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Warranty Information The GPSport 260 Pro 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 no charge to the customer.
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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)
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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 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.
Table of Contents Introduction..................8 ...................9 EATURES ..............10 ARTS AND UNCTIONS ..............12 TANDARD CCESSORIES ..............13 PTIONAL CCESSORIES ..............14 HARGING THE ATTERY Using the AC Charger ..............14 ..............15 NSTALLING OUNT ..............17 OWNLOADING RACK Installing ezTour Plus ..............17 Starting ezTour Plus ..............21 Starting ezTour Planner..............22 Connecting to a PC...............23 Introduction of 9 Function Modes ...........24 ..................24...
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................62 ASIC PERATION Quick Menu...................62 Basic Operation without Setting ............64 Speed Meter .................64 ...................66 TATUS CONS Setting Up GPSport 260 Pro.............68 ..................68 UICK ETUP Sport Mode ...................68 ....................70 LERT To Set Alerts..................70 To Set Time Alert................71 To Set Speed Alert ................72 To Set Distance Alert..............73...
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Altimeter Calibration..............75 Compass Calibration..............78 ....................80 Interval ..................80 Auto-Start (Logging) ..............82 Pause (Logging).................82 .................83 IRELESS Activate Wireless Link ..............83 Scan .....................84 Connect and Detect ..............85 About Wheel Size .................86 Setting Wheel Size................86 ) ................90 ENERAL ETTING User Profile ...................90 Set Backlight.................91 Auto Flip Page ................91 Memory Mode ................92 Auto Power Off................92...
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Cold Start ...................98 Reset Device ................99 Initial Setup .................100 About ezTour Plus and ezTour Planner.........101 ............101 UNCTIONS OF EZ ............101 UNCTIONS OF EZ LANNER ............102 EATURES OF EZ Normal Care and Maintenance............103 Specifications .................105 - 7 -...
The GPSport 260 Pro works as a GPS data logger with internal memory, plus, it also serves the purpose of a speed meter that shows immediate sport information including speed, distance, time, and pace while users are exercising.
Features ● GPS positioning ● Follow course: Allow users to plan routes at home and download routes to the device! ● BMI calculation ● Automatic page flipping ● Auto power off after a specified interval with no signal ● Multi Finder can record up to 20 locations and supports return-to -starting-point ●...
Parts and Functions Front View 1.5’’ LCD screen Backlight Power/ Exit Start/Pause OK/Up/ Down/ Right/ Left button - 10 -...
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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. Exit Exit to previous level of menu Backlight Press for 3 seconds to turn on/off the backlight.
Standard 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 Pro Bicycle Mounting Kit Quick Guide AC Adapter Warranty Card USB cable - 12 -...
Optional Accessories ANT+ Heart Rate Monitor (HRM) set ANT+ Bike Cadence Set (containing cadence sensor and magnetic) ANT+ Bike Speed Sensor Set (containing speed sensor and magnetic) Pouch - 13 -...
Using the AC Charger 1. Plug the mini USB plug of the AC charger into the mini USB port at the back of the GPSport 260 Pro. 2. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet. When charging, the Power indicator shows .
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. - 15 -...
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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. Press here to release the device Note: Cable ties are reusable - 16 -...
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. Download ezTour Plus Software from HOLUX website. 2. Click Next to begin the installation. The License Agreement screen opens.
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. For details, please refer to the included ezTour Plus user manual.
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. - 22 -...
After the ezTour Plus is installed, you can now connect your GPSport 260 Pro to your computer to download the recorded track log. Use the included mini USB cable to connect the GPSport 260 Pro with your computer as described below.
Introduction of 9 Function Modes 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, Follow Course, Training, Multiple Finder, Pedometer, Compass, History and Setting modes. Use the up/down button to scroll up/down and select the mode by pressing the OK button .
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 5-way button left right to switch among different sub pages for different sport information.
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Sub Page 1 Speed & Distance: Displays current speed and distance. Sub Page 2 Altitude and Trip Time: Displays barometer altitude and the variation since the log started. Altitude reading is indicated on Barometer altitude and is displayed as . If users want to have the GPS altitude which will be displayed as , they can set it through user definable pages on Sub Page 4...
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When HRM sensor is not detected, the warning message appears. Please check the HRM strap to see if it is still worn appropriately. Sub Page 4 Calories: Displays calories consumed since the log started and total calories consumed today. This 5 way button icon shown on this page means the information shown on this page can be determined by users.
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The sport information can be selected by users and displayed on Sub Page 4 and 5 are listed as below. The above selection, for example, will result in the display on Sub Page 4 as shown. - 28 -...
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User Defined Screen Listed below are user defined screens of all combination. - 29 -...
Plot Mode Plot mode shows track log in graph and in real time display without interruption. The real time transectional plot shows four units of sport information including: Altitude + Time Altitude + Distance Speed + Time Speed + Distance Plot Displays the graph for altitude and time.
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Pan/Zoom mode Back to Menu Show POI. Press again to disable the function. POI name will be displayed in the language edited in ezTour Planner. Pan Mode North track to left/right & top/bottom Back to View Mode Press to show POI. Press again to disable the function.
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language edited in ezTour Planner. Plot Mode Display Altitude/Speed plot The following x- and y-axis combinations are available: Altitude + Time Altitude + Distance Speed + Time Speed + Distance Orientation direction can be based on 1. GPS 2. Always north - 33 -...
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3. According to Compass The orientation direction appears on Track View (in Plot Mode) to help users with more track information besides Altitude, Time, Speed, and Distance. Select to toggle between Hide Track and Show Track. Information varies as it displays real-time sport information.
2. Get course directly from History recorded in this device. Follow course from listed tracks List Displays the tracks currently stored on the GPSport 260 Pro. The listed tracks were pre-planned and exported from ezTour Planner - 35 -...
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Track details includes: Distance, time, maximum speed, average speed, calories, altitude, carbon reduction, trees planted, and the number of check points in the track. Maximum and average heart rate together with maximum and average cadence can be also displayed if they are activated. Only Distance, Time and Speed will be displayed in the track detail when the list is exported from ezTour Planner.
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Follow course from history logs History List Displays the tracks logs currently stored on the GPSport 260 Pro. Track details: All history logs are listed in time order followed by track distance. Move the up and down cursor to select the log.
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Check Points Preview all checkpoints and the details of check points in one track. When a check point is selected, you will be prompted to confirm if the selected check point the starting point to follow. Press the OK button to confirm.
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View Track Course in Speed Meter Mode View Track Course Loaded track can be displayed in four modes, i.e. Speed Meter, Plot Mode, Track View and Orientation. User left right button to switch between pages. Shows distance & ascend to next check point and distance to the destination.
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View Track Course in Plot Mode Show track on Plot Mode. - 40 -...
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View Track Course in Track View Shows Check Points on track; Zoom in / out for the loaded track. Press the button to enter/toggle between the Zoom & Pan mode - 41 -...
Training The GPSport 260 Pro provides two kinds of training features including HRM (Heart Rate Monitor) and Cadence to notify users when a pre-determined setting is exceeded or fallen behind. Training - HRM HRM is set to notify users with alarm when the heart rate exceeds or falls behind a specific range of heart rates per minutes.
Users must activate the HRM sensor before they start the training. See section titled Setting to activate/deactivate the HRM sensors. Go to Setting Wireless Link Activate ANT+ Devices HRM. Training – Cadence Cadence is the number of revolutions of the crank set per minute for cyclists.
Select Cadence range from list: Define Cadence range by user: Training Time Users can set Training Time when they want to workout for certain period of time. Move the left/right button to set HH (hour) and MM (minute). Press the button to increase/decrease the value.
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the training is to finish. When you select Start Training, a warning message prompts to notify you that current track logs will save and cleared. A new log will start. You can disable the message prompt by checking the box. - 45 -...
Start Training The training page appears with HRM/Cadence/speed icon shown on the upper right. Press the left/right button to switch between page for speed, time, distance and grade information. The icon of HRM/Cadence or Speed varies according to the status of the corresponding sensor.
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If current HRM/Cadence or Speed exceeds or falls behind the user’s pre-setting range, the corresponding value will be highlighted for notification. Summary You can check your physical fitness after workout on the Summary page. The training summary can be displayed in numbers or in graphic (plot mode).
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To view training summary in plot, press After entering the plot mode, you can press the OK button to choose among modes of different combination, for example, HRM + Time, HRM + Distance, Cadence + Time or Cadence + Distance. The default mode is HRM+Time. - 48 -...
Multi Finder Mode The Multiple Finder Mode shows the direction to the start of the track and leads you back to the starting point; alternatively, enter the coordinates for the destination to be guided by direction and distance. TripStart auto memorized your first GPS fixing location.
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List Points Users may store up to 20 records. Select Reset List to clear all recorded Finder. Set Points Save current coordinates to a Finder point on the List. Show Displays the coordinates of current location and the destination. - 50 -...
Pedometer Mode Pedometer mode enables users to count and record the number of steps taken, and the calories burned. Press the Power button to Start/Pause Pedometer. Press the OK button to enter the Option Menu. icon appears indicate pedometer is starting. Main screen: The device will start counting the walking steps, time, distance, and calories burned.
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device is turned off. 2. Log recording continues when Pedometer is working. Enter this mode, input your stride length and press OK. While working as a pedometer, the GPSport 260 Pro needs no GPS signal to calculate distance. Distance is calculated on the basis of steps timing stride length.
Setting Mode Setting Menu Quick Setup Quick setup allows you to select sport type, set user weight and select Odometer. - 54 -...
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Calibration Calibration is needed at the start of each activity’s log. The GPSport 260 Pro is set to automatically start logging user’s track once it is turned on. Users can also set the log interval by pre-determined time or distance.
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General The General Setting includes User Profile, Backlight, Auto Flip Page, Memory Mode and Auto Power. System System includes Delete All Log, Set Time Format, Time Zone, Unit, Language, LCD contrast, Odometer, GPS, and Reset Device (Factory Reset). - 56 -...
History Mode History shows track details including speed, time, distance, altitude, check points, calories consumed, and CO2 reduced. Displays total number of tracks. Tracks can also be set as Favorite. Track List displays all history track logs with track time and distance listed by order of time. - 57 -...
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Push the OK button to save the track to your favorite list. Favorite: Collect your favorite tracks in one place. Statistics: shows activity statistic for all tracks or favorites. Track statistics. Use the left and right buttons to switch between different intervals (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 12 days, 2 weeks, 1 month, and all.) - 58 -...
Press the OK button again. Initial Setup Please perform the initial setup for the very first time use of GPSport 260 Pro. If the GPSport 260 Pro is reset, the Initial Setup will automatically start when users turn on the device. Turning On/Off Backlight Press the button for 3 seconds to turn on/off backlight.
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turned off after 10, 30, 60, or 120 seconds as displayed below. Go to Main Menu Setting General Set Backlight - 60 -...
Starting/Stopping Logging Auto-Start Logging The GPSport 260 Pro is set to automatically log your track once it is turned on. To pause logging during activity, just press the Power button and the icon “ ” will be replaced by pause icon “ ” as shown below.
Basic Operation Quick Menu Press concurrently, the quick menu appears for fast setup including: enter Main Menu, Save POI, Pause Log, Save & Clear (log), and QR Code, Lock Keys and Activate 2.4G. Save POI Save coordinates as POI (waypoint) Pause Log Pause track logging.
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Lock Keys Lock the buttons to avoid accidently touch. Press to unlock. Activate 2.4G Select this item to activate the 2.4G when 2.4G is in OFF mode. , - 63 -...
Basic Operation without Setting The GPSport 260 Pro is designed to automatically log once it is on and GPS signal is received. Select Sport Mode from the main menu and the default first page Speed Meter appears. You are ready to use the basic function of this device.
Status Icons The status icons indicates Sport mode, Compass icon, POI, Backlight, Satellite Status, Memory Mode and Battery. 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 always points north The compass needs calibrating...
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Memory mode icons: Overwrite: Memory now in Overwrite mode Full Stop: Show % of remaining memory Battery status icons: Battery is being charged Battery is fully charged Low battery warning Note: When battery is extremely low, the device will be turned off automatically. - 67 -...
Setting Up GPSport 260 Pro 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. Q1. Sport Mode appears. Sport Mode Use the Up/Down button to move to the desired sport mode.
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3. Press the Left/Right button to move among digits. 4. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the value. 5. Press the OK button when finish. The Odometer page appears. 6. Odometer A/B appears for users to choose between different trips. This is useful especially when users want to calculate mileages for different trips in different sport modes.
Alert The Alert function can be set for time, speed, distance and altitude. • Time Alert - appears only when the pre-determined time is reached. • Speed Alert - appears only when the pre-determined speed is reached. • Distance Alert - appears only when the pre-determined distance is reached.
To Set Time Alert Press the Left/Right button to move to left/right. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the value. Press the OK button to confirm. iii. Press the Up/Down (Y) / (N) button to check Enable or leave it blank. iv.
To Set Speed Alert Press the Left/Right button to move to left/right. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the value. Press the OK button to confirm. iii. Press the Up/Down (Y) / (N) button to check Enable or leave it blank. iv.
To Set Distance Alert Press the Left/Right button to move to left/right. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the value. Press the OK button to confirm. iii. Press the Up/Down (Y) / (N) button to check Enable or leave it blank. Press the OK button to confirm and return to the Alert Menu.
To Set Altitude Alert Press the Left/Right button to move to left/right. Press the Up/Down button to adjust the value. Press the OK button to confirm. iii. Press the Up/Down (Y) / (N) button to check Enable or leave it blank. Press the OK button to confirm and return to the Alert Menu.
Altimeter Calibration A barometer is an instrument for determining the pressure generated by the weight of the atmosphere. Users can use GPSport 260 Pro to determine their immediate altitude and altitude gained/lost. Barometer calibration is set to be automatically performed by default.
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2. the highest and lowest ones of the 5 log points are left out. There are 3 values remained. 3. Average the 3 values. The auto calibration is performed every time when the device is turned Auto Calibration: Main Menu Setting Calibration Altimeter...
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Manual Calibration: Main Menu Setting Calibration Altimeter Manual Enter the current height by pressing the Up/Down button to adjust the value. Press the OK button to confirm and exit. Note: Altitude must be set within the range of -999 to +30,000 (m). - 77 -...
Compass Calibration Main Menu Setting Calibration Compass Press the OK button to calibrate the compass. Step 1. Hold the compass level with the horizon. Make sure that you are not near any metallic or magnetic objects. Press the OK button. Step 2.
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Step 3. Press the OK button. Once calibration is finished, the following screen appears follows a beep sound. Note: Users should always calibrate the compass at the start of their outdoor activities for more accurate log information. - 79 -...
Interval The GPSport 260 Pro 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. The GPSport 260 Pro checks the distance every 5 seconds.
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The log Interval Auto is useful especially for users who do not want to repeatedly record one waypoint during a trip. Most cases, recording waypoints at the same place only because users were staying for a period of time is not necessary. Note: Time interval must be set within the range of 1 to 120 seconds;...
Auto-Start (Logging) Auto-Start means the GPSport 260 Pro will automatically starts to log once the satellite signal is well received. User can enable/disable the auto logging by entering Setting Auto Start Yes/No Pause (Logging) Users can set the log to stop/pause recording when the speed is below a determined number from 1km to 5 km.
Activate Wireless Link Users have to activate the GPSport 260 Pro wireless link before they connect the GPSport 260 Pro with sport sensors. If the wireless link is not yet activated, the setting menu displays “Activate” for selection, otherwise, “Deactivate” is displayed when the device is active.
scanning. Press OK button to activate it. Scan Select ANT+ Devices to select the sport sensor to connect. The device will start scanning devices nearby. When completed, scanned devices are listed. - 84 -...
GPSport 260 Pro can detect without failure. Or the message of “Device Not Detected” appears. The GPSport 260 Pro can connect up to 3 sensors of different kinds at a time, namely, one HRM, one Speed sensor, and one Cadence sensor can be connected concurrently.
About Wheel Size The GPSport 260 Pro comes with a speed sensor that reads the speed of your bike wheel rotation. Distance between two points during your workout is thus measured if your bike wheel size is also properly entered.
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Usually the wheel size of the bike is marked on the tire. Note: Circumference must be set within the range of 1000 to 2500. - 87 -...
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Measuring Circumference If your wheel size is not listed on the GPSport 260 Pro for selection, you can go to User Define to manually enter your circumference. To measure your circumference, choose Method A or B and follow the steps described and illustrated below. Or you can consult your bike dealer for information of the bike circumference.
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Method B: Step 1. Mark the front tire at a point aligned with the inner tube’s valve stem. Step 2. On a flat surface, use a chalk and draw a straight line. Step 3 Rotate the front wheel so that the valve stem is directly on top of the point where the line begins.
General (Setting) User Profile Users profile includes User’s age (Birth year), Weight and Height. Once the above information is entered, user’s BMI (Body Mass Index) value is determined. Refer to the following table for BMI categories. Body mass index by category Category Underweight Below 18.5...
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. Auto Flip Page Users can enable the Auto Flip Page to rotate all sport information pages regularly by 5, 10, 30 or 60 seconds.
“Full Stop”. Press the Up/Down button to select. Auto Power Off The GPSport 260 Pro 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.
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To enable the Auto Power Off, please go to General Auto Power Off - 93 -...
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”. - 94 -...
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”. - 95 -...
Weight System Unit Weight Select “weight” to choose metric as “Kilogram/kg”, or imperial as “Pound/lb”. Language LCD Contrast LCD contrast can be adjusted in the LCD Contrast. Press the Up/Down button to select. - 96 -...
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. Press the left and right button to move among the number. Press up and down button to increase/decrease the value. When finished, press OK button to continue.
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 Europe, for the GPS receiver may have problem to receive information about the current time, the orbits of the satellites or its own current position with previous GPS acquired.
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. Once the device is reset to factory setting, users will be prompted with the initial setup screen when the device is turned on.
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 Pro Import/Export .gpx .kml files for other usages Access multiple projects in the same project window.
Features of ezTour Plus Display statistic data in month, week, or day view. Support both chart view and table view. 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.
Normal Care and Maintenance To ensure the unit’s normal operation and extended life span, please note the following while using and storing: • Keep dry This product is not waterproof. If it comes into contact with water spray or is submerged it will seriously damage the components, resulting in irreversible damage.
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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. • Storage When the product is not being used for a long period, store the device in a cool and dry place.
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