Voxtrack GPS850N Quick Start Guide
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My GPS850N doesn’t seem to hold charge
It is important to turn put your GPS850N in standby mode whenever you are parking the car and
turning the ignition off. Use the power button on the top of the unit to activate standby mode.
In standby mode the backlight and processor are switched off to conserve power however the
battery may still discharge over a period of several days. For long term storage (weeks) it is best
to switch the unit off at the battery switch to maintain some charge in the battery. This will
prolong the battery life.
My GPS850N keeps saying “Signal too low”
This is commonly caused by obstruction of the GPS receiver in the form of overhead bridges,
tunnels, tall buildings, severe weather conditions, dense tree cover, etc. The signal level being
transmitted from the GPS satellites is extremely low and although the GPS850N is fitted with a
highly sensitive antenna, it is still essential that the unit has a clear view of as much of the sky as
possible. If your unit continually loses signal, check the installation location in the car. It may
be necessary to use an optional external antenna to achieve better signal reception in your
particular vehicle application.
Please note that when you first turn your GPS850N unit on in an open area, it may take up to 15
minutes to receive adequate signal. This time may be greatly increased if you are moving during
the initial signal acquisition.
TIP: To decrease the signal acquisition time it is a good idea to leave the GPS850N switched on
whilst you are driving even when you are not using it to navigate. That way, the unit is in
constant communication with the satellites and when you do need to enter a destination, the
GPS850N will already know where you are.
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