Alpine GPS Instructions

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Alpine GPS systems are designed for road navigation. The systems are used for RV and car travel and will find campgrounds, hotels and businesses. The GPS functions are similar for all of the models, but each unit's capabilities vary. The systems are not incredibly difficult to use but users should become familiar with the unit before using it on the road. This will help prevent accidents and make travel much easier.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

GPS Functions

Things You’ll Need:

Alpine USA navigation unit

Step 1

Place the unit in the window mount. Press the "Power" button located on the top of the unit to begin. Press the "Menu Feature" on the touch screen. Select "City" on the touch screen to travel to a general destination. Type the city name in the touch screen and touch "Go" to begin your route.

Step 2

Select an address on the menu screen to travel to a specific destination. Type in the street name, number, city and state then select "Go" to travel to the specific destination.

Step 3

Choose the business feature by selecting the menu screen then selecting the business key on the touch screen. Type the name of the business. The GPS will search for destinations and display a list. Touch the business of choice and begin to travel.

Step 4

Follow the voice commands to reach your destination. The unit will warn you of upcoming turns and give you time to change lanes.

Step 5

Allow the unit to adjust when you miss a turn. The unit will create a new route and guide you to your destination regardless of errors. Look at the visible map on the unit to see the route you will be following. Press the plus or minus symbols on the touch screen to zoom in and out.

Tips & Warnings

The additional features of the Alpine GPS systems include video, ipod, mp3, satellite radio, blue-tooth and speaker coordination. Program the additional features based on your needs before driving.

Program the system and make adjustments before driving. Test the system in low traffic areas as a passenger to gauge accuracy and make adjustments. Attempting to program or adjust the GPS while driving is dangerous and can cause a car accident.

Resources

Alpine USA: Navigation Systems

Article Written By Zach Lazzari

Zach Lazzari is an outdoor writing specialist. He has experience in website writing as well as standard newspaper writing. He wrote an outdoor column for the Silver World in Lake City, Colo., and articles for Colorado-mountain-adventure.com. Lazzari is currently completing his bachelor's degree online through Arizona State University and lives in southwest Montana.

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