Uniden GNS8361, GNS8366, GNS8436 User Manual

GNS8361 GNS8366

Car Navigation System

Owner’s Manual &

Quick Start Guide

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNINGS

WARNINGS & NOTIFICATIONS

When used correctly, the GNS8361/8366 enhances your driving experience. The voice and map information in the GNS8361/8366 cannot be guaranteed accurate as road layout may change. Always follow the posted road signs and traffic laws.

Do not mount the GNS8361/8366 in a position which may obstruct the driver's view or prevent the safe operation of the vehicle.

Do not mount the GNS8361/8366 in a position within an air bag field of deployment.

GPS signal reception can be affected by the location of satellites, tall buildings, tunnels, bridges, etc. If the GNS8361/8366 is not receiving a signal, you will need to change your location until a signal is received.

The US Government reserves the right to make changes to the Global Positioning System in accordance with the Department of Defence civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radio navigation plan. These changes along with poor satellite geometry could cause inaccurate readings.

The Global Positioning System is operated and maintained by the US Government. The US Government is completely responsible for the accuracy of the Global Positioning System.

Quick Start

Guide

BOX CONTENTS

Please contact your place of purchase if any of the following items are missing.

This Owners Manual

Software CD

Start

Here

Suction-Cup Mount

QUICKSTART GUIDE

Stylus-Pen

Carrying Case

SD Memory Card

SD Card Reader

External GPS Antenna

Box Contents

Optional Accessories

AC Power Adaptor

Main Unit

+12V to +24V Cigarette

Lighter Power Cord

INSTALLATION

Please consider the following when choosing a mount location:

! Choose a location where the fixed antenna,

when extended horizontally will have a clear view of the sky.

! Do not mount within any Airbag deployment

areas.

! Do not mount where the driver's view will be

obstructed or where safe operation of the vehicle may be obstructed.

Ensure the mount location;

! Allows room to raise the GPS antenna

horizontally.

! Allows for the GNS8361/8366 to be slotted in

and out of the mount stand.

! Allows for the tilt angle to avoid reflected

sunlight.

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Glass Mount Bracket

1. Make sure the glass area you wish to attach the Glass Mount Bracket to is clean.

2. Double check that the final location does not impede the safe operation of the vehicle.

3. Loosen the turn screws. Hold the Glass Mount Bracket up to the intended position and adjust the angle between the suction mount and bracket arm. Tighten the turn screws. With the release lever loose firmly press the suction cup against the windscreen, push the release lever to secure suction. (fig 1).

Connect Power

1. Insert DC plug of Cigarette Lighter Lead into the DC Power

socket of your GNS8361/8366 and connect the other end to the +12V - 24V cigarette lighter socket.

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MOUNTING

Attach main unit

Secure unit to bracket. (fig 2).

1. Flip up the antenna located at the rear of the main unit.

2. Sit the main unit on the two locating pegs at the bottom of the

mounting bracket.

3. Squeeze together the two grey release buttons on the mounting

bracket and rock the main unit back onto the bracket.

4. Release the two grey buttons and check the unit is secure.

Ensure the cord does not interfere with safe vehicle operation

Fig 2: Secure unit to bracket

Fig 1: Line up glass mount to windscreen

Antenna

Secure

Press

Locating Pegs

Release buttons

Secure

Turn screws

POWER ON SCREEN

Turn the ignition on and will power on. The is On when the buttons left and right of the screen are lit with a blue LED backlight. Press the POWER button at the left side of the GNS8361/8366 momentarily to turn power On or Off.

The screen may be turned on or off by pressing (GNS8361 model only). When the GNS8361/8366 powers on for the first time you will be prompted to view A Brief Tour. Please take the opportunity to view the brief tour as this feature will not appear again whether you choose to view the brief tour or not.

This Quick Start Guide is now complete.

GNS8361/8366

The GNS8361/8366 Navigation software is loaded onto the supplied SD card. A separate manual is supplied with instructions to use the GNS8361/8366 Navigation software.

The remainder of this OM describes the GNS8361/8366 operating functions and other (non navigation) applications which can be performed.

QUICKSTART GUIDE

NAVIGATION MANUAL

THIS OWNER'S MANUAL

CONTENTS

Car Navigation

! Navigate to pre-programmed State/City locations ! Navigate to street address ! Navigate to over 500,000 pre-installed points of interest (POI) ! Mark often used destinations as My POI ! Dynamic voice and visual guidance: Constant route verification and

re-calculation with turn by turn instructions

! Road Map

! Receive audio and visual warnings when you approach:

Fixed Speed camera Red Light camera Moving speed alerts

Other Great Features

! 3.5 inch High Definition Non reflective LCD Screen ! Touchscreen ! Intuitive technology ! Built in GPS antenna ! 400MHz processor SIRF III GPS ! Bluetooth capability for hands-free Mobile phone use

(GNS8366 model only)

Updateable Software* for;

Operation Map data

* Yearly map updates are licensed from a third party and a license fee is required for future map updates. For the latest update information please visit the webpage for your GNS model at www.uniden.com.au (Australian model) or www.uniden.co.nz (New Zealand model).

Speed and Safety Warning System

FEATURES

Contents..................................................................................................................1

Features...................................................................................................................1

Controls & Views.......................................................................................................2

Using the Touchscreen.............................................................................................3

Care & Maintenance.................................................................................................3

Operation Flow Chart...............................................................................................4

Main Menu............................................................................................................4

Playing Music Files....................................................................................5

Playing Movie Files....................................................................................6

Viewing Pictures........................................................................................7

Game........................................................................................................8

Settings.....................................................................................................9

Built-In Battery Specification....................................................................11

Bluetooth (GNS8366 Model Only).............................................................12

Future Software Improvements.............................................................................18

Troubleshooting.....................................................................................................19

Warranty................................................................................................................20

CD Contents..............................................................................................18

CONTROLS & VIEWS

1 Main Menu Button 2 Screen On/Off Button

(Bluetooth Button - for GNS8366 model only)

3&4 Map Zoom In/Out

5 Stereo Speaker 6 Mount Holder Bracket 7 GPS Antenna 8 Secure Digital Card Slot

9 Audio-Out Jack 10 GPS Antenna 11 Power On/Off Button

12 Volume Control 13 Power-Supply Jack 14 Stylus Pen

OPERATION

LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE

FRONT

BACK

POW

USING THE TOUCHSCREEN

The GNS8361/8366 is designed to respond to touchscreen input. Momentarily touch the screen with the tip of your finger when making a selection (fig 3).

Avoid applying excessive pressure to the screen or holding a finger for more than a moment (fig 4).

You may also use the stylus pen which is located at the top right of the unit to touch the screen (fig 5).

CARE & MAINTENANCE

Please take the following steps to ensure your GNS8361/8366 is looked after.

! Always transport and store the GNS8361/8366 using the carry case.

! Keep the GNS8361/8366 free from dust by regularly cleaning the

screen with an LCD cleaner.

! Do not leave unattended in direct

sunlight for extended periods.

! Avoid any moisture contact.

Take measures to reduce the risk of theft by covering the unit or remove the unit from your dash when not in use.

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Fig 4

OPERATION

Do not use sharp objects which may scratch or damage the screen.

Fig 5

MAIN MENU

MODE

The Main Menu facility gives you access to additional application modes. Press to access the Main Menu screen.

Using SD Cards

· The supplied SD memory card has the map file stored with room for

additional files. If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity for new files do not delete the map file to increase capacity. Purchase another SD card then you can save more files. If the map file is deleted, the navigation function will not perform properly.

· Total number of files on SD card: Up to 9999 files for each application can be read. Note that performance may decrease if more than 200 files are read.

Running more than one mode (GNS8361 model only)

To perform multitasking (for example, navigation plus audio playback).

1 Select an application in the main menu (Navi, Music…) to get on.

2 Press to come back on main menu. The available applications

will have coloured icons, those which are not available are in grey color.

3 Select an available application: applications are working simultaneously.

Turning the screen off temporarily (GNS8361 model only)

This function is used to turn the LCD screen off temporarily without ending the current program.

1 Press briefly; The LCD is turned off to prevent dazzle at night or to save power. The current program continues to be executed even though nothing appears on the screen, voice alerts and instructions are still heard. Press again to display the screen.

Multitasking two applications in the Main Menu is available for the GNS8361 model only. Multitasking is disabled for the GNS8366 to accommodate the Bluetooth facility. To access the Main Menu when running the Navigation software press to go to the Navigation main screen and then close and exit the Navigation software.

PLAYING MUSIC FILES

Mode

The GNS8361/8366 will play MP3 and wav music files (converted for Windows Mobile(WIN CE)) saved onto the SD memory card. If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity do not delete the map file to increase capacity. Purchase another SD card then you can save more files.

The Music Screen with the last file played is displayed. If there is no SD memory card installed, a sample file is played. Touch the End Button to end Music and return to the main menu.

If you press the main menu key, the music continues and you can choose other available applications.

Repeat

Repeat All --> Play All --> Repeat 1 Track --> Repeat All ... Touch to select the desired option

Previous/Next Music File

Zoom -/+: Select the next music file while the last music file is being played or select the previous music file while the first music file is being played.

MODE

Repeat

Playlist

Current Status Play/Pause/Stop

Mute

Repeat

Activated

Current Playing Time/

Total Playing Time

Previous Music Current Music: If the name of the music file being played does not appear completely in one line, the file name flows from right to left. Next Music

End

MODE

Control Bar/Button

PLAYING MOVIE FILES

When a movie file (avi file converted for Windows Mobile (WIN CE)) exists in the SD memory card that is inserted into the device, it automatically searches and shows both the file list and the movie start screen.

If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity do not delete the map file to increase capacity. Purchase another SD card then you can save more files.

Full screen is optimized to the movie size of 340 X 240.

MODE

To view an image file, the bmp, jpeg, gif or png file must be saved in a SD memory card. If the supplied SD memory card is short of capacity do not delete the map file to increase capacity. Purchase another SD card then you can save more files.

For optimal performance view only images up to 1MB in size.

Enlarge/Reduce

Arrow-shaped buttons (left, right, up and down) appear, enabling an image to be enlarged/reduced.

Slide Show

Images are displayed at three second intervals. Slide show occurs in full screen. If the screen is pressed during a slide show, the current image is displayed in the previous mode

VIEWING PICTURES

MODE

PAIRS GAME

This is a simple pairs game where you pair 2 cards with the same picture from among 32 different picture cards.

Once you start the game, the preview mode will display all the cards for 5 seconds before starting actual game. The initial card selected will be reversed and the game time will begin.

Once your game time is over, you can start new game by pressing the "New Game" button.

Score

. Each single failure of a card pairing will deduct 10 points from your score.

. Each single success of a card pairing will add 100 points to your score.

Once your game time is over, the below screen will be pop-up. You can start new game by pressing "Play again" button.

GAME

MODE

Environment Settings

Settings are applied immediately. The screen setting tabs appear. When accessing the screen setting tab, the last setting status appears. If a screen with changes is exited without touching the ‘Save’ button, the change is canceled.

SETTINGS

MODE

Setting Options

Calibrate

(Screen)

Opening

Screen Setting

MODE

BUILT IN BATTERY SPECIFICATION

MODE

The GNS8366 includes Bluetooth® connectivity. With its integrated microphone, the GNS8366 allows you to answer and make calls from the touch screen. Pressing the Bluetooth button on the front of the launches the Bluetooth system.

Settings

Tapping the Settings button opens the Settings Screen.

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BLUETOOTH (GNS8366 Model Only)

Pairing your Phone with the as a Hands Free DeviceGNS8366

Ensure that Bluetooth is active and discoverable on your phone and tap the Hands Free button to set up your phone with the GNS8366

If you choose Add Device, you may have to set your phone to allow devices to find it.

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MODE

Select your phone from the list and tap Connect to connect the to your phone. GNS8366

When connection is successful, you will be prompted to enter your PIN code.

Tap Touch pad to open the on-screen key board and enter your PIN code. The default pin code is 0000. Tap OK to record your entry.

The will pair with your phone. You may need to enter the PIN code or perform other functions on your phone to complete the pairing. Please watch your phone screen during this process.

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Using to Connect to Your Phone Tapping Add Device will cause the to search for available Bluetooth devices.

NOTE: During this process, please watch your phone screen for any additional response that the phone may require.

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MODE

Pairing your Phone with the as a Headset

You may pair your phone with the as a headset by tapping the Headset button from the Main Menu. This method of connecting the to your phone is useful only if there has been difficulty connecting the as a hands free device. When you pair the and your phone this way, the allows you to answer calls only. You cannot initiate calls using the in headset mode.

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Using your Phone to Connect to GNS8366

Tapping Find Me will cause the to enter "discoverable mode," allowing other Bluetooth devices to connect to it.

GNS8366

You can now use your device to pair with the . Once you enter the PIN number on your phone, the will ask that you verify the PIN.

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Tap Touch pad to open the on-screen key board and enter your PIN code. The default pin code is 000. Tap OK to record your entry.

MODE

Making a Bluetooth Call

Select the Hands Free button from the Bluetooth menu to place a call using a currently connected device.

Tap the keys for the number you wish to call and then tap Call to initiate the call.

Touch Call-Tapping Touch Call opens the keypad

Device List Screen

This screen allows you to connect to a device, add devices, and remove devices.

Managing Bluetooth Devices

You may have multiple phones set up for connection with your You can add and remove phones from your list and disconnect and connect to different phones using the List Screen. If you have phones already paired to the , but have none of them currently connected, the following screen appears when you select Hands Free from the Main Menu.

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MODE

Enter the name of the Favorite and tap OK.

Enter the number of the Favorite and tap OK.

Favorites

Tapping Favorites accesses a list of your previously stored favorite numbers

Adding Favorites

If you have no Favorites on the Favorites list, the following screen is displayed.

Tap Yes to display the touch pad to add a Favorite. You can also add a favorite number by selecting Add Favor. from the Favorites list screen.

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