Sony NV-U44 - Automotive GPS Receiver User manual

SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)
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Warning
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE SUPPLIED“IMPORTANT INFORMATION”
COMPLETELY BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR PERSONAL NAVIGATION
SYSTEM. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR USE OF THIS DEVICE MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT,
INJURY OR DEATH.
PRODUCT REGISTRATION
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software, firmware updates and other important product information.
To register your product, please visit our website at:
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Thank you.
Note
Illustrations in this manual may differ from the actual device.

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GettingStarted ............................................... 4
Installation/Connection .................................... 8
Navigation ...................................................14
BasicSettings ................................................25
PhotoPlayback ..............................................26
Questions/Problems .......................................27
ExtraItems ...................................................28
Table of contents

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Getting Started
Checking the box contents
Make sure you have received all items.
Main unit

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Cradle USB cable
Car battery adapter Quick Start Guide
(this manual)
Important Information
End-User License Agreement
Warranty Card
On dash plate

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Getting Started
Location of controls
/(on/standby) button
MENU button
VOICE/POS. button
Shows the current position and
repeats the last voice guidance.
CHG (battery charge) indicator
Red:charging.
Green:fully charged.
Off:adapter disconnected.
Built-in GPS antenna
Display window/touch screen

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Getting Started
Location of controls
Nameplate
RESET button
Speaker
(Memory Stick Duo)
slot
(USB) jack
Connects to the car battery adapter
or USB cable.

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Installation / Connection
Attaching the cradle to your car
1Remove the sheet.
2Rotate the suction cup.
3Select the installation location on
the windshield.
Choose a clean, smooth surface with
an unobstructed view of the sky.
4Press firmly against the
windshield, then lock the lever.

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Note
Clean the surface of the suction cup with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth if it becomes dirty
and attachment strength weakens.
To install on the dashboard
Clean the attachment surface of the dashboard, apply the on dash plate, then
attach the cradle.
The following steps are the same as for installing on the windshield.
Note
Choose the attachment location carefully before applying the on dash plate.
The on dash plate cannot be reapplied once removed.

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Installation / Connection
Attaching the unit to the cradle
1Align the slot of the unit onto the rail of the cradle, then push the unit
back until it clicks into place.
Click
2Adjust the monitor angle for optimal viewing.

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Connecting the power
Connect the unit to the cigarette
lighter socket with the supplied car
battery adapter.

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Installation / Connection
Detaching the unit
Press and hold RELEASE to release the unit.

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Detaching the cradle
IMPORTANT
Follow the instructions below to avoid damaging the surface of the suction cup.
1Release the lever.
2Use the tab to detach the cradle
from surface.
Tab
Note
After each use, detach the cradle from the windshield or dashboard.

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Navigation
Turning on the unit
1Park your car in a safe, open place where the unit has a clear view of the
sky.
2Press and hold /.
3Follow the on-screen instructions of the Startup Configuration Wizard
before the first use.
4Read the warning, then touch“Agree.”
5Press VOICE/POS.
6Wait until the current position
calculation completes via GPS
signals.
The icon will turn red to indicate
sufficient GPS signal strength.
Current position icon
Gray: Position not fixed (insufficient signals).
Orange: Reception temporarily interrupted.
Red: Position fixed.
Notes
The calculation may take as long as 10 minutes the first time you use the unit.
The default position is displayed on the map until the calculation is complete.

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Main menu
Press to show the main menu.
Touch to show the address input menu.
Touch to start the route guidance to your home.
Press to show the current position on the map.
Touch to show the place search menu.
Touch to show the navigation menu.
Touch to show the application menu.
Touch to show the stored/recent destinations search menu.
Touch to show the setting menu.
Touch to return to the previous display.

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Navigation
Searching by address
1Press MENU, then touch “Enter
Address.”
2Enter the house number.
Touch“Next” after entering the house
number.
To change the state, touch“State”
before touching “Next.”
3Set the street name.
Enter the name, touch “Search,”then select from the list.


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4Set the city name.
Enter the name, touch “Search,”then select from the list.

5Touch “Go.”
Tips
By entering just the first few letters of a street, city, or state name, its candidate list will be
generated after touching“Search.”
The state can be set by entering its standard 2-letter abbreviation (e.g., NY for New York).

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Navigation
Searching by POI (Points Of Interest) name
1Press MENU, then touch “Find a
Place.”
2Touch “Points of Interest.”
3Touch “By Name.”

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4Enter the POI name, then touch
“Search.”
5Touch the desired POI in the list.
6Touch “Go.”
To search by POI category
Select “Find a Place”“Points of Interest”“Category” the desired category 
the desired POI “Go.”
Tip
You can find local airports by entering their 3-letter abbreviations (e.g., LAX for Los Angeles
International Airport).

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Navigation
Map display
Distance/ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) to destination
Next turn instruction
Distance to next turn
Current position/GPS status indication
North indicator/current time
Next instruction
Current direction/speed