Getting Started
Preparing your NAVIGON 5100 for use
January 2008
NAVIGON 5100 User’s Guide
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Revision 2.0
NAVIGON, INC.
Securing the cradle
Clean and dry the windshield as well as the suction cup on the base of the cradle.
These areas must be dry and free of dirt and grease.
1. Using the suction cup, fix the cradle provided to the windshield. The cradle should
be as level as possible.
2. Press the lever on the suction cup down.
Securing the navigation device to the cradle
The navigation device is secured to the cradle by means of a bayonet fitting. This con-
nection functions in a similar way to attaching a lens to a camera.
1. Place the navigation device on the bayonet and align the bayonet ring with the
recesses on the cradle. This is achieved by rotating it approx. 30° to the left.
2. Turn the navigation device clockwise until the bayonet fitting locks into place.
3. Adjust the navigation device so that it can be seen easily.
Supplying power to the navigation device
Included in delivery of the
NAVIGON 5100
is a car charger cable with which power can
be supplied to the navigation device via the vehicle's cigarette lighter.
The car charger cable is connected to the
NAVIGON 5100
via the power connection
port
on the bottom of the device.
Connecting the TMC antenna
The
NAVIGON 5100
has an integrated TMC receiver. For optimal reception, you
should use the TMC antenna provided.
1. Connect the TMC antenna to the external antenna/headset socket
on the
bottom of the
NAVIGON 5100
.
2. Secure the antenna to the windshield using the suction cups.
Caution!
The car charger cable is to be connected to cigarette lighters with an operat-
ing voltage of 12V only.
