7700 PRO Operating Hints (Rev.
POINT OF INTEREST (POI) 19 - Searching for POIs 20 - How to show / hide POI icons on the map screen SOFTWARE & DATABASE UPDATES 21 - How to check the software version and update the software 22 - How to check the map version and update the maps SECURITY OPTIONS 23 - System Security Code 24 - Configuration Security Code MISC 25 - The STAA National Network 26 - Adjusting the volume 27 - Viewing your “current location” 28 - Observing satellite lock status 29 - Viewing the elevation 30 - Power light status 3
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 41 - SD Card Slot 42 - External antenna
1) Installation Hints Make sure to clean the windshield and suction cup before installation. Use glass cleaner or rubbing alcohol. To attach the bracket to the windshield: 1. Make sure the locking lever is in the UP position 2. Lightly moisten the suction cup 3. Firmly hold the suction cup against the windshield 4. Push the locking lever. The 7700 PRO comes with a rubber bumper to protect your dash. If you let the unit rest on the dash, stick the rubber bumper onto the bottom of your unit.
2) Setting up a truck 1. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 2. Tap on CONFIGURE. 3. Tap on TRUCK. You should now be at this screen: Scroll through the pages to find your truck. After selecting the truck you will get this screen: You can accept the default settings, or you can change them. To make a change, simply tap on one of the fields. If you are hauling hazardous material, then be sure to change the LOAD TYPE. There are a lot of numbers for weight and length.
3) Description of Weight Settings Gross vehicle weight: Weight per axle: Tandem axle weight: Tridem axle weight: Unladen vehicle weight: The total weight of the truck when it is loaded. You must calculate this using standard, accepted methods. The weight on the double-axle at the back of the truck. The weight on the triple-axle (see images below). The total weight of the truck when the trailer is empty.
4) Description of Length Settings
5) Panning STEP 1 – Tap on the black bar at the top of the map screen STEP 2 – Tap on the crosshair icon Your screen should now look similar to this: ► To pan, drag your finger across the screen. ► Tap on the + and – buttons to zoom in and out. ► To exit, tap on the arrow in the lower-right corner. For info about the QUICK MENU, please click .
6) Restriction Symbols When driving in truck mode, a “restriction symbol” may occasionally appear on the map screen. The symbol is a warning of an impending truck restriction. The distance will count down to the restriction. These are the types of restrictions you may encounter: • • • • • Truck height Truck length Truck width Weight limit Load type (for example, restrictions on hazardous materials) Here is a sample warning: In the above example, there is a 12.
The above symbol indicates that you are not on the National Network. For information on the National Network, click . When you are not on the National Network you should be careful to obey posted regulations.
7) Entering an Address 1. Tap anywhere on the MAP screen. A menu should pop up. 2. Tap on FIND 3. Tap on ADDRESS You should now be at this screen: Tap on each field to enter the corresponding information. When entering the street, just enter the basic street name. Here are some examples: 112 S. Main St. 5716 Highway 32 1117 22nd Ave. enter Main enter 32 enter 22nd If you do not have a specific address, you can just enter the state and city.
8) Entering an intersection 1. Tap anywhere on the MAP screen 2. Tap on FIND 3. Tap on INTERSECTION You should now be at this screen: First choose the state and city. Then enter the two streets. NOTE: If one of the streets is a number (like 2nd Street or Route 12) then enter it as the second street (Street2). When you are done, tap on OK or − Tap on MAP to view the location on the map. − Tap on ROUTE to change the routing criteria.
9) Navigating to a city If you want to navigate to a city without entering a specific address. The 7700 PRO will choose an arbitrary address. NOTE: In some rare occasions the 7700 PRO might choose an arbitrary address that has truck restrictions for you. If you keep getting “Route Calculate Failure”, then try entering a specific address. You could also try using Points of Interest and choosing a business within the target city. 1. Tap anywhere on the MAP screen 2. Tap on FIND 3.
10) Preview a route (starting from your current location) Enter an address and then click on CALCULATE.
OPTION 2 – View the Map Screen If you tap on the map, you will get this screen: From here you can zoom in and out by tapping on the + and – buttons. You can also pan around by dragging your finger across the screen. When done, tap on the arrow in the lower-right corner. After you are done previewing the route, you have 2 options: OPTION 1 – Accept the Route Simply tap on GO in the upper-right corner.
11) Preview a route (starting from a different location) It is possible to preview a route that starts from somewhere besides your current location. For example maybe in a couple days you will be traveling from Nashville to Chicago, but your are not in Nashville right now. You can tell the 7700 PRO to start from Nashville. 1. Enter the destination address as you normally would, and then tap on ROUTE OPTION 2. Tap on CHANGE START POSITION 3.
12) Viewing the turn list The turn list is a list of all the streets that the nav unit plans to take to get you to the destination. Obviously you can only see the turn list if you have programmed a destination.
13) Changing the routing after you have already programmed a destination Perhaps the nav unit has calculated a route including toll roads, and now you have changed your mind. Or maybe you just don’t like the route.
14) How to do a detour Note: This can only be performed if you have already programmed a destination. STEP 1 – Tap on the black bar at the top of the map screen STEP 2 – Tap on the road icon STEP 3 – Tap on DETOUR You can then choose a specific road to avoid, or choose a range to avoid (like the next 10 miles).
15) Stopping a trip To cancel a route: STEP 1 – Tap on the black bar at the top of the map screen STEP 2 – Tap on STOP
16) Adding an intermediate destination Maybe you need to pick up a load before traveling to a final destination. You can program the pickup point as an intermediate destination. Or maybe you are traveling to your home terminal, but you want to stop off at Joe’s Smokey Links for some of your favorite sausages. 1. 2. 3. 4. Enter the final destination and then tap on ROUTE OPTION. Tap on NAVIGATE VIA LOCATION. Enter the intermediate destination. Calculate the route.
17) Multi-Route Multi-Route lets you add multiple destinations and then sort them. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tap anywhere on the map screen. Tap on the My Favorite tab. Choose Multi-Route. Tap on Create Multi-Route. (lower-left) Tap on Add. (lower-left) Enter a destination. Repeat for other addresses. Now auto-optimize the destinations by clicking on the following icon: It will sort the destinations by distance “as the crow flies”.
To manually sort the destinations, tap on an address and then use the buttons at the bottom of the screen: When you are all done, don’t forget to give your Multi-Route a name. Just tap on EDIT NAME in the upper-right corner.
18) How to tap on the map screen and save the location into the address book You may tap on the map screen and then save the location into the address book. Please note that you can only tap on streets and highways. No off-roading! STEP 1 - Get into panning mode Tap the black bar at the top of the screen… …and then tap on the crosshair icon. STEP 2 – Adjust the zoom level Tap on the + and – buttons to adjust the zoom level. You must be at 1000 ft or closer.
STEP 4 – Save it! Tap on QUICK MENU, and then tap on ADD FAV. Tap on NAME and give it a name. The location will be saved into the address book.
19) Searching for POIs 1. Tap anywhere on the map screen 2. Tap on FIND (in the upper-left) 3. Tap on POINT OF INTEREST When searching By Name, it is helpful to enter a state and city. POIs will be listed by distance -- nearest ones first.
20) Show / hide POI icons By default, the 7700 PRO will show all POI icons on the map screen. This makes for a very cluttered screen. 1. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 2. Tap on CONFIGURE (in the upper-right). 3. Tap on SHOW POI. You may now select which categories (if any) to show on the map screen. In order to see POI icons, you must be zoomed-in far enough.
21) How to check the software version and update the software Cobra offers free software updates which can be downloaded from our website. Please note that the software is not the map data. The “software” is all the screens and features that you see. If a software bug is discovered or if a new feature is added, you will see a new software update available to download. To view the software version: 1. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 2. Tap on CONFIGURE (in the upper-right). 3.
22) How to check the map version and update the maps To check the map version: 1. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 2. Tap on CONFIGURE (in the upper-right). 3. Tap on the black triangle to scroll a couple pages until you see “Version”. Tap on Version. The map version should now visible: The mapping database is much too large to download from the internet. Map updates are supplied either on DVD or on an SD memory card.
23) System Security Code The System Security Code controls access to your unit. You will not be able to use the nav unit unless the proper 4-digit security code is entered. To enable this feature, proceed as follows: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tap anywhere on the map screen to get to the menu. Tap on CONFIGURE in the upper-right. Tap on the black arrow in the lower-right. Tap on “System Security Code”. Tap on YES and then tap on “Enter Code”. Enter a 4-digit code and then tap on OK. Tap on OK again.
24) Configuration Security Code The Configuration Security Code controls access to the configuration menu. You cannot access the configuration menu unless the proper 4-digit code is entered. The Configuration Security protects your personal information (address book) from unauthorized access should your unit be lost or stolen. It is possible to reset the Configuration Security Code by performing a Master Reset. Doing so will clear the address book. Click for info on doing a Master Reset.
25) STAA National Network In 1982, Congress passed the Surface Transportation Assistance Act, which allows large trucks to operate on the Interstate highways and certain primary routes. This road system is called the “National Network”. When driving on the National Network, you can be reasonably assured of trouble-free road access. But to make local deliveries, you will probably need to leave the National Network and drive on secondary (local) roads. You must be careful to follow local regulations.
26) Adjusting the volume STEP 1 – Tap on the black bar at the top of the map screen STEP 2 – Tap on the speaker icon
27) Current Location To view your current location: 1. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 2. Tap on FIND (in the upper-left) 3.
28) Observing satellite lock status 1. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 2. Tap on CONFIGURE. 3. Scroll to the next page and choose GPS STATUS. Take notice of the HEALTH status as shown above. It will tell you how many satellites are locked. At the bottom of the screen it will show individual satellite locks as follows: White bar: The nav unit has locked onto that satellite. Gray Bar: The nav unit is in the process of locking onto that satellite. No Bar: There is no reception from that satellite.
29) Elevation Get to the satellite screen: 1. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 2. Tap on CONFIGURE. 3. Scroll to the next page and choose GPS STATUS. Please note that the elevation reading is an undocumented feature that is not described in the manual. We do not directly support this undocumented feature. As such, the elevation only reads in meters. The elevation may or may not continue to appear in future software updates. The elevation accuracy is ± 150 feet.
30) Power light status There is a power light on the top right corner of the GPS. The status of the light is as follows: MAIN POWER POWER CORD BATTERY CONDITION POWER LIGHT Off Plugged in Charging RED Off Plugged in Fully Charged OFF On Plugged in Charging RED On Plugged in Fully Charged GREEN On Not plugged in n/a GREEN The only time the power light is RED is when the battery is charging.
31) Backing up the Address Book For information on backing up the Address Book, please visit this link: http://downloads.cobra.com/MobileNav/Nav7700/7700AddressBook.
32) It says “Some of the roads on this route are not on the National Network” What this means is that part of the route is on secondary (local) roads. This is common when making pickups and deliveries. For information about the National Network, please click .
33) Poor routing Problem – “I know a better way” As a general rule, a navigation product will usually not take the same route that you would choose on your own. For example if you drive the same route every day, then you have learned the best way to go based on traffic patterns. The nav unit will get you there, but it will probably choose a different way. Navigation units are not designed to show you the way to familiar destinations.
34) “Route Calculate Failure” Typically this error means that the nav unit cannot find a legal route based on the parameters of your truck. Here is an example: EXAMPLE In West Virginia, the maximum legal truck length is 70 feet (due to the winding mountain roads). If the you enter a length greater than 70 feet, the nav unit will not route anything into, out of, or through West Virginia. Recommendations 1. Double-check your truck settings. a. Tap anywhere on the map screen. b.
35) My unit will not turn on 1. Check the power switch on the back of the unit. Make sure it is switched ON. 2. Try plugging the AC adapter into the nav unit. If the nav unit turns on, then you know that it is good. If it does not turn on then there is a problem with the nav unit. 3. The cigarette socket may not have power. Try firmly pushing the cigarette plug into the socket and twist it a little. 4. The power cord may be faulty. Try a replacement power cord.
36) Observing satellite lock status 4. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 5. Tap on CONFIGURE. 6. Scroll to the next page and choose GPS STATUS. Take notice of the HEALTH status as shown above. It will tell you how many satellites are locked. At the bottom of the screen it will show individual satellite locks as follows: White bar: The nav unit has locked onto that satellite. Gray Bar: The nav unit is in the process of locking onto that satellite. No Bar: There is no reception from that satellite.
37) Auto-brightness is not working properly The 7700 PRO will adjust the display brightness based on the time of day. Your unit will not know the local time until it locks onto satellites, therefore the auto-brightness will not function until satellite lock is achieved. ALSO, be sure to check the brightness setting: 1. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 2. Tap on CONFIGURE. 3. Tap on BRIGHTNESS CONTROL. 4. Make sure it is set to AUTO.
38) I do not see POI icons on the map screen By default, the 7700 PRO will show all POI icons on the map screen. This makes for a very cluttered screen. 4. Tap anywhere on the map screen. 5. Tap on CONFIGURE (in the upper-right). 6. Tap on SHOW POI. You may now select which categories (if any) to show on the map screen. In order to see POI icons, you must be zoomed-in far enough.
39) Trouble locking onto satellites There are several issues to check for: 1. When you purchased your nav unit, there was no satellite data stored inside. Your unit will be slow to acquire satellites until it has an opportunity to store satellite data. To let it store satellite data, simply let it run for at least 15 minutes AFTER it has locked onto satellites. After that, it should find satellites much faster. 2.
40) Master Reset A master reset will clear everything in your nav unit. All settings will be set to factory defaults. All saved addresses will be erased. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Tap anywhere on the map screen. Tap on CONFIGURE (in the upper-right). Tap on the black arrow to scroll through the pages, to the last page. Tap on RESET. Tap on ALL. Tap on OK. The nav unit should turn off.
41) SD Card Slot There is an SD (Secure Digital) card slot on the left-hand side of the nav unit. The only function of this card slot is for loading updates. If you do not have access to a computer, then an update can be supplied on an SD card. Please note that there is a small charge for the SD card. There is no other function for the SD card slot.
42) External antenna option There is an antenna jack on the back of the 7700 PRO, at the top. It is covered by a rubber plug. The part number of the external antenna is EXT GPS ANT. To order an external antenna, please call Customer Service at 773-889-3087. The antenna is only 1.5” x 1.75” and it has a magnetic base. The cable is 13 feet long.
