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4.   Getting Started 

Switching On for the First Time 

1. 

Find a location 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 Gem+ by pressing the power button 
for about two seconds. 
 

3. 

If you skipped registration (see page 7) your ROAD ANGEL Gem+ will 
not have updated its database and the screen will show the registration prompt. 
Press the 

MENU

 button to continue (please register as soon as possible). 

4. 

ROAD ANGEL Gem+ will now try to 
identify its location by acquiring 
information from GPS satellites. This 
may take a few minutes. During the 
procedure, the unit displays the 
“Searching for Satellites” screen. 

 

5. 

With further use, the unit should 
establish your location within 1-2 
minutes of being switched on. 

 

6. 

When ROAD ANGEL Gem+ has 
established its position, the display shows your speed (0 if you are stationary) and 
the speed limit for your current location.  

 

Summary of Contents for Gem+

Page 1: ......

Page 2: ...es 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 aro...

Page 3: ...le and adapter Until the battery charge reaches the minimum level required to run the internal software this might take up to an hour your ROAD ANGEL Gem displays a splash screen with a battery chargi...

Page 4: ...s 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 Sp...

Page 5: ...view 6 2 Registration 7 Charge the Unit 7 Register your Unit Online 7 Subscriptions 8 The SIM Update 9 3 Installation 10 Security 10 Mounting the Unit 11 Attaching the Power Lead 12 Hardwiring 13 4 Ge...

Page 6: ...29 9 Updating the Database 31 The ROAD ANGEL Database 31 Automatic Updates by GPRS 31 Updating by PC 32 10 Background Information 33 About Global Positioning Satellites GPS 33 Our Camera Database 33...

Page 7: ...By using mobile phone technology Gem 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 un...

Page 8: ...ations 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 driv...

Page 9: ...may differ slightly to what appears in the image as the image is for representative purposes only 12V 24V cigarette socket charger Connects unit to cigarette socket for in car power and trickle charge...

Page 10: ...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 b...

Page 11: ...t press when on opens settings menu Scroll down Scroll through menu options Dash mount cradle Mounting pad to secure unit to dashboard adhesive backing Visor Reduces glare on the screen Store button A...

Page 12: ...6 Rear view USB connector Connect to mains charger or cigarette lighter adapter using supplied cable Laser sensor Detects laser speed measurement devices targeting front of vehicle...

Page 13: ...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 subs...

Page 14: ...regularly How do you subscribe You can choose from 12 or 36 month subscription plans paying by credit or debit card during the registration process Please be aware that all subscriptions are non refun...

Page 15: ...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...

Page 16: ...s from entering the vehicle and may affect the operation of your ROAD ANGEL Gem Please allow extra time for your unit to acquire its position Heated screens can also affect GPS signal strength IMPORTA...

Page 17: ...you want to attach the dash mount cradle Allow the area to dry 2 Peel the backing from the adhesive on the base of the dash mount cradle 3 Press the dash mount cradle firmly onto the dashboard 4 Leav...

Page 18: ...the base of the mount can only be rotated once attached to your dashboard If the mount is not yet secured you ll see that the outer perimeter has two layers that move independently of each other Twis...

Page 19: ...mpatible hardwire accessory socket from www roadangelgroup com wire this into the power system and use with the supplied cable Select the Hardwire Mode option in the Display Options see page 24 if you...

Page 20: ...s database and the screen will show the registration prompt Press the MENU button to continue please register as soon as possible 4 ROAD ANGEL Gem will now try to identify its location by acquiring in...

Page 21: ...ed icon indicates live updating If you are approaching a known hazard ROAD ANGEL Gem will alert you to the type and proximity of the hazard see page 17 Battery power level Compass GSM signal strength...

Page 22: ...sed The road speed advisory value battery level GPS signal strength and GSM GPRS signal strength are still visible on this screen however the three level strength indicators are replaced by the proxim...

Page 23: ...To mute an alert simply press any of the right hand buttons during the alert please note that the Gem will automatically mute any alerts if you are travelling slower than 5mph A proximity to hazard me...

Page 24: ...s speedometer which is known to fall within approved guidelines of accuracy in all situations and be aware of the applicable speed limit Advisory Colour Coding In addition to the audio warnings and a...

Page 25: ...Fixed camera alert vehicle travelling above advisory speed Fixed camera alert vehicle travelling below advisory speed Road blackspot alert Average camera zone vehicle travelling above advisory speed A...

Page 26: ...advisory colour coding continued Red Light Camera alert Red Light Speed Camera alert Railway crossing alert Congestion zone alert School zone alert Simple screen average screen Simple screen camera al...

Page 27: ...ou to road dangers Alert Options Enable or disable optional alert types Display Options Choose display settings hardwired mode and auto standby options Unit Data View technical information about your...

Page 28: ...gs Off 100 80 Safety Volume Change the sound level for Blackspot School and Congestion related warnings Off 100 80 Camera Beep Switch from a looped beep option which will continuously alert you throug...

Page 29: ...on or off Off On School Zone Switch School alerts on or off Off On Laser Switch Laser alerts on or off Off On Overspeed Switch Overspeed reporting on or off Off On Alert Dist Adjusts the warning rang...

Page 30: ...omatically when it detects power Off On Auto Standby To reserve battery power unit automatically switches off if it has not been moved within the specified time Off 30 sec 2 min 5 min 10 min Speed Uni...

Page 31: ...irmware ROAD ANGEL Gem firmware version Read only in format x x x xxxx Subscription Date when subscription expires displayed after update Read only in format DD MM YY Last Update Date when the unit s...

Page 32: ...In addition you can also advise of a new road speed limit the current limit may be incorrect due to road works for example Once the speed has been verified by our team it will be released within our...

Page 33: ...Fixed Camera Mobile Camera Average Speed Zone School Zone Road Blackspot Camera Van 3 Select the speed limit for the alert from the following options 20 30 40 50 60 70MPH or Variable Tap on the button...

Page 34: ...e a valid subscription eAssist will only work if you have purchased subscriptions for the device Manual Activation To speak to the operator at the Secure Operating Centre 1 Press and hold the e button...

Page 35: ...accidentally trigger an eAssist call Speaking to the SOC Operator Once connected with the SOC operator speak through the microphone built in to the ROAD ANGEL Gem You cannot cancel the call after a co...

Page 36: ...ed off eAssist will only work if the device is switched on If there is a problem with the call including distortion drop out or general problems and or issues with the mobile phone network if the devi...

Page 37: ...visual warning as you approach them It is critical to the accurate operation of your ROAD ANGEL Gem that your unit is regularly updated to maintain the very latest data To qualify for database update...

Page 38: ...running Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista or 7 we do not support Apple Macs Visit www roadangelgroup com and click on the Customer Support link Download and install the update software for your ROAD ANG...

Page 39: ...or adverse weather conditions When you are clear of the obstruction ROAD ANGEL Gem should re acquire satellite signals in a few seconds Our Camera Database ROAD ANGEL is widely recognised as having th...

Page 40: ...vehicle guidelines state that an officer can only measure the speed of a vehicle that they believe to be exceeding the posted limit This is why you may see a gun or van nearby but will not get a warni...

Page 41: ...as little as 200mm across If the Laser Gun is targeting your number plate it is likely that your dashboard mounted ROAD ANGEL Gem will not detect the signal Short range 200m Normal Police target area...

Page 42: ...L Gem it is possible that a laser gun targeted in your direction not necessarily at your car may trigger it Following a vehicle being targeted At short range it is difficult to detect but if the vehic...

Page 43: ...NGEL Gem relies on up to date database information for detection SPECS Average Speed Takes a photo of your vehicle at the start point and then another a set distance further down the road If your aver...

Page 44: ...lt in a clear picture of the vehicle and its occupants The system measures a passing vehicle s speed by timing its transit across two strips on the road Traffiphot Uses pressure sensors in the road si...

Page 45: ...a difficult junction Blackspots are often targeted by mobile speed enforcement units ROAD ANGEL Gem relies on up to date database information to identify blackspots Mobile Laser Hand held devices tha...

Page 46: ...gestion charge Primary Schools You can set up ROAD ANGEL Gem to alert you whenever you are within 250 metres of a primary school Unprotected Railway Crossings Alerts you to railway crossings with no b...

Page 47: ...manual is accurate and reliable However the information is subject to change without notice ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd assumes no responsibility for any damage or injury resulting from the use of this produ...

Page 48: ...ROAD ANGEL Group Ltd Email info roadangelgroup com Web www roadangelgroup com Clark House Silverstone Technology Park Silverstone Circuit Northants NN12 8GX...

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