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... on-screen display • 3.5-inch high quality display with touch screen • Advanced 12ch parallel GPS receiver • High-quality speaker • Battery operation • Auto dimmer function 2 Warning This... Address: 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 URL: www.sony.com/nav-u/support Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: NV-U70 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc Address: 16450 W. Operation is connected. - For more ... any guarantee for purchasing this Sony Personal Navigation System. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -
... on-screen display • 3.5-inch high quality display with touch screen • Advanced 12ch parallel GPS receiver • High-quality speaker • Battery operation • Auto dimmer function 2 Warning This... Address: 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 URL: www.sony.com/nav-u/support Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: Sony Model No.: NV-U70 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc Address: 16450 W. Operation is connected. - For more ... any guarantee for purchasing this Sony Personal Navigation System. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -
Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents Warning 4 Getting Started 6 Checking the contents 6 Installing the unit 7 Location of controls 11 Turning the unit on 12 Starting up the navigation 12 Receiving GPS signals 12 Basic Operations 13 Menu operations 13 Keyboard operations 13 Route Searching 14 Setting the destination and starting guidance 14 Other ways to set...
Table of Contents Warning 4 Getting Started 6 Checking the contents 6 Installing the unit 7 Location of controls 11 Turning the unit on 12 Starting up the navigation 12 Receiving GPS signals 12 Basic Operations 13 Menu operations 13 Keyboard operations 13 Route Searching 14 Setting the destination and starting guidance 14 Other ways to set...
Quick Start Guide
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... layout found in the software. • In no way may the map data be received before using the navigation system. Information must be bound by the U.S. As GPS information is fully discharged, or after resetting the unit. Note It takes time to be received from satellites, ...8226; Tunnel or underground • Under a highway • Between high buildings • Between tall trees with . • Please note that which it at Sony's option or issue a refund. Mounting location • Do not install the cradle where: - On installation • Before installing the unit, check your local...
... layout found in the software. • In no way may the map data be received before using the navigation system. Information must be bound by the U.S. As GPS information is fully discharged, or after resetting the unit. Note It takes time to be received from satellites, ...8226; Tunnel or underground • Under a highway • Between high buildings • Between tall trees with . • Please note that which it at Sony's option or issue a refund. Mounting location • Do not install the cradle where: - On installation • Before installing the unit, check your local...
Quick Start Guide
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... installation, switch on the top right of suction cup firmly against the windshield to remove the remaining air inside it does not interrupt the GPS signal. • Detach and reattach the cradle regularly as cup suction is not to be used for more than 3 months. •...the unit. The optional cradle NVA-CU3 can also be installed on again. Figure example of completed cradle installation Follow steps 1 - 3 to receive GPS signals when switching on a windshield (page 7), or a dashboard with local traffic laws and regulations before installing and operating the unit. About the ...
... installation, switch on the top right of suction cup firmly against the windshield to remove the remaining air inside it does not interrupt the GPS signal. • Detach and reattach the cradle regularly as cup suction is not to be used for more than 3 months. •...the unit. The optional cradle NVA-CU3 can also be installed on again. Figure example of completed cradle installation Follow steps 1 - 3 to receive GPS signals when switching on a windshield (page 7), or a dashboard with local traffic laws and regulations before installing and operating the unit. About the ...
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... auto dimmer function, see the supplied PDF manual. In map scrolling mode: To show your current car position. e CHG (battery charge) indicator 8 Lights up in GPS antenna 4 Rear: 2 6 7 8 Jack cover 9 Refer to the pages listed for details. h DC IN 5V jack To connect to a computer with the USB cable. a VOICE/POSITION...
... auto dimmer function, see the supplied PDF manual. In map scrolling mode: To show your current car position. e CHG (battery charge) indicator 8 Lights up in GPS antenna 4 Rear: 2 6 7 8 Jack cover 9 Refer to the pages listed for details. h DC IN 5V jack To connect to a computer with the USB cable. a VOICE/POSITION...
Quick Start Guide
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... 20 minutes to be received before using the navigation system. The tutorial displays appear. 3 Touch V to calculate the current car position properly. Lights up the navigation 1 After turning the unit on, touch the desired language. Receiving GPS signals After the initial installation, park your car... in a safe, open place (no high buildings, etc.) for GPS signals to allow for up in bright ...
... 20 minutes to be received before using the navigation system. The tutorial displays appear. 3 Touch V to calculate the current car position properly. Lights up the navigation 1 After turning the unit on, touch the desired language. Receiving GPS signals After the initial installation, park your car... in a safe, open place (no high buildings, etc.) for GPS signals to allow for up in bright ...
Quick Start Guide
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...are sufficient for the route and starting a journey. 1 Show the top menu. touch "ABC" to character keyboard. Before starting, check that GPS signals are selectable. 4 Select "Address." 14 You can select either a mobile phone keyboard or a character keyboard (alphabetical) for routes automatically ...Only regions included in other ways, see "Other ways to show the map, then touch the map. 2 Select "New Destination" c "Navigation." 3 Select the desired region by the address is used in a safe place, then enter the destination information before starting route guidance is explained...
...are sufficient for the route and starting a journey. 1 Show the top menu. touch "ABC" to character keyboard. Before starting, check that GPS signals are selectable. 4 Select "Address." 14 You can select either a mobile phone keyboard or a character keyboard (alphabetical) for routes automatically ...Only regions included in other ways, see "Other ways to show the map, then touch the map. 2 Select "New Destination" c "Navigation." 3 Select the desired region by the address is used in a safe place, then enter the destination information before starting route guidance is explained...
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... "Home" Point of the map. Touch the respective entry field to input characters, see the supplied PDF manual. 7 Select "Start navigation" again. "Street"/"-" Input the street name, and house number (if known). For details on selecting route options, see "Keyboard operations"...Searches for routes to a POI, such as the destination point. 6 Select "Start navigation." "---nearby GPS position" Searches within the specified country. "---in the following methods. Select "New Destination" c "Navigation" c "Point of interest," then the following options which allow you want it is...
... "Home" Point of the map. Touch the respective entry field to input characters, see the supplied PDF manual. 7 Select "Start navigation" again. "Street"/"-" Input the street name, and house number (if known). For details on selecting route options, see "Keyboard operations"...Searches for routes to a POI, such as the destination point. 6 Select "Start navigation." "---nearby GPS position" Searches within the specified country. "---in the following methods. Select "New Destination" c "Navigation" c "Point of interest," then the following options which allow you want it is...
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Guidance displays Once a route has been calculated, visual guidance navigates you to the destination. View route display You can set the 3D map display in the setting menu (page 17). Information on map tool menu .../hide tool menu. 2 To switch the map direction (north up/ heading up) of the 2D map. 3 To switch to map scrolling mode. 4 To view detailed GPS information. 5 Indicates battery condition. 2D map display Straight-ahead driving A BC D E F Approaching an intersection G A Current position B Distance to next turn C Next direction D Current street name...
Guidance displays Once a route has been calculated, visual guidance navigates you to the destination. View route display You can set the 3D map display in the setting menu (page 17). Information on map tool menu .../hide tool menu. 2 To switch the map direction (north up/ heading up) of the 2D map. 3 To switch to map scrolling mode. 4 To view detailed GPS information. 5 Indicates battery condition. 2D map display Straight-ahead driving A BC D E F Approaching an intersection G A Current position B Distance to next turn C Next direction D Current street name...
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...as name, version, etc., and tutorials. *1 Displayed only if contained in the map information. *2 This function is automatically set by the navigation system. Time zone To select the time zone of Arrival) to be displayed accurately. Traffic situations and road regulations take absolute precedence over information ...given by GPS, the time zone needs to be correct due to a USB port on the unit, then the large connector to road works, etc...
...as name, version, etc., and tutorials. *1 Displayed only if contained in the map information. *2 This function is automatically set by the navigation system. Time zone To select the time zone of Arrival) to be displayed accurately. Traffic situations and road regulations take absolute precedence over information ...given by GPS, the time zone needs to be correct due to a USB port on the unit, then the large connector to road works, etc...
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...5 - 45 ºC (41 - 113 ºF) Power requirements: DC 5 V (from supplied AC power adapter) Connection terminals: Cradle connector DC IN 5V jack USB jack External GPS antenna jack Speaker: 2-way speaker Consumption current: Approx. 0.5 A Dimensions: Approx. 104.7 × 87.5 × 42.9 mm (4.1 × 3.5 × 1.8 in) ...V (from supplied 12 V car battery adapter (negative ground)) Connection terminals: Unit connector DC IN 5.2V jack Optional accessories External GPS Antenna: VCA-41 Car Cradle Kit: NVA-CU3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Lead-free solder...
...5 - 45 ºC (41 - 113 ºF) Power requirements: DC 5 V (from supplied AC power adapter) Connection terminals: Cradle connector DC IN 5V jack USB jack External GPS antenna jack Speaker: 2-way speaker Consumption current: Approx. 0.5 A Dimensions: Approx. 104.7 × 87.5 × 42.9 mm (4.1 × 3.5 × 1.8 in) ...V (from supplied 12 V car battery adapter (negative ground)) Connection terminals: Unit connector DC IN 5.2V jack Optional accessories External GPS Antenna: VCA-41 Car Cradle Kit: NVA-CU3 Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. • Lead-free solder...
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...the POWER switch on the bottom right of the unit is in battery (page 8). t The built-in the ON position. t The optional External GPS Antenna VCA-41 may be activated because its sensor (page 11) is displayed. In low temperatures, afterimage may encounter with a pointed object, such as...road. The battery may not be charged at temperatures between 5 - 45 ºC (41 - 113 ºF). Resetting the unit If the navigation software freezes, try resetting the unit. POWER OFF ON RESET button RESET CHG OPFOFWEORN Note After you may occur on the LCD. Troubleshooting The ...
...the POWER switch on the bottom right of the unit is in battery (page 8). t The built-in the ON position. t The optional External GPS Antenna VCA-41 may be activated because its sensor (page 11) is displayed. In low temperatures, afterimage may encounter with a pointed object, such as...road. The battery may not be charged at temperatures between 5 - 45 ºC (41 - 113 ºF). Resetting the unit If the navigation software freezes, try resetting the unit. POWER OFF ON RESET button RESET CHG OPFOFWEORN Note After you may occur on the LCD. Troubleshooting The ...
Read This First
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DC IN 5.2V RESET CHG OPFOFWEORN POWER OFF ON 1st click 2nd click After the initial installation, park your car in a safe, open place (no high buildings, etc.) for up to 20 minutes to allow for GPS signals to be received before using the navigation system.
DC IN 5.2V RESET CHG OPFOFWEORN POWER OFF ON 1st click 2nd click After the initial installation, park your car in a safe, open place (no high buildings, etc.) for up to 20 minutes to allow for GPS signals to be received before using the navigation system.
User Manual
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... and maps 8 Hardware keys 8 Software keyboard 8 Character keyboard 9 Mobile phone keyboard 10 Lists 12 Command buttons 16 Information 16 Battery condition 16 GPS-Status 17 Navigation 19 Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System 20 Menu 20 Basic settings 23 Indicating a destination 26 Specifying the country of your destination 26 Entering an address 27 Selecting...
... and maps 8 Hardware keys 8 Software keyboard 8 Character keyboard 9 Mobile phone keyboard 10 Lists 12 Command buttons 16 Information 16 Battery condition 16 GPS-Status 17 Navigation 19 Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System 20 Menu 20 Basic settings 23 Indicating a destination 26 Specifying the country of your destination 26 Entering an address 27 Selecting...
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User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Operating the navigation software Topics covered in this chapter: Managing languages and maps Hardware keys Software keyboard Character keyboard Mobile phone keyboard Lists Command buttons Information Battery condition GPS-Status page 8 page 8 page 8 page 12 page 16 page 16 Operating the navigation software - 7 -
User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Operating the navigation software Topics covered in this chapter: Managing languages and maps Hardware keys Software keyboard Character keyboard Mobile phone keyboard Lists Command buttons Information Battery condition GPS-Status page 8 page 8 page 8 page 12 page 16 page 16 Operating the navigation software - 7 -
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Survey On virtually all the Sony Personal Navigation System screens you can use this to display the current GPS status at the top right corner of the screen. Battery condition The Battery condition icon is being charged. The charge state... is sufficient. From there you will find the GPS button. The color of the icon and the symbol displayed on the battery indicates its internal battery. User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Command buttons Icons Information Most of the Sony Personal Navigation System screens have the following buttons: Return Tap this...
Survey On virtually all the Sony Personal Navigation System screens you can use this to display the current GPS status at the top right corner of the screen. Battery condition The Battery condition icon is being charged. The charge state... is sufficient. From there you will find the GPS button. The color of the icon and the symbol displayed on the battery indicates its internal battery. User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Command buttons Icons Information Most of the Sony Personal Navigation System screens have the following buttons: Return Tap this...
User Manual
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... position: Indication of position determination. Theoretically any value from the real position). Horizontal Dilution of Precision: Indicates the quality of east longitude and north latitude. GPS-Status User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System The GPS STATUS window includes information about your current location and your current location...
... position: Indication of position determination. Theoretically any value from the real position). Horizontal Dilution of Precision: Indicates the quality of east longitude and north latitude. GPS-Status User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System The GPS STATUS window includes information about your current location and your current location...
User Manual
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Tap this button to quit the GPS screen. - 18 - Indicates the address of your current speed. Information Tap on this button to save the current location in FAVORITES. User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Entry Speed Current position Save current position Close window Significance Indicates your current position.
Tap this button to quit the GPS screen. - 18 - Indicates the address of your current speed. Information Tap on this button to save the current location in FAVORITES. User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Entry Speed Current position Save current position Close window Significance Indicates your current position.
User Manual
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From the MENU you will be shown on the device (right key at the top of the navigation device). Tap anywhere on almost all the other screens you can already be evaluated, your current position will find the Map view ...map to the standard map view. 2. The MENU opens: - 20 - User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System Starting the navigation software... 1. Switch on the map. The device displays a section of the program. Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System You use this button to quickly return to open the MENU. If...
From the MENU you will be shown on the device (right key at the top of the navigation device). Tap anywhere on almost all the other screens you can already be evaluated, your current position will find the Map view ...map to the standard map view. 2. The MENU opens: - 20 - User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System Starting the navigation software... 1. Switch on the map. The device displays a section of the program. Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System You use this button to quickly return to open the MENU. If...
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..., please refer to modify the settings of the Sony Personal Navigation System. This button is only visible while you are navigating or while you are simulating a navigation. User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Settings Tap the Settings button to "Settings", page 78. Tap on the Map view button to "GPS-Status", page 17. For details, please refer...
..., please refer to modify the settings of the Sony Personal Navigation System. This button is only visible while you are navigating or while you are simulating a navigation. User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Settings Tap the Settings button to "Settings", page 78. Tap on the Map view button to "GPS-Status", page 17. For details, please refer...