RightWay GPS Navigator RW 200 User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    200 GPS Navigator User Manual...
  • Page 2 This guide will tell you everything you need to know about using your RightWay 200 GPS Navigator. It will explain the basics, share some tips for operation and show you how to customize your Navigator.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Power ... 10 Battery Status Icon ... 10 Charging the Battery ... 10 The RightWay 200 can be used for navigation while the unit is recharging..10 Programs Window Overview ... 11 NAVIGATION ... 12 Tips & Tricks ... 12 GPS Start Up ...
  • Page 4 2D Where Am I ... 30 2D Next Turn ... 31 2D Destination ... 31 Itinerary ... 31 Night mode ... 32 Advanced ... 33 Selecting a destination using Lat and Long ... 33 Advanced POI Search ... 33 Adjusting the POI settings ... 34 Setting detours ...
  • Page 5 Skin ... 63 Changing the Color Scheme ... 63 System ... 64 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ... 65 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* ... 66 SAFETY & WARRANTY INFORMATION ... 67 Safety Information ... 67 Care & Safe Keeping on the RW 200 ... 67 Liability ...
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Your RightWay 200 GPS Navigator comes with the following accessories. If your box is incomplete, please notify us within 14 days of purchase. The purchased products include:  RW 200 GPS Navigator  Car charger  RW 200 mounting system ...
  • Page 7: Basic Operations

    BASIC OPERATIONS RW 200 GPS NAVIGATOR HARDWARE Power Button SD Memory Card Slot Headphone Jack Reset Button Charging Port Lock/Unlock Switch Stylus (in the corner on the back)
  • Page 8: Mounting Your Rw 200

    MOUNTING YOUR RW 200 Your RW 200 GPS Navigator can be easily secured to either the windshield or the dash for optimal viewing while driving. The mounting system consists of the following pieces:  Adjustable arm with suction cup  Navigator cradle ...
  • Page 9: Detaching The Mount

    DETACHING THE MOUNT 1. Pull the locking lever away from the base of the mount. 2. Grasp the pull tab of the suction cup and gently pull away from the windshield or dash to break the suction. Caution! It is illegal in California and Minnesota to attach anything to the windshield. When using navigation aids in a vehicle, it is your sole responsibility to place, secure and use these aids in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury, property damage, or in any manner to obstruct your view.
  • Page 10: Power

    2. Plug the larger end of the car charging cable into the jack of the cigarette lighter. 3. Battery charging begins. While charging, the indicator light will be red. The RightWay 200 can be used for navigation while the unit is recharging. Drained...
  • Page 11: Programs Window Overview

    PROGRAMS WINDOW OVERVIEW The PROGRAMS WINDOW of the RightWay 200 GPS Navigator contains five programs – navigation, music player, movie player, e-book reader, and photo viewer – as well as settings which can be changed. To start any of these programs, tap on the icon.
  • Page 12: Navigation

    To begin navigation, tap the „Navigation‟ button. A screen will appear with a safety warning. Tap „Accept‟ and the main navigation window will open. TIPS & TRICKS The RW 200 GPS Navigator has many great features. To help you get to know them, we have included a Tips &...
  • Page 13: Gps Start Up

    GPS START UP The RightWay 200 GPS Navigator has an integrated GPS receiver. The first time you use the GPS receiver it may take up to 10 minutes to initialize. After the first time, GPS reception should start within one minute of turning on the device. If the navigation device has been switched off for more than a week, the next initialization can take up to 5 minutes.
  • Page 14: First Trip

    FIRST TRIP SELECTING A DESTINATION The RW Navigator uses GPS satellites to calculate your exact position so you don‟t have to enter your starting point. Simply enter your destination and the Navigator will take you there, providing detailed turn instructions all the way. ...
  • Page 15 Quick Destination Entry You can select a destination from the map.  Click on Menu > Destination > Next arrow and select Pick on Map.  A map of the area around your current location will be displayed.  Touch the screen to move around the map and tap your desired destination when you find it.
  • Page 16: More

    MORE... There‟s more you can do when entering your destination and setting off. Here are some helpful page references in this Guide:  Plan a trip with multiple destinations, waypoints or optimize your trip –  Set and save Work and Home addresses for quick and easy route planning –...
  • Page 17: On The Move

    ON THE MOVE CHANGE THE DRIVING VIEW There are lots of different driving views to choose from. Simply select Menu > Next>Driving Views. Learn more about the different driving views – page 23. MAKE A DETOUR Make a detour from your current itinerary. You can choose an alternate route, or just detour around a section of the route.
  • Page 18: In Use

    IN USE SELECTING MULTIPLE STOPS FOR YOUR TRIP The RW 200 GPS Navigator allows you to plan a trip with multiple destinations.  Tap Menu, scroll to the next page and tap Plan or Edit Trip.  Tap Add Stop and choose Address. ...
  • Page 19: Setting Waypoints

    SETTING WAYPOINTS You can route through a certain point without considering it as a stop. By setting Waypoints you can adjust the route, to calculate a detour via the waypoint.  Select Menu > Next> Plan or Edit Trip. Enter the address or place in the same way detailed in Selecting a Destination on ...
  • Page 20: Saving A Trip

    SAVING A TRIP When you have finished entering all your addresses, you can save your trip to access at a later date, rather than start driving right away.  Tap Save Trip.  Enter a name for the trip you are saving. ...
  • Page 21: Setting Routing Options For Your Trip

    SETTING ROUTING OPTIONS FOR YOUR TRIP Select Routing to change the routing options for your trip. The available settings are:  Vehicle type: Choose from Automobile, RV, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Walking or Straight Line.  Routing type: Choose whether you want to always choose the route quickest in time or the shortest in distance, avoid expressways or a scenic route.
  • Page 22: Preview Options For Your Trip

    PREVIEW OPTIONS FOR YOUR TRIP Select Preview to see the preview options for your journey.  Route Demo: See a preview of your trip, including instructions. You can choose to speed up the demo with Faster or slow it down by tapping Slower. Tap Close to exit.
  • Page 23: Guidance

    GUIDANCE The RW 200 GPS Navigator will guide you to your destination with clear on-screen and spoken instructions. Whenever you are approaching your next turn, the RW 200 will speak to you to alert you to the upcoming direction change. DRIVING VIEWS You can choose from six different screen display options.
  • Page 24: Etas And Distances

    ETAS AND DISTANCES The estimated time of arrival (ETA) and the distance remaining are displayed on the right of the screen, no matter which driving view you have selected. You can choose what useful information is displayed at the bottom of your screen when you are driving, please see Customizing the guidance screen on NEARBY POINTS OF INTEREST If you‟re running low on gas, looking for a hotel or you want a bite to eat, CoPilot has...
  • Page 25 Widen your search The RightWay 200 GPS Navigator will list the POIs within a ten mile radius of your current GPS position, to increase the radius by another ten miles tap More. POI in the city You can search for a POI within a city, near your current location or along your route by pressing Destination >...
  • Page 26: Personalize

    PERSONALIZE Enter and save personal destinations, change the map style and color theme, adjust your routing options, and select the voice that guides you to your destination. With the RW 200 you can personalize your device to behave exactly the way you need. SAVING A DESTINATION AS HOME Save your home address so you don‟t have to enter it every time you wish to be directed home.
  • Page 27: Save Your Favorite Destinations

    SAVE YOUR FAVORITE DESTINATIONS You can save other addresses to your Favorites list, so you can access them quickly.  Tap Menu > Destination > Favorites.  Tap Add New and it will return to the Destination menu.  Choose to add the favorite by inputting the address or zip code (tap Address) or by locating it on a map (Pick on Map).
  • Page 28: To Choose A Recent Destination

    TO CHOOSE A RECENT DESTINATION Select Menu > Destination > Recent provides quick and easy access to the last 50 destinations that you entered. Note: Your recent list will store the last 50 addresses you have entered. When the list is full each new address will replace an older inactive address. TO DELETE THE RECENT LIST Select Menu >...
  • Page 29: Personalizing The Voice Instructions

    PERSONALIZING THE VOICE INSTRUCTIONS You can alter the voice with which the guidance instructions are spoken. For more detail on altering the Language and Speech options see  Tap Menu > Settings > Language and Speech.  Select a voice using the up and down arrows next to the Choose a Voice field.
  • Page 30: Display Screen Options

    DISPLAY SCREEN OPTIONS DRIVER SAFETY We recommend you choose driver safety, which displays a simple turn instruction arrow with concise next turn instructions in large type. In driver safety mode, a map is only displayed as you approach a turn or are traveling below 10 mph. Adjusting the safety view You can alter the settings of the driver safety view.
  • Page 31: 2D Next Turn

    2D NEXT TURN Displays your current location and auto zooms into the next turn on a 2D map. 2D DESTINATION This view shows your route from your current position to your destination. ITINERARY This view shows each direction and turn in a written list, including distances.
  • Page 32: Night Mode

    NIGHT MODE Night mode can be activated on any of the display screen modes. It dims the GPS display to reduce glare and eye strain when driving at night. The RW 200 will automatically switch to night mode based on the time and your location, or you can do it manually from the Driving Views menu.
  • Page 33: Advanced

    ADVANCED SELECTING A DESTINATION USING LAT AND LONG If you know the latitude and longitude of your destination you can enter them directly.  Tap Menu > Destination scroll to the second screen and tap Coordinates.  Choose to set the latitude and longitude in Degrees Minutes Seconds, Decimal Degrees or Decimal Minutes.
  • Page 34: Adjusting The Poi Settings

    ADJUSTING THE POI SETTINGS You can choose when to have POIs shown on screen and the distance at which you are alerted to them by adjusting the POI settings.  Tap Menu > Settings > Next> POIs.  Enable the POIs by checking the box. Disable by un-checking. ...
  • Page 35: Ending A Detour

    ENDING A DETOUR If you are on a detour route and would like to return to the original trip tap Menu > Detour > End Detour. OPTIMIZING STOPS The RW 200 has an Optimize Stops function, which will automatically rearrange the stops within a trip to create the most efficient order.
  • Page 36: Setting Map Styles

    SETTING MAP STYLES  Tap Menu > Settings > Map styles.  Choose the default setting for the day or night mode from the list, using the arrow buttons. The options are Automatic, Night and Day. If you select Automatic, the RW 200 will automatically switch to night mode when it starts to get dark, based on the current time and location.
  • Page 37: Saving A Route Preference

    SAVING A ROUTE PREFERENCE To save a routing profile scroll to the bottom of the page and tap Save as Routing Profile when prompted enter a name for your profile and tap OK. LOADING A SAVED ROUTING PROFILE To load an existing profile tap Load Routing Profile and select one of your previously saved ones or the Default profile.
  • Page 38: Adjusting Your Safety View

    ADJUSTING YOUR SAFETY VIEW Tap Menu > Settings > Next> Driver Safety. From here you can alter the settings of the Safety View in the following ways:  Display Map Near Turns: Decide whether to show a 2D/3D zoomed map on the approach to each turn or always show the Driver Safety screen.
  • Page 39: Adjusting The Guidance Settings

    ADJUSTING THE GUIDANCE SETTINGS You can adjust the way your RightWay 200 GPS Navigator guides you.  Tap Menu > Settings > Guidance.  Select at what distances your want the RW 200 to speak to you when approaching a turn.
  • Page 40: Playing A Demo

    PLAYING A DEMO The RW 200 contains a demonstration trip to a pre-defined destination. To view the demo:  Tap Menu > Next> Next> Play scroll through and select Play Demo.  Speed up by tapping Faster or slow down by tapping Slower. ...
  • Page 41: Multi-Media Features

    MULTI-MEDIA FEATURES In addition to superior GPS navigation, the RightWay 200 GPS Navigator allows users to listen to music, watch movies, read e-books, and view photos stored on a memory card. The following sections will provide information on using the multi-media features available.
  • Page 42: Memory Card

    MEMORY CARD The music, books, videos, and/or pictures used with these programs need to be stored on a storage or memory card (i.e. SD card). SD cards may be purchased at most stores carrying electronic devices and come in a wide range of capacity.
  • Page 43: Music Player

    MUSIC PLAYER The RightWay 200 Navigator allows users to listen to music. It can play MP3, WMA, and PCM files. 1. Copy the desired music files to a memory card. 2. Insert the memory card into the unit. 3. Tap the Music button to open the music menu 4.
  • Page 44: Music Player Screen

    MUSIC PLAYER SCREEN Name of Selection Length of Selection Played Mode of Play Indicator Total Length of (Shuffle or Loop) Selection Action Indicator (Play or Pause) (Play or Pause)
  • Page 45: Music Player Buttons

    MUSIC PLAYER BUTTONS Loop/ Shuffle Mute Volume *When you tap the Open List button, three additional buttons appear on the screen. Add to Play List Clear Remove from Play List Play List Previous Song Pause/Play Next Song Open List *...
  • Page 46: Movie Viewer

    MOVIE VIEWER The RightWay 340 Navigator allows users to watch movies and videos. It can play MP4, ASF, WMV, AVI, and DIVX files. 1. Copy the movie and/or video file you wish to view to a memory card. 2. Insert the memory card into the unit.
  • Page 47: Movie Viewer Screen

    MOVIE VIEWER SCREEN Name of Movie Minutes of Movie Viewed & Video Progress Total Length of Movie...
  • Page 48: Movie Player Buttons

    MOVIE PLAYER BUTTONS Full Screen Mute Increase Volume Decrease Volume *When you tap the List Movie button, three additional buttons will appear on the screen. Add Movie to Play List Remove Movie Clear from Play List Play List Close Previous Movie Pause Next...
  • Page 49: E-Book Reader

    E-BOOK READER The RightWay 200 Navigator allows users to read TXT files on their device. 1. Copy the TXT file for the book you would like to read to a memory card. 2. Insert the memory card into the unit.
  • Page 50: E-Book Reader Screen

    E-BOOK READER SCREEN Current Page Number E-BOOK READER BUTTONS *When you tap the Jump button, a new screen will open enabling you to “jump” to any page in the book. Title of Book Total Number of Pages Close Scroll Up Scroll Down Jump* Add Book...
  • Page 51: Using The Jump Button

    USING THE JUMP BUTTON 1. Tap the Jump button. 2. The PAGE NUMBER WINDOW opens. Use the number buttons to tap in the page number you want to go to, then tap the Enter button. Page Number EADER number you entered. Page Number Back Space...
  • Page 52: Photo Viewer

    PHOTO VIEWER The RightWay 200 can be used to view photos in BMP, JPG, GIF, and PNG formats 1. Copy the photo files for the pictures you would like to view to a memory card. 2. Insert the memory card into the unit.
  • Page 53: Photo Viewer Buttons

    PHOTO VIEWER BUTTONS Add Photo Full Screen Move Image (when zoomed in) Rotate Image 90 Close Previous Photo Next Photo Zoom In Zoom Out...
  • Page 54: Settings Menu

    SETTINGS MENU The RightWay Navigator allows users to make changes to various settings on their device. Each will be described in greater detail on the following pages. Tap the Close button at any time to return to the Programs Window.
  • Page 55: Navigation Setup

    NAVIGATION SETUP The Navigation Setup button tells the RightWay 200 Navigator the path and file name of the navigation software. The device is programmed to the proper settings for navigation. TOUCH SCREEN CALIBRATION RE-CALIBRATING THE TOUCH SCREEN 1. Tap Settings, then the emerald T-Scr button.
  • Page 56: Language

    LANGUAGE The RightWay 200 GPS Navigator can be viewed in 18 different languages, enabling you to chose the language which works best for you. CHANGING THE LANGUAGE USED 1. Tap Settings, then the Language button. 2. The language screen will appear. Use the arrows to scroll up and down to view the list of languages available.
  • Page 57: Gps Status

    GPS STATUS The GPS Status button enables you to view information about the GPS, its function and your current location. VIEWING THE GPS STATUS MENU 1. Tap Settings, then the GPS Status button. 2. The GPS Status window opens showing the number and strength of the satellite signals.
  • Page 58: Reset The Gps

    „GPS Reset‟ to reset the GPS. GPS DATA FROM SATELLITE Tap the satellite icon to bring up the GPS D message being received from the satellites. The GPS receiver then translated this message into usable information. GPS SIGNAL Tap the bar graph icon to view the GPS S many satellites you are currently receiving information from.
  • Page 59: Longitude, Latitude, Altitude & Utc

    LONGITUDE, LATITUDE, ALTITUDE & UTC Tap the grid icon to see your current longitude, latitude and altitude. It also shows the UTC or Universal Time Code. which is another way of saying Greenwich Mean Time. Note: UTC is another way of saying Greenwich Mean Time, which is near London, England.
  • Page 60: Changing The Brightness Of The Screen

    CHANGING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE SCREEN 1. Tap the Settings button, then the Backlight button to open the backlight screen. 2. Tap + to make the screen brighter or – to make the screen darker. 3. When the screen is the brightness you want, tap the Close button. Darken Screen CHANGING THE BACKLIGHT SHUT DOWN TIME 1.
  • Page 61: Volume

    VOLUME The volume feature enables you to adjust the volume of the unit and the touch tone. CHANGING THE VOLUME 1. Tap the Settings button, then the Volume button to open the volume screen. 2. Tap + to make the volume louder or – to make the volume softer. 3.
  • Page 62: Time

    TIME The Time button enables you to modify the date, time, or time zone displayed by your unit. CHANGING THE TIME OR TIME ZONE 1. Tap the Settings button, then the Time button to open the Time & Date screen. 2.
  • Page 63: Skin

    SKIN Skin refers to the background color(s) of the unit. There are two choices for the skin color: black or light green. Light green is the default setting. CHANGING THE COLOR SCHEME 1. Tap the Settings button, then the Skin button to open the Skin screen. Highlight your choice of skin, and then tap the Close button.
  • Page 64: System

    SYSTEM The System button enables you to view information specific to your unit, such as the ID number and availability of memory. When you tap the System button, the following screen will appear. Note: Tapping „Initial Setup‟ will cause a factory reset, losing any information or settings you have made.
  • Page 65: Frequently Asked Questions

    Why am I unable to get a GPS signal or fix? The very first time you use the RightWay 200 GPS navigator, it can take up to 10 minutes to initialize the GPS. After the first time, GPS reception should start within 1 minute of turning on the device.
  • Page 66: Technical Specifications

    TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS* Physical & Performance: 3.7” x 3.3” x0.9” Dimensions Weight 145g Display size 3.5” Display resolution 320 x 240 WQVGA Screen type Anti-glare Touch screen Battery 1050 mAH lithium ion rechargeable Battery life 3 hrs working (avg.) 180 hrs sleeping (avg.) GPS module SiRF Star III GPS RoHS...
  • Page 67: Safety & Warranty Information

    SAFETY & WARRANTY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION Use this navigation system at your own risk. Caution! To prevent accidents, do not operate the navigation system while driving. Caution! Do not look at the display unless it is absolutely safe to do so! Caution! Traffic regulations have priority over any instructions from the navigation system.
  • Page 68: Liability

    LIABILITY RightWay GPS, its dealers, suppliers and distributors disclaim all liability for any use of this product in any way that may cause accidents, damage or that may violate the law. RightWay GPS, its dealers, suppliers and distributors disclaim all liability for any use of this product in delivering medical aid, transporting of medical patients and/or equipment, or transporting medical emergency victims.
  • Page 69 End-User Remedies: If the Software does not conform to the “Limited Warranty” above, ALK‟s entire liability and your sole and exclusive remedy will be, at ALK‟s option, either to (i) correct the error, or (ii) help you work around the error, or (iii) accept a return and issue a refund through your retailer.
  • Page 70 Restrictions. Except where you have been specifically licensed to do so by ALK, and without limiting the preceding paragraph, you may not (a) use this Data with any products, systems, or applications installed or otherwise connected to or in communication with vehicles, capable of vehicle navigation, positioning, dispatch, real time route guidance, fleet management or similar applications;...
  • Page 71: Transplant Gps, Inc. Limited Warranty

    reliability, fitness for a particular purpose, usefulness, use or results to be obtained from this Data, or that the Data or server will be uninterrupted or error-free. Disclaimer of Warranty: ALK AND ITS LICENSORS (INCLUDING THEIR LICENSORS AND SUPPLIERS) DISCLAIM ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, OF QUALITY, PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT.
  • Page 72: Fcc Part 15 Compliance Statement

    DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER‟S OR ANY THIRD PERSON‟S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, 25 UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPTS TO OPEN, REPAIR, OR MODIFY THE PRODUCT, OR ANY OTHER CAUSE BEYOND THE RANGE OF THE INTENDED USE, OR BY ACCIDENT, FIRE, LIGHTNING, OTHER HAZARDS, OR ACTS OF GOD.
  • Page 73: Customer Service

    CUSTOMER SERVICE At RightWay we believe that the customer deserves the best possible service and support. We look forward to assisting you in making the most of your RightWay product. On-Line www.RightWayGPS.com E-Mail All e-mails will be answered within 2 business days.

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