Frequently asked questions, Why won’t my unit turn on, Why am i unable to get a gps signal or fix – RightWay GPS Navigator RW 430 User Manual
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
WHY WON‟T MY UNIT TURN ON?
The power button must be held down for 3 seconds for the unit to turn on. Typically the
problem when a unit will not turn on is that it is locked. Check the lock/unlock switch on
the right side of the device. It must be in the unlocked position. If that isn‟t the problem,
check the power. Does the battery need to be charged? When connected to the power
cord does the charging light come on? If the unit still does not turn on, press the reset
button on the back of the unit to the left of the speaker.
WHY AM I UNABLE TO GET A GPS SIGNAL OR FIX?
The very first time you use the RightWay 430 GPS navigator, it can take up to 10
minutes to initialize the GPS. After the first time, GPS reception should start within 1
minute of turning on the device. If the navigation device has been switched off for more
than 1 week, the next initialization can take up to 5 minutes. For the GPS to properly
receive satellite data it needs a clear view of the sky. The most common limitations to
receiving GPS signals are urban canyons, tunnels and metallic surfaces. Most of the
time, this isn‟t an issue. If you are experiencing difficulty, place your unit near the
rearview mirror.
WHY DOES MY UNIT SOMETIMES MAKE A POPPING OR STATIC
LIKE NOISE?
The popping/static noise comes from interference with cell phones. It doesn‟t impact the
unit or its performance. If the occasional noise is bothersome, either turn the cell phone
off or move the unit further away from the phone.
WHY DOES MY UNIT ONLY ACCEPT EVERY OTHER LETTER
ENTERED FOR AN ADDRESS?
The RW 430 has predictive text which enables it to search its data bases for possible
matches after each letter or number is entered. While searching its data bases, the unit
doesn‟t register the input of another character. So if you are entering information quickly,
it appears to only accept every other letter or number. When entering characters, pause
slightly after each entry to allow time for the data base search.