Alpine PND-K3 msn User manual

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE
Portable Navigation System
GUIDE DE RÉFÉRENCE RAPIDE
Système de Navigation Portatif

WARNING
This product is designed to assist you while you drive your vehicle. It should not be used as a
substitute for your personal judgment. Road conditions and regulations take precedence over
information contained on the map display; observe actual traffic restrictions and circumstances
while driving. For safety, users should stop vehicle before operating the system.
Please read the complete Owner’s Manual before operating this product; please see Page 10 of
this Quick Reference Guide for instructions on accessing the Owner’s Manual.
INSTALLATION NOTE
Certain state and local regulations may prohibit the placement of any object on windows or the
dash. See your authorized Alpine dealer for other installation options.
MAPS
All map coverage includes only roads and regions that have been mapped in a digitized format.
Product information listed in this brochure is based upon current information at the time of printing, but cannot be guaranteed. All designs,
features, specifications and delivery dates are subject to change without notice. For updated product information, please visit www.alpine-
usa.com or www.alpine-canada.com © 2008 Alpine Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft, MSN, the MSN logo, and Windows are
trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION INSTALLATION
HOW TO MOUNT THE PND-K3msn
BEFORE YOU START
Before you start, charge the
PND-K3msn for at least three
hours, using the included AC
charger.
HOW TO REMOVE THE PND-K3msn
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1Find a spot suitable for the
navigation device. Stick the
suction cup against the desired
mounting location. Press the
lever to secure the suction cup.
2Guide the navigation device onto
the cradle.
3Gently push until a click sound
is heard and the device is locked
in place.
1Press on the button immediately
behind the navigation device.
This will release the unit forward.
Gently lift the device from its cradle.

WARNING
This product is designed to assist you while you drive your vehicle. It should not be used as a
substitute for your personal judgment. Road conditions and regulations take precedence over
information contained on the map display; observe actual traffic restrictions and circumstances
while driving. For safety, users should stop vehicle before operating the system.
Please read the complete Owner’s Manual before operating this product; please see Page 10 of
this Quick Reference Guide for instructions on accessing the Owner’s Manual.
INSTALLATION NOTE
Certain state and local regulations may prohibit the placement of any object on windows or the
dash. See your authorized Alpine dealer for other installation options.
MAPS
All map coverage includes only roads and regions that have been mapped in a digitized format.
Product information listed in this brochure is based upon current information at the time of printing, but cannot be guaranteed. All designs,
features, specifications and delivery dates are subject to change without notice. For updated product information, please visit www.alpine-
usa.com or www.alpine-canada.com © 2008 Alpine Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. Microsoft, MSN, the MSN logo, and Windows are
trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION INSTALLATION
HOW TO MOUNT THE PND-K3msn
BEFORE YOU START
Before you start, charge the
PND-K3msn for at least three
hours, using the included AC
charger.
HOW TO REMOVE THE PND-K3msn
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1Find a spot suitable for the
navigation device. Stick the
suction cup against the desired
mounting location. Press the
lever to secure the suction cup.
2Guide the navigation device onto
the cradle.
3Gently push until a click sound
is heard and the device is locked
in place.
1Press on the button immediately
behind the navigation device.
This will release the unit forward.
Gently lift the device from its cradle.

CONTROLS
PRIMARY BUTTON CONTROLS
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POWER
Press and hold for two
seconds to turn on/off
the device.
SD CARD SLOT
For music playback.
(SD card not included.)
HEADPHONE JACK
(Headphone not included.)
RESET BUTTON
Press and hold for
two seconds. (If necessary.)
MINI-USB CONNECTOR
VOLUME DOWN
Controls audio volume
level down.
VOLUME UP
Controls audio volume
level up.
MAIN MENU
“GO TO” BUTTON
Press this to start entering
a destination.
“PLAY” BUTTON
Press this to go to the
music player.
“SETTINGS” BUTTON
Press this to change
system settings.
“MAP” BUTTON
Press this to go to the
map.
“MSN®DIRECT”
BUTTON
Press this to access
MSN Direct (Free three
month trial; activation
required.)
“INFO” BUTTON
Press this to check
information such as:
• GPS receiver status
• Speed and trip information
“HOME” BUTTON
Press this to go to a saved
home location.

CONTROLS
PRIMARY BUTTON CONTROLS
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POWER
Press and hold for two
seconds to turn on/off
the device.
SD CARD SLOT
For music playback.
(SD card not included.)
HEADPHONE JACK
(Headphone not included.)
RESET BUTTON
Press and hold for
two seconds. (If necessary.)
MINI-USB CONNECTOR
VOLUME DOWN
Controls audio volume
level down.
VOLUME UP
Controls audio volume
level up.
MAIN MENU
“GO TO” BUTTON
Press this to start entering
a destination.
“PLAY” BUTTON
Press this to go to the
music player.
“SETTINGS” BUTTON
Press this to change
system settings.
“MAP” BUTTON
Press this to go to the
map.
“MSN®DIRECT”
BUTTON
Press this to access
MSN Direct (Free three
month trial; activation
required.)
“INFO” BUTTON
Press this to check
information such as:
• GPS receiver status
• Speed and trip information
“HOME” BUTTON
Press this to go to a saved
home location.

INPUT A DESTINATION
Select from
recent destinations.
Type in a new address.
Select from
recent streets.
Search by entering
street name.
Select from
saved destinations.
More options
(setting destination
using coordinates or
by intersection).
Select from
recent cities.
Search by entering
city name.
FIND A PLACE
Search from a list
of places (Restaurants,
ATMs, Gas stations, etc.).
Search within
a city.
Search near
current location.
Search along
current route.
Search near
destination.
POINT OF INTEREST (POI)
KEYWORD SEARCH
Don’t know the full POI name? Instead,
type in what you know or need and find
relevant results. This search method returns
POI names containing — not necessarily
beginning with — the search term.
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INPUT A DESTINATION
Select from
recent destinations.
Type in a new address.
Select from
recent streets.
Search by entering
street name.
Select from
saved destinations.
More options
(setting destination
using coordinates or
by intersection).
Select from
recent cities.
Search by entering
city name.
FIND A PLACE
Search from a list
of places (Restaurants,
ATMs, Gas stations, etc.).
Search within
a city.
Search near
current location.
Search along
current route.
Search near
destination.
POINT OF INTEREST (POI)
KEYWORD SEARCH
Don’t know the full POI name? Instead,
type in what you know or need and find
relevant results. This search method returns
POI names containing — not necessarily
beginning with — the search term.
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UPDATES AND OWNER’S MANUAL
ACCESS SOFTWARE AND/OR MAP UPDATES
Software and/or map updates can be accessed by connecting the PND-K3msn to a PC.
The PND-K3msn’s Owner’s Manual can also be accessed the same way (internet connection
required for either function).
Periodic software and/or map updates will be available. Some may require an additional fee,
please refer to the on-screen instructions.
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2Connect the PND-K3msn to the PC using the provided USB cable.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
1Turn on the PND-K3msn.
3Open “My Computer” on the PC. Click the “Alpine Update” icon that appears.
Software Update: When a software
update is available, this button will be
active. Follow the on-screen instructions to
access the software update.
View Owner’s Manual.
MSN®DIRECT SERVICE
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Install the cradle in your vehicle and place the charged PND-K3msn in the cradle.
To activate your free trial:
Turn on the PND-K3msn and press the MSN Direct button (butterfly) on the
Main Menu screen.
Write down the Product Key for your PND-K3msn device.
Log on to http://www.msndirect.com/Alpine and follow the instructions to
activate MSN Direct.
View gas
prices.
MSN Direct Menus Example of Traffic Data
Example of Weather Data
View stock
prices.
View traffic
information.
Read the news.
View movie
show times.
View received
locations.
View weather
information.
View local
events listings.
The PND-K3msn comes with three months of free MSN®Direct service.
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NOTE: The PND-K3msn must be in the cradle to receive MSN Direct. To receive MSN Direct service, you
must be within an MSN Direct coverage area; see www.msndirect.com/coverage for current coverage
maps. Coverage areas are affected by reception limitations of the FM network as well as other factors,
which may affect the ability to receive FM broadcasts. Coverage areas are subject to change. Some
services available only in select cities where coverage exists. See www.msndirect.com/whatyouget.

MAP
MAP WITHOUT GUIDANCE
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Goes back to Main
Menu screen.
Zooms Map View in.
Zooms Map View out.
MAP WITH GUIDANCE
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Changes map view
(2D, 3D).
Changes map view
(2D, 3D).
Change navigation mode
to arrow only mode.
Goes back to Main
Menu screen.
Zooms Map View in.
Zooms Map View out.
Press to repeat voice
guidance.
Press to view
Route Menu.
SET UP BLUETOOTH
6On the Bluetooth enabled mobile
phone, search for Bluetooth
devices.
7Once the PND-K3msn is found on
the mobile phone, connect to the
PND-K3msn.
1Access the Settings menu. 4Select ‘Bluetooth Devices…’.
2Press the Down Arrow to access
page two of the Settings menu. 5Select ‘Discoverable Mode’.
3Enter the Bluetooth setup screen.

MAP
MAP WITHOUT GUIDANCE
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Goes back to Main
Menu screen.
Zooms Map View in.
Zooms Map View out.
MAP WITH GUIDANCE
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Changes map view
(2D, 3D).
Changes map view
(2D, 3D).
Change navigation mode
to arrow only mode.
Goes back to Main
Menu screen.
Zooms Map View in.
Zooms Map View out.
Press to repeat voice
guidance.
Press to view
Route Menu.
SET UP BLUETOOTH
6On the Bluetooth enabled mobile
phone, search for Bluetooth
devices.
7Once the PND-K3msn is found on
the mobile phone, connect to the
PND-K3msn.
1Access the Settings menu. 4Select ‘Bluetooth Devices…’.
2Press the Down Arrow to access
page two of the Settings menu. 5Select ‘Discoverable Mode’.
3Enter the Bluetooth setup screen.

UPDATES AND OWNER’S MANUAL
ACCESS SOFTWARE AND/OR MAP UPDATES
Software and/or map updates can be accessed by connecting the PND-K3msn to a PC.
The PND-K3msn’s Owner’s Manual can also be accessed the same way (internet connection
required for either function).
Periodic software and/or map updates will be available. Some may require an additional fee,
please refer to the on-screen instructions.
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2Connect the PND-K3msn to the PC using the provided USB cable.
4Follow the on-screen instructions.
1Turn on the PND-K3msn.
3Open “My Computer” on the PC. Click the “Alpine Update” icon that appears.
Software Update: When a software
update is available, this button will be
active. Follow the on-screen instructions to
access the software update.
View Owner’s Manual.
MSN®DIRECT SERVICE
1
2
3
4
Install the cradle in your vehicle and place the charged PND-K3msn in the cradle.
To activate your free trial:
Turn on the PND-K3msn and press the MSN Direct button (butterfly) on the
Main Menu screen.
Write down the Product Key for your PND-K3msn device.
Log on to http://www.msndirect.com/Alpine and follow the instructions to
activate MSN Direct.
View gas
prices.
MSN Direct Menus Example of Traffic Data
Example of Weather Data
View stock
prices.
View traffic
information.
Read the news.
View movie
show times.
View received
locations.
View weather
information.
View local
events listings.
The PND-K3msn comes with three months of free MSN®Direct service.
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NOTE: The PND-K3msn must be in the cradle to receive MSN Direct. To receive MSN Direct service, you
must be within an MSN Direct coverage area; see www.msndirect.com/coverage for current coverage
maps. Coverage areas are affected by reception limitations of the FM network as well as other factors,
which may affect the ability to receive FM broadcasts. Coverage areas are subject to change. Some
services available only in select cities where coverage exists. See www.msndirect.com/whatyouget.

MUSIC PLAYER
LECTEUR DE MUSIQUE
MUSIC PLAYER
The PND-K3msn is not only a navigation device, it’s also a music player!
Choose “Play” from the Main Menu, then just place an SD card with your
favorite music into the PND-K3msn. It’s that simple!
LECTEUR DE MUSIQUE
Le PND-K3msn n’est pas seulement un appareil de navigation, il est aussi un lecteur de musique!
Sélectionner “Lire” à partir du Menu principal, puis placez simplement une carte SD contenant
votre musique préférée dans le PND-K3msn. C’est aussi simple que cela!
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Once music is playing, click and drag
to skip to anywhere in the song.
Lorsque la musique joue, cliquez et
glissez pour passer à n’importe quelle
partie de la chanson.
Skip to
last track.
Skip to
next track.
Play
Back to
Main Menu.
Map
ShuffleMusic LibraryRepeat
Passer à la
dernière piste.
Passer à la piste
suivante.
Lire
Retourner à l’écran
Menu principal.
Carte
AléatoireMusicothèqueRépéter
PERSONALIZE YOUR SYSTEM
PERSONNALISER LE SYSTÈME
CHANGE THE BACKGROUND COLORS
There are eight menu colors and eight map colors to choose from.
Select “Display” from the Settings menu to change your color scheme.
CHANGER LES COULEURS D’ARRIÈRE-PLAN
Huit couleurs de menu et huit couleurs de carte sont proposées. Sélectionnez “Affichage” à
partir du menu Paramètres pour changer le thème de couleurs.
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Press to advance
to the next
color scheme.
Appuyez pour
avancer vers le
prochain thème
de couleurs.
Press to return
to the previous
color scheme.
Appuyez pour
revenir au thème de
couleurs précédent.