NAVMAN English Deutsch Francaise Italiano Espana Português 1-3 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 A300 1-1 NAVMAN 1-2 A300 NAVMAN A300 ­ English A300 USER GUIDE English A300 1-3 Welcome NAVMAN Welcome Navman's 300 series GPS Sport.Tools provide an affordable and reliable way to track and store a variety of personal performance indicators. Please read this guide carefully and familiarize yourself with the interface and functions, as well as the intended use and limitations of the Navman A300 GPS Sport.Tool. This product complies with CE, FCC, Canada 210, and C-Tick regulations. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. WARNING: Entering information or handling the Navman Sport.Tool while moving is unsafe and may cause you to be distracted or fail to observe safe practices necessary to avoid death, serious injury, collisions or accidents to you or others. Use the memory functions to review data when you are not moving. CAUTION: The Navman A300 GPS Sport.Tool is intended for recreational use only. Do not use this product for obtaining measurements that require professional or industrial precision. Consult your physician before starting or changing any exercise programs. 1-4 A300 NAVMAN A300 - Content Content 1.0 General information 1.1 Checklist 1.2 Care and maintenance 1.3 Water resistance 1.4 Altitude measurement 1.5 Changing the battery 2.0 Navman A300 interface 2.1 Button functions 2.2 Display screen 3.0 Getting started 3.1 Be outdoors 3.2 Fit the A300 3.3 Startup 3.3.1 Enter setup 3.3.2 Start normal operation 4.0 Setup 4.1 Setting options 4.1.1 Set time format 4.1.2 Set date format 4.1.3 Calc up 4.1.4 Beep 4.1.5 Set speed units 4.1.6 Set offset (set local time) 4.1.7 Editing settings (overview) 5.0 Normal operation 5.1 Modes 5.1.1 Speed mode 5.1.2 Speed (Average) mode 5.1.3 Speed (Maximum) mode 5.1.4 Odometer mode 5.1.5 Altitude mode 5.1.6 Clock mode 5.1.7 Timer mode 5.1.8 Timer recall mode 5.1.9 Mode operation (overview) 6.0 Restoring default settings 7.0 Glossary 8.0 Copyright 9.0 Additional warnings, disclaimers, and limitations on liability 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-6 1-7 1-8 1-8 1-8 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-9 1-10 1-10 1-11 1-11 1-12 1-12 1-13 1-14 1-14 1-15 1-16 1-17 1-17 1-18 1-18 1-19 1-19 1-20 1-21 1-22 1-22 1-23 1-24 1-25 1-25 1-26 A300 1-5 A300 ­ General information NAVMAN 1.0 General information 1.1 Checklist The A300 package should contain the following items: · Navman A300 GPS Sport.Tool · armband · quick guide · user guide · 1 x AA battery · registration card 1.2 Care and maintenance Do not attempt to disassemble the A300; there are no user serviceable components in this product. The A300 is of robust design. However, care should be taken to protect from shocks or extreme heat. Clean using only a soft cloth with mild soap and warm water. Do not use abrasive cleaning materials or products. We recommend rinsing the A300 with fresh water after any exposure to salt water. CAUTION: Please ensure battery cover is in place during cleaning. Store the A300 away from direct sunlight or extreme heat sources. (Remove battery before storing for an extended period.) 1.3 Water resistance The Navman A300 GPS Sport.Tool is water resistant. 1.4 Altitude measurement Due to the nature of GPS, inaccurate altitude measurements can sometimes be observed. Altitude readings should be viewed as indicative measurements only. 1-6 A300 NAVMAN A300 - General information 1.5 Changing the battery Always shut down the A300 before changing the battery. Note: All system settings, and the calculated data that was stored at the last controlled shutdown*, are retained when the battery is removed. This information persists indefinitely until updated or reset. 1. Turn D-ring anti-clockwise and slide enclosure cover down to open battery enclosure. 2. Insert battery with «» end as indicated inside enclosure. 3. Replace enclosure cover (ensuring lugs at the bottom of the cover are aligned with slots in the enclosure surround), turn D-ring clockwise to seal. ! For best performance: General use = Alkaline Below 5 oC = NiMH If battery power becomes low during operation the battery icon is displayed. battery icon PM constant = low power flashing = approx. 5 min before automatic shutdown** * Press and hold to perform a controlled shutdown. ** When battery power becomes too low to continue operation, a controlled shutdown is automatically executed (current data is saved). A300 1-7 A300 - Interface NAVMAN 2.0 Navman A300 interface 2.1 Button functions There are two control buttons, and . These buttons are pressed separately or together to turn the unit on and off, cycle through modes, and select mode options. Throughout this guide the button icons are used as follows: = press this button = press this button = press both buttons together Note: where it is required to press and HOLD buttons, a countdown begins. To perform the required action continue to hold until the counter reaches zero; if you release the button sooner the action will not be performed. 2.2 Display screen TOTAL m ft kmmi PM km/hmph LAP mft RCL 2 MAX AVG 8 7 3 SYSTEM SET The illustration above shows the complete display capability of the A300. Only a sub-set of these elements appear at any time during operation. The upper screen section displays the antenna and battery icons, as well as all values and units. The lower screen section displays the mode icons and the setup icon (SYSTEM SET). Mode Icons Clock Timer Timer recall Speed RCL Speed (Average) Speed (Maximum) Odometer Altitude AVG MAX 87 2 3 1-8 A300 NAVMAN A300 - Getting started 3.0 Getting started 3.1 Be outdoors The A300 is not intended for operation indoors or under water as it uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to get time and date information, and to calculate distance and speed. For best results, always use the A300 outdoors with an unobstructed view of the sky. 3.2 Fit the A300 The A300 is designed to be worn on the left upper arm. The easiest way to fit the unit is to feed the strap through the fastener to create a loose enclosure. Then slide your left arm through the enclosure and tighten the strap after the unit is in a comfortable position. 3.3 Startup Press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup, OR press to turn the power on and start normal operation. First start may take up to 80 seconds to get all the satellite data Flashing = seeking GPS data Constant = GPS data obtained ! Always enter setup first if you wish to change settings. To enter setup after starting normal operation, you will need to shut down and re-start the unit. A300 1-9 A300 - Getting started NAVMAN 3.3.1 Enter setup To enter setup Press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup. counter When the counter reaches zero, the A300 will enter setup. If you release before the counter reaches zero the A300 will immediately start normal operation. Note: To enter setup after starting normal operation you will need to restart the A300. For details about changing settings see Section 4.0. To leave setup Press and hold to leave setup and start normal operation. counter When the counter reaches zero, the A300 will leave setup and start normal operation in Speed mode. If you release before the counter reaches zero the A300 will remain in setup. Note: you must leave setup first if you want to turn the power off. 3.3.2 Start normal operation To start normal operation Press to turn the power on and start normal operation. When starting directly into normal operation, the A300 will start in the mode it was in at last shutdown. (Speed mode is always displayed first when starting normal operation after leaving setup.) For details about normal operating modes see Section 5.0. 1-10 A300 NAVMAN A300 - Setup 4.0 Setup 4.1 Setting options Press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup. Press repeatedly to step through the setting options. Setting options are accessed in the order shown below. See subsequent sections for details about editing settings. Set (12hr) Set offset Set (31-12) Set units (km/h) Calc Up Beep Set (12hr) lets you set 12hr or 24hr time format Set (31-12) lets you set dd-mm or mm-dd date format Calc up lets you set the A300 to calculate data for all movement (uphill and downhill) or for downhill movement only Beep When beep is ON a beep will sound when the buttons are pushed. Set units (km/h) lets you set the speed units to km/h or mph Set offset (set local time) lets you adjust the A300 to display local time Press and hold to leave setup and start normal operation. A300 1-11 A300 - Setup NAVMAN 4.1.1 Set time format Set 12hr or 24hr time display format. time format SYSTEM SET To access this option If necessary, press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup. Press repeatedly until the screen appears as shown above. To set time format to start editing (time format option flashes). 1) Press 2) Press or to select 12hr or 24hr. to stop editing. 3) Press 4) Press to go to the next option, or hold to leave setup. 4.1.2 Set date format Set `dd-mm' or `mm-dd' date display format. date format SYSTEM SET To access this option If necessary, press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup. Press repeatedly until the screen appears as shown above. To set the date format 1) Press to start editing (date format example flashes). 2) Press or to select dd-mm or mm-dd. 3) Press to stop editing. 4) Press to go to the next option, or hold to leave setup. 1-12 A300 NAVMAN A300 - Setup 4.1.3 Calc up This option lets you choose to monitor and record information for all movement (uphill and downhill), or for downhill movement only. When uphill calculation is ON, all information displayed by the Navman A300 is based on uphill and downhill movement; laps must be entered manually. When uphill calculation is OFF, all information displayed is based on downhill movement only; laps are automatically entered if uphill movement is detected after downhill movement. Additionally, laps may be entered manually. For example, a skier may wish to enter multiple laps at certain markers on a single downhill run. status SYSTEM SET Access this option If necessary, press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup. Press repeatedly until the screen appears as shown above. To set the Calc up status 1) Press to start editing (status flashes). 2) Press or to select ON or OFF. 3) Press to stop editing. 4) Press to go to the next option, or hold to leave setup. A300 1-13 A300 - Setup NAVMAN 4.1.4 Beep Set beep ON or beep OFF. When beep is ON, an audible `beep' will sound when buttons are pressed. status SYSTEM SET Access this option If necessary, press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup. Press repeatedly until the screen appears as shown above. To set button beep status to start editing (setting status flashes). 1) Press 2) Press or to select On or OFF. to stop editing. 3) Press 4) Press to go to the next option, or hold to leave setup. 4.1.5 Set speed units Set units for speed (km/h or mph). km km/h SYSTEM SET m speed units Access this option If necessary, press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup. Press repeatedly until the screen appears as shown above. To set speed units 1) Press to start editing (speed units flash). 2) Press or to select km/h or mph. 3) Press to stop editing. 4) Press to go to the next option, or hold to leave setup. Note: Distance and altitude are displayed in units that correspond to user selected speed units. For example, if you select speed units `km/h', then distance is displayed in `km' and altitude in `m'. 1-14 A300 NAVMAN A300 - Setup 4.1.6 Set offset (set local time) This option lets you adjust the A300 to display local time*. You only need to do this once, unless operating the unit in a new time zone. (* By default the A300 displays GPS time. The A300 will perform all functions accurately without adjusting the offset to display your local time.) Note: If you attempt to change the time offset before all GPS data are obtained, the screen displays `no GPS' and the antenna icon flashes until all GPS data are received. SYSTEM SET Access this option If necessary, press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup. Press repeatedly until the screen appears as shown above. To set local time to start editing (the screen now appears as shown 1) Press below). The current time value flashes. The date is displayed to ensure that adjustments are made in the correct direction. current time current date PM SYSTEM SET 2) Press repeatedly to set time display forward (press and hold to set time display forward quickly), or press repeatedly to set time display backward (press and hold to set time display backward quickly**). 3) Press to stop editing. 4) Press to go to the next option, or hold to ...