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4-000-806-11 (1)
Instruction Manual US
Personal Navigation System
Instruction Manual
NV-U44
©2008 Sony Corporation
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Using the manuals The manuals for this unit consist of the following 3 guides. Before installing or operating the unit, read these manuals thoroughly and retain them for future reference. • Quick Start Guide Contains instructions on basic operations, such as installation, navigation operations, etc. After you have read this manual, you should be ready to start using the unit. � Important Information Contains important notices to be read prior to use, including warnings, specifications, and tro
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Table of Contents Basic Operations 5 Menu operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Gesture Command operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Keyboard operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Navigation 11 Checking the GPS status . . . . .
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Photo Playback 37 Viewing photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Photo playback controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Photo settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Settings 40 Route planning settings . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Basic Operations Common procedures to operate the system are explained. General operations can be performed on the touch screen. Gently touch the displayed icons with your finger. Note Do not press the display with excessive force. Do not use any sharp object, such as a pen, etc., to tap on the display. Menu operations The main menu appears when you turn on the unit (except during route guidance, in which case the map appears). 1 2 MENU VOICE/ POS. 3 4 5 6 7 1 Press to show the main menu. 2 T
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Other basic menu operations To Touch cancel the setting “Cancel” confirm the selection/proceed to the next step “Done” or “OK” About the battery status indication The battery status can be checked by the indicator in the main menu. Indicator Status Adapter connected. Fully charged. Not fully charged. Low battery. Battery is empty. Charge battery immediately. 6
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Gesture Command operations Frequently-used operations can be performed by assigning finger strokes such as a line, etc. For navigation In the map display (except in map scrolling mode), draw the command stroke as below. To Make start navigation to your home (page 15) a circumflex start navigation to a destination stored in “Favorite 1” Favorites (page 20) an “L” shape “Favorite 2” a mirror-reversed “L” change map scale to the “Preset Scale” (page 44) a clockwise circle a counterclockwise circle
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For photo playback In the photo playback display, draw the command stroke as below. For details on photo playback, see page 37. To Make start the slideshow (only when playback controls are shown) a dot skip to the previous file a horizontal line (right to left) skip to the next file a horizontal line (left to right) skip to the previous folder a vertical line (downwards) skip to the next folder a vertical line (upwards) 8
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Keyboard operations The keyboard display appears when you need to enter text. When entering addresses, you need only enter characters in upper case, as the system automatically converts them to appropriate characters. You can change the case or enter special characters/symbols when necessary. The following types of keyboards are selectable: � “QWERTY + 123”: QWERTY layout with number keys.* � “QWERTY”: Large QWERTY layout without number keys.* � “ABC”: Alphabetical layout without number keys.
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To Touch enter an alphabetical character the desired character key 1 enter a number the desired number key* enter a special character “ÀŐŇ” to switch to the special character keyboard, then the desired character; and “ABC” to switch back enter a symbol “@!?” to switch to the symbol keyboard, then the desired symbol key; and “ABC” to switch back enter a space “Space” delete a character “Backspace” change the case “Caps” proceed to the next step “Next” 2 show the candidate list* “Search” confi
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Navigation Checking the GPS status About the GPS status indication The GPS status can be checked by the color of the current position icon. If the current position is not displayed, press VOICE/POS. to show the icon. Current position icon Indication Status Signals are insufficient for navigation. Reception temporarily interrupted (e.g., in a tunnel). Signals are sufficient for navigation. Note Acquisition of GPS signal may take up to 10 minutes, especially for the first time. Make sure that you
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Viewing detailed GPS status information Detailed GPS status information, such as the latitude, longitude, etc., can be viewed to check if the current position is properly calculated. 1 In the menu display, touch , “General,” then “GPS Status.” 12
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Route searching You can search for a route in various ways. The following route search methods are available. � “Address search” (page 13) � “Home search” (page 15) � “POI search” (page 15) � “Intersection search” (page 17) � “City center search” (page 18) � “Quick Link search” (page 18) � “Recent destinations search” (page 19) � “Address book search” (page 20) � “Favorites search” (page 20) Address search Address search allows you to set the destination by entering the address information such
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6 Select the desired city in the list. If more than one address candidate exists, the list of candidates appears. In this case, select the desired address. The address confirmation display appears. 7 Select “Go.” Route guidance starts. Street search If the house number is not known, a search can be made to an approximate point on the street. 1 In the menu display, touch , then “Enter Address.” If the state selection display appears, select the new (current) state or “Change to Different State.
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Home search If you register your home, you can search for a route there. For details on registering your home, see page 42. 1 In the menu display, touch , then “Take Me Home.” Route guidance starts. Tip If you select “Take Me Home” without having registered a home address, the registration display automatically appears. With Gesture Command In the map display, draw . POI search POI (Points Of Interest) search allows you to set facilities such as restaurants, hotels, gas stations, etc., as the
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By POI name You can search for a route to a POI by directly entering its name. 1 In the menu display, touch , then “Find a Place.” The search method selection display appears. 2 Select “Points of Interest.” 3 Select “By Name.” The POI name input display appears. 4 Enter the POI name. The list of POI candidates appears in order of distance from the current position. 5 Select the desired POI. The POI confirmation display appears. 6 Select “Go.” Route guidance starts. Tip If there are too many POI
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By POI category You can search for a route to a POI by selecting its category(ies). 1 In the menu display, touch , then “Find a Place.” The search method selection display appears. 2 Select “Points of Interest.” 3 Select “Category.” The list of category candidates appears. 4 Select the desired category. Select sub category when necessary until the POI candidates are narrowed down. The list of candidates appears in order of distance from the current position. 5 Select the desired POI. The POI con
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City center search The city center can be set as a destination. 1 In the menu display, touch , then “Find a Place.” The search method selection display appears. 2 Select “Find City.” The city name input display appears. 3 Enter the city name. The list of city candidates appears. 4 Select the desired city in the list. The address confirmation display appears. 5 Select “Go.” Route guidance starts. Tip The city center search can also be made by selecting “Enter Address” in step 1 above and skipping
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Changing a POI name/category in Quick Links 1 In the menu display, touch , then “Find a Place.” 2 Select “Quick Link Settings,” then the desired Quick Link. 3 Select the desired setting method. Select To set By Name the POI name. Enter the name. Category the POI category. Select category(ies). Category and By Name the POI category and name. Select category(ies) c “By Name,” then enter the name. Recent destinations search The system stores previous destinations, allowing you to select one quickl
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Address book search You can select the destination saved in the address book. For details on how to manage the address book, see page 35. 1 In the menu display, touch , then “My Places.” The search method selection display appears. 2 Select “Address Book.” The list of groups appears. 3 Select the desired group. The list of data in the selected group appears. 4 Select the desired entry in the list. The address/POI confirmation display appears. 5 Select “Go.” Route guidance starts. Favorites searc
