LITE ON TECHNOLOGY VN910F GPS Navigation System and Music Player User Manual Manual

LITE-ON Technology Corp. GPS Navigation System and Music Player Manual

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VN910User Guide
VN910 User Guide: February2007All reasonable attempts are made to ensure that this User Guide is up-to-date and accurate. However, please note that due to circumstances beyond our control, certain appearances, features or operations may vary slightly from those described here. Contents are subject to change without notice.
ContentsImportant Safety Instructions General.......................................................................................6Working Conditions ....................................................................6Design Limitations ......................................................................7User Scenario/Habit ...................................................................7Introduction About the VN910 ........................................................................8Package Contents ................................................................8 Features................................................................................9Front ................................................................................9Rear ................................................................................9 Top ................................................................................10Bottom ...........................................................................10Left and right sides........................................................10Initial Setup Switch the Device On ...............................................................11Screen Calibration ....................................................................11Set the Time/Date.....................................................................11Insert the SD/MMC Card ..........................................................12Connecting to a Computer Establishingdevice-PC connection ....................................13Charging the Device Battery Indicators......................................................................14LED indicators ....................................................................14UsingtheAC Adaptor...............................................................14
Car Installation Setting up the VN910 in your vehicle ....................................... 15Using the suction cup ...................................................15 Basics Navigation Options...................................................................19 Using the touch screen....................................................... 19Using the hard keys............................................................ 19Main menu screen ...................................................................19Navigation Accessingthe Navigation Function..........................................21MP3 Player Accessing the MP3 Player ....................................................... 22Mp3 Player Screen Definitions................................................. 23 Display................................................................................ 23Buttons ............................................................................... 23Using the Player....................................................................... 24Playing music ..................................................................... 24 Adjusting the volume .......................................................... 24Changing the order of tracks .............................................. 24Repeating tracks ................................................................ 24 Creatingaplaylist...............................................................25Photo Viewer Accessing the Photo Viewer .................................................... 26Using the Photo Viewer ...........................................................27
Viewing photos ...................................................................27 Usingthe slideshow............................................................28Settings Accessing the Setup Screen ....................................................29Adjusting the Settings...............................................................30 Setting the Time/Date .........................................................30Changing the Time Zone...............................................30Changing the Time/Date ...............................................32 Volume................................................................................33FM Transmitter ...................................................................34Screen options ....................................................................36 Adjusting the Brightness ...............................................36Adjusting the Idle Time..................................................36Calibrating the Screen...................................................37 Choosing the Language......................................................38System Information .............................................................39Resetting the Device Performing a soft reset .............................................................40Performingahard reset............................................................40TroubleshootingGuide
Important Safety InstructionsPlease read and follow these safety instructions before using your device for the first time, and save them forfuture reference.General • Keep away from extremely hot, cold or humid conditions. • Do not allow the device to get wet. • Avoid shocks or vibrations. • Do not open your device. Any attempts to open this device will void the warranty. • Wipe the touch screen only with a lint-free cloth, slightly dampened, while the device is switched off. • Do not place objects on topof the device.Working Conditions • Do not charge the device in extremely hot or cold conditions. • If the red LED is flashing, please recharge the device immediately. • Please use the car charger when possible during in-car use. • Please only use the supplied USB cable. • Please do not use other chargers or adaptors, as these may damage your device.• Only use the supplied MMCX equipment to connect to an external antenna. • Do not operate this device in extremely hot or cold conditions. 6
Design LimitationsImportant Safety Instructions• Do not remove the SD/MMC card while using the photo viewer or MP3 functions. • If you need to format the SD/MMC card, please specify the FAT file system. • Please only use images of an acceptable format with the photo viewer. • During charging, the LED will be orange until charging is complete, at which time it willchange to green. If the charger is removed and connected again, the LED will remainorange for approximately 30 minutes before changing to green. • The MP3 player supports mp3, wav and wma formats.User Scenario/Habit • Do not operate this device while you are driving. • Before first use, please charge this device for at least 8 hours. • For the best possible initial GPS fix, please be outdoors, in an open space, with a clear sky. • When using the GPS function, the folding GPS antenna should be positioned so that it is parallel with the gound (i.e. it is in a horizontal position). • Do not store this device in extremely hot or cold conditions. • Before first use, please make sure that the hardware reset switch is in the correct position. Leave in this position from then on. • To switch the device on, press the power button for 3 seconds. To switch off, hold the power button for 3 seconds. • Do not use this device in damp, wet or rainy conditions. • The use of FM transmitters is illegal in some countries. Make sure it is legal for you to use the FM transmitter function of this device before doing so. • The navigation information offered by this device is for reference only. We cannot guarantee that the information on this device will always be 100% accurate, so you should watch the road for indications or dangers in the same way as usual. Please use 7
IntroductionAbout the VN910 The VN910 is not only a portable GPS navigation system which can be used in or out of the car, it is also an mp3 player with a built-in speaker (can still be used with earphones if you prefer) and photo viewer. It can also transmmit audio through an FM transmitter, which you can pick up on your car radio. Package Contents Please check that you have the following items (Note that some items may be optional, or in some cases extra items may be included. Please check with your retailer if you are unsure). If any items are missing, please contact your retailer immediately. Packaging should be saved for future use. • VN910 unit • Car mount kit • Car charger • SD card (Optional) • AC Adaptor • Mini USB cable • VN910 Getting Started Guide (Optional) • VN910 Warranty Booklet (Optional) • Navigation software Quick Start Guide (Optional)• Navigation software CD (Optional) 8
IntroductionFeatures Front 11. Power LED Rear 11. Speaker 9
Introduction Top 1 21. Power button 2. Volume controlBottom 121. Hardware reset switch2. Soft reset buttonLeft and right sides1 2 43 1. External antenna connector2. Headphone jack 3. Mini USB port/DC in 4. SD/MMC card slot10
Initial SetupTo use your VN910 forthe firsttime,please followthese instructions.Switch the Device On To switch on the device for the first time, slide the hardware reset switch left to the “ON” position. NOTE: After switching your device on for the first time, you should not use the hardwarereset switch again unless you want to do a hardware reset. See “Resetting the Device” onpage 40 for more information. Instead, use the power button on the top of the device. Screen Calibration When you switch the device on for the first time, you will have to calibrate the screen. Follow the simple on-screen instructions to do this. Set the Time/Date You may wish to set the time before you first use the device. For information on setting the time and date, see “Setting the Time/Date” on page 30. For more information on othersetup options, see “Settings” on page 29.11
Initial Setup Insert the SD/MMC Card Any music tracks or photos that you may transfer from your computer are stored on the SD/MMC card. To insert the SD/MMC card, make sure it is aligned correctly, and then push it into the SD/MMC slot on the right-hand side of the device until you hear an audible signal to say that it has been correctly inserted. NOTE: Should you ever need to remove the SD/MMC card, push it in a little and let it pop out. 12
Connecting to a ComputerEstablishing device-PC connection Connect the smaller end of the supplied USB cable to the mini-USB port onthe left-hand side of your device. Connect the larger end of the USB cable toan available USB port on your computer. 13
Charging the DeviceBattery Indicators Your device uses a rechargeable 1200 mAh Lithium Ion battery. The battery icon is located on the top right-hand corner of the Main Menu screen and indicates the battery level, or charging state, as follows: - Charger attached. Battery charging. - Running on battery power. Battery fully charged. - Runningon batterypower.Batterylow. Chargingrecommended.When the battery reaches an extremely low level, a warning message will appear. When you see this message, you must recharge the battery immediately. LED indicators • Blue - Charging • Green - Fully charged (charger plugged in)• Flashing blue - Low battery Using the ACAdaptor Plug the AC adaptor into an AC power souce, then plug the other end into theMini USB/DC in connectoronthe left side of yourdevice.Please charge yourdevice for8hours before initial use.After the first charge, recharging the device will normally take approximately 4hours. 14
Car InstallationSetting up theVN910 in your vehicle Use the VN910 car kit to set up your device in your vehicle. The car kit can either be used on the windshield (using the suction cup), or on the dashboard(using the self adhesive disk and the suction cup together). CAUTION: Please check with local laws regarding the mounting of devices on or close to the windshield of your vehicle. CAUTION: Do not mount the device where it obscures your view of the road. CAUTION: Do not mount the device anywhere where it might affect the deployment of any airbags. Using the suction cupNOTE: Make sure that the mounting surface is clean before mounting the car kit. 1. Fix the suction cup tothe selected area with the locking leverfacing up(A), then flip the locking lever away from you to create a vacuum between the suction cup and the mounting surface (B). 15
Car Installation NOTE: Make sure that the suction bond is strong enough before proceeding to the next step. 2. Feed the car charger cable down the back of the car holder. 3. Insert the pegs on the car mount’s holder plate to the holes on the back of the car holder, then move the car holder downwards until both parts are engaged.16
Car Installation4. Dock the device on the carholder.5. Adjust the carmount forthe best viewing angle.17
Car Installation 6. After setting up the device on the carmount, connectthe carcharger.18
BasicsNavigation OptionsUsing the touch screen This device does not require a stylus and can be operated with your finger. This leads to a much more natural way to operate the device. As well as tapping options on the screen, in certain cases it is also possibleto drag, for example in the Photo Viewer it is possible to drag a photo when itdoes not fit on the screen. Using the hard keys Volume dial - Rotaterightorlefttoincrease or decreasethevolume.Main menu screen After going through the initial screen calibration, you will see the Main Menuscreen. This is the screen that you will generally come back to each time youexit other functions. At the top of the Main Menu screen, you will see the speakervolume, time/date and battery icon. • To adjust the volume, use the volume dial on the right-hand side of the device. • To adjust the time/date, see “Setting the Time/Date” on page 30. • For more information on the battery icon, see “Charging the Device” on page 14. 19
Basics There are also fourprogram icons onthe Main Menu panel.Navigator. Refer to the Navigation software documentation for more information on how to use the device in navigation mode. MP3. See “MP3 Player” on page 22 for more information.Photo. See “Photo Viewer” on page 26 for more information.Setup. See “Settings” on page 29 for more information.20
NavigationAccessing the Navigation Function Switch the unit on and tap Navigatorinthe Main Menu screen.After the application loads, the main Navigator menu will appear.For more information regardingthe Navigator function please seetheNavigator software’s documentation.21
MP3 PlayerThis chapter describes how to use the MP3playerincluded on this device.Accessing the MP3 Player Switch the unit on and tap MP3 inthe Main Menu screen.The MP3 screen will now appear in the display: NOTE: Music must be loaded to the SD memory card from your computer. See “Connecting to a Computer” on page 13 for more information. NOTE: The following file formats can be played on the MP3 Player: MP3, WMA, WAV. 22
Mp3 PlayerScreen DefinitionsMP3 PlayerDisplay Distance throughRepeatShuffle VolumeTrack Buttons Play / Pause Skip back Shuffle Browse Repeat Stop Volume +/- Minimis Inf Exi23
MP3 Player Using the PlayerPlaying musicTo play or pause music, tap the Play/Pause button .To skip to the nexttrack,tapthe Skipforward button .To go to the beginning of the current track or skip back to the previous track, tap the Skip back button . Adjusting the volumeTo adjust the volume, press the Volume +/- buttons . Alternatively, you can use the volume dial on the side of the device.Changing the orderoftracks To choose between playing tracks in random or sequential order, tap the Shuffle button . The current order is indicated in the top right-hand side of the screen (Play mode). Repeating tracksTo choose between repeating tracks or not, tap the Repeat button . The current mode is indicated in the topright-hand side of the screen.24
MP3 PlayerCreating a playlistTap the Browse button . The following screen will now appear in the display NOTE: By default, all music tracks on the SD/MMC card are added to the playlist. NOTE: To change which track is highlighted, tap the up/down arrow keys or tap the track on the touch screen. • To remove ALL tracks from the play list, press the Remove all tracks button . You will be asked to confirm this operation. • To remove only the currently highlighted track, press the Remove track button . • To add tracks, press the Add track button , then navigate to the track(s) you would like to add. •WhenyouhavefinishededitingtheplaylisttapNOTE: For more information, tap .NOTE: To exit the mp3 player, tap . 25
Photo ViewerThis chapter describes how to access and use thephoto viewer.Accessing the Photo Viewer Switch the unit on and tap Photo in the Main Menu screen.The Photo Viewerscreen will now appearin the display:NOTE: Unrecognised files or folders will be appear with question marks (?). 26
Using the PhotoViewerPhoto ViewerYou can view either individual photos orslideshows onyourdevice.Viewing photos If you cannot immediately see the photo thumbnails you are looking for, but see folders, then you can tap these to access their contents. You can also tap Scroll up or Scroll down to search up or down the list of folders or photos. NOTE: To move up one level while browsing for photos, tap Once you tap on a thumbnail,you will see a screen similartothe following:You will see several options at the bottom of the screen, which are defined as follows: - Zoom in(You can also use the zoom in key)- Zoom out(You canalsousethezoom outkey)- View photo at defaultrotation - View photo at 90° (clockwise) rotation - View photo at 90° (anticlockwise)rotation- View previous photo27
Photo Viewer - View nextphoto- Exit screenUsing the slideshowFrom the Photo Viewer screen, press the Slideshow button . The slideshow will start. To stop the slideshow,click anywhereonthe screen.NOTE: Photos must be loaded to the SD memory card from your computer. See “Connecting to a Computer” on page 13 for more information. NOTE: The following file formats can be viewed on your device: BMP, GIF (Still images), JPEG, PNG. NOTE: When not all of the photo is viewable (due to using the zoom function), you can drag the photo by tapping anywhere on the photo and moving it in any direction. NOTE: For more information, tap . NOTE: To exit the photo viewer, tap . 28
SettingsAccessing the Setup Screen To access the settings features on your device: Switch the unit on and tap Setup in the Main Menu screen.The Setup screen will now appearinthe display:From this screen you can access:Audio Setting – Adjustthe volume and setup the FM transmitterScreen Setting – Calibrate touch screen and adjust brightness and idle time.Time/Date – Set the time/date Language – Select the default language System Info – View system information 29
Settings Adjusting the SettingsSetting the Time/Date Choose Time/Date from the Setup screen.The Time/Date screen will now appearin the display:Changing the Time ZoneTap 30
SettingsTap on a region .Tap on a city . Tap 31
Settings Changing the Time/DateTap The following screen will appear: .To change the Time, tap one of the time fields, then use and to adjust. To change the Date, tap one of the date fields, then use and to adjust. When you have finished adjustingthe time/date, tap.32
SettingsVolume Choose Audio Settingfrom the Setup screen. The Audio Setting screen will now appear in the display.Tap or to adjustthe volume.When you have finished adjustingthe volume, tap .33
Settings FM Transmitter The FM transmitter can be used to transmit audio as a radio signal that can be picked up on your car radio. Choose Audio Settingfrom the Setup screen. The Audio Setting screen will now appear in the display.34
SettingsTap to access the FM transmitterscreen.You can specify two channels to transmit the audio to your radio. That way if one channel experiences interferences,you can changetothe otherchannel.To choose which channel to adjust, tap or,thentap or to adjust the frequencyforthatchannel. To activate the FM transmitter, chack the check box.When you have finished adjusting the FM transmitter, tap . Now simply tune your car radio into the same frequency. 35
Settings Screen options Choose Screen Settingfrom the Setup screen. The Screen settingscreen will now appearin the display:Adjusting the BrightnessTap or to adjustthe backlight brightness.Adjusting the Idle Time To adjust the idle time (the time the device will wait before going to sleep if not being used), tap the right or left arrows. 36
SettingsCalibrating the ScreenTo calibrate the screen, tap .Now follow the instructions to calibratethe screen.37
Settings Choosing the Language Choose Languagefrom the Setup screen.The Language screen will now appear in the display:NOTE: If you cannot immediately see the language you are looking for, you can Scroll up or Scroll down to search up or down the list of langauges. Tap the languageyou want to use, then tap .38
SettingsSystem Information Choose System Infofrom the Setup screen. The System Info screen will now appearin the display:Here you can see information about yourdevice.Tap to exit this screen.39
Resetting the DeviceIf your device ever stops responding to your commands, you may need to reset it. There are two reset options: a soft reset and a hard reset. Always try the soft reset first, asthis simplyrestarts the device and clearsthe memory.Performing a soft reset Use a pen or similar object to press the soft reset button at the bottom of your device. Performing a hard reset If a soft reset does not correct the problem, perform a hard reset. A hard reset will delete settings and reset the GPS. To perform a hard reset, move the hardware reset switch to the right and then back to the left. 40
Regulation & Safety & notices. 1. FCC Notices Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: z Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. z Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. z Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. z Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. 2.R&TTE Notices 3.Caution Caution: 1. risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. 2. Dispose of used batteries according to the instruction.
Troubleshooting GuideProblem Possible Reason SolutionDevice will not switch on. Hardware resetswitch is in thewrongposition.Make sure the hardware reset switch has not been moved to the OFF position. If it has, move it back to the ON position.. Battery is flat. Make sure that the battery is properly charged. See “Charging the Device” on page 14 for moreinformation.Bad reception. Folding antenna isin closed or wrongposition. Car windows are tinted, blocking GPS reception. Signal is weak in this area. Unfold the folding antenna and make sure that it is parallel with the ground, i.e. in a horizontal position.. Use an external antenna. Use an external antenna. New Memory Card doesn’t work. Screen is frozen, or device is behaving strangely I have a problem with the navigator software. I cannot play music on the device. My music appears to be playing, but I cannot hear it. Card has not yet been formatted correctly. Device is in need of a reset. Music may be the wrong format Music track(s) may be corrupt.Volume is set too low. Format card using FAT file system Perform a soft reset, or if necessary a hard reset. See “Resetting the Device” on page 40 for more information. For all Navigator related questions, please refer to the specific Navigator software manual. Make sure that all music is MP3, WMA, or WAV format. Make sure that the track plays correctly on your computer. Increase the volume.41
Troubleshooting GuideI cannot see my photos. The touch screen does not react correctly to finger taps. Music track(s)may be corrupt. When earphones are plugged in, the speakers are automatically muted. Images may be the wrong format.Image file(s) may be corrupt. The touch screen may need to be re-calibrated Make sure that the track plays correctly on your computer. Listen through the earphones, or disconnect them to hear sound from the speakers. Make sure that your images are jpg or bmp format. Make sure that the image can be viewed correctly on your computer. Re-calibrate the screen. See “Calibrating the Screen” on page 37 for moreinformation.42

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