NAVITEL G550 MOTO GPS User Manual

NAVITEL G550 MOTO GPS User Manual

Introduction

Dear Customer! Thank you for purchasing our NAVITEL G550 MOTO navigation device. Please read this User Manual carefully to learn how to operate the device and ensure optimal performance. We recommend that you keep the User Manual for future reference.

Package contents

• Motor Navigator NAVITEL G550 MOTO
• Motorcycle mount
• Stylus
• Motorcycle charger adapter
• Mount for car
• Car Charger Adapter 12/24 V
• Dock station
• Mini-USB – USB cable
• Plastic tweezers
• User’s manual
• Warranty Card

Device layout

1. Power button
2.  Touch screen
3. 3.5 mm Mini Jack audio connector
4.  Slot for microSD card
5. Mini-USB port
6.  Charger contacts
7.  Speaker
8. Reset

Technical Specification

System Specification

Basic parameters

GPS parameters

18.4 mm × 18.4 mm × 2 mm
NMEA| NMEA 0183 standard v3.01
Baud rate| 115,200 bps
Port| COM1

Note. This device is rated IP67. It is protected from dust and capable of withstanding water immersion between 15 cm and 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Using the device

Power supply and charging

Power supply
There are three types of power supply: battery (when it is not connected to an external power supply), docking cradle (when it is connected to motorcycle or car), USB cable (when connected to a PC).

Power on/off

Power on
Please, make sure that the battery has enough charge or is connected to an external power source.

Power off
Press the button at the top of the device to turn it off; the device will enter power saving mode. When turned on again, it will restore its last state.

Resetting the system
If the device is not responding or is not working properly, you can reset it by using the stylus to press the reset button on the right side of the device.

Note : the unsaved data will be lost if your reset the system while it is not responding. It is recommended to make regular backups.

Using the bracket to attach the navigator

When using the device in the car, fix it with windscreen holder. When using the device in the motorcycle, fix it in the cradle with the bracket as shown on the picture below.

Connecting to a computer

Use the mini-USB cable to connect the PC in case you want to update the maps or software. You can also charge the device through the PC connection.

Errors and Troubleshooting

Device does not work

• Check whether the device is charged or not. In case the device is not charged, connect the power supply and wait at least 5 minutes;
• Press and hold the power button for at least 8 seconds;
• Even if the device is charged, connect the power supply and try to start the device again;
• If the device does not work even after recharging, contact our support team or any certified service center.

Device shuts down immediately upon startup.

• It is possible that battery charge of the device is critically low. In such cases, the system shuts down automatically in order to prevent complete discharge of the battery, which may result in data loss. Before attempting to turn the device on again, charge it for at least 5 minutes, and keep the adapter plugged during subsequent operation of the device.

Fast battery discharge

• The battery discharges much faster in cold environment.

Battery does not get charge

• Check whether the adapter is connected to a socket;
• Make sure that you use the default power adapter and not the adapter of another device;
• It is possible that battery does not get charged in very hot climate.

Sound does not work

• Make sure the sound is turned on in the program settings;
• Make sure the volume is not too low.

Device does not recognize the microSD card

• Make sure the card is fully inserted into the correct slot until it is locked into place;
• Check that the card is not inserted the wrong way around;
• Check if the card is damaged. Try to use it on another device;
• Re-insert the card. Reboot the device;
• See the installation manual provided with your card.

Device Maintenance

Proper maintenance of the device ensures its long and reliable operation

• Do not keep the device in high humidity and hot conditions;
• Prevent the device from being exposed to sun and UV light;
• Do not put or drop anything on top of the device;
• Do not subject the device to physical impacts such as hits and drops;
• Do not subject the device to moisture and quick temperature changes as it may result in water condensation within the device and cause damage. If the device has been exposed to moisture, do not switch it on until it is fully dried out;
• The display of the device is very sensitive to scratches. Avoid touching the display with sharp objects. You can use a protective layer to prevent the display from scratching;
• Never clean the display when the device is on. When cleaning, use soft cloth only;
• Do not use paper napkin or towels for cleaning the display;
• Do not try to disassemble, fix, or modify the device on your own as it may be dangerous for your health as well as result in incorrect operation of the device. This will also cause termination of the warranty.
• Permissible ambient temperature in operating mode: 0 to +35 °С. Storage temperature: +5 to +45 °С. Relative humidity: 5% to 90% without condensation (25 °С). Safe Driving.
• To safely use the device’s functions, please, make sure to follow  traffic regulations. Moreover, please, remember the general rules of treating your vehicle like a potentially dangerous object;
• In the first place, these rules are determined by the risk of causing harm to the life or health of third parties, damaging their possessions and pets, and harming the environment;
• Whenever you stop the vehicle, always use the parking brake. Keep the parking brake well functioning so that it is able to prevent the car from any movement;
• Always park your vehicle in an open and well ventilated area;
• Keep the sound in the vehicle relatively low so that you can hear everything that happens outside the vehicle;
• Do not carry out any operations in the device that could possibly distract you from driving.

NAVITEL s.r.o. hereby declares that the device NAVITEL G550 is compatible with the European directive RED 2014/53/EU. The full text of Declaration of conformity is available at the following internet address: www.navitel.cz/en/declaration_of_conformity/g550moto

Navitel Navigator

Navitel Navigator is an offline multifunctional navigation application used for efficient route search and planning. Key tasks of the program are identification and display of current position on the map, automatic and manual setting of route points, object search, calculation, display of travel information, and a host of other things.

Program Interface

1

| Point on the map| Short tapping on the map marks the point for further operations with it, “Cursor” and “Save WP”.
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| POI| This is an example of how points of interest (POI) are displayed in the program.
Different categories of POI have different icons. There is a large variety of icons for particular POIs such as shopping centers, brand shops, gas stations etc.

3

| SPEEDCAM| This is an example of how icons of the SPEEDCAM function are displayed on the map. Speedcams are special marks on the map that are meant to warn about speed cameras, radars, dangerous crossroads, speed bumps, and other types of potential obstacles on the road.

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| Map buttons| These are the buttons for controlling the map view modes (2D/3D), map scale, and volume settings.

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| Main menu| Tapping this button will open the main menu of the program.

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| Cursor| This button becomes available only when a point is selected on the map. Tapping this button will open the “My route” screen, where you can carry out various operation with the selected point.

7

| Save WP| This button becomes available only when a point is selected on the map. Tapping this button will cause the selected point to be saved in the form of a waypoint.

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| Upcoming

maneuver

| The indication of the distance to the next two upcoming maneuvers. Tapping the sign opens a dialog box with a number of configuration settings.

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| Progress bar| This bar indicates the elapsed and remaining part of the route.

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| Street after

maneuver

| The name of a street following the maneuver. Please note that if certain conditions are met, the upcoming traffic lanes will be displayed instead.

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| Route| Active route.

12

| Speed| Road speed limit is displayed next to the current car speed. The program will notify the driver in case of any speed deviations – orange colour block for established speeding level (by default its 10 km/h), red one for higher value of speeding. It is possible to set the speeding level for orange notification up to 30 km/h in the Alerts section of Settings.

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| Information panel| Displays information on arriving time.

14

| Current street| The name of the current street (active only when connection with satellites is established). If the map does not contain information about the active street name, the direction of movement is displayed instead (North, South, West, and East).

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| GPS cursor| Indicates current position of the device when the GPS receiver is turned on.

16

| Indicator of

maneuver

| When passing the roads with two or more lanes this indicator displays information about the permitted maneuver at the nearest intersection or turning point; progress bar under the indicator displays the distance left to the described maneuver.

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| Road regulations| On the right side of the display program indicates the distance left to the closest driving regulations. When approaching, the program displays the countdown to the closest camera, road sign or marking.

Route to a point selected on the map

You can have a route planned to a point, which can be found and marked on the map and then set as the destination, while current position of the device, determined by the GPS system becomes the  starting point. To plan a route press on the map to mark the point, select “Cursor ” [1] and then “ Go!” [2]. The program will offer 3 alternative routes [3]. Select the appropriate and press «Go!».

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Route to an address

To have a route calculated to a point of a known address, press “Menu” in the bottom left corner of the screen [4] > “Find” [5] > “By address” [6] , then press “Select country” and start entering the name of a country [7]. Press the icon in the upper right part of the screen to hide the keyboard. Select the country [8]. “Select city”, “Select  street” and «Select a building» become active only if the previous fields were filled out [9]. When all information is entered the object will be shown in the screen [10]. Press «Go!». The program will offer 3 route options from a current location to the indicated address [11]. Now you can follow the route [12].

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Manual setting of all route points

To plan a route, where the starting and the destination points are determined manually, first mark a point on the map where you plan to start and press «Cursor» [1] to proceed to the «My route» screen. Tap on the information panel at the bottom of the screen [2]. Press «Set start» in the «Properties» screen [3]. The GPS-receiver must be switched off. The point will be marked on the map as a starting point. Select a destination point on the map: tap on the map to mark the point, press «Cursor» [4] and then press «Go!» in the «My route» screen [5]. The program will offer 3 alternative routes [6]. Select the appropriate and press «Go!»

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Navitel Navigator Update Center

To update your maps and the application, as well as to purchase new maps, you can use a special program that we have designed specifically for these purposes. You can download the program from the “Downloads” section of the official NAVITEL® website. The instructions below will help you to learn how to work with it

1. Install Navitel Navigator Update Center on your PC.

2. Connect your device to the PC as a USB Flash Drive/Mass Storage.

3. Run Navitel Navigator Update Center. If the device is properly connected, the program will detect it. [1]

4. If updates are available, Navitel Navigator Update Center will suggest that you update your Navitel Navigator and/or maps. [2] Keep in mind that the old maps will be deleted during the update. To continue, press “Update”, then “OK”. [4]
   
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5. Navitel Navigator Update Center will download and install the updates on your Device.

6. After updating, you can download or buy additional maps by pressing “Download” or “Buy” respectively. see below

7. To download maps, mark the ones you need in the list and press “OK”.
   
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8. To buy a map, press on the entry corresponding to the map you want to buy, select subscription length and press “Buy”. see below
   
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9. Run Navitel Navigator on your device

References

• NAVITEL detailed offline maps for iPhone, iPad, Android
• NAVITEL Deklaracja Zgodności
• NAVITEL Prohlášení o Shodě
• NAVITEL - Documentation
• NAVITEL Declaration of Conformity
• NAVITEL Prehlásenie o Zhode

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