Quick Start Guide

4.3" All-in-One Car Navigator

Model No. 16877-CA
Model No. 16878-US
Version No. V1

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 Controls and Indicators
Omnitech Car Navigator Stylus Insert Hole
4.3 inch TFT LCD Touch Panel Built-in GPS Antenna
Internal Speaker：Max 1W

Stylus

SD Card Slot Power On/Off

Car Mount Holes
Reset Switch
Earphone Jack

Model Label Mini USB Power Port

Power LED Indicator Serial Label (Car Charger included)
Win CE Label

On/Off Power button :

Press and hold this button for 2 seconds to turn the
device On/Off.
Press for 1 second to switch the device into/back from Car Mount Holes
Standby Mode.

The device still draws a small amount of power from

battery in Standby Mode.

Clips
Car Mount Installation 160
o

The car mount contains a suction cup which secures Device Holder o
the car mount to the windshield. 160
Use the push button to orient the car mount for ease
of viewing and optimum satellite signal reception.
Push Buttons

Rotational Axes
360
Cord Hanger
Tab

Suction Cup
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 Positioning Car Mount
Please choose the mounting location carefully; never
install the car mount where it will interfere with the
driver's view.
3 To turn the device back on, Press the power on/off
To Use the System
To power on device, hold the power switch for up to 2
seconds until the screen turns on.
Note :
Please DO NOT set the SD card to write protect, otherwise the information to reach your destination.
system will not work as specified.
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Powering the Device
After starting the vehicle, perform the following steps :
1. Plug the car charger mini USB connector into the
device power input connector (USB port).
2. Plug the other end of the car charger into the
vehicle DC Power receptacle.
Press the reset switch to restore the system default
setting and to shut down the device. Pressing the
reset switch will not delete any records in the software.
button for 2 seconds.
Installing the Device in the Car
When you mount the device in your vehicle, ensure it
has a clear line of sight to the sky and that your safety
is not impaired by the navigation system.
Warning! The device must not be mounted so that it
impairs the driver’s view of the road. Please take extra
precaution to ensure that airbags are not obstructed
by the device.
After setting your destination, the "Omnitech GPS"
guidance screen provides you with step-by-step
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 1. Welcome to Omnitech GPS
Welcome to the world of mobile navigation! Simple operation, clear maps in 2D or 3D mode as well as numerous
innovative features and functions have made Omnitech GPS the essential guide for every traveler.This Quick Start
Guide shows you how to use the navigation software. You will find a detailed user manual in PDF format on your
Omnitech GPS Manual CD.

2. Operating Omnitech GPS

2.1  Main menu and navigation screens
From the Main Menu screen, you can start a trip by tapping the Go! button. You can also go directly to the map
by tapping the Map button, or set up your personal choices for how the application looks and responds in Settings.

Go! Settings
Lets you select a Lets you choose
location to travel to. setting options.

Map Manage Route

Displays route and Additional features that
map options. determine the route.

2.2  Navigation Screen Buttons

The toolbar buttons at the top of the menu screen such as
Address, POI (Points of Interest), Recent Locations, and
Favorites.
Returns you to a Takes you to a
previous screen. next screen.

Accepts your choice and moves you to the next step.

Tap the Go button to activate route calculation. When you tap this button, Omnitech GPS
displays the main Map Screen with the route highlighted and identifies the destination with
a checkered flag. As you drive, the system provides visual and voice prompts, directing
you to your destination.
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 2.3  Using the Map Screen
The Map Screen lets you view the map, your route and other information about your trip. Many of the Map
Display items show additional information when you touch them. Most of the Map Display images can be
turned on (to show on the map) or off (to not show) by using the Map Display button on the Settings menu.
The controls and indicators on the Map Display are : Power Indicator : Full
: Half Full
: Empty
Zoom Out Zoom In

Compass :
Changes from 2D to
3D to 2D North Up.

QuickNav :
Sends you to a location you
have set as your QuickNav
Volume : location.
Control and Mute
Directions Bar :
Turn Information Shows the next turn and
the street name. Tap to see
directions or an overview of
your trip.
The current location GPS Bar :
and generated route. Tap to toggle between Menu Button :
the current street name, Returns to the Main Menu.
remaining time and
distance, speed, etc.
2.4  How to Change the Map View
From the Settings menu (reached by tapping Settings from the Main Menu), you can also switch between
Day View / Night View by tapping the toggle buttons.

Note:
Tap Day View to change
to day.

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 2.5  QuickNav – One Touch Destination
The first time you press the QuickNav button, the QuickNav screen is displayed. Select a
destination address (e. g. home address or office address) or a POI category (e. g. restaurants).
After you have set the location, just one touch on the QuickNav button from the Main Map screen
immediately starts navigation to the stored address or to the closest POI from the selected category.
2.6  Directions Bar
Tap the Directions Bar to display the Manage Route screen, then
tap Driving Direction for a complete turn-by-turn list of directions
of your route.
2.7  GPS Bar
The GPS Status Bar displays the remaining travel distance and
travel time, estimated time of arrival, current street name, speed
and altitude.
2.8  Selecting a Point on the Map
You can get more information about a point on the map or navigate
to its location directly by tapping on the map screen.

3. To Arrive at Your Destination

3.1  Entering an Address
Select an address mode to instruct the Omnitech GPS how you
want to enter the address information.
For example, if you select City First, the address sequence is
Town / City > Street > Number.
• In the address field type the first few letters of the city of your
destination. The address result list shows the entries that
match the characters you have entered. The system
automatically searches for those characters throughout the
entire list, including in the middle or at the end of the name.
• When you have selected the city, tap or click the OK button to
display the street list. At the top of the list is a special entry called
City Center, which you can choose instead of entering a street.
• After selecting the street, the Omnitech GPS displays the
address number list. At the top of this list is a special entry
called Street Midpoint, which you can use instead of entering a
specific number. Tap OK to move to the next screen.
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 Store address to a selected folder.
Designate address as the starting point.
Run simulated route to selected address.

Please note : If the address number that you want is not available
for your selected street, the Omnitech GPS generates a route to the
nearest address number.

3.2  Navigating to a POI (Point of Interest)

POIs are popular or important locations. This option is especially
useful if you are searching in a particular category for a destination
but do not know the address (e. g. for a restaurant near your
location).
Tap the Name button to enter a POI name directly by entering
text in the POI entry field. The system automatically displays the
POI entries that match the characters entered.
Tap the Category button to display and look through common
Point of Interest categories. Browse down through a category,
such as food, or tap More for additional categories.
• When you tap Food, you can choose a category (e. g. Restaurants)
and then choose a subcategory for type of cuisine.
• Use the sort by ABC button to sort the results alphabetically
instead of by distance.
• Tap the highlighted location or click OK to navigate to the
destination.
• Press Go to start navigation.
Please note : You can hide or show a POI category or subcategory
by tapping the check box next to the POI entry.

4. Language Settings
From the Setup 1 of 2 menu, tap Language to specify the language to
be used for screen displays, voice and road prompts.

Please note :
The content of this Quick Start Guide was correct as of July 2008.
Any subsequent changes to the system, the features, the user
interface, the maps or operation made due to technical updates may
not be included in this document.
Product Support: 1-888-554-6628
Website: www.navsupport.net/gps/16877
www.navsupport.net/gps/16878
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