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Portable Navigation from Volvo and Garmin
By source: Volvo Car Corporation
Apr 9, 2008, 18:28
Enjoy Advanced Navigation on a Widescreen Display
Volvo engineers teamed with Garmin and developed a premium portable navigation system that mounts safely and securely in all new Volvos. The wide, bright touch screen allows you to navigate safely, keep track of your location, plan your route, select Points of Interest (POI), entertainment and much more. It even has pre-loaded data that will direct you to the nearest Volvo Retailer.
Built-in Features and Flexibility
The portable navigator comes fully loaded with detailed maps of North America (including Canada and Puerto Rico), and has over 20 text and voice languages to choose from including English, Spanish and French Canadian. Need to make a phone call? The system features Bluetooth® technology with built-in microphone and speaker. Want to listen to an audio book or play music? Use the built-in audio book or MP3 player. Other features include anti-theft lock, JPEG picture viewer, currency & measurement converter, calculator, FM transmitter…the list goes on and on.
Volvo Dashboard Mount
No suction cups required! The Volvo-developed holder mounts securely on the dashboard and gets power from the car’s electrical system. So there are no messy wires to deal with! It’s located within convenient reach of the driver and positioned for optimum viewing. The holder features variable tilt and rotation to help minimize reflections. When not in use, remove the navigator and the holder can be easily folded down.
Easy Updates: A USB Cable is included for easy updates from your computer – such as new points of interest and maps.
Touch Screen: Thin sleek design coupled with sophisticated technology, super-bright touch screen and voice guidance makes navigating easy.
No Suction Cup: This unit comes complete with a stylish holder designed and engineered by Volvo. It’s neat, secure and there are no messy wires. It folds up or down and can be installed by your Volvo Retailer.
Portable: Inserts or removes easily from holder. Slip it in your pocket or purse and use the rechargeable lithium-ion battery for navigation by foot or in another car.
Fits the Following Volvo Models: C30 (all models), S40 (2005 and newer), V50 (2005 and newer), S60 (2001 and newer), V70 (2001 and newer), XC70 (2001 and newer), S80 (all models), XC90 (all models)
What’s included in the Portable Navigation Kit?
• Garmin nuvi 760 GPS portable navigator
• Specially designed holder for Volvo cars
• Preloaded City Navigator NT for North America
• USB cable
• Leather carrying case
• AC adapter
• Quick start manual
Physical and Performance:
Unit dimensions: 4.8"W x 3.0"H x 0.8"D (12.2 x 7.6 x 2.0 cm)
Display size: 3.81"W x 2.25"H (9.7 x 5.7 cm); 4.3" diag (10.9 cm)
Display resolution: 480W x 272H pixels
Display type: WQVGA color TFT with white backlight
Weight: 6.2 ounces (176 g)
Battery: rechargeable lithium-ion
Battery life: up to 5 hours
Maps and Memory:
Basemap: yes
Preloaded maps: yes
Ability to add maps: yes
Built-in memory: internal solid state
Accepts data cards: SD card (not included)
Waypoints/favorites: 500
Routes: 10
Features:
Voice promts (e.g. “Turn right in 500 ft.”)
Speaks street names (e.g. “Turn righ ton Elm Street in 500 ft.”)
3D map view
Auto sort multiple destinagions (proveds most direct route)
Auto re-route (fast off-route and detour recalculation)
Choice of route setup (faster-time, shorter distance, off road)
Route avoidance (avoid highways, tolls, etc.)
Custom POIs (ability to add additional Points of Interest)
Hands-free calling with Bluetooth wireless technology
MP3 player
Audio book player
Picture viewer
Configurable vehicle icons(select car-shaped icons for map navigation)
World travel clock, currency and Measurement converter, calculator
Touchscreen
FM transmitter
Headphone jack/audio line-out
Garmin Lock (anti-theft feature)
Additional:
• this USB mass storage device is compatible with Windows 2000 or later and Mac OS X 10.4 or later
• The Volvo holder included with the unit only fits the Garmin nüvi 760.
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