AVITON AZ281MA User manual

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AZ281MA
PORTABLE NAVIGATION DEVICE
USER MANUAL

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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................................................ - 1 -
COMPONENT LOCATIONS ............................................................................................................................. - 3 -
ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................................................... - 4 -
12V/24V CAR ADAPTER CHARGER ..........................................................................................................................- 5-
USB CABLE .............................................................................................................................................................- 5 -
SUCTION CUP MOUNT, CRADLE AND SINGLE SIDED ADHESIVE DISC .......................................................................- 6 -
PREPARATION BEFORE USE ......................................................................................................................... - 7 -
SYSTEM OPERATIONS..................................................................................................................................... - 8 -
MAIN MENU........................................................................................................................................................ - 8 -
MENU FEATURES......................................................................................................................................................- 8 -
NAVIGATION ...................................................................................................................................................... - 9 -
NAVIGATION NOTICES: .............................................................................................................................................- 9 -
PHOTO................................................................................................................................................................ - 10 -
FUNCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................- 10 -
OPERATION STEPS ..................................................................................................................................................- 10 -
KEY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................- 11 -
EBOOK ............................................................................................................................................................... - 13 -
FUNCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................- 13 -
OPERATION STEPS ..................................................................................................................................................- 13 -
KEY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................................................................- 14 -

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SYSTEM ............................................................................................................................................................. - 17 -
FUNCTION ..............................................................................................................................................................- 17 -
OPERATION STEPS ..................................................................................................................................................- 18 -
VOLUME.................................................................................................................................................................- 19 -
POWER ...................................................................................................................................................................- 20 -
BACKLIGHT ............................................................................................................................................................- 21 -
DATE AN D TIME......................................................................................................................................................- 22 -
LANGUAGE.............................................................................................................................................................- 25 -
SYSTEM INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................................................- 26 -
APPENDIX ......................................................................................................................................................... - 28 -
TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................................................................................- 28 -

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this high-performance GPS Navigation System. Please read this user manual
carefully before using the system, and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
Registered trademarks: all trademarks belong to their registered owners.
【NOTE】
We reserve the right to change the content of this manual at any time without notice.

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Notes:
•The PND is used only as a navigation aid. It is not for precise measurement of direction, distance,
location or topography. The user must follow all traffic signs and local regulations along the roads.
•GPS satellite signals cannot pass through solid materials (except glass). When you are inside a
tunnel or building, GPS position is not available.
•Aminimum of 4 GPS satellite signals are needed to determine current location. Signal reception can
be affected by situations such as bad weather or dense overhead obstacles (e.g. tall buildings).
•Other wireless devices in the vehicle might interfere with the reception of satellite signals and cause
the reception to be unstable.
•If the PND does not responsive, press the small reset button on the left side.
•For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the PND while driving. Do not mount where the
driver’s field of vision is blocked
•Do not shake or hit the equipment; otherwise data loss can occur and the system may not work
properly.
•Do not expose the equipment to direct sunlight or subject it to high temperatures for prolonged
period.
•Do not expose the equipment to moisture and rain. If water enters the equipment the damage may
not be repairable.
•Do not attempt to disassemble the equipment by yourself.
•Do not expose the equipment to sand or dust.
•Do not press too hard on the LCD screen.
•Use a soft cloth to clean the touch screen.
•Please respect the copyrights of all contents. It is illegal to copy copyrighted materials without
permission from their respective owners.

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Component Locations
Touch Screen
Speaker
Power Button
SD/MMC Slot
Earphone Jack
Mini-USB Port
Reset Button
Stylus

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Accessories
The package contents the following items:
•Portable Navigation Device
•12V/24V Car Adapter Charger
•USB Cable
•Windshield Suction Cup Mount
•Single Sided Adhesive Disc
•Quick Start Guide
•DVD with backup copy of software and map data,
User Manual
•Warranty Card

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12V/24V Car Adapter Charger
•Before using your PND the battery will need to
be fully charged. To maximize the life of the
battery, the first charge must be full.
•The charging indicator on the front of the unit
will turn red. When the unit is fully charged the
indicator will change to green.
•When using your PND in the car, we
recommend that you always use the car
adapter to charge the unit, especially on long
journeys.
•Plug the car adapter into the mini USB socket
on the side of the unit. Plug the other end of
the adapter into the car’s 12V accessory
socket.
•If possible, fix the power cable so that it does
not obscure instruments or controls.
USB Cable
•The USB cable is provided for system
upgrades. This USB cable will work on the
PC either with Microsoft Active Sync® or as a
mass storage media. You can select the
mode in the “System-Sys Info-USB” menu.

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Suction Cup Mount, Cradle and Single Sided Adhesive Disc
Step 2: Rotate the
lever to lock suction
cup onto windshield
or the Adhesive Disc
Step 1: Connect the
Mount to the socket
on the back of the
Cradle
Step 4: Use the two
screws to adjust the
angle and direction
of the PND
Step3: Place PND
into the Cradle
Single Sided
Adhesive Disc

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Preparation before Use
This high performance navigation system is ready to use right out of the box; the map data base has
been preloaded into the system and there is nothing to set up. Just use the windshield suction cup to
place the system in a suitable location, plug the car adapter into the car’s 12V/24V outlet, and press the
Power Button on the top side of the unit to turn it on. The unit is ready to take you to your destination.
Please observe the following when placing the unit on the dashboard:
1. Make sure that the suction cup is securely fixed on the windshield.
2. Make sure that the unit is not blocking the driver’s view of the road.
3. Do not set the unit on or near where the airbag is located.
4. Do not put the unit in a location that is part of the expansion area of the airbag.
5. Let the unit rest directly on the dash board to minimize the vibrations from the car.
Notice to Drivers in California and Minnesota:
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their windshields.
(see California Vehicle Code Section 26708 or Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71)

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System Operations
This section describes menu functions and operation instructions so that you can be familiar with the
operation.
Main Menu
Menu Features
1. Navigation: Helps you navigate to your destination safely and quickly.
2. Photo: Supports JPG and BMP formats. Available features include Canvas Rotation, Picture
Zoom-In/Out and Automatic Slide Show.
3. Ebook: Supports TXT format. Available features include Page Turning.
4. System: Used to adjust the various system settings including Volume Control, Power management,
Backlight setting, Date and Time Setting, Language Selection and viewing System Information.
Battery Status
Touch Screen
Time

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Navigation
Tap the Navigation icon to launches the Destinator navigation software.Please refer to the
Destinator User Manual for detailed information.
Navigation Notices:
When parking, do not leave the navigation system in open view. Prolonged exposure to direct
sunlight may damage the electronic components.
GPS (Global Positioning System) satellite navigation is built and operated by the United States
Department of Defense which is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the satellite
system. Their actions can affect the accuracy of the satellites.
This system is intended to be used solely for providing navigation guidance; it is not intended to be
used for generating precise measurements of position, distance, site, landform, and others.
When using it for the very first time, please stay in place until the system acquires a good GPS signal.
The GPS antenna must have a view of the open sky in order for the system to acquire a fix on your
location.
For safety reasons, do not try to input data onto the navigation system while driving; only do so while
the car is parked.
Electronic devices such as mobile phones, radar detectors and the like can adversely affect the
satellite signal reception and may result in an unstable performance.
On certain vehicles, the tinted windows contain a metallic film which will have an effect on the quality
of satellite signal reception.
Traffic signs and certain situations like road conditions constantly change in real life, and as such
there may be times where a particular set of turn instructions may not agree with local traffic
regulations due to recent developments. Please observe and comply with all traffic rules as they take
precedence over the navigation system’s instructions.

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Photo
Function
1. The Photo Viewer supports JPG and BMP formats.
2. Available options are: Previous, Next,Automatic Play (slideshow), Revolving Canvas,Zoom In, and
Zoom Out.
To view photos with the Photo Viewer, copy the photos to a SD card and then insert the SD card into the
card slot on the side of the PND. The photos can be put into one or more PHOTO folders in the SD card
for easy management.
Operation Steps
1Tap the icon in the Main Menu to launch the Photo Viewer. The screen will display up to
six thumbnails of photos per screen.

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Key Instructions
Close: Exits the viewer and returns you to the Main Menu.
Previous: Displays the previous screen of photos (When the number of photos in the SD card exceed
six, the system will automatically place the rest as available for viewing on additional screens that
can be accessed by the Previous and Next buttons).
Next: Displays the next page of photos if available.
Back: Go up one level if the photos are stored in a PHOTO folder. Non-functional if the photos are not
in a folder in the SD card.
Open: Opens the highlighted photo to a full screen display. Double tap the screen to go back to the
photo screen.
Next
Previous
Close
Back
Open

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2.Double tap the photo thumbnail to display the photo.
Key Instructions
Close: Exits the viewer and returns to the Main Menu.
Previous: Display the previous picture.
Next: Display the next picture.
Slide Show: From the current picture, the system will run a slide show of all pictures in the SD card in
Full Screen. Double tap the screen to exit slide show.
Rotate: Press this button to rotate the photo clockwise by 90°.
Zoom out: Changes the graphic to a zoomed-out view in comparison to the original
Zoom in: Changes the graphic to a zoomed-in view in comparison to the original
Photo Selection: Enables you to select a different photo. The display will jump back to the screen that
shows the thumbnails.
Rotate
Zoom Out
Zoom In
Close
File Selection
Next
Previous
File Name
Slide Show

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Ebook
Function
1. The text reader supports TXT format.
2. Available options are: Previous,Next,Page Selection,File Selection,Zoom In,and Zoom Out.
To view text files with the Ebook Viewer, copy your text files (TXT format) to a SD card and then insert the
SD card into the card slot on the side of the PND. The text files can be put into one or more Ebook folders
in the SD card for easy management.
Operation Steps
1Tap the icon in the Main Menu to launch the ebook viewer.

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Key Instructions
Close: Exit the viewer and return to the Main Menu.
Previous: Displays the previous screen of the text files (When the number of files exceed six, the
system will automatically place the rest as available for viewing on additional screens that could be
accessed by the Previous and Next buttons).
Next: Displays the next screen of text files if available.
Back: Returns to the previous screen.
File Selection
Next
Previous
Close

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2. Double tap on the thumbnail to enter the viewer interface:
Key Instructions
•Close: Exit the viewer and return to the Main Menu.
•Previous: Displays the previous page
•Next: Displays the next page.
•File Selection: Enables you to select a different text file. The display will jump back to the screen that
shows the thumbnails.
•GoTo Page: Use this to skip to any page on this file that you would like to jump to. See next picture
for details.
Page
File Name
Go To Page
File Selection
Next
Previous
Close

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3. Use the key pad to enter the page number you want to go to.
Key Instructions
Backspace: Deletes the last number entered.
Skip: Skips to the page shown on the number display.
Clear: Erases all the numbers entered and returns it to zero.
Number Keys: A ten-digit keypad; can show up to eight digits entered on the display, up to 99999999.
Close: Closes the Page Selection interface and returns to the page viewer.
Display
Number Keys
Clear
Backspace
Skip
Close

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System
Function
1. Volume Adjustment:Sets the system’s volume level; choose the best one based on the sound
feedback.
2. Power Management:Shows the remaining charge on the battery; lets you know if it is currently
being charged.
3. Backlight Setting:Provides adjustment for the intensity level of the backlight – both for when the
system is running on battery power, as well as when it is charging from AC or car adaptor.
4. Time and date setting: For date and time adjustment.
5. Language Selection:Enables you to switch to one of nineteen different languages.
6. System Information View:Shows you the system information; provides you the option on setting
the USB port when connecting to a computer, and touch screen calibration.