Nextar K4 Users Manual

CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT

REMOVE COVER (OR BACK). NO USE-SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK,
DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OF MOISTURE.

POWER SUPPLY:
Connect the supplied adapter to the side of the unit in the USB port. Plug the two-prong
end of the power cord to an AC100-240V outlet. If you have difficulty inserting the plug,
turn it over and reinsert it. If the unit will not be used for a long time, disconnect the plug
from the outlet.

NOTE:

Before plugging the power cord into an AC outlet, make sure that all the connections
have been made.

CAUTION: These servicing instructions are for use by qualified service personnel only.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not perform any servicing other than that
contained in the operating instructions unless you are qualified to do so.
Refer to service manual for servicing instructions. To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle, is
intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous voltage”
within the product’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute
a risk of electric to persons.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user
to the presence of important operating and maintenance (servicing)
instructions in the literature accompanying the appliance.

Important Safety

Instructions

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Important Safety

Instructions

NOTES

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 damp cloth.

7) Do not block any of the 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 is provided for your safety.
When 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 a cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or s old w ith 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 dam aged i n an y way, such as po w er-sup ply cord or plu g i s dam ag ed,
liquid has been spilled or objects hav e fallen into th e apparatus, the apparatus has been
exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) Apparatus shall not be exposed to dripping or spla sh i ng and no objects filled with liquids,
such as vases, shall be placed on the appara tu s.

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Important Safety

Instructions

Warning

Failure to avoid the following potentially hazardous situations may result in injury or
property damage.
The 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.
Use the 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.

CAUTION:

Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or
equivalent type.
The batteries (or batteries installed) shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.

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 [Note-Consider referencing specific UL standard].
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.

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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Important Safety

Instructions

Note: 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. 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.

3. Consult the dealer or an experience radio/TV technician for help.

The images in this manual are only for reference and they may be
different from the actual ones.

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Accessories

Accessories List

ITEM NAME QTY

Instruction Manual 2

AC Adaptor 1

Car Adaptor 1

USB Cable 1

Windshield Mount Bracket 1

Mount Cradle 1

Touch Pen 1

Dashboard Mount Disk 1

Pouch 1

NOTE

Accessories and their part number are subject to modification without prior notice due to
improvements.

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions

Accessories

View of Main Unit

System Connections

Power Supply Preparation

General Setup

Playback Functions

Voice Recorder

File Manager

Calculator and Alarm

Use of the Mount Accessories

Troubleshooting

Specifications

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1. Microphone Hole

2. Standby Button

Press for a longer time to enter or exit the standby mode.

3. Card Slot

Insert the SD card into the slot.

4. Earphone Jack

Used to connect earphones for private listening. When the earphones are
connected to this jack, the speaker will be turned off automatically.

5. USB Charging Port

Connect to the supplied adapter to charge the unit.
Used to connect to the USB device.

6. Charge Indicator

When charging the battery, it is red. When the battery is fully charged, it turns
green.

7. LCD Screen

8. ON/OFF Switch

Used to switch power on or off.

View of Main Unit

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System Connections

z Always ensure that the unit and any other external device connected to the unit are

switched off and unplugged from the power supply before you attempt to connect
the unit to any external device.

Connecting to PC

The unit is designed with a USB port that allows you to connect the unit to PC for map
updating. See the below figure for details:

System requirements:

-Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP

(Driver required for Windows 98SE)

-DVD Rom Drive (for map upgrade purposes)

-Intel Pentium II 233 MHz

-64 MB RAM

-50 MB available hard drive space

-Available serial port and/or USB Port

-256-color display adapter and monitor

(16 bit color required)

In the near future map updates will be available for down load from our website. Please
check www.nextar.com periodically for the information on downloads.

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System Connections

Inserting SD Card

The unit is designed with SD Card jack that allows you to insert the SD card into the unit
as shown below:

To remove the card, gently press the card in with your fingernail. The card unlocks and
protrudes slightly. Then remove the card.

Note: The SD card is not included.

Connecting to Earphones

Connect the earphones to the right side of the unit for private listening.

When earphone is connected, the speakers will automatically turn off.
Note: Excessively loud volume could damage your hearing. So turn down the volume
before you connect the earphones, and then raise the volume to comfortable level.

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