Holux Handheld GPS GM-120 User Manual About This Manual Thank you for choosing the Holux GM-120 Handheld Navigator. This manual helps you to familiarize yourself with this product to best suit your needs. Keep this manual for future reference. Warranty The GM-120 Handheld GPS Navigator is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for a period of one year from the date of purchase. If there is a product failure within this period (under normal conditions), a replacement will be provided at no charge to the customer. Copyright Information No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, without the express written permission of Holux Technology, Inc. Copyright© 2006 Holux Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Safety Information · · Read and understand all instructions. When using this product, heed the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury. Do not disassemble the device. The product contains no userreplaceable parts. · Maintenance Service HOLUX Technology, Inc. Tel: +886-3-6687000 Web Site: www.holux.com E-mail: info@holux.com i Table of Contents Introducing the GM-120............................................................................1 Product Overview .................................................................................1 Package Contents..........................................................................2 Main Features ................................................................................3 Hardware Components.........................................................................4 Front View......................................................................................4 Rear View ......................................................................................6 Bottom View...................................................................................6 Setting up the GM-120 .........................................................................7 Installing the Battery.......................................................................7 Installing the Holder Assembly .......................................................9 Turning on for the First Time ..............................................................10 Acquiring Satellite Information......................................................10 Turning the GPS On/Off ...............................................................11 Viewing the Map Page .................................................................11 Zooming In/Out ............................................................................12 Turning on the Backlight...............................................................13 Adjusting the Screen Contrast......................................................13 Using the GM-120 in Simulation Mode.........................................13 Using the GM-120 ...................................................................................15 Using Easy Mode ...............................................................................16 Setting the Home Location ...........................................................16 Using the Navigation Feature.......................................................17 Calibrating the Compass ..............................................................18 Using Professional Mode....................................................................19 Using Waypoints ..........................................................................19 Creating Waypoints ............................................................ 19 Modifying Waypoints .......................................................... 20 ii Deleting Waypoints............................................................. 21 Using the Routes Feature ............................................................21 Creating a Route ................................................................ 21 Editing Routes .................................................................... 23 Using the Track Log Feature........................................................23 Creating a Track Log .......................................................... 23 Viewing Track Log Information ........................................... 25 Using the Shortcut On Feature.....................................................26 Using Map Scale Feature.............................................................26 Using the Set Location Feature....................................................26 Using Measure Distance Feature .................................................27 Viewing Trip Status ......................................................................28 Resetting Trip Data............................................................. 29 Changing the Fields............................................................ 29 Moving to the Next Waypoint .......................................................30 Calibrating Altitude .......................................................................31 Using Geocaching Mode ....................................................................32 Setting Geocaching Coordinates..................................................32 Viewing the Geocaching Page .....................................................33 Using Sports Mode.............................................................................34 Training Setup..............................................................................34 Setting the Timer ................................................................ 34 Setting the Distance ........................................................... 34 Setting the Pace ................................................................. 35 Setting the Speed ............................................................... 35 Setting the Lap ................................................................... 36 Setting Auto Pause............................................................. 37 Miscellaneous Settings....................................................... 37 iii Start Training ...............................................................................38 Viewing Training History...............................................................39 Transferring Data ...............................................................................41 Making Connections.....................................................................41 Starting Data Transfer ..................................................................42 Using Maproute ..................................................................................43 System Requirements..................................................................43 Features.......................................................................................44 File Menu .....................................................................................44 Show Menu ..................................................................................45 Tools Menu ..................................................................................47 List Menu .....................................................................................51 Transfer Menu..............................................................................51 About Menu..................................................................................52 Context Menu...............................................................................52 Viewing Sports Logs ....................................................................53 Downloading Programs ................................................................54 Downloading Track Logs..............................................................54 Downloading Waypoints and Routes............................................54 Downloading Geocaching Coordinates ........................................55 Downloading Fonts ......................................................................55 Uploading Data ............................................................................55 Adjusting the System Settings ..............................................................56 Setting the Pressure Units..................................................................56 Setting the Navigation Mode ..............................................................57 Changing the Map Direction ...............................................................57 Setting the Display Units ....................................................................58 Setting the DMS Format .....................................................................58 Setting the WAAS/EGNOS.................................................................59 Setting the Backlight...........................................................................59 iv Setting the Beeper..............................................................................60 Setting the Startup Page ....................................................................60 Setting the Time .................................................................................61 Making a Cold Start............................................................................62 Resetting to Factory Defaults .............................................................62 Viewing Device Information ................................................................63 Appendix .................................................................................................64 Troubleshooting..................................................................................64 Specifications .....................................................................................65 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement ...................66 RF Exposure Warning ........................................................................66 v Introducing the GM-120 Product Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the HOLUX GM-120 Handheld GPS Navigator. The GM-120 is an easy-to-use, multi-function handheld GPS navigator which allows you to enjoy outdoor activities without worrying about losing your way in unknown locations. The GM-120 helps you to locate your position anywhere in the world and navigate your way easily. It also features a geocaching function for users to participate and enjoy treasure hunting games. The sports mode acts as a personal training aid to help you set up training programs and calculate the calories you burn during training. The various features of the GM-120 make it your ideal companion for outdoor activities. 1 Package Contents Before you start using your GM-120 Handheld GPS Navigator, make sure that your package contains the following items. If anything appears to be missing or damaged, contact your local Holux dealer or distributor for a replacement. GR-120 Handheld GPS Navigator Documentation (Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card) Li-Ion battery Power / USB data cable Bicycle holder attachment (optional) Software CD * USB data cable can be used for battery charging and data transfer between the GM-120 and a Notebook / PC. 2 Main Features · · · · · · · · · Point tracking /Route recording Object quick search 4 gray level display 20 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and reacquisition (TTFF) Waterproof--ideal for outdoor sports Specially designed for personal navigation, mountaineering, investigation and military purposes WAAS (North America) and EGNOS (Europe) GPS receiver with accuracy to 3 meters Features an electronic compass and altimeter sensor Battery life up to 20 hours under normal use GM-120A Features: · · SiRF GSC3 9 keys (Menu, Esc, Zoom in, Zoom out, Hotkey, 4-way navigation keys) 2MB program code in NOR flash 2MB pseudo SRAM Buzzer Waypoint, track log stored in NOR flash 1800 mAh battery 3 GM-120B Equipped with GM-120A features plus: · · · Electronic compass Altimeter Barometer · · · · · Hardware Components Take a moment to familiarize yourself with your GM-120 Handheld GPS Navigator. The following illustrations provide information about the components of the unit. Front View 4 5 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 No. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Item Menu Backlight Zoom out LCD screen Four way navigation keys Function Press once to display the OSD menu. Press twice to display the Main Features menu. Press and hold to turn the backlight on/off. Press to zoom out on a map page. Displays the map page, satellite information, OSD menus and so on. Up arrow: Press to move the cursor up in OSD menus or on the map page. Down arrow: Press to move the cursor down in OSD menus or on the map page. 4 No. Item Function Left arrow: Press to move the cursor left in the OSD ...