Directed Electronics NAV350 - Manual (Page 10)

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Setup the NAV 350 on a vehicle
The NAV 350 comes with a car mount kit and a car charger with which you
can set up the device on a vehicle. Choose a position for the car mount kit
on the windshield using the suction cup, or on the dashboard using the
self-adhesive power disc connector.
Some countries prohibit the mounting of any electronic device in any location on the
vehicle dashboard. Be sure to check your local laws for acceptable mounting areas
before installing the car mount bracket.
Some newer vehicle models may have a heat reflective shield embedded in the
windshield. This may in some cases obstruct the GPS signal reception. If you encounter
this problem in your vehicle, you need to purchase an external GPS antenna.
Car mount installation reminders
Install the car mount on the surface of a vehicle:
• That is smooth, flat and free of dirt and oil
• Where the driver can easily view/reach it without taking
his/her eyes off too far from the road
• Where the device will not obscure car controls nor restrict
the driver's view of the road
• Far from the air bag deployment area
To set up the device on a vehicle:
This section shows how to install the car mount kit in a vehicle’s windshield
using the suction cup. For dashboard installation procedures using the
self-adhesive power disc connector refer to the NAV 350 Portable Navigator
Starter Guide.
1. Clean the mounting surface with a glass cleaner and a clean cotton cloth.
2. If the ambient temperature is below +15°C (60°F) warm the mounting area
and the suction cup (e.g. with a hair dryer) to ensure a strong suction bond.
3. Install the car mount on the selected area.
a. Fix the suction cup to the selected area with the locking lever facing
up.
b. Flip the locking lever away from you to create a vacuum between
the suction cup and the mounting surface.