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 purchase.
Enjoy GALILEO™ GPS Dear Whistler Owner, Thank you for purchasing the Whistler Galileo™ GPS. Please take the time to read the owner’s manual in order to understand and maximize use of the operating 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 pleasant one.
GALILEO™ GPS Standard Packaging Includes Standard Packaging This manual applies to the Whistler Galileo™ GPS and the Galileo Elite™ GPS.
Safety Information GALILEO™ GPS Important Safety Information WARNING: It is the user’s responsibility to use this 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 adjustments to the Galileo™.
GALILEO™ GPS GALILEO™ Whistler Map™ Software Software The base map and detailed mapping software are provided by Navtech Technologies Corporation. The base map and optional detailed mapping software are as 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 use.
FCC Compliance GALILEO™ GPS 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 undesired operation. FCC Compliance 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.
GALILEO™ GPS Table of Contents 7 Table of Contents Features ...........................................................................................................................8 External Functions ..................................................................................................9 Button Functions .....................................................................................................9 Battery Installation.................................................................
Features GALILEO™ GPS 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: Features • 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.
GALILEO™ GPS Functions External Functions 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 9-B 9 Button Functions (See 9-B and 9-C) 1.
Battery Installation GALILEO™ GPS Battery Installation This 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: The unit will operate without this card. See page 11 for Compact Flash card information. 4. Observing correct polarity (+) and (-), insert batteries as shown. 5.
GALILEO™ GPS Compact Flash Card Compact Flash Card (CF) Compact 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™).
First Time Usage GALILEO™ GPS 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 to allow the Galileo™ to obtain better reception of the satellites. Clear sky means no trees, bridges, overhangs, carports etc. Cloudy skies are ok.
GALILEO™ GPS Simulation Mode Simulation Mode Simulation 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.
Adjusting Contrast GALILEO™ GPS Adjusting Contrast If lighting conditions make it hard to view the display screen, the backlight can be adjusted for optimum viewing. Adjusting Contrast 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.
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.
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.
GALILEO™ GPS Display Information Display Information Display 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 Display Icons Hide or View Icons Display - Hide Points 1. From the Map Page, press the MENU Button. 2.
Points of Interests GALILEO™ GPS Points Of Interests Information (Only available with the Whistler Map™ software provided with the Galileo Elite™ or with the Galileo™ GPS Accessory Pack) Points of Interests 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.
GALILEO™ GPS Shortcut GoTo Navigation Shortcut Shortcut/GoTo Navigation This type of navigation is “line-of-sight” or as the old phrase goes “as the crow flies”, from one point to another. The Map Page will display dotted lines from where you are to the destination you have set. Note: The Shortcut option does not work if Routes is turned on because routes are also displayed by dotted lines. See Routes section on pages 27 and 28 for more information.
GALILEO™ GPS System Settings System Settings Some common settings that can be accessed from any page are; Backlighting, Navigation Mode, NMEA Output, Map Direction and Units (Miles vs. Kilometers) See 20-A. Most of the settings affect the Map Page. System Settings Backlight allows you to change the time the background lighting remains on. Navigation Mode allows you to select Normal, Saving or Simulate mode.
GALILEO™ GPS Marking a Waypoint 21-A Set a Waypoint 21-B 21 Waypoints Waypoints A waypoint is a marker, shown on the map, to a location you would like to come back to another time. This waypoint could be a POI, intersection or a favorite fishing spot. Up to 500 waypoints can be stored in the Galileo™. Waypoints can also be grouped/recalled by name, i.e., FISH1 or CAMP2. Up to eight characters can be used for a name. The Galileo™ groups waypoints by the first character in the name.
Trip Page / Set Time GALILEO™ GPS Trip Page Trip Page The Trip Page displays many data fields with information as you travel. This information displayed includes compass heading, speed, track, trip time, altitude, average speed, coordinates, date and time information. Set the Correct Time: 1. From the Trip Page, press the MENU Button. 2. With the Direction Button, move to “Change Time” option and press OK. See 22-A. 3. Move the Direction Button to the “hour” location and press OK. 4.
GALILEO™ GPS Compass Page Compass Page Compass Page The Compass Page shows your current direction, next waypoint in a route, distance and time to next waypoint, and final destination. The small arrow above the compass represents your direction. The large arrow in the compass points in the direction of a waypoint or shortcut (GoTo) you have entered. To enter a shortcut, see the Shortcut/GoTo Navigation section on page 19.
Find A City GALILEO™ GPS Find A City 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 Direction Button to the City desired and press OK.
GALILEO™ GPS Find the Nearest Road Search Settings 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 Button. The nearest search default setting is 1 mile around you. Five miles is the highest setting.
Main Menu Items GALILEO™ GPS Main Menu Items Even if you’re not an experienced GPS user, the step-bystep procedures for the main menu items are easy to follow. The main menu consists of the following: Waypoints, Routes, Track Logs, Cold Start (page 15), About, Change Datum, and Loading. Each menu item has its own sub menu items (except About and Cold Start). The main menu can be accessed from any navigation page. Waypoints As discussed in the Map Page section, the Galileo™ can store up to 500 waypoints.
GALILEO™ GPS Routes Routes Routes The Galileo™ can store 20 routes with up to 30 waypoints each. Routes can be followed either from the Map Page or on the Compass Page. Note: The routes screen will not have any routes listed if this is the first time using this screen. See 27-A. 27-A Important: Waypoints must be programmed before making routes. Remember, the Galileo™ does not provide turn-by-turn navigation; it’s strictly “as the bird flies.
Routes GALILEO™ GPS 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’s navigation is turned on. See 27-B. Turn A Route On or Off Insert a New Waypoint into a Route Insert A New Waypoint Into A Route Note: Must turn route navigation off before a route can be edited. 1.
GALILEO™ GPS Track Logs Track Logs Track Logs Think of track logs as simply “bread crumbs” that leave a trail behind so that you can find your way back. The track log is shown 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 points total for the five tracks.
Track Logs GALILEO™ GPS 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 Mode”. Note: If no tracks have been saved this is the only option. The recording page will be displayed. 5.
GALILEO™ GPS Change Track Log Information Track Logs Change Track Log Information 1. Select “Track Logs” from the main menu. 2. Select the track log field, press the OK Button. 3. Select the track log to edit and press Menu Button. 4. Select “Edit & Info”. 5. Move the Direction Button to highlight the track name field, press the OK Button. 6. The first character is highlighted. Move the Direction Button up or down to select a different letter or number. 7.
Track Logs / Datum GALILEO™ GPS 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 traveling on roadways this function is not necessary. A datum is a mathematical model of the Earth.
GALILEO™ GPS Loading Loading / NMEA Output Loading This menu item allows detailed maps, waypoints, and routes to be downloaded into the Galileo™. Saved waypoints, track logs, and routes from the Galileo™ can also be uploaded into a PC. Detailed instructions are included with the Whistler Map™ Software CD (included with Galileo Elite™ model and the Galileo™ GPS Accessory Upgrade Pack). NMEA Output NMEA Output What is NMEA? National Marine Electronics Association.
Troubleshooting GALILEO™ GPS Unit Will Not Turn On Troubleshooting 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. Replace with two new AA alkaline batteries. 2. Did not accept warning page, unit timed out and turned off. Takes More Than 10 Minutes To Get A Position Fix: 1.
GALILEO™ GPS Troubleshooting Trouble Shooting Position Coordinates On Your Receiver Do Not Match The 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 datum in your receiver on page 32. Position On Map Is Not Exactly On The Road. It could be caused by distance shifts to the digitized map.
Specifications GALILEO™ GPS Specifications 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 Update Rate: 1 second continuous Position: 16.4 ~ 82 feet Velocity: 0.
GALILEO™ GPS Factory Settings Factory Settings Factory Settings The following features are default settings when Galileo™ is turned on for the first time.
Warranty Information GALILEO™ GPS 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, not 1 year from the date of replacement. This limited warranty is void if the unit is abused or modified, if the housing has been removed, or if the serial number is missing.
GALILEO™ GPS Service Under Warranty Warranty Information Service Under Warranty (Continued) 2. Include with your unit the following information, clearly printed: ❏ Your Name ❏ Street Address (for shipping via UPS) (NO P.O. Boxes Please) ❏ Daytime Telephone Number ❏ E-Mail Address (if applicable) ❏ A detailed description of the problem (e.g., “Unit does not receive satellite). ❏ A copy of your dated store receipt or bill of sale 3. Be certain your unit is returned with its serial number.
Warranty Information GALILEO™ GPS 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 been abused, modified, or had its housing removed. Service Out Of Warranty The minimum out of warranty service fee for your Whistler Galileo™ GPS is $95.00 (U.S.).
