Falcon NAVIGATOR User Manual

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FALCON NAVIGATOR

5” and 7” Portable Navigation Systems

User Manual

Please read this user manual carefully so you are familiar with the operation of your

navigation system.

● Specifications are subject to change without notice.

● Please read the operating instruction carefully and only use the accessories

provided by the manufacturer to avoid any unexpected damage. The warranty will be

void if the system is used with incompatible accessories, we assume no responsibility

for any loss and damage caused hereby.

● When using the navigation system you should always be aware of the real road

conditions around you as road construction changes may result in the electronic

navigation data differing from the actual road layout. Please be sure to comply with

the real road conditions and follow the traffic rules.

● Operating the system during driving without care may cause an accident, the

manufacturer or its distributors are not responsible for any loss caused by an

accident.

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Chapter One Product introduction

1. 1 Introduction

Your new navigation system can be used for more than just navigating, it also has the

optional functions of video playing, audio playing, Bluetooth hands free, FM

modulator, Bluetooth, photo viewing, and E-Book etc.

• High performance, low-power consumption MediaTek MT3351 CPU

• Simple, easy to operate user interface

• Power management keeps the product working longer and more steadily

• Built in USB to communicate with a computer through USB cable

• Excellent signal reception with accurate position fixing

• Compatible with Bluetooth mobile phones, the navigator can also be used for

making and answering call with hands-free

• Play MP3 and MP4 audio files

• You can use it when driving, walking, riding, or waiting for a meeting; the

perfect “GPS + entertainment” system.

1.2 Package

The packing box contains the following accessories:

1. GPS navigator

2. Car Power Adapter

3. Mains Power Adapter

4. MINI USB cable

5. Car bracket

6. CD with user manuals

If there is any damaged or missing items please contact your distributor as soon as

possible.

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Chapter Two Specifications

2.1 Specification
CPU

MediaTek MT3351

flash memory

128 MBytes

LCD display

5” or 7” TFT LCD display, Resolution

:800RGB(H)x480(V)

Touch-screen

High-accuracy, endurable touch-screen

USB

USB Client 2.0, MINI USB port

SD

Micro SD / MMC slot, the maximum

capacity of SD Card supported is 16GB

Audio

A: Built-in high fidelity speaker

B: High fidelity stereo earphone socket

GPS

Cold start <42s
Hot start <3s(in the open area)

Warm start <36s

Battery

Built-in rechargeable Li-battery

Battery Charging
port

DC 5V port

AC Charger

100/230V charger, 5V 1/1.5A

Car Charger

DC9-24V, 5V 1/1.5A
Status of the LCD
light

When charging, the red light is on; when

charge finished, the blue light is on.
Operating System

Microsoft Windows CE 6.0

Navigation
Software

Micro SD card

Video Player

ASF,AVI,WMV,3GP,MP4,FLV
Audio Player

MP3 and WMA
Photo viewer

E-Album, JPG, GIF, BMP, PNG
EBook Viewer

TXT

System setting

[FM Transmitter] [Screen adjustment] [Default

set] [Volume] [Power] [Backlight] [Time and Date]

[Language] [Sys Info]
Temperature

Operating Temperature 0C to 60C

Storage Temperature -20C to 60C

Working humidity
range

45% to 80%RH
Storage humidity

range

30% to 90%RH
Atmospheric

pressure

86KPa to 106KPa

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Chapter Three

3.1 Power supply and charge

Before using the navigator for the first time please charge it fully using the mains

adapter.

3.1.1 Power supply

There are three methods of supplying power: battery, adaptor, USB cable.

The navigator uses the built in Li-battery to supply power when it is not connected

with an adaptor. The mark

on the top right of the screen indicates the current

charge.

The navigator uses the external power when it is connected with an adaptor.

The navigator uses the USB cable to supply power when the GPS connects to the

PC but please be aware that a PC USB port cannot supply much power and may

charge the battery slowly if it all.

Note: The length of time the navigator can run from the backup battery will vary

depending on the use of the navigator. Some functions (audio playing, video playing,

bright back light) will consume more power which will reduce the battery life.
Note: The navigator has a built-in, unchangeable Lithium battery. In order to avoid

fire or burning please do not poke, bump or take it apart or throw it into fire or water.

3.1.2 Use the mains adapter to supply power

When the navigator is first used please use the AC adaptor to fully charge it.

1. Connect the mini USB plug from the adaptor to the socket on the side of the

navigator.

2. Plug the mains plug into the mains, the adapter will power the navigator as well as

charge the battery.

The red LED indicates it is being charged. Please wait until it is fully charged and

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don’t pull out the adaptor while charging. When it is fully-charged, the LED will turn to

Blue. If the navigator has a low battery or no battery left, please charge it

immediately.

3.1.2 Use the car adaptor to supply power

1. Connect the mini USB plug from the adaptor to the socket on the side of the

navigator.

2. Plug the cigarette lighter plug into the socket in the car, the adapter will power the

navigator as well as charge the battery.

3.2.1 Power on

Please check the battery is charged or it is connected to external power source.

Press the button for a few seconds on the top of the unit to turn it on.
Note: If condensation forms on the unit when moving it from one environment to

another please allow it to clear before turning the unit on to avoid damage.

3.2.2 Power off or sleep

Press the button on the top of the unit for a couple of seconds to turn off, the unit will

ask you if you want to turn it off or put it to sleep. When in sleep mode the unit will still

use some power but will return to the same state it was in when turned back on.

3.3 Reset system

If the system does not work you can reset it in the following way:

Insert a straightened paperclip into the reset hole on the rear of the unit and press

the hidden button inside.

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This can resolve problems such as:

1. The interface is slow or frozen.

2. Selecting icons is not working or is very slow.

3. The power button does not work.

Note: Any unsaved data will be lost when you reset the system.

3.4 Use the bracket to mount the navigator

When using the navigator in the car you should fix the device to the window using the

bracket.

Note: When use the bracket, please take care of the position. Please don’t fix the

navigator where it will obscure the driver’s line of sight. Do not fix it to an air bag or in

the range of an air bag.

3.5 Micro SD card

The Micro SD card contains the navigation software, map data and your own media

files. Press the card in gently with your finger nail and it will pop out slightly so that

you can remove it, to reinsert push it into the slot until it clicks and locks in place.
Note: Please do not remove the Micro SD card when the system is navigating or

playing files.

Please be careful when inserting the Micro SD card. If you insert the card improperly,

you may damage the card or the navigator.

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3.6 Connect with a computer

The device can be connected with a computer through the MINI USB socket. You can

copy a media file or document between the navigator and computer.

1. Please confirm the navigator is powered on.

2 Connect the MINI end [ ] of USB cable with the USB port on the device and the

normal end [ ] with a USB port on computer.

3 Please pull out the MINI USB cable after you have finished your operation, the

navigator will return to the previous screen.

Note: The navigator will stop other operations when it is connected with a computer.

When connected to a computer the following actions will break off the connection and

any unfinished data will be lost.

1. Pull out the MINI USB cable

2. Power off

3 Reset the system by using reset button

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Chapter Four Primary functions

4.1 The main interface and the function

4.1.1. Main menu

4-1

Select the icon in the top left corner of the interface

The desktop will display the

date as shown in Figure4-2

4-2

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Double-tap the date icon to enter the date setting interface shown in Figure
4-3

4-3

Select the second icon in the top left corner of the interface

to change the

desktop display background as shown in Figure 4-4

4-4

Select the left button

quick access to navigation function

Select the left button

to open the audio player quickly

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Select the left button to display the desktop

4.1.2 Function introduction

Navigation Switch to the navigation software

Bluetooth

This device can answer and make phone after connecting with a

mobile phone via Bluetooth

Video player Supports ASF, AVI, WMV, 3GP, MP4 and FLV format.

Photo viewer

Supports JPG, BMP and PNG format with photo rotate,

enlarge/shrink pictures, slideshow.

E-book

Text format: txt.

Support page selection

Audio player

Supports WMA and MP3 files with random play, sequential play,

repeat playing, pause, previous/next, volume

Game Play some simple built in games

Setting

Brightness, Volume, Languages, Power, Time, System, Default,

GPS Info, Navipath.

This chapter will introduce the navigation function and notes.

4.2 Navigation functions and features
Please refer to the separate Navigation Software Instructions.

Notes

1. Map information

When using the navigation system you should always be aware of the real road

conditions around you as road construction changes may result in the electronic

navigation data differing from the actual road layout. Please be sure to comply with

the real road conditions and follow the traffic rules.

2. Navigation

The navigator offers the suggested route for your reference, if you are mote familiar

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with the route and wish to vary from the one suggested you can do so and the

navigator will recalculate to take this into account.

3. Receiving signal

Many factors such as high, dense buildings, tunnels, underground parking, extreme

weather conditions can affect the ability to receive signal so as to result in inaccurate

position, inefficiency of navigation operation and system function.

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4.3 Video Player Interface

This chapter introduced how to use the built in video player.

4.3.1 Functions and features

1. Supports ASF, AVI, WMV, 3GP, MP4 and FLV files.

2. Support full-screen playing, position and file selection;

Before using the Video player, please copy your video fileASF, AVI, WMV, 3GP,

MP4 and FLVto a folder on the Micro SD card.

4.3.2 Operation

Select the Video button

to enter the video file list as the picture 4-5

4-5

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4-6

Close Close current file.

Last Show last page

next Show next page

Video

folder

Video folder

Video file Video file

Choose the video to enter the playing interface as shown in fig. 4-7

4-7

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Close Close the video list;

Play Pause or resume the video.

Next Play next video.

File list Go to video file list and choose a video.

Volume

Adjust the volume. It shows the volume is
decreased when toward the left and
increased when toward the right.

Playing

progress

Adjust the progress by sliding the progress

bar; go left for backwards, go right for

forwards.

Brightness

adjust

Adjust brightness, right means turn brighter.

Play

interface

Full screen play. Double tap the video to

return to the normal play status.

Video

name

Show current video name

Time

Show the time consumed / The total time of

the video

4.4 Audio player interface

This chapter introduces how to use the built in player to play your favorite music, and

let it be your personal MP3 player.

4.4.1 Functions and features

The audio player supports MP3 and WAV format.

Before using the audio player, please copy the files to a folder on the MicroSD card.

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4.4.2 Operation method

1Select the button

to enter Music file list as shown in fig. 4-8

4-8

4-9

Function instruction

Close Close current file

Last Show last page

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Last Show last page

next Show next page

Song

name

Audio file

Choose the song to enter the playing interface as shown in fig. 4-10

4-10

Previous

song

Play the previous song

Play/pause

To play and pause, single tap to pause, tap

again to play

Stop Stop playing

Next song Play the next song

Volume

Adjust the volume. It shows the volume is
decreased when toward the left and increased
when toward the right.

Close Close the audio player

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Setting the

playing

mode

Switch between sequencial playing, loop
playing, repeat playing and random playing.

Open the

play list

Display the play list, and choose your song as

shown in fig. 4-22

Playing

progress

Adjust the progress by sliding the progress bar,

go left for backwards, go right for forwards

Song title Show the song title

Time

progress

Show the time progress

Total time Show the total time for playing the song

Homepage

Go to the homepage

4.5 Photo viewer operation interface

This chapter introduces how to use the photo viewer to browse pictures.

4.5.1 Function features:

1Supports JPG, BMP and PNG

2Supports picture rotate, picture enlarge/shrink and slideshow.

Before using the photo viewer, please copy your photos to a folder on the

MicroSD card.

4.5.2 Operation method

Select the button

to open the photo list as shown in fig. 4-11

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4-11

4-12

Close Close the photo list;

Last page Show the last page

Next page Show the next page

File Enter the photo file

Choose the picture to enter play interface as 4-12

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4-13

Close Close the viewer

Shrink Shrink current picture in proportion

Enlarge Enlarge current picture in proportion

Previous Show the previous picture

Next Show the next picture

File list Show the file list, and then choose your picture

Rotate Rotate the picture by 90 degree

Slideshow

Show a slideshow of all the pictures circularly on full

screen from the current picture

Photo

name and

format

Show the photo name and format

4.6 E-book reader interface and operation

This chapter introduces how to use the built in e-book reader.

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4.6.1 Function

1. Supports TXT files.

2. Supports turning page, page browse, and file choosing.
Before using e-book function, please copy your TXT file to a folder on the MicroSD
card.

4.6.2 Operation

Select button

to enter Ebook list as shown in fig. 4-14

4-14

4-15

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Close Close current file

Last page Show the previous page

Next

page

Show the next page

Name of

file

Show name of file

1. Choose file name to enter e-book reader as shown in fig. 4-16

4-16

Close Close e-book reader

Last page Read last page

Next page Read next page

File Enter Ebook list to choose a book

Font set Chang the font size or set the font as normal or bold

Colour set Change the text or background colour

Add

bookmark

Bookmark the current position

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Open

bookmark

list

Select a previously saved bookmark.

4-17 Font set interface

Set font as bold

Set font as normal

Decrease font size

Font size indicator

Increase font size

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4-18

Set colour RGB

Choose background color, font color or

set background color

Choose background color, font color or

set background color with reverse order

or sequential order

Colour review

Return to e-book homepage

4-19

Choose bookmark

Return to e-book interface

Scroll bookmark list

Return to e-book homepage.

Show current reading ratio

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4.7 Game interface and operation

Select

to choose different games as shown in fig. 4-20

4-20

4.8 Unit Conversion

Select

to go into Unit conversion interface as shown in fig. 4-21

4-21

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4.9 Calculator

Select

to go into the calculator interface as shown in fig 4-22

4-22

4.10 Wince

Select

to go into the Windows CE interface as shown in fig. 4-23

4-23

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To leave windows CE use the Exit icon on the desktop.

4.11 Volume adjust

Select

to adjust the system volume as shown in fig. 4-24

“Volume adjustment” includes:

1. Speaker volume adjustment

2. “Screen tap sound” setting

4-24

Close Exit volume setting interface

Volume -

Decrease the volume gradually;

there are 10 ranks for volume from

mute to maximum. Each press will

decrease one rank.

Volume +

Increase the volume gradually;

there are 10 ranks for volume from

mute to maximum. Each press will

increase one rank.

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Screen tap

sound

Use the left/right buttons to set the

sound made when tapping the

screen, choose from three states,

loud, soft and off.

Shift left Turn on/ off screen tap tone;

Shift right Turn on/ off the screen tap tone;

Present volume Shows the present volume level;

4.12 Backlight setting

Select

to enter the backlight setting interface as shown in fig. 4-25

4-25

Close Exit backlight setting interface;

Brightne

ss

decrease

Click to decrease backlight gradually to

the lowest level

Brightne

ss

increase

Click to increase backlight gradually to the

highest level

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Present

Brightne

ss

Shows the present brightness level

Shift left Shift left to select mode.

Shift

right

Single right to select mode.

Backlight

mode

This is the time after the last press that the

screen will turn off. There are several

time interval choices: never, 3 min, 2min,
1min, 30 seconds, 10 seconds.

4.13 Date and time setting

Select

to go into the date time interface as shown in fig. 4-26

Date and time include:

1. System time set.

2. System date set.

3. System time zone set.

4-26

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1. Single click button or to set time and date.

2. Single

or to choose time zone.

Click

to exit current interface after setting. Choose or to exit

current interface.

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4.14 Screen Calibration

Select

to enter the screen calibration as shown in fig. 4-28

4-28

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Click it will show a cross on the screen in the sequence of center, top left,

bottom left, bottom right and top right, tap the screen in the position of each cross

and then tap anywhere on the screen to save the calibration and exit to the main

interface automatically. To exit without calibrating just wait 30 seconds without

touching the screen.

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4.15 FM Transmitter

Select

to enter the FM modulator setting as shown in fig. 4-30

4-30

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The built in FM Transmitter will send out the audio signal to your radio. Simply select

a frequency where there is no radio station transmitting and set both the navigator

and your radio to the same frequency. For example 86.7MHZ as shown, the sounds
from the navigator will now come through your radio.

4.16 System information

Select

to enter the System information screen as shown in fig. 4-31

System information includes:

1. Firmware version

2. APP version

3. System ID

4-31

Exit system information

Shows ROM version

Shows the APP version

Shows the system ID

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4.17 Language setting

Select

to go into the language settings interface as shown in fig. 4-32

4-32

Select the language you want from the list, scroll up and down with the button on the
right of the screen.

4.18 Navigation path

Select

to set the navi path, this is the location of the navigation software on

the Micro SD card and it should be set to \SDMMC\Navi.exe

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4-33

4.19 Restore default settings

Select

to enter the default settings screen as shown in fig 4-34

4-34

Press

to restore the default settings, press to exit without restoring the

default settings.

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4.20 GPS Information

Select

to enter the GPS information interface as shown in fig. 4-35

Note that the GPS information screen will not be able to function if you have the
navigation software running in the background.

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4.22 Bluetooth setting and Instructions:

This chapter introduces how to use the navigators Bluetooth to connect with a mobile

phone for call making and answering

Operation method

4.22.1 Select

to open the Bluetooth interface as shown in fig. 4-36

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4-36

Close Close the current interface

Phone book Display contact list of paired phone

Call history Display current call history

Dial pad Phone number dialing

Message Download SMS of paired phone

File manager Download files of paired phone

Bluetooth setting

Phone searching, profile management,

Bluetooth enable/disable.

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4.22.2 Select to open Bluetooth settings as shown below:

4-37

Close Close current interface

Searching Search for Bluetooth devices

File

management

File and ring tones management

Bluetooth

on/off

Bluetooth on/off

Connect/

Disconnect

Connect/Disconnect Bluetooth

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4.22.3 Select to search for a phone.

4-38

Followed by the list of found phones:

4-39

Select the device you want to connect and select

to pair as shown below:

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4-40

4-41

After successful pairing and connecting, it will show the following:

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4-42

Close Close current interface

Phone book Display contact list of paired phone

Call history Display call history

Dial pad Dial phone number

Message Download SMS of paired phone

File

manager

Download files of paired phone

Setting

Cell phone searching, profile management, Bluetooth

switched on and disconnect

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4.22.4 Select to open the phone book interface as shown below:

4-43

Select

to enter phone book as shown in fig. 4-44

4-44

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4.22.5 Select to open call history as shown in fig. 4-45

4-45

4.22.6 Select

to open the dial pad as shown in fig 4-46

4-46

Close Close the current interface

Number

display

Display current number input

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key Number entry keypad

Backspace Delete the last number

“+” Input “+”

Phone

book

Select phone number from the phone book

Phone

record

Select phone number from the call history

Dial phone Make call

4.22.7 Select to dial the number as shown in fig. 4-47

4-47

Return Keep call state and return to main interface

Name Shows the name you’re dialing

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Number

display

Shows the number you’re dialing

Calling Shows current call state

Dial

Dial an extension, switch the sound to the phone

etc.

Mute

Mute the microphone while keeping the call

active.

Volume - Decrease the volume gradually

Volume + Increase the volume gradually

Hang up End the call.

4.22.8 If there is an incoming call, it will show the caller ID and its number as shown

in fig. 4-48

4-48

Return Keep call state and return to main interface

Caller ID Shows caller ID

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Number

display

Shows the incoming call number

Answer

call

Answer the call

Mute

Mute the microphone while keeping the call

active.

Volume - Decrease the volume gradually

Volume + Increase the volume gradually

Reject Reject the call

4.22.9 Select to answer the call as shown in fig. 4-49

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4.22.10 Select

as shown in fig. 4-50

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4-50

Dial extension number

Shift the sounds to the phone

Not available currently

Not available currently

4.22.11 Select to download SMS of paired phone as shown in fig. 4-51

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4-51

Select

to load the messages as shown in fig. 4-52

4-52

4.22.12 Select “File Manager” on the main Bluetooth interface to download files from

paired cell phone as shown in fig. 4-53

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4-53

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Chapter Five Simple trouble shooting and maintenance

If your navigator doesn't work normally please check the following. If you cannot

solve the problem please contact our service center.

Reason Reason Solution

Can not turn on the

navigator

Lack of power

Charge the battery or plug in an

adapter

The device turns off

suddenly

Low battery

Charge the battery or plug in an

adapter

The back light is not

bright enough

Adjust the backlight

Can not see the

display clearly

The back light has

been turned off

Touch the screen to turn the

backlight on again.

No response or wrong

response when

touching the screen

The touch-screen is

not calibrated

Calibrate the touch-screen

The volume is at the

lowestsetting

Increase the volume

No sound

The earphone is not

connected well

Connect the earphone properly

Can not communicate

with computer

The USB cable is not

connected well

Connect USB cable

The signal is weak, it may need

more than 3 minutes to receive the

signal

No signal

The map data is lost

Contact your supplier or distributor

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Maintenance of the navigator

The navigator will be a reliable navigation and entertainment companion if used

correctly. Please follow the instructions below to ensure your navigator runs smoothly

for a long time.

Protect the screen: Don’t press the screen with strength or you may damage it. To

clean the screen spray a little glass cleaner on a soft cloth and wipe the screen, don’t

spray on the screen directly.
Note: Be sure to turn off the GPS navigator before cleaning.

Don't drop or hit the navigator or you will cause damage to the high-precision

components or screen.

Note: Accidental damage is not covered by the warranty.

Don’t use it in extreme temperatures (high temperature above 60°, low temperature

under-10°), near high voltage equipment, in dusty environments, do not subject to

electrostatic interference and avoid exposure to any liquid.

Avoid radiated interference: The radiated interference from other electronic products

may affect the display but it will return to normal after suppressing the interference

source.
Note: If you carry the unit by air, please put it with your luggage to pass the X-ray

detection system. Avoid scanning by the magnetic detector (at the passage used for

passing) or the magnetic bar (held by the security checker), or it will destroy the

system date in the unit which is not covered under warranty.

Avoid direct, intense light: Don’t use the navigator in high light and ultraviolet

radiation in order to increase the usage life.