Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Table of Contents Package Contents Important Safety Instructions Operating Environment ..............6 Children...................6 Intended Use...................7 Maintenance and Care..............7 Conformity..................8 Disposal of Old Devices ..............8 Overview The Display ...................10 Introduction Getting started Charging the Battery ..............11 Replacing the Watchstrap.............12 Powering the Watch On/Off ............14...
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Operation Using the Menus ................20 First-Time Use................20 Capabilities of Your Watch ............20 Custom Settings ................21 First-Time Recording ..............23 Transferring Data...............24 The Menus The Main Menu ................25 Main Menu Structure ..............25 Activity ..................27 Activity Info................27 Activity Setting ...............28 Auto Hold................28...
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M User Setting ................38 Setup Time .................38 Set System .................38 Set Display .................39 Set custom page ..............40 Factory-Default Configuration of Custom Screens ....42 User Profile.................43 Turn PC-GPS on ..............43 Data Recording ..............43 GPS Setting ................44 Heart Rate Setting ..............45 Factory Reset.................45...
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Connecting to a Computer System requirements: ..............54 Installing the Software..............54 Transferring Data ................55 The Software Creating Waypoints with the Software ..........61 Transferring Waypoints to the Watch ........63 Appendix Technical Specifications..............65 Index....................66 Warranty Information..............68 4 - English...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Package Contents Sports Watch GH-625 Breast belt USB cable Extension Tool CD (not illustrated) User manual with service information (not illustrated) English - 5...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Important Safety Instructions Before you use this device for the first time, please read the following notes in this manual and heed all warnings, even if you are familiar with handling electronic devices. Keep this manual safe for future reference.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Intended Use This is an information technology electronics device. It may only be used for private use, not industrial or commercial purposes. Furthermore, the device may not be used in tropical climates. Only connection cables and external devices may be used that comply with safety standards and the electromagnetic compatibility and shielding quality of this device.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Conformity This device complies with the basic and other relevant requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. The Declaration of Conformity can also be found at the end of this User's Manual. Disposal of Old Devices If the product is labelled with a struck-out waste bin, it is subject to the European Guideline 2002/96/EC.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Overview ESC/LAP Press this button while a menu is displayed to move one level up. Press this button in timer mode to set an intermediate time. Power Press and hold this button for at least 2 seconds on/off to power the watch on or off.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M The Display The display shows different icons that inform you about battery status, GPS signal quality and any enabled functions. Below is an example of how the displays can look with an explanation of the most important icons: Battery icon indicating a fully charged internal battery or an empty internal battery.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Introduction Thank you for choosing a Crivit product. This watch has been developed especially for sportspersons. Besides elementary functions like displaying the time it is able to track your position during your sporting activities thanks to a built-in GPS receiver.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Some computers do not supply USB power while they are turned off. The message “Battery Charging in Progress” is displayed on the screen of the sports watch. The message “Battery Charging Completed” is displayed once the battery is fully charged.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M The watchstrap is fixed to the watch with a spring-driven bolt. The spring-driven bolt can be pushed in. Use the tool to push the spring-driven bolt and remove the watchstrap. The following figure illustrates the uninstalled spring-driven bolt.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Powering the Watch On/Off After the built-in battery has been charged, you may power on your watch. Power the watch on by pressing and holding the button (2) for approx. 2 seconds. A sound will confirm that the watch has been powered on.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Select the USER SETTING menu option by using the (4) or (6) button. Then press the OK button (5). Select the SET SYSTEM menu option by using the (4) or (6) button. Then press the OK button (5).
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Then select the desired option by using the (4) or (6) button. Press the OK button (5) to confirm your settings. Press the ESC/LAP button (1) three times to return to the main menu top level.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Put the belt around your chest so that the transmitter is centred on the front. The letters must face outwards. Adjust the length of the breast belt so that the belt remains tight while you are running.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Cleaning the Breast Belt Use only a damp cloth to clean your breast belt. Do not use any solvents or aggressive cleaners. Replacing the Battery The breast belt transmitter uses a coin-type CR2032 battery. To replace the battery, use a coin to unscrew the cover from the back of the transmitter.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Operation After powering the watch on, the tracking menu will appear after a short welcome message and the satellite search will begin. Further operation of the watch is performed via different screens that you can toggle by using the PG (3) button. Depending on the...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Using the Menus In a menu, you can use the (4) and (6) buttons to move the highlight up and down or to toggle between any available sub- pages. Use the OK button (5) to confirm a selection or an entry.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Custom Settings By default, the watch is programmed to use some specific settings ready immediate use. However, accurate measurements and results for analysis it is necessary to customize some settings. It is recommended that you fully read the chapter “The Menus” in order to understand the functions offered by your watch.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Enabling Optional Features Heart Rate, Calories You can enable or disable the heart rate computing and set the heart rate range. For more information, see page: Selecting the Desired Sports Running, Biking, etc. Here you can set the sports that you want to practice. If you plan to carry any baggage or wear any heavy clothes, you may enter the extra weights here.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M First-Time Recording For first time operation, simply start recording for a few minutes in order to obtain some records. Put your breast belt on. Proceed as described on page 16. Put the watch on and use the (2) button to power it on.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Transferring Data If necessary, you can transfer the data to your computer. This requires that you install the supplied software first. To install the software, proceed as described on page 54. Connect the watch to your PC using the supplied USB cable.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M The Menus The Main Menu The main menu consists of four options. The main menu functions let you set your preferences in order to customise the device according to your personal requirements. Main Menu Structure...
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Time zone Daylight Setup Time Saving Time Format Beeper Set System Language Sleep Mode Backlight Set Display Contrast User Setting Page 1 Page 2 Set custom Page 3 page Page 4 Lap page Configuration User Profile...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M For improved navigation, each description is marked with a grey bar. In this bar, you can see the location of the menu item within the entire menu structure. Activity Activity Info ►Main menu ►Activity ►Activity Info Activity Info shows a list of all saved courses.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Activity Setting ►Main menu ►Activity ►Activity Setting This item contains five different settings: Auto Hold (see page 28) Alarm (see page 29) Calories Setting (see page 30) Laps Settings (see page 30) Set Units (see page 31) Auto Hold ►Main menu ►Activity ►Activity Setting ►Auto Hold...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Alerts ►Main menu ►Activity ►Activity Setting ►Alerts You can program different alert types. First of all, select if you want to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the alerts. Furthermore, the time and distance alert can be set as ONCE or REPEAT, depending on whether you want to use it only once or repeatedly.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Calories Setting ►Main menu ►Activity ►Activity Setting ►Calories setting Here you can set the sports that you want to practice. If you plan to carry any baggage or wear any heavy clothes, you may enter the extra weights here.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Set Units ►Main menu ►Activity ►Activity Setting ►Set Units Here you can set the desired units of measure for distance, speed and co-ordinates. Units Select between Statute, Metric or Nautical. Speed Unit Select between units for slower (e.g. m/min) or faster (e.g.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Memory Capacity ►Main menu ►Activity ►Memory Capacity Here you find information on how many waypoints may be recorded. Remaining Number of waypoints still available. Points Time of the storage process. This setting Remaining Times depends on the data recording adjustments (see page 43).
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Routes ►Main menu ►Navigation ►Routes This menu contains three options for editing waypoints along a route. A route always contains multiple waypoints. You can edit or delete any of them. To create a route you will need several recorded waypoints (see also page 35, Saving a Waypoint).
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Starting a Saved Route ►Main menu ►Navigation ►Routes ►List all This option allows you to call-up any saved routes and select and start one of them. Select a route from the list by confirming it with OK (5).
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M times to toggle between the different screens and navigation displays. To quit navigation, press the PG button (3) as many times as necessary to display the main menu. Then select STOP ROUTE from the NAVIGATION submenu.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Finding a Waypoint ►Main menu ►Navigation ►Find Waypoint To edit or delete any saved waypoints you can use this submenu. It is also possible to navigate to a specific waypoint. The following options are available: Opens the list of saved waypoints.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Return to Start / Stop Route ►Main menu ►Navigation ►Return to Start If you have recorded your sports activity, this function will guide you back to the start point. The course direction display will show-up and you can follow the directional guidelines to go to the start of your course.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Configuration This menu lets you set your preferences in order to customise the watch according to your personal requirements. User Setting ►Main Menu ►Configuration ►Settings The User Settings contain seven different groups: Setup Time (see page 38)
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M When not using the watch, you can have it power Sleep Mode off automatically after a preset time. To do this, select a time interval between 5 and 20 minutes. Select STAYS ON to disable the auto-off function.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Set custom page ►Main Menu ►Configuration ►User Setting ►Set custom page With this function you can customize the display screens. This feature only applies to the sports menu and offers you the possibility of quickly viewing the desired information. You can program up to four custom screens as well as the Laps function.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Next, set the function that you want to read for each line. To do this, confirm the preset function with OK (5) and then press (4) and (6) to select a different function. Press the OK button (5) to confirm the new function.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Factory-Default Configuration of Custom Screens The custom screens have the following factory-default configuration: Page 1, 1 line Line 1: Time Line 2: Heart Rate Line 3: Elevation Page 2, 2 lines Line 1: Speed Line 2: Distance...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M User Profile ►Main Menu ►Configuration ►User Setting ►User Profile In User Profile you can enter personal details that will help the computer to calculate the correct values for the calories burnt. You can enter the following details:...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M If required, you can establish a different recording interval. To do this, select CUSTOM TIME and then enter the desired interval in seconds. A faster recording frequency delivers better results but requires more storage in the internal memory. A lower recording frequency does the opposite.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Heart Rate Setting ►Main Menu ►Configuration ►Heart RT Setting You can enable or disable the heart rate computing and set the heart rate range. Toggle the heart rate calculation ON or OFF. Cardio Mode Specify whether you want the calories to be computed from the heart rate.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M System Upgrade ►Main Menu ►Configuration ►System Upgrade If you have an updated operating system (firmware) for your watch, you can download it onto the watch by using this function. To be able to do this, you must connect the watch to your computer.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M The Sports Menu This menu is split into four screens. Press the (4) and (6) buttons to switch between the screens. The details that appear on the different screens can be customised. For more information, read Set Screen on page 40.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Examples for displaying the Sports menu Starting a Recording You can start a recording at any time from the Sports menu. To do this, press OK button (5). The message TIMER STARTED is displayed on the screen for a few seconds. The timer icon (8) will light up.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Stopping a Recording Pause Press the OK button (5) to pause the current recording. The message TIMER STOPPED is displayed on the screen for a few seconds and the timer icon (8) will blink. The GPS co-ordinates will continue recording, and you can resume the course at any time by pressing the OK button (5) again.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Location Display The location display shows the co-ordinates of your present position. Location display examples Geographic co-ordinates UTM co-ordinates Press the (4) and (6) buttons to switch between geographic and UTM coordinates. Geographic Co-ordinates These coordinates show your current position in degrees of latitude and longitude.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M UTM Co-ordinates The UTM coordinates express your position in X-Y coordinates in decimal notation. Below, the UTM Zone is displayed. The UTM zone is a specific section of the Earth’s surface. As this section is quite small, the values can be expressed in Cartesian coordinates.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Map Display The map display shows directional guidelines. Please note that the map display is not equivalent to a GPS moving map as you may be familiar with from car navigation equipment. Any displayed directional guidelines only indicate the direction to follow to go to the next waypoint.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Map mode The map mode must be enabled in order for the screen to display. Please see page 32 for how to enable this screen. The centre of the screen always represents your current position.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Connecting to a Computer To analyse and archive any recorded data, you can transfer it to your computer. You must firstly install the supplied software "GS-Sport Training Gym". System requirements: ® ® Operating system: Windows...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M The next window is the login dialog box. Select the desired user name and click "Login". The application starts and shows a map portion of the Earth in the larger middle window. To learn how to use the software, read the "The Software"...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M The Software After the software has been installed successfully, you can launch it by double-clicking on the application “Crivit Training Gym”. See page 54 to find out how to install the software. When opening the software, you are prompted to enter your user name.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Click the “Data Transmission” button in the lower-left corner of the window. Select the data that you want to transfer. In the upper-left corner you can load track points or waypoints. Click the corresponding button (e.g. "Track Points – Download from Device”.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M The software will check if there are any track points available for download. Please wait until the process has finished. If there are any track points available on the watch, the following list will appear (this is an example only).
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M The download from the watch will begin. Please wait until the process has finished. After the download has been completed, on the right part of the window a list with downloaded data will be shown.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M In the bottom of the window, a graphical representation of other information related to the selected course will be shown. Click on a checkbox to select the information that you want to be shown (at least one box must be checked):...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Creating Waypoints with the Software You can use the software to create waypoints on the map and transfer them to the watch. Please note that creating waypoints does not correspond to the navigation you may be familiar with from a car navigation system.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Then click the red mark on the map. Enter a unique name for the waypoint in the window that pops up and then click “Save”. Please note that the name must not exceed six characters, as the watch display width is limited.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Transferring Waypoints to the Watch After you have created all the desired waypoints you must transfer them to the watch in order to use them. First you need to connect the sports watch to your computer and put it in idle mode for reception.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M The marked waypoints will be transferred. As soon as the status bar disappears, the process is completed. You may then remove the watch from the computer. You'll find the waypoints on the watch in the following location: Main menu >...
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Appendix Technical Specifications Charger input jack 5V via USB 2.0 interface Display size 24.9 x 39.9 mm (H x W) Display type: B&W LCD display Water-proof standard IPX 7 Operating temperature 5 °C to 35 °C (max.
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Index Activity ........27 Data Recording ......43 Activity Info ......27 Delete ........31 Activity Seting ......28 Deleting data......31 Alerts........29 Display Auto Hold .........28 Icons ........10 Toggling .......19 Display backlight ......39 Backlight . see Display backlight Battery Charging ......11 EGNOS........44...
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Stop........37 Main Menu ......25 Add/Remove ....... 32 Serial number ......46 Map Display ......52 Set Display ......39 Map mode ....... 53 Set Screen ......40 Memory capacity ..... 32 Set System ......38 Menus Setup Time......
Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M Warranty Information 36 Months Warranty from the date of purchase Dear Customer, Many thanks for purchasing a Crivit product. Prior to using your Crivit product, please read the included documentation and/or online help carefully. Should you encounter any problem that cannot be solved by reading the documentation, please contact our Hotline.
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Crivit Sports GPS Watch GH625M English - 69...
Declaration of Conformity Targa GmbH Lange Wende 41 59494 Soest, Germany declare our responsibility that the product: GPS Sport watch model: Crivit GH625M is confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the Approximation of the Laws of the Member States relating to Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004/108/EC and the vehicle directive 2004/104/EC.
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