Navin miniHomerTM User manual

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miniHomer
TM
User’s Guide

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NAVIN miniHomer is the world’s easiest to use personal GPS navigation device that
helps ou find our wa back to previousl marked locations. Never again worr
about where ou’ve parked our car at a shopping mall or stadium, finding wa back
to a hotel traveling in a foreign cit , getting back to a camp site while hiking in the
woods, or returning a favorite fishing spot...
miniHomer is a ke chain-sized reverse navigation device that is accurate, eas to use,
and gives peace of mind for outdoor activities.
Never getting lost again outdoors!
Finding your way back with 100% confidence!
DISPLAY & KEY
Direction Arrow
Satellite Icon, Position
Fix Quality Indicator
Battery Indicator
Heading Degree
Distance to Location /
Time / Compass Heading
Compass Icon
Location Icons
(Home, Car, Way Point,
Favorite Spot, Restaurant)
Distance Unit
Clock Icon
AM/PM Indicator
Mark Key
USB Charging Port
Power / Mode Key
Key Ring
Charging Status
Indicator
Satellite mode Icon

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BEFORE USE
Checking Item
The miniHomer package contains following items:
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User’s guide
USB cable for charging
Charging Battery
It takes about 3 hours to full charge the internal batter . First connect the USB cable
mini-USB connector to the USB port of the miniHomer. Then connect the other USB
cable connector to USB port of a PC or laptop to provide charge power. While
charging, the charging status indicator will light up. After the miniHomer is full
charged, the charging status indicator will turn dark. The USB cable can then be
removed.
Powering On
The miniHomer is to be used outdoors; it will not work inside buildings.
Press and hold Power/Mode ke for 2~3 seconds. The
backlight will turn on and full LCD screen will be displa ed.
Momentaril , direction arrow formed circle will blink twice,
and then satellite icon will start blinking, with distance
showing blank. At this stage the miniHomer is tr ing to
acquire satellite signal.

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After satellite signal is acquired and our current position has
been determined, the miniHomer shows non-blinking
satellite icon with arcs ; more arcs meaning better signal
qualit with more satellites used for an accurate position fix.
The miniHomer is now read to be used.
The time it takes to reach position fix from powering on, after several hours of
unused period, ma var from 30 seconds to couple minutes, depending on the
surrounding environment. Places with unobstructed sk view will result in faster
position fix. If the miniHomer had been previousl used within the 2 hour period
before powering on, the time to reach position fix will be ver short.
Calibrating Digital Compa
The internal digital compass requires calibration for first time
use, or when the miniHomer has been moved 100miles
(160km) from the place of last calibration.
1. La the miniHomer on a flat surface with LCD facing up
and no metal object nearb .
2. Click Power/Mode ke to select the compass mode with
compass icon showing.
3. Press and hold Mark ke for 2~3 seconds, the LCD will displa a 20 second count
down.
4. Within the 20 seconds, slowl rotate the miniHomer
360degrees twice, either clockwise or counterclockwise.
5. After the countdown is finished, the LCD will displa the
direction triangle and heading number once again.

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Setting Di tance Unit
The distance unit for the distance measured b the
miniHomer can be changed between metric
(meter/kilometer) and English (feet/mile).
Press and hold both Mark and Power/Mode ke s
simultaneousl for 2~3 seconds and the distance unit will
toggle.
Setting Clock
The miniHomer is able to generate satellite time with accurate minute reading.
However, depending on our time zone, the hour reading ma need to be adjusted.
1. Click Power/Mode ke to select the clock mode with
clock icon showing.
2. Press and hold Mark ke to advance the hour digit for
adjustment, and release the ke when correct hour is
reached.
Powering Off
Press and hold Power/Mode ke for 2~3 seconds while the miniHomer is on.

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USING miniHOMER
After powering on the miniHomer, ou can select one of the four different operating
modes b clicking the Power/Mode ke and the corresponding icons will show up on
the displa one after another.
1. Homing mode : Use the miniHomer to mark 5 locations of
our choice and later get back to the locations easil . Five different icons
(Home, Car, Wa point, Favorite Spot, and Restaurant) are used to help
identif the locations.
2. Compass mode : Use the miniHomer as a compass.
3. Clock mode : Use the miniHomer as a timepiece.
4. Satellite mode : Use the miniHomer to check the satellites.
Marking a Location
1. Click Power/Mode ke to select one of the location
icons (Home, Car, Wa Point, Favorite Spot,
Restaurant) for storing the current location.
2. Make sure satellite icon is not blinking.
3. Press and hold Mark ke , wait until the circle of direction arrows shows up
and then release Mark ke .
4. The current location coordinate is stored with the
selected location icon.

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Getting Back to a Location
1. Click Power/Mode ke to select one of the location
icons to return to a previousl stored location.
2. Make sure satellite icon is not blinking.
3. The displa ed number shows distance to the return
point, and the direction arrow shows the direction to follow.
4. After reaching the destination, within a 5 meter (or
20 feet) radius, the circle of direction arrows will
show up.
Note that the internal digital compass for showing
direction works best when the miniHomer is held
horizontall .
U ing a a Compa
1. Click Power/Mode ke to select compass icon .
2. An arrow will point to the direction of the magnetic north.
3. The displa ed number indicates the clockwise angle
from the magnetic north to the forward direction of
the miniHomer.
Note that ou can calibrate the compass in this mode.
U ing a a Clock
1. Click Power/Mode ke to select clock icon .
2. The current time will be displa ed.
Note that ou can set the local time in this mode.

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Checking Satellite (for the technically curiou u er )
1. Click Power/Mode ke to select satellite mode icon .
2. Satellite number (such as P28) and the satellite
signal strength (such as C36) of each tracked satellite
will be displa ed.
3. After our current position is determined, direction
triangles will be shown. Each triangle represents a
used satellite and its quadrant orientation. When
the triangles are spread across the circle, GPS positioning result will be more
accurate.
For those satellites used in determining our location,
their number and signal strength will be shown with a
colon, e.g. P:28 and C:36.

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POWER SAVING FEATURES
Smart Backlighting
Clicking either the Power/Mode ke or the Mark ke will turn on a bright backlight
for 15 seconds. Afterwards, the backlight will be turned off automaticall . If the
current time is between 5PM to 6AM, a dim backlight will be turned on, allowing
reading of the LCD displa in the dark while keeping the power consumption low.
Clicking Mark ke while not in the clock mode will toggle the PM indicator on and off.
When the PM indicator is on, a bright backlight will be kept constantl on. This is
useful whenever a bright backlight is needed, at the expense of higher power
consumption.
Auto Shutdown
The miniHomer will automaticall power itself off under either one of the following
conditions:
1. No moving of the device for 2 minutes.
2. No satellite signal acquired for 2 minutes, and no ke pressed.
3. No position fix for 5 minutes and no ke pressed.
When charging, the auto shutdown function will be disabled.

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BATTERY WARNING
If the following guidelines are not followed, the internal rechargeable batter ma be
damaged and ma present risk of leak, fire, chemical burn, or injur .
• Do not operate the device outside temperature range of 32°F ~ 113°F (0°C ~ 45°C).
• Do not store the device outside temperature range of 14°F ~ 113°F (-10°C ~ 45°C)
for an extended period of time.
• Do not remove the batter .
CHARGING REQUIREMENTS
Use onl the following power sources to charge the device:
• Standard desk-top or laptop computer USB port
• Car USB charger adapter: Input 12V, output 5.0V
• Wall USB charger adapter: Input 110/220V, output 5.0V

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FAQ
Q1: Wh can’t m miniHomer get a position fix?
A1: Make sure the miniHomer is operated outdoors with the LCD displa facing
upward and there is a good sk view with less obstruction.
Q2: Wh does the time to determine m location var ?
A2: In an open sk environment, it will be ver fast to get a position fix if the
miniHomer has recentl been used (within 2 hours); otherwise it will take about 30
to 40 seconds. Under tree foliage or beside tall buildings where satellite signal is
attenuated, it ma take up to several minutes before the location can be determined.
Q3: Wh can’t m miniHomer accuratel point to the north in the compass mode?
A3: Make sure the miniHomer has been calibrated and there is no large metal object
in the vicinit . The digital compass inside a miniHomer includes a magnetic sensor,
whose accurac will be affected b nearb metallic objects.
Q4: Wh doesn’t the direction arrow of m miniHomer work properl when used
inside a slow moving car?
A4: At speed below 10km/hr, the miniHomer uses the internal digital compass to
calculate direction to the return point; if ou are inside a car, the metallic structure of
the car will affect the accurac of the digital compass so the direction ma be wrong.
When the speed is over 10km/hr, the miniHomer will automaticall switch to GPS to
calculate direction; as long as ou hold the miniHomer in normal forward direction,
the direction triangle will correctl point to the return point.
Q5: What do those arcs of the satellite icon represent?
A5: The arcs of the satellite icon indicate the qualit of position fix. More arcs mean
more satellite signals and better position accurac . In a weak signal environment, ou
can tr to wait a while longer to see if more arcs will show up before marking the
location so the accurac of the marking can be increased
Q6: Will m miniHomer remember the stored locations after powering off?
A6: You can turn off our miniHomer to save power and all the settings will be saved.
Next time when it’s turned on, ou will be in the last operating mode with all marked
locations restored. The memor won’t be lost even if the batter is full drained.

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ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The miniHomer product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for one ear
after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warrant , we will, at our option, repair
or replace the product, provided that the returned product is postage prepaid. This warrant does not
cover damages caused b misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided b
someone other than a NAVIN authorized service center.
To obtain this limited warrant service, obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number prior
to shipping b submitting a repair request through NAVIN’s web site at www.navin.com.tw. Pack the
product securel in a shipping container with the RMA number clearl written on the outside of the
package. Send the product shipping-charge-prepaid to the authorized NAVIN service center address
provided with the RMA number. An return made under this warrant must be accompanied b the
items listed below:
1. A check/mone order in the amount of $20 to cover the cost of shipping and handling
2. Name and address for product return
3. An explanation of the defect
4. Receipt with the date of purchase or a dated bill of sale
5. Product should be well packed in a sturd outside shipping carton, to prevent damage in transit,
with return postage prepaid to the address below:
NAVIN Corporation (Hsinchu Branch)
Attn: Repair Service
3F, No.26, Minsiang Street, Hsinchu Cit , Taiwan
If the sale receipt is not provided, is illegible, or incomplete, or if the product serial number is altered
or removed, NAVIN reserves the right to charge for service. NAVIN is not responsible for an loss or
damage to the product while it is in transit. The replacement or repaired product is warranted for 30
da s from the date of the return shipment, or for the warrant da ’s balance from the original date of
purchase, whichever is longer. This limited warrant does not appl to damages caused b misuse,
abuse, negligence, improper handling, accident, alteration or repair not authorized b NAVIN.
Your exclusive remed under this written limited warrant shall be limited to the repair or
replacement, at NAVIN’s option, of an defective part covered b this limited warrant . In no event
shall NAVIN be liable for an incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages, whether resulting
from the use, misuse, or inabilit to use this product, or from defects in the product. In no event shall
NAVIN’s responsibilit exceed replacement of the product.
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