Important Notice - Sony nav-u NV-U50 Quick Start Manual
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Important notice
To avoid the risk of accident or injury, read the
following warning before installing and operating
the unit.
On handling
• Do not let foreign objects get inside the cradle
connector of the unit, as it may cause malfunction.
• Turn the unit off by pressing ?/1, take it out of the
cradle, then disconnect the car battery adapter,
otherwise car battery drain may occur. Note the
following.
– Turning the ignition off does not turn off the
unit, which continues to draw power from the
lithium-ion rechargeable battery (built-in).
– If your car's cigarette lighter socket is not
connected to the ignition switch ACC position,
power continues to be supplied to the built-in
battery, even if you turn the ignition off.
– Check the CHG indicator at the bottom right of
the unit which lights up during charging.
• Do not expose the unit to fire, as it may cause
malfunction.
• Do not let water or rain get into the unit, as it may
cause malfunction.
• If you leave the unit in direct sunlight, the LCD
may darken and not display clearly. This is not a
malfunction, and it will return to normal as
temperature decreases.
• Note that the built-in battery cannot be charged at
temperatures outside 5 – 45 ºC (41 – 113 ºF).
• Do not leave the unit in high ambient temperature
as the built-in battery capacity will deteriorate, or
it will become unchargeable.
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On safety
General
• Do not apply excessive force to the unit or cradle
as it may fall under the brake pedal, etc., and cause
an accident.
• Observe actual traffic regulations, such as one-
way streets, while driving with the route guidance.
• Do not watch the unit while driving. It is
dangerous and may cause a traffic accident.
• If you need to operate the unit while driving, be
sure to stop the car in a safe place before
Cradle
operating.
connector
• Be sure to take the unit out of the car when leaving
your car to prevent theft or high temperature
damage inside the car.
• When the car battery adapter is not in use,
disconnect it from the cigarette lighter socket, as
car battery drain may still occur even with ignition
OFF.
• Do not allow any liquid or foreign objects to enter
the unit.
• Do not place anything other than the specified unit
in the cradle.
• Do not connect any accessory (car battery adapter,
AC power adapter, etc.) other than those supplied
or optional.
• Do not modify the unit.
• Do not disassemble the unit except when
disposing of it.
Installation
• Before installing the unit, check your local traffic
laws and regulations.
• Make sure you install the unit properly according
?/1
to the installation instructions. Improper
installation may result in fire or electric shock.
• Before installation, be sure to turn the ignition
switch to the OFF position or take out the key.
Installing the unit with the ignition on may cause
the car battery to drain or short circuit.
• Be sure to:
– attach the unit to the cradle properly.
– clean the surface of the suction cup and
– warm up the car interior and then install the
– wipe the windscreen before installation if there
Otherwise, the unit or cradle may fall under the
brake pedal, etc., and cause an accident.
• Be sure to place the cables where it does not
obstruct driving.
• Do not use the unit in a car with the USB cable
connected.
• Connect the car battery adapter only to the cradle.
• Do not damage any pipes, tubes, the fuel tank or
electric wiring when installing the unit, as fire or
accident may result. If you drill a hole in a car
panel, make sure that any hidden car parts will not
be damaged.
windscreen before attaching. Also, confirm that
the suction cup is securely attached to the
windscreen after installation.
cradle and unit if ambient temperature is low.
The cup suction is affected at high/low
temperatures or sudden changes in temperature.
is condensation inside the car.
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