Steren GPS-500 User Manual
Before using your new GPS Navigation System, read this
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Before using your new GPS Navigation System, read this
instruction manual to avoid any malfunctions.
nstruction manual to avoid any malfunctions
IMPORTANT
Do not drop or bump the device as this may cause loss of data or
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malfunctions
Do not place this device in direct sunlight or in extreme
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temperatures
Do not expose the device to humidity, rain, or any other moisture.
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In case of malfunction, do not try to repair this device by yourself.
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Always use an authorized repairman.
Do not expose the device to dust or dirt
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Do not use this device in or near areas where radio signals exist or
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radiation is produced. Using the device in these areas could cause
the device to malfunction.
Make sure to insert the AC cable correctly otherwise you may run
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the risk of electrical shock.
Do not press or tap the LCD screen with a lot of force as you may
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damage the LCD screen.
Do not expose the LCD screen to direct sunlight.
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Always use a clean with a soft rag.
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Make a backup of the information contained within the device
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regularly by using the SD/MMC card in order to avoid losing all the
information.
Pay special attention to the compatibility of multimedia fi les.
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Do not place the device near heat sources.
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Place the device on a fl at surface.
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Do not place the device on blankets, carpet, or any other thick
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fabric as this could cause the device to overheat and be damaged.
Do not remove the SD/MMC card while the device is reading or
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recording on to it. If you do the data recorded on it might be lost.
Do not remove the AC power cable during music playback, movie
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playback, or navigation.
Do not recharge the battery in areas with very high or very low
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temperature. This could cause changes in you battery’s duration.
Keep the battery and the device away from children.
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When using headphones, make sure to keep the volume to a
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moderate level in order to avoid damage to your ears.
Do not use the headphones for an extended period of time.
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Use the power adapter included with the package, using power
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adapters other than the one provided will result in malfunction and
could be dangerous.
This system only provides a navigational reference. Do not use
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this system for any directional, distance, and geographic accurate
measurements.
The fi rst GPS positioning should be performed at a single set point,
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in a wide-open area without building shelters. Positioning time
length will depend on the satellite signal strength, cloud levels;
possibly taking up to 10 minutes.
Any wireless communication products (mobile phone, radio, speed
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detection unit, etc) might affect the GPS signal, resulting in a poor
signal.
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For safety reasons, do not operate this system while driving a
vehicle.
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Do not leave this unit under the front windshield after you leave the
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vehicle. Exposure to high temperatures might be dangerous and
cause overheating to the battery, resulting in malfunction of the
device.
Window tinting might interfere with the reception of satellite signals.
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We recommend you install a vehicle antenna to strengthen and
stabilize the signal.
The planned navigational route is for reference only; changes in
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roadside conditions (one way streets, no left turns) may happen, so
please respond accordingly to the situation and decide whether or
not to follow the planned course.
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WHAT IS GPS?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a Global Navigational
Satellite System (GNSS) which allows for the determination of an
object’s, person’s, or vehicle’s exact location within a few inches or feet.
GPS works through a network of 24 satellites (21 active satellites and 3
backup satellites) which orbit over the globe at 20,200 km with
synchronized trajectories that allow them to cover the entire globe at
any given time. When needing to determine position, the device being
utilized locates a minimum of 4 satellites and receives their locations
and time. Based on these signals, the device will synchronize its time
and the GPS satellites time and will calculate the signal’s backup time or
the distance to the satellite. Using triangulation, the device will
determine its position. The triangulation through GPS, to differentiate
from 2-D triangulation which consists in using angles from known
sources, is based on the distance from the satellite to the device or
measuring point. After knowing these distances, it is easy to
determine the device’s position using the other 3 satellites. Also
knowing the satellite’s coordinates or position by the signal they emit,
the device can obtain the absolute coordinates or exact location of the
device, person, or vehicle.
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WHAT CAN BE DONE WITH A GPS?
Considering that a GPS device can give us our exact location and
altitude with great precision, some of the activities than can be used are:
It can guide you to a determined location
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It can calculate your location which can help you locate yourself on
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a map
It can help you design routes
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FEATURES
High sensitivity internal receiving antenna
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Route planning
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Voice guided navigation. You can select between different
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languages and voice styles.
Automatic error correction
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Search by address, point of interest, and others
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Touchscreen
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Playback of music and video fi les
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Playback and search of photographs in JPG format
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Can be used for e-book fi les
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ACCESSORIES
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1 personal
navigation system
1 Vehicle power
adaptor
1 Home power
adaptor
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1 windshield support1 Vehicle Bracket
1 SD card with
software
1 user’s manual1 DVD-ROM
ENERGY SOURCE
The GPS device can be used with a battery (rechargeable) or with the
home or vehicle power adaptor. We recommend a full charge of the
battery before to use the GPS by fi rst time.
If you use the rechargeable battery, please note the following:
Do not wait until the battery is depleted to recharge.
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When not using the unit for a long period of time, please turn off the
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system switch.
When charging a completely depleted battery, wait at least one
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minute before system startup. This will prevent excessive battery
discharge.
When charging starts, the charging indicator light will be red, please
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wait for the charging to complete (this might take several hours).
After charging is completed, the indicator light will be green.
Charging
indicator
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Using Home / Travel adapter:
1.- Insert the USB connector into the unit.
2.- Plug the adapter into a power outlet.
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Whilst using the device in a vehicle, use the included car charger:
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1.- Plug in the small plug into the power jack on the rear of the in vehicle
bracket.
2.- Insert the other end into the cigarette lighter.
If the battery suffers a malfunction, please contact to your nearest
If the battery suffers a malfunction, please contact to your nearest
STEREN distributor
TEREN distributo
To charge the battery it is necessary to place the system power
o charge the battery it is necessary to place the system power
switch in ON position
witch in ON position
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CONTROLS
Front View
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1.- Charging indicator
This LED will light in red when the battery is charging
At the end of the charge, the LED will be green
2.- Touch screen
Allows you to navigate through the menus
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Rear view
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1.- Stylus
Use it to touch over the screen and select menus and options
2.- Speaker
3.- Power switch on
Place this switch in ON position to enable the stand-by mode, you must
do it to use the frontal power button.
4.- E/S interface
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Left Side
1.- External antenna port
Allows you to connect an external
port to receive strongest satellite
signals
2.- USB port
Use to connect the supplied AC
power adapter
Right side
1.- SD card slot
2.- Restart button
Allows you to restart the device
in case the systems fails
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Up side
1.- Menu
Use to enter main menu
2.- Power button
Press to power on / off the device.
The device will be in stand-by mode only if you place the power switch
in ON position.
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PLACING THE EQUIPMENT
Your new GPS device comes with all the equipment necessary to place
it in your car without the need of any perforations or structural changes
in your car.
In order to install the holder, follow these instructions:
1.- First, place the unit into holder, softly pressing in the middle of the
unit until you hear a click.
2.- Now, place the vehicle bracket in the windshield. Down the side
buttons of the bracket and lift it up.
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3.- Suction the vehicle bracket at the windshield, ensuring its base is
resting fi rmly on the dashboard. Do not install it in a location that will
block the view of the driver
4.- Then, lower the plastic safety on the suction cup.
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5.- If the installation was correct, the bracket will be securely placed.
6.- Install the holder in the bracket.
7.- Adjust the position of the screen, to tighten it, turn the secure
clockwise.
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The recommended installation location is illustrated below.
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Do not block visibility
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Do not place
in front of
the airbag
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Do not place
in front of
the airbag
The bracket support can be bended to have a proper angle
he bracket support can be bended to have a proper angl
Do not leave this unit under your front windshield after you leave
o not leave this unit under your front windshield after you leave
the vehicle. Exposure to high temperatures might be dangerous
he vehicle. Exposure to high temperatures might be dangerous
and cause overheating to the battery, resulting in malfunction of
nd cause overheating to the battery, resulting in malfunction of
the device
he devic
Do not place the unit near air bags
o not place the unit near air bags
Do not install the unit in a location what will block the view of the
o not install the unit in a location what will block the view of the
driver
river
Do not place
on unstable
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dashboard
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GETTING STARTED
If you are a fi rst-time system user, the following explanations will help
you to quickly understand the system operations, and experience the
system’s powerful and convenient functions.
SD memory card installation
This unit is equipped with a SD memory card slot; you can purchase SD
(Secure Digital) Cards to expand the memory capacity.
To insert the memory card:
With the metal contacts of the memory card facing back, insert the card
into the slot on the right side of the unit.
To remove the memory card:
1. Gently press the top of the memory card, and the card will eject
automatically.
2. Then pull to remove the memory card.
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The included memory card contains the digital map fi les that are
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he included memory card contains the digital map fi les that are
required for the GPS navigational data. Please do not delete.
equired for the GPS navigational data. Please do not delete
When removing the memory card, please make sure the card is not
en removing the memory card, please make sure the card is not
reading data, or it will cause a system crash.
eading data, or it w
Do not set the SD memory card as write protected, or the system
o not set the SD memory card as write protected, or the system
will not operate properly.
not operate proper
When operating, accidental removal of the memory card will result
hen operating, accidental removal of the memory card will result
n showing an error message. Please reinsert the memory card an
in showing an error message. Please reinsert the memory card and
he system may need to be reset before further use
the system may need to be reset before further use.
cause a system cras
Using the stylus
This unit can be controlled easily though the touch screen. The stylus is
an assist tool for operating this unit and is concealed in a pen slot at the
rear. Pull out to use.
Stylus
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I/O interface
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The I/O interface has fi ve pins, and each pin function is described as
below.
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4
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Pin Function
1 VCC IN
2
3
4 GND
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Serial Data output port A (TTL
Level；Voh≧2.4V, Vol≦0.4V;
Serial Data input port A(TTL
Level；Vih≧0.7*VCC； Vil≦0.3*VCC)
Outside device (Reserve of software
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DC 5.4 ± 0.2 1A)
TX
Ioh=Iol=2mA
RX
ram definition.
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OPERATING METHODS
Startup
1.- For fi rst time use, please turn the system power switch at the rear
side On.
Power switch
2.- Press and hold the power button for about two seconds to turn on
the power.
Before the fi rst time use, please switch the system power on.
Shutdown
1.- While power is on, press the power button to turn the power off.
2.- If the unit will not be used for a long time, turn the system power
switch at the rear side Off.
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MAIN MENU
Press the power button for 3 seconds in order to power the GPS device
on. Afterwards, you will enter the main menu. (Make sure the GPS
device has the SD/MMC card with the navigation software installed.)
Directly select the icon on screen to use the function.
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Through this menu you will be able to access 4 different sub-menus
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where you will be able to set the following options:
GPS
Loads the navigation program and navigation screen
If the SD card with navigator software is inserted, the system will
f the SD card with navigator software is inserted, the system will
enter GPS function automatically after startup.
nter GPS function automatically after startup
Music
Plays MP3 music
Photo
Plays images
Other
Enter expansive functions: Video, eBook and system setup, where you
will set time, volume level, backlight and stylus confi guration.
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ICONS
The following icons are used throughout the application:
Icon Name Function
Menu icon
Back icon
Navigation icon Start navigation.
GPS icon
Search icon Open a search screen
Confirmation icon
Cancel icon Cancel route calculation.
Open a menu with various
options.
Go back to the previous
screen.
Availability/strength of GPS
signal.
Apply settings. Select/deselect
all.
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NAVIGATION MENU
When you press this button, the GPS system will begin to function and
the fi rst screen will display the country of your current location and
afterwards will begin to increase the level of detail of your location until it
fi nds your exact location.
NAVIGATION
This section will show you how to use the personal navigation system
quickly and easily. You will learn how to use all of the available options
and also the best way to go from one point to another.
In order to be able to go from one point to another, the GPS device will
use the GPS satellites and the internal software. What you will have to
do is place the GPS device in an area without interferences so that it
can receive information from the GPS satellites directly.
Power the GPS device on and press the GPS button. Direct the device
towards the sky and make sure there is nothing interfering with it. The
navigation system is available in several languages; make sure to read
this manual before trying to make any adjustments.
The main menu is your central point of access to all functions of your
personal navigation system. It allows you to fi nd and set your
destination, manage your favourites and control all settings of your
device.
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On the left hand panel, there are four large buttons:
Destination lets you choose your destination – either by searching
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for an address (see page 34), choosing an entry from the POI
directory or a city guide (see page 40), selecting a location from the
map (see page 43) or a recently visited location (see page 48).
Favourites allows you to manage your favourites (like bookmarks,
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recently visited locations, trips). You can rename, sort or delete
them (see page 44).
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Use Settings to confi gure your personal navigation system to suit
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your needs. Defi ne general settings (e.g. time, language, system
of measurement, see page 55), confi gure your map (e.g. 2D or
3D mode, day or night mode, map complexity) or load a map of a
different region (see page 56), set the route options (e.g. choose to
avoid or allow toll roads or ferries or select your mode of
transportation; see page 59), or adjust the volume (see page 59).
The navigation system can take between 45 and 120 seconds in
he navigation system can take between 45 and 120 seconds in
order to fi nd the exact location of the GPS device.
rder to fi nd the exact location of the GPS device
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MAP
The map is the core component of your personal navigation system.
It is centred on your current location by default, provided you have a
GPS connection. You can browse the map, display information about
the different locations shown on it and e.g. choose them for routing and
navigating.
TRACKING MODE AND BROWSING MODE
The map has two basic states, tracking and browsing.
In the tracking mode, the map follows your actual position (GPS
position), displaying information about your geographic position, your
speed, etc. The GPS position is indicated through the crosshairs.
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