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NAV350
OWNER’S GUIDE
3.5” Portable Navigation with MP3 player
© 2006 Directed Electronics, N95350 03-06
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Table of Contents Table of Contents NAV 350 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................2 FIRST THINGS FIRST .....................................................................................................................................................4 SYSTEM TOUR ................................................................................................................
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NAV 350 NAV 350 NAV 350 feature highlights Powerful system • Microsoft Windows CE .NET 4.2 operating system • Samsung S3C2410 266 MHz application processor • SiRF Star II LP chipset with Xtrac v2 firmware • High-density rechargeable 2200 mAh Lithium Ion battery Wide and accurate GPS coverage • NAVTEQ digital map database • Integrated patch antenna for optimum satellite pick up at every angle Mobile design • Compact and lightweight body makes it easy for users to carry it an
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NAV 350 feature highlights Ergonomic features • 3.5-inch 200-nit QVGA TMR LCD touch-sensitive screen • Accessible control hot keys with backlight illumination • Simple, easy-to-use user interface with large icons and command buttons • Multi-language support for user interface • Advanced power-saving options Multimedia programs • MP3 for musical entertainment • Photo for digital pictures Contacts management programs • Contacts for managing contact information on the device • NAV 35
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First things first This chapter describes the hardware interface of the NAV 350 and its peripherals. Instructions for setting up the device and some basic system operations are also discussed. System tour This section describes operation of the device hardware interface. Rear and front panels 2 1 9 8 7 5 4 3 6 No. Icon Component Description 1 Power status LED Indicates the battery power status. indicator • Green – Battery is fully charged; the device
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No. Icon Component Description 2 Touch screen Displays the applications, data, and map images available on your device. It is touch-sensitive and responds to finger taps. 3 MENU Main Menu hot key Displays the Main Menu panel; also called the Home panel. 4 MAP Navigation hot key Displays the Navigation panel. 5 Zoom in hot key When in navigation mode, zooms in on the center of a map. When in full screen mode in Photo, zooms in on the displayed image. 6 Multi-directi
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Right and left panels 15 12 11 13 14 No. Icon Component Description 11 SD/MMC slot Accepts SD and MMC storage cards, allowing you to use audio, image, and map files stored in it for use with internal applications. You can also use it to back up data from your device. 12 Earphone jack Connects to audio line-out devices (earphones/headphones). 13 USB port Connects the device to computer running on the Microsoft Windows platform. 14 Power connector
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Top and bottom views 17 16 No. Icon Component Description 16 Power button/ As a power button: backlight control • If the device is off, press the button to turn it on. The power LED indicator on the front panel lights up green. • If the device is on, press the button to turn it off. The power LED indicator also turns off. As a backlight control: • Press and hold to activate or deactivate the screen backlight. 17 Soft reset button Press to per
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Peripherals tour This section describes of the peripherals bundled with the NAV 350. Car charger NAV 350 setup Using the new NAV 350 is a snap. Unpack, mount, turn on, and it’s ready to go. Perform the following easy installation tasks to start using the device straight out of the box: 1. Unpack the device. 2. Set up the device on a vehicle. 3. Turn on and configure the device. 8
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Setup the NAV 350 on a vehicle The NAV 350 comes with a car mount kit and a car charger with which you can set up the device on a vehicle. Choose a position for the car mount kit on the windshield using the suction cup, or on the dashboard using the self-adhesive power disc connector. Some countries prohibit the mounting of any electronic device in any location on the vehicle dashboard. Be sure to check your local laws for acceptable mounting areas before installing the car moun
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c. Make sure that the suction bond is strong enough before proceeding to the next step. d. Insert the pegs on the car mount’s cradle plate to the holes on the back of the cradle, and then move the cradle downwards until both parts are engaged. 4. Insert the Destinator OP SD card into the device. 5. Dock the device on the cradle. 10
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4. Adjust the car mount for the best viewing angle. 5. After setting up the device on the car mount, connect the car charger. If the car engine is turned off, you may be required to switch the vehicle ignition back into the Accessories position. Consult your vehicle owner’s manual. e. Connect the car charger to the power connector on the cradle. f. Plug the other end of the car charger to your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. g. The power LED indicator lights up orange durin
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To configure system settings: If you intend to start using NAV 350 at once, we recommend configuring the language and date/time settings first. The rest of the user preferences can be set up later. 1. Tap On the Main Menu panel. 2. To set the system language settings, tap . 12
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h. Tap / under the Text and Voice settings until the language of your choice is displayed. i. Tap to apply the changes made. 3. To set the system date and time, tap . 4. Tap Date. 13
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j. Tap / under the Year, Month, and Day settings to set the date values. k. Tap to apply the changes made. 5. Tap Time. l. a. Tap / under the Hour and Minute settings to set the time values. m. Tap to apply the changes made. 14
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6. Tap Time Zone. n. Tap for the time zone of your choice. o. Tap to apply the changes made. 7. Tap twice to apply the changes made, and return to the Main Menu panel. For more information on the rest of the system configuration options, go to “System configuration”. Congratulations! Your new NAV 350 is now ready for use. Proceed to “NAV 350 fundamentals” for more information on the device’s user interface to start using the device in navigation mode.
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To activate the touch screen backlight: • Press and hold the power button until the backlight turns on. To turn off the touch screen backlight: • Press and hold the power button until the backlight turns off. Using the SD/MMC slot NAV 350 has an SD/MMC slot compatible with a range of SD and MMC storage cards that you can use to back up or transfer files and data. Also, the NAV 350’s GPS navigation system has its core on the Destinator OP program. Using this program requires tha
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To insert a storage card: • Hold the device securely, and then push the card into the slot until you hear an audible system sound; this will signal that the card is already properly seated within the slot. The card is secure when it is not protruding from the slot. To remove a storage card: 1. Hold the device securely, and then push against the top of the card, as if you were pushing it further into the slot, letting the card spring out. An audible system sound will signal that the
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If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest Microsoft ActiveSync version. You can download ActiveSync from Microsoft website. Minimum installation requirements: • Microsoft Windows XP, 2000, ME, and 98 SE • Microsoft Outlook 2000 or later required for Contacts synchronization • Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or later • Hard disk drive with 12 to 65 MB of available hard disk space • Ava
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Installing NAV 350 Contacts Manager Use Contacts Manager to manage the contact information located on the device and on the computer. This PC program shares the same contact database as the Contacts component of Microsoft Outlook. It only has an import/export function; you still have to create contact entries in Microsoft Outlook Contacts. To install Contacts Manager: 1. Insert the companion CD into PC ROM driver, select one language from the following languages: English, Francais,
