Cobra GPS 1080 User manual

Lanyard Connector Loop
External Power/PC Interface Connection
SD Memory Card Slot
Battery Compartment Door
D-Ring Fastener
PRODUCT FEATURES
INSTALLATION
INSTRUMENTATION INFORMATION
START UP
Power
To turn your GPS receiver on or off:
1. Press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds.
A start-up screen appears for a few seconds 1, followed by a screen that shows the receiver is
attempting to lock onto signals from GPS satellites 2. Once three satellite signals have been acquired,
the screen will automatically switch to the Map Page 3and the receiver is ready to use.
You can jump to the Map Page while the receiver continues to acquire satellite signals by
selecting “Continue Acquiring? – YES.” On the Map Page, a pointer arrow will
appear in the middle of the display once three signals have been acquired 3. To use
the non-navigational features of your receiver, select “Continue Acquiring? – No.”
NOTE: The receiver must be outside with a clear view of the sky to acquire satellite signals for navigation.
1Startup Screen 2Startup Screen
3Map Page
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Backlit Display Screen
POWER Button
• Turns the device on or off (press and hold for 2 seconds).
• Turns display backlight on or off.
FIND Button
• Displays the Find Screen, which allows you to search for
various navigation points: waypoints, points of interest,
cities, addresses, intersections or exits.
ESCAPE Button
• Allows you to “back up” to previous screens/menus one at
a time.
• Allows you to cycle through the six pages in reverse order.
ZOOM IN/OUT Button
• Zooms in or zooms out on the image of the map.
ROCKER PAD
• Scrolls through menus and options.
• Moves or pans around the Map Page.
PAGE Button
• Cycles through the six pages.
• Returns to main page.
• Displays the “Page List” menu (press and hold
for 2 seconds).
MENU Button
• Brings up a menu of selections related to the current screen.
ENTER Button
• Accepts a highlighted selection.
• Marks a new waypoint using current location (press and
hold for 2 seconds).
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Map Page
Gauges Page
Trip Meter Page
Alerts Screen
On the Extras Screen (from the System Page), select “Alerts” to turn the Alert Alarm (an
automatic alarm sound when you come within a certain distance or Alarm Radius from the
following) for the Anchor Drag Alert, Approach Alert, Arrival Alert or Off Course Alert to “On” or
“Off” and to set the individual Alarm Radius for each alert.
Anchor Drag Alert – sounds when you drift more than the specified distance from a
particular location.
Approach Alert – sounds when you reach the specified distance from the next point in
your current navigation.
Arrival Alert – sounds when you reach the specified distance from your final destination.
Off Course Alert – sounds when you deviate the specified distance from you course.
Proximity Screen
On the Extras Screen (from the System Page), select “Proximity” to automatically sound an
alarm when you come within a certain distance or Alarm Radius of any point you choose. To
use Proximity, you must add points you wish to use to the Proximity List and select an Alarm
Radius for each one.
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SYSTEM PAGE
Data Fields –
Shows or hides data fields at the bottom of the map. Sets the
data that is to be displayed in each information field.
Restore Defaults –
Restores all Map Page default
settings.
Map Setup –
Allows you to set the parameters used by
the Map Page.
Measure Distance –
Shows the distance between any two
points you select.
Stop Navigation –
Stops your current type of
navigation.
Stop Navigation –
Stops your current type of
navigation.
Restore Defaults –
Restores all Gauges Page default
settings.
Set Data Field –
Sets the data that is to be in the information
fields at the bottom of the screen.
Bearing Pointer –
Shows your direction of travel.
Course Pointer –
Shows the direction to your next
destination.
Stop Navigation –
Stops your current type of
navigation.
Reset –
Resets any or all Trip Meter values to
zero.
Display –
Sets the number of fields displayed.
Restore Defaults –
Restores all Trip Meter Page default
settings.
Set Data Field –
Sets the data that is to be displayed in the
information fields.
Base Map Includes:
• Locations of hundreds of worldwide cities
• U.S. state, Canadian provincial and European country boundaries
• Continental U.S. interstate freeways, highways and exits
• Land cover (inland bodies of water)
With optional computer software, interface cable and SD Memory
Card (needed for map downloading) download more detailed
mapping data from a computer database. With this additional
information, the receiver could include local roads and streets,
additional waypoints and points of interest.
Additional Features:
• Stores up to 500 navigational waypoints
• Automatically tracks your travel and shows you how to return
along the same track (up to 10 separate tracks can be stored)
• Lets you program and store up to 50 different navigational
routes, using up to 50 points in each route
• Over 100 map datums to choose from
• Is waterproof to IPX7 standards and can operate in
temperatures from 5°F to 158°F (-15°C to 70°C)
Batteries
Your GPS receiver operates on two standard AA batteries (not
included). Always use high quality alkaline batteries.
To install batteries:
1. Twist the D-ring connector counterclockwise.
2. Remove the battery compartment door.
3. Insert two AA batteries, ensuring correct polarity alignment.
4. Replace the battery compartment door.
5. Twist the D-ring clockwise to lock.
As an optional power source, a vehicle power adapter (see
“Optional Accessories,” in the Owner’s Manual) can be used
with your GPS receiver.
SD Memory Card
Your GPS receiver’s memory is expandable with use of an
optional SD memory card. A SD memory card is required
when using the optional mapping software.
To install a SD memory card:
1. Twist the D-ring connector counterclockwise.
2. Remove the battery compartment door.
3. Insert SD memory card according to illustration inside the
battery compartment.
4. Replace the battery compartment door.
5. Twist the D-ring clockwise to lock.
CAUTION: For optimum use, when you use this GPS receiver for the first time, have not used
the receiver for over 3 months or have changed geographic regions:
• It will take approximately 50 seconds to lock onto the GPS satellites
• Keep the receiver turned on for at least 15 minutes after locking onto the GPS satellites.
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Saved Track Options
On the Tracks Page, select any saved track on
the Track List to:
• “NAVIGATE” through that track
• See that track on the “MAP”
• See “DETAILS” of that selected track such as the name and
total distance
• “DELETE” that individual track
See “Saved Track Options,” in the Owner’s Manual for
details and instructions.
Log Options
On the Tracks Page, select “LOG” to:
• Save “This Session” (the track log recorded since the
receiver was last turned on)
• Save the “Entire Log” (all track log recorded by the
receiver since the last time the track log was cleared)
• “CLEAR” the entire track log.
See “Track Log Options,” in the Owner’s Manual for details
and instructions.
NAVIGATION TOOLS
DATA FIELD CHOICE DESCRIPTIONS
TEST WALK
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GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER
Quick Reference Guide
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Go for a Test Walk
To test your knowledge of the receiver basics by taking a walk around the block:
1. Load batteries per instructions and take your GPS receiver outdoors. Be sure you have a clear,
unobstructed view of the sky. Turn your unit on by pressing and holding the POWER button for
2 seconds. Allow time for your receiver to acquire satellite lock and a “fix” of your current location.
When ready the receiver will automatically switch to the Map page. (Remember, you can toggle
among the 6 main pages by pressing the PAGE button.)
2. From the Map page, experiment by selecting options per instructions. For example, you
may want to mark your current location as a waypoint, and then log a track by walking around
your neighborhood. (See diagram.) Then navigate back to your start point by accessing the
Tracks page, saving the current session, selecting the new log and then selecting “NAVIGATE” and
“Start At – End” to lead you back the way you came.
Note: When navigating back to your original start point, intentionally walk off course to familiarize
yourself with how the unit shows you where you are relative to the route or track as shown on the
Gauges page.
Keep practicing until you are comfortable using the many features of your GPS receiver. Always refer to
the Owner’s Manual for more detailed instructions.
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Important Note
The Quick Reference Guide is intended only as a handy
reference to review the basics of operating your GPS
receiver. For a full understanding of how to use your GPS
receiver properly, please consult the Owner’s Manual.
Read it carefully to become familiar with your receiver’s
numerous features. You will be amazed at its capabilities.
Accuracy – the distance within which the receiver can
accurately locate a position
Average Speed – average speed throughout the current
navigation
Bearing – the direction in which you are currently heading
Compass – your current bearing shown as a compass
heading
Date – the current date
Distance to Next – the distance to the next point in your
current navigation
Distance to Dest – the distance to the final destination
of your current navigation
Elevation – your current elevation above sea level
ETA to Next – your estimated time of arrival at the next
point in your current navigation, based on your current
average speed
ETA to Dest – your estimated time of arrival at the final
destination in your current navigation, based on your current
average speed
Location – your current location shown in degrees/minutes
of latitude and longitude
Maximum Speed – the highest speed you traveled during
the current navigation
Moving Avg Speed – the average speed you traveled
while moving
Moving Time – the total time spent moving during your
current navigation
Odometer – total cumulative distance traveled since the
last time the odometer was reset
Power – power icon showing power source (external or
battery), battery charge level, and backlight on or off
Speed – your current speed
Stop Time – the total time spent stopped during your
current navigation
Total Time – the total elapsed time during your current
navigation
Trip Odometer –the distance traveled since the last time
the trip odometer was reset
Tracks Page
Saved Route Options
On the Routes Page, select any saved route on
the Route List to:
• “NAVIGATE” through that route
• See that route on the “MAP”
• See “DETAILS” of that selected route such as the name,
points and distance to or from a point
• “DELETE” that individual route
See “Saved Routes Options,” in the Owner’s Manual for
details and instructions.
Routes Page
New Route Option
A route is created from up to 50 points (waypoints, cities,
points of interest, addresses, intersections or exits).
On the Routes Page, select “NEW” to:
• Create a new series of points or a route
- Select the first blank row in the “POINTS” field to insert
a point
- Using the Find Screen, find and select the point
- Continue inserting points to create the new route.
See “New Route Option,” in the Owner’s Manual for details
and instructions
Find Screen
The Find Screen gives you access to Waypoints, Points of Interest, Cities, Addresses,
Intersections, and Exits options such as creating new waypoints, downloading POIs, searching
for an address or sorting a list of cities.
See individual sections under “Navigation Tools” in the Owner’s Manual for details and
instructions.
To assist in your navigation, your GPS receiver is already programmed with locations of
hundreds of worldwide cities; U.S. state, Canadian provincial and European country boundaries;
and U.S. interstate freeways, highways and exits. With optional computer software, interface
cable and SD Memory Card (needed for map downloading), you can access a computer
mapping database to transfer in additional mapping information that includes points of interest,
local roads and streets, intersections and addresses.
Waypoints
Select any saved waypoint on a Waypoints List to:
• “GOTO” or navigate to that waypoint
• See that waypoint on the “MAP” in relationship to your current position
• “DELETE” that individual waypoint
See the Owner’s Manual for details and instructions
Cities, Points of Interest*, Addresses*, Intersections*and Exits Options
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Details Options
Select any point on a list to:
• “GOTO” or navigate to that point
• See that point on the “MAP” in relationship to your current position
• Save the point as a waypoint
See the Owner’s Manual for details and instructions.
There are three ways to get to the Find Screen:
– by pressing the FIND button
– by inserting a point into a route
(see “Editing a Route,” in the Owner’s Manual)
– by setting a proximity alert to a point (see
“Proximity Settings,” in the Owner’s Manual)
Getting to the Find Screen
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Waypoint Shortcut: To mark a new waypoint using current location, press and hold the
ENTER button for 2 seconds. A confirmation window will pop up.
NOTE: A city is much larger than the precise
location indicated by the coordinates stored
in your GPS receiver. The coordinates
assigned to a city correspond to a location
somewhere within the city’s limits. These
coordinates are intended only for navigation
to the city, and not for finding a specific
location such as the downtown, commercial
area or geographic center.
*Optional software, PC interface cable and
SD memory card required.
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