Cobra Electronics 5600 Pro LM Quick Start Guide

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Start Up

IMPORTANT!

It is the user’s responsibility to account for the vehicle’s height, width, length, HAZMAT, and other restrictions while driving.

Always follow posted road signs and be aware of road conditions when making driving decisions.

Please read the “ Important Safety Information” included with your unit.

Power Key

Earphone Jack

Micro SD Card Slot

Power Adapter/ Mini

USB Port

Reset Button

To charge the unit, connect the DC Power

Adapter. The battery light will flash red and will take approximately 3 hours to charge. Once fully charged the battery will last approximately 2 hours during normal use.

Mount the 5600 Unit

You can mount your unit to the inside of your vehicle’s windshield using the windshield bracket provided.

• Clean the area where you wish to position the bracket thoroughly with glass cleaner.

• Assemble the suction cup bracket.

Slide the mount clip onto the end of the suction cup arm.

NOTE: A significant amount of force is required to snap the mount clip into the suction cup arm.

• Place the suction cup and bracket on the windshield and push the locking lever towards the windshield to secure the bracket.

• Adjust the angle of the bracket so that when the unit is attached to it you can view the display and operate the controls safely.

• Do not place the mount in an airbag deployment area.

NOTE: Mounting your unit in close proximity to a CB radio may interfere with GPS reception. Should you encounter such interference, position your unit as far away from your CB radio as possible.

NOTE: Turn the unit ON or OFF by pressing the Power Key for 2 seconds.

Printed in China Part No. 480-835-P Version C

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Basic Map Screen

Quick Info Tab

Map Screen

Scroll/Zoom Tab

Scroll/Zoom Tab

Quick Info Tab

Routing Tab

Volume/Brightness

Control

Speed/Time Toggle

NOTE: Touch anywhere on the map to enter the Main Menu.

Routing Tab

Log Timers Status Toggle

Next Mile Marker

Distance to next Rest Area

Distance to next Travel Center

Distance to next Weigh Station

Zoom In

Zoom Out

Scroll Map

Stop Route

Program Detour

View Turn List

Change Multi-

Route Settings

View Trip CPU

Change Route Status

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Main Menu

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Navigate To:

• Enter Address

• Points of Interest

• Home

• City Center

• Recent Destination

• Intersection

• Office

• Find on Map

Tools:

• Address Book

• Multi-Route

• Trip Computer

• Calculator

• Hour Log

• Mileage Log

• GPS Status

• Backup/Restore

Settings:

• My Truck

• Map

• Device

• Volume/Brightness

• Alerts

• Language

• Calibration

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Enter Truck Info

• Under the Settings tab in the main menu, tap the

My Truck icon to input your truck type.

• Choose your axel configuration and press

• Tap each box to enter your truck name and customize your vehicle’s specifications.

• When finished, press Save. Now you are ready to navigate.

Find an Address

• Under the Navigate To tab in the main menu, tap the

Enter Address icon to navigate to an address.

• Click the appropriate boxes to enter your destination’s

State/Zip, City, Street, and House Number.

• As you type using the keyboard, the list will automatically filter your results. You can press View List to scroll through the results or simply tap on your desired destination.

• When finished, press and then confirm your truck information and press again.

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Route Option

• The Route Option Page allows you to view and customize your route.

• Press Simulation for the unit to run a real time simulation of your route including turn instructions and warnings.

• Press Route Options to Customize your route.

This page allows you to avoid tollways and freeways, give preference to STAA routes, avoid specific roads, add via locations, or change your starting point.

• Press Turn List for detailed turn instructions for your route.

• When you are comfortable with your route, press to begin navigating.

Find a POI

• The 5600 PRO LM has an extensive database of Truck

Specific and Standard Points of Interest. Under the

Navigate To tab, click the Point of Interest icon.

• Choose where you would like the 5600 PRO LM to center the search.

• For truck specific POI’s tap ProMiles ® /TruckDown ®

Truck Specific POI.

• For standard POIs choose the appropriate category or press All to do a keyboard search of all categories.

NOTE: If you see on your map screen it means that you are not on the STAA National Network. The 5600 PRO LM does not have truck specific data for these areas so be alert and follow local restrictions and posted signs.

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Amenity Filter

• When searching for Truck Stops the 5600 PRO LM gives you the ability to filter your results based on the amenities of the travel center.

• Enter a Point of Interest search, tap ProMiles ® /

TruckDown ® Truck Specific POI, press the down arrow, select Truck Stops, then press the

Amenities button.

• Select each amenity that you require and press the button.

• To turn off the amenity filter, press Clear All and then press the button.

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Timers and Logs

• The Hour Log and State Mileage Log can be found in the Tools menu.

• The Hour Log is a set of timers that will assist you in filling out your Hours of Service Log Book.

• Reset your timers at the beginning of your work day.

Set the maximum times to your preferred limits.

• Use the Log Timers Status Toggle in the Quick

Info Tab on the Map Screen to change your status.

• The timers will count down and warn you when you are approaching your maximum limit.

• The State Mileage Log automatically records the number of miles that you drive in each state.

• To export the State Mileage Log, insert a micro

SD card (not included) into the unit and press the

“Save to SD” button on the mileage log page. This will create a CSV file on the micro SD card that can be viewed and edited on your computer.

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Configuration Options

• To reset unit to factory settings, go to the

Settings Tab in the main menu, press Device, and scroll down to Reset.

• If you are having trouble with touch screen accuracy,

calibrate your screen by tapping Calibration in the settings tab and follow the onscreen instructions.

Using and Updating

Your unit comes with a lifetime subscription to AURA, the world’s premier Red Light/Speed Camera database. Keeping your unit updated with AURA will insure that you receive the most accurate warnings of upcoming red light cameras, speed cameras, dangerous intersections, caution areas, and speed traps.

• To activate your free updates, go to http://www.cobra.

com/homebase and download Cobra HomeBase docking software for your PC/Mac*.

™

• Follow the on-screen instructions to update your unit.

* Windows 7/Mac OS 10.1 or higher and internet connection required.

For more information, go to: http://www.cobra.com or call customer service at (773) 889-3087.

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Lifetime Maps

Map & Software Updates

With the 5600 PRO LM you’ll never have to worry if your map or software is out-of-date. The unit comes with free map and software updates (as they become available).

Downloading/installing the Cobra HomeBase ™ on your PC or Mac* will allow you to keep your software up-to-date. Please go to http:www.cobra.com/

homebase and follow the online instructions.

*With Lifetime Map Updates you can receive up to one (1) map update per year, when and as such updates are made available on

Cobra’s website, for this Cobra product until its useful life expires or Cobra no longer receives map data from its suppliers, whichever is shorter. Useful life means the period of time that this Cobra product is serviceable and/or supportable by Cobra, including but not limited to, this Cobra product having sufficient memory or software to accept updates to the original map data. Cobra Lifetime Maps may not be transferred to another person or another Cobra product. The updates you receive will be updates to the same map data originally included with this Cobra product when originally purchased. If this Cobra product does not have sufficient memory remaining for you to load an update to the same map data originally included with this Cobra product, you may need to select reduced map data coverage for your updates. This agreement is not a warranty, it does not alter or limit the warranty provided with this product, and it is not intended to create any implied warranties or rights of any kind. For complete terms and conditions to which you must agree, see the General Terms and Conditions for Online Sales at www.cobra.com. Cobra may terminate Cobra Lifetime Maps at any time and for any reason, including but not limited to, if you violate any of the terms of your agreement.

PC compatible. Requires high-speed internet access and USB cable (not included). The map updates are valid for maps of the US and

Canada only. This map will only update regions which are currently loaded on your device. This service is not transferrable and may only be assigned to one device. Features, service, and terms and conditions are subject to change without notice.

Product not returnable once purchased/activated.

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