User manual HARMAN KARDON GPS 500WE

[. . . ] guide + play GPS-500 WE TM Portable Touchscreen Navigation System and A/V Media Player User Manual ENGLISH Contents Introduction . . 28 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). [. . . ] (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. 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). AVOIDANCES: When the 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 · Traffic (TMC) 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 . 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 User Manual 16 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 Traffic Message Channel "TMC" The GPS-500 is equipped with a built-in FM receiver to process TMC (Traffic Message Channel) messages. The TMC is a free system to send out free traffic information via RDS (Radio Data System). Please note that the GPS-500 does not support subscription-based TMC services which are available in some countries as an alternative to freely distributed TMC services. In case there is traffic jams along your route the GPS-500 will show the traffic information on the map and automatically recalculate the route. If the anticipated delay is too long, the system will put you on an alternative route. You enter the TMC menu by pressing the "TMC" button on the "Navigation Settings" screen. The "Traffic Events" Menu The main TMC window displays all incoming traffic messages sorted by distance from your actual position. The traffic information contains the type of traffic, the road number and the length of event. You can have a look at each individual traffic event on the map by hitting the "Show" button. The "Settings" Button will route you to a subsequent settings menu where you can make additional adjustments of the TMC system behaviour. The "TMC Settings" Menu Normally the GPS-500 will automatically tune to the best FM station. If you would like to tune to a preferred FM station, please disable "Auto" and use the "+" and "-" Buttons. You are though able to select the FM stations which are used to receive TMC messages. [. . . ] 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. See Loading Media on Your SD Card, on page 17, for details. Installation and Use in a Vehicle !! Do not install this device in any manner that impairs the safe operation of the vehicle. Do not install this device on any airbag panels or in the deployment field of any airbags. [. . . ]