Global Sat GH-601 User manual

Wrist Type GPS for Outdoor
Training / GPS Receiver
GH-601
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User Manual Version 1.1

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Table of Content
Introduction …………………………………………………………………………. 2
Features ...…………………………………………………………………………… 2
Application Software ………………………………………………………........... 2
Accessories …..…..….……………………………………………………………... 2
Front panel description …………………………………….…………………….. 3
Charging the GH-601 ……...……………………………….……………………… 4
Starting up your GH-601 ………………………………………………………….. 5
GH-601 main functions ……………………………………………………………. 9
Sport Record. ………………………………………………………………………. 10
Navigation …………………………………………………………………………… 11
GPS Mouse ………………………………………………………………………….. 14
Configuration ……………………………………………………………………….. 15

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◆Introduction
Globalsat GH-601 provides a fully-sealed, waterproof, large LCD wrist-watch device,
as well as a GPS navigation function that locates and tracks points from start to stop. It
is adopted for people who exercise for broad kinds of outdoor sports, such as Jogging,
Running, Biking, Snow Skiing, etc. It also can be used as GPS receiver by USB
interface.
Features
1. Built-in SiRF Star III high performance GPS chipset. Excellent sensitivity for
position fixing even with a weak signal status.
2. Built-in rechargeable high capacity lithium-ion battery.
3. Large LCD for easy reading.
4. WAAS/ ENGOS support.
5. Waterproof, rigid design to avoid careless damage.
6. Records all history of self-training by defined day.
7. GH-600 series can be used as a GPS receiver with an easy setup.
8. The firmware of the GH-601 can be upgraded through PC.
9. Navigation: Tracking your route as crumb method; marking and saving your
tracking points by a special algorithm; finding specified locations.
Application Software
1. Supporting operating system such as Windows 98 /2000 /XP.
2. Smart training database management designed for easy of use.
3. Easy to use perform firmware upgrades.
Accessories
1. User’s manual
2. USB cable (For charging and data download)
3. PC software CD
4. AC/DC 5V charger (Optional)

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Front panel description

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Charging the GH-601
The GH-601 operates on a built-in Li-ion battery. You must charge the internal battery
when the battery runs out.
1. To charge the battery, please connect one end of mini-USB cable to PC USB port
and the other end to the mini-USB port of GH-601.
2. Connect one end of mini-USB cable to AC adaptor and the other end to the
mini-USB port of GH-601.

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Starting up your GH-601
After the GH-601 is completely charged, it is ready for use.
1. Press and hold the POWER button until the welcome screen is displayed.
2. Allow the GH-601 time to track satellites the first time you use it. Leave the GH-601
outside and face a clear view of the sky and it will be easy to acquire satellite signals
within 5 seconds.
Note. Should the GH-601 become hung up or frozen, please press and hold the
POWER button for 14 seconds to shutdown, and again to restart.
3. When the GH-601 is fully charged, the battery icon scale
will be filled. GH-601 can operate up to 16 hours on one
battery charge.
4. GH-601 icons
Battery: The battery icon indicates how much battery power
is left.Afull battery icon indicates a fully-charged battery.
Timer icon: When speedometer feature of GH-601 is being
used, the timer icon displays just below battery icon.
Satellite Dish icon: When the GH-601 has acquired enough
signal strength from satellites to position your GPS location,
this icon appears steady (not blinking) just below the timer
icon.

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zChanging the Mode
1. Press the PG button to cycle through the various modes of the GH-601. The three
default modes: Speedometer, Menu and Location modes can be cycled through by
pressing PG button. If the Map mode is enabled, then this mode will also be cycled
through.
Speedometer mode Menu mode
Welcome screen

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Location mode Map mode (If enabled)
2. Speedometer Mode: The Speedometer mode allows you to start or stop the timer,
reset the timer and split a lap. It also provides access to two screens:
The Timer screen displays “TIME OF DAY”, “SPEED” and “ELEVATION” of
you workout.
The countdown screen displays the time you spent of workout and average
speed and distance of you workout.
3. Menu Mode: The Menu Mode provides access to features and settings.
4. Location Mode: The Location Mode provides your current location for your
reference.
5. Map Mode: The Map Mode, when enabled through the Navigation menu, displays
where you are going and where you have been on a graphic map.
zSetting the Time Zone
When the GH-601 is ready for use; you may need to check the Time Zone selection. To
change the time zone follow steps below:
1. Press PG button to display the Menu mode.
2. The current date and time are displayed on the button of the screen. When the
GH-601 established a GPS fix, the GMT is selected as the default Time Zone.
3. To change the Time Zone, use UP/DOWN buttons to select ‘select time zone’ and
press OK.

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4. Use UP/DOWN buttons to select time offset from GMT as +12,+11…-11,-12 and
press OK.
zUsing the GH-601 Buttons
POWER MODE UP DOWN OK
START/ STOP EXIT /RESET
1. The POWER button:
Press and hold continuously 4 seconds to turn the unit on or off.
When the unit is on, press and release to turn the backlight on or off.
Press and hold continuously 14 seconds to reset if unit is hung up or frozen.
2. The PG button:
Press to switch between the Speedometer and Menu Modes.
Press to exit the current page or screen.
3. The ESC/LOOP button:
Press to split a lap when timer is running.
When it is in menu mode, press and release to return to the previous page.
4. The OK button:
Under the Speedometer Mode or Map Mode (if enabled), press to start or
stop the timer.
Press to confirm data entry or feature selection in Menu Mode.
5. The UP/DOWN buttons:
Press to cycle through the different screens of the Speedometer Mode.
Press to adjust the LCD contrast.
Press to Zoom in and Zoom out in the Map Mode (if enabled).
Press to select the feature in Menu Mode.

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GH-601 Main functions
1. Sport Record
Run file info
Delete All
2. Navigation
Add/Remove Map Mode
GPS on/off
Save location
Search location
Return to Orig (return to original location)
GPS info
3. GPS Mouse
Turn on/off GPS ms
4. Configuratio
Setup time zone(time zone ，such as +12、+11…-11、-12 )
Setup GPS
Set units
User name
LCD Contrast
Set beeper
Upload to PC
Factory Reset
About GH-601
Update from PC