HOLUX Technology GM 120XX User Manual

Holux Handheld GPS

GM-120

User Manual

About This Manual

Thank you for choosing the Holux GM-120 Handheld Navigator. This
manual helps you to familiarize yourself with this product to best suit your
needs. Keep this manual for future reference.

Warranty

The GM-120 Handheld GPS Navigator is warranted to be free from defects
in material and functions for a period of one year from the date of purchase.
If there is a product failure within this period (under normal conditions), a
replacement will be provided at no charge to the customer.

Copyright Information

No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it,
may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,
or translated into any language in any form or by any means, without the
express written permission of Holux Technology, Inc.

Copyright© 2006 Holux Technology, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

Safety Information

• Read and understand all instructions.

• When using this product, heed the safety precautions to reduce the risk

of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.

• Do not disassemble the device. The product contains no user-

replaceable parts.

Maintenance Service

HOLUX Technology, Inc.

Tel: [phone]

Web Site: www.holux.com

E-mail: [e-mail]

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Table of Contents

Product Overview .......................................................................................1

Package Contents..................................................................................2

Main Features ........................................................................................3

Hardware Components ..............................................................................5

Front View ..............................................................................................5

Rear View...............................................................................................6

Bottom View ...........................................................................................7

Setting up the GM-120................................................................................7

Installing the Battery...............................................................................7

Installing the Holder Assembly...............................................................9

Turning on for the First Time...................................................................10

Acquiring Satellite Information .............................................................10

Turning the GPS On/Off.......................................................................11

Viewing the Map Page .........................................................................11

Zooming In/Out.....................................................................................12

Turning on the Backlight ......................................................................13

Adjusting the Screen Contrast .............................................................13

Using the GM-120 in Simulation Mode ................................................13

Viewing the compass page ..................................................................15

Using Easy Mode ......................................................................................17

Setting the Home Location...................................................................17

Using the Navigation Feature...............................................................18

Calibrating the Compass......................................................................19

Using Professional Mode.........................................................................20

Search Object.......................................................................................20

Nearest Search ....................................................................................21

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Creating Waypoints........................................................................22

Modifying Waypoints......................................................................23

Deleting Waypoints........................................................................24

Using the Routes Feature ....................................................................24

Creating a Route............................................................................24

Editing Routes................................................................................26

Using the Track Log Feature................................................................26

Creating a Track Log .....................................................................26

Viewing Track Log Information ......................................................28

Using the Shortcut On Feature ............................................................29

Using Map Scale Feature.....................................................................29

Using the Set Location Feature............................................................29

Using Measure Distance Feature.........................................................30

Viewing Trip Status ..............................................................................31

Resetting Trip Data ........................................................................32

Changing the Fields .......................................................................32

Moving to the Next Waypoint ...............................................................33

Calibrating Altitude ...............................................................................34

Using Geocaching Mode..........................................................................35

Setting Geocaching Coordinates .........................................................35

Viewing the Geocaching Page .............................................................36

Using Sports Mode ...................................................................................37

Training Setup ......................................................................................37

Setting the Timer............................................................................37

Setting the Distance.......................................................................37

Setting the Pace.............................................................................38

Setting the Speed ..........................................................................38

Setting the Lap...............................................................................39

Setting Auto Pause ........................................................................40

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Miscellaneous Settings ..................................................................40

Start Training........................................................................................41

Viewing Training History ......................................................................42

Transferring Data......................................................................................44

Making Connections.............................................................................44

Starting Data Transfer..........................................................................45

Using Maproute.........................................................................................46

System Requirements ..........................................................................46

Features ...............................................................................................47

File Menu..............................................................................................47

Show Menu ..........................................................................................48

Tools Menu...........................................................................................50

List Menu..............................................................................................54

Transfer Menu ......................................................................................54

About Menu ..........................................................................................55

Context Menu .......................................................................................55

Viewing Sports Logs.............................................................................56

Downloading Fonts...............................................................................57

Downloading Map.................................................................................57

Downloading Track Logs......................................................................58

Downloading Waypoints and Routes ...................................................58

Downloading Geocaching Coordinates................................................58

Uploading Data.....................................................................................59

Setting the Pressure Units.......................................................................59

Setting the Navigation Mode ...................................................................61

Changing the Map Direction ....................................................................61

Setting the Bluetooth ...............................................................................62

Setting the Display Units .........................................................................62

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Setting the DMS Format ...........................................................................63

Setting the WAAS/EGNOS .......................................................................63

Setting the Backlight ................................................................................64

Setting the Beeper ....................................................................................64

Setting the Startup Page ..........................................................................65

Setting the Time........................................................................................65

Making a Cold Start ..................................................................................67

Resetting to Factory Defaults..................................................................67

Viewing Device Information.....................................................................68

Troubleshooting........................................................................................69

Specifications............................................................................................70

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.....................71

RF Exposure Warning ..............................................................................71

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Product Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the

GPS Navigator. The GM-120 is an easy-to-use, multi-function handheld

GPS navigator which allows you to enjoy outdoor activities without worrying

about losing your way in unknown locations. The GM-120 helps you to

locate your position anywhere in the world and navigate your way easily. It

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GM-120 Handheld

also features a geocaching function for users to participate and enjoy

treasure hunting games. The sports mode acts as a personal training aid to

help you set up training programs and calculate the calories you burn

during training. The various features of the GM-120 make it your ideal

companion for outdoor activities.

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Package Contents

Before you start using your GM-120 Handheld GPS Navigator, make sure
that your package contains the following items. If anything appears to be
missing or damaged, contact your local Holux dealer or distributor for a
replacement.

GR-120 Handheld GPS

Navigator

Li-Ion battery

Bicycle holder attachment

(optional)

Documentation

(Quick Start Guide and

Warranty Card)

Power / USB

data cable

Software CD

* USB data cable can be used for battery charging and data transfer

between the GM-120 and a Notebook / PC.

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Main Features

• Point tracking /Route recording

• Object quick search

• 4 gray level display

• 20 parallel satellite-tracking channels for fast acquisition and

reacquisition (TTFF)

• Waterproof—ideal for outdoor sports

• Specially designed for personal navigation, mountaineering,

investigation and military purposes

• WAAS (North America) and EGNOS (Europe) GPS receiver with

accuracy to 3 meters

• Features an electronic compass and altimeter sensor

• Bluetooth integrated (GM-120B, GM-120C Optional)

• Battery life up to 20 hours under normal use

• With map. It stores roads, river, lakes, borders, cities and POIs.

(GM-120C)

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GM-120A GM-120B GM-120C

Features:

• SiRF GSC3

• 9 keys (Menu, Esc,

Zoom in, Zoom
out, Hotkey, 4-way
navigation keys)

• 2MB program code
in NOR flash

• 2MB pseudo
SRAM

• Buzzer

• Waypoint, track log

stored in NOR
flash

• 1600 mAh battery

Equipped with GM­120A features plus:

• Electronic
compass

• Altimeter

• Barometer

• Bluetooth (Option)

Equipped with GM­120B features plus:

• 128MB memory
build-in for support
map.

• It stores roads,
river, lakes,
borders, cities and
POIs.

• Bluetooth (Option)

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Hardware Components

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with your GM-120 Handheld GPS
Navigator. The following illustrations provide information about the
components of the unit.

Front View

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No. Item Function

1. Menu

2. Backlight Press and hold to turn the backlight on/off.

3. Zoom out Press to zoom out on a map page.

4. LCD screen

5.

Four way
navigation
keys

Press once to display the OSD menu.
Press twice to display the Main Features menu.

Displays the map page, satellite information, OSD
menus and so on.

Up arrow: Press to move the cursor up in OSD
menus or on the map page.
Down arrow: Press to move the cursor down in

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OSD menus or on the map page.

No. Item Function

6. ESC/Page Press to exit the OSD menu.

7. Power Press and hold to turn the power on/off.

8. Zoom in Press to zoom in on the map page.

9. OK/Enter

Left arrow: Press to move the cursor left in the
OSD menus or on the map page.

Right arrow: Press to move the cursor right in the
OSD menus or on the map page.

Press to toggle between the map page and the
compass page.

Press to toggle between the map page and
navigation mode.

On the menu page, press to confirm your selection.

Rear View

compartment

Battery

latch

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Bottom View

USB port

Setting up the GM-120

This section contains instructions about setting up your GPS navigator by
inserting the battery, charging the battery, and installing the holder
assembly.

Installing the Battery

1. Slide the battery compartment latch to the unlocked position.

2. Lift up the battery compartment cover as shown.

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3. Insert the battery in the direction as shown.

4. Close the battery compartment cover.

5. Slide the battery compartment latch to the locked position.

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Installing the Holder Assembly

The GM-120 comes with a holder assembly that you can mount on your car
dashboard to hold the device.

To fix the holder assembly to your car dashboard:

1. Hook both parts of the bicycle holder assembly onto the front bar of
your bike and fix it securely with the screw provided.

2. Insert the GM-120 into the assembly holder.

3. Insert the top of the base into the notch on the back of the holder
assembly and slide it upwards to fix it firmly as shown.

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Turning on for the First Time

To turn on your GM-120 Handheld GPS Navigator, press and hold the
Power button for two seconds. The product information page is displayed.

Next, the Mode Selection menu appears. Use the navigation keys to
select the mode you want and press the OK button to confirm.

Press the Menu button twice and select Satellite. The GM-120 starts
acquiring satellite information as described in the following section.

Acquiring Satellite Information

The satellite page displays information obtained from
the GPS satellites. The upper half of the screen
displays the satellites found in the vicinity and their
respective numbers.

The vertical bars on the bottom of the screen show the
signal strengths acquired from the satellites. The GPS
requires at least 4 satellites to determine its position.
Once the GPS position has been correctly determined,
the position coordinates are displayed at the bottom of
the screen.

NOTE:
In order to operate each mode at its optimal performance,

the GM-120 must have its position determined by the
satellites.

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Turning the GPS On/Off

When the GM-120 is used indoors, the device may not receive a sufficient
GPS signal and a warning message will appear on the screen. This
warning message does not go off until GPS is turned off.

To turn off GPS, do the following:

1. Press the Menu button twice to display the OSD menu.

2. Select GPS Off to turn off the GPS function. The device will stop
acquiring satellite data.

3. To resume the GPS function, press the Menu button to choose

GPS On and press OK.

Viewing the Map Page

Press the Page button to toggle between the map page and the compass
page. On the map page, a ▲ icon indicates your current location and the
icon indicates your home location. Press the Menu button to start
navigation.

When navigation is initiated, a route between the Home location and your
current location is displayed on the screen. You can refer to the route to
help you go back to your Home location. Press the ESC button to return to
the map page.

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Zooming In/Out

You can change the map scale while viewing the map with one of the
following ways:

• Press the + button to zoom in and increase the map scale.

• Press the – button to zoom out and reduce the map scale.

Alternatively, you can adjust the map scale from the OSD menu.

1. In Professional mode, press the Menu button to
display the OSD menu.

2. Select Map Scale and press OK to confirm. A
map scale bar is displayed on the map page.

3. Use the left/right navigation keys to adjust the map
scale. Press the navigation key to the right to
increase the map scale and to the left to decrease
the map scale.

4. Press OK to save the changes.

The GM-120 features nine zoom levels. You can select
from 50m, 100m, 200m, 500m, 1km, 2km, 5km, 25km, and
100km.

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Turning on the Backlight

The GM-120 is quipped with a built-in backlight to illuminate the screen
when you are using it in poor lighting conditions. Press and hold the
Backlight button to turn the backlight on or off as required.

The backlight status is displayed as the icon on the bottom left corner of the
screen.

Adjusting the Screen Contrast

To adjust the contrast of the LCD screen:

1. Press the Menu button twice to display the OSD
menu.

2. Select LCD Level and press OK to confirm. A
LCD scale bar is displayed on the map page.

3. Use the navigation keys to adjust the LCD level.
Press the navigation key to the right to increase
the LCD contrast and to the left to decrease the
contrast as required.

Using the GM-120 in Simulation Mode

In normal or navigation mode, the GM-120 tracks its position through
satellite information. In simulation mode, the device stops acquiring data
from the satellites. When you are planning a trip, use the simulation mode
to look up maps, to adjust system settings, and to conserve battery
consumption.

You can switch to simulation mode with one of the
following ways:

To switch to simulation mode from the satellite page:

1. Press the Menu button to display the OSD menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to select GPS Off and
press OK to confirm. The device stops acquiring
satellite information and enters simulation mode.

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3. To return to navigation mode, repeat steps 1 and 2, and select
GPS On to resume satellite navigation.

To switch between simulation and navigation mode from any page:

1. Press the Menu twice button to display the OSD menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to select System Setting and press OK.

3. Under the Set 1 tab, use the navigation keys to highlight
Navigation Mode option and press OK.

4. Use the navigation keys to select Simulation or Normal (for
navigation mode) as required and press OK to save your settings.

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Viewing the compass page

The compass page display information about the
direction in which you are moving, the time and
distance required to reach the next waypoint and
your destination. The inner heddle of the compass
points in the direction in which you are moving. The
outer small pointer points in the direction of north
measure by electronic compass.

To view the compass page, press ESC button once
on the map page. Some mode may select Compass
tab by left/Right keys.

NOTE:
If a navigable route is not available, the compass needle is

not visible and all field values will be set to 0.

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Now you have familiarized yourself with the GM-120 and learned about its
basic features, you can start using this device to plan routes and to act as
your navigator when traveling and doing exercise. Read this section to
learn more about the various functions and take full advantage of its useful
features.

The GM-120 features four modes: Easy, Professional, Geocaching, and
Sports modes.

Press the Menu button twice and select Main Feature, the Mode
Selection screen will appear.

Use the navigation keys to select the mode you want to use and press OK
to enter the chosen mode.

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Using Easy Mode

In Easy mode, you can set a home location before you start out shopping
or taking a walk in an unfamiliar neighborhood. You can then track the
route you have taken using the navigation function to get back to your
home location.

Setting the Home Location

To set your Home Location:

1. In Easy mode, press the Menu button to display
the menu options.

2. Use the navigation keys to select Set Home LOC.
and press OK.

3. You can set your home location with one of the
following ways:

• Press the navigation keys to highlight Edit

Home Position and press OK. Use the

navigation keys to set the home position
manually.

• Select Copy GPS to Home by pressing the

navigation keys. Your home location is
automatically set to the location acquired from
the GPS.

4. Use the navigation keys to highlight √ to save your
settings. When a new home location is set, the
previous log will be deleted. A warning message
prompts you to confirm the new setting.

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Using the Navigation Feature

After setting your home location, you can start navigation and recording
track logs. The navigation log is recorded every 50 meters.

To turn on the Navigation function:

1. In Easy mode, press the Menu button to display
the OSD menu.

2. Use the navigation keys to select Navigation.
The device will stop recording log and a tracking
line will be displayed on the screen.

3. The arrow pointing to the direction which leads
to your home location. It also displays the time
and distance before you reach your home
location.

4. Press the Page button to go to the Navigation page. A route
between the home location and your current location is displayed.
You can refer to the route to go back to your home position.

NOTE:
After setting your home location, you can start navigation

and recording track logs. Press OK to clear the log history
and start recording a new log.

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