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™ GALILEO GPS Introduction Introduction If you have any questions concerning the operation of this Whistler product please call: Customer Service 1-800-531-0004 Hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CT or visit www.whistlergroup.com Please keep the receipt in a safe place. You may register your Galileo™ GPS online at: www.whistlergroup.com. If the unit is returned without a dated store receipt an out of warranty service charge applies. Note: Your warranty period begins at the time of purc
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™ Enjoy GALILEO GPS Dear Whistler Owner, Enjoy your ™ ™ Thank you for purchasing the Whistler Galileo GPS. GALILEO Please take the time to read the owner’s manual in order Handheld to understand and maximize use of the operating GPS features. There is no better way to experience what’s near ™ you or how to get there, than by using a Whistler Galileo ™ ™ Handheld GPS. Both the Galileo GPS and Galileo ™ Whistler Map software were designed for ease of use to make your purchase and experience a ple
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™ GALILEO GPS Standard Packaging ™ Standard This manual applies to the Whistler Galileo GPS and the ™ Packaging Galileo Elite GPS.* Includes Standard Packaging Includes: ™ Galileo Elite GPS ™ • 1 Galileo GPS unit with base maps of the continental United States ™ • 2 Whistler Map CD’s with detailed maps of the continental United States • 32 MB Standard Type II Flash Card • PC Interface Cable with USB Connection • Quick Start-Up Guide & Owner’s Manual ™ • Whistler Map User’s Guide ™ Galileo GPS: ™
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™ Safety Information GALILEO GPS Important Safety Information Important Safety WARNING: It is the user’s responsibility to use this Information product prudently and maintain safe-driving practices at all times. This GPS should be used only by someone able to clearly understand the instructions and able to operate the controls. For proper safety we recommend that a ™ passenger operate the Galileo . However, in cases where you are alone, it is recommended that you pull over to ™ make any adjustme
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™ GALILEO GPS Software ™ GALILEO The base map and detailed mapping software are ™ Whistler Map provided by Navtech Technologies Corporation. The base map and optional detailed mapping software are as Software accurate and detailed as possible. Whenever maps are digitized, there is still a possibility that some inaccurate or incomplete data can be found. It is because of these ™ inaccuracies that the Galileo is a travel aid and is not intended for precise measurement in navigation or aircraft us
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™ FCC Compliance GALILEO GPS This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Operation is subject to the following two conditions: Compliance (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reason
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™ GALILEO GPS Table of Contents Features ...........................................................................................................................8 External Functions ..................................................................................................9 Table Button Functions .....................................................................................................9 of Battery Installation..................................................................
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™ Features GALILEO GPS ™ The Whistler Galileo is designed to be user friendly and Features ™ 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) navigational screens including satellite, map (zoom in and zoom out capabilities), compass, trip, goto navigation, track logs, and shortcut screens. • Route building capa
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™ GALILEO GPS Functions Functions 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. External Antenna provides connection for an active external GPS antenna. Requires a male MCX connector. 9-A Button Functions (See 9-B and 9-C) 1. Display Screen provid
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™ Battery Installation GALILEO GPS Battery Installation Battery This unit requires 2 AA batteries (not included). Installation 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: The unit will operate without this card. See page 11 for Compact Flash card information. 4. Observing correct polarity (+) and (-), insert
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™ GALILEO GPS Compact Flash Card (CF) Compact Compact Flash Card Flash Card ™ The Galileo uses standard Type II Compact Flash (CF) Memory Cards. These cards can be added to the ™ Galileo 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 be ™ uploaded/download to/from the Whistler Map ™ Software CD (provided with the Galileo Accessory Upgrade ™ Pack and Galileo Elite ). Important: Make sure that
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™ First Time Usage GALILEO GPS ™ The Galileo has a protective plastic layer over the display Using Your ™ screen. Remove this layer before use. GALILEO ™ For The You are now ready to travel with your Galileo ! First Time ™ Using Your Galileo For The First Time It is best to be outside and have a clear sky above you to ™ allow the Galileo to obtain better reception of the satellites. Clear sky means no trees, bridges, overhangs, carports etc. Cloudy skies are ok. Holding the unit at 45 degrees
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™ GALILEO GPS Simulation Mode Simulation Simulation Mode Mode To get a feel for the many useful features and also conserve battery life, switch the unit to simulation mode. Simulation mode allows the unit to function without acquiring satellites. This gives you time to learn many of ™ Galileo’s useful features. After turning the Galileo on, the screen will display the Satellite page, trying to obtain a satellite. See 14-B. Press the menu button, press Stop Navigation, then OK. This will allow
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™ Adjusting Contrast GALILEO GPS Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Contrast If lighting conditions make it hard to view the display screen, the backlight 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 shown. Move to the left or right to adjust the lightness/darkness of the screen. See 14-A. 3. After adjustment, press the OK Button or the PAGE/ESC
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™ GALILEO GPS Cold Start Cold Start Cold Start Performing the Cold Start function decreases the time it takes to get a satellite lock. Cold Start means that the ™ Galileo has no reference to use as a guide to tell it what satellites should be overhead. Without a reference, the ™ Galileo will search the sky trying to find any satellite that may be overhead. This can increase the time it takes to get its first satellite lock. (Up to 10 minutes in severe conditions.) Under normal operating conditi
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™ Map Page GALILEO GPS Map Page Map Page The Map Page displays your current position, coordinates ™ and zoom in/out level in miles. The Galileo will show major highways, cities and coastlines. More detailed maps of cities, streets, and POI’s will be displayed with the ™ ™ optional (standard on Galileo Elite model) Whistler Map ™ Software CD (also available in the Galileo GPS Accessory Pack). The pointer represents your location and direction on the map. See 16-A. When the pointer is solid, this
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™ GALILEO GPS Display Information Display Display Information Information The POI’s shown on the Map Page are represented by Icons. These Icons can be turned on or off along with roads and Interstates to allow for easier viewing of the map. To see what the Icons mean, or to customize your screen by turning all or some of them on or off, follow the steps below. Hide or View Icons 1. From the Map Page, press the MENU Button. Display Icons 2. With the Direction Button, move to “Display Icons” optio
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™ Points of Interests GALILEO GPS Points Of Interests Information Points of ™ (Only available with the Whistler Map software provided with Interests ™ ™ 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 display the POI’s name, county, country, distance from last known GPS location and (if available) its phone number. See 18-A. Note: The arrow
