Holux GM-305 Explorer Manuale utente

Version: 1.03 EI

Date: Mar. 07, 2001

VertriebDeutschland

o. j. imports, Sascha Schwalbe

Alt-Gatow 33 b, 14089 Berlin

Telefon: 030-36 35 362 Fax: 030-364 00 722

E-Mail:[email protected] Web: www.holux-gps.de

User’s Guide

Explorer

GM-305 Personal Navigator

Thank You!

Thank you for choosing HOLUX Explorer Handheld GPS as your personal navigator. We

hope it will be useful to you for a long time.

Warranty

This Explorer is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for one year

from the date of purchase. Any failure of this product within this period under normal operation will

be repaired at no charge to you. Please refer to the Warranty Card in the package.

HOLUX

Technology, Inc. is a professional consumer GPS (Global Positioning System) products

provider. We started research and development of GPS and RF products in 1994. Our goal is

continuously to provide people with items that make difficult tasks easier. We hope everyone in the

world shares our achievement.

If you have questions about the operation, function or design of this unit, do please contact us at any

time.

Holux Vertrieb Deutschland

E-Mail: info@holux-gps.de

Web: www.holux-gps.de

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 QUICK REFERENCE ……………………………………………… 4

Chapter 2 BEFORE OPERATING …………………………………………….. 7

I. NAME …………………………………………………………………………… 7

II. ALL MODELS …………………………………………………………………… 7

III. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES …………………………………………………… 8

IV.

STANDARD PACKAGE ………………………………………………………… 9

CAUTIONS ……………………………………………………………………… 10

VI.

ACTIVE ANTENNA DISMANTLE & ASSEMBLE …………………………….. 11

Chapter 3 OPERATING DETAIL ……………………………………………… 12

I. ON/OFF & BACKLIGHT ……………………………………………………….. 12

II. SIMULATION …………………………………………………………………… 13

III. MAJOR NAVIGATION FUNCTION KEYS …….…………………………….13

Chapter 4 FUNCTION DETAIL IN PAGES ………………………………… 17

SATELLITES PAGE …………………………………………………………… 17

II.

MAP PAGE …………………………………………………………………….. 18

III.

STATUS PAGE ………………………………………………………………….. 21

IV.

COMPASS PAGE ……………………………………………………………….. 21

Chapter 5 SYSTEM MENU ……………………………………………………… 23

WAYPOINT ……………………………………………………………………… 23

II.

ROUTE ………………………………………………………………………….. 25

III.

TRACK LOGS ………………………………………………………………….. 28

IV.

POWER SAVING MODE ……………………………………………………… 30

UPLOAD ………………………………………………………………………….. 30

VI.

DOWNLOAD ……………………………………………………………………… 32

VII

SYSTEM UPGRADE …………………………………………………………….. 33

Chapter 6 SPECIFICATION …………………………………………………….. 35

Chapter 7 MANUFACTURING SETTING ……………….………………….. 37

BASIC SETTING ….……………………………………………………………… 23

II.

SPECIAL ENGINEERING SETTING …………………………………………….. 25

Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING …………………………………………….. 38

Appendix A EARTH DATUMS …………………………………………… 40

Chapter 1 QUICK REFERENCE

I. CAUTIONS

A. Please select cold start mode under the following situations:

(i) Initial use.

(ii) Moving more than 500 km without performing satellite acquiring.

(iii) Unused for more than one month regardless of looking up map.

B. Environment and antenna position

(i) Outdoors without shade.

(ii) Have the built-in antenna paralleled the ground (i.e. the angle between Explorer

and ground is 30º) and faced up to the sky.

C. Battery

(i) Remove batteries from the cartridge when not use more than 30 days.

(ii) Use a certified charger to ensure batteries are full charged when using

rechargeablebatteries.

D. Program Waypoint and Routes

When complete, you must turn off Explorer. Then Waypoint and routes will be saved in

thesystem.

II. ON/OFF

A. On: press ““ for 2 seconds.

B. Off: press ”“ for 2 seconds.

C. Backlight: press ”“ once to turn on/off backlight when the unit is on.

III. SIMULATION

Satellite page, press “ ”, select Stop Navigation and press ”” for power saving when

looking up a map or setting up parameters without satellites acquiring. Be sure to return to

Navigation after parameters set.

IV.COLD START

Satellite page, press “ ”, select Cold Start and press ”” to erase obsolete or incorrect

satellite data.

V. POWER SAVING MODE

Select Pw Saving On in Main Menu page and press ””. Turn on this function may make

batteries last longer up to 30-70% longer but it may reduce the ability of acquiring satellites.

VI. MAJOR NAVIGATION FUNCTION KEYS

A. MENU “ ”

The gate key to operate all functions.

B. PAGE “”

(i) Switch among pages of satellite, map, status and compass.

(ii) Press for 2 seconds to change screen orientation, either horizontal or vertical.

C. ZOOM IN “”/ ZOOM OUT “ ”

(i) Enlarge/narrow down map scale.

(ii) In map page, press “” for 2 seconds to erase/redisplay the data in the right down corner.

(iii) Also in map page, press “ ” for 2 seconds to erase/redisplay road lines.

D. ESCAPE ””

(i)ThesamefunctionasPAGE “ ”, only in reverse order.

(ii) To quit change of field’s data or return to previous page.

E. ENTER (CONFIRM) ””

(i) To confirm operation.

(ii) Press for 2 seconds to mark a waypoint in map page.

VII. FURTHER OPERATION

A. Search object

In map page, press “ ”,

(i) GM-305-DT, GM-305-HT:Go to Search Object, Select Region, Select A Type

andthenSelect A Name.

(ii)GM-305-WT:No back up map, you may search Waypoint and Route only.

B. Screen Search (For GM-305-D and GM-305-HT only)

In map page, search in current screen page.

C. Show Map Information (For GM-305-D and GM-305-HT only)

In map page, select “Show MapInfo”to show details information when cursor touch a road

or an interesting point.

D.Shortcut

After picking up a certain spot, select Shortcut On, and press ” ”.

E.Display(For GM-305-DT, GM-305-HT only)

All icons in the map are displayed as requested. Activate Display and select all or some.

F. Moving Map

Hold direction key for 8 directions.

G. Measure distance

ShowDistOnenables to measure distance between any two points in the map.

H. Map Orientation

In map page, press “ ”, you may select map orientation.

(i) North up

(ii) Track up

I. Adjust time

Go to Change Time from the status page for changing to daylight saving time or the real

time in the area across more than one time zone.

J. Adjust contrast

Press“ ” or ” ” key in satellite page to adjust contrast.

K.Waypoints

Creating a waypoint: either go to Waypoints from Main Menu or press ” ” for 2 seconds

in map page.

(i)GM-305-WT: Various icons available for Bank, Gas Station, School,……etc.

(ii)GM-305-DT, GM-305-HT: One icon only.

As long as a waypoint is edited into a route, it is undeletable.

L.Routes

The unit is able to memorize 20 routes, up to 30 waypoints each.

“*” will show at the right side of the route name once a route is set to navigation.

M.Tracklogs

SelectTrack Logs from Main Menu. You may set intervals by time or distance.

N. Optional Datum

In satellite page, 219 built-in datums for your options.

O. NMEA 0183 Output

In satellite page, you may use Explorer as a ordinary GPS receiver linking to other

navigation system.

XIII. UPLOAD

Through serial cable, you may upload Waypoint & Route or Track logs to PC. Select Upload

from Main Menu to transfer the Waypoint&Route or Track logs data from your

Explorer to PC. The data communication baud rate is 57,600bps.

IX. DOWNLOAD

SelectDownload from Main Menu to store new Map, Waypoint&Route, Tracking

Logs or Font in the system memory.

X. SYSTEM UPGRADING

When new HOLUX OS released, you may upgrade your unit by this function.

Chapter 2 BEFORE OPERATING

I. NAMES

A. Front

B. Back

Serial Port for data communication (Under rubber cover).

II. ALL MODELS

A. GM-305-WT

With track recording, waypoints and routes functions, special designed for outdoors use

wherever in the open field, on the water or when exploring. You may preprogram your route,

input waypoint or set track recouding ON to void getting lost. You may also upload your track

logs to computer, e-mail it to your fellows for them to trace you or to share with you the

interesting places you have been.

B. GM-305-DT

In additional to GM-305-WT, there is a 2-MB built-in memory for map of cities, inter-city

roads or recreation area.

C. GM-305-HT

In additional to GM-305-WT, there is an 8-MB built-in memory for map downloading. You

may download any interesting places available in the map CD supplied by your local

distributor or HOLUX Web Site.

Ext. Antenna Port

(At side)

On-Off/ Blcklight

Page

Enter (Confirm)

Display

Battery

Cartridge

(At side)

Built-in Antenna

Escape

Zoom-Out Zoom-In

Model No.

III. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

A. Single Item

(i)Explorer Holder (A-30501)

When using the unit in a car, stick the holder on the dashboard with enclosed 3M

adhesive pad. you may have the unit held with the antenna facing up to the sky for better

signal receiving and reading.

(ii) Data Cable (A-30502)

To up load / down load map, data or to upgrade system.

(iii) Active Antenna

When using Explorer in a RV car, truck or bus, connect an extensional active

antenna to get better satellite signals. The windshields which are heavily tinted may

interfere with signal reception. An active antenna then becomes essential.

A-30503 w/2-M cable

A-30503 w/5-M cable

A-30503S w/0.5-M cable

(iv) Extension Antenna Holder (A-30503-00)

Hold the active antenna to have it face up to the sky.

(v) Extension Cable

For extending the reach of active antenna.

A-30504-01: 1 M cable

A-30504-02: 2 M cable

A-30504-05: 5 M cable

(vi) Hanging Strip Set (A-30505)

150 and 450 mm each

(vii) Carrying Bag (A-30506)

With ring for hanging at waist or on neck.

(viii) Antenna Supporting Rod

For supporting extensional antenna when biking or mountaineering.

A-30507-00: Universal connector for adjusting antenna facing up to the sky.

A-30507-01: 100 mm.

A-30507-02: 200 mm.

A-30507-05: 500 mm.

(ix) Clip Set (A-30508)

Use with A-30507 to grip something to support extensional antenna.

(x)Holding Strip (A-30509)

For holding Explorer on the frame of bike or motorcycle.

(xi) Holding Bracket (A-30510)

To hold Explorer standing on frame of bike or motorcycle.

(xii) Antenna Bracket (A-30511)

For holding antenna rod on bike or motorcycle.

(xiii) Travelling Bag (A-30512)

To receive all accessories and main unit for travelling or storage.

(xiv) Antenna Rod Supporting Strip (A-30513)

For holding antenna rod to support A-30503 when mountaineering or hiking.

(xv)OptionalMap

Mountaineering map, sea map, recreation area map or street map.

(xvi) Battery Charger (A-100B99)

The battery charger is certified and packed with 4 AA batteries of 1,300 mAh nickel-

metal hydride rechargeable.

A-100B99: 110V plug

A-100B99EU: 230V European plug

A-100B99AU: Australian plug

(xvii) Rechargeable Battery

A-100B13: 2 AA rechargeable batteries with 1,300 mAH nickel-metal hydride.

A-100B17: 2 AA rechargeable batteries with 1,700 mAH nickel-metal hydride.

B. ACCESSORY KIT (K-3051)

Special designed for mountaineering and biking. The kit includes:

(i) 1 x A-30503 Active antenna with 2-m cable.

(ii) 1 x A-30503-00 Active antenna holder.

(iii) 1 x A-30505 Hanging strip.

(iv) 1 x A-30506 Carrying bag.

(v) 1 x A-30507-00 Universal connector.

1 x A-30507-01 Antenna supporting rod.

3 x A-30507-02 Antenna supporting rod.

(vi) 1 x A-30508 Clip set.

(vii) 1 x A-30509 Holding strip.

(viii) 1 x A-30510 Holding bracket.

(ix) 1 x A-30511 Antenna bracket

(x) 1 x A-30512 Travelling bag.

(xi) 1 x A-30513 Antenna rod supporter.

IV. STANDARD PACKAGE

A. Single Package

(i) Main Unit (GM-305)

Please remove the plastic covering on the display to get a clear screen.

(ii) Manual

Packed with a quick reference card and warranty card.

B. Full Package (GM-305-??) (?? for different language version)

Details please refer above Optional Accessories or single package.

(i) Main Unit (GM-305)

(ii) Manual

Packed with a quick reference card and warranty card.

(iii) A-30501 Holder

(v) A-30502 Data Cable

(vi) M-305-?? Map CD (?? varies in different countries)

Your country map CD. You may download any or some areas to the unit.

(vii) 4 AA NI-MH rechargeable batteries, 1300mAH (2 x A-100B13)

V. CAUTIONS

A. Cold Star

Please select Cold Start under the following situations:

(i) Initial use.

(ii) Moving more than 500 km without using in the way.

(iii) Unused for more than one month regardless of looking up map.

B. Antenna Position

Please keep in mind the following principles whenever you use the unit to receive satellite

signals.

(i) The GPS navigator relies on the satellite signals, which are not amplified or transmitted

by base stations on earth. Contrary to GSM on cellular phones, the signals is weak so

pleaseusetheExplorer outdoors with a clear view to the sky.

(ii) The built-in antenna should be parallel to the ground and face to the sky. The best angle

to the ground is 30º.as Fig. 2-4-1.

C. Battery

(i) Use 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries.

Fig. 2-4-1

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