Road Angel vantage User manual

Product Manual & User Guide
V0110
Vantage

Thank you for choosing ROAD ANGEL Vantage
As our roads become busier, more congested and more regulated, staying
alert to road and traffic conditions is a challenge to everyone. Even the most
conscientious driver can have a momentary lapse of concentration that could
easily lead to an accident or a fine and points.
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is specially designed to be a simple-to-use addition to
any vehicle, to alert and warn you in advance of known danger areas. In the
comprehensive ROAD ANGEL Vantage database, which is automatically
updated whilst you drive, are stored Police, Local Authority and Ministry of
Transport designated danger spots, including accident blackspots and safety
camera locations.
Using the latest Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology, ROAD ANGEL
Vantage compares your position with the known danger spot locations and
gives you an audible and visual warning as you approach them. An accurate
GPS speedometer in the display gives you time to adjust your driving to the
approaching danger.
With over 250,000 miles of road around the UK, knowing the speed limit is
often guesswork. Vantage also has an onboard database of road speed limits,
so you will know what the speed limit is, at a glance.
The safety of you and your passengers is our prime consideration, and we trust
that for all the miles you drive, your ROAD ANGEL Vantage will enhance the
safety and enjoyment of your journey. Join other ROAD ANGEL Vantage users
in guarding your life and livelihood.
We are pleased to have you as a valued customer and hope you will be
delighted with your fully integrated ROAD ANGEL Vantage. Having listened to
our customers we think the new features will make this product your perfect
driving companion.
Graham Mackie
Managing Director
Road Angel Group Ltd
i
QUICK START GUIDE
1.Charge the unit’s internal battery using the mains
charger. For optimum charging, ensure that the unit is
switched off (charging usually takes about 4 hours - see
page 4). The charging indicator LED is green when the
unit is fully charged.
2.Register the unit and purchase subscriptions online (see page 6) at:
www.roadangelgroup.com.
3.Switch the unit on. Look for white bars to indicate GSM*
signal. Move the unit to another location if the signal is
low.
4. Wait until the white bars change to green (this may take up
to 24 hours after registration). This indicates that the unit
has received a SIM update and now has GPRS*
connectivity.
5.The Communicating icon indicates that the unit is updating
its database of camera locations and accident blackspots.
6.Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is now connected and ready for use.
Disconnect unit from mains charger and mount in vehicle (see page 8).
*GSM: Global System of Mobile Communications
GPRS: General Packet Radio Service
ROAD ANGEL Vantage uses GSM and GPRS to facilitate the over-the-air
updating of the on-board camera & blackspot database (see page 28).
QUICK START GUIDE
1. Charge the unit’s internal battery using the mains
charger. For optimum charging, ensure that the unit is
switched off (charging usually takes about 4 hours - see
page Error! Bookmark not defined.). The charging
indicator LED is green when the unit is fully charged.
2. Register the unit and purchase subscriptions online (see page Error!
Bookmark not defined.) at: www.roadangelgroup.com.
3. Switch the unit on. Look for white bars to indicate GSM*
signal. Move the unit to another location if the signal is
low.
. If there is no signal, the GSM bars will appear with a line
through them, as shown on the right.
4. Wait until the white bars change to green (this may take up
to 24 hours after registration). This indicates that the unit
has received a SIM update and now has GPRS*
connectivity.
5. The Communicating icon indicates that the unit is updating
its database of camera locations and accident blackspots.
6. Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is now connected and ready for use.
Disconnect unit from mains charger and mount in vehicle (see page
Error! Bookmark not defined.).
* GSM: Global System of Mobile Communications
GPRS: General Packet Radio Service
ROAD ANGEL Vantage uses GSM and GPRS to facilitate the over-the-air
updating of the on-board camera & blackspot database

Thank you for choosing ROAD ANGEL Vantage
As our roads become busier, more congested and more regulated, staying
alert to road and traffic conditions is a challenge to everyone. Even the most
conscientious driver can have a momentary lapse of concentration that could
easily lead to an accident or a fine and points.
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is specially designed to be a simple-to-use addition to
any vehicle, to alert and warn you in advance of known danger areas. In the
comprehensive ROAD ANGEL Vantage database, which is automatically
updated whilst you drive, are stored Police, Local Authority and Ministry of
Transport designated danger spots, including accident blackspots and safety
camera locations.
Using the latest Global Positioning Satellite (GPS) technology, ROAD ANGEL
Vantage compares your position with the known danger spot locations and
gives you an audible and visual warning as you approach them. An accurate
GPS speedometer in the display gives you time to adjust your driving to the
approaching danger.
With over 250,000 miles of road around the UK, knowing the speed limit is
often guesswork. Vantage also has an onboard database of road speed limits,
so you will know what the speed limit is, at a glance.
The safety of you and your passengers is our prime consideration, and we trust
that for all the miles you drive, your ROAD ANGEL Vantage will enhance the
safety and enjoyment of your journey. Join other ROAD ANGEL Vantage users
in guarding your life and livelihood.
We are pleased to have you as a valued customer and hope you will be
delighted with your fully integrated ROAD ANGEL Vantage. Having listened to
our customers we think the new features will make this product your perfect
driving companion.
Graham Mackie
Managing Director
Road Angel Group Ltd
i
QUICK START GUIDE
1.Charge the unit’s internal battery using the mains
charger. For optimum charging, ensure that the unit is
switched off (charging usually takes about 4 hours - see
page 4). The charging indicator LED is green when the
unit is fully charged.
2.Register the unit and purchase subscriptions online (see page 6) at:
www.roadangelgroup.com.
3.Switch the unit on. Look for white bars to indicate GSM*
signal. Move the unit to another location if the signal is
low.
4. Wait until the white bars change to green (this may take up
to 24 hours after registration). This indicates that the unit
has received a SIM update and now has GPRS*
connectivity.
5.The Communicating icon indicates that the unit is updating
its database of camera locations and accident blackspots.
6.Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is now connected and ready for use.
Disconnect unit from mains charger and mount in vehicle (see page 8).
*GSM: Global System of Mobile Communications
GPRS: General Packet Radio Service
ROAD ANGEL Vantage uses GSM and GPRS to facilitate the over-the-air
updating of the on-board camera & blackspot database (see page 28).
QUICK START GUIDE
1. Charge the unit’s internal battery using the mains
charger. For optimum charging, ensure that the unit is
switched off (charging usually takes about 4 hours - see
page Error! Bookmark not defined.). The charging
indicator LED is green when the unit is fully charged.
2. Register the unit and purchase subscriptions online (see page Error!
Bookmark not defined.) at: www.roadangelgroup.com.
3. Switch the unit on. Look for white bars to indicate GSM*
signal. Move the unit to another location if the signal is
low.
. If there is no signal, the GSM bars will appear with a line
through them, as shown on the right.
4. Wait until the white bars change to green (this may take up
to 24 hours after registration). This indicates that the unit
has received a SIM update and now has GPRS*
connectivity.
5. The Communicating icon indicates that the unit is updating
its database of camera locations and accident blackspots.
6. Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is now connected and ready for use.
Disconnect unit from mains charger and mount in vehicle (see page
Error! Bookmark not defined.).
* GSM: Global System of Mobile Communications
GPRS: General Packet Radio Service
ROAD ANGEL Vantage uses GSM and GPRS to facilitate the over-the-air
updating of the on-board camera & blackspot database

ii
Road Speed Data
For many years, you have been asking us to help you understand the
current legal speed limit of the roads you are driving, regardless of the
presence of a safety camera or obvious road signage. However, once we
started looking into this we were amazed that there is currently no definitive
digital speed limit database for the UK’s roads.
With over 250,000 miles of roads, collecting all of this data ourselves would
have been an enormous job costing millions of pounds and, much like
painting the Forth Bridge, would need constant attention year on year.
For the Road Angel Vantage we’ve teamed up with Navteq™, owned by
Nokia, to use the road speed limit database supplied as part of their
navigation product suite. This ensures that we have all the major roads
covered and get to hear when a new road or dual carriageway is being
built. We realise that the data supplied by Navteq is not 100% accurate as
local authorities are free to amend national speed limit recommendations
as they see fit.
This is why we have created SpeedShare™ which lets you, our customers,
suggest new or revised road speed limits at the press of a button.
We have been doing something similar with our Professional Connected
customers for the last few years using our CameraShare™ feature as it
gives us 10,000’s of eyes and ears out there – all happy to tell us when a
new safety camera has been installed or a mobile camera van has parked
up.
Once you report an anomaly with the road speed database, our dedicated
team investigate the piece of road in question and adjust, where
appropriate, the speed limit in our master database ready to download to
you next time you update.
Over time, we are confident that we will start to develop the only truly
accurate picture of legal road speed limits in the UK. Thank you in advance
for helping us in this endeavour.
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Table of Contents
QUICK START GUIDE i
Road Speed Data ii
1. Introduction 1
Unpacking the Box 3
Warranty 4
Battery Power and Recharging 4
Controls and Connectors 5
2. Registration 6
Charge the unit 6
Register your unit online 6
Subscription 6
The SIM update 7
3. Putting It All Together 8
Security 8
1. Preparing the mounting arm 9
2. Attaching the mounting arm to the bracket 9
3. Positioning in your car 10
4. Attaching the power lead 12
4. Getting Started 13
Switching On for the First Time 13
5. Alerts 15
Advisory Colour Coding 16
Audio and Speech Warnings 17
ii
Road Speed Data
For many years, you have been asking us to help you understand the
current legal speed limit of the roads you are driving, regardless of the
presence of a safety camera or obvious road signage. However, once we
started looking into this we were amazed that there is currently no definitive
digital speed limit database for the UK’s roads.
With over 250,000 miles of roads, collecting all of this data ourselves would
have been an enormous job costing millions of pounds and, much like
painting the Forth Bridge, would need constant attention year on year.
For the Road Angel Vantage we’ve teamed up with NAVTEQ™, owned by
Nokia, to use the road speed limit database supplied as part of their
navigation product suite. This ensures that we have all the major roads
covered and get to hear when a new road or dual carriageway is being
built. We realise that the data supplied by NAVTEQ™ is not 100% accurate
as local authorities are free to amend national speed limit
recommendations as they see fit.
This is why we have created SpeedShare™ which lets you, our customers,
suggest new or revised road speed limits at the press of a button.
We have been doing something similar with our Professional Connected
customers for the last few years using our CameraShare™ feature as it
gives us 10,000’s of eyes and ears out there – all happy to tell us when a
new safety camera has been installed or a mobile camera van has parked
up.
Once you report an anomaly with the road speed database, our dedicated
team investigate the piece of road in question and adjust, where
appropriate, the speed limit in our master database ready to download to
you next time you update.
Over time, we are confident that we will start to develop the only truly
accurate picture of legal road speed limits in the UK. Thank you in advance
for helping us in this endeavour.

ii
Road Speed Data
For many years, you have been asking us to help you understand the
current legal speed limit of the roads you are driving, regardless of the
presence of a safety camera or obvious road signage. However, once we
started looking into this we were amazed that there is currently no definitive
digital speed limit database for the UK’s roads.
With over 250,000 miles of roads, collecting all of this data ourselves would
have been an enormous job costing millions of pounds and, much like
painting the Forth Bridge, would need constant attention year on year.
For the Road Angel Vantage we’ve teamed up with Navteq™, owned by
Nokia, to use the road speed limit database supplied as part of their
navigation product suite. This ensures that we have all the major roads
covered and get to hear when a new road or dual carriageway is being
built. We realise that the data supplied by Navteq is not 100% accurate as
local authorities are free to amend national speed limit recommendations
as they see fit.
This is why we have created SpeedShare™ which lets you, our customers,
suggest new or revised road speed limits at the press of a button.
We have been doing something similar with our Professional Connected
customers for the last few years using our CameraShare™ feature as it
gives us 10,000’s of eyes and ears out there – all happy to tell us when a
new safety camera has been installed or a mobile camera van has parked
up.
Once you report an anomaly with the road speed database, our dedicated
team investigate the piece of road in question and adjust, where
appropriate, the speed limit in our master database ready to download to
you next time you update.
Over time, we are confident that we will start to develop the only truly
accurate picture of legal road speed limits in the UK. Thank you in advance
for helping us in this endeavour.
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Table of Contents
QUICK START GUIDE i
Road Speed Data ii
1. Introduction 1
Unpacking the Box 3
Warranty 4
Battery Power and Recharging 4
Controls and Connectors 5
2. Registration 6
Charge the unit 6
Register your unit online 6
Subscription 6
The SIM update 7
3. Putting It All Together 8
Security 8
1. Preparing the mounting arm 9
2. Attaching the mounting arm to the bracket 9
3. Positioning in your car 10
4. Attaching the power lead 12
4. Getting Started 13
Switching On for the First Time 13
5. Alerts 15
Advisory Colour Coding 16
Audio and Speech Warnings 17
ii
Road Speed Data
For many years, you have been asking us to help you understand the
current legal speed limit of the roads you are driving, regardless of the
presence of a safety camera or obvious road signage. However, once we
started looking into this we were amazed that there is currently no definitive
digital speed limit database for the UK’s roads.
With over 250,000 miles of roads, collecting all of this data ourselves would
have been an enormous job costing millions of pounds and, much like
painting the Forth Bridge, would need constant attention year on year.
For the Road Angel Vantage we’ve teamed up with NAVTEQ™, owned by
Nokia, to use the road speed limit database supplied as part of their
navigation product suite. This ensures that we have all the major roads
covered and get to hear when a new road or dual carriageway is being
built. We realise that the data supplied by NAVTEQ™ is not 100% accurate
as local authorities are free to amend national speed limit
recommendations as they see fit.
This is why we have created SpeedShare™ which lets you, our customers,
suggest new or revised road speed limits at the press of a button.
We have been doing something similar with our Professional Connected
customers for the last few years using our CameraShare™ feature as it
gives us 10,000’s of eyes and ears out there – all happy to tell us when a
new safety camera has been installed or a mobile camera van has parked
up.
Once you report an anomaly with the road speed database, our dedicated
team investigate the piece of road in question and adjust, where
appropriate, the speed limit in our master database ready to download to
you next time you update.
Over time, we are confident that we will start to develop the only truly
accurate picture of legal road speed limits in the UK. Thank you in advance
for helping us in this endeavour.

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6. Customising your ROAD ANGEL Vantage 18
Alerts 19
Audio 20
Distances 21
Display 22
Unit Data 23
Reset 23
7. Adding and Deleting Alerts 24
Adding New Locations 24
Storing a New Alert 25
Storing a New Road Speed 26
Dismissing or Deleting Alerts 26
8. Updating the Database 28
The ROAD ANGEL Database 28
Automatic Updates by GPRS 28
Updating by PC 29
Updating by PC/ActiveSync 29
9. Background Information 30
About Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) 30
Our Camera Database 30
Speed Cameras and Hazards 31
10.Diagnostics 35
1
1. Introduction
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is a standalone GPS camera and accident
blackspot locator. It uses the latest global positioning satellite technology
(see page 30) to give you audible and visible alerts as you approach
hazardous sections of road:
Accident blackspots (as designated by the Police and Local
Authorities)
Safety cameras
Mobile roadwork cameras
Average speed monitoring zones
Mobile safety vans
Primary schools, congestion charging zones and unprotected level
crossings
With over 250,000 miles of road around the UK, knowing the speed limit is
often guesswork, that’s why Vantage also has an onboard database of
road speed limits. Provided by Navteq™, the road speed information is
presented in a circular road speed sign at the bottom left of the device.
By using mobile phone technology, Vantage also allows you to both share
the LIVE locations of mobile safety camera vans, and to suggest new or
revised road speed limits. CameraShare™ and SpeedShare™ are two
unique features to Vantage, and empower you to keep yourself, and other
Road Angel users, safe on the roads.
1
1. Introduction
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is a standalone GPS camera and accident
blackspot locator. It uses the latest global positioning satellite technology
(see page 30) to give you audible and visible alerts as you approach
hazardous sections of road:
• Accident blackspots (as designated by the Police and Local
Authorities)
• Safety cameras
• Mobile roadwork cameras
• Average speed monitoring zones
• Mobile safety vans
• Primary schools, congestion charging zones and unprotected level
crossings
With over 250,000 miles of road around the UK, knowing the speed limit is
often guesswork, that’s why Vantage also has an onboard database of
road speed limits. Provided by NAVTEQ™, the road speed information is
presented in a circular road speed sign at the bottom left of the device.
By using mobile phone technology, Vantage also allows you to both share
the LIVE locations of mobile safety camera vans, and to suggest new or
revised road speed limits. CameraShare™ and SpeedShare™ are two
unique features to Vantage, and empower you to keep yourself, and other
Road Angel users, safe on the roads.

iv
6. Customising your ROAD ANGEL Vantage 18
Alerts 19
Audio 20
Distances 21
Display 22
Unit Data 23
Reset 23
7. Adding and Deleting Alerts 24
Adding New Locations 24
Storing a New Alert 25
Storing a New Road Speed 26
Dismissing or Deleting Alerts 26
8. Updating the Database 28
The ROAD ANGEL Database 28
Automatic Updates by GPRS 28
Updating by PC 29
Updating by PC/ActiveSync 29
9. Background Information 30
About Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) 30
Our Camera Database 30
Speed Cameras and Hazards 31
10.Diagnostics 35
1
1. Introduction
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is a standalone GPS camera and accident
blackspot locator. It uses the latest global positioning satellite technology
(see page 30) to give you audible and visible alerts as you approach
hazardous sections of road:
Accident blackspots (as designated by the Police and Local
Authorities)
Safety cameras
Mobile roadwork cameras
Average speed monitoring zones
Mobile safety vans
Primary schools, congestion charging zones and unprotected level
crossings
With over 250,000 miles of road around the UK, knowing the speed limit is
often guesswork, that’s why Vantage also has an onboard database of
road speed limits. Provided by Navteq™, the road speed information is
presented in a circular road speed sign at the bottom left of the device.
By using mobile phone technology, Vantage also allows you to both share
the LIVE locations of mobile safety camera vans, and to suggest new or
revised road speed limits. CameraShare™ and SpeedShare™ are two
unique features to Vantage, and empower you to keep yourself, and other
Road Angel users, safe on the roads.
1
1. Introduction
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is a standalone GPS camera and accident
blackspot locator. It uses the latest global positioning satellite technology
(see page 30) to give you audible and visible alerts as you approach
hazardous sections of road:
• Accident blackspots (as designated by the Police and Local
Authorities)
• Safety cameras
• Mobile roadwork cameras
• Average speed monitoring zones
• Mobile safety vans
• Primary schools, congestion charging zones and unprotected level
crossings
With over 250,000 miles of road around the UK, knowing the speed limit is
often guesswork, that’s why Vantage also has an onboard database of
road speed limits. Provided by NAVTEQ™, the road speed information is
presented in a circular road speed sign at the bottom left of the device.
By using mobile phone technology, Vantage also allows you to both share
the LIVE locations of mobile safety camera vans, and to suggest new or
revised road speed limits. CameraShare™ and SpeedShare™ are two
unique features to Vantage, and empower you to keep yourself, and other
Road Angel users, safe on the roads.

2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
The directors of Road Angel Group Ltd sell ROAD ANGEL Vantage as
a road safety enhancement device. Driving within the speed limits at
all times and within the limitations of the road condition and your
abilities is paramount. The directors of Road Angel Group Ltd take no
responsibility for the use of ROAD ANGEL Vantage for purposes
other than those stipulated.
Placement
Position your ROAD ANGEL Vantage as low as possible on the screen or
dashboard (not suitable for all vehicles – see page 11) so that it does not
impair your all-round visibility: we recommend you use either a central
position or by the A-post. The device should be mounted securely and all
cables must be trained via locations that do not impact any vehicle controls
and importantly do not impede the intended operation of any Air Bag
zones. Do not leave the device in position when you leave the vehicle
unattended for security reasons (see page 8) and because it may suffer
heat damage if left in direct sunlight.
MOT Examinations
For vehicles undertaking MOT examinations, Road Angel or any
dashboard mounted device should either be removed, or adhere to the
rules and regulations on positioning. This normally restricts placement
within the swept (windscreen wiper) area of the screen, located as low as
practical to minimise potential loss of visibility.
Safety
Road Angel driver safety systems are designed with the sole purpose of
making drivers more aware of vehicle speed, the environment and potential
hazards ahead. To ensure Road Angel provides this information effectively
and without distraction, devices incorporate both visual and verbal
instructions on the potential hazard, along with in some cases, colour
coded screens to remove the need for the driver to take their eyes from the
road ahead.
Under no circumstances, should Road Angel products be operated by the
driver whilst the vehicle is in motion. Road Angel devices are aimed at
increasing driver awareness and should always be considered secondary
to the primary purpose of driving the vehicle.
3
Unpacking the Box
Empty all the parts out of the box and familiarise yourself with each item.
Each pack contains:
12V/24V cigar socket lead
Connects unit to cigar socket for
in-car power and trickle charge.
Windscreen mounting cradle
PC USB cable
Connects unit to PC for
manual updating.
Mains charger
ROAD ANGEL Vantage unit
Mounting
arm
Dashboard
mounting
disk
Cleansing wipe
(not shown)

2
IMPORTANT INFORMATION!
The directors of Road Angel Group Ltd sell ROAD ANGEL Vantage as
a road safety enhancement device. Driving within the speed limits at
all times and within the limitations of the road condition and your
abilities is paramount. The directors of Road Angel Group Ltd take no
responsibility for the use of ROAD ANGEL Vantage for purposes
other than those stipulated.
Placement
Position your ROAD ANGEL Vantage as low as possible on the screen or
dashboard (not suitable for all vehicles – see page 11) so that it does not
impair your all-round visibility: we recommend you use either a central
position or by the A-post. The device should be mounted securely and all
cables must be trained via locations that do not impact any vehicle controls
and importantly do not impede the intended operation of any Air Bag
zones. Do not leave the device in position when you leave the vehicle
unattended for security reasons (see page 8) and because it may suffer
heat damage if left in direct sunlight.
MOT Examinations
For vehicles undertaking MOT examinations, Road Angel or any
dashboard mounted device should either be removed, or adhere to the
rules and regulations on positioning. This normally restricts placement
within the swept (windscreen wiper) area of the screen, located as low as
practical to minimise potential loss of visibility.
Safety
Road Angel driver safety systems are designed with the sole purpose of
making drivers more aware of vehicle speed, the environment and potential
hazards ahead. To ensure Road Angel provides this information effectively
and without distraction, devices incorporate both visual and verbal
instructions on the potential hazard, along with in some cases, colour
coded screens to remove the need for the driver to take their eyes from the
road ahead.
Under no circumstances, should Road Angel products be operated by the
driver whilst the vehicle is in motion. Road Angel devices are aimed at
increasing driver awareness and should always be considered secondary
to the primary purpose of driving the vehicle.
3
Unpacking the Box
Empty all the parts out of the box and familiarise yourself with each item.
Each pack contains:
12V/24V cigar socket lead
Connects unit to cigar socket for
in-car power and trickle charge.
Windscreen mounting cradle
PC USB cable
Connects unit to PC for
manual updating.
Mains charger
ROAD ANGEL Vantage unit
Mounting
arm
Dashboard
mounting
disk
Cleansing wipe
(not shown)

4
Warranty
Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is guaranteed for one year from the date of
purchase from all manufacturing defects that occur with normal use. If your
unit fails to perform as specified in these instructions, please visit:
https://www.roadangelgroup.com/warranty.aspx
Battery Power and Recharging
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is a cable-free device; it can operate
independently using power from its internal rechargeable battery for up to
2.5 hours. You can also power ROAD ANGEL Vantage directly from the
cigar socket in your vehicle.
The unit’s battery level is indicated by the battery icon on the right side of
the display (see page ). The number of blocks shown indicates the current
battery strength. You can charge the battery using either the in-car cigar
lighter adapter or the mains charger. There is no need to wait until the
battery is completely flat, unlike some rechargeable devices. During the
last 30 minutes (approx) of battery life, you will receive 3 separate
warnings that the battery is low. The third and final warning is issued
moments before the battery is completely drained and the unit shuts down.
IMPORTANT: Before you start to use your new ROAD ANGEL
Vantage, we recommend that you fully charge it to preserve battery
life and performance. For optimised charging, use the mains charger
and ensure that the unit is switched off. It will take longer to recharge
the battery if the unit is in use. In addition, the in-car cigar lighter
adapter provides a less efficient ‘trickle’ charge. It may take 24 hours
to fully charge a unit in this way compared with only 4 hours using
the mains charger.
5
Controls and Connectors
This section shows the main features of your ROAD ANGEL Vantage.
Aux socket
Use for earphones
Chargin
g indicator LED:
Red – charging
Green – fully charged
Off – not charging.
USB
connector
Connection for charger, cigar lighter
adapter and PC cable
On/Off button
GSM/GPRS LED:
Flashing blue – connected and
communicating
Off – No connection
Stylus
T
-
FLASH card slot
Used for Road Angel
internal technical
support
4
Warranty
Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is guaranteed for one year from the date of
purchase from all manufacturing defects that occur with normal use. If your
unit fails to perform as specified in these instructions, please visit:
https://www.roadangelgroup.com/warranty.aspx
Battery Power and Recharging
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is a cable-free device; it can operate
independently using power from its internal rechargeable battery for up to
2 hours. You can also power ROAD ANGEL Vantage directly from the
cigar socket in your vehicle.
The unit’s battery level is indicated by the battery icon on the right side of
the display (see page 14). The number of blocks shown indicates the
current battery strength. You can charge the battery using either the in-car
cigar lighter adapter or the mains charger. There is no need to wait until the
battery is completely flat, unlike some rechargeable devices. During the
last 30 minutes (approx) of battery life, you will receive 3 separate
warnings that the battery is low. The third and final warning is issued
moments before the battery is completely drained and the unit shuts down.
IMPORTANT: Before you start to use your new ROAD ANGEL
Vantage, we recommend that you fully charge it to preserve battery
life and performance. For optimised charging, use the mains charger
and ensure that the unit is switched off. It will take longer to recharge
the battery if the unit is in use. In addition, the in-car cigar lighter
adapter provides a less efficient ‘trickle’ charge. It may take 24 hours
to fully charge a unit in this way compared with only 4 hours using
the mains charger.

4
Warranty
Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is guaranteed for one year from the date of
purchase from all manufacturing defects that occur with normal use. If your
unit fails to perform as specified in these instructions, please visit:
https://www.roadangelgroup.com/warranty.aspx
Battery Power and Recharging
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is a cable-free device; it can operate
independently using power from its internal rechargeable battery for up to
2.5 hours. You can also power ROAD ANGEL Vantage directly from the
cigar socket in your vehicle.
The unit’s battery level is indicated by the battery icon on the right side of
the display (see page ). The number of blocks shown indicates the current
battery strength. You can charge the battery using either the in-car cigar
lighter adapter or the mains charger. There is no need to wait until the
battery is completely flat, unlike some rechargeable devices. During the
last 30 minutes (approx) of battery life, you will receive 3 separate
warnings that the battery is low. The third and final warning is issued
moments before the battery is completely drained and the unit shuts down.
IMPORTANT: Before you start to use your new ROAD ANGEL
Vantage, we recommend that you fully charge it to preserve battery
life and performance. For optimised charging, use the mains charger
and ensure that the unit is switched off. It will take longer to recharge
the battery if the unit is in use. In addition, the in-car cigar lighter
adapter provides a less efficient ‘trickle’ charge. It may take 24 hours
to fully charge a unit in this way compared with only 4 hours using
the mains charger.
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Controls and Connectors
This section shows the main features of your ROAD ANGEL Vantage.
Aux socket
Use for earphones
Charging indicator LED:
Red – charging
Green – fully charged
Off – not charging.
USB connector
Connection for charger, cigar lighter
adapter and PC cable
On/Off button
GSM/GPRS LED:
Flashing blue – connected and
communicating
Off – No connection
Stylus
T-FLASH card slot
Used for Road Angel
internal technical
support
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Warranty
Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage is guaranteed for one year from the date of
purchase from all manufacturing defects that occur with normal use. If your
unit fails to perform as specified in these instructions, please visit:
https://www.roadangelgroup.com/warranty.aspx
Battery Power and Recharging
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is a cable-free device; it can operate
independently using power from its internal rechargeable battery for up to
2 hours. You can also power ROAD ANGEL Vantage directly from the
cigar socket in your vehicle.
The unit’s battery level is indicated by the battery icon on the right side of
the display (see page 14). The number of blocks shown indicates the
current battery strength. You can charge the battery using either the in-car
cigar lighter adapter or the mains charger. There is no need to wait until the
battery is completely flat, unlike some rechargeable devices. During the
last 30 minutes (approx) of battery life, you will receive 3 separate
warnings that the battery is low. The third and final warning is issued
moments before the battery is completely drained and the unit shuts down.
IMPORTANT: Before you start to use your new ROAD ANGEL
Vantage, we recommend that you fully charge it to preserve battery
life and performance. For optimised charging, use the mains charger
and ensure that the unit is switched off. It will take longer to recharge
the battery if the unit is in use. In addition, the in-car cigar lighter
adapter provides a less efficient ‘trickle’ charge. It may take 24 hours
to fully charge a unit in this way compared with only 4 hours using
the mains charger.

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2. Registration
To get the full benefit of up-to-the-minute safety information,
you should put the unit on charge, register online and then
wait for a SIM update. As part of this process, you will be
prompted to purchase subscriptions to the safety camera &
blackspot and road speed limit databases. Having a valid
subscription will ensure you have the very latest information
on your device.
Charge the unit
With the unit switched off, connect it to the mains charger and charge the
internal battery until the charging LED (see page 4) is green (this might
take up to 4 hours).
Register your unit online
1. Go to www.roadangelgroup.com
2. Click on the Registration link.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
As part of this registration process, you will be prompted to purchase
subscriptions for the safety camera & blackspot and road speed limit
updates.
You can also register by phone: call 01327 855586 (Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm).
Subscription
Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage uses the award-winning Road Angel camera
and accident blackspot database.
Why do you need to subscribe for updates?
With constant additions to the ROAD ANGEL camera and accident
blackspot database (1000+ sites per year), the benefit of your ROAD
ANGEL Vantage and the protection it provides will be dramatically reduced
if you fail to remain subscribed. In this instance, your automatic updates
will be disabled.
It is critical to the operation of your ROAD ANGEL Vantage that your unit
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updates regularly. In areas of low GPRS coverage, manual updates may
be necessary (see page 29).
How do you subscribe?
You will be asked to complete an online form after registration to set up
your debit/credit card subscription payments. Alternatively, you can
telephone our subscriptions team on 01327 855586.
You can choose a 1 or 3 year subscription plan. Payment is taken
immediately.
Please be aware that all subscriptions are non-refundable and non-
transferable.
How long will it take to activate your subscription?
Following the purchase of your subscriptions, you will start receiving
automatic updates to the safety camera & blackspot database, and be able
to download updates to the road speed limit database via PC, within 24
hours (following SIM activation by Orange – see below).
The SIM update
1. Switch on your ROAD ANGEL Vantage by pressing the
button on the top of the unit. Place the unit in a location
where there is a GSM signal as indicated by the icon on
the right of the screen.
2. When your unit has been registered, it will receive a SIM update from
Orange within the next 24 hours (as long as the unit is on and has a
GSM signal). The unit will then restart.
3. When the unit has completed the SIM update, the bars
by the GSM/GPRS icon turn green to indicate GPRS
connectivity.
4. Your unit will now perform a database update as
indicated by the ‘communicating’ icon:

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2. Registration
To get the full benefit of up-to-the-minute safety information,
you should put the unit on charge, register online and then
wait for a SIM update. As part of this process, you will be
prompted to purchase subscriptions to the safety camera &
blackspot and road speed limit databases. Having a valid
subscription will ensure you have the very latest information
on your device.
Charge the unit
With the unit switched off, connect it to the mains charger and charge the
internal battery until the charging LED (see page 4) is green (this might
take up to 4 hours).
Register your unit online
1. Go to www.roadangelgroup.com
2. Click on the Registration link.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
As part of this registration process, you will be prompted to purchase
subscriptions for the safety camera & blackspot and road speed limit
updates.
You can also register by phone: call 01327 855586 (Mon-Fri 9am-5.30pm).
Subscription
Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage uses the award-winning Road Angel camera
and accident blackspot database.
Why do you need to subscribe for updates?
With constant additions to the ROAD ANGEL camera and accident
blackspot database (1000+ sites per year), the benefit of your ROAD
ANGEL Vantage and the protection it provides will be dramatically reduced
if you fail to remain subscribed. In this instance, your automatic updates
will be disabled.
It is critical to the operation of your ROAD ANGEL Vantage that your unit
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updates regularly. In areas of low GPRS coverage, manual updates may
be necessary (see page 29).
How do you subscribe?
You will be asked to complete an online form after registration to set up
your debit/credit card subscription payments. Alternatively, you can
telephone our subscriptions team on 01327 855586.
You can choose a 1 or 3 year subscription plan. Payment is taken
immediately.
Please be aware that all subscriptions are non-refundable and non-
transferable.
How long will it take to activate your subscription?
Following the purchase of your subscriptions, you will start receiving
automatic updates to the safety camera & blackspot database, and be able
to download updates to the road speed limit database via PC, within 24
hours (following SIM activation by Orange – see below).
The SIM update
1. Switch on your ROAD ANGEL Vantage by pressing the
button on the top of the unit. Place the unit in a location
where there is a GSM signal as indicated by the icon on
the right of the screen.
2. When your unit has been registered, it will receive a SIM update from
Orange within the next 24 hours (as long as the unit is on and has a
GSM signal). The unit will then restart.
3. When the unit has completed the SIM update, the bars
by the GSM/GPRS icon turn green to indicate GPRS
connectivity.
4. Your unit will now perform a database update as
indicated by the ‘communicating’ icon:

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3. Putting It All Together
We recommend that you install your ROAD ANGEL Vantage on the
dashboard of your vehicle. ROAD ANGEL Vantage has an internal high
sensitivity GPS antenna and requires a clear view of the sky to
communicate with GPS satellites.
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is supplied with a bracket and clamp, designed for
secure mounting and quick release, to attach the unit to the windscreen or
dashboard.
Security
Owing to the high number of thefts, we strongly recommend that you
remove your ROAD ANGEL Vantage and its bracket from view when
you leave your vehicle. Security can also be increased by cleaning
any marks from your windscreen.
Please contact Road Angel Group Ltd if your unit is stolen or lost.
Each ROAD ANGEL Vantage is identified by a unique serial number
on the back. We can use this number to block the unit from being
updated. Any attempt to do so removes all the data from the device
and renders it useless. We can also detect any attempt to re-register
it. This has frequently resulted in the safe return of a ROAD ANGEL
Vantage to its rightful owner.
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1. Preparing the mounting arm
Loosen the angle adjuster and joint grip. Adjust the arm so that the bracket
is vertical when the suction cup is held against your vehicle's windscreen.
2. Attaching the mounting arm to the bracket
Connect the mounting arm so that the four clips sit in the slots on the
cradle. Slide upwards until it clicks into place.
Joint grip
Bracket
Lever
Suction
cup
Angle
-
adjuster

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3. Putting It All Together
We recommend that you install your ROAD ANGEL Vantage on the
dashboard of your vehicle. ROAD ANGEL Vantage has an internal high
sensitivity GPS antenna and requires a clear view of the sky to
communicate with GPS satellites.
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is supplied with a bracket and clamp, designed for
secure mounting and quick release, to attach the unit to the windscreen or
dashboard.
Security
Owing to the high number of thefts, we strongly recommend that you
remove your ROAD ANGEL Vantage and its bracket from view when
you leave your vehicle. Security can also be increased by cleaning
any marks from your windscreen.
Please contact Road Angel Group Ltd if your unit is stolen or lost.
Each ROAD ANGEL Vantage is identified by a unique serial number
on the back. We can use this number to block the unit from being
updated. Any attempt to do so removes all the data from the device
and renders it useless. We can also detect any attempt to re-register
it. This has frequently resulted in the safe return of a ROAD ANGEL
Vantage to its rightful owner.
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1. Preparing the mounting arm
Loosen the angle adjuster and joint grip. Adjust the arm so that the bracket
is vertical when the suction cup is held against your vehicle's windscreen.
2. Attaching the mounting arm to the bracket
Connect the mounting arm so that the four clips sit in the slots on the
cradle. Slide upwards until it clicks into place.
Joint gripBracket Lever Suction
cup
Angle-
adjuster

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3. Positioning in your car
On the windscreen
1. Hold the suction cup against the windscreen. For maximum adhesion,
it may help to dampen the suction cup.
2. Pull the lever upwards to apply suction.
3. Adjust the angle and position of the unit so that you have a clear view
of the screen when driving.
4. Tighten the joint grip to lock in position.
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On the dashboard
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is also supplied with a plastic disk, backed with an
adhesive pad, allowing you to mount the unit directly on the dashboard.
This option is not suitable for all vehicles: ensure that your ROAD ANGEL
Vantage is not located close to any heater vents.
1. Using the supplied wipe, clean the area of your dashboard where you
want to attach the mounting disk. Allow the area to dry.
2. Peel the backing from the disk’s adhesive pad.
3. Press the disk firmly onto the dashboard.
4. Leave the disk for 24 hours so the adhesive can set properly.
5. Press the suction cup onto the disk. For maximum adhesion, it may
help to dampen the suction cup.
6. Press the lever downwards to apply suction.
7. Adjust the angle and position of the unit so that you have a clear view
of the screen when driving.
8. Tighten the joint grip to lock in position.

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3. Positioning in your car
On the windscreen
1. Hold the suction cup against the windscreen. For maximum adhesion,
it may help to dampen the suction cup.
2. Pull the lever upwards to apply suction.
3. Adjust the angle and position of the unit so that you have a clear view
of the screen when driving.
4. Tighten the joint grip to lock in position.
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On the dashboard
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is also supplied with a plastic disk, backed with an
adhesive pad, allowing you to mount the unit directly on the dashboard.
This option is not suitable for all vehicles: ensure that your ROAD ANGEL
Vantage is not located close to any heater vents.
1. Using the supplied wipe, clean the area of your dashboard where you
want to attach the mounting disk. Allow the area to dry.
2. Peel the backing from the disk’s adhesive pad.
3. Press the disk firmly onto the dashboard.
4. Leave the disk for 24 hours so the adhesive can set properly.
5. Press the suction cup onto the disk. For maximum adhesion, it may
help to dampen the suction cup.
6. Press the lever downwards to apply suction.
7. Adjust the angle and position of the unit so that you have a clear view
of the screen when driving.
8. Tighten the joint grip to lock in position.

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4. Attaching the power lead
1. Take the power lead, and plug it into the USB port on the left of the
unit.
2. Route the power cable to the cigar lighter socket. Ensure that it does
not interfere with any of the vehicle's controls or airbag modules. If
you use your cigar lighter socket for any other devices, a dual adaptor
may be used.
You are now ready to use the unit for the first time.
Where should I put my ROAD ANGEL Vantage?
ROAD ANGEL Vantage has a high sensitivity GPS antenna and requires a clear view
of the sky to receive information from GPS satellites. We highly recommend that
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is positioned in the centre of the front windscreen, low
down, just above the dashboard (see page 2). If screen glare is a problem in this
position, try installing the unit beside the driver's “A-pillar”. Check that the GPS
reception operates correctly in this position.
My car has a UV/solar reflective/heated windscreen
UV/solar reflective screens block GPS signals from entering the vehicle and may
affect the operation of your ROAD ANGEL Vantage. Please allow extra time for
your unit to acquire its position. Heated screens can also affect GPS signal strength.
Can I hardwire the unit?
No, you cannot hardwire ROAD ANGEL Vantage into your vehicle.
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4. Getting Started
Switching On for the First Time
1. Find a location outside with a clear view of the sky (away from
obstacles such as tall buildings and overhanging trees – these may
delay or prevent satellite acquisition).
2. Switch on the ROAD ANGEL Vantage by pressing the button on the
top of the unit for about two seconds.
3. If you skipped registration (see page 6) your ROAD ANGEL Vantage
will not have updated its database and the screen will show the
registration prompt. Press the Dismiss button to continue (please
register as soon as possible).
4. ROAD ANGEL Vantage now tries to identify its location by acquiring
information from GPS satellites. This may take a few minutes. During
the procedure, the unit displays the following screen:
5. With further use, the unit should establish your location within 1-2
minutes of being switched on.
6. When ROAD ANGEL Vantage has established its position, the display
shows your speed (0 if you are stationary) and the speed limit for your
current location.

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4. Attaching the power lead
1. Take the power lead, and plug it into the USB port on the left of the
unit.
2. Route the power cable to the cigar lighter socket. Ensure that it does
not interfere with any of the vehicle's controls or airbag modules. If
you use your cigar lighter socket for any other devices, a dual adaptor
may be used.
You are now ready to use the unit for the first time.
Where should I put my ROAD ANGEL Vantage?
ROAD ANGEL Vantage has a high sensitivity GPS antenna and requires a clear view
of the sky to receive information from GPS satellites. We highly recommend that
ROAD ANGEL Vantage is positioned in the centre of the front windscreen, low
down, just above the dashboard (see page 2). If screen glare is a problem in this
position, try installing the unit beside the driver's “A-pillar”. Check that the GPS
reception operates correctly in this position.
My car has a UV/solar reflective/heated windscreen
UV/solar reflective screens block GPS signals from entering the vehicle and may
affect the operation of your ROAD ANGEL Vantage. Please allow extra time for
your unit to acquire its position. Heated screens can also affect GPS signal strength.
Can I hardwire the unit?
No, you cannot hardwire ROAD ANGEL Vantage into your vehicle.
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4. Getting Started
Switching On for the First Time
1. Find a location outside with a clear view of the sky (away from
obstacles such as tall buildings and overhanging trees – these may
delay or prevent satellite acquisition).
2. Switch on the ROAD ANGEL Vantage by pressing the button on the
top of the unit for about two seconds.
3. If you skipped registration (see page 6) your ROAD ANGEL Vantage
will not have updated its database and the screen will show the
registration prompt. Press the Dismiss button to continue (please
register as soon as possible).
4. ROAD ANGEL Vantage now tries to identify its location by acquiring
information from GPS satellites. This may take a few minutes. During
the procedure, the unit displays the following screen:
5. With further use, the unit should establish your location within 1-2
minutes of being switched on.
6. When ROAD ANGEL Vantage has established its position, the display
shows your speed (0 if you are stationary) and the speed limit for your
current location.

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Your unit is now ready for use. You can start driving and ROAD ANGEL
Vantage will show your speed and the road’s speed limit.
If you are approaching a known hazard, ROAD ANGEL Vantage will alert
you to the type and proximity of the hazard (see page 15).
GPS signal strength
Store button
Add new alert/road
speed
Menu button
Customise unit
display, audio and
alert settings
Road Speed Limit
Battery power level
GSM signal strength/
GPRS connectivity
Speed
“Connected” icon
indicates live
updating
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5. Alerts
Your ROAD ANGEL Vantage alerts you to:
Fixed, temporary or average camera locations
Mobile safety van locations (with the ‘Live Van’ facility)
Hazard locations: accident blackspots, schools, or congestion
charging zones.
Speech warnings will tell you the type of hazard followed by an audible
tone that increases in frequency with your proximity to the location.
A proximity-to-hazard meter increases from 1 to 5 bars as you get closer to
the danger zone. If it is a fixed, temporary or average speed camera
location, the unit alerts you to the advisory speed limit.
You can customize the way your ROAD ANGEL Vantage alerts
you to road dangers: see page 18.
Alert type icon
Camera warnings only: Advisory speed
alternates with Alert type display
Dismiss
alert
Proximity
-
to
-
hazard meter
Mute
alert
Alert
Description
Speed (see
Advisory Colour
Coding)