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  • Page 1 UK DATABASE INSIDE Owner’s Manual v1.0.0...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Box Contents & Installation 2. Overview 3. First Start & LIVE Services 4. Operation 4.1: Basics 4.2: Start 4.3: Settings 10 - 19 Warning settings LIVE settings 12 - 15 Sound settings 15 - 16 Screen settings Local settings Battery settings 17 - 18 Speed limiters...

  • Page 3: Box Contents

    Contents and Installation Box contents: Talex Max USB Cable by Wikango Magnet Cigar-lighter adpater Manual Installation: Remove the protection from the magnet Fix the magnet on your dashboard Place the device on the magnet. Press ca.1 second on the ON / OFF...
  • Page 4 Contents and Installation Caution Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun: Don’t leave the device on the dashboard. If your vehicle has been parked in the heat, please let the device cool down before you use it. The device operates at temperatures between -10°C and 45°C. Install the device properly in order to avoid disturbances on the internal antenna.

  • Page 5: Overview

    Exit the menu On the standard screen, the joystick is also used to set the volume (up / down). LIVE Buttons To report warnings and real time and send the information to the Wikango community. USB connector To charge the battery, connect to a cigar-lighter, connect to a PC.
  • Page 6 Activation of the LIVE service*: Select your language, the vocal messages, the speed unit and the time zone The Max will then connect to the satellite and to the GPRS network Important: Wait until the GPRS connection is complete. Two consecutive beeps indicate that the connection is complete The Max will ask you if you want to activate the device Select “YES”...
  • Page 7 It means you will not receive LIVE information anymore: LIVE warnings, number of users in real time, messages of thanks, automatic updates ... The Max requires an active LIVE service in order to work properly. If your subscription has expired, please visit talex.co.uk...

  • Page 8: Operation

    Operation 4.1 : Basics: The Talex Max is a connected speed camera warning devices that combines both the GPS and the GPRS technologies. The Talex Max is connected*: The LIVE functions allows the exchange of information between users in real time..

  • Page 9: Start

    A vocal message indicates that the satellite search is complete. The device shows “Connected” on the secreen when it is connected to the GSM network. Connection screen GPS network Battrey level GSM signal GPS signal The Talex Max is fully operational once the GPS and GSM connections are complete.

  • Page 10: Settings

    Operation 4.3 : Settings: Enter the menu by pressing the joystick or by pushing it to the right: The various sections of the menu can be accessed by pushing the joystick up or down: Once the desired section has been reached, press the joystick or push it to the right: Sections of the menu: Warning settings LIVE settings...

  • Page 11: Warning Settings

    Operation Warning settings Select the warning distance in this section. Two settings are available: automatic or user. Automatic: default setting, distance recorded in the database. User: Select your own warning setting, in seconds, between 15 and 30 seconds. With that setting, the distance varies according to the speed of the vehicle.

  • Page 12: Live Settings

    Operation LIVE Settings Activation of the LIVE services (when required), Smart Drivers display mode and LIVE report mode. Activation and Services: In some cases, this menu can be used to activate the LIVE services. This method should only be used with the help of the support team.
  • Page 13 Smart Drivers Display: Select between the advanced or simple mode for the information related to the Smart Drivers. The Smart Drivers are the members of the Wikango community. The Talex Max indicates their number in road and zone mode. Simple / advanced display: You can select between simple or advanced mode to see more or less information related to the Smart Drivers in road mode and in zone mode.
  • Page 14 Operation In zone mode Distribution of the Smart Drivers located in your zone E.g.: 94 Smart Drivers in a zone of 10km around you, and distribution in your zone.
  • Page 15 Operation LIVE report: Set the report mode of the LIVE warnings. Two modes are available: simple or advanced report. Simple report: Use this mode to report in real time mobile speed cameras only, very quickly. Advanced report: Use this mode to report other warning types: Speed controls and traffic congestions. Sound Settings Set the warnings of your device: Warnings, Smart Mute function, overspeed and joystick sounds.

  • Page 16: Screen Settings

    Operation Smart Mute: Enable or disable the Smart Mute function. This function manages the vocal message according to the speed of the vehicle: If you drive under the speed limit as you approach a warning, no sound will be emitted. The Smart Mute function can be set between 10 to 30mph under the speed limit.

  • Page 17: Local Settings

    Operation Local Settings In this section, you can find all settings related to your country: Language, voices, time zone, time format and speed unit. Battery Settings Here, you can view the remaining level of the battery and set the auto-stop function. Status: Battery level, from 0 to 100 %.

  • Page 18: Speed Limiters

    The auto-stop can be set between 0 and 30 minutes. Speed Limiters The Talex Max has 3 independent speed limiters: You can assign a different speed limit to each limiter. Each sub-menu of this section allows the activation or deactivation of each limiter and the setting of the speed.

  • Page 19: Information

    Operation Information The information related to your device is available here: The version of the firmware, of the database, the activation of the demo mode etc. System: Firmware, database and map versions. Satellite: Your GPS position (latitude, longitude and heading in degrees Demo: Enable / disable the demo mode.

  • Page 20: Road Mode / Zone Mode

    Operation 4.4: Road mode / Zone mode According to the location where you are driving, the Talex Max will show you the road mode or the zone mode. Road mode: On registered roads, the Talex Max shows the road mode.

  • Page 21: Warnings

    Operation 4.5 : Warnings: Integrated database: In each mode, the device switches to the warning screen as you approach a warning. Warning type Speed limit Distance bar Fixed speed camera warning Overspeed indicator: The speed meter turns to red when you exceed the speed limit of the warning.

  • Page 22: Live Warnings

    Operation LIVE Warnings: The Talex Max reports LIVE warnings sent by the community, in real time: Mobile speed cameras, traffic congestions. It shows the age of the warning and the rank of the Smart driver who reported Speed Limit Warning age...

  • Page 23: Reporting A Live Warning

    Operation Reporting a LIVE warning: When you see a speed control or a traffic congestion on your way, send the information to the whole community in real time! Simply press one of the LIVE buttons located on the top of the device. 1.
  • Page 24 Operation Simple report mode Advanced report mode Only mobile speed cameras are reported in this You can select between speed c ameras mode. Once you have pressed the LIVE button, and traffic congestions in this mode. the device will ask you to indicate the warning Select the warning type first using the LIVE direction.

  • Page 25: Sound Mute

    Operation Sound mute: You can mute the sounds of the warnings of every type. You can mute temporarily or definitely the sound of a warning (definitive mute works only on the integrated warnings, not on LIVE warnings). Temporary mute: During a warning, move the joystick one time. The warning will be replaced by a speaker.

  • Page 26: General Notices & Warnings

    The Max is a driving help that must be considered as a prevention tool. The purpose of this system is to incite you to drive carefully and to respect the road safety rules. We decline all responsibility for any infraction to the legislation and the road safety rules.
  • Page 27 Use exclusively replacement batteries recommended by alertegps. Never use batteries designed for other devices or not recommended by alertegps. Don’t leave the Max connected to the cigar-plug of your vehicle when you leave your vehicle. The battery could overheat or ignite after a very long connection.
  • Page 28 Accessories Home Charger Charge the battery of your Max faster! Cover Protect your device against dust and humidity. Suction Mount Fix your device on the windshield of your vehicle to ensure optimal readability. Air Vent Mount Kit A very convenient way to fix your device...

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