Holux GPSmile 60. This manual contains the safety instructions that must be observed in order to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or could damage Holux GPSmile 60. The safety instructions have been classified according to the seriousness of...
Introduction Thank you very much for your purchase of Holux GPSmile 60. Please be sure to read this manual before using Holux GPSmile 60, and ensure that you are aware of the correct handling procedures. • Please be sure to read the “ Important Safety Information” section in this document to learn about important safety issue •...
Important Safety Information Read this information before using Holux GPSmile 60. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electric shock, fire, and damage to the equipment observe the following precautions. General Precautions Avoid hot areas: The product should be placed away from heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, or other products (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
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Contact your local regulatory authorities for more information. Your battery should not be thrown in the trash can. • Please carefully read these precautions before using Holux GPSmile 60, and ensure that you are aware of the correct handling procedures. - 5 -...
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• The precautions provide essential information for the protection of the user and others from possible injury and property damage. They also provide information on the safe handling of this product. • Please check that you fully understand the definition of the following messages (signs and graphical symbols) before reading the text, and always follow the instructions provided.
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Supplementary Information: Weitere Informationen: Informations complérnentaires: Información complementaria: Ulteriori informazioni: Ytterligare information: - 7 - “The product complies with the requirements of the low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC and the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.” “Das Produkt entspricht den Anforderungen der Niederspannungsrichtlinie 73/23/EG und der EMC-Richtlinie 89/336/EG.”...
Working Environment This product was designed to fulfill the EMC (electromagnetic compatibility) requirements for “residential, commercial and light industry environments.” The use of this product in working environments other than “residential, commercial and light industry environments” is not approved. For example, the following environments are not approved: •...
In this case, the persons who have connected or implemented those options or cables have to make sure that the system (Holux GPSmile 60 plus options or cables) still fulfills the required standards. To avoid general EMC problems, the following advice should be observed: •...
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FCC Notice “Declaration of Conformity” This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Caring for the Environment by Recycling in the European Union This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment.
Microsoft® ActiveSync® increases the power of Holux GPSmile 60 by allowing you to synchronize the information on your PC with Holux GPSmile 60. - 14 -...
Finding Information This manual describes features, provides program overviews, and describes how to connect Holux GPSmile 60 to your PC, a network, or the Internet. For instructions on setting and installing ActiveSync, consult the documentation that came with ActiveSync. For information on...
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Chapter 2: Basic Skills This chapter identifies the system components and describes the use and customization of Holux GPSmile 60. System Overview Main Unit (Front View) Indicator light Volume UP Volume Down Microphone Initial Settings of the Program Buttons •...
Chapter 2: Basic Skills The zoom in/ zoom out depending on whether your map NOTE support or not. Main Unit (End View) Main Unit (Back View) Battery Pack Power Button The power button performs the functions described in the table below. Power button When the power is off When the power is on Press and hold.
60. The original factory setting of the switch is set to the right position (the “stop” side). When using Holux GPSmile 60 for the first time, you need to set the battery switch to the left position (the “supply” side).
Tap and Hold—Tap and hold the stylus on an item to see a list of actions available for that item. On the pop-up menu that appears, tap the action you want to perform. When you operate the touch screen of Holux GPSmile 60, CAUTION use the supplied stylus. Please use touch panel carefully and don’t place it on or under the sharp objects.
3. Take the battery out of the slot. You can replace the main battery pack without data loss CAUTION because Holux GPSmile 60 has a rechargeable backup battery. However, the capacity of the backup battery is limited; therefore, when you replace the main battery pack,...
Chapter 2: Basic Skills install the new one as soon as possible. Charging the Battery Charge Holux GPSmile 60 by using the AC adaptor: Connect one end of AC adaptor (Mini USB and connect the other end GPSmile 60. Maintain an ambient temperature from approximately 32°F NOTE to 104°F (0°C to 45°C) while charging the battery.
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When the operable time has been diminished, it is time to replace the removable battery with a new one. Do not leave Holux GPSmile 60 in a place of high or low temperature. It may shorten the battery life.
AC adapter with Holux GPSmile 60 to charge the battery. • The removable battery gradually discharges even if Holux GPSmile 60 is not being used. When Holux GPSmile 60 is left idle for a long time, the removable battery may change to will become flat. •...
Inserting a SD Card 1. Remove the dummy card from the SD card slot. 2. Insert the card with its metal contact surface facing the top of Holux GPSmile 60. 3. Press down the card until it clicks in place.
1. Lightly press down the card until a click is heard. The card pops out slightly from the slot. 2. Pull out the card straight. Connecting to a PC Before connecting Holux GPSmile 60 to a PC, check the following: • ActiveSync has been installed on your PC. (For more information, see Chapter 3.) •...
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PDA Mounting Holder and Stand 1) Align the slots with the notches (A) and attach the stand to the holder (B) as shown. 2) Ensure that slots and notches are placed in the proper position and fully locked. Chapter 2: Basic Skills...
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3) Attach the Compal Mounting suction cup to the window (A) and press the suction cup clip in the direction of the arrow to fasten it to the surface (B). Warning! Do not unfasten the stand with the PDA still in the holder, you may drop the PDA and damage it.
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Chapter 2: Basic Skills 5) Place the PDA phone inside the holder as shown. 6) Push the holder back into place. - 28 -...
Chapter 2: Basic Skills Today Screen When you turn on Holux GPSmile 60 for the first time each day (or after 4 hours of inactivity), the Today screen displays. You can also display it by tapping and then Today. On the Today screen, you can see at a glance important information of the day.
You can also switch to certain programs by pressing the program button assigned to those programs. Holux GPSmile 60 has program buttons located on the front of the device. The icons on the buttons identify the programs they activate.
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Chapter 2: Basic Skills The following table contains a partial list of programs that are included. (Look for additional programs in Holux GPSmile 60 Companion CD.) Icon Program ActiveSync Calendar Contacts Pocket Internet Explorer Messaging Windows Media Play Play digital audio and video files.
Export exports all system information parameters to a text (*.txt) file. Customizing Settings You can customize Holux GPSmile 60 by adjusting the settings and installing additional software. Adjust the settings to suit the way you work. To see available options, tap >...
(RAM). You can install programs created for Holux GPSmile 60; the most popular place to find Holux GPSmile 60 software is on Holux GPSmile 60 Web site (http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc). Before you install any programs for the first time, be sure that Holux GPSmile 60 has enough memory.
If the file is not an installer, an error message displays stating that the program is valid but it is designed for a different type of PC. Transfer this file to Holux GPSmile 60. If you cannot find any installation instructions for the program in the Read Me file or documentation, use ActiveSync Explorer to copy the program file to the Program Files folder on Holux GPSmile 60.
If you do not see the program listed, you can either use File Explorer on Holux GPSmile 60 to move the program to the Start Menu folder, or use ActiveSync on your PC to create a shortcut to the program and place the shortcut in the Start Menu folder.
Personal tab screen. If you tap Yes on the confirmation screen to return to the Personal tab screen, you must enter the password each time you use Holux GPSmile If you forget the password, you must initialize Holux GPSmile 60 (for more information, see “Clearing Memory”...
Using ActiveSync, you can synchronize information between Holux GPSmile 60 and your PC or server. Synchronization compares the data on Holux GPSmile 60 with the data residing on your PC and updates both with the most recent information. For example: •...
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Holux GPSmile 60. The information you stored in Microsoft Outlook on your PC has been copied to Holux GPSmile 60, and you did not have to type a word. Disconnect Holux GPSmile 60 from your PC and you are ready to...
Once you have set up ActiveSync and completed the first synchronization process, you can initiate synchronization from Holux GPSmile 60. To switch to ActiveSync, tap For information about using ActiveSync on your PC, start ActiveSync on your PC and then see ActiveSync Help.
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Chapter 3: Microsoft ActiveSync In ActiveSync on Holux GPSmile 60, tap Tools > Options > the Mobile Schedule tab. 1. To synchronize periodically during peak times, select the frequency of synchronization in the Peak times list. 2. To synchronize periodically during off-peak times, select the frequency of synchronization in the Off-peak times list.
Chapter 4: GPS Function Chapter 4: GPS Function Holux GPSmile 60 is also a global positioning system (GPS) device. It is a very convenient tool for navigation on the road. Note: Please set your GPS before getting on the road. No setting while driving.
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Chapter 4: GPS Function 4. To close Map AP, just use the close method of Map AP Start Map AP is not going to start GPS Power. Close Map AP will not close GPS Power either. User has to start/close GPS independently from Map AP. Methods for starting/closing GPS Power Click GPS icon located at the lower right corner of Today screen to start/close GPS Power.
Zoom in and Zoom out When turn on map program, the program will automatically enter the main screen. Then the buttons of Zoom-in and Zoom-out can work to the map. Zoom-in button : Press Zoom-in button will enlarge the map display. Zoom-out button : Press Zoom-out button will diminish the map display.
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Chapter 4: GPS Function • POWER This item indicates that GPS is enabled (the button appears highlighted) or disabled. • Reset GPS When the positioning fails within 10 minutes at the same spot with a clear view of the sky, pressing this button returns to the normal status. Execution parameters are used to add parameters for the NOTE selected map program.
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Chapter 4: GPS Function 3. Adjust Screen light, Speaker/ Microphone, Headphone and Name by your requirement. - 45 -...
Chapter 5: Additional Information Chapter 5: Additional Information Troubleshooting Check the following table for the possible cause of the problem and how to correct it. Symptom Even if the power button is pressed, the power does not turn on. The power was suddenly cut off.
Cannot access the Internet. Resetting Resetting is equivalent to restarting a PC. Reset Holux GPSmile 60 when a button or tapping the screen does not respond. When Holux GPSmile 60 is reset, all data that was not stored during operation is deleted.
Chapter 5: Additional Information Clearing Memory When you initialize Holux GPSmile 60, it returns to the status when it was purchased. When you initialize Holux GPSmile 60, all data stored in the CAUTION memory is deleted. Holux GPSmile 60’s initially installed programs are not deleted.
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Item Temperature Relative humidity Storage conditions Temperature Relative humidity Battery type Processor Memory Flash ROM Display Interfaces DC-IN Headphone Microphone Speaker USB Client port SD card slot - 49 - Chapter 5: Additional Information Description 32°F ~ 104°F (0°C ~ 40°C) 10% ~ 85% -4°F ~ 140°F (-20°C ~ 60°C) 10% ~ 85%...
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Chapter 5: Additional Information Infrared port Audio GPS Receiver Receiver Acquisition time < Typical > Accuracy position Protocol support Map datum Dynamic conditions Accessories Based on IrDA ver. 1.3 Maximum data transmission speed: 115 kbps AC 97 codec Mono record Stereo playback, 8.0 KHz, 11.025 KHz, 22.05 KHz, and 44.1 KHz sample rate Full duplex for simultaneous record and...
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