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Getting Started
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING
THE NAV ONE 2500 SYSTEM.
The following items should be in the package:
ABOUT THE NAV ONE SYSTEM
Your unit is complete with a map of the entire United States
and Canada as well as a database of millions of points
of interest to help you navigate your vehicle.
Except for the Power Customand function buttons, all the
controls are available with a few touches of the screen.
However, do not rely entirely on the unit while driving and
keep in mind the accompanying Important Information.
MORE INFORMATION
These Operating Instructions combined with the intuitive
nature of the controls should have you up and running quickly.
For online support, visit www.cobra.com.
With the feature turned on, a NAV ONE unit pluggedSmartPower
into a power port that does not turn off with the ignition, will not
drain the vehicle’s battery. The factory setting is on.
SmartPower shuts the system down when there is a combination
of no vehicle motion and no button press for 15 minutes.
With SmartPower off, the system continues to operate until it is
turned off with the Power button (or with the ignition if the power
port is connected to it).
NOTE: Product graphics and operation subject to
change without notice.
1. The NAV ONE
system unit.
2. A mounting bracket
with suction cup.
3. A 12-volt fused
power cord.
4. A 120-Volt Adapter.
5. A foam cushion strip.
6. This Manual.
7. Product registration
card. (Or register online
at www.cobra.com)
TRY IT OUT
Using the NAV ONE is the most effective way to
learn about it. View the demonstration program
by choosing:
Menu Settings DemoS S
Then don’t hesitate to explore your own entries to see
how they work.
There are provisions to delete entries and, if things get
really tangled up, the factory defaults can be reset using
the sequence:
Menu Settings System S S S Reset Factory Defaults
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Important Information
Your safety is important. Please read all warnings
and cautions before installing and using the Cobra
NAV ONE system.
The user is responsible for operating this product
wisely. This NAV ONE unit 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 NAV ONE system
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CAUTION
Observe the following precautions to avoid damage to the unit
or personal inconvenience.
nThis unit is not waterproof. Do not allow liquids to splash on
it nor expose it to rain during operation or transfer from vehicle
to vehicle.
nThe Global Positioning System is provided and operated by the
U.S. government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. That system is subject to changes, which could
affect the accuracy and performance of this NAV ONE unit.
nThe NAV ONE’s map database provides information on suggested
routes without regard to some factors that may affect the user’s
driving experience. For example, the system does not reflect all
road detours, closures or construction, some road characteristics
(such as road surface, slope or grade, weight or height restrictions,
e tc.), weather conditions and similar factors. Use personal
judgment or the navigation system’s detour function to
develop an alternate route if necessary.
WARNING
Avoid the following hazardous situations that could result in a
collision causing severe injury or death.
nDO NOT substitute this NAV ONE for personal judgment. The route
suggestions should never supersede any local traffic regulation,
personal judgment or knowledge of safe driving practices. Before
making any maneuvers suggested by the NAV ONE system (for
example, a U-turn or a left turn), verify that the maneuver can be
legally and safely completed. Do not follow route suggestions that
would take the vehicle into an unsafe situation or locality.
nDO NOT program this NAV ONE while driving. Only a passenger
should operate controls or program the unit while the vehicle is
in motion. The driver should not program the system unless
the vehicle is parked in a safe location.
nDO NOT depend on this NAV ONE system to locate emergency
services (such as police, fire stations, hospitals and clinics).
The database may not include all emergency service providers.
Use judgment and ask for directions in these situations.
nDO NOT disassemble or modify the system. If a problem occurs,
stop using the system immediately and contact Cobra.
nDO NOT be distracted by the NAV ONE. position the unit so itDO
can be seen at a glance when safe to do so. DO listen to the voice
guidance. DO set the volume so you can hear outside traffic and
emergency services alarms.
WARNING
This product, its packaging and components contain chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
or reproductive harm.
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Installation
INSTALLATION
The NAV ONE can be easily mounted to the vehicle’s
windshield with the included bracket and suction cup.
Or, an alternative secure mounting can be used.
It is important that the NAV ONE antenna in the top of the unit can
“see” the sky. Radio signals from the GPS satellites are weak and
cannot penetrate solid portions of a vehicle’s structure.
When the NAV ONE has been unused for several days, or has been
moved more than 500 miles, it can take 15 minutes to acquire
satellites. Leaving the unit on for 20 minutes in this case will allow
faster acquisitions after that.
IMPORTANT: Check www.cobra.com for software updates.
Put the unit where it is visible
at a glance.
Let the antenna “see” the sky.
WARNING
Observe the following measures to prevent a collision or other
condition that could cause serious injury or death.
nDO NOT position the unit in a location that obstructs the driver’s
view of the road or vehicle instruments or controls.
nDO NOT mount the unit over airbag panels or within airbag
expansion spaces. The force of an expanding airbag can thrust
objects in its path toward the driver or passengers with
injurious result.
nDO NOT drive the vehicle unless the unit is securely attached to
the windshield with the supplied bracket and suction cup or is
fastened by other reliable means to keep it from becoming a
projectile hazard inside the vehicle in the event of a violent
maneuver or collision.
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To secure and connect the NAV ONE:
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.Clean the mounting area using window
cleaner or rubbing alcohol.
2. Separate the mounting bracket from
the unit.
3. Firmly press the suction cup against the
windshield by applying pressure to
the suction cup base.
4. Maintain firm pressure on the suction
cup base and flip the lock lever down
toward the base.
5. Test the suction cup adhesion by pulling
firmly on the bracket. It should not wiggle.
6. Attach the unit to the bracket by sliding
the slot in the bottom of the unit over
the bracket until the locking tab clicks.
7. Adjust the unit position using the knobs
and tighten securely.
8. If the unit will rest on the dash or might
contact it, apply the foam strip to the
bottom of the unit to protect the dash.
9. Plug the power cord into the unit and
the vehicle’s 12-volt power port.
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To Remove Nav One:
Depress the locking tab and slide the
unit toward you to temporarily remove
t he unit when the vehicle is parked to
prevent theft or heat damage.
The bracket can be left attached to
the windshield for quick reinstallation
of the unit.
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Controls, Indicators and System Overview
Power Button (on side of unit)
S Press to turn the unit on. Press and hold to turn it off.
S SmartPower default is on. See description on page 2.
Menu Key (User Programmable Key)
S Press to quickly bring up a frequently used function
you have chosen. (Default function is “Menu.”)
S Press and hold to enable a change from the chosen
function to any other on the available list.
Illuminated Touch Screen
S Touch the on-screen buttons and icons to activate
unit functions.
Speaker
SD Card Memory Slot for optional Premium Travel
Content Data Cards. Also will take optional wireless
technology enabled SD Card for expanding connectivity
with future Cobra accessories.
USB Port (for software/map updates and optional
traffic receiver).
Power Connector
Bracket Mounting Slot
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Menu Access
MENU
Menu is the starting point for all system
features. Just touch the on-screen buttons to
progress from step to step. To access "Menu",
press the Menu Key to the right of the screen.
(Note: User Programmable Key may be
customized at a later date.)
Either the Basic or the
Advanced menu will appear.
You can choose between
them in the Settings menu.
The factory default setting is
Basic menu.
BA S IC
The Advanced menu pr ovides
all the tools available on the
NAV ONE. The Destination
Address menu is shown.
Press the buttons on the
bottom of the touch screen
to slide to other functions.
Address allows entry of a
destination address. For more
advanced destination choices,
switch to Advanced Mode.
The Basic menu provides access to the
most frequently used tools.
GO TO MAP
AD VANCED
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SYSTEM OVERVIEW
When the NAV ONE is turned on, an opening
message and a safety warning are shown.
L A NG U A G E CHO IC ES
At this display, the user has
the opportunity to change
the language from English
to French or Spanish.
Continuation from the warning message
depends on whether or not a navigation
was in progress when the unit was last
turned off.
N AVI G AT I O N
WA S IN
P R O G R ES S
NAV I G AT I O N
WA S NO T IN
P R O G R ES S
ìNOTE
Menu can be pressed at any time to select a
destination and switch to the Navigation mode.
System in
Navigation
Mode
System in
View Mode
Speaker volume and display brightness
are adjusted using the +and – buttons
on the touch screen. The button between
the + – Volumeand buttons toggles
the system between mute and un-mute
without affecting the volume setting.
ADDRESS BOOK allows entry and storage of addresses:
nView Entries lets you see the entries you’ve made
and quickly choose from them.
nAdd to Book lets you enter addresses using
an on-screen keyboard.
nSave Current Location quickly adds the current
location to the address book.
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FIND INTEREST POINTS allows choice of a destination
from millions of interest points in the NAV ONE database.
Telephone numbers are included with addresses. Points
can be found in any of four ways:
nName Search lets you spell out the name of a place
using an on-screen keyboard.
nCategory Search lets you choose categories, such as
lodging, to quickly narrow your search.
nFavorite Brands lets you select a specific brand of
interest points to save as a favorite.
nCity Name allows you to route to a city by name, without
entering a specific address.
SYSTEM provides four utilities:
nSettings allows you to customize the NAV ONE to
your preferences:
– System adjusts settings including time zone
and key click sounds.
– Map lets you set your preferred appearance
of the map including vehicle icon, map direction
and view angle.
nDemo provides an interactive demonstration of the
NAV ONE and all its features.
nHelp gives tips on using features of the NAV ONE.
nSystem Information provides information about the
system software version and similar items.
WARNING
DO NOT program this NAV ONE
while driving. Only a passenger
should operate controls or
program the unit while the
vehicle is in motion. The driver
should not program the system
unless the vehicle is parked in a
safe location.
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California prohibits attachment of any articles to windshields or
side or rear windows. Drivers in California should use the dash
mounting disk or another secure mount.
Users should determine if any similar restrictions apply to
jurisdictions where they drive.
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