Quick Start Guide G520 Download the latest version of the owner's manual on our website : http://www.alertegps.com Introduction 1 G520 Thank you for choosing the AlerteGPS G520, a real concentrate of the newest technologies. Highlights of the G520 are : - a 2 inches color display that shows the speed of your vehicle, the type of speed camera, the distance between your vehicle and the speed control... - a vocal warning system: vocal messages will warn you as you approach a speed control or a dangerous zone - the AlerteGPS European database, one of the most reactive databases. The G520 combines the GPS and the GPRS technologies to be more powerful and flexible. The updates are done automatically, there's no need to connect the device to a computer. The Real Time Alert function (RTA, optional) allows you to send and receive mobile speed cameras in REAL TIME! Please read this manual carefully so that you can feel familiar with all functionalities of the G520. SOMMAIRE DESCRIPTION INSTALLING THE G520 FEATURES UPDATE GENERAL NOTICES AND WARNINGS PAGE 2 PAGE 3 PAGE 4 - 6 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 - 9 Description G520 overview: Joystick: Up RTA (Real Time Alert) Left Speaker Connector for external antenna Battery Earphone USB Battery: ON / OFF Joystick Connector for external antenna: If your vehicle features an athermic windscreen, you should use an external antenna in order to ensure an optimal satellite connection (optional). Earphone: Connect a mini-jack type earphone to use the G520 In order to use the GPRS functionalities (automatic updates, RTA), the battery on a motorbike. must be charged. We recommend you to use an AlerteGPS biker kit (optional). If the battery is low, please charge it before USB connector: you use the GPRS functionalities of the Use the USB connector to: G520. - charge the battery with the home charger - power the G520 using a cigar-lighter - update the firmware of the G520 The battery is included in the box of the G520: Place it in the device before you use the device. Charge the battery completely before you use the G520 for the first time. Connect the G520 to the mains supply with the included home charger. To validate a setting, simply press the joystick center. Down Press = enter Right 2 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 - Volume + Bas = Real Time Alert function (optional): You can add the RTA functionality to your G520. The RTA allows you to receive information about mobile speed controls in real time. If there's a mobile speed control on your way, you can also use the RTA function to send the information to the user community. More information about the RTA on: http://www. alertegps.com Installing the G520 Different holders are available for the G520. Depending on the holder you have purchased or on the way you will use your G520 (car, bike), the installation may differ from the illustration. Please refer to alertegps.com for more information. 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 G520 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 G520. Important - remove the device from the magnet before you leave your vehicle to avoid degradations and thefts - climatic conditions may influence the satellite connection. To avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, never leave the G520 on the dashboard. Use only at temperatures between 5°C (41°F) and 35°C (95°F). Operating instructions Starting the G520 : Set the power button on the "ON" position.. 4 The display shows : WELCOME DB xx/xx/xx FW xxxx - DB = database version - FW = firmware version Then, the G520 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 Speed limiters Alert mode GPRS level (blinking when comunicating) Real speed of the vehicle DB xx/xx/xx FW xxxx 5 DEFAULT SCREEN 1 2 Battery level Satellite network level 45MPH AS YOU APPROACH AN ALERT Sound level Type of warning 60 Speed limit Real speed of the vehicle 56MPH Distance bar between the vehicle and the control The different types of warnings: The G520 warns you as you approach: - fixed speed cameras - mobile control zones - danger zones (dangerous curves, black spots...) - mobile control zones sent by the user community (with the RTA option) 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. Battery Battery level, autostop 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 G520, please download the latest manual from our website: http://www.alertegps.com Updates Updates are done automatically: You don't need to connect your G520 to your computer to get the latest updates. 7 When should you connect your device to your computer? Firmware updates are released if necessary. In that case, you should update your device to use the latest firmware version. You will need to use the G520 update software in order to update the firmware. Full update package downloadable from : http://www.alertegps.com General Notices & Warnings Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 8 - - General notices and Warnings Battery : Battery charger : 9 - The battery is guaranteed 3 months. ...