Pharos Science & Applications PDR250US GPS Receiver User Manual


 
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Warranty Conditions
Manufacturer is not responsible for any product defects due to misuse, abuse, or usage of product in way that is
not in compliance with the written product instructions. To use this product other than expressed in the
instructions will void customer's product warranty.
Precautions and Notices
¾ Please do not attempt to remove the memory card from your Pharos Drive GPS 250. Removing the card will
break the seal and void the warranty.
¾ Do not attempt to operate the GPS Personal Navigation Device (PND) in a vehicle while the vehicle is in
motion or in anyway that interferes with safe driving.
¾ Secure your device to the vehicle in such a way so as to not endanger the driver or passengers while driving
or during operation.
¾ Be attentive to roadway signage, all posted roadway information, and the condition of the road itself.
Calculated routes are for reference only; users must obey all traffic signs and local regulations.
¾ GPS positioning is intended for use as reference, not precise measurement of direction, distance or
topography.
¾ Do not place the device where it will block the driver’s vision.
¾ Do not place the device where the airbags are located or where the airbags could deploy.
¾ Do not place the device anywhere in the vehicle without securing it in the holder.
¾ Do not place your device in any area of the vehicle where the use of electronic displays is prohibited in motor
vehicles.
¾ Do not use the device in a wet location.
¾ Do not use the device close to hot areas such as radiators, stoves, or other products that produce heat.
¾ Do not leave the product in direct sunlight or heat for extended periods of time. Overheating the battery can be
dangerous and/or cause malfunctions.
¾ Do not push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in product. Slots provided for ventilation
must not be blocked or covered.
¾ Do not use product on unstable table, cart, stand, tripod or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a manufacturer-recommended mounting accessory.
¾ Use the correct external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label.
¾ Handle battery packs carefully. Battery pack could burn or explode if handled improperly. Do not open, crush,
or puncture battery pack. Do not dispose of battery pack in fire or water, or expose battery pack to direct
sunlight.
¾ GPS signals cannot pass through opaque solid materials. Obstacles, such as tall buildings, tunnels, dense
trees and bad weather can affect signal reception. Window tint that contains metallic material can affect GPS
signal as well. Cordless phones, radar detectors, satellite radio receivers, and other wireless devices may
also interfere with GPS reception.
¾ To power on device, hold the power switch up to 5 sec until screen turns on.
¾ It may take a few minutes to successfully acquire GPS signals when turning on the GPS device for the first
time. Complete this procedure in an outdoor open space.
Whenever Reset is pressed, it turns the device off.
¾ Map database may not cover one hundred percent of all areas and/or addresses listed.
¾ This GPS PND may not be used for any purpose in which failure could lead to personal injury, physical, or
environmental damage.
¾ Software version and user manual contents are subject to change without notices.
¾ For more information regarding ActiveSync, please visit the ActiveSync website:
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/default.mspx
Pharos Science & Applications, Inc.
411 Amapola Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501-1478
www.pharosgps.com
Tel: 888-742-7678