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SETTING UP THE GPS LOCATOR - DO THIS FIRST

Before using the GPS Locator, to make the device operational, you will have to set the time zone to your location and 
calibrate the compass.

Setting Your Time Zone

1.  Press the Mode ( 

 ) Button repeatedly until the Time ( 

 ) Indicator appears.

2.   Press and hold the Store/Set ( 

 ) Button for three seconds. A number will begin fl ashing on the display. This indicates 

that you are making changes to the time zone.

3.   Press the Store/Set ( 

 ) Button to scroll through the numbered choices. See the chart below for the proper number 

assigned to your time zone.

4.  Once you have selected your time zone, press the Mode ( 

 ) Button to fi nish. Your local time will now be displayed.

Time Zone Chart for the USA

Example: If you are in Miami (Eastern Standard Time Zone), the correct setting is - 5.

Standard Time

Daylight Time

Eastern Time Zone

- 5

- 4

Central Time Zone

- 6

- 5

Mountain Time Zone

- 7

- 6

Pacifi c Time Zone

- 8

- 7

Alaska Time Zone

- 9

- 8

Hawaii - Aleutian Time Zone

- 10

- 9

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Summary of Contents for PG300

Page 1: ...PG300 Personal GPS Locator OWNER S MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...l 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 flashes This product is designed to provide direction to a saved location It is not designed as a monitoring device for tall obstructions hazardou...

Page 3: ...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 film can degrade GPS reception inside a vehicle Liability Notice In no event will Audiovox be liable for any incidental special...

Page 4: ...rn 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...

Page 5: ... buildings trees or overhead obstructions To turn the unit off 1 Press the On Off switch The backlight will light 2 When the backlight is lit press and hold the On Off switch for three seconds To change mode of operation 1 Press the Mode Button to change the mode in the following sequence Time Mode Compass Mode Home Location Car Location Favorite Location Before attempting to operate your GPS Locato...

Page 6: ...ndicates that you are making changes to the time zone 3 Press the Store Set Button to scroll through the numbered choices See the chart below for the proper number assigned to your time zone 4 Once you have selected your time zone press the Mode Button to finish Your local time will now be displayed Time Zone Chart for the USA Example If you are in Miami Eastern Standard Time Zone the correct setti...

Page 7: ...repeatedly until the Compass Indicator appears 2 Press and hold the Store Set Button for three seconds A zero in the middle of the display appears 3 Turn the device three times slowly in one direction around the central point see diagram below for location Once the process is finished the compass will display a heading in degrees 7 Central Point ...

Page 8: ...e In Compass Mode the Direction Arrow will always point North The display will show the angle from 0 to 360 degrees between North and the direction the unit is pointed towards Note The digital compass may be affected by large metal objects such as buildings with metal power lines and steel bridges Move away from these types of objects when using this unit 1 Press the Mode Button repeatedly until th...

Page 9: ...the location is set The location has been set when you see a zero on the display and all the Direction Arrows around the display are on This indicates you have locked in that location To return to a location 1 Select the desired location Home Car or Favorite on the device At this point only one direction arrow on the circumference of the display will light up This indicates what direction you need...

Page 10: ...perature or humidity may impair the unit s function If the time information is incorrect please enter the Time Zone Mode to set the time zone correctly Do not use or store the unit close to equipment that produce strong magnetic fields such as electrical products or magnets The magnetic materials may make the unit indicate an incorrect direction If new batteries are installed or the direction can n...

Page 11: ...eration improper installation mishandling misuse neglect accident or by removal or defacement of the factory serial number bar code label s THE EXTENT OF THE COMPANY S LIABILITY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT PROVIDED ABOVE AND IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT This Warranty is in lieu of all other exp...

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