General
Can I change the bat tery in my GPS device?
No; please contact Harman Kardon
®
customer support if you have any problems with the battery. The device uses
a lithium polymer battery, which offers high battery performance. Please note that you can charge the GPS’s battery
while driving using the car power charger, or at home using the wall charger (not available on GPS-200).
Can I connect my GPS to the car stereo?
Yes, if you have an auxiliary (AUX) input in your car. Plug the audio cable into the headphone socket of your GPS and connect it
to the AUX input of you car stereo. Using the click wheel, you can adjust volume on the device so that it has the same output level
as your other car stereo sources.
Can I choose different volume settings for the media player and the navigation output?
Yes. Go to the “Volume Mixer” in the “Settings” menu and adjust the levels by clicking on the appropriate volume bars.
Why doesn’t my device automatically switch between day and night modes?
Check that you’ve set the colour mode in the Settings menu to “Auto.”
Can I change the day and night modes manually?
The GPS works with a time and date database that allows precise switching between the day and night modes. It is a preset database
that can’t be changed. However, if you want to change to day or night mode, go to the colour mode setting and change it manually.
Navigation
How does GPS navigation work in general?
The GPS calculates its position by dynamically measuring the distance between itself and four or more GPS satellites.
Measuring the time delay between each of the received GPS signals allows for exact positions to be pinpointed.
Am I able to plan a route offline?
Yes; the GPS is equipped with a simulation function. The starting point is the last GPS position.
Why isn’t my street (and/or house number) included in the map dat a ?
We are always using the latest available map data from Tele Atlas®. If you can’t find a specific address, use the closest possible
street/point. Also, please send us an e-mail telling us of the missing map coverage; we’ll include it in future updates.
Is it possible to upgrade the map coverage of the GPS?
Yes. We will soon supply map upgrades on an SD card. You should regularly check
www.guideandplay.eu
for upgrades.
There is different addition al sof tware available from third-par ty providers for por table navigation devices.
Should I install third-p ar ty sof tware on my GPS?
We don’t recommend installing any additional software on the GPS; doing so may lead to malfunction or even damage the device
permanently. And by adding or changing the original software on the GPS, you will lose your warranty coverage.
Why doesn’t my GPS ever route me via a freeway/motorway?
Please go to the “Avoidance” menu in the Navigation settings and check if avoiding highways has been activated as a route option.
If so, disable this option.
Why should I use the “Shor test Route” function in the route priority menu?
For short distances, choosing the “shortest route” function will route your more directly to your destination.
This can be a nice alternative, particularly in areas with only a few large roads.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) - GPS-200 / GPS-300 / GPS-500
