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  • Page 1 Operating instructions...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Deleting characters Connecting up to power supply Handling the packaging Inserting spaces > NL TMC antenna Description of unit The Becker key GPS-antenna Traffic Assist - basic unit Transferring files Unit antenna Cable for power supply from Installation program Connecting up external...
  • Page 3 Systems GmbH . All technical informa- The Language key Technical Data tion, drawings etc. are subject to copyright The Information key law. The Automatic on/off key © Copyright 2008, HARMAN/BECKER The Calibration key Automotive Systems GmbH The Factory settings key All rights reserved.
  • Page 4 >>> SAFETY INFORMATION Safety information > D Safety information > GB • The unit may only be operated if the traffic situation allows for this and if you are absolutely certain that you yourself, your fellow passengers or other road users will not be put at risk, encumbered or disturbed by this. >...
  • Page 5 Dispose of defective units and the rechargeable battery according to the applicable legal requirements. > NL • No warranty is granted in the case of improper use. These safety instructions also apply to genuine BECKER original accessories.

  • Page 6: Unpacking The Traffic Assist

    >>> THE TRAFFIC ASSIST Navigation Unpacking the Traffic Assist The Traffic Assist > D Thanks to GPS = Global Positioning Sys- The Traffic Assist is a high-performance tem, you no longer need to spend hours Note: PND (Personal Navigation Device) for >...

  • Page 7: Delivery Contents

    The Traffic Assist consists of the basic have any complaints. The unit can also be unit Traffic Assist and the accessories in- > GB sent directly to Harman/Becker in its orig- cluded in the delivery. inal packaging. > F You will find photos of the individual parts under: >...

  • Page 8: Traffic Assist - Basic Unit

    >>> THE TRAFFIC ASSIST Traffic Assist - basic unit Cable for power supply from USB connection cable cigarette lighter > D The basic unit contains all the electronics: The USB connection cable can be used to This cable allows the unit to be connected connect the unit to a standard personal •...

  • Page 9: Accessories

    THE TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> Accessories Information about Headset Commercially available headphones with > D documentation Mains power supply unit a 3.5 mm jack or suitable adapter can be This power supply allows connection of > GB connected to the Traffic Assist (not in- the Traffic Assist to a mains outlet.

  • Page 10: Registration

    You can register your product using our software service, we will then inform you > GB of any new updates and other news. > F You can register online on the Becker homepage www.mybecker.com. > I The “Software update” menu item is lo- > E cated under “SERVICE/SUPPORT“.

  • Page 11: Overview Traffic Assist

    OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> > D > GB > F > I > E > NL Scope of supply Overview Traffic Assist 1 Traffic Assist - PND (Personal Navigation Device) 2 USB connection cable 3 Unit bracket 4 Cable for power supply from car's cigarette lighter (12/ 24 volts) 5 TMC antenna...
  • Page 12 2 Touch screen key (external antenna not included in the scope of supply) Press = activates the corresponding key command 3 Becker key ( Press = Back function in most applicationss Press for longer = switches the Traffic Assist on and off...
  • Page 13 OVERVIEW TRAFFIC ASSIST >>> > D > GB > F > I > E > NL Left side of unit Top of unit 1 Micro-SD memory card slot 4 Reset button 2 3.5 mm connection for headset/Connection socket for TMC Bottom of unit antenna (headset not included in scope of supply) 3 Mini USB connection...

  • Page 14: Maintenance And Care

    >>> GERNARAL OPERATION Maintenance and care • "Protect your mobile navigation system • Never use corrosive or aggressive chem- Gernaral operation from water and moisture. If your unit is icals, cleaning solutions or aggressive > D The unit is maintenance-free. exposed to moisture, switch it off im- detergents for cleaning.

  • Page 15: Battery Quality Declaration

    GERNARAL OPERATION >>> Battery quality declaration Display quality declaration Power supply > D The capacity of the rechargeable battery in In some cases, for technical reasons, a few Note: your mobile navigation system decreases discoloured dots (pixels) may be visible on >...

  • Page 16: Using The Battery

    >>> GERNARAL OPERATION Using the battery Connecting to the cigarette lighter > D The internal power supply is via the inte- grated rechargeable battery. The recharge- Note: > GB able battery is maintenance-free and does If the cigarette lighter has just been used not require any particular care.

  • Page 17: Connecting To Socket

    GERNARAL OPERATION >>> Connecting to socket TMC antenna GPS-antenna > D !Danger of Death! The TMC antenna included in the acces- Unit antenna sories is used to receive traffic announce- Make sure that your hands are not damp > GB ments.

  • Page 18: Connecting Up External Antenna

    >>> GERNARAL OPERATION Connecting up external Memory card Inserting memory card antenna > D > Remove the memory card from its Your Traffic Assist has a slot for a Micro To enable reception under adverse recep- packaging without touching or soiling SD memory card.

  • Page 19: Unit Bracket

    GERNARAL OPERATION >>> Unit bracket Fitting the unit bracket > D Note: The Traffic Assist can be attached directly to the windscreen with the unit holder. Fasten the unit holder such that your > GB field of vision is not impaired when the Note: >...

  • Page 20: On The Windscreen

    >>> GERNARAL OPERATION Adjusting the unit bracket Switching the Traffic Assist On the windscreen The unit holder can be attached directly > D > Unscrew the fastening screw until on/off to the windscreen via the suction mecha- the carrier plate can be moved with- >...

  • Page 21: Switching Off

    GERNARAL OPERATION >>> When the Traffic Assist is started for the Note: Note: first time, the language selection will be > D The Traffic Assist may only be used in ac- We recommend that you place the Traf- displayed automatically. cordance with the applicable national fic Assist in sleep mode in the event of >...

  • Page 22: Operation

    >>> GERNARAL OPERATION Basic information about the Operation Basic information about the > D When you touch a button on the touch- touch screen menus screen, the button in question is briefly > GB The Traffic Assist is fitted with a touch shown outlined in red to confirm the se- During operations, you are assisted by screen.

  • Page 23: Entering Characters

    GERNARAL OPERATION >>> Entering characters Scrolling through the lists Note: Characters are entered by pressing the If you have already entered some of the > D It should also be noted that in southern keys in the central area. letters of the selection you want, you can countries (e.g.

  • Page 24: Special Characters And Umlauts

    >>> GERNARAL OPERATION Special characters and umlauts As soon as you have entered a special char- Switching between upper and lower Special characters and umlauts do not acter, the system automatically switches case > D have to used when entering the names of back to the letters keypad.

  • Page 25: Deleting Characters

    GERNARAL OPERATION >>> The Becker key Transferring files Deleting characters To delete the last character, use the back The key is integrated in the bottom > D key. left hand corner of the casing. Note: > GB Only the maps supplied in the Traffic As- sist may be used.

  • Page 26: Transferring Using The Usb Port

    You can also try to find a solution to your the map required. problem in the FAQ in the Support area > remove the USB cable correctly. on the Becker homepage (www.mybeck- > switch the Traffic Assist back on. The er.com). new map is available right away.

  • Page 27: Navigational Mode

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> What is navigation? The signals of at least three satellites are Navigational mode !Safety information needed to establish position. If four or > D Navigation (Latin navigare = to travel by • The road traffic act takes precedence in more signals are available, height above sea) is generally understood to mean find- all circumstances.

  • Page 28: Rapid Access

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Rapid access Structure of rapid access The list of destinations The list of destinations displays all the des- > D Rapid access allows you to select from the Destination input menu and map display tinations available for quick selection line- key functions to quickly start navigation.

  • Page 29: Icons Used

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Operating rapid access Icons used Displaying or editing destination The following icons are used in the list of Each destination in the destinations mem- > D Starting using an existing destination destinations. ory can be displayed or edited. Destinations already in the destinations >...

  • Page 30: Change To Map Display

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Entries in the selection menu which only Change to map display Protection of the destina- Unprotect appear if a home address has been created: You can change to map display from rapid > D tion is disabled. This this entry access using the following key.

  • Page 31: Displaying Current Position

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Destination input menu Configuration of the Destina- Displaying current position tion input menu You can display your current position on > D If fast destination selection is not required the map display (if GPS is available). Address or the planned destination is not yet in the >...

  • Page 32: Destination Input Menu: Address

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Destination input menu: Ad- > If necessary, press the arrow keys Selecting a country dress button offers you all the on the right-hand edge of > D Country A selection window for specifying the des- countries available on the memory card the screen to scroll through all the des- >...
  • Page 33 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > Select between town entry and post You can also: The OK key code entry. key can be used to transfer the • display the destination on the map > D destination selected into the route calcula- •...
  • Page 34 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Using the list of towns Selecting the street The OK key If you have already entered some of the In the destination street area, the street key can be used to transfer > D letters of the town you want, you can use and building number can be entered sep- the destination selected into the route cal- >...
  • Page 35 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Using the list of streets Selecting the Intersection Selecting a house number If you have already entered some of the After entering the destination town and After entering the destination town and > D letters of the street you want, you can use road, you can enter an intersecting road in road, you can enter a house number in >...
  • Page 36 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Displaying destination on the map Options for the drive profile Option Meaning Once the destination has been entered, You can also set your driving profile in the > D Select the mode of travel Profile: you can display it in the map of the sur- address entry field.
  • Page 37 NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Starting navigation Option Meaning Note: button can be used to start nav- > D Start Select one of the options Motorways If no GPS signal is available at the time of igation straight away. All the data entered by pressing the relevant Ferries route calculation, the following display...

  • Page 38: Cancelling Navigation

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Destination input menu: Point Cancelling navigation of interest > Press the key > D Points of interest, or POI for short (Point > GB of Interest), are included in the map and can be displayed on the map. Points of in- >...

  • Page 39: Point Of Interest: Nationwide

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> > Select the subcategory from the subse- For information on working with the in- Point of interest: nationwide quent menu (e.g. put menu, please refer to the section "En- > Touch the button. > D Aral Esso Nationwide You will find information about scrolling tries made with the entry menu"...
  • Page 40 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE You will find information about working Point of interest: in a town You will find information about working with the entry menu in the chapter "En- > Touch the button. with the entry menu in the "Entries made >...

  • Page 41: Destination Input Menu: Settings

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Destination input menu: Set- Structure The Route info key tings Various buttons are available in the setting In the Route info settings window, you > D All the settings required for navigation menu: can set which additional information you >...
  • Page 42 >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Setting options for the setting: Setting Meaning Setting Meaning Full map > D • Info on the destination • Info on the destination Setting Meaning Full Full and waypoint and waypoint • Info on the destination > GB Reduced displayed displayed...

  • Page 43: The Routing Options Key

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Routing options key Option Meaning Option Meaning You can set your drive profile in the > D Select one of the options Motorways Select the mode of travel Profile: Routing options settings window. The by pressing the relevant Ferries by pressing the button.

  • Page 44: The Speed Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Speed key The following settings are possible. !Danger! Use the Speed configuration window to > D Setting Meaning choose whether or not you wish to have Some of the information contained in Select whether the speed >...

  • Page 45: The Energy Key

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Energy key The charge condition is displayed using The Volume key Your Traffic Assist may be operated using the level gauge. In the example, the bat- With the Volume settings window, you > D an external power supply unit or using an tery still has a charge of two thirds of its can set the general volume for voice an- >...

  • Page 46: The Tones Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Tones key The Time Zone key You can switch the Traffic Assist signal Set the relevant time zone for your region > D tones on and off. This can also be effected in the Time Zone configuration window. >...

  • Page 47: The Language Key

    Always quote these details in the In the language selection, the available event of queries with Harman/Becker serv- languages are shown in a list which ex- ice department. tends over several pages. Each list area is a >...

  • Page 48: The Automatic On/Off Key

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE The Automatic on/off key The Calibration key The Factory settings key Traffic Assist switch If the touch-screen reacts incorrectly You can reset your Traffic Assist to the > D automatically to sleep mode when the to the touching of the screen in specific ar- factory settings.

  • Page 49: What Is Dynamic Route Guidance

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> What is dynamic route guid- Displaying TMC messages on Note: the map > D ance? As the traffic announcements are trans- Current TMC messages are displayed on mitted by radio stations, we cannot as- > GB the map graphically. Sections of the route Dynamic route guidance calculates the sume responsibility for the completeness where there are traffic problems are high-...

  • Page 50: Using Tmc

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Using TMC The message list appears. Reading a message > Press on the desired message in the list. > D Once you have connected the TMC an- The message display appears. tenna, your Traffic Assist will receive cur- >...

  • Page 51: Display The Relevant Road In The Map

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Map display Map layout Display the relevant road in the map > Press the button in the message The configuration depends upon the cur- > D You can call the map display from various display. rent operating mode of the Traffic Assist applications using the miniature map >...

  • Page 52: Entire Map With Route Guidance

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Entire map with route guidance 7 Estimated time of arrival, remaining Information appears in the bottom left journey time and remaining distance corner of the preview area. > D to destination > GB 8 Distance to next driving manoeuvre and currently travelled road.

  • Page 53: Spilt Screen With Route Guidance

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Spilt screen with route guidance 7 Vehicle speed and altitude above sea 3 Traffic lane recommendation (only level appears on some multi-lane roads; red > D arrows = recommended lanes) Note: > GB Note: If two driving manoeuvres are to be per- >...

  • Page 54: Using The Map Display

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Using the map display > Press the preview area while route Map zooming guidance is active and the toolbar The map can be zoomed into in steps via > D Repeat the last voice prompt deactivated. the zoom buttons. >...

  • Page 55: Map Display With Toolbar

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> Map display with toolbar The Navi options button Option Meaning Using the Navi options you can: The toolbar can be activated by pressing > D You can end active route Stop guid- the following button; pressing it again de- •...

  • Page 56: Displaying/Editing Directions

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE Displaying/editing directions Blocking a route section Option Meaning In the directions, you can have the calcu- In order to block route sections, press the > D You can have directions Route de- lated route displayed divided into sec- button in front of the relevant section.

  • Page 57: The Map Options Button

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The Map options button Option Meaning Option Meaning Using the Map options you can: > D If the auto zoom function Autozoom You can select the type of Map mode • set the type of map display, is active ( ), the zoom map to be used for route...

  • Page 58: The Poi Along Route Button

    >>> NAVIGATIONAL MODE > If necessary, scroll in the list and press The POI along route button To select a POI as a stopover: With the button, you can > Press the desired POI. one of the categories which you would >...

  • Page 59: The Tmc Button

    NAVIGATIONAL MODE >>> The TMC button The Day / Night button Press this button to display all TMC traf- To adapt the touchscreen to the prevailing > D fic announcements received from the cur- light conditions, you can change between >...

  • Page 60: Specialist Words

    >>> SPECIALIST WORDS Active Sync SD Card Specialist words Active Sync is a Microsoft product. This is (Global Positioning System) (Secure Digital) > D the standard synchronisation software for GPS determines your actual geographical The Secure Digital Card was developed in >...
  • Page 61 SPECIALIST WORDS >>> (Traffic Message Channel) > D Traffic announcements transmitted by > GB most FM stations via RDS. Basis for dy- namic navigation. > F > I (Universal Serial Bus) > E The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a bus sytem for interconnection of a computer >...

  • Page 62: Keywords

    Keywords >>> KEYWORDS > D Active Sync ....26 Fast route ....36 Map display .
  • Page 63 KEYWORDS >>> Safety information ... . .4 Warnings > D SD card ..... . . 18 Speed limit .

  • Page 64: Technical Data

    >>> TECHNICAL DATA • AC Adapter (not included): Technical Data • Dimensions: 100 - 240 Volt > D (W x H x D) in mm 125,3 x 82,4 x 17,6 0.2 Ampere • Weight: > GB 50 - 60 Hz 168 grams Output Voltage 5Volt >...

  • Page 65: Notice

    (classes L, M, N and O). EU Declaration of Conformity Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH declares herewith that Traffic Assist conforms to the basic requirements of the applicable EU guidelines and in particular conforms to the basic requirements and the other relevant regulations of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EU.

  • Page 66: Disposal Of The Unit

    Customer information on the disposal of electrical and electronic devices (private households) > GB In accordance with the self-imposed principles of Harman/Becker Automotive Systems Gm- > F bH, the product has been developed and made from high-quality, recyclable materials and components.

  • Page 67: Disposal Of The Battery

    (statutory obligation to take > E back). If you wish to return your batteries to us, please send them, with adequate postage, to the following address: > NL Harman/Becker Automotive Systems GmbH - Battery recycling - Becker-Göring-Str. 16 D- 76307 Karlsbad- Ittersbach The lithium ion battery in the Traffic Assist is marked with the adjacent symbol, consisting of a crossed-out waste bin, and the type of battery used.
  • Page 68 >>> NOTICE > D > GB > F > I > E > NL > Completely discharge the battery (leave the unit switched on with no power supply until it automatically switches off). > Unscrew and remove the four housing screws using a small cross-slot screwdriver.

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