L100 Series
Portable Navigator
User，s Guide
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L100 series Portable Navigator User’s Guide
Original issue: July 2005
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Record the device ID, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase
information in the space provided below. The serial number is indicated on the label
affixed to your device. All correspondence concerning your unit should include
the serial number, device ID, and purchase information.
L100 series Portable Navigator
Device ID: _________________________________
Device serial number: _______________________________________
Date of purchase: ____________________________
Place of purchase: _________________________
Disposal instructions
Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. To minimize pollution and ensure utmost
protection of theglobal environment, please recycle.
USA
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Table of Contents
L100 series feature highlights..........................................................................7
Powerful system.................................................................................................7
Wide and accurate GPS coverage .....................................................................7
Mobile design .................................................................................................... 7
Ergonomic features .......................................................................................... 8
Multimedia programs ....................................................................................... 8
CHAPTER 1 – FIRST THINGS
FIRST ................................................................................................................ 1
System tour........................................................................................................ 1
Rear and front panels ........................................................................................1
Right and left panels ........................................................................................ 3
Top and bottom views....................................................................................... 4
Peripherals tour................................................................................................. 5
Car mount kit..................................................................................................... 5
Car mount .......................................................................................................... 5
Cradle................................................................................................................. 6
Car charger......................................................................................................... 6
L100 Series setup............................................................................................... 7
Unpack the L100 series. ............................................................................ 7
Set up the L100 series on your vehicle...............................................................8
Start up the L100 series.................................................................................... 11
CHAPTER 2 –L100 SERIES
FUNDAMENTALS .......................................................................................... 15
Hardware interface .......................................................................................... 15
Using the touch screen backlight..................................................................... 15
Using the SD/MMC slot.................................................................................... 15
Establishing device-PC connection....................................................................17
Recovery Navigation…………………………………………………………………21
Using the car mount......................................................................................... 22
Recharging the L100 series.............................................................................. 24
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L100
Command interface ............................................................................................26
Using the hot keys ..............................................................................................26
Using the joystick................................................................................................26
Using the L100 series touch screen....................................................................27
Using the Main menu panel...............................................................................27
CHAPTER 3 –ActiveSync……………………….................................................. 29
CHAPTER 4 – MULTIMEDIA MODE ............................................................... 30
Multimedia mode overview.................................................................................. 30
MP3........................................................................................................................ 30
Using MP3 .............................................................................................................31
Photo...................................................................................................................... 36
Using Photo ...........................................................................................................36
Viewing files in Full Screen mode ........................................................................37
Viewing files in Slide Show mode .........................................................................38
CHAPTER 5 – SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................................... 39
System settings overview..................................................................................... 39
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Customizing user preferences ........................................................................ 40
Volume ..............................................................................................................40
Power .................................................................................................................41
Backlight.............................................................................................................41
Date Time............................................................................................................42
System Info ........................................................................................................43
CHAPTER 6 – SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND USER SUPPORT ............. 44
Using your L100 series safely........................................................................... 44
Driving precautions .......................................................................................... 44
Operating precautions .......................................................................................45
Storage precautions .......................................................................................... 47
Accessories and repair precautions....................................................................47
Cleaning your series .......................................................................................... 47
Troubleshooting your L100series ..................................................................... 47
Recalibrating the screen..................................................................................... 47
Resetting the L100 series…………………………………………………………….48
Loading the factory default settings...................................................................49
Resetting the GPS function ............................................................................... 49
FAQs ................................................................................................................... 50
Customer support............................................................................................... 52
CHAPTER 7 – SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.................................................. 53
Hardware features............................................................................................ 53
Software specifications....................................................................................... 55
Design and ergonomics....................................................................................... 56
Environmental specifications............................................................................. 57
Regulatory information...................................................................................... 57
APPENDIX A -- REGULATION & SAFETY NOTIICES……..……………. ….58
FCC notices......................................................................................................... 58
Notice: Shielded cables...................................................................................... 58
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Notice: Peripheral devices..............................................................................58
Caution............................................................................................................58
Operation conditions .....................................................................................58
Notice: Canadian users..................................................................................59
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens......................................59
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries................................................ 59
Important safety instructions ...................................................................... 59
LCD pixel statement ..................................................................................... 60
VI L100 Portable Navigator
L100 Series Portable
GPS Navigator
L100 series feature highlights
No more fumbling with wieldy, outdated paper maps. No more sheepish
”I think I’m lost” expression. And most definitely, no more going in circles
finding that particular spot. Get to your destination the fast and easy way
with your L100 series Portable Navigator.
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
• Gate5 MobileNavigator
• Integrated patch antenna for optimum satellite pick up at every angle
Mobile design
• 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 and USB cable
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L100 series 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
● Advanced power-saving options
Multimedia programs
●
MP3
for your musical entertainment
●
Photo
for your favourite digital pictures
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CHAPTER 1
First things first
This chapter describes the hardware interface of the L100 series and its
peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system
operations are also discussed.
System tour
This section gives you a tour of the device hardware interface.
Rear and front panels
No. Icon Component Description
1
Power status
LED indicator
Ι Green – Battery is fully
charged; the device is running on
battery power.
Displays the Navigation panel
ΙΙ Orange – Battery charging
When in navigation mode, zooms in on the center
of a map. When in full screen mode in Photo,
zooms in on the displayed image.
ΙΙΙ Red – Battery charge is near
depletion level. You need to
recharge your device.
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.
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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
Main Menu hot key
Displays the Main Menu panel; also called
the Home panel.
4
Navigation hot key.
Displays the Navigation panel
5
Zoom in hot key
When in navigation mode, zooms in on the center
of a map. When in full screen mode in Photo,
zooms in on the displayed image.
6
Multi-directional joystick
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.
7
Zoom out hot key
When in navigation mode, zooms out from the
center of a map. When in full screen mode in
Photo, zooms out on the displayed image.
8
Volume up hot key
Press to increase volume.
9
Volume down hot key
Press to decrease volume.
10
Speaker
Emits system sounds.
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Right and left panels
No. Icon Component Description
1
Earphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices
2
USB port
Connects the device to computer running on the
Microsoft Windows platform.
3
Power connector
Connects the device to an AC power outlet.
4
SD/MMC slot
Accepts SD and MMC storage cards, map files
stored in it for use with internal applications.
You can also use it to back up data from your
device.
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Top and bottom views
No. Icon Component Description
1
Power button/backlight
control
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 backlight.
2
Soft reset button
Press to perform a soft reset if the device
freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to
the buttons on the screen).
3
8-pin cradle connector
Connects the device to the cradle, which
in turn connects to the car mount.
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Peripherals tour
This section gives you a tour of the peripherals bundled with your L100
series.
Car mount kit
The car mount kit consists of the car mount and the cradle.
Car mount
No. Icon Component Description
1
Cradle plate
Connects the car mount to the cradle
2
Horizontal angle
adjustment knob
Slightly loosen the knob to adjust the viewing
angle in a left-right direction.
3
Vertical angle
adjustment knobs
Slightly loosen the knobs to adjust the viewing
angle in an up-down direction.
4
Extendable rod
Extend the rod to adjust the device position in a
front to rear direction.
5
Suction cup locking
lever
Secures the vacuum seal of the car mount.
6
Suction cup
Fixes the car mount on the selected mounting
area.
7
Suction cup release tab
Pull to release the vacuum seal of the suction
cup.
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Cradle (manufacture option)
No. Icon Component Description
1
8-pin device connector
Accepts the device when installed in the car
mount.
2
Release button
Press to detach the device from the cradle.
3
Power connector
Connects the device to a vehicle’s cigarette
lighter for recharging.
5
Car mount holes
Accepts the pegs on the cradle plate of the car
mount.
Car charger
No. Icon Component
Description
1
Cigarette lighter plug
Connects to the vehicle’s cigarette lighter outlet.
2
Power plug
Connects to the power connector on the device or
cradle.
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First things first
L100 Series setup
Using your new L100 series is a doddle. Unpack, mount, turn on, and
you’re 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 your vehicle.
3. Turn on and configure the device.
Unpack the L100 series
Thank you for purchasing the L100 series Portable Navigator. The
L100 series box contains all of the items listed below.
● L100 series Portable Navigator unit
● Car mount kit
o Car mount
o Cradle
o Self-adhesive power disc connector
● Car charger
● AC ad aptor
● USB cable
● Gate 5 MobileNavigator SD card(Note: The SD card include with the device for
Navigation use only, don’t save any other data. And DO NOT remove SD card while
Navigation executing.)
● Use r documenta tion
o L100 series Portable Navigator Companion DVD
o L100 series Portable Navigator Starter Guide
o L100 series Portable Navigator Warranty Booklet
o Gate 5 MobileNavigator Quick Starter Guide
Report any product defects or missing items to the place of purchase immediately.
Save the boxes and packing materials for future use
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First things first
Set up the L100 series on your vehicle
The L100 series comes with a car mount kit and a car charger with
which you can set up your device on your vehicle. You can choose to
position 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 signal reception. If you encounter this problem
in your vehicle, you need to purchase an external GPS antenna. For more information,
contact your local dealer.
Car mount installation reminders
Install the car mount on the surface of your 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
3 Far from the air bag deployment area
To set up the device on your vehicle:
This section shows how to install the car mount kit in your vehicle’s windshield
using the suction cup. For dashboard installation procedures using the
self-adhesive power disc connector refer to the
L100 series 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.
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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. Make sure that the suction bond
is strong enough before proceeding to the next step.
c. Insert the pegs on the car mount’s cradle plate to the holes on the
back of the cradle, then move the cradle downwards until both parts
are engaged.
4. Insert the
Gate 5 MobileNavigator SD card
into the device.
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5. Dock the device on the cradle.
6. Adjust the car mount
for the best viewing angle.
7. 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.
a. Connect the car charger to the power connector on the cradle.
b. Plug the other end of the car charger to your vehicle’s cigarette
lighter.
The power LED indicator lights up orange during charging. The hot
keys backlight is also lit up.
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First things first
The device comes with the battery 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 L100 series
After mounting the L100 series on your vehicle it is ready to be used.
You can now turn it on to calibrate the screen. After screen calibration,
proceed to system settings configuration.
To turn on and calibrate the device:
1. Turn on your device by pressing the power button on the top right
panel of the device.
When you first turn on your device, you will be asked to calibrate
the screen. This process ensures that when you tap the screen the
item tapped is activated.
2. Tap the center of the black dot as it moves around the screen.
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After calibrating the screen, the Main Menu panel displays. This is also
referred to as the Home panel.
To configure system settings:
If you intend to start using your L100 series at once, we recommend that
you configure the 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 date and time, tap .
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3. Tap Date.
a. Tap
/ under the Year, Month, and Day settings
to set the date values.
b. Tap
to apply the changes made.
4. Tap Time.
a. Tap / under the Hour and Minute settings to set
the Time values.
b. Tap
to apply the changes made.
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7. Tap twice to apply the changes made, and return to the Main
Menu panel.
For more information on the rest of the system configuration options, go to
“Chapter 5 – System configuration”.
Congratulations! Your new L100 series is now ready for use. Proceed
to “Chapter 2 –L100 series fundamentals ” for more information on
the device’s user interface or you can refer to the
Gate 5 MobileNavigator Quick
Starter Guide
to start using the device in navigation mode.
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CHAPTER 2
L100 series fundamentals
This chapter describes basic hardware procedures in using your L100
series. Information on the device’s command interface is also discussed.
Hardware interface
Using the touch screen backlight
Under some lighting conditions, viewing the information on your device
maybe 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
until the backlight turns on.
To turn off the touch screen backlight:
● Press and hold the power button
until the backlight turns off.
Using the SD/MMC slot
Your L100 series has an SD/MMC slot compatible with a range of SD
and MMC storage cards that you can use to play digital music or image files.
Also, the L100 series’ GPS navigation system has its core on the
Gate 5 MobileNavigator program. Using this program requires that users load the
main program and Naviagion maps available in the Gate 5
MobileNavigator SD card
included with the device(Note: The SD card include with the device for Navigation
use only, don’t save any other data. And DO NOT remove SD card while Navigation
executing.).
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To insert a storage card:
● Hold the device securely, 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, 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.
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Establishing device-PC connection
The USB cable that comes with your device enables you to connect the
device to your computer. File Explorer displays the L100 series 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 your
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 “Chapter 4 – Multimedia mode” for more information on how
to work in Multimedia mode.
● Recharge the device via the USB connection
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
Use Microsoft ActiveSync to exchange information between your L100
series 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 installing the Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1 version from the
L100 series Companion DVD
.
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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 disk space
● Available USB port
● DVD-ROM drive
● VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter at 256 color or
higher
To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer:
1. Close any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable
any virus-scanning software.
2. Insert the
L100 series Companion DVD
into your computer’s DVD-ROM
drive. The DVD's welcome page appears.
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3. Click Install ActiveSync on the L100 Series Companion DVD screen.
The installation wizard will automatically begin.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
After installation, the ActiveSync icon
will appear on your computer’s
system tray (on the lower right-hand corner of the screen).
For detailed information on how to use ActiveSync on your computer, start ActiveSync
on your computer, click Help, then Microsoft ActiveSync Help.
Creating a partnership
After completing the installation procedures, set up a partnership between
Your L100 series and your computer with the help of the New
Partnership setup wizard.
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To create a partnership:
1. If you want to upload files into an SD/MMC card for use with your
L100 series, insert the card to the device.
2. Connect the device to your computer using the bundled USB cable.
a. Plug the cable’s smaller connector to the USB port on the left
panel of the device.
b. Plug the USB client connector into an available USB port on your
computer.
The New Partnership setup wizard will automatically start on your
computer screen.
3. Follow the onscreen instructions.
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4. Click Finish on the Setup Complete dialog box.
The initial synchorization process will automatically begin when you finish
using the iszard.
5. Disconnect your device from the computer and you’re ready to go.
once you have completed the first synchronization process, you call initiate synchronization
from your device anytime, using the USB cable.
Recovery Navigation
If included SD Card in device with Gate5 MobileNavigator program & Map
destroy, you can recovery Navigation from companion DVD.
1. Insert the
L100 series Companion DVD
into your computer’s DVD-ROM
drive. The DVD’s welcome page appears.
2. Click Map Info on the L100 Series companion DVD screen.
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3. System will appear a explore window with Navigation info.
4. Copy both of those folder to SD Card root directory.
Using the car mount
The L100 series’s car mount features a firm grip suction cup that
provides a steady vibration-free support even during sharp turns. The
swiveling mechanism and axial rod allow users to position the device in the
best viewing angle possible. And being of a portable nature, users can easily
detach the unit for use in other vehicles (e.g. rental cars) without leaving
unsightly marks on the vehicle’s interior.
To avoid extreme temperature from damaging the car mount, remove the unit if the
temperature inside your vehicle exceeds 70°C (160°F).
To adjust the device’s viewing angle:
1. Slightly loosen the angle adjustment knobs, then swivel and/or tilt the
device until an optimum viewing angle is achieved.
If you prefer, you can extend the axial rod for a closer view of the screen.
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2. Tighten the angle adjustment knobs to secure the device in position.
To detach the car mount:
1. Detach the device from the cradle.
a. Press the cradle’s release button
.
b. Pull the device up to detach it from the cradle.
2. Detach the car mount from the windshield.
a. Flip the locking lever towards yourself to release the vacuum seal of
the suction cup.
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b. Firmly grip the base of the car mount, then pull the suction cup
release tab.
c. Pull the car mount away from the windshield.
Recharging the L100 series
Your L100 series uses a high-density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery.
If the battery level becomes low in the course of normal use, recharge the
device. Normally, you can use the AC adapter to recharge your L100
series. However, this may be difficult when there’s no available AC power
outlet on hand. When your device battery is drained while on the road, you
can still recharge your device by using either the car charger cable or the
USB cable bundled with your device. Recharging time from empty to full
capacity is about six (6) hours in all cases.
If the battery level reaches very low status, the device will automatically turn off. In this
case, you have about 12 hours to recharge your device after which you risk losing all
data on the device's internal memory. In case all data is lost, the next time you power
on the device you will be prompted to restore the data.
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To recharge the device using the AC adapter:
1. Plug the AC adapter into any AC current outlet.
2. Connect the AC adapter cord to the power connector on the left
panel of the device.
The power LED indicator lights up orange during charging. The hot keys
backlight is also lit up.
3. Once charging is complete, as indicated when the power LED indicator
lights up green, disconnect the AC adapter cord from the device.
To recharge the device using the car charger:
Use the car charger to recharge your device while it is mounted on your
vehicle. Perform step 7 of the “To set up the device on your vehicle” section
for instructions.
To recharge the device using the USB cable:
The USB cable that comes with your device enables you to connect your
device to a computer running on the Microsoft Windows platform. When
connected, the device battery is also recharged via the USB connection.
Go to the “Establishing device-PC connection” section for instructions on how
to connect your L100 series to a computer.
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L100 Command interface
Using the hot keys
The hot keys on your L100 series allow users to:
●
- Control the volume level of system sounds
●
- Control the magnification level of images
●
- Launch the Navigation panel
●
- Launch the Main Menu panel
All six hot keys light up when pressed for easier operation under low light
conditions.
The function of the hot keys may be disabled in some screens. For example, the
magnification level hot keys are inactive when viewing the
MP3
directory.
Using the joystick
The multi-directional joystick controls actions and scroll through functions in
your device, and at the same time act as an Enter key when pressed.
The function of the joystick may be disabled in some screens. For example, the
up/down direction is inactive when in
MP3
playback mode.
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Using the L100 series touch screen
The L100 series touch sensitive screen allows for a more natural way of
entering information into the device using fingers instead of a stylus—no more
wasted time finding a lost stylus or fumbling with an awkwardly shaped one!
In this Guide, the tap and hold-and-drag actions are done by:
● Tap - Touch the screen once with your finger to open items and select
options.
● Hold and drag – Tap a slider icon and drag it across the screen. In
Photo
’s
Full Screen mode, hold and drag the scroll bar to pan it
in different directions.
● Return – Tap
to apply any changes made and/or revert to the
previous screen.
Using the Main menu panel
When you turn on your device for the first time each day, you'll see the Main
Menu panel, also called the Home panel. From any other screen, you can
revert to it by pressing the Main Menu hot key
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There are four program icons on the Main Menu panel.
● – Tap to launch
MP3
for music mode operation. Go to “Chapter 4 –
Multimedia mode” for more information.
● – Tap to display the Navigation panel. Refer to the
Gate5 MobileNavigator
Quick Starter Guide
or the
Gate5 MobileNavigator User’s Guide
for more
Information on how to use the device in navigation mode.
● – Tap to launch
Photo
for picture mode operation. Go to “Chapter 4 –
Multimedia mode” for more information.
● – Tap to open the System panel to configure the device’s user
preferences. Go to “Chapter 5 – System configuration” for more
information.
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CHAPTER 3
ActiveSync
Use ActiveSync to synchronize the contact information located on your
L100 series and your computer. Each time you synchronize, ActiveSync
compares the information on your device with the information on your
computer and updates both locations..
For instructions on how to install ActiveSync on your computer, go to the
“Installing Microsoft ActiveSync” section.
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CHAPTER 4
Multimedia mode
This chapter describes the multimedia programs bundled with your L100
series.
The device’s multimedia programs—
MP3
and
Photo
—are not available in navigation
mode. This is for safety reasons so as not to distract the driver’s attention from the road.
Multimedia mode overview
In addition to its navigating function, your L100 series is also a mobile
entertainment tool that lets you enjoy your digital music and image collection
on the road.
MP3
and
Photo
extend your device’s function to the multimedia
scene.
To enable access of multimedia files from your device, it should be located
on the SD/MMC card, not on the device’s memory. Do this either by:
● Using the USB cable to connect the device, with the SD/MMC card inside,
to your computer, then use File Explorer to copy digital music and image
files into the device’s SD/MMC card folder.
● Using a compatible card reader to directly copy digital music and image
files to the SD/MMC card.
It is advisable to organize files into subfolders. This will served as playlists and albums
when you access the files from your device.
MP3
Enjoy your favorite music on the road. The program features:
● Support for MP3, WMA, and WAV files
● Auto-scanning of supported files in the device’s SD/MMC card
● Separate volume control enabling you to adjust the playback sound level
while retaining the volume level set for system sounds
Digital music file name length must be less than 32 words.
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● Hot key function for volume control
● Playlist support based on sub-directory contents
Each sub-directory containing compatible music files is treated as an
individual playlist. For a more organized file search, it is advisable to
named sub-directories based on genre or listening preferences. To
illustrate, a sub-directory containing music you listen to when traveling
can be named “Journey favorites”; or “Top alternative” for a sub-directory
consisting of your favorite alternative songs.
● Shuffle and repeat playback functions
Using MP3
To open MP3:
● Tap on the Main Menu panel.
The
MP3
playback pad displays.
To open files for playback:
1. Tap
.
The program will automatically scan the device SD/MMC card root directory for
supported digital files. Only compatible music files will be displayed.
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Tap
then selected a file or some files inside a sub-directory for playback
a.Tap
remove a selected file.
b.Tap
remove all selected files.
c.Tap
then selected a file or some files inside a sub-directory for playback
d.press
to confirm the selected file.
2. Search for the file you want to play.
Tap
or use the joystick to scroll through all available files.
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3. Tap a file and press
to back to MP3 playback screen.
To control file playback:
The icons in the playback pad let you control the playback mode.
● – Tap to pause or resume playback.
● – Tap to stop playback.
● – Hold and drag the slider of the progress bar to adjust
the progress of the current track.
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● – Tap to skip backward to the previous track. If the current file is the
first track in the list, the last track will be played.
● – Tap to skip forward to the next available track. If the current file is
the last track in the list, the first track will be played.
To rearrange the playback sequence:
Each directory containing supported music files is considered a playlist. You
can choose to shuffle the playback sequence to play files in random order.
● To enable the Shuffle mode, tap .
An enabled Shuffle mode is indicated by the word ‘Random’ on the
playback display pad, and a fade-out icon
.
● To disable the Shuffle mode, tap the fade-out button.
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To enable/disable the Repeat mode:
The Repeat mode lets you play the current track in a loop. The same track will
be played over and over again until you disable the Repeat mode.
● To enable the Repeat mode, tap .
An enabled Repeat mode is indicated by the word ‘Repeat’ on the
playback display pad, and a fade-out Repeat icon
.
● To disable the Shuffle mode, tap the fade-out button.
To control the playback volume:
To adjust the playback volume, you can use either the
MP3
volume control
slider or the volume control hot keys.
● Hold and drag the slider of the volume progress bar . This will only
affect the volume of the track playback.
● Press the volume hot keys . This will also adjust the sound level for the
device’s system sounds.
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Photo
These days every mobile gadget seems to be equipped with a digital
camera, better for capturing that spontaneous moment. With L100
series you can keep these images of your favorite moments as mobile as you
are by using
Photo
. The program features:
● Support for PNG,GIF,JPEG and BMP (1-, 4-, 8-, and 24-bit) files
● Auto-scanning of supported files in the device’s SD/MMC card.
● Three viewing modes: Thumbnail, Full Screen, and Slide Show
● Album support based on sub-directory contents
Each sub-directory containing compatible image files is treated as an
individual album. For a more organized file search, it is advisable to sort
image files into sub-directories based on something, such as a particular
event or a certain period. To illustrate, a sub-directory containing pictures
from your daughter’s birthday can be named “Cassie’s 10
th birthday”; or
“May 11 to June 24 log” for a sub-directory consisting of pictures taken
during that period.
Using Photo
To open Photo:
● Tap on the Main Menu panel.
The program will automatically scan the device’s SD/MMC card for
supported image files. Image files will be displayed as thumbnails.
Tap
return the previous directories.
Tap view images in a slide show.
Tap
or use the joystick to scroll through all available files. When a
thumbnail is selected, a blue border appears around it.
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Viewing files in Full Screen mode
In Full Screen mode, image files can be viewed in a larger or smaller scale.
You can also change its orientation angle.
To open image files in Full Screen mode:
1. Search for the file you want to view.
Tap
or use the joystick to scroll through all available files.
Tap
to return to the device’s previous directory.
2. Open the file in full screen mode.
o When the file is located in the root directory, tap the file.
o When the file is located inside a sub-directory, tap the sub-directory
icon, then tap the file you want to view.
To view files in Full Screen mode:
● Tap or move the joystick left/up to display the previous available
image file.
● Tap or move the joystick in a right/down direction to display the next
available image file.
To change the image magnification level:
● Tap or press the Zoom In hot key to zoom into the center of the
image.
When in a Zoom In state, you can hold and drag the scroll bar to pan it in
any direction you want.
● Tap or press the Zoom Out hot key to zoom out the image display.
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To change the image orientation:
● Tap to rotate the images 90° clockwise.
● Tap to rotate the images 90°anti-clockwise.
Gif format file NOT support orientation.
To return to Thumbnail mode:
● Tap .
Viewing files in Slide Show mode
You have the option to view images in a slide show much like viewing a
PowerPoint presentation in your computer. Images are adjusted to fit the
entire display area and are shown in a 3-second interval.
To enable the Slide Show mode:
● In Thumbnail mode, tap .
Tap the touch screen to stop the slide show and return
to the previous viewing mode.
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CHAPTER 5
System configuration
This chapter describes the ways you can customize your L100 series by
setting user preferences.
System settings overview
You can adjust the settings of your device to suit the way you work. Adjusting
certain settings, such as those for system volume, power LED, and hot keys/
touch screen backlight may increase your standby time.
To access the System panel:
● Tap on the Main Menu panel.
There are five preferences icon on this panel:
● - Tap to set the volume level for system sounds and enable tapping
sound.
● - Tap to view the battery power level and enable the hot keys
backlight.
● - Tap to set the touch screen backlight level and enable its auto-off
function.
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● - Tap to change the system date, time settings.
● - Tap to displays your device’s model name and related technical
specifications. Options for factory reset, GPS reset, and screen
recalibration are also shown.
Customizing user preferences
Volume
To set the system sounds volume level:
1. Tap
/ to adjust the volume level.
2. Tap
to apply the changes made.
To enable tap sounds:
1. Tap the Enable sounds for taps check box.
2. Tap
to apply the changes made.
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Power
To enable the hot keys backlight:
1. Tap the Hot Keys Backlight ON when press ch eck box.
2. Tap
/ to set the hot keys backlight’s auto-off function.
Options include backlight off after 5, 10, 15, and 20 seconds.
3. Tap
to apply the changes made.
To enable the hot keys backlight when running on AC power:
1. Tap the Hot Kkeys Backlight ON when AC-in check box.
2. Tap to apply the changes made.
Backlight
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To set the screen backlight level:
1. Tap
/ to adjust the screen backlight level.
2. Tap
to apply the changes made.
To set the screen backlight auto-off function:
1. Tap
/ under the Battery and AC Power settings.
Options include Never, backlight off after 10 or 30 seconds, and backlight
off after 1, 2, or 3 minutes.
2. Tap
to apply the changes made.
Date Time
Go to step 3 and 4 of the “To configure system settings” section for instructions
on how to set the system date and time.
Language
To load additional language options, refer to the
Gate 5 User’s Guide.
When an additional language is installed and selected, it will only affect the
Gate 5 user interface. System menus and non-navigation screens (
MP3
, and
Photo
)
will default to English.
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System Info
Go to the “Troubleshooting your L100 series ” section for instructions on how
to use the three command buttons on the System Info screen.
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CHAPTER 6
System maintenance and user support
This chapter contains information regarding system usage, maintenance, and
troubleshooting. Lists of frequently-asked questions (FAQs) and user support
contact information are also provided for reference.
Using your L100 series safely
The precautions and instructions stated in this Guide shall be executed in the English
language. In the event of any discrepancy between the English language original
hereof and any translation hereof into any other language, the English language
original shall govern.
Driving precautions
When using the device in a vehicle, the vehicle operator is solely responsible
for operating the vehicle in a safe manner. It is your responsibility to comply
with all traffic laws. Failure to follow the directions below could result in death
or catastrophic bodily injury to you or to others.
● Do not attempt to enter information or configure the device while driving.
If you need to do so, pull out of traffic and come to a stop in a lega ll y
permissible and safe location before using your device.
● Vehicle operators must maintain full surveillance of pertinent driving
conditions at all times. Minimize the need to view the device screen while
driving and use voice prompts to guide you.
● Never place the device on the passenger seat or any place else in the
car where it can become a projectile during a collision or stop.
● An air bag inflates with great force. DO NOT mount the device in the area
over the air bag or in the air bag deployment area.
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● Although reasonable attempt has been made to ensure that the
database in your L100 series is accurate, such information may
change from time to time. The L100 series database does not
include any of the following:
o Legal restrictions (such as vehicular type, weight, height, width, load
and speed restrictions)
o Road slope, bridge height, weight or other limits
o Construction work zones or hazards; road closures, traffic conditions
o Weather conditions
o Emergency events
It is your responsibility to disregard any unsafe, hazardous or illegal route
suggestions. Your judgment and common sense shall take precedence
over any information that may be received through the use of your
device.
Operating precautions
Device usage precautions
● Do not use your device anywhere it may be exposed to water or in
conditions of high humidity.
● Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures, which could occur in
a vehicle under direct sunlight. Such exposure can shorten the life of the
device, damage the plastic housing and/or battery, and increase the risk
of explosion.
● Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes.
This could result in moisture condensation in the device that could cause
damage to your device. In the event of moisture condensation, allow
your device to dry out completely.
● Do not leave the device unattended on an automobile dashboard.
When your vehicle is parked and the device is not in use, protect it from
theft and extreme heat by storing it in an unobtrusive location, away from
direct sunlight.
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● Your device is not a toy. Never allow children to play with your device.
● Never touch the liquid that might leak from a broken liquid crystal display.
Contact with this liquid could cause a skin rash. If the crystal display liquid
should come into contact with the skin or clothing, wash it immediately
with clean water.
● Never raise the sound volume level too high when using the device with
earphones. An excessive sound volume level could cause damage to
your hearing.
Car mount precautions
● Some countries prohibit the mounting of any electronic device in any
location on the vehicle dashboard. Be sure to check your local laws for
applicable mounting before installing the car mount.
● Some newer vehicle models may have a heat reflective shield
embedded in the windshield. This may in some cases obstruct the GPS
signal reception. If you encounter this problem in your vehicle, you need
to purchase an external GPS antenna. For more information, contact your
local dealer.
● The heating and cooling cycle of a vehicle's interior will in some cases
loosen the adhesion of the suction cup. Check the vacuum seal of the
car mount for adequate adhesion each time you use the unit, and
reinstall it if necessary.
● If the car mount has problems staying on, clean the plastic suction cup
with alcohol, then reinstall. Moistening the suction cup may help adhesion
in some cases.
● To avoid extreme temperature from damaging the car mount, remove
the unit if the temperature inside your vehicle exceeds 70°C (160°F).
● The dip in humidity and temperature at night may loosen the adhesion of
the suction cup. For this reason, as well as for security, it is recommended
that you remove both the car mount kit and the L100 series when
leaving your vehicle overnight.
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Storage precautions
● Do not store your device anywhere it may be exposed to water or in
conditions of high humidity.
● When the device is not in use for an extended period of time, bring it
indoors and store it in some location with a temperature range of -30°C to
70°C (41°F to 158°F).
Accessories and repair precautions
● Only authorized accessories should be use with the device. The use
of incompatible accessories could result in bodily injury and/or damage
to the device. The use of unauthorized accessories will also void your
warranty.
● Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modification to your
device. Refer all repair needs to your local dealer.
Cleaning your series
● Use a damp soft dry cloth to wipe the device’s casing (not the display
screen). Never use organic solvents such as benzene or paint thinner to
clean your device. Use of these solvents can cause deformation or
discoloration.
● Use a soft, clean, lint-free cloth to clean the display screen. Moistened
LCD screen wipes could also be used as required.
Troubleshooting your L100 series
Recalibrating the screen
If while using your device, you discover tapping an item doesn’t bring up the
appropriate response, it means your device has lost its calibration.
Recalibrate the screen.
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To recalibrate the screen:
3. Tap
on the Main Menu panel.
4. Tap
on the System panel.
5. Tap Calibration on the System Info screen.
6. Tap the center of the black dot as it moves around the screen.
7. Tap
to apply the changes made.
Resetting the L100 series
You may have to perform a reset if the device freezes (i.e., device no longer
responds to the buttons on the screen). A soft reset allows your device to get
a fresh start, similar to rebooting a computer. This will restart your device and
adjust memory allocation. All records and entries are retained after a soft
reset. GPS settings are also retained.
To perform a soft reset:
● Hold the device securely, then press the soft reset button on the
bottom of your device.
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Loading the factory default settings
If you still encounter system errors even after soft resetting the device, load
the factory default settings to correct the error. These default settings have
been selected to optimize your device’s performance.
To load the factory default settings:
1. Tap
on the Main Menu panel.
2. Tap
on the System panel.
3. Tap Factory Reset on the System Info screen.
4. After the factory reset, reconfigure your device’s user preferences.
Resetting the GPS function
In the following circumstances, the TTFF (Time To Fix First) values of your
L100 series may be longer than usual.
● After a long period of inactivity
● If the current GPS fix position is more than 500 km, or more than apart 12
hours apart, from the previous position
This is due to the nature of the GPS algorithm and rotational velocity between
the satellites and planet Earth, and is deemed normal. To correct this, perform
a GPS reset. This will update the GPS database which contains information
about the GPS satellites that the unit needs to function in navigation mode.
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To load the factory default settings:
1. Tap
on the Main Menu panel.
2. Tap
on the System panel.
3. Tap GPS Reset on the System Info screen.
4. Tap Yes on the dialog box.
The GPS reset process will take about a minute to complete.
FAQs
This section lists down frequently-asked questions that may arise during the
use of your L100 series, and gives easy answers and solutions to these
questions.
Aspect Question Answer
Audio
Why is there no sound coming
from the device?
● If the earphone is plugged into the device, the speaker is
automatically shut off. Disconnect the earphone.
● Check that the device’s volume settings is not muted. In the
System panel, tap Volume.
Touch screen
Why is the touch screen not responding
to my finger taps?
The screen may have lost its calibration. Recalibrate the
screen. Go to the “Recalibrating the screen“ section for
instructions.
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Aspect Question Answer
Multimedia mode
Why can’t I view my picture
files?
You may be trying to view an image that is not supported by
Photo. Go to the “Photo“ section for a list of supported image
formats.
Why can’t I play my music files or
view my pictures while navigating?
The device’s multimedia programs—MP3 and Photo—are not
available in navigation mode. This is for safety reasons so as
not to distract the driver’s attention from the road.
Navigation mode
Why is it that sometimes my device
takes longer than 5 minutes to get a
GPS fix?
If the previous GPS fix position was more than 500 km or 12
hours apart from your current position and time, it will take
significantly longer than the standard TTFF time to get a
GPS fix. This is due to the nature of the GPS algorithm and
rotational velocity between the satellites and planet Earth,
and deemed normal and is not the fault of your L100 series
device.
How do I acquire a GPS fix within
standard time frame (about 1 minute in
general)?
Perform a GPS reset. Go to the “Resetting the GPS
function“ section for instructions.
System information
and performance
How do I check the OS version of my
device?
● Perform a soft reset on the device. Go to the “Resetting the
L100 series“ section for instructions. The device’s OS version
appears on the bottom left corner of the screen.
● View the device’s OS version and other technical
specifications. In the System panel, tap Sys Info.
How do I restore the system back to its
default factory settings?
Users can perform this task by using the Factory Reset button
on the System Info screen. Go to the “Loading the factory
default settings“ section for instructions.
Does performing a factory reset means
a GPS reset as well?
No. The Factory Reset function mainly reset the OS settings
to their default factory values; it will not cause the GPS
settings to reset.
What should I do if the system stops
functioning normally?
Perform a soft reset on the device. Go to the “Resetting the
L100 series “ section for Power I couldn’t turn on the device.
The battery power may be depleted. Recharge the device. Go
to the “Recharging the device” section for instructions.
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Customer support
Technical assistance
If you encounter a problem with your L100 series, review the following
first:
● “Troubleshooting your L100 series ” section
● “FAQs” section
Product warranty
Refer to the
L100 series Portable Navigator Warranty Booklet
for details
on the warranty coverage of your L100 series.
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CHAPTER 7
System specifications
This chapter lists the features and operating specifications of the L100
series.
Hardware features
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Software specifications
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Design and ergonomics
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Environmental specifications
Regulatory information
This device fully satisfies the requirements for CE marking when used in a
residential, commercial or light industrial environment.
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APPENDIX A
Regulation & safety notices
This appendix lists the general notices of your GPS.
FCC notices
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruct ions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
Reorient or re locate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the device and receiver.
Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain
compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class
B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with non-certified peripherals is likely to
result in interference to radio and TV reception.
Caution
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority,
which is granted by the Federal Communications Commission, to operate this computer.
Operation conditions
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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.
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Notice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Cet appareil numerique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries
Hereby, , declares that this GPS series is in compliance with the essential requirements and
other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
Compliant with Russian regulatory certification
Important safety instructions
Read these instructions carefully. Save them for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instruct ions marked on the product.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol
cleaners. Use a water-moistened cloth for cleaning.
Do not use this product near water.
Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product falls, it could be
seriously damaged.
This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you
are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company.
Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this product where people will
walk on the cord.
If an extension cord is used with this product , make sure that the total ampere rating of the
equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere
rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does
not exceed the fuse rating.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch
dangerous voltage points or short- out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never
spill liquid of any kind onto or into the product.
Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under
the following conditions:
When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructio ns are followed. A djust only those
controls that are covered by the operating instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
normal condition.
If the product has been dropped or the case has been damaged.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service.
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Regulation & safety notices
The GPS uses a lithium battery.
Replace the battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend in the product
specification list. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
Warning! Batteries may explode if not handled properly. Do not disassemble or dispose of them in fire.
Keep them away from children and dispose of used batteries promptly.
To avoid hazard of unexpected electrical shock, use the AC adapter only when the wall socket is
properly grounded.
Do not use your GPS while exercising.
LCD pixel statement
The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques. Nevertheless, some pixels
may occasionally misfire or appear as black or red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image
and
does not constitute a malfunction.
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