Battery Charge
The BATTERY CHARGE screen shows the
GPS-500 battery’s charge level. It
also lists your unit’s current software
version and serial number.
Note: The orange battery/lightning bolt
symbol indicates that the GPS-500 is
being powered through its charger port.
USB
Lets you switch the GPS-500 between the MTP and USB Mass Storage
modes. See Loading Media on Your SD Card, on page 17, for details.
Installation and Use in a Vehicle
Select a Mounting Location
Find a suitable mounting location for the Fold-Flat Mounting Bracket:
NOTE: Check your state and local laws before mounting the bracket. Some mounting
locations are prohibited in some areas. Do not mount the bracket in such a way that the
GPS-500 will interfere with your driving or your view of the road.
The installation of this device on the windshield, between the driver
and the windshield, or otherwise in any manner that obstructs the
driver’s clear view of the road or traffic conditions is dangerous and
may be prohibited by law. State laws in California and Minnesota (and
possibly other states) prohibit the mounting of this device on the
windshield in which case other mounting methods should be used.
Check your state and local laws before mounting.
Do not install this device in any manner that impairs the safe
operation of the vehicle. Do not install this device on any airbag
panels or in the deployment field of any airbags. Do not place the
device on the vehicle’s dashboard unsecured. Failure to observe the
installation or usage instructions may result in traffic accidents or
personal injury.
User Manual
