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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® English Printed in the Philippines Part No. 480-228-P Version B OPERA TING INSTRUCTIONS MANUAL FOR MOBILE NA VIGA TION SYSTEM: 2750[...]
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Menu button ( MENU ) Goes to the 2 Main menu. Enter button ( ENTER ) Enters the current selection/entr y. Up button ( 5 ) Scrolls up through list line-by-line, scrolls up character lists, scrolls up increment numbers, moves map cursor up and navigates up in preferences selections. Down button ( 6 ) Scrolls down through list line-by-line, scrolls do[...]
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 3 D o not enter route request or make any adjustment to this device while driving. Safe and lawful vehicle use is the driver’s responsibility . F ailure to pay attention to the r oad and traffic conditions could result in death, serious injury or property damage. This unit is for guidance onl y. Do not follow any[...]
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Important safety information 4 WARNINGS n DO NOT think this NA V ONE is a substitute for personal judgment. The route suggestions should never supersede any local traffic regulation or personal judgment and/or knowledge of safe driving practices. Before making any maneuvers suggested by the NA V ONE system (for example, a U-turn or a left turn), ve[...]
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 5 CAUTIONS n The user is responsible for operating this product wisely . This NAV ONE system is intended for use only as a navigational aid and should not be relied upon to the exclusion of other information. Be aware of conditions around the vehicle and compare them to the information provided by the NA V ONE syst[...]
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Installation 6 Installation The unit can be mounted to the vehicle’s windshield with the included bracket and suction cup, or an alternative mounting can be devised. THE UNIT MUST BE FIRML Y A TT ACHED TO THE VEHICLE. If it is not, it can become a projectile hazard to vehicle occupants and possibly cause serious injury during a violent maneuver o[...]
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3. Attach the unit to the mounting bracket by means of the quick release feature. 4. Plug the power cord into the unit and the vehicle’ s 12 volt power socket. Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 7 T o secure and connect the NA V ONE: First, select a suitable location where the unit can be mounted vertically and clean the mounting area. Then, separ[...]
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Basic operation, start-up and Preferences 8 Basic operation and start-up Be sure to read the IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION on pages 4 and 5 before the first use of the NA V ONE system. Power on/off After installation is complete and the vehicle is in an open area, turn on the unit (press and hold the POWER button on the side of the unit). Each tim[...]
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 9 T ext and list entries (spell and list modes) T ext and list entries (spell and list modes) The spell and list modes are used to enter information or choose from lists when selecting destinations, entering data item names and editing entries. Most times, the system will default to list mode, but both methods are [...]
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Destination selection, Route selection limits and Route calculation 10 Destination selection Each trip begins with a destination in mind. The 2 Main menu provides five methods of choosing one. After choosing a method, press ENTER to use it. n A specific street address or an intersection of two streets by spelling or choosing from lists. n A point o[...]
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 11 Address/intersection Address/intersection Starting with zip code When selecting an address or intersection, the best starting point is the zip code for the desired destination. By entering the zip code as the first element of the address, the NA V ONE system will zoom in and look at only that area. It will alway[...]
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Point of interest 12 Point of interest Selecting a POI as a destination allows a public place to be found without necessarily knowing the address. The NA V ONE database includes thousands of points of interest in over 40 categories from airports to museums to restaurants. This mode can also be used as a means of finding the address and telephone nu[...]
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 13 Route guidance Route guidance Once a destination is chosen and a route is calculated, the NA V ONE system is ready to provide guidance to navigate the trip from the starting voice prompt, “Please proceed to the highlighted route,” until the final announcement, “Arrived at destination.” Navigation During [...]
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Off route events 14 Off r oute events During a trip, the NA V ONE system offers help if a turn is missed or a side trip is taken from a calculated route. It also allows changes to be made enroute — including detours, changing route criteria and trip plans, and canceling navigation. Leaving a calculated route Within a short distance of the vehicle[...]
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A B C MAP OPTION TRAIL HERE Where do you want to go? Where do you want to go? Ad dress/Intersection P oint of Interest P revious Destination Ad dress Book T rip Planner T rip planner In addition to individual destinations, the NA V ONE system allows up to five trips to be stored with up to ten destinations to be visited in sequence on each trip. W [...]
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GPS system characteristics/operation and NA V ONE system specifications 16 NA V ONE .......... Ü system specifications Physical Specifications Unit dimensions 4.73" H x 7.91" W x 2.28" D (201 mm x 120 mm x 65 mm) Unit weight 24.4 oz. Display size 5.2" (132 mm) Diagonal Display resolution 320 x 240 pixel STN Color Display Keypad[...]
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 17 Maintenance and T roubleshooting Very little maintenance is required to keep this NA V ONE system in good operating condition. n Keep the unit components clean by wiping with a soft cloth slightly moistened with lens cleaner or isopropyl alcohol. Do not use solvents or harsh or abrasive cleaners, which could dam[...]
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Product service 18 Product service . . Ü For any questions about operating or installing this new Cobra product, or if parts are missing… Please call Cobra first! DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO THE STORE! See Customer Assistance on the inside back cover . If this product should require factory ser vice, please call Cobra first before sending the [...]
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Customer assistance, Non-English manuals and T rademark acknowledgement Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 19 Should you encounter any problems with this product, Cobra Electronics offers the following customer assistance services: For assistance in the U.S.A. n Automated help desk (English only) 24 hours a day , 7 days a week at 773-889-3087 (phone[...]
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User license 20 User license . . . . . . Ü Copyright © 2005 Cobra Electronics Corporation. All rights reser ved. Copyright © 2004-2005 NA VTEQ. All rights reserved. This data includes information taken with permission from Canadian authorities, including © Her Majesty , © Queen’ s Printer for Ontario. This document and the software described[...]
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W arranty Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 21 W arranty . . . . . . . . . . Ü Cobra Electronics Corporation warrants that its Cobra NAV ONE, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consume[...]
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Accessories and Order form 22 Optional . . . . . . . . . . . Ü accessories For pricing and to order by phone Call 773-889-3087 (Press 1 from the main menu) 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Central Time Mon. through Fri. (except holidays) Make check or money order payable to: Cobra Electronics Corporation 6500 West Cortland Street Chicago, Illinois 60707 U.S.[...]
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Nothing Comes Close to a Cobra ® 23 Notes[...]
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CB Radios microT ALK ® Radios Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert ® T raffic W arning Systems Handheld GPS Receivers Mobile GPS Navigation Systems HighGear ® Accessories CobraMarine ™ VHF Radios Power Inverters Accessories The Cobra line of quality products includes: For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website[...]