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Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the GPS 100Global Positioning System receiver from Cobra ® . Designed to give you access to the most advanced satellite navigationtechnology available, your GPS 100 offers you thesesophisticated features and capabilities: Features: • Cobra ® ...

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Important Information ........................................................................................................ A1Product Features ............................................................................................................... A2–A3Welcome.................................

Page 4 - G P S G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N; GPS Basics; Control Segment; W E L C O M E T O T H E C O B R A; Making Travel Easier; GoTo a Waypoint –

G P S G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 2 GPS Basics The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio-navigation system. It consists of 24 satellites, which orbit theEarth at an altitude of approximately 11,000 miles, andground stations. GPS provides users with accurate informationon pos...

Page 5 - Data Field Choices Descriptions

3 G P S G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N users. The control segment also ensures that the GPS satellite orbits and clocks remain as designed. A station can track up to 11 satellites at a time. Each stationperforms this "check-up" twice a day, as the satellitescomplete their journeys aroun...

Page 6 - B A S I C O P E R A T I O N; To mark a new waypoint using current location, press and; Turning the Power On; The unit must be outside with a clear view of the sky to acquire; Powersaver Mode; You can turn GPS off at any time. Please see “Turning GPS Off and

Installing Batteries Your GPS 100 operates on two standard AA batteries (not included). Alwaysuse high-quality alkaline batteries. To install batteries, twist the D-ringconnector counterclockwise (anticlockwise) and remove the batterycompartment cover. Insert two AA batteries ensuring correct polari...

Page 7 - Navigating with the GPS 100; T H E F I V E M A I N P A G E S; The Five Main Pages; Whenever satellite lock is lost or GPS is turned OFF, certain

1 B A S I C O P E R A T I O N 7 Navigating with the GPS 100 Your GPS 100 receives signals from Global Positioning System satellites thatare in fixed orbits (stationary relative to the ground) around the earth. Byacquiring – or locking onto – the signals from at least three satellites, yourunit can u...

Page 8 - Map Page; (triangle) in the middle points to the direction you are

2.1 M A P P A G E 9 10 2.1 M A P P A G E Map Page The Map page displays a graphic representation of the navigation currentlyin progress. Any waypoints, routes or tracks that you are using will be displayed. A black ▲ (triangle) in the middle points to the direction you are currently traveling. A dat...

Page 9 - Gauges Page; . Highlight and select BEARING to make the compass

2.2 G A U G E S P A G E 11 12 2.2 G A U G E S P A G E Using the Gauges Page Compass Select Options Bearing PointerSettings Gauges Page The Gauges page displays a compass that indicates direction of travel. It canshow the direction you are currently traveling or the direction from your currentpositio...

Page 10 - Trip Meter Page; The lower two fields from 5-field screen will be hidden when

2.3 T R I P M E T E R P A G E 2.3 T R I P M E T E R P A G E Using the Trip Meter Page Trip Meter Info Option Settings Reset Values Trip Meter Page The Trip Meter page displays information about your current position, thenavigation in progress and other available data. It can display up to 5 fieldsth...

Page 11 - N AV D A T A P A G E

Nav Data Page The Nav Data page gives you access to the powerful navigational features ofyour GPS 100. From this page, you can create and store up to 500 waypoints.For each one, you can choose a name and assign a symbol. Using the navigational features, you can ask the unit to show you the “GoTo” di...

Page 12 - “GoTo” a Selected Waypoint

2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E Waypoints: Creating New Waypoints: GoTo 18 “GoTo” a Selected Waypoint To make the map show the navigational path to a selected waypoint: 1. From the Nav Data Page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button andselect WAYPOINTS by pressing the ENTER butto...

Page 13 - Tracks; Navigate a Selected Track

2.4 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E Tracks When you select TRACKS from the Nav Data page (see ), your GPS 100 will display a list of the tracks currently stored. Your unit will automaticallyrecord a track as you travel. You can store up to 10 tracks and later recallany of those tracks to use for navigation...

Page 14 - Creating a New Route; continued; Route

22 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 21 Creating a New Route To create a new route consisting of up to 50 waypoints: 1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button andselect ROUTE , by pressing the ENTER button. Highlight and select NEW . A screen displaying OVERWR...

Page 15 - Inserting a Waypoint into a Route; Insert/Remove Waypoints in Route

24 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 23 Routes: Creating New Inserting a Waypoint into a Route To add a waypoint to an existing route: 1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button and select ROUTE by pressing the ENTER button . Highlight and select EDIT . The Edi...

Page 16 - Delete Options; Navigate a Selected Route

26 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 25 Routes: Navigation Delete Options: Summary Delete Options When you select DELETE OPTIONS from the Nav Data page (see ), you can delete waypoints, tracks or routes that you have created or delete all data currently stored. Selecting Options From...

Page 17 - Deleting Individual Tracks

28 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 27 Delete Options: Individual Waypoints Delete Options: Individual Tracks Deleting Individual Tracks To delete selected tracks one at a time: 1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button andselect DELETE OPTIONS by pressing th...

Page 18 - Editing Text; Sort Menu; Sort Option

30 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E 2.4 N AV D A T A P A G E Editing Text 29 Sort Or Search Editing Text To enter or change the information displayed or enter information into a searchfield for a waypoint, track or route, use the following procedure: 1. From any screen that allows you to enter letters, numb...

Page 19 - System Page

2.5 S Y S T E M P A G E 2.5 Using the System Page 32 31 S Y S T E M P A G E Using the System Page Defaults Option Highlight and Select DEFAULTS to restore all original default settings for theentire GPS 100 system. Highlight and select YES to restore original settings(see chart below). Highlight and...

Page 20 - Adjusting the Display; • Contrast; Turning GPS Off and On

2.5 S Y S T E M P A G E 2.5 S Y S T E M P A G E GPS Off/On Adjusting the Display 34 Adjusting the Display You can adjust various settings for your unit’s display. 1. From the System page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/OUT button andselect DISPLAY by pressing the ENTER button . CONTRAST and BACKLIGHT a...

Page 21 - Measurement; Using the Settings Screen

36 2.5 S Y S T E M P A G E 2.5 S Y S T E M P A G E 35 Setting Screen • Daylight Saving To have the clock use daylight saving time (Summer Time), highlightDAYLIGHT SAVING . Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu. Select AUTO to make the clock switch to daylight saving time(Summer Time) automatic...

Page 22 - Set Interval; Using the Advanced Screen; To change advanced parameters:

2.5 S Y S T E M P A G E 2.5 S Y S T E M P A G E Advanced Screen 37 Advanced Screen • Position Format To change the format the device uses to display location coordinates,highlight POSITION FORMAT . Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu select from the following: hddd.ddddd° (degrees, decimalde...

Page 23 - World City Time Zones; Longitudinal Zone; Alerts

4 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 3 A L E R T S World City Time Zones Longitudinal Zone Offset E172.50 to W172.50 ..............................-12 IDLW (International Date Line West) W172.50 to W157.50 ............................-11 Nome W157.50 to W142.50 ............................-10 Honol...

Page 24 - GPS receivers include up to 100 map datums that; About North Reference; G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N; The built-in clock can have very slight timing errors.

42 4 G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N 4 41 What is WAAS? Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is a GPS-basednavigation system that provides precision above and beyondwhat GPS can do on its own. WAAS was designed to improvethe accuracy and ensure the integrity of information comingfrom GPS satelli...

Page 25 - Maintenance of Your GPS 100; This will

44 6 M A I N T E N A N C E & S E R V I C E 5 43 S P E C I F I C A T I O N S PERFORMANCE Receiver: ..........................................18 parallel channels Acquisition Time: .............................Approximately 10 sec. (warm) Approximately 35 sec. (cold)Approximately 50 sec. (first ti...

Page 27 - Tax Table; A C C E S S O R I E S • W A R R A N T Y • D O C; Optional Accessories; To order online; COBRA; Declaration of Conformity

48 9 U . S . O R D E R F O R M Item No. Description Cost Ea. Qty. Amount For credit card orders fill out orderform and fax to: 773.622.2269 or call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu)8:00 am - 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday CST. Make check or money order payable to: Cobra Electronics6500 West Cortland...

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The Cobra ® line of quality products includes: CB radios microTALK ® radios Radar/Laser Detectors GPS 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 Nothing comes close to a Cobra...