S2500, S5000 & 6 Series Portable Satellite Navigation System User manual
Introduction Congratulations on buying the Snooper Portable Navigator and Fixed Speed Camera location system. This user guide comprises of three models: S2500, S5000 and 6 series, some features and functions are not available on all models – these will be highlighted in the appropriate sections of this user guide.
Contents Page 4 What’s included? 5 Overview 6 Registering 7 Quick Start Guide to Navigation 9 Start Up – Installing the SD Card System Requirements and Downloading 10 Downloading the AURA™ Camera Database 11 Installing Snooper 12 Power Connection & Charging 13 Charging the internal battery Powering Snooper using the built-in battery 15 Satelite Navigation 16 Easy Setup Screen Settings 18 Volume 19. Setting Vehicle Parameters Ventura 20.
What’s included? 1 x Snooper satellite navigation system 1 x Micro-SD Card 1 x Windscreen Mounting Bracket 1 x Protective case (NOT S2500) 1 x In-car Charger 1 x USB Cable with USB Host Cable for use with the in-car charger (NOT S2500) 1 x USB Cable 1 x TMC/Video in cable (NOT S2500) 1 x CD ROM This user guide explains the functionality of all 3 variants of the Snooper, these symbols will illustrate if the feature is relevant to your device Truckmate Ventura Syrius PLEASE NOTE Due to our desire to continua
Overview 1 3 2 8 4 5 6 7 1. Power Button Press and hold to switch on or off. 2. LED Power indicator Status LED Powered by internal battery - no LED Charging: Red Fully Charged: Blue. 3 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Touch screen LCD Earphone jack (Earphones not included) Micro-SD Card Slot TMC/Video In socket ** USB Socket Speaker (on the back of the unit) ** Video In The S5000 & 6 series has a video-in connection this is for connecting a rear view or reversing camera (not supplied) to the unit.
Registering IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE USING. To enable to locate Fixed Speed Cameras and Accident Black spots you will have to register and download the AURA™ Camera Database. Register Online Go to the official website www.snooperneo.co.uk and register your unit online. Your unit should normally be activated within 30 minutes of registration. Please Note: To register, you will need the serial number of your unit which can be found on the back of the device. Monthly Debit or Credit Card payment of £2.
Quick Start Guide to Navigation 1. Take the Snooper outside so that the GPS receiver can locate your position. This may take between 15 - 30 minutes the first time. When satellite lock is achieved, the screen will display your current position on its map in a ‘3D’ navigation view. Your position (and direction) is indicated by the icon. Tip: To reduce the ‘cold start’ GPS time remain stationary 2. Bring up the main navigation menu by touching the centre of the display.
TTip: The default route options are set to Quickest Route. To change the route options refer to Section 6 in this user manual. 4. Press and Snooper will calculate the fastest route from your current position to your destination. This should only take a short time and a progress bar is shown on the screen. Final Destination 5.
Start Up – Installing the SD Card Before using the Snooper, you will need to install the Micro-SD Card included with the device. The Micro-SD Card comes complete with digital mapping and is also where the AURA™ camera database is stored if you choose to subscribe and download it. Start by removing the Micro-SD Card from its packaging and insert it into the MicroSD Card slot as indicated.
Downloading the AURA™ Camera Database Please Note: You must register Snooper before you can perform a download. Performing a download is simple. 1. Power up Snooper by pressing and holding the power button for 2 seconds and ensure that the computer is connected to the Internet. 2*. Double click on the camera updater icon on your desktop and left click ’Menu’ and then ‘Download Settings’. 3*. Select the files you wish to download (UK Cameras is selected by default).
Installing Snooper comes with a windscreen bracket so that the unit can be mounted onto your vehicles windscreen. When installing Snooper please ensure that: ●● The unit, with its built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky* ●● It is located in a position where you can easily view the LCD display without having to take your eyes too far from the road ahead and that you can reach the controls safely.
Power Connection & Charging Powering and charging Snooper from the cigarette lighter socket Snooper comes with a power cable designed to plug into your vehicles cigarette lighter socket. The power cable is suitable for both 12v DC and 24v DC vehicles. This lead will power the device but will also charge Snooper’s internal battery. 1. Plug the smaller end of the lead into the USB socket on the right hand side of Snooper 2.
Charging the internal battery Although Snooper can be charged using the cigarette lighter in your vehicle, an alternative method of charging is either a USB socket of a PC or USB Mains charger (output of 5v 1000mA) - not supplied. The battery light on Snooper will illuminate and will take approximately 3 hours to charge. When the internal battery is fully charged, the red LED will switch turn blue. Note: The new battery’s full performance is only achieved after two or three complete charges and discharges.
Low Battery Warning If Snooper is powered from the internal battery and the ‘Battery Low – Please Recharge’ warning is displayed on the screen, the unit has a few minutes of battery power remaining. You should either connect the cigarette lighter adaptor lead to the unit whilst in the vehicle or recharge the battery from a suitable USB power source.
Satellite Navigation 1.Starting Up Once you have synchronised the Micro-SD Card and performed a download as necessary it is time to perform the first Start Up. First make sure your vehicle is parked in as open a space as possible, clear of tall trees and buildings so that the built in GPS antenna has a clear view of the sky above. Next switch ON the unit by pressing and holding the standby power switch on the top left hand side of the unit for 2 seconds. The following warning will be displayed.
Lane Guidance. Snoopers’ advanced lane guidance will assist the driver by clarifying which lane the vehicle should be using. Snooper has extensive coverage of motorway, complex junctions, some dual carriage way exits and some inner city junctions. The criteria for lane guidance is that the turning lanes or exit lanes will have more than ONE lane to be included. 1 My Speed The speed limit of nearly every road across Europe can now be clearly displayed on your Snooper at all times.
Additional warning or information pop ups will appear at the bottom left hand corner of the screen. If lane guidance is displayed then the warning pop ups will be displayed at the top left hand side of the screen.
To modify the information shown: ●● Press the centre of the screen to access the menu. ●● Press the ‘Configure’ button. Press the icon where you will see the list of options below. ●● Select the option you wish to change on the left. ●● To change a setting, simply press on the tick box to indicate which option you would like to choose. ●● Continue to select each option and select your preference. ●● Press ‘OK’ at the bottom of the screen to save your preferences.
Setting up vehicle parameters For Ventura to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain information about the vehicle itself such as its height, weight and width. It is possible to save the settings of 10 different vehicles. Follow these instructions to enter your vehicles details. Press the centre of the screen to access the menu, press ‘Configure’ and then press the ‘Caravan/Motorhome’ icon. Name: Enter the name here. Height: Enter the height of the vehicle here.
Setting up vehicle parameters For Truckmate to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain information about the vehicle itself such as its height, weight and width. It is possible to save the settings of 10 different trucks. Follow these instructions to enter your vehicles details. Press the centre of the screen to access the menu, press ‘Configure’ and then press the ‘Truck’ icon. Name: Enter the name here. Height: Enter the height of the vehicle here.
●● Tunnel Category B/D ●● Tunnel Category B/E ●● Tunnel Category C ●● TUNNEL CATEGORY C/D ●● Tunnel Category C/E ●● Tunnel Category D ●● Tunnel Category D/E ●● Tunnel Category E B Most restrictive Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E B1000C Carriage where the total net explosive mass per transport unit exceeds 1000 kg: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category B, C, D and E; does not exceed 1000 kg: Passage forbidden through tunnels of category C, D and E B/D
3. Planning a route There are several ways to plan a route on Snooper. 3.1 Find by post code ●● Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press the ‘Find by post code’ icon. ●● If you have the European version of Snooper, you will need to select the ‘Country’ first BEFORE typing the postcode. (If the correct country is already displayed, go to the next step). Use the arrow keys on the right of the display to scroll up and down the country options.
Once the calculation is complete you can either press ‘Go’ to start navigation, ‘Simulation’ to see the actual route that will be taken, ‘Route Option’ to change the parameters of the route or ‘Guide’ which will list the turn by turn instructions of the journey. The ‘Summary Screen’ will tell you the distance to your destination, estimated time of arrival and the estimated time it will take to complete your journey.
3.3.1 Home You can navigate easily and quickly from a previous journey or destination to your home, by personalising Snooper so that a route can be calculated by pressing just a few buttons. 3.3.2 Setting the ‘Home’ Destination ●● ●● Press the centre of the display to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the ‘Home’ icon. The first time the ‘Home’ function is used an information screen is displayed saying ‘Set Home? Press ‘OK’ in the information window to continue, press ‘CANCEL’ to exit.
3.4 Office You can navigate easily and quickly from a previous journey or destination to your office or place of work, by personalising Snooper so that a route can be calculated by pressing just a few buttons. 3.4.1 Setting the ‘Office’ Destination ●● ●● Press the centre of the display to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the ‘Office’ icon.
Once a route has been calculated, the ‘Recent Route’ icon is replaced with a ‘Clear Route’ icon. To cancel a route that you have calculated: ●● Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press the ‘Clear Route’ icon. The route will then automatically be deleted. Please Note: For the ‘Clear Route’ feature to operate you will need to have entered and calculated a route. If the ‘Recent Route’ icon is displayed a route has NOT been entered. 3.
If you are happy with the start position, you can now begin to enter the data of your first destination. ●● Press ‘Add’ – you are provided with several options to find your destination stage: > Find address by city > Find address by post code > Find by POI > Find by recently used >Find by favourites To find out how to use these options please refer to the applicable sections in this user manual. Once you have entered the data press ‘Set’. The destination stage will now appear in the multi-route screen.
Once you have pressed ‘Go’ Snooper will now display your current map position along with a small summary screen located in the bottom left hand corner. The following information is displayed on the summary screen: Stage 1/2 - indicates this is the first destination of the journey Estimated time of arrival to first destination. Distance to first destination Estimated time of arrival at the end of multi-route journey.
3.7 Find by favourites Snooper has the capacity to store up to 150 user locations. To add your favourite locations see Section 4.1.1 on page 45. To navigate to one of your stored locations: ●● Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press the ‘Find by favourites’ icon. ●● Select the favourite you wish to navigate to from the list provided. The information about your chosen favourite is displayed.
3.9 Find by POI (points of interest) If you would like to calculate a route to a hotel, airport, restaurant or even a golf course Snooper can calculate a route using its extensive database of POI’s (Points of Interest). To navigate using this database: ●● Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press the black arrow once. ●● Press the ‘Find by POI’ icon. ●● Press ‘Country’ and select the country where you would like to find the POI.
3.10 Find by nearest POI This function will help you to find the nearest POI from either your ‘Current Position’ or a ‘Different Position’ within a certain radius which can specified up to a maximum of 60 miles. 3.10.1 To navigate using the ‘Current Position’ Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the black arrow once. ●● Press the ‘Find by nearest POI’ icon.
3.10.2 To navigate using a ‘Different Position’ Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the black arrow once. ●● Press the ‘Find by nearest POI’ icon. ●● Select ‘Different Position’ ●● Press ‘Country’ and select the country where you would like to find the POI. (If the country is already displayed, go to the next step). Use the arrow keys on the right to scroll up and down the options. ●● Next press ‘City’ and enter the city name using the keyboard displayed.
Once the calculation is complete you can either press ‘Go’ to start navigation, ‘Simulation’ to see the actual route that will be taken, ‘Route Option’ to change the parameters of the route or ‘Guide’ which will list the turn by turn instructions of the journey. The ‘Summary Screen’ will tell you the distance to your destination, estimated time of arrival and the estimated time it will take to complete your journey.
Select the POI with your finger; an information screen will be displayed. Press ‘OK’ if the POI is correct, press ‘Map’ to view the POI location on the map, press ‘Route options’ to change start position or press to return to the previous screen. Press ‘Calculate’ and a journey summary screen will be displayed. Press ‘GO’ to start navigation. 3.11.2 Find around current position Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the black arrow once. ●● Press the ‘User POI’ icon.
3.11.3 Find around different position Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the black arrow once. ●● Press the ‘User POI’ icon. ●● Press the POI you wish to look for ●● Select ‘Find around different position’ ●● Press ‘Country’ and select the country where you would like to find the POI. (If the country is already displayed, go to the next step). Use the arrow keys on the right to scroll up and down the options.
Once the calculation is complete you can either press ‘Go’ to start navigation, ‘Simulation’ to see the actual route that will be taken, ‘Route Option’ to change the parameters of the route or ‘Guide’ which will list the turn by turn instructions of the journey. The ‘Summary Screen’ will tell you the distance to your destination, estimated time of arrival and the estimated time it will take to complete your journey.
3.13 Find by coordinate To navigate to a location using a coordinate: Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’ menu Press the black arrow once ●● Press the ‘Find by coordinate’ icon ●● ●● Enter the coordinate using the key pad and press the ‘OK’ button. You can enter the coordinate in three different formats. For example. Decimal Degrees Latitude (N): 53.462968° Longitude (W): -2.291367° Please note: when inputting the Longitude you ignore the minus symbol (-) .
3.14.1 Avoid By Road Name If you know the road name or road number you wish to avoid, then select this option. ●● Press ‘Avoid by Road Name’. You will be provided with the turn by turn instructions of the route that you are currently following. If the road you are looking for is not visible, press the down arrow on the right hand side of the display to see further turn by turn instructions. ●● Once you have found the road that you wish to avoid, select it with your finger.
3.14.3 Clear Avoided Road If you do not wish to use the alternative routes offered by Snooper and you wish to return to the original calculated route, press the ‘Clear Avoided Road’ button and the original route plotted by Snooper will be restored. Once the re-calculation of the original route is complete the summary screen is displayed.
To calculate a route which is appropriate for your vehicle, once a second link has been added the following screen will be displayed: if this is the correct vehicle press ‘Calculate’ or if you need to change the vehicle press ‘Change’. 6. Continue adding roads to ‘Your route’ until you have constructed your desired routing. For accurate routing select small ‘links’ 7. Once the journey has been built press ‘Done’.
3.16 Route Description After a route has been calculated and the journey has commenced, you can access the summary display again by using this function. To view the summary screen: ●● Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press the black arrow twice. ●● Press the ‘Route description’ icon. In order to use this function on Snooper you will need to have entered and calculated a route. If the ‘Route description’ icon is greyed out a route has NOT been entered.
The options can be deselected by pressing the selection press – the box will be displayed with the red tick removed . To finalize your TMC Icon Once the unit starts to receive TMC alerts one of the two following icons will appear on the main screen This icon appears if Snooper has received TMC information but the delay or incident is not on your route. This icon appears if the Snooper has received TMC information and the delay or incident affects your plotted route.
To view the incident press To return to the previous screen press If you want to return to the original route (not avoiding the incident) then press the TMC Icon select the TMC alert you originally wanted to avoid and then press Snooper will recalculate the original route Note: TMC data is transmitted simultaneously by commercial FM radio stations - the reception of TMC data can be affected by geographical and environmental conditions.
3.18 Campsite Search (Ventura ONLY) Ventura can search from over 20,000 caravan and motor home sites and rest stops. This unique, content rich, data is supplied by some of the biggest camping organizations in Europe: ASCI , Bordatlas and Camperstop (by Facile en Route). Additional campsite data for Caravan Club and The Camping and Caravanning Club can be found in the User POI - refer to page 32 for User POI details.
You can select as many or as few options as you require to narrow or expand the search. Press OK to continue Press ‘Review facilities selected’ to show a summary of the facilities chosen. If required, you can remove some of the facilities On this screen you can edit the selected facilities. Select OK to continue. A list of campsites/ camper stops will be displayed - press on the ‘destination’ to continue Use the arrows to scroll through the list.
4.1.1 Add a favourite destination Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press ‘My Favourite’ at the top of the display. ●● Press the ‘Favourites’ icon. ●● Press ‘Add’. ●● ●● You can now search for the destination using the following options displayed: ●● Find address by city ●● Find address by post code ●● Find by POI ●● Find by recently used ●● Save using current point To find out how to use these options please refer to the applicable sections in this user manual.
4.2 Recent destination This function can be used to delete any or all of the recent destinations that are stored on Snooper. Snooper can store up to a maximum of 40 recent destinations. 4.2.1 To delete individually stored recent destinations Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press ‘My Favourite’ at the top of the display. ●● Press the ‘Recent Destination’ icon. ●● Select the recent destination you wish to delete.
4.4 Home To set up and use this function was explained in Section 3.3 earlier in the manual. When this function is accessed from the ‘My Favourite’ menu, you are able to change the ‘Home’ location (for example if you move house) or to delete the ‘Home’ location. 4.4.1 To change the home location Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press ‘My Favourite’ at the top of the display. ●● Press the ‘Home’ icon. ●● Press the ‘Change’ button.
4.5 Office To set up and use this function was explained in Section 3.4 earlier in the manual. When this function is accessed from the ‘My Favourite’ menu, you are able to change the ‘Office’ location (for example if you move house) or to delete the ‘Office’ location. 4.5.1 To change the office location Press the centre of the screen to access the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press ‘My Favourite’ at the top of the display. ●● Press the ‘Office’ icon. ●● Press the ‘Change’ button.
●● ●● Press ‘Quick Menu’ and ‘Continue’. Press ‘OK’ Snooper will automatically save this location as your ‘Home’ or ‘Office’ destination. 5.0 Configure The ‘Configure’ menu is used to customise the operation and appearance of your unit. To access the ‘Configure’ menu Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu Press the ‘Configure’ button at the top of the display. ●● Depending on the model the following screen (s) will be displayed ●● ●● 5.
5.2 Truck Setting up vehicle perameters For Truckmate to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain information about the vehicle itself such as its height, weight and width. It is possible to save the settings of 10 different trucks. Follow these instructions to enter your vehicles details. Press the centre of the screen to access the menu, press ‘Configure’ and then press the ‘Truck’ icon. Name: Enter the name here. Height: Enter the height of the vehicle here.
5.3 Caravan/Motorhome Setting up vehicle perameters For Ventura to calculate a route suitable for your vehicle it needs to know certain information about the vehicle itself such as its height, weight and width. It is possible to save the settings of 10 different vehicles. Follow these instructions to enter your vehicles details. Press the centre of the screen to access the menu, press ‘Configure’ and then press the ‘Caravan/Motorhome’ icon. Name: Enter the name here.
5.4 Volume Control Snooper volume can be adjusted using this function within the ‘Configure’ menu. To adjust the volume: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press ‘Configure’. ●● Press the ‘Volume Control’ icon. ●● To increase the volume press the icon. ●● To decrease the volume press the icon. ●● To test the volume before saving, press the icon. ●● To reset the volume to the factory default press the icon. ●● Press ‘OK’ at the bottom of the screen to save your setting. ●● 5.
This facility customises the map view between 3D 2D North To make your selection, touch the relevant tick box with your finger. 5.6.2 Speed/Time This option allows you to change the information displayed in the bottom left hand side of the navigation screen between the vehicle speed and the current time. You can also specify if you want to display a twelve or twentyfour hour clock and whether to display ‘am’ and ‘pm’. To make your selection, touch the relevant tick box with your finger. 5.6.
5.6.5 Map Text Size This option allows you to increase or decrease the size of the road and place name text which appears on the map screen Select the text size then press OK to save and exit 5.6.6 Car Icon This option allows you to choose the icon which appears on the navigation screen.
5.7 Show POI Snooper comes complete with a comprehensive list of POI’s (Point’s of Interest). You can search for addresses using POI’s and save POI’s in your list of favourites. You can also choose which of the POI’s you would like to have indicated on your map. As standard ALL POI’s are shown, however this list can be edited within the POI Menu. Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the ‘Configure’ button. ●● Press the ‘Show POI’ icon.
5.9 Camera alert In order for this feature to operate you will need to subscribe to and download the AURA™ Camera Database onto Snooper. See ‘Registering Snooper’ (Page 4) and ‘System Requirements & Downloading’ (page 8) for further details. This function allows you to personalise the camera alert settings that you will receive during operation. To alter the camera alert settings: ●● Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press the ‘Configure’ button.
5.9.4 School You can choose between the following options: Yes: Provided you have selected the option to download schools on Snooper updater software, this feature enables the unit to alert you when you are near a primary school*. No: The unit will not provide alerts of Primary schools. Schools are indicated on Snooper display by the icon. *Please note: Snooper will only provide alerts to Primary Schools at the following specified times: 08:30 – 09:30; 12:00 – 13:00 and 15:30 – 16:30.
5.11.1 Touch Tone You can choose between the following options: Yes: The unit emits a confirmation tone each time the screen is touched. No: This will turn off the confirmation beep when the screen is touched. To make your selection, touch the relevant tick box with your finger. 5.11.2 Route Alert If you deviate from the calculated route, Snooper will automatically recalculate a route without any user intervention. To indicate rerouting is in progress Snooper will emit an audible tone.
5.12 Map Colour This function allows you to choose between the alternative colour schemes that are available for the maps used in Snooper system (several of which are most suitable for use at night). To access this facility: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the ‘Configure’ button. ●● Press the black arrow once. ●● Press the ‘Change map colour’ icon. ●● ●● Use the arrows to the left and right hand side of the map display to cycle through the different colour schemes.
5.14 TMC This feature allows you to configure the type of TMC alerts you receive along with the facility to view the radio tuner that searches for TMC transmissions when the TMC aerial is plugged into the TMC socket. To access this facility: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press the ‘Configure’ button. ●● Press the black arrow once. ●● Press the ‘TMC’ icon. ●● Use the arrows to scroll up and down All TMC alerts are switched on by default.
5.15 GPS status You can check the health of the GPS connection of your unit at any time as well as being able to see the exact coordinates of your current position by using this feature. Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the ‘Configure’ button. ●● Press the black arrow once. ●● Press the ‘GPS status’ icon. ●● ●● Your current GPS status will then be displayed. If you wish to revert the GPS engine to the factory default, press the ‘Reset’ button.
5.19 Route Timer This function allows you to set an alert for when you need to take a break. Set the maximum driving time allowed and set the advanced warning time you require before your next break is due. The Route timer clock will then keep you advised of the driving time you have left and will automatically alert you when it’s time to take a break. To access this function: ●● Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. ●● Press the ‘Configure’ button. ●● Press the black arrow twice.
5.20 Version This option allows you to view the hardware and software version numbers of your unit. To view this information: Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. Press the ‘Configure’ button. ●● Press the black arrow twice. ●● Press the ‘Version icon. ●● ●● The following screen will be displayed. Displays the hardware version Displays the current software version Displays the current map version Displays the date the AURA™ camera database was last downloaded*.
6.1.3 Avoid Tollway If you want to calculate a route avoiding any type of Toll Roads, select this feature before calculating your route. Press again to deselect. 6.1.4 Avoid Motorway If you would like to take a more leisurely journey with the chance of a more picturesque view then select the ‘Avoid Motorway’ option and your route will be calculated accordingly. Press again to deselect. Please note: The ‘Avoid Tollway’ and ‘Avoid Motorway’ options can be used in conjunction with each other.
Once the calculation is complete you can either press ‘Go’ to start navigation, ‘Simulation’ to see the actual route that will be taken, ‘Route Option’ to change the parameters of the route or ‘Guide’ which will list the turn by turn instructions of the journey. The ‘Summary Screen’ will tell you the distance to your destination, estimated time of arrival and the estimated time it will take to complete your journey.
6.4 Change Start Position You can use this function if you would like to calculate a route but from a different location to the one you are currently at. First input your destination address as normal but when you reach the Summary page, press the ‘Route Option’ button. Now press the ‘Change Start Position’ icon.
7.1 Volume Setting Selecting this option opens the Volume menu whereby you can increase or decrease the audio level of the unit. Press the ‘Volume Control’ icon. To adjust the volume, use your finger to press either the button to increase the volume or the button to decrease the volume. Please note that this new setting is only temporary and if Snooper is switched off and then back on the audio level returns to either the factory default or your personalised setting.
8.0 Understanding the Mapping Screen The red line indicates the route you will be taking Distance to next junction or instruction Whilst navigating a calculated route the Snooper display will show an information box. This box will tell you the next road you should be travelling on and the distance to that turn. The screen will also show you either the expected time of arrival or the time left to go. The distance left to your destination will also be displayed.
10. Bluetooth (NOT S2500) This unit is equipped with Bluetooth functionality. You can use it as a hands free system for a mobile phone that is equipped with Bluetooth. l Press the centre of the screen to enter the ‘Navigate to’ menu. l Press the ‘Configure’ button. l Mute or alter the audio level l Press the black arrow once. l Press the ‘Bluetooth’ icon.
After the pairing is successful the Snooper will revert back to the ‘Phone Menu’ screen but the icons are no longer ‘greyed out’. Press (6) to return to the Navigation menu. To dial a number press ‘Dialling’ then enter the number, using the keypad, press Green button (a) to make the call. To end the call press button (b) The change the speaker volume during the call use plus (c) and minus buttons (d).
A2DP (4) The Advanced Audio Distribution Profile is a Bluetooth profile that allows for the wireless transmission of stereo audio from an A2DP source (typically a phone or computer) to an A2DP receiver. This device also supports AVRCP The Audio/Video Remote Control Profile is a Bluetooth profile that allows Bluetooth devices to control media playback on remote devices. AVRCP can control next/previous track selection and pause/play functions.
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Troubleshooting Snooper Downloads If you are having any difficulty in performing a download onto the Snooper unit it is advisable to refer to the checklist in Section A first before contacting us. If you are still unable to perform a download after following all of this checklist then please send an email to Support@snooper.eu stating the nature of your difficulty.
7. What version of Internet Explorer / Netscape Navigator are you using? The software will only operate if you have Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator 6 or above. To check what version of Internet Explorer you have; open your browser, click on the ‘Help’ menu and select ‘About Internet Explorer’. This should now display what version you currently have installed. If you have a version older than 6 (e.g. 4.5), open your browser, click on ‘Tools’ and select ‘Windows Update’.
4. The unit is automatically shut down during operation Please check the power control setting in the Setting menu. 5. Can’t hear anything from speaker or earphone Please check the volume level. Please check the Mute status. For earphone, please check if the jack is inserted properly. 6. Screen is dark. Adjust the LCD brightness from the Setting menu. 7. Broadcast cannot be scanned./ Broadcast is stopped. Pull out the antenna and move to a good place for reception or adjust the antenna position. 8.
SPECIFICATION S2500 1.1 Product Specification S2500 1.1.1 Environmental parameters Operating temperature range : -10°C ~ +60°C Storage temperature range : -20°C ~ +70°C Operating Humidity Range : 45% ~ 80%RH Storage humidity range : 30% ~ 90%RH Atmospheric pressure : 860MBar ~ 1060Mbar *Note: Only the SD card supplied will work with Snooper once synchronisation of the card and the unit has been completed. Replacement cards are available from Performance Products Limited.
PIN definition : 1. +5V Output to PND (+5V ±0.2V, 2A) ; 2. NC 3. NC 4. NC 5. GND; 1.2 Expansion card : Micro SD/ SDHC slot (up to 16GB) 1.3 Audio Mono 8 Ω/ 1.0W (MAX) speaker; High-fidelity stereo 16 Ω or 32 Ω headphone jacks (Φ 3.5); Plug in your headphones automatically turn off external sound (non-reversing rear). 430M-C Product Technical Specification Sheet V1.1 1.
SPECIFICATION S5000 Processor (CPU) MTK MT3351 468 MHZ OS WinCE 5.0 Memory 64MB (SLC) SDRAM 64MB (DDR2) *Note: Only the SD card supplied will work with Snooper once synchronisation of the card and the unit has been completed. Replacement cards are available from Performance Products Limited. Please refer to Accessories & Price List for further details. Memory Card Micro SD Card upto 8GB GPS Receiver MTK MT3328 Frequency: 1.575GHZ C/A CODE: 1.
SPECIFICATION 6 SERIES Dimensions: W180mm x H110mm x D15mm OS - WinCE Display Size: 7” TFT LCD Display Resolution : 800x480 Operating temperature range: -100C ~ +600C Storage temperature range: -200C ~ +700C CPU(Core): 500 MHz RAM : 128MB(DDR) Flash Memory: 128MB Software Storage: MICRO SD Expansion card: Micro SD/ SDHC slot (up to 16GB) Operating system: WINCE 5.0 *Note: Only the SD card supplied will work with Snooper once synchronisation of the card and the unit has been completed.
Recommendations for safe use of product (Snooper, Battery and other accessories) l Always treat your product with care, keep it in a clean, and dust free environment. l Warning! May explode if disposed of in fire. l Do not expose your product to liquid or moisture or humidity. l Do not expose your product to extreme high or low temperatures. l Do not expose the battery to temperatures above +60°C (+140°F). l Do not expose your product to naked flames or lit tobacco products.
Battery We recommend that you fully charge the battery before you use Snooper for the first time. A new battery or one that has not been used for a long time could have a reduced capacity the first few times it is used. Use only Snooper approved original batteries intended for use with Snooper. We recommend that only Snooper authorised personnel replace the battery in your unit. Using other batteries and chargers could be dangerous.
Accessories & Price list The following accessories are available from your local Snooper dealer. For further details please contact our sales department on 0333 240 1000 (Option 1). Replacement European Mapping Micro-SD Card £149.99 In-car charger (24v/12v DC) adaptor (with USB Host lead) £19.99 Straight hard wire lead with fuse (24v/12v) £19.99 Windscreen mounting bracket, excluding unit holder £24.99 USB PC Connection lead £9.99 Custom Pro Fit Bracket, including fixing plate * £21.
