Wrist Type GPS for Outdoor 
Training / GPS Receiver 
GH-601 
User Manual Version 1.41 
 
Table of Content 
1 Introduction ........................................................... 4 
2 Features ................................................................. 4 
3 Application Software .............................................. 5 
4 Accessories ............................................................ 5 
5 Front panel description .......................................... 6 
6 Charging the GH-601.............................................. 7 
7 Starting up your GH-601 ........................................ 8 
Changing the Mode ................................................................8 
Setting the Time Zone.........................................................10 
Using the GH-601 Buttons..................................................11 
8 GH-601 Main Functions ........................................ 13 
9 Sport Record ........................................................ 14 
Review your performance record ......................................14 
To save your training data..................................................14 
10 Navigation .......................................................... 15 
Show your location and record the route where you run
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Save Waypoint ......................................................................16 
Find Waypoint........................................................................17 
STOP GOTO ............................................................................18 
ALERTS....................................................................................18 
GPS INFO................................................................................19 
11 GPS Mouse.......................................................... 19 
To use your GH-601 as a GPS Receiver...........................19 
12 Configuration ..................................................... 20 
Configure your system ........................................................20 
Upload your performance record to PC............................21 
Update your firmware in GH-601......................................21 
 
 
 
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1 Introduction 
Globalsat GH-601 provides a fully-sealed, waterproof, large LCD wrist-watch device, 
as well as a GPS navigation function that locates and tracks points from start to stop. It 
is adopted for people who exercise for broad kinds of outdoor sports, such as Jogging, 
Running, Biking, Snow Skiing, etc. It also can be used as GPS receiver by USB 
interface. 
2 Features 
1. 
Built-in SiRF Star III high performance GPS chipset. Excellent sensitivity for 
position fixing even with a weak signal status. 
Built-in rechargeable high capacity lithium-ion battery. 
Large LCD for easy reading.   
WAAS/ ENGOS support. 
Waterproof, rigid design to avoid careless damage.   
Records all history of self-training by defined day. 
GH-600 series can be used as a GPS receiver with an easy setup. 
The firmware of the GH-601 can be upgraded through PC. 
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Navigation: Tracking your route as crumb method; marking and saving your tracking 
points by a special algorithm; finding specified locations. 
 
 
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3 Application Software 
1. 
Supporting operating system such as Windows 98 /2000 /XP. 
2.  Smart training database management designed for easy of use. 
3.  Easy to use perform firmware upgrades. 
4 Accessories 
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User’s manual 
USB cable (For charging and data download) 
PC software CD   
AC/DC 5V charger (Optional) 
 
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5 Front panel description 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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6 Charging the GH-601 
The GH-601 operates on a built-in Li-ion battery. You must charge the internal battery 
when the battery runs out. 
1.  To charge the battery, please connect one end of mini-USB cable to PC USB 
port and the other end to the mini-USB port of GH-601. 
2.  Or connect one end of mini-USB cable to AC adaptor and the other end to the 
mini-USB port of GH-601. 
3.  When the GH-601 is fully charged, the battery icon scale will be filled. GH-601 
can operate up to 16 hours when the battery is fully charged. 
4.  GH-601 icons 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Battery: The battery icon indicates how much battery power is 
left. A full battery icon indicates a fully-charged battery. 
Timer icon: When speedometer feature of GH-601 is being 
used, the timer icon will be displayed under the battery icon. 
Satellite Dish icon: When the GH-601 has acquired enough 
signal strength from satellites to position your GPS location, 
this icon appears steady (not blinking) just below the timer icon. 
The icon appears blinking when it is searching for satellite 
signal. If you turn off GPS, this icon will not be shown on the 
screen. 
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7 Starting up your GH-601 
After the GH-601 is completely charged, it is ready for use. 
1.  Press and hold the POWER button until the welcome screen is displayed. 
2.  Allow the GH-601 time to track satellites the first time you use it. Leave the 
GH-601 outside and face a clear view of the sky and it will be easy to acquire 
satellite signals within 5 seconds. 
Note. Should the GH-601 become hung up or frozen, please press and hold the 
POWER button for 14 seconds to shutdown, and again to restart. 
  Welcome screen 
Changing the Mode 
1.  Press the PG button to cycle through the various modes of the GH-601. The 
three default modes: Speedometer, Menu and Location modes can be cycled 
through by pressing PG button. If the Map mode is enabled, then this mode will 
also be cycled through. 
 
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