAP

OPTION

HERE

TRAIL

While using the NAV ONE system, the system proceeds from the opening screen to the main menu, then through the processes needed to get to the desired destination as shown.

ì NOTE

Pressing the icon on the LCD will not invoke the function — and may damage the display. Be sure to press only the function button.

Icon Function Button

When the NAV ONE system is turned on, an opening screen and safety reminder are shown and an option is provided to change the language used.

Next, the

Main menu becomes available that provides five means of selecting a destination. And, that is what the system is all about — to guide users to destinations with maximum confidence and minimum fuss.

Below are examples of available functions and samples of their screens and menus.

ì NOTE

SmartPower is on by default, it shuts down the system in response to a combination of two conditions: no vehicle motion or satellite lock for 30 minutes and no button presses for ten minutes.

Once a destination is selected, the user chooses how to reach the desired destination.

of unexpected encounters.

Trip data tracks progress. Bottom two fields are

user selectable.

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Detours take care

Important safety information

Warranty

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FCC compliance

Important safety information

Warning symbols and statements

Please pay special attention to the WARNING symbols and statements in this manual.

WARNING

Statements identify conditions that could result in personal injury or loss of life.

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC interference limits for Class B digital devices FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE. These limits

are designed to provide more reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation and are more stringent than “outdoor” requirements. Operation of this device is subject to the following 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.

Before installing and using the Cobra NAV ONE system, please read these general precautions and warnings. It is strongly recommended

to read this entire manual to be familiar with the system’s features, and know how to operate it.

WARNINGS

DO NOT think this NAV ONE is a substitute for personal judgment. The route suggestions should never supersede any local traffic regulation or personal judgment and/or knowledge of safe driving practices. Before making any maneuvers suggested by the NAV ONE system (for example, a U-turn or a left turn), verify that the maneuver can be legally and safely completed. Do not follow route suggestions if they suggest an unsafe or illegal maneuver, would place the vehicle in an unsafe situation or would route the vehicle into an area that could be unsafe.

DO NOT program this NAV ONE while driving. Only a passenger should operate controls or program the unit while the vehicle is in motion. The driver should not program the system unless the vehicle is parked in a safe location.

ONLY glance at the screen when necessary and safe to do so. Listen to the computer voice guidance. If prolonged viewing is necessary, pull off the road to a safe location.

DO NOT use this NAV ONE system to locate emergency services (such as police, fire stations, hospitals and clinics). The database may not include all emergency service providers. Use best judgment and ask for directions in these situations.

DO NOT position the unit in a location that obstructs the driver’s view of the road, instruments or controls to operate the vehicle.

DO NOT drive the vehicle unless the unit is securely attached to the windshield with the supplied bracket and suction cup or is fastened by other reliable means to keep it from becoming a projectile hazard inside the vehicle in the event of a violent maneuver or collision.

DO NOT mount the unit over airbag panels or within airbag expansion spaces. The force of an expanding airbag can thrust objects in its path toward the driver or passengers with injurious result.

DO position the unit so the screen can be viewed with just a quick glance.

DO set the volume at a level that will allow the hearing of outside traffic and emergency services.

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Assistance

Warranty

Customer Assistance

Caution symbols

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and statements

Please pay special attention to the CAUTION symbols and statements in this manual.

CAUTION

Statements identify conditions that could cause damage to the system or other equipment.

CAUTIONS

The user is responsible for operating this product wisely. This NAV ONE system is intended for use only as a navigational aid and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of other information. Be aware of conditions around the vehicle and compare them to the information provided by the NAV ONE system.

The Global Positioning System is provided and operated by the U.S. government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes, which could affect the accuracy and performance of this NAV ONE system.

This NAV ONE is not waterproof. Do not allow liquids to splash on it nor expose it to rain during operation or transfer from vehicle to vehicle.

Do not disassemble or modify the unit as this may lead to damage. If a problem occurs, stop using the system immediately and contact a Cobra dealer. Changes or modifications to the unit may void its compliance with FCC rules and make it illegal to use.

The NAV ONE system’s map database provides information on suggested routes without regard to factors that may affect the user’s driving experience or the time required to arrive at the desired 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. Use personal judgment or the NAV ONE system’s detour mode to develop an alternate route if necessary.

Do not remove the unit from the windshield or quick release bracket while the unit is turned on. The NAV ONE contains a hard drive, which spins at high speed while the unit is turned on. Handling the unit while the drive is spinning could damage it. When the unit is off, the hard drive is parked in a more secure condition.

Dismount the unit when parked. This will not only minimize the chance of theft but will also reduce the unit’s exposure to heat and strong sunlight which can shorten the life of the internal components.

Do read the Important safety information sections on pages 4 and 5 of this manual before using this NAV ONE system.

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Installation

The unit can be mounted to the vehicle’s windshield with the included bracket and suction cup, or an alternative mounting can be devised.

THE UNIT MUST BE FIRMLY ATTACHED TO THE VEHICLE. If it is not, it can become a projectile hazard to vehicle occupants and possibly cause serious injury during a violent maneuver or crash.

Do not let the mount block the view of the sky.

View From the Top

Position the unit where it is visible at a glance but will not obstruct the driver’s view of the road or interfere with the use of vehicle instruments and controls.

Do not put the unit over airbag panels or within airbag deployment envelopes.

Position the unit so the antenna can “see” the sky.

Alternative mounting recommended for high-pitched windshields.

The unit should be as close to vertical as possible and not tilted front-to-back or side-to-side.

To secure and connect the NAV ONE:

First, select a suitable location where the unit can be mounted vertically and clean the mounting area. Then, separate the suction cup and mounting bracket assembly from the unit.

CAUTION

All air must be removed.

1. FIRMLY press the suction cup against the windshield by applying pressure to the central PRESS button. Be sure the button is pressed all the way in to make sure ALL the air is out of the suction cup.

2. While maintaining FIRM pressure on the button, rotate the lock lever over the button.

Test suction cup adhesion by pulling on the bracket. THE ASSEMBLY SHOULD NOT WIGGLE. If it does, unlock the lever and repeat steps 1 and 2.

3. Attach the unit to the mounting bracket by means of the quick release feature.

4. Plug the power cord into the unit and the vehicle’s 12 volt power socket.

Use the quick release lever to temporarily remove the unit from the mounting bracket when the vehicle is parked to prevent theft or heat damage. Be sure to turn off the power before moving the unit to avoid damage to the hard drive where the database is stored.

The suction cup portion of the bracket can be left attached to the windshield for quick reinstallation.

If the vehicle has a metallic coated or integrally heated windshield, you may need to use the optional external antenna.

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Basic operation, start-up and Preferences

Basic operation and start-up

Be sure to read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION on pages 4 and 5 before the first use of the NAV ONE system.

Power on/off

After installation is complete and the vehicle is in an open area, turn on the unit (press and hold the POWER button on the side of the unit). Each time the unit is turned on, a start-up screen appears on the LCD followed by a safety reminder and an opportunity to select a language. Then, pressing ENTER will bring up either the 2Main menu or the 2Continue route guidance menu. Each time the system is turned off (press the POWER button again), the system will retain all information to be recalled when it is turned on again.

When the GPS Navigation System is new (or has been idle for more than seven days or has moved more than 500 miles while off), it can take up to five minutes for the system to lock onto the GPS satellites. After such a start-up, the system should be left turned on for at least 20 minutes to download GPS satellite data. Having updated satellite data will allow much faster satellite acquisition and lock — typically less than a minute — when the unit is turned on again.

Preferences

Users can select settings from the

Preferences menu as shown to the right. To reach this menu, press the OPTION function button at the 2Main menu, then ENTER at the [Preferences]

ì NOTE

Cobra recommends that the system be used for a while with the default settings; then users may make changes.

bar on the 2Option menu.

Preference menu

Preferences

Volume

- 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 +

Map View Heading Up >

Auto Reroute On >

Color Scheme Auto >

Units Mile >

Smart Power On >

Key Click On >

Options

0 (off – no sound)

1 – 8 (softest to loudest)

Heading up or north up

On or off

Auto, day or night

Mile, mile/yd, km or km/m

On or off

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