CanMore GP-102+ Operation & User’s Manual
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Satellite Icon, Position
Fix Quality Indicator
Distance to Location /
Time / Compass Heading
Compass Icon
USB Charging Port
Power / Mode Key
Satellite mode Icon
Charging Status
Indicator
Battery Indicator
Distance Unit
Heading Degree
Direction Arrow
Location Icons
(Home, Car, Way Point,
Favorite Spot, Restaurant)
AM/PM Indicator
Clock Icon
Mark Key
Key Ring
mini‐USB connector to the USB port of the GP‐102. 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 GP‐102 is fully charged,
the charging status indicator will turn dark. The USB cable can then be removed.
Powering On
The GP‐102 is to be used outdoors; it will not work inside buildings.
Press and hold Power/Mode key for 2~3 seconds. The
backlight will turn on and full LCD screen will be displayed.
Momentarily, direction arrow formed circle will blink twice,
and then satellite icon
will start blinking, with distance
showing blank. At this stage the GP‐102 is trying to acquire
satellite signal.
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After satellite signal is acquired and your current position has
been determined, the GP‐102 shows non‐blinking satellite
icon with arcs
; more arcs meaning better signal quality
with more satellites used for an accurate position fix. The
GP‐102 is now ready to be used.
The time it takes to reach position fix from powering on, after several hours of
unused period, may vary from 30 seconds to couple minutes, depending on the
surrounding environment. Places with unobstructed sky view will result in faster
position fix. If the GP‐102 had been previously used within the 2 hour period before
powering on, the time to reach position fix will be very short.
Calibrating Digital Compass
The internal digital compass requires calibration for first time
use, or when the GP‐102 has been moved 100miles (160km)
from the place of last calibration.
1. Lay the GP‐102 on a flat surface with LCD facing up and
no metal object nearby.
2. Click Power/Mode key to select the compass mode with
compass icon
showing.
3. Press and hold Mark key for 2~3 seconds, the LCD will display a 20 second count
down.
4. Within the 20 seconds, slowly rotate the GP‐102
360degrees twice, either clockwise or counterclockwise.
5. After the countdown is finished, the LCD will display the
direction triangle and heading number once again.
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Setting Distance Unit
The distance unit for the distance measured by the GP‐102
can be changed between metric (meter/kilometer) and
English (feet/mile).
Press and hold both Mark and Power/Mode keys
simultaneously for 2~3 seconds and the distance unit will
toggle.
Setting Clock
The GP‐102 is able to generate satellite time with accurate minute reading. However,
depending on your time zone, the hour reading may need to be adjusted.
1. Click Power/Mode key to select the clock mode with clock
icon
sh
ing.
ow
2. Press and hold Mark key to advance the hour digit for
adjustment, and release the key when correct hour is
reached.
Powering Off
Press and hold Power/Mode key for 2~3 seconds while the GP‐102 is on.
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USING GPORTER/GP‐102
After powering on the GP‐102, you can select one of the four different operating
modes by clicking the Power/Mode key and the corresponding icons will show up on
the display one after another.
1. Homing mode
: Use the GP‐102 to mark 5 locations of your
choice and later get back to the locations easily. Five different icons (Home,
Car, Waypoint, Favorite Spot, and Restaurant) are used to help identify the
locations.
2. Compass mode
: Use the GP‐102 as a compass.
3. Clock mode
: Use the GP‐102 as a timepiece.
4. Satellite mode
: Use the GP‐102 to check the satellites.
Marking a Location
1. Click Power/Mode key to select one of the location
icons (Home, Car, Way Point, Favorite Spot,
Restaurant) for storing the current location.
2. Make sure satellite icon
is not blinking.
3. Press and hold Mark key, wait until the circle of direction arrows shows up
and then release Mark key.
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 key to select one of the location
icons to return to a previously stored location.
2. Make sure satellite icon
is not blinking.
3. The displayed 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 GP‐102 is held
horizontally.
Using as a Compass
1. Click Power/Mode key to select compass icon
.
2. An arrow will point to the direction of the magnetic north.
3. The displayed number indicates the clockwise angle
from the magnetic north to the forward direction of
the miniHomer.
Note that you can calibrate the compass in this mode.
Using as a Clock
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1. Click Power/Mode key to select clock icon
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2. The current time will be displayed.
Note that you can set the local time in this mode.
Checking Satellites (for the technically curious users)
1. Click Power/Mode key 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 displayed.
3. After your 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 your 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 key or the Mark key will turn on a bright backlight
for 15 seconds. Afterwards, the backlight will be turned off automatically. If the
current time is between 5PM to 6AM, a dim backlight will be turned on, allowing
reading of the LCD display in the dark while keeping the power consumption low.
Clicking Mark key 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 constantly on. This is
useful whenever a bright backlight is needed, at the expense of higher power
consumption.
Auto Shutdown
The GP‐102 will automatically 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 key pressed.
3. No position fix for 5 minutes and no key 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 battery may be
damaged and may present risk of leak, fire, chemical burn, or injury.
‧ Do not operate the device outside temperature range of ‐4°F ~ 140°F (‐20°C ~ 60°C)
for discharging, and 32°F ~ 113°F (0°C ~ 45°C) for charging.
‧ Do not store the device outside temperature range of ‐4°F ~ 113°F (‐20°C ~ 45°C)
for an extended period of time.
‧ Do not remove the battery.
CHARGING REQUIREMENTS
Use only 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
A4: At speed below 10km/hr, the GP‐102 uses the internal digital compass to
calculate direction to the return point; if you are inside a car, the metallic structure of
the car will affect the accuracy of the digital compass so the direction may be wrong.
When the speed is over 10km/hr, the GP‐102 will automatically switch to GPS to
calculate direction; as long as you hold the GP‐102 in normal forward direction, the
direction triangle will correctly point to the return point.
Q5: What do those arcs of the satellite icon represent?
A5: The arcs of the satellite icon indicate the quality of position fix. More arcs mean
more satellite signals and better position accuracy. In a weak signal environment, you
can try to wait a while longer to see if more arcs will show up before marking the
location so the accuracy of the marking can be increased
Q6: Will my GP‐102 remember the stored locations after powering off?
A6: You can turn off your GP‐102 to save power and all the settings will be saved.
Next time when it’s turned on, you will be in the last operating mode with all marked
locations restored. The memory won’t be lost even if the battery is fully drained.
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The GPORTER/GP‐102 product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for
one year after the date of purchase. In the event of a defect under this warranty, we will, at our option,
repair or replace the product, provided that the returned product is postage prepaid. This warranty
does not cover damages caused by misuse, improper handling, installation, or maintenance provided
by someone other than a NAVIN authorized service center.
To obtain this limited warranty service, obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number prior
to shipping by submitting a repair request through NAVIN’s web site at www.canmore.com.tw. Pack
the product securely in a shipping container with the RMA number clearly 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. Any return made under this warranty must be accompanied
by the items listed below:
1. A check/money 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 sturdy outside shipping carton, to prevent damage in transit,
with return postage prepaid to the address below:
CANMORE ELECTRONICS CO., LTD. (Hsinchu Branch)
Attn: Repair Service
No.40, Chenggong 5th St., Jhubei City, Hsinchu County 302, 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 any loss or
damage to the product while it is in transit. The replacement or repaired product is warranted for 30
days from the date of the return shipment, or for the warranty day’s balance from the original date of
purchase, whichever is longer. This limited warranty does not apply to damages caused by misuse,
abuse, negligence, improper handling, accident, alteration or repair not authorized by NAVIN.
Your exclusive remedy under this written limited warranty shall be limited to the repair or
replacement, at NAVIN’s option, of any defective part covered by this limited warranty. In no event
shall NAVIN be liable for any incidental, special, indirect or consequential damages, whether resulting
from the use, misuse, or inability to use this product, or from defects in the product. In no event shall
NAVIN’s responsibility exceed replacement of the product.
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