Qstarz QFinder User Manual
QFinder
User’s
Manual
A.
Overview
QFinder
utilizes
the
GPS
technology
to
mark
your
desired
locations
and
allows
you
to
be
back
to
the
locations
later
at
anytime
by
the
precise
digital
compass
with
8
‐
directional
arrows.
It’s
a
pretty
practical
tool
in
terms
of
hiking,
camping,
kayaking,
fishing,
parking,
and
traveling.
B.
Product
Notice
z
QFinder
must
be
used
outdoors
because
it
utilizes
GPS
technology
to
mark
locations.
Indoor
environment
will
cause
the
device
unable
to
receive
satellite
signals
to
find
your
location
and
movement,
such
as
in
am
indoor
parking
garage
z
For
the
first
time
use
or
not
use
after
a
long
time
of
the
device,
it
would
need
more
time
to
get
GPS
fixed.
z
The
manufacturer
assumes
no
responsibility
for
any
damages
and
loss
resulting
from
the
use
of
this
manual
or
from
misuse
of
the
product
in
any
way
z
Please
clean
the
unit
with
a
dry
and
clean
soft
close.
Do
not
use
harsh
cleaning
solvents,
chemicals,
alcohol,
or
strong
detergents
z
Do
not
attempt
to
take
apart
the
device
by
yourself.
Unauthorized
hacking
may
damage
the
unit,
and
void
your
warranty
C.
Standard
Package
1.
QFinder
2.
Neck
Lanyard
D.
Features
z
4
location
back
points
(A/B/C/D
point)
z
The
estimate
straight
line
distance
measuring
of
the
location
back
points
z
LCD
Display
with
Backlight
z
Support
Digital
Compass
with
8
‐
directional
arrow
z
Support
Temperature
and
Real
Time
(Time
Zone
adjustable)
z
Adopts
SiRF
Star
III
GPS
GPS
chipset
z
High
sensitivity
‐
159dBm
and
20
‐
Channel
tracking
z
Smart
power
saving
and
operates
on
2
AAA
batteries
(not
included)
z
IPX
‐
6
Water
resistance
z
Support
standard
NMEA
‐
0183
protocol
E.
Product
Specification
General
GPS
Chip
SiRF
Star
III
Frequency
L1,
1575.42MHz
C/A
Code
1.023MHz
chip
rate
Channels
Support
20
channels
Antenna
(Intemal)
Built
‐
in
low
noise
antenna
Sensitivity
To
‐
159dBm
Tracking,
Superior
Urban
Canyon
Performance
Acquisition
Rate
Cold
Start
42
sec,
average
Warm
Start
38
sec,
average
Hot
Start
1
sec,
average
Reacquisition
0.1sec
Accuracy
Position
M
at
2D
RMS
Velocity
0.1m/sec,
without
SA
Time
1
μ
s
synchronized
to
GPS
time
Datum
WGS
‐
84
Dynamic
Conditions
Altitude
Velocity
Acceleration
Motional
Jerk
4
m/sec.
Display
&
Button
LCM
‐
ICON
33x42mm
display
size
2
Buttons
(Power/Mode
and
Mark/Backlight)
GPS
Protocol
Default:
NMEA
‐
0183
–
GGA,
GSA,
GSV,
GLL,
RMC,VTG
Baud
rate
4800~38400
bps,
Data
bit
:
8,
stop
bit
:
1(Default)
*
Device
Size
88Lx53Wx29D
mm
100g
(excluding
battery)
Power
2
x
AAA
batteries
(for
both
alkaline
and
rechargeable)
Operation
Current
(Typical)
Operation
Time
12hrs,
Functionality
E
‐
Compass
4
location
back
(A/B/C/D
marks)
Temperature
(
℃
/
℉
)
Time
display
Accessories
Lanyard
Environmental
Operating
Temperature
0
℃
to
+
60
℃
Storage
Temperature
‐
20
℃
to
+
70
℃
Water
resistance
IPX
‐
6
F.
Appearance
Icon
Indicators:
Battery
status
Compass
mode
GPS
Fix
Temperature
Mode
(Flash)
GPS
not
Fix
A/B/C/D
location
mode
G.
Hardware
Function
Hardware
Function
Description
Power
on/off
the
device
Hold
Mode/Power
button
for
1sec
to
power
on;
hold
Mode/Power
button
again
for
3sec
to
power
off
Mode
switch
After
power
on,
short
push
Mode/Power
button
to
switch
among
different
modes
Mark
location
Short
push
Mode/Power
button
to
select
either
A/B/C/D
location
and
hold
Mark
button
for
3sec
to
mark
Setup
time
zone
1.
In
compass
mode,
hold
Mark
button
for
3sec
2.
Press
Mode/Power
button
to
change
time
zone
3.
Hold
Mark
button
for
3sec
to
finish
setup
Change
temperature/distance
Unit
In
temperature/distance
mode,
hold
both
Mark
and
Mode/Power
button
for
3sec
30
sec
Backlight
Short
push
Backlight/Mark
button
to
enable
backlight
for
30sec
Note:
The
device
will
automatically
power
off
after
30
minutes
without
pushing
any
button
to
save
energy.