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USER MANUAL navu NVU44 SONY

Getting Started Checking the box contents Make sure you have received all items. Main unitSONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Getting Started Location of controls

VOICE/POS. button Shows the current position and repeats the last voice guidance.

CHG (battery charge) indicator Red: charging. Green: fully charged. Off: adapter disconnected.

Built-in GPS antenna

Getting Started Location of controls

(USB) jack Connects to the car battery adapter or USB cable.SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Installation / Connection Attaching the cradle to your car 1 Remove the sheet. 2 Rotate the suction cup. 3 Select the installation location on the windshield. Choose a clean, smooth surface with an unobstructed view of the sky. 4 Press firmly against the windshield, then lock the lever.SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Note Clean the surface of the suction cup with a soft, damp, lint-free cloth if it becomes dirty and attachment strength weakens. To install on the dashboard Clean the attachment surface of the dashboard, apply the on dash plate, then attach the cradle. The following steps are the same as for installing on the windshield. Note Choose the attachment location carefully before applying the on dash plate. The on dash plate cannot be reapplied once removed.SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Installation / Connection Attaching the unit to the cradle 1 Align the slot of the unit onto the rail of the cradle, then push the unit back until it clicks into place. Click 2 Adjust the monitor angle for optimal viewing.SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Connecting the power Connect the unit to the cigarette lighter socket with the supplied car battery adapter.SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Installation / Connection Detaching the unit Press and hold RELEASE to release the unit.SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Detaching the cradle IMPORTANT Follow the instructions below to avoid damaging the surface of the suction cup. 1 Release the lever. 2 Use the tab to detach the cradle from surface. Tab Note After each use, detach the cradle from the windshield or dashboard.SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Navigation Turning on the unit 1 Park your car in a safe, open place where the unit has a clear view of the sky. 2 Press and hold /. 3 Follow the on-screen instructions of the Startup Configuration Wizard before the first use. 4 Read the warning, then touch “Agree.” 5 Press VOICE/POS. 6 Wait until the current position calculation completes via GPS signals. The icon will turn red to indicate sufficient GPS signal strength. Current position iconGray: Position not fixed (insufficient signals).Orange: Reception temporarily interrupted.Red: Position fixed. Notes

The calculation may take as long as 10 minutes the first time you use the unit.

The default position is displayed on the map until the calculation is complete.SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Touch to start the route guidance to your home.

Press to show the current position on the map.

Navigation Searching by address 1 Press MENU, then touch “Enter Address.” 2 Enter the house number. Touch “Next” after entering the house number. To change the state, touch “State” before touching “Next.” 3 Set the street name. Enter the name, touch “Search,” then select from the list. SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

4 Set the city name. Enter the name, touch “Search,” then select from the list.

By entering just the first few letters of a street, city, or state name, its candidate list will be generated after touching “Search.”

The state can be set by entering its standard 2-letter abbreviation (e.g., NY for New York).SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Navigation Searching by POI (Points Of Interest) name 1 Press MENU, then touch “Find a Place.” 2 Touch “Points of Interest.” 3 Touch “By Name.”SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

4 Enter the POI name, then touch “Search.” 5 Touch the desired POI in the list. 6 Touch “Go.” To search by POI category Select “Find a Place” “Points of Interest” “Category” the desired category the desired POI “Go.” Tip You can find local airports by entering their 3-letter abbreviations (e.g., LAX for Los Angeles International Airport).SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Distance/ETA (Estimated Time of Arrival) to destination

Next turn instruction

Distance to next turn

Current position/GPS status indication

North indicator/current time

Current direction/speedSONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Dual view Approaching a freeway junction Approaching a street intersection

Lane guide (correct lane in yellow)

Magnified view of an intersection

Touch to toggle the map orientation (heading up/north up).

During route guidance: Press to repeat the last voice guidance. In other cases: Press to return to the current position display.

Touch to show additional map options. (E.g., “Save This Location,” “Quit Navigation,” etc.)SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Touch to show the turn-by-turn list. (Only during route guidance)

Touch to adjust the voice guidance volume. Touch / . To turn off the sound, touch .

Navigation Map scrolling mode 1 Touch the map to switch to the scrolling mode. 2 Place the desired point into the crosshair. To scroll a map Drag the screen. To move the desired point to the center of the screen Touch the point. To pan the map Touch and hold the center of the crosshair until the beep sounds, then drag it in the desired direction. Crosshair To exit the map scrolling mode Press VOICE/POS. (the current position reappears).SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Basic Settings Press MENU to show the setting menu. Page down Setting categories Page up The setting menu includes the following categories:

“Route Planning”: Future route planning by adding interim destinations

“Address Book”: Saved locations edit

“General”: Menu settings and device information

“Route Profile”: Route calculation settings

“Guide”: Route guidance voice and zoom settingsSONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)

Photo Playback You can view photo files on a “Memory Stick Duo.” To start playback, press MENU “Photo.” Photo playback display JPEG files shot by a Sony digital still camera are played. Use the tool bar to control playback. For details on compatible file type, see “Instruction Manual” (PDF).

Questions / Problems If you have any question or problem with this product, try the following first. 1 Read Troubleshooting in the supplied “Important Information.” If the problem persists

2 Reset the unit by pressing RESET. Notes

Stored data/destinations such as in the following items will not be erased. – “Address Book” – “Recent Destinations”

Depending on the unit status, the unit may not be reset immediately after pressing RESET. This is for protecting the internal memory. RESET If the problem still persists

Extra Items To get the most out of the unit, download and install the following items on your computer. Instruction Manual (PDF): Contains descriptions of all functions. PC application software: For firmware upgrades and data management. 1 Go to http://esupport.sony.com/ 2 Enter your model number (NV-U44), then click “Continue.” 3 Download the desired item. To download the manual, select “Documentation” “Instruction Manual.” To download the software, select “Drivers” “nav-u tool.” For details, follow the instructions at the website.SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)SONY NV-U44 (US,FR,ES) 4-000-805-11 (1)