Global Sat GV-370 User manual

GV-370
User Manual
Version 1.32

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Table of Content
Chapter 1 Features and Specification .................................................4
Features.......................................................................................4
Specification...............................................................................5
Accessories.................................................................................8
Overview.....................................................................................9
Detailed Hardware Functions...................................................10
Chapter 2 Getting Started .................................................................11
Download Application onto the SD Card.................................11
Attaching GV-370 to the Mount/Cradle ...................................17
Charging your GV-370 .............................................................18
Chapter 3 Software Application........................................................19
System Menu............................................................................19
Photo View................................................................................19
Movie Playback........................................................................21
MP3 Player ...............................................................................22
Setup.........................................................................................24
Chapter 4 Navigation Application....................................................27
Starting Intellinav .....................................................................27
Getting GPS Signal...........................................................27
Car Cursor.........................................................................27
Entering Data on the Intellinav System............................28
Moving Through the Screens............................................28
Resetting the GV-370........................................................28
Working with the Map..............................................................29
Map View..........................................................................29
Maneuver Detail ...............................................................29
Panning the Map...............................................................29

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Route List..........................................................................30
Location Information........................................................30
POI Information................................................................31
Planning Your Route.................................................................31
Setting a Single Destination..............................................31
Using Shortcuts.................................................................40
Managing Your Favorites List ..................................................41
Setting Your Options.................................................................42
Display Options ................................................................42
Route Options...................................................................43
Speed Alert........................................................................44
Localization ......................................................................45
GPS Information...............................................................46
System Information ..........................................................46
Navigation Software License Agreement.................................47
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting ...............................................................48
►If the GV-370 does not boot up successfully or does not
function properly ..............................................................48
►Reset ............................................................................48
►Safely Remove Hardware............................................49
►Update the firmware of GV-370 ..................................50

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Chapter 1
Features and Specification
Features
• A complete vehicle navigation solution in one box
• Simple touch-screen operation
• 3.5” screen, 65536 colors, bright TFT LCD
• Fast and easy to use::
- Attach, turn it on and go!
- Large screen icons for easy touch-screen access
- User-friendly keypads and menus
- Clear voice-guidance instruction
- Built-in rechargeable battery and adapter to power/charge from cigarette lighter
- Easily mounted and can be removed quickly. Completely portable
• Built-in antenna with optional MMCX-type connector for external antenna use
• SD storage card expansion slot
• Supports MP3 and movie files (dat and mpg format)
• Supports Photo viewing (.jpg)

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Specification
►System
Electrical Characteristics
Processor Samsung S3C2410-266MHz
OS WinCE.NET 4.2 core
ROM Memory 64MB (NAND Flash Memory)
SDRAM Memory 64MB
Memory Card Slot SD/MMC
GPS Receiver SiRF StarⅢHigh sensitivity chipset – 20 Channel
USB Connector Mini USB (5 pins)
USB Version Ver 1.1 (Active Sync)
Operation time 2.5 hrs
Charge time 4 hrs
DISPALY
Display Size H*W 3.5” (Diagonal)
Pixels H*W 240*320 (QVGA)
Display Type COLOR TFT Daylight LCD
Color Number 65536 colors
Backlight Type LED*6
Brightness Typ. 320 cd/m²
Touch Screen 20% Haze film
Backlight Keypad Blue color
AUDIO Internal Speaker Mono (1W / 8ohms)
Codec IIS interface
Amplifier 1W @5V
Earphone Jack 3.5mm Stereo
POWER SOURCE
Power Source Mini USB : DC 5.0V/1A
Power Switch Slide Switch (Battery ON/OFF)
BatteryBattery Cell Type Built-in Lithium-ion rechargeable Battery
Battery Capacity 1400mAh
ANTENNA
GPS Antenna Type Built-in ceramic patch antenna
External GPS Antenna Active external antenna (MMCX)
KEY BUTTON Power Press the power button to turn on the device, press it again
to close any open windows and turn it off (enter a standby

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mode)
Menu Press Menu button to go back to System menu
Zoom In Press Zoom In button to zoom in (Car Navigation Only)
Zoom Out Press Zoom Out button to zoom out (Car Navigation Only)
Mute Press Mute button to mute voice, press button again to go
back to normal.
Roll rock Roll up to make volume up; roll down to make volume down
Reset Use the stylus tip to press down the reset button through the
hole to reset the system.
LEDs Power status Solid Red – Battery Low
Solid Amber – Battery is being charged
Solid Green – Battery full charged
Key Button Backlight Solid Blue – When 4.5V~5.5V DC power is supplied through
Mini USB Connector and the device is turned
on.
Backlight On for 3 seconds then Off – When power is
supplied by Li-ion battery and the device is
turned on, and you press any button such as
Menu/Mute/Zoom I n/Zoom Out/Volume
Up/Volume Down buttons.
Mechanical Dimension 4.33 x 3.42 x 1.00 in. (110 x 86.8 x 25.5mm)
Weight 0.40 lbs (183g)
Stylus Pen 98.5mm * φ4.5mm
Temperature Operating 14° ~ 140°F (-10° ~ 60°C)
Storage -4° ~ 158°F (-20°C ~ 70°C)
Humidity Operational up to 95% non-condensing
Certification
FCC Approved, CE marked

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►GPS Specification
Electrical Characteristics
GPS Chipset SiRF Star III
Frequency L1, 1575.42 MHz
C/A Code 1.023 MHz chip rate
Channels 20 channel all-in-view tracking
ACCURACY
Position Horizontal 10 meters, 2D RMS
1-5 meters 2D RMS, WAAS corrected
Velocity 0.1m/sec
Time 1 micro-second synchronized to GPS time
DATUM Datum Default: WGS-84
ACQUISITION RATE
Hot start 1 sec., average
Warm start 38 sec., average
Cold start 42 sec., average
Reacquisition 0.1 sec. average
PROTOCOL GPS Protocol Default: NMEA 0183 (Secondary: SiRF binary)
GPS Output format GGA(1sec), GSA(1sec), GSV(5sec), RMC(1sec), GLL, VTG
is optional
DYNAMIC CONDITION
Acceleration Limit Less than 4g
Altitude Limit 18,000 meters (60,000 feet) max.
Velocity Limit 515 meters/sec. (1,000 knots) max.
Jerk Limit 20 m/sec**3
System UI language Navigation software UI and voice
command
English, German, French, Italian,
Spanish, Dutch English, Spanish, French

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Accessories
GV-370 Main Unit USB Cable
DC charger AC adapter
Cradle Mount
DVD (user manual, driver, map data 2GB SD card (optional)
Note: If any item is missing or damaged, please contact with your local retailer.

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Overview
Reset
button
System menu
Zoom in
Mute
SD card slot
Stylus
External antenna
connector
Earphone jack
Volume control
Power button
/
Status indicator
Speaker
USB
connector
Zoom out
Master Switch

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Detailed Hardware Functions
Power button Press the power button to turn on the GV-370, press it again to
close any open windows and turn it off (enter a standby mode).
NOTE: The GV-370 device needs about 2 seconds to enter the
standby mode or come back to normal operating state.
Thus, the power button may not function well if you
continue to press it again within 2 seconds.
Main Control Buttons System Menu
Mute
Zoom Out (Car Navigation Only)
Zoom In (Car Navigation Only)
Status Indicator Charging: orange.
Charging completed: green.
battery low: red.
SD card slot The PC applications and map data can be stored in the SD card.
RESET button Use the stylus tip to press down the reset button through the hole
to reset the system.
Earphone jack Plug the earphone or headset to the socket, you can listen to the
navigation voice guide or enjoy your favorite MP3 music.
External antenna
connector For you to connect an optional MMCX-type external antenna.
Speaker Allow the MP3 and Voice Navigation through the built-in speaker
in the back side of the device.
Stylus You can use the stylus pen instead of your finger to tap or input
on the screen.
USB connector Connect the GV-370 to PC via an USB cable for data transfer
and battery charging.
Master switch Slide the master switch to “OFF” position to prevent from
accidentally turning on the device by touching the power button.
If you want to use this device, be sure to slide the master switch
to the “ON” position.
On the back of the GV-370 is a master slide switch to cut off
power to the unit. It is used to disable the unit in transit from the
factory and if the unit will be in storage for long periods of time.
Be sure that the master slide switch is in the “ON” position when
you remove the unit from the box. The GV-370 will NOT charge
if the master slide switch is in the “OFF” position
Volume control Control the volume up and volume down.

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Chapter 2
Getting Started
Before using the GV-370, please fully charge the unit’s battery with the
included AC wall charger. When in the charge mode, the status indicator
will be amber. When the battery is fully charged, the status indicator will
be green.
Download Application onto the SD Card
STEP 1:
You have 2 options to download the application software and map data to your SD card.
Option 1 (card reader): Insert the SD card into your existing card reader, which is connected
to your PC. (This is the recommended method for a faster and more secure data transfer rate.)
Option 2 (by ActiveSync): If you do not have an SD card reader, insert the SD card into the
GV-370 and use the provided USB cable to connect GV-370 with your PC. (Before you can use
this method, you must install the USB driver for GV-370 and the Microsoft ActiveSync.
Please see the following note for details.)
Install the USB driver and Microsoft ActiveSync
Turn on the GV-370. Insert the application DVD into the DVD-ROM drive. Use the
provided USB cable to connect the GV-370 with your PC. Windows will detect a
New Hardware and pops up a dialog box for you to install the driver.

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Check the “Install from a list or specific location” item and click on Next button.
Click on “Browse” button and locate the “USB_Driver” folder in the DVD. That’s where the
USB driver files stored.

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Please follow the instruction to complete the driver installation.
If you do not have Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your PC, please install it now. Please

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double click on the “MSASYNC.EXE” from the DVD. Then follow the instruction to install
Microsoft ActiveSync.
After the USB driver and ActiveSync are installed, please open a windows explorer and you
will find a “SDMMC” folder under the Mobile Device icon. The SDMMC is the SD card drive
on your GV-370.

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Hint:
Follow this sequence will make your
Windows to detect the GV-370 more easily:
1. Connect one end of USB cable to PC’s
USB port first.
2. Turn on the GV-370.
3. Connect the other end of USB cable to
GV-370.
STEP 2:
Insert the DVD into the DVD-ROM drive;
the installation program will automatically
start as shown on the right figure. (If your
Autorun feature is disabled, please
manually execute this program by double
click the "auto.exe" from the root
directory of DVD.) Click on "Make System
Disk" button to load the application
software and default map file to the SD
card.

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If you use “Option 1 (card reader)”, click
on the drive letter which your SD card is
inserted, and click on “Start” button.
After the download process is finished,
please remove the SD card from card
reader, insert it into your GV-370 and
restart it.
If you use “Option 2 (by ActiveSync)”,
then click on “Mobile Device”, and click
on “Start” button.
After the download process is finished,
please disconnect GV-370 from PC and it
is ready for your use.

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Attaching GV-370 to the Mount/Cradle
Release
Lock
1. Place the GV-370 at a downward angle into the base of the cradle.
2. Push the top of GV-370 inward until the top clip locks into place.
3. Clean windshield glass thoroughly with glass cleaner.
4. Moisten suction cup and attach mount to the windshield.
5. Lock mount lever by moving forward.
●To release, bring lever back and pull on the suction cup’s clear tab to release suction.
Never pull on mounting arm to remove from glass,
● It is suggested that you attach the mount in the appropriate place in your car. Do not
mount in front of an airbag panel, or block the driver's vision.
WINDSHIELD MOUNTING DISCLAIMER
State law prohibits drivers in California and Minnesota from using suction mounts on their
windshields while operating motor vehicles. Other dashboard or friction type mounting options
should be used. Globalsat does not take responsibility for any fines, penalties, or damages that
may be incurred as a result if disregarding this notice. (see: California Vehicle Code Section
26708(a); Minnesota Statutes 2005, Section 169.71. It is the responsibility of the user to verify their
own state and local ordinances to avoid violation.

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Charging your GV-370
You have 3 options to charge your GV-370: by AC adapter, Car charger or USB cable.
master switch is ON power is on battery is being charged.
By AC adapter master switch is ON power is off battery is being charged.
master switch is ON power is on battery is being charged.
By Car charger master switch is ON power is off battery is being charged.
master switch is ON power is on USB cable provides the power to GV-370. The battery is not being
charged.
By USB cable
master switch is ON power is off battery is being charged.
On the back of the GV-370 is a master slide switch to cut off power to the unit. It is used to
disable the unit in transit from the factory and if the unit will be in storage for long periods of
time. Be sure that the master slide switch is in the “ON” position when you remove the unit
from the box. The GV-370 will NOT charge if the master slide switch is in the “OFF” position.

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Chapter 3
Software Application
System Menu
The system menu screen controls the GV-370. All the main features can be accessed from the
system menu from the five icons. For the four programs on system menu (Navigation, Photo,
Music and Movie), you can only run one of them at a time. When you switch to another program
or press the “system menu button” on the device, the current program will be closed
automatically.
Photo View
Click on the Photo icon in system menu to enter the Photo Viewer. All the
image files on the GV-370’s memory card will be scanned and displayed as
thumbnails..
In the image window, tap the up button to display previous page, or down button to display
next page. Tap the close button to exit the Photo Viewer.
To show an image in full screen mode, simply select the picture by tapping on it, and then tap
on the full screen button. In the full screen mode, it will automatically play each picture every
5 seconds. You can also manually tap the up and down buttons to view previous and next
picture or tap close button on the upper left corner to exit the full screen mode.
Photo View
Navigation
application
MP3
Player
Setup mode
Movie
Playback

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