Sony NV-U73T Firmware version 3.02 User manual

Quick Start Guide
QUICK START GUIDE
NV–U73T
© 2008 Sony Corporation
Printed in Thailand
Quick Start Guide
Guide de Démarrage Rapide
Guía Rápida para Comenzar
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Box Contents
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Check to make sure you have received all items:
Main Unit
WARNING:
PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL AND THE SUPPLIED “BEFORE YOU USE” COMPLETELY BEFORE
INSTALLING OR OPERATING YOUR PERSONAL NAVIGATION SYSTEM. IMPROPER INSTALLATION
OR USE OF THIS DEVICE MAY CAUSE ACCIDENT, INJURY, OR DEATH.

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Cradle USB Cable
DC Power Supply
Traffic Antenna
CD-ROMBefore You Use Guide
IMPORTANT:
Your nav-u device is ready to use out of the box. The CD-ROM included
in this box contains the owner’s manual and other extras which DO NOT
need to be installed on your nav-u device or computer prior to use.
Register for software updates at: www.sony.com/navusupport

nav-u Unit Controls
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On/Standby button
MENU button
VOICE/POS. button
Shows current position and repeats
last voice guidance instruction
Battery charge indicator
Red: charging
Green: fully charged
Off: adapter disconnected
Display window/touch screen
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RELEASE button
Memory Stick®access indicator
Memory Stick PRO Duo™slot
External GPS antenna (optional)
GPS antenna
USB jack
Trafc antenna jack
DC IN 5V jack
RESET button
Battery charge indicator
Red: charging
Green: fully charged
Off: adapter disconnected
Display window/touch screen
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Attaching the Cradle
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ROTATE
Note: Placement limitations may apply. Always check your local laws for any limitations.
3. IMPORTANT:
Press knob rmly and
turn counterclockwise
to lock into position
Dashboard
Mount
Windshield
Mount
2. Select mounting location
Choose a clean, non-porous surface with an unobstructed view of the sky
1. Remove protective cover
Note: Use cover to keep suction cup clean and tacky
when not in use.

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Connecting the Power
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1. Connect the DC power
supply to nav-u device
2. Plug into vehicle’s lighter
socket/DC outlet
To activate your FREE 90-day NAVTEQ trial*
featuring real-time trafc info:
1. Connect trafc antenna to nav-u device.
2. Attach antenna to inside of vehicle windshield.
Trial starts automatically when first signal is received.
3. Refer to page 17 of the owner’s manual for further details.
*See enclosed NAVTEQ brochure for full offer and coverage details
Optional Traffic Antenna Connection

Mounting Your nav-u Unit
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CLICK
2. Mount by sliding antenna into
slot on cradle
3. Push rmly until you hear “click”
4. Adjust monitor angle
for optimal viewing
1. Flip open GPS antenna

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Detaching the nav-u Display
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1. Press and hold “Release” button
to release nav-u device from cradle
2. Turn knob clockwise to relieve suction
3. Use tab to help lift cradle from surface
4. Peel rmly to release
Note: To maintain best adhesion, periodically
clean suction cup surface with a damp,
lint-free cloth.
IMPORTANT:
Follow these instructions to avoid damaging the cradle’s mounting surface.

Turning On the nav-u Unit
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a clear view of the sky.
2. Press on/standby button
3. Follow the on-screen instructions of the Startup Conguration Wizard
before rst use.
4. Wait while the nav-u device calculates current location using GPS
satellite signals.
Note: This could take as long as 10 minutes during the rst use of your nav-u.
Current position icon will turn
red to indicate sufficient GPS
signal strength.
Note: Before rst GPS Signal is found, default map position is home address entered in #2,
or Washington, DC if no home address has been entered.
RED:
Locked on GPS signal; position fixed
GREY:
Inadequate GPS signal; position not fixed

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Main Menu
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Touch to show the navigation menu.
Touch to show the application menu.
Touch to show the setting menu.
Touch to return to the previous display.
Touch at any time to show current position on map.
Touch at any time to return to this screen.
Address input menu.
1-touch routing to your home address.
Stored or recent destinations.
Point of Interest Search.
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Searching by Address
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Press to
change
state, if
required.
Note:
See Below
TIP:
Enter just the first few letters of the
state, street, or city; then press “Done”
to select from a list of possible choices.
States can be entered using the standard
2-letter abbreviation (NJ for New Jersey).
1. Touch MENU
2. Touch “Enter Address”
3. Follow the onscreen instructions
to enter the state, house #, and
street names, pressing “Done”
to complete each entry.
4. After touching the desired street,
enter city name or press “Skip”
to see all other matches.
5. Touch “Calculate Route” to
start navigating.
TIP:
After the first time the address input is
used, the unit automatically assumes
this state. You can change the state by
pressing “state” on the house number,
street, or city input pages.

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Searching by Point of Interest (POI)
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TIP:
You can find local airports by entering
the 3-letter airport ID. For instance,
enter “LAX” for Los Angeles.
TIP:
To search beyond a 100 mile radius
of your present position, press the
“Change City” button.
1. Touch MENU
2. Touch “Find a Place”
3. Touch “Points of Interest”
To search POI by name:
1. Touch “By Name”, enter POI name and press “Done”.
2. Select desired POI from the list and touch “Calculate Route”.
To browse by category:
1. To search by POI category, press “Find a Place” and then
“Category” to select from a list of available choices.

Moving Map Display
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Distance to destination/ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival)
Next turn instruction
Distance to next turn
Current position/GPS status
Upcoming street name and turn instruction
Compass and current time
Touch to toggle map orientation between “North Up” or
“Current Direction Up”
Menu – shortcut to Main Menu
Voice/Pos – In moving map mode: repeat last instructions
Any other screen: return to moving map
Additional menu options
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Map Tool Bar
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Touch “Options” from the main map to display this screen
1. Additional map options
 •Quitnavigation
 •Saveposition
 •Seepage14oftheowner’smanualtolearnmore
2. List turn-by-turn directions
3. Zoom in/out on the map (scale indicated by bar length on button)
4. Adjust the voice guidance volume
5. Hide map tool bar

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Dual View
1. Dual view window
 •Freewayjunctions:3Djunctionimage
 •Streetintersections:2Dstaticzoom
2. Lane guide (correct lanes in yellow)
3. Countdown bar
 •Graduallychangesfromyellowtogreyasturnapproaches
Dual view appears as you approach your next maneuver.
Approaching a Freeway Junction Approaching a Street Intersection

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Map Scrolling Mode
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1. Touching the map switches to scrolling mode
 •Greencrosshairappears
2. Touch and hold nger to screen to “drag” the map to desired position
3. Press “VOICE/POS.” to return to moving map
4. Press “MENU” to go to the main menu

Receiving Traffic Information
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Note:
see page (6)for
activation information
1. Trafc information diamond
:XX is the number of minutes delay on your route, touch for details
i means trafc info available, but not on your route
grey means no trafc info available
2. To see available trafc information at any time:
 •TouchMENU
 •Touch“Application”tab
 •Touch“TrafcInformation”
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Setup Menu
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Route Planning: set waypoints to plan a route
Address Book: edit saved locations
General: menu options and device information
Map: map display options
Next page
Route Prole: route calculation settings
Guide: guidance voice and zoom
Trafc Information: setup and activation
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