User manual HOLUX GM-120

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 menus or on the map page. Right arrow: Press to move the cursor right in the OSD menus or on the map page. Press to exit the OSD menu. Press to toggle between the map page and the compass page. Press and hold to turn the power on/off. Press to zoom in on the map page. Press to toggle between the map page and navigation mode. On the menu page, press to confirm your selection. 6. ESC/Page 7. 8. 9. Power Zoom in OK/Enter 5 Rear View Battery compartment latch Bottom View USB port 6 Setting up the GM-120 This section contains instructions about setting up your GPS navigator by inserting the battery, charging the battery, and installing the holder assembly. Installing the Battery 1. Slide the battery compartment latch to the unlocked position. 2. Lift up the battery compartment cover as shown. 3. Insert the battery in the direction as shown. 7 4. Close the battery compartment cover. 5. Slide the battery compartment latch to the locked position. 8 Installing the Holder Assembly The GM-120 comes with a holder assembly that you can mount on your car dashboard to hold the device. To fix the holder assembly to your car dashboard: 1. Hook both parts of the bicycle holder assembly onto the front bar of your bike and fix it securely with the screw provided. 2. Insert the GM-120 into the assembly holder. 3. Insert the top of the base into the notch on the back of the holder assembly and slide it upwards to fix it firmly as shown. 9 Turning on for the First Time To turn on your GM-120 Handheld GPS Navigator, press and hold the Power button for two seconds. The product information page is displayed. Next, the Mode Selection menu appears. Use the navigation keys to select the mode you want and press the OK button to confirm. Press the Menu button twice and select Satellite. The GM-120 starts acquiring satellite information as described in the following section. Acquiring Satellite Information The satellite page displays information obtained from the GPS satellites. The upper half of the screen displays the satellites found in the vicinity and their respective numbers. The vertical bars on the bottom of the screen show the signal strengths acquired from the satellites. The GPS requires at least 4 satellites to determine its position. Once the GPS position has been correctly determined, the position coordinates are displayed at the bottom of the screen. NOTE: In order to operate each mode at its optimal performance, the GM-120 must have its position determined by the satellites. 10 Turning the GPS On/Off When the GM-120 is used indoors, the device may not receive a sufficient GPS signal and a warning message will appear on the screen. This warning message does not go off until GPS is turned off. To turn off GPS, do the following: 1. Press the Menu button twice to display the OSD menu. 2. Select GPS Off to turn off the GPS function. The device will stop acquiring satellite data. 3. To resume the GPS function, press the Menu button to choose GPS On and press OK. Viewing the Map Page Press the Page button to toggle between the map page and the compass page. On the map page, a icon indicates your current location and the icon indicates your home location. Press the Menu button to start navigation. When navigation is initiated, a route between the Home location and your current location is displayed on the screen. You can refer to the route to help you go back to your Home location. Press the ESC button to return to the map page. 11 Zooming In/Out You can change the map scale while viewing the map with one of the following ways: · · Press the + button to zoom in and increase the map scale. Press the ­ button to zoom out and reduce the map scale. Alternatively, you can adjust the map scale from the OSD menu. 1. In Professional mode, press the Menu button to display the OSD menu. 2. Select Map Scale and press OK to confirm. A map scale bar is displayed on the map page. 3. Use the left/right navigation keys to adjust the map scale. Press the navigation key to the right to increase the map scale and to the left to decrease the map scale. 4. Press OK to save the changes. The GM-120 features nine zoom levels. You can select from 50m, 100m, 200m, 500m, 1km, 2km, 5km, 25km, and 100km. 12 Turning on the Backlight The GM-120 is quipped with a built-in backlight to illuminate the screen when you are using it in poor lighting conditions. Press and hold the Backlight button to turn the backlight on or off as required. The backlight status is displayed as the icon on the bottom left corner of the screen. Adjusting the Screen Contrast To adjust the contrast of the LCD screen: 1. Press the Menu button twice to display the OSD menu. 2. Select LCD Level and press OK to confirm. A LCD scale bar is displayed on the map page. 3. Use the navigation keys to adjust the LCD level. Press the navigation key to the right to increase the LCD contrast and to the left to decrease the contrast as required. Using the GM-120 in Simulation Mode In normal or navigation mode, the GM-120 tracks its position through satellite information. In simulation mode, the device stops acquiring data from the satellites. When you are planning a trip, use the simulation mode to look up maps, to adjust system settings, and to conserve battery consumption. You can switch to simulation mode with one of the following ways: To switch to simulation mode from the satellite page: 1. Press the Menu button to display the OSD menu. 2. Use the navigation keys to select GPS Off and press OK to confirm. The device stops acquiring satellite information and enters simulation mode. 13 3. To return to navigation mode, repeat steps 1 and 2, and select GPS On to resume satellite navigation. To switch between simulation and navigation mode from any page: 1. Press the Menu twice button to display the OSD menu. 2. Use the navigation keys to select System Setting and press OK. 3. Under the Set 1 tab, use the navigation keys to highlight Navigation Mode option and press OK. 4. Use the navigation keys to select Simulation or Normal (for navigation mode) as required and press OK to save your settings. 14 Using the GM-120 Now you have familiarized yourself with the GM-120 and learned about its basic features, you can start using this device to plan routes and to act as your navigator when traveling and doing exercise. Read this section to learn more about the various functions and take full advantage of its useful features. The GM-120 features four modes: Easy, Professional, Geocaching, and Sports modes. Press the Menu button twice and select Main Feature, the Mode Selection screen will appear. Use the navigation keys to select the mode you want to use and press OK to enter the chosen mode. 15 Using Easy Mode In Easy mode, you can set a home location before you start out shopping or taking a walk in an unfamiliar neighborhood. You can then track the route you have taken using the navigation function to get back to your home location. Setting the Home Location To set your Home Location: 1. In Easy mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Use the navigation keys to select Set Home LOC. and press OK. 3. You can set your home location with one of the following ways: · Press the navigation keys to highlight Edit Home Position and press OK. Use the navigation keys to set the home position manually. Select Copy GPS to Home by pressing the navigation keys. Your home location is automatically set to the location acquired from the GPS. · 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight to save your settings. When a new home location is set, the previous log will be deleted. A warning message prompts you to confirm the new setting. 16 Using the Navigation Feature After setting your home location, you can start navigation and recording track logs. The navigation log is recorded every 50 meters. To turn on the Navigation function: 1. In Easy mode, press the Menu button to display the OSD menu. 2. Use the navigation keys to select Navigation. The device will stop recording log and a tracking line will be displayed on the screen. 3. The arrow pointing to the direction which leads to your home location. It also displays the time and distance before you reach your home location. 4. Press the Page button to go to the Navigation page. A route between the home location and your current location is displayed. You can refer to the route to go back to your home position. NOTE: After setting your home location, you can start navigation and recording track logs. Press OK to clear the log history and start recording a new log. 17 Calibrating the Compass Compass calibration is the process used with electronic digital compass to separate the earth's magnetic field from stray magnetic fields emitted by your vehicle. Calibration is necessary to ensure accurate compass readings. To perform compass calibration: 1. In Easy mode, press the Page button to display the Compass page. 2. Press the Menu button to display the menu options. 3. Use the navigation keys to select Calibration and press OK to confirm. 4. The compass starts calibrating. This takes 15 seconds. Place the GM-120 on a level surface and start rotating the unit through 360 degrees three times every 5 seconds. 18 Using Professional Mode In Professional mode, you can set waypoints and create routes for important locations and store them on the GM-120 for future reference. Using Waypoints Read the following sections to learn how to utilize the waypoint function. Creating Waypoints To create a new waypoint using the map: 1. On the map page, position the cursor at the location where you want to set a waypoint. 2. Press the Menu button to display the menu options. 3. Use the navigation keys to select the Waypoints option and press OK. 4. The waypoint screen is displayed. Highlight the name column and press OK to display the alphanumeric keyboard and enter a name for the new waypoint. 5. Press the Menu button and select New from the dropdown box. Press OK to confirm. A waypoint of the chosen location is created and its location information is displayed. 6. You can specify the name and add a comment for the waypoint you just created. Use the navigation keys to highlight each field and make changes as required. 7. Highlight the Active box and press OK to check the option. An active waypoint will be displayed on the map page. 8. Highlight the and press OK to save changes. 19 9. Highlight the GOTO option and press OK to create an auto-route from your current location to the waypoint. NOTE: GM-120 saves up to 1000 waypoints. To create a new waypoint from the map page: 1. On the map page, move the cursor to where you want to create a new waypoint. 2. Press and hold the OK button. The new waypoint page will be displayed. 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight each field and make changes as required. 4. Highlight the option and press OK to save changes. Modifying Waypoints To modify an existing waypoint: 1. On the map page, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Use the navigation keys to select the Waypoints option and press OK. A list of all waypoints is displayed on the screen. 3. Use the navigation keys to highlight the waypoint you want to modify and press the Menu button. 4. Select Edit from the dropdown box and press OK. 5. Use the navigation keys to highlight the field you want to modify and make the changes as required. 6. Highlight the option and press OK to save changes. 20 Deleting Waypoints To delete an unused waypoint: 1. On the map page, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Use the navigation keys to select the Waypoints option and press OK. 3. A list of all waypoints is displayed on the screen. The active waypoint which is currently used for navigation is denoted by an asterisk (*) sign next to it. 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight the waypoint you want to delete and press the Menu button to display the OSD menu. 5. Select Delete from the dropdown box and press OK to confirm. 6. A message prompts you to confirm the action. Press OK to delete or the ESC button to cancel. Using the Routes Feature Read this section to learn how to create a route manually using the previously created waypoints. Creating a Route To create a route using the waypoints previously created: 1. In Professional mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Use the navigation keys to select the Routes option and press OK. 3. A list of routes will be displayed on screen. Press the Menu button and use the navigation keys to select New. 21 4. A new route is created and its information is displayed on screen. Use the navigation keys to highlight each field to input information such as name, comment, and so on. 5. Use the up/down navigation keys to highlight the waypoints field. Press the Menu button to select from the following options to create a route: · · Select Add WP to add existing waypoints to the route. Select Insert WP to insert a waypoint starting at the selected location on the route. 6. You can set the priority of the waypoints on the route by selecting the waypoint and pressing the OK button. The order of the waypoints on the route is displayed on the right column of the respective waypoint. 7. Press the Page button to highlight the waypoints field. 8. Use the down navigation key to highlight the option and press OK to save changes. 9. Select the route you just created and press the Menu button to view the menu options. 10. Highlight the Set Navi option and press OK to confirm. The selected route is activated and the GM-120 switches to navigation mode. 22 Editing Routes You can modify or delete all the routes that you created as required. To edit routes: 1. In Professional mode, press the Menu button and select the Routes option. A list of all the routes is displayed on screen. The route being navigated is denoted by an asterisk sign next to it. 2. Press the Menu button to display the routes menu. Select from the following options to modify the routes as required: · · · · · Select Edit to modify the chosen route. Select Delete to delete the chosen route. Select Delete All to delete all routes. Select Set Navi to activate navigation mode. Select Cancel Navi to disable navigation mode. Using the Track Log Feature In the track log menu, you can configure track log settings, change track log type, and view the track log information. Creating a Track Log The GM-120 also features a track log function that records information about your trip to help you track your journey in the future. To create a track log: 1. In Professional mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Highlight the Track Logs option and press OK. 3. Under the Track tab use the navigation keys to highlight the Tracking field and press OK to display the drop down menus. 4. Select from the following options: · Select Off to disable tracking. 23 · · Select Fill to save track logs with no more than 2500 track points. Select Wrap to create track logs in a cyclical manner. After a track log with 2500 track points is saved, new track points are saved by overwriting the old track points starting from 0. Select Continue to create a single continuous track log of all track points. You can save up to 8 continuous track logs. · 5. Press the Menu button to view the track log menu and select from the following options: · · Select Clear Tracking to clear all current tracking points. Select Save Tracking to save the current track log to the system's internal flash memory. Up to 8 track logs can be saved. Select Tracking Dist to calculate the tracking distance from the start point to the end point. Select Tracking Area to calculate the tracking area from the start point to the end point. Select Delete to delete the selected track log. Select Show ON to display the track log. · · · · 6. Under the Type tab, follow the steps below to select the tracking method using distance or time intervals: · Highlight the Dist Interval field and press OK to view the options. Use the navigation keys to select the distance interval and press OK to save your settings. Select the ----- option if you do not wish to specify the distance interval. 24 · Highlight the Time Interval field and press OK view the options. Use the navigation key to select the time interval and press OK to save your settings. Select the ----- option if you do not wish to specify the time interval. 7. Use the down navigation key to highlight the option and press OK to save changes. NOTE: · If you select a value for both the distance interval and time interval, a tracking point is recorded when either of the interval value is reached. · To ensure the integrity of data structure, the track log cannot be saved into non-volatile memory when battery is low. · When saving track logs, select Continue option and the track log setting will automatically be set to Show ON. If you select Wrap or Fill, the track log setting will automatically be set to Show Off. Viewing Track Log Information To view track log information: 1. In Professional mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Highlight the Track Logs option and press OK to confirm. 3. Under the Info tab use the navigation keys to view the distance and the area traveled of the selected track log. 25 Using the Shortcut On Feature The Shortcut On features allows user to create a short cut from your current location to the location of the cursor on the map page. To enable on the Shortcut On feature: 1. On the map page, press OK and the cursor will change to a cross icon. Move the cursor to the location you want to go 2. Press the Menu button to display the menu options. 3. Select Shortcut On and press OK. 4. A route between your current location and the location of your cursor is displayed on the map. 5. Press the Menu button and select Shortcut Off to disable it. Using Map Scale Feature Refer to Zooming In/Out on page 12 to learn about the map scale function. Using the Set Location Feature The Set Location feature enables the user to view a specified location where the user utilizes frequently. It can automatically go to the location you specified instead searching for it on the map. To enable the Set Location feature: 1. On the map page, press OK and the cursor will change to a cross icon. 2. Move the cursor to the point where you wish to set as a constantly used location. 3. Press the Menu button to display the menu options. 4. Select Set Location On and press OK. It will automatically return to the map page. 5. Press OK and the cursor will move to the location you just set. 26 Using Measure Distance Feature The Measure Distance features enables users to measure the distance from the current position to the specified destination. To enable the measure distance function: 1. On the map page, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Measure Dist. On and press OK. 3. A ruler appears at the cursor point on the map screen. Use the navigation keys to move to your destination and press OK. 4. The distance between the start point and end point is displayed. 27 Viewing Trip Status To view trip information such as your speed, direction, trip time, and so on: 1. From the map page, press the Page button to view the trip status information. 2. Use the navigation keys to toggle between 6 fields and 2 fields tabs and choose the information you want to view. · · · · · · Speed: shows the speed at which you are traveling Track: shows the tracking direction Trip Odom: shows the distance traveled so far Trip Time: shows the time elapsed Altitude: shows the altitude of your current location Signal: shows the current signal strength of the device NOTE: The icon at the top of the trip status page indicates the location whose information is being displayed on the map in navigation mode. The icon cannot be selected or modified. 28 Resetting Trip Data Resetting trip data will reset the value of Trip Odom and Trip Time to zero. To set the trip data and display new data: 1. On the trip status page, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select the Trip Reset option and press OK to confirm. The trip status data is reset to default settings. Changing the Fields You can specify the items to be displayed in the trip status fields. To change the field items: 1. On the trip status page, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Highlight the Change Field option and press OK 3. Select the field you want to change and press OK to view the available options. · · · · · · · · · Speed: shows the speed at which you are traveling Track: shows the tracking direction Trip Odom: shows the distance traveled so far Trip Time: shows the time elapsed Altitude: shows the altitude of your current location Signal: shows the current signal strength of the device Speed Avg.: shows the average speed Speed Max: shows the maximum speed To Dest.: shows the distance to your destination 29 4. Use the navigation key to toggle between the 6 fields and 2 fields tab and repeat the steps 1 to 3 to change the fields accordingly. Moving to the Next Waypoint On the compass page, you can switch to the next waypoint and view the direction and distance information with ease. To change to the next waypoint: 1. On the map page, press the Page button and use the left/right navigation keys to choose the Compass tab. 2. The compass shows the direction and distance to the next waypoint. Press the Menu button to display the menu options. 3. Select Change Next WP and press OK. 4. A list of all waypoints on the route is displayed on screen. Select the next waypoint to be displayed and press OK. 5. The selected waypoint information is then displayed on the compass page. 30 Calibrating Altitude Altitude calibration is the process used with barometer altimeter and GPS altitude. GPS altitude is used as the reference. To perform altitude calibration: 1. In Professional mode, press the Page button to display the Info page. 2. Press the Menu button to display the menu options. 3. Use the up/down navigation keys to select Calibration Alt. and press OK to confirm. 4. Select Auto by GPS or Manual and press OK to confirm. 31 Using Geocaching Mode The GM-120 features a geocaching function which enables users to use location coordinates and set up caches to participate in treasure hunting games. Setting Geocaching Coordinates To set up the cache box from the Geocaching menu: 1. In Geocaching mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Check Box Information and press OK to display the Treasure Box List. 3. Select a box to set up the location coordinates. You can set up to 3 cache boxes on the GM-120. 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight the field you want to change such as name, comment, coordinates, and radius. 5. Check the Alert box to enable an alert to be displayed when the cache is reached. 6. Highlight the option and press OK to save changes. The cache box you just set up is shown on the map page. Repeat steps 1 to 6 to set up other cache boxes. You can also set up cache boxes directly from the map page: 1. Move the cursor to the location where you want to set up a cache box. 2. Hold the OK button to save the current location. The cache box that has not been alerted by user will be used for saving automatically. If all three cache boxes have been set up, the device will save data to Box 3 and replace the current data. 32 Viewing the Geocaching Page After setting up the cache box, you can start the treasure hunt by using the coordinates on the geocaching page. Follow the steps below to access to the cache boxes location on your map page: 1. On the map page, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select the box location you want to view, and press OK to confirm. 3. A warning message prompts to start recording track log. Press OK to proceed. 4. The map page will switch to the compass page showing the direction, distance and time from your current position to the chosen cache box. The white arrow shows the direction of your final destination, while the black arrow show the direction you are traveling. 5. You can pause or stop recording the track log during the treasure hunting. Press the Menu button to display the menu options. · · If Choose Stop Box, the track log recording will stop and a guiding line will be deleted. If you choose Log Pause, the recorded guiding line will be deleted. Press Menu button again and select Log Continue to resume recording the track log. 33 Using Sports Mode The GM-120 features a sports mode which allows users to set up a training session and record their performance for post exercise evaluation. Training Setup The Training Setup menu enables you to set up the time, distance, pace, speed, lap when you are taking a walk, jogging, or cycling, and view your exercise performance afterwards. Setting the Timer To set up the timer: 1. In Sports mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Training Setup and press OK to display the menu options. 3. Highlight Timer and press the OK button. 4. Use the navigation keys to select the field you want to change and press the OK button. 5. Use the navigation keys to adjust each field and press the OK button to confirm. 6. Highlight the option and press the OK button to save changes. Setting the Distance To set up the training distance: 1. In Sports mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Training Setup and press OK to display the menu options. 3. Highlight Distance and press the OK button. 4. Use the navigation keys to select the field you want to change and press the OK button. 34 5. Use the navigation keys to adjust each field and press the OK button to confirm. 6. Highlight the option and press the OK button to save changes. Setting the Pace To set up the training pace: 1. In Sports mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Training Setup and press OK to display the menu options. 3. Highlight Pace and press the OK button. 4. Use the navigation keys to select the field you want to change and press the OK button. 5. Use the navigation keys to adjust each field and press the OK button to confirm. 6. Highlight the option and press the OK button to save changes. Setting the Speed To set up the training speed: 1. In Sports mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Training Setup and press OK to display the menu options. 3. Highlight Speed and press the OK button. 4. Use the navigation keys to select the field you want to change and press the OK button. 5. Use the navigation keys to adjust each field and press the OK button to confirm. 6. Highlight the option and press the OK button to save changes. 35 Setting the Lap This feature allows users to set up the lap counter to count automatically after specified distance or time elapsed during training or manually by pressing the Menu key when a lap has been completed. To set up the training laps: 1. In Sports mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Training Setup and press OK to display the menu options. 3. Highlight Lap and press OK. 4. Use the navigation keys to select Auto or Manual and press OK to confirm. 5. Use the navigation keys to adjust each field and press OK to confirm. 6. Highlight the option and press OK to save the changes. A message will pop up to inform the user when a lap has been completed. If you set the lap counter to manual, press the Menu button when a lap has been completed and the following screen appears. Press OK to start a new lap. 36 Setting Auto Pause The auto pause function reminds users to pause recording the sports log after a specified period. To set up the auto pause during training: 1. In Sports mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Training Setup and press OK to display the menu options. 3. Highlight Auto Pause and press OK. 4. Use the left/right navigation keys to select the field you want to change and press OK. 5. Use the up/down navigation keys to adjust each field and press OK to confirm. 6. Highlight the option and press OK to save changes. Miscellaneous Settings In the Miscellaneous setting menu, you can personalize the training type and set up the way your training is recorded. You can set up training by selecting the type of exercise and your weight. By the end of the training, you can view your training performance and the calories you consumed in the History menu. To configure miscellaneous settings: 1. In Sports mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Training Setup and press OK to display the menu options. 3. Highlight Misc. and press the OK button. 4. Use the left/right navigation keys to select the Misc. tab. 5. Use the up/down navigation keys to select the field you want to change and press OK. 6. Use the navigation keys to adjust each field and press OK. 7. Highlight the option and press OK to save changes. 37 To set the record distance and time interval: 1. In Sports mode, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Select Training Setup and press OK to display the menu options. 3. Highlight Misc. and press OK. 4. Use the left/right navigation keys to select the Record tab. · Highlight the Dist Interval field and press OK to view the options. Use the up/down navigation keys to select the distance interval and press the OK button to save your settings. Select the ----- option if you do not wish to specify the distance interval. Highlight the Time Interval field and press OK view the options. Use the up/down navigation keys to select the time interval and press OK to save your settings. Select the ----- option if you do not wish to specify the time interval. · 5. Highlight the option and press the OK button to save changes. Start Training After you have configured training settings, you can start the training session and have your sports track and performance recorded. To start a training session: 1. On the map page, press OK to start training. The "Start Training" message pops up. The icon at the bottom of the screen indicates training is in progress The route taken, time elapsed, current altitude, pace, and speed are displayed on the screen. 2. To stop training, press OK again. The "Stop Training" message pops up and the device stops recording. The icon at the bottom of the screen indicates that the training has ended. 38 Viewing Training History The Training History keeps a record of your training sessions on a weekly basis. You can view the training records either from the Training History or the Training Summary page. To view the summary of your last training: 1. On the map page, press the Page button to view the Training Summary page. You will see the total distance, time, max. speed, pace, and calories you burnt for each training session you completed. 2. Press the Page button again to return to the map page. To view the information page: 1. On the map page, press the Page button and then the right navigation key to view the information page. Here you can see the current barometer, altitude and the direction you are traveling. 2. Press the Page button again to return to the map page. To view your training history: 1. On the map page, press the Menu button to display the sports menu options. 2. Select History and press OK. A training record of the current week is displayed on the screen. 3. Press OK to view a complete list of the training records. 4. Use the navigation keys to highlight a training record and press OK to view the lap information of the selected training. 39 5. Use the up/down navigation keys to select a lap and press OK. 6. Use the left/right navigation keys to toggle between Lap Detail and Diagram tab and view the lap information. To delete the training records: 1. On the training history page, press the Menu button to display the menu options. 2. Use the navigation keys to select an option to delete the records and press OK to confirm. 40 Transferring Data You can transfer maps, waypoints, routes, track logs, and fonts to and from a PC using the Loading feature. Making Connections To connect the GM-120 to your laptop, use the USB cable provided in the package. Connect the smaller end of the cable to the data port on the device and connect the other end of the cable to a free USB port on your laptop. Please execute the setup.exe in CD-ROM to install Maproute program first. Execute USB-V2.1.0.exe to install USB driver. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the driver installation. NOTE: · Make sure that the USB cable is working properly and connected correctly to the GM-120 and the PC. If not, an error message will be displayed on the PC's screen. You must connect the GM-120 to the PC and use the Maproute program to upload or download data. Both devices are needed to transfer data. A virtual COM port will appear in the PC/laptop. · · 41 Starting Data Transfer To transfer data, do the following: 1. Press the Menu button twice to display the main menu. 2. Scroll to the Loading option and press OK. 3. Press the Menu key as prompted. 4. Choose the appropriate option from those displayed on the screen as follows: · PC->GPS Track: to transfer track logs from a PC to the GM-120. See Downloading Track Logs on page 54. PC->GPS Wp&Rt: to transfer waypoints and routes from a PC to the GM-120. See Downloading Waypoints and Routes on page 54. PC->GPS Geocaching: to transfer geocaching coordinates from a PC to the GM120. See Downloading Geocaching Coordinates on page 55. GPS->PC Track: to transfer track logs from the GM-120 to a PC. See Uploading Data on page 55. GPS->PC Wp&Rt: to transfer waypoints and routes from the GM-120 to a PC. See Uploading Data on page 55. GPS->PC Spt Rec: to transfer sports records from the GM-120 to a PC. See Uploading Data on page 55. · · · · · To transfer data to your laptop or PC, use the Maproute utility provided on the software CD. The following sections provide more information about using this utility. 42 Using Maproute After connecting the GM-120 to the PC (see Making Connections on page 41) and setting it up with the Loading menu (see Uploading Data on page 55) to select the type of data transfer, run the Maproute.exe program from the software CD to start data transfer. Refer to the following sections to learn more about the software and how to transfer different types of data. NOTE: Use the following tools in the Maproute utility to view and manage the map files as follows: · · · · Click Tools | Zoom In to enlarge the map scale. Click Tools | Zoom Out to reduce the map scale. Click Tools | Move to pan and scan different areas of the map. Click Tools | Arrow to show the names of roads or interesting points when moving the cursor over the map. System Requirements Make sure that the host PC meets the following system requirements: · · · · PC: Pentium or above, or compatible PC Memory: 16 MB (minimum) Operating system: Windows XP/2000/Me/98/95 Hard disk space: 100MB (minimum) 43 Features You can use the menu bar to perform various tasks from the main program window. The following sections describe how to use the Maproute menu items. You can also use the toolbar icons to carry out various functions. Move your mouse over the toolbar icons to view a tool-tip about the icon and learn what each icon represents. File Menu Click File | Open to open map card files (*.ard) or map list files (*.arl, which contains a list of several map card files). Select a map list file (*.arl) from the File Open menu and click OK. The selected map file opens and the roads and points of interests are displayed on the map. 44