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QUICK START GUIDE
Quick Start Guide US
NV–U83T
Guide de Démarrage Rapide FR
Guía Rápida para Comenzar ES
© 2008 Sony Corporation
Quick Start Guide
Printed in Thailand
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Box Contents Check to make sure you have received all items: US Main Unit WARNING: PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE SUPPLIED “BEFORE YOU USE” COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR PERSONAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS DEVICE MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT, INJURY, OR DEATH. 1
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US Cradle Traffic Antenna USB Cable DC Power Supply Before You Use Guide CD-ROM IMPORTANT: Your nav-u device is ready to use out of the box. The CD-ROM included in this box contains the owner’s manual and other extras which DO NOT need to be installed on your nav-u device or computer prior to use. Register for software updates at: www.sony.com/navusupport Quick Start Guide
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nav-u Unit Controls US 1. On/Standby button 5. Display window/touch screen ® 2. Built-in Microphone 6. Bluetooth indicator 3. MENU button 7. Battery char ge indicator Red: charging 4. VOICE/POS. button Green: fully charged Shows current position and repeats Off: adapter disconnected last voice guidance instruction 3
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US Display window/touch screen 8. RESET button 12. GPS antenna ® ® Bluetooth indicator 9. DC IN 5V jack 13. Memory Stick access indicator ™ Battery char ge indicator 10. USB jack 14. Memory Stick PRO Duo slot Red: charging 11. OPEN/RELEASE button 15. Headphones jack Green: fully charged Off: adapter disconnected Quick Start Guide
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Attaching the Cradle US 1. Remove protective cover Note: Use cover to keep suction cup clean and tacky when not in use. 2. Select mounting location Choose a clean, non-porous surface with an unobstructed view of the sky Note: Placement limitations may apply. Always check your local laws for any limitations. Windshield ROTATE Mount Dashboard Mount 3. IMPORTANT: Press knob firmly and turn counterclockwise to lock into position 5
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Connecting the Power US 1. Connect the DC power supply to nav-u device cradle 2. Plug into vehicle’s lighter socket/DC outlet Optional Traffic Antenna Connection * To activate your FREE 90-day NAVTEQ trial featuring real-time traffic info: 1. Connect traffic antenna to nav-u device cradle. 2. Attach antenna to inside of vehicle windshield. Trial starts automatically when first signal is received. 3. Refer to page 17 of the owner’s manual for further details. *See enclosed NAVTEQ
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Mounting Your nav-u Unit US 1. Pr ess “Open/Release” button on unit to open GPS antenna 2. Mount by sliding antenna into slot on cradle CLICK 3. Push firmly until you hear “click” 4. Adjust monitor angle for optimal viewing 7
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Detaching the nav-u Display US 1. Press and hold “Open/Release” button to release nav-u device from cradle 2. Turn knob clockwise to relieve suction 3. Use tab to help lift cradle from surface 4. Peel firmly to release Note: To maintain best adhesion, periodically clean suction cup surface with a damp, lint-free cloth. IMPORTANT: Follow these instructions to avoid damaging the cradle’s mounting surface. Quick Start Guide
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Turning On the nav-u Unit US 1. Ensure that you are in an open area and that the nav-u device has a clear view of the sky. 2. Press on/standby button 3. F ollow the on-screen instructions of the Startup Configuration Wizard before first use 4. Wait while the nav-u device calculates current location using GPS satellite signals. Note: This could take as long as 10 minutes during the first use of your nav-u. RED: Locked on GPS signal; position fixed ORANGE: GPS signal lost; using P
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Main Menu US 7 6 8 9 10 5 1. Touch to show the navigation menu. 2. Touch to show the application menu. 3. Touch to show the setting menu. 4. Touch to return to the previous display. 5. Touch at any time to show current position on map. 6. Touch at any time to return to this screen. 7. Address input menu. 8. 1-touch routing to your home address. 9. Stored or recent destinations. 10. Point of Interest Search. Quick Start Guide
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Searching by Address 1. Touch MENU 4. After touching the desired street, US enter city name or press “Skip” 2. Touch “Enter Address” to see all other matches. Note: See Below 3. Follow the onscreen instructions 5. Touch “Calculate Route” to to enter the state, house #, and start navigating. street names, pressing “Done” to complete each entry. TIP: Press to After the first time the address input is change used, the unit automatically assumes state, if this state. Y
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( ) Searching by Point of Interest POI 1. Touch MENU US 2. Touch “Find a Place” 3. Touch “Points of Interest” TIP: You can find local airports by entering the 3-letter airport ID. For instance, enter “LAX” for Los Angeles. To search POI by name: 1. Touch “By Name”, enter POI name and press “Done”. TIP: To search beyond a 100 mile radius of your present position, press the “Change City” button. 2. Select desired POI from the list and touch “Calculate Route”. To browse by categ
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Moving Map Display US 7 6 9 8 1. Distance to destination/ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) 2. Next turn instruction 3. Distance to next turn 4. Current position/GPS status 5. Upcoming street name and turn instruction 6. Compass and curr ent time Touch to toggle map orientation between “North Up” or “Current Direction Up” 7. Menu – shortcut to Main Menu 8. Voice/Pos – In moving map mode: repeat last instructions Any other screen: return to moving map 9. Additional menu options 13
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Map Tool Bar US Touch “Options” from the main map to display this screen 1. Additional map options • Quit navigation • Save position • See page 14 of the owner’ s manual to lear n mor e 2. List turn-by-turn directions 3. Zoom in/out on the map (scale indicated by bar length on button) 4. Adjust the voice guidance volume 5. Hide map tool bar Quick Start Guide
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Dual View Dual view appears as you approach your next maneuver. US Approaching a Freeway Junction Approaching a Street Intersection 1. Dual view window • Fr eeway junctions: 3D junction image • Str eet intersections: 2D static zoom 2. Lane guide (correct lanes in yellow) 3. Countdown bar • Gradually changes fr om yellow to gr ey as tur n appr oaches 15
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Map Scrolling Mode US 4 3 2 1. Touching the map switches to scrolling mode • Gr een cr osshair appears 2. Touch and hold finger to screen to “drag” the map to desired position 3. Press “VOICE/POS.” to return to moving map 4. Press “MENU” to go to the main menu Quick Start Guide
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Receiving Traffic Information US Note: see page (6) for activation information 1. T raffic information diamond :10 :XX is the number of minutes delay on your route, touch for details i i means traffic info available, but not on your route grey means no traffic info available 2. T o see available traffic information at any time: • T ouch MENU • T ouch “Application” tab • T ouch “T raf fic Information” 17
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9 Setup Menu US 1 3 2 4 5 6 8 7 10 1. Route Planning: set waypoints to plan a route 2. Address Book: edit saved locations 3. General: menu options and device information 4. Map: map display options 5. Next page 6. Route Profile: route calculation settings 7. Guide: guidance voice and zoom 8. Traffic Information: setup and activation ® 9. Bluetooth handsfree setup options 10. Page up Quick Start Guide
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® Bluetooth Operation US Pairing Pairing is required only the first time you connect your phone. 1. Set mobile phone to “Pairing” mode or similar 2. Touch MENU on the nav-u display 3. Touch , then “Phone” 4. Ensure “Bluetooth Signal” is “ON” (touch to toggle) 5. Touch “Add Devices,” then “Search for Phone” 6. Select mobile phone from list 7. Enter passkey on nav-u display then on mobile phone (see mobile phone manual for more details) 8. Touch “Connect” on nav-u display, then
