Road Angel Navigator User Manual - 8. Troubleshooting
8. Troubleshooting
ROAD ANGEL Navigator fails to power up
1. Check that the power lead is plugged into the correct port on the back of
the ROAD ANGEL Navigator cradle (see page 5).
2. Is the ROAD ANGEL Navigator's green Power LED on (see page 2)? If it
is, press the On/Off button next to the Power LED. If the Power LED is
not illuminated, check that the unit's power switch is in the On position
(see page 4).
3. On the plug in the cigar socket, check that the LED is illuminated. If it is
not, please check that the plug is located properly and then test the
internal fuse. If this is OK, then no power is reaching the socket –
consult a qualified auto-electrician.
ROAD ANGEL Navigator lights up but does not acquire satellites
(shows satellite symbol but the five bars fail to light up (see Getting Started
guide).
1. Check the position of your ROAD ANGEL Navigator in the car: it must
have a clear view of the sky to acquire GPS data.
2. Are you in a built-up area? If so, move to an area clear of tall buildings or
overhanging trees.
3. If this is the first time the unit has been switched on it may take up to 45
minutes to acquire a signal.
4. Power down the unit and reboot by pressing the Reset button on the
back (see page 3).
5. Has the vehicle got a UV screen? Place ROAD ANGEL Navigator onto
the roof of the vehicle and wait for it to acquire satellite data; once
acquired, place back into the car and see if it can hold the signal. If it
cannot then an external antenna is required. Please visit
www.blackspot.com
for details. If you have a Ford Focus or Mondeo with
a Quickclear windscreen, ROAD ANGEL Navigator will work if placed on
the far right hand side of the dashboard.
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