User manual HARMAN KARDON GPS-500 [GPS-500WE]

[. . . ] guide + play GPS -500 TM Portable Touchscreen Navigation System and A/V Media Player User Manual Contents Introduction . . 27 Battery Notes: The Harman Kardon® GPS-500 uses a lithium-polymer battery. Under normal operating conditions, this battery will provide superior service with a lifespan that is superior to those of other battery types. To protect the performance of your GPS-500 and its battery, please observe the following guidelines: · Do not operate the GPS-500 in ambient temperatures outside of the following range: 14° F (­10° C) to 131° F (55° C). [. . . ] When the map screen is unlocked, you can move the map position by moving your finger on the touchscreen in the direction you want the map to move. (See illustration, below, left. ) MAP VIEW BUTTON: Touching this button cycles the map view between 2D, 2D north-oriented and 3D. (See illustrations, below, right. ) Map Screen Lock/Unlock Button (Shown Unlocked) Map Zoom Buttons Map View Button Map Screen Option Buttons MAP ZOOM BUTTONS: Repeatedly touching the "+" and "­" MAP ZOOM buttons zooms your view from a distance of just a few yards off the ground all the way to a view from thousands of miles in space. (See illustrations, below, left. ) 2D Map View Moving the Map Position 2D (North-Oriented) Map View Zoom In (Closest View) User Manual 14 Zoom Out (Farthest View) 3D Map View guide + play TM GPS-500 Navigation Options Touching the MENU button on the MAP screen (see page 13) displays the NAVIGATION screen (below, right). (See Planning a Trip, on page 8. ) STOP NAVIGATION BUTTON: Stops the current GPS-500 navigation session. NAVIGATION SETTINGS BUTTON: Lets you change the GPS-500's navigation settings. (See Changing Navigation Settings, on page 16. ) ROUTE OPTIONS BUTTON: Displays the ROUTE OPTIONS screen (right). ROUTE OPTIONS SCREEN VIEW ROUTE BUTTON: Shows a map view of the entire navigation route. (See 2D Map View illustration on page 14. ) VIEW TURN-BY-TURN BUTTON: Displays a detailed list of each turn for the entire trip (right). The list shows the direction of each turn and how far to drive on each leg of the journey. Touching the button for one leg of the journey and then touching the SHOW button will display a map showing that particular leg of the trip. Touching the button for a particular turn or leg on the detailed list screen and then touching the AVOID button will display the AVOID screen (right). This screen lets the GPS-500 recalculate a new route that avoids a particular maneuver or road, or recalculate a certain distance on the road that you selected. 15 NOTE: Voice guidance continues when the GPS-500's screen is in the Turn-By-Turn view. DETOUR NEXT TURN BUTTON: Recalculates your route, avoiding the next turn. ADD DESTINATION BUTTON: Lets you add another destination at the end of your trip. See Planning a Trip, on page 8. User Manual guide + play TM GPS-500 Changing Navigation Settings Touching the NAVIGATION SETTINGS button displays the NAVIGATION SETTINGS screen (right). When the AVOIDANCES: GPS-500 calculates navigation routes, you can set it to always avoid the following: · U-turns · Unpaved roads · Toll roads · Roads requiring permits · Highways · Border crossings · Ferries NOTE: The GPS-500 comes from the factory with the UNPAVED ROADS avoidance set to ON. DISTANCE UNITS: You can set the GPS-500's distance units to kilometers/meters, miles/feet or miles/yards. This affects the units shown on the screen, and the units given during voice navigation prompts. ROUTE PRIORITY: When the GPS-500 calculates navigation routes, you can set it to give priority to either the SHORTEST DISTANCE or the SHORTEST TIME (top speed limits). GPS DATA: This screen displays the following information: Your Position Relative to the Nearest 12 GPS Satellites Relative Signal Strength of Nearest 12 GPS Satellites Your Current Altitude (Above/Below Sea Level) Accuracy of GPS Satellite Data 16 User Manual Your Current Global Position (in Latitude and Longitude) NOTE: Your GPS-500 will lose contact with the GPS satellites whenever you turn its power off. After turning the power back on, you will need to go outside to receive the GPS signal again before the navigation functions will operate. guide + play TM GPS-500 The SOURCE Screen Touching the SOURCE button on any of the GPS-500's screens displays the SOURCE screen (right). The SOURCE screen lets you select the GPS-500's navigation, music player or video player functions. The SOURCE screen lets you change the GPS-500's settings, as well. (See Changing Settings, on page 22. ) GPS Signal Strength Local Time Battery Charge Level The SOURCE screen also displays the strength of the GPS signal the GPS-500 is receiving, the local time and the GPS-500 battery's charge level. Playing Music and Video Files In addition to its navigation functions, your GPS-500 can play your music and video files. [. . . ] Touch the shaded volume bars on the screen to adjust the volume levels up and down. Time The TIME button lets you adjust the GPS-500's time settings: TIME ZONE: The TIME ZONE button lets you reset the GPS-500's time zone to match the local time. This is especially useful if you are traveling through different time zones. DAYLIGHT SAVINGS: Selecting ON adds an hour to the current time. User Manual 22 guide + play TM GPS-500 Battery Charge The BATTERY CHARGE screen shows the GPS-500 battery's charge level. It also lists your unit's current software version and serial number. Note: The orange battery/lightning bolt symbol indicates that the GPS-500 is being powered through its charger port. USB Lets you switch the GPS-500 between the MTP and USB Mass Storage modes. [. . . ]