Navman S300 User Manual

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USER GUIDE

S300 – English

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Navman’s 300 series GPS Sport.Tools provide an affordable and
reliable way to track and store a variety of personal performance
indicators.

Please read this guide carefully and familiarize yourself with
the interface and functions, as well as the intended use and
limitations of the Navman S300 GPS Sport.Tool.

This product complies with CE, FCC, Canada 210, and C-Tick
regulations.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause interference
(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

WARNING: Entering information or handling the Navman
Sport.Tool while moving is unsafe and may cause you to
be distracted or fail to observe safe practices necessary to
avoid death, serious injury, collisions or accidents to you or
others. Use the memory functions to review data when you
are not moving.

CAUTION: The Navman S300 GPS Sport.Tool is intended for
recreational use only. Do not use this product for obtaining
measurements that require professional or industrial
precision. Consult your physician before starting or
changing any exercise programs.

Welcome

Welcome

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Content

S300 - Content

1.0 General information 1-6

1.1 Checklist 1-6

1.2 Care and maintenance 1-6

1.3 Water resistance 1-6

1.4 Changing the battery 1-7

2.0 Navman S300 interface 1-8

2.1 Button functions 1-8

2.2 Display screen 1-8

3.0 Getting started 1-9

3.1 Be outdoors 1-9

3.2 Fit the S300 1-9

3.3 Startup 1-9

3.3.1 Enter setup 1-10

3.3.2 Start normal operation 1-10

4.0 Setup 1-11

4.1 Setting options 1-11

4.1.1 Set time format 1-12

4.1.2 Set date format 1-12

4.1.3 Beep 1-13

4.1.4 Set speed units 1-13

4.1.5 Set offset (set local time) 1-14

4.1.6 Editing settings (overview) 1-15

5.0 Normal operation 1-16

5.1 Modes 1-16

5.1.1 Speed mode 1-17

5.1.2 Speed (AVG) mode 1-17

5.1.3 Speed (MAX) mode 1-18

5.1.4 Odometer mode 1-18

5.1.5 Zone mode 1-19

5.1.5.1 Zone (MIN) 1-19

5.1.5.2 Zone (MAX) 1-20

5.1.6 Clock mode 1-21

5.1.7 Timer mode 1-22

5.1.8 Mode operation (overview) 1-23

6.0 Restoring default settings 1-24

7.0 Glossary 1-25

8.0 Copyright 1-25

9.0 Additional warnings, disclaimers, and limitations on
liability 1-26

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1.0 General information

1.1 Checklist

The S300 package should contain the following items:

• Navman S300 GPS Sport.Tool

• armband

• quick guide

• user guide

• 1 x AA battery

• registration card

1.2 Care and maintenance

Do not attempt to disassemble the S300; there are no user
serviceable components in this product.

The S300 is of robust design. However, care should be taken to
protect from shocks or extreme heat.

Clean using only a soft cloth with mild soap and warm water. Do
not use abrasive cleaning materials or products. We recommend
rinsing the S300 with fresh water after any exposure to salt
water.

CAUTION: Please ensure battery cover is in place during
cleaning.

Store the S300 away from direct sunlight or extreme heat
sources. (Remove battery before storing for an extended
period.)

1.3 Water resistance

The Navman S300 GPS Sport.Tool is water resistant.

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S300 - General information

1.4 Changing the battery

Always shut down the S300 before changing the battery.

Note: All system settings, and the calculated data that was stored
at the last controlled shutdown*, are retained when the battery is
removed. This information persists indefinitely until updated or reset.

If battery power becomes low during operation the battery icon
is displayed.

For best performance:
General use = Alkaline
Below 5 oC = NiMH

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constant = low power
flashing = approx. 5 min before automatic shutdown**

* Press and hold

to perform a controlled shutdown.
** When battery power becomes too low to continue operation,
a controlled shutdown is automatically executed (current data
is saved).

battery icon

PM

1. Turn D-ring anti-clockwise and slide enclosure cover down to
open battery enclosure.

2. Insert battery with «

» end as indicated inside enclosure.

3. Replace enclosure cover (ensuring lugs at the bottom of the
cover are aligned with slots in the enclosure surround), turn
D-ring clockwise to seal.

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2.1 Button functions

There are two control buttons,

and

. These buttons are
pressed separately or together to turn the unit on and off, cycle
through modes, and select mode options.

Throughout this guide the button icons are used as follows:

= press this button
= press this button
= press both buttons together

Note: where it is required to press and HOLD buttons, a countdown
begins. To perform the required action continue to hold until the
counter reaches zero; if you release the button sooner the action will
not be performed.

2.2 Display screen

The illustration above shows the complete display capability of the S300.
Only a sub-set of these elements appear at any time during operation.

The upper screen section displays the antenna and battery

icons, as well as all values and units. The lower screen
section displays the mode icons and the setup icon (SYSTEM
SET).

Mode Icons

2.0 Navman S300 interface

S300 - Interface

Clock

Timer

Speed

Speed (average)

Speed (maximum)

Odometer

Zone Set

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ZONE

SET

SYSTEM

SET

kmmi PM

MAXMIN

km/hmph

MAX
AVG

ZONE

SET

AVG

MAX

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S300 - Getting started

3.1 Be outdoors

The S300 is not intended for operation indoors or under water

as it uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to get

time and date information, and to calculate distance and

speed. For best results, always use the S300 outdoors with an

unobstructed view of the sky.

3.2 Fit the S300

The S300 is designed to be worn on the left upper arm. The

easiest way to fit the unit is to feed the strap through the

fastener to create a loose enclosure. Then slide your left arm

through the enclosure and tighten the strap after the unit is in a

comfortable position.

3.3 Startup

Press and hold

to turn the power on and enter setup, OR

press

to turn the power on and start normal operation.

First start may take up to 80 seconds to get all the satellite data

Flashing = seeking GPS data
Constant = GPS data obtained

3.0 Getting started

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Always enter setup first if you wish to change settings.
To enter setup after starting normal operation, you will
need to shut down and re-start the unit.

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S300 - Getting started

3.3.1 Enter setup

To enter setup

Press and hold

to turn the power on and enter setup.

When the counter reaches zero, the S300 will enter setup. If
you release

before the counter reaches zero the S300 will

immediately start normal operation.

Note: To enter setup after starting normal operation you will need to
restart the S300. For details about changing settings see Section 4.0.

To leave setup

Press and hold

to leave setup and start normal operation.

When the counter reaches zero, the S300 will leave setup and
start normal operation in Speed mode. If you release

before

the counter reaches zero the S300 will remain in setup.

Note: you must leave setup first if you want to turn the power off.

3.3.2 Start normal operation

To start normal operation

Press

to turn the power on and start normal operation.

When starting directly into normal operation, the S300 will start
in the mode it was in at last shutdown. (Speed mode is always
displayed first when starting normal operation after leaving
setup.) For details about normal operating modes see Section

5.0.

counter

counter

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4.1 Setting options

Press and hold

to turn the power on and enter setup.

Press

repeatedly to step through the setting options.

Setting options are accessed in the order shown below. See

subsequent sections for details about editing settings.

Set (12hr)

lets you set 12hr or 24hr time format

Set (31-12)

lets you set dd-mm or mm-dd date format

Beep

When beep is ON a beep will sound when the buttons are

pushed.

Set units (km/h)

lets you set the speed units to km/h or mph

Set offset (set local time)

lets you adjust the S300 to display local time

Press and hold

to leave setup and start normal operation.

S300 - Setup

Set (12hr)

BeepSet offset

Set (31-12)

Set units (km/h)

4.0 Setup

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S300 - Setup

4.1.1 Set time format

Set 12hr or 24hr time display format.

To access this option

If necessary, press and hold

to turn the power on and enter

setup. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as shown

above.

To set time format

1) Press

to start editing (time format option flashes).

2) Press

or

to select 12hr or 24hr.

3) Press

to stop editing.

4) Press

to go to the next option, or hold

to leave setup.

4.1.2 Set date format

Set ‘dd-mm’ or ‘mm-dd’ date display format.

To access this option

If necessary, press and hold

to turn the power on and enter

setup. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as shown

above.

To set the date format

1) Press

to start editing (date format example flashes).

2) Press

or

to select dd-mm or mm-dd.

3) Press

to stop editing.

4) Press

to go to the next option, or hold

to leave setup.

time format

date format

SYSTEM

SET

SYSTEM

SET

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S300 - Setup

4.1.3 Beep

Set beep ON or beep OFF. When beep is ON, an audible ‘beep’

will sound when buttons are pressed.

Access this option

If necessary, press and hold

to turn the power on and enter

setup. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as shown

above.

To set button beep status

1) Press

to start editing (setting status flashes).

2) Press

or

to select On or OFF.

3) Press

to stop editing.

4) Press

to go to the next option, or hold

to leave setup.

4.1.4 Set speed units

Set units for speed (km/h or mph).

Access this option

If necessary, press and hold

to turn the power on and enter

setup. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as shown

above.

To set speed units

1) Press

to start editing (speed units flash).

2) Press

or

to select km/h or mph.

3) Press

to stop editing.

4) Press

to go to the next option, or hold

to leave setup.

Note: Distance is displayed in units that correspond to user selected

speed units. For example, if you select speed units ‘km/h’, then

distance is displayed in ‘km’.

speed units

status

SYSTEM

SET

SYSTEM

SET

km km/h

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S300 - Setup

4.1.5 Set offset (set local time)

This option lets you adjust the S300 to display local time*. You
only need to do this once, unless operating the unit in a new
time zone.
(* By default the S300 displays GPS time. The S300 will perform
all functions accurately without adjusting the offset to display
your local time.)

Note: If you attempt to change the time offset before all GPS data are
obtained, the screen displays ‘no GPS’ and the antenna icon flashes until all
GPS data are received.

Access this option

If necessary, press and hold

to turn the power on and enter

setup. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as shown

above.

To set local time

1) Press to start editing (the screen now appears as shown

below). The current time value flashes. The date is displayed
to ensure that adjustments are made in the correct direction.

2) Press

repeatedly to set time display forward (press and

hold

to set time display forward quickly), or press

repeatedly to set time display backward (press and hold

to

set time display backward quickly).

3) Press

to stop editing.

4) Press

to go to the next option, or hold

to exit setup.

current datecurrent time

SYSTEM

SET

SYSTEM

SET

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S300 - Setup

4.1.6 Editing settings (overview)

settings editing details

beep

beep

beep ON

beep OFF

set units (km/h)

set units (mph)

set units (km/h)

set offset

set 12hr

set 31-12

set 24hr

set 12-31

set units (km/h)

set (12hr) set (12hr)

set (31-12)set (31-12)

time (date)

edit

accept

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edit

accept

edit

accept

edit

accept

edit

accept

KEY
= press this button
= press this button
= press both buttons together

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AVG

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5.1 Modes

Press

to turn the power on and start normal operation.

Press

repeatedly to step through the modes (press and hold

to cycle through the modes quickly).

Modes are accessed in the order shown below. See subsequent
sections for details about using different modes.

Speed

shows distance and speed

Speed (AVG)

shows distance and average speed

Speed (MAX)

shows distance and maximum speed

Odometer mode

shows total distance from last odometer reset

Zones

lets you turn zones ON or OFF

When Zone is ON you can set minimum and maximum target speeds.

Clock

shows current time and date

GPS time is displayed unless you set local time, see Section 4.1.5.

Timer

shows session* time

(*See glossary.)

5.0 Normal operation

Zone OFF

Zone ON

Zone MINZone MAX

ClockTimer

Speed Speed AVG Speed MAX Odometer

MAX

ZONE

SET

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S300 - Normal operation

5.1.1 Speed mode

This mode lets you monitor session distance and current speed.

To access this mode

If necessary, press

to turn the power on and start normal

operation. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as

shown above.

While in Speed mode

• Press and hold

to clear all* session data. (*Does not clear

odometer.)

• Press

to go to the next mode.

5.1.2 Speed (Average) mode

This mode lets you monitor session distance and average

speed.

To access this mode

If necessary, press

to turn the power on and start normal

operation. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as

shown above.

While in Speed (Average) mode

• Press and hold

to clear all* session data. (*Does not clear

odometer.)

• Press

to go to the next mode.

current speed

session distance

average speed

session distance

km km/h

km km/h

AVG

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S300 - Normal operation

5.1.3 Speed (Maximum) mode

This mode lets you monitor session distance and maximum
speed.

Access this mode

If necessary, press

to turn the power on and start normal

operation. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as

shown above.

While in Speed (Maximum) mode

• Press and hold

to clear maximum speed only.

• Press

to go to the next mode.

5.1.4 Odometer mode

This mode shows total distance since odometer was last reset.

Access this mode

If necessary, press

to turn the power on and start normal

operation. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as

shown above.

While in Odometer mode

• Press and hold

to clear odometer only.

• Press

to go to the next mode.

Note: The S300 displays distance in units corresponding to speed
units (see section 4.1.4).

maximum speed

session distance

total distance

km km/h

MAX

8 7

2
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km

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S300 - Normal operation

5.1.5 Zone mode

When Zone is OFF, the Zone (min) and Zone (max) options are

skipped and zone alerts do not sound.

Access this mode

If necessary, press

to turn the power on and start normal

operation. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as

shown above.

To set Zone status

1) Press

to start editing (zone status flashes).

2) Press

or

to select ON or OFF.

3) Press

to stop editing.

4) Press

to go to the next mode.

5.1.5.1 Zone (Minimum)

This option lets you set the minimum target speed.

Access this mode

See section 5.1.5 for access to this mode.

To set zone minimum

1) Press

to start editing (target speed flashes).

2) Press

repeatedly to increase value by 0.5 (hold

to

increase values quickly), or press

repeatedly to decrease

value by 0.5 (hold

to decrease values quickly).

3) Press

to stop editing.

4) Press

to go to the next mode.

ZONE

SET

status

ZONE

SET

MIN

km/h

target speed (MIN)

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S300 - Normal operation

5.1.5.2 Zone (Maximum)

This option lets you set the maximum target speed.

Access this mode

See section 5.1.5 for access to this mode.

To set zone maximum

1) Press

to start editing (target speed flashes).

2) Press

repeatedly to increase value by 0.5 (hold

to

increase values quickly), or press

repeatedly to decrease

value by 0.5 (hold

to decrease values quickly).

3) Press

to stop editing.

4) Press

to go to the next mode.

km km/h

MAX

target speed (MAX)

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S300 - Normal operation

5.1.6 Clock mode

Clock mode shows the current time and date.

(Time is only displayed while GPS satellite signals are available.

By default, GPS time is displayed. See section 4.1.5 for

instructions on setting local time.)

Access this mode

If necessary, press

to turn the power on and start normal

operation. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as

shown above.

While in Clock mode

• Press and hold

to clear all* session data. (*Does not clear

odometer).

• Press

to go to the next mode.

Note: If GPS signals are not yet obtained a ‘no GPS’ alert is

displayed. The antenna icon flashes until GPS signals are received.

current time current date

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S300 - Normal operation

5.1.7 Timer mode

Timer mode lets you monitor session time.

Access this mode

If necessary, press

to turn the power on and start normal

operation. Press

repeatedly until the screen appears as

shown above.

While in Timer mode

• Press and hold

to clear all* session data. (*Does not clear

odometer.)

• Press

to go to the next mode.

Note: The timer starts automatically whenever you start moving and
stops whenever you stop moving.

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S300 - Normal operation

5.1.8 Mode operation (overview)

modes

operating details

Zone OFF

Zone MAX

Zone MIN

Zone OFF

Zone MIN

Zone OFF

Zone ON

Zone ON

Zone MAX

Speed (AVG)

Speed (MAX)

Speed

Clock

Timer

Odometer

clear all session data*

accept

clear max speed only

clear odometer only

(*Does not clear odometer.)

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edit

AVG

MAX

ZONE

SET

accept

edit

edit

accept

edit

accept

clear all session data*

clear all session data*

clear all session data*

*

KEY
= press this button
= press this button
= press both buttons together
= press and hold both buttons together

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To restore all default factory settings

1) make sure the unit is off

2) press and hold

to turn the unit on – DO NOT RELEASE

3) while holding

, press

five times

When restoring default settings

The screen displays the message ‘reset all’ and a counter. If you
stop any time down to 1 on the counter, default settings will not
be restored and all current settings and data will not be cleared.
After pressing the fifth time, the ‘reset done’ message appears
and all settings are restored to factory defaults. A controlled
shutdown is executed automatically after defaults are restored.

After factory default settings have been restored, when the
S300 is next turned on you will need to enter setup if you want
to display local time or adjust other setting preferences.

6.0 Restoring default settings

S300 - Default settings

WARNING: Restoring factory default settings clears
all stored data and all user selected settings!

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Global Positioning System (GPS)

A satellite tracking system.

Session

A session includes all time that the Sport.Tool has been actively

operating since first start-up, or since the session data was last

cleared. Clearing the session data removes all stored data from

the previous session except the odometer value, which must be

cleared separately.

8.0 Copyright

This publication and its contents are proprietary to Navman and

are intended solely for the use of its clients to obtain information

about the operation of Navman Sport.Tool products, it should

not be used or distributed for any other purpose. Proprietary

information and specifications relating to this document or the

Navman Sport.Tool products are subject to change without

notice.

7.0 Glossary

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It is the user’s sole responsibility to set-up and use the Navman GPS Sport.Tool
(the Product) in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property
damage to you or others. Entering information or handling the Product while moving
is unsafe and may cause you to be distracted or fail to observe safe practices
necessary to avoid death, serious injury, collisions or accidents to you or others.
The user of this Product is solely responsible for observing safe practices and for
following the instructions including, but not limited to, those instructions relating to
the care and use of the Product in the User’s Guide (this document). Failure to follow
instructions provided in this document relating to the care and use of the product
may cause the product not to perform in its designed potential or specifications, or
may result in voiding of the warranty. Navman NZ Limited (Navman) neither owns nor
maintains the Global Positioning Service (GPS). Navman assumes no responsibility
for the quality or continuity of the GPS service. Navman will not accept the return of
products where dissatisfaction results from any changes to the GPS service.

EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY STATED IN ANY LIMITED WARRANTY
ACCOMPANYING THIS PRODUCT, (A) NAVMAN PROVIDES THE PRODUCT
WITH ALL FAULTS, (B) THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO SATISFACTORY QUALITY,
PERFORMANCE, ACCURACY, AND EFFORT IS WITH THE PURCHASER
AND USER, (C) NAVMAN MAKES NO WARRANTY AGAINST INTERFERENCE
WITH ANY PURCHASER’S OR USER’S ENJOYMENT OF THE PRODUCT OR
AGAINST INFRINGEMENT, AND (D) NAVMAN DOES NOT WARRANT THAT THE
OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE CONTINUOUS OR ERROR-FREE.
IN NO CASE WILL NAVMAN HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE OR OTHER DAMAGES EVEN IF IT IS AWARE
OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND COUNTRIES
DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY
TO YOU. NAVMAN WILL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF DATA. ANY
IMPLIED WARRANTIES WILL ONLY LAST FOR THE PERIOD STATED IN THE
ACCOMPANYING LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES AND COUNTRIES DO
NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO
THE ABOVE WARRANTY PERIOD MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

Each of these disclaimers is in addition to, and does not reduce the effect of, any
other disclaimer. No dealer has the authority to change this warranty. No event
that voids any warranty of the Product will have any effect on these disclaimers
or limitations of liability. This disclaimer will be construed under the laws of New
Zealand without regard for any conflict of law rules. Navman has taken care to
ensure the information in this document is accurate. However, Navman assumes no
responsibility for errors or omissions in the content of this document and no warranty
of accuracy is expressed or implied. As Navman is continuously improving this
Product, Navman may make changes to the Product at any time which may not be
reflected in this document. Please contact your nearest Navman office if you require
any further assistance. Navman’ is a registered trade mark of Navman NZ Limited.

9.0 Additional warnings, disclaimers,
and limitations on liability

S300 – Warnings and disclaimers