Whistler GPS User Manual
If you have any questions concerning the operation of this
Whistler product please call:
Customer Service
1-800-531-0004
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT
or visit
www.
whistlergroup.com
Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may register
your Galileo™ GPS online at: www.whistlergroup.com.
If the unit is returned without a dated store receipt an out
of warranty service charge applies.
Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of
purchase. The warranty is validated only by a copy of the
original store receipt. Now is the time to record the
serial number of the unit (located inside the battery
compartment), in the space provided in the warranty
section of the manual.
Introduction
GALILEO™GPS
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Introduction
Dear Whistler Owner,
Thank you for purchasing the Whistler Galileo
™
GPS.
Please take the time to read the owner’s manual in order
to understand and maximize use of the operating
features. There is no better way to experience what’s near
you or how to get there, than by using a Whistler Galileo
™
Handheld GPS. Both the Galileo™GPS and Galileo
™
Whistler Map™software were designed for ease of use to
make your purchase and experience a pleasant one. This
manual and our Whistler Customer Service are here to
assist you. For more general GPS information or
frequently asked questions, please see our FAQ page at
www.whistlergroup.com.
Before using the Galileo
™
GPS for the first time make sure
that you read the important safety and use information in
the sections that follow.
Enjoy the Galileo
™
GPS. Please drive safely.
Sincerely,
The Whistler Group, Inc.
Enjoy
your
GALILEO
™
Handheld
GPS
GALILEO™GPS
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Enjoy
This manual applies to the Whistler Galileo™GPS and the
Galileo Elite
™
GPS.*
Standard Packaging Includes:
Galileo Elite
™
GPS
•
1 Galileo™GPS unit with base maps of the
continental United States
•
2 Whistler Map™CD’s with detailed maps of
the continental United States
•
32 MB Standard Type II Flash Card
•
PC Interface Cable with USB Connection
•
Quick Start-Up Guide & Owner’s Manual
•
Whistler Map™User’s Guide
Galileo
™
GPS:
•
1 Galileo™GPS unit with base maps of
the continental United States
•
1 Quick Start-Up Guide & Owner’s Manual
*Some parts of this manual apply to the Galileo™GPS ONLY with the optional
Galileo
™
GPS Accessory Upgrade Pack.
Galileo™Accessory Upgrade Pack:
•
2 Whistler Map™CD’s with detailed maps of the
continental United States
•
32 MB Standard Type II Flash Card
•
PC Interface Cable with USB Connection
•
Whistler Map™User’s Guide
Standard
Packaging
Includes
GALILEO™GPS
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Standard Packaging
Important Safety Information
WARNING: It is the user’s responsibility to use this
product prudently and maintain safe-driving practices at
all times. This GPS should be used only by someone able
to clearly understand the instructions and able to operate
the controls. For proper safety we recommend that a
passenger operate the Galileo
™
. However, in cases where
you are alone, it is recommended that you pull over to
make any adjustments to the Galileo™. It is also important
to make sure that the unit is secure, does not block the
driver’s field of vision, and will not become a hazard in
case of an accident. Do not mount or place the Galileo
™
on
an air bag equipped steering wheel or passenger area. In
case of an accident this can be deadly.
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by
the government of the United States, which is solely
responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system
is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and
performance of all GPS equipment.
Important
Safety
Information
GALILEO™GPS
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Safety Information
The base map and detailed mapping software are
provided by Navtech Technologies Corporation. The base
map and optional detailed mapping software are as
accurate and detailed as possible. Whenever maps are
digitized, there is still a possibility that some inaccurate or
incomplete data can be found. It is because of these
inaccuracies that the Galileo
™
is a travel aid and is not
intended for precise measurement in navigation or
aircraft use.
Galileo
™
/ Whistler Map™Software Use Terms
Copyright laws protect the Galileo’s operating system and
internal mapping software. The optional Whistler Map
™
Software CD contains detailed mapping software
(Standard on Galileo Elite
™
) which is copyrighted. Please
review carefully the software agreement information
enclosed in the Whistler Map
™
User’s Guide.
Note: By opening the CD package you accept the terms
and conditions listed in the agreement. Once opened, the
CD package cannot be returned to the place of purchase.
©2002 Navigation Technologies.
All rights reserved.
GALILEO
™
Whistler Map
™
Software
GALILEO™GPS
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Software
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
•
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
•
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Changes and modifications not expressly approved by the
Whistler Group, Inc., may void the warranty. Repairs
should be made only by an authorized Whistler Repair
Center.
FCC
Compliance
GALILEO™GPS
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FCC Compliance
Table of Contents
GALILEO™GPS
Features ...........................................................................................................................8
External Functions ..................................................................................................9
Button Functions.....................................................................................................9
Battery Installation................................................................................................10
Compact Flash Card (CF).....................................................................................11
First Time Usage..........................................................................................................12
Getting Started.......................................................................................................12
Simulation Mode ........................................................................................................13
Adjusting Contrast......................................................................................................13
Night Viewing.......................................................................................................13
Obtaining Satellite Signals .......................................................................................13
Cold Start ......................................................................................................................14
Finding Your Way - Main Navigational Pages......................................................15
Map Page ......................................................................................................................16
Display Information...................................................................................................17
Hide or View Icons...............................................................................................17
Points of Interests..................................................................................................18
Measuring Distances ............................................................................................18
Shortcut.........................................................................................................................19
System Settings ...........................................................................................................20
Change a Setting ...................................................................................................20
Waypoints.....................................................................................................................21
Set a Waypoint.......................................................................................................21
Trip Page.......................................................................................................................22
Set the Correct Time..............................................................................................22
Reset Values...........................................................................................................22
Change the Track or Speed / Distance Measurements...................................22
Compass Page..............................................................................................................23
Change a Route to Travel to................................................................................23
Locating Services, Cities, Roads, POI’s, etc.......................................................23
Find a City....................................................................................................................24
Set Location............................................................................................................24
Search Settings ............................................................................................................25
Find the Nearest Road..........................................................................................25
Change the Nearest Search Setting ....................................................................25
Main Menu Items........................................................................................................26
Waypoints...............................................................................................................26
Enter New Waypoint Coordinates.....................................................................26
Routes............................................................................................................................27
Enter a Route .........................................................................................................27
Turn a Route On or Off........................................................................................28
Insert a New Waypoint into a Route..................................................................28
Delete All or One Waypoint from a Route ........................................................28
Track Logs.....................................................................................................................29
Start or Stop a Track Log......................................................................................30
Clear a Track Log..................................................................................................30
Save a Track Log....................................................................................................30
Change Track Log Information...........................................................................31
Turn On / Off Track Log Display from the Map Page ...................................31
Delete a Track Log................................................................................................32
Change Datum.............................................................................................................32
Loading..........................................................................................................................33
NMEA Output .............................................................................................................33
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................34
Galileo™ GPS Specifications ...................................................................................36
Settings..........................................................................................................................37
Warranty Information...........................................................................................38-40
Table
of
Contents
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The Whistler Galileo™is designed to be user friendly and
easy to operate. The Galileo
™
GPS features include, but
are not limited to the following:
•
Storage for 500 waypoints with names.
•
A track log (bread crumbs) with storage capability of
five tracks and 2500 points each.
•
Seven (4 main) navigational screens including satellite,
map (zoom in and zoom out capabilities), compass, trip,
goto navigation, track logs, and shortcut screens.
•
Route building capabilities, with storage for 20 routes
with 30 waypoints each.
•
16 MB of built in memory storing base map of the
continental United States, waypoints and routes.
•
Expandability with additional memory and detailed
Whistler Map
™
software (with optional Galileo™GPS
Accessory Upgrade Pack).
Features
GALILEO™GPS
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Features
External Functions
1. External power jack provides connection for the optional
12 to 3 volt DC power cord. See 9-A.
2. Data jack provides connection for the optional USB PC
interface cable.
3. Battery & Compact Flash Card compartment uses 2 AA
batteries and optional type II compact flash card.
4. External Antenna provides connection for an active
external GPS antenna. Requires a male MCX connector.
Button Functions (See 9-B and 9-C)
1. Display Screen provides map and “points of interest”
information.
2. Page/Escape (ESC) Button selects different navigation
screens or exits current menu.
3. Power (PWR) Button press and hold turns unit on/off.
Turns backlighting on/off.
4. Zoom In (IN +) Button lowers the viewing area. Pressing
for 2 seconds turns on/off map mode and map scale.
5. Zoom Out (OUT - ) Button increases the viewing area.
Pressing for 2 seconds hides or displays interstates.
6. Menu Button opens option selection screen. Press this
button twice enters the main menu.
7. OK Button in menu mode, selects a menu item. In the Map
Page, press and hold for 2 seconds creates a waypoint.
8. Direction Button allows movement through menu items.
While on the map page, press and hold this button in any
direction for access to the arrow. The arrow can be moved
either up/down or left/right. It can be used to display info
about POI’s or highways.
Functions
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Functions
9-A
9-C
9-B
Battery Installation
This unit requires 2 AAbatteries (not included).
1. Remove the battery compartment cover by using your
thumb to grab the release tab. See 10-A.
2. Remove the insert that is in the battery compartment
and discard.
3. Insert the optional Compact Flash memory card into
slot. Note: The unit will operate without this card.
See page 11 for Compact Flash card information.
4. Observing correct polarity (+) and (-), insert batteries
as shown.
5. Reinstall battery compartment cover.
For best performance from alkaline batteries we
recommend using the highest capacity type available
as recommended for digital cameras and portable
CD players.
Note: Make sure that alkaline batteries are removed from
the unit when using the optional cigarette lighter adapter
cord. If the batteries are not removed, damage to the
batteries and/or the unit will result.
If using rechargeable AAbatteries, for longer life select the
highest capacity available. Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
are recommended. Common rechargeable batteries have a
power rating of 1700mA or higher.
Note: DO NOT mix battery types as this can damage the
batteries. Lithium batteries are recommended for use in
cold temperatures.
Remove the batteries when the Galileo
™
will not be used
for an extended period of time. Damage caused by leaky
or improperly charged batteries (For example; Alkaline
batteries in unit while using the optional power cord) is
not covered under warranty. Check with the battery
manufacturer about their specific product warranty and
disposal recommendations.
Battery
Installation
GALILEO™GPS
10
Battery Installation
10-A
Compact Flash Card
The Galileo
™
uses standard Type II Compact Flash
(CF) Memory Cards. These cards can be added to the
Galileo
™
GPS receivers through the battery compartment.
CF cards come in many configurations up to 1024 MB.
The addition of a CF card to the unit allows data to be
uploaded/download to/from the Whistler Map
™
Software CD (provided with the Galileo™Accessory Upgrade
Pack and Galileo Elite
™
).
Important: Make sure that the CF card you purchased
(other than from Whistler) has the CF and FCC logo’s
clearly visible.
Add or Remove the CF card:
1. Press and hold the power button to turn the unit off.
2. Remove the battery door.
3. Remove both of the AAbatteries.
4. To remove the CF card, gently pull the CF card
slightly towards the top of the unit. Carefully continue
to slide the CF card out of the channel it’s in. Tilt the
Galileo
™
to help remove the CF card.
5. To install the CF card, hold it such that the tiny holes
are at one end facing the bottom of the unit and the lip
is on the top. Place the CF card in the channel
provided in the battery compartment.
Note: CF card can only go in one way. Carefully push
the CF card towards the bottom of the unit until you
feel it lock into place. Do not force the CF card. Forcing
the CF card could cause damage to the card and/or
the unit.
6. Reinstall the batteries into the battery compartment.
Be sure to observe the proper polarity.
7. Replace the battery compartment door.
8. Press and hold the Power (PWR) button to turn on the
Galileo™.
Compact
Flash Card
Add or
Remove the
Compact
Flash Card
GALILEO™GPS
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Compact Flash Card (CF)
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