Holux GPSmile51 Product User Manual

Holux GPSmile51 Product User Manual

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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.
Portable Automobile
Navigation System

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    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.
  • Page 3 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.
  • Page 4: Technical Support

    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.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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 GPSmile51...
  • Page 6 Setting ... 21 Time ...21 Volume ...22 Startup Message ...22 Align Screen ...23 Backlight Settings ...24 Help...26 Music Playback Function... 27 Storing MP3 files onto SD memory cards...27 Starting Music Playback ...27 Create Custom Playlist...29 Image Browsing Function... 30 Using the CD... 32 Appendix ...
  • Page 7: Preface

    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. GPSmile51...
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9: Functions And Features

    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. GPSmile51...
  • Page 10: First Time Use

    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.
  • Page 11: Package Content

    Package Content Your product should include the following accessories: NAV-51 Unit In Vehicle Bracket Bracket fixing Base Unit for Bracket Car Adapter Travel Adapter USB Charging Cable 128 MB SD Memory Card Battery CD-ROM Quick Guide GPSmile51...
  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Basic Operation Introduction Front View Charge Displays the battery charging status Indicator Find-Target Press to quickly enter the destination Hotkey window Zoom-Out Zooms out of the map Zoom-In Zooms in on the map Directional Pad Press up/down/left/right keys to move around onscreen or press-on the center to select items ESC Key...
  • Page 13: Rear View

    External For connection of an external antenna Antenna Connector In Vehicle Fast secure to the in vehicle securing Securing bracket Bracket Base Stylus Use stylus to directly input data or select items on the screen Speaker Increase audio output GPSmile51...
  • Page 14: Left Side

    Left Side Battery Lid Open the battery lid to replace the rechargeable battery Right Side Headphone Jack Connection to external headphones SD Memory SD memory card slot, the required Card Slot programs and maps are saved on this memory card, please do not remove memory card while in use.
  • Page 15: Top View

    Top View Reset System reset switch Volume Adjusts volume level Adjustment Key Bottom View USB/Power Dual function port for USB connector and Connection Port charger GPSmile51...
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    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. 1. Battery installation This system uses a proprietary Lithium battery, please charge after installation.
  • Page 17: Preparing For Use

    Please follow the procedures to install the proprietary rechargeable battery: 1. Follow the indicated direction to open the battery compartment. 2. Insert the rechargeable battery according to the polarity. 3. Follow the indicated direction to close the battery compartment. -11- GPSmile51...
  • Page 18: Connecting To Ac Adapter And Charging

    Connecting to AC Adapter and Charging Before first use, we strongly suggest beginning use with a fully charged battery. 1. Insert the USB connector into the adapter. 2. Insert the other end into the power port under the unit. 3. Plug the adapter into a power outlet. 4.
  • Page 19: Using The In Vehicle Bracket

    1. Follow the arrows and slide the component A into component B fitting holes to secure. Please note the directions of A and B, when fitted the assembly should be tight. If the directions are incorrect, it will result in a loose fit, please reassemble. -13- GPSmile51...
  • Page 20 2. Follow the indicated directions and insert B into slots on base C, slide along the arrow direction to secure. 3. Finally insert the GPS unit on to the base.. When using the in-vehicle secure bracket, do not install in a location that will block the view of the driver Recommended installation requirements: 1.
  • Page 21: Using The Car Charger

    While using in a vehicle, use the included car charger for long periods of usage. 1. Plug in the car adapter small plug into the power jack on the back of the base. 2. Insert the other end into the cigarette lighter. -15- GPSmile51...
  • Page 22: Operating Method

    Operating Methods Startup 1. Press the power button for about two seconds to turn on the power. Shutdown 2. While power is on, press the power button to turn off power. During the first startup, the screen will show the main screen consisting of four functions, including navigation, music, images, and settings.
  • Page 23: Using The Function Button

    Zooms in on the map Directional Pad Press up/down/left/right keys to move around onscreen or press-on the center to select items ESC Key Exits current operation Menu Directory Returns to the main menu Power Button Switches on/off the power -17- GPSmile51...
  • Page 24: Using The Stylus

    Using the Stylus The stylus is the main tool for operating this unit, use the stylus to select icons/items on the screen, drag around the map to view directly, or even input hand written data. The stylus is concealed in the pen slot on the back, pull out and extend for easy usage.
  • Page 25: Using The Sd Memory Card

    Removing the Memory Card 1. Gently press the top of the memory card, and the card will eject automatically. 2. Then remove the memory card. -19- GPSmile51...
  • Page 26: Function Menu

    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. Please do not set the SD memory card as write protect, or the system cannot be successfully executed.
  • Page 27: Setting

    2. Select from the [Hour] pull down menu and choose the correct value. 3. Select from the [Minute] pull down menu and choose the correct value. 4. Select to confirm, or select 5. Select to return to main menu screen. to keep original settings. -21- GPSmile51...
  • Page 28: Volume

    [Volume] 1. Under the settings window, control the volume directly with the scroll bar. There are six levels of volume in total. [Startup Message] 1. Under the settings window, select [Warning Voice] Off or On for whether the startup message is to be broadcast. Scroll bar -22-...
  • Page 29 2. Use the stylus and touch once on the cross that’s displayed in the center of the screen. 3. Touch once on the cross at the second position. 4. Touch once on the cross at the third position. 5. Follow the procedures and finish touching on the forth and fifth positions. -23- GPSmile51...
  • Page 30: Backlight Settings

    6. To finish the calibration procedure, press the Enter key to accept the new settings. Press the Esc key to keep the old settings. 7. Select to go back to the main menu screen. Backlight Settings The backlight settings will adjust the brightness of the backlight and the auto-off time.
  • Page 31 4. Scroll the brightness bar to control backlight brightness, six levels in total. 5. Select to confirm or select to keep the original settings. 6. Select to return to main menu screen. -25- GPSmile51...
  • Page 32: Help

    Help 1. Under the setting window, select [Help] to enter the help window. 2. The screen display will show instructions for operation of music playback and image browsing functions. -26-...
  • Page 33 1. GPS signals can’t be obtained after long period of time such as 3 minutes in the open area. 2. Travel over 500km without using GPSmile 51. ※ For instructions on the navigation software, please refer to the [Navigation Software Operation Manual]. -27- GPSmile51...
  • Page 34: Music Playback Function

    Music Playback Function This unit has aMP3 Music Playback function that is capable of playing back MP3 files stored on SD memory cards. Storing MP3 files onto SD memory cards On your computer, you must first convert the music from an audio CD into MP3 files, then save them onto the SD memory card.
  • Page 35 Exit Increase Volume Volume Display Progress Bar Display Timer Song Title Decrease Volume Repeat Single Song Repeat All Songs Previous Play/Pause To Song Selection Window Back to First Song Stop Skip to Last Song Next Battery Indicator -29- GPSmile51...
  • Page 36: Create Custom Playlist

    Create custom playlist The Create custom playlist function lets you create a personalized playlist, specifying which songs to play and in what order. Adding/removing a song from the playlist will not copy or delete the actual file. It will only add/remove the path and position of the music file from the playlist.
  • Page 37: Image Browsing Function

    The system has an Image Browsing function that is capable of displaying images/photographs stored on SD memory cards. 1. Insert the SD memory card with stored image files into the SD memory card slot on the unit. 2. Power on, and select [Photo] icon on Main Menu. -31- GPSmile51...
  • Page 38 3. The Image Browsing Window. 4. Double click a directory in the lower right panel that stores the image files. 5. Double click the image/photograph file to be displayed. 6. Click the expand/shrink button to expand or shrink the viewed image.
  • Page 39: Using The Cd

    10. Cannot turn off the system with power button. 11. No response with selection on the screen. Use the tip of the stylus and insert into the reset switch on top of the unit. -33- GPSmile51...
  • Page 40: Quick Troubleshooting

    The system will be immediately reset. On the main menu screen, directly select the icon and start using. Quick Troubleshooting Power Cannot startup Screen No screen displayed Display speed is too slow Screen has no response Navigation GPS cannot display my current location Insufficient batter charge, please...
  • Page 41: Normal Care And Maintenance

    Please avoid long periods of sunlight or high temperature exposure. Using the stylus The LCD screen is easily scratched; please use only the stylus for operation. Do not use any other sharp objects on the screen to avoid damaging the LCD screen. -35- GPSmile51...
  • Page 42: Storage

    Cleaning the screen Using a soft clean cloth to wipe the screen is recommended; do not use ordinary tissue to wipe the screen. Please do not disassemble Please do not disassemble the product, this might void the warrantee and damage the unit. Storage When the product is not being used for a long period, please take the battery out and store in a cool and dry place.
  • Page 43: Specifications

    GPS antenna Built-in flip-open active antenna Handheld Software (Pre- Companion CD: Adobe Acrobat Reader® for loaded) Pocket PC - PDF file viewer GPSmile51 Handheld Manual Processor Centrality Atlas Processor at 200 MHz. O.S. Operating System Microsoft Windows CE.Net 4.2 Memory...

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