Altina A800 User manual

ALTINA A800
User’s Manual
English Version
R02
Oct. 2007
Trademarks
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respective companies.
Note
The information in this manual is subject to change without notice.

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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 along the roads.
※When you get off the car, do not leave your device on the dashboard
that is subject to 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 run 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 re-initiate the device.
※Overview
GPS Navigation Features
※ Electronic maps with roads, freeways, highways, railways, rivers, lakes,
points of interest, etc.
※ GPS positioning

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※ 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
- 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 tells you step by step how to perform 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.
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 right side of your device.
2. Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet.
3. Turn on ON / OFF switch on the bottom of the device while battery is in
charging.
※The charge indicator glows red static 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.)
Ps. Subject to varied configurations, the car holders might be different.
The car holder consists of a bracket and a dashboard stand. Use the car holder
to mount your device in a vehicle.

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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.Connect one end of the car charger to the power connector of your device.
2.Connect the other end to the cigarette lighter in the car to power 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
Ref Component Description
nCharge Indicator Battery Full – Green (Static)
Battery in charging -- Red (Static)
nCharge indicator

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Back Components
Ref Component Description
nSpeaker Sends out music, sounds and voice.
External Antenna
Connector This connector (under rubber dust cover) allows use of an
optional external antenna with magnetic mount, which may be
positioned on top of the car for better signal reception in areas
with poor reception.
nSpeaker
oExternal Antenna Connector

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Left-Side Components
Ref Component Description
nVolume Increase Press the button to increase the volume
Volume Decrease Press the button to decrease the volume
SD/MMC Slot Accepts a SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (MultiMediaCard) card
for accessing data such as maps and MP3 music.
NOTE: Before using GPS navigation software and maps, you
need to insert the storage card included with your device. Do
not remove the card during GPS operation.
nVolume increase
oVolume decrease
pSD / MMC slot

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Right-Side Components
Ref Component Description
nPower ON/OFF Turn on and turn off the power.
oReset button Restarts your device (soft reset).
pHeadphone Connector Connects to stereo headphones.
qUSB port Use the USB port to connect to pc, or connect to a USB plug
of power adaptor for charging.
nPower ON/OFF
oReset button
pEarphone jack
qUSB port

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Bottom Components
Ref Component Description
nON/OFF Switch The main power / battery cut off switch. Be sure to turn on the
ON / OFF switch while battery is in charging.
Ps. If turn off ON / OFF switch while battery is in charging, the
battery can not be charged. In stead, the device will still
function when plug-in with a power adaptor or a car charger.
nON/OFF Switch

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2. Basic Skills
This chapter guides you through the process of using your device and
familiarizes you with the basic operations such as using the stylus pen and
navigation pad..
2.1 Turning On and Off Your Device
Use the power button on the right side of your device to turn on and off
your device.
When you turn on the device for the first time, the Main screen appears as
shown below. There are three buttons on the Main screen: SETTINGS,
NAVIGATION, and MULTIMEDIA. Each button represents a function or feature.
To use a function, just tap the corresponding button. (For more information, refer
to the following chapters.)
When you press the power button to turn off the unit, your device actually enters
a suspend state and the system stops operating. Once you turn on the system
again, it resumes.

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2.2 Operating Your Device
To operate your device, use the hardware buttons and/or the stylus pen.
Using Hardware Buttons
Button Name Description
Power On/Off Turns on and off the LCD panel, and enter to suspend
mode.
Volume Volume Increase
Volume Volume Decrease

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3. System Settings
Your device is supplied with default settings. You may also customize the
settings to suit your personal needs. Once you change settings, your new
settings will remain until either you change them again, or until battery cut off
switch is turned off and then back on again, which resets the unit to factory
defaults.
3.1 Using System Settings
Tap the SETTINGS button on the Main screen.

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3.2 Backlight
1. Tap SETTINGS on the Main screen to enter the backlight setting as shown
below.
Setting the backlight level
Tap the button to increase the backlight level, and tap the to
decrease the backlight level.
3.3 Calibration
You can calibrate the touch screen if it is not responding accurately. If screen
loses alignment, please calibrate the screen to get back to normal display.
1. Tap SETTINGS on the Main screen.
2. Tap the Calibration button on the screen as shown below.

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3. Tap and hold the center of the target.
4. When the target moves to another position, tap and hold at the center of the
new target. Repeat each time to complete the calibration process.
5. When completed, tap anywhere on the screen.

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Part II. Media
Part II introduces MP3, Photo Viewer, Video Player., etc

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Using Media
Tap the Meida button on the Main screen as shown below.
The Media screen contains three buttons as shown below. The following
sections describe these three buttons and their functions.