XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM QUICK START GUIDE
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety Information/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Control Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Preface The XNAV3500P combines state-of-the-art turn-by-turn navigation with a built-in multimedia player. Before operating, take a few minutes to review the safety and operating instructions in this Quick Start Guide so you can quickly and safely become familiar with its many features.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Safety Information and Precautions WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF COLLISION AND PERSONAL INJURY. The warning screen is displayed each time the Navi Icon is selected as a reminder to make use of the system’s navigational aids in a safe manner. Before using the XNAV3500P, read this entire Quick Start Guide.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Introduction to your Navigation System As you travel, your navigation system functions as your co-pilot, providing turn-by-turn visual and voice assistance to direct you to your selected destination. Because the system knows where you are and where you want to go, it can quickly calculate step-by-step directions that provide a route to any destination available on the included navigation map.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Package Contents XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM QUICK START GUIDE XNAV3500P 12VDC Adapter Microsoft® ActiveSync® Software Disc 1GB SD Memory Card USB Cable Map Database DVD-ROM Carry Bag 4 Quick Start Guide Windshield Mount Stylus
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XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Getting Started Inserting an SD Card Your device has an SD card slot located in the top of the unit. Digital maps and other data including MP3 files, .avi files and image files can be added. To use the memory card, insert it with the connector pointing down into the slot, and the label facing the front of the device. To remove the card, power off the unit, slightly push down on the top of the card to release it, then pull it out of the slot.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Main Menu Screen Overview When you turn on the XNAV3500P the main menu screen appears as shown below. At the top right corner is a battery status indicator, indicating the actual percentage of charge remaining. The time is shown in the top left corner. On the main menu, you will find the six modes of operation (NAVI, MUSIC, MOVIE, PICTURE, GPS and BRIGHTNESS). By tapping on the down arrow on the right, two more modes (TIME SET, & CALIBRATE) appear.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation This function guides you to your destination using voice prompts and mapping, showing crossroads, city names and much more. It also provides various map-guiding modes and the approximate time left until you arrive at your destination. For your safety, it also lets you know when to make a turn by blinking LEDs on the left/right side. Touch the ‘NAVI’ icon on the main menu screen, and wait for the navigation program to load all the necessary data.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Movies The XNAV3500P includes a built-in video player. Download and save your favorite .avi video files to the root folder of any SD card, then enjoy them on the XNAV3500P. Touch the ‘MOVIE’ icon on the main menu screen. Once the movie player skin loads, the screen will display a playlist from which you can select a specific movie file. A movie file can also be selected using the ‘up/down’ arrow buttons. Simply tap the ‘Play’ button at the bottom center.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM GPS If the navigation appears to be unstable or erratic, check the satellite acquisition signal strength received by the GPS antenna. You can also reset the GPS receiver by going into the ‘GPS’ menu from the main menu screen and pressing ‘RESET’. Touch the ‘GPS’ icon on the main menu screen. Once in the GPS diagnostic screen, ‘State’ displays the overall performance of the GPS antenna in terms of acquiring satellite signals.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Time Set To set the time, touch the ‘TIME SET’ button on the main menu screen. See page 7 for additional information on accessing the time set screen. You will see up/down arrows over/under the first set of double figures; these will increase or decrease the ‘hours.’ Up/down arrows over/under the next two single-digit figures adjust the minutes. A small AM/PM section is at far right; touching it will toggle between the two.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Transferring Files Using Microsoft® ActiveSync® with the USB Cable You will need to install the included Microsoft ActiveSync software on a PC in order to transfer maps, music, or movie files onto the SD card. Insert the Microsoft ActiveSync disc in your PC and follow the on-screen instructions. Next, connect the mini-USB end of the USB cable to the mini USB connector located at the top left rear side, and the other end to a USB port on your computer.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Pre-Loaded Map Regions Your XNAV3500P includes the following map regions pre-loaded on the included SD Card.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Alternate Map Regions The following alternate map regions are located on the Map Database DVD-ROM.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Operating the Navigation Software Hardware Keys Zoom in/Zoom out key – Functions only in map view mode. Volume control – Rotate the control upward to increase the volume; downward to decrease. Software keyboard A software keyboard appears at the bottom of the screen when text entries are necessary. Only capital letters can be entered. Keyboard entries – You can carry out all entries by tapping with the stylus or your finger on the software keyboard.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Global Positioning Satellite Status Icon and Screen GPS – The GPS symbol is placed at the top right corner of the screen. The color of this icon and the number displayed have the following significance: Red – A GPS receiver is not connected or the power supply is interrupted. Orange + number of received satellites – A GPS receiver is connected, but the received signals are not strong enough for navigation purposes (for example, inside a tunnel).
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM A Note on Standard Mode: Standard mode is the default, and provides reduced functionality to allow quicker access to simple operations. Work in Standard mode if you do not need such functions as Route Planning, or indicating a destination on the map. These Quick Start Guide instructions are for Standard mode only. For detailed navigation functions and Extended mode operation, please refer to the full-length owner’s manual included in .pdf format on the DVD-ROM.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Subsequent Operation At each subsequent navigation software launch, the following safety message appears: Note: When you turn the unit on by using the power button, it shows the screen which was displayed when the unit was last turned off. You can still access the Main Screen from all other screens by tapping: New destination – Tap this button to indicate a destination for navigation. Navigate home – Tap the Home button to navigate to your home address.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Entering an Address 1. In the DESTINATION screen, tap Address. The ADDRESS screen appears. 2. Enter the name of the destination city into the City/ZIP entry field. For cities in the United States you may also enter the Zip code. Press Ok to confirm. 3. Enter the destination street into the Street entry field. Press Ok to confirm. 4. Enter a house number into the House number field at the right hand side of the street if possible.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Selecting a Point of Interest - Nearby Position 2. Enter the radius around your current position in which you want to search for points of interest into the Radius entry field. 3. Select the main category of points of interest to search for from the left of the two Category list fields, e.g., “Garage”. Only points of interest situated within the indicated radius will be displayed. 4.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Starting Navigation 1. Enter a destination. 2. Tap Start navigation. The system calculates the route. The map screen appears. Your current position is indicated by a red arrow. The route is highlighted in green. Note: Navigation will start automatically when a GPS signal is available. Note: When you start navigation after having planned or loaded an itinerary, your current position is the start point of the route.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Working with the Map To load a map that is on the currently inserted memory card, proceed as follows: 1. From the the MAIN SCREEN, tap the Map button. The AVAILABLE MAPS screen appears: 2. Tap the desired map, then tap Ok. 3. The unit will prompt for a restart anytime maps are changed. Tap OK. After the selected map is loaded, the main menu appears. Tap the NAVI icon to begin.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Working with the Map 3D view (GPS signal necessary) Tap the 3D icon to display the map in 3D mode. The icon becomes the 2D icon. Tap the 2D icon to return to the 2D mode (standard). The icon becomes the 3D icon. Center (GPS signal necessary) Tap the Center icon to center your current position on the map. Zoom bar Tap one of the zoom bar segments or use the zoom in/out button to modify the scale of the map.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Working with the Map - Searching for an Address Example: Search for ORLANDO. 1. In the MAIN MENU tap New destination. The DESTINATION screen appears. 2. Tap Address. The ADDRESS screen appears. 3. Tap the City/ZIP entry field. The software keyboard appears, and the cursor is blinking in an empty entry field. 4. Enter the letters OR. 5. Tap Ok. All cities beginning with OR or having OR in their names are listed.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Working with the Map - Searching for an Address 6. When the list is very long, you may enter one more letters in order to shorten the list. Enter L. 7. Tap OK. All cities beginning with ORL or having ORL in their name are listed. Tap the Down icon repeatedly until ORLANDO appears directly under the white entry field. The entry ORLANDO is highlighted. 8. Tap OK. The ADDRESS screen reappears. 32801 Orlando is entered into the City/ZIP field. 9.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Additional Functions In map view mode, tap the icon to display the ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS screen. The availability of some functions depends on whether you are navigating or not. The ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS screen appears: Tap the Day icon to adjust the brightness of the screen to daylight conditions. Tap the Night icon to adjust the brightness of the screen to night conditions. Tap the Speaker Mute icon to mute the audio. Tap the Speaker icon again to resume audio.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Additional Functions - Map Display in Navigation Mode Navigation mode provides assistance for navigation, itinerary information and display of an additional command button. The following assistance for navigation is displayed at the left and at the bottom of the map: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Field Information 1.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Limited One-Year Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship, under normal conditions, for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. Dual Electronics Corp.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Battery Specifications/Charging Battery Capacity 1500mAh Full Charge Time 3.5hrs Approximate Lifespan More Than 80% Discharged Avg. 300 Times Less Than 50% Discharged Avg. 500 Times Approximate Time Maximum Brightness Navigation 3.0hrs Playing Audio 3.0hrs Playing Video 2.5hrs Menu Screen 4.0hrs Navigation 4.0hrs Playing Audio 4.0hrs Playing Video 3.5hrs Menu Screen 6.0hrs Minimum Brighness Sleep Mode (Power Off) Avg.
XNAV3500P PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Specifications Display General Size: 3.5” (88.9 mm) diagonal measurement Format: Standard 4:3 View area: 2.76” W 2.07” H (70 x 52.5 mm) Display system: Transmissive TFT LCD panel Resolution: 320RGB x 240 Elements: 76,800 Brightness: (cd/m2): 250 Contrast ratio: 300:1 Colors: 16.7M Operating voltage: 12VDC DC adapter fuse rating: 3A Antenna system: 12 channel parallel GPS Memory interface: SD card slot Unit dimensions: 5.1” W x 3.2” H x 2.1” D Weight: 9.