NDrive Binatone U435 User manual
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IMPORTANT
Satellite signals are required for this product to function in Navigation Mode.
There may be occasions within your home or surrounding area when the signal
strength is limited and Navigation may not be possible.
This is quite normal for products of this type.
You can check the number of satellite signals that the unit is receiving and the
strength of those signals by viewing the GPS Receiver.
Unpacking your Binatone Navigation System
In the box you will find
·GPS navigation device
·Car mounting kit
·In-car charger
·User guide
·Stylus
This device comes preloaded with free lifetime maps.
For the life of your device you can download 4 or
more map updates every year for free. You will
receive all updates to road network, addresses and
points of interest.
Keep the packaging materials in a safe place in
case you later need to transport the unit. Keep your
sales (till) receipt, which is your guarantee. Before
you can use the unit, you’ll need to fully charge the
battery as described on page 8.
WARNING:
Your GPS device operates under open sky
conditions in order to receive a satellite signal.
Please ensure that you are not using the device
indoors or in areas where the satellite signal is
weak.
For the first time of use or after a few days of no
use, it may take up to 10 minutes to acquire a
satellite signal. It is recommended to be stationary
during the start up process.
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Safety
The Global Positioning System
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite based system that provides
location and timing information around the globe. The GPS is operated and
controlled under the sole responsibility of the Government of the United States of
America, who are responsible for its availability and accuracy. Any changes in
GPS availability and accuracy, or in environmental conditions, may impact the
operation of you Binatone GPS Device.
Using Your GPS in the Car
When using your GPS while driving it is essential that you drive with due care
and attention. Never modify the settings or program your GPS while driving. Only
look at the map when it is safe to do so. When mounting the GPS in your car
make sure that it does not obscure your view or impede the operation of any
driving controls.
Prohibited Areas
Do not operate your GPS in hospitals or near any electrical medical equipment.
Do not operate your GPS in aircraft.
Do not operate while on a petrol station forecourt.
Battery
Your GPS device uses a Li-polymer battery. Do not use it in humid, wet or
corrosive environments. Do not operate or store your GPS in high temperatures
(>60°) or in direct sun light. Do not pierce or break the battery casing.
Failure to follow these cautions will invalidate the warranty and may
cause the battery to leak acid, become hot, explode or ignite and
cause injury or damage.
If you come into contact with leaked battery acid wash the contact
area thoroughly and seek medical attention.
The Li-polymer battery contained in this unit must be recycled or
disposed of properly.
Do not dispose of in household waste or burn.
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CONTENTS
Important 02
In the Box 02
Safety 03
The Global Positioning System 03
Using Your GPS DEVICE in the Car 03
Prohibited Areas 03
Battery 03
Contents 04
Quick Start Guide 07
Position of the Controls 07
Charging the Battery 08
SD Memory Card 08
Car Adaptor 08
Turning the Sat Nav Unit On/Off 09
Turning the Sat Nav Unit Off (Sleep Mode) 09
System Reset 09
Windscreen Holder Installation 10
Getting Started 11
Starting Up 11
Settings 12
Multi-Media 13
Picture Viewer 13
Document Viewer 14
GPS Receiver 15
Additional maps and upgrades 16
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NAVIGATION
1. Introduction 17
1.1 GPS connection 17
2. Getting Started 18
3. Main Map Screen 18
3.1 Map View 18
3.2 Navigation View 19
3.3 Context View 20
4. Basic Commands 20
4.1 Exploring Menu Screens 20
4.2 Using the Keyboard 20
5. How to Navigate 22
5.1 Navigate to a Postcode 22
5.2 Navigate to a Recent Location 22
5.3 Navigate to an Address 22
5.4 Navigate to Home 23
5.4.1 Setting Your Home Location 23
5.5 Navigate to Places 23
5.5.1 Navigate to a Point Of Interest (POI) 24
5.5.2Navigate Using Co-ordinates 24
5.5.3 Navigate to a Favourite Location 24
5.5.3.1 Storing Favourite Locations 25
5.5.4 Navigate Using Itinerary 25
5.5.4.1 Creating an Itinerary 25
5.5.4.2 Changing an Itinerary 26
5.5.4.3 Navigating an Itinerary 26
6. Go Screen 27
7. My Route 27
7.1 Show Route 27
7.2 Stop Navigation 28
7.3 Road Book 28
7.4 Alternative Routes 28
7.4.1 Calculate Alternative 28
7.4.2 Roadblock 28
7.4.3 Avoid Part of Route 28
7.4.4 Calculate Original 28
7.5 Start Demo 28
8. Settings 29
8.1 General 29
8.1.1 Speaker 29
8.1.2 Light 29
8.2 International 29
8.2.1 Language 29
8.2.2 Keyboard Type 29
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8.2.3 Kph/Mph 29
8.3 Map Appearance 30
8.3.1 Lane Assistance 30
8.3.2 North Up in 2D 30
8.3.3 Dynamic Zoom 30
8.3.4 Templates 30
8.3.5 Points Of Interest 31
8.4 Routing Options 31
8.4.1Routing Options 31
8.4.2 Tolls 31
8.4.3 Adventure Mode 32
8.5 Safety Options 32
8.5.1 Speed Limit Alarm 32
8.5.2 Safety Camera Alert 32
8.6 System 33
8.6.1 Time Format 33
8.6.2 Restore Settings 33
8.6.3 Theme 33
8.7 GPS 33
8.7.1 GPS 33
8.7.2 Co-ordinates 33
9. My NDrive 33
9.1 Define Home 34
9.2 Start Up Wizard 34
9.3 My Maps 34
9.4 GPS 34
9.5 Version 34
9.6 Data Import/Export 34
9.6.1 Importing Data 34
9.6.2 Exporting Data 35
9.6.2.1 Exporting Itineraries 35
9.6.2.2 Exporting Favourites 35
10. Exit 35
11. Store 36
12. Nplus 36
12.1 Buy 36
12.1.1 Paying for Purchases 37
12.2 Updates 37
12.3 My Products 37
12.4 Enter Serial 38
12.5 Device Information 38
12.6 Help 38
Frequently Asked Questions 39
Technical Specifications 41
EC Declaration of Conformity 42
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Quick Start Guide
Please make sure that you read all of the information contained within this user
guide before operating this unit.
If you experience any problems, please go through the user guide before contacting
the customer helpline.
Position of the controls
1. Touch Screen
2. Charge Indicator –Displays the charging status of the battery.
Red –charging.
Green - fully charged.
3. On/Off Switch –Press and hold to turn the unit On.
Press and hold to turn the unit Off or put to Sleep
via the on screen options.
4. Reset Button–System reset switch.
5. Speaker –Output for voice guidance instructions.
6. Memory Card Slot –For use with Micro SD type cards.
7. USB Port –For charging and data transfer.
8. Stylus Pen –For use with the touch screen
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Charging the Battery
Before using your GPS device for the first time, we recommend that you charge the
unit for 5 hours via a USB cable or the car charger supplied, or until the charge light
turns green.
Plug the USB cable/car charger into the USB socket.
NOTE: Charging via USB cable. It is possible to charge the unit via a USB cable but
the charge time will be significantly increased. Also if the battery is very low the unit
will not fully charge.
The charging indicator on the unit will light up red. When fully charged the red light
will turn green.
When using the GPS device in your car, we recommend that you always use the car
charger in order to maintain the battery level.
NOTE: The unit is not designed to be run on battery power alone, the battery is there
for back up purposes only
Installing a Micro SD Card
You may install it as described below.
Switch the unit off first before installing or removing the MicroSD card.
When installing it can only be fitted one way –the contacts should be facing away
from you and the cut-off corner at the bottom (as shown above). Slide the card in
and push it in so that it clicks into place.
Once the card is installed it does not need to be removed.
If you need to remove the card, push the card in and it will eject from the slot.
Car Adapter
When using your GPS in the car we recommend that you always use the in-car
charger to power the unit.
Plug the in-car charger into the USB socket of the unit. Plug the other end of the
adapter into the car’s cigarette-lighter / 12V DC socket.
The adaptor is also compatible with 24V DC sources, as found in many heavy goods
vehicles.
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Turning the GPS Unit On/Off
Press and hold the On/Off button on the top of the unit for around 3 seconds, the unit
will power up and display the Menu screen.
Press and hold the On/Off button for
around 3 seconds during operation,
the unit will show up the following
display,
Turning the GPS Unit Off or
Sleep Mode
Press the sleep icon to put
the unit into sleep mode.
Press and hold the On/Off button
again, to bring the unit out of sleep
mode. When brought out of sleep
mode the unit will show the same screen as when the unit entered sleep mode.
Press the Off icon to turn the unit Off.
There is a 10 second timer which starts to count down, if there is no selection made
within 10 seconds, the unit will turn off automatically.
Note: If the unit is not to be used for a long period of time it is advised that you switch
the unit Off.
System Reset
Under extreme circumstances it may be necessary to reboot the system. Reset the
system if the following situation occurs:
Long delay experienced with screen refresh rate or operation, resulting in an
inoperable unit.
The system will not turn Off with the power button.
No response with selection made on the screen.
The reset button can be found on the rear of the unit. Insert the tip of the stylus pen
or small blunt implement into the reset hole in order to press the button. The system
will be immediately reset.
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Windscreen Holder Installation
The car mount has a suction pad that fits to the windscreen or a flat area on the
dashboard.
A. Fitting to windscreen
Pull the lever away from the suction pad. Place the pad on the widescreen and push
the lever towards the pad until it clicks into place.
B. Fitting the holding bracket
It is best to fit this to the unit before it is attached to the windscreen.
Slide the bracket onto the securing lug on the end of the ball mount at the end of the
car mount and then push down firmly until it clicks in to place. The bracket can only
be fitted one way.
C. Fitting the Unit
Slide the unit into the bottom of the bracket and carefully push the unit up and back
until it clicks into place at the top.
To remove the unit from the car mount; Press and lift the tab at the top of the bracket
then pull the unit forward and out of the bottom of the bracket.
To remove the Car mount from the windscreen; Lift the lever away from the
windscreen, then gentle pull the tab on the suction cup to release the suction as you
pull the mount away from the windscreen.
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Settings
NOTE: You do not need to enter the SETTINGS menu before you start to navigate.
If you press on the SETTINGS icon the following screen is displayed.
To exit this page or exit any subsequent page, press the at the bottom of the
screen. Any changes in settings will not be saved if you exit by using this key.
Volume
Press ’volume’ you can modify the volume level of the voice prompts. You can
increase or decrease the level by clicking “ ” or “ ”. This can also be done via
the navigation software later. Pressing the speaker button will mute/un-mute the
speaker.
is shown when un-muted, is shown when muted. Clicking “ ” or “
”can release the mute status.
Press to confirm and exit
Backlight
Press ‘Backlight’ to change the brightness of the screen. You can make it darker or
brighter by clicking “ ” or “ ”. This can also be done via the navigation software
later.
Press to confirm and exit
Date & Time
This device can auto-set the current date and time by receiving 3 GPS signals.
Time Zone this is defaulted to the area of sale.
To change the date & time, select the item to be changed e.g. for the date select
Day, Month or Year, so that it is highlighted blue. Then use the and keys, to
increase or decreased the value.
Press to confirm and exit.
Power
The power page contains the information on your battery level.
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Language
Press ”Language” to change the language. Use the and keys to
scroll between further language options. Select the language you desire from the
available options so that it is highlighted white. Then press to confirm and
exit.
About
The About page contains information about your operating system software version.
It also allows you to default the unit or to calibrate the screen to your touches.
Default
The unit will be returned to how it was when it left the factory. After selecting this
option you will be asked to confirm the reset.
Note: If you encounter any problems when connecting your unit to a PC using
ActiveSync. Carry out a reset of the unit before trying again.
Calibration
This function calibrates the unit to respond to your screen taps. You will need to use
this function only if the unit begins to respond inconsistently to your screen taps.
After selecting follow the on screen directions. Once the calibration has been
completed, press anywhere on the screen to return to the previous menu.
Multi Media
NOTE: if you press on the MULTI MEDIA icon the following screen is displayed.
Picture Viewer
This device supports, .bmp, .jpg and .gif file formats only (recommended picture size
for optimum usage: 500kb –it is not recommended to view pictures over 2mb). Press
the “Picture viewer” to show a list of names for all the picture files then click on the
file you want to view.
To view pictures (bmp and jpeg formats only):
1) Copy all the pictures you want to view onto a Micro SD card.
2) Insert your Micro SD card into the GPS.
3) Select Multi Media and then the Picture viewer option.
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4) Click on SD/MMC folder to open it and then click on a picture or a further folder.
To continue searching or to load a photo it into the viewer. To go back through
the menu structure, press the option “...”
The following screen will be shown:
Button function list of Picture Files:
1. Return - Press this to return back to the list of pictures on the unit.
2. Zoom out - Press to zoom out of the picture.
3. Zoom in - Press to zoom into the picture.
4. Previous - Press to view the previous picture in the list.
5. Forward - Press to view the next picture in the list.
6. Full screen - Press to enlarge the picture so that it fills the whole screen. You can
now use the stylus to scroll around the picture. To return back to the above
screen, double tap the screen. You can also double tap to switch to full screen
mode.
7. Rotate - Press to rotate the image 90 degree right.
8. Document name - This shows the file name of the current document.
Document Viewer
This device supports, txt file format viewing only, as with the picture viewer copy the
files you want to read to an SD card. Press the “Doc Viewer” you can then access
the SD/MMC folder. The procedure for viewing documents is the same for viewing
pictures. But once loaded the following screen will be shown.
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Button function list of Document Files:
1. Return - Press this to return back to the list of documents on the unit.
2. Page number - This shows the number of the current page and the total number
of pages in the document.
3. Page up - Press to scroll to the previous page.
4. Page down - Press to scroll to the next page.
5. Document name - This shows the file name of the current document.
GPS Receiver
NOTE: This page is for information only. You can view the number of satellite signals
the unit is receiving also the strength of these signals.
This page gives your current position in degrees longitude and latitude, your current
speed and the status of your position, i.e. Fixed 3D or Fixed Invalid etc.
The compass circle shows the satellites that the unit is receiving and the bar chart
shows the signal strength for these satellites
NOTE:
At least four GPS signals are required for the device to function.
There may be occasions within your home or surrounding area when the
signal strength is limited and GPS navigation Mode may not be possible.
This is quite normal of products of this type.
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Additional maps and upgrades:
Please visit www.ndrive.com and download the NPlus software in order to gain
access to further content (see section 11 for more details)
This device comes preloaded with free lifetime maps. For the life of your device you
can download 4 or more map updates every year for free. You will receive all
updates to road network, addresses and points of interest.
The life is defined as the useful life of the device (Max. 3 years), which means the
period of time that Binatone continues to support your device with software updates,
services, content or accessories. A device will have reached the end of its life when
none of these are available any more.
Technical Support or contact:
If you have a technical problem with your device please contact the helpline on
0844 557 9677 or for more information regarding you product go to
www.binatonetelecom.com
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1 Introduction
You have chosen a cutting-edge navigation system. Congratulations! Please enjoy using it. This
navigation system leads you straight to your destination, whether you are travelling by car or on
foot. You can navigate and plan your route with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, just by
using your finger. You can also use this application to plan your trip to suit your personal
preferences and interests and to save interesting destinations before you set off on your journey.
This manual leads you through the main features of the system.
1.1 GPS Connection
Your navigation device uses GPS technology for navigation. The device receives signals from a
number of GPS satellites in order to determine your current position.
Place your navigation device in a location with an unobstructed view to the sky to set up
your first satellite connection. In the car this will usually mean mounting the unit on the lower part
of the windscreen.
Note; It may take up to 10 minutes to establish the first connection. Subsequent connections will
be faster (30 seconds to 1 minute), but if you have not used the unit for several days or are far
away from the last location where you used the unit, it may take up to 10 minutes again to find a
strong signal.
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2 Getting Started
Please make sure that the battery in your device is charged (see page 8).
Switch on the unit and from the menu select Navigation. The NDrive navigational software will
start to load.
The following user guide will guide you through the operation of the NDrive software of both the
basic and advanced features it has to offer.
When running the navigational software for the first time. You will be asked to select a language
and to accept the terms of use.
3 Main Map Screen
3.1 Map View
Select from the map screen to enter the main menu to enter the main Menu from where
you will have access to the many features of the unit.
Note –The message “Waiting for a valid GPS signal” will scroll along the bottom bar when ever
the GPS signal is lost. In this state the unit will not show your current location on the map and
navigation will not be possible. Please ensure that you have an open view to the sky in order to
obtain a strong enough signal.
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3.2 Navigation View
(*) –Time, speed and distance controls show different information. Tap each in turn to toggle
between the alternative modes as shown below.
- Estimated time left to destination
- Speed limit on the current street
- Current speed
- Estimated time of arrival
- Distance left to destination
- Current time
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3.3 Context View
If you click on any point on the map, the context bar shows up on the bottom and the following four
actions can be performed.
4 Basic commands
4.1 Exploring Menu Screens
All menu screens show two buttons at the top which allow for the following actions:
4.2 Using the Keyboard
Whenever you want to perform a search, filter results from a list or input data, the keyboard will
appear on the screen. Different keyboard layouts can be selected depending on the information
you wish to enter. Here are some tips you should keep in mind:
·When searching for a street, you can simply write the initials, separated by a space,
and results will show up. Example: enter “C P W” and “Central Park West” will show up on the
results list.
·Start writing the first few letters, and results will be automatically updated on the list
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