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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. Portable Automobile Navigation System...
Safety Precautions About charging 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.
Warranty Statement This warranty 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.
If there are any questions regarding the use of this product, please logon to the website www.holux.com 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.tw...
Contents Preface... 1 Symbols ...1 Important Notice...1 Functions and Features ...3 Other Functions ...3 First Time Use ...4 Copyright ...4 Important Notice...4 Package Contents ...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...
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Setting ... 22 System Settings ...22 [Time]...22 [Volume] ...23 [Startup Message]...23 [Stylus Adjustment] ...24 Backlight Settings ...25 Help ...27 Music Playback Function ... 28 Storing MP3 files onto SD memory cards ...28 Starting music playback...28 Create custom playlist ...30 Image Browsing Function ... 31 Using the CD ...
Preface We appreciate your purchase of the GPSmile 51. 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.
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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.
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.
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.
Package Contents Your product should include the following accessories: NAV-51 Unit In Vehicle Bracket Base Unit for Bracket Travel Adapter Car Adapter (option) Battery USB Charging Cable 128 MB SD Memory Card (Option) CD-ROM Quick Guide GPSmile51...
Basic Operation Introduction Front View Charge Indicator Find-Target Hotkey Zoom-Out Zoom-In Directional Pad ESC Key Menu Directory Power Button Touch Screen GPSmile51 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...
Rear View 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 GPSmile51...
Left Side Battery Lid Right Side Headphone Jack SD Memory Card Slot GPSmile51 Open the battery lid to replace the rechargeable battery Connection to external headphones SD memory card slot, the required programs and maps are saved on this memory card, please do not remove memory card while in use.
Top View Reset Volume Adjustment Key Bottom View USB/Power Connection Port System reset switch Adjusts volume level Dual function port for USB connector and charger GPSmile51...
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, charge after installation.
Connecting to AC Adapter and Charging Before using the device for the first time, we strongly suggest you use 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.
Lithium batteries do not need to be discharged. Do not wait until the battery is depleted to recharge. When not in use for a long period, charge the battery every two weeks to prevent excessive discharge affecting battery performance. When charging a completely depleted battery, wait at least one minute before system startup.
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2. Once the base is secure, bend the bracket arm as shown below. 3. Suction the vehicle bracket securely to the windshield, ensuring its base is resting firmly on the dashboard. -14- GPSmile51...
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4. Finally, insert the GPS unit onto 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: The bracket base should be resting securely on the dashboard to prevent excessive shock.
Using the Car Charger While using the device in a vehicle, use the included car charger for long periods of usage. 1. Plug in the small plug into the power jack on the rear of the in vehicle bracket. 2. Insert the other end into the cigarette lighter. GPSmile51 -16-...
Operating Methods Startup 1. Press and hold 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: navigation, music, photo, and settings.
Using the Function Buttons Control the main functions with the buttons on the right hand side. Find-Target Hotkey Zoom-Out Zoom-In Directional Pad ESC Key Menu Directory Power Button GPSmile51 Fast forward to the target window, this window provides 7 location searches enabling quick setting of destinations.
Using the Stylus The stylus is the main tool for operating this unit. Use the stylus to select icons/items on the screen, scroll around the map onscreen, or even input hand written data. The stylus is concealed in the pen slot on the back, pull out and extend for easy usage.
Using the SD Memory Card This unit is equipped with a SD memory card slot; you can purchase SD (Secure Digital) Cards to expand the memory capacity. Insert the memory card as below: With the metal contacts of the memory card facing back, insert the card into the slot on the right side of the unit.
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.
Setting The setting function gives you the ability to adjust the basic system options, including time settings, volume control, screen calibration, startup message, backlight setting, version info, and GPS reset etc. You can modify the settings according to personal preferences. System Settings [Time] 1.
[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] On or Off for whether the startup message is to be broadcast. Scroll bar -23- GPSmile51...
[Stylus Adjustment] Control of the unit is accomplished primarily through the stylus by touching/writing on the screen. If the system cannot correctly identify your stylus’ input, please run through the screen calibration procedure. 1. From the settings window, select [Stylus Adjustment] to start the screen calibration procedure.
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.
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4. Scroll the brightness bar to control backlight brightness. There are six levels in total. 5. Select to confirm or select to keep the original settings. 6. Select to return to main menu screen. -26- GPSmile51...
Help 1. Under the settings window, select [Help] to enter the help window. 2. The screen display will show instructions for operation of music playback and image browsing functions. -27- GPSmile51...
Music Playback Function This unit has an MP3 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.
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3. The Music Playback Window. 4. Use the buttons in the Music Playback Window to control each playback function. 5. For functions of different buttons in the Music Playback Window, please refer to the illustration below: Exit Increase Volume Volume Display Progress Bar Display Timer Song Title...
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 it from the playlist. 1.
4. The file will be added to the panel/playlist on the right. 5. Clicking the [Add All] button will add all songs currently in the left panel into the playlist. 6. To remove a song from the playlist, please select the song from the right panel and then click the [Delete] button.
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3. The Image Browsing Window. 4. Double click on the directory in the lower right panel where image files are stored. 5. Double click the image/photograph file to be displayed. 6. Click the expand/shrink button to expand or shrink the viewed image.
Using the CD Appendix Troubleshooting System reset Only under extremely few circumstances will it be required to reboot the system. Reset your system if the following situations occur: 1. Heavy lag experienced with screen refresh or operations, resulting in an inoperable system. 2.
The system will immediately reset. You will now see the main screen and the system is ready for use. 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...
Normal Care and Maintenance To ensure the unit’s normal operation and extended life span, please note the following while using and storing: Keep dry This product is not waterproof. If it comes into contact with water spray or is submerged it will seriously damage the components, resulting in irreversible damage.
Cleaning the screen Using a soft clean cloth to wipe the screen is recommended; do not use ordinary tissue to wipe the screen. Do not disassemble Please do not disassemble the product, this may void the warranty and damage the unit. Storage When the product is not being used for a long period, please remove the battery and store in a cool and dry place.
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