Altina A600 User manual

User’s Manual in English
English Version
R01
Aug. 2007
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The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

Before You Start
※Precautions and Notices
※For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while
driving.
※Use this product prudently. The product is intended to be used only as
a navigation aid. It is not for precise measurement of direction,
distance, location or topography.
※The calculated route is for reference only. It is the user’s responsibility
to follow the traffic signs and local regulations while driving.
※When you get out of the car, do not leave your device on the
dashboard in direct sunlight. The overheating of the battery can cause
malfunction and/or danger.
※GPS is operated by the United States government, which is solely
responsible for the performance of GPS. Any change to the GPS
system can affect the accuracy of all GPS equipments.
※GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except
glass). When you are inside a tunnel or building, GPS positioning is
not available.
※A minimum of 4 GPS satellite signals is needed to determine current
GPS position. Signal reception can be affected by situations such as
bad weather or dense overhead obstacles (e.g. trees and tall
buildings).
※The wireless devices might interfere the reception of satellite signals
and cause the reception of the signal to be unstable. For better signal
reception, it is recommended that you use a car antenna (option).
※A car holder is needed when using the device in a car. It is
recommended that you place the device in an appropriate place, so as
not to obstruct the driver’s view, or deployment of airbags.
※When battery runs out, the device will automatically turn off the power.
So, when plug-in the car charger or power adaptor, please reset the
ON/OFF switch to turn on the device.
※Overview
GPS Navigation Features
※ Electronic maps with roads, freeways, highways, railways, rivers,
lakes, points of interest, etc.
※ GPS positioning
※ Optimal route calculation and trip plan
※ Friendly and efficient navigation with turn-by-turn, voice, and visual
guidance
※ Various ways for searching a location on the map
- Using a known address
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- Using a POI (point of interest)
- Using Favorites (personal stored locations)
- Using History (previous destinations)
※ Recording and playback of journeys
※ Viewing modes for different needs and situations:
- 2D or 3D
- Daytime or nighttime view
- Turn-by-turn view of the route
- Driving direction of the route
Other Features
※ MP3 Player: playing MP3 music.
※ Photo Viewer
※ Movie Player: playing movies in Wmv. Asf. Mpeg format
※ Calculator
About this Manual
This manual is divided into four major parts:
※Part I “Basic Operations” tells you how to get your device running and
customize system settings.
※Part II “Media” introduces MP3 Player, Photo Viewer, Video
Player.,etc.
※How to use the navigation? Please see Navigation Manual attached to
the package and CD.
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Part I. Basic Operations
Part I guides you through the process of getting your device running,
familiarizes you with the external components, and tells you how to customize
system settings.
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1. Getting Started
This chapter gives you step by step instruction for the initial startup and
introduces you to the external components of your device.
1.1 Setting the ON/OFF Switch
The ON/OFF switch should be set to the ON position for normal operation. Pull
out the stylus pen and use it to slide the ON/OFF switch to the ON (left)
position.
CAUTION: Always leave the ON/OFF switch in the ON position for normal
operation.
On / Off Switch Reset
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1.2 Connecting to AC Power and Charging the
Battery
Fully charge the battery before using your device for the first time.
1. Connect the adapter cable to the left side of your device.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet.
※The charge indicator glows orange twinkle when charging is in progress. Do
not disconnect your device from AC power until the battery is fully charged.
This will take a couple of hours.
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1.3 Using Your Device in a Vehicle
A car holder and a car charger are supplied with your device.
Using the Car Holder
※CAUTION:
1. Select an appropriate location for the car holder. Never place the
holder where the driver’s field of vision is blocked.
2. If the car’s windshield is tinted with a reflective coating, an external
antenna (optional) may be needed to route the antenna to the top of
the car through a window. When closing the car window, be careful
not to pinch the antenna cable. (Cars with an anti-jam window
design may automatically leave adequate space as needed.)
The car holder consists of a bracket and a dashboard stand. Use the car holder
to mount your device in a vehicle.
Ps. Subject to varied configurations, the car holders might be different.
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Connecting the Car Charger
The car charger supplies power to your device when you are using the device in
a car.
※CAUTION: To protect your device against sudden surges in current,
connect the car charger only after the car engine has been
started.
1. Insert the pin of the charger into the charging socket on the left side of
the unit.
2. Connect the other end to the cigarette lighter socket and charge your
device.
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1.4 Understanding Hardware Features
NOTE: Depending upon the specific model purchased, the color of your device
may not exactly match the device shown in this manual.
Front Components
nCharge indicator
oGPS signal indicator
pBlue tooth indicator
(disabled)
qTouch screen
Ref Component Description
nCharge Indicator Battery Full – Orange (Static)
Battery in charging -- Orange (twinkle)
oGPS signal
indicator GPS Signal in allocating – Yellow (twinkle)
GPS Signal allocation finished – Yellow (static)
pBlue tooth
indicator Disabled
※Blue tooth only support Model No.NAV-6220
qTouch Screen Displays the output of your device. Tap the screen with the
stylus pen to select menu commands or enter information.
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Back Components
ON / OFF Switch Reset Button
nSpeaker
Ref Component Description
nSpeaker Sends out music, sounds and voice.
ON/OFF Switch The main power/battery cutoff switch.
Reset Button Restarts your device (soft reset).
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