Nextar 43NT User Manual

Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing your Nextar GPS Navigator. Your mobile navigation
system assures that your days of getting lost are over! Finding an address or any of
millions of different points of interest such as the nearest gas station or restaurant is a
snap anywhere across the U.S. Just enter information using the touch screen and let the
voice prompt and detailed map guide you to your destination.

Important Safety Information

Read and keep these instructions

Failure to heed the following warnings could result in an accident or
collision resulting in serious injury or death

• When installing the unit in a vehicle, place the unit so that it does not obstruct
the driver’s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls.

• This GPS unit is designed to provide you with route suggestions. It does not
reflect road closures or road conditions, traffic congestion, weather
conditions, or other factors that may affect safety or timing while driving.

• Always operate the vehicle in a safe manner. Do not become distracted by
the unit while driving. The directions provided by the navigation unit are not
guaranteed to be accurate in every situation. Before following suggestions
from the unit, use your best judgment regarding the safety and legality of any
action you take with your vehicle.

• Use this GPS unit only as a navigational aid. Do not attempt to use the unit
for any purpose requiring precise measurement of direction, distance,
location, or topography. This product should not be used to determine
ground proximity for aircraft navigation.

• Do not access the GPS functions while driving. Pull over in a safe and legal
manner before changing settings, entering destinations, or to access any
other operational functions.

• Never store your GPS in temperatures less than -5°F or greater than 120°F.

• This unit contains a non-user-replaceable lithium-ion battery. Do not dispose

of your GPS by fire or with hazardous or flammable materials. Contact your
local waste disposal department for information regarding proper disposal of
lithium-ion batteries.

• When in a car, do not mount your GPS on or near an air bag. If the air bag is
deployed, you may be seriously injured.

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Important Safety Information

• Only use a power cord provided by NEXTAR.
Use of products provided by other suppliers may void the warranty.

• Caution: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
personnel.

• Do not use harsh chemicals (such as alcohol, benzene, thinners, etc.) or
detergents to clean your GPS. This could damage the unit or cause a fire.

• Do not drop, strike, or shake your GPS severely. It may harm the internal
electronics of the unit.

• Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or damage, do not expose
this product to rain or moisture. Do not use your GPS in high explosive areas
as the unit may generate sparks.

• Do not damage the power cord by bending, twisting, pulling, or heating. Do
not use the plug if it is loose as it may cause a fire or electric shock. Do not
place any heavy items on the power cord. Do not allow the power cord to be
crimped as it may cause electric shock or fire.

• Do not handle the GPS with wet hands while it is being charged. It may
cause an electric shock or seriously damage your GPS.

• Spilled beverages are a common problem in moving vehicles. Do not locate
liquid containers, or items that can accumulate condensation such as cold
beverages, in a position where liquid can spill or drip on the GPS device.

• Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

• Unplug this device during lightning storms or when unused for long periods

of time.

• 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.

• Caution: Dashboard temperatures can reach 180°F in a closed vehicle! To
prevent the GPS from being damaged by excess heat, always remove your

GPS unit from the dash area when the car is parked.

Important: Some states have restrictions on locating your GPS unit on the

windshield. Included with your Nextar unit is an adhesive backed Dashboard
Mount Disk that can be used if attaching the mounting bracket to the windshield is
inconvenient or not allowed.
See Page 9 for details.

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FCC & UL Compliance

FCC COMPLIANCE:

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired operation.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for 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
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

CAUTION:

Underwriters Laboratories Inc. (“UL”) has not tested the performance or reliability
of the Global Positioning System (“GPS”) hardware, operating software or other
aspects of this product. UL has only tested for fire, shock or casualty hazards as
outlined in UL’s Standard(s) for Safety.

UL Certification does not cover the performance or reliability of the GPS hardware
and GPS operating software.

UL MAKES NO REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CERTIFICATIONS
WHATSOEVER REGARDING THE PERFORMANCE OR RELIABILITY OF ANY
GPS RELATED FUNCTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT.

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Important Safety Information................................1

FCC & UL Compliance.........................................3

Getting Familiar With Your Hardware

Main Unit..............................................................5

Accessories..........................................................6

Power Adaptor......................................................7

System Connections ............................................8

Using the Mounting Bracket .................................9

Using Your Navigator

General Setup .....................................................10

Playing Music ......................................................15

Photo Viewer.......................................................17

Service & Support

Troubleshooting ..................................................20

Specifications ......................................................22

Copyright.............................................................23

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Main Unit

1. POWER Button

Press and hold for 2 seconds to enter or exit standby mode.

2. Card Slot

Insert the SD card into the slot.
Used for Mapping Data card or user’s music or photo SD card

3. Earphone Jack

Connect user supplied earphone for private listening.
When an earphone jack is plugged in, the speaker will be turned off automatically.

4. USB Port

Connect directly to the Power Adaptor to charge the unit.

5. LCD Screen

Tap the screen with a finger to select commands or use the included stylus

6. Stylus

7. ON/OFF RESET Switch

Used to switch power on or off.

8. Speaker

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Accessories

The Following Items Are Included With Your GPS Unit

Instruction Manual

Quick-Start Guide

Warranty Card

Vehicle Power Adaptor

Suction-Cup Mounting Bracket

Mounting Cradle

NOTE: The SD card may be shipped installed in the GPS Unit.

Mapping Data SD Card

Styl us

Dashboard Mount Disk

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Power Adaptor

Using the Power Adaptor

The GPS unit is supplied with a DC Power Adaptor for charging the internal battery and
for powering the unit while in a vehicle.

Connect the Power Adaptor USB plug to the unit’s USB port and plug the other end to
the vehicle’s 12V accessory/ cigarette socket.

Attention

• Set up your destination and other settings before moving out into traffic.
Do not access the controls of the GPS unit while driving.

• Mount the unit so that it does not obstruct your view of the road.

About Rechargeable Battery

Your portable GPS device comes with a built-in rechargeable Lithium-Ion battery. Charge
the battery fully before initial use. Charging time is normally about 3.5 hours. A fully
charged battery delivers about 2 hours of use. It is recommended to use the Power
Adaptor while in the vehicle.

Working conditions and precautions for the rechargeable battery

• Battery should only be used and charged when temperatures are between
32°-100°F.

• Maintain well-ventilated conditions around the product to avoid overheating. Do not
put the product on a blanket, clothing or anything that may block ventilation to the
product.

• When the battery is weak, an indication symbol will appear on the LCD screen and
the unit will power off automatically after a few minutes.

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