Cobra GPS 100 Operating Instructions Manual

Cobra GPS 100 Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions for Your
GPS 100
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER
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Important Information

CAUTION
The user is responsible for operating this product wisely.
The product is intended for use only as a navigational aid
and should not be used when precise measurement of
direction, location, distance or topography is required.
CAUTION
GPS (Global Positioning System) is operated by the U.S.
government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. The system is subject to changes, which could
affect the accuracy and performance of GPS equipment.
CAUTION
Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not expect to
use it for months at a time. As with any batteries, leakage
can occur. When re-installing batteries, observe proper polarity.
WARNING
Warning: If you choose to use this device in a vehicle, it
is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to use
this device in a safe manner. Be careful to avoid being
distracted from safe and proper driving practices.
WARNING
Warning: If you choose to use this device in a vehicle, it
is the sole responsibility of the operator to secure the GPS
unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the
event of an accident.
DO NOT mount the GPS receiver over airbag panels or in a
place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an
impact with the device in an accident or collision.
Cobra Electronics Corporation reserves the right to change or
improve information in this manual without notice. Please
visit www.cobra.com for updates or questions.
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Customer Support
In this user's manual, you should find all the information you
need to operate your GPS 100. If you require further
assistance after reading through this manual, Cobra
®
Electronics offers the following customer support services:
In the USA:
Automated Help Desk is available in English
24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.
Customer Service Operators are available in
English and Spanish at 773-889-3087 Monday
to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.
Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.
Automated Technical Assistance is available
in English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via
e-mail at: productinfo@cobra.com
On-line answers to frequently asked questions
(in English only) can be found at: www.cobra.com.
Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer.
Non-English Manuals
The GPS 100 is equipped to communicate in the language
of your choice: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish, (see "System Page-
Settings: Languages," page 36).
For operating instructions in Dutch, French, German,
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish please visit
www.cobra.com/gps-manuals.html.
FCC Compliance
This device complies with Class B of the FCC rules.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference. It must accept any
interference received, including that which may cause
undesirable operation.

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  • Page 1: Important Information

    Go to Table of Contents Customer Support In this user's manual, you should find all the information you need to operate your GPS 100. If you require further assistance after reading through this manual, Cobra ® Electronics offers the following customer support services:...
  • Page 2: Global Positioning System

    ZOOM Congratulations! IN/OUT buttons You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the GPS 100 Global Positioning System receiver from Cobra give you access to the most advanced satellite navigation technology available, your GPS 100 offers you these sophisticated features and capabilities:...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Basic Operation... 5–7 Installing Batteries... 5 Using the Buttons... 5–6 Turning the Power On ... 6 Powersaver Mode... 6 Navigating with the GPS 100 ... 7 The Five Main Pages... 8 Map Page... 9–10 Gauges Page... 11–12 Trip Meter Page... 13–14 Nav Data Page...
  • Page 4: Welcome

    Navigate a Route – select two or more waypoints to create a route. You can then use your GPS 100 to guide you in a straight line from point to point through your stored route. (See Navigate a Track –...
  • Page 5 G P S G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Set Data Display ® GPS 100 has the ability to display various types ® GPS 100. - the distance within which the unit can accurately...
  • Page 6: Basic Operation

    To turn the power off, press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds. NOTE: When you use the GPS 100 for the first time, it will take up to approximately 50 seconds to lock on to the GPS satellites.
  • Page 7: Navigating With The Gps 100

    A route is a series of waypoints which you choose to navigate in a specific sequence. Up to 50 waypoints may be stored in a route. Once you have created a route, your GPS 100 will guide you from waypoint to waypoint. As you reach Trip Meter each waypoint, the unit automatically begins navigating to the next one.
  • Page 8: Map Page

    M A P PA G E Using the Map Page Map Page Select Options Map Page (North Up) The Map page displays a graphic representation of the navigation currently in progress. Any waypoints, routes or tracks that you are using will be displayed.
  • Page 9: Gauges Page

    G A U G E S PA G E Using the Gauges Page Compass Gauges Page Select Options The Gauges page displays a compass that indicates direction of travel. It can show the direction you are currently traveling or the direction from your current position to the next waypoint in your navigation.
  • Page 10: Trip Meter Page

    T R I P M E T E R PA G E Using the Trip Meter Page Trip Meter Info Option Settings Trip Meter Page The Trip Meter page displays information about your current position, the navigation in progress and other available data. It can display up to 5 fields that you can select from a total of 15 choices.
  • Page 11: Nav Data Page

    The Nav Data page gives you access to the powerful navigational features of Go To your GPS 100. From this page, you can create and store up to 500 waypoints. Waypoint For each one, you can choose a name and assign a symbol. Using the Navigate navigational features, you can ask the unit to show you the “GoTo”...
  • Page 12 N AV D ATA PA G E Waypoints: Creating New Nav Data Creating a New Waypoint Page Waypoint To mark your current location as a new waypoint: Waypoint shortcut: To mark a new waypoint using current location, press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds. A confirmation window will pop up.
  • Page 13: Tracks

    Your unit can guide you along a selected track in either direction. NOTE: Your GPS 100 automatically begins tracking your travel whenever it is turned on and linked to satellites. It keeps the recorded travel stored in its log even when the power is turned off, starting a new tracking "session"...
  • Page 14: Route

    New Route When you select ROUTE from the Nav Data page (see GPS 100 to designate a route consisting up of to 50 waypoints. The unit will then guide you along the route. As you reach each waypoint, the unit will automatically begin pointing you to the next waypoint, until you reach your final destination.
  • Page 15 N AV D ATA PA G E Routes: Creating New Highlight Creating a New Route Waypoint Waypoint 5. Select the highlighted waypoint to add it to to your route Route list appears with the added waypoint displayed Use the ZOOM IN/OUT button to highlight the next blank field. Repeat steps 3 to 5 to add more waypoints.
  • Page 16: Delete Options

    N AV D ATA PA G E Routes: Navigation Nav Data Navigate Navigate a Selected Route Page Route To make the map show the navigational path along the route: 1. From the Nav Data Page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and select ROUTE by pressing the ENTER button route appears with four selections: Navigate, New, Edit and Details 2.
  • Page 17 N AV D ATA PA G E Delete Options: Individual Waypoints Delete a Access Deleting Individual Waypoints Waypoint Delete Menu To delete selected waypoints one at a time: 1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and select DELETE OPTIONS by pressing the ENTER button Options menu appears 2.
  • Page 18: Editing Text

    N AV D ATA PA G E Editing Text Use ZOOM Highlighting Editing Text IN/OUT Spaces To enter or change the information displayed or enter information into a search Button field for a waypoint, track or route, use the following procedure: 1.
  • Page 19: System Page

    The System page gives you various options for changing the system settings On/Off used by your GPS 100. From this page you can turn GPS navigation on and off and adjust settings for features such as display, sounds, time, compass, map, method of navigation, activate WAAS, change map datum, etc.
  • Page 20 Appears When indoors, you can turn GPS navigation off, allowing you to use the non-navigational features of your GPS 100 while preserving battery power. When you turn GPS off, the unit stops searching for signals from satellites. When you turn GPS back on to receive signals, the unit must re-acquire signals from at least three satellites before it can begin navigation.
  • Page 21 S Y S T E M PA G E Setting Screen Change Select Data Using the Settings Screen Settings Field From the Settings screen, you can change the various settings listed below. To change settings: 1. From the System page highlight, using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and select SETTINGS by pressing the ENTER button SELECT highlighted 2.
  • Page 22 Parameters Fields From the Advanced screen, you can change the advanced operational parameters used by your GPS 100. To change advanced parameters: 1. From the System page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and select ADVANCED by pressing the ENTER button parameters appears.
  • Page 23: Alert

    Alerts LOST SATELLITES As you use your GPS 100, you may see the following alert messages. LOST SATELLITES CONTINUE SEARCHING? You will see this alert if, for any reason, satellite lock is lost. When you see this message, the unit is automatically trying to re-acquire satellite signals. If you do...
  • Page 24 G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Sources of Interference / Errors: GPS receivers have the potential for position errors due to interference, primarily from the following sources: When satellite lock is lost Ionosphere and troposphere delays Whenever satellite lock is lost, the following animation The satellite signal slows as it passes through the atmosphere.
  • Page 25: Specifications

    Battery Life:...Up to 20 hours in battery Maintenance of Your GPS 100 PERFORMANCE Your GPS 100 is designed and built to give you years of trouble-free performance without the need for service. No routine maintenance is required. Approximately 35 sec. (cold) If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please Approximately 50 sec.
  • Page 26: Index

    I N D E X Gauges ...12 Map ...9 About Option...31 System ...32 Accessories...47 Trip...14 Accuracy...4, 9, 12, 14 Delete All Data Option ...26 Adjusting the Display...31, 34 Delete Options ...26-28 Advanced Options ...31, 37-38 Delete Route...21, 26 Alerts ...39 Deleting Individual Tracks...26, 28 Average Speed...4, 9, 12, 14 Deleting Individual Waypoints...26, 27...
  • Page 27: Accessories

    Cobra will, without charge, repair or replace, at its option, ® and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to defective GPS 100, products or component parts upon delivery the length of this warranty. to the Cobra ®...
  • Page 28: Safety Alert

    The Cobra Nothing comes close to a Cobra Printed in China Part No. 480-036-P line of quality products includes: ® CB radios microTALK radios ® Radar/Laser Detectors Safety Alert ® Traffic Warning Systems Accessories ™ HighGear Accessories For more information or to order any of our products, please visit our website: www.cobra.com...

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