Cobra Electronics 7750 Platinium Quick Start Guide

Start Up
Mount the Unit
IMPORTANT!
It is the user’s responsibility to account for the vehicle’s height, width, length, HAZMAT, and other restrictions while driving. Always follow posted road signs and be aware of road conditions when making driving decisions.
Please read the “Important Safety Information” included with your unit.
To charge the unit, connect either the AC or DC Power Adapter. The battery light will illuminate and will take approximately 3 hours to charge. When battery is fully charged, the red LED will turn green. Once fully charged the battery will last approximately 2 hours during normal use.
NOTE: Turn the unit ON or OFF by pressing the Power Key for 2 seconds.
Printed in China Part No. 480-669-P Version B
Power Key
SD Card Slot
External Speaker Jack
Mini USB Port
Power Adapter Jack
Reset Button
You can mount your 7750 Platinum to the inside of your vehicle’s windshield using the windshield bracket provided.
• Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with glass cleaner.
• Assemble the suction cup bracket. Slide the mount clip onto the end of the suction cup arm and tighten both plastic nuts.
• Place the suction cup and bracket on the windshield and push the locking lever towards the windshield to secure the bracket.
• Adjust the angle of the bracket so that when the unit is attached to it you can view the display and operate the controls safely.
• Do not place the mount in an airbag deployment area.
NOTE: Mounting your 7750 Platinum in close proximity to a CB radio may interfere with GPS reception. Should you encounter such interference, position your 7750 Platinum as far away from your CB radio as possible.
Map Screen
Basic Map Screen
Quick Info Tab
Scroll/Zoom Tab
Scroll/Zoom Tab
Quick Info Tab
Routing Tab
Volume/Brightness Control
Speed/Time Toggle
NOTE: Touch anywhere on the map to enter the Main Menu.
Routing Tab
Log Timers Status Toggle
Next Mile Marker
Distance to next Rest Area
Distance to next Travel Center
Distance to next Weigh Station
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Scroll Map
Stop Route
Program Detour
View Turn List
Change Multi­Route Settings
View Trip CPU
Change Route Status
Main Menu
Navigate To:
• Enter Address
• Points of Interest
• Home
• City Center
• Recent Destination
• Intersection
• Office
• Find on Map
Tools:
• Address Book
• Multi-Route
• Trip Computer
• Calculator
• Hour Log
• Mileage Log
• GPS Status
• Backup/Restore
Settings:
• My Truck
• Map
• Device
• Volume/Brightness
• Alerts
• Language
• Calibration
Enter Truck Info
Find an Address
• Under the Navigate To tab in the main menu, tap the Enter Address icon to navigate to an address.
• Click the appropriate boxes to enter your destination’s State/Zip, City, Street, and House Number.
• As you type using the keyboard, the list will automati­cally filter your results. You can press View List to scroll through the results or simply tap on your desired destination.
• Under the Settings tab in the main menu, tap the My Truck icon to input your truck type.
• Choose your axel configuration and press
• Tap each box to enter your truck name and customize your vehicle’s specifications.
• When finished, press Save. Now you are ready to navigate.
• When finished, press and then confirm your truck information and press again.
Route Option
• The Route Option Page allows you to view
and customize your route.
• Press Simulation for the unit to run a real time
simulation of your route including turn instructions and warnings.
• Press Route Options to Customize your route.
This page allows you to avoid tollways and freeways, give preference to STAA routes, avoid specific roads, add via locations, or change your starting point.
• Press Turn List for detailed turn instructions for
your route.
• When you are comfortable with your route, press to begin navigating.
Find a POI
• The 7750 Platinum has an extensive database of Truck Specific and Standard Points of Interest. Under the Navigate To tab, click the Point of Interest icon.
• Choose where you would like the 7750 Platinum to center the search.
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• For truck specific POI’s tap ProMiles Truck Specific POI.
• For standard POIs choose the appropriate category or press All to do a keyboard search of all categories.
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NOTE: If you see on your map screen it means that you are not on the STAA National Network. The 7750 Platinum does not have
truck specific data for these areas so be alert and follow local restrictions and posted signs.
Amenity Filter
• When searching for Truck Stops the 7750 Platinum gives you the ability to filter your results based on the amenities of the travel center.
• Enter a Point of Interest search, tap ProMiles®/ TruckDown® Truck Specific POI, press the down arrow, select Truck Stops, then press the Amenities button.
• Select each amenity that you require and press the button.
Timers and Logs
• To turn off the amenity filter, press Clear All and then press the button.
• The Hour Log and State Mileage Log can be found in the Tools menu.
• The Hour Log is a set of timers that will assist you in filling out your Hours of Service Log Book.
• Reset your timers at the beginning of your work day. Set the maximum times to your preferred limits.
• Use the Log Timers Status Toggle in the Quick Info Tab on the Map Screen to change your status.
• The timers will count down and warn you when you are approaching your maximum limit.
• The State Mileage Log automatically records the number of miles that you drive in each state.
Configuration Options
To reset unit to factory settings, go to the Settings Tab in
the main menu, press Device, and scroll down to Reset.
To toggle between the Truck, Car, RV, or Arrow icon go to the Settings Tab in the main menu, press Map, and scrolldown to Vehicle.
• If you are having trouble with touch screen accuracy, calibrate your screen by tapping Calibration in the settings tab and follow the onscreen instructions.
Using and Updating
Your unit comes with 3 free months of AURA, the world’s premier Red Light/Speed Camera database. Keeping your unit updated with AURA will insure that you receive the most accu­rate warnings of upcoming red light cameras, speed cameras, dangerous intersections, caution areas, and speed traps.
• To activate your free updates, go to http://aura.cobra.com and click on the 7750 Platinum.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to update your unit.
For more information, view the full user manual at
http://www.cobra.com/pages/product-manuals or call customer service at (773) 889-3087.
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