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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 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.
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Holux Technology, or repairs done by anyone other than Holux Technology and authorized retail/service provider. Expendable parts are not covered in the warrantee.
If there are any questions on using the product, please logon to the website www.holux.com If answers could not be found on the website, please send an e-mail service@holux.com.tw Maintenance Service HOLUX Technology, Inc. +886-3-6687000 Web Site: www.holux.com.tw E-mail: service@holux.com.tw HOLUX Technology, Inc.
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.
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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.
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 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...
Basic Operation Introduction Front View Charge Indicator Find-Target Hotkey Zoom-Out Zoom-In Directional Pad ESC Key Menu Directory Power Button Touch Screen 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 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, please charge after installation.
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.
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, please charge the battery every two weeks to prevent excessive discharge affecting battery performance. When charging a completely depleted battery, please wait at least one minute before system startup.
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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.
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...
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.
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 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, 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.
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: turn to the right side of the unit and with the metal contacts of the memory card facing back, insert the card into the slot.
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.
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] Off or On for whether the startup message is to be broadcast. Scroll bar -22-...
[Stylus Adjustment] Control of this 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] option 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, 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...
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-...
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.
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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 the path and position of the music file from the playlist.
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 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.
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 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...
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 water proof. 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. 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.
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