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Holux GPSport 260 User Manual

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  • Page 1 GPSport 260 User’s Guide...

  • Page 2: Safety Precautions

    Warranty Information The GPSport 260 is warranted to be free from defects in material and functions for a period of one year from the date of purchase. If there is a product failure of within this period (under normal conditions), a replacement will be provided at...

  • Page 3: Copyright Information

    No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any mean, without the express written permission of Holux Technology, Inc. Copyright, All Rights Reserved. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

  • Page 4: Rf Exposure Warning

    HOLUX GPSport 260 CAUTION Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Table of Contents Introduction ................... 1 ....................2 EATURES ................3 ARTS AND UNCTIONS ..................5 CCESSORIES ............... 6 HARGING THE ATTERY Using the AC Charger ............... 6 ................ 7 NSTALLING OUNT ..............9 OWNLOADING RACK Installing ezTour Plus ................ 9 Starting ezTour Plus ................
  • Page 6 Reduction/ Tree-Saved Information ........45 Save POI ..................46 Creating QR Code................46 User-Defined Sport Page ..............47 ..................48 TATUS CONS GPSport 260 Setting Mode..............50 ..................50 UICK ETUP Q1 Sport Mode ................50 Q2 Weight ..................50 Q3 Odometer................... 51 ....................
  • Page 7 GPS ....................65 Signal....................65 Cold Start..................65 ................. 67 YSTEM ETTING Delete all log..................67 Time Format ..................67 Time Zone ..................68 Unit ....................68 LCD Contrast................... 69 Odometer ..................69 Reset Device ................... 70 GPSport 260 Area calculation............71...
  • Page 8 HOLUX GPSport 260 ..............71 TART TO CALCULATE AREA By Track ..................72 By Fix-Width ..................75 ..................76 ISTORY ..................77 ETUP Length Unit ..................77 Area Unit ..................78 Length Cost ..................78 Area Cost ..................79 ................80...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the GPSport 260. The GPSport 260 is a compact and light-weighed device designed for sport use. It is not only a GPS data logger with internal memory, the GPSport 260 also serves the purpose of a speed meter that shows immediate sport information including speed, distance, time, and pace while users are exercising.

  • Page 10: Features

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Features ● GPS positioning ● Automatic page flipping ● Auto power off after a specified interval with no signal ● Multi Finder can record up to 10 locations and supports return-to -starting-point ● TripStart automatically records the first GPS fixed location when power on ●...

  • Page 11: Parts And Functions

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Parts and Functions Front View 1.8’’ LCD screen Backlight Menu Power/ Exit Stop/Pause OK/Up/ Down/ Right/ Left button...
  • Page 12 HOLUX GPSport 260 Rear View Mini USB Port Button Name Icon Function Power button Press to pause/resume log when the device is turned on. Press for 3 seconds to power on/off the unit. Menu Exit to main menu Exit Press for 3 seconds to turn on/off the backlight.

  • Page 13: Accessories

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Accessories Please make sure the following accessories are included in the box. Please contact your supplier immediately if there are any missing items. GPSport 260 USB cable Quick Guide AC Adapter Warranty Card CD-ROM (including ezTour Plus, ezTour Planner* [optional], and documents for user manuals.)

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Charging the Battery Using the AC Charger Plug the mini USB plug of the AC charger into the mini USB port on the top of the handset. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet. When charging, the Power indicator shows .

  • Page 15: Installing Bike Mount

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Installing Bike Mount You can install the bike mount and the GPS on the left or right side of the handlebar or on the stem. 1. Attach the bracket to the bracket holder. 2. Thread the two cable ties through the slots of the bracket holder.
  • Page 16 HOLUX GPSport 260 3. Place the rubber pad under the bike mount and attach the bike mount securely to the bike stem using the two cable ties. 4. Slide in the GPS on top of the bike mount until it snaps into place.

  • Page 17: Downloading Track Logs

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Downloading Track Logs To download the recorded track log and view it on your computer, firstly you will need to install the bundled ezTour Plus. Installing ezTour Plus 1. Insert the provided installation CD into the computer’s CD drive.
  • Page 18 HOLUX GPSport 260...
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  • Page 20 HOLUX GPSport 260 Click Finish to exit the wizard.

  • Page 21: Starting Eztour Plus

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Starting ezTour Plus Once the ezTour Plus is well installed in your computer, the ezTour Plus icon will appear on your desktop as a shortcut. Double-click the icon to start ezTour Plus. The following opening screen appears and you are ready to use the software.

  • Page 22: Starting Eztour Planner

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Starting ezTour Planner The ezTour Planner will be automatically installed when the ezTour Plus is installed and the program icon will appear on the tool bar. Double-click the icon and the software to start planning your courses.

  • Page 23: Connecting To A Pc

    After the ezTour Plus is installed, you can now connect your GPSport 260 to your computer to download the recorded track log. Use the included mini USB cable to connect the GPSport 260 with your computer as described below. Connect the mini USB plug (smaller) of the USB cable to the mini USB port on the top of the system.

  • Page 24: Functions And Operations

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Functions and Operations Main Menu The main menu appears when the device is turned on by pressing the power button. 9 operation modes are displayed in the main menu including Sport, Plot, Multi Finder, Pedometer, Compass, Follow Course, Area Calculation, History and Setting modes.

  • Page 25: Sport Mode

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Sport Mode In Sport mode, user can turn on/off the log recording. This mode displays sport information including analog speed meter, speed, time and distance, barometer altitude, calories consumed, and CO2 reduced. Press the 4-way button left...
  • Page 26 HOLUX GPSport 260 Speed: Displays maximum speed and current speed. Distance and Time: Displays distance and time travelled since log started. Altitude: Displays barometer altitude and the variation since the log started. Calories: Displays calories consumed since the log started and total calories consumed today.

  • Page 27: Plot Mode

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Plot Mode Plot mode shows track log in graph and in real time display without interruption. The real time transactional plot shows four units of sport information including: Altitude + Time Altitude + Distance Speed + Time...
  • Page 28 HOLUX GPSport 260 Real Time Track Log The real-time track log which allows users to Zoom in / zoom out Seeing nearby waypoints previously marked...

  • Page 29: Follow Course Mode

    To follow course, tracks can be acquired from one of the following methods. 1. Plan your routes with ezTour Planner and then send it from the PC to GPSport 260. Please refer to the ezTour Planner user manual for details.
  • Page 30 HOLUX GPSport 260 Check Points Preview all checkpoints and the details of check points in one track. View Track Course Loaded track can be displayed in four modes, i.e. Speed Meter, Plot Mode, View Mode and Pan/Zoom Mode. Show track on Plot Mode.
  • Page 31 HOLUX GPSport 260 Shows distance & ascend to next check point and distance to the destination.

  • Page 32: Pedometer Mode

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Pedometer Mode Pedometer mode enables users to count and record the number of steps taken, and accordingly the calories burned. Main screen: The device will start counting the walking steps, time, distance, and calorie burned. The icon will appear to indicate the pedometer is starting.
  • Page 33 HOLUX GPSport 260 Enter this mode, input your stride length and press OK.

  • Page 34: Multi Finder Mode

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Multi Finder Mode The Multiple Finder Mode shows the direction to the start of the track and lead you back to the starting point; alternatively, enter the coordinates for the destination to be guided by direction and distance.
  • Page 35 HOLUX GPSport 260 List Points User may store up to 10 records Set Points Save current coordinates to a Finder point on the List. Show Displays the coordinates of current location and the destination.

  • Page 36: Compass Mode

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Compass Mode Works as a regular magnetic compass Shows direction mark with degree Shows current coordinates A warning icon and message appears when calibration is needed...

  • Page 37: Setting Mode

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Setting Mode Various setting information Setting Menu Quick Setup Item 1 – set Sport mode Bicycle Mode: Calculate the calories consumed while cycling Running mode: Calculate the calories consumed while running Walking mode: Calculate the calories consumed while walking...
  • Page 38 HOLUX GPSport 260 Quick Setup Item 2 – set user weight Quick Setup Item 3 – total distance Set Alert for Time, Speed, Distance, Altitude. You can also reset all to remove all settings for alert. Different types of alert can be set.
  • Page 39 HOLUX GPSport 260 Tick the Enable option below to activate the alarm. Sensor calibration for barometer and compass. Calibrate barometer Use GPS to calculate the correct altitude. Manually enter the correct altitude.
  • Page 40 HOLUX GPSport 260 Calibrate compass Step 1: Place GPSport 260 on a level surface Step 2: Horizontally rotate the GPSport 260 Step 3: Vertically rotate the GPSport 260 The compass will be displayed if calibration was successful.
  • Page 41 HOLUX GPSport 260 Other Settings General Settings includes Speed Meter, Backlight setting, Auto Flip Page, Memory mode, and Auto Power Off. Set Speed Meter Set the information for the Speed Meter to display Set Backlight Set how long the backlight should be on for...
  • Page 42 HOLUX GPSport 260 Auto Flip Page Set number of seconds between auto page flips Memory Mode Overwrite: Automatically write over old memory when track log is full Full Stop: Stop recording when track log is full Auto Power Off Set how long after GPS signal is lost before automatically powering off.
  • Page 43 HOLUX GPSport 260 The Signal page shows the name and strength of satellite signals currently being picked up. System Settings System settings include Time Format, Time Zone, Unit, Language, LCD Contrast, Odometer, Delete all log and Reset Device. Set Time Format Select time format to display.
  • Page 44 HOLUX GPSport 260 Set Unit Select unit of measurement to display. Set LCD Contrast Select LCD contrast Set Odometer Select total distance to set Odometer Reset sets odometer back to zero. The total distance can also be edited using the Up, Down, Left and Right buttons.

  • Page 45: History Mode

    HOLUX GPSport 260 History Mode History shows track details Displays total number of tracks. Tracks can also be set as Favorite. Track List displays all history track logs with track time and distance. Favorite: Collect your favorite tracks in one place.
  • Page 46 HOLUX GPSport 260 Track statistics. Use the left and right buttons to switch between different intervals (1 day, 2 days… etc.)

  • Page 47: Area Calculation

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Area Calculation The function can calculate the track length, area with cost. The application is for ground measure or agricultural work. Calculate slope area After successfully determine the position, you can use the area calculation function. Available options are “By track”, “By checkpoints”, and “By fix-width”.
  • Page 48 HOLUX GPSport 260 1. Area Calculation not included linear track 2. By checkpoints: The track should have more than 3 vertices points to calculate the area. History List: display the record of area calculation. Unit Setup: set the unit and cost of length/area.

  • Page 49: Getting Started

    Press the OK button again. Initial Setup Please perform the initial setup for the very first time use of GPSport 260. If the GPSport 260 is reset, the Initial Setup will automatically start when users turn on the device.

  • Page 50: Turning On/Off Backlight

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Turning on/off Backlight Press the button for 3 seconds to turn on/off backlight. Backlight can be set to Always on, or you can set it to be automatically turned off after 10, 30, 60, or 120 seconds as displayed below.

  • Page 51: Starting/Stopping Logging

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Starting/Stopping logging Auto-Start Logging The GPSport 260 is set to automatically log your track once it is turned To stop/pause logging during activity, just press the Power button and the play icon “ ” will be replaced by pause icon “ ” as shown below.

  • Page 52: Basic Operation/ Sport Mode

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Basic Operation/ Sport Mode Once your device is turned on, you will be prompted the main menu, select Sport Mode and the default first page for Sport Mode appears Speed Meter. You are now on the Sport Page and are ready to use the basic function of this device.

  • Page 53: Distance/Time Information

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Distance/Time Information Barometer information Calories Consumed Information Reduction/ Tree-Saved Information...

  • Page 54: Save Poi

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Save POI Your current coordinates can be saved as POI (Point of Interest) by GPSport 260 by pressing the OK. Your location saved in QR code and and shows it on Google map via internet connection. Creating QR Code Your current coordinates can be saved as QR code by GPSport 260.

  • Page 55: User-Defined Sport Page

    HOLUX GPSport 260 User-Defined Sport Page The first Sport Page is Speed Meter by default. The Sport Page can be defined by users if they want to have other information as described above on the Sport Page rather than Speed Meter.

  • Page 56: Status Icons

    HOLUX GPSport 260 A list of sport information will be displayed for selection. Move select Top/Button information. Status Icons The status icons indicates Sport mode, Auto Turn Page, POI, Backlight, Satellite Status, Memory Mode and Battery. Sport mode offers calorie calculation or indicates that logging is currently active.
  • Page 57 HOLUX GPSport 260 Sport mode icons: Bicycle mode Running mode Walking mode Vehicle mode Track Log icons: Track currently being logged Track currently not being logged Compass icons: The black arrow points north The compass needs calibrating. Backlight icon: Backlight is on...

  • Page 58: Gpsport 260 Setting Mode

    HOLUX GPSport 260 GPSport 260 Setting Mode Quick Setup User-friendly Quick setup function allows you to quickly setup most common settings. Press the Menu button to enter Main Menu and choose Quick Setup to begin setup. Q1. Sport Mode setup appears when you begin.

  • Page 59: Q3 Odometer

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Q3 Odometer Press to move to the odometer you choose. Press the OK button to confirm and save. Quick setup is now completed. Press OK to start.

  • Page 60: Alert

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Alert The Alert function can be set for time, speed, distance and altitude. Time Alert • - appears only when the pre-determined time is due. Distance Alert • - appears only when the pre-determined distance is due.

  • Page 61: To Set Time Alert

    HOLUX GPSport 260 To Set Time Alert Press the Left/Right button to move to left/right. ii. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the value. iii. Press the Up/Down button to check Enable or leave it blank. The following indicators will appear on the message bar:...

  • Page 62: To Set Distance Alert

    HOLUX GPSport 260 To Set Distance Alert Press the Left/Right button to move to left/right. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the value. iii. Press the Up/Down button to check Enable or leave it blank. To Set Altitude Alert i. Press the Left/Right button to move to left/right.

  • Page 63: Reset Alert

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Reset Alert You may also reset alert by selecting Reset Alert from the Alert submenu: 1. Select Reset Alert. 2. Press the OK button to confirm.

  • Page 64: Calibration

    Without calibration, the 3D compass may have inaccurate readings. As for barometer calibration, the GPSport 260 provides two methods for users to calibrate, i.e. GPS calibration and Manual calibration.
  • Page 65 HOLUX GPSport 260 Barometer calibration is set to automatically perform by default. However, users can set the device to be manually calibrated. Note: If the device is set to Auto Calibration, the barometer altitude gained is the average of the first ten barometer altitudes acquired when the device’s position is fixed.

  • Page 66: Compass Calibration

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Manual Calibration: Main Menu Setting Calibration Barometer Manual Enter the current height by pressing the Up/Down button to adjust the value. Press the OK button to confirm and exit. Compass Calibration Main Menu Setting Calibration Compass Step 1.
  • Page 67 HOLUX GPSport 260 Step 3. Press the OK button. Once calibration is finished, the following screen appears. Note: Users should always calibrate the compass at the start of their outdoor activities for more accurate log information.

  • Page 68: General Setting

    HOLUX GPSport 260 General Setting Speed Meter Users can determine to display Speed Meter as their Sport Page. Or they can define their Sport Page by setting General Speed Meter Top/Bottom as shown below. User Define Set Backlight Backlight can be set to Always on if needed. To save power, backlight can be set to automatically off after it has been activated for 10,30,60 or 120 seconds.

  • Page 69: Set Auto Flip Page

    Sport Page. Set Memory Mode As a data logger, the GPSport 260 is designed to automatically collect information upon activation, and can be left unattended for the duration of the monitoring period, the internal memory will be used up by recorded information.

  • Page 70: Auto Power Off

    “Full Stop”. Press the Up/Down button to select. Auto Power Off The GPSport 260 can be set to be automatically powered off when there’s no GPS signal being detected for 15 minutes, 30 minutes, 1 hour, or 2 hours. Users can ignore the function and set to No which will keep the GPSport powered on even when there’s no GPS signal detected.

  • Page 71: Log

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Interval The GPSport 260 is set to automatically log your track once it is turned on. The factory setting of automatic logging is set to log at interval of time/distance ≥10 m/5 sec. For example, when the distance is below 10 meters in 5 seconds, the log will pause.

  • Page 72: Pause (Logging)

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Pause (Logging) Users can set the log to stop/pause recording when the speed is below a determined number among 1km to 5 km. Press the up and down button to check the Enable box.

  • Page 73: Gps

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Enter GPS to view the signal strength or you can activate to Cold Start. Signal Setting Signal Cold Start Setting Cold Start Users are recommended to perform Cold Start when they travel for a long distance within a short period of time, say flying from Asia to...
  • Page 74 HOLUX GPSport 260...

  • Page 75: System Setting

    HOLUX GPSport 260 System Setting Delete all log Select “Delete all log” will empty the internal memory and all recorded log data will be removed. Time Format System Time Format Select format “24 hours” and “12 hours”.

  • Page 76: Time Zone

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Time Zone System Time Zone Press the up and down button to select. Unit Unit Conversion converts units of Speed/Distance, Weight and Temperature. Speed/Distance System Unit Speed/Distance Select “Distance/Speed” to choose metric as “km/m/kmh”, imperial as “mi/ft/mph” or nautical as “kt/nm”.

  • Page 77: Lcd Contrast

    HOLUX GPSport 260 “Pound/lb”. LCD Contrast LCD contrast can be adjusted in the LCD Contrast. Press the Up/Down button to select. Odometer You can save trip information in Odometer A or Odometer B. The default is Odometer A. The value of both odometers can be reset or modified.

  • Page 78: Reset Device

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Reset Device Press Reset Device to restore all settings to factory setting. Please note that all existing values and settings will be cleared except for Track logs in history, history name, finder point & name, odometer data, & POI data.

  • Page 79: Gpsport 260 Area Calculation

    HOLUX GPSport 260 GPSport 260 Area calculation Note: Before you use the area calculation function, please do the positioning or calibrate barometer. Start to calculate area Go to Main Menu Area calculation Plot Track There are three kinds of options: “By track”, “By checkpoints”, and “By...

  • Page 80: By Track

    HOLUX GPSport 260 By Track Calculating area size based on the tracks that created by the users; such as by car, walking. Press the Up/Down button to adjust scale. Press to display the calculation result. Press the Up/Down button to select the other results. On Track Slope Area page, press the Left/ Right button switch to Track Plane Area page.
  • Page 81 HOLUX GPSport 260 By Checkpoints Calculating area size based on each checkpoint (turning point or vertices). For checkpoints, users may select a checkpoint colleting method, either single or multiple averages. Press the Up/Down button to adjust scale. Press OK button to set the start point and checkpoint.
  • Page 82 HOLUX GPSport 260 Left/ Right button to switch to Track Plane Area page. Press OK button to save.

  • Page 83: By Fix-Width

    HOLUX GPSport 260 By Fix-Width Calculating area size by input a fixed-width value, users create a track along the way to the destination, then the device will calculate the belt-shape area by the fixed-value and the track created. Press the Left/Right button to move among digits.

  • Page 84: History List

    HOLUX GPSport 260 History List The date and distance of all track records will be displayed on the History List page. On the page you can view the area. Go to Main menu Area calculation History List Select “view” record, the screen will display the route. Press review the details of area calculation.

  • Page 85: Unit Setup

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Unit Setup Set the unit and cost of length/ area. Go to Main menu Area calculation Unit Setup Length Unit You can select three kinds of length unit. The default values are “m” and “km”. Press the Up/Down button to select the unit item.

  • Page 86: Area Unit

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Area Unit You can select three kinds of area unit. The default values are “m ”, “hectare” and “mu”. Press the Up/Down button to select the unit item. Press OK button to confirm. Length Cost The default value of length is “1m”; and the cost is “$30”.

  • Page 87: Area Cost

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Area Cost The default value of length is “1 m ”; and the cost is “$150”. Press the Up/Down button to select the unit item, and press OK button to confirm. Then you can set cost, press the Left/ Right button to move to left/right, and the Up/Down button to adjust value.

  • Page 88: Checkpoint Setup

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Checkpoint Setup Go to Main menu Area calculation checkpoint setup Single Get a single positioning value on the checkpoint. Press the Up/Down button to select the item, and press OK button to confirm. Multiple Avg. Get the average of positioning value. The default value is 10 seconds.

  • Page 89: About Eztour Plus And Eztour Planner

    User define Placemark to plan the rest point at home Automatically show earth elevation as soon as the route is completed! Able to synchronize the route to GPSport 260 Import/Export .gpx .kml files for other usages Access multiple projects in the same project window.
  • Page 90 HOLUX GPSport 260 Analyze sport data in terms of time, distance, speed, and elevation. Allow users keep notes of every activity. Replay the activity on map and detailed information of every point. Analyze detailed information for user defined segment of activity.

  • Page 91: Normal Care And Maintenance

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Normal Care and Maintenance To ensure the unit’s normal operation and extended life span, please note the following while using and storing: Do not drop the unit If violently impacted or shocked, serious damage may be caused.
  • Page 92 HOLUX GPSport 260 Cleaning the screen Using a soft clean cloth to wipe the screen is recommended; do not use ordinary tissue to wipe the screen. Do not disassemble Please do not disassemble the product, this may void the warranty and damage the unit.

  • Page 93: Specifications

    HOLUX GPSport 260 Specifications Chipset: MTK 3329 Cold Start: 36 sec Warm Start: 33 sec GPS Chip Hot Start: 1 sec Refresh Rate: < 1 second continuously 81.7x 54x 22 mm Dimensions ＜72g Weight Rechargeable 1050 mAh lithium battery Battery...

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