Portable Automobile Navigation System Product User Manual Version: V1.01 July 2006 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. The products operating temperature is between 0°C ~ 40°C; please do not operate under extreme temperatures. Safety Precautions · Use the power adapter included with the package, using power adapters other than the one provided will result in malfunction and could prove dangerous. The device should only be used with the supplied batteries. About the power adapter Do not use the power adapter in a wet environment. When hands and feet are wet, 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, as this will interfere with cooling. Do not use the power adaptor whilst it is in a bag. 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, 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 may result in an explosion. When disposing of the battery, follow the instructions. The replacement battery must be original factory approved. Regulations must be observed when recycling or disposing of batteries. The battery should only be used in this device. · · · · · · · · · i GPSmile52 Warranty Statement · This warranty applies to parts and services of GPSmile52 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 warranty is six months. The replaced parts after repair are properties of Holux Technology Inc. · Holux Technology is not responsible for providing repairs or replacements of any software; Holux Technology does not provide any warranty service for third party software/hardware. Important instructions Note: This warranty 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 warranty. Any program, data, or portable storage media damages or loss 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. · GPSmile52 ii Technical Support · · If there are any questions regarding the use of this product, please logon to the website www.holux.com and see the FAQ. If answers cannot be found on the website, please send us an e-mail at info@holux.com.tw, stating your query and location. Maintenance Service HOLUX Technology, Inc. +886-3-6687000 Web Site: www.holux.com E-mail: info@holux.com.tw HOLUX Technology, Inc. www.holux.com iii GPSmile52 Table of Contents Safety Precautions.............................................................i Warranty Statement ..........................................................ii Technical Support............................................................iii Maintenance Service........................................................iii Preface ...............................................................................1 Symbols .............................................................................1 Important Notice ...............................................................1 Other Functions ................................................................2 First time use.....................................................................3 Copyright .................................................................................. 3 Important Notice ...................................................................... 3 Package Contents .............................................................4 Basic Operation ................................................................5 Introduction ............................................................................. 5 Getting Started ..................................................................7 SD memory card installation................................................... 7 Using the stylus ........................................................................ 8 I/O interface ............................................................................. 8 Charging................................................................................... 9 Using the In Vehicle Bracket ................................................ 11 Operating Methods .........................................................13 Startup .................................................................................... 13 Shutdown................................................................................ 13 Using Functions ..............................................................14 Function Menu ................................................................15 GPSmile52 Entering the Operation Menu ............................................... 15 Setting..............................................................................16 System Settings....................................................................... 16 Music Playback Function...................................................... 21 Storing MP3 files onto SD memory cards............................. 21 Starting music playback......................................................... 21 Image Browsing Function..................................................... 23 Using the CD ...................................................................24 Troubleshooting..............................................................24 System reset ............................................................................ 24 Quick Troubleshooting .......................................................... 25 Normal Care and Maintenance............................................. 25 Storage.................................................................................... 26 Appendix..........................................................................27 Specifications ......................................................................... 27 GPSmile52 Preface We appreciate your purchase of the GPSmile 52. Please read all instructions thoroughly for a full understanding of the products' 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. 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 used 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 reasons, do not operate this system while driving a vehicle. · · · · 1 GPSmile52 · Do not leave this unit under your front windshield after you leave the vehicle. Exposure to high temperatures might be dangerous and cause overheating to the battery, resulting in malfunction of the device. 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 Do not block driver's view X Do not secure in front of airbag X Do not place on · · · unstable dashboard X Do not secure in front of airbag · Differences between manufactured and shipped versions may be present; this software may be updated frequently. If the descriptions in this manual are different from your software version, please follow the software version currently on hand. Other Functions · · Music playback: plays MP3 music files. Image display: displays photographs or image files. GPSmile52 2 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 ©2006 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. 3 GPSmile52 Package Contents Your product should include the following accessories: NAV-52 Unit In Vehicle Bracket Bracket fixing Car Adapter Home / Travel Adapter (Optional) SD Memory Card (Optional) CD-ROM Quick Guide GPSmile52 4 Basic Operation Introduction Front View Charging indicator LED Charging: Red Full: Green 3.5" TFT LCD with touch screen Rear View Stylus Speaker System power switch I/O interface 5 GPSmile52 Left Side External Antenna port USB port Right Side Stylus SD card slot Reset button Top View Power button Menu button Note: The Menu button is only functional during GPS navigation. GPSmile52 6 Getting Started If you are a first-time system user, the following explanations will help you quickly understand the system operations, and experience the system's powerful and convenient functions. SD memory card installation This unit is equipped with a SD memory card slot; you can purchase SD (Secure Digital) Cards to expand the memory capacity. To insert the memory card: With the metal contacts of the memory card facing back, insert the card into the slot on the right side of the unit. To remove the memory card: 1. Gently press the top of the memory card, and the card will eject automatically. Then pull to remove the memory card. 2. The included memory card contains the digital map files that are required for the GPS navigational data. Please do not delete. When removing the memory card, please make sure the card is not reading data, or it will cause a system crash. Do not set the SD memory card as write protected, or the system will not operate properly. When operating, accidental removal of the memory card will result in showing an error message. Please reinsert the memory card and the system may need to be reset before further use. 7 GPSmile52 Using the stylus This unit can be controlled easily though the touch screen. The stylus is an assist tool for operating this unit and is concealed in a pen slot at the rear. Pull out to use. Stylus I/O interface The I/O interface has five pins, and each pin function is described as below. Pin 1 2 Function VCCIN (DC 5.4 ± 0.2 1A) TX Serial Data output port A (TTL LevelVoh2.4V Vol0.4V; Ioh=Iol=2mA) RX Serial Data input port A(TTL LevelVih0.7*VCC Vil0.3*VCC) GND Outside device (Reserve of software program definition.) 3 12345 4 5 GPSmile52 8 Charging Using Home / Travel adapter: Before using the ...