Figure 12: LG's LN740, Front

Three physical buttons are located on the right side of the case for quick access to the menu and volume controls, and all operations can be performed via the touch-screen interface.

Figure 13: LG's LN740, Left Side

The left side of the 0.75-inch thick LN740 is home to the USB data port and SD Memory card slot. All the mapping data is pre-loaded on the LN740's internal memory, so the SD memory card slot is available to store user data, such as photos or music files. A blank plastic cover protects the card slot when not in use. The USB port is protected by a small plastic cover that's tethered to the LN740's case, preventing it from being lost.

Figure 14: LG's LN740, Bottom

A recessed reset button in located on the bottom-right of the LN740. You'll need to use a paperclip or pencil to press the reset button. The LN740 never crashed on me during my testing, so I never had occasion to use the reset button (which is good news).

Figure 15: LG's LN740, Right Side

The master power switch, RDS/TMC traffic antenna connector, and power connector are all located along the right side of the LN740. Notice that the RDS connector is protected by a plastic cover that swivels open.

3. Mounting the LN740 in the Car

Installing the LN740 in your car is simple and easy, and doesn't require any professional installation.

Figure 16: Connecting the Windshield Mount

Locate the area on the windshield where you want to mount the GPS, then press the suction cup mount against the glass and slide the locking lever into the "Close" position to secure the mount to the windshield.

Figure 17: LG's Windshield Mount

Note that some States prohibit you from sticking anything to the windshield. If you happen to live in such a state, you can use the permanent adhesive mounting disc (included) to attach the mount to the dashboard instead of the windshield glass. I strongly prefer using the windshield - it's much easer to remove, and when it comes time to upgrade to a new GPS, there's nothing "permanent" to remove.

Figure 18: Connecting the 12v Power Adapter to the Cigarette Lighter

The included 12v cigarette lighter power adapter widens slightly at the base, so I had to insert it on its side in order to clear the ash tray on my car. Nevertheless, the adapter is relatively small and feels solid. A red LED indicator on the base of the adapter shows whether the adapter is getting power -- a nice touch.

Figure 19: Sliding the LN740 onto the Windshield Mount

The LN740 slides down onto the windshield mount. Notice that the two grooves on the rear of the GPS are slightly wider at the base - this is to make it easier to line up the grooves with the mount. Overall I liked LG's mounting system; it worked well, holding the GPS solidly and vibration-free during driving.

Figure 20: Attaching the RDS Traffic Antenna to the Windshield

Unlike many other Traffic-enabled GPS devices that have the FM Traffic antenna built-in to the 12v adapter or windshield mount, LG's LN740 has a European-style separate antenna that must be attached to the windshield.

Figure 21: Connecting the 12v Power and Traffic Cables to the LN740

The traffic and power cables connect to the right-side of the LN740.