Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
User's Guide
2005
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION
2. HOME SCREEN MENU
3. TECHNICAL SUPPORT
4. APPENDIX
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1. Introduction
1.1. What is in the Box?
The Navigation System box includes the following items:
Finedrive 400 Navigation Unit SD Card w/NAVTEQ Mapping Software GPS Receiver DC12V In-car Cigarette Lighter Adapter Vehicle Suction Mount Stylus Pen User Guide
driver and passenger seats. Make sure the windshield is clean and dry to ensure a tight grip. (1) When the suction on the vehicle mount is placed into position, (2) press and hold the center button while you firmly flip the latch down. This will lock the holder in place.
2. Connect the GPS Receiver
1.2. Installation Precaution
Choose a mounting location in your vehicle where this unit will not distract or otherwise interfere with the driver's ability to control the vehicle. Do not install components in areas which are susceptible to rain, moisture, direct sunlight, extreme heat or cold, excessive dust, dirt or humidity. Use only installation parts and hardware provided with the unit to ensure proper installation. Using other parts can cause malfunction and possible damage to your navigation system.
Locate the input/output area on the backside of the navigation unit, then insert the GPS Receiver, "GPS" letter side up.
1.3. Hardware Installation
1. Mount the Finedrive 400 in your vehicle
Although the Finedrive 400 can be installed on any glass surface in your vehicle, we recommend that you install the unit below the-center of the windshield, between the
3. Plug the Cigarette Lighter Adapter
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the message and proceed by tapping the "OK" button. Finedrive 400 will power itself on and off each time your car is turned on and off. If the power plug in your car is always on, like in some recent SUV models, we recommend turning the navigation device off manually so that it doesn°Øt discharge your car battery. Plug in the connector on the cigarette lighter power adapter into the power input jack. Each time the Finedrive 400 is turned off, it remembers the information from the last routing session. If the device is turned off while you were using GPS modules, it will display the GPS module again once the unit is turned back on.
4. Slide the navigation unit into the holder
5. Turning the navigation unit on and off
Press OK, then wait for a couple of seconds and a CAUTION screen will appear as follows:
When the CAUTION sign has appeared, please read
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2. Home Screen Menu
2.1. Using the Home Screen Menu
The Caution window appears each time the power is turned on. Navigation: Activates mapping applications and routing functions. MP3 Player: Activates the MP3 player and FM Transmitter functions. Setup: Configure the system settings of the device (brightness, volume, etc.) Shut Down: Turn device off manually. Note : If your Finedrive 400 is turned off while in use, the device will automatically remember the last status. Once you turn on the device again, and after clicking OK button in the Caution window, the unit displays the last status of the previous function (either navigation or MP3 player).
Clicking OK on the Caution Screen will take you to the following Home Screen Menu. The Home Screen menu will also appear whenever you press the Home button.
2.1.1. How to use Home screen
Press the Home button ( other features. ) to go to the Home screen from
Home
Home Screen displays the four main features of the Finedrive 400. It will help you to access any available feature with a single click.
2.1.2. How to use Navigation, MP3 Player
Each time you turn on the device, the following screen appears.
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You can choose any function by tapping the icon.
2.2.2. Operating Navigation
When you start the navigation system, a map will be displayed as shown below. If your GPS device receives a satellite signal, it will provide an expanded view of your current location.
Refer to 2.2. Navigation for details on Navigation. Refer to the 2.3. MP3 Player for details on MP3 Player.
2.2. Navigation
2.2.1. Checking GPS
Allow five to fifteen minutes for your GPS navigation to receive a satellite signal for the first time. Thereafter, it will take 90 seconds or less to receive the signals.
If you are not receiving a signal, the default map is shown. The varying colors of the vehicle icon indicate the number of satellite signals available. In this case, the vehicle icon is shown at the bottom of the map.
To see the detailed vehicle location:
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Tap on the locator bar at the bottom of the map. Tap on the map location and select Info from the Pop Up menu.
2.2.4. The Main Menu
Options
Description Sets the destination by address, intersection,
2.2.3. Moving Around the Map
Tap the pointer on the map and drag it in the direction you want it to move: up, down, right, or left. Once you remove the stylus pointer from the screen, the map re-centers on the selected location.
Destination
points of interest, favorite locations, or recent locations.
Route Options Simulation
Manages your route preferences. Starts/stops the current routing simulation. Sets the map orientation, screen color,
Display Options
automatic or manual guidance, and display of POI (Point of Interest) icons.
Return to Map GPS Info
Displays an expanded view of the map area around the vehicle location. Displays GPS status information.
2.2.5. The Main Menu
1. To display a map in the Map View, tap the Menu button > Return to Map icon. The Map View
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screen displays:
2.2.7. Route Options
2. The orientation of a map is set in the Display Options screen:
Heading Up to rotate the map automatically in accordance with the direction of the vehicle North Up to maintain the map in North/South position.
Also accessible from the Main Menu, the Route Option enables you to use the navigation system in a number of different ways for determining your optimal route.
"Method" allows you to choose how your route is determined:
2.2.6. Map View Modes
Quickest Route calculates a route with minimum travel time Shortest Route calculates a route with minimum travel distance Major determines the route that includes major roads, such as highways Local determines the best route that excludes major roads, such as highways The other route preferences allow you to include or exclude Ferries, Toll Roads or Carpool lanes in the route the navigation system selects for you.
To select your Map View preference, from the Main Menu select Display Options and make your choice.
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2.2.8. Using the Navigation System
The calculated route is indicated by a blue line on the map. If you miss a turn during the route, the navigation system recalculates the route automatically and displays "Recalculating Route" on the map display.
a dialog box with the location address displays, tap the Set Destination option.
The Set Destination screen is shown:
2.2.9. Entering a Start Location
The navigation system uses the current location as the starting point of route calculation. You can enter a new start location when your navigation system; (1) is not connected to a GPS receiver, (2) not receiving a GPS signal, or (3) when you want to select a different point of origin.
To enter a start location, do one of the following:
2.2.10.1. Entering an Address
1. Tap Address on the Set Destination screen. The
Tap and hold the pointer on the map location. A pop up menu with the selected address displays. Tap the Set Start Location option on the pop up menu. Press the Menu button > Destinations icon. Enter the destination information. For more information, refer to the Entering a Destination section.
Input Method screen will appear.
2.2.10. Destinations Management
To enter a destination, do one of the following:
Tap the Menu button > Destinations icon. Tap and hold the pointer on the map location. When
2. Select an Input Method as follows:
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Tap Address First to enter a street address, including the house number. Tap City First to enter the city name and street address, including the house number.
An example of a dialog box is shown below:
6. Tap one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen to proceed:
Valid entries will be shown at the top of the screen (cities, streets, or house numbers). No need to enter the type of street or directions, such as Ave, St, N, or SW.
3. Select an entry:
Scroll through the list by using the scroll keys at the right of the list. Tap characters using the keypad at the bottom of the screen.
Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location. Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations. Map to set this location as the starting route point for your trip.
4. Tap OK after each entry.
5. To select an entry, tap the Select Address List.
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2.2.10.2. Entering a Destination by an Intersection
1. Tap Intersection on the Set Destination screen. The Select Input Method screen displays.
Two address dialog boxes should be filled for Destination by an intersection
3. To select an entry, do one of the followings:
Scroll through the list using the scroll keys at the right of the list. Tap characters using the keypad at the bottom of the screen.
4. Tap OK after each entry
As you tap in characters, the system updates and displays the Select Address List.
2. Select an Input Method as follows:
Tap Street First to enter the names of two intersecting streets. Tap City First to enter the city name and two intersecting streets. Do not enter the types of street or directions, such as Ave, St, N, or SW.
5. Select your destination address from the list
6. Tap one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen:
Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations Map to set this location as the starting route point for your trip
2.2.10.3. Setting a Destination by Point of Interest
The map database contains over two million points of interest (POIs) within the U.S. and Canada. POIS are divided into
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categories and represented by icons on the map.
2.2.10.4. Selecting an Alphabetical POI
1. Tap Alphabetical POI options on the screen. The Enter POI Name screen displays.
To select a POI:
1. Tap POI options from the Set Destination screen. The Select Input Method screen displays.
2. Select an entry, as follows: 2. Tap POI
Scroll through the list by using the scroll keys at the right of the list. Tap in characters using the keypad on the screen.
3. Select one of the following:
Alphabetical POI option includes any POI within 25 miles. For more information, refer to the Selecting a POI Alphabetically section POI by distance within 25 miles. For more information refer to the Selecting a POI By Distance section or, POI By City. For more information, refer to the Selecting a POI By City section
3. Tap OK. The POI Select screen displays.
4. Tap one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen:
Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations Map to set this location as the starting route point for your trip
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2.2.10.5. Selecting a POI By Distance
1. Tap By Distance on the Points of Interest Options screen. A POI List with the points of interest within a 25 mile radius displays.
Select an entry by scrolling through the list and tapping it.
2. Tap one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen:
Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations Map to set this location as the starting route point for your trip
2. Select a city, as follows:
Scroll through the list using the scroll keys at the right of the list. Tap in characters using the keypad at the bottom of the screen. 3. Tap OK. The Enter POI Name screen displays.
4. Select a POI as follows: Scroll through the list by using the scroll keys at the right of the list. Tap in characters using the keypad at the bottom of the screen. 5. Tap the OK button. The POI Select screen displays.
2.2.10.6. Selecting a POI By City
1. Tap By City on the Points of Interest Options screen. The Enter City Name screen displays.
6. Tap one of the following buttons at the bottom of the screen: Nav to calculate the route and center in on the map location.
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Fav to add this location to your list of favorite locations. Map to set this location as the starting route point for your trip.
map location.
Map to set this location as the starting route point for your destination. To change information for a favorite location, tap the Edit button. Or, tap the Del button to remove a location from your Favorite Destinations list.
2.2.10.7. Destination Management From a Favorites Location List
1. Tap Favorites on the Set Destination screen. The Favorite Destinations screen will appear.
2.2.10.8. Setting a Destination from the Recent Destinations ...