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Holux GM-305 GPS Receiver User Manual

1. 37 l BASIC SETTING MNT 23 Il SPECIAL ENGINEERING SETTING ou occ ccc cece ccc cece cece IH Hehe eee 25 Chapter 8 TROUBLE SHOOTING enne 38 Appendix A EARTH DATUMS nen 40 HOLUX Chapter 1 QUICK REFERENCE I CAUTIONS A Please select cold start mode under the following situations 1 Initial use 11 Moving more than 500 km without performing satellite acquiring 111 Unused for more than one month regardless of looking up map B Environment and antenna position 1 Outdoors without shade ii Have the built in antenna paralleled the ground i e the angle between Explorer and ground is 30 and faced up to the sky C Battery 1 Remove batteries from the cartridge when not use more than 30 days 11 Use a certified charger to ensure batteries are full charged when using rechargeable batteries D Program Waypoint and Routes When complete you must turn off Explorer Then Waypoint and routes will be saved in the system Il ON OFF A On press for 2 seconds B Off press for 2 seconds C Backlight press once to turn on off backlight when the unit is on Ill SIMULATION Satellite page press select Stop Navigation and press for power saving when looking up a map or setting up parameters without satellites acquiring Be sure to return to Navigation after parameters set IV COLD START S
2. lt q or to mark one of the two figures vi Press direction keys A or to adjust time and press lt 4 vii Move marked field to v and press eJ viii Let the Explorer position fixed to get correct time If the Explorer is position fixed within one month the Explorer should already show the correct time B Main Menu Please refer to page 23 as Fig 5 1 1 IV COMPASS PAGE Your moving direction 1s displayed in this page as well as the name distance and time to next waypoint and destination respectively as Fig 3 3 8 in gage 14 Time to destination distance average speed The moving direction is as V pointing at the top outside the compass There will be an arrow Ne in the compass pointing to the direction to next waypoint while route navigation function on Please refer to page 25 to create routes Press to go to Main Menu Please refer to page 22 as Fig 5 1 1 22 HOLUX Chapter5 SYSTEM MENU Press in any page to select Main Menu as Fig 5 1 1 for GM 305 DT GM 305 HT only and press There are Waypoints Routes Track Logs Pw Savings On Off and UpLoad and DownpLoad for options as Fig 5 1 2 I WAYPOINTS Explorer can hold up to 500 waypoints re Waypoints Routes 49 999 999 Search Object Screen Search Shortcut n Ji Display High Speed Track Logs Pu Saving Off Upload Download Fig 5 1 2 Fig 5 1 3 Show Dist On Se
3. 11 GM 305 DT 2M Byte iii GM 305 HT 8M Byte ll NAVIGATION A Waypoints 500 maximum including name symbol comment and display B Routes 20 maximum up to 30 waypoints each C Track logs 6 maximum 5 in back up and 1 in use Up to 2 500 points each Ill FUNCTION A Receiving and tracking 12 satellites B Acquiring Time 1 Cold start 75 seconds averaged 11 Warm start 40 seconds averaged 111 Hot start 15 seconds averaged 1v Acquiring rate 0 1 second v Updating Rate 1 second IV ACCURACY A Position 5 25 meters B Speed 0 1 m sec C Time 1ys V LIMITATION A Latitude 1 000m 18 000m B Speed lt 515 m sec C G 4G VI INTERFACE RS 232 for data communication and NMEA output 37 HOLUX VII ANTENNA A Built in patch antenna B Optional External antenna with SMA connector XIII PHYSICAL A Size 153 x 60 x 34 mm B Weight 170g without battery C Battery 4 AA battery 0 15 0 66W IX DISPLAY A 4 gray Black amp White B Size 6 0 x 3 8 cm C Backlight high contrast electroluminescent D Resolution 100 x 160 dots X MISC A Operation keys 6 function 1 on off and 1 rocking pad for 8 directions B Temperature Operation 10 60 C Storage 40 85 C 38 HOLUX l BASIC SETTING A Power saving ON B Display GM 305 DT GM 305 HT only i Interesting point Waypoint only ii Road All Roads C Cursor speed Low Speed D
4. e I vie Be Gof 2 Af QI N NO B gt 1 lt Jo COP AD B N p UJ Ain el Abd 1970 Anna 1 Astro 1965 s Arc 1950 153 5 202 Clarke 1880 Burundi 125 Clarke 1880 Lesotho 8 Mean for Botswana 143 294 Clarke 1880 niai Ma Arc 50 Regional Mean waziland Zaire Zambia Zimbabwe 0 134 169 2 147 74 3 142 96 293 Clarke 188000 JZimbabwe anzania Kenya Tanzania 5 Arc 1960 157 2 299 Clarke 1880 T 107 Astro Beacon E 1945 145 75 272 International 1924 fwo Jima 9 320 Astro Tern Island A 0 FRIG 1961 114 116 nternational 1924 Tern Island stro Tern Island Astronomical Station Astronomical 4952 124 234 25 International 1924 Marcus Island Station 52 2 Australian Geodetic Australian National JAustralia Tasmania 4 FR Ooh YW NO Australian Geodetic A Australian 33 1984 134 48 149 JAustralian National ustralia Tasmania Geodetic 84 Efate amp Erromango 35 Bellevue IGN 127 769 472 International 1924 ande Bellevue 36 Bermuda 1957 73 213 296 Clarke 1866 Bermuda Bermuda 1957 37 Bissau 173 253 27 International 1924 Guinea Bissau Bissau 38 Bogota Observatory 307 304 318 International 1924 Colombia Bogota Observatory Indonesia Bangka amp 39 Bukit Rimpah 384 664 48 Besse 1841 Belitung Ids Bukit Rimpah 40 Camp Area Astro 104 129 239 International 1924 Sparc e
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6. Ratio amp related position of screen size to whole map Dkm l gra Fig 3 3 9 D ESCAPE i The same function as 2 in reverse order 11 To ignore a selection in the menu E ENTER J 1 Press and hold for 2 seconds to create a waypoint at the cursor position in map page Detail describes in page 23 Method 2 ii To change operating mode either navigation A or view map in map page The symbol at right down corner shows in navigation mode as Fig 3 3 10 and in view map mode as Fig 3 3 11 F Moving map There are total 8 directions for direction function keys Press to switch the symbols EU and f at the right down corner i In view map mode the screen shows a cursor 5 an arrow A and data about latitude and longitude appearing in right down corner If position is fixed A is your present HOLUX position Before position fixed A is your last position or the center position when downloading map in last operation The A is fixed and can t be moved a Click any direction key once to scroll map 1 2 page b Hold a direction key to move cursor 5 When the cursor goes to the edge of screen the map still moves accordingly until you release the key c The cursor stops at any position If you change to other pages it will still be at the same position as in last map page ii In navigation mode there is only a symbol A as Fig 3 3 11
7. Sometimes the elevation of all satellites on orbit is small i e all satellites signals are unhealthy to be locked or be used even being locked The Explorer will need clearer view to the sky to acquire more than 3 healthy satellites to identify the position 3 Check if you use Simulation mode If yes please press select Navigation and press Please refer to P 13 Simulation When I preprogram my route I find my destination say Yellow Stone and operate from MENU lt to set a new waypoint at the place I do select Display All but fail to see an icon there Why 40 HOLUX A The waypoint you created may not be at Yellow Stone It is your current position You have to create waypoint by Method 2 of Create new waypoint It is to press for one second to have the page as Fig 5 1 5 show up and then press Please practice creating a waypoint by both Method 1 and Method 2 Q7 I find my destination and have the shortcut on but fail to return to the previous position What should I do A Press This is for you to return to navigation mode A from view map mode P When You search an object the unit changes and remains in view map mode The position is then not not your real position Q8 On navigation mode when I moved cursor to create a new waypoint by method 2 I can not find it in the map I am on my current position What s wrong A Ifyou intend to create a new waypoin
8. just move the cursor to the icon to be erased and press 4 b Press and press to show hide all icons 11 Move the cursor to V and press to return to the map page p p pag When setting you may follow steps below for more information and further options i Move the cursor to W and press 4 to check icons as Fig 4 2 8 Press lt 4 to confirm 20 HOLUX selection and return to the map Page or press to ignore and return to the former page 11 Move the cursor to and press to check out the meaning of every icon as Fig 4 2 9 4 2 10 and 4 2 11 Switch pages by selecting Y and A and press You may press t to ignore and return to the former page F Cursor Speed For GM 305 DT and GM 305 H only Select Low High Speed and press to select suitable cursor speed G Distance Measuring i Select Show Dist On and press 4 11 Move the cursor to the beginning point and press 4 111 Move the cursor to the second point and press u The distance will be marked in the middle of the line between the two points as Fig 4 2 12 You may repeat to measure the distance to the next point and up to 5 spans can be shown iv Press select Show Dist Off and press to end distance measuring and erase all the marks P S i You may measure distance in view map mode or navigation mode respectively 11 When you switch to other pages all distance mea
9. A 30507 01 100 mm A 30507 02 200 mm A 30507 05 500 mm ix Clip Set A 30508 Use with A 30507 to grip something to support extensional antenna x Holding Strip A 30509 For holding Explorer on the frame of bike or motorcycle xi Holding Bracket A 30510 To hold Explorer standing on frame of bike or motorcycle HOLUX xii Antenna Bracket A 30511 For holding antenna rod on bike or motorcycle xiii Travelling Bag A 30512 To receive all accessories and main unit for travelling or storage xiv Antenna Rod Supporting Strip A 30513 For holding antenna rod to support A 30503 when mountaineering or hiking xv Optional Map Mountaineering map sea map recreation area map or street map xvi Battery Charger A 100B99 The battery charger is certified and packed with 4 AA batteries of 1 300 mAh nickel metal hydride rechargeable A 100B99 110V plug A 100B99EU 230V European plug A 100B99AU Australian plug xvii Rechargeable Battery A 100B13 2 AA rechargeable batteries with 1 300 mAH nickel metal hydride A 100B17 2 AA rechargeable batteries with 1 700 mAH nickel metal hydride B ACCESSORY KIT K 3051 Special designed for mountaineering and biking The kit includes 1 1 x A 30503 Active antenna with 2 m cable 11 1 x A 30503 00 Active antenna holder 111 1x A 30505 Hanging strip iv 1 x A 30506 Carrying bag v 1x A 30507 00 Universal connector 1 x A 30507 01 Antenna supporting rod 3 x A 30507 02 Antenn
10. III I e III e esee e e e esee eese 7 Il OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ee ee ee se ccc ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 8 IV STANDARD PACKAGE ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee e eme e e ee ee ee ee ee ee 9 V CAUTIONS EE OE EE EE ER ods coe OE N AAN EE 10 Vl ACTIVE ANTENNA DISMANTLE amp ASSEMBLE o oo cece mme 11 Chapter 3 OPERATING DETAIL ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 12 l ON OFF amp BACKLIGHT oo see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee Ie e ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 12 il SIMULATION m 13 III MAJOR NAVIGATION FUNCTION KEYS oo eee eR It 13 Chapter 4 FUNCTION DETAIL IN PAGES _ ernst 17 l SATELLITES PAGE essen mei WREED ORDER ERGE DOE EDITA dE VR GE I ETE 17 Ill MAP PAGE L eeee II ee es se ee III esse e esee esee hase esee ee 18 ll STATUS PAGE ee ee Ne SE EDE Oe PEU Or UP 21 IV COMPASS PAGE aaa wee SEE SEEK pisa botes ee ee Ge EG Ge nee rU xdg Pis 21 Chapter 5 SYSTEM MENU R RRRRR RR 23 l WAYFOINT ee ee ae ee nee GE nee ee 23 IB ROUTE ae ee a een ee en een ne een ee 25 IH TRACK LOCIS te asc cd anew eps sae ee essen een 28 IV POWER SAVING MODE ee ee ee ee III rtr rrr 30 V UPLOAD EE EE OR ee ses coon bse wee en esac 30 VI DOWNLOAD issie ide ee ee ee De ee ed Se ee Ee ed SR AR ee 32 VII SYSTEM UPGRADE erinnere n De mmis 33 Chapter 6 SPECIFICATION ese ee ee se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 35 Chapter 7 MANUFACTURING SETTING
11. a Hold a direction key for a second to make cursor N appear as well as latitude and longitude You may move the map by doing the former action b Press to make the cursor disappear and return to navigation mode You will see A shows in the center of map If you got position identified it is your real position 111 When moving the cursor to touch an interest spoint or road its name will show HOLUX Chapter4 FUNCTION DETAIL IN PAGES l SATELLITE PAGE A Adjust Contrast 1 Press direction key lt q or to adjust the contrast of screen as Fig 3 3 4 lt q for lighter and for darker ii Press to confirm or amp to escape B Cold Start This function is to clear obsolete or incorrect satellite data stored in its memory If you cannot receive satellite signals to identify your position after turning on for a few minutes you may turn off and turn on again The obsolete data and uneven distribution of satellites may cause poor signal receiving So when doing this action for two or three times but fail and 1f you are not under shade in the forest close to a high building or at a side of a sharp mountain i e you do have a clear view to the sky please select Cold Start and press to confirm It may help you got position identified quicker C Simulation Please refer to page 13 as Fig 3 2 1 and Fig 3 2 2 D Change Datum Explorer provides 219 map datums You
12. and then re fill or replace with new ones Why does the unit not respond to my press Press slightly and firmly again or press counter key If you press the left key and get no respond try the right one The correct way to have a key function is to press it perpendicularly Most of the keys are able to function in both press and hold If still no function remove the batteries then try again Why does the unit not respond when I press the direction keys A V lt q or to move map 1 In navigation mode e g on map at the bottom right hand corner there is a A only There will not be a cursor N to move the map Press and hold any direction key for one second to have the Cursor appear to move Please refer to F Moving map in page 15 2 If it still does not respond remove the batteries for 5 seconds and then re fill I moved map to other page What should I do to return to my current position 1 In navigation mode e g on map in the bottom right hand corner is A press to return to your Current position 2 In view map mode e g on map in the bottom right hand corner is press lt 4 to return to navigation mode to your current position Why does the unit not identify my current position I am not in the shade 1 Check the antenna if it is facing up to the sky as shown in the description in page 10 2 Explorer needs at least to lock 3 satellites to identify the current position
13. inter city roads or recreation area C GM 305 HT In additional to GM 305 WT there is an 8 MB built in memory for map downloading You may download any interesting places available in the map CD supplied by your local distributor or HOLUX Web Site HOLUX Ill OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES A Single Item i Explorer Holder A 30501 When using the unit in a car stick the holder on the dashboard with enclosed 3M adhesive pad you may have the unit held with the antenna facing up to the sky for better signal receiving and reading ii Data Cable A 30502 To up load down load map data or to upgrade system iii Active Antenna When using Explorer in a RV car truck or bus connect an extensional active antenna to get better satellite signals The windshields which are heavily tinted may interfere with signal reception An active antenna then becomes essential A 30503 w 2 M cable A 30503 w 5 M cable A 30503S w 0 5 M cable iv Extension Antenna Holder A 30503 00 Hold the active antenna to have it face up to the sky v Extension Cable For extending the reach of active antenna A 30504 01 1 M cable A 30504 02 2M cable A 30504 05 5 M cable vi Hanging Strip Set A 30505 150 and 450 mm each vii Carrying Bag A 30506 With r ng for hang ng at waist or on neck viii Antenna Supporting Rod For supporting extensional antenna when biking or mountaineering A 30507 00 Universal connector for adjusting antenna facing up to the sky
14. is too big the screen will show Map size too big Over xxxx bytes the overage to the built in memory size vi Click Transfer and Download The screen shows File Length bytes Transferring data to Explorer completed vii When complete it will say File Downloaded Successfully viii Press to load another or Press to return IMPORTANT You may merge several maps and download them into Explorer memory 1 Execute MapEZ305 exe 1 Click File and select Merge Open Field will show up in the screen iii Click the first map file crd then Hold ctrl and click 2 3 map file then click OK iv Select a destination and a map name to store the merged file The screen shows Merge Processing Cancel Note The merging can be terminated at any time by pressing icon v When complete the screen shows map size Click Transfer and Download The rest steps are the same as downloading single map file CAUTIONS Ifthe data is not 100 transferred you need to download again 34 HOLUX Vil Operation System HOLUX O S Upgrading This function is for upgrading your Explorer O S You may get the newest version of Explorer O S from our web site or your local distributor free of charge within 1 year from the date of purchase A Before Operation Connect Explorer and PC s serial port with data cable A 30502 Note Be sure to check the power sup
15. may pick up more than one tracking logs to display at the same time v Edit Return to the page as Fig 5 3 1 to do as follows a Move the marked field to saved track logs and press b Select the tracking log to be edited and press c Press d Select Edit and press 4 You may see the name and number of the points of this tracking log as Fig 5 3 4 e Please follow the instructions as editing waypoints in P 23 f Move the marked field to v and press eJ vi Recording Mode Set your parameters to record track logs Return to the page as Fig 5 3 1 to do as follows a Press select Recording Mode and press lt 4 b Operation details are the same as in page 26 IV Power Saving Mode A Power Saving ON Select Pw Saving Mode and press If the Explorer receives satellite signals well it works in power saving mode automatically Otherwise it may turn this function off to get better acquisition to satellites When receiving condition improved it will return to power saving mode again B Power Saving OFF Select Pw Saving Off and press lt 4 to have Explorer work in continuous mode to have better satellite acquisition when outsourcing power V UPLOAD This function 1s for saving all waypoints amp routes and Track Logs from Explorer intoa PC for later use You may share these data with your friends via email 31 HOLUX A Before Operation Co
16. order is D C B A W Select alphabet number or symbol The order is A B C 4 and change column The order for all alphabets numbers and symbols are A B C abc 01 2 9 2 3 There are 52 alphabets 10 numbers and 14 symbols B Create New Waypoints Press to get New Edit Delete and Delete All displayed as Fig 5 1 4 Display On Off switch EDGE Kn W000 00 00 0 01 45 21 2001 03 06 07 52 28 2000 12 07 Fig 5 1 4 Fig 5 1 5 Fig 5 1 5A Fig 5 1 6 GM 305 DT HT GM 305 W Method 1 Select New and press to turn the page as Fig 5 1 5 for GM 305 DT amp GM 305 HT Fig 5 1 5A for GM 305 WT You may get a default waypoint name starting from W001 All the act ve fields are changeable by demand 1 Name Move the marked field to Name and press 4 to edit ii Comment Move the marked field to Comment and press 4 to edit 111 Coordinate Date Repeat the actions above to edit latitudes N S longitude E W time and date iv Waypoint for GM 305 WT only Repeat the actions above to select the mark you need There are 28 different type of marks for your options as fig 4 2 9 4 2 10 and 4 2 11 in page 19 v Show You may move the marked field to Active and press 4 to have the waypoint shown or not in the map as Fig 5 1 6 vi OK Move the marked field to M and press 4 to complete your new entry vii Pr
17. 5 D and GM 305 HT only In map page select Show MapInfo to show details information when cursor touch a road or an interesting point D Shortcut After picking up a certain spot select Shortcut On and press 4 E Display For GM 305 DT GM 305 HT only All icons in the map are displayed as requested Activate Display and select all or some F Moving Map Hold direction key for 8 directions G Measure distance Show Dist On enables to measure distance between any two points in the map H Map Orientation In map page press you may select map orientation 1 North up 11 Track up HOLUX I Adjust time Go to Change Time from the status page for changing to daylight saving time or the real time in the area across more than one time zone J Adjust contrast Press lt or key in satellite page to adjust contrast K Waypoints Creating a waypoint either go to Waypoints from Main Menu or press for 2 seconds in map page 1 GM 305 WT Various icons available for Bank Gas Station School etc 11 GM 305 DT GM 305 HT One icon only As long as a waypoint is edited into a route it 1s undeletable L Routes The unit s able to memorize 20 routes up to 30 waypoints each will show at the right side of the route name once a route is set to navigation M Track logs Select Track Logs from Main Menu You may set intervals by time or distance N Optional Datum In satellite page 219 built i
18. Distance measuring OFF E Map orientation North Up F Time Greenwich Time G Navigation ON H Datum WGS 1984 NMEA output OFF J Waypoints Starts from W001 K Routes Starts from R001 L Waypoints amp Routes oaved in built in memory Will remain in memory when downloading new map M Track log OFF oaved in built in memory Will remain in memory when downloading new map i Recording mode a Distance 50m b Time 10sec ii Show OFF for saved track logs N Down load Up load program port COM1 305v100 exe ll SPECIAL ENGINEERING SETTING Both pages as Fig 7 0 1 and Fig 7 0 2 are engineering setting If you are not a specialty please do not Configure it The setting is displayed only vertically not horizontally Once a mistake has been made please do as follows A Press and hold aa for 2 seconds satellite page as Fig 7 0 1 1920 B Press as Fig 7 0 2 C Press 4 36 D Move the marked field to v and h ce Fig 7 0 1 39 HOLUX Chapter8 TROUBLE SHOOTING Q1 A Q2 A Q3 Q4 Q5 Q6 What should I do when I press for several times but fail in turning on the unit 1 Be sure to press and hold for two seconds To ensure that the unit is not turned on accidentally the unit is designed to turn on after the being pressed for two seconds If it doesn t work please refer to the following 2 Remove the batteries for 5 seconds
19. For GM 305 DT and GM 305 HT only i Move cursor to tough a road or an interesting point then press ii Move marked field to Show MapInfo press 4 to show map information iii When cursor is not touching a road or an interesting point the Show MapInfo will be not active grayed D Shortest Way From present position to the selected object directly is the shortcut as Fig 4 2 6 1 Select an object by Search Object or Screen Search function ii Select Shortcut On and press 4 There will be a line between the two positions When you move your end of the line will move n accordingly iiDPress 4 to return to A navigation mode and get your real position from view map mode iv Select Shortcut Off and press lt 4 to withdraw the short cut line E Display For GM 305 CT and GM 305 DT only School E BBHospital Ki Em Others EER gt Sports B Station E Mid Read Police shopping Middle City j B2 eS DB lt DRE lt UHHH Small Road Rail Raad V ESES 5 c 5 n c E c 5 EA F4 F3 F3 E I4 4 H 2 2 NN c c E 5 it Fig 4 2 7 Fig 4 2 8 Fig 4 2 9 Fig 4 2 10 Fig 4 2 11 i Select Display and press as Fig 4 2 7 Follow Step a to show hide individual icons You may also follow Step b to show hide all icons a Move the cursor to icon you need and press You may select more than one icon To erase a selected icon
20. Graciosa Base SW Azores Faial 1948 104 167 38 International 1924 Graciosa Pico Sao Graciosa Base SW 48 Jorge Terceira Mean for Iraq Israel 67 European 1950 103 106 141 International 1924 Syria E Fort Thomas 1955 l ND OO I SS SiN N gt Guam 1963 unung Segara UX 1 Ast erat North Afghanistan Herat North Daum en atum Namibia Bosnia Herzegovina Datum jorsey 1955 73 46 86 International 1924 Iceland Horsey 1955 _ ong Kong 1963 2 Hu Tzu Shan 637 549 203 International 1924 Taiwan Hu Tzu Shan verest India 1956 verest Pakistan Pakistan ndian 1954 23 verest India 1830 Thailand ndian 1954 7 Indian 1960 182 verest India 1830 a Con Son had 60 Con Son 8 Indian 1960 198 881 317 Everest India 1830 ietnam Near 16 N Indian 60 Vietnam ndian 1975 814 verest India 1830 Thailand ndonesian 1974 ndonesian 1974 ndonesia reland 1965 Modified Airy reland STS 061 Astro 1968 119 nternational 1924 South Georgia Islands STS 073 Astro 1969 43 nternational 1924 Diego Garcia 4 Johnston Island 1961 189 79 nternational 1924 Johnston Island Johnston Island 61 andawala 787 86 Everest India 1830 Sri Lanka Kandawala Suelo kng Kerguelen Island Kerguelen Island 49 949 145 187 103 International 1924 7 Kertau 1948 41 851 5 Everest Malay amp lest Malaysia amp e tau 1948 oingapore usaie Astro 1951 1777 nternational 1924 Carol
21. HOLUX GM 305 Personal Navigator Explorer Version 1 03 El Date Mar 07 2001 HOLUX Vertrieb Deutschland o j imports Sascha Schwalbe Alt Gatow 33 b 14089 Berlin Telefon 030 36 35 362 Fax 030 364 00 722 E Mail info holux gps de Web www holux gps de All Right Reserved HOLUX Thank You Thank you for choosing HOLUX Explorer Handheld GPS as your personal navigator We hope t will be useful to you for a long time Warranty This Explorer is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for one year from the date of purchase Any failure of this product within this period under normal operation will be repaired at no charge to you Please refer to the Warranty Card in the package H O LUX Technology Inc is a professional consumer GPS Global Positioning System products provider We started research and development of GPS and RF products in 1994 Our goal is continuously to provide people with items that make difficult tasks easier We hope everyone in the world shares our achievement If you have questions about the operation function or design of this unit do please contact us at any time Holux Vertrieb Deutschland E Mail info holux gps de Web www holux gps de HOLUX Table of Contents Chapter 1 QUICK REFERENCE mee 4 Chapter 2 BEFORE OPERATING nmR8SHRHHRRRRIII 7 ME ER N EE OE NE EE N EE OR ER EE NE N 7 Il ALL MODELS oo
22. M IN ZOOM OUT the map b The cursor arrow is full when your position is identified otherwise it will v Status Page This page gives the following information Speed Track Odom Trip Time Altitude Average Speed Latitude Longitude Time and Date as Fig 3 3 7 W 537 0 0 00 00 15 Moving Direction Ban ___ N 24 47 33 7 E 120 58 17 1 07 57 18 2000 09 23 Fig 3 3 7 vi Compass Page You may see your moving direction next waypoint distance amp time to next waypoint and distance amp time to destination If you do not input route in the system the arrow will not show and all value fields will be 0 The arrow in the compass points to the direction to next waypoint and your proceeding direction as Fig 3 3 8 C ZOOM IN OUT Y O i Press to switch map scale from 100m 200m 500m 1km 2km 5km 10km 14 HOLUX 20km 50km 100km 200km 500km 12 levels in total ii Press and hold for 2 seconds to display clear scale map mode and area size in right down corner iii Press and hold for 2 seconds to display clear roads to check routes or track logs For GM 305 DT and GM 305 HT only iv When zooming in out map a black dot in the right down square changes size and related position accordingly as Fig 3 3 9 The dot denotes the map displayed in the screen and the square denotes the whole map For GM 305 DT and GM 305 HT only
23. a OMNI Camp Area Astro Camp Area 41 Campo Inchauspe 148 136 90 International 1924 Argentina Campo Inchauspe 42 Canton Astro 1966 International 1924 Phoenix Islands Canton Astro 66 43 Cape Clarke 1880 South Africa Cape South Africa 44 Cape Canaveral Clarke 1866 Bahamas Florida Cape Canaveral 45 Carthage 263 6 431 Clarke 1880 Tunisia JCarthage Tunisia Chatham Island Astro New Zealand Chatham Island hs oa 175 38 113 International 1924 Chatham Island 47 Chua Astro International 1924 Paraguay Chua Astro Paraguay 48 Corrego Alegre 206 172 6 International1924 Brazil Corrego Alegre 49 Dabola larke 1880 Guinea Dabola Guinea 50 Deception Island 260 larke 1880 77 Island Deception Island 51 Djakarta Batavia 377 681 50 Bessel 1841 Indonesia Sumatra Djakarta Batavia A 2 Dos 1968 230 199 752 International 1924 New Georgia IslandsIpos 1968 Gizo Island aster Island 1967 211 147 111 Ilnternational 1924 Easter Island Easter Island 67 i AN Uo 54 son bona 374 150 588 Bessel 1841 Estonia Estonia Coord Sys 37 System 1937 55 European 1950 104 101 140 International 1924 _ Cyprus 2 Euro 50 Cyprus 56 JE International 1924 Egypt Euro 50 Egypt 57 European 1950 England Channel 120 International 1924 Islands Scotland Euro 50 England Shetland Islands England Ireland uropean 1950 120 International 1924 Scotland Sh
24. a supporting rod vi 1 x A 30508 Clip set vii 1 x A 30509 Holding strip viii 1 x A 30510 Holding bracket ix 1 x A 30511 Antenna bracket x 1 x A 30512 Travelling bag x1 1x A 30513 Antenna rod supporter IV STANDARD PACKAGE A i Main Unit GM 305 Please remove the plastic covering on the display to get a clear screen ii Manual Packed with a quick reference card and warranty card HOLUX B Full Package GM 305 for different language version Details please refer above Optional Accessories or single package i Main Unit GM 305 ii Manual Packed with a quick reference card and warranty card iii A 30501 Holder v A 30502 Data Cable vi M 305 Map CD varies in different countries Your country map CD You may download any or some areas to the unit vii 4 AA NI MH rechargeable batteries 1300mAH 2 x A 100B13 V CAUTIONS A Cold Star Please select Cold Start under the following situations 1 Initial use 11 Moving more than 500 km without using in the way 111 Unused for more than one month regardless of looking up map B Antenna Position Please keep in mind the following principles whenever you use the unit to receive satellite signals 1 The GPS navigator relies on the satellite signals which are not amplified or transmitted by base stations on earth Contrary to GSM on cellular phones the signals is weak so please use the Explorer outdoors with a clear view to the s
25. atellite page press 2 select Cold Start and press to erase obsolete or incorrect satellite data V POWER SAVING MODE Select Pw Saving On in Main Menu page and press Turn on this function may make batteries last longer up to 30 70 longer but it may reduce the ability of acquiring satellites HOLUX VI MAJOR NAVIGATION FUNCTION KEYS A MENU 2 The gate key to operate all functions B PAGE X 1 Switch among pages of satellite map status and compass 11 Press for 2 seconds to change screen orientation either horizontal or vertical C ZOOM IN ZOOM OUT C 1 Enlarge narrow down map scale ii In map page press for 2 seconds to erase redisplay the data in the right down corner iii Also in map page press O for 2 seconds to erase redisplay road lines D ESCAPE t i The same function as PAGE f only in reverse order 11 To quit change of field s data or return to previous page E ENTER CONFIRM J 1 To confirm operation 11 Press for 2 seconds to mark a waypoint in map page Vil FURTHER OPERATION A Search object In map page press 1 GM 305 DT GM 305 HT Go to Search Object Select Region Select A Type and then Select A Name ii GM 305 WT No back up map you may search Waypoint and Route only B Screen Search For GM 305 D and GM 305 HT only In map page search in current screen page C Show Map Information For GM 30
26. before the one you just inserted follow steps 3 6 again 8 To insert a new waypoint before another waypoint follow steps 1 6 again 9 Press 2 when complete c Delete Waypoints Delete a waypoint from a route 1 Move the marked field to the waypoint column in Fig 5 2 3 and press H 2 Select the waypoint to be deleted press H 3 Press select Delete WP and press lt 4 4 Move marked field to v and press to complete the deletion 5 Press 2 when complete C Edit Routes 1 Go back to the page as Fig 5 2 1 or select from Main Menu 11 Select the route to be edited and press as Fig 5 2 3 2f 111 Please refer to Waypoints in page 22 for editing iv When complete move marked field to v and press to return to previous page Then press amp to return to former page D Delete a Route 1 Go to the page as Fig 5 2 1 or select from Main MENU 11 Select the route to be deleted iii Press 2 iv Select Delete and press to erase the route v Press when complete Note a The route can not be deleted 1f a navigation route existing Be sure to cancel navigation before deleting b The name of deleted waypoint and route will not appear again in the system unless ou edit it and name it again E Delete All Routes The same as above select Delete All F Set Navigation 1 Go to the page a
27. e a Select Clear Tracking and press lt 4 b Move the marked field to v as Fig 5 3 1 and press to return to former page ii Save Tracking Log a Select Save Tracking and press lt 4 to save tracking log in use in real Time The name of track log s changeable on demand b Move the marked field to V as Fig 5 3 1 and press to return to former page Note When you save the 6 track log while other 5 track logs already saved in the system the following message will show up Track Full Delete a track iii Delete Return to the page as Fig 5 3 1 to do as follows a Move the marked field to saved track logs and press b Select the tracking log to be deleted and press c Press select Delete and press to complete the deletion d Move marked field to v and press lt 4 or press to return to former page Note To execute deletion it doesn t matter 1f the tracking log is Show ON or OFF iv Show On Off This function 1s for display hide the tracking log Return to the page as Fig 5 3 1 to do as follows a Move the marked field to saved track logs and press b Select the tracking log to be displayed and press 30 c Press d Select Show On Off and press to display hide e Move the marked field to v and press lt 4 or press to return to former page Note you
28. es are acquired and fixed your position 1s identified and the display goes to the map page as Fig 3 1 3 for GM 305 DT and GM 305 HT or a A only in the map for GM 305 WT Software Version Satellite spread Model Name Back light 77 ch status and its no 2 Battery status B GM 305DT 7 2 satellites unlocked Home Page LE Map Version MAPALOSCHAUTECH ap provider LIE holos cam Coordinate Copuright 1333 Holus Technology Inc en Flash 5 satellites locked Backlight ON Backlight OFF Fig 3 1 4 EER EN 2n B Off Press and hold for 2 seconds C Backlight press to turn on off backlight as Fig 3 1 4 when the unit is on Note The following message will show up when Explorer can not get position identified for 10 minutes continuously This message may show in any page 12 HOLUX Poor GPS Signal Select Cold Start In fact You do not need to operate Cold Start But you must improve satellite acquiring environment unless incorrect satellite data stored in the system Il SIMULATION This function is for looking up a map or setting up waypoints and routes regardless of acquiring satellite signals It may save power and respond quicker Cold Start Change Datum Cold Start Change Datum HHEA Output On Hain Menu Hain Menu Fig 3 2 1 Fig 3 2 2 A Press B Select Stop Navigation as Fig 3 2 1 and press 4 C Be sure to switch to Navigat
29. ess to go back to former page Method 2 24 HOLUX 1 Move the cursor N to the objective in map page 11 Press and hold for one second to turn the page as Fig 5 1 5 111 Follow the steps as Method 1 iv The time and date is your present one Note If you have not changed the coordinate the waypoint you created is a Method 1 At present address at A b Method 2 At the cursor N in the map If there is no cursor in the map it is at A C Edit Waypoints 1 Go back to previous page or go to Waypoints from main menuas Fig 5 1 3 11 Move the marked field to the list of waypoints and press 111 Select the waypoint to be edited press iv Press select Edit and press lt 4 as Fig 5 1 5 v Go step by step as creating a new waypoint D Delete Waypoints 1 Go back to previous page or go to Waypoints from main menu as Fig 5 1 3 11 Move the marked field to the list of waypoints and press lt 4 111 Select the waypoint to be deleted press iv Press Select Delete and press v Press to go back to former page E Delete All 1 Go back to previous page or go to Waypoints from main menu as Fig 5 1 3 ii Press select Delete All and press All waypoints not edited into a route will deleted Note a The waypoint is undeletable once it is edited into a route b Once a Waypoint is edited
30. etland a hn Islande egional Mean 58 Di uropean 1950 DT m 9 European 1950 nternational 1924 Finland Norway European 1950 nternational 1924 Greece 2 Euro 50 Greece European 1950 nternational 1924 firan Euro 50 Iran uropean 1950 nternational 1924 italy Sardinia uro 50 Italy Sardinia uropean 1950 nternational 1924 Italy Sicily Euro 50 Italy Sicily uropean 1950 88 149 International 1924 Malta 092 Euro 50 Malta Mean for Austria European 1950 87 121 International 1924 Sweden Switzerland Belgium Denmark Mean for Austria EN uropean 1950 120 International 1924 Denmark France W zu 24 Germany Netherlands 9 ona Mean Finland France W 43 ON m 2 I 5 5 Germany Gibraltar Euro 50 West 6 Greece Italy Regional Mean gt T Essi or Jordan Lebanon Euro 50 South Kuwait Saudi Arabia Regional Mean uropean 1950 84 107 120 International 1924 Portugal Spain European 1950 112 77 145 International 1924 Tunisia Euro 50 Tunisia European 1979 c nea 1924 Mean for Austria Finland Netherlands 70 European 1979 Norway Spain Sweden Switzerland 7 215 225 Clarke 1880 Nevis St Kitts Fort Thomas 1955 Leeward Islands Gan 1970 133 321 50 International 1924 Republic of Maldives Gan 1970 Geodetic Datum 1949 84 22 209 International 1924 New Zealand Geodetic Datum 49
31. ian 18iNorth American 1927 152 149 Clarke 1866 East of 1809W Alaska Aleutian Ids N Amer 27 Aleutian 119 North American 1927 2 204 105 Clarke 1866 est of 1802W ids W 120 North American 1927 4 154 178 Clarke 1866 Bahamas Except N Amer 27 Bahamas San Salvador Id 121INorth American 1927 1 140 165 Clarke 1866 Bahamas San N Amer 2 San Salvador Island Salvador 221North American 1927 7 162 188 Clarke 1866 Canada Alberta N Amer 27 Alberta British Columbia 23 North American 1927 157 184 Clarke 1866 Canada Manitoba N Amer 27 Manitoba Ontario Ontario Canada New 1241North American 1927 22 160 190 Clarke 1866 Brunswick j N Amer 27 New Newfoundland Nova Brunswick Scotia Quebec Canada Northwest N Amer 27 125 INorth American 1927 4 159 188 Clarke 1866 Territories Saskatchewan Saskatchewan North American 1927 139 181 Clarke 1866 Canada Yukon N Amer 27 Yukon 27 North American 1927 o 125 201 Clarke 1866 28 North American 1927 9 152 178 Clarke 1866 Cuba N Amer 27 Cuba 294North American 1927 11 114 195 Clarke 1866 Greenland Hayes N Amer 27 Greenland Peninsula Mean for Antigua Barbados Barbuda Caicos Islands Cuba 130 North American 1927 3 142 183 Clarke 1866 Dominican Republic Amer Z7Antigua Grand Cayman arbados Jamaica Turks Islands Mean for Belize Costa Rica El Salvador N Amer 27 Co
32. ine Islands Kusaie Astro 51 orean Geodetic ystem ofo RS 80 South Korea Korean Geo Sys 00 L C 5 Astro 1961 124 147 Clarke 1866 Cayman Brac Island L C 5 Astro 61 01 Leigon arke 1880 hana 02 Liberia 1964 40 88 Clarke 1880 Liberia Liberia 1964 _ E 2 Philippines Excluding Dhil 03 Luzon 133 larke 1866 Mindanao Luzon Philip Philippines Luzon Philip Mindanao Mindanao Gabon M Poraloko 44 5 a G IL U OO NIN 01 N CO CO CO af PIT N OO i m m m C O l 2 Ke UJ e K Un K 1 Nel i A 2 Q z IF DA G m D O pd m 04lLuzon 133 79 72 Clarke 1866 larke 1880 lt 74 130 42 o 2 O O 05 HOLUX 220 107 Massawa 639 405 60 Bessel 1841 Ethiopia Eritrea Massawa pd NO Montserrat Island Montserrat Leeward Montserrat Island 13 INahrwan 247 148 369 Clarke 1880 Oman Masirah Nahrwan Oman Masir Island ah Island 4 Nahrwan gt gt 243 192 477 Clarke 1880 Saudi Arabia ea oud 15 Nahrwan 249 156 381 Clarke 1880 United Arab Nahrwan United Arab Emirates Emirates Clarke 1880 ji ji m 6 Naparima BWI 10 375 165 International 1924 Trinidad amp Tobago Naparima BWI North American 1927 5 135 172 Clarke 1866 Alaska Excluding Amer27 Alaska Aleutian Ids l Alaska Aleutian Ids N Amer 27 Aleut
33. into a route x will show at right side of the name of the waypoint c The name of deleted waypoint will not appear again in the system unless you edit a new one and name it again d When complete you must turn off Explorer Then all waypoints you created will be saved in the system 25 HOLUX Il ROUTES The Explorer can hold 20 routes 30 waypoints each 1 Number of Routes set in the system Hew Edit Delete 20 Maximum Routes available in the Delete All The route is set for navigation 2 Number of waypoints set in ROOI Fig 5 2 1 30 Maximum waypoints for each Fig 5 2 2 A Route Page 1 Select Routes from Main Menu and press J as Fig 5 2 1 The created routes are displayed in routes column The definitions of figures outside the routes and waypoints columns are explained as Fig 5 2 1 ii Press to move into further options as Fig 5 2 2 New Edit Delete Delete All Set Navi and Cancel Navi Only New is active when you have not built any route yet B Create New Routes 1 Select New and press J as Fig 5 2 3 11 The default in the system begins with R001 Press direction keys to rename Please refer to the section WAYPOINTS in page 22 23 Append WP Insert WP Delete WP Delete All Fig 5 2 4 Fig 5 2 5 iii Press options as follows Append WP Insert WP Delete WP Delete All and Invert WP as Fig 5 2 4 a Append Waypoints Add a new wayp
34. ion when you use navigation on the way Otherwise you will never get your position identified i Press ii Select Navigation as Fig 3 2 2 and press lt 4 Ill MAJOR NAVIGATION FUNCTION KEYS A MENU It is the initial key to all kinds of functions Details will be described in later chapters B PAGE X 1 Press to switch pages among satellite as Fig 3 1 2 map as Fig 3 1 3 status as Fig 3 3 1 and compass as Fig 3 3 3 There are a central mark A and scale only in map page for GM 305 CT 185 du SM ean ass M H 537 0 0 m 00 00 15 53m HEST WF TO HE TO DEST Ta OE W001 nT D 0km N 24 47 33 7 E 120 58 17 1 En 07 57 18 2000 09 23 5 40 30 Fig 3 3 1 HOLUX ii Press and hold ri for 2 seconds to change screen orientation horizontal or vertical as Fig 3 3 2 and Fig 3 3 3 iii Satellite Page In this page you may see battery level backlight and what amp how many satellites are acquired Once a satellite is acquired and fixed the signal bar will turn dark Moreover strength of satellite signal will be told by length of signal bar as Fig 3 1 2 Press direction key lt or to enter and adjust the contrast of screen as Fig 3 3 4 lt q for lighter and for darker Press 4 to confirm or to ignore EE LE HLInr b KIRCHEHFELD iv Map Page a You may move map with direction keys or ZOO
35. ky 11 The built in antenna should be parallel to the ground and face to the sky The best angle to the ground is 30 as Fig 2 4 1 X NP OE SMA Connector lt V k C Battery 1 Use 4 AA alkaline or rechargeable batteries 10 HOLUX iii Remove batteries from the cartridge when not use more than 30 days 11 Use a certified charger to ensure batteries are full charged VI EXTENSION ANTENNA ASSEMBLE amp DISASSEMBLE A Remove rubber cover at right top side as Fig 2 4 1 B Connect active antenna with SMA connector to the unit 11 HOLUX Chapter 3 OPERATING DETAILS The Explorer Handheld GPS is a miniature computer composed of a CPU memory IC and operation system OS called HOLUX OS It is designed to receive the satellite signals once every 100 milli second i e 10 times per second and to calculate all the retrieved data in the CPU In that case there will be some delay after you press a button Also its processing speed is not as quick as a desktop computer for the sake of low power consumption I ON OFF amp BACKLIGHT A On Press and hold for 2 seconds to turn on the unit as Fig 3 1 1 It will switch to acquiring satellites page and search satellite signals automatically in 3 seconds as Fig 3 1 2 Once a satellite is acquired the signal bar will appear If the satellite signal fixed the bar will turn black The stronger the signal is the longer the bar is After more than 3 satellit
36. lect Waypoints and press 4 You may see name distance waypoints and a set of figures 2 2 500 at the bottom as Fig 5 1 3 The first digit is the number of waypoints meeting the disply criteria The second one is the sum of waypoints which you have created in the unit The last one is the maximum of waypoints which may be used in the system A Criteria The name and distance are the criteria to show waypoints in the column To change the criteria do as follows i Name a Move the marked field to Name and press to enter up to 8 characters numbers or symbols The data of waypoints in the column will change accordingly means ignoring all criteria and all waypoints will show e g shows all waypoints W shows the waypoints with W initial and S shows the waypoints with s in the fourth column and ignoring other columns b Press direction keys A or Y to change data or to change column Press u setup is complete ii Distance a Move the marked field to Distance and press to enter a larger gt smaller lt mark followed by any digit within 9 999 999m The data in the column will change accordingly 23 as HOLUX b Press direction keys A and Y to change data lt q or to change column c Press when set up complete The functions of direction keys A Select alphabet number or symbol The
37. matically POWER SAVING OFF UPLOAD and DOWNLOAD OFF b When NMEA OUTPUT OFF the setting of Explorer returns to that before NMEA OUTPUT ON c When Explorer outputs the satellite information the reaction speed of the unit will slow down significantly d In simulation mode the NMEA OUTPUT ON is grayed F Main Menu Please refer to page 23 as Fig 5 1 1 ll MAP PAGE For GM 305 DT amp GM 305 HT Press options are as follows Search Object Screen Search Show MapInfo Shortcut On Off Display High Low Speed Show Dist On Off North Track up and Main Menu as Fig 4 2 1 EET elet region Search Object Paris Screen Search Display High Speed Show Dist On Track Up Main Menu Camp Ground Lam Fig 4 2 1 Fig 4 2 2 Fig 4 2 3 Fig 4 2 4 Fig 4 2 5 A Search Object For GM 305 DT amp GM 305 HT 18 HOLUX i Select Search Object and press 11 Move marked field to select a region as Fig 4 2 2 and press iii Move marked field to select a type e g City as Fig 4 2 3 and press lt 4 as Fig 4 2 4 iv sequence as Fig 4 2 4 Press A or V to change character press lt 4 or to change column You may select up to 4 columns When you change the alphabet the City in the screen will change accordingly v Press 4 to move marked field back to lower level to select a City vi Press 4 to show detailed City information The
38. may change it Detailed datums please refer to Appendix A After turned on Explorer the 1 highlighted datum in the Select A Datum page is the current datum used in the unit i Press select change datum as Fig 4 1 1 and press 4 as Fig 4 1 2 ii Press to start searching a datum by alphabet sequence as Fig 4 1 3 Select A Datum WGS 1984 Adindan Burkina Adindan Camera Adindan Ethiopic Adindan Mali Adindan Feaiont Adindan Senega Adindan Sudan Select A Datum Cold Start Stop Navigation Afgooye Somalic Ain el Abd ZO E Ain el Abd 70 5 Fig 4 1 2 Note If you turn on the unit select Change Datum and move marked datum without pressing when you switch to other page then switch back to satellite page and select Change Datum the hightlighted datum is not the one used in the system because you did not change the datum in above actions HOLUX E NMEA Output The Explorer provides NMEA 0183 output to enable you to use this unit as an ordinary GPS receiver for linking to a notebook PC or other devices for navigation or other applications i Press ii Select NMEA output On Off and press eJ You may output all satellite positioning information through the serial port cable A 30502 The default of output is i Update rate once per second ii Baud rate 4 800 bps Note a When NMEA OUTPUT ON the setting of Explorer changes as follows auto
39. n datums for your options O NMEA 0183 Output In satellite page you may use Explorer as a ordinary GPS receiver linking to other navigation system XIII UPLOAD Through serial cable you may upload Waypoint amp Route or Track logs to PC Select Upload from Main Menu to transfer the Waypoint amp Route or Track logs data from your Explorer to PC The data communication baud rate is 57 600bps IX DOWNLOAD Select Download from Main Menu to store new Map Waypoint amp Route Tracking Logs or Font in the system memory X SYSTEM UPGRADING When new HOLUX OS released you may upgrade your unit by this function HOLUX Chapter2 BEFORE OPERATING I NAMES A Front On Off Blcklight Ext Antenna Port Enter Confirm At side N rage Menu Display L At side Battery Cartridge Built in Antenna Model No Escape B Back Serial Port for data communication Under rubber cover ll ALL MODELS A GM 305 WT With track recording waypoints and routes functions special designed for outdoors use wherever in the open field on the water or when exploring You may preprogram your route input waypoint or set track recouding ON to void getting lost You may also upload your track logs to computer e mail it to your fellows for them to trace you or to share with you the interesting places you have been B GM 305 DT In additional to GM 305 WT there is a 2 MB built in memory for map of cities
40. nce Survey s Ord Sur GB 36 Great Britain 1936 97 Lid ano England Ordnance Survey England Isle of Ord Sur GB 36 Isle of Mean For England Isle X of Man Scotland 375 111 431 JAiry 1830 Shetland Islands Ordnance Survey R Scotland Shetland jOrd Sur GB 36 Great Britain 1936 ii d eee ora 2 Shetland Ordnance Survey AI lGreat Britain 1936 370 iry 1830 Wales Jr Sur GB 36 Wales O 5 Ordnance Survey gt 5 Great Britain 1936 GB 36 Regional Mean O Un 5 de Un ON 157Pico de las Nieves 307 92 127 International 1924 Canary Islands Pico de las Nieves 158 Pitcairn Astro 1967 165 42 International 1924 Pitcairn Island Pitcairn Astro 1967 59 Point 58 129 165 Clarke 1880 MEAN FOR Burkina point 58 Faso amp Niger 60 Pointe Noire 1948 148 51 291 Clarke 1880 Congo Pointe Noire 1948 58 O I O O B ji 61IPorto Santo 1936 499 249 314 International 1924 Porto Santo Porto Santo 1936 Madeira Islands ga rovisional South 270 188 388 International 1924 Bolivia EN mL oo American 1956 Bolivia j Prov 270 183 390 IInternational 1924 Chile Northern S Amer 56 Chile Nort Near 19 S h Chile Southern EV 305 243 442 International 1924 i S Amer 56 Chile Sout Near 43 S h Provisional South 282 169 371 International 1924 Colombia Prov S Amer 96 American 1956 Colombia 4 eum P
41. nnect Explorer and PC s serial port with data cable A 30502 Note Be sure to check the power supply sufficiently to complete the uploading B Operation in Explorer Waypoints Foutes Track Logs Pu Saving Off Download Fig 5 5 1 Fig 5 5 2 Fig 5 5 3 Fig 5 5 4 i Select Upload from Main Menu as Fig 5 5 1 and press as Fig 5 5 2 ii Press as Fig 5 5 3 select Waypoint amp Route or Track Log and press lt 4 111 If there is no data in Waypoint amp Route Track Logs Empty Wpt amp Route or Empty Track Logs will show as Fig 5 5 4 If there are some data in waypoints amp Routes or Track Logs Waiting for Output will then show in the screen C Operation in PC 1 Execute MapEZ305 exe file ii Click Port and select COM1 or COM2 which you connected iii Click File and select Upload Save As The screen will come up Save As iv Select file branch to save Name the file wpt for Waypoint amp Route or tkl for Track Log to be saved e g Zoo wpt or Zoom tkl name v Click Save the screen will show Upload Waypoint amp or Upload Track Log Route File is C trk File is C ok WP A vi Click OK the screen will show Waiting for upload start vii Click Transfer select Upload and click The screen shows File Length bytes Start to receive data from Explorer 32 HOLUX viii When complete the screen shows File Length byte
42. oint in a route 1 Select Append WP and press J as Fig 5 2 5 You may set the criteria of waypoints to minimize the quantity of the waypoints to be selected Please refer to Criteria of Waypoints in page 22 26 the the HOLUX 2 Move the marked field to the list of waypoints and press 3 Select a waypoint and press 4 Move marked field to v and press The waypoint is now selected into route 5 To append second waypoint just press and duplicate the above steps 1 4 6 Move marked field to v and press to complete creating a new route 7 Press to go back to former page Note In Waypoint the name and distance field defines the displaying column Please refer to P 22 Waypoint A Criteria step by step e g means to display all waypoints W means display the entire w initial waypoints S shows the waypoints with S in the fourth column and ignoring other columns b Insert Waypoints Insert a waypoint before an existing waypoint 1 Move the marked field to the waypoint column in Fig 5 2 3 and press 4 2 Select a waypoint press lt 4 3 Press select Insert WP and press 4 4 Move the marked field to the list of waypoints and press 5 Select a waypoint and press A 6 Move marked field to v and press The waypoint is now selected into route 7 To insert p waypoint
43. ply sufficiently to complete the uploading B Operation in Explorer 1 Turn off the unit ii Press and hold both and ci for 2 seconds to come up the page as follows EZ Way Boot Loader Ver 3 001 It might be different from yours Load Program QUIT Boot Loader iii If you intend to quit select Quit and press lt 4 to turn off the unit iv Select Load program and press the screen shows EZ Way Boot Loader Ver 3 00I waiting for command v If you intend to quit while waiting for command shows you have to remove batteries and resume power after 5 seconds C Operation in PC 1 Execute MapEZ305 exe ii Click Port and select COM1 or COM2 which you connected iii Click File and select Download Open Open Field will show up in the screen 1v Click the file to be downloaded e g V103EID bin Definition of V103EID V103 Version 1 03 C Language C for Chinese 35 HOLUX iv Click Transfer and Download The screen will show File Length bytes Transferring data to Explorer complete v When complete it will say File Download Successfully vi will turn off automatically Note It is vital that the cable will not become disconnected during download 36 HOLUX Chapter6 SPECIFICATION I MAP A Display Scale 1 Screen width 400m 3 000km 11 Map layer 12 levels for zooming in out B Map Memory 1 GM 305 WT 0 Byte
44. re are district city country direction distance from current position and phone number for an interesting point only shown in the screen as Fig 4 2 5 vii Move marked field to v press 4 to show selected City in the map or press k to ignore and press amp again and again to former map page Note To search a waypoint you may go into a region and press 4 Then move marked field to Waypoint For GM 305 WT Press options are as follows Search Object Shortcut On Off High Low Speed Show Dist On Off North Track up and Main Menu as Fig 4 2 1A Select Tupe Select A Hame elect A Hare WayPoint FIT S ROOI ROOZ Hain Menu M DD DD DD n Wig amg u u ann dir Fig 4 2 1A Fig 4 2 2A Fig 4 2 3A Fig 4 2 4A A 1 Search Object For GM 305 W i Select Search Object as Fig 4 2 1A and press lt 4 as Fig 4 2 2A 11 Move marked field to select Waypoint or Route and press as Fig 4 2 3A or 4 2 4A B Screen Search For GM 305 DT and GM 305 HT only i Select Screen Search and press lt 4 to show all roads and interest points in the current map page 11 Move marked field to select an item e g a road and press 4 The selected object will show n the map iii When moving marked field you may press A or Y once to next item or press and 19 HOLUX hold to roll the page C Show Map Information
45. rovisional South 1631 merican 1956 Provisional South American 1956 O 166 Provisional South 278 171 367 International 1924 Ecuador Prov S Amer 56 American 1956 Ecuador 167 Provisional South 298 159 369 International 1924 Guyana Prov S Amer 96 American 1956 Guyana Mean for Bolivia Prov TOv anal u 288 175 376 International 1924 cule Soma e Amer 56 Regional American 1956 Ecuador Guyana M an Peru Venezuela 169 Provisional South 279 175 379 IInternational 1924 Peru Prov S Amer 56 Peru American 1956 170 Provisional South 295 173 371 International 1924 Venezuela American 1956 Prov S Amer 56 Venezuela 47 c American 1969 Tals Ta fom American 1969 EE Amer 69 ed bos Sounasta 7_ 10 26 Modified Fischer 1960 Bm LE 189 242 91 International 1924 Madagascar Tananarive Observ 25 Observatory 1925 207 Timbalai 1948 679 PEN en Brunel E Malaysia rimbalai 1948 Sarawak Sabah Sarawak pepe pe Ts Bessel 1841 Japan _ Tokyo SEN pi2 Tristan Astro 1968 632 438 609 International 1924 Tristan da Cunha Tristan Astro 68 R14 Voirol 1960 123 206 219 Clarke 1880 JAgeria Virol 1960 515 ake sland Astro 1952 276 s7 149 international 1024 Wake Atoll Wake Island Astro 82_ 216 Wake Eniwetok 1960 102 52 38 Hough 1960 _ Marshall Islands JWake Eniwetok 60 ves 1972 soo wGe72 fetai Denion GS 1972 218 Yacare _ 155 171
46. s File Uploaded Successfully ix Press to load another or Press to return Note Be sure to select file type tki When up load Track log V Downloading This function is for downloading Map Waypoint amp Route Track Logs and Font from PC to Explorer A Before Operation Connect Explorer and PC s serial port with data cable A 30502 Note Be sure to check the power supply sufficiently to complete the uploading B Operating in Explorer i Select Down Load as Fig 5 5 5 from Main Menu and press to go to the page as Fig 5 5 6 ii Press to select an item to be downloaded as Fig 5 5 7 and press lt 4 iii Waiting for Input will show up as Fig 5 5 8 GMIOTCT Press Henui Key GMIOTCT Waiting For Input Track Log Pu Saving Off Waypoint amp Route Track Log Font C Upload Download r Fig 5 5 6 Fig 5 5 7 C Operation in PC 1 Execute MapEZ305 exe 11 Click Port and select COM1 or COM2 which you connected iii Click File and select Download Open Open Field will show up in the screen 1v Select File Name and File Type Map file crd Waypoint amp Route file wpt Track Log file tkl and Font file fnt v After Opening file the screen displays as 33 HOLUX File Length When downloading map file to GM 305 DT GM 305 HT the map size must be smaller than the memory size built in the unit If the map size
47. s Fig 5 2 1 or select from Main MENU 11 Select the route to be navigated iii Press Select Set Navi and press e A mark of gt will show at right side of the route iv Press to return to the former page The selected route will link all waypoints created and show in the map screen G Cancel Navigation 1 Go to the page as Fig 5 2 1 or select from Main MENU ii Press Select Cancel Navi and press da Ill TRACK LOGS Explorer can hold up to 6 tracks 5 in back up and 1 in use Select Track Logs from Main Menu and press to the page as follows Off Stop recording track logs Memory space occupied Fill Recording Track log until ing by current recording track memory full up to 2 500 points Wrap Endlessly recordingTrack log ON Display Track logs 1n Map 2 total track logs saved Off No display in map 5 total track logs back up available in the system Fig 5 3 1 HOLUX A Start to Track i Move marked field to Off Fill Wrap press ii Select Fill or Wrap and press lt 4 iii Press select Recording Mode as Fig 5 3 2 and press 4 as Fig 5 3 3 to set your recording mode There are two parameters time and distance You may set either one or both as recording criteria a Distance Move the marked field to Dist Interval and press J Interval options include 20 50 100 200 500m 1 2 and 5km You ma
48. sta 131 North American 1927 125 194 Clarke 1866 Guatemala Honduras Rica El Salvador Nicaragua 132 North American 1927 158 187 Clarke 1866 Mean for Canada 7 27 Mean of 133 North American 1927 160 176 Clarke 1866 MeanforConus N Aret 27 Mean of Mean for Conus East N Amer 27 E Mississi 134 North American 1927 161 179 Clarke 1866 of Mississippi River 45 m pd m ji m NO II Including Louisiana Missouri Minnesota Mean for Conus West of Mississippi River 159 175 Clarke 1866 Excluding Louisiana Minnesota Missouri 1136 North American 1927 12 130 190 Clarke 1866 Mexico N Amer 27 Mexico 137 North American 1983 GRS 80 Alaska Excluding Ih Amer83 Alaska Aleutian Ids 138 orth American 1983 2 o 4 lers 80 Aleutian Ids N Amer 83 Aleutian Ids 135 North American 1927 N Amer 27 W Mississi ppi 139 North American 1983 0 o o JGRS80 Canada X jN Amer83 Caneda 40 North American 1983 o o o JoRS80 j Cons N Amer 83 Conus 142 North American 1983 0 0 0 GRS 80 Mexico Central N Amer 63 Mexico America Central America rvatori Azores Corvo amp Observatorio M 1939 u etos qot IIO HORA 1924 eitis idee Meteorologico 39 146 Old Hawaiian 89 279 183 Clarke 1866 Hawaii Old Hawaiian Hawaii pee KA K K a E 149 Old Hawaiian 61 285 181 Clarke 1866 aa Oahu Hawaiian Regional i Mean soma T Un NO Ordna
49. surement and marks will be erased automatically And the system will change to show distance Off as well H Map Orientation Select North Track up and press to define map orientation 1 North up To display the map by North fixed at top of the screen 11 Track up To rotate the map automatically to keep your orientation at top of the screen There will be a North indicator at the right top corner in this mode The black side of the indicator pointing to north H Main Menu Please refer to page 23 as Fig 5 1 1 Ill STATUS PAGE In this page your moving Direction Speed Distance Averaged Speed and Trip Time will be told as well as the data about Altitude Latitude Longitude Time and Date in your current position as Fig 4 3 1 Press to get Change Time and Main Menu for options as Fig 4 3 2 21 HOLUX 185 e SM ean ass W 195 em SM ean E M D Okmsh 537 H 24 47 33 7 E 120 58 17 1 07 57 18 07 57 13 2000 09 23 2000 09 23 Fig 4 3 1 Fig 4 3 2 A Time Adjustment 1 Prior to changing the time make sure of the actual difference between the time stored in the Explorer and your local time You only need to change the hours The date and minutes can t be changed ii Select Change Time and press as Fig 4 3 3 iii Move the marked field to Minus Plus and press lt 4 as Fig 4 3 4 4 3 5 iv Move the marked field to Hour and press e v Press direction keys
50. t on navigation mode please press to change the unit to view map mode with a mark on right down corner Q9 I have pressed when Tracking full Save or Clear appears during navigation on the road Once I turn on the unit next time it shows again What s wrong withmy Explorer A You need to save or to clear the current track log Details please refer Further operation on Track Log in page 29 41 AppendixA DATUM The Explorer supports 219 datums You may change it by following Change Datum step by step on page 15 in Chapter 4 Its setting is WGS 84 when you use the unit initially Note dX dY and dZ are the 3 dimension tolerance with WGS 84 scale meter Datum dX dY dZ Ellipsoid Region of use Name in EXPLORER WGS 84 FO Oo MWGS84 Global WG 1984 Adindan ne ra 218 Clarke 1880 Burkina Faso ___JAdindan Burkina Faso Adindan Adindan 165 11 206 Clarke 1880 Ethiopia JAdindan Ethiopia Adindan fz Sudan Mean Adindan 2s 18 224 Clarke 1880 Senegal ____jAdindan Senegal Adindan J 16t Afgooye 43 163 45 Krassovsky 1940 0 Ain el Abd 1970 150 i nternational 1924 Ain el Abd 70 Bahrain Ain el Abd 1970 143 nternational 1924 Saudi Arabia 70 Saudi American Samoa 115 118 426 Clarke 1866 IE Samoa American Samoa 62 1962 Islands Anna 1 Astro 1965 22 Australian National Cocos Islands Anna 1 Astro 65 l 2 DIDIVDID I VDI N IDIDIDID Peete pe po ll mm
51. y select one or leave the field to ignore the parameter and press b Time Move the marked field to Time Interval and press Interval options includes 1 2 5 10 20 30 seconds 1 2 5 and 10 minutes You may also select one or leave the field to ignore the parameter and press 4 iv Move the marked field to v as Fig 5 3 3 and press v Move the marked field to v as Fig 5 3 1 and press eJ vi As soon as the Explorer identifies your position it starts recording track logs It sets a track log when meeting either parameter There will be a dotted line between two track logs f they are far from each other vii 2 500 track logs are maximum for each tracking log But the dots in the dotted line mentioned above vi are not included in the 2 500 track logs Important If you set recording mode FILL when the Explorer records up to 2 500 points the screen will show Tracking Full Save or Clear 29 HOLUX You are recommended to take following actions a Press lt 4 or to clear the message b Follow the steps in next paragraph to save or clear current track log Otherwise the message will show again once you turn ontheExplorer B Further Operation on Tracking As Fig 5 3 1 Press Options are Clear Tracking Save Tracking Delete Show Off On Edit and Recording Mode i Clear Tracking This function erases current track logs in us

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