HOLUX GPSport 245+ Safety Precautions • Use the power adapter included with the package, using power adapters other than the one provided will result in malfunction and could prove dangerous. • About the power adapter: 1. Do not use the power adapter in a wet environment. When hands and feet are wet, do not touch the power adapter.
Warranty Information • This warranty applies to parts and services that are manufactured and sold through HOLUX. The warranty length is one year from date of purchase (starting from the date on the sales receipt). Under normal user operation, HOLUX provides free repair services.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ 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. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS ...............7 GETTING STARTED ................1 ...................1 EATURES ..................2 VERVIEW ....................4 UTTONS ..................5 CCESSORIES ..............6 HARGING THE ATTERY Using the AC Charger (Optional).............6 PC................7 ONNECTING TO A ..............8 NSTALLING OUNT USING THE GPSPORT 245+.............10 ............10...
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Getting Started Congratulations on purchasing the GPSport 245+. The GPSport 245+ is a compact, lightweight device with GPS finder and calorie calculation designed for sporting use, plus GPS coordinates record storage to calculate CO emissions saved and calories expended from not driving.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Buttons Use the Buttons for basic functions. Icon Main Menu Menu Mode Power/ Record Turns the unit on and off. Press this button to start recording; press it again to pause recording. Backlight/ Menu Exit Long press to activates the Exits the submenu.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Accessories Check the box for the following supplied accessories. If any is missing, contact your supplier immediately. GPSport 245+ USB cable Quick Guide Bike mount kit...
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Charging the Battery Using the AC Charger (Optional) 1. Plug the mini USB plug of the AC charger into the mini USB port on the top of the handset. 2. Plug the AC charger into a wall outlet.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Connecting to a PC 1. Connect the mini USB plug (smaller) of the USB cable to the mini USB port on the top of the system. 2. Connect the USB plug (larger) or the USB cable to a USB port on...
HOLUX GPSport 245+ 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. 3. Attach the bracket to the bracket holder. 4. Thread the two cable ties through the slots of the bracket holder.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ 5. Place the rubber pad under the bike mount and attach the bike mount securely to the bike stem using the two cable ties. 6. Slide in the GPS on top of the bike mount until it snaps into place.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Using the GPSport 245+ Turning on/ off the system Press and hold the Power button until the opening screen appears on the LCD screen. Press the Power button until the LCD screen turns off. Menu This section explains how to open and navigate the menu. Press the Menu button to open or exit the menu.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ On screen display The on-screen display changes to show different navigation information when you flip the pages by pressing the Up▲/ Down▼ page button or by enabling the automatic flip function. Speed and Distance: displays current speed and distance.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Altitude: displays altitude variation. Calorie information: displays lap calorie and today calorie consumed. Place Finder: display the direction and distance to the stored coordinates. The user may use this function as a tool for “geocaching”, when activated, it will display the direction and distance to the hidden “geocaches”.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Finder Usage: User A uses the Finder function to record the location of his or her hotel during a trip. After sightseeing, user B easily finds the location of and return to his or her hotel. Finder List Press the Left ◄...
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ During the editing function, use the Up/Down/Left/Right button to edit the name; English letters only. Press OK ● key to save the setting. Select “Yes” and press the SEL► key to enter the ‘set coordinates’ page.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Edit Coordinates Press Right► Key to display the current coordinates and the specified coordinates from the Finder list. 在 1. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to switch between points in the Finder list. 2. Press EDIT ►button to enter edit point page, you can edit the coordinates stored in the Finder List.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Status icons Status icons show sport mode, auto flip page, POI, backlight, satellite status, memory mode, and battery information. Sport mode for calorie calculation. It also indicates that Log is started. When sport mode icon disappeared, the Log is stopped or paused.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Memory status icons: Memory mode: indicates the memory is in overwrite mode Full stop mode: indicates the remaining memory capacity Battery status icons: Battery is in full status Battery is in charging status Battery is done charging Battery low message appears every 5 minutes.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Functions and Operations Read this section to learn how to set up and use the GPS. Sport Mode There are Biking, Running, Walking and Vehicle mode for choosing. 1. Press the Menu button to enter Main Menu. Press SEL► button to enter Sport mode.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ History History function allows you to review log status for odometer, distance, time, maximum speed, average speed, calorie burned, and altitude variation. Maximum 10 records can be saved in device memory. 1. Press the Menu button to enter Main Menu.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ To write-protect specific records: 1. On the history recode page, press LOCK ► button. 2. Select “Yes” and press SEL► to confirm. 3. When the screen shows means the recode is write-protected. To unlock write-protect: 1. On the lock history recode page, press UNLOCK ►...
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Alert The Alert function can be set for Time, Speed, Distance and Reset Alert. The asterisk on the right side indicates this option has been set. The following indicators will appear on the message bar Time Alert appears only when the pre-determined time is due.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ To setup Time Alert: 1. Press the Left◄/ Right ►button to move to left/ right. 2. Press the Up▲/Down▼ button to adjust the value. To setup Speed Alert: 1. Press the Left◄/ Right ►button to move to left/ right.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ General Setting General submenu contains auto flip page, log interval, weight, memory mode, odometer, unit, and delete all log. 1. Press the Menu button to enter Main Menu. 2. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to General. Press SEL► button to enter...
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Auto Flip Page 1. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to the desired time interval or Manual for manual page flip. 2. Press the SEL ► button to confirm and save. Log Interval Select either time or distance for your log interval.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ To setup Distance Interval 1. Press the Left◄/ Right ►button to move to left/ right. 2. Press the Up▲/Down▼ button to adjust the value. 3. Press OK ● key to save the setting. Weight 1. Press the Left◄/ Right ►button to move to left/ right.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Odometer The device is able to accumulate mileage in Odometer 1 or Odometer 2, identical to how motor vehicles store mileage data. Odometer will be accumulated when one of the following conditions exists: (1) On main menu, press “save ◄button”.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Unit Choose the type of units to display on the screen. 1. Use the he Up▲/Down▼ button to move to km/m/kg or mi/ft/lb. 2. Press the SEL ► button to confirm and save. Delete All Log 1. Select “YES” means delete all log.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Setting Setting submenu contains GPS cold start, Backlight, LCD contrast, Auto power off, Time format, Time zone, Language and Reset device. 1. Press the Menu button to enter Main Menu. 2. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to General.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ GPS Cold Start If it takes too long for GPSport245+ to fix position, say when moving away 300 KM or the device is powered off more than 2 hours; perform cold start to reset data in chip to shorten fix time.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Auto Power Off 1. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to the desired time interval or Manual for Auto Power Off. 2. Press the SEL► button to confirm and save. Time Format Choose the time format to display.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Language Choose the language displayed on the screen. 1. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to the desired language. 2. Press the SEL► button to confirm and save. Reset Device Reset device to the factory setting. 1. Select “YES” means the device reset to factory setting.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Language 1. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to the desired language. 2. Press the SEL► button to confirm and save. 「Unit」setup appears. Unit 1. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to the desired unit. 2. Press the SEL► button to confirm and save.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Time Zone 1. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to the desired time zone. 2. Press the SEL► button to confirm and save. 「Auto Flip Page」setup appears. Auto Flip Page 1. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to the desired setting.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ Sport Mode 1. Use the Up▲/Down▼ button to move to the desired sport setting. 2. Press the SEL► button to confirm and save. Initial setup is now completed. Press OK ► button to start. Sport mode also indicates that Log is started. When sport mode icon disappeared, the Log is paused or stopped.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ Troubleshooting Use this section to solve problems with your GPS. If you are unable to find solve a problem, contact your supplier or a qualified technician. Problem Solution Power Cannot start Insufficient battery charge, please connect to the adapter and restart system.
HOLUX GPSport 245+ 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.
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HOLUX GPSport 245+ ˙ Storage When the product is not being used for a long period, store the device in a cool and dry place. For long-term storage, keeping the unit in a dry box is recommended. Please do not keep the product in the following environments: Unventilated and humid locations.
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