Audiovox PG300 User's Manual
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1. Make sure that the proper polarity or is observed 3 Slide the battery cover back onto the unit until it locks OPERATING THE UNIT To turn the unit on 1 2 Press and hold the On Off switch for three seconds Wait for the GPS signal to lock The GPS Satellite Indicator will be steady when locked If the GPS signal is not ocked the time will not display and location modes will not operate ote The GPS signal may not lock when you are indoors To receive the best signal use the GPS Locator outdoors Hold the unit face up towards the sky Move away from tall buildings trees or overhead obstructions To turn the unit off 1 2 Press the On Off switch The backlight will light When the backlight is lit press and hold the On Off switch for three seconds To change mode of operation 1 Press the Mode Button to change the mode in the following sequence Time Mode Compass Mode Q Home Location ff Car Location Favorite Location 4 5 SETTING UP THE GPS LOCATOR DO THIS FIRST Before using the GPS Locator to make the device operational you will have to set the time zone to your location and calibrate the compass Setting Your Time Zone 1 Press the Mode Button repeatedly until the Time Indicator appears 2 Press and hold the Store Set Button for three seconds A number will begin flashing on the display This indicates that you are2. PG300 z Personal GPS Locator A AUDIOVOX OWNER S MANUAL NOTICES AND SPECIFICATIONS About GPS System and Location Accuracy The Global Positioning System GPS is operated by the US government which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment In addition the GPS system itself limits the accuracy of the distance indicated on the device s display to within approximately 3 5 meters of the actual saved location For more information about GPS visit Audiovox Electronics Corporation s Web site www audiovox com About GPS Signals This device must acquire GPS satellite signals to operate The device may not be able to acquire signals if located indoors or near tall obstructions such as trees or tall buildings Go to an area free from tall obstructions to use the device When the device acquires satellite signals the GPS satellite indicator is steady When it loses satellite signals or the device cannot acquire a GPS signal the GPS satellite amp indicator flashes This product is designed to provide direction to a saved location It is not designed as a monitoring device for tall obstructions hazardous or weather conditions or other factors that may affect safety while using this device Warning This handheld device is only intended to be used as a supplemental navigation aide The user assumes all responsibil
3. cation 1 Select the desired location Home Car or Favorite on the device At this point only one direction arrow on the circumference of the display will light up This indicates what direction you need to head towards The digital read out in the display represents the distance in either meters or yards you are from the desired location Note If the GPS Satellite Indicator is flashing the GPS is not locked and distance and direction can not be displayed 2 Press the Store Set Button to change the units of measurement from yards to meters or from miles to kilometers Note If distances are greater than 1 999 meters the unit will display distances in miles kilometers 3 As you follow the arrow and get closer to the location the digital read out will decrease until it reaches zero indicating you are at your desired location TROUBLESHOOTING If the unit can not be started or used normally please make sure that the batteries are installed correctly If you are not using your unit for a long period of time please remove the batteries If you are moving the time required for GPS positioning may increase Recommendation When you start the unit please stop in order to reduce this time Do not use or store the unit in a location that is subject to high temperature or humidity for example in a closed vehicle or in direct sunlight for a long time The high temperature or humidity may impair the units function If the
4. damage so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you This Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Audiovox Electronics Corporation 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge New York 11788 1 800 645 4994 128 8943 J 11 a ES For Customer Service Visit Our Website At www mobile audiovox com Product Information Photos FAQ s Owner s Manuals 2011 AUDIOVOX 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge NY 11788 128 8936 p
5. dress shown below This warranty does not extend to loss of satellite signal electrostatic discharge or damage caused by an AC adaptor not provided with the product This Warranty does not apply to any product or part thereof which in the opinion of the Company has suffered or been damaged through alteration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other express warranties or liabilities ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUD ING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY SHALL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS WRITTEN WARRANTY ANY ACTION FOR BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY HEREUNDER INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY MUST BE BROUGHT WITHIN A PERIOD OF 24 MONTHS FROM DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY No person or representative is authorized to assume for the Company any liability other than expressed herein in connection with the sale of this product Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con sequential
6. en North and the direction the unit is pointed towards Note The digital compass may be affected by large metal objects such as buildings with metal power lines and steel bridges Move away from these types of objects when using this unit 1 Press the Mode Button repeatedly until the Compass Mode Indicator appears Location Mode The GPS Locator stores and locates up to three different locations They are named Home Location ff Car Location and Favorite Location You can switch between locations by pressing the Mode Button Although each location has a designated name Home Car or Favorite any type of location can be set In Location Mode the Data Display Area displays the horizontal distance between your current location and the stored location The Direction Arrow points towards the stored location To set and store a location 1 You must first physically be at the location you want to store 2 Press the Mode Button repeatedly until the Home Location f Car Location or Favorite Location yk indicator appears 3 Once you are in the desired location make sure that you are connected to the satellite 4 Press and hold the Store Set Button until the location is set The location has been set when you see a zero on the display and all the Direction Arrows around the display are on This indicates you have locked in that location To return to a lo
7. ities associated with the use of this product It must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of location direction distance or topography This device should not be used for navigating any aircraft or vehicles It is the user s sole responsibility to exercise proper judgment when using this product under any conditions Vehicle Use Notice Audiovox is committed to safety and responsible use Do not use this GPS device to navigate while driving a motor vehicle Attention to this device while driving can distract the motor vehicles operator creating an unsafe situation Injury death or property damage may result if the operator fails to adhere to safe driving practices It is the driver s sole responsibility to operate the vehicle in a safe manner The device should not be mounted in a vehicle in a manner to distract impair the view or in any way interfere with the motor vehicle s operator or the motor vehicle s safety features such as an air bag Windshields and vehicle windows integrated with metallic materials such as defrosters or tinting film can degrade GPS reception inside a vehicle Liability Notice In no event will Audiovox be liable for any incidental special indirect or consequential damages resulting from the use misuse or inability to use this product or from defects in the product Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the stated limitations may not apply therei
8. making changes to the time zone 3 Press the Store Set Button to scroll through the numbered choices See the chart below for the proper number assigned to your time zone 4 Once you have selected your time zone press the Mode Button to finish Your local time will now be displayed Time Zone Chart for the USA Example If you are in Miami Eastern Standard Time Zone the correct setting is 5 Mountain Time Zone Pacific Time Zone Alaska Time Zone Hawaii Aleutian Time Zone Calibrating the Compass Note During calibration hold the GPS Locator horizontal to the ground with the display facing up 1 2 3 Press the Mode Button repeatedly until the Compass Indicator appears Press and hold the Store Set Button for three seconds A zero in the middle of the display appears Turn the device three times slowly in one direction around the central point see diagram below for location Once the process is finished the compass will display a heading in degrees Central Point MODES OF OPERATION Time Mode In Time Mode time is displayed in 12 hour AM PM format 1 Press the Mode Button repeatedly until the Time Indicator appears Note If the GPS Satellite Indicator is flashing the GPS is not locked and the time can not be displayed Compass Mode In Compass Mode the Direction Arrow will always point North The display will show the angle from 0 to 360 degrees betwe
9. n CONTROLS AND INDICATORS Store Set Button Press to save a setting Press to turn on the backlight The backlight will remain on for twenty seconds Battery mm ZD Indicator Indicates amount of battery charge remaining Displays fm when the battery is fully charged Displays and flickers when battery power is insufficient GPS Satellite Indicator Steady when GPS signal is locked Flashes when acquiring GPS signal On Off Mode Button Press and hold to turn unit on off Press to change mode Press to turn on the backlight The backlight will remain on for twenty seconds Direction Arrow Points to the North when in Compass ode Points to the stored location when in Location Mode Units Indicator Displays time T degrees O yards yd miles ml kilometers km or meters m Favorite Indicator Lit when in Favorite Location Mode Car Indicator Lit when in Car Location Mode Home f Indicator Lit when in Home Location Mode Compass Indicator Lit when in Compass Mode Time Indicator Lit when in Time Mode Data Display Area Data displayed depends on the mode selected 4 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES Before attempting to operate your GPS Locator install two AAA batteries not included as described below 1 Using your finger slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow 2 Install two AAA batteries
10. time information is incorrect please enter the Time Zone Mode to set the time zone correctly Do not use or store the unit close to equipment that produce strong magnetic fields such as electrical products or magnets The magnetic materials may make the unit indicate an incorrect direction If new batteries are installed or the direction can not be precisely indicated please recalibrate the compass FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and regulations Operation is subject to the following conditions The device may not cause harmful interference and The device must accept interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 10 7 7 aN AUDIOVOX 90 DAYS LIMITED WARRANTY Applies to Audiovox Personal Pocket G P S Locator AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION the Company warrants to the original retail purchaser of this product that should this product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions be proven defective in material or workmanship within 90 days from the date of original purchase such defect s will be repaired or replaced with new or reconditioned product at the Company s option without charge for parts and repair labor To obtain repair or replacement within the terms of this Warranty the product is to be delivered with proof of warranty coverage e g dated bill of sale specification of defect s transportation prepaid to the warranty center at the ad
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