Lark FreeBird 50.3 User manual

1. User manual
2. Instrukcja obsługi
3. Uživatelská příručka
4. Používateľská príručka
5. A kezelési utasítást
50.3
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The provider of the device reserves the right to modify the device without any prior notice.
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powiadomienia.
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zobrazeno v návodu!
Vzhľad grafiky/animácie v zariadení sa môže líšiť od verzii programového vybavenia predstaveného v návode!
A Lark Europe Sp. z o.o. fenntartja magának a jogot, hogy előzetes bejelentés nélkül változtasson a készüléken!

Thank you for choosing Lark FreeBird GPS device!
Please, kindly read the user manual carefully before you start
using the device.
Please, keep the manual for future reference.
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The provider of the device reserves the right to modify the device or introduce
any changes to this user manual without any prior notice.
The actual layout of OSD menu screens in your device can differ from the one
showed in this manual (it depends on the software version).
Updated user manuals can be found on .
On the website you can also find Frequently Asked Questions answers and other
useful tips how to use your GPS device.
www.lark.com.pl
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Contents
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Precautions and safety tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Using the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Getting to know the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Changing GSP device settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Connecting the GPS device to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Features of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
What's in the box? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Parts and buttons of the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Charging the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Mounting the car holder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Getting started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Connecting the GPS device to PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Switching ON/OFF the device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Pointing pen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
System reset. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Navigation mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Music mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Playing video files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Viewing text files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
GPS info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Photos viewing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Volume adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Display backlight settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Language settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
FM transmitter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Date and time settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Calibration of the touch screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
System info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
USB connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Restore the default setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Choose navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing USB ActiveSync software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

WE KINDLY REQUEST NOT TO ADD/DELETE ANY FILES TO AND FROM THE INTERNAL
MEMORY OF THE DEVICE. TO STORE MULTIMEDIA FILES
(LIKE JPG, WMA, WMV AND OTHERS) PLEASE KINDLY USE EXTERNAL
MEMORY MEDIA (microSD CARDS)!
CAUTION!
IMPORTANT REMARK
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The driver is fully responsible for securing safety on the road; using the navigation
device/ software does not constitute any excuse in case of any traffic regulations breach,
collision or accident.
The navigation device and the navigation software are designed to provide route
suggestions. They are absolutely not meant to release the driver from the obligation to
pay special attention to road conditions, weather or any other factors that may affect
safety while driving.
Always drive the vehicle in a safe manner.
Never operate the navigation device (input destinations, change settings etc.) while
driving as this may distract your attention from the happenings on the road and cause
potentially hazardous situations. You must be always fully aware of all driving conditions.
When installing the device in your vehicle please make sure it does not obstruct the
driver’s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls.
Do not place the device unsecured on the vehicle dashboard.
Do not place the device on or above any airbag.
The provider of the device does not bear any responsibility for the adequacy of the
device/ software to any particular purpose.
The user should be aware of the current GPS technology development stage and
all its limitations.
The provider of the device in particular does not bear any responsibility for the accuracy
of the maps/navigation software which are delivered by independent companies that are
solely responsible for their products.
Precautions and safety tips
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Safetytips
CAUTION!
1. Protect the device from dust, humidity, water, shocks, very low and high temperatures.
Do not store the device where prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures may occur
(as in the windshield). Do not expose the device to water as permanent malfunction may
result.
2. A strong shock, hit or indentation of the housing may cause serious, irrepairable damage
to the device itself or the battery.
3. Always charge the battery or connect the device to the car charger when:
the battery icon indicates the need to charge the battery,
the device switches off right after being switched on,
the device does not react to any buttons operations.
4. Never disconnect the device from the PC during upload or download of any data – this may
causa a permanent damage to the device as well as the data.
5. The user must take all necesary measures to secure all important data (copies on various
media etc.) The device provider does not bear any responsibility for any loss of user’s data
due to the device malfunction.
6. To minimize the risk of data loss protect the device from stron electromagnetic fields;
in particular do not store it near TV sets, speakers, mobile phones etc.
7. Protect your ears! Doctors warn that prolonged use of in-ear earphones and listening to loud
music may affect your hearing.
8. Be careful when listening to music while driving. You must be always aware of the situation
on the road which also includes attentiveness to audio signals
The music and video player with which the device is equipped can be only used to play
musi and video files to which the user has legal rights. Any breach of copyrights is at the
sole responsibility of the user.
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Precautions and safety tips

Features of the device
What's in the box?
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5 inch TFT touch screen, display resolution 480x272 pixel
Stereo headphone connector, 1W speaker built-in, volume can be adjusted
Key-press and touch screen operated device
Built-in GPS module
GPS antenna built-in
microSD slot, SDHC cards supported
Video player: wmv
Audio player: wma
Picture browser: BMP, JPG, PNG, GIF
File browser: TXT
Rechargeable lithium battery built-in (recharged via USB port, can be connected to
CIG LIGHTER directly)
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Lark FreeBird 50.3 Vehicle suction cup mount
Car adapter Pointing pen
Getting to know the device

RESET
Parts and buttons of the device
Front side
Back side
Getting to know the device
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Speaker
Pointing pen
LEDs indicating
the charging
process or power
on status Touch screen
Reset button

Left side
Upper side
Using microSD cards
NEVER remove the card from the slot while the device is ON.
If you want to remove the card: switch off the device, than remove the card from the slot.
The card can be properly insterted in one way only. Insert the card and push until it clicks.
To switch on / off the device press the button.
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POWER
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Getting to know the device
microSD cards slot
Necessary to use some
extra data, like maps,
music, clips etc.
Mini-USB port
Used to download/ upload
data from/to the PC
buttonPOWER
Earphone jack

Charging the device
Mounting the car holder (vehicle suction mount)
Getting started – acquiring satellites’ signal
Connecting the GPS device to PC
To charge the battery of the device please place the USB jack of the car charger in the USB
slot of the device. The other end of the charger place in the car lighter jack (make sure the car
electricity is on). The battery will be charging regardless of the fact if the device is on or off.
. When the battery is fully charged, the LED
will turn off.
1. If you are using the device during the charging process, the charging will take longer.
2. After charging is complete or when you want to stop charging the device, simple detach
the charger’s cable from the device.
3. Never crush the battery or throw it to fire! Fire or electric shock hazard!
4. While travelling it is recommended to have the car charger attached to the device all the
time.
5. Please, make sure that the device and the cable do not obstruct the driver’s view of the
road and do not interfere with the vehicle operating controls.
LED blinking indicate the charging is in progess
Press the rubber part of the mount to the windscreen and move the latch to fasten the
mount.
Using the knobs adjust the position of the mount to your needs.
When installing the device in your vehicle please make sure it does not obstruct the
driver’s view of the road or interfere with vehicle operating controls.
Do not place the device unsecured on the vehicle dashboard.
Do not place the device on or above any airbag.
When you switch ON the device for the first time, please make sure you are in an open
space, with no large objects near (like tall buildings and trees).
Hold the device steadily until the acquisition of satellites’ signal. Pls note that acquiring
the satellites can take a few minutes.
Than you can set your route.
It is always recommended to acquire the GPS signal before placing the device in the car.
After installing the ActiveSyc software (see page 17)
connect the GPS device to your PC using the USB
cabel (mini-A USB type). The cable must be obtained
separately, it is not included in the set.
Step 1
Step 2
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Getting to know the device
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Switching ON/OFF the device
Pointing pen
System reset
CAUTION!
If the battery is flat the device will not switch on;
you must charge the battery first.
All unstored data will be removed after resetting the system.
WARNING!
Press the button. The welcome screen
will appear and the software will load up.
POWER
Switching off the device
After pressing the POWER button the device will ask you
to choose between switching off and stand-by mode.
Stand-by mode means the screen will be temporarily
shut down and when you press the POWER button again
the device will restore the last active screen. Switching off
means that when you press the POWER again the system
will be loaded again.
The pointing pen is inserted to a slot in the back side of the device.
1. Single click – touch the screen once.
2. Double click – touch the screen twice quickly.
3. Dragging – touch the screen in the starting point than move the pen to the destination.
If the system seems jammed please use the pointing pen to press the RESET button
(on the back side of the device).
Using the device
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Navigation mode
Music mode
Play list
REMARK!
More info on converting the files you can easily find in the Internet.
Touch to enter mode.
If any map application is installed in the device,
it will start now.
Details concerning the usage of map application
you will find in the separate map user manual.
The device can play WAV and WMA files.
Any MP3 files must be converted to WMA format before
they can be played on the device (pls use any music files
converter available free of charge on the Internet).
Touch to enter mode.
To play music click .
To stop playing music click .
Click to move to the next file .
Click to move to the previous file.
Click for repeating.
Click to enter the random playback.
Click to adjust volume.
Click to play music from the play list.
Click to select the sound effect.
Click to minimize the window, still you can listen to music.
Click to close the application and return to the main menu.
Click
Click to select all files to add to the play list.
Click to
Click to select all files to delete from the play list.
NAVIGATION
MUSIC
On the list you can see audio files and folders containing
such files.
to select a file to add to the play list.
select a file to delete from the play list.
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Playing video files
Photos viewing
Click twice on the screen to switch to full screen mode.
To return to normal playing mode again click twice on the screen.
REMARK!
The device can play WMV video files.
Touch to enter mode.
After entering the MOVIES mode will be started video
player.
To play movie click .
To stop playing a file click .
Click to adjust volume.
Click to choose video file from the folder.
Click to close the application and return to the
main menu.
You can view BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG files on the device.
Touch to enter mode.
Choose a folder containg graphic files and than
click the file you want to view.
Click to view the previous picture.
Click to view the next picture.
Click to zoom the picture.
Click to reduce the size of the picture.
Click to rotate the picture.
Click to begin the auto-play.
Click to choose a folder containg graphic files.
Click to close the application and return to the
main menu.
MOVIES
PICTURES
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Viewing text files
Settings
GPS info
You can view txt files on the device.
Touch to enter mode.
Click to choose a folder containg txt files and than
click the file you want to view.
Click to move to the previous page.
Click to move to the next page.
Click to change the size of the text.
Click to change the colour of the text.
Click to add a bookmark.
Click to show a bookmark.
Click to close the application and return to the
main menu.
Touch to enter mode.
Change your device settings to match your preferences
(see page 13).
Here you can check the stream of signals being received
from the satellites.
Touch to enter GPS info mode.
1. Touch to reset the GPS receiver.
2. Touch to obtain the data stream from the satellite.
3. Touch to enter a screen with the number of active
satellites in the reach of the device and their signals’
strength.
4. Touch to obtain the geographical and time data.
Click to close the application and return to the
main menu.
E-BOOK
SETTINGS
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SETTINGS
Volume adjustment
VOLUME
Display backlight settings
BACKLIGHT
Language settings
LANGUAGE
Touch to enter mode.
Touch to enter mode.
1. Using and buttons adjust the volume to your
requirements. You can also drag the volume bar to set
the volume.
2. Click button if you wish the device to emit
sound each time the screen is touched.
3. Using the buttons or to set the sound.
4. Click to save the changes.
5. Click to return the Settings menu.
Touch to enter mode.
1. Using and buttons adjust the brightness of the
screen to your requirements. You can also drag the
bar to set the brightness on the demanded level.
2. Using and buttons set the time after which the
backlight will be off.
3. Click to save the changes.
4. Click to return the Settings menu.
Touch to enter mode.
1. Choose the OSD menu language.
2. Click to save the changes.
3. Click to return the Settings menu.
Changing GSP device settings
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FM transmitter
FM TRANSMITTER
Date and time settings
DATE&TIME
Thanks to the FM transmitter the sound from the GPS device (music or voice commands) is
played through an FM broadcast band frequency. Hence the voice commands or music can
be played through your car stereo ensuring better sound quality.
Touch to enter mode.
1. Mark the ‘ON’ option. Remove the marking when you
want to deactivate the FM transmitter mode.
While listening to music you can minimise the player
screen and activate the navigation software.
2. Set the chosen frequency on your car radio.
3. Using and buttons set the same frequency on the
device. You can also drag the bar to set the frequency.
4. Click to save the changes.
5. Click to return the Settings menu.
Touch to enter mode.
Touch DATE button to set the date.
1. Using the buttons or set the current year, month
and day.
2. Repeat the same steps to set the time.
3. Using the buttons or set the time zone you're in.
4. Click to save the changes.
5. Click to return the Settings menu.
This frequency cannot be occupied by any radio
station to avoid any signal interference.
REMARK!
Changing GSP device settings
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Calibration of the touch screen
System info
USB connection
SETTINGS
1. Touch button to start the calibration process.
2. When a black cross appears on the screen press the
very centre of the cross, using your pointing pen.
Than the cross will move to another position, again
press the centre of it. Continue until the ‘OK’ message
appears. Than touch the screen to confirm the calibration
setting and return to the main menu.
3. In case the calibration process fails, it will be repeated
until successful.
Touch to enter SYSTEM mode.
In this mode you can read the data concerning the device.
Click to return the Settings menu.
Touch to show next mode.
Touch to enter USB connection.
Choose an option:
“MASS STORAGE” or “MS ACTIVESYNC”
Click to return the Settings menu.
Changing GSP device settings
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Touch to show next mode.
1. Touch the ‘Factory settings’ button , than choose
YES, to restore the factory settings.
2. Choose YES to restore the default (factory) setting.
The process will start.
3. Click to return the Settings menu.
Touch to show next mode.
Touch to enter the CHOOSE NAVIG. mode.
To set a default navigation application:
Click . A list of folders stored in internal memory
and in the microSD card will be displayed.
Choose the file *. exe of the navigation software.
The device allows for the autostart of the navigation
software after switching on.
To activate this function click button to
„Navigation autostart after switching on”.
3. Click to save the changes.
4. Click to return the Settings menu.
SETTINGS
Choose navigation
SETTINGS
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2.
All unsaved data will be erased when the system is reset.
REMARK
Changing GSP device settings
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Installing USB ActiveSync software
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/en-us/downloads/eulas/eula_activesync45.mspx
To set up a connection between the GPS device and PC the ActiveSync Microsoft
software is necessary. This is a widely available apllication distributed by Microsoft
Corp. More data on the software you can find here:
After downloading the software double click “setup.msi” to install the software.
Click Click to continue
Click , if you wish to change Click
the installation destination
Wait until the installation process Click and restart your PC
is completed
Next Next >
Change Install
Finish
>
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Connecting the GPS device to PC

After installing the ActiveSync software connect the GPS device to your PC using
a USB cable (mini A type). The cable is not included in the package, but it is widely
available on the market.
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4.
Click to continue
Click to enter the connection interface
3. After the connection is established such a screen
will appear:
Click
5. Double click to enter the following interface:
Now you can manage the files in the device’s
memory (copy, paste, delete etc.)
Next >
Next >
My computer
Connecting the GPS device to PC
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Troubleshooting
The device cannot be switched on – power problems
Black screen
System problems
Strange characters on the display
The device reacts to touching the screen in a strange way
No sound
No sound in the earphones
Files cannot be saved in the memory of the device
Files cannot be saved in memory card
Connection with PC cannot be established
The device does not find a given address.
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The battery is flat or almost flat. Connect the device to power supply (eg. to the car
power outlet using the car charger).
Switch on the device, charge the battery.
Normally, resetting the device is not necessary. However, if the system does not respond
and the device cannot be switched off by simply pressing and holding the POWER button,
pls press the Reset switch (using the pointing pen).
Check what OSD language is chosen. Change the language to English or any other
language you understand.
Pls calibrate the screen.
Increase volume.
Increase volume, check if the earphones are connected properly. Check if the audio files
are not damaged (copy another files).
Pls check if the USB cable is properly connected to the device and to the PC.
Check if the USB cable is not damaged (check with another cable).
Check if ActiveSync is installed on the PC.
Check if the internal memory isn’t full.
Before you use a card, set the security switch to the UNLOCK position. Check if the card
is not full.
Check if the card is not damaged (check another microSD card).
Microsoft Active Sync® software is necessary to establish the connection.
ls install this software first.
All the questions concerning the MAPS must be addressed to the map providers
(depending on which map you are using). The coverage data can be always obtained
from map providers.