Global Sat GB-580 User manual

GPS Cycle Computer Device
GB-580
Quick Start Guide
http://www.gs-sport.com
Power / Light/ Esc
Page/ Enter Down/Lap/Save
Up/ Start/ Stop

What is GPS?
GPS stands for Global Positioning System. For 3D fix, we need at least four satellites.
Normally the accuracy of GPS under open sky which means no tall building and clear sky is
within 10 meters per second. Therefore, if the device shift 10 meter at that second, the device
may shows 36 kilometer per hour instant speed. Nowadays, the GPS consumer product has
built in adjust algorithm and assisted method to extend capability of GPS.
What is Water Resistant IPX7?
Protected against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Under specific conditions of
pressure and duration, water must not enter a temporarily submerged headlamp in quantities
that would cause adverse operational effects.
The IPX7 waterproof standard is for device one meter under water within 30 minutes
protection. Waterproof standards usually measure by the pressure of water. IPX7 standard
provides device protection to be exposed the rain and sprayed over water. However, the
pressure of swimming or diving should exceed IPX7 standard.
Note for Upgrading Firmware
zDo not interrupt during upgrading the firmware
zChoose the right firmware file carefully
zPress UP+PG+PW to enter Boot Loader mode if device dead from fail of firmware
update and then process updating process again to recover device.

CAUTION !
zBefore first time using device, please fully charge the device.
zPlease dry the USB cavity before connection of charging or data transfer.
zBefore start training, please let antenna face to sky to get 3D fix
Symbol Explanations
GPS status indicator
zNone: No signal
zSolid: 3D fix
zSolid with 1 bar: 3D fix with poor signal
zSolid with 2 bar: 3D fix with good signal
zSolid with 3 bar: 3D fix with strong signal
Timer icon
Cadence sensor
Clock alert
Heart rate monitor indication
Battery capacity indication
Button Description
Power/ESC Press 2 seconds to turn on/off GB-580.
When GB-580 is on, quickly press this button will turn
on/off the backlight.
Press and hold this button for 14 seconds to do
hardware reset if the system is halted.
In Menu mode, press ESC button shortly to escape
from the current page and go back to the previous
page.

PG /ENTER Switch between the screens of Speedometer mode.
Press 2 seconds to enter between Main Menu page
Speedometer Page alternatively.
In Main Menu page, press this button shortly as
ENTER function.
Switch between the screens of “Menu mode”,
“Location mode”, “Speedometer mode” and “Map
mode”.
Up /Start/Stop
To press UP to up scrolling as highlighting an item in Main Menu page.
In Speedometer mode, press START button to start
timer to get training.
In Speedometer mode, press STOP button to stop
timer in training.
In Map mode, press for zoom in.
Down/Lap/Save To press Down to down scrolling as highlighting an
item in Main Menu page.
In Speedometer mode, when timer is counting for
training, press Lap button to create a lap.
If timer is stop while in training, press SAVE button to
save training.
The GPS antenna is located in the
lower part of the device. Let it face
to the sky for a better reception.

How to Set Up Custom Page
Set up the custom page and function list before your training.
[MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SET CUSTOM PAGE ]
1. Press ‘’Page button’’ 2s to enter MAIN
MENU
2. Choose ‘’ CONFIGURATION’’ then
press ‘’Enter button’’.
3. Chose ‘’ PAGE SETTINGE’’ then press
‘’Enter button’’
.
4. Modify the screen field number.

5. There have four types of screen field
could be choose for every page.
6. Select the function coefficient you want
then press ’Enter button’’ to save
setting.
Press ‘’ESC button’’ to exit
How to configure your device
Before getting training, you may configure your device in the best condition to get more
accurate performance.
a. User Profile Setting
1. Please press Page button 2s to enter
Main MENU and then chose USER
PROFILE.
2. To press UP and Down button to select
each item for definition.
3. Press ESC button to exit if finished.

b. Bike setting (GB-580P only)
1. Please press Page button 2s to enter
Main MENU and then chose
ACCESSORIES.
2. To press UP and Down button to select
BIKE SETTING.
3. There are five bicycles for configuration.
Press ESC button to exit if finished.
c. Heart Rate Zone setting (GB-580P only)
1. Please press Page button 2s to enter
Main MENU and then chose
ACCESSORIES.

2. To press UP and Down button to select
BIKE SETTING.
3. You may configure Heart Rate Zone
parameters and press ESC button if
finished.
d. Calories Setting
1. Please press Page button 2s to enter
Main MENU and then chose ACTIVITY.
2. Chose SETTING and then press ENTER
button.
3. Chose CALORIES and press ENTER
button to configure.
4. To define the appropriated parameters
and then press ESC button if finished.
E. Barometer Setting (GB-580P only)
1. Please press Page button 2s to enter
Main MENU and then chose
ACCESSORIES.
2. And then press ENTER button.
3. Chose BARO SETTING and press
ENTER button to configure.

4. To define the appropriated parameters
and then press ESC button if finished.
5. There are some ways to get well
calibration:
A. Go to website to find the local
SEA LEVEL PRESSURE and
then put in;
B. Try to put in the OFFSET base on
current altitude from information
or GPS.
NOTE: The default data recording setting is
upon BAROMETER, it is important to get
calibration to come out accuracy
performance.
F. Power setting (GB-580P only)
1. Please press Page button 2s to enter
Main MENU and then chose
ACCESSORIES
2. And then press ENTER button.
3. Chose POWER SETTING and press
ENTER button to configure.
4. To describe the power scale as W or %
by setting VIEW.
5. To set POWER ZONE by MAX or
custom.
G. E-compass Setting (GB-580P only)
Electronics compass can assist GPS and improve the unreliable problem from stationary. You
have to calibrate before use that. You may follow instruction to calibrate.

1. Please press Page button 2s to enter
Main MENU and then chose ACTIVITY.
2. Chose SETTING and then press ENTER
button.
3. Chose SET COMPASS and press
ENTER button to configure.
4. And then press CALIBRATION button.
5. Follow instruction to calibrate
E-compass.
6. The direction will be getting more reliable
After well calibrated.
How to make device reading easily
GB-580 provides vertical and horizontal setting at display for easier reading while in activity.
There are two ways to set that:
1. Press OK +DOWN key to rotate
2. Go to MENU mode and go for [MAIN MENU] > [CONFIGURATION] > [SET SYSTEM] >
[DISPLAY]> [ORIENTATION]
Vertical Horizontal