Directed Electronics NAV350 User manual

NAV350
OWNER’S GUIDE
3.5” Portable Navigation with MP3 player
© 2006 Directed Electronics, N95350 03-06

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NAV 350 FEATURE HIGHLIGHTS .......................................................................................................................................2
FIRST THINGS FIRST.....................................................................................................................................................4
SYSTEM TOUR ...................................................................................................................................................................4
PERIPHERALS TOUR...........................................................................................................................................................8
NAV 350 SETUP................................................................................................................................................................8
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HARDWARE INTERFACE ..................................................................................................................................................15
COMMAND INTERFACE....................................................................................................................................................24
CONTACTS MANAGEMENT.......................................................................................................................................26
CONTACTS ......................................................................................................................................................................27
CONTACTS MANAGER.....................................................................................................................................................32
ACTIVESYNC ..................................................................................................................................................................35
MULTIMEDIA MODE....................................................................................................................................................37
MULTIMEDIA MODE OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................................................37
MP3................................................................................................................................................................................37
PHOTO.............................................................................................................................................................................42
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION........................................................................................................................................45
SYSTEM SETTINGS OVERVIEW .........................................................................................................................................45
CUSTOMIZING USER PREFERENCES..................................................................................................................................46
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE AND USER SUPPORT....................................................................................................51
USING YOUR NAV 350 SAFELY.......................................................................................................................................51
CLEANING THE NAV 350................................................................................................................................................54
TROUBLESHOOTING THE NAV 350.................................................................................................................................54
FAQS..............................................................................................................................................................................58
CUSTOMER SUPPORT .......................................................................................................................................................60
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................63
HARDWARE FEATURES....................................................................................................................................................63
GPS SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................................................64
SOFTWARE SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................65
DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS..............................................................................................................................................66
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS..................................................................................................................................67
REGULATORY INFORMATION...........................................................................................................................................67
INDEX .............................................................................................................................................................................68

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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 anywhere while driving or hiking
•Car mount kit for multi-vehicle usage (windshield or
dashboard mounting)
•On-the-road recharging options via the car charger

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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 350 Contacts Manager for managing contact
information on your computer
•Microsoft ActiveSync for synchronizing contact information

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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
No. Icon Component Description
1 Power status LED
indicator Indicates the battery power status.
•Green – Battery is fully charged; the
device is running on battery power.
•Orange – Battery charging
•Red – Battery charge is near depletion
level. You need to recharge your
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-directional
joystick Move in a left-right or up-down direction to scroll through displayed items.
Press to open (if it’s a file icon) or launch (if it
is a program or settings icon) a selected
item.
7 Zoom out hot key When in navigation mode, zooms out from
the center of a map.
When in full screen mode in Photo, zooms out
on the displayed image.
8 Volume up hot key Press to increase volume.
9 Volume down hot key Press to decrease volume.
10 Speaker Emits system sounds.
Note: For more information on how to use your NAV 350 in navigation mode, refer to the
Destinator OP Quick Start Guide or the Destinator OP User’s Guide (located in the
Destinator OP CD).

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Right and left panels
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 MicrosoftWindows platform.
14 Power connector Connects the device to an AC power
outlet.
15 External antenna
interface Interface for an external GPS aerial
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Top and bottom views
No. Icon Component Description
16 Power button/
backlight control As a power button:
•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 perform a soft reset if the device
freezes (i.e., device no longer responds to
the buttons on the screen).

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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.

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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 mount bracket.
Some newer vehicle models may have a heat reflective shield embedded in the
windshield. This may in some cases obstruct the GPS signal reception. If you encounter
this problem in your vehicle, you need to purchase an external GPS antenna.
Car mount installation reminders
Install the car mount on the surface of a vehicle:
•That is smooth, flat and free of dirt and oil
•Where the driver can easily view/reach it without taking
his/her eyes off too far from the road
•Where the device will not obscure car controls nor restrict
the driver's view of the road
•Far from the air bag deployment area
To set up the device on a vehicle:
This section shows how to install the car mount kit in a vehicle’s windshield
using the suction cup. For dashboard installation procedures using the
self-adhesive power disc connector refer to the NAV 350 Portable Navigator
Starter Guide.
1. Clean the mounting surface with a glass cleaner and a clean cotton cloth.
2. If the ambient temperature is below +15°C (60°F) warm the mounting area
and the suction cup (e.g. with a hair dryer) to ensure a strong suction bond.
3. Install the car mount on the selected area.
a. Fix the suction cup to the selected area with the locking lever facing
up.
b. Flip the locking lever away from you to create a vacuum between
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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.
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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 during charging. The hot
keys backlight is also lit up.
Start up the NAV 350
After mounting the NAV 350 on a vehicle it is ready to be used. Turn it on to
calibrate the screen. After screen calibration, proceed to system settings
configuration.
To turn on and calibrate the device:
Turn on the device by pressing the power button on the top right
panel of the device. The Main Menu panel displays. This is also referred to
as the Home panel.
The device comes with the battery pre-charged to at least 30% capacity. You can
start using it once it is mounted in your vehicle and connected to the cigarette
lighter. However, for maximum usage time you need to charge your device to full
capacity. Go to the “Recharging the device” section for instructions.

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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 .

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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 .
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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.

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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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This chapter describes basic hardware procedures in using the NAV 350.
Information on the device’s command interface is also discussed.
Hardware interface
Using the touch screen backlight
Under some lighting conditions, viewing the information on the device may
be difficult. If this is the case use the backlight to illuminate the touch screen.

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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 that users load the digital maps
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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 card has been released.
2. Gently remove the card from the slot.
Establishing device-PC connection
The USB cable that comes with the device enables connection of the device
to a computer. File Explorer displays the NAV 350 as a USB mass storage
device, with the SD/MMC card shown as a sub-folder. Once connected, you
can:
•Use File Explorer to copy digital music and image files into
the device’s SD/MMC card and access them when in
Multimedia mode.
It is advisable to organize files into subfolders. This will served as playlists
and albums when you access the files from your device.
To enable access of multimedia files from your device, it should be located on the
SD/MMC card, not on the device’s memory.
Go to “ Multimedia mode” for more information on how to work in
Multimedia mode.
•Use NAV 350 Contacts Manager to import/export contact
information between your device and your computer
•Use ActiveSync to synchronize contact information located
on the device and the computer
Refer to “Contacts management” for more information on contact
information import/export as well as synchronization.
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
Use Microsoft ActiveSync to exchange information between the NAV 350 and
a computer running on the MicrosoftWindows platform.

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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
•Available USB port
•VGA graphics card or compatible video graphics adapter
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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, Espanol, Portugues.
b. After selecting language, one of the following pictures will appear: