Directed Electronics NAV350 User Manual

NAV350

OWNER’S GUIDE

3.5” Portable Navigation with MP3 player

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NAV 350 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................2

FIRST THINGS FIRST.....................................................................................................................................................4

SYSTEM TOUR ...................................................................................................................................................................4

PERIPHERALS TOUR...........................................................................................................................................................8

NAV 350 SETUP................................................................................................................................................................8

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HARDWARE INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................................................15

COMMAND INTERFACE....................................................................................................................................................24

CONTACTS MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................................................26

CONTACTS ......................................................................................................................................................................27

CONTACTS MANAGER.....................................................................................................................................................32

ACTIVESYNC ..................................................................................................................................................................35

MULTIMEDIA MODE....................................................................................................................................................37

MULTIMEDIA MODE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................37

MP3................................................................................................................................................................................37

PHOTO.............................................................................................................................................................................42

S..........................................................................................................................................15

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................................45

SYSTEM SETTINGS OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................................45

CUSTOMIZING USER PREFERENCES..................................................................................................................................46

SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND USER SUPPORT....................................................................................................51

USING YOUR NAV 350 SAFELY.......................................................................................................................................51

CLEANING THE NAV 350................................................................................................................................................54

TROUBLESHOOTING THE NAV 350.................................................................................................................................54

FAQS..............................................................................................................................................................................58

CUSTOMER SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................................................60

SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................63

HARDWARE FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................63

GPS SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................64

SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................................................................................................65

DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS..............................................................................................................................................66

ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................67

REGULATORY INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................................67

NDEX .............................................................................................................................................................................68

NAV 350 feature highlights

Powerful system

• Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system

• Samsung S3C2410 266 MHz application processor

• SiRF Star II LP chipset with Xtrac v2 firmware

• High-density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery

Wide and accurate GPS coverage

Mobile design

• NAVTEQ digital map database

• Integrated patch antenna for optimum satellite pick up at

every angle

• Compact and lightweight body makes it easy for users to carry it anywhere while driving or hiking

• Car mount kit for multi-vehicle usage (windshield or dashboard mounting)

• On-the-road recharging options via the car charger

NAV 350 feature highlights

Ergonomic features

• 3.5-inch 200-nit QVGA TMR LCD touch-sensitive screen

• Accessible control hot keys with backlight illumination

• Simple, easy-to-use user interface with large icons and

command buttons

• Multi-language support for user interface

• Advanced power-saving options

Multimedia programs

• MP3 for musical entertainment

• Photo for digital pictures

Contacts management programs

• Contacts for managing contact information on the device

• NAV 350 Contacts Manager for managing contact

information on your computer

• Microsoft ActiveSync for synchronizing contact information

First things first

This chapter describes the hardware interface of the NAV 350 and its peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system operations are also discussed.

System tour

This section describes operation of the device hardware interface.

Rear and front panels

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5 4 3

No. Icon Component Description

1 Power status LED

indicator

Indicates the battery power sta tus.

• Green – Battery is fully charged; the

device is running on battery power.

• Orange – Battery charging

• Red – Battery charge is near depletion

level. You need to recharge your device.

No. Icon Component Description

2 Touch screen Displays the applications, data, and map

images available on your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to finger taps.

3 MENU Main Menu hot key Displays the Main Menu panel; also called

the Home panel. 4 MAP Navigation hot key Displays the Navigation panel. 5

6 Multi-directional

8 9

10 Speaker Emits system sounds. Note: For more information on how to use your NAV 350 in navigation mode, refer to the

Destinator OP Quick Start Guide or the Destinator OP User’s Guide (located in the Destinator OP CD).

Zoom in hot key When in navigation mode, zooms in on the

center of a map.

joystick

Zoom out hot key When in navigation mode, zooms out from

Volume up hot key Press to increase volume. Volume down hot key Press to decrease volume.

When in full screen mode in Photo, zooms in

on the displayed image.

Move in a left-right or up-down direction to

scroll through displayed items.

Press to open (if it’s a file icon) or launch (if it

is a program or settings icon) a selected

item.

the center of a map.

When in full screen mode in Photo, zooms out

on the displayed image.

Right and left panels

No. Icon Component Description

11 SD/MMC slot Accepts SD and MMC storage cards,

allowing you to use audio, image, and map files stored in it for use with internal applications. You can also use it to back up data from your device.

14 Power connector Connects the device to an A C power

Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices

USB port Connects the device to computer running

External antenna interface

(earphones/headphones).

on the Microsoft Windows platform.

outlet.

Interface for an external GPS aerial

Top and bottom views

No. Icon Component Description

Power button/ backlight control

Soft reset button Press to perform a soft reset if the device

As a power button:

• If the device is off, press the button to

turn it on. The power LED indicator on the front panel lights up green.

• If the device is on, press the button to

turn it off. The power LED indicator also turns off.

As a backlight control:

• Press and hold to activate or

deactivate the screen backli ght.

freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to the buttons on the screen).

Peripherals tour

This section describes of the peripherals bundled with the NAV 350.

Car charger

NAV 350 setup

Using the new NAV 350 is a snap. Unpack, mount, turn on, and it’s ready to go. Perform the following easy installation tasks to start using the device straight out of the box:

1. Unpack the device.

2. Set up the device on a vehicle.

3. Turn on and configure the device.

Setup the NAV 350 on a vehicle

The NAV 350 comes with a car mount kit and a car charger wi th which you can set up the device on a vehicle. Choose a position for the car mount kit on the windshield using the suction cup, or on the dashboard using the self-adhesive power disc connector.

Some countries prohibit the mounting of any electronic device in any location on the vehicle dashboard. Be sure to check your local laws for acceptable mounting areas before installing the car mount bracket .

Some newer vehicle models may have a heat reflective shield embedded in the windshield. This may in some cases obstruct the GPS si gnal reception. If you encounter this problem in your vehicle, you need to purchase an external GPS antenna.

Car mount installation reminders

Install the car mount on the surface of a vehicle:

• That is smooth, flat and free of dirt and oil

• Where the driver can easily view/reach it without taking

his/her eyes off too far from the road

• Where the device will not obscure car controls nor restrict the driver's view of the road

• Far from the air bag deployment area

To set up the device on a vehicle:

This section shows how to install the car mount kit in a vehicle’s windshield using the suction cup. For dashboard installation procedures using the self-adhesive power disc connector refer to the NAV 350 Portable Navigator Starter Guide.

1. Clean the mounting surface with a glass cleaner and a clean cotton cloth.

2. If the ambient temperature is below +15°C (60°F) warm the mounting area and the suction cup (e.g. with a hair dryer) to ensure a strong suction bond.

3. Install the car mount on the selected area.

a. Fix the suction cup to the selected area with the locking lever facing

up.

b. Flip the locking lever away from you to create a vacuum between

the suction cup and the mounting surface.

c. Make sure that the sucti on bond i s strong enough before proceeding

to the next step.

d. Insert the pegs on the car mount’s cradle plate to the holes on the

back of the cradle, and then move the cradle downwards until both parts are engaged.

4. Insert the Destinator OP SD card into the device.

5. Dock the device on the cradle.

4. Adjust the car mount

for the best viewing angle.

5. After setting up the device on the car mount, connect the car charger.

If the car engine is turned off, you may be required to s witch the vehicle ignition back into the Accessories position. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual.

e. Connect the car charger to the power connector on the cradle.

f. Plug the other end of the car charger to your vehicle’s cigarette

lighter.

g. The power LED indicator lights up orange during charging. The hot

keys backlight is also lit up.

The device comes with the bat tery pre-charged to at least 30% capacity. You can start using it once it is mounted in your vehicle and connected to the cigarette lighter. However, for maximum usage time you need to charge your device to full capacity. Go to the “Recharging the device

” section for instructions.

Start up the NAV 350

After mounting the NAV 350 on a vehicle it is ready to be used. Turn it on to calibrate the screen. After screen calibration, proceed to system settings configuration.

To turn on and calibrate the device:

Turn on the device by pressing the power button panel of the device. The Main Menu panel displays. This is also referred to as the Home panel.

on the top right

To configure system settings:

If you intend to start using NAV 350 at once, we recommend configuring the language and date/time settings first. The rest of the user preferences can be set up later.

1. Tap

On the Main Menu panel.

2. To set the system language settings, tap

h. Tap / under the Text

and Voice settings until the language

of your choice is displayed.

i. Tap

3. To set the system date and time, tap

to apply the changes made.

4. Tap Date.

j. Tap

date values.

k. Tap

5. Tap Time.

/ under the Year, Month, and Day settings to set the

to apply the changes made.

l. a. Tap

/ under the Hour and Minute settings to set the time

values.

m. Tap

to apply the changes made.

6. Tap Time Zone.

n. Tap

o. Tap

7. Tap Menu panel.

For more information on the rest of the system configuration options, go to “System configuration

Congratulations! Your new NAV 350 is now ready for use. Proceed to “NAV 350 fundamentals interface to start using the device in navigation mode.

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This chapter describes basic hardware procedures in using the NAV 350. Information on the device’s command interface is also discussed.

for the time zone of your choice.

to apply the changes made.

twice to apply the changes made, and return to the Main

”.

” for more information on the device’s user

Hardware interface

Using the touch screen backlight

Under some lighting conditions, viewing the information on the device may be difficult. If this is the case use the backlight to illuminate the touch screen.

To activate the touch screen backlight:

• Press and hold the power button

To turn off the touch screen backlight:

• Press and hold the power button

Using the SD/MMC slot

NAV 350 has an SD/MMC slot compatible with a range of SD and MMC storage cards that you can use to back up or transfer files and data.

Also, the NAV 350’s GPS navigation system has its core on the Destinator OP program. Using this program requires that users load the digital maps available in the Destinator OP SD card included with the device.

until the backlight turns

on.

until the backlight turns

off.

To insert a storage card:

• Hold the device securely, and then push the card into the slot until you hear an audible system sound; this will signal that the card is already properly seated within the slot. The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot.

To remove a storage card:

1. Hold the device securely, and then push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out. An audible system sound will signal that the card has been released.

2. Gently remove the card from the slot.

Establishing device-PC connection

The USB cable that comes with the device enables connection of the device to a computer. File Explorer displays the NAV 350 as a USB mass storage device, with the SD/MMC card shown as a sub-folder. Once connected, you can:

• Use File Explorer to copy digital music and image files into the device’s SD/MMC card and access them when in Multimedia mode.

It is advisable to organize files into subfolders. This will served as playlists and albums when you access the files from your device.

To enable access of multimedia files from your device, it should be located on the SD/MMC card, not on the device’s memory.

Go to “ Multimedia mode

” for more information on how to work in

Multimedia mode.

• Use NAV 350 Contacts Manager to import/export contact information between your device and your computer

• Use ActiveSync to synchronize contact information located on the device and the computer

Refer to “Contacts management

” for more information on contact

information import/export as well as synchronization.

Installing Microsoft ActiveSync

Use Microsoft ActiveSync to exchange information between the NAV 350 and a computer running on the Microsoft

Windows platform.

If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before ins tallin g the latest Microsoft ActiveSync version.

You can download ActiveSync from Microsoft website.

Minimum installation requirements:

• Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME, and 98 SE

• Microsoft Outlook 2000 or later required for Contacts

synchronization

• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later

• Hard disk drive with 12 to 65 MB of available hard di sk space

• Available USB port

• VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter

at 256 color or higher

Installing NAV 350 Contacts Manager

Use Contacts Manager to manage the contact information located on the device and on the computer. This PC program shares the same contact database as the Contacts component of Microsoft Outlook. It only has an import/export function; you still have to create contact entries in Microsoft Outlook Contacts.

To install Contacts Manager:

1. Insert the companion CD into PC ROM driver, select one language from the following languages: English, Francais, Espanol, Portugues.

b. After selecting language, one of the following pictures will appear:

1. Click Install Contacts Manager on the Please select your task screen.

The installation wizard will automatically begin.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions.

5. Click Finish after the installation process is completed.

Creating a partnership

After completing the installation procedures, set up a partnership between the NAV 350 and the computer with the help of the New Partnership setup wizard.

Once you’ve created a partnership, you will be able to synchronize contact information using ActiveSync. Refer to the “Synchronizing contacts for more information.

” section

To create a partnership:

1. If you want to upload files into an SD/MMC card for use with your NAV 350, insert the card to the device.

2. Connect the device to a computer using the bundled USB cable.

a. Plug th e cable’s smaller connector to the USB port

on the left

panel of the device.

b. Plug th e USB client connector into an available USB port on the

computer. The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start on your

computer screen.

3. Follow the onscreen instructions.

4. When prompted to select the items to be synchronized, select only ContactSync.

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