GPS mini
GPS mini Watch User Manual
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the GPS mini Watch. This GPS Watch is packed with personal
Training features like speed, trip time, laps, etc. Watch features include but not limited to the
following:
! 12/24H Time format
! World time
! Dual Time T1 and T2
! 5 daily Alarms
! RUN mode
! Chronograph mode
! Data mode
! Set modes
" This Watch can communicate with a PC to store and review your
performance.
" This Watch uses a rechargeable battery that can be charged through USB
port of your PC.
Caring for your GPS Watch:
Clean your GPS Watch with a dampened cloth preferably with mild detergent solution. Wipe
dry using a dry cloth. Do not use chemical cleaners and solvents that may damage plastic
components.
Do not store your GPS Watch to prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures as this may
result to permanent damage to your unit.
About GPS:
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite- based navigation system made up of a
network of 24 or more satellites. GPS works best in clear weather condition, anywhere in the
world, 24 hours a day. Tall buildings may interfere with GPS accuracy. When 3 satellite
signals are received, the Watch will have 2D GPS fixed (Latitude and Longitude). When 4 or
more satellite signals are received, the Watch will have 3D GPS Fixed.
Water immersion:
This GPS Watch is designed to be water resistant up to 3 ATM. It can resist water pressure
up to 30 meters. After submersion to water, please make sure to wipe dry and air dry the unit
before using or charging.
Caution:
" Prolonged water submersion may cause electronic shorting in the unit which may
cause minor skin burn or irritation.
Getting Started
Step 1) Know your Watch:
Push button location:
Push button Main function:
S1 – Start / Stop / Save / Increase adjust (+)
S5 – View / OK
S7 – Change Mode / Exit
S11 – Light / Set / Save / Lap / Decrease adjust (-)
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Step 2) Charging the Battery:
Charge the unit for at least 4.5 hours before first use. The length of time for a fully charged
battery will last depending on the actual usage. It is recommended to regularly re-charge your
battery every 1-2 months even if it is not used to maintain good battery condition.
2.1) Plug your Watch to your PC USB port.
2.2) Make sure the contact pins of the watch are properly connected to your PC.
Note: Please thoroughly dry the charging contacts and surrounding area to ensure proper
electrical contact and prevent corrosion.
When the battery is low, it is time to charge the watch.
Battery low condition:
You cannot turn ON the GPS when the battery is low. The watch will display LOW BATT. You
need to recharge the battery in order to use the GPS again.
When the battery is almost low and you still perform your exercise, your data may not be
saved. Please make sure the battery have enough battery power before doing your exercise
in order not to lose your data.
Step 3) Configure your Watch:
Before using your watch, please set your Watch.
3.1) Go to SET mode and set the following parameters: AUTO LAP, TIME, UNITS, USER,
NIGHT, Contrast, CHIME, ALARM, and VIEW.
• Press S1 or S11 to change the values of the blinking digit.
• Press S5 to enter and set the selected parameter.
• The watch will auto exit setting mode if there is no push button operation in 3 to 4
minutes.
How to set the AUTOLAP:
• Auto Lap setting range: 0.4, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and OFF
How to set the TIME:
• Year range: 2001 to 2099
• Total of 36 city codes are available for various Time zones.
• Time can be displayed in 12 hour or 24 hour format
• Dual time zone Time 1 and Time 2
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How to set the UNITS:
How to set USER details:
• Age range: 7 to 99 default: 25
• Weight range: 20- 255 KG ( 44-561 LBS) default 65 KG ( 143 LBS)
• Height range: 91-241 cm (3’00” to 7’11”)
How to set the NIGHT mode function:
Night mode settings:
• 10 SECONDS – Press S11 will turn ON the Light for 10 seconds.
• 20 SECONDS – Press S11 will turn ON the Light for 20 seconds.
• NIGHT ON – Default Start Time / END Time for NIGHT ON setting is 5 PM to 7 AM.
Following are the characteristics of NIGHT ON setting:
o Start Time and END TIME for NIGHT ON setting can be changed in SET
mode/ NIGHT.
o When the Night setting is ON, pressing any button within the Start Time / End
Time will turn ON the EL for 10 seconds.
o Outside the Start time / End Time, only press S11 will turn ON the EL for 10
seconds.
o When the chronograph is running within the Start Time/ End Time, the EL will
be always ON. It will turn OFF 10 seconds after the chronograph is stopped.
How to set the LCD display CONTRAST:
Contrast range = 10 to 100%
How to set the CHIME:
• When Chime is ON, the Vibration alarm function is also ON.
How to set the ALARM:
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How to set the VIEW
You can select what information to display in Line 1 & Line 3 for RUN mode
3.2) TIME, NIGHT, CONTRAST, & CHIME, can also be set in TIME quick SET mode.
3.3) AUTO LAP, UNITS, USER, and VIEW can also be set in RUN quick SET mode.
3.4) ALARM can also be set in ALARM quick SET mode.
Step 4) Acquire Satellite signals:
In order to get the correct time of day and begin using your watch, you have to acquire the
Satellite signals. It may take a few minutes to get the signals.
4.1) Go outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees. Orient the GPS antenna
towards the sky for best reception. The antenna is located at the 12 o’clock position of
the watch.
4.2) Stand still and do not begin moving while locating the Satellites until the GPS signals are
already received.
4.3) How to Turn ON the GPS: Following are the possible ways to turn on the GPS.
4.3.1) Press S1 in TIME mode. The Watch will display the GPS / INDOOR selection
screen. Select GPS and press S5. The watch will start searching for GPS and go
to RUN mode.
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4.3.2) Press S7 to enter RUN or CHRONO mode.
4.3.3) Press and hold S7 for 2 seconds from any mode while GPS is initially OFF.
4.4) How to turn OFF the GPS:
4.4.1) Press and hold S7 for 2 seconds from any mode while GPS is initially ON.
4.4.2) Press S7 to enter RUN or CHRONO mode. Select INDOOR and press S5 to
confirm.
4.4.3) When the chronograph is stopped and reset in any mode, the GPS will go to TIME
mode after 10 minutes and the GPS will be on Standby mode (GPS ring icon
flashing). The GPS will auto turn OFF after 1 hour (GPS ring icon is OFF).
GPS signals and its meaning:
You will hear a beep sound when the Watch has received a GPS signal or when the GPS
signal has been lost. LOST GPS signal will also be displayed in the screen.
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Step 5) Go for a RUN:
5.1) Using RUN mode:
5.1.1) How to enter RUN mode:
5.1.2) How to START, TAKE LAP, STOP, and SAVE:
Note: The watch will take Auto Lap based on the Distance set in Auto Lap setting.
5.1.3) How to change views: Press S5 to change the information displayed in Line 2.
Following are the information displayed as you press S5:
Notes:
•"Information displayed in Lines 1 and 3 can be changed in SET mode/ VIEW.
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• The watch will remember your previous screen view the next time you come back to
RUN mode.
5.1.4) How to view your current data before saving while the chronograph is stopped.
Following are the information as you press S5:
Notes:
o Before going for a run exercise, it is highly recommended that you set your user
profile first so that the calories will be calculated properly. Go to SET mode/USER.
o When the Chronograph is stopped and reset in RUN mode, if no activity for 10
minutes, the GPS will be on Standby mode ( GPS ring icon flashing) and return to
TIME mode.
o While in RUN mode, then the GPS signal suddenly becomes weak lost for any
reason, the Watch will display LOST GPS signal until it receives GPS signal again.
o Maximum of 15 hours of track record / 30 data files/ 100 laps for each data file can
be saved in memory.
5.2) Using Chronograph mode:
RUN mode & CHRONO mode has the same chronograph counter. When the chronograph is
started or stopped in RUN mode, the same thing happens in CHRONO mode.
5.2.1) How to enter CHRONO mode:
5.2.2) How to START, take LAP, STOP, and SAVE:
• The watch will take Auto Lap based on the Distance set in Auto Lap setting.
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5.2.3) Press S5 to change the information displayed in Line 3. Following are the views
as your press S5:
Note: The watch will remember your previous screen view the next time you come back to
CHRONO mode.
5.2.4) How to view your current data before saving while the chronograph is stopped.
Following are the information as you press S5:
General Operations
The Watch has the following main modes: Time, Run, Chronograph, Data, Alarm and Set
modes. Press S7 to scroll through these modes. Press S1 from Time mode will also go to
RUN mode (GPS/INDOOR screen appears).
EL backlight:
This Watch has a Night mode function. Following are the options in SET mode and their
functions:
10 SECONDS – Press S11 will turn ON the Light for 10 seconds.
20 SECONDS – Press S11 will turn ON the Light for 20 seconds.
NIGHT ON – Default Start Time / END Time for NIGHT ON setting is 5 PM to 7 AM. Following
are the characteristics of NIGHT ON setting:
o Start Time and END TIME for NIGHT ON setting can be changed in SET
mode/ NIGHT.
o When the Night setting is ON, pressing any button within the Start Time / End
Time will turn ON the EL for 10 seconds.
o Outside the Start time / End Time, only press S11 will turn ON the EL for 10
seconds.
o When the chronograph is running within the Start Time/ End Time, the EL will
be always ON. It will turn OFF 10 seconds after the chronograph is stopped.
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TIME mode
• How to enter TIME mode:
Travelling between different Time zones
• When you are traveling to a different Time zone, you have to set your GPS Watch to
your destination Time zone. We recommend setting Time 1 to your current location and
Time 2 set to your destination Time zone.
• When you arrive to your destination Time zone, press & hold S1 for 2-3 seconds to
change the time to Time 2.
• When you go back to your original location (Time 1), press & hold S1 for 2-3 seconds to
change the time back to Time 1.
• The Time of the Watch will be synchronized with GPS TIME when you turn ON the GPS.
• Make sure that the Watch is set to the correct CITY CODE and DST ON or OFF setting
so that it can display the correct time.
DATA mode
• How to enter DATA mode, view details, and delete Data:
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Data numbering system/ Legend:
Sample data number: D03 03 1031 – 1 02 G
D
Data
03
Total number of files
03
File number counter
10
Month
31
Date
1
Refer to Time 1 or 2 for time 2
02
File number of the day
G
GPS workout, H for INDOOR workout
ALARM mode
• Alarm will sound for 20 seconds at alarm time. Pressing any button will stop the alarm
sound without the button function. When Alarm is ON, the alarm icon is displayed in all
modes.
• How to enter ALARM mode (ALARM setting):
Battery:
The Watch is using a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery that will require about 4.5 hours
charging time. While battery is charging, the Watch cannot be used and all buttons are
disabled. User needs to recharge the battery when the Watch indicates a “low batt”.
Battery Life (full charge): 8 hrs typical (continuous GPS).
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GPS watch troubleshooting guide:
PROBLEM/ QUESTION
SOLUTION/ ANSWER
I cannot get a GPS signal
Take your GPS Watch outdoors and away from trees and
tall buildings. Remain stationary and try acquiring GPS
signal again. Be sure that the antenna is pointing towards
the sky for better signal reception.
Can I reset the Watch?
You can reset the Watch by pressing S1, S5, S7, and S11
together. The date and time will be reset to default
values. You can set it again manually or automatically thru
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Will my data and personal
settings be lost after
Watch reset?
Your data and personal settings are saved in the flash
memory and will not be lost after Watch reset.
The battery indicator does
not seem to be accurate
Allow your GPS Watch to fully discharge and then fully
charge it without interruption. It is recommended to
regularly re-charge your battery every 1-2 months even if
it is not used to maintain good battery condition.
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