Harman-Kardon GPS-500 WE User Manual
Portable Touchscreen Navigation System and A/V Media Player
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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Controls and Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 – 5
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Initial Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 – 16
Planning a Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Navigating to Your Destination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Navigation Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Changing Navigation Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
The S
OURCE Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Playing Music and Video Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 – 21
Loading Media on Your SD Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Listening to Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Watching Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Changing Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Installation and Use in a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 – 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
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).
• Do not store the GPS-500 even for short periods in ambient
temperatures outside of the following range: –4° F (–20° C) to 140° F (60° C).
• Do not store the GPS-500 for long periods in ambient temperatures outside
of the following range: 32° F (0° C) to 77° F (25° C).
The GPS-500 will not charge the battery at temperatures above 122° F (50° C).
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GPS-500
Introduction
Your new GPS-500 is a powerful portable touchscreen navigation system
and audio/video media player. The GPS-500’s GPS-powered navigation
features will make it easy for you to travel to almost anywhere in North
America with remarkable accuracy. Its A/V media player lets you listen to
your favorite music, and you can even watch videos on its high-resolution
480 x 272 pixel screen.
We know you’re eager to start using your GPS-500, so we’ve included a
Quick-Start Guide that will help you use its basic features right away.
This User Manual contains detailed information about all of the GPS-500’s
features and functions. To get the most out of your GPS-500, please read it
thoroughly.
Unpacking
Your GPS-500 box should contain these items:
• GPS-500 Unit
• Wall Charger
• Car Charger
• USB Cable
• Fold-Flat Mounting Bracket
• Mounting Base Disc for Dash-Mounting
• Adhesive Pad for Mounting Base Disc
• Alcohol Cleaning Pad for Dash Surface
• Carrying Case
• Quick-Start Guide
If anything is missing, notify the dealer where you purchased your GPS-500
right away.
Unpack your GPS-500 carefully and save the box and packing materials so
you can safely ship the unit in the future.
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WARNING: Operation of any feature of this device while driving
is dangerous. Do not operate this device while driving. Do not
view or operate audio or video modes while driving.
For safety reasons, this device will cease navigation functions
when the video mode is enabled. Do not attempt to disable any
safety function incorporated in this device. Any alteration of this
device may cause serious injury and shall void the warranty.
Controls and Features
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GPS-500
L
EFT SIDE
F
RONT
T
OP
B
OTTOM
B
ACK
R
IGHT SIDE
Lock
Switch
Volume/
Brightness
Control
Headphone
Jack
Mini USB
Connector/
Charger Port
GPS
Antenna
ON/OFF
Button
SD Card
Slot
Reset
Button
Speaker
Mounting Slot
Mounting Slot
Touchscreen
Controls and Features
Front:
TOUCHSCREEN: 480 x 272 pixel WQVGA LCD touchscreen.
Back:
SPEAKER: Built-in speaker plays navigation voice guidance commands and
audio/video files that are stored on an SD memory card (see below).
M
OUNTING SLOT: Lets you lock the GPS-500 onto the included fold-flat
mounting bracket for use in a vehicle.
Top:
GPS ANTENNA: Must have a clear “view” of the sky to receive signals from
GPS satellites.
ON/OFF
BUTTON: Hold down to turn the unit on; hold down again to turn
the unit off.
SD C
ARD SLOT: Accepts an SD memory card (not included). The SD card is
required to store audio and video media to be played on your GPS-500.
Bottom:
RESET BUTTON: Lets you reset the unit if it becomes unresponsive or won’t
power-off. Insert a paper clip or similar item into the small hole to press the
switch. (Resetting the unit does not erase information that you have entered,
such as your home location, etc.)
M
OUNTING SLOT: Lets you lock the GPS-500 onto the included fold-flat
mounting bracket for use in a vehicle.
Left Side:
LOCK SWITCH: Locks the GPS-500’s touchscreen and all of its contols. This
prevents accidental operation without your having to turn the unit’s power off,
so you can carry it in your pocket or purse.
Right Side:
VOLUME/BRIGHTNESS CONTROL: Adjusts the volume of the GPS-500’s built-in
speaker. The volume control will also adjust the volume of headphones or an
audio system that you have connected to the GPS-500’s headphone jack (see
below).
To adjust the brightness, press the volume control knob in. The Brightness
indicator will be superimposed on the screen and you can change the
screen’s brightness by rotating the volume knob.
H
EADPHONE JACK : Lets you connect headphones for personal listening. You
can also connect the headphone jack to an auxiliary input on your vehicle’s
audio system.
M
INI USB CONNECTOR/CHARGER PORT: Connects to your computer and to
the included wall charger using the included USB cable. Connects to your
vehicle’s cigarette lighter or accessory power port using the included car
charger.
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Before You Begin
Before you begin using your GPS-500, you will need to charge its battery for
a minimum of 6 hours.
1. Plug the included wall charger into a wall outlet.
2. Use the included USB cable to connect the GPS-500’s Mini USB
Connector/Charger port to the wall charger.
After the battery has charged for at least 6 hours:
1. Make sure the L
OCK switch is in the DOWN (unlocked) position.
2. Go outdoors to obtain GPS reception.
3. Hold down the ON/OFF
button until the unit turns on.
1. Unlock
Switch
3. Turn Power
ON
2. Go Outside
to Receive
GPS Signal
1. 2.
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Initial Setup
When you turn your GPS-500 on for the first time, the Setup Wizard will
appear. The Wizard will guide you through the GPS-500’s initial setup steps:
When you touch the N
EXT button on the PLEASE SE T THE TIME screen, the
GPS-500 will display the N
AVIGATION MENU screen (see page 8).
NOTE: Once you complete these initial setup steps, the Setup Wizard will not reappear.
To change any of these settings, see C HANGING N AVIGATION SETTINGS, on page 16.
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1. Touch the button for the
screen language you want to
use (English, French or
Spanish).
Touch the N
EXT button.
2. Touch the button for the
distance units you want to
use (kilometers/meters, miles/
feet or miles/yards).
Touch the N
EXT button.
3. Touch the button for the
time zone where you are
located.
Touch the N
EXT button.
4. Set the current local time.
You can also set the clock
to display either 12-hour or
24-hour time.
Navigation
After you complete the initial
setup steps, the NAVIGATION
screen (right) appears.
Planning a Trip
To begin navigation, touch the
P
LAN A TRIP button. The WHERE
WOULD YOU LIKE TO GO? screen
(right) appears.
The W
HERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO
GO? screen gives you several
ways to plan your trip. You can
enter a specific street address,
choose a place from the
GPS-500’s extensive point-ofinterest database, enter a city
center, intersection or postal
code, or navigate to locations you have recently visited or saved. The
GPS-500 also lets you store your home address so you can quickly enter it as
your destination from wherever you happen to be.
E
NTERING A STREET ADDRESS
1. Touch the ADDRESS button on
the WHERE WOULD YOU LIKE TO
GO? screen. The SEARCH
screen appears (right).
2. Touch the appropriate
button for the city you want
to travel to.
• If you select one of the
city buttons, the E
NTER C ITY NAME screen (below) appears.
• If you select O
THER LOCATION,
the SELECT COUNTRY and
S
ELECT STATE screens will
appear. Select the desired
country (the U.S. or
Canada) and then the
desired state. The E
NTER CITY
NAME screen (right)
appears.
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GPS-500
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The geographic information provided by this device serves as a
navigational aid only and does not include information pertaining to
construction, road closures, speed restrictions, road or traffic
conditions, or other circumstances relevant to public safety. The
driver must always be aware of the actual road conditions and
surroundings, and decide whether or not to follow the information
provided by this device. Obey all traffic laws and observe safe driving
practices. The manufacturer does not accept responsibility for any
inaccurate or incomplete information provided by this device.
3. Spell the name of the
desired city. When you have
finished, touch the DONE
button. The ENTER STREET NAME
screen (right) appears.
• In most cases, once you’ve
entered some letters, the
screen will display all of the
cities that fit. Select the
desired city from the list.
4. Spell the name of the street. When you are finished, touch the DONE button.
The ENTER HOUSE NUMBER screen appears.
• In many cases, once you’ve entered some letters, the screen will display
all of the streets that fit. Select the desired street from the list.
5. Enter the desired address
number. When you touch
the D
ONE button, the CONFIRM
ADDRESS screen (right)
appears.
6. Touch G
O to begin navigation.
The map screen will appear.
Once you start driving, the
GPS-500 will guide you to
your destination. (See Navigating To Your Destination, on page 13.)
C
HOOSING A PLACE (FROM THE GPS-500’S DATABASE)
The GPS-500 has a built-in point-of-interest database with millions of entries
in many different categories:
• S
ERVICES: Gas stations, car dealers and rentals, post offices, banks and ATMs
• T
RANSPORTATION: Airports, railroads, ferries, bus stations, parking areas,
rest areas
• S
HOPPING: Shopping centers, independent stores
• E
NTERTAINMENT: Amusement parks, zoos, movie theaters, casinos,
nightclubs and bars, tourist attractions
• C
ULTURE: Museums, libraries, live theater, concert halls, exhibition and
convention centers, schools, colleges and universities
• S
PORTS/RECREATION: Golf courses, ice skating rinks, swimming pools,
tennis courts, fitness and sports centers, stadiums, beaches, yacht basins,
parks & recreation centers
• E
MERGENCY/GOVERNMENT: Hospitals and clinics, emergency care centers,
dentists, first-aid centers
• F
OOD & DRINK: Restaurants, wineries
• L
ODGING: Hotels and motels, campgrounds and RV parks
• A
RTIFICIAL L ANDMARKS: Cemeteries
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