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Thank you for purchasing Gsat GH-615. We sincerely hope you to enjoy using this high technology GPS device. For fully understand the functions and features of GH-615, please read the user manual before you get started. page GH-615...
Table of Contents Introduction and Features ������������������������������������������������������������������� Introduction ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Features ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Specifications ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Hardware overview �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Package contents �������������������������������������������������������������������������� Button introduction ���������������������������������������������������������������������� Hardware Introduction ���������������������������������������������������������������� Charge the GH-615 �������������������������������������������������������������������� Wear the Heart Rate Monitor ���������������������������������������������������� Getting Started �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Starting up your GH-615 ������������������������������������������������������������...
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Create a route ������������������������������������������������������������������������������ Navigate or delete a route ��������������������������������������������������������� Delete all routes ��������������������������������������������������������������������������� GPS Info ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Exercise Studio ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Auto Hold �������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� Alert — Time / Distance Alert �������������������������������������������������� Alert — Speed Alert ������������������������������������������������������������������ Set Sport Type for calories calculation ������������������������������������...
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Scan COM port ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Menu Structure ���������������������������������������������������������������������������� Download Data from GH-615 ���������������������������������������������������� View statistic curve ��������������������������������������������������������������������� View Track points in Google Earth ������������������������������������������� View Track points in Google Maps ������������������������������������������� View Track points information for details �������������������������������� View GPS Information ����������������������������������������������������������������...
Introduction and Features Introduction Globalsat GH-615 is a stylish, fully-sealed, waterproof, wrist type GPS device with the features of “Tracking”, “GPS positioning”, “Time alert”, “Heart rate monitor (GH-615M only)”, etc. The GPS navigation function can locate and track points anywhere you go.
Specifications Model GH-615B GH-615M Heart Rate Monitor: Number of Waypoints: Tracking point: 60000 Frequency: L1, 1575.42MHz Chipset C/A code: 1.023 MHz chiprate SiRF Star Channels: 20 channel all-in-view tracking Antenna: Built-in patch antenna Position: (10meters,2DRMS), (5meters,2DRMS,WAASenabled) Display Size: 24.9 x 39.88(H x W in mm.) Display type: Black &...
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Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) GH-615M Operating Voltage 2.4V~3.6V (HRM Receiver on PCBA) Oscillator Crystal 32.768KHz Standby current <0.5 uA Operating current <15 uA (without external circuit) GH-615M Operating Voltage 2.4V~3.6V (HRM Chest-belt) Oscillator Crystal 32.768KHz Standby current <0.5 uA Operating current <100 uA Transmission current <6 mA...
Hardware overview Package contents Check the contents of your GH-615 package. If you find any accessories are missing or appear damaged, please contact your dealer immediately. GH-615 Heart Rate Monitor USB Cable (only for GH-615M) Screwdriver extended watchband CD-ROM Quick Guide AC adapter (optional) page GH-615...
Button introduction Power OK / Enter Down Button Description In Menu mode, press ESC button to escape from the current page and go back to the previous page. Press ESC button to split a lap when timer is running. Power Press 2 seconds to turn on/off GH-615.
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Hardware Introduction The GPS antenna is located in the lower part of the device. Let it face to the sky for a better reception. Charge the GH-615 GH-615 operates by a built-in Li-ion rechargeable battery. A battery icon shown on the right top corner of screen indicates the remaining battery power.
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There is a "groove" on the side of the column of USB connector. Inside the USB socket, there is a small "bar" on the right side. Aim the "groove" at the "bar" for plugging in the USB connector. page 1 GH-615...
Wear the Heart Rate Monitor (only for GH-615M) Outer side Transmitter Inner side. Cling this side to your skin. You can wet the sensor to obtain a better Heart rate sensor reception of your pulse. 1. Put one end of the strap through the slot of the heart rate monitor first. 2.
Getting Started Starting up your GH-615 Press the Power button for 2 seconds to turn on the device. You will see the welcome screen displayed. Allow the GH-615 a short time to track satellites for the first time you use it. Take your GH-615 to the outdoor open space with a clear view to the sky and it will be easy to acquire satellite signal with a few seconds.
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Change the Mode Menu mode Direction compass (if you select a destination to go) Press PG button to switch between differentt modes Map mode (if enabled) Location mode Speedometer mode page 1 GH-615...
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In Speedometer mode, press Up or Down button to switch between different views. These information are displayed in different views: SPEED: mile/hour, km/hour. AVG SPEED: the average speed. PACE: the time needed for one mile or one km. Sport Type: the sport type you set for calories calculation.
Menu Structure - Main Menu This diagram presents all the available menu options for your quick look up. ACTIVITY INFO ACTIVITY MEMORY CAPACITY DELETE ALL ADD MAP MODE / REMOVE MAP MODE SAVE WAYPOINT LIST ALL ...
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TIME ZONE SETUP TIME DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME FORMAT GPS SETUP GPS WAAS/EGNOS UNITS SETTINGS SET UNITS SPEED UNITS BACKLIGHT SET DISPLAY CONFIGURATION CONTRAST BEEPER SET SYSTEM ...
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Activity Display/Delete the training data [MAIN MENU] > [ACTIVITY] > [ACTIVITY INFO] 1. Use Up and Down button to scroll to the item you wish to display and press OK button. 2. The training data information is shown on the screen. These information items are displayed: •...
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Memory capacity [MAIN MENU] > [ACTIVITY] > [MEMORY CAPACITY] 1. Display the remaining memory capacity. 2. You will see how many points left and the remaining time you can use. The remaining time depends on the period of your record setting. (See [main menu] > [configuration] >...
Navigation Record the route when you are jogging 1. Press PG button to switch to Speedometer mode. 2. Press OK button to start the stopwatch. 3. Use Up and Down button to scroll to different view for the information you need. 4.
Save a Waypoint [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [SAVE WAYPOINT] 1. You can save the current position. If the GPS position is fixed, it shows the longitude, latitude and elevation on the screen. If the GPS position is not fixed (no GPS signal is received), the value will be zero.
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Find and Go to a Waypoint [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [FIND WAYPOINT] > [LIST ALL] 1. Use Up and Down button to scroll to the Waypoint you wish to go to and press OK. 2. Highlight "GOTO?" item and press OK. 3.
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Delete a Waypoint [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [FIND WAYPOINT] > [LIST ALL] 1. Use Up and Down button to scroll to the Waypoint you wish to delete and press OK. 2. Highlight "DELETE?" item and press OK. 3. This waypoint will be deleted immediately. Delete all Waypoint [MAIN MENU] >...
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Turn PC-GPS on/off [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [TURN PC-GPS ON/OFF] 1. You can use GH-615 as a G-mouse by connecting it to your PC. 2. Use the USB cable to connect GH-615 with your PC. Turn PC-GPS function on. 3.
Create a route [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [ROUTES] > [CREATE NEW] You can add the waypoints to create your own route. Press OK button to insert a waypoint. 2. Highlight a waypoint and press OK button for deleting this waypoint or insert another waypoint in above.
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Delete all routes [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [ROUTES] > [DELETE ALL] 1. A confirmation dialog box will appear. 2. Use Up and Down button to highlight "YES" and press OK. 3. All routes data in memory will be deleted. GPS Info [MAIN MENU] >...
Exercise Studio The Exercise Studio allows you to setup the pause, alarm and sport type for GH-615. Auto Hold [MAIN MENU] > [EXERCISE STUDIO] > [AUTO HOLD] 1. The Auto Hold function allows you to pause the timer automatically when you stop moving or your speed falls below a certain value.
Alert — Speed Alert [MAIN MENU] > [EXERCISE STUDIO] > [ALERTS] > [SPEED ALERT] 1. Use Up and Down button to select the item and press OK to modify it. 2. You can set the alarm to sound when your speed is above or below a specified value.
Configuration Setup Time [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SETTINGS] > [SETUP TIME] 1. Use Up and Down button to scroll to the item and press OK to modify it. 2. You have to select your local time zone and enable Daylight Saving if necessary, so system will display the correct time for you.
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Set units [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SETTINGS] > [SET UNITS] 1. The measurement unit can be set as "statute" or "metric". 2. The speed unit can be set as Pace (min/m, min/K) or Speed (mph, kph). Set Backlight [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SETTINGS] > [SET DISPLAY] > [BACKLIGHT] 1.
Adjust screen contrast [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SETTINGS] > [SET DISPLAY] > [CONTRAST] 1. Use Up and Down button to adjust the contrast of the screen display. 2. When you are satisfied with the contrast, press OK button to accept it. Setup beeper [MAIN MENU] >...
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Set Record Point [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SETTINGS] > [DATA RECORDING] > [RECORD DATA POINTS] 1. System is default to record one point for every second. This will create the most accurate record for your training activity. However, you can set a different interval to record the points.
Transfer data to PC [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [DATA LINK TO PC] 1. You can transfer the training data from GH-615 to your 2. Refer to "PC Utility" chapter for more details. Factory reset [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [FACTORY RESET] 1.
System upgrade [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SYSTEM UPGRADE] 1. Allow you to upgrade the firmware of GH-615. 2. If you want to cancel the upgrade process, press Power + ESC button at the same time. page GH-615...
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PC Utility Install USB driver The USB driver is needed when you connect the GH-615 to PC. If the driver is not installed, your PC could not recognize GH-615. 1. Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and the Autorun will start automatically. 2.
• Internet Explorer 6.0 or above Run the PC Utility You can run the PC Utility by double click on the "GH-615 PC Utility" icon from desktop. Or click from Start > All Programs > GlobalSat Technology Corporation > GH615 PC Utility. Scan COM port When you connect GH-615 to PC, click [Settings] >...
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From menu bar, click View to display 4 working areas of PC Utility. Toolbar Tree Bar Information Status Bar page GH-615...
Menu Structure File Open a training file. Open Save training information to a ghd format file. Save Export Export training information to KML, CSV, Text or CPX format. Preference Specify the folders for saving different format of files when you export the training information. Exit Quit the application, you will be asked to save the document.
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Device Record Delete All Trackpoints : Delete all activity info from GH-615. It's the same as you press [MAIN MENU] > [ACTIVITY] > [DELETE ALL] in GH-615� Download Trackpoints : Download Trackpoints(training record) from GH-615 to PC. Download Waypoints : Download Waypoints from GH-615 to PC. Upload Waypoints : Upload Waypoints from PC to GH-615.
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View Points : Display the point information on Notepad. Device Show NEMA : Show GPS information. Firmware Upgrade : Upgrade firmware of GH-615. System Information : Display the System Information of GH-615. Help About GlobalSat GH615 : Display program information, version number and copyright. page 1 GH-615...
Download Data from GH-615 Connect GH-615 to your PC with the USB cable. In GH-615, press [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [DATA LINK TO PC]. In PC Utility, click [Device Record] > [Download Trackpoints...] or [Download Waypoints]. The downloaded Trackpoints The downloaded Waypoints are displayed in this panel.
View statistic curve From menu bar, check the kind of curve you want to view. (or click the curve buttons from tool bar.) Then double click the Track files on Treebar, the curve window will appear on below. page GH-615...
View Track points in Google Earth Double click the Track files on Treebar, and then click from menu bar [Map] > [Google Earth], or press the Export to Google Earth button on tool bar. The Track points will be shown on Google Earth. (This feature requires Google Earth installed on your system.) page GH-615...
View Track points in Google Maps Double click the Track files on Treebar, and then click from menu bar [Map] > [Show Track Points in Google Map], or press the Show track trace button on tool bar. The Track points will be shown on Google Maps. If you have downloaded the waypoints in PC Utility, the waypoints will also appear on Google Maps.
View Track points information for details Double click the Track files on Treebar, and then click from menu bar [Map] > [View Points]. The Track points information will be shown on Notepad. The information includes "Longtitude", "Latitude", "Altitude", "IntervalTime", "HeartRate" and "Speed". page GH-615...
View GPS Information Connect GH-615 to your PC with the USB cable. In GH-615, press [MAIN MENU] > [NAVIGATION] > [TURN PC-GPS ON]. In PC Utility, click [Device] > [Show NEMA] from menu bar and switch to "GPS Information" tab. You will see the GPS information running. Click [Device] >...
Firmware Upgrade Connect GH-615 to your PC with the USB cable. In GH-615, press [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SYSTEM UPGRADE]. n PC Utility, click [Device] > [Firmware Upgrade] from menu bar and browse for the firmware file (*.GHX). Click on the "Upgrade"...
Display the system information of GH-615 Connect GH-615 to your PC with the USB cable. In PC Utility, click [Device] > [System Information] from menu bar or click the System Information button from tool bar. A window will appear showing the system information of GH-615. page GH-615...
Maintenance Take care of you GH-615 • Do not store your GH-615 in an extremely high or low temperature environment. • Use a dampened cloth to clean your GH-615 and wipe dry. If necessary, apply mild detergent solution to the cloth. Do not use strong chemical solvents, for it may damage the plastic surface.
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