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Table of Contents 1 Getting Started................................................................................ 1 1.1 Understanding Hardware Components .............................................. 1 Front Components ............................................................................. 1 Back Components ............................................................................. 2 Top Components ............................................................................... 2 Bottom Components .......................................................................... 3 1.2 Performing the Initial Start Up ............................................................ 3 1.3 Charging the Battery via the USB Cable............................................. 3 1.4 Using Your Device in a Vehicle .......................................................... 4 Using the Car Holder ......................................................................... 4 Connecting the Car Charger .............................................................. 5 1.5 Operating Basics ............................................................................... 6 Turning On and Off ............................................................................ 6 1.6 Inserting an SD Card ......................................................................... 6 2 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ................................................ 7 2.1 Resetting Your System ...................................................................... 7 2.2 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 7 Power Problems ................................................................................ 7 Screen Problems ............................................................................... 8 Connection Problems......................................................................... 8 2.3 Maintaining Your Device .................................................................... 8 3 Regulatory Information ................................................................ 10 3.1 Regulations Statements ................................................................... 10 European Notice .............................................................................. 10 3.2 Safety Precautions........................................................................... 12 About Charging................................................................................ 13 About the Battery ............................................................................. 13 3.3 Disposal of old electrical appliances................................................. 13 i 4 Limited warranty ........................................................................... 14 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 WARRANTOR ................................................................................. 14 WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS ................................................ 14 WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ............................... 14 HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM ........................................... 15 YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ................................................................... 15 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY.............................................................. 16 ii 1 Getting Started 1.1 Understanding Hardware Components NOTE: Depending upon the specific model purchased, the colour of your device may not exactly match the device shown in this manual. Front Components Ref Component Touchscreen Charge Indicator Description Displays the output of your device. Tap with the top of your finger on the screen to select menu commands or to enter information. Glows bright amber to indicate that the battery is charging, and turns green when the battery is fully charged. 1 Back Components Ref Component Speaker SD Slot Description Plays music, sounds and voice. Accepts SD (Secure Digital) memory cards. Top Components Ref Component Power Switch Description Turns on and off the device. 2 Bottom Components Ref Component Car Kit Connector Reset Button Mini-USB Connector Description Connects your device to the optional Car Kit. Restarts your device (soft reset). Connects to the charger or USB cable. 1.2 Performing the Initial Start Up 1. Make sure that power is supplied to your device. (See the next section.) 2. For start up of the device, shift the power switch to "on". 1.3 Charging the Battery via the USB Cable The first charging process should take at least 4 hours. 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Connect the mini-USB end of the USB cable to the bottom of your device and the other end to a USB port of your computer. 3 The charge indicator glows amber when charging is in progress. Do not disconnect your device until the battery is fully charged, when the charge indicator turns green. This will take a couple of hours. CAUTION: For optimal performance of the lithium battery, take note of the following: · Do not place the device into direct sunlight while it is charging. · There is no need to empty the battery before charging. You can charge the battery before it is completely discharged. · If you don't use the product for a long period of time, be sure to fully charge the battery at least once every other week. Total discharge of the battery can affect the charging performance. 1.4 Using Your Device in a Vehicle A car holder and a car charger are supplied with your device. Using the Car Holder CAUTION: · Select an appropriate location for the car holder. Choose a proper place for the holder, so that the driver's field of vision is not obstructed. The car holder consists of a bracket and a stand. Use the car holder to fix the device in your vehicle. Make sure that the GPS antenna is oriented to the sky. 4 Connecting the Car Charger The car charger supplies power to your device when you are using the device in the car. CAUTION: To protect your device against sudden surges in electrical power, connect the car charger only after the car engine has been started. 1. Connect one end of the car charger to the power connector of your device. 2. Connect the other end to the cigarette lighter in order to charge your device. 5 1.5 Operating Basics Turning On and Off Shift the power switch to "on" or "off" to turn your device on or off. When you switch off the device, it actually enters into a standby state and stops operating. Once you turn on the device again, it resumes. 1.6 Inserting an SD Card Your device has an SD slot where you can insert a Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard storage card. To use an SD card, insert it into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the device. To remove the card, first make sure that no application is accessing the it, and then slightly push the top edge of the card to release it and pull it out of the slot. NOTE: Make sure that the slot is not obstructed by other objects. Keep the SD card in a well-protected box to avoid dust and humidity when you are not using it. 6 2 Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance 2.1 Resetting Your System Occasionally, you may need to reset your device. For example, you should reset your system when it stops responding; or appears to be "frozen" or "locked up." Insert a small pin, such as a straightened paperclip, into the reset button at the bottom of your device. This is called a "soft reset." 2.2 Troubleshooting Power Problems The device does not turn on when using the battery The remaining energy may be too low to run your device. Charge the battery. 7 Screen Problems The screen responds slowly Make sure that your device is not running out of energy. If the problem persists, reset your system. The screen freezes Reset your system. The screen is difficult to read Make sure that the backlight of the display is on. Move to a well lit location. Inaccurate response to taps Recalibrate the touchscreen. Connection Problems Cable Connection Problems Make sure that your device and your computer are both turned on before trying to establish a connection. Make sure that the cable is securely plugged into the USB port of your computer and of the device. Connect the USB cable directly to your computer--do not run the cable through a USB hub. Reset your device before connecting the cable. Always disconnect your device before you restart your computer. 2.3 Maintaining Your Device Taking good care of your device will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damaging your device. Protect your temperatures. device from excessive moisture and extreme 8 Avoid exposing your device to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. Do not place anything on top of your device or drop objects on your device. Do not drop your device or expose it to severe shock. Do not subject your device to sudden and severe temperature changes. This could cause condensation inside the unit, and thus damage your device. In case this happens, allow the device to dry up completely before use. Take care not to sit on the device. We advise not to carry the device in one's back pocket for that reason. The screen surface can easily get scratched. Avoid touching it with sharp objects. For portable devices with LCD panels you may use non-adhesive generic screen protectors. Never clean your device when it is powered on. Use a soft, lint-free cloth moistened with water to wipe the screen and the exterior of your device. Do not use paper towels to clean the screen. Never attempt to disassemble, repair or make any modifications to your device. Disassembly, modification or any attempt to repair could cause damage to your device and even bodily injury or property damage and will void any warranty. Do not store or carry in the same compartment flammable liquids, gases or explosive materials and your device, its parts or accessories. 9 3 Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of your device indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your device and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only. 3.1 Regulations Statements European Notice Products with the CE marking comply with Radio & Telecommunication Terminal Equipment Directive (R&TTE) (1999/5/EEC), the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EEC) and the Low Voltage Directive (73/23/EEC) ­ as amended by Directive 93/68/ECC issued by the Commission of the European Community. Compliance with these directives implies conformity with the following European Standards: EN 300 328 V1.6.1: 2004: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);Wideband Transmission systems; Data transmission equipment operating in the 2,4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Harmonized EN covering essential requirements under article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive EN 50371: 2002: Generic Standard to Demonstrate the Compliance of Low Power Electronic and Electrical Apparatus with the Basic Restrictions Related to Human Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields (10 MHz - 300 GHz) - General Public EN 301 489-1 V1.6.1 2005-09: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment and services; Part 1: Common technical requirements EN 301 357-2: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);Cordless audio devices in the range 25 MHz to 2 000 MHz; Part 2: 10 Harmonized EN covering essential requirements of article 3.2 of the R&TTE Directive EN 301 489-17 V1.2.1 2002-08: Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM);ElectroMagnetic Compatibility (EMC) standard for radio equipment; Part 17: Specific conditions for 2,4 GHz wideband transmission systems,5 GHz high performance RLAN equipment and 5,8 GHz Broadband Data Transmitting Systems EN 55013: 2001+A1: 2003: Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment -- Radio disturbance characteristics -- Limits and methods of measurement EN 55020: 2002+A1: 2003: Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment -- Immunity characteristics -- Limits and methods of measurement EN 55022: 2006: Information technology equipment -- Radio disturbance characteristics -- Limits and methods of measurement EN 55024: 1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003: Information technology equipment -- Immunity characteristics -- Limits and methods of measurement EN 60950-1 / IEC 60950-1: Information technology equipment ­ Safety ­ Part 1: General requirements The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for modifications made by the User and the consequences thereof, ...