Audiovox PG300 User Manual

PG300

Personal GPS Locator

OWNER’S MANUAL

NOTICES AND SPECIFICATIONS
About GPS System and Location Accuracy

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could aff ect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. In
addition, the GPS system itself limits the accuracy of the distance indicated on the device’s display to within approximately
3-5 meters of the actual saved location. For more information about GPS, visit Audiovox Electronics Corporation’s Web site
www.audiovox.com.

About GPS Signals

This device must acquire GPS satellite signals to operate. The device may not be able to acquire signals if located indoors
or near tall obstructions (such as trees or tall buildings). Go to an area free from tall obstructions to use the device. When
the device acquires satellite signals, the GPS satellite ( ) indicator is steady. When it loses satellite signals, or the device
cannot acquire a GPS signal, the GPS satellite ( ) indicator fl ashes.
This product is designed to provide direction to a saved location. It is not designed as a monitoring device for tall
obstructions, hazardous or weather conditions, or other factors that may aff ect safety while using this device.

Warning

This handheld device is only intended to be used as a supplemental navigation aide. The user assumes all responsibilities
associated with the use of this product. It must not be used for any purpose requiring precise measurement of location,
direction, distance, or topography. This device should not be used for navigating any aircraft or vehicles. It is the user’s sole
responsibility to exercise proper judgment when using this product under any conditions.

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Vehicle Use Notice

Audiovox is committed to safety and responsible use. Do not use this GPS device to navigate while driving a motor vehicle.
Attention to this device while driving can distract the motor vehicle’s operator, creating an unsafe situation. Injury, death,
or property damage may result if the operator fails to adhere to safe driving practices. It is the driver’s sole responsibility
to operate the vehicle in a safe manner. The device should not be mounted in a vehicle in a manner to distract, impair the
view, or in any way interfere with the motor vehicle’s operator or the motor vehicle’s safety features (such as an air bag).
Windshields and vehicle windows integrated with metallic materials, such as defrosters or tinting fi lm, can degrade GPS
reception inside a vehicle.

Liability Notice

In no event will Audiovox be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages resulting from the use,
misuse, or inability to use this product or from defects in the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental or
consequential damages, so the stated limitations may not apply therein.

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CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

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1. Store/Set ( ) Button - Press to save a setting.

- Press to turn on the backlight. The backlight will remain on for
twenty seconds.

2. Battery ( / ) Indicator - Indicates amount of battery
charge remaining. Displays when the battery is fully

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charged. Displays and fl ickers when battery power is
insuffi cient.

3. GPS Satellite (
locked. Flashes when acquiring GPS signal.

4. On/Off /Mode ( ) Button - Press and hold to turn unit on/off .

- Press to change mode.

- Press to turn on the backlight. The backlight will remain on for
twenty seconds.

5. Direction Arrow (  ) - Points to the North when in Compass
Mode. Points to the stored location when in Location Mode.

6. Units Indicator - Displays time (T ), degrees (O), yards (yd), miles
(ml), kilometers (km), or meters (m).

7. Favorite ( ) Indicator - Lit when in Favorite Location Mode.

8. Car ( ) Indicator - Lit when in Car Location Mode.

9. Home ( ) Indicator - Lit when in Home Location Mode.

10. Compass ( ) Indicator - Lit when in Compass Mode.

11. Time ( ) Indicator - Lit when in Time Mode.

12. Data Display Area - Data displayed depends on the mode
selected.

) Indicator - Steady when GPS signal is

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