ALERTEGPS G520 User manual
G520
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Quick Start Guide
Introduction 1
G520
SOMMAIRE
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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.
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL NOTICES
AND WARNINGS
FEATURES
INSTALLING
THE G520
UPDATE
G520 overview:
Real Time Alert function (optional):
Joystick
Speaker
Battery
ON / OFF
USB
Earphone
Connector for
external antenna
RTA
(Real Time Alert)
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
Description 2
Connector for external antenna:
Battery:
If your vehicle features an athermic windscreen,
you should use an external antenna in order to
ensure an optimal satellite connection (optional).
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.
In order to use the GPRS functionalities
(automatic updates, RTA), the battery
must be charged.
If the battery is low, please charge it before
you use the GPRS functionalities of the
G520.
Earphone:
USB connector:
Connect a mini-jack type earphone to use the G520
on a motorbike.
We recommend you to use an AlerteGPS biker kit
(optional).
Use the USB connector to:
- charge the battery with the home charger
- power the G520 using a cigar-lighter
- update the firmware of the G520
Joystick:
Up
Down
Left Right
Press = enter
Joystick functionalities:
- call the menu and navigate through the different sections
- set the volume from the default screen or when an alert is
displayed
To validate a setting, simply press the joystick center.
BasHaut =
Volume -
=
Volume +
3
Installing the G520
Important
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.
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.
- 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).
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.
Starting the G520 :
The display shows :
- DB = database version
- FW = firmware version
WELCOME
DB xx/xx/xx FW xxxx
!
...
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.
To enter the menu:
Right or Enter
During the satellite search, you can access the menu.
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Operating instructions
Set the power button on the "ON" position..
DB xx/xx/xx FW xxxxDB xx
/
xx
/
xx
FW xxxx
Alert mode
Speed limiters
GPRS level (blinking
when comunicating)
Sound level
Battery level
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Operating instructions
Real speed of the vehicle
Satellite network level
DEFAULT SCREEN
AS YOU APPROACH AN ALERT
Type of warning
Real speed of the
vehicle
Speed limit
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)
12
45MPH
56MPH
60
Menu
Battery level,
autostop
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Right
You can access the menu at any time, from the default screen or when an alert is displayed.
To enter the menu : To leave the menu :
or Enter Left
i
Menu sections:
Warning settings: Volume :
Speed limiter: POI : Information: Battery
Screen:
distance etc
speed limiter level user POI firmware,
database etc.
sound settings customizable
display
Country settings:
time zone
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
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Updates
Full update package downloadable from :
http://www.alertegps.com
Updates are done automatically: You don't need to connect
your G520 to your computer to get the latest updates.
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.
When should you connect your device to your computer?
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General Notices & Warnings
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General notices and Warnings
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