Whistler GPS - Manual

Important Safety Information WARNING: It is the user ’s responsibility to use this product prudently and maintain safe-driving practices atall times. This GPS should be used only by someone ableto clearly understand the instructions and able to operatethe controls. For proper safety we recommend tha...

The base map and detailed mapping software are provided by Navtech Technologies Corporation. The basemap and optional detailed mapping software are asaccurate and detailed as possible. Whenever maps aredigitized, there is still a possibility that some inaccurate orincomplete data can be found. It is...

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:(1) This device may not cause harmful interference,and (2) this device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesiredoperation. This equipment has been teste...

Table of Contents GALILEO ™ GPS Features ...........................................................................................................................8 External Functions ..................................................................................................9Button Functions...

The Whistler Galileo ™ is designed to be user friendly and easy to operate. The Galileo ™ GPS features include, but are not limited to the following: • Storage for 500 waypoints with names. • A track log (bread crumbs) with storage capability of five tracks and 2500 points each. • Seven (4 main) nav...

External Functions 1. External power jack provides connection for the optional 12 to 3 volt DC power cord. See 9-A. 2. Data jack provides connection for the optional USB PC interface cable. 3. Battery & Compact Flash Card compartment uses 2 AA batteries and optional type II compact flash card. 4...

Battery InstallationThis unit requires 2 AA batteries (not included). 1. Remove the battery compartment cover by using your thumb to grab the release tab. See 10-A. 2. Remove the insert that is in the battery compartment and discard. 3. Insert the optional Compact Flash memory card into slot. Note: ...

Compact Flash Card The Galileo ™ uses standard Type II Compact Flash (CF) Memory Cards. These cards can be added to theGalileo ™ GPS receivers through the battery compartment. CF cards come in many configurations up to 1024 MB. The addition of a CF card to the unit allows data to beuploaded/download...

The Galileo ™ has a protective plastic layer over the display screen. Remove this layer before use. You are now ready to travel with your Galileo ™ ! Using Your Galileo ™ For The First Time It is best to be outside and have a clear sky above you toallow the Galileo ™ to obtain better reception of th...

Simulation Mode To get a feel for the many useful features and alsoconserve battery life, switch the unit to simulation mode.Simulation mode allows the unit to function withoutacquiring satellites. This gives you time to learn many ofGalileo’s useful features. After turning the Galileo ™ on, the scr...

Adjusting Contrast If lighting conditions make it hard to view the display screen, thebacklight can be adjusted for optimum viewing. 1. Press the PAGE/ESC Button until the satellite page is displayed.2. Move the Direction Button either to the left or right and the contrast display setting will be sh...

Cold Start Performing the Cold Start function decreases the time ittakes to get a satellite lock. Cold Start means that theGalileo ™ has no reference to use as a guide to tell it what satellites should be overhead. Without a reference, theGalileo ™ will search the sky trying to find any satellite th...

Map Page The Map Page displays your current position, coordinatesand zoom in/out level in miles. The Galileo ™ will show major highways, cities and coastlines. More detailed mapsof cities, streets, and POI’s will be displayed with theoptional (standard on Galileo Elite ™ model) Whistler Map ™ Softwa...

Display Information The POI’s shown on the Map Page are represented byIcons. These Icons can be turned on or off along withroads and Interstates to allow for easier viewing of themap. To see what the Icons mean, or to customize yourscreen by turning all or some of them on or off, follow thesteps bel...

Points Of Interests Information(Only available with the Whistler Map ™ software provided with the Galileo Elite ™ or with the Galileo ™ GPS Accessory Pack) 1. Move Direction Button to a POI or road on the map.2. Press MENU Button.3. Select “Show MapInfo” and press the OK Button. An Info screen will ...

Shortcut/GoTo Navigation This type of navigation is “line-of-sight” or as the oldphrase goes “as the crow flies”, from one point to another.The Map Page will display dotted lines from where youare to the destination you have set. Note: The Shortcut option does not work if Routes is turned on because...

System Settings Some common settings that can be accessed from anypage are; Backlighting, Navigation Mode, NMEA Output,Map Direction and Units (Miles vs. Kilometers) See 20-A.Most of the settings affect the Map Page. Backlight allows you to change the time the background lighting remains on. Navigat...

Waypoints A waypoint is a marker, shown on the map, to a locationyou would like to come back to another time. This waypoint could be a POI, intersection or a favorite fishingspot. Up to 500 waypoints can be stored in the Galileo ™ . Waypoints can also be grouped/recalled by name, i.e.,FISH1 or CAMP2...

Compass Page The Compass Page shows your current direction, nextwaypoint in a route, distance and time to next waypoint,and final destination. The small arrow above the compassrepresents your direction. The large arrow in the compasspoints in the direction of a waypoint or shortcut (GoTo)you have en...

Find A City 1. Start from the Map Page [See 24-A] & press the MENU Button.2. Move the Direction Button to the Search Object option and press the OK Button. 3. Move the Direction Button to the State desired and press OK.4. Move the Direction Button to the City option and press OK. 5. Move the Dir...

Find a Nearest Road 1. Start from the Map Page and press the MENU Button.2. Move the Direction Button to the Nearest Search option and press the OK Button. 3. Move the Direction Button to the Road option and press the OK Button. 4. Move the Direction Button to the Road desired and press the OK Butto...

Main Menu Items Even if you’re not an experienced GPS user, the step-by-step procedures for the main menu items are easyto follow. The main menu consists of the following:Waypoints, Routes, Track Logs, Cold Start (page 15),About, Change Datum, and Loading. Each menu item hasits own sub menu items (e...

Routes The Galileo ™ can store 20 routes with up to 30 waypoints each. Routes can be followed either from the Map Page or on theCompass Page. Note: The routes screen will not have any routes listed if this is the first time using this screen. See 27-A. Important: Waypoints must be programmed before ...

Turn a Route On or Off 1. Select “Routes” from the main menu.2. Select a route and press the Menu Button. If only one route is listed, it is automatically selected. 3. Select “Set Navi” to begin or “Cancel Navi” to stop. An “*” next to a route name indicates that that route’snavigation is turned on....

Track Logs Think of track logs as simply “bread crumbs” that leave a trailbehind so that you can find your way back. The track log isshown on the Map page by dots along your route. See 29-A. The Galileo ™ can store up to five track logs with each track recording up to 2500 points, which is 12,500 po...

Start or Stop a Track Log 1. Select “Track Logs” from main menu.2. Select the tracking field (default is “Off”) and press the OK Button. 3. Choose either “Fill” “Wrap” or “Off” and press the OK Button. If “Off” is selected simply select the “Check”box to exit. 4. Press Menu and select “Recording Mod...

Delete A Track Log 1. Select “Track Logs” from the main menu.2. Select the track log field, press the OK Button. To delete all track logs skip next step. 3. Select a track log and press Menu Button.4. Select “Delete”. Change Datum This section is used for navigation on water. For travelingon roadway...

Loading This menu item allows detailed maps, waypoints, androutes to be downloaded into the Galileo ™ . Saved waypoints, track logs, and routes from the Galileo ™ can also be uploaded into a PC. Detailed instructions areincluded with the Whistler Map ™ Software CD (included with Galileo Elite ™ mode...

Unit Will Not Turn On 1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly.2. Replace with two new AA alkaline batteries.3. Need to hold the power button for at least 2 seconds. Unit Will Turn On, Then Turn Itself Off: 1. Batteries may be weak – too weak for the low battery warning to be displayed. ...

Position Coordinates On Your Receiver Do Not MatchThe Location On Your Chart (map). Make sure that the Galileo ™ is set up to use the same datum as your chart. The map datum is generally shown in the map legend.See Change Datum section for instructions on selecting the map datumin your receiver on p...

Specifications Receiver: 12 parallel-channel Physical Dimensions: 5.15” H x 2.45” W x 1.1” D Weight: 7.1 ounces with 2 AA batteries and Compact Flash card installed Power Source: 2 AA alkaline batteries or 3 VDC with optional power cable Battery Life: Up to 12 hours Interface: NMEA 0183 Accuracy Upd...

Factory Settings The following features are default settings when Galileo ™ is turned on for the first time. GPS Engine: Power savings on Navigation onWGS84 DatumGreenwich Time measure Display: Waypoints and roads only (Internal base map)North Up map orientationDistance measuring offUS measurement (...

Consumer Warranty This Whistler Galileo ™ GPS is warranted to the original purchaser for a period of one year from date of original purchase against all defects in materials and workmanship.If the Whistler Galileo ™ GPS unit is replaced, it is still warranted ONLY from the date of original purchase,...

Service Out Of Warranty GALILEO ™ GPS 40 Warranty Information Service Out Of Warranty Units will be repaired at “out of warranty” service rates when: • The unit’s original warranty has expired.• Dated store receipt is not supplied.• The unit has been returned without its serial number.• The unit has...