Qstarz LT-6000S-GNSS GPS Lap Timer

Q1 How can I set the clock time (Time Zone)?
A1 Please go to Setting and select your time zone, you may refer on the link below to find your local time zone:
http://www.qstarz.com/download/World Time Zone Table -ss.pdf

Q2 What’s Daylight Saving? Should I turn it On or OFF?
A2 Daylight Saving Time (or summer time as it is called in many countries) is a way of getting more light out of the day by advancing clocks by one hour during the summer, if your country doesn’t use Daylight saving time, you won’t need to turn it on.
http://zh.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E5%A4%8F%E4%BB%A4%E6%99%82%E9%96%93
Q3 Is it possible to change Session Name?
A3 Session Name is created automatically by device base on YYMMDDXX format, and it could not be renamed.

Q4 When I cross the Start/Finish and Splits line, the device doesn’t show the lap/splits time?
A4 1. Make sure to driving slowly (at least 30 kmh) and press button when you are on the spot that you want to mark as Start/Finish line.
2. Make sure Beacon width isn’t too narrow comparing with the track width.

Q5 What’s the difference between Load User Track and Load Shared Track in Circuit Race mode?
A5 Load User Track: Load the track you have created in LT-Q6000.
Load Share Track: Load the track you have uploaded through QRacing software.

Q6 What’s the difference between 10Hz/5Hz/1Hz?
A6 10Hz means log 10 times per second, thus the log data will be more precise than 5Hz/1Hz.

Q7 What is G-sensor Threshold in the Setting? And what’s the significance of 0.1~0.5?
A7 You can adjust G-sensor’s sensitivity in Setting by G-sensor Threshold 0.1~0.5.
The bigger G-sensor Threshold value, the lower sensitivity is. (0.1 means high sensitivity, 0.5 means low sensitivity)

Q8 My LT-6000S could not get the GPS signal, what’s the problem？
A8 1. Although the LT-6000S will normally pick up a satellite signal within 1-2 minutes after powering on the device, it may take longer time if you are in an area with more geographic obstructions. Please make sure you have placed it in a position that has clear view to the sky and not obstructed by metal objects. 2. Please try to use cold start your LT-6000S in GPS mode and search again for the GPS satellite.

Q9 How can I delete my log data?
A9 You can delete log data from device History/Menu/Delete.

Q10 What’s the function of POI in GPS logger?
A10 You can press POI (Point of Interest) to store a check point or favorite location, and the device will mark the POI on your track.

Q11 Will I lose my data when I press Factory Reset in the Setting?
A11 No, Factory Reset will only reset all the setting to factory default; it won't delete any log data.

Q12 How can I extend LT-6000S’s battery life？
A12 You can set the Brightness to “Low” and Power Saving to “On” in Setting to increase the battery life.

Q13 My LT-6000S hangs up. How can I make get it back to normal status?
A13 You can find the Reset button beside USB connector, a small hole which can be pressed by pen tip or pin to reset your device. (Hard reset will shut down the device without erasing the memory data.)

Q14 Once I skip the tip how to enable it again?
A14 Go to 6000S >> Setting >> Tip, set Tip to OFF and then set Tip to ON again.

Q15 Why my memory status is always showing 0%?
A15 LT-6000S is built-in 4GB flash memory, so if the used memory is less than 20MB the memory status will show 0%.

Q16 How to upgrade the firmware?
A16 Please follow the steps below to upgrade firmware: Step1. Turn OFF the device and connected to the USB port of the computer. LT-6000S will enter into USB ACCESS MODE automatically. Step2. Extract the downloaded firmware file 6000S.qst under the root directory of the LT-6000S memory card. Step3. Unplug the USB cable. Step4. Press and hold the OK button first then the POWER button and hold these two buttons until the “CHECK FILE” screen prompt and will start updating the firmware. Once the firmware update process is completed, the unit will restart automatically. Step5. Check the unit’s current version at Setting Mode >> About

Q17 How can I check the firmware version on my device?
A17 On the LT-6000S main menu, Go to Setting >> About >> FW Version

Q18 Why device cannot detect my track automatically in Circuit mode?
A18 If the device display No Tracks detected means the track is currently not in the database or the device is not connected with GPS, please check satellite status.

Q19 How long is the battery life ?
A19 Normally the battery life is around 8~10 hours of usage, however under weak gps signals environment or by adjusting the backlight setting will also affect battery life.

Q20 How can I install 6000S’s optional accessory GPS External Antenna?
A20 Please see below PDF file of installation guide.
How to install GPS External Antenna for LT-6000S_en.pdf