Packard Bell GPS 400 User manual

PACKARD BELL GPS 400
USER'S GUIDE

Notices & Disclaimers
Copyright Notice
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Bell B.V.
Disclaimer
See page 54.
Trademark
Packard Bell is a registered trademark of Packard Bell B.V. Destinator ND is a trademark of Destinator
Technologies Inc. (DTI). All other company or product names are trademarks, registered trademarks
or service marks of their respective owners.
Caution
Do not leave the device in your car. Exposure to sunlight may cause damage.
Do not incinerate or disassemble; the unit may explode or release toxic materials. Do not short circuit
as this may cause burns.
Product Disposal
The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive requires that used
electrical and electronic products must be disposed of separately from normal
household waste in order to promote reuse, recycling, other forms of recovery and to
reduce the quantity of waste to be eliminated with a view to reducing landfill. This
concerns your computer and all its accessories, such as a keyboard, mouse, remote
control, speakers, etc. When you dispose of such products, please follow the guidance
of your municipal authority and/or ask your retailer when purchasing a new product.
Battery notice
DO NOT REPLACE THE BATTERY BY YOURSELF. RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS
REPLACED BY INCORRECT MODEL. DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO
INSTRUCTIONS.
Ultimate disposal of the batteries should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Do
not place used batteries in your regular waste: the incineration, landfilling or mixing of batteries with
the municipal solid waste stream is prohibited by law in most countries. Contact your local waste
management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling,
and disposal of the batteries.
Note:
Some smaller (sub-) municipalities may not contain street data. In such cases, please choose the
larger (super-) municipality displayed in parentheses to search for these streets. Alternatively, you can
change the search order to Street>City or ZIP/Postal Code>Street to find street data for the smaller
municipality.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introducing the Packard Bell GPS 400............................................................5
1.1 Contents of the box ........................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Features ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Controls ............................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 - Getting Started ..................................................................................................7
2.1 Powering ON/OFF.............................................................................................................7
2.2 Connecting to your computer ............................................................................................ 7
2.3 Disconnecting from your Computer................................................................................... 8
2.4 Charging the Battery.......................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting & Upgrading the GPS 400...................................................9
3.1 Resetting the device.......................................................................................................... 9
3.2 Technical Support.............................................................................................................. 9
Chapter 4 - Installing the Packard Bell GPS 400 in your car..........................................10
Setting up the device............................................................................................................. 10
Chapter 5 - Destinator ND for the Packard Bell GPS 400................................................13
5.1 Introduction...................................................................................................................... 13
5.2 Destinator ND Features................................................................................................... 13
5.3 Tutorial............................................................................................................................. 14
Chapter 6 - Getting to know your GPS 400 ......................................................................14
6.1 What’s on the map?......................................................................................................... 14
6.2 GPS not found................................................................................................................. 15
6.3 Map views........................................................................................................................ 16
6.4 Point on the map ............................................................................................................. 17
6.5 Menus.............................................................................................................................. 17
Destination menu ............................................................................................... 17
Option menu.......................................................................................................18
Settings menu.....................................................................................................19
6.6 Screens buttons............................................................................................................... 20
6.7 Cycling through screens.................................................................................................. 20
Chapter 7 - Searching for a location.................................................................................21
7.1 Enter address.................................................................................................................. 21
Address Modes .................................................................................................. 21
Address Actions ................................................................................................. 22
Go to your destination........................................................................................23
7.2 Recent Locations............................................................................................................. 24
7.3 My Favorites.................................................................................................................... 24
Favorite Groups.................................................................................................. 25
Favorite Alerts .................................................................................................... 26
Add Favorite Locations.......................................................................................27
7.4 Points of Interest (POI)....................................................................................................27
Subcategories.....................................................................................................28
Search near a location .......................................................................................28
Actions................................................................................................................29
7.5 Route Overview or Cancel Route.................................................................................... 30
7.6 Turn-by-turn list ............................................................................................................... 30
7.7 Select Map....................................................................................................................... 31
Chapter 8 - Planning a trip.................................................................................................32
8.1 Multistop planner............................................................................................................. 32
Defining Route Groups.......................................................................................32
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Setting Stops along the Route............................................................................ 33
Stop Actions ....................................................................................................... 33
8.2 Avoid roads...................................................................................................................... 34
Avoid Road Groups............................................................................................ 34
Avoid Road Locations ........................................................................................35
8.3 Route playback................................................................................................................ 35
8.4 Pedestrian mode .............................................................................................................36
8.5 Map browsing.................................................................................................................. 36
Chapter 9 - Settings............................................................................................................37
9.1 Map.................................................................................................................................. 37
9.2 Quick navigation.............................................................................................................. 37
9.3 GPS Settings................................................................................................................... 38
9.4 Prompts........................................................................................................................... 39
Voice Prompts.................................................................................................... 39
Visual Prompts ................................................................................................... 39
9.5 Units of measure ............................................................................................................. 39
9.6 Look & Feel ..................................................................................................................... 40
9.7 Tutorial............................................................................................................................. 40
9.8 Help................................................................................................................................. 40
Chapter 10 - Installation Requirements............................................................................41
10.1 Computer Requirements ............................................................................................... 41
10.2 Installing the console.....................................................................................................41
10.3 Console Toolbar............................................................................................................41
Chapter 11 - Maps...............................................................................................................42
11.1 Map Screen Interface.................................................................................................... 42
11.2 Installing a Map ............................................................................................................. 42
11.3 Map Cutter Screen Interface ......................................................................................... 42
11.4 Focus the Map............................................................................................................... 43
Focus the Map by Route .................................................................................... 44
11.5 Cut Map......................................................................................................................... 45
11.6 Load Map....................................................................................................................... 45
11.7 Remove Map .................................................................................................................45
Chapter 12 - Importing a Favorite......................................................................................46
12.1 Favorites Importing File Structure ................................................................................. 46
12.2 Importing a .CSV file......................................................................................................46
Chapter 13 - MP3 Player.....................................................................................................47
13.1 Overview........................................................................................................................ 47
13.2 Creating a Play list......................................................................................................... 47
13.3 Basic Operation............................................................................................................. 48
Chapter 14 - Photo Viewer .................................................................................................49
14.1 Overview........................................................................................................................ 49
14.2 Basic Operation............................................................................................................. 49
Chapter 15 - Packard Bell GPS Settings...........................................................................50
15.1 Volume Settings ............................................................................................................50
15.2 Power Settings .............................................................................................................. 51
15.3 Backlight Settings.......................................................................................................... 51
15.4 Date-Time Settings........................................................................................................ 51
15.5 Language Settings......................................................................................................... 52
15.6 System Information........................................................................................................ 52
Specifications......................................................................................................................53
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Chapter 1 - Introducing the Packard Bell
GPS 400
1.1 Contents of the box
•12V cigarette lighter adapter + DC power lead
•AC adapter
•Socket adapter (Europe or UK)
•Car holder kit
•USB cable
•MMC card (with country map)
•Protective pouch
D (documentation & software)
•Companion CD/DV
•Quick Start Guide
1.2 Features
•Plug and play GPS device
ch screen
•3.5' TFT-LCD colour tou
•SD/MMC card reader d, with country map
•256/512 MB MMC card provide
•MP3 player and Photo viewer
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C card
eable Li-Ion 2, 100 mAh
•Supports Windows 2000/XP
•High-quality loudspeaker
•GPS Module: SiRF Star
•Processor: 266MHz
•Memory: 64MB (internal memory) + 256/512 MB MM
•Battery: Integrated recharg
•Upgradeable firmware
1.3 Controls
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1 Touch screen Read status and information on the screen. Tap the screen to enter
information and navigate through the applications.
2 Battery charging LED Indicates the status of battery.
3 Zoom in/out Press to adjust the current view.
4 Menu button Press to go back to the main screen.
5 Navigation button Press this button to launch the navigation application directly.
6 5-way scroll button Press to go up/down/left/right/ or select enter.
7 Volume up/down Press to adjust the volume.
8 Standby button Press briefly to power on or off the device. Press and hold to turn the
backlight on or off.
9 SD/MMC card slot Insert an SD or MMC card to read maps, music, photos.
10 USB connector Use the supplied USB cable to connect to your computer.
11 Power Switch
(full reset) Use this switch to cut all power to the device. Note that this also resets
the device’s memory. You will have to perform the first start process again
(calibrate screen, settings, acquire GPS connection, etc.).
12 Reset button Restart your device in case it stops responding or becomes unstable.
13 External GPS antenna
connector (MMCX) If your car has a heat reflective/thermal windscreen, you may need to use
an external antenna to get better GPS reception.
14 Earphone Jack Connect earphones.
15 Power connector Connect to the supplied AC adapter.
16 Speaker Listen to route guidance instructions.
17 Car holder slots Use to position your device in the car holder kit.
To make the most of your Packard Bell GPS 400, download extra maps, get the latest firmware and
purchase accessories, make sure you visit the Packard Bell Website regularly on www.packardbell.com !
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Chapter 2 - Getting Started
2.1 Powering ON/OFF
Simply press the standby button to power on or off the Packard Bell GPS 400.
2.2 Connecting to your computer
You will need to connect to your computer to get the latest maps, points of interest or software updates
(Internet connection required).
1. Connect the small end of the supplied USB cable to your GPS 400 and the other to one of your
computer's USB ports.
2. Insert the Companion CD/DVD into your computer.
3. Click on the Driver button to install Auto Scan for driver.
4. Click on the Microsoft ActiveSync button to install Microsoft ActiveSync 4.1.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions and select "Files" in the Synchronisation Settings window.
6. You can now transfer files to and from the MMC card in the GPS 400 using Windows Explorer.
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2.3 Disconnecting from your Computer
1. Click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the Notification area (next to the clock).
2. Click on Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.
3. Wait until a Safe to Remove Hardware message is displayed.
4. Remove the device.
2.4 Charging the Battery
The charging LED indicates the status of battery:
Red blinking: battery has less than 10% (with beep sound)
Static amber: charging
Static green: fully charged
The charging indicator (the last two) works only when AC power is present.
You are recommended to fully charge the battery each time the device is completely discharged. This will
ensure maximum performance. Avoid frequent full discharges, because this puts additional strain on the
battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for lithium-ion than one deep one.
When the battery is too low, be sure to charge it in time. Otherwise, the device may automatically
turn off and cannot be turned on. If your device becomes fully discharged and cannot be started,
follow the procedure below.
1. Connect the device to the AC adapter for at least three minutes before tuning it on.
2. After this short period, the battery should be sufficiently charged to allow the device to operate
normally when connected to the AC adapter or computer.
zCharging with the AC adapter:
Connect the AC adapter to the power connector. The device will automatically charge.
Full charge in power-off mode requires about 4 hours.
zCharging with the cigarette lighter adapter:
You can plug in the cigarette lighter adapter to charge the GPS 400 in your car.
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Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting & Upgrading
the GPS 400
3.1 Resetting the device
Reset Button:
Should the GPS 400 freeze or become unstable, insert a straightened paper clip into the Reset switch
located on the right side of the device. The device will then restart.
Cold Boot:
Insert a straightened paper clip into the reset switch and press the standby button simultaneously. This
procedure will restore the factory default settings of the device. Switching the device off and then on with
the power switch will also result in a cold boot.
Standby button
Reset button
Down button
3.2 Technical Support
For answers to common questions and quick assistance see the Destinator FAQ for Registered Users
online at: http://www.destinatoreurope.com, click Community, login and choose FAQ.
If you have other questions about Destinator ND, please contact your supplier or Destinator Technical
Support via email at [email protected].
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Chapter 4 - Installing the Packard Bell
GPS 400 in your car
Setting up the device
Please refer to the pictures on the following page and instructions below to set up your device correctly.
1. To assemble your car holder kit first attach the cradle to the suction-mount gooseneck. Ensure
that the 'CLOSE' arrow points in the direction you attach the cradle.
2. Place the car holder kit in a suitable location on your windscreen and release the clip at the base
of the gooseneck.
3. Push the clip back into place to fix the suction-mount gooseneck firmly to the windscreen.
4. Attach the GPS 400 to the car holder kit: position the bottom of the GPS 400 first, then tilt the
top of the GPS 400 back into position. Pull the top clip until it clicks into place. Twist the
gooseneck to adjust the position of the GPS 400 so that you can see the screen comfortably.
5. If you wish to charge the GPS 400 while in your car, connect the DC power lead to the AC
connector on the GPS 400 and plug the other end of the cable into the cigarette lighter.
The Packard Bell GPS 400 is now ready for use! Please read the instructions regarding Destinator ND to
know how to use your GPS.
CAUTION: Do not leave the device in your car. Exposure to sunlight may cause damage.
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Chapter 5 - Destinator ND for the Packard
Bell GPS 400
5.1 Introduction
Destinator ND is a full-featured mobile satellite navigation system. It utilizes GPS (Global Positioning
System) satellites to pinpoint your location using the latest mapping data technology to get you to your
destination in the most efficient and timely manner, and it assists you in planning your route by providing
Turn by Turn, Voice and Visual instructions.
In addition to Destinator ND, the Packard Bell GPS 400 has an MP3 function that can download and play
your favourite songs, as well as a Photo View function that can display your photos.
The MP3 Player lets you download your favourite songs from an SD or CF card and create a play list. The
Photo Viewer function lets you download and view your digital photos on the Packard Bell GPS 400 device.
Figure 1 - Main Menu
5.2 Destinator ND Features
Destinator provides the following features for easy navigation:
•Lets you differentiate between car and pedestrian navigation
•Able to install and use your navigation device in minutes
•Full screen 2D/3D day and night maps with precise voice guidance
•Able to quickly create a route for any distance
•Cross border navigation without switching maps
•Intuitive menus and touch-screen buttons for easy input
•Instant address retrieval from recent loc
•Planning routes that include stopovers ations, favourite destinations, or POIs
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•Avoid toll roads, congested roads, or roads through dangerous areas
•Provides traffic messages alerts (Optional)
•A wide selection of maps from all over the world
•A choice of over 10 languages
•Attractive map and screen format
•Can be used in a vehicle or by a pedestrian, during your daily commute or on vacation
5.3 Tutorial
From the Settings menu, you can tap the Tutorial button to open the
Destinator Guide Tour program. The Guided Tour is an excellent way of
becoming familiar with the different navigation features available.
Chapter 6 - Getting to know your GPS 400
6.1 What’s on the map?
When you first turn on your , the screen appears.GPS 400 Main Map
You can use the icons displayed on this screen to plan and view your route.
Directions Bar
GPS Status
Menu Button
Power Indicator
Zoom Out
GPS-Generated
Information
Quick Nav
Com
p
ass
Zoom In
Current Location
V
olume
Figure 2 - Map Screen
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Your current location in Vehicle Mode.
Your current location in Pedestrian Mode.
Your last known location when GPS signal is unreliable.
The generated route.
Your selected destination.
The Compass displays the travel direction.
The red GPS receiver means that the navigation device has not yet located a reliable GPS
signal.
The green GPS receiver means that the navigation device has located a reliable GPS signal
and that you are ready to navigate.
These icons display your power source, electricity or battery . The battery appears as green,
yellow, or red depending on whether the battery is recharged or weak.
The GPS bar is a toggle button that displays the remaining travel distance and travel time,
estimated time of arrival, and speed and altitude, and street name and address number.
When you have calculated a route, the Directions bar displays information about your next turn.
Click this bar for a complete list of turn-by-turn directions.
6.2 GPS not found
When you first start your navigation device, you will hear the message “Signal too low”. This
message means that your navigation device hasn’t yet located a reliable GPS signal. Check that
your device is connected and has a clear view of the sky.
Please check that:
•The GPS antenna is extended or flipped up.
•The device has a clear view of the sky for uninterrupted GPS reception. Destinator cannot
calculate the route if there is no GPS reception (for example, in a tunnel).
•The navigation device is charged or connected to the cigarette lighter.
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6.3 Map views
You can determine whether you want to see a two-dimensional or three-dimensional map in
daylight or nighttime conditions.
The 2D Day Mode View is optimized for a daytime viewing. 2D views let you manually pan or
zoom. For an example, refer to Figure 3 - 2D Day Mode Map View.
The 2D Night Mode View is optimized for night driving or adverse weather conditions. For an
example, refer to Figure 4 - 2D Night Mode Map View.
The 3D Mode Day View or Night View provide you with a three-dimensional map for day or
night driving. For an example, refer to Figure 5 - 3D Day Mode Map View and Figure 6 - 3D
Night Mode Map View.
From the Options menu, click the 3D Mode button to view a three-dimensional
map. If the map already appears in three-dimensions, 2D Mode is displayed on the
toggle button. You can click the Night Mode button to display the map in night
conditions. If the map already appears in night mode, Day Mode is displayed on the
toggle button.
Figure 3 - 2D Day Mode Map View Figure 4 - 2D Night Mode Map View
Figure 5 - 3D Day Mode Map View Figure 6 - 3D Night Mode Map View
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6.4 Point on the map
You can navigate to any point by tapping its location directly on the Map screen. This feature is
especially handy when you want to navigate to a specific point on the map, but you don’t have
the street address. When you tap on the map, the context menu appears.
Navigate – This button lets you calculate a route
from the map point.
Favorites – This button lets you save a point on the
map as a favorite destination. This is helpful if you
see a location that you want to return you later.
Set as Origin – This button lets you designate the
selected point as the starting point and not the
designation. This is helpful when you want to
calculate a route from a point other than your
current location.
Figure 7 - Point on the Map Option
6.5 Menus
You can press the Menu button from the Main Map screen to display the three main
Destinator menus, as shown below.
Figure 8 - Destinator Menus
The More button lets you cycle through the Destinator ND menus.
You can click the Map button to return to the Main Map screen or the Quit
button to close the Destinator ND Navigation System.
Destination menu
This menu provides the following options:
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The Enter Address button lets you navigate to an address.
The Recent Locations button lets you navigate to a previously visited destination.
The My Favorites button lets you navigate to a favorite location.
The Points of Interest button lets you navigate to thousands of interesting places,
such as beaches, parks, hotels, museums, and restaurants.
The Route Overview button lets you display your complete route on the Map
screen. This button is disabled when no route exists.
The Cancel Route button stops the current navigation.
The Turn-by-Turn button lets you display the complete, step-by-step directions to
your destination.
The Select Map button lets you choose among different maps on your memory
card.
Option menu
This menu provides the following options:
The Avoid Roads button lets you avoid a road type, such as toll roads or
selected streets.
The Multi-Stop Planner button lets you designate several stops on a route.
The Route Playback button lets you record your route and play it back later.
The Walking Mode/Driving Mode button lets you toggle between traveling as
a pedestrian or in a vehicle. When in Walking Mode, the navigation region is
limited to ten kilometers and Voice prompts are not available.
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The 2D/3D Mode toggle button lets you display the map view in 2-
dimensional or 3-dimensional views for either day or night driving.
The Day/Night Mode toggle button lets you display the map view for either
day or night driving.
The Map Browsing button lets you browse the map unconnected to the
current location. In this mode, the GPS system is not used. Your current
position is not detected and Destinator ND does not keep track of your
driving progress.
Settings menu
This menu provides the following options:
The Map Settings button lets you specify map orientation, font, and zoom
features.
The Quick Nav Settings button lets you specify an address or place to which
you can navigate with a single tap on the Quick Nav button.
The GPS button lets you configure the GPS settings.
The Prompts button lets you specify the types of voice or visual prompts that
you want to use.
The System button lets you specify the system measurement units and
provides About information.
The Look & Feel button lets you select a skin, which determines the look and
feel of the Destinator Navigation System.
The Tutorial button opens the Destinator Guide Tour program.
The Help button opens the Destinator ND help file.
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6.6 Screens buttons
The following buttons appear on many of the navigation Destinator screens.
When you tap the Next button for a selected address, group, or place, Destinator
automatically opens the next screen in the sequence. After you have specified your
destination, tap the Next button to display a map screen showing your selected
location. This map lets you determine a route type and provides a GO button,
which instructs Destinator to calculate the route from your current location to your
selected destination.
When you tap the Back button, Destinator returns you to the previous screen.
When you tap the GO button, Destinator calculates the route to your selected
destination.
The Actions button provides a list of command options available for the selected
address or place.
The Hide/Display Keyboard toggle button lets you show or remove the keyboard.
The Save, OK, or Done buttons confirm your value preferences and returns you to
the menu or map.
6.7 Cycling through screens
Every navigation function in the system, such as Address, POI, or My Favorites consists of a sequence
of screens. You can cycle through the screen sequences by either:
•Selecting an item from the list and tapping it.
•Selecting an item form the list and tapping the Next button.
The sequence ends with the Show on Map screen, where the destination is displayed and the GO
button is available for you to calculate a route.
You must first select an item from the list to cycle through the screen sequence, and for the Actions,
Next and Back buttons to be enabled.
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