PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE SUPPLIED “IMPORTANT INFORMATION”
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR PERSONAL NAVIGATION
SYSTEM. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS DEVICE MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT,
INJURY OR DEATH.
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Note
Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual device.
Choose a clean, smooth surface with
an unobstructed view of the sky.
4 Press firmly against the
windshield, then lock the lever.
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Note
Clean the surface of the suction cup with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth if it becomes dirty
and attachment strength weakens.
To install on the dashboard
Clean the attachment surface of the dashboard, apply the on dash plate, then
attach the cradle.
The following steps are the same as for installing on the windshield.
Note
Choose the attachment location carefully before applying the on dash plate.
The on dash plate cannot be reapplied once removed.
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Installation / Connection
Attaching the unit to the cradle
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1 Align the slot of the unit onto the rail of the cradle, then push the unit
back until it clicks into place.
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2 Adjust the monitor angle for optimal viewing.
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Connecting the power
Connect the unit to the cigarette
lighter socket with the supplied car
battery adapter.
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Installation / Connection
Detaching the unit
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Press and hold RELEASE to release the unit.
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Detaching the cradle
IMPORTANT
Follow the instructions below to avoid damaging the surface of the suction cup.
1 Release the lever.
2 Use the tab to detach the cradle
from surface.
Tab
Note
After each use, detach the cradle from the windshield or dashboard.
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Navigation
Turning on the unit
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1 Park your car in a safe, open place where the unit has a clear view of the
sky.
2 Press and hold /.
3 Follow the on-screen instructions of the Startup Configuration Wizard
before the first use.
4 Read the warning, then touch “Agree.”
5 Press VOICE/POS.
6 Wait until the current position
calculation completes via GPS
signals.
The icon will turn red to indicate
sufficient GPS signal strength.
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Current position icon
Gray: Position not fixed (insufficient signals).
Orange: Reception temporarily interrupted.
Red: Position fixed.
Notes
The calculation may take as long as 10 minutes the first time you use the unit.
The default position is displayed on the map until the calculation is complete.
Main menu
Press to show the main menu.
Touch to show the address input menu.
Touch to start the route guidance to your home.
Press to show the current position on the map.
Touch to show the place search menu.
Touch to show the navigation menu.
Touch to show the application menu.
Touch to show the stored/recent destinations search menu.
Touch to show the setting menu.
Touch to return to the previous display.
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Navigation
Searching by address
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1 Press MENU, then touch “Enter
Address.”
2 Enter the house number.
Touch “Next” after entering the house
number.
To change the state, touch “State”
before touching “Next.”
3 Set the street name.
Enter the name, touch “Search,” then select from the list.
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4 Set the city name.
Enter the name, touch “Search,” then select from the list.
5 Touch “Go.”
Tips
By entering just the first few letters of a street, city, or state name, its candidate list will be
generated after touching “Search.”
The state can be set by entering its standard 2-letter abbreviation (e.g., NY for New York).
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Navigation
Searching by POI (Points Of Interest) name
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1 Press MENU, then touch “Find a
Place.”
2 Touch “Points of Interest.”
3 Touch “By Name.”
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4 Enter the POI name, then touch
“Search.”
5 Touch the desired POI in the list.
6 Touch “Go.”
To search by POI category
Select “Find a Place” “Points of Interest” “Category” the desired category
the desired POI “Go.”
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Tip
You can find local airports by entering their 3-letter abbreviations (e.g., LAX for Los Angeles
International Airport).
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Navigation
Map display
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Distance/ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) to destination
Next turn instruction
Distance to next turn
Current position/GPS status indication
North indicator/current time
Next instruction
Current direction/speed
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Dual view
Approaching a freeway junctionApproaching a street intersection
3D junction image
Lane guide (correct lane in yellow)
Magnified view of an intersection
Distance bar
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Navigation
Map tools
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Touch “Options” to show the map tool bar.
Press to show the main menu.
Touch to toggle the map orientation (heading up/north up).
During route guidance:
Press to repeat the last voice guidance.
In other cases:
Press to return to the current position display.
Touch to show additional map options.
(E.g., “Save This Location,” “Quit Navigation,” etc.)
Map tool bar
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Touch to show the turn-by-turn list. (Only during route guidance)
Touch to zoom in/out the map.
Touch / .
Touch to adjust the voice guidance volume.
Touch /.
To turn off the sound, touch .
Touch to hide the map tool bar.
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Navigation
Map scrolling mode
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1 Touch the map to switch to the
scrolling mode.
2 Place the desired point into the
crosshair.
To scroll a map
Drag the screen.
To move the desired point to the
center of the screen
Touch the point.
To pan the map
Touch and hold the center of the
crosshair until the beep sounds, then
drag it in the desired direction.
Crosshair
To exit the map scrolling mode
Press VOICE/POS. (the current position reappears).
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Basic Settings
Press MENU to show the setting menu.
Setting categoriesPage up
Page down
The setting menu includes the following categories:
“Route Planning”: Future route planning by adding interim destinations
“Address Book”: Saved locations edit
“General”: Menu settings and device information
“Map”: Map display settings
“Route Profile”: Route calculation settings
“Guide”: Route guidance voice and zoom settings
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Photo Playback
You can view photo files on a “Memory Stick Duo.”
To start playback, press MENU “Photo.”
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Photo playback display
JPEG files shot by a Sony digital still camera are
played.
Use the tool bar to control playback.
For details on compatible file type, see “Instruction Manual” (PDF).
Downloadable at: http://esupport.sony.com/
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Questions / Problems
If you have any question or problem with this product, try the following first.
1 Read Troubleshooting in the supplied “Important Information.”
If the problem persists
2 Reset the unit by pressing RESET.
Notes
Stored data/destinations such as in the
following items will not be erased.
“Address Book”
“Recent Destinations”
Depending on the unit status, the unit may
not be reset immediately after pressing RESET.
This is for protecting the internal memory.