PHAROS DRIVE GPS PDR200 
 
User Manual 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Warranty Conditions 
 
Manufacturer is not responsible for any product defects due to misuse, abuse, or usage of product in way that is 
not  in  compliance  with  the  written  product  instructions.  To  use  this  product  other  than  expressed  in  the 
instructions will void customer's product warranty. 
 
 
Precautions and Notices 
 
  Please do not attempt to remove the memory card from your Pharos PDR200. 
  Do not attempt to operate the GPS Personal Navigation Device (PND) in a vehicle while the vehicle is in 
motion or in anyway that interferes with safe driving. 
  Secure your device to the vehicle in such a way so as to not endanger the driver or passengers while driving 
or during operation. 
  Be  attentive  to  roadway  signage,  all  posted  roadway  information,  and  the  condition  of  the  road  itself. 
Calculated routes are for reference only; users must obey all traffic signs and local regulations. 
  GPS  positioning  is  intended  for  use  as  reference,  not  precise  measurement  of  direction,  distance  or 
  Do not place the device where it will block the driver’s vision. 
  Do not place the device where the airbags are located or where the airbags could deploy. 
  Do not place the device anywhere in the vehicle without securing it in the holder. 
  Do not place your device in any area of the vehicle where the use of electronic displays is prohibited in motor 
topography. 
vehicles. 
  Do not use the device in a wet location. 
  Do not use the device close to hot areas such as radiators, stoves, or other products that produce heat. 
  Do not leave the product in direct sunlight or heat for extended periods of time. Overheating the battery can be 
  Do not push objects of any kind into cabinet slots or other openings in product. Slots provided for ventilation 
dangerous and/or cause malfunctions. 
must not be blocked or covered. 
  Do not use product on unstable table, cart, stand, tripod or bracket. Any mounting of the product should follow 
manufacturer’s instructions, and should use a manufacturer-recommended mounting accessory. 
  Use the correct external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label.  
  Handle battery packs carefully. Battery pack could burn or explode if handled improperly. Do not open, crush, 
or puncture battery pack. Do not dispose of battery pack in fire or water, or expose battery pack to direct 
sunlight. 
  GPS signals cannot pass through opaque solid materials. Obstacles, such as tall buildings, tunnels, dense 
trees and bad weather can affect signal reception. Window tint that contains metallic material can affect GPS 
signal as well. Cordless phones, radar detectors, satellite radio receivers, and other wireless devices may 
also interfere with GPS reception. 
  To power on device, hold the power switch up to 5 sec until screen turns on. 
 
It may take a few minutes to successfully acquire GPS signals when turning on the GPS device for the first 
time. Complete this procedure in an outdoor open space. Whenever Reset is pressed, it turns the device off. 
  Map database may not cover one hundred percent of all areas and/or addresses listed. 
  This GPS PND may not be used for any purpose in which failure could lead to personal injury, physical, or 
environmental damage. 
  Software version and user manual contents are subject to change without notices. 
  The USB port is used to charge the battery in the device. You can connect the USB cable to the charger or to 
an open USB port on your PC. 
  For more information regarding ActiveSync, please visit the ActiveSync website: 
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/default.mspx 
 
 
Pharos Science & Applications, Inc. 
411 Amapola Avenue  
Torrance, CA 90501-1478 
www.pharosgps.com 
Tel: 888-742-7678
 
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Contents 
1 –  Getting Started 
3 –  Route Management 
4 –  Settings 
2 –  Select Location and Generate Route 
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Configuration Wizard .......................................................................................................................... 1 
Map Screen......................................................................................................................................... 3 
Map Views .......................................................................................................................................... 4 
Route Overview .................................................................................................................................. 4 
Cancel Route ...................................................................................................................................... 5 
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Go to an Address................................................................................................................................ 5 
Points of Interest (POI) ....................................................................................................................... 8 
QuickNav .......................................................................................................................................... 10 
Recent Place .................................................................................................................................... 11 
Address Book ................................................................................................................................... 12 
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Turn by Turn ..................................................................................................................................... 15 
Avoid Roads ..................................................................................................................................... 16 
Detour ............................................................................................................................................... 18 
Map Browsing ................................................................................................................................... 19 
Walking Mode ................................................................................................................................... 19 
Map Selection ................................................................................................................................... 20 
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Settings Menus ................................................................................................................................. 21 
Map Display ...................................................................................................................................... 21 
Prompts............................................................................................................................................. 22 
Language Settings............................................................................................................................ 22 
Look & Feel Settings......................................................................................................................... 22 
GPS Settings .................................................................................................................................... 23 
Units of Measure............................................................................................................................... 24 
Time Settings.................................................................................................................................... 24 
Brightness......................................................................................................................................... 24 
About................................................................................................................................................. 24 
Help................................................................................................................................................... 24 
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Index 
  
 
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1 – Getting Started 
Welcome  to  the  world  of  mobile  navigation!  Simple  operation,  clear  maps  in  2D  or  3D  mode  as  well  as 
numerous  innovative  features  and  functions  have  made  PHAROS  GPS  the  essential  guide  for  every 
traveler – whether in the car, on foot or by bike. 
Configuration Wizard 
This wizard, which automatically starts the first time you use the device, lets you easily configure the system 
settings by providing a step-by-step setup process. You can also configure these system settings by going to 
the system options from the Settings menu. 
•  Language Settings – Set text and voice language preferences. 
•  End User License Agreement (EULA) – Please review the license information and tap the Agree 
button. The EULA screen appears each time you use a new map. 
•  Time Zone –You can select the Adjust to Daylight Savings checkbox to automatically adjust for 
daylight savings. 
•  Units of Measure – Specify the system measurement units. 
•  Prompts – Configure the general navigation prompts and notifications.  
•  Driver Warning – When you start the device, the Driver Warning screen appears. Please take a 
moment  to  review  the  information  provided  before  tapping  the  Agree  button.  Select  the  "Do  not 
display this warning again" checkbox to skip this message in the future. 
Figure 1 – Map Warning Screen 
 
 
 
 
 
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Map Screen 
                   
 
You can use the icons displayed on this screen to view and receive information about your route. 
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Figure 2 – Map Screen 
Map Screen Icons 
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Zoom in or out of the map to view a larger and less detailed area, or a smaller area in 
greater details. 
  
Tap the compass to change the map view display as follows: 
2D map view with the forward direction at the top. 
3D map view with the forward direction at the top. 
2D map view with North at the top. 
Tap this icon to adjust or mute the volume.  
 
 
 
 
When  you  have  calculated  a  route,  the  Directions  Bar 
displays information about your next turn. Tap this bar for a 
complete list of turn-by-turn directions. 
The  Information  Bar  is  a  toggle  button  that  displays  the 
remaining travel distance and travel time, estimated time of 
arrival, street name and address number, speed and altitude. 
The red GPS receiver means that a reliable GPS signal is not yet located.  
The green GPS receiver means that a reliable GPS signal is located and that you are 
ready to navigate. 
These icons display your power source.  
Tap this icon to set your QuickNav location. When set, you can tap this button to 
automatically calculate a route to this location. 
Tap this icon to display the Main Menu. 
   
 
 
 
 
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Location Icons 
Current location in Vehicle Mode or Walking Mode. 
Last known location when GPS signal is unreliable. 
Generated route 
 
 
 
 
Tapping a Location on the Map Screen 
You can tap a desired location directly on the Map Screen in both the 2D and 3D map views. This feature is 
useful when you want to navigate to a specific point on the map, rather than by the street address. When you 
tap on the map, the Popup menu appears with the following options: 
Go There – Navigate to the selected point on the map. 
Add  to  my  Favorites – Save a point on the map to 
the Address Book as a favorite destination for future 
use.  
Set as Starting Point – Designate the selected point 
as the starting point instead of your current location. 
This  works  only  when  you  do  not  have  a  GPS  signal 
(such as indoors) or when you are in Map Browsing 
mode. 
You can disable the Popup menu by tapping the Map 
Display button. 
 
Figure 3 – Point on the Map Options 
Map Views 
You can choose to see a two-dimensional or three-dimensional map adjusted specifically for day time or night 
time conditions. 2D and 3D can be set by tapping the Compass button on the Map Screen. 
From the Options & Settings menu, tap the Day View/Night View toggle button to view the map for day 
or nighttime driving and tap the 2DView/3D View toggle button to display the map view in 2-dimensional 
or 3-dimensional views.  
Route Overview 
From the Route Overview menu tap the Route Overview button.  
An overview of your complete route, the total driving distance to your destination, the 
estimated travel time, and the complete destination address, are displayed on the screen. 
 
 
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Cancel Route 
                   
From the Manage Route menu tap the Cancel Route button.  
The current navigation stops and the GPS clears the route. You can only cancel a route 
after a destination has been set. 
 
 
2 – Select Location and Generate Route 
Go to an Address  
From  the  Go  menu,  tap  the  New  Address  button.  The  Enter  address  screen 
appears, allowing you to choose how you want to enter address information. For 
example, if you select City first, the first address screen is lets you select from a 
list of cities, the second screen a list of streets, and the third screen lets you enter 
an address number.  
 
Select from the following address entry options: 
•  City first – State > City > Street > Address Number 
•  Street first – Street > City > Address Number. Here you can enter a street 
name without having to first select a city. This is useful when searching for 
an address in a metropolitan area where there are many cities and towns. 
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Intersection –City> Street > Intersecting Street 
Note: When a United States map is selected, the first address screen is always 
Enter State.  
Tap from one of the Enter address options to display the first address screen. 
Figure 4 – Selecting an Address  
 
When  entering  an  address  using  the  keyboard,  the  characters  appear  in  the  Address  field.  The  device 
automatically searches the Address list for the first occurrence of the entered characters. After you have 
selected a city, the device requests the next part of the address, such as street and address number. 
You have the option of selecting the City Center instead of entering a street. City Center is the default that 
shows above the keyboard before you start entering street letters.    
If you don't know the address number, you can select the Street Midpoint. 
Tap the OK button to move through the sequence of address screens. 
 
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