2 mounting the drive gps 140 in your vehicle, 1 to set up the device on your vehicle, 3 using the mounting bracket – Pharos Science & Applications 140 User Manual
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Chapter 2 Getting Started
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2.2
Mounting the Drive GPS 140 in your vehicle
The Drive GPS 140 comes with a car mount kit and a car charger to help install
your device in your vehicle. The car mount kit uses a suction cup on the wind-
shield to offer flexible mounting options for the Drive GPS 140
Occassionally, GPS signal reception is obstructed when the device is mounted
in the car. In this case, an external GPS antenna is needed to connect to the
device. The antenna connector is located at the top back part of the Drive GPS
140.
2.2.1
To set up the device on your vehicle:
This section shows how to install the car mount kit in your vehicle’s windshield
using the suction cup. The Drive GPS 140 uses a snap on mounting cradle to
use when the device attaches to the car mount. Below is the backside view of
the Drive GPS 140 in the cradle.
Figure 4: Drive GPS 140 mounting cradle with slots for car mount
2.3
Using the mounting bracket.
1. Clean the mounting surface with a glass cleaner and a clean cotton cloth.
2. If the ambient temperature is below +15°C (60°F), you can warm the
mounting area and the suction cup (e.g. with a hair dryer) to ensure a
strong suction bond.
3. Install the car mount on the selected area.
a. Fix the suction cup to the selected area with the locking lever facing up
for easier access.
b. Flip the locking lever away from you to create a vacuum between the
suction cup and the window surface.
Make sure that the suction is strong and stable before proceeding to the
next step.
4. Slide the Drive GPS 140 cradle bracket onto the device connector mount.
5. After you are sure the mounting bracket is safe and secure, attach the Drive
GPS 140 into its cradle bracket. It snaps in easily with the quick release
connectors.
6. Adjust the car mount for the best viewing angle.
7. Connect the car charger into the cigarette lighter receptacle.
WARNING:
Some countries prohibit the mounting of any electronic device
on the vehicle dashboard. Be sure to check your local laws for acceptable
mounting areas before installing the car mount bracket. Please check all local
laws before setting up the navigation device in any vehicle.