Navibe Mercury 100 User manual

MERCURY 100 User Manual

Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................2
Warning ...............................................................................................................................3
About GPS...........................................................................................................................4
Thank You for Choosing the MERCURY 100.......................................................................5
Conditions for Use: ..............................................................................................................5
1. Introduction............................................................................................................6
1.1 Package Contents:......................................................................................6
1.2 Maintenance: ..............................................................................................6
1.3 Charging: ....................................................................................................6
1.4 Introduction to the Hardware.......................................................................7
1.5 System Requirements.................................................................................7
1.6 Basic Specifications ....................................................................................8
1.7 Installing the device cradle..........................................................................9
2. USB Driver Installation ........................................................................................13
3. Bundled Software Installation: .............................................................................15
4. Bundled Software (MERCURY 100) Introduction: ...............................................16
5. LCD Icon Guide ...................................................................................................29
6. Instructions ..........................................................................................................32
6.1 Start ..........................................................................................................32
6.2 Bike Mode.................................................................................................32
6.3 Waypoint Mode .........................................................................................35
6.4 Route Mode: .............................................................................................36
6.5 Other Functions: .......................................................................................37
6.6 Setup Mode: .............................................................................................38
6.6.1 Bike Mode Setup:..............................................................................38
6.6.2 Waypoint Mode Setup:......................................................................39
6.6.3 Route Mode Setup:...........................................................................40
7. Troubleshooting...................................................................................................41

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Disclaimer
MERCURY 100
User Manual
Version: V1.0
Compass Systems Corp.
E-mail: [email protected]
This user manual is only intended for the personal use of the purchaser. The purchaser
may not copy or otherwise publish any part of this user manual for any purpose, in any form
or through any method, be it electronic or mechanical, photographic records included,
except with the prior consent in writing of Compass Systems.
Compass Systems reserves the right to modify without notice any of the information
contained within this user manual. Compass Systems reserves the right to change, improve
or modify its product or its content at any time without having to notify any person or
organization.
© Copyright 2009, Compass Systems Corp.
All rights reserved.

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Warning
The correct and safe use of the MERCURY 100 requires the user's familiarity with certain
items of knowledge. Please read through this user manual before operating the device.
The MERCURY 100 is only intended to be an auxiliary device and can't be held legally
liable for any accidents resulting from errors in measurement through the user's incorrect
operation or use of the MERCURY 100.

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About GPS
GPS (Global Positioning System) is a satellite navigation system developed by the U.S.
Department of Defense. GPS consists of 32 satellites orbiting around 11,000 miles above
the surface of the Earth. These satellites travel at speeds that allow them to orbit the planet
twice a day and emit a low-powered radio signal. These signals are received and recorded
using five ground stations with extremely accurate clocks. By using these extremely
accurate clocks, the ground stations can determine with great precision the position of
every satellite in their orbit. Your GPS receiver is capable of "reading" the signals
transmitted by these satellites. By knowing the position and distance of al least 4 satellites,
it's possible to accurately calculate the receiver's current latitude, longitude and elevation.
WAAS enhances the accuracy of your GPS. WAAS stands for Wide Area Augmentation
System and was developed by the Federal Aviation Administration to augment the
accuracy of GPS for aviation use. It consists of additional ground stations that are placed at
specific locations where the exact coordinates are known. When used with a master station,
the accuracy of satellite positioning signals can be improved to almost three meters.
The MERCURY 100 must scan and detect signals from at least 3 such satellites in order to
calculate your current location and movement. The MERCURY 100 is designed for
recreational use only. Please do not use this product for industrial or professional
surveying.

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Thank You for Choosing the MERCURY 100
The lightness, compactness and user-friendly interface make the Mercury 100 an excellent
auxiliary navigation aid when cycling. It can not only give you a better understanding of your
cycling activities but also effectively manage cycling routes.
The MERCURY 100 provides only the information you need and nothing else. It is suitable
for use by all cyclists and is designed to be the easiest to use cycling GPS in the world. Its
satellite receiver works all around the world and will provide you with many years of useful
service. This manual will introduce you to the use and features of the MERCURY 100 so
you can optimize performance and take care of the device as well. To ensure that you
achieve the best performance and service life from the MERCURY 100, please read
carefully through these instructions before use.
Conditions for Use:
The MERCURY 100 is not designed for indoor or underwater use. The device uses GPS
satellites to calculate distances and is designed to serve as an auxiliary navigation aid for
bicycles between the temperatures 0°C to +50°C. Using the MERCURY 100 for cycling
activities therefore allows the device to deliver optimum performance.
If you find that any of the standard accessories listed in this manual are missing or
damaged, please contact your local distributor or retailer.

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1. Introduction
1.1 Package Contents:
Before using this product, please check that the following items were included within the
package. If there are any missing items, please contact the distributor you purchased this
product from immediately.
1. MERCURY 100, internal rechargeable lithium battery.
2. AC charger.
3. User Manual
4. USB Cable.
5. Software CD-ROM
6. Bicycle Mount.
7. Protective Cover.
8. Strap.
1.2 Maintenance:
1. Do not attempt to disassemble the MERCURY 100.
2. This device contains no user-repairable parts.
3. Please store the MERCURY 100 out of direct sunlight or high temperatures.
1.3 Charging:
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the rubber covered port on the base and the
other end into the AC charger. Plug the AC charger into a power socket.
2. The device can be on or off while charging. A battery icon will appear while charging
to show the current progress. The number of blocks will increase over time and when
fully charged, the icon will show three blocks.
3. It takes 4~5 hours to fully recharge the battery.
4. A fully charged MERCURY 100 can operate up to 20 hours with normal use and with
the backlight turned off. This, however, is still subject to usage and environmental
conditions.
5. The battery does not need to be fully discharged before recharging. If there is no
satellite signal, do not leave the the battery to charge overnight.
6. The best and the fastest way of recharging the device is to turn the power off before
charging.
7. Once the device is fully charged, please put away the USB cable and AC charger, then
close the rubber cover over the port so it is ready for use next time.
8. To be sure the data is secured, please do charge your battery when the battery indicate
in block 1 .

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1.4 Introduction to the Hardware
1. Power/Mode select button: Use to turn power on（Hold on 1sec）/off（Hold on 3sec）
and switch between operating modes（Push）.
2. Select/Adjust button: Switch display functions / configure parameters（Push）and setup
mode（Hold on 3sec）.
3. Start/Stop/Mark/Reset button: Turns the recorder（Push）/backlighton/off（Hold on
3sec）, marks locations and resets parameter settings（Push）.
1.5 System Requirements
Please check that your computer meets the following system requirements before installing
the driver program and software bundled with this product.
1. Pentium III 8000MHz CPU or above
2. USB Interface
3. 512MB RAM
4. CD-ROM drive
5. Windows Vista(service pack 1)/XP/2000 operating system
6. Network bandwidth download and upload upward 2M
Power/Mode
select button
Start/Stop/Mark/Reset
USB Port
Select/Adjust button

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1.6 Basic Specifications
Interface Graphical Display
WayPoint 4
Route 1
Turn Point 50
Receiver Chip High sensitivity receiver chip
Positioning Time
Hot Start < 1 sec
Warm Start < 38 sec
Cold Start < 42 sec
Data Refresh Rate Once every second
Positioning Accuracy
Single unit positioning
with no SA interference
<10M
Antenna Internal
Power Supply
Battery Type Rechargeable Lithium Battery (850mAh)
Endurance 20 hours under normal use with backlight off
Interface
USB Interface (can
connect to PC)
Yes
Size 91.1(L)x 46.1(W) x 23.9(D)mm
Mass <100g
Display Size 32x38.25mm
Water Resistance IPX7 (Waterproof at depths of up to 1m for up to 30
minutes)
Operating Temperature
Range
0°C to + 50°C

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1.7 Installing the device cradle
Part List:
Device cradle *1
Rubber pad* 1
Cable tie *2
Installing the device cradle on the horizontal bar
1. As shown in the figure, insert the device cradle into the rubber pad.
2. As shown in the figure, insert the two cable ties into the device cradle.

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3. Fasten the cable ties around the horizontal bar of the bicycle.
4. Cut off the extra cable ties.
5. Upon completion, insert MERCURY 100 along the direction indicated by the arrow
in the figure.

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Installing the device cradle on the vertical bar
1. As shown in the figure, insert the device cradle into the rubber pad.
2. As shown in the figure, insert the two cable ties into the device cradle.
3. Fasten the cable ties around the vertical bar of the bicycle.

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4. Cut off the extra cable ties.
5. Upon completion, insert MERCURY 100 along the direction indicated by the arrow
in the figure.

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2. USB Driver Installation
Do not connect the MERCURY 100 to the PC
1. Start Windows OS.
2. Inset the Installation CD into CD ROM drive.
3. The installation program will start automatically.

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4. Click “Driver 2000/XP”或”Driver Vista” and follow the program’s directives to finish
the procedure.
Connect the MERCURY 100 to the PC
(1) Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the PC.
(2) Connect the other end of the USB cable to the port on the base of the MERCURY 100.
(3) Hold down the power button on the MERCURY 100 for 2 seconds until it turns on.
(4) The system will automatically detect and identify the MERCURY 100.

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3. Bundled Software Installation:
(1) Start Windows OS.
(2) Inset the Installation CD into CD ROM drive.
(3) The installation program will start automatically.
(4) Click” MERCURY 100”，the installation program will start automatically
(5) If it can’t install, please download the Windows Installer 4.5 from
www.microsoft.com and install MERCURY 100 after installed Windows Installer 4.5

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4. Bundled Software (MERCURY 100) Introduction:
Attention: As this software needs to connect to Google Map, make sure that the network is
working smoothly before using. This will result in better Google Map performance.
1. Start the software: Start -> Programs -> MERCURY 100 -> MERCURY 100 Utility
2. Software startup screen:
3. Device information and settings
(1) Firmware version
(2) Device serial number
(3) Travel time
(4) Travel distance
(5) Odometer:
(6) Maximum velocity
(7) Average velocity
(8) Calories
(9) Datalog records
(10) Length unit
(11) Temperature unit
(12) Personal Weight
(13) Datalog interval
time(10~3600 secs)
(14) Time zone
(15) Time zone reference
(16) Close the device
information window
(17) Update the settings

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4. Setting up the POI (point of interest)
Startup screen
By default, four nav points A, B, C and D are shown on screen. The user can zoom in on the
Google Map, move the four nav points to where they want to go then upload the results to
the device.
Download the POI from the device to the map: click the icon to download the POI saved
in the device to the map. Besides, you can save the POI to your desktop computer by
clicking the icon for others to upload to another MERCURY 100.
Click the download icon to download the POI of the device to the map.

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Click the save icon to save the POI on the map to the proper folder on your computer.
You may set the POI on the map by moving the POI icon (A~D) around the map and later
upload the POI to the device.
Click the POIs (A~D) with your mouse and move them to your desired places.

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Click the upload icon to upload the POIs on the map to the device.
You may open the POI files saved in your computer and upload them to the device.
Click the open icon to open a POI file saved in your computer.