Holux GPSMILE51 User Manual

Portable Automobile
Navigation System

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.

Safety Precautions

About charging

z Please use the power adapter included with the package, using power

adapters other than the provided one will result in malfunction and
danger.

z The device should only be supplied with specific batteries internally.

About the power adapter

z Please do not use the power adapter in a wet environment. When

hands and feet are wet, please do not touch the power adapter.

z While using the power adaptor ensure that the area is well ventilated.

Do not let paper or other material cover the power adaptor, therefore
interfering with the cooling effect. Do not use the power adaptor
whilst it is in a bag.

z Please do not attempt to repair the device. If device is damaged or is in

a wet environment, replace the device immediately.

About the battery

z Use only the original factory approved charger.

z A Lithium battery is built in to the device. To prevent fire or skin burns,

please do not disassemble, pierce, impact, or expose the battery to
fire. The battery will crack, explode, or release dangerous chemicals if
placed in a fire.

z Important instructions

 Note: Replacing with an incorrect battery might result in

explosion. When disposing of the battery, please follow the
instructions. The replacement battery must be original factory
approved.

 Recycling or disposing of batteries must follow regulations.

 The battery should only be used in specific devices.

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Warrantee Statement

z This warrantee 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.

 The replaceable battery warrantee is six months.

 The replaced parts after a repair are properties of Holux

Technology.

z Holux Technology is not responsible for providing repairs or

replacements of any software; Holux Technology does not provide any
warrantee service for third party software/hardware.

z Important instructions

 Note: This warrantee does not cover damage or malfunction

from the below causes: unauthorized disassembly/modification
of unit, abuse or incorrect usage, accidental and other
unpreventable causes, operation under variables mentioned
other than in this product user manual, using parts not made
or sold by Holux Technology, or repairs done by anyone other
than Holux Technology and authorized retail/service provider.

 Expendable parts are not covered in the warrantee.

 Any program, data, or portable storage media damages or lost

are not responsible. Please contact your local Holux Technology
authorized service provider to learn more about geographical
limitations, proof of purchase requests, response time
agreements, and other specific maintenance service requests.

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Technical Support

z If there are any questions on using the product, please logon to the

website www.holux.com

z If answers could not be found on the website, please send an e-mail to

[e-mail]

and see the FAQ.

Stating your location and question.

Maintenance Service

HOLUX Technology, Inc.

[phone]

Web Site: www.holux.com.tw

E-mail: [e-mail]

HOLUX Technology, Inc.

www.holux.com

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Contents

Preface........................................................................ 1

Symbols ............................................................................... 1

Important Notice .................................................................. 1

Functions and Features ......................................................... 3

Others Functions................................................................... 3

First Time Use ...................................................................... 4

Copyright ..................................................................... 4

Important Notice........................................................... 4

Package Content................................................................... 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........................................................... 10

Preparing for Use ....................................................... 11

Installing Battery .................................................................11

Connecting to AC Adapter and Charging.................................12

Using the In Vehicle Bracket .................................................13

Using the Car Charger ..........................................................15

Operating Method ................................................................16

Startup........................................................................16

Shutdown....................................................................16

Using the Function Button.............................................17

Using the Stylus...........................................................18

Using the SD Memory Card ...................................................19

Function Menu.....................................................................20

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Setting ...................................................................... 21

Time...................................................................................21

Volume ...............................................................................22

Startup Message ..................................................................22

Align Screen ........................................................................23

Backlight Settings ................................................................24

Help....................................................................................26

Music Playback Function.............................................. 27

Storing MP3 files onto SD memory cards................................27

Starting Music Playback ........................................................27

Create Custom Playlist..........................................................29

Image Browsing Function............................................ 30

Using the CD.............................................................. 32

Appendix ................................................................... 32

Troubleshooting...................................................................32

System Reset...............................................................32

Quick Troubleshooting..................................................33

Normal Care and Maintenance.......................................34

Storage...............................................................................35

Specifications ......................................................................36

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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.

9 This icon means to take note to messages and to read for while

during use.

0 This icon means a warning and should take care not to damage the

unit.

) This icon means useful tips for extra information while using.

Important Notice

z This system only provides a navigational reference. Please do not use

this system for any directional, distance, and geographic etc precise
measurements.

z The first GPS positioning should be performed at a single set point,

wide-open area without building shelters. Positioning time length will
depend on the satellite signal strength, cloud levels; possibly taking up
to 10 minutes.

z GPS (Global Positioning System) is the satellite system by the United

States of America Department of Defense. All maintenance and
operations are also managed by the United States of America
Department of Defense. Should the system be modified and adjusted,
the precision and operation of GPS related systems might be affected.

z Any wireless communication products (mobile phone, radio, speed

detection unit etc) might affect the GPS signal, resulting in a poor
signal.

z For safety, please do not operate this system while driving a vehicle.

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z 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.

z Window tinting might interfere with the reception of satellite signals. We

recommend you install a vehicle antenna to strengthen and stabilize
the signal.

z The planned navigational route is for reference only; changes in

roadside conditions (one way streets, no right turns) may happen so
please respond accordingly to the situation and decide whether or not
to follow the planned course.

z When placing this system in the vehicle, please secure with brackets on

the car to ensure safety. The recommended installation location is
illustrated below.

X Please do not block

driver’s view

X Please do not secure in

front of airbag

X Please do not place

on unstable
dashboard

X Please do not

secure in front
of airba

9 Differences between manufactured and shipped versions may be

present; this software may be updated frequently. If the
description in this manual is different from your software version,
please follow the software version currently on hand.

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Functions and Features

z Realistic full scene 3D view, go where you see.

z Smart road travel display, zoom-in on cross roads.

z GPS speed limit warning setting (city and highway speed limit settings).

z Voice cue for information such as turning, u-turn, distance etc.

z Highway info display and voice cueing function, including for next

interchange, rest stop, tollbooth.

z GPS map rotation with road.

z GPS street traveled, administrative divisions, map directions information

displays.

z Custom “speeding camera location”. Under GPS, voice cueing from a

distance of 300m before encounter.

Other Functions

z Music playback: plays MP3 music files.

z Image display: displays photographs or image files.

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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.

Copyright ©2005 HOLUX Technology, Inc. All rights reserved.

Important Notice

Please read thoroughly this manual of operating instructions and
explanations. Use only original factory approved batteries and
accessories to prevent unexpected damage. If the correct procedures
were not followed for operation or incompatible accessories were
connected, this violates the warrantee agreement and will automatically
void the warrantee; even causing personal safety issues.

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Package Content

Your product should include the following accessories:

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9 10

11

1 NAV-51 Unit 7 USB Charging Cable

2 In Vehicle Bracket 8 128 MB SD Memory Card

3 Bracket fixing 9 Battery

4 Base Unit for Bracket 10 CD-ROM

5 Car Adapter 11 Quick Guide

6 Travel Adapter

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Basic Operation

Introduction

Front View

1 Charge

Indicator

2 Find-Target

Hotkey

Displays the battery charging status

Press to quickly enter the destination
window

3 Zoom-Out Zooms out of the map

4 Zoom-In Zooms in on the map

5 Directional Pad Press up/down/left/right keys to move

around onscreen or press-on the center to
select items

6 ESC Key Exits current operation

7 Menu Directory Returns to the main menu window

8 Power Button Switches on/off the power

9 Touch Screen Displays system status/use stylus to directly

input data or select items on the screen

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Rear View

1 Retractable

Antenna

2 External

Antenna
Connector

3 In Vehicle

Securing
Bracket Base

4 Stylus Use stylus to directly input data or select

5 Speaker Increase audio output

Receives satellite signals

For connection of an external antenna

Fast secure to the in vehicle securing
bracket

items on the screen

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