Portable Automobile Navigation System Product User Manual Version: V.01 July 2005 Registered info HOLUX and GPSmile are trademarks of HOLUX Technology, Inc. All other trademarks belong to each registered companies. Note Contents of this manual will be modified without further notice. Safety Precautions About charging Please use the power adapter included with the package, using power adapters other than the provided one will result in malfunction and danger. The device should only be supplied with specific batteries internally. About the power adapter Please do not use the power adapter in a wet environment. When hands and feet are wet, please do not touch the power adapter. While using the power adaptor ensure that the area is well ventilated. Do not let paper or other material cover the power adaptor, therefore interfering with the cooling effect. Do not use the power adaptor whilst it is in a bag. Please do not attempt to repair the device. If device is damaged or is in a wet environment, replace the device immediately. About the battery Use only the original factory approved charger. A Lithium battery is built in to the device. To prevent fire or skin burns, please do not disassemble, pierce, impact, or expose the battery to fire. The battery will crack, explode, or release dangerous chemicals if placed in a fire. Important instructions Note: Replacing with an incorrect battery might result in explosion. When disposing of the battery, please follow the instructions. The replacement battery must be original factory approved. Recycling or disposing of batteries must follow regulations. The battery should only be used in specific devices. -ii- Warrantee Statement This warrantee applies to parts and services of GPSmile51 manufactured and sold through Holux Technology Inc. The local area covered is Taiwan; the warrantee length is one year from date of purchase (counting from the date on the sales receipt). Under normal user operation, Holux Technology provides free repair services. The replaceable battery warrantee is six months. The replaced parts after a repair are properties of Holux Technology. Holux Technology is not responsible for providing repairs or replacements of any software; Holux Technology does not provide any warrantee service for third party software/hardware. Important instructions Note: This warrantee does not cover damage or malfunction from the below causes: unauthorized disassembly/modification of unit, abuse or incorrect usage, accidental and other unpreventable causes, operation under variables mentioned other than in this product user manual, using parts not made or sold by Holux Technology, or repairs done by anyone other than Holux Technology and authorized retail/service provider. Expendable parts are not covered in the warrantee. Any program, data, or portable storage media damages or lost are not responsible. Please contact your local Holux Technology authorized service provider to learn more about geographical limitations, proof of purchase requests, response time agreements, and other specific maintenance service requests. -iii- GPSmile51 Technical Support If there are any questions on using the product, please logon to the website www.holux.com and see the FAQ. If answers could not be found on the website, please send an e-mail to Info@holux.com.tw Stating your location and question. Maintenance Service HOLUX Technology, Inc. +886-3-6687000 Web Site: www.holux.com.tw E-mail: Info@holux.com.tw HOLUX Technology, Inc. www.holux.com -iv- Contents Preface ........................................................................ 1 Symbols ............................................................................... 1 Important Notice .................................................................. 1 Functions and Features ......................................................... 3 Others Functions................................................................... 3 First Time Use ...................................................................... 4 Copyright ..................................................................... 4 Important Notice........................................................... 4 Package Content................................................................... 5 Basic Operation ............................................................ 6 Introduction ......................................................................... 6 Front View.................................................................... 6 Rear View..................................................................... 7 Left Side....................................................................... 8 Right Side..................................................................... 8 Top View...................................................................... 9 Bottom View ................................................................. 9 Getting Started........................................................... 10 Preparing for Use ....................................................... 11 Installing Battery .................................................................11 Connecting to AC Adapter and Charging.................................12 Using the In Vehicle Bracket .................................................13 Using the Car Charger ..........................................................15 Operating Method ................................................................16 Startup........................................................................16 Shutdown....................................................................16 Using the Function Button.............................................17 Using the Stylus ...........................................................18 Using the SD Memory Card ...................................................19 Function Menu.....................................................................20 -v- GPSmile51 Setting ...................................................................... 21 Music Playback Function.............................................. 27 Storing MP3 files onto SD memory cards................................27 Starting Music Playback ........................................................27 Create Custom Playlist..........................................................29 Time ...................................................................................21 Volume ...............................................................................22 Startup Message ..................................................................22 Align Screen ........................................................................23 Backlight Settings ................................................................24 Help....................................................................................26 Image Browsing Function............................................ 30 Using the CD.............................................................. 32 Appendix ................................................................... 32 Troubleshooting...................................................................32 System Reset...............................................................32 Quick Troubleshooting..................................................33 Normal Care and Maintenance.......................................34 Storage ...............................................................................35 Specifications ......................................................................36 -vi- Preface We appreciate your purchase of the GPSmile 51. Please thoroughly read all instructions regarding the product for a full understanding of its features. Symbols For fast reference to the data you wish to find, this manual uses the following symbols. This icon means to take note to messages and to read for while during use. This icon means a warning and should take care not to damage the unit. This icon means useful tips for extra information while using. Important Notice This system only provides a navigational reference. Please do not use this system for any directional, distance, and geographic etc precise measurements. The first GPS positioning should be performed at a single set point, wide-open area without building shelters. Positioning time length will depend on the satellite signal strength, cloud levels; possibly taking up to 10 minutes. GPS (Global Positioning System) is the satellite system by the United States of America Department of Defense. All maintenance and operations are also managed by the United States of America Department of Defense. Should the system be modified and adjusted, the precision and operation of GPS related systems might be affected. Any wireless communication products (mobile phone, radio, speed detection unit etc) might affect the GPS signal, resulting in a poor signal. For safety, please do not operate this system while driving a vehicle. -1- GPSmile51 Please do not leave this unit under your front windshield after you leave the vehicle, high temperature exposures might be dangerous and cause overheating to the battery and malfunctions. Window tinting might interfere with the reception of satellite signals. We recommend you install a vehicle antenna to strengthen and stabilize the signal. The planned navigational route is for reference only; changes in roadside conditions (one way streets, no right turns) may happen so please respond accordingly to the situation and decide whether or not to follow the planned course. When placing this system in the vehicle, please secure with brackets on the car to ensure safety. The recommended installation location is illustrated below. X Please do not block driver's view X Please do not secure in front of airbag X Please do not place on unstable dashboard X Please do not secure in front of airbag Differences between manufactured and shipped versions may be present; this software may be updated frequently. If the description in this manual is different from your software version, please follow the software version currently on hand. -2- Functions and Features Realistic full scene 3D view, go where you see. Smart road travel display, zoom-in on cross roads. GPS speed limit warning setting (city and highway speed limit settings). Voice cue for information such as turning, u-turn, distance etc. Highway info display and voice cueing function, including for next interchange, rest stop, tollbooth. GPS map rotation with road. GPS street traveled, administrative divisions, map directions information displays. Custom "speeding camera location". Under GPS, voice cueing from a distance of 300m before encounter. Other Functions Music playback: plays MP3 music files. Image display: displays photographs or image files. -3- GPSmile51 First time use Copyright Without the written consent of HOLUX Technology, Inc, this manual including the product and the software may not be duplicated, transmitted, recorded or saved on storage devices; nor shall it be translated under any circumstances into any other languages. Copyright ©2005 HOLUX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. Important Notice Please read thoroughly this manual of operating instructions and explanations. Use only original factory approved batteries and accessories to prevent unexpected damage. If the correct procedures were not followed for operation or incompatible accessories were connected, this violates the warrantee agreement and will automatically void the warrantee; even causing personal safety issues. -4- Package Content Your product should include the following accessories: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 1 2 3 4 5 6 NAV-51 Unit In Vehicle Bracket Bracket fixing Base Unit for Bracket Car Adapter Travel Adapter 7 8 9 10 11 USB Charging Cable 128 MB SD Memory Card Battery CD-ROM Quick Guide -5- GPSmile51 Basic Operation Introduction Front View 1 2 3 4 5 Charge Indicator Find-Target Hotkey Zoom-Out Zoom-In Directional Pad Displays the battery charging status Press to quickly enter the destination window Zooms out of the map Zooms in on the map Press up/down/left/right keys to move around onscreen or press-on the center to select items Exits current operation Returns to the main menu window Switches on/off the power Displays system status/use stylus to directly input data or select items on the screen 6 7 8 9 ESC Key Menu Directory Power Button Touch Screen -6- Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 Retractable Antenna External Antenna Connector In Vehicle Securing Bracket Base Stylus Speaker Receives satellite signals For connection of an external antenna Fast secure to the in vehicle securing bracket Use stylus to directly input data or select items on the screen Increase audio output -7- GPSmile51 Left Side 1 Battery Lid Open the battery lid to replace the recharg ...