XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM QUICK START GUIDE
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Table of Contents Page Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety Information/Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Control Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Preface The XNAV3550 combines state-of-the-art turn-by-turn navigation with a built-in multimedia player. Before operating, take a few minutes to review the safety and operating instructions in this Quick Start Guide so you can quickly and safely become familiar with its many features.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Safety Information and Precautions WARNING! PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF COLLISION, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. The warning screen is displayed each time the Navi Icon is selected as a reminder to make use of the system’s navigational aids in a safe manner. Before using the XNAV3550, read this entire Quick Start Guide.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Introduction to your Navigation System As you travel, your navigation system functions as your copilot, providing turn-by-turn visual and voice assistance to direct you to your selected destination. Because the system knows where you are and where you want to go, it can quickly calculate step-by-step directions that provide a route to any destination available on the included navigation map.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Package Contents XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM QUICK START GUIDE XNAV3550 12VDC Adapter 1GB SD Memory Card Stylus XNAV3550 VERSION 1.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Control Locations Front View Rear View 1 1 4 2 2 3 5 2 2 4 1 2 3 4 5 Main Menu Button Left/Right Turn Indicators Display On/Off Zoom In Zoom Out 1 2 3 4 Left View Stylus Slot Speakers Docking Mount SD Card Slot Right View 1 2 3 1 GPS Antenna 2 Audio Out 3 Power On/Off 3 1 2 1 Volume 2 12VDC Input 5
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Getting Started Inserting an SD Card Your device has an SD card slot located in the bottom of the unit. Digital maps and other data including MP3 files, AVI files and image files can be added. To install the memory card, insert it with the contacts pointing up into the slot, and the label facing the front of the device. To remove the card, power off the unit, slightly push in on the card to release it, then pull it out of the slot.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Turn the Unit On/Off Press POWER button to turn the unit on. The main menu will appear in a few seconds. Press POWER again to turn the unit off. Turn the Display On/Off Press to turn the LCD display on/off. The unit will continue to operate when the LCD is turned off. Turning the LCD display off will conserve battery power. Main Menu Screen Overview When you turn on the XNAV3550 the main menu screen appears as shown below.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation This function guides you to your destination using voice prompts and mapping, showing crossroads, city names and much more. It also provides various map-guiding modes and the approximate time left until you arrive at your destination. For your safety, it also lets you know when to make a turn by blinking LEDs on the left/right side. Touch the ‘NAVI’ icon on the main menu screen, and wait for the navigation program to load all the necessary data.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Movies The XNAV3550 includes a built-in video player. Download and save your favorite AVI video files to the root folder of any SD card, then enjoy them on the XNAV3550. Touch the ‘MOVIE’ icon on the main menu screen. Press the icon to begin playback. Use the slide control near the top of the player skin to select a specific point of the movie. To view the movie in full screen mode, touch the movie anywhere.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Game Touch the ‘GAME’ icon on the main menu screen. Rules of play: 1. Player’s stone color is white. 2. Each player who can block both ends either horizontally, vertically or diagonally can turn the stones trapped in between into the color of the player who blocked both ends. For example, if white stone blocked both ends horizontally, the black stones trapped in between will turn into white stones. 3. In the end, whoever has more black or white stones wins.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM World Clock Touch the ‘W-CLOCK’ icon on the main menu screen. The cursor is located at the default city. Subsequently, the cursor is located at the city most recently searched. When the cursor is located at a city, the time in that city is displayed. The red crosshairs display the or the button to return to the main menu. corresponding coordinates. Press NOTE: The world clock is only available after a GPS signal has been acquired.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Pre-loaded Map Your XNAV3550 includes the entire seamless USA map pre-loaded on the included SD card.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Alternate Maps The following alternate maps are included on the Map Database DVD-ROM. Note: The pre-loaded USA map must be deleted from the SD card in order to use any of the following alternative maps. Alaska Canada Puerto Rico Hawaii Transferring Files Using an SD Card Reader (not included) Insert Map database DVD into DVD ROM drive. Insert the SD memory card into an SD card reader.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Before You Navigate Use of NavAtlas Navigator software is executed at your own risk. Caution: To protect yourself and others from accidents, do not program the navigation system while driving.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Initial Startup Initial operation Turn on the XNAV3550. From the main menu, tap the NAVI icon. The navigation software will load in approximately 10 seconds. The first time you select the NAVI icon a brief introduction will appear. Tap the right triangle to advance to the next page or tap the button to quit the introduction and proceed to the warning screen. Tap the I accept button.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Main Navigation Screen Buttons Navigation Tap the Navigation button to indicate a new destination for navigation. For details, please refer to “Entering a destination”, page 23. Navigate home Tap the Home button to navigate to your home address. For details, please refer to “Saving your home address”, page 21. Favorites Tap the Favorites button to select a saved destination.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Main Navigation Screen Buttons/Indicators Command buttons The following buttons appear at the right of every input screen (except where indicated): Back Tap this icon to return to the previous screen (This icon is not available in the main navigation screen). Main menu Tap this icon to open the main screen. (This icon is not available in the main navigation screen).
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Keyboard Overview Hardware keys Zoom in/Zoom out – Function only while in map view mode. Volume control – Rotate the control upward to increase the volume; downward to decrease. Software keys Main Menu - Press to return to the main menu. Software keyboard – A software keyboard appears at the bottom of the screen when text entries are necessary.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Keyboard Overview Switching between character and number entry Tap the Tap the icon to enter numbers, e.g. for a ZIP code. icon to return to the character entry mode. Special character keyboard Tap the icon to enter a special character. The special characters keyboard appears. Special Character Keyboard Once you have entered a special character the regular character keyboard will reappear.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Time Zone Settings Basic settings Before using the NavAtlas Navigator software, we recommend: - Indicating the time zone of the region you are staying in currently so that the system can indicate correct times of arrival in navigation mode. - Saving your home address. You may then navigate home from any place. Set the time zone Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. In the main navigation screen, tap .
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Saving Your Home Address Saving your home address Step 1. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. In the main navigation screen, tap Settings. Using the arrow buttons, select the Home address screen. Tap Enter your home address. The destination input screen will open. Tap the Address button and enter your home address as described in “Entering an address” on page 23. Tap the Set as home address button. The address is indicated in the Home address screen.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Function Buttons/Lists Function buttons with caption You will find function buttons with captions on almost every screen of NavAtlas Navigator. There are three groups of function buttons: 1. Function buttons These buttons are designed to execute a single function, which is indicated by their caption. They are normally buttons like Save, OK, Cancel, Show map, Navigation etc. 2.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Entering an Address Step 1. In the main navigation screen, tap Navigation. The destination input screen will open. Tap the Region entry field and select the destination state if it is not yet indicated. In the destination input screen, tap Address. Step 2. Enter the destination city or ZIP code into the City or ZIP entry field. For information on working with lists, please refer to “Lists”, page 22. Step 3.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Selecting a Point of Interest Nearby Points of interest Points of Interest, also referred to as POIs, are stored in the database and may be displayed on the map. Ports, airports, restaurants, hotels, gas stations, public buildings, and others are considered Points of Interest. They may be selected as a destination for navigation purposes.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Selecting a Point of Interest by City Selecting a point of interest by city Step 1. In the main navigation screen, tap Navigation. The destination input screen will open. Tap the Region entry field and select the destination state if it is not yet indicated. In the destination input screen, tap …in a browsed city. Step 2.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Starting Navigation Enter a destination Enter a destination as described on pages 23-25. Tap Start navigation. The system will calculate the route. The map screen will open. Your current position will be indicated by a green arrow. The route will be highlighted in orange. Note: The route will be calculated with regard to the current route options settings. The standard settings for the route options may be changed in the routing options screen.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Map Buttons Icons The following icons will be displayed on the map: Hide/show icons This icon allows you to hide all other icons in order to see more of the map. (Without GPS reception) Tap this icon again to show the other icons. Automode Tap this icon to display the standard representation of the map after you have modified the view. (With GPS reception) The settings of north orientation and auto zoom mode will be applied.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Map buttons Entire route Tap the Itinerary icon to display the whole itinerary. Tapping this icon again will display the previous map view. Map display Tap the In driving direction/North oriented icon to switch between the two available display modes of map orientation. North orientation Tap this icon (button down) to display the map in north orientation. Driving direction Tap this icon (button up) to display the map in driving direction.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Map Options Additional Options Tap the options button at the right of the map or tap the map quickly to display the additional options screen. The availability of some functions depends on whether you are currently in navigation mode. For detailed navigation functions and Extended mode operation, please visit our website at www.dualav.com.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Navigation Software - Map Display in Navigation Mode In navigation mode, there will be assistance for navigation, information on the itinerary and more command buttons displayed: Assistance for navigation Field 1 The following assistance for navigation will be displayed at the left and at the bottom of the map: Information If two maneuvers are to be executed quickly one after the other, the small upper arrow field indicates the maneuver to be executed immedi
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Battery Specifications/Charging Battery Capacity 830mAh Time to Reach Full Charge Approximate Run Time (Maximum Brightness) 3hrs Navigation 1.5hrs Playing Audio 1.5hrs Playing Video 1.5hrs Menu Screen 2.0hrs System Reset Occasionally, your unit may appear to stop responding or be “locked up”. Press the power button on the left side of your unit to reset the system. Your unit will reboot and operation should return to normal.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Specifications Display General 32 Size: 3.5” (88.9 mm) diagonal measurement Format: Standard 4:3 View area: 2.76” W 2.07” H (70 x 52.5 mm) Display system: Transmissive TFT LCD panel Resolution: 320 x 240 Elements: 76,800 Brightness: (cd/m2): 250 Contrast ratio: 300:1 Colors: 16.7M Operating voltage: 12VDC DC adapter fuse rating: 3A Antenna system: 12 channel parallel GPS Memory interface: SD card slot Unit dimensions: 5.25” W x 3.13” H x 1.
XNAV3550 PORTABLE GPS NAVIGATION SYSTEM Limited One Year Warranty This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Dual Electronics Corp. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of the original purchase. Dual Electronics Corp.
Dual Electronics Corporation Technical Support: 1-866-429-1628 www.dualav.com NSA0906-V01 Quick Start Guide Version 1.0 Copyright© 2006 All rights reserved. © 2006 NAVTEQ All rights reserved. Design and specifications subject to change without notice. Printed in China This document and the software described in it are furnished under license and may be used or copied only in accordance with such license.
