User manual ALERTEGPS G300

[. . . ] - climatic conditions may influence the satellite connection. . Installing the G300 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 G300. Installing the G300 For bikers 1 4 Connect a headphone (mini-jack) to the G300. 2 Put the unit into a pocket of your jacket or your biker's suit and place the headphone over your head. 3 If your bike is equipped with a small case, you can place the G300 in it. We recommend that you use the ALERTEGPS biker kit (earphone + arm wallet). Check that the headphone cable is long enough in order to let you drive in optimal position. Please note That the G300 is not waterproof: You must protect the unit by placing it in your pocket or in an ALERTEGPS arm wallet. Important Don't leave the unit on your bike: take the unit with you when you leave your bike. When you start the G300, a short animation will be displayed. Operating Instructions STARTING THE G300 The G300 will start automatically after you have connected it to the cigar lighter, and a short animation will be displayed. [. . . ] The diodes are a visual warning system that is very useful when driving at night. 6 TIP : when driving at night, put the volume of the G300 at the lowest level. As you approach a control zone, the diodes will light blue if your speed doesn't exceed the speed limit. As you approach a control zone, the diodes will light red if your speed exceeds the speed limit. BLUE DIODES RED DIODES If the speed of your vehicle is more than 10mph under the speed limit, no vocal message will be heard. Example 1 : Your speed = 55mph Speed limit = 60mph Blue diodes + Vocal message Warning!Gatso speed camera, maximum speed is 60mph. Example 2 : Your speed = 45mph Speed limit = 60mph Blue diodes Exemple : . . . Your speed = 65mph Speed limit = 60mph Blue diodes + Vocal message Warning!Gatso speed camera, maximum speed is 60mph. If you accelerate in the control zone and if you reach a speed that is less than 10mph under the speed limit, the vocal message will start. If you deccelerate in the control zone and you reach a speed that is more than 10mph over the speed limit, the diodes will light blue. ECO MODE The G300 features an advanced power management mode, called "Eco Mode": In Eco Mode, the energy consumption is lower and the battery will last longer. In Eco Mode, the G300 warns you as you approach a control zone, visually and acoustically, and will switch to stand-by mode when there's no alert on the road. When there's no alert, a dot is displayed on the screen: indicating that the power is on. As you approach a control zone, the usual information is displayed on the screen. To turn the Eco Mode on, place the mode selector on "Eco" . Operating Instructions Starting the G300 : Power on Welcome, fasten your seat belt 7 As you approach a fixed speed camera : An animation is displayed 600 meters before the control zone. Warning, fixed speed camera. Maximum speed is . . . Mobile camera frequency: one time per week Update version : month/day As you approach a mobile speed camera : Satellite connection is starting. The connection is quicker if the vehicle is stopped. Speed limit and frequency of the speed camera. Warning, mobile camera. Maximum speed is . . . DEPENDING FROM THE MOBILE CAMERA TYPE: one time per month one time per year One satellite found. . . Warning, mobile camera. . . Warning, mini Gatso . . . Two satellites found. . . As you approach a danger zone : Three satellites found. . . Real speed of the vehicle, and the distance between your vehicle and the control zone. . . . DEPENDING FROM THE DANGER ZONES : At 300 meters, the distance is counted down. 250 . . . 100 meters from the zone. Real speed of the vehicle. Can differ from tachometer. Warning, dangerous curve Warning, black spot Warning, dangerous intersection . . . 50 meters from the zone. Vehicle is stopped or you drive under . . . The control or danger zone is being passed. Update 8 To get the latest files for your G300 (fixed and mobile speed cameras, danger zones), please visit www. alertegps. com PC Installation 1 2 3 4 5 Update AUTO UPDATE Connect the G300 to your PC. Click on "Auto Update" 1 2 MANUAL UPDATE Please follow the indications about manual update available at : WWW. ALERTEGPS. COM DOWNLOAD SOFTWARE AND DRIVER FROM ALERTEGPS. COM INSTALL USB DRIVER (DON'T CONNECT THE G300 TO YOUR PC). CONNECT THE USB CABLE TO THE G300. LAUNCH APPLICATION AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS HAVE PROBLEMS INSTALLING OR UPDATING YOUR G300?PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT THE ONLINE INSTALLATION GUIDE AVAILABLE AT: HTTP://WWW. ALERTEGPS. COM To get the latest files for your G300 (fixed and mobile speed cameras, danger zones), please visit : http://www. alertegps. com General notices and Warnings Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive According to Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, household electrical appliances cannot be dispersed in the conventional waste stream. Used electrical and electronic equipments must be collected · If the unit or the cigar-plug falls in the water, don't touch the unit before you have disconnected the cigar-plug from the cigar socket of your vehicle, and remove the unit using the cable. · Read this manual and all safety warnings carefully before you use or install this unit. · If your vehicle is parked in the sun, let the unit cool down before you use it. · Cleaning instructions: don't use solvents. [. . . ] · Never try to open or repair the battery. Repairs must be carried out by qualified personnel only. · Use exclusively replacement batteries recommended by alertegps. Never use batteries designed for other devices or not recommended by alertegps. [. . . ]