Owner’s manual System Setting Audio Player Picture Viewer Bluetooth
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Table of Contents Precautions and Notices ........................................................................v 1 Getting Started..................................................................................1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2 Audio Player....................................................................................11 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3 Understanding Hardware Components................................................ 1 Front Components ..................................
3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 4 Settings............................................................................................23 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 4.7 4.8 5 5.4 5.5 5.6 About Bluetooth Manager .................................................................. 37 Starting and Exiting Bluetooth Manager ............................................ 37 Turning ON/OFF Bluetooth Radio...................................................... 38 Exploring Devices .....................................................
8 Troubleshooting and Maintenance ...............................................47 8.1 8.2 8.3 9 Resetting the N.I.C.E. 430 ................................................................. 47 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 47 Power Problems ................................................................................. 47 Screen Problems................................................................................
Precautions and Notices For your own safety, do not operate the controls of the product while driving. Use this product carefully. The product is intended for use solely as a navigation aid. It is not for precise measurement of direction, distance, location or topography. The calculated route is for reference only. It is the user’s responsibility to follow the traffic signs and local regulations along the roads. When you get out of the vehicle, do not leave your N.I.C.E.
A mounting bracket is needed when using the device in the vehicle. Be sure that you place the device in an appropriate place, so as not to obstruct the driver’s view, or deployment of airbags. Do not mount where the driver’s field of vision is blocked. Do not mount in front of airbag panels. vi Do not place unsecured on the dashboard. Do not mount in front of an airbag field of deployment.
1 Getting Started 1.1 Understanding Hardware Components Front Components Ref Component Touch Screen Bluetooth Indicator Charge Indicator Microphone Description Displays the output of your N.I.C.E. 430. Tap the screen with the stylus to select menu commands or enter information. Flashes in blue to indicate that Bluetooth is on. Glows bright amber to indicate that the battery is charging, and turns green when the battery is fully charged. For Bluetooth hands-free calling.
Back Components Ref Component Description External GPS Antenna Connector This connector (under rubber dust cover) allows use of an optional external GPS antenna with magnetic mount, which may be positioned on top of the vehicle for better signal reception in areas with poor reception. Tap the touch screen to make selections and enter information. Pull the stylus out of its slot to use it, and store it in the slot when not in use. Stylus Speaker Audio output for music, sounds and voice.
Ref Component Description Power Button Turns ON and OFF the N.I.C.E. 430. Navigation Button Starts the navigation software. When using the Bluetooth HF Phone function: Hides or displays the Bluetooth HF Phone screen. Top Components Ref Component SD/MMC Slot Description Accepts a SD (Secure Digital) or MMC (Multi Media Card) card for accessing data such as MP3/WMA music. Bottom Components Ref Component Reset Button Description Resets the N.I.C.E. 430. All saved information will be lost.
1.2 Performing the Initial Start Up 1. For the initial start up, press the power button for 6 seconds to turn ON the N.I.C.E. 430. NOTE: For daily usage, briefly press the power button to turn OFF (for sleep mode) and ON the N.I.C.E. 430. 2. Immediately charge the N.I.C.E. 430 upon the initial start up. Please refer to the “charging the battery” section for assistance. 3. Once the Main Menu appears, you can begin using the N.I.C.E. 430. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before use.
1.3 Charging the Battery via the USB Cable When charging the battery for the very first time, you should charge it for at least 8 hours. 1. Turn ON the computer. 2. Connect the mini-USB end of the USB cable to the bottom of the N.I.C.E. 430 and the other end to a USB port on your computer. NOTE: If you intend to charge the N.I.C.E. 430 this way, turn OFF your N.I.C.E. 430 so that it takes less time to charge the battery.
1.4 Using the N.I.C.E. 430 in a Vehicle Using the Mounting Bracket CAUTION: Select an appropriate location for the mounting bracket. Never place the bracket where the driver’s field of vision is blocked. If the vehicle’s windshield is tinted with a reflective coating, an external antenna (optional) may be needed to route the antenna to the top of the car through a window. When closing the vehicle’s window, be careful not to pinch the antenna cable The mounting bracket consists of a bracket and a stand.
Connecting the Optional Traffic Module The Traffic Module (NAVRDS, sold separately) allows you to receive radio transmissions that are used to inform drivers of traffic, weather, and other driving conditions. 1. Connect one end of the Traffic Module receiver to the bottom of the N.I.C.E. 430. 2. Connect one end of the FM antenna to the Traffic Module receiver and secure the other end to the top corner of the windshield. 3.
1.5 Operating Basics Turning On and Off Briefly press the power button to turn ON and OFF the N.I.C.E. 430. When you press the power button to turn OFF the unit, the N.I.C.E. 430 actually enters a sleep mode and the system stops operating. Once you turn ON the system again, it resumes. NOTE: In case you shut down the power by pressing the power button for 6 seconds, you will need to press the power button for 6 seconds again for turning on. Using the Stylus The stylus is your input device.
Tap and hold Tap and hold the stylus until an action is complete, or a result or menu is shown. The Main Menu The first time you initialize your N.I.C.E. 430, the Main Menu appears. The Main Menu is your starting place for various tasks. Tap a button to start a task or open another menu. Button Name Description Navigation Starts the navigation software. AudioPlayer Plays MP3/WAV/WMA music. Pictures Displays pictures. Settings Customizes the system settings.
1.6 Inserting a SD/MMC Card The N.I.C.E. 430 has a SD/MMC slot where you can insert an optional Secure Digital or Multi Media Card storage card. It supports up to a 2GB storage card. To use a SD/MMC card, insert it into the slot, with the connector pointing to the slot and its label facing the front of the N.I.C.E. 430. To remove a card, first make sure that no application is accessing the card, then slightly push the top edge of the card to release it and pull it out of the slot.
2 Audio Player 2.1 Introduction Audio Player features: Playback of MP3/WAV/WMA files Basic playback controls such as play, pause, stop, next and previous Playback includes single selection playback, repeat, single repeat, sampling playback, normal sequence and random sequence. 11 preset equalizer audio profiles Play list support Tap the AudioPlayer button in the Main Menu to start the program. The control panel appears on the screen where you can easily control the player by tapping the control buttons.
2.2 Preparing the Audio Files for Your N.I.C.E. 430 Before using the program, have the files (.mp3, .wav, or .wma) ready on either your N.I.C.E. 430’s My Flash Disk\My Audio folder or on a storage card. NOTE: If music files are stored in folders on the SD card, all files will not appear in folders. All files will appear individually. Use ActiveSync to copy files from your computer to the correct location. (See Chapter 7 for information.) 2.3 Playing Audio Files 1.
2.4 Playback Controls Control Button Name Description Play/Pause Play or pause the playback. Stop Stop the playback. Previous/ Next Play the previous or next file. Volume Increase or decrease the volume. The indicator on the panel shows the current volume level. Switch to the next mode: / / / Playback Mode Playback of all files in the current play list in sequence. Repeated playback of the current file. Repeated playback of all files in the current play list in sequence.
in the play list) If you have copied more audio files to your N.I.C.E. 430 or a storage card, you can manually add the files to the play list. NOTE: If you remove and then insert the storage card when using Audio Player, the play list will be automatically refreshed. 1. Tap on the control panel to open the play list screen. The screen shows the current play list. Play the selected file. Back Clear all songs from the current play list. (No files are deleted.) Add song.
Back Add the selected song(s) to the play list. 4. To return to the control panel, tap Select all songs. . 2.6 Equalizer The program provides 11 preset audio profiles. Tap panel. to open the equalizer or to cycle through the available options: Default, Hall, 3D, Tap Soft, Disco, Heavy, Dance, Classical, Jazz, Pop and Rock. Tap to save your selection and return to the control panel. To select the Default profile, tap .
3 Pictures 3.1 Starting and Exiting Pictures Pictures allows you to view pictures in JPG, JPEG, and BMP formats and view the slideshow of the pictures on your N.I.C.E. 430. Tap the Pictures button in the Main Menu to start the program. To exit the program, tap . 3.2 Preparing the Pictures for Your N.I.C.E. 430 Before using the program, have the files (.jpg, .jpeg, or .bmp) ready on either your N.I.C.E. 430’s My Flash Disk\My Pictures folder or on a storage card.
3.3 Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail View 1. If your files are in a storage card, insert the card into your N.I.C.E. 430. 2. Tap the Pictures button in the Main Menu to start the program. 3. The program will search the matching files in the specific folder on the N.I.C.E. 430 and in all folders on a storage card. It then displays the pictures in the thumbnail view. You can press the Up or Down arrow button to go to next or previous page. Page up A green frame indicates the picture is selected.
3.4 Viewing a Picture in Full Screen When you tap a picture twice in the thumbnail view, the picture is displayed in full screen. Previous Next To go back to the thumbnail view, tap anywhere on the screen to display the control buttons and then tap . 3.5 On-Screen Control Buttons On-screen control buttons provide various functions and settings. Tap anywhere on the picture to display the buttons as shown below. To close the buttons, tap the picture again.
Control Button 20 Name Description Slideshow Starts the slideshow. (See section 3.6 for detailed information.) Interval Sets the length of time each slide is displayed before moving on to the next slide. Tap the button to switch to the next available option. 1 second 3 seconds 5 seconds Information Enables or disables the displaying of the name and date of the file. Delete Deletes the current picture. Zoom Tap the button as many times as needed to zoom in to 1.2x, 1.5x, 1.8x, or 2.0x.
3.6 Viewing the Slideshow To view the slideshow of all your pictures, use one of the following ways: When in the thumbnail view, tap to start the slideshow. When in full screen, tap anywhere on the picture to display the on-screen control buttons. Then tap to start the slideshow. To stop the slideshow, tap anywhere on the screen.
4 Settings 4.1 Starting and Exiting Settings You can customize the system settings such as backlight brightness, volume, and language. Once you change the settings, the new settings will remain until you change them again. NOTE: All settings will be restored to default settings if you shut down the N.I.C.E. 430 by pressing the power button for 6 seconds. Tap the Settings button in the Main Menu. The Settings menu appears as shown below. To exit Settings, tap .
4.2 Backlight 1. Tap the Settings button in the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Backlight button. 3. Move the cursor along the track bar to adjust the brightness of the backlight. To darken the backlight, move the cursor to the left. To lighten the backlight, move the cursor to the right. 4. Tap to save the changes. 4.3 Volume 1. Tap the Settings button in the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Volume button. 3. Move the cursor along the track bar to adjust the volume. To decrease the volume, move the cursor to the left.
4. Tap save the changes. 4.4 Screen You can calibrate the touch screen if it is not responding accurately to your taps. 1. Tap the Settings button in the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Screen button. 3. Tap to start the calibration. 4. Tap and hold the center of the target.
5. When the target moves to another position, tap and hold the centre of the new target. Repeat each time to complete the calibration process. 6. When completed, tap . 4.5 Power To check the remaining power level of your battery and/or set up the power saving feature: 1. Tap the Settings button in the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Power button. 3. The screen shows the remaining power of your battery. You can set a timer to automatically turn OFF your N.I.C.E. 430 when it is idle for a set period of time.
4. Tap to save the changes. 4.6 Date/Time 1. Tap the Settings button in the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Date/Time button. 3. To change the time zone, tap the up/down arrow in the “Time Zone” item. 4. To change the date, tap the down arrow in the “Date” item. A calendar pops up. Tap the left arrow on the calendar to go to the earlier month and year or the right arrow to the later month and year. Alternatively, you can tap the month or year on top of the calendar to directly change the month or year.
6. Tap to save the changes. 4.7 Language 1. Tap the Settings button in the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Language button. 3. Tap the up/down arrow button to select the desired language. 4. Tap to save the changes. 4.8 Bluetooth 1. Tap the Settings button in the Main Menu. 2. Tap the Bluetooth button. 3. See the next two chapters for detailed information on using Bluetooth® connectivity.
5 Bluetooth HF Phone 5.1 About Bluetooth HF Phone The N.I.C.E. 430 can serve as a hands-free (HF) device for a Bluetooth mobile phone. After establishing the Bluetooth connection, you can tap the N.I.C.E. 430 to place and receive phone calls instead of picking up the mobile phone, and can use the built-in speakers and microphone for your conversation. NOTE: Not all Bluetooth cell phones are compatible with NICE 430.
seconds. The connection will be established as long as you initiate the pairing process on your mobile phone within this period. 3. If prompted to enter the passkey, tap the passkey specified by the mobile phone and tap . 4. You will see the Bluetooth HF Phone main screen after the pairing is completed. The status bar at the bottom shows the name of the mobile phone connected.
Reconnect Keypad Call History Pair Mode Exit (Minimize) Bluetooth Manager The next time you run the program, your N.I.C.E. 430 will automatically search and pair with one of the last connected mobile phones. NOTE: Your N.I.C.E. 430 must be in Pair Mode for the mobile phone to discover your N.I.C.E. 430. If you need to manually set your N.I.C.E. 430 to Pair Mode, tap Pair Mode on the main screen. Some mobile phones can automatically connect the hands-free service.
Call History NOTE: International calls require a country code to be included in the phone number. On your N.I.C.E. 430, the country code is separated from the rest of the number sequence by a plus (+) sign. If you are making an international call, tap and hold the 0 key until the + sign appears. To delete the last digit entered, tap the Backspace button. Call History NOTE: Bluetooth HF Phone cannot access the call history stored in a connected mobile phone.
Tap the respective button (incoming missed , outgoing , or ) to view the last 20 calls of the selected type. With an item selected, you can tap delete the item. To clear all items in the current list, tap to dial the number or to . 5.4 Operations during a Call During a call: If you need to input other numbers, such as an extension number, tap to open the keypad and tap the digits. The keypad will close when you tap the button again or when there has been no input for 5 seconds.
Tap to end the call. Tap to switch the call to your mobile phone. To switch back to your N.I.C.E. 430, tap the same button again. Press the hardware button ( ) to hide the “Connected” screen. To display the “Connected” screen again, press the same button. 5.5 Receiving a Call When you have a call after pairing with a mobile phone, the N.I.C.E. 430 rings and displays the Incoming Call screen. . To accept the call, tap To reject the call, tap .
5.6 Miscellaneous Buttons In addition to buttons for placing a call, there are Connect, Pair Mode, Bluetooth Manager, and Exit buttons on the Bluetooth HF Phone main screen as described below. Connect By tapping the Connect button on the Bluetooth HF Phone main screen, you can manually search the last paired mobile phones for an available connection. Pair Mode By tapping the Pair Mode button on the Bluetooth HF Phone main screen, you can manually set your N.I.C.E. 430 to Pair Mode.
Bluetooth Manager By tapping the Bluetooth Manager button on the Bluetooth HF Phone main screen, you can run the Bluetooth Manager program. (See Chapter 6 for information on Bluetooth Manager.) Exit To hide the Bluetooth HF Phone screen, tap the Exit button on the Bluetooth HF Phone main screen. Bluetooth HF Phone is still running in the background NOTE: To know how to turn OFF Bluetooth radio, see section 6.3.
6 Bluetooth Manager 6.1 About Bluetooth Manager The N.I.C.E. 430 incorporates Bluetooth wireless communications technology. Devices with Bluetooth capabilities can exchange information over a distance of about 10 meters (30 feet) without requiring a physical connection. Bluetooth Manger allows you to configure and use the Bluetooth capabilities of the N.I.C.E. 430. 6.2 Starting and Exiting Bluetooth Manager 1. Tap the Settings button in the Main Menu and then the Bluetooth button. 2.
3. The Bluetooth Manager screen appears as shown below. Exit Bluetooth Settings Turn OFF Bluetooth radio. Active Connections To exit the program, tap screen. . You will be back to the Bluetooth HF Phone 6.3 Turning ON/OFF Bluetooth Radio Whenever you start Bluetooth Manager, Bluetooth radio is turned on. The Bluetooth indicator on your N.I.C.E. 430 flashed in blue. Exiting Bluetooth Manager doesn’t turn OFF Bluetooth radio. To turn OFF Bluetooth radio, tap in the Bluetooth Manager screen.
6.4 Exploring Devices NOTE: To use the service of a remote device with Bluetooth capability, make sure that the remote device is in discoverable mode. 1. Start Bluetooth Manager as described in section 6.2. 2. Tap Explore a Bluetooth Device to search for nearby devices. 3. The device list appears on the screen. Tap the target device and tap to browse the services of the device. NOTE: You can also tap the browsing its services. button to pair with the selected device before 4.
5. When prompted to enter the passkey, tap the passkey requested by the target device and tap . NOTE: Once you have established a Bluetooth connection with a remote device, it will be saved as a shortcut. You can then use My Shortcuts to conveniently use the same service again. (See section 6.6 for information.
6.5 Using My Shortcuts Once you have established a Bluetooth connection with a remote device, it will be saved as a shortcut. My Shortcuts allows you to conveniently use the same service again by tapping the particular shortcut item. 1. Start Bluetooth Manager as described in section 6.2. 2. Tap My Shortcuts. ↓ 3. Tap the desired item and tap to establish a connection again.
6.6 Viewing Active Connections After starting Bluetooth Manager, tap to view the active connections. to disconnect the selected device.
6.7 Configuring Bluetooth Settings After starting Bluetooth Manager, tap to configure Bluetooth settings. The available options are: Other devices can discover me Allow other devices to connect Share this Folder to specify the folder to share with the remote device. Tap NOTE: When you transfer MP3 or picture files to your N.I.C.E. 430 via Bluetooth connection, the files are transferred to this shared folder.
7 ActiveSync 7.1 About ActiveSync ActiveSync allows you to establish the connection between the N.I.C.E. 430 and your computer. Installing ActiveSync CAUTION: During ActiveSync installation, do not connect your N.I.C.E. 430 to your computer before the message on the screen asks you to. 1. Turn ON your computer and the N.I.C.E. 430. 2. Insert the provided DVD into the DVD drive of your computer. The auto run screen appears. 3. Click the Install button in the ActiveSync section.
5. When the “Set up partnership” screen appears, select No and Next to connect as a guest device. NOTE: The N.I.C.E. 430 does not support synchronization with your computer. Therefore, you do not need to set up a partnership. Using ActiveSync Once ActiveSync is installed on your computer, you can use it to transfer files (i.e. MP3 files) between the N.I.C.E. 430 and your computer. CAUTION: Be discreet when you delete files from your N.I.C.E. 430.
8 Troubleshooting and Troubleshooting and Maintenance Maintenance 8.1 Resetting the N.I.C.E. 430 Occasionally, you may need to reset the N.I.C.E. 430. For example, you should reset the N.I.C.E. 430 when it stops responding; or appears to be “frozen” or “locked up.” Insert the stylus into the reset button on the bottom of your N.I.C.E. 430. This is called a “soft reset.” 8.
Screen freezes Reset the N.I.C.E. 430. Screen is hard to read Make sure that the backlight of the display is on. Move to a location with more light. Inaccurate response to taps Recalibrate the touch screen. Connection Problems Cable Connection Problems Make sure that the N.I.C.E. 430 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 on your computer and on the N.I.C.E. 430.
8.3 Maintaining Your N.I.C.E. 430 Taking good care of the N.I.C.E. 430 will ensure trouble-free operation and reduce the risk of damage to your N.I.C.E. 430. Keep the N.I.C.E. 430 away from excessive moisture and extreme temperatures. Avoid exposing the N.I.C.E. 430 to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet light for extended periods of time. Do not place anything on top or drop objects on the N.I.C.E. 430. Do not drop the N.I.C.E. 430 or subject it to severe shock. Do not subject the N.I.C.E.
9 Regulatory Information NOTE: Marking labels located on the exterior of the N.I.C.E. 430 indicate the regulations that your model complies with. Please check the marking labels on your N.I.C.E. 430 and refer to the corresponding statements in this chapter. Some notices apply to specific models only. 9.1 Regulations Statements Class B Regulations USA Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement NOTE: The N.I.C.E.
Increase the separation between the N.I.C.E. 430 and receiver. Connect the N.I.C.E. 430 into an outlet different from which the receiver is connected to. Consult and authorized Clarion dealer or service station. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the N.I.C.E. 430. Please note: The use of a non-shielded interface cable with the N.I.C.E. 430 is prohibited.
About the Cigarette Lighter Adapter Do not use the cigarette lighter adapter in a high moisture environment. Never touch the cigarette lighter adapter when your hands or feet are wet. Allow adequate ventilation around the cigarette lighter adapter when using it to operate the device or charge the battery. Do not cover the cigarette lighter adapter with paper or other objects that will reduce cooling. Do not use the cigarette lighter adapter while it is inside a carrying case.