Micro Star Co MS5654 User Manual

MS-5654

User guide

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IMPORTANT

Satellite signals are required for this product to function in Navigation
Mode. There may be occasions within your home or surrounding area when
the signal strength is limited and Navigation Mode may not be possible.
This is quite normal for products of this type. If you experience difficulty in
receiving a signal in your car you may n eed to use an external antenna
(optional).

Safety

The Global Positioning Sy stem

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite based system that provides
location and tim ing information around the globe. GPS is operated and controlled
under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United States of America,
who are responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any changes in GPS
availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the
operation of your Personal Navigation Device (PND).

Using Your PND in the Car

When using your PND while driving it i s essential that you drive with due care
and attention. Never modify the settings or program your PND while dri ving. Only
look at the PND map when it is safe to do so. Only follow the PND instructions
when the road regulati ons allow you to do so. W hen mounting the PND in your
car make sure that it does not obscure your view or impede the operation of any
driving controls.

Prohibited Areas

Do not operate your PND in hospitals or near any electrical medical
equipment.
Do not operate your PND in aircraft.
Do not operate your PND in a petrol station forecourt.

Battery

Your PND uses a Li-ion battery. Do not use it in humid, wet or corrosive
environments. Do not o perate or store your PND in high temperatures (>60℃) or

in direct sun light. Do not pierce or break the battery casing.

area thoroughl y and seek medical attention.
The Li-ion batter y contained in this unit must be recycled or disposed of properly.
Do not dispose of in household waste or burn.

Failure to follow these cautions will invalidate the warranty and ma y
cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and
cause injury or damage.
If you come into contact with leaked battery acid wash the contact

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT.............................................................................................2

Safety........................................................................................................2

The Global Positioning System .......................................................................2

Using Your PND in the Car ..............................................................................2

Prohibited Areas ...............................................................................................2

Battery..............................................................................................................2

CONTENTS..............................................................................................3

Getting Started .........................................................................................4

Position of the controls ....................................................................................4

Car Adapter ......................................................................................................6

External Antenna (sold separatel y)..................................................................6

Switching On/ Off .............................................................................................6

Sleep Mode......................................................................................................7

Connect to PC..................................................................................................9

GPS ........................................................................................................10

Safety Instructions .........................................................................................10

Handsfree ...............................................................................................11

Paired List ......................................................................................................11

Dial .................................................................................................................13

Last Calls .......................................................................................................14

Auto Answer...................................................................................................15

Travel Kit ................................................................................................16

Music..............................................................................................................16

Video ..............................................................................................................18

Photo..............................................................................................................21

UnitConverter .................................................................................................24

Currency Converter........................................................................................25

Settings...................................................................................................26

Display ...........................................................................................................27

Language .......................................................................................................29

Restore...........................................................................................................30

System Info ....................................................................................................31

Firmware Upgrade (advanced feature)..........................................................32

FM Adjust .......................................................................................................33

Technical Specifications .........................................................................35

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Getting Started

This device combines GPS functionality with a photo viewer and Bluetooth
Hands-free. Before you begin to install and use this product, please read t his
manual carefully for fully exploiting the functions of this product. If you experience
any problems, go through the user guide before contacting the customer helpline.

Position of the controls

1. Power Button

2. SD Card Slot

3. Touch Panel

4. Menu Button

5. Indicator Light*

6. TMC Antenna Jack

7. USB Port

8. Strap Hole

9. Battery Switch

10. Headphone Jack

11. External GPS Antenna
Port

12. Speaker

13. Stylus Pen/ Slot (Slide
the stylus pen out of
the slot when needed.)

*: When charging the light will be red; when fully charged the light will become green.
** When not using the unit for a long period of time, you are advised to turn the unit off by this
switch. Use the stylus to operate the switch.

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Battery Information

The device is integrated with a 1000mAH/ 3.7V Li-pol ymer battery. It allows the
unit to be used for approximately 2 hours, without being connected to a pow er
source.
The battery icon which is shown at different point on the display depending on
which screen is currently being displayed. The icon indicates the current battery
status.

You can also go to the Main Menu / Settings / Power Status to view the actual
percentage of the remaining battery capacity.
The display shows the “Low Battery!” message automatically. When the battery
capacity drops below 15%, this message will be shown for 2 seconds. Howe ver,
when battery capacity drops below 5%, this message will stay on the screen until
the user connects the unit via the car charger or the battery capacity becomes
too low to power the unit.

: means the battery capacity is full.
: means the battery capacity is 80%.
: means the battery capacity is 60%.
: means the battery capacity is 40%.
: means the battery capacity is 20%.

Charging the Batter y
Before using your PND f or the first time, we recommend you to charge the unit
for 5 hours via the USB cable or 2 hours via the car charger in order to charge
the battery.
Plug the USB cable or the car charger into the USB socket .
When you use the PND in your car, we recommend that you always use the ca r
charger in order to maintain the batter y level.
*Disclaimer: some laptops could have insufficient power through the USB port to
charge the unit; this could lead to damage to your laptop U SB port. MS-5654 will
not be held in any way responsible for the damages caused to any laptop by
charging the device through the laptop U SB port
*It is recommended that when charging via the USB cable that the power switch
is set to the Off position.

When the device is connected to the car charger/USB cable the battery icon will
change to
When the battery is fully charged, and the car charger/USB cable is still
connected. The icon will change to
the unit will turn green.

, and LED indicator light on the front of the unit will be lit red.

, and the LED indicator light on the front of

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Car Adapter

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When using your PND in the car we recommend that you always use the in-car
charger to power the unit, especially on long journeys.
Plug the in-car charger into the USB socket on the unit. Plug the other end of the
adapter into the car’s cigarette-lighter / 12V DC socket.

External Antenna (sold separately)

If the GPS receiver fails to acquire a valid signal when mounted in your car it may
be due to a heat reflecting coating or heating elements in your windscreen. In
these cases use an external antenna.
The antenna has a magnet and can be positioned in various locations in or
outside your car to obtain the best signal reception. Push the antenna into the
socket on the rear of the unit until it clicks into place. Then position the antenna
so that you recei ve a valid signal.

Position t he antenna on t he roof of your ca

Plugs into t he back of the P ND

*External Antenna Optional

Switching On/ Off

Use the stylus pen to switch the unit on by the power switch on the bottom of the
unit. You will see the booting screen for a short while, then the screen will change

to show the below m essage to warn you about driving safety. Tap on the
button to continue.

The screen will then change to the Main Menu screen shown below. This is the
starting point for using all of your MS-5654 features.

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Sleep Mode

You can use Sleep mode to conserve battery power if the unit is not going t o be
used for a short while, for example if you have scheduled a stop at a ser vice
station. NOTE: if the unit is not to be used for a long period of time, the unit
should be switched off by the On/Off switch.

Press the Power Button for 3 seconds to pu t the unit into Sleep Mode.
Press the Power button for 3 seconds to wake up the de vice, the displa y show
the same screen as when the unit was put into sleep mode.

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SD Card Installation

If you have a SD or MMC memory Card, you may install it to extend the storage
capacity of the unit, or to view photos saved on the card. When installing it can
only be fitted one way – the wording side facing towards you and the cut-off
corner at the bottom as shown. Insert the card and push it in so that it clicks into
place.

Insert a SD card into the slot, and you will see the below message.

If you need to remove the SD card, push the card in and it will eject from the slot.
You will then see the below message.

Note: the card slot can also be used as a card reader, refer to the following
section to operate the unit as an SD card reader..

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Connect to PC

You can connect the unit to a PC for transferring data. Insert a SD/ MMC card to
the card slot; you can then use the unit as a card reader.

1. Power on the unit.

2. Plug B-type end of the supplied USB cable to the mini USB port on the unit,
then plug the other end into your computer.

3. The system will try to recognize and connect to the device; the unit display will
show the below screen.

4. Once the device has been connected to you will find 2 new USB devices
under ”My Computer”. The second device represents the memory card slot,
and is only available when a SD/ MMC card is inserted. Copy or move the data
needed between your PC and the unit.

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GPS

You have chosen a cutting-edge navigation s ystem. Congratulations! Please
enjoy using it. T his navigation system leads you straight to your destinati on,
whether you are travelling by car or on foot. You can navigate a nd plan your
route with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, just by using your finger or the
stylus. You can also use this application to plan your trip to suit your personal
preferences and interests and to save interesting destinations before you set off
on your journey. This manual leads you through the main features of the s ystem.

Safety Instructions

y The driver’s attention should always be on the road. If you are the dri ver of the

vehicle, we do not recommend you to operate this unit while driving. Plan your
route before departure and pull over if you need to change route parameters.

y The MS-5654 has a built-in Safety Mode that will prevent you from using the

screen functions if your car is in motion. Unless a passenger will be the only
one to operate the MS-5654, we strongly encourage you to turn on the Safety
Mode.

y It is also important that you look at the display only if it is absolutely safe to do

so.

y You should alwa ys observe traffic signs and road geom etry before obeying

instruction from the MS-5654.

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Handsfree

This device can be linked to a mobile phone as a Bluetooth Hands-free device.
After being linked to a mobile phone, you can use the MS-5654 to call and
answer the phone without holding your mobile phone. T ap on the Hands-free
icon on the Main Menu to enter.

To operate the Hands-free function, tap on Bluetooth option to switch it on. You
will see a message as below. Rem ember the passkey for later usage.

Then you can see the menu as below.

Paired List

To use the Hands-free function, you have to pair the device with a mobile phone
first. If the MS-5654 has been paired with any mobile phone , you can see it on
Paired List. If the Paired List option is dark in colour and can not be entered,
that means there is no paired phone.
Follow the procedure below to pair your phone with the device.

1. Switch on the Bluetooth feature on your mobile phone and on your MS-5654. A
pop-up message will prompt to tell the passkey, 0000.

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