Audiovox ECCO
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1. Why does the arrow point toward metal buildings or power lines when my location is not in that direction Why does the Red light LED blink and the unit go to Sleep when am navigating back to my location How long does it take to charge the battery How long does the charge last How can tell if the battery is low FAQs Searching will be completed quickly when the unit is activated from the Sleep mode If the unit is activated from the Off state Searching may take up to 2 minutes to acquire a satellite signal To ensure the most effective way the unit searches for a satellite signal hold the unit face up toward the open sky Move away from tall buildings trees or overhead obstructions 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 The red light blinks when the unit is not traveling in arrow s general direction then goes to Sleep in approximately 2 minutes Press the return button e3 to wake from Sleep and then the return button e3 to continue your navigation HINT If you don t want the unit to go to Sleep while going around an obstacle to get to your location rotate the unit in your hand so that the directional arrow points to the 12 o clock position It takes 1 5 hours to fully charge the battery The charge lasts 10 hours during active tracking or 162. or m km to active location Shows active return location 3 12 128 8854 Before You Begin Note The distance and times provided in this instruction guide are approximate measurements Charge the Battery It takes 1 5 hours to fully charge the battery The charge lasts 10 hours with typical use during active tracking or 16 days on standby 1 Connect the charging cable into the USB port e4 from one of the following power sources AC outlet personal computer USB port see Power Source Specifications on page 12 2 The LCD backlight turns on the battery strength indicator d2 appears on the LCD and the green LED indicator e1 blinks After 5 seconds the backlight turns off 3 When charged the battery strength indicator d2 is full and the green LED indicator e1 light is steady 4 Disconnect the charging cable from the USB port e4 The features cannot be accessed while connected to the charging cable The unit displays the battery charge level in all modes except when the latitude longitude satellite information is displayed It is recommended to recharge when the bars across the battery strength indicator d2 are at 25 or less Power On to Ready Mode 1 Press and hold return e3 for 2 3 seconds The LCD backlight turns on and the start up screen appears 2 The unit immediately starts acquiring GPS data indicated by the blinking green LED indicator e1 and the LCD di
3. days on standby The unit s LCD displays a battery strength indicator d2 When the black bars across the battery strength indicator d2 are at 25 or less it is recommended to recharge the battery The bat tery strength indicator d2 is on the active LCD screen in every mode except when you are viewing GPS information latitude longitude and satellite signals 10 12 128 8854 Why aren t the unit s features accessible Why is the LCD directional arrow missing during the return When do I need to calibrate the unit Why is the calibration or unit change un successful Does the unit stay on while navigating Will the unit remember the selected location if it goes to Sleep while navigating Can I delete a stored location Why doesn t the unit turn Off when I hold down the Return button Why don t the distance and times exactly match the ones in the instructions Page 11 The unit may need to be charged or if fully charged it may still be connected to the charging cable None of the unit s features are accessible if the charging cable is connected Occasionally the arrow may briefly disappear for example if you put the unit in your purse or pocket while navigating and then take it out However if the arrow does not reap pear after 1 2 minutes calibrate the unit The unit auto calibrates however if the device cannot provide correct heading information due to an enviro
4. hours in Sleep mode the unit times out to the Off state The unit will automatically go to Sleep if e You do nothing for 1 minute while one of these messages appears on the LCD Ready Select location Location 1 2 or 3 selected You do nothing after Found is displayed on the LCD for about 2 minutes Searching displays on the LCD for about 2 minutes then the message No GPS appears on the LCD and the red LED indicator e1 is steady Traveling more than 2 minutes off course more than 22 5 headed in the opposite direction or distance d6 is increasing and the red LED indicator e1 is blinking No GPS data is received for about 5 minutes the LCD message No GPS appears and the red LED indicator e1 is steady No change in GPS data for about 5 minutes the LCD message No Movement appears and the red LED indicator e1 is steady 8 12 128 8854 Distance Units Displayed on the LCD Less than 2 640 ft Less than 500 m 2 640 ft up to 99 99 mi 500 m up to 99 99 km 100 mi up to 9 999 mi foot ft meter m mile mi 100 km up to 9 999 km kilometer km When navigating toward a location the LCD displays the nearest whole or hundredth of a unit measurement depending on the distance from the location 9 12 128 8854 Why is Searching completed quickly sometimes and takes longer other times What can be done when the unit has difficulty finding a GPS Signal
5. WOK VAN AUDIOVOX ECCO Owner s Guide N Personal Pocket GPS Locator FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT SERVICE AND INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE GO TO WWW AUDIOVOX COM Copyright 2010 AUDIOVOX ELECTRONICS CORPORATION All Rights Reserved This product protected by US Patent 7 233 863 1 12 128 8854 E Notices and Specifications About GPS System amp 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 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 green LED indicator is steady When it loses satellite signals you are traveling away from the stored active location or the device cannot acquire a GPS signal the LED is red 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 s
6. ady Searching may briefly display on the LCD Note While viewing GPS Information you can press Return and the unit will Refresh GPS satellite informa tion and go to Ready _ Navigating Store a Location 1 While the unit is in Ready mode press lock button e2 The LCD message Select location appears 2 Press location e5 to store your current LOCATION 3 position then the message Location locked LOCKED appears Proceed to your destination Note After 1 minute the unit goes to Sleep but your stored location will not be lost and will remain in memory until it is replaced with a new locked position See Sleep Versus Off on page 8 Page 6 6 12 128 8854 Return to a Location 1 el FT LOCATION 1 To wake the unit from Sleep press Return e3 for 1 second or until the LCD backlight comes on The LCD message Ready appears To navigate to e Last locked position simply press return button e3 Another stored position press return button e3 and location e5 Follow the directional arrow d4 on the LCD toward the active location d7 Other information displayed on the LCD includes compass direction d5 and distance d6 Note The unit remains on and active as long as it is acquiring GPS data to update the direction and distance information and you are moving more than 30 ft or 9 m every 5 minutes If not the LCD message No Movement appears and the unit goes to Sleep Repeat
7. afety while using this device For more information about GPS visit Audiovox Electronics Corporation s Web site www audiovox com Warning This handheld device is only intended to be used as a supplemental navigation aide The user assumes all responsibilities 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 vehicle s operator creating an unsafe situation Injury death or property dam age 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 in
8. cidental 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 dam ages so the stated limitations may not apply therein 2 12 128 8854 Return ToA Stored Location e1 LED indicator d1 active GPS indicator d3 proximity ring d5 compass direction e2 lock button e4 USB port e6 key ring d2 battery strength indicator d4 directional arrow d6 distance d7 active location e3 power return button e5 location buttons Description Description During battery charging mode green LED blinks then changes to steady when fully charged During navigation lights green for GPS signal or red for no GPS signal off course opposite direction or no movement Indicates GPS searching Press to store present location Battery Strength indicator Press and hold to power on off press to start return to last locked or other location Shows rings in a pattern depending on proximity Insert the battery cable Points toward active location Store up to 3 locations 1 also used for calibration 2 amp 3 combination also used to obtain latitude longitude and satellite locations 3 also used to change distance units Indicates compass direction toward active location Use to attach keys Shows distance units in ft mi
9. mpleting calibration press and hold location 1 e5 If successful the messages Hold down to exit and Ready appear If you release location 1 too soon the message Calibrate compass appears and the unit remains in Compass Calibration mode waiting for Lock to be pressed 5 12 128 8854 Optional Change Distance Unit System You have the option to change the distance unit system from English feet ft miles mi to metric meters m kilometers km or back again Note When instructed to press and hold a button press down for at least 3 seconds 1 While the unit is in Ready mode press and hold UNITS SET location 3 e5 for 3 seconds through a sequence of messages Hold to change units METERS gt Units set to meters feet 2 Release location 3 e5 The LCD message Ready appears Note Repeat the previous steps to change back GPS Information You can view latitude longitude and satellite locations on the unit While in this state the unit will not go into Sleep mode See Sleep Versus Off on page 8 To display GPS Information While in Ready mode press and hold location 2 e5 Your current latitude and longitude are displayed on the LCD While in this state press and release location 3 e5 to display a bar graph view of current satellite signals Press and release location 3 e5 again and the view changes to a globe displaying the satellite locations Press location 2 e5 to return to Re
10. ng antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Audiovox Corporation Contact Information Audiovox Electronics Corp 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge NY 11788 800 645 4994 On the web at www audiovox com 2010 Audiovox Electronics Corp 150 Marcus Blvd Hauppauge NY 11788 128 8854 12 12 128 8854
11. nment change for example near a metal structure it is recom mended to manually calibrate the unit It is also recom mended to manually calibrate the unit for first time use When instructed to press and hold a button do so for at least 3 seconds otherwise the unit reverts to Ready mode without saving any changes The unit remains on and active as long as it s acquiring GPS data to update direction and distance information and you are moving more than 30 ft or 9 m every 5 minutes If neither the LCD message No Movement appears and the unit goes to Sleep Yes After you power it on to Ready simply press return button e3 and the unit resumes the last course toward your selected location The location remains in memory until it is replaced with a new locked position You can turn the unit Off only during start up or while Searching Incidentally the unit times out to Off after 5 hours in Sleep mode The distance and times provided in the unit s Owner s Guide are approximate measurements 11 12 128 8854 Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed the internal lithium ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit fire chemical burn electrolyte leak and or injury Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location such as in the sun Do not puncture or incinerate Do not operate the unit outside of the f
12. ollowing temperature range 32 F 113 F 0 C 45 C When storing the unit for an extended time store within the following emperature range 14 F 113 F 10 C 45 C Do not attempt to remove the battery To replace battery contact Audiovox Electronics Corporation directly at www audiovox com Do not dispose of this product in regular waste Power Source Specifications The following approved power sources must be used under the conditions of the unit s warranty AC travel wall adapter input 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz 0 15A output 5 0V 0 7A rated UL CE Standard computer USB 2 0 cable FCC Notice Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This device generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communica tions However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installa tion If this device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receivi
13. splaying a blinking satellite icon and the message Searching 3 When your current position is determined the green LED indicator e1 is steady the LCD satellite icon disappears and a sequence of messages appears Initializing gt Ready 4 12 128 8854 Calibrate Important Do Not Skip The unit stores magnetic data and automatically calibrates its digital compass however if the unit cannot provide correct heading information due to environment change for example near a metal structure then it is recommended to manually calibrate the unit It is also recommended to manually calibrate the unit for first time use Note The digital compass may be affected by bridges and power lines move away from such when using the unit 1 Hold the unit face up while in Ready mode Press and hold location 1 e5 until the message Hold flat and press lock appears on the LCD then press and release lock button e2 The LCD message changes to Turn 360 around and press lock Slowly turn the unit completely around face up then press and release lock button e2 The LCD message changes to Turn over 360 and press lock Slowly turn the unit face down and continue turning the unit until it is face up again Press and release lock button e2 The LCD message Calibrate complete appears and the unit goes to Ready Note If LCD message reads Calibrate incomplete follow steps 1 3 exactly Note To exit Compass Calibration without co
14. step 1 to wake the unit up When in Ready mode press return button e3 and the unit will resume the last selected course location 4 If you travel off course that is more than 22 5 are headed in the opposite direction or the distance d6 is increasing the red LED indicator e1 flashes 5 In the vicinity of 80 ft or 24 m from the active location d7 the proximity ring d3 blinks alternating large and small rings 6 In the vicinity of 20 ft or 6 m the LCD reads Found and the proximity ring d3 blinks large and small rings simultaneously 7 After arriving you can either select another location or simply do nothing The unit automatically goes to Sleep after 2 minutes in the Found mode see Sleep Versus Off on page 8 7 12 128 8854 Additional Information Sleep Versus Off You can manually put the unit to Sleep or turn the device Off by using return e3 e To put the unit to Sleep press and hold return e3 until the LCD message Sleep appears To turn the unit Off only during the Searching mode or at start up press and hold return e3 and the message Off appears on the LCD In both the Sleep mode and the Off state the LCD backlight and LEDs are dark The main difference is that in Sleep mode the unit attempts to refresh GPS positioning data dynamically within a period of 5 hours The other difference is the LCD message that appears as the unit shuts down either Sleep or Off Note After 5
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