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©2003 Cobra Electronics Corporation™
Part No. 480-130-P
Revise 1/04
ENGLISH
GPS 100 S
GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM RECEIVER
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6500 West Cortland Street
Chicago, IL 60707 USA
Operating Instructions for Your
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Important Information
CAUTION
Customer Support
The user is responsible for operating this product wisely.
In this user's manual, you should find all the information you
The product is intended for use only as a navigational aid
need to operate your GPS 100 S. If you require further
and should not be used when precise measurement of
assistance after reading through this manual, Cobra
direction, location, distance or topography is required.
Electronics offers the following customer support services:
In the USA:
CAUTION
Automated Help Desk is available in English
GPS (Global Positioning System) is operated by the U.S.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.
government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
Customer Service Operators are available in
maintenance. The system is subject to changes, which could
English and Spanish at 773-889-3087 Monday
affect the accuracy and performance of GPS equipment.
to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.
Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.
CAUTION
Automated Technical Assistance is available
Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not expect to
in English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via
use it for months at a time. As with any batteries, leakage
e-mail at: productinfo@cobra.com
can occur. When re-installing batteries, observe proper polarity.
On-line answers to frequently asked questions
(in English only) can be found at: www.cobra.com.
WARNING
Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer.
Warning: If you choose to use this device in a vehicle, it
Non-English Manuals
is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to use
this device in a safe manner. Be careful to avoid being
The GPS 100 S is equipped to communicate in the language
distracted from safe and proper driving practices.
of your choice: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish, (see "System Page-
Settings: Languages," page 36).
WARNING
For operating instructions in Dutch, French, German,
Warning: If you choose to use this device in a vehicle, it
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish please visit
is the sole responsibility of the operator to secure the GPS
www.cobra.com/gps-manuals.html.
unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the
event of an accident.
FCC Compliance
DO NOT mount the GPS receiver over airbag panels or in a
This device complies with Class B of the FCC rules.
place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an
impact with the device in an accident or collision.
Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference. It must accept any
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ reserves the right to change
interference received, including that which may cause
or improve information in this manual without notice. Please
undesirable operation.
visit www.cobra.com for updates or questions.
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Summary of Contents for Cobra GPS 100 S
- Page 1 The product is intended for use only as a navigational aid Operating Instructions for Your need to operate your GPS 100 S. If you require further and should not be used when precise measurement of assistance after reading through this manual, Cobra ®...
- Page 2 IN/OUT buttons button buttons You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the GPS 100 S • EXCLUSIVE 18-channel technology gives you the Global Positioning System receiver from Cobra Electronics quickest acquisition time of any handheld recreational Corporation™. Designed to give you access to the most...
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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 S ................... 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
With information about the ranges to four satellites your GPS 100 S to guide you in a straight line from point to point and the location of each satellite when the signal was sent, GPS was initiated in 1973 to reduce the proliferation of through your stored route. - Page 5 GPS satellite orbits and clocks remain as designed. A satellites are so accurate because even an extremely Your GPS 100 S has the ability to display various types of station can track up to 11 satellites at a time. Each station small time inaccuracy would translate into a extremely information to you.
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Page 6: Basic Operation
To turn the power off, press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds. The POWER Button NOTE: When you use the GPS 100 S for the first time, it will take up to Pressing and holding the POWER button for 2 seconds will turn the device approximately 50 seconds to lock on to the GPS satellites. -
Page 7: Navigating With The Gps 100 S
Track travel, your speed of travel and the time of your trip. (See page 13) Your GPS 100 S automatically keeps a record of your travel, called a track. The Route unit shows you a map-like picture of your track. You can create and store up Nav Data Page to 10 different tracks. -
Page 8: Map Page
M A P PA G E M A P PA G E Using the Map Page Using the Map Page Map Page Select Options Map Page Map Details Set Auto Zoom (North Up) The Map page displays a graphic representation of the navigation currently Map Detail Option in progress. -
Page 9: Gauges Page
G A U G E S PA G E G A U G E S PA G E Using the Gauges Page Using the Gauges Page Compass Gauges Page Set Data List Data from Select Options Set Data List The Gauges page displays a compass that indicates direction of travel. It can Set Data Option Displays on show the direction you are currently traveling or the direction from your current... -
Page 10: Trip Meter Page
T R I P M E T E R PA G E T R I P M E T E R PA G E Using the Trip Meter Page Using the Trip Meter Page Trip Meter Info Option Settings Trip Meter Page Data Options Stopping Nav The Trip Meter page displays information about your current position, the... -
Page 11: Nav Data Page
GOTO to return to the Map page to navigate to the selected Go To your GPS 100 S. From this page, you can create and store up to 500 Waypoint waypoint (see “GoTo a Selected Waypoint,” page 18). Highlight and select waypoints. - Page 12 N AV D ATA PA G E N AV D ATA PA G E Waypoints: Creating New Waypoints: GoTo Nav Data “GoTo” a Selected Waypoint Nav Data Selecting Stored Creating a New Waypoint Page Page Waypoint Waypoint To make the map show the navigational path to a selected waypoint: To mark your current location as a new waypoint: 1.
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Page 13: Tracks
Navigate, Rename and NOTE: Your GPS 100 S automatically begins tracking your travel whenever Delete it is turned on and linked to satellites. It keeps the recorded travel stored in 3. - Page 14 When you select ROUTE from the Nav Data page (see ), you can use your GPS 100 S to designate a route consisting up of to 50 waypoints. The unit 1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and will then guide you along the route.
- Page 15 N AV D ATA PA G E N AV D ATA PA G E Routes: Creating New Routes: Inserting a Waypoint Highlight Creating a New Route Inserting a Waypoint into a Route Nav Data Edit Route (continued) Waypoint Waypoint Page List 5.
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Page 16: Route
N AV D ATA PA G E N AV D ATA PA G E Routes: Navigation Delete Options: Summary Nav Data Navigate Navigate a Selected Route Delete Options Nav Data Access Delete Page Route Page Options To make the map show the navigational path along the route: When you select DELETE OPTIONS from the Nav Data page (see ), you can 1. - Page 17 N AV D ATA PA G E N AV D ATA PA G E Delete Options: Individual Tracks Delete Options: Individual Waypoints Delete a Access Deleting Individual Waypoints Deleting Individual Tracks Delete Access Waypoint Delete Menu Track Delete Menu To delete selected waypoints one at a time: To delete selected tracks one at a time: 1.
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Page 18: Editing Text
N AV D ATA PA G E N AV D ATA PA G E Editing Text Sort Or Search Use ZOOM Highlighting Editing Text Waypoints Sort Menu Sort Option IN/OUT Spaces List 1. From any screen with the SORT option, highlight and select SORT 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:... -
Page 19: System Page
GPS 100 S system. Highlight and select YES to restore original settings used by your GPS 100 S. From this page you can turn GPS navigation on and (see chart below). Highlight and select NO to maintain all current settings. - Page 20 When indoors, you can turn GPS navigation off, allowing you to use the You can adjust various settings for your unit’s display. non-navigational features of your GPS 100 S while preserving battery power. 1. From the System page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and When you turn GPS off, the unit stops searching for signals from satellites.
- Page 21 S Y S T E M PA G E S Y S T E M PA G E Setting Screen Setting Screen Change Select Data Using the Settings Screen Daylight Language Settings Field Savings Options • Daylight Saving From the Settings screen, you can change the various settings listed below. To have the clock use daylight saving time (Summer Time), highlight To change settings: DAYLIGHT SAVING...
- Page 22 Orientation From the Advanced screen, you can change the advanced operational • Position Format parameters used by your GPS 100 S. To change the format the device uses to display location coordinates, highlight POSITION FORMAT . Press the ENTER button to bring up the To change advanced parameters: menu select from the following: hddd.ddddd°...
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Page 23: Alert
G E N E R A L I N F O R M AT I O N Alerts World City Time Zones LOST SATELLITES As you use your GPS 100 S, you may see the following alert messages. Longitudinal Zone Offset LOST SATELLITES CONTINUE SEARCHING? E007.50 to E022.50 ........+1 E172.50 to W172.50 ......-12... - Page 24 Most navigational charts and maps will have the datum listed. Number of satellites visible Cobra Electronics Corporation™ GPS receivers include up to 100 The more satellites the receiver can see, the better the map datums that allow you to switch to a setting that matches accuracy.
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Page 25: Specifications
Temperature rating for the GPS 100 S may exceed the usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can Receiver:..........18 parallel channels Your GPS 100 S is designed and built to give you years of If you suspect that your unit requires rupture at high temperatures. -
Page 26: Index
I N D E X I N D E X Gauges ........12 Gauges Page.......8, 11-12 Max Speed....4, 9, 12, 14 Trip Meter........7 Map ..........9 General Information...2-4, 40-41 Trip Meter Data Options ....14 About Option........31 Satellites....8, 31, 33, 39, 41 System ........32 German Manual......A1 Trip Meter Defaults......14 Accessories........47... -
Page 27: Accessories
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability Cobra Electronics Corporation™ replace, at its option, defective GPS 100 S, products or com- and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to ponent parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service the length of this warranty.