Road Angel Group Road Angel Betriebsanweisung

USER GUIDERoad Angel Group LtdEmail: [email protected]: www.roadangelgroup.comAddress: Clark HouseSilverstone Technology ParkSilverstone Circ

8Controls and ConnectorsThis section shows the main features of your ROAD ANGEL Navigator.Connectors indicated here are protected by watertight rubber

92. RegistrationIf you're in a rush to get started, you can come back to this step later. However, it is important that you register your ROAD A

10 Why should I register?Registration is important for two reasons: You cannot update the unit until it has been registered. Hazard and safety camer

113. Putting It All TogetherAdjusting the Mounting Arm1. Loosen both vertical adjustment knobs, and change the angle of the central joint so that the

12Attaching the Cradle1. Attach the bracket to the mounting arm.2. Slide the cradle onto the mounting arm/bracket assembly.3. Take the power lead, and

132. Push the ROAD ANGEL Navigator into the cradle so that the clip snaps into position and holds the unit firmly in place.3. Route the power cable to

14 Where should I put my ROAD ANGEL Navigator?ROAD ANGEL Navigator has a high sensitivity GPS antenna and requires a clear view of the sky to receive

154. Getting StartedSwitching On for the First Time1. Park your vehicle so that ROAD ANGEL Navigator has a clear view of the sky away from obstacles

165. When ROAD ANGEL Navigator has identified its position it displays the Standby screen in its ROAD ANGEL mode:This screen shows battery level and s

176. ROAD ANGEL Navigator now shows a ‘satellite’ view and zooms in to your current location. This may take a while. Tap on the screen if you want to

Thank you for buying your new ROAD ANGEL NavigatorAs our roads become busier, more congested and more regulated, staying alert to road and traffic con

188. If you click on the Tracking screen, ROAD ANGEL Navigator stops tracking your position. Now, you can use the map to find a destination and get in

19Resume/Suspend switchOn/Off switchSwitching OffSuspend ModeWhen you have a temporary break in travelling, press the switch on the top right hand sid

20Advisory speed limitAudio On/Off iconHazard icon5. Road Hazard WarningsWhen you are approaching a known danger zone, the display changes to show th

21Audio On/Off iconAdvisory speed limit/Alert-type icon (alternating)Proximity-to-hazard meterActual speedNavigator ModeIn Navigator Mode, when you ar

22Acting on an AlertTo stop an alert, press the Menu button on the top of the unit (see page 8). The following screen is displayed:Tap on the Dismiss

23About Fatigue AlertsThe Highway Code recommends a minimum break of at least 15 minutes after every two hours of driving. ROAD ANGEL Navigator’s fati

246. Destinations and RoutesROAD ANGEL Navigator knows where you are from its GPS data; to calculate your route, it only needs you to specify the des

25By Address1. Tap on the Address button to identify your destination by its postal address or postcode. The Find Address window is displayed. 2. Tap

26If you know the postcode1. Tap on the Postcode button and enter the post code of your destination.Enter at least the first three characters and then

27If you don’t know the postcode1. Tap on the City button. Use the displayed keypad to enter the name of your destination. Enter at least the first th

1Table of Contents1. Introduction...5Unpacking the Box...

285. Optionally enter the number of the property.6. Tap on the forward arrow button: . Fine-tuning1. When you tap on the forward arrow button: , ROA

29By POI (Points of Interest)ROAD ANGEL Navigator contains a database of information about amenities and attractions. These are collectively called Po

30Getting to a POI1. On the Find Destination screen (see page 24), tap on the By POIbutton. The following menu is displayed:2. Tap on a POI category,

31By RecentTap on the By Recent button to choose your destination from a list of your recently visited or looked-up destinations:Select an item by tap

32By FavouritesIf you want to go to your designated home or work locations (see below), or choose a bookmarked destination, tap on the By Favourites b

33Using My Work/My HomeAfter you have followed the setup procedure described above, the next time you want to travel to home or work, tap on the appro

34BookmarksThe Bookmarks list contains the destinations you have saved (see pages 35 and 42). Tap on the Bookmarks button. The bookmark list is displa

35Moving OnWhen you select a location from a Bookmark (see page 34), Recent (see page 31) or POI (see page 29) hit list, ROAD ANGEL Navigator shows yo

36Planning your RouteIn most cases, you will enter a single destination and allow ROAD ANGEL Navigator to determine your route and guide you there. Ho

37a home or work address, a bookmark, a point of interest, a recent location, an address or a destination pinpointed on the map.5. Repeat the procedur

25. Road Hazard Warnings...20ROAD ANGEL Mode...

387. Getting ThereWhen you have specified your route, and tapped on the Navigation or Start Navi buttons, ROAD ANGEL Navigator switches to the full s

39This provides the following options:Back Return to the Guidance screen.Route Settings Change guidance and route-finding options (see page 41).Map Se

40 Choose between the standard map display or a basic direction style:About Info LayersThe elements and symbols displayed on the maps are determined

41Route SettingsTap on the Route Settings button if you want to change the way ROAD ANGEL Navigator calculates routes. The Guidance menu is displayed:

42Making a Detour1. To make a detour from your route, tap on the info bar. The Detour menu is displayed:2. Tap on the Alt. route button. The Detour me

43Changing Settings from Standby ModeTo change settings when the unit is not in guidance mode, tap on the Menubutton. On the Find Destination menu (se

44NextMenuSwitch between Full Screen RA and Nav RA modesOpenMenuBack8. Hazard Warning SettingsThis section describes how you can change the way that

453. ROAD ANGEL Navigator's properties are listed in the following menus:AlertsHow ROAD ANGEL Navigator alerts you to road dangers with audio and

46Navigating the MenusIf you want to change a value or property:1. Tap on the Edit button2. Tap on the Adjust button to cycle through the available

47AlertsSettings in the Alerts menu determine how ROAD ANGEL Navigator warns you about road hazards. Property DetailsOptions(factory setting in bold)V

38. Hazard Warning Settings ...44Navigating the Menus...

48Property DetailsOptions(factory setting in bold)Slow speed auto muteWhen travelling less than 15MPH the unit will not give an audible warning. If yo

49Unit SettingsUsing this menu, you can adjust the clock, screen brightness and display mode, and view technical information about your ROAD ANGEL Nav

509. Adding and Deleting Danger ZonesRoad Angel Group Ltd. is constantly updating the central database of danger zones. You can be of great value to

51Adding new locationsYou may add new locations to the AVERAGE, FIXED, MOBILE, CAMERA VAN, BLACK SPOT, SCHOOL and RAILWAY CROSSING areas of your ROAD

523. Identify the speed limit for the zone (camera locations only):Use the + and – buttons to adjust the displayed advisory speed limit for the new zo

5310. Updating the DatabaseYour ROAD ANGEL Navigator is capable of storing up to 50,000 unique danger zones (see page 64). As soon as possible after

54Updating using your Mobile PhoneTo update your ROAD ANGEL Navigator using your mobile phone, you will need a Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone with GPR

55future updates, the unit will connect automatically. Refer to the Pairing section on page 56.Confirm that you want to search for updates by tapping

56PairingYou should only need to pair your phone the first time you attempt an update via Bluetooth. For future updates, the unit will connect automat

57TroubleshootingIf your ROAD ANGEL Navigator fails to detect an Internet connection or fails to complete the update, it displays one of the following

412. Background Information...63About Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) ... 6

58Bluetooth ChecklistIf you are trying to use your mobile phone for the update: Ensure that the phone is capable of carrying out an update: it must h

5911. Media OptionsIn addition to the navigation and hazard warning system, you can also play music, browse photos and change system settings on this

60PhotosStoring image files onto SD memory cardsYou must use your computer to save the image files on to the SD card in a folder named "image&quo

61SettingsTap on the More icon and choose Settingsfrom the next menu.In the Settings menu, you can adjust the basic system options, including volume c

62BacklightThe backlight settings will let you set the brightness of the backlight and the auto-off time. 1. Under the setting window, select Backligh

6312. Background InformationAbout Global Positioning Satellites (GPS)Operational since 1990, 24 satellites orbit the earth at a height of 11,000 mile

64ROAD ANGEL Navigator's DatabaseROAD ANGEL Navigator uses a database of Police, Local Authority and Ministry of Transport designated danger spot

65Speed Cameras and HazardsThis section describes the type of cameras and road hazards covered by ROAD ANGEL Navigator:GatsoThe most common type of sp

66SpeedcurbMeasures the speed of vehicles in the monitored section of road using pressure sensors in the road surface. If the speed limit has been exc

67Mobile Safety VansOperators generally publish the locations where their mobile safety camera vans will be sited 1-2 weeks in advance. You should upd

51. IntroductionROAD ANGEL Navigator uses the latest global positioning satellite technology (based on the Sirf3 chipset) to give you point-to-point

6813. AccessoriesThe following table lists the accessories available for ROAD ANGEL Navigator. Please visit the ROAD ANGEL Navigator online shop atww

6914. End User License AgreementPortions of the software are copyright © 1996-2002 The FreeType Project (www.freetype.org). All rights reserved.Pleas

70Limited Warranty: ROAD ANGEL GROUP LTD warrants that the Software will perform substantially in accordance with the accompanying written materials f

6Road Angel Navigator unitFitted with SD cardCradle with mounting bracketMounting armMains power adapter12V/24V cigar socket leadPC USB cableUnpacking

7SubscriptionsYour ROAD ANGEL Navigator comes with a free subscription for six months to the award-winning Road Angel camera and accident black spot d