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Insignia NS-CNV43 User Manual

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User Guide
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Contents

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Important safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting up your GPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Using your GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
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Package contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front and side views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Inserting the Micro SD Memory Card and SIM Card. . . . . . . . . . .9
Mounting your GPS in a vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Connecting power to your GPS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Understanding the Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Understanding the Go To menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Creating a route to an address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Stopping a route in progress . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Resuming a route after stopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Checking alternate routes while following a route. . . . . . . . . . .20
Creating a route to an intersection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Creating a route to an address in another state. . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Setting your home address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Adding or removing an address on your Favorites list . . . . . . .23
Sorting your Favorites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Deleting or renaming a Favorite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Navigating to or from Favorites or Recent destinations . . . . . .26
Using Google Search . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Using Browse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Sending directions and maps to your GPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Setting up your GPS preferences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Setting up your Bluetooth phone. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Setting language and units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Setting language and units. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Setting up e-Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Subscribing to network application features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Using network application subscription features . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Using Bluetooth handsfree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
General. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
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Legal notices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
One-year limited warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the Insignia NS-CNV43 GPS—a car navigation device that makes an enjoyable experience out of driving anywhere. Your Insignia GPS incorporates a range of technology to provide all the information you need on the road and to help you on your way.

Important safety instructions

1 Read these instructions. 2 Keep these instructions. 3 Heed all warnings. 4 Follow all instructions. 5 Do not use this apparatus near water. 6 Clean only with a dry cloth. 7 Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions.
8 Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers,
stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug.
A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at
plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.
11 Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12 Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table
specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart/ apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.
13 Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14 Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required
when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
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15 To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this device to
rain, moisture, dripping, or splashing, and no objects filled with liquids, such as vases, shall be placed on it.
16 An apparatus with a three-prong, grounding-type plug is a Class I
apparatus, which needs to be grounded to prevent possible electric shock. Make sure that you connect this Class I device to a grounding-type, three-prong outlet.
17 The wall plug or DC power adapter is the disconnecting device. The plug
must remain readily operable.

Features

Package contents

Your GPS package includes the following items:
•4.3” GPS
• Car DC power adapter
•USB cable
•Mounting bracket
•Mounting cradle
• User Guide
•Quick Start Guide
• Micro SD memory card (with mapping data)
•SIM card
Your Insignia device comes with a free three-month subscription to the Insignia internet connected services. This service starts the first time you power on your Insignia GPS. You will be notified on the device when the subscription expires. You can renew your subscription on the device or on www.bestbuy.com.
Note
The navigation functionality of your GPS will work with or without the subscription. The subscription is only for the connected services.
Insignia reserves the right, at it's discretion, to limit excessive data usage on any device.
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Front and side views

Top edge view
Front view
Bottom edge view
Left edge view
#ComponentDescription
1 Power button Press and hold to turn your GPS on or off.
2 Charge indicator Turns red when the battery is charging. Turns green when the battery is charged.
3 LCD screen 4.3” touch-sensitive screen for displaying GPS information.
4 Volume control Use to adjust the speaker volume
5 USB port Plug the USB connector from the car DC power adapter into this port.
6 Reset button Press this button with the stylus or paper clip to reset the GPS.
7 Microphone Use with the Bluetooth hands-free feature.
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Back view

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# Component Description
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1 Micro SD and SIM card cover Open the door to access the Micro SC and SIM card. The Micro SD card
2 Speaker Provides audible GPS information.
includes the software for the normal operation of your GPS. The SIM card is designed to receive real-time messages and display them on the LCD screen.

Setting up your GPS

Caution
Always make sure that the GPS and any other external device connected to the GPS are turned off and unplugged from the power supply before you attempt to connect the GPS to any external device.

Charging the battery

Warni ngs
• The battery must be charged by using the supplied adapters.
• The battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are between 32°~100°F. Maintain well-ventilated conditions around your GPS to avoid overheating. Do not put the GPS on a bed, sofa, or anything that may block ventilation to the product.
• When the battery is weak, a “low battery” symbol appears on the LCD screen and the GPS automatically turns off.
Your GPS comes with a built-in rechargeable battery. Charge the battery fully before using your GPS for the first time. Charging time is normally about three hours. A fully charged battery delivers about two hours of use.
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Inserting the Micro SD Memory Card and SIM Card

The unit is designed with micro SD and SIM Card slots, which let you insert a Micro SD memory card and a SIM card into the GPS unit.
The Micro SD memory card contains the software to operate your GPS and the SIM card allows the GPS to receive real-time messages and display them on the LCD screen.
Note
You should power off the unit when installing these cards.
To insert the Micro SD memory card and SIM card:
1 Open the Micro SD/SIM card compartment by sliding the cover in the
direction indicated by the “OPEN” arrow.
2 Open the Micro SD Card slot by sliding it in the direction of the “OUT”
arrow.
3 Insert the Micro SD Card into the Micro SD Card slot with its gold
contacts facing down (the cut-off corner of the micro SD card should match the cut-off corner in the slot).
4 Gently slide the Micro SD Card latch in the direction of the “IN” arrow
to lock it into place.
5 Insert the SIM Card into the SIM Card slot with its gold contacts facing
down.
6 Gently slide the SIM Card latch in the direction of the “LOCK” arrow to
lock it into place.
Note
The GPS software will not work unless the Micro SD card (included) is inserted.
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Mounting your GPS in a vehicle

When you use your GPS in a vehicle, you can use the supplied mounting bracket and cradle.
To mount your GPS in a vehicle:
1 Slide the mounting cradle onto the end of the mounting bracket to
secure it.
2 Set the bottom edge of the GPS onto the mounting cradle. Then push
the retaining bracket at the top of the mounting cradle (1) toward the GPS unit. To remove the unit, push the retaining bracket at the top of the mount cradle toward the back of the GPS.
3 Lift the suction cup lever, then press the suction cup to the windshield.
Press down on the suction cup lever (2) to secure the bracket to the windshield.
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4 Rotate the mounted GPS (3) to a comfortable viewing position.
Warni ngs
• The as sembly mu st not be mounted s o that it im pairs th e driver’s view of the road.
• Make sure that your car’s airbags are not obstructed by the GPS.
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Caution
California Vehicle Code Section 26708 and Minnesota Statute 2005, Section 169.1 prohibit suction mounts on car windshields, side, or rear windows, as they can obstruct the driver’s clear view.

Connecting power to your GPS

Your GPS comes with a DC auto adapter for power while in a vehicle.
To connect your GPS to a DC power adapter:
• Connect the DC power adapter power plug to the USB port on the side of your GPS, then plug the other end to the vehicle’s 12-24 V DC accessory socket.
Cigarette lighter socket
Caution
Disconnect the GPS from the DC power adapter when starting the vehicle.
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Using your GPS

To use yo u r GPS:
1 Turn on your GPS. A splash screen appears for a few seconds, then the
Safety Warning appears. Be sure you understand these warnings.
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Note
The screens shown in this guide may be different than the ones you see on your GPS, depending on the firmware version.
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2 To continue on to the device features, touch I Agree at the bottom
right of the screen. The Main menu opens.
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Understanding the Main menu

From the Main menu you can do the following:
•Touch Map to see where you are
•Touch Go to to find a route to a place of interest.
Wireless Network strength
Go to Navigation menu
Search Google for points of interest
GPS signal active
Bluetooth
View map of current location
Sound is on
Battery charge
Settings and preferences
Network applications subscriptions: Tra ffi c Ale rt s, GasBuddy, Twi tte r, a nd s o on.
• Enter a destination address on the keypad that opens when you touch Go to. Your GPS automatically calculates the best route choice to direct you
to that address. See “Creating a route to an address” on page 15 for a step-by-step procedure.
• To set your device preferences, touch the Settings icon at the top right corner of the screen. To learn more about these settings, see “Setting up your GPS preferences” on page 30.
• To look up directions and phone numbers to restaurants, theaters, public services, and so on, touch Google Search. For more information on how to search, see “Using Google Search” on page 26.
• To use the subscription services Traffic Alerts, GasBuddy, and Twitter, touch Net Apps.
These subscription services are free for three months. After three months, you can subscribe to the On Demand Connected Features and choose the applications you want to use.
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Understanding the Go To menu

The Go To menu lets you set up a route to your destination. Destinations can include restaurants, gas stations, parks, hospitals, or other common public locales.
Navigate to your favorite places
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Navigate
home
Recent
destinations
Return to
previous
screen
Return to Main menu
You can also do the following from the Go To menu:
• After you set your home address, you can calculate a route to Go Home from wherever you are.
• Navigate to an Address when you enter it or enter an intersection near the address.
• Search the onboard information for categories by name in Browse for directions and phone numbers to restaurants, theaters, public services, and so on.
• Get directions from your location to places you have saved as Favori tes. This is where you will find directions and maps you have sent to your GPS from the Internet. Refer to “Sending directions and maps to your GPS” on page 28.
• Navigate to your most Recent destinations without having to enter them again.
Browse categories by name
Navigate to an address, street, or intersection
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Creating a route to an address

The route to your destination address is based on your current GPS location. Make sure that your GPS has a clear view of the sky.
To create a route to an address:
1 Touch Address on the Go To menu. The city in which you are located is
displayed, along with cities to which you have recently navigated. If this is the first time you are using the GPS, only the name of the city of your current GPS location is shown.
Touch to display the Enter city keypad
2 Touch the name of the city to which you want to navigate.
- OR ­To go to a city that is not listed, touch Other city to open the Enter City
name keypad, then enter the name of the city you want and touch Next.
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3 The Enter House Number keypad opens.
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Display alphabetical keypad
Go to Enter Street Name keypad
4 Enter the house number, then touch Next. The Enter Street Name
keypad opens.
Backspace
Spacebar Shift to lowercase
Back to previous screen
Return to Main menu
keypad
Go to destination address cardDisplay number
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5 Enter the name of the street. After entering a few characters, the GPS
displays a list of street names that include those characters.
6 Touch the street name. The address card for your destination displays.
View alternate routes
Start voice prompts and turn-by-turn directions
Touch to let your fans know where you are going
If the street name is not on the list, touch the Back button and re-enter the street name, then touch Next. The address card for your destination opens.
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7 Touch Go. The GPS calculates your route. When the calculation is
complete, the route is highlighted on the map view and the voice prompts begin.
Distance to next maneuver. Tou ch t o vie w turn-by-turn directions.
My car icon
Displays:
• Distance to destination
• Estimated arrival time
• Time to destination
Highlighted route
Return to Main menu
Touch and drag to scroll map
-OR-
8 Touch Routes. When the calculation is complete, a map opens
showing three highlighted routes, the time, and the distance to your destination. You will also be prompted on which lane to use.
Zoom in
Zoom out
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Destination pointer
Tou ch to zoom in on destination point
Touch the route button that you want to follow. The route is highlighted, the My Car icon shows your starting location, and voice prompts begin.
9 Touch the Destination button to zoom in on the destination, then
touch the Back button to zoom back out.
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10 To view turn-by-turn directions, touch the button with the green arrow
at the top left of the map view.

Stopping a route in progress

You might need to cancel directions while you are en route to your destination.
To stop turn-by-turn directions to a destination:
1 From the map view, touch the Menu button at the bottom of the
screen. The Main menu opens.
2 Touch Stop to stop the directions. This cancels your route.
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Resuming a route after stopping

To resume a route after stopping:
1 Touch Go to on the Main menu. The Go To menu opens. 2 Touch Recent. A list of your recent addresses opens. 3 Touch the destination on the list. 4 When the address card for your destination opens, touch Go or
Routes to start directions again. Your GPS starts directions from your current location.

Checking alternate routes while following a route

You can check alternate routes while traveling on your current route.
To check alternate routes:
1 From the map view showing the route you are currently following,
touch the Menu button. The Main menu opens.
2 Touch the Routes button. After the GPS finishes calculating the routes,
the Alternate Routes screen opens.
3 You can touch a route to begin turn-by-turn directions from your
current GPS location.
-Or­You can touch the Map button to return to the route you are currently
traveling.

Creating a route to an intersection

If you know the intersecting street names near your destination and not the exact destination address you can enter the street names of a nearby intersection to get routing instructions.
To create a route to an intersection:
1 Touch Go to on the Main menu. The Go to menu opens. 2 Touch the Address button. The Address is in list opens. 3 Touch the city name.
-OR-
Touch Other city to type it on the Enter City name keypad.
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