Specifications ............31 Battery Notes: The Harman Kardon® GPS-200/300 uses a lithium-polymer battery. Under normal operating conditions, this battery will provide superior service with a lifespan that is superior to those of other battery types.
Its audio player lets you listen to your favorite music while using the navigation system. We know you’re eager to start using your GPS-200/300, so we’ve included a Quick-Start Guide that will help you use its basic features right away.
Please note that the antenna only works if the GPS unit is connected to either AC or DC power. Top: GPS A Must have a clear “view” of the sky to receive signals from GPS NTENNA satellites. ON/OFF B Hold down to turn the unit on;...
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USB C ONNECTOR the included wall charger using the included USB cable (only GPS-300). Connects to your vehicle’s cigarette lighter or accessory power port using the included car charger. GPS-200/300 ™...
Before you begin using your GPS-200/300, you will need to charge its battery for a minimum of 6 hours. 1. For GPS-300 only, plug the included wall charger into a wall outlet. GPS-200 may be charged by connecting to your pc with the USB cable, by the 12V car adapter or you may purchase an original wall adapter.
Initial Setup When you turn your GPS-200/300 on for the first time, the Setup Wizard will appear. The Wizard will guide you through the GPS-200/300’s initial setup steps: 1. Touch the button for the screen language you want to Nederlands, English, Français, Deutsch, Italiano,...
The GPS-200/300 also lets you store your home address so you can quickly enter it as your destination from wherever you happen to be.
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The internal map will find and show the correct names. (POI) ( HOOSING A LACE The GPS-200/300 has a built-in point-of-interest database with millions of entries in many different categories. GPS-200/300 ™ NTER GPS-200/300’...
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DDRESS screen (right) appears. 5. Touch G to begin navigation. The map screen will appear. Once you start driving, the GPS-200/300 will guide you to your destination. (See Navigating to Your Destina - tion, on page 14.) ELECTING A ENTER...
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DDRESS 5. Touch the G button to begin navigation. The map screen will appear. Once you start driving, the GPS- 200/300 will guide you to the intersection you selected. (See Navigating to Your Destina tion, on page 14.) AVIGATING TO A OSTAL 1.
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GPS-200/300 will guide you to your destination. (See Navigating to Your Destination, on page 14.) NOTE: If you have not yet set your home address, the GPS-200/300 will have you do so. AVIGATING TO ECENTLY The GPS-200/300 stores a list of your recently visited locations in a H page and also lets you save locations to a special list.
NOTE: If you are playing music on the GPS-200/300’s Music Player (see page 21), the M screen will also display the title of the currently playing song.
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Zoom Out (Farthest View) AR BUTTON Map Screen Option Buttons 2D Map View 2D (North-Oriented) Map View 3D Map View Map Browsing Map Screen and Follow Lock/Unlock Button Car map modes (Shown Unlocked) Map Zoom Buttons Map View Button buttons GPS-200/300 ™...
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AUTO-ZOOM The GPS-200/300 offers different auto-zoom modes for improved route visi- bility. Junction zoom: When approaching a turn the map will automatically zoom in and switch to 2D mode in order to give a better view on the upcoming maneuver. Thereafter it will return to the default zoom settings.
NOTE: Voice guidance continues when the GPS-200/300’s screen is in the Turn-By-Turn view. ETOUR UTTON Use this to avoid construction sites, traffic jams, etc. ESTINATION UTTON your trip.
Your Current Global Position (in Latitude and Longitude) NOTE: Your GPS-200/300 will lose contact with the GPS satellites whenever you turn its power off. After turning the power back on, you will need to go outside to receive the GPS signal again before the navigation functions will operate.
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“www.speedcamupdate.com”, where you may download the necessary infor- mation against a subscription charge. Also, you are warned that the function may be prohibited in certain countries. You have to connect the GPS Unit to your PC with the supplies USB-cable to download the information, following the instructions on the homepage.
Traffic Message Channel “TMC” (GPS-200IT is not equipped with TMC.) The GPS-300 is equipped with a built-in FM receiver to process TMC (Traffic Message Channel) messages. The TMC is a free system to send out traffic information via RDS (Radio Data System). TMC might or might not be avail- able in your country.
The GPS-200/300 supports regular SD cards up to 4GB (formatted with FAT32). SD-HC standard is not supported. Compatible A/V File Types In order to play on your GPS-200/300, audio files must be in one of the following formats: ID3 T...
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RANSFER ILES TO THE 1. Insert a regular SD card into the GPS-200/300’s SD card slot (see page 4). 2. Make sure the USB cable is disconnected from the GPS-200/300. 3. Set the GPS-200/300’s USB mode to MTP (see page 21).
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RANSFER ILES TO THE 1. Insert a regular SD card into the GPS-200/300’s SD card slot (see page 4). 2. Make sure the USB cable is disconnected from the GPS-200/300. 3. Set the GPS-200/300’s USB mode to USB M 4.
SD card. Touch the button for the album you want, then touch the button for the song you want to hear. The GPS- 200/300 will play the song, then play through the rest of the songs on the album.
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HUFFLE Touching the S HUFFLE random order. LAYING CREEN The GPS-200/300 will display the N screen (right) LAYING while songs are playing. This screen shows the elapsed time of the song, and provides buttons for skipping to the next or previous song, and for pausing the song.
Language The L button lets you set the GPS-200/300’s screen and voice-guid- ANGUAGE ance languages to one of 6 languages (GPS-200IT: 5 languages). Volume Mixer The Volume Mixer lets you adjust the relative volume levels of the music and the navigation voice guidance.
Select a Mounting Location Find a suitable mounting location for the Fold-Flat Mounting Bracket: NOTE: Do not mount the bracket in such a way that the GPS-200/300 will interfere with your driving or your view of the road. On the...
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5. Push the mounting bracket lever towards the base to lock the bracket to the dashboard. 5. Push Lever Towards Base to Lock 3. Attach Mounting Base to Dashboard GPS-200/300 ™ 2. Push Lever Towards Base to Lock 4. Attach Bracket to Mounting Base 2.
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12V power outlet and into the GPS-200/300’s mini USB connector. This will charge your GPS-200/300’s battery while you drive. 2. Use the GPS-200/300’s built-in speaker or connect its headphone jack to your vehicle’s audio system (connecting cable not supplied). Connect...
Troubleshooting Problem GPS-200/300 does not turn on at all GPS-200/300 does not have a good GPS signal GPS-200/300 will not play music or videos Unable to load media onto SD card Screen is too bright or too dim Volume is too low for navigation...
Flash Memory : GPS-300: 2GB, GPS-200: 512MB, GPS-200IT: 256 MB Harman Kardon is a trademark of Harman International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries. Guide + Play and Atlas are trademarks of Harman International Industries, Incorporated.