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Make sure everything is OK

If anything listed here is missing or damaged, call Customer 
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TRAX436

OR

 TRAX438 GPS

NAVI

A

A GATION DEVICE

The parts 
you’ll use 
most often 
are in large 
type.

Connectors
for optional 
accessories
are shown in 
italics.

Press the 
power button 
to turn off 
the screen; 
the device 
stays on and 
can still give 
directions.

To turn
the device 
completely off, press the power button in and hold it for 
three seconds.

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Ź

Ź

Ź

GPS antenna 

(extended)

USB port for 
software updates 

Jack for external 
headset

Connection 
for external 
antenna 

Power

connection

Power button

GPS antenna 

(extended)

USB port for 
software updates 

Jack for external 
headset

Connection 
for external 
antenna 

Power

connection

Power button

Summary of Contents for TRAX436

Page 1: ...ies are shown in italics Press the power button to turn off the screen the device stays on and can still give directions To turn the device completely off press the power button in and hold it for thr...

Page 2: ...t the device in your windshield don t forget to lock it up or take it with you when you leave your car INCLUDED ACCESSORIES For information on other available accessories see page XREF Suction latch B...

Page 3: ...uts down If you want it to stay on tap anywhere on the screen during the Shutting down message You can turn the device on or off anytime you want just push the power button on top of the device to tur...

Page 4: ...the line with the lanuguage you want to use or tap the down arrow to see more choices The device will use that language from now on You can always change the language later from the Settings menu See...

Page 5: ...ap the button in the DAYLIGHT SAVING HOG XQWLO LW VKRZV AUTO If your area never uses daylight savings time tap the DAYLIGHT SAVING button until it shows OFF If you want to control the clock adjustment...

Page 6: ...w to zoom out Tap and drag on the screen to move to a different part of the map If you want to choose the state by zip code tap the ZIP CODE button to enter your destination s zip code This takes you...

Page 7: ...If you enter a space after FORT WKH GHYLFH QGV QDPHV ZKHUH WKRVH OHWWHUV DUH T T followed by a space Fort Davis Fort Worth etc If you need to type a letter with an accent or diacritical mark tap the...

Page 8: ...name of the street you want Enter numbered streets as numerals plus abbreviation 1ST 2ND 3RD etc instead of spelling out the word First Second Third etc Enter the house or building number using the sa...

Page 9: ...screen tap the MENU button Tap MY LOCATIONS then choose SAVE CURRENT LOCATION Tap the top line SAVE AS HOME The GHYLFH FRQ UPV WKDW it saved your new home location and you re done THE PAYOFF That pro...

Page 10: ...3D to 2D view Phone Make a call or change phone options Map detail Change the level of the map detail or Mute audio Mute the audio or turn the audio back on or plus or minus Zoom in one step or zoom o...

Page 11: ...ASS icon in the upper right corner of the map to switch between the two available headings North up North is at the top just like on a standard paper map The cap icon turns to show the direction you a...

Page 12: ...First North Up 2D North Up 3D Heading Up 2D Heading Up 3D CHANGING THE MAP DETAIL LEVEL The MAP DETAIL icon is at the bottom right corner of the map Tap this icon to change the level of detail the dev...

Page 13: ...ail level but includes selected POI icons When you select the high detail level the device brings up a pop up dialogue asking which points of interest or POI icons you want to see on the map Tap the c...

Page 14: ...tion Choosing a recent destination p 34 4 Customizing the device What Options Do I Have p XREF Go to the Map screen Phone icon Time Volume brightness button Enter a new destination Use a POI as a dest...

Page 15: ...8 Editing the favorites list Editing favorite locations p 65 Creating a route Plotting a route to the destination p 39 Seeing a list of directions Reading the 0DQHXYHU LVW screen p 44 Adding waypoints...

Page 16: ...ate contact the state agency that issues drivers licences It s a good idea to take valuable items with you when you leave you car that includes GPS devices If you can t take the device with you lock i...

Page 17: ...he position of the device The suction cup joint pivots front to back and the bracket joint pivots up down right and left any just about angle in between Angle the suction cup and the bracket where you...

Page 18: ...ment lock won t go back down the bracket joint is too tight Twist the adjustment lock one or two WXUQV FRXQWHU FORFNZLVH DQG WU WR LS LW GRZQ DJDLQ 1 2 3 4 The bracket pivots in all directions Lift th...

Page 19: ...re it is secure If you have trouble getting the suction cup to stick Clean the spot with an ammonia free cleanser Dry the spot completely use a lint free cloth if possible 0DNH VXUH WKH VSRW LV VPRRWK...

Page 20: ...weight The surface should be DV VPRRWK DV SRVVLEOH If the surface texture is too rough the glue may not stick as well The anchor disk will stick permanently on most surfaces If you try to remove the...

Page 21: ...e edges too so that every part of the disk makes good contact with the surface Before you install the windshield mount gently tug on the disk to make sure it s secure 3UHVV WKH VXFWLRQ FXS DW into the...

Page 22: ...he instructions for QWHULQJ RXU Home Location starting on page 9 the process is the same From the main menu choose NAVIGATE TO ADDRESS This opens the state selection screen Tap the state where your de...

Page 23: ...orated area where your destination is You don t have to enter the whole name The device searches for names that include the entered characters For example if you choose Texas and enter FORT WKH GHYLFH...

Page 24: ...he name of the city you want or tap the BACK button to go back and make any changes After you select the city enter the street name the same way you entered the city name When the device shows the lis...

Page 25: ...ntering an intersection and the 8 Plot a route to this destination from your current location Distance and direction to this destination from your current location Go back to the entry screens and mak...

Page 26: ...on to go back to the previous entry screen Choosing a POI as a Destination From the main menu choose POINTS OF INTEREST This opens the main POI category screen TO SEARCH BY CATEGORY Tap the main categ...

Page 27: ...enter the name or partial name of the POI you are searching for see page XX Remember you don t have to enter the whole name the device searches for POI names that include the characters you enter For...

Page 28: ...e it For example if you change the search center to another city the next time you search for POI the device searches in that city KRRVLQJ D GHVWLQDWLRQ RX YH XVHG EHIRUH From the main menu choose MY...

Page 29: ...your destination Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through multiple screens When you make your selection the device goes to the RQ UP HVWLQDWLRQ screen FAVORITES is only available after you...

Page 30: ...isn t the right destinationt tap the BACK button to go back to the entry screens and make any corrections Plot a route to this destination from your current location Distance and direction to this de...

Page 31: ...reet you should be driving on is marked in green When you get close to the next maneuver the white arrow appears on the route The white arrow The white arrow marks your next marks your next maneuver m...

Page 32: ...red STOP button on the main Menu screen When you pause a route the RESUME button on becomes active Tap the RESUME button to restart the route SEEING DETAILS ABOUT YOUR TRIP At any point during a route...

Page 33: ...ou need to turn on the direction you need to go and the distance from the previous maneuver To get to the maneuver list tap the title bar at the top of the main route screen Use the MAP VIEW button to...

Page 34: ...vice automatically switches back to the previous route view TESTING THE ROUTE The device can show you a full test run of the route including all instructions and voice prompts at an accelerated rate F...

Page 35: ...button This opens the Avoidances screen Tap the button on the FOR NEXT line to choose the number of miles you want these temporary avoidance settings to be in effect Choose from 2 5 or 10 miles For ea...

Page 36: ...et as a waypoint You ll follow the exact same steps you normally use to set the destination When you come to the RQ UP HVWLQDWLRQ screen tap the GO button the device asks what you want to do with the...

Page 37: ...e removes the waypoint and recalculates the route ADDING MULTIPLE WAYPOINTS You can add up to 10 waypoints to any route using the same SURFHVV RX XVHG WR DGG WKH UVW ZD SRLQW When you tap the ADD WAYP...

Page 38: ...0HVVDJH KDQQHO 70 SURYLGHV UHDO WLPH GHWDLOHG WUDI F GDWD WR VSHFLDOO HTXLSSHG UHFHLYHUV RXU TRAX device can receive and decode TMC broadcasts and DOHUW RX ZKHQ LW UHFHLYHV QRWLFH RI D WUDI F SUREOHP...

Page 39: ...TRAFFIC line until the button shows HV I RX ZDQW WKH GHYLFH WR DOHUW RX ZKHQ WUDI F SUREOHPV occur tap the AUDIO WARNING line Use Spoken if you ZDQW WKH GHYLFH WR VD 7UDI F DOHUW UHFHLYHG 7 6 THE TEX...

Page 40: ...y incident icon to see more details about the incident If any incidents affect your current route the detail screen includes the AVOID button Tap this button to re route your trip and avoid WKH WUDI F...

Page 41: ...he right side tap on the line to rotate through the options for that menu item If the menu item line does not have a button tapping the line will open another screen System menu options DAY A A NIGHT...

Page 42: ...version and database edition Language Locale menu options Set Text Language Change the language used in the display American English default Espanol Francais Deutsh Nederlands Italiano and UK English...

Page 43: ...ghways Dirt Roads Toll Roads Ferries To have the device avoid road types on every route set the avoidance here To avoid road types for the current route only go to the Menu screen and tap the RE ROUTE...

Page 44: ...r options are On and Off default KDQJLQJ WKH EULJKWQHVV DQG YROXPH At the top of Menu screen tap the VOLUME BRIGHTNESS button This opens the Set Volume and ULJKWQHVV screen Tap anywhere on the bar to...

Page 45: ...VORITES This opens your list of favorites Tap on the favorite you want to change Use the UP and DOWN arrow buttons to scroll through multiple screens The device takes you to the RQ UP HVWLQDWLRQ scree...

Page 46: ...creen Tap the BACK button to get back to your list of favorites Accessory Options USING AN INDOOR POWER ADAPTER If you use the device indoors often you might want to get an indoor or AC power adapter...

Page 47: ...it in the door USING A HEADSET You can use any standard 2 5 mm audio headset with your GPS device A headset may make it easier to hear the voice prompts on a noisy road Just connect the headset to th...

Page 48: ...book to your device Use your device as a telephone book and call any of the XX million POI listed in the database Connecting to Your Bluetooth Phone First make sure your mobile phone is on and ready t...

Page 49: ...the keypad and tap OK If the PIN is correct the device displays a message FRQ UPLQJ WKH FRQQHFWLRQ WR WKH SKRQH I WKH 3 1 LV QRW correct the device displays an error message The Bluetooth Settings scr...

Page 50: ...of the XX most recently paired phones Repeat the RQQHFWLQJ WR RXU SKRQH process H starting with Step 5 Using Your Bluetooth Phone READING THE PHONE STATUS ICONS The PHONE icon appears on the Menu scre...

Page 51: ...es it with the route information If it doesn t then what does this button do POINTS OF INTEREST When you tap this button you can search for a POI just like you do when you re plotting a destination Wh...

Page 52: ...C for the cell mobile number CALL HISTORY Tap the call history button to see the last XX outgoing and incoming calls Tap the SHOW MISSED button to see incoming calls that you didn t answer Tap on any...

Page 53: ...n the phone the device displays the call waitng screen Tap the IGNORE button to reject the waiting call and continue speaking to the original caller Tap the ANSWER button to put the original call on h...

Page 54: ...he phone is now disconnected To transfer a call after the phone keypad times out Tap the phone icon to open the phone keypad On the phone keypad tap the volume button This opens the 6HW 9ROXPH DQG ULJ...

Page 55: ...ULJKWQHVV screen with the volume controls for the phone audio If you tap the VOLUME button from the Menu screen the 6HW 9ROXPH DQG ULJKWQHVV screen will not show the telephone audio controls Tap on t...

Page 56: ...determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase th...

Page 57: ...ice while you are driving a vehicle 5HPDLQ DOHUW WR DFWXDO URDG FRQGLWLRQV REH DOO ORFDO WUDI F ODZV DQG SRVWHG signs Do not use this product for any purpose where a failure of the product could lead...

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