Cobra Electronics GPS Receiver GPS100 S User Manual

ENGLISH  
Important Information  
CAUTION  
Customer Support  
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.  
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:  
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CAUTION  
Automated Help Desk is available in English  
24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.  
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.  
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GPS 100 S  
Customer Service Operators are available in  
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to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. CST.  
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CAUTION  
Automated Technical Assistance is available  
in English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via  
e-mail at: [email protected]  
Safety Alert®  
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.  
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On-line answers to frequently asked questions  
Accessories  
(in English only) can be found at: www.cobra.com.  
WARNING  
Outside the U.S.A., please contact your local dealer.  
GPS (Global Positioning System)  
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.  
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HighGear Accessories  
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).  
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Power Inverters  
WARNING  
For operating instructions in Dutch, French, German,  
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish please visit  
www.cobra.com/ gps-manuals.html.  
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.  
For more information or  
to order any of our products,  
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FCC Compliance  
This device complies with Class B of the FCC rules.  
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.  
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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.  
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or improve information in this manual without notice. Please  
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Part No. 480-130-P  
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TA B LE O F C O N T E N T S  
Important Information........................................................................................................ A1  
Product Features ............................................................................................................... A2A3  
Welcome.......................................................................................................................... 1  
GPS General Information.................................................................................................... 2–4  
Basic Operation................................................................................................................. 5–7  
Installing Batteries...................................................................................................... 5  
Using the Buttons....................................................................................................... 5–6  
Turning the Power On ................................................................................................. 6  
Powersaver Mode....................................................................................................... 6  
Navigating with the GPS 100 S ................................................................................... 7  
The Five Main Pages.......................................................................................................... 8  
2.1 Map Page.................................................................................................................. 9–10  
2.2 Gauges Page.............................................................................................................. 11–12  
2.3 Trip Meter Page.......................................................................................................... 13–14  
2.4 Nav Data Page........................................................................................................... 15–30  
Waypoints................................................................................................................. 15–18  
Tracks....................................................................................................................... 19–20  
Route ....................................................................................................................... 21–25  
Delete Options........................................................................................................... 26–28  
Editing Text ............................................................................................................... 29  
Sort or Search ........................................................................................................... 30  
2.5 System Page ............................................................................................................. 31–38  
Alert................................................................................................................................ 39  
GPS General Information.................................................................................................... 40–42  
Specifications.................................................................................................................... 43  
Maintenance and Service.................................................................................................... 44  
Index............................................................................................................................... 45–46  
Accessories....................................................................................................................... 47  
Declaration of Conformity................................................................................................... 47  
Warranty.......................................................................................................................... 47  
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G P S G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N  
satellite so that a receiver can continuously determine the  
time the signal was broadcast. The signal contains data  
GoTo” on  
GoTo” on  
Making Travel Easier  
Your GPS 100 S receiver makes travel easier through three major ways:  
GPS Basics  
Map Page  
Gauges Page  
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio-  
navigation system. It consists of 24 satellites, which orbit the  
Earth at an altitude of approximately 11,000 miles, and  
ground stations. GPS provides users with accurate information  
on position, velocity and time. This is available anywhere in  
the world and in most weather conditions.  
that your GPS receiver uses to compute the locations of the  
satellites and to make other adjustments needed for accurate  
positioning. Your GPS receiver uses the time difference  
between the time of signal reception and the broadcast time  
to compute the distance, or range, from the receiver to the  
satellite. With information about the ranges to four satellites  
and the location of each satellite when the signal was sent,  
your receiver can compute its own three-dimensional position:  
latitude, longitude, and altitude. People think of GPS as  
having three segments: the control, space and user  
segments. What follows is a little information about  
each segment.  
GoTo a Waypoint – The GPS 100 S guides you in a straight line  
to a single point. (See and )  
Navigate a Route – The GPS 100 gives you the opportunity to  
select two or more waypoints to create a route. You can then use  
your GPS 100 S to guide you in a straight line from point to point  
through your stored route. (See and )  
GPS was initiated in 1973 to reduce the proliferation of  
navigation aids by the United States Department of Defense.  
By creating a robust system that overcame the limitations of  
many previously existing navigation systems, GPS became  
attractive to a broader spectrum of users. GPS has been  
successful in classic applications such as aviation and marine  
navigation since it was first developed. Since then, it has  
become useful for a wide range of people because its  
capabilities are accessible using small, affordable equipment.  
What was once available only in very expensive equipment,  
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ brings to you with our high-  
quality line of affordable handheld GPS receivers  
Navigate a Track – The GPS 100 S automatically keeps a record  
of your progress as you travel and gives you a graphic representation or  
“track log” of the path or track you have taken. You can use the track  
log to create a track that you can recall for navigation. The track can be  
navigated in the forward or the reverse direction of the original travel.  
(See and )  
Navigate  
Route On  
Navigate  
Route on  
Map Page  
Gauges Page  
Control Segment  
The Control Segment of GPS consists of the Master Control  
Station, Monitor Stations and Ground Antennas.  
This manual is designed to help you take advantage of these and our  
many other features. We suggest that you begin by reading the “General  
Information” and “System Sections” first. If you are not familiar with the  
satellite navigation technology, these will help you understand the basics.  
Then, take your GPS receiver outside and practice while you read the  
sections on how to operate it.  
The one master control station, located at Falcon Air Force  
Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA is responsible for  
overall management of the remote monitoring and  
transmission sites. As the center for support operations, it  
calculates any position or clock errors for each individual  
satellite, based on information received from the monitor  
stations. Then it "orders" the appropriate ground antennas to  
relay the corrective information back to that satellite.  
How GPS Works  
GPS uses a global network of 24 satellites that transmit radio  
signals to earth from high earth orbit. Thankfully for users,  
the United States has offered free use of the system to the  
international community. Many international user groups have  
accepted GPS as the core for an international civil satellite  
navigation capability.  
Navigate  
Track on  
Navigate  
Track on  
Five monitor stations are located at Falcon Air Force Base in  
Colorado, Hawaii, Ascension Island in the Atlantic Ocean,  
Diego Garcia Atoll in the Indian Ocean and Kwajalein Island in  
the South Pacific Ocean. Each of the monitor stations checks  
the exact altitude, position, speed and overall health of the  
orbiting satellites. The control segment uses measurements  
collected by the monitor stations to predict each satellite's  
orbit and clock. The prediction data is up-linked, or  
Map Page  
Gauges Page  
GPS service provides users with extremely accurate  
positioning information anywhere on or near the surface of  
the earth. To accomplish this, each of the 24 satellites emits  
signals to receivers below. GPS determines location by  
computing the difference between the time that a signal is  
sent and the time it is received. GPS satellites carry atomic  
clocks that provide extremely accurate time information. The  
time information is placed in the codes broadcast by the  
transmitted, to the satellites for transmission back to the  
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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 station  
performs this "check-up" twice a day, as the satellites  
complete their journeys around the earth. Noted variations,  
such as those caused by the gravity of the moon and sun and  
the pressure of solar radiation, are passed along to the  
master control station.  
or a billionth of a second. The atomic clocks within the  
Set Data Display  
Map Page  
Data Field Choices Descriptions  
satellites are so accurate because even an extremely  
small time inaccuracy would translate into a extremely  
large position difference (1/ 100 of a second inaccuracy  
translates to a position difference of 1,860 miles to any  
GPS receiver).  
Your GPS 100 S has the ability to display various types of  
information to you. In order to take advantage of the rich  
information available to you, it is important that you  
understand the meaning of certain terms. Below is a list  
of terms that will aid you in using your GPS 100 S.  
External Components  
Accuracy - the distance within which the unit can accurately  
locate a position  
Avg Speed - average speed throughout the current  
navigation  
Bearing - the direction you are currently heading  
Date - the current date  
Destination - the destination is the last point on a route, or  
the end of a track  
Elevation - your current elevation above sea level  
ETA - Estimated Time of Arrival, based on the average speed  
you have traveled over the course of your entire route or track  
Location - your current location shown in degrees/ minutes  
of latitude and longitude  
Max Speed - the highest speed that you have traveled  
during the current navigation  
Odometer - total cumulative distance traveled since the last  
time the odometer was reset  
The exterior of the GPS satellite has a variety of  
antennas. The signals generated by the radio transmitter  
are sent to your GPS receiver via L-band antennas.  
Another component of the satellite is the radio  
transmitter, which generates the signal. Each of the 24  
satellites transmits its own unique code in the signal.  
The last of the three pieces of the control segment of GPS  
are the ground antennas. Ground antennas monitor and track  
the satellites from horizon to horizon. They also transmit  
correction information to individual satellites.  
Gauges Page  
Set Data Display  
Space Segment  
The space segment includes the satellites and the Delta  
rockets that launch the satellites from Cape Canaveral in  
Florida. GPS satellites fly in circular orbits at an altitude of  
10,900 miles (17,500 km) and with a period of 12 hours.  
The orbits are tilted to the earth's equator by 55 degrees to  
ensure coverage of the polar regions. Powered by solar cells,  
the satellites continuously orient themselves to point their  
solar panels toward the sun and their antenna toward the  
earth. Each of the 24 satellites, positioned in 6 orbital  
planes, circles the earth twice a day.  
User Segment  
You and your GPS receiver are a part of the user segment  
along with many other private individuals and military  
personnel and their GPS receivers. Military GPS equipment  
has been integrated into fighters, bombers, tankers,  
helicopters, ships, submarines, tanks, jeeps and soldiers'  
equipment. GPS is also used on Space Shuttles.  
Cutting-edge Satellite navigation technology coupled with  
your GPS receiver can help overcome many of the hardships  
and hazards associated with recreation. Your GPS receiver  
allows you to go practically anywhere with confidence  
knowing precisely where you are at all times. With your  
GPS receiver, you will be able to record accurately any  
location and return to that precise spot time and again,  
any time, anywhere.  
Set Data Display  
Trip Meter Page  
Power - power icon showing power source (external or  
battery), battery charge level, and backlight On or Off  
Speed - your current speed  
Time - the current time in your selected time zone  
Trip Odom - the distance traveled since the last time the trip  
odometer was reset  
The satellites are composed of three major subsystems: Solar  
Panels, Internal Components and External Components.  
Solar Panels  
Each satellite is equipped with solar array panels. These  
panels capture energy from the sun, which provides  
power for the satellite throughout its life.  
Trip Time - the trip time is the total time that has elapsed  
during your current navigation since your last reset  
Internal Components  
Internal components are subsystems such as atomic  
clocks and radio transmitters. Each satellite contains four  
atomic clocks. These clocks are accurate to a nanosecond  
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B A S I C O P E R A T I O N  
B A S I C O P E R A T I O N  
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The ENTER Button ẇ  
ENTER Button  
Installing Batteries Ẅ ẅ  
Pressing and releasing the ENTER button accepts a highlighted selection.  
Your GPS 100 S operates on two standard AA batteries (not included).  
Always use high-quality alkaline batteries. To install batteries, twist the D-ring  
connector counterclockwise (anticlockwise) and remove the battery  
compartment cover. Insert two AA batteries ensuring correct polarity  
alignment. Replace the battery compartment cover and twist the D-ring  
clockwise to lock.  
The ENTER button can also be used as a Waypoint  
shortcut. To mark a new waypoint using current location, press and  
hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds. A confirmation window will pop up.  
Turning the Power On Ẉ ẉ  
Power Button  
Startup Screen  
To turn on your GPS 100 S, press and hold the POWER button for 2  
seconds. A start-up screen appears for a few seconds, followed by a screen  
that shows that the unit is attempting to lock onto signals from GPS  
satellites. Once three satellite signals have been acquired, the screen will  
automatically switch to the Map page and the unit is ready to use.  
As an optional power source, an Automotive Power Adapter (not included,  
see “Optional Accessories”, page 47) can be used with your GPS 100 S.  
POWER Button  
Using the Buttons  
You can access all features of your GPS 100 S by using three buttons. After  
reading the general explanations below, please refer to “Using the Map  
Page,” page 9, to begin using the buttons to operate your unit.  
NOTE: The unit must be outside with a clear view of the sky to acquire  
satellite signals for navigation.  
To turn the power off, press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds.  
The POWER Button Ẅ  
NOTE: When you use the GPS 100 S for the first time, it will take up to  
approximately 50 seconds to lock on to the GPS satellites.  
Pressing and holding the POWER button for 2 seconds will turn the device  
on or off.  
Enter Button  
GPS Status  
Screen  
Powersaver Mode Ẋ ẋ  
With the unit turned on, pressing and releasing the POWER button will turn  
on the display backlight. The display will remain lit until no buttons have  
been pushed for 15 seconds (for more details, see page 31).  
PAGE Button  
If you wish to save battery power while using just the non-navigational  
features of your unit, you can turn GPS navigation off. To do so, select “No”  
and press the ENTER button before the screen automatically changes to the  
Map page.  
The PAGE Button ẅ  
Pressing and releasing the PAGE button allows you to cycle through the five  
main pages (described in the next section). If you have proceeded to one of  
the menus (described later in this manual), the PAGE button is an “escape”  
key, allowing you to exit the menu and return to the main page. At any  
time, press and hold the PAGE button for 2 seconds to display the Page List  
menu. From this menu you can go directly to any main page.  
In Powersaver Mode, no GPS functions will be available until you turn GPS  
back on. To do so, please refer to page 33 of this manual.  
ZOOM IN/ OUT Button  
NOTE: You can turn GPS off at any time. Please see “Turning GPS Off and  
On,page 33.  
The ZOOM IN/ OUT Button Ẇ  
When a map is displayed, you can use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to zoom in  
or zoom out on the image of the map. Also, whenever you see a menu of  
selections, using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button allows you to scroll through the  
selections displayed. A side scroll bar next to a menu indicates that more  
selections can be viewed by scrolling beyond the bottom or top of the list  
that is currently visible.  
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T H E F I V E M A I N P A G E S  
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Map Page  
Gauges Page  
Waypoint  
Navigating with the GPS 100 S  
The Five Main Pages  
Your GPS 100 S receives signals from Global Positioning System satellites  
that are in fixed orbits (stationary relative to the ground) around the earth.  
By acquiring – or locking onto – the signals from at least three satellites,  
your unit can use triangulation to precisely determine your current position,  
elevation above sea level and bearing (the direction you are traveling). As you  
travel, the unit automatically acquires the strongest satellite signals available  
at your current location. By becoming familiar with the unit’s basic operating  
features, you will be able to use its powerful navigational capabilities.  
In the following sections of this manual, you will learn how to use five main  
pages to access all the features of your GPS 100 S:  
Map Page Ẅ  
The Map page displays a map of your current position in relation to any  
waypoints that you have selected. It can show you the direction of travel to  
a selected destination. The Map page also shows you the track that you  
have traveled along. If you have created a route, the map can show you  
that route and your current position on it. (See page 9)  
Track  
Waypoint Ẅ  
Gauges Page ẅ  
Trip Meter  
Nav Data  
A waypoint is a specific location that you ask the unit to record. In this  
manual, you will learn how to mark your current location as a waypoint, or  
set the coordinates for a waypoint anywhere in the world. You can create  
and store up to 500 waypoints. You can have  
The Gauges page displays a compass that shows your current direction of  
travel or the direction to your next waypoint. The data field currently showing  
“speed” is user-selectable. (See page 11)  
Page  
Page  
the unit show you the direction of travel to an individual waypoint, or  
how to navigate along a series of waypoints.  
Trip Meter Page Ẇ  
The Trip Meter page displays a number of user-selectable fields with information  
about your current location, the progress you have made, your direction of  
travel, your speed of travel and the time of your trip. (See page 13)  
Track ẅ  
Your GPS 100 S automatically keeps a record of your travel, called a track. The  
unit shows you a map-like picture of your track. You can create and store up  
to 10 different tracks. Each track can be recalled and used for navigation as  
the unit shows you how to retrace the track again, either forward or in the  
reverse direction. When traveling in unfamiliar territory, this is a quick and easy  
way to make sure you always know how to get back to your starting point.  
Route  
Nav Data Page ẇ  
The Nav Data page allows you to store and select waypoints for navigation,  
use the unit’s automatic tracking feature and program and recall a route to  
selected destinations. (See page 15)  
System Page  
System Page Ẉ  
Route Ẇ  
The System page allows you to choose the various settings and formats that  
the unit uses to navigate and display information. (See page 31)  
A route is a series of waypoints which you choose to navigate in a specific  
sequence. Up to 50 waypoints may be stored in a route. Once you have created  
a route, your GPS 100 S will guide you from waypoint to waypoint. As you  
reach each waypoint, the unit automatically begins navigating to the next one.  
NOTE: Whenever satellite lock is lost or GPS is turned OFF, certain  
animation icons (below) appear on screen and continue to loop until GPS is  
ON and/ or satellite lock is re-acquired. (See page 41)  
Trip Meter  
Trip Meter ẇ  
Animation sequence that appears  
when satellite lock is lost  
Along with the navigational features, the trip meter in your GPS 100 S  
keeps accurate time, allowing it to precisely calculate your speed of travel,  
average speed throughout your trip and estimated time of arrival (ETA) if  
you have chosen a destination.  
Animation sequence that appears when GPS is  
turned OFF  
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M A P P A G E  
2 .1  
2 .1  
Usin g th e Ma p Pa g e  
Usin g th e Ma p Pa g e  
Select Options  
Map Page  
Map Details Set Auto Zoom  
Map Page Ẅ  
(North Up)  
The Map page displays a graphic representation of the navigation currently  
in 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 data field at the bottom of the screen shows you  
information of your choosing about your position or navigation. You can  
zoom in and out on the map image by using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button. You  
have a number of options for customizing the display, (details below).  
Map Detail Option ẅ ẉ  
Highlight and select DETAIL to show/ hide any or all of the details to be  
displayed on the map. These details include names of waypoints, waypoint  
symbols, your navigational route and travel completed so far (track).*  
Auto Zoom Option ẅ Ẋ  
Highlight and select AUTO ZOOM to turn this feature on or off. When this  
feature is on, the scale of the map adjusts automatically to show the entire  
navigation currently in progress. When this feature is off, you adjust the  
scale of the map manually using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button.*  
Selecting Options Ẅ ẅ  
From the Map page, press and release the ENTER button to display the Map  
Page Options menu. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to scroll through the  
menu sections, then press the ENTER button to go to the highlighted option.  
Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button again to highlight your choice, then press the  
ENTER button to select it. Press the PAGE button to return to the main page.  
Stop Nav  
Defaults  
On/ Off  
On/ Off  
Orient Map  
Set Data  
Stop Nav Option ẅ ẋ  
Display  
Display  
To stop the current navigation (GoTo, Route or Track), highlight and select  
STOP NAV. Highlight and select YES to stop. Highlight and select NO to  
make the current navigation continue.*  
Orient Option ẅ Ẇ  
Defaults Option ẅ Ẍ  
Highlight and select ORIENT to designate the orientation of the map display.  
To make the screen always represent magnetic north, highlight and select  
NORTH UP (see ). To make the screen always represent the direction  
of travel, highlight and select TRACK UP (see ).  
Highlight and Select DEFAULTS to restore all original default Map page  
settings. Highlight and select YES to restore original settings to map  
Orientation = North Up; Data field information = Speed; map Details  
shown = Names, Symbols, Route, Track; Auto Zoom = On. Highlight  
and select NO to maintain all current settings.  
Set Data Option ẅ ẇ Ẉ  
Highlight and select SET DATA to choose the information about your current  
position or navigation that you want to be displayed at the bottom of the  
Map page. Highlight and select FULL MAP to show the entire image of the  
map currently in use (see ). Highlight and select from the following for  
display at the bottom of the page: Accuracy, Average Speed, Bearing, Date,  
Destination, Elevation, ETA, Location, Maximum Speed, Odometer, Power,  
Speed, Time, Trip Odometer, Trip Time (see ). (For more information about  
the optional data selections, see “Data Descriptions,” page 4)  
Full Map  
(Track Up)  
continued  
*See “Using the Nav Data Page,” page 15, to learn about this feature.  
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G A U G E S P A G E  
G A U G E S P A G E  
2.2  
2 .2  
Usin g th e Ga u g e s Pa g e  
Usin g th e Ga u g e s Pa g e  
Compass  
Set Data List Data from  
Set Data List  
Select Options  
Gauges Page Ẅ  
The Gauges page displays a compass that indicates direction of travel. It can  
show the direction you are currently traveling or the direction from your current  
position to the next waypoint in your navigation.  
Set Data Option ẅ ẋ Ẍ  
Displays on  
Gauges Page  
Highlight and select SET DATA to choose information about your current  
position or navigation that you want displayed at the bottom of the Gauges  
page. You may highlight and select from the following: Accuracy, Average  
Speed, Bearing, Date, Destination, Elevation, ETA, Location, Maximum  
Speed, Odometer, Power, Speed, Time, Trip Odometer, Trip Time. (For more  
information about the optional data selections, see “Data Descriptions,”  
page 4)  
Selecting Options Ẅ ẅ  
From the Gauges page, press and release the ENTER button to display the  
Gauges Page Options menu. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to scroll through  
the menu sections, then press the ENTER button to go to the highlighted  
option. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button again to highlight your choice, then  
press the ENTER button to select it. Press the PAGE button to return to the  
main page.  
Pointer  
Settings  
Stop Nav Option ẅ ẗẖ  
ẗẖ Stop Nav  
ẗẗ Restore  
Defaults  
To stop the current navigation (GoTo, Route or Track), highlight and select  
STOP NAV. Highlight and select YES to stop. Highlight and select NO to  
make the current navigation continue.*  
Yes/ No  
Yes/ No  
Pointer Options ẅ Ẇ ẇ Ẉ ẉ Ẋ  
Bearing  
Right of  
Highlight and select POINTER to designate the compass display information  
about your course . Highlight and select BEARING to make the compass  
indicate the direction to your next waypoint . Highlight and select COURSE  
to make the compass indicate direction to your next waypoint with arrows  
that show if you are on course or left or right of course. This  
display also shows how many feet or meters off course you are currently.*  
continued  
Course  
Defaults Option ẅ ẗẗ  
Highlight and Select DEFAULTS to restore all original default Gauges page  
settings. Highlight and select YES to restore original settings to Pointer =  
Bearing; Data field information = Speed. Highlight and select NO to  
maintain all current settings.  
Left of Course On Course  
*See “Using the Nav Data Page,” page 15, to learn about this feature.  
*See “Using the Nav Data Page,” page 15, to learn about this feature.  
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T R I P M E T E R P A G E  
2.3  
2 .3  
Usin g th e Trip Me te r Pa g e  
Usin g th e Trip Me te r Pa g e  
Option Settings  
Trip Meter Info  
Data Options Stopping Nav  
Trip Meter Page Ẅ  
The Trip Meter page displays information about your current position, the  
navigation in progress and other available data. It can display up to 5 fields  
that you can select from a total of 15 choices.  
Set Data Option ẅ ẉ  
Highlight and select SET DATA to choose the fields you want displayed on  
the Trip Meter page. (Highlight and select the field you want to change –  
the highlighted field will blink – then highlight and select the new field  
from the menu.) Menu includes: Accuracy, Average Speed, Bearing, Date,  
Destination, Elevation, ETA, Location, Maximum Speed, Odometer, Power,  
Speed, Time, Trip Odometer, Trip Time. (For more information about the  
optional data selections, see “Data Descriptions,” page 4)  
Selecting Options Ẅ ẅ  
From the Trip Meter page, press and release the ENTER button to display the  
Trip Meter Page Options menu. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to scroll  
through the menu sections, then press the ENTER button to go to the  
highlighted option. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button again to highlight your  
choice, then press the ENTER button to select it. Press the PAGE button to  
return to the main page.  
Stop Nav Option ẅ Ẋ  
Reset Values Font Size  
Restore  
Defaults  
To stop the current navigation, highlight and select STOP NAV.  
Highlight and select YES to stop. Highlight and select NO to have current  
navigation continue.*  
Reset Option ẅ Ẇ  
Yes/ No  
Highlight and select RESET to reset any or all of the Trip Meter values to 0.  
Highlight and select ALL to reset all values to 0, or highlight and select  
individual values: Maximum Speed, Average Speed, Trip Odometer, Trip  
Time, Odometer, Track Log.  
Defaults Option ẅ ẋ  
Highlight and Select DEFAULTS to restore all original default Trip Meter  
page settings. Highlight and select YES to restore original settings to  
Font Size = Small 5-Field; Data field information = Location, Speed,  
Trip Odometer, Odometer, Maximum Speed. Highlight and select NO to  
maintain all current settings.  
Font Size Option ẅ ẇ Ẉ  
Highlight and select FONT SIZE to increase or reduce the size of the text  
displayed in each field. Highlight and select SML 5-FIELD for smaller text  
with 5 data fields displayed or highlight and select LRG 3-FIELD for larger  
text with 3 data fields displayed.  
LRG 3FIELD  
Option  
NOTE: The lower two fields from 5-field screen will be hidden when  
switching to 3-field.  
continued  
*See “Using the Nav Data Page,” page 15, to learn about this feature.  
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2 .4  
2 .4  
Usin g th e N a v Da ta Pa g e  
Wa y p o in ts: Su m m a ry  
Nav Data  
Page Display  
Select Option Ẉ ẉ Ẋ ẋ Ẍ  
Hiker  
Edit Info  
Delete  
Waypoint  
Nav Data Page Ẅ  
Highlight and choose SELECT to access any waypoint on the list. Highlight  
and select GOTO to return to the Map page to navigate to the selected  
waypoint (see “GoTo a Selected Waypoint,” page 18). Highlight and select  
EDIT to change the name, symbol, location coordinates or elevation of the  
selected waypoint . Highlight and select DELETE to delete the selected  
waypoint . Highlight and select PREVIEW to view a graphic representation  
of the selected waypoint from your current location . The image can be  
zoomed in and out.  
Icons  
The Nav Data page gives you access to the powerful navigational features of  
your GPS 100 S. 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” direction of travel to reach a selected waypoint.  
Go To  
Waypoint  
Navigate  
Track  
Navigate  
Route  
You can also create and store up to 10 tracks. Your GPS 100 S  
automatically keeps a record of your progress as you travel and gives you a  
graphic representation of the track you have taken. You can have the unit  
guide you in the reverse direction along the same track.  
New Option Ẉ ẗẖ  
Highlight and select NEW to add a new waypoint to the list. Highlight and  
select MARK CURRENT to save the coordinates for your current location as a  
waypoint. The default name (a 3-digit number) and symbol (a flag) will be  
assigned. You can either accept the default name and symbol or rename and  
change the symbol of the waypoint (see “Editing Text”, page 29). (You can  
use Waypoints/ Select/ Edit to change them later.) Highlight and select  
ENTER MANUAL to enter the location coordinates for a waypoint manually  
(see “Editing Text,” page 29). Entering an elevation is optional. The default  
name (a 3-digit number) and symbol (a flag) will be assigned. (You can use  
Waypoints/ Select/ Edit to change them later.)  
You can select two or more waypoints to create a route. Your GPS 100 S  
will then show you the way to follow the route accurately.  
Navigation  
Navigation  
Preview  
ẗẖ Add New  
on Map  
On Gauges  
Waypoint  
Waypoint  
Whenever navigation is in progress, a hiker icon will appear in the lower  
right hand corner of the Map Page and Gauges Page Ẇ ẇ.  
Waypoints  
When you select WAYPOINTS from the Nav Data page, (see ), your  
GPS 100 S will display a list of the waypoints currently stored. You can  
create, save and recall up to 500 waypoints. If you want to change the  
location for a waypoint, its location coordinates can be edited. You can ask  
the unit to show you the “GoTo” direction of travel to reach any waypoint  
you select.  
Waypoint shortcut: To mark a new waypoint using current location,  
press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds. A confirmation window  
will pop up.  
Sort Option ẗ  
ẗẗ Sort List of  
ẗẘ Search Existing  
Select Stored  
View  
Highlight and select SORT to sort the list of waypoints according to name,  
symbol, nearest waypoint or most recently saved waypoint. Highlight and  
select NAME to sort waypoints in alphabetical order by name. Highlight and  
select SYMBOL to have waypoints with that symbol displayed first  
(waypoints with the same symbol are sorted alphabetically). Highlight and  
select NEAREST to have waypoints sorted by distance from your current  
location, with the nearest listed first. Highlight and select MOST RECENT to  
sort waypoints according to when they were saved, with the most recent  
listed first (see “Sort or Search,” page 30).  
NOTE: You can store up to 50 waypoints into a route.  
Waypoints  
Waypoint List  
Waypoints  
Direction  
NOTE: You can record your current location as a waypoint at any time  
simply by pressing the ENTER button for 2 seconds, or by following the  
procedure described on page 16, under “New Option.”  
Selecting Options Ẅ  
From the Nav Data Page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select WAYPOINTS by pressing the ENTER button. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT  
button to scroll through the menu sections, then press the ENTER button to  
go to the highlighted option. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button again to highlight  
your choice, then press the ENTER button to select it. Press the PAGE button  
to return to the main page.  
Search Option Ẇ ẗẘ  
Highlight and select SEARCH to search the list of waypoints for a name that you  
entered. Press the ENTER button to begin entering the name you want to search  
(see “Editing Text,” page 29). The name of the waypoint containing the letters  
you entered is highlighted on the list (see “Sort or Search,” page 30).  
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2 .4  
Wa y p o in ts: Cre a tin g N e w  
Wa y p o in ts: Go To  
Nav Data  
Page  
Nav Data  
New  
Waypoint  
Selecting Stored  
GoTo” a Selected Waypoint  
To make the map show the navigational path to a selected waypoint:  
Creating a New Waypoint  
To mark your current location as a new waypoint:  
Page  
Waypoint  
1. From the Nav Data Page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select WAYPOINTS by pressing the ENTER button . Highlight and select  
SELECT .  
Waypoint shortcut: To mark a new waypoint using current location,  
press and hold the ENTER button for 2 seconds. A confirmation window  
will pop up.  
2. Highlight and select the waypoint you want to navigate or “GoTo.  
The waypoint information screen for that waypoint appears with four  
selections: GoTo, Edit, Delete and Preview .  
1. From the Nav Data Page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select WAYPOINTS by pressing the ENTER button Highlight and  
select NEW .  
3. Highlight and select GOTO to navigate to your selected waypoint .  
This will bring up the Map page with the GoTo path between your current  
position and the selected “GoTo” waypoint .  
2. Highlight and select MARK CURRENT . The waypoint information screen  
appears . A default name (a 3-digit number) and symbol (a flag) will  
be assigned. You can either accept the default name and symbol or rename  
and change the symbol of the waypoint (see "Editing Text", page 29).  
Current or  
Information  
Select  
Waypoint  
Manual  
Screen  
NOTE: You can Preview the selected waypoint’s location on the map by  
selecting PREVIEW in the waypoint information screen. Selecting OK in the  
Preview screen will return you to the waypoint information screen.  
Waypoint  
Information  
3. When you have finished editing your new waypoint, select SAVE to  
return to the main Nav Data page . To return to the main Nav Data  
Page without saving the new waypoint, press the PAGE button .  
While in the Gauges Page, a navigation or “GoTo” is illustrated by a flag and  
hiker icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. Also, your selected  
GoTo waypoint and distance to that waypoint are shown above  
the compass .  
To enter any location as a new waypoint manually:  
1. From the Nav Data Page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button  
and select WAYPOINTS by pressing the ENTER button Highlight and  
select NEW .  
2. Highlight and select MANUAL . The waypoint information screen  
appears . A default name (a 3-digit number) and symbol (a flag)  
will be assigned. You can either accept the default name and symbol or  
rename and change the symbol of the waypoint (see "Editing Text,"  
page 29). The Location field will blink.  
Information  
Return to Nav  
Screen  
Data Page  
GoTo” on  
GoTo” on  
Map Page  
Gauges Page  
3. Enter the location (latitude and longitude) of your new waypoint,(see  
"Editing Text," page 29).  
4. Highlight Elevation, the field will blink. Enter the location's elevation  
(see "Editing Text," page 29).  
NOTE: ELEVATION does not need to be entered to save your new waypoint.  
5. When you have finished editing your new waypoint, select SAVE to  
return to the main Nav Data page . To return to the main Nav Data  
Page without saving the new waypoint, press the Page button .  
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Tra ck s: Su m m a ry  
Tra ck : N a vig a tio n  
Nav Data  
Page  
Nav Data  
View Stored  
Stored  
Navigate a Selected Track  
To make the map show the navigational path along a selected track:  
Tracks  
Page  
Tracks  
Tracks  
When you select TRACKS from the Nav Data page (see ), your GPS 100  
S will display a list of the tracks currently stored. Your unit will automatically  
record a track as you travel. You can store up to 10 tracks and later recall  
any of those tracks to use for navigation. Your unit can guide you along a  
selected track in either direction.  
1. From the Nav Data Page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select TRACKS by pressing the ENTER button .  
2. Highlight and select the track you want to navigate . A map of the  
selected track appears with three selections: Navigate, Rename and  
Delete .  
NOTE: Your GPS 100 S automatically begins tracking your travel whenever  
it is turned on and linked to satellites. It keeps the recorded travel stored in  
its log even when the power is turned off, starting a new tracking "session"  
when it is turned back on. Old tracks will remain in memory (2,000  
tracking points) unless erased by user (see "Deleting Individual Tracks,"  
page 28).  
3. Highlight and select NAVIGATE to navigate through your selected  
track . Highlight and select FORWARD to navigate from the beginning  
to the end of the selected track . Highlight and select REVERSE to  
navigate from the end to the beginning of the selected track .  
Save or  
Recall Track  
Save Options  
Name Track  
Track Preview Directions  
and Options  
4. This will bring up the Map page with the track path shown .  
Selecting Options Ẅ ẅ  
While in the Gauges Page, Track navigation is illustrated by a curved double  
line and hiker icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Also, your  
selected track and distance to complete the navigation of that track are  
shown above the compass .  
From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select TRACKS by pressing the ENTER button to display the Tracks screen.  
Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to scroll through the list of tracks, then press  
the ENTER button to go to the highlighted track. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT  
button again to highlight your choice, then press the ENTER button to select  
it. Press the PAGE button to return to the main page.  
Log Option ẅ Ẇ ẇ Ẉ  
Highlight and select LOG to save the current track or scroll to recall a track  
saved previously . Highlight and select SAVE to save either THIS  
SESSION (the travel recorded since the unit was last turned on) or the  
ENTIRE LOG (all travel recorded since the log was last cleared) (see  
CLEAR below). You can either accept the default name (the current date)  
or rename the track before saving (see “Editing Text,” page 29).  
Highlight and select CLEAR to clear the log of all travel that has been  
recorded. The unit automatically restarts recording your travel.  
Navigation  
Navigation on  
Accessing  
on Map  
Gauges Page  
Tracks  
Direction  
Delete  
Select Option ẅ ẉ Ẋ ẋ Ẍ  
Enter Name  
Highlight and select any stored track for navigation, renaming or deletion .  
Highlight and select NAVIGATE and then FORWARD or REVERSE to  
display the map page showing you the direction to travel to follow on the  
selected track. Highlight and select RENAME to change the name of a  
selected track (see “Editing Text,” page 29). Highlight and select  
DELETE to delete the selected track .  
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2 .4  
Ro u te s: Su m m a ry  
Ro u te s: Cre a tin g N e w  
Nav Data  
Page  
Designating  
Nav Data  
Route Page  
Creating a New Route  
To create a new route consisting of up to 50 waypoints:  
Route  
New Route  
Page  
When you select ROUTE from the Nav Data page (see ), you can use your  
GPS 100 S to designate a route consisting up of to 50 waypoints. The unit  
will then guide you along the route. As you reach each waypoint, the unit  
will automatically begin pointing you to the next waypoint, until you reach  
your final destination.  
1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select ROUTE , by pressing the ENTER button. Highlight and select  
NEW . A screen displaying OVERWRITE EXISTING? appears .  
2. Highlight and select YES . A blank NEW ROUTE list appears with the  
first field already highlighted .  
Selecting Options Ẅ ẅ  
From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select ROUTE by pressing the ENTER button to display the Route screen. Use  
the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to scroll through the menu sections, then press  
the ENTER button to go to the highlighted option. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT  
button again to highlight your choice, then press the ENTER button to select  
it. Press the PAGE button to return to the main page.  
3. Select that blank field . A list of all the waypoints you currently have  
stored appears .  
4. Highlight and select SELECT . Highlight the waypoint you want to put  
into your route. You can sort or search the list (see "Sort" and "Search,"  
page 16).  
Navigating  
Creating  
Overwrite  
Display New  
Along Route  
New Route  
Existing Route  
Route List  
continued  
Navigate Option ẅ Ẇ  
Highlight and select NAVIGATE to make your GPS 100 S guide you along a  
route you have created (see “New Option” below). Highlight and select  
FORWARD to navigate forward along a route from start to end point or  
highlight and select REVERSE to navigate in a reverse direction from end point  
to start point.  
New Option ẅ ẇ  
Waypoints  
Editing  
Highlight and select NEW to create a new route. When the OVERWRITE  
EXISTING? screen appears, highlight and select YES to create your new  
route (see “Creating A New Route,” page 22) or NO to cancel creation  
of a new route.  
Listed  
Waypoints  
Display  
Waypoints  
Edit Option ẅ Ẉ ẉ  
Highlight and select EDIT to add or delete any waypoints you have selected  
in creating a new route. On the Edit screen highlight and select REMOVE to  
delete a waypoint, INSERT to insert a waypoint or DONE to save changes  
and return to Route screen .  
Viewing  
Waypoints  
Details Option ẅ Ẋ  
Highlight and select DETAILS to see any or all of the waypoints of a specific  
route you have planned. Highlight and select OK to return to main Nav Data page.  
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Ro u te s: Cre a tin g N e w  
Ro u te s: In se rtin g a Wa y p o in t  
Highlight  
Waypoint  
Add  
Waypoint  
Nav Data  
Edit Route  
Creating a New Route (continued)  
5. Select the highlighted waypoint to add it to to your route . The New  
Route list appears with the added waypoint displayed .  
Inserting a Waypoint into a Route  
To add a waypoint to an existing route:  
Page  
List  
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 Edit Route list of waypoints in your route appears .  
Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to highlight the next blank field. Repeat steps  
3 to 5 to add more waypoints.  
6. When you have finished adding waypoints to your route, press the PAGE  
button to return to the main Nav Data page .  
2. Highlight and select the waypoint that will come immediately before the  
one you want to add . An EDIT menu appears .  
Insert/ Remove Waypoints in Route ẋ  
3. Highlight and select INSERT . A list of all waypoints appears .  
To insert a waypoint into the route, highlight and select the waypoint that  
will come immediately before the one you want to add. Highlight and select  
INSERT . When the list of all waypoints appears, select the waypoint to  
insert as you did in , and above.  
4. Highlight and select SELECT . Highlight the waypoint you want to add  
to your route. If you wish, you can sort or search the list (see “Sort” and  
“Search,” page 16).  
Change  
Access Edit  
Highlight  
Waypoint  
Menu  
Insert  
5. Select the highlighted waypoint to add it to your Route . The Edit  
Route list appears with the added waypoint displayed.  
To remove a waypoint in the route, highlight and select the waypoint you  
want to remove. Highlight and select REMOVE . Your New Route list will  
automatically be updated to reflect the waypoint removal.  
Repeat the previous steps if you wish to add more waypoints to your route.  
6. When you have finished adding waypoints to your route, select DONE to  
return to the main Nav Data page .  
Return  
to Nav  
Data  
Highlight  
Return To Nav  
Waypoint  
Data Page  
Page  
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Ro u te s: N a vig a tio n  
De le te O p tio n s: Su m m a ry  
Nav Data  
Page  
Navigate  
Nav Data  
Access Delete  
Navigate a Selected Route  
To make the map show the navigational path along the route:  
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.  
Route  
Page  
Options  
1. From the Nav Data Page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select ROUTE by pressing the ENTER button . A map of the selected  
route appears with four selections: Navigate, New, Edit and Details .  
Selecting Options Ẅ ẅ  
2. Highlight and select NAVIGATE to navigate through your selected  
route . Highlight and select FORWARD to navigate from the beginning  
to the end of the selected route . Highlight and select REVERSE to  
navigate from the end to the beginning of the selected route .  
From the Nav Data page, highlight and select DELETE OPTIONS to display  
the Delete Options screen. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to scroll through  
the menu sections, then press the ENTER button to go to the highlighted  
option. Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button again to highlight your choice, then  
press the ENTER button to select it. Press the PAGE button to return to the  
main page.  
3. This will bring up the Map page with the route path shown .  
Direction  
Navigation  
Delete  
Waypoints  
or Tracks  
Delete  
NOTE: You can view the list of waypoints in the route by selecting DETAILS  
in the route options screen. Selecting OK in the Details screen will return you  
to the route options screen.  
On Map  
Waypoints Option ẅ Ẇ  
Routes  
Highlight and select WAYPOINTS if you wish to delete any or all of the waypoints  
you have stored. Highlight and select ONE-BY-ONE to delete waypoints one  
at a time (see “Deleting Individual Waypoints,” page 27). Highlight and  
select ALL to delete all waypoints currently stored.  
While in the Gauges Page, Route navigation is illustrated by a group of flags  
and hiker icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. Also, the next  
waypoint on your route navigation and the distance to that waypoint are  
shown above the compass .  
Tracks Option ẅ Ẇ  
Highlight and select TRACKS if you wish to delete any or all of the tracking  
sessions currently in memory. Highlight and select ONE-BY-ONE to delete  
track sessions one at a time (see “Deleting Individual Tracks,” page 28).  
Highlight and select ALL to delete all tracks currently in memory.  
Navigation on  
Route Option ẅ ẇ  
Gauges Page  
Delete All  
Highlight and select ROUTE if you wish to delete the route you currently  
have stored. Highlight and select DELETE – YES and the entire route will be  
deleted. Highlight and select DELETE – NO to cancel the delete function.  
Data  
All Option ẅ Ẉ  
Highlight and select ALL if you wish to delete all waypoints, tracks and the  
route you currently have stored. Highlight and select DELETE ALL NAV DATA –  
YES and the data will be deleted. Highlight and select DELETE ALL NAV DATA  
NO to cancel the delete function.  
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De le te O p tio n s: In d ivid u a l Tra ck s  
De le te O p tio n s: In d ivid u a l Wa y p o in ts  
Delete a  
Waypoint  
Access  
Delete Menu  
Delete  
Access  
Delete Menu  
Deleting Individual Waypoints  
To delete selected waypoints one at a time:  
Deleting Individual Tracks  
To delete selected tracks one at a time:  
Track  
1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select DELETE OPTIONS by pressing the ENTER button . The Delete  
Options menu appears .  
1. From the Nav Data page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select DELETE OPTIONS by pressing the ENTER button . The Delete  
Options menu appears .  
2. Highlight and select WAYPOINTS . The Delete menu appears .  
2. Highlight and select TRACKS . The Delete menu appears .  
3. Highlight and select ONE-BY-ONE . A list of all waypoints currently  
stored appears . You can sort or search the list (see “Sort” and  
“Search,” page 16).  
3. Highlight and select ONE-BY-ONE . A list of all saved tracks appears .  
4. Highlight and select the track you wish to delete . A Delete  
Confirmation menu appears .  
4. Highlight and select SELECT. The first waypoint is highlighted .  
5. Highlight and select YES and the list of all tracks will appear with the  
selected track deleted . Highlight and select NO to return to the  
tracks list . Highlight and select DONE to return to the main Nav  
Data Page .  
Choose Delete Highlight  
Select Deletion Highlight  
5. Highlight the waypoint you wish to delete . A Delete Confirmation  
menu appears .  
Method  
Waypoints  
Method  
Track  
6. Highlight and select YES and the list of all waypoints appears with  
the selected waypoint deleted . Highlight and select NO to return  
to the list of all waypoints currently stored . Highlight and select  
DONE to return to the main Nav Data Page .  
Repeat steps 4 and 5 to delete other tracks.  
6. When you have finished deleting, press the PAGE button to return to the  
main Nav Data page .  
Repeat steps 5 and 6 to delete other waypoints.  
7. When you have finished deleting, press the PAGE button to return to the  
main Nav Data page .  
Confirm  
View Revised  
Confirm  
View Revised  
Deletion  
Waypoints List  
Deletion  
Tracks List  
Return to Nav  
Return to Nav  
Data Page  
Data Page  
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2 .4  
2 .4  
Ed itin g Te x t  
So rt O r Se a rch  
Use ZOOM  
Highlighting  
Waypoints  
Sort Menu  
Editing Text  
To enter or change the information displayed or enter information into a search  
field for a waypoint, track or route, use the following procedure:  
Sort Option  
1. From any screen with the SORT option, highlight and select SORT .  
IN/ OUT  
Button  
Spaces  
List  
2. Choose from the following choices:  
Alphabetically by name:  
a. The list of waypoints and 4 options will be presented: NAME,  
SYMBOL, NEAREST, MOST RECENT. Highlight and select NAME .  
1. From any screen that allows you to enter letters, numbers or symbols  
(names of waypoints/ tracks/ routes, dates, etc.), use the ZOOM IN/ OUT  
button to scroll to the field you want to edit and press the ENTER button .  
By a chosen symbol (with the selected symbol listed first and waypoints  
with the same symbol sorted alphabetically):  
a. The list of waypoints and 4 options will be presented: NAME,  
SYMBOL, NEAREST, MOST RECENT. Highlight and select SYMBOL .  
b. A list of waypoint symbols appears. Highlight and select the symbol  
you want at the top of the list .  
2. Highlight the space where you want to insert a letter or symbol, or the  
character you want to change . Press the ENTER button to bring up a  
pop-up menu showing the characters to choose from .  
3. Scroll through the characters until the one you want is highlighted .  
Press the ENTER button to select it. The new character appears in place  
and is highlighted.  
Access Menu  
Next Character  
Symbols List  
Search  
of Characters  
Appears  
Nearest waypoint to your current location:  
a. The list of waypoints and 4 options will be presented: NAME,  
SYMBOL, NEAREST, MOST RECENT. Highlight and select  
NEAREST .  
4. Press the ENTER button again to accept the new character . The  
character next to it will be highlighted .  
Repeat the same procedure to change the next character if desired. Press the  
ZOOM IN/ OUT button to skip characters you do not want to change.  
According to when they were saved with the most recently saved  
waypoint listed first:  
a. The list of waypoints and 4 options will be presented: NAME,  
SYMBOL, NEAREST, MOST RECENT. Highlight and select MOST  
RECENT .  
To clear a selected character and all characters that follow it, highlight the  
Backspacer symbol (at the end of the menu) . Press the ENTER  
button to finish editing.  
Choosing Your  
5. When you have finished entering or changing all characters, press the  
3. The waypoint list appears sorted. Continue your pervious activities.  
Letter  
Accept New  
Clear a  
ENTER button. Highlight the  
Down character (at the beginning of  
Search Option  
Character  
Character  
the menu) and press the ENTER button .  
To search any list of waypoints for a particular name:  
1. From any screen with the SEARCH option, highlight and select SEARCH .  
If necessary, use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to scroll to the next field you  
want to edit and follow the same procedure to enter or change characters.  
2. Select (by pressing the ENTER button) the highlighted blank space to enter  
the first letter of the name you are searching for (see “Editing Text,”  
page 29) .  
3. The waypoints containing that letter first appear at the top of the list.  
Continue to enter letters into the blanks until the waypoint you are  
searching for appears highlighted at the top of the list .  
Accept the current highlighted waypoint. Scroll to select the waypoint  
you are searching for.  
Highlight Down”  
Character  
4. Continue your previous activities.  
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2 .5  
2 .5  
Usin g th e Sy ste m Pa g e  
Usin g th e Sy ste m Pa g e  
System  
Page  
Turn GPS  
Navigation  
On/ Off  
Defaults Option Ẅ ẋ  
Access  
About  
Access  
Defaults  
Option  
System Page Ẅ  
Highlight and Select DEFAULTS to restore all original default settings for the  
entire GPS 100 S system. Highlight and select YES to restore original settings  
(see chart below). Highlight and select NO to maintain all current settings.  
The System page gives you various options for changing the system settings  
used by your GPS 100 S. From this page you can turn GPS navigation on and  
off and adjust settings for features such as display, sounds, time, compass,  
map, method of navigation, activate WAAS, change map datum, etc.  
Option  
System Page Defaults  
Function  
GPS Status  
Backlight time out 15 seconds  
Clock Format  
Time Zone  
Daylight Saving  
(Summer Time)  
Language  
Default  
On  
Function  
Sounds  
WAAS  
Default  
On  
On  
Cardinal  
WGS 84  
Selecting Options Ẅ  
From the System page, use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button to scroll through the  
menu sections, then press the ENTER button to go to the highlighted option.  
Use the ZOOM IN/ OUT button again to highlight your choice, then press the  
ENTER button to select it. Use the PAGE button to back up to the main page.  
12 Hour  
Current Location Map Datum  
Auto  
Compass  
Position Format hddd˚mm.mm  
North Reference True  
Battery Saver  
Satellites Ẅ ẅ Ẇ  
English  
Off  
Measurement Units English  
Adjust  
Display  
Access  
Navigational  
To turn GPS navigation on and off, highlight and select SATELLITES, (see  
"Turning GPS On and Off," page 33). Highlight and select GPS MODE.  
Highlight and select YES or NO in response to the prompt to access your  
unit’s navigational features or to disable your unit’s navigational features.  
(Turning GPS mode off preserves battery power.)  
Status Bar  
Gauges Defaults  
Settings  
Features  
Function  
Default  
Function  
Data Field  
Default  
Speed  
Pointer  
Bearing  
Map Page Defaults  
Trip Meter Defaults  
Display Options Ẅ ẇ  
Function  
Default  
Function  
Data Field  
Default  
5 Fields*  
Location  
To adjust the display Contrast and Backlight settings, highlight and select  
DISPLAY, (see ”Adjusting the Display,page 34). Highlight and select  
CONTRAST to increase or decrease the display contrast. Highlight and select  
BACKLIGHT to designate the duration of time the backlight will stay lit.  
Orient  
Data Field  
Details Shown  
North Up  
Speed  
Names (show)  
Symbols (show)  
Route (show)  
Track (show)  
On  
Speed  
Trip Odom  
Odometer  
Max Speed  
3 Fields  
Location  
Speed  
Settings Option Ẅ Ẉ  
Auto Zoom  
Highlight and Select SETTINGS to change the following system settings:  
Clock Format, Time Zone, Daylight Saving, Language, Units, Sounds (see  
"Using the Settings Screen," page 35).  
Data Field  
Settings  
Advanced  
Settings  
Trip Odom  
*default font size  
Advanced Option Ẅ ẉ  
Highlight and Select ADVANCED to change the following advanced  
operational parameters used by your unit: WAAS, Compass, Map Datum,  
Position Format, North Reference, Battery Saver (see "Using the Advanced  
Screen," page 37).  
Status Bar Indicator Ẍ Ẅ  
The status bar at the bottom of the System page updates information  
automatically. You can see whether the backlight is on or off, as well as the  
current date and time. You can also determine the present status of the  
battery as the battery symbol increases the amount of black from the top  
down as it discharges.  
About Option Ẅ Ẋ  
Highlight and select ABOUT to display certain system information. Information  
displayed includes: percentage of memory used; unit serial number, software  
version and applicable patent numbers.  
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S Y S T E M P A G E  
2 .5  
2 .5  
GPS O ff/ O n  
Ad ju stin g th e Disp la y  
Access  
Selections  
Adjust  
Turning GPS Location Screen  
Turning GPS Off and On  
Adjusting the Display  
You can adjust various settings for your unit’s display.  
Settings  
Off/ On  
Appears  
When indoors, you can turn GPS navigation off, allowing you to use the  
non-navigational features of your GPS 100 S while preserving battery power.  
When you turn GPS off, the unit stops searching for signals from satellites.  
When you turn GPS back on to receive signals, the unit must re-acquire  
signals from at least three satellites before it can begin navigation.  
1. From the System page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select DISPLAY by pressing the ENTER button . CONTRAST and  
BACKLIGHT appear .  
2. SELECT will be highlighted . To adjust contrast or backlight settings,  
press the ENTER button. Contrast field will begin to blink .  
NOTE: The unit must be outside with a clear view of the sky to acquire  
satellite signals for navigation.  
3. Choose from the following. You only need to select the settings you  
want to change.  
To turn GPS off:  
1. From the System page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select SATELLITES by pressing the ENTER button . A LOCATION screen  
appears, showing the satellite signals being received with the signal strength  
of each indicated. The satellites that are currently acquired by the unit for  
navigation are highlighted .  
Contrast  
Save  
Settings  
Change  
Use with  
Stop  
Highlight and select CONTRAST . Using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button  
you will now be able to change the contrast of the display screen .  
Press the ENTER button to complete your CONTRAST adjustment.  
Contrast  
GPS Off?  
Receiving  
Brightness  
2. Select GPS MODE . “USE WITH GPS OFF?menu will appear .  
Highlight and select BACKLIGHT . This will allow you to change  
the length of time the screen’s backlight remains lit each time  
the unit is turned on. (Once you have selected BACKLIGHT, the title  
of the selected field will begin to blink.) Press the ENTER button to  
activate the TIME OUT menu . Highlight and select the time  
interval you want.  
3. Highlight and select YES . The unit will immediately turn GPS off and  
stop receiving satellite signals.  
4. Press the PAGE button to return to the System page ẉ  
.
To turn GPS on:  
1. From the System page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and select  
SATELLITES by pressing the ENTER button . A blank LOCATION screen  
appears .  
WARNING: If you choose STAY ON, battery life will significantly decrease.  
Select  
Backlight  
Interval  
Return to  
Turn GPS On?  
4. When you have finished changing display settings, highlight and select  
SAVE to return to the System page .  
System Page  
2. Select GPS MODE . “TURN GPS ON?menu will appear .  
3. Highlight and select YES . Unit will begin searching for satellite signals  
until it locks on to three of them.  
4. Press the PAGE button to return to System page .  
NOTE: The unit must be outside with a clear view of the sky to acquire  
satellite signals for navigation.  
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2 .5  
Se ttin g Scre e n  
Se ttin g Scre e n  
Change  
Settings  
Select Data  
Daylight  
Language  
Options  
Using the Settings Screen  
From the Settings screen, you can change the various settings listed below.  
Field  
Savings  
Daylight Saving  
To have the clock use daylight saving time (Summer Time), highlight  
DAYLIGHT SAVING . Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu.  
Select AUTO to make the clock switch to daylight saving time  
(Summer Time) automatically. Select ON to switch manually back to  
daylight saving time (Summer Time). Select OFF to switch manually  
the clock to standard time (Winter Time (GMT)) .  
To change settings:  
1. From the System page highlight, using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select SETTINGS by pressing the ENTER button . A listing appears with  
SELECT highlighted .  
2. Press the ENTER button and the title of the first data field will begin to  
blink . Highlight field you wish to change (highlighted field will blink).  
Language  
To choose the language used for the display, highlight LANGUAGE .  
Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu of languages. Select  
from the following English, Dutch, French, German, Italian,  
Portuguese, Spanish or Swedish .  
3. Choose from the following. (You only need to select the settings you  
want to change.)  
Sound On/ Off  
First Data  
Clock Format  
Measurement  
Clock Format  
Field Blinks  
To change the format of the time display, highlight CLOCK FORMAT  
. Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu and select 12  
HOUR or 24 HOUR .  
Units  
To choose the system for measuring distance, select UNITS . Press  
the ENTER button to bring up the menu. Select ENGLISH, METRIC or  
NAUTICAL .  
Time Zone  
To choose the time zone you want the clock to use, highlight TIME  
ZONE . Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu of major  
cities. Select USE CURRENT LOCATION or the city that is in the desired  
time zone , (see page 40 for World City Time Zone chart).  
Sounds  
To turn the unit’s sound on or off, select SOUNDS . Press the  
ENTER button to bring up the menu. Select ON or OFF .  
4. To save the changes made, highlight and select SAVE . To exit this  
function without saving changes, press the PAGE button ẗẖ.  
continued  
ẗẖ Return to  
Time Zone  
System Page  
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2 .5  
Ad va n ce d Scre e n  
Ad va n ce d Scre e n  
Location  
Coordinates  
Change  
Parameters  
Select Data  
Using the Advanced Screen  
From the Advanced screen, you can change the advanced operational  
parameters used by your GPS 100 S.  
Set  
Orientation  
Fields  
• 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, decimal  
degrees), hddd°mm.mm (degrees, minutes, decimal minutes),  
hddd°mm’ss.s (degrees, minutes, seconds, decimal seconds), British  
Grid, Dutch Grid, Finnish KK127 Grid, German Grid, Irish Grid,  
Maidenhead, MGRS (Military Grid Reference System), New Zealand,  
Qatar Grid, Swedish Grid, Swiss Grid, Taiwan Grid, User Defined Grid,  
User Defined Grid, UTM/ UPS (Universal Transfer Mercator/ Universal  
Polar Stereograph), W Malaysian R .  
To change advanced parameters:  
1. From the System page, highlight using the ZOOM IN/ OUT button and  
select ADVANCED by pressing the ENTER button . A menu of advanced  
parameters appears. SELECT will be highlighted .  
2. Press the ENTER button and the title of the first data field will begin to  
blink . Highlight field you wish to change (highlighted field will blink).  
3. Choose from the following. (You only need to select the settings you  
want to change.)  
Set Interval  
ẗẖ Return to  
System Page  
First Data  
WAAS On/ Off  
North Reference  
Field Blinks  
WAAS  
To change the unit’s method of orientation to the earth’s magnetic field,  
highlight NORTH REFERENCE (see “About North Reference,”  
page 42). Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu. Select TRUE for  
true north, MAGNETIC for magnetic north or GRID for grid north .  
To turn the unit’s WAAS receiver on or off, highlight WAAS . (See  
What is WAAS,page 42.) Press the ENTER button to bring up the  
menu. Select ON or OFF .  
Compass  
Battery Saver  
To change the method of indicating direction used by the compass,  
highlight COMPASS . Press the ENTER button to bring up the menu.  
To conserve battery life, highlight BATTERY SAVER . Press the ENTER  
button to bring up the menu. Select ON or OFF .  
<
Select CARDINAL (standard N-S-E-W), DEGREES ( 0°-360°) or  
4. To save changes made, highlight and select SAVE . To exit this function  
without saving changes, press the PAGE button ẗẖ.  
MILS (0000-6400) .  
Map Datum  
Set Compass  
Map Datum  
To change the datum used by your unit when comparing information  
with a paper map or other navigational reference, highlight MAP DATUM  
, (see “What is a Map Datum?,” page 42, for details). Press the  
ENTER button to bring up the menu. Select the map datum that  
matches the item you are comparing .  
Settings  
NOTE: Most widely used datum is WGS 84  
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LOST  
SATELLITES  
Alerts  
World City Time Zones  
Longitudinal Zone  
As you use your GPS 100 S, you may see the following alert messages.  
Offset  
LOST SATELLITES CONTINUE SEARCHING?  
E007.50 to E022.50 ................................+1  
E172.50 to W172.50 ..............................-12  
IDLW (International Date Line West)  
W172.50 to W157.50 ............................-11  
Nome  
You will see this alert if, for any reason, satellite lock is lost. When you see this  
message, the unit is automatically trying to re-acquire satellite signals. If you do  
nothing, the unit will continue to search for signals and the message will disappear  
when satellite lock is regained. You can select YES to continue searching and clear the  
alert message. If satellite lock is not regained within 5 minutes, the alert will  
reappear. You can select NO to turn off GPS navigation and clear the message.  
Rome  
ARRIVING AT  
E022.50 to E037.50 ................................+2  
DESTINATION!  
Cairo  
E037.50 to E052.50 ................................+3  
W157.50 to W142.50 ............................-10  
Honolulu  
NOTICE ARRIVING AT DESTINATION!  
Moscow  
If you are navigating to a waypoint, or along a track or route, you will see this  
message when you are within 500 feet (150 m) of your destination. Select OK  
or the PAGE button to clear the message.  
CANT  
CREATE  
E052.50 to E067.50 ................................+4  
W142.50 to W127.50 ..............................-9  
Yukon Standard  
WAYPOINT  
Abu Dhabi  
CANT CREATE WAYPOINT WAYPOINT LIST FULL!  
E067.50 to E082.50 ................................+5  
You will see this message if you try to save a waypoint when the list is full (you  
can save a maximum of 500 waypoints). Select OK or the PAGE button to clear  
the message. You will continue to see the message when trying to save a  
waypoint until you delete one or more waypoints from memory (see page 26).  
W127.50 to W112.50 ..............................-8  
Los Angeles  
TRACK LOG  
Maldives  
ALMOST FULL!  
E082.50 to E097.50 ................................+6  
W112.50 to W097.50 ..............................-7  
Denver  
Dhuburi  
WARNING TRACK LOG ALMOST FULL!  
This message appears when the track log memory bank is 90% full. Select OK or  
the PAGE button to clear the message. The message will reappear each time you  
turn on the unit until you clear the track log (see page 26) or the track log  
becomes 100% full (see below).  
E097.50 to E112.50 ................................+7  
W097.50 to W082.50 ..............................-6  
Chicago  
TRACK  
Bangkok  
LOG FULL!  
E112.50 to E127.50 ................................+8  
W082.50 to W067.50 ..............................-5  
New York  
WARNING TRACK LOG FULL!  
Hong Kong  
You will see this message when the track log memory bank is full. The unit will  
not be able to store any more track log points until you clear the track log (see  
page 26). Select OK or the PAGE button to clear the message. The message will  
reappear each time you turn on the unit until the track log is cleared.  
E127.50 to E142.50 ................................+9  
W067.50 to W052.50 ..............................-4  
Caracas  
BATTERIES  
LOW!  
Tokyo  
E142.50 to E157.50 ..............................+10  
Sydney  
W052.50 to W037.50 ..............................-3  
Rio de Janeiro  
WARNING BATTERIES LOW!  
This message appears approximately 30 minutes before your batteries need  
to be replaced. Select OK or the PAGE button to clear the message. Replace the  
batteries as soon as possible. The message will reappear every 10 minutes until  
the batteries are replaced.  
GPS IS  
E157.50 to E172.50 ..............................+11  
Solomon Islands  
W037.50 to W022.50 ..............................-2  
Fernando de Noronha  
OFF!  
E172.50 to W172.50 ............................+12  
Auckland  
W022.50 to W007.50 ..............................-1  
Azores Island  
NOTICE GPS IS OFF!  
This message is displayed any time an action is requested which typically uses GPS  
satellite tracking, “GPS on” (example: marking a waypoint or navigating a route).  
While GPS mode is set to off, select YES to turn GPS on. Select NO to tell the GPS  
unit to assume that you are at your last calculated position.  
W007.50 to E007.50........................GMT+0  
London  
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Sources of Interference / Errors:  
What is WAAS?  
About North Reference  
GPS receivers have the potential for position errors due to  
interference, primarily from the following sources:  
Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is a GPS-based  
navigation system that provides precision above and beyond  
what GPS can do on its own. WAAS was designed to improve  
the accuracy and ensure the integrity of information coming  
from GPS satellites.  
The vertical grid lines on any map can be aligned in one of  
three different ways.  
When satellite lock is lost  
Ionosphere and troposphere delays  
True North” means that the vertical lines are aligned with  
the geographic north pole. This is the most common method  
of orienting maps.  
Whenever satellite lock is lost, the following animation  
sequence appears onscreen and continues to loop until  
satellite lock is re-acquired.  
The satellite signal slows as it passes through the atmosphere.  
The system uses a built-in model that calculates an average  
– though not exact – amount of delay.  
WAAS is a network of 25 ground reference stations that  
cover the entire U.S. plus parts of Canada and Mexico.  
Implemented by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)  
for aviation users, these reference stations are located at  
precisely surveyed spots and compare GPS distance  
measurements to known values. When the WAAS signal is  
available, WAAS-capable receivers typically have a much  
higher accuracy than non-WAAS units.  
Magnetic North” means that the vertical lines are aligned  
in the direction indicated as north by a compass, which can  
differ from True North to varying amounts, depending on  
where you are on the earth. (This difference is called  
“inclination”and “declination.”)  
Signal multi-path  
This occurs when the GPS signal is reflected off objects such  
as tall buildings before it reaches the receiver. This increases  
the travel time of the signal, causing errors.  
When GPS is turned Off  
Whenever GPS is turned Off, the following animation  
sequence occurs and continues to loop until search is  
activated by user.  
Grid North” refers to the direction in which the straight lines  
on a map are actually aligned, which may be slightly different  
from True North, because the rounded surface of the earth  
can not be accurately depicted on the flat surface of a map.  
Receiver clock errors  
The built-in clock can have very slight timing errors.  
What is a Map Datum?  
Orbital errors  
Also known as ephemeris errors, these are inaccuracies of the  
satellite’s reported location.  
Maps and charts are essentially grids created from a starting  
reference point called a “datum.Many maps being used  
today were originally created decades ago. Over the years,  
technology has allowed us to improve our surveying skills  
and create more accurate maps. However, there is still a  
need to adapt GPS receivers to use with older maps.  
Also, all data fields (except for power status data  
fields) appear blank until GPS is turned On and  
satellite lock is re-acquired.  
Most common error  
Most common error is not having a clear view of the sky, or  
being under very cloudy conditions, when a satellite signal  
may not be received.  
Most navigational charts and maps will have the datum listed.  
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ GPS receivers include up to 100  
map datums that allow you to switch to a setting that matches  
your map. The most common US map datums are World  
Geodetic System 1984 (WGS 84), North American Datum  
1983 (NAD 83) and North American Datum 1927 (NAD 27)  
Number of satellites visible  
The more satellites the receiver can see, the better the  
accuracy. Buildings, terrain, electronic interference or even  
dense foliage can block signal reception, resulting in position  
errors or possibly no position reading at all. In general, the  
clearer the view of the sky is at your location, the better  
the reception will be. GPS receivers will not work indoors,  
underwater or underground.  
NOTE: Using a map datum that does not match the chart  
you are using can result in significant differences in position  
information.  
Due to the errors that might occur, it is recommended that  
the serious navigator use a second navigational tool, such as  
a magnetic compass or map.  
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Specifications subject to change.  
PERFORMANCE  
Maintenance of Your GPS 100 S  
Your GPS 100 S is designed and built to give you years of  
trouble-free performance without the need for service. No  
routine maintenance is required.  
Service  
Temperature rating for the GPS 100 S may exceed the  
usable range of some batteries. Alkaline batteries can  
rupture at high temperatures.  
Receiver:..........................................18 parallel channels  
If you suspect that your unit requires  
service, please call 773-889-3087  
BEFORE shipping it to Cobra Electronics  
Corporation. This will ensure that you  
receive service as quickly as possible.  
Alkaline batteries lose a significant amount of their capacity  
as temperature decreases.  
Acquisition Time:.............................Approximately 10 sec. (warm)  
Approximately 35 sec. (cold)  
Use Lithium batteries when operating the GPS 100 S in  
below freezing conditions.  
If your unit does not appear to be operating properly, please  
follow these trouble-shooting steps:  
Approximately 50 sec.  
(first time)  
Extensive use of screen backlighting will significantly reduce  
battery life.  
External power can only be applied using the Cobra  
Electronics Corporation™ external power cord/ cable.  
Make sure you are using fresh batteries and they are  
installed properly.  
Update Rate:...................................1/ second, continuous  
If you are asked to send your unit to the Cobra Electronics  
Corporation™ factory, please follow these steps:  
(selectable)  
Make sure you are outdoors and away from buildings  
and obstructions. Also, make sure you have a clear  
view of the sky.  
Position Accuracy:...........................up to 3 meters (10 feet)  
Velocity Accuracy:...........................0.1 knot / 0.1 km/ h  
Dynamics: ........................................Performs to specifications to 6 g’s  
Antenna: ..........................................Built-in patch antenna  
PHYSICAL  
1. Send the complete unit.  
2. For warranty repair, enclose some form of  
proof-of-purchase, such as a photocopy or carbon copy of  
a sales receipt. If you send the original receipt, it cannot  
be returned to you.  
Make sure you have not accidentally turned GPS off  
(see page 33).  
Customer Service  
In the U.S.A., you can receive technical assistance with your  
unit through one of our customer support services:  
3. Enclose a typed or clearly written description of the  
problem you are having with your unit, plus the name  
and address where you want the unit returned.  
Case:.................................................Fully gasketted, high impact ABS  
plastic, waterproof to 1 meter for  
30 min (IPX7 standards)  
Automated Help Desk is available in English  
24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 773-889-3087.  
4. Pack the unit securely to prevent damage during transit.  
Size:..................................................4.7” H x 2.3” W x 1.5” D  
If possible, use the original packing materials.  
(12 cm x 5.8 cm x 3.8 cm)  
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.  
5. Ship prepaid and insured using a traceable carrier such  
as United Parcel Service (UPS), Federal Express or first  
class mail with delivery confirmation. Ship to:  
Weight: ............................................5.3 ounces  
Operating Temperature Range:.....5˚F to 158˚F (-15˚C to 70˚C)  
Storing Temperature Range: .........-40˚F to 176˚F (-40˚C to 80˚C)  
POWER  
Questions can be faxed to 773-622-2269.  
Cobra Factory Service  
Automated Technical Assistance is available  
in English or Spanish 24 hours, 7 days a week via  
e-mail at: [email protected]  
Cobra Electronics Corporation  
6500 West Cortland Street  
Chicago, IL 60707 USA  
Input:................................................Two 1.5 volt AA batteries and/ or  
12-volt DC external power  
On-line answers to frequently asked questions  
(in English only) can be found at: www.cobra.com.  
6. Please allow 3 to 4 weeks before contacting us about the  
(vehicle power adapter)  
status of your service. Call 773-889-3087 for assistance.  
Outside the U.S.A. please contact your local dealer.  
Battery Life:....................................Up to 20 hours in battery  
save mode  
If your unit is under warranty, it will either be repaired or  
replaced upon receipt, depending on the model. If your unit  
is out of warranty, you will receive a letter informing you of  
the repair or replacement charge.  
Up to 10-12 hours in continuous  
operation out of save mode.  
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I N D E X  
I N D E X  
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7
Gauges ....................................12 Gauges Page.......................8, 11-12  
Map ..........................................9 General Information...........2-4, 40-41  
System ....................................32 German Manual............................A1  
Trip..........................................14 GoTo.................................1, 16, 18  
Delete All Data Option...................26 GPS Components .........................2-3  
Delete Options ........................26-28 GPS Mode .............................31, 33  
Delete Route..........................21, 26 GPS Off.......................8, 31, 33, 41  
Deleting Individual Tracks.........26, 28 GPS On...........................31, 33, 41  
Max Speed....................4, 9, 12, 14  
Trip Meter......................................7  
Trip Meter Data Options.................14  
Trip Meter Defaults........................14  
Trip Meter Page ...................8, 13-14  
Trip Odometer................4, 9, 12, 14  
Trip Time.......................4, 9, 12, 14  
A
S
About Option................................31  
Accessories...................................47  
Accuracy........................4, 9, 12, 14  
Adjusting the Display...............31, 34  
Advanced Options ..............31, 37-38  
Alerts..........................................39  
Average Speed...............4, 9, 12, 14  
Auto Zoom Option.........................10  
Satellites...............8, 31, 33, 39, 41  
Search Option, Waypoints........16, 30  
Select Option  
N
Nav Data Page ....................8, 15-30  
Navigate Option  
Waypoints..........................16, 18  
Track .......................................19  
Waypoint ................................16  
Service........................................44  
Set Data Option  
GoTo..................................16, 18  
Track .................................19, 20  
Route ................................21, 25  
Navigation.................................1, 7  
New Option  
U
Units of Measurement.............31, 36  
Using the Advanced Screen .......37-38  
Using the Settings Screen .........35-36  
Deleting Individual Waypoints...26, 27  
Map ..........................................9  
Gauges ....................................12  
Trip..........................................14  
Settings Option ................31, 35, 36  
Sort Option, Waypoints............16, 30  
Sort & Search........................16, 30  
Sounds..................................31, 36  
Spanish Manual............................A1  
Specifications...............................43  
Speed...........................4, 9, 12, 14  
Status Bar ...................................32  
Stop Navigation  
H
Destination....................4, 9, 12, 14  
Hiker Icons ..................................15  
B
Details Option  
Route............................21, 22-23  
Waypoints..........................16, 17  
North Reference ...............31, 38, 42  
North Up .......................................9  
Backlight...............A2, 4, 31, 32, 34  
Basic Operation............................5-7  
Batteries .....................5, 32, 39, 43  
Battery Save Mode.............6, 31, 38  
Bearing...................4, 9, 11, 12, 14  
Buttons  
I
W
Map .......................................10  
Important Information....................A1  
WAAS ...................................31, 42  
Warnings and Cautions ............A1, 39  
Warranty.....................................47  
Waypoint Shortcut..............6, 16, 17  
Waypoints ..............7, 15-18, 26, 27  
WGS 84......................................37  
Winter Time.................................36  
Route .....................................21  
Inserting a Waypoint into  
Display Option........................31, 34  
a Route........................21, 23, 24  
Dutch Manual...............................A1  
Installing Batteries ..........................5  
O
E
Interference .................................41  
Odometer......................4, 9, 12, 14  
Order Form..................................48  
Orientation Option ..........................9  
Editing Text..................................29  
Enter....................................A2, 6  
Page....................................A2, 5  
Power..................................A2, 5  
Zoom In/ Out........................A2, 5  
Italian Manual..............................A1  
Edit Option, Route .......................21  
L
Elevation.......................4, 9, 12, 14  
Language ..............................31, 36  
Enter Button ...........................A2, 6  
Location........................4, 9, 12, 14  
Errors..........................................41  
Location Screen......................31, 33  
ETA...............................4, 9, 12, 14  
Log Option, Tracks ........................19  
P
Z
Page Button.............................A2, 5  
Pointer Options.............................11  
Portuguese Manual .......................A1  
Position Format......................31, 38  
Power...........................4, 9, 12, 14  
Power Button.......................A2, 5, 6  
Power On/ Off ...............................6  
Powersaver Mode...............6, 31, 33  
Zoom In/ Out Button.................A2, 5  
Map ........................................10  
Gauges ....................................12  
Trip..........................................14  
Stop Receiving.............8, 33, 39, 41  
Summer Time ........................31, 36  
Swedish Manual ...........................A1  
System Page .....................8, 31--38  
C
Zoom Option................................10  
Cautions and Warnings ............A1, 39  
Clock Format .........................31, 35  
Compass ..................11, 31, 37, 38  
Contrast ................................31, 34  
Course.........................................11  
Create New Route .............21, 22-23  
Customer Service..............A1, 44, 47  
F
Lost Satellites ....................8, 39, 41  
Factory Service.............................44  
Low Battery...........................32, 39  
FCC Compliance Statement............ A1  
M
Features ......................................A3  
Maintenance ..............................44  
Five Main Pages.............................8  
Map Data Option ..........................9  
Font Size Option, Trip Meter...........13  
Map Datum .....................31, 37, 42  
French Manual..............................A1  
Map defaults................................10  
Full Map........................................9  
Map detail Option.........................10  
T
R
Time.......................4, 9, 12, 14, 32  
Time Zones................31, 35, 36, 40  
Track......................7, 19-20, 26, 28  
Track Log ..............................19, 39  
Track Up........................................9  
D
Reset Option, Trip Meter ................13  
Remove Waypoint from Route..21, 23  
Route...........................7, 21-25, 26  
Data Fields Descriptions...................4  
Date.......................4, 9, 12, 14, 32  
Daylight Saving Time ..............31, 36  
Default Option  
G
Map Display...................................9  
Gauges Data Option......................12  
Map Orientation .............................9  
Gauges Defaults ...........................12  
Map Page.............................8, 9-10  
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A C C E S S O R I E S  
W A R R A N T Y  
D O C  
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Optional Accessories  
Declaration of Conformity  
You can find fine accessories at your local Cobra Electronics  
Corporation™ dealer, or in the U.S.A. you can order directly  
from Cobra Electronics Corporation.  
Hereby, Cobra Electronics Corporation, declares that this  
Global Positioning System Receiver is in compliance with the  
essential requirements and other relevant provisions of  
Directive 1999/ 5/ EC.  
To order by phone in the U.S.A.  
Call 773.889.3087 (Press 1 from the main menu  
8 a.m.-6 p.m. M-F CST. )  
To order by mail or fax in the U.S.A.  
Call 773.889.3087 for pricing and availability. Please fill  
out order form on next page, and mail/ fax directly to Cobra  
Electronics Corporation. Fax: 773.622.2269  
To order online Go to www.cobra.com  
Cobra Electronics Corporation™  
6500 West Cortland Street  
Chicago, Illinois 60707 USA  
www.cobra.com  
Exclusions: This limited warranty does not apply; 1) to any  
product damaged by accident; 2) in the event of misuse or  
abuse of the product or as a result of unauthorized alterations  
or repairs; 3) if the serial number has been altered, defaced  
or removed; 4) if the owner of the product resides outside  
the U.S.A.  
COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION™  
warrants that its GPS 100 S, and the component parts  
thereof, will be free of defects in workmanship and materials  
for period of one (1) year from the date of first consumer  
purchase. This warranty may be enforced by the first consumer  
purchaser, provided that the product is utilized within the U.S.A.  
All implied warranties, including warranties of merchantability  
and fitness for a particular purpose are limited in duration to  
the length of this warranty.  
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ will, without charge, repair or  
replace, at its option, defective GPS 100 S, products or com-  
ponent parts upon delivery to the Cobra Factory Service  
Department, accompanied by proof of the date of first  
consumer purchase, such as a duplicated copy of a sales  
receipt.  
Cobra Electronics Corporation™ shall not be liable for any  
incidental, consequential or other damages; including,  
without limitation, damages resulting from loss of use  
or cost of installation.  
You must pay any initial shipping charges required to ship  
the product for warranty service, but the return charges will  
be at Cobra Electronics Corporation's expense, if the product  
is repaired or replaced under warranty.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied  
warranty lasts and/ or do not allow the exclusion or limitation  
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations  
may not apply to you.  
This warranty gives you specific rights, and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
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