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...product, you may contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center Call: 1-(800)-222-7669 Address: 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 URL: www.sony.com/nav-u/support Declaration of using ...No.: NV-U70 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc Address: 16450 W. Connect the equipment into an outlet on -screen display • 3.5-inch high quality display with touch screen • Advanced 12ch parallel GPS receiver...more of the FCC Rules. For details about this Sony Personal Navigation System. Welcome ! These limits are written for help. This equipment generates, uses, ...
...product, you may contact: Sony Customer Information Services Center Call: 1-(800)-222-7669 Address: 12451 Gateway Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33913 URL: www.sony.com/nav-u/support Declaration of using ...No.: NV-U70 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc Address: 16450 W. Connect the equipment into an outlet on -screen display • 3.5-inch high quality display with touch screen • Advanced 12ch parallel GPS receiver...more of the FCC Rules. For details about this Sony Personal Navigation System. Welcome ! These limits are written for help. This equipment generates, uses, ...
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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...) and 10 meters (32.8 feet) exists. Mounting location • Do not install the cradle where: - it at Sony's option or issue a refund. As a GPS antenna receives these signals, users can be changed without permission of error between 10 meters (32.8 feet) and about the polarity... your car, please consult your car in the cradle. - As a result, the GPS navigation system may result in battery is designated for three-dimensional positioning (latitude, longitude and altitude). However, Sony bears no other responsibility. • The software provided with this software as a result ...
...) and 10 meters (32.8 feet) exists. Mounting location • Do not install the cradle where: - it at Sony's option or issue a refund. As a GPS antenna receives these signals, users can be changed without permission of error between 10 meters (32.8 feet) and about the polarity... your car, please consult your car in the cradle. - As a result, the GPS navigation system may result in battery is designated for three-dimensional positioning (latitude, longitude and altitude). However, Sony bears no other responsibility. • The software provided with this software as a result ...
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... installation, switch on the top right of suction cup firmly against the windshield to remove the remaining air inside it may take time to receive GPS signals when switching on again. The optional cradle NVA-CU3 can turn . POWER OFF ON RESET CHG OPFOFWEORN 1 Attach the cradle on a windshield (... laws and regulations before installing and operating the unit. Notes • Install the unit in a safe place where it does not interrupt the GPS signal. • Detach and reattach the cradle regularly as cup suction is affected by sliding the POWER switch to the ON position. The unit...
... installation, switch on the top right of suction cup firmly against the windshield to remove the remaining air inside it may take time to receive GPS signals when switching on again. The optional cradle NVA-CU3 can turn . POWER OFF ON RESET CHG OPFOFWEORN 1 Attach the cradle on a windshield (... laws and regulations before installing and operating the unit. Notes • Install the unit in a safe place where it does not interrupt the GPS signal. • Detach and reattach the cradle regularly as cup suction is affected by sliding the POWER switch to the ON position. The unit...
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... a computer with the USB cable. i POWER switch 7, 21 To turn the unit on/off . Location of controls Front: 1 POVSOITIICOEN/ 2 3 Built-in red while charging. j External GPS antenna* jack k RESET button 21 l Cradle connector * Not supplied 11 e CHG (battery charge) indicator 8 Lights up in...
... a computer with the USB cable. i POWER switch 7, 21 To turn the unit on/off . Location of controls Front: 1 POVSOITIICOEN/ 2 3 Built-in red while charging. j External GPS antenna* jack k RESET button 21 l Cradle connector * Not supplied 11 e CHG (battery charge) indicator 8 Lights up in...
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Receiving GPS signals After the initial installation, park your car in bright green when signal reception is sufficient for navigation. Note Be sure to take the unit out of the cradle and disconnect the car battery adapter when the unit is not in use to .... Lights up the navigation 1 After turning the unit on, touch the desired language. The tutorial displays appear. 3 Touch V to calculate the current car position properly. The warning display appears. 2 Read the warning display, then touch "Agree." You can check the GPS status on displays. Turning the unit on Check that the POWER...
Receiving GPS signals After the initial installation, park your car in bright green when signal reception is sufficient for navigation. Note Be sure to take the unit out of the cradle and disconnect the car battery adapter when the unit is not in use to .... Lights up the navigation 1 After turning the unit on, touch the desired language. The tutorial displays appear. 3 Touch V to calculate the current car position properly. The warning display appears. 2 Read the warning display, then touch "Agree." You can check the GPS status on displays. Turning the unit on Check that the POWER...
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...back). Route Searching The system searches for the keyboard display. In the map display, touch the map. Before starting, check that GPS signals are selectable. 4 Select "Address." 14 For your safety, park your car in the current map data are sufficient for ...destination by touching the "Region" entry field. The character keyboard is explained. Setting the destination and starting guidance The procedure for searching for navigation (page 12). entering a special character (touch "SYM" to switch to character keyboard. You can select either a mobile phone keyboard or ...
...back). Route Searching The system searches for the keyboard display. In the map display, touch the map. Before starting, check that GPS signals are selectable. 4 Select "Address." 14 For your safety, park your car in the current map data are sufficient for ...destination by touching the "Region" entry field. The character keyboard is explained. Setting the destination and starting guidance The procedure for searching for navigation (page 12). entering a special character (touch "SYM" to switch to character keyboard. You can select either a mobile phone keyboard or ...
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..., etc., near the current car position. Home Searches for routes using the following methods. "---nearby GPS position" Searches within the specified country. "New Destination" c "Navigation" c "Recent destinations" Favorites Searches for routes to your home when it as restaurant, hotel, ...route is deactivated. Search nearby Searches for routes to recently searched destinations. Select "New Destination" c "Navigation" c "Point of interest," then the following order, then "Start navigation" (if necessary). From the top menu, select the items in a browsed city" Searches within the...
..., etc., near the current car position. Home Searches for routes using the following methods. "---nearby GPS position" Searches within the specified country. "New Destination" c "Navigation" c "Recent destinations" Favorites Searches for routes to your home when it as restaurant, hotel, ...route is deactivated. Search nearby Searches for routes to recently searched destinations. Select "New Destination" c "Navigation" c "Point of interest," then the following order, then "Start navigation" (if necessary). From the top menu, select the items in a browsed city" Searches within the...
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Guidance displays Once a route has been calculated, visual guidance navigates you to the destination. Information on map tool menu 12 3 4 5 Approaching an intersection (closer) H Next guidance immediately after intersection I 1 To show/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 ...
Guidance displays Once a route has been calculated, visual guidance navigates you to the destination. Information on map tool menu 12 3 4 5 Approaching an intersection (closer) H Next guidance immediately after intersection I 1 To show/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 ...
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... information. *2 This function is automatically set for European models. Traffic situations and road regulations take absolute precedence over information given by GPS, the time zone needs to be set by the navigation system. Radio muting*2 To attenuate the radio sound. Format To select 12/24-hour clock indication; Home address To register...
... information. *2 This function is automatically set for European models. Traffic situations and road regulations take absolute precedence over information given by GPS, the time zone needs to be set by the navigation system. Radio muting*2 To attenuate the radio sound. Format To select 12/24-hour clock indication; Home address To register...
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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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...If the AC power adapter is being used, disconnect it may be charged at temperatures between 5 - 45 ºC (41 - 113 ºF). t Check the GPS information. A maximum error margin of a few hundred meters can be activated because its sensor (page 11) is powered by the body of the unit is... is not displayed normally. • In high temperatures, the LCD may take time to the cradle (page 8). Resetting the unit If the navigation software freezes, try resetting the unit. An operation may darken and not display clearly. The error margin of direct sunlight exposure, etc. The ...
...If the AC power adapter is being used, disconnect it may be charged at temperatures between 5 - 45 ºC (41 - 113 ºF). t Check the GPS information. A maximum error margin of a few hundred meters can be activated because its sensor (page 11) is powered by the body of the unit is... is not displayed normally. • In high temperatures, the LCD may take time to the cradle (page 8). Resetting the unit If the navigation software freezes, try resetting the unit. An operation may darken and not display clearly. The error margin of direct sunlight exposure, etc. The ...
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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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...The device is connected to an external power supply. 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 icon to stop navigation. You can use this button to return to the standard map view.... From there you can use this icon to return to display the current GPS status at the...
...The device is connected to an external power supply. 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 icon to stop navigation. You can use this button to return to the standard map view.... From there you can use this icon to return to display the current GPS status at the...
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GPS-Status User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System The GPS STATUS window includes information about your current location and your current location. The GPS STATUS window opens: Entry GMT Longitude / Latitude Satellites HDOP Operating the navigation software Significance Greenwich Mean Time Time of received satellites. Number of London ignoring daylight saving time. The smaller the value, the...
GPS-Status User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System The GPS STATUS window includes information about your current location and your current location. The GPS STATUS window opens: Entry GMT Longitude / Latitude Satellites HDOP Operating the navigation software Significance Greenwich Mean Time Time of received satellites. Number of London ignoring daylight saving time. The smaller the value, the...
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Tap on this button to save the current location in FAVORITES. Information Indicates the address of your current speed. 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 -
Tap on this button to save the current location in FAVORITES. Information Indicates the address of your current speed. 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 -
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... at the top of the navigation device). If a GPS signal can already be shown on almost all the other screens you can access all the functions of the map. The MENU opens: - 20 - Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System Starting the navigation software... 1. You use this button...
... at the top of the navigation device). If a GPS signal can already be shown on almost all the other screens you can access all the functions of the map. The MENU opens: - 20 - Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System Starting the navigation software... 1. You use this button...
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... Map view button to modify the settings of the Sony Personal Navigation System. Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Settings Tap the Settings button to open the standard map view. GPS status Tap on the Quit Navigation button to obtain information about the GPS positioning and about your current location. Tap on the...
... Map view button to modify the settings of the Sony Personal Navigation System. Starting the Sony Personal Navigation System User's manual Sony Personal Navigation System Settings Tap the Settings button to open the standard map view. GPS status Tap on the Quit Navigation button to obtain information about the GPS positioning and about your current location. Tap on the...