Please read this section carefully and follow all the instructions given. This will help
ensure reliable operation and extend the service life for your appliance.
• Keep the packaging and the user instructions for future reference or inquiries.
1) Never open up the housing of the appliance, it contain no user-serviceable parts.
If the housing is opened there is a danger to life from electric shock. Do not place
any objects and do not exert any pressure on the appliance.
2) Never allow children to play with electrical equipment unsupervised. Children not
always correctly recognize possible danger.
3) If the housing of the appliance become damaged or fluids leak into it. Components
must be checked by Customer Service in order to avoid damage!
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Data Security
Every time you update your data make backup copies on an external storage
mediums. The supplier does not assume liability for data loss or damage to data
storage units, and no claims can be accepted for damages resulting from the loss
of data or for consequential damages
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Operating Environment
1) Keep your navigation system and all connected devices away from moisture and
avoid dust, heat and direct sunlight, especially in the car.
2) Make sure you protect your appliance from getting wet. (e.g. from rain and hail, at
all times.) Please pay attention that moisture can even build up in a protective pouch
because of condensation.
3) Avoid heavy vibrations and shaking.
4) Failure to follow these instructions may lead to damage to your appliance.
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Ambient Temperature
1) The appliance if most reliably operated at an ambient temperature of between 41º
F to 104º F (5º C to 40º C) and at a relative humidity of between 10% to 90%.
2) In the powered down state the appliance can be stored at between 32º F to 140 º
F (0º C to 60º C).
3) Store the appliance in a safe location to avoid high temperatures (e.g. when parking
or from direct sunlight.)
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Electromagnetic Compatibility
When connecting additional or other components the “Electromagnetic Compatibility
Directive”(EMC) must be adhered to. Please also note that only screened cable
(maximum 10ft) should be used with this appliance. For optimal performance, maintain
a distance of at least 10ft. from sources of high-frequency and magnetic interference
(televisions, loudspeaker systems, mobile telephones and so on.) This will help avoid
malfunctions and loss of data.
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Transport the appliance follow the instructions below:
1) Following transport of the appliance wait until the unit has acclimatized before using
it. In the case of wide fluctuations in temperature or humidity condensation or
moisture may form inside the appliance and this can cause electrical short-circuit.
Protect the appliance from dirt, knocks and scratching.
2) Before traveling insure that you are aware of the communications provision at your
destination.
3) When shipping your appliance use only the original packaging and advise the carrier
accordingly.
4) When taking the product in hand luggage control at airports, it is recommended
that you pass the appliance and all magnetic storage media (external hard drives)
through the X-ray system. Avoid the magnetic detector (the structure through which
you pass) or the magnetic wand (the hand device that the security staff use), since
this may corrupt your data.
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Power Through Car Adapter
The car adapter should only be connected to the lighter socket of a car (car battery
=DV12V, no trucks!). If you are in any doubt about the power source in your car,
contact your car manufacturer.
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