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Becker TRAFFIC ASSIST 7977 User Manual

Becker TRAFFIC ASSIST 7977
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Instructions for Use

Table of Contents

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Becker TRAFFIC ASSIST 7977 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Device CategoryGPS
ManufacturerBecker
ModelTRAFFIC ASSIST 7977
TouchscreenYes
Resolution480 x 272 pixels
Internal Memory2 GB
Card ReaderSD card
BluetoothYes
TMCYes
Processor400 MHz
GPS ReceiverSiRFstarIII
Speed Camera AlertsYes
BatteryLithium-Ion
Traffic InformationTMC
Display Size4.3 inches
MapsPre-installed

Summary

Safety Message Hierarchy

DANGER

Warnings about hazardous situations leading to death or serious injury.

WARNING

Warnings about hazardous situations leading to death or serious injury.

CAUTION

Warnings about hazardous situations leading to minor or moderate injury.

NOTICE

Information regarding unit damage, warranties, or traffic laws.

Note

Provides information regarding the use of the unit.

Safety Information

WARNING

Critical warnings about safe operation, traffic regulations, and driver distraction.

NOTICE

Notices regarding system limitations, repairs, traffic laws, and accessory use.

The Traffic Assist

Contents of the Instructions for Use

Overview of the manual's structure and the devices covered.

Use

Describes the primary uses of the Traffic Assist device.

Navigation

Explains the GPS-based navigation capabilities.

The Traffic Assist

Music

Details the MP3 player functionality for listening to music.

Pictures

Describes the Picture Viewer function for displaying images.

Video

Explains the video player functionality for playing videos.

Telephone*

Introduces Bluetooth connectivity for hands-free phone use.

Unpacking the Traffic Assist

Instructions for unpacking and checking the device delivery.

Checking the delivery

Instructions for unpacking and checking the device delivery.

The Traffic Assist

Complaints procedure

Guidance on how to report any complaints about the unit.

Handling the packaging

Advice on keeping and disposing of the original packaging.

Description of the Unit

Details the components and features of the Traffic Assist unit.

Traffic Assist - basic unit

Lists the electronic components integrated into the basic unit.

The Traffic Assist

Cable for power supply from cigarette lighter

Instructions for connecting the unit to the car's cigarette lighter.

Battery

Information about the rechargeable battery and its charging.

SD memory card

Details the use and handling of the SD memory card for maps and data.

The Traffic Assist

USB connection cable

Explains how to connect the unit to a PC using the USB cable.

Unit bracket

Instructions on mounting the unit in the vehicle using the bracket.

Grid power supply unit

Details the power supply for connecting to a grid outlet.

External GPS antenna

Information on connecting an external GPS antenna for improved reception.

Docking station

Details the optional docking station for connecting to audio systems.

The Traffic Assist

Headset

Information on connecting headphones for MP3 playback.

Information About Documentation

Refers to the operating instructions for a comprehensive explanation.

Registration

Instructions on how to register the product online for updates.

Repairs

Guidance on contacting dealers for unit repairs.

Emissions and disposal

Information on emissions, EMC, and disposal can be found.

Overview Traffic Assist

Scope of supply

Lists the items included in the delivery package of the Traffic Assist.

Overview Traffic Assist

Front of unit with controls and displays

Identifies controls and displays on the front of the unit.

Overview Traffic Assist

Rear of unit

Identifies connection points on the rear of the unit.

Overview Traffic Assist

Left side of unit

Identifies controls and ports on the left side of the unit.

Right side of unit

Identifies controls and ports on the right side of the unit.

Overview Traffic Assist

Left docking station

Details connection points on the left side of the docking station.

Right docking station

Details connection points on the right side of the docking station.

Gerneral Operation

Maintenance and care

Provides instructions for proper care and maintenance of the unit.

Gerneral Operation

Battery quality declaration

Explains battery capacity decrease and storage effects.

Display quality declaration

Discusses potential discolored pixels on the display.

Start-up

Outlines the steps required to start the Traffic Assist unit.

Memory card

Details map data preinstallation and saving other files.

Gerneral Operation

Inserting the memory card

Step-by-step guide for inserting the memory card.

Ejecting the memory card

Step-by-step guide for removing the memory card.

Gerneral Operation

Power supply

Information on powering the device via car charger or grid adapter.

Using the battery

Details on the internal rechargeable battery.

Connecting to the socket

Instructions for connecting to the public mains grid.

Gerneral Operation

Connecting to the cigarette lighter

Instructions for connecting the power supply via the car's cigarette lighter.

GPS antenna

Information about the integrated GPS antenna and external antenna use.

Gerneral Operation

Connecting up external antenna

Guide for connecting an external GPS antenna for better reception.

Connecting USB storage media

Instructions for connecting USB memory sticks or hard drives.

Docking station (optional)

Information on the optional docking station's connections.

Telephone muting

How to mute car radio for navigation announcements.

Gerneral Operation

Audio signal output

Connecting the unit to the audio system for sound output.

External microphone

Connecting an external microphone to the unit.

Switching the Traffic Assist On/Off

Steps to power the Traffic Assist unit on and off.

Gerneral Operation

Switching Off

Instructions for switching the unit off or putting it into sleep mode.

Unit bracket

Details on attaching the unit to the windshield with the holder.

Gerneral Operation

Fitting the Unit Bracket

Instructions for attaching the unit holder to the windshield.

On the windshield

Specific steps for mounting the unit bracket on the windshield.

Gerneral Operation

Adjusting the Unit Bracket

Guides for swiveling the support plate horizontally and vertically.

Vertical movements

Steps to adjust the carrier plate downwards for viewing angle.

Horizontal movements

Steps to adjust the carrier plate left to right for viewing angle.

Adding the Traffic Assist

Process for attaching the unit to the bracket via guides and lugs.

Removing the Traffic Assist

Method to detach the unit from the bracket using the clip.

Gerneral Operation

Basic information about the touchscreen

Details about the touchscreen operation and care.

Operation

How to interact with touchscreen buttons and invalid selections.

Calibration

Instructions for recalibrating the touchscreen if it responds imprecisely.

Basic information about the menus

Introduction to the menu structure and applications.

The main menu

Explains the top-level menu and how applications are started.

Gerneral Operation

Entries made with the entry menu

How to use the entry menu for inputting data.

Entering characters

Process of pressing keys in the central area to input characters.

Adopting suggestions

How the system suggests entries based on data on the memory card.

Gerneral Operation

Scrolling through the lists

How to navigate through selection lists using arrow keys.

Special characters

Using special characters and umlauts for naming destinations.

Entering numbers

How to switch to the numerical keypad for number entry.

Gerneral Operation

Switching between upper and lower case

How to switch between uppercase and lowercase letters during text entry.

Deleting characters

Using the back key to delete the last character entered.

Inserting spaces

How to insert a space between words in an entry.

The Becker key

Explains the functions of the Becker key for standby and navigation.

Gerneral Operation

Volume control

Adjusting the volume using the unit's control or application settings.

Map data

Information on preinstalled map data and installation from DVD.

Installation program

Steps to manually start the map installation program.

Transferring files

How to transfer files via memory card or USB port.

Transferring using the SD card reader

Fastest way to transfer files using an SD card reader.

Gerneral Operation

Transferring using the USB port

Connecting to a PC via USB for data transfer.

Transferring maps

Steps to transfer map data using the installation program.

Transmitting music tracks, pictures and videos

Storing media files on separate cards or USB media.

Gerneral Operation

Faults

How to handle system faults and when to contact a dealer.

Navigational Mode

What is navigation?

Explains the concept of navigation and how GPS works.

WARNING

Critical warnings about traffic regulations and driver judgment.

Note

Information on the initial startup time for position determination.

Navigational Mode

Selecting navigation

How to enter navigation mode from the main menu.

Aids for navigation

Lists navigation aids: rapid access, navigation menu, map display.

Rapid access

How rapid access starts navigation with saved destinations.

Navigation menu

How to access the navigation menu to enter new destinations.

Map display

How to view current position and select new destinations from the map.

Structure of rapid access

Explains the layout of the rapid access screen and its keys.

Navigational Mode

The list of destinations

Displays available destinations for quick selection, including home address.

Icons used

Explains icons used in the destination list for status and type.

Operating rapid access

Steps to start navigation using an existing destination.

Starting using an existing destination

How to start route calculation from saved destinations.

Scrolling in the destinations memory

How to scroll through the list of saved destinations.

Navigational Mode

Displaying or editing destinations

Options to view or edit saved destinations, including protection.

Navigational Mode

Change to the map display

How to switch to the map display from rapid access.

Displaying current position

How to show the current location on the map display.

Calling up the Navigation menu

How to access the extended options of the navigation menu.

The Navigation menu

How to determine a new destination using the navigation menu.

Navigational Mode

Structure of the navigation menu

Overview of the options within the navigation menu.

Address

Steps to select a destination via address entry.

Point of interest

How to select destinations like airports, restaurants, and gas stations.

Select on map

How to select a destination directly on the map.

Enter coordinates

How to input geographic coordinates for a destination.

Route planning

How to plan routes with multiple stopovers.

Settings

How to make general navigation settings.

Navigation menu: Address

Opening the address selection window from the navigation menu.

Navigational Mode

Selecting a state/territory

How to choose a state or territory from the available list.

Select address

Entering the exact destination address details like town and street.

Navigational Mode

Selecting the town

Entering destination town name or postcode, with smart speller.

The OK key

Using the OK key to transfer selected destinations to the route calculation menu.

Navigational Mode

Using the list of towns

Displaying towns matching entered letters and selecting one.

Selecting the street

Entering street name and building number, with smart speller.

The OK key

Transferring the selected street/destination to route calculation.

Using the list of streets

Displaying streets matching entered letters and selecting one.

Navigational Mode

Selecting the Intersection

Entering an intersecting road to refine destination choice.

Selecting a house number

Entering a house number to further limit the destination choice.

Set options and start navigation

Options to display destination on map and start navigation.

Displaying destination on the map

How to view the entered destination on the surrounding area map.

Navigational Mode

Options for the driving profile

Setting driving profile to affect route selection and journey times.

Navigational Mode

Saving destination

How to save a destination with a name for future use.

Starting navigation

Steps to initiate navigation and calculate the route.

Canceling navigation

How to stop the current navigation session.

Navigational Mode

Navigation menu: Point of interest

Selecting points of interest like airports, restaurants, gas stations.

Point of interest: Near GPS position

Searching for nearby points of interest based on current GPS location.

Navigational Mode

Point of interest: nationwide

Searching for points of interest across the entire country.

Point of interest: In a town

Searching for points of interest within a specific town.

Navigational Mode

Operating options in the POI input menu

Options for POIs: display on map, set profile, save, start route.

Navigation menu: Select on map

Selecting a destination directly from the map display.

Navigational Mode

Navigation menu: Route planning

Creating and selecting individual routes with multiple destination points.

Navigational Mode

Route list

Selecting stored routes from the system's route list.

Scrolling through the list of routes

How to scroll through the list of saved routes.

Displaying route details

Viewing and managing route details like renaming or deleting.

Using a route

Buttons available for interacting with a loaded route.

Navigational Mode

The New key

Creating a new route by adding destination points.

The Edit key

How to change existing routes in the edit menu.

Navigational Mode

The Calculate key

Calculating route distance and journey time, even without GPS.

The Start key

Initiating navigation from the route planning menu.

Navigation menu: Enter coordinates

Entering destinations using geographic coordinates.

Navigational Mode

Navigation menu: Settings

Accessing navigation-relevant settings.

Structure

Overview of buttons available in the settings menu.

Navigational Mode

The Routing options key

Setting drive profile to affect route selection and journey times.

Navigational Mode

The Auto mode key

Changing map view settings like 2D/3D display and auto zoom.

The Format key

Specifying units for time and distance measurements.

Navigational Mode

The Map info key

Setting additional information to be displayed on the map.

The Route info key

Setting additional information displayed during route guidance.

Navigational Mode

The Speed key

Displaying speed limits and receiving warnings for exceeding them.

Navigational Mode

The TMC key

Making settings for traffic announcement reception.

The Time Zone key

Setting the relevant time zone for arrival time calculations.

Navigational Mode

The Smart Speller key

Using logical elimination to quickly enter destinations.

The Junction Info key

Activating aids for complex turning maneuvers at junctions.

Navigational Mode

The Home address key

Entering, changing, and displaying home address details.

The Volume key

Setting general volume for voice announcements and map display.

Navigational Mode

The GPS key

Displaying GPS information and saving current location.

The Load map key

Displaying loaded map data from the memory card.

The Offroad key

Setting guidance for non-digitized (offroad) areas.

Navigational Mode

Offroad navigation

Guidance in offroad areas to digitised roads or nearest roads.

Destination in offroad area

Entering destinations in offroad areas via coordinates or map.

Start point in offroad area

Guidance from offroad start points to nearest digitised street.

Navigational Mode

Map display

Calling up map display from various applications.

Map layout

How map layout varies by operation mode (driving/no driving).

Map display without driving guidance

Map display covering the touchscreen, with toolbar.

Map display with driving guidance

Information displayed during navigation, including speed and next maneuver.

Navigational Mode

Map display with toolbar

Activating/deactivating the toolbar for map functions.

Navigational Mode

Using the map display

Using toolbar functions like repeat prompt, volume, and map movement.

Repeat the last voice prompt

Repeating the last navigation announcement.

Changing the announcement volume

Adjusting the volume of navigation announcements.

Navigational Mode

Additional information

Displaying ETA, journey time, and distance to destination/stopover.

Position information

Opening an information window for selected map points.

Zooming and the map (toolbar)

Using zoom buttons to enlarge or reduce the map view.

Display route (toolbar)

Automatically zooming out to display the entire route.

Navigational Mode

Daytime - Night-time design (toolbar)

Changing screen display between daytime and night-time modes.

Change display (toolbar)

Switching between 2D and 3D map views.

Point northwards (toolbar)

Orienting the map towards north using the compass key.

Available POIs along the route (toolbar)

Displaying available Points of Interest along the route.

Navigational Mode

To select a POI as a stopover

Setting a Point of Interest as a stopover for route calculation.

To set a POI category

Setting categories for displaying Points of Interest.

Navigational Mode

Move map (toolbar)

Shifting the map in any direction while in move mode.

Calling up the options menu (toolbar)

Accessing the options menu for various functions.

Navigational Mode

Playback of MP3 files during an active navigation

Playing MP3 files while active navigation is in progress.

Calling up the telephone function (toolbar)*

Accessing the telephone function during navigation.

Telephone Mode*

Calling up telephone mode

How to access telephone mode from the main menu or toolbar.

Telephone fast access mode

Displays last dialled, answered, or rejected numbers.

Configuration of fast access mode

Settings for fast access mode, including network and signal display.

Telephone Mode*

Number list

Displays numbers/names for fast dialling, with icons and characteristics.

Icons used

Explains icons used in the number list for entry status.

Operating in fast access mode

How to dial an existing number from the list.

Dialling an existing number

Directly dialling numbers/names from the number list.

Scrolling through the number list

Navigating the number list using the arrow buttons.

Telephone Mode*

Displaying or editing entries

Options to view or edit numbers in fast access mode.

Telephone menu

Dialing numbers, opening phone book, and Bluetooth settings.

Telephone Mode*

Dialling a number

Entering a phone number and initiating a call or storing it.

Telephone book

Displaying and calling numbers from SIM or phone memory.

Telephone Mode*

Connecting a mobile phone

Requirements and process for connecting a mobile phone via Bluetooth.

Opening the device list

Accessing the device list to search for or connect a mobile phone.

Telephone Mode*

Connecting automatically

Establishing automatic connection with the last mobile phone after power-on.

Telephone Mode*

Searching for a mobile phone

Activating Bluetooth and searching for a mobile phone.

Connecting from the device list

Initiating a connection to a mobile phone from the device list.

Telephone Mode*

Disconnecting a mobile phone

How to disconnect a connected mobile phone.

Telephone/Bluetooth settings

Activating Bluetooth, assigning name, setting visibility, and adjusting volume.

Switching Bluetooth on/off

Enabling Bluetooth for automatic connection.

Visibility of the Traffic Assist

Setting whether other devices can recognize the Traffic Assist.

Telephone Mode*

Activating/deactivating automatic connection

Specifying if connection should be automatic after switching on.

Refreshing the phonebook

Instructing the unit to transfer phonebook data again.

Setting the telephone volume

Adjusting the volume for telephone calls.

Device name

Naming the Traffic Assist for display on other Bluetooth devices.

Telephone Mode*

Telephone calls

Overview of options for establishing, answering, and ending calls.

Establishing a call

Entering a number or selecting from lists to make a call.

Answering a call

How to accept, refuse, or ignore an incoming call.

Telephone Mode*

Ending a call

Terminating a call, depending on whether route guidance is active.

Music Operations

Selecting music playback

How to call up the music player from the main menu.

The MP3 player

Playing MP3 files stored on the memory card.

Music Operations

Operating the MP3 Players

Key panels arranged around the track line for simplified operations.

Track skip

Displaying and selecting the next or previous track.

Play

Starting music playback by pressing the play icon.

Pause

Pausing and resuming music playback.

Canceling playback

Terminating music playback.

Music Operations

Folder overview

Navigating through folders and subfolders to view contents.

Track repeat/random play function

Setting continuous track repeat or random playback.

Music Operations

Setting volume

Increasing, decreasing, or muting the music volume.

Navigation during MP3 player operation

Starting or continuing navigation while music plays.

Shutting down the MP3 Player

Terminating the MP3 player and returning to the main menu.

Pictures Mode

Selecting pictures display

How to call up the picture viewer from the main menu.

The Picture Viewer

Calling up and displaying images stored on the memory card.

Pictures Mode

Operating the Picture Viewers

Key panels for simplifying picture viewing operations.

Scrolling

Moving between pictures at the current folder level.

Slideshow

Automatically displaying all pictures from the current folder.

Full screen

Enlarging the current picture to fill the entire touchscreen.

Shutting down the Picture Viewer

Closing the Picture Viewer and returning to the main menu.

Pictures Mode

Folder viewing mode

Displaying the picture viewer's folder level in a key panel.

Operating folder viewing mode

Navigating and viewing contents of folders and subfolders.

Selecting a picture

Loading a picture directly into the Picture Viewer from the list.

Changing folder levels

Moving to the next highest folder level or displaying subfolder contents.

Closing folder viewing mode

Closing the folder overview.

Video Mode

Selecting video playback

How to call up the video player from the main menu.

The video player

Playing videos stored on the memory card, supporting MPEG1 and WMV.

Operating the video player

Opening and playing videos using the player interface.

Video Mode

Showing the button bar while video is playing

Displaying or hiding the video player's button bar.

Pausing and resuming playback

Pausing and continuing video playback.

Fast forward/reverse

Using buttons for fast forwarding or reversing video playback.

Video Mode

Setting the volume

Adjusting the volume for video playback, including mute functionality.

Settings

Selecting the settings

Pre-selecting basic settings for all Traffic Assist applications.

The setting menu

Overview of available setting possibilities.

Operation

How to choose selections and navigate pages within the settings.

The individual menu points

Details of specific settings like Energy, Brightness, Calibration, Language.

Energy

Information on power supply and visualization of energy status.

Settings

Day/night display

Changing the screen display between daytime and night-time modes.

Calibration

Instructions for recalibrating the touchscreen if it responds imprecisely.

Starting calibration

Initiating the touchscreen calibration process.

Settings

Language

Displaying touch-screen text in various languages.

Calling up language selection

Accessing the language selection menu.

Moodlight

Switching the side light bars on/off or changing their color.

Settings

Tones

Switching Traffic Assist signal tones on or off.

Automatic on/off

Automatically switching the unit to sleep mode when ignition is off.

Switching the function on / off

Enabling or disabling the automatic on/off function.

Information

Displaying product designation and software version details.

Settings

Factory settings

Resetting the unit to factory defaults, clearing data.

Car integration*

Defining whether audio signal/microphone output is via internal speakers.

Specialist Words

Active Sync

Standard synchronization software for Windows mobile units.

Bluetooth*

Technology for short-distance wireless data transmission.

GMT

Greenwich Mean Time, used for data synchronization.

GPS

Global Positioning System for determining geographical position using satellites.

HDOP

Horizontal Dilution Of Precision, indicating positional determination quality.

ID3-Tag

"Index of Contents" for MP3 titles, containing metadata.

JPG/JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group, a common image storage format.

Memory Card

A re-writable storage card, in this case an SD card.

MP3

Special compression process for audio data like music.

Specialist Words

File

File on CD/storage card/microdrive containing MPS titles.

SD Card

Secure Digital Card, a re-writable storage card.

Stylus

An input pointer used for operating touch-screens.

USB

Universal Serial Bus, a system for computer peripheral interconnection.

Technical Data

Dimensions

Physical size of the unit in millimeters.

Weight

The weight of the Traffic Assist unit in grams.

Processor

Details about the unit's processor.

Screen

Specifications of the touch-screen display.

Storage

Information on internal Flash and SD-RAM storage.

SD Card Reader

Specifications for the SD card reader, including capacity and format.

USB Interface

Details on the USB interface types supported.

Headphone output

Specification for the headphone socket.

Internal speakers

Information on the unit's internal speaker power.

Power supply voltage

Voltage requirement for power supply via USB connection.

AC Adapter

Specifications for the AC adapter, including voltage and current.

Notice

FCC Information

Compliance statement with FCC rules regarding interference.

C-Tick mark

Australian and New Zealand certification trademarks.

The type approval

Conformance to EC guidelines and electromagnetic compatibility specifications.

Notice

EU Declaration of Conformity

Declaration of conformity with EU guidelines and R&TTE Directive.

Disposal

Customer information on disposing of electrical and electronic devices.

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