Cobra GPS100 S - Manual

Cobra GPS100 S

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Table of Contents:

  • Page 2 – EXCLUSIVE; Tax Table
  • Page 3 – T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S
  • 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 G P S 1 0 0 S; Making Travel Easier; GoTo a Waypoint –
  • Page 5 – Data Field Choices Descriptions
  • 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
  • Page 7 – Navigating with the GPS 100 S; 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
  • Page 8 – Map Page; (triangle) in the middle points to the direction you are
  • Page 9 – Gauges Page; . Highlight and select BEARING to make the compass; qq
  • Page 10 – Trip Meter Page; The lower two fields from 5-field screen will be hidden when
  • Page 11 – N AV D A T A P A G E
  • Page 12 – “GoTo” a Selected Waypoint
  • Page 13 – Tracks; Navigate a Selected Track
  • Page 14 – Creating a New Route; continued; Route
  • Page 15 – Inserting a Waypoint into a Route; Insert/Remove Waypoints in Route
  • Page 16 – Delete Options; Navigate a Selected Route
  • Page 17 – Deleting Individual Tracks
  • Page 18 – Editing Text; Sort Menu; Sort Option
  • Page 19 – System Page
  • Page 20 – Adjusting the Display; • Contrast; Turning GPS Off and On
  • Page 21 – Measurement; Using the Settings Screen
  • Page 22 – Set Interval; Using the Advanced Screen; To change advanced parameters:
  • Page 23 – World City Time Zones; Longitudinal Zone; Alerts
  • Page 24 – Using a map datum that does not match the chart; 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.
  • Page 25 – Maintenance of Your GPS 100 S; is available in English; Service; Send the complete unit.
  • Page 27 – 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 ELECTRONICS CORPORATIONTM; is repaired or replaced under warranty.; Declaration of Conformity
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The user is responsible for operating this product wisely.
The product is intended for use only as a navigational aid
and should not be used when precise measurement of
direction, location, distance or topography is required.

GPS (Global Positioning System) is operated by the U.S.
government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and
maintenance. The system is subject to changes, which could
affect the accuracy and performance of GPS equipment.

Remove the batteries from the unit if you do not expect to
use it for months at a time. As with any batteries, leakage
can occur. When re-installing batteries, observe proper polarity.

Warning:

If you choose to use this device in a vehicle, it

is the sole responsibility of the operator of the vehicle to use
this device in a safe manner. Be careful to avoid being
distracted from safe and proper driving practices.

Warning:

If you choose to use this device in a vehicle, it

is the sole responsibility of the operator to secure the GPS
unit so that it will not cause damage or personal injury in the
event of an accident.

DO NOT

mount the GPS receiver over airbag panels or in a

place where the driver or passengers are likely to have an
impact with the device in an accident or collision.

Cobra Electronics Corporation™ reserves the right to change
or improve information in this manual without notice. Please
visit www.cobra.com for updates or questions.

Customer Support

In this user's manual, you should find all the information you
need to operate your GPS 100 S. If you require further
assistance after reading through this manual, Cobra

®

Electronics offers the following customer support services:
In the USA:

Automated Help Desk

is available in English

24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.

Customer Service Operators

are available in

English and Spanish at 773-889-3087 Monday
to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.

Questions can be faxed

to 773-622-2269.

Automated Technical Assistance

is available

in English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via
e-mail at: [email protected]

On-line answers

to frequently asked questions

(in English only) can be found at: www.cobra.com.

Outside the U.S.A.,

please contact your local dealer.

Non-English Manuals

The GPS 100 S is equipped to communicate in the language
of your choice: English, Dutch, French, German, Italian,
Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish, (see “System Page-
Settings: Languages,” page 36).
For operating instructions in Dutch, French, German,
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish please visit

www.cobra.com/gps-manuals.html

.

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Important Information

FCC Compliance

This device complies with Class B of the FCC rules.

Operation is subject to the condition that this device
does not cause harmful interference. It must accept any
interference received, including that which may cause
undesirable operation.

CAUTION

CAUTION

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

The Cobra Electronics Corporation™

line of quality products includes:

CB radios

microTALK

®

radios

Radar/Laser Detectors

Safety Alert

®

Traffic Warning Systems

Accessories

GPS (Global Positioning System)

HighGear

®

Accessories

CobraMarine™ VHF Radios

Power Inverters

For more information or

to order any of our products,

please visit our website:

www.cobra.com

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

®

Printed in China

Part No. 480-130-P

Revise 1/04

©

2003 Cobra Electronics Corporation™

6500 West Cortland Street

Chicago, IL 60707 USA

Nothing comes close to a Cobra

®

Operating Instructions for Your

GPS 100 S

G L O B A L P O S I T I O N I N G S Y S T E M R E C E I V E R

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Summary

Page 2 - EXCLUSIVE; Tax Table

Congratulations! You’ve made a smart choice by purchasing the GPS 100 SGlobal Positioning System receiver from Cobra ElectronicsCorporation™. Designed to give you access to the mostadvanced satellite navigation technology available, your GPS100 S offers you these sophisticated features and capabilit...

Page 3 - T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S

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 G P S 1 0 0 S; 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...

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