120 Thank you for choosing the AlerteGPS G120 speed camera detection system, the ideal partner to guarantee full peace of mind on the road! The G120 features vocal alerts: it will warn you when you're approaching a control zone ­ fixed, mobile, red light ­ or even a dangerous zone (dangerous curves, intersection or frequent accidents) . The G120 speed detection system is a driving assistant: it works with the well known satellite network Global Positioning System (GPS). It features a speed limiter function, and an internal memory to save your own points of interest. Please read this manual carefully so that you can feel familiar with all functionalities of the G120. Have a good trip! CONTENTS DESCRIPTION INSTALLING THE G120 FEATURES UPDATE GENERAL NOTICES AND WARNINGS PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 - 5 PAGE 6 PAGE 7 Description & Features 3 2 1 2 Vol - / Save button Speed limiter 2 3 Vol Diodes External antenna connector 4 4 1 5 6 USB, cigar-plug and power supply connector PC connection and battery charging on cigar-plug or power supply. 5 6 OVERSPEED BEEP As you approach a fixed speed camera, the G300 will emit "beeps" if you are driving over the speed limit. INSTALLING THE G120 1 3 Remove the protection from the magnet 2 Fix the magnet on the dashboard of your vehicle, in a horizontal position and as close as possible to the windscreen Place the G120 on the magnet when you want to use it in your vehicle Connect the device to the cigarette-lighter with the power cable 3 4 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 G120 with an external antenna : - Fix the external antenna on the roof of your vehicle and bring back the cable inside the cabin of the vehicle, through the door seal. - Connect the antenna to the external antenna connector of the G120. Important: : - In order to work properly, the device must be fixed in a horizontal position and as close as possible to the windscreen - 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 START The G120 will start automatically after you have connected it to the cigar lighter, and the satellite search will start. Green diode : The central diode will blink during the satellite search. When it is completed, il will light permanently. When the GPS signal is lost, it will blink. Satellite connection: A vocal alert will warn you when the connection is done. 4 Important: please note that the G120 will perform a quicker satellite connection if the vehicle is stopped. As you approach a fixed speed camera : As you approach a mobile speed camera : As you approach a danger zone : Warning, dangerous curve Warning, black spot Warning, fixed speed camera. Maximum speed is ... Warning, mobile camera. Maximum speed is ... Warning, dangerous intersection Warning, congestion charging zone VOLUME To increase the volume, press the volume button. To decrease the volume, press the volume - button. Operating Instructions DIODES The G120 features two diodes located on each side. They will light blue or red as you approach a control zone, depending on the speed of your vehicle. The diodes are a visual warning system that is very useful when driving at night. 5 TIP : when driving at night, put the volume of the G120 at the lowest level. BLUE DIODES As you approach a control zone, the diodes will light blue if your speed doesn't exceed the speed limit. RED DIODES As you approach a control zone, the diodes will light red if your speed exceeds the speed limit. SPEED LIMITER The button in the centre of the unit is made to switch on or off the speed limiter function. - If you drive 50 Mph on a highway, press that button shortly, and a beep will warn you every time you exceed 50 Mph. - If you drive then 30 Mph on a minor road, press that button again ­ shortly ­ and a beep will warn you every time you exceed that speed. - To turn the speed limiter off, press the button app. 2 seconds. Important : The speed is rounded up or down by the speed limier. So, if you drive 55 Mph, the speed will be rounded up to 60Mph If you drive 54 Mph, the speed will be rounded down to 50 Mph. POINTS OF INTEREST The G120 includes a user memory to save your own points of interests: a danger zone for example. To save a point of interest, press the save button app. two seconds as you pass the point of interest. The location of your vehicle is saved. To cancel a POI: as you pass the point, and after the alert has started to sound, press the save button app. two seconds. This can be done during 15 seconds after the beginning of the vocal alert. Update 6 To get the latest files for your G120 (fixed and mobile speed cameras,danger zones), please visit www.alertegps.com PC Installation 1 2 3 4 5 Update AUTO UPDATE Connect the G120 to your PC. Start the update software. 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 G120 TO YOUR PC). INSTALL G-SOFTWARE. CONNECT THE USB CABLE TO YOUR COMPUTER. CONNECT THE USB CABLE TO THE G120. LAUNCH APPLICATION AND FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS HAVE PROBLEMS INSTALLING OR UPDATING YOUR G120? PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT THE ONLINE INSTALLATION GUIDE AVAILABLE AT: HTTP://WWW.ALERTEGPS.COM To get the latest files for your G120 (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. Clean regularly. · The G120 cannot work properly in a tunnel or a basement, because the satellite reception is disturbed. We strongly recommend driving carefully in those areas. The G120 needs a short time to establish the connection to the satellites again. · The G120 calculates the direction of the vehicle to avoid wrong alerts. However, wrong alerts can occur sometimes. If you're driving a parallel road that is sited very close to a road on which an alert is located, a wrong alert may occur. · The G120 is a driving aid that must be considered as a prevention tool. The purpose of this system is to encourage you to drive carefully and to respect the road safety rules. We decline all responsibility for any infringement to the legislation and the road safety rules. · Hardware and software of this device are the property of GPS PREVENT and are protected by copyright laws and intellectual property laws. They may not be copied or distributed in any illegal manner. · The GPS (Global Positioning System) is placed under the authority of the American government. GPS Prevent cannot be held responsible for the availability and precision of the GPS. · You must respect all road safety rules. · 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 dislodgment. · Recycling legislation for household electrical appliances: · Keep the unit and the cigar-plug away from water. · 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. · Do not try to repair and disassemble the unit yourself. This may cause an electric shock. Please contact a qualified technician. · Disconnect the unit when it's not in use. To protect this unit in case of a storm or when it's not used for a long time, disconnect it from the network. · 12/24 V negative earth socket only. Remove cigar-plug while leaving vehicle. Disconnect cigar-plug when starting vehicle. Always use the correct rated fuse. · Keep away from naked flames (like candles). · Use in temperate areas. · A minimum space of 2 inches should be maintained around the unit for its ventilation. · Don't connect any cable to the unit before removing or connecting the power cable. Connect the external antenna after the power cable, and disconnect it before you remove the power cable. · The software and the drivers are provided as is. GPSprevent declines all responsibility in case of software or hardware incompatibility. · The access to the website is not guaranteed in case of site maintenance, network disturbance, connection problems or any problem that could disturb access to the website. · 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. 7 ...