User manual POLAROID MGM-03510K

[. . . ] Portable GPS MGM-03510K Operation Manual / 20070413 Congratulations on your purchase of a Polaroid GPS. Please read carefully and follow all warnings and instructions in this User's Manual and those marked on the product before first use. Failing to follow these warnings could result in personal injury or damage to your GPS. Also, remember to keep this User's Manual in a convenient location for future reference. [. . . ] Make sure all music is MP3, WMA or WAV format. Make sure the track plays correctly on your computer. Increase the volume. Bad reception The folding antenna is closed or in the wrong position Car windows are tinted, blocking GPS reception Signal is weak in this area Card has not yet been formatted correctly Unit is in need of a reset Bad reception Bad reception New memory card doesn't work Screen is froze, or unit is behaving strangely I cannot play music on the unit I cannot play music on the unit My music appears to be playing, but I can't hear it My music appears to be playing, but I can't hear it My music appears to be playing, but I can't hear it the unit Music may be the wrong format Music track(s) may be corrupt Volume is set too low Music track Make sure all music is MP3, WMA or WAV format. Listen through the earphones or disconnect them to hear sound from the speakers. When earphones are plugged in, the speakers are automatically muted 33 I cannot see my photos I cannot see my photos The touch screen doesn't react correctly to my finger taps Images may be in the wrong format Image file(s) may be corrupt The touch screen may need to be recalibrated Makes sure your images are JPG or BMP format. Make sure the image can viewed correctly on your computer. See "Screen Options" on page 30. 34 Section Two: Navigation Icons The following icons are used throughout the application: Icon Name Menu icon Back icon Navigation icon GPS icon Search icon Confirmation icon Cancel icon Function Open a menu containing various options. Cancel route calculation. 35 Introduction We hope that you enjoy using your new GPS Navigation system. This manual is designed to help you get the most out of your system. This navigation system leads you straight to your destination, whether you are traveling by car or on foot. You can navigate and plan your route with an easy-to-use and intuitive interface, plan your trip to suit your personal preferences and interests and find and save (Bookmark) interesting destinations before you begin your trip. Key features · · · · · · · Accurate navigational guidance with spoken word commands anywhere Real pedestrian mode ­ through parks and open spaces Trip planning Look-ahead search function Earth browsing ­ zoom from satellite view to street level view Unique night mode for easy night viewing State of the art guidance engine 36 Getting started Please make sure that the battery in your device is fully charged. Refer to the hardware section of this manual for instructions covering how to charge your system. · Power up the unit and tap NAVIGATION on the first screen. Choosing a language If more than one language is available on your device, you will be prompted to select the desired language. The language selected will change not only the audible commands that you hear during navigation, but also the text displayed throughout the user interface. · Click on the flag representing the desired country language o You may change the language selection at any time · On the next screen, choose the desired voice type to be used for the voice commands during navigation (e. g. , female or male voice) Set time zone Your PND automatically determines the time through the GPS signal. · · Select your time zone from the list o It can be changed at a later time (see page 58) Press the Confirmation icon Safety Warning Message Next, a screen that displays a safety warning will be shown. · Please read the safety precautions 37 · · You may select Hide at start-up to hide this warning for future start-ups if you wish Press the forward arrow GPS connection Your device uses Global Positioning System (GPS) technology for navigation. The device receives signals from a variable number of GPS satellites in order to determine your current position. · Following the instructions provided in the hardware section of this manual, place your PND in a location with an unobstructed view of the sky to set up your first satellite connection. In a car this will usually be on the dashboard. It may take up to 5 minutes to establish the first connection. Subsequent connections will be faster (30 seconds to 1 minute), but if you have not used the unit for several days or are very far away from the last location where you used it, it may again take up to 5 minutes to find a strong signal. 38 Main elements Main menu The main menu is your central point of access to all functions of your Personal Navigation Device. It allows you to find and set your destination, manage your favorites and control all settings of your device. On the left-hand panel there are three large buttons. [. . . ] You can also choose the distance unit (miles/kilometers). Once you have chosen your settings, press the Confirmation icon to return to the main menu. Mode of transportation ­ Overview Fast ­ Assumes fast driving on highways Slow ­ Assumes slower driving on highways Bike ­ Takes into account bike paths and restricts highways where bikes are prohibited Pedestrian ­ Provides true pedestrian routing including access to one-way streets and pedestrian zones, where possible 61 Volume · To change the volume of voice commands, press Volume Route recording The route recording function enables you to record your routes. You may save your traces and import them in any kind of NMEA program. · To do so, tap the display during navigation and press Record. [. . . ]