G300 Thank you for choosing the AlerteGPS G300 speed camera detection system, the ideal partner to guarantee full peace of mind on the road! The G300 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 G300 speed detection system is a driving assistant: it works with the well known satellite network Global Positioning System (GPS). It allows you to know the speed of your vehicle, and the distance between your vehicle and the control zone. It also 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 G300. Have a good trip! CONTENTS DESCRIPTION INSTALLING THE G300 FEATURES UPDATE GENERAL NOTICES AND WARNINGS PAGE 2 PAGE 3 - 4 PAGE 5 - 6 - 7 PAGE 8 PAGE 9 - 10 Description & Features 4 3 2 2 1 2 Digital Screen Shows : - the speed of your vehicle - the speed limit in a control zone - the distance between your vehicle and the control or danger zone - the moment when the vehicle is passing near the zone Diodes The diodes located on both sides of the unit are a real visual alert system that every driver should appreciate very when driving at night. They will light blue or red as you approach a speed control zone, depending on the speed of your vehicle. 3 VOL / Save Button [ Short pressure ] : to decrease the volume of the speaker [ Long pressure ] : to save a user's point of interest 4 Speed Limiter Button [ Short pressure ] : to turn the speed limiter on [ Long pressure ] : to turn the speed limiter off 1 7 ECO 5 5 VOL / Brightness Button [ Short pressure ] : to increase the volume of the speaker [ Long pressure ] : to switch between the two brightness modes 6 Mode selector: On / Off / Eco On : Switch the device on Off : Switch the device off Eco : Energy saving mode 6 9 10 7 Headphone connector Useful for bikers. 8 8 USB, cigar-plug and power supply connector PC connection and battery charging on cigar-plug or power supply. Battery level indicator A series of red dots let you know the battery charge level from four to one : 9 10 External Antenna Connector Battery compartment + When the battery level is low, the G300 will also warn you with beeps. - SPEED OF YOUR VEHICLE The G300 indicates the exact speed of your vehicle thanks to the GPS. Speed = 72Mph VOCAL ALERT As you approach a control zone, depending on the speed of your vehicle (see below), the G300 will emit a voice alert indicating the speed limit. OVERSPEED BEEP As you approach a fixed speed camera, the G300 will emit "beeps" if you are driving over the speed limit. OTHER... As you approach a control or a danger zone, in addition to the vocal alerts, the display of the G300 shows different indications. Frequency Speed limit Installing the G300 For cars 1 3 Remove the protection from the magnet 2 Fix the magnet on the dashboard of your vehicle, in a horizontal position. 3 Place the G300 on the magnet when you want to use it in your vehicle Start the G300 by setting the selector to "ON". If the battery level is low, please connect your unit to the cigar-lighter of your vehicle. 4 Important To avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, never leave the G300 on the dashboard. 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. Use only at temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). - 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.. 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 display will then show the update number in this format : month/day (4 numbers) Satellite connection: The G300 will then start to acquire satellite connection. You can follow the satellite connection on the display. A vocal alert will warn you when the connection is done. Then, the default information displayed is the speed of your vehicle (over 10 Mph). Important: please note that the G300 will perform a quicker satellite connection if the vehicle is stopped. 5 ADJUSTING THE VOLUME To increase the volume, press shortly and repeatedly the To decrease the volume, press shortly and repeatedly the button. button. ADJUSTING The display of the G300 features three modes: - high brightness THE BRIGHTNESS - medium brightness - low brightness To switch from one mode to the other, press app. two seconds on the brightness button . Default setting is day mode. SPEED LIMITER The button in the centre of the unit off the speed limiter function. is made to switch on or POINTS OF INTEREST The G300 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 for approx. 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 for approx. two seconds. This can be done during up to15 seconds after the beginning of the vocal alert. - If you drive 50 Mph on a highway, press that button quickly, and a beep will warn you every time you exceed 50 Mph. - If you drive then drive 30 Mph on a minor road, press that button again ­ quickly ­ 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. Operating Instructions DIODES The G300 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. 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, mobile laser gun... Warning, laser camera vans... 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 ... 200 ... 150 ... 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. 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 G300 TO YOUR PC). INSTALL G300-SOFTWARE. CONNECT THE USB CABLE TO YOUR COMPUTER. 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. Clean regularly. · The G300 cannot work properly in a tunnel or a basement, because the satellite reception is disturbed. We strongly recommend driving carefully in those areas. The G300 needs a short time to establish the connection to the satellites again. · The G300 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 G300 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 ...