User manual ALERTEGPS G220

[. . . ] Please read this manual carefully so that you can feel familiar with all functionalities of the G220. Have a good trip! CONTENTS DESCRIPTION INSTALLING THE G420 FEATURES UPDATE GENERAL NOTICES AND WARNINGS PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 - 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 Overview Joystick: G220 Front Up 2 Left Right POI save Joystick Down Press = enter Joystick functionalities: - call the menu and navigate through the different sections - set the volume from the default screen or when an alert is displayed Haut = Volume - Color display Volume + Bas = To validate a setting, simply press the joystick center. G220 Back Connector for optional external antenna G220 Left side USB / cigar-plug connector: This connector is used to: Speaker Magnet USB and cigar-plug connector - connect the G220 to a PC to update the database etc. [. . . ] - connect the unit to the cigar-plug in the vehicle Slot for optional holder Installing the G220 Remove the protection from the magnet Fix the magnet on the dashboard of your vehicle, in a horizontal position. Place the G220 on the magnet Connect the device to the cigar-plug with the cigar-plug adapter 3 Your vehicle may have an athermic windscreen which may affect the satellite connection. In that case, you will need to use an optional external antenna. Installing the G220 with an external antenna: - fix the external antenna on the roof of your vehicle and make sure to place the cable inside the cabin of the vehicle. - connect the antenna to the external antenna connector of the G220. Important. . . - remove the device from the magnet before you leave your vehicle to avoid degradations and thefts - climatic conditions may influence the satellite connection. Operating instructions Starting the G220 : The G220 will start automatically after you have connected it to the cigar lighter. 4 The display shows : WELCOME DB xx/xx/xx FW xxxx - DB = database version - FW = firmware version Then, the G220 will start to acquire satellite connection: A vocal message will warn you when the satellite search is completed. . . . ! The satellite search is faster when the vehicle is stopped. During the satellite search, you can access the menu. To enter the menu: or Enter Right Operating instructions DEFAULT SCREEN Satellite network level 5 Real speed of the vehicle DB xx/xx/xx FW xxxx AS YOU APPROACH AN ALERT Type of warning Speed limit Real speed of the vehicle Distance bar between the vehicle and the control The different types of warnings: The G220 warns you as you approach: - fixed speed cameras - mobile control zones - danger zones (dangerous curves, black spots. . . ) Menu You can access the menu at any time, from the default screen or when an alert is displayed. To enter the menu : or Enter 6 To leave the menu : Left Right Menu sections: Warning settings: distance etc Volume : sound settings Screen: customizable display Country settings: time zone etc. Speed limiter: speed limiter level POI : user POI i Information: firmware, database etc. The different settings: In order to take advantage of the different possible settings of the G220, please download the latest manual from our website: http://www. alertegps. com Update Download update software and USB driver from: http://www. alertegps. com 7 PC Installation 1 2 3 4 5 Update AUTO UPDATE Connect the G220 to your PC. Click on "Auto Update" 1 DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE AND DRIVER FROM ALERTEGPS. COM INSTALL USB DRIVER (DON'T CONNECT THE G220 TO YOUR PC). · Hardware and software of this device are the property of GPSPrevent SAS / AlerteGPS Hardware and are protected by copyright laws and intellectual property laws. · The GPS (Global Positioning System) is placed under the authority of the American government. GPSPrevent SAS / AlerteGPS Hardware cannot be held responsible for the availability and precision of the GPS. · Do not disturb the driver or cause any damage to the safety elements of the vehicle while installing the GPS. · While installing the device, make sure that it cannot be dangerous to the occupants of the vehicle, particularly in case of projection. · To minimize the risks of interactions between two GPS devices, a distance of 20 inches should be maintained between this unit and another GPS device. · Don't let liquids or objects enter the housing through the ventilation holes. [. . . ] · Don't let liquids or objects enter the housing through the ventilation holes. They may damage the internal parts of the unit and cause an electric shock, a short-cut or a fire. To protect this unit in case of a storm or when it's not used during a long time, disconnect it from the network. 8 · 12/24 V negative earth socket only. [. . . ]