Holux GM-120 User manual
User Manual
GM-120
Holux Handheld GPS
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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: +886-3-6687000
Web Site: www.holux.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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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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Using the Waypoints Feature...............................................................21
Using the Waypoints Feature...............................................................22
Creating Waypoints........................................................................22
Modifying Waypoints......................................................................23
Deleting Waypoints ........................................................................24
Using the Routes Feature ....................................................................25
Creating a Route............................................................................25
Editing Routes................................................................................26
Using the Track Log Feature................................................................27
Creating a Track Log .....................................................................27
Viewing Track Log Information ......................................................29
Using the Shortcut On Feature ............................................................30
Using Map Scale Feature.....................................................................30
Using the Set Location Feature............................................................30
Using Measure Distance Feature.........................................................31
Viewing Trip Status ..............................................................................32
Resetting Trip Data ........................................................................33
Changing the Fields .......................................................................33
Moving to the Next Waypoint ...............................................................34
Calibrating Altitude ...............................................................................35
Using Geocaching Mode..........................................................................36
Setting Geocaching Coordinates .........................................................36
Viewing the Geocaching Page .............................................................37
Using Sports Mode ...................................................................................38
Training Setup ......................................................................................38
Setting the Timer............................................................................38
Setting the Distance.......................................................................38
Setting the Pace.............................................................................39
Setting the Speed ..........................................................................39
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Setting the Lap...............................................................................40
Setting Auto Pause ........................................................................41
Miscellaneous Settings ..................................................................41
Start Training........................................................................................42
Viewing Training History ......................................................................43
Transferring Data......................................................................................45
Making Connections.............................................................................45
Starting Data Transfer ..........................................................................46
Using MapRoute........................................................................................47
System Requirements ..........................................................................47
Features ...............................................................................................48
File Menu..............................................................................................48
Show Menu ..........................................................................................49
Tools Menu...........................................................................................51
List Menu..............................................................................................55
Transfer Menu ......................................................................................55
About Menu ..........................................................................................56
Context Menu .......................................................................................56
Viewing Sports Logs.............................................................................57
Downloading Map.................................................................................58
Downloading Track Logs......................................................................58
Downloading Waypoints and Routes ...................................................59
Downloading Geocaching Coordinates................................................59
Uploading Data.....................................................................................59
Adjusting the System Settings................................................................60
Setting the Pressure Units ...................................................................60
Setting the Navigation Mode ................................................................61
Changing the Map Direction.................................................................61
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Setting the Bluetooth............................................................................62
Setting the Display Units ......................................................................63
Setting the DMS Format.......................................................................63
Setting the WAAS/EGNOS ..................................................................64
Setting the Backlight.............................................................................64
Setting the Beeper................................................................................65
Setting the Startup Page ......................................................................65
Setting the Time ...................................................................................66
Making a Cold Start..............................................................................67
Resetting to Factory Defaults...............................................................67
Viewing Device Information..................................................................68
Appendix………………………………………………………………………..69
Troubleshooting....................................................................................69
Specifications .......................................................................................70
Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement..........71
RF Exposure Warning ..............................................................................71
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Product Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the
HOLUX
GM-120 Handheld
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
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
Documentation
(Quick Start Guide and
Warranty Card)
Li-Ion battery Power / USB
data cable
Bicycle holder attachment
(optional) 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 (GM-120B
and GM-120C)
•Bluetooth integrated (GM-120B, GM-120C Optional)
•Battery life up to 20 hours under normal use (GM-120A)
•With map. It stores roads, river, lakes, borders, cities and POIs.
(GM-120C)
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