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ECCO
Owner’s Guide
Personal Pocket GPS
Locator
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This product protected by US Patent #7,233,863
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Notices and Specifications About GPS System & Location Accuracy The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the US government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. In addition, the GPS system itself limits the accuracy of the distance indicated on the device’s display to within approximately 3-5 meters of the actual saved location. About GPS Signals This devi
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Return To A Stored Location e1 LED indicator d1 active GPS indicator d2 battery strength indicator d3 proximity ring d4 directional arrow d6 distance d5 compass direction d7 active location e2 lock button e3 power/return button e4 USB port e5 location buttons e6 key ring During battery charging mode, Indicates GPS searching green LED blinks; then changes to steady when fully charged. During navigation,lights green for GPS signal, or red for: no GPS signal, off-course, opposite direction or
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Before You Begin Note: The distance and times provided in this instruction guide are approximate measurements. Charge the Battery It takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery. The charge lasts 10 hours with typical use during active tracking or 16 days on standby. 1. Connect the charging cable into the USB port (e4) from one of the following power sources: AC outlet, personal computer USB port, (see “Power Source Specifications” on page 12). 2. The LCD backlight turns on, the battery strength
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Calibrate - Important - Do Not Skip The unit stores magnetic data and automatically calibrates its digital compass; however, if the unit cannot provide correct heading information due to environment change (for example, near a metal structure), then it is recommended to manually calibrate the unit. It is also recommended to manually calibrate the unit for first-time use. Note: The digital compass may be affected by bridges and power lines—move away from such when using the unit. 1. Hold the
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Optional: Change Distance Unit System You have the option to change the distance unit system from English [feet (ft)/miles (mi)] to metric [meters (m)/kilometers (km)] or back again. Note: When instructed to “press and hold” a button, press down for at least 3 seconds. 1. While the unit is in Ready mode, press and hold location 3 (e5) for 3 seconds through a sequence of messages: Hold to change units > Units set to meters [feet]. 2. Release location 3 (e5). The LCD message Ready appears. Note: R
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Return to a Location 1. To wake the unit from Sleep, press Return (e3) for 1 second or until the LCD backlight comes on. The LCD message Ready appears. 2. To navigate to: • Last-locked position: simply press return button (e3). • Another stored position: press return button (e3) and location # (e5). 3. Follow the directional arrow (d4) on the LCD toward the active location (d7). Other information displayed on the LCD includes compass direction (d5) and distance (d6). Note: The unit remains on a
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Additional Information Sleep Versus Off You can manually put the unit to Sleep or turn the device Off by using return (e3). • To put the unit to Sleep: press and hold return (e3) until the LCD message Sleep appears. • To turn the unit Off (only during the Searching mode or at start-up): press and hold return (e3), and the message Off appears on the LCD. In both the Sleep mode and the Off state, the LCD backlight and LEDs are dark. The main difference is that in Sleep mode, the
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Distance Units Displayed on the LCD When navigating toward a location, the LCD displays the nearest whole or hundredth of a unit measurement, depending on the distance from the location. Page 9 9/12 128-8854
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FAQs Searching will be completed quickly when the unit is Why is activated from the Sleep mode. If the unit is activated “Searching” from the Off state, Searching may take up to 2 completed quickly minutes to acquire a satellite signal. sometimes and takes longer other times? To ensure the most effective way the unit searches What can be done for a satellite signal, hold the unit face up toward the when the unit has open sky. Move away from tall buildings, trees or difficulty finding a overhead
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Why aren’t the unit’s The unit may need to be charged, or if fully charged, it may features accessible? still be connected to the charging cable. None of the unit’s features are accessible if the charging cable is connected. Why is the LCD Occasionally, the arrow may briefly disappear (for example, directional arrow if you put the unit in your purse or pocket while navigating missing during and then take it out). However, if the arrow does not reap- the return? pear after 1–2 minutes, calib
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Battery Warnings If these guidelines are not followed, the internal lithium-ion battery may experience a shortened life span or may present a risk of damage to the GPS unit, fire, chemical burn, electrolyte leak, and/or injury. Do not leave the unit exposed to a heat source or in a high temperature location, such as in the sun. Do not puncture or incinerate. Do not operate the unit outside of the following temperature range: 32°F — 113°F (0°C — 45°C). When storing the unit for an exten
