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  • Page 1 User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Neither this User’s Manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consent of the author. Download the latest version of this document at www.xplova.com. XPLOVA Inc. 4F-3, No 66, Sanchong Rd., Nangang District, Taipei 11560, Taiwan, R.O.C.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Optional Accessories........6 Charging the Xplova G5 ....... . . 7 Powering up the Xplova G5 .
  • Page 4 Deleting the History ........40 Navigating with Xplova G5 ..... . 41 Using the Map Mode Interface.
  • Page 5 Adding a Favourite from Previous Destinations... . . 57 Adding a Favourite by Geocoordinate ....58 Adding a Favourite by Point of Interest .
  • Page 6 Planning a Tour ........79 Creating a Tour .
  • Page 7 Pairing the Heart Rate Monitor ......95 Wearing the Heart Rate Monitor ......96 Changing the Heart Rate Monitor Battery .
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  • Page 9: Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations on having purchased the Xplova G5 Bike Navigator - the optimum GPS solution for cycling enthusiasts. In this chapter you will discover key features and understand how to power up and use basic features of the user interface. Further chapters explain how to use the full features and functions of the bike computer and navigator.

  • Page 10: Getting To Know The Xplova G5

    Getting Started Getting to Know the Xplova G5 This section introduces your Xplova G5 and its main features. Touchscreen Power Button Record Button Mode Button USB Port Figure 1. The Xplova G5 at a glance Getting to Know the Xplova G5...

  • Page 11: Included Accessories

    Getting Started Getting Started Included Accessories The Xplova G5 includes the items shown in Figure 2. Check to make sure all items are included in the package; contact your Xplova retailer immediately if anything is missing. Bike mount Power supply Cable ties Figure 2.

  • Page 12: Features Of The Xplova G5

    Getting Started Features of the Xplova G5 The Xplova G5 is the premier Bike Navigator for serious cyclists the world over. The intuitive, durable design of the Xplova G5 delivers maximum usability in a variety of outdoor environments. • 3.5” large color display with slim outlook •...

  • Page 13: Record Cycling Data

    Record Cycling Data Enhance your physical performance and get the most out of your workout with the wireless Ant+ sensors. The Xplova G5 sends you real-time cycling data for monitoring time, distance, speed, elevation, heart rate, cadence, calories burned, and more.

  • Page 14: Optional Accessories

    Getting Started Optional Accessories The Xplova G5 can be paired with two optional accessories that provide you a complete solution for cycling and outdoor activities. The heart rate monitor (HRM) measures heart rate for tracking cardiovascular performance during a workout. The combo cadence sensor attaches to your bicycle’s chainstay and provides precise...

  • Page 15: Charging The Xplova G5

    Charging the Xplova G5 Before using your Xplova G5, make sure it is properly charged and ready to go. Charge the Xplova G5 for at least 5 hours before first use to make sure the batteries are fully charged. To charge the Xplova G5: 1.

  • Page 16: Powering Up The Xplova G5

    Powering up the Xplova G5 After charging the Xplova G5 you are ready to begin using it. Pressing the power button located on the left side of the Xplova G5 turns it on. During startup, it displays a splash screen while it loads map databases into the system.

  • Page 17: Using The Touchscreen Controls

    Getting Started Using the Touchscreen Controls The screen on the Xplova G5 acts as the main interface. Several gestures allow you to control the view on the Xplova G5 screen. A swiping motion from top to bottom as shown in Figure 5 switches the view on the bike computer from the main screen to the secondary screen.
  • Page 18 Getting Started The Xplova G5 has two modes: bike computer mode and map mode. Bike computer mode shows a customisable display of performance indicators such as distance travelled, speed, heart rate and so on. Map mode shows a map of the area with a customisable view of points of interest and other geographical features.
  • Page 19 Getting Started Getting Started The controls on the main screen activate by clicking (a short tap), Clicking and holding (holding your finger down for ~2 seconds), or dragging (holding your finger down and sliding it across the screen). To familiarise yourself with the touch controls, try recording a short session using the on-screen controls.

  • Page 20: Using The Side Button Controls

    Getting Started Using the Side Button Controls The side button controls not only allow you to power up the Xplova G5, but also to access brightness and volume controls, switch between modes, and record sessions. Adjusting Brightness and Volume To adjust brightness and volume, briefly press the power button.

  • Page 21: Switching Modes

    Switching Modes You can switch between bike computer and map mode quickly by pressing the mode key on the left side of the Xplova G5. Recording a Session You can use the record button as an alternative to the on-screen control.

  • Page 22: Locking The Screen

    2. To unlock the screen, press the mode button again for 3 seconds. Power Options The Power button can also be used to power down or put the Xplova G5 into standby mode: • Power off turns the device off completely so it uses no charge.
  • Page 23 Getting Started Getting Started To view power options on the Xplova G5: 1. Press the power button for 3 seconds. The screen in Figure 9 on page 15 displays. Figure 9. The power-down options menu 2. Click the desired power mode or click X to cancel.

  • Page 24: Mounting The Xplova G5

    Mounting the Xplova G5 Now that you have familiarised yourself with the basic functions and controls of the Xplova G5, you are ready to mount it to your bicycle. The Xplova G5 includes a mounting clip with adjustments for mounting on the stem or the handlebars of your bicycle.
  • Page 25 Figure 11. Threading cable ties 4. Slide the rubber base of the mounting clip into the bottom of the mounting clip so the semicircular groove is parallel with the bike component you are attaching the clip to. Mounting the Xplova G5...
  • Page 26 5. Cinch the cable ties around the bike component loosely and make final adjustments to the position of the mounting clip, as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12. Attaching the mounting clip 6. Cinch the cable ties tightly until the mounting clip in securely in place. Mounting the Xplova G5...
  • Page 27 Getting Started Getting Started 7. Slide the Xplova G5 onto the mounting clip as indicated in Figure 13 until it clicks into place. Figure 13. Attaching the Xplova G5 to the mounting clip Mounting the Xplova G5...

  • Page 28: Acquiring A Gps Signal

    To acquire a GPS signal, position the Xplova G5 to have line-of-sight exposure to the sky. The greater the exposure, the faster the Xplova G5 will be able to acquire a signal. First-time signal acquisitions can take 5-15 minutes to complete under open skies.
  • Page 29 Getting Started Getting Started To create a user profile: 1. From the bike computer screen click Show to display menu options. 2. Click Cycling settings 3. Click User Profile. The User Profile screen displays as shown in Figure 14. Figure 14. The user profile screen 4.
  • Page 30 Getting Started 6. Select a gender. 7. Click in the Birth Date field and type the Year, Month, and Day you were born as prompted, clicking Ok after each entry. 8. Click in the Weight field, type your weight in kilograms, and click 9.
  • Page 31 Getting Started Getting Started To create a Bike Profile: 1. From the Cycling Settings menu click Bicycle Profile. The bicycle profile screen appears as shown in Figure 15. Figure 15. The bicycle profile screen 2. Click in the Bike Name field, type a name for your bike, and click 3.

  • Page 32: Connecting To Sensors

    GPS location. • Click Manual and enter a wheel circumference in centimetres if you do not want to have the Xplova G5 calibrate wheel size for you. Connecting to Sensors If you plan to use the optional combo cadence sensor and/or heart rate monitor, you will need to pair the devices with your Xplova G5 before you can use them.

  • Page 33: Using The Bike Computer

    Using the Bike Computer Using the Bike Computer Interface The bike computer interface contains the controls and displays shown in Figure 16. Status Icons Time Main display Sub-displays Odometer Record Show Figure 16. The bike computer interface Using the Bike Computer Interface...
  • Page 34 Using the Bike Computer In addition to the controls in Figure 16, you can click Show to reveal the menu items shown in Figure 17. Cycling Settings Training General History Manager Settings Hide Figure 17. Bike computer menu items Table 1 describes the controls and displays shown in Figure 16 and Figure 17.

  • Page 35: Setting Up Warnings

    Setting up Warnings Warnings help you to stay within predefined ranges during your training session. You can program the Xplova G5 up to alert you when you exceed set durations or distances, or go below or above a set speed, cadence limit, or heart rate.
  • Page 36 Using the Bike Computer When the Xplova G5 detects that you have exceeded your predefined range during a recorded session, it emits an audible alarm. To set up warnings: 1. While in bike computer mode, click Show > Cycling Settings. The cycling settings screen appears as shown in Figure 18.
  • Page 37 Using the Bike Computer Using the Bike Computer 2. In the Cycling Settings screen click Warnings. The warning set- ting screen appears as shown in Figure 19. Figure 19. The warning setting screen 3. Choose one or more parameters to use for your warning. You can set warnings for the following: •...

  • Page 38: Setting Up Recording Options

    The Xplova G5 allows you to smart-pause and smart-lap while recording a session. • Smart Pause keeps the Xplova G5 from logging data if your speed falls below a customisable threshold. • Smart Lap enters a lap marker into the log according to location or after travelling a predefined distance.
  • Page 39 2. In the Cycling Settings screen click Data Recording. The warning setting screen appears as shown in. Figure 20. The recording options screen 3. Select how the Xplova G5 automatically enters lap markers: • Smart Pause: starts a new lap every time your speed falls below your specified limit.

  • Page 40: Setting A Training Mode

    Training modes help you achieve performance goals during a ride. When your session has reached predefined limits for distance, time, or calories burned, the Xplova G5 ceases logging data. To set a training mode: 1. While in bike computer mode, click Show >Training. The training mode screen appears as shown in Figure 21.

  • Page 41: Customising The Bike Computer View

    3. Click Ok to prepare the session. The start training prompt opens. 4. Click Ok to begin the session. The Xplova G5 ceases logging the session as soon as your duration, distance, or calorie goal has been met. A prompt opens to indicate that your goal has been met.
  • Page 42 Using the Bike Computer • Average: Shows the average revolutions per minute in the current session • Lap: Shows the average revolutions per minute in the current • Calories: Shows the accumulated calories burned in the current session • Remaining: Shows the remaining calories to burn in a training session •...
  • Page 43 Using the Bike Computer Using the Bike Computer • Last Lap Heart Rate: shows the average heart rate during the last lap • Laps: shows the number of laps traversed during the current session • Speed: shows the current speed •...
  • Page 44 Using the Bike Computer • Remain Time: shows how much time is remaining if in a training session • Start Time: shows the time that the session was started • Estimated Arrival Time: shows how much longer before arriving at a destination designated on the map •...
  • Page 45 Using the Bike Computer Using the Bike Computer 3. Scroll to the menu category and click to select 4. Click the item to display. 5. Click Ok to change the items and return to the bike com- puter view, or Cancel to return to the bike computer with- out saving changes.

  • Page 46: Using History Manager

    Using the Bike Computer Using History Manager After completing a training session with the Xplova G5 you can view your performance in the history manager. The history manager stores a log of your speed, elevation, cadence, heart rate, and lap markers.
  • Page 47 Using the Bike Computer Using the Bike Computer summary of the record appears in the lower section of the history screen as shown in Figure 24. Figure 24. History screen details Using History Manager...

  • Page 48: Deleting The History

    Deleting the History Once you have uploaded your history files to your PC it is no longer necessary to store them in the Xplova G5. You can delete the history to clear memory for additional records and facilitate browsing of new records.

  • Page 49: Navigating With Xplova G5

    Navigating with Xplova G5 The Xplova G5 Bike Navigator not only helps you improve your workout, but also displays the current location on the screen. The Xplova G5 provides the following features: • Current location contextually displayed on a map screen •...

  • Page 50: Using The Map Mode Interface

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Using the Map Mode Interface The map mode interface provides a view of the current position and the ability to zoom in and pan around the map. Figure 25 on page 42 shows map mode view.
  • Page 51 Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 In addition to the controls in Figure 25, you can click Show to reveal the menu items shown in Figure 26. Add current position to Favourites Main Menu Destination Bike Computer Hide Figure 26.

  • Page 52: Using The Map Display

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Table 2. Map mode controls and displays Item Description Click to place a lap marker in the current session’s log. Show Click to show the additional menu items that appear in Figure 26. Bike Computer Click to switch to bike computer mode Main Menu Click to open the main menu.
  • Page 53 Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 To use the map display: 1. First try zooming in. At the top of the map display, click zoom in . The map display shows a smaller area of the map with greater detail (smaller roads, POIs).
  • Page 54 Navigating with Xplova G5 6. Finally, click and hold your finger on an area of interest. The clos- est address will appear along with the Actions button as shown in Figure 27. Figure 27. The popup menu 7. Click Actions. The actions menu opens as shown in Figure 28 on page 47 with the following options: •...

  • Page 55: Changing The Map View

    Navigating with Xplova G5 • Close. Closes the menu. Figure 28. The actions menu Changing the Map View The Xplova G5 allows you to change the map view in a number of ways: • Display the map from a traditional aerial perspective •...
  • Page 56 Navigating with Xplova G5 • Allow the map to automatically zoom in or out. The auto zoom feature zooms out when your speed increases and zooms in when you speed decreases or you approach a turn in a route’s guidance. See “Displaying a Route” on page 72 for more information.
  • Page 57 Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 to display only an isometric view of flattened terrain. Click Ok to continue. 6. Select an orientation. Click Orientated to toggle and view the map from the direction you are travelling, or click Direction...
  • Page 58 Navigating with Xplova G5 Note: Red spots indicate outdoor Kompass POIs Figure 29. The special destination list 9. Select the points of interest (POIs) that you want to appear on the map display. Note: POIs only display when you are sufficiently zoomed in on the map.

  • Page 59: Locating Your Position

    POIs, or click POI labelling on to toggle and show selected POIs. Locating your Position Once you have customised how you want the Xplova G5 to display the map display, you can find your current position and display it contextually in the map display.

  • Page 60: Setting The Home Location

    Note that if you are not moving, the Xplova G5 may not be able to accurately determine the direction you are facing. The Xplova G5 orients the map in the direction of travel, not the direction the Xplova G5 is facing.

  • Page 61: Adding Favourite Locations

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 4. Click Next to open the second screen of the menu. 5. Click Set Home to open the selection method menu. 6. Choose a method by which you want to enter your home location: •...
  • Page 62 Navigating with Xplova G5 destinations. Favourite locations can be either set from the main menu in map mode, or from the settings menu. The map view favourite control adds your current position to the list of favourites. If you want to use a different location for your favourite, you can accomplish this through the main menu.
  • Page 63 Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 To add a favourite destination from the main menu: 1. In map mode, click Main Menu, then click Favourites. The Favourites list opens as shown in Figure 30. Figure 30. The favourites list 2.

  • Page 64: Adding A Favourite By Address

    Navigating with Xplova G5 • Geocoordinates: See “Adding a Favourite by Geocoordinate” on page 58. • Points of Interest: See “Adding a Favourite by Point of Interest” on page 59. Adding a Favourite by Address To add a favourite by address: 1.

  • Page 65: Adding A Favourite By Location

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 Adding a Favourite by Location To add a favourite by location: 1. From the Define Position menu, Click Location. The map display opens. 2. Pan to the desired location, and click the location to add. A pin indicates the location with the address written at the top of the map screen.

  • Page 66: Adding A Favourite By Geocoordinate

    Navigating with Xplova G5 5. Select a rating if desired and click Ok. Adding a Favourite by Geocoordinate To add a favourite by geocoordinate: 1. From the Define Position menu, Click Geocoordinate. The geocoordinate screen opens. 2. Select N or S.

  • Page 67: Adding A Favourite By Point Of Interest

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 Adding a Favourite by Point of Interest To add a favourite by Point of Interest: 1. Click Point of Interest. The select category screen opens. 2. From the Define position menu, click Points of Interest The select category screen opens.

  • Page 68: Selecting A Point Of Interest (Poi)

    Points of interest (POIs) are locations in the map database that correspond to various landmarks and service areas such as restaurants, post offices, even viewing areas. The Xplova G5 comes pre-installed with a variety of POIs that can be used to be used when setting destinations, planning a tour, or adding favourites.
  • Page 69 3. Select a POI search method: • Location: Choose a location from the map display. The Xplova G5 will search for POIs within 30 kilometres of the specified location. • Current Destination: Choose a POI within 30 kilometres of your current destination.

  • Page 70: Entering A Destination

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Entering a Destination The Destination function provides the end point for route guidance when you need directions to a location. After setting a destination, the route options wizard begins to optimise the route and provide guidance. For more information about the route options wizard, see “Setting Route Options”...

  • Page 71: Selecting A Destination Via A Location On The Map

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 • Location: allows you to select a destination by clicking on a location on the Map Display. See “Selecting a Destination via a Location on the Map” on page 63. • Tours: allows you to choose a destination already set in Tours.

  • Page 72: Selecting A Favourite As A Destination

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Selecting a Favourite as a Destination To select a destination via Favourite: 1. In map mode, click Destination. The Enter Destination screen opens 2. Click Favourite . The Favourites screen opens 3. Select a favourite from the list.

  • Page 73: Entering An Address As A Destination

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 Entering an Address as a Destination To select a destination via address: 1. In map mode, click Destination. the Enter Destination screen opens. 2. Click Address. The Address entry screen appears. 3. Begin typing the name of the city into the city/zip field. A list of cities with matching names appears.

  • Page 74: Selecting A Destination Using Previous Destinations

    Navigating with Xplova G5 4. Type the latitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds and click Next. 5. Select E or W. 6. Type the longitude in degrees, minutes, and seconds and click Next. 7. Verify the position. If no address was found a popup notifies you.

  • Page 75: Selecting A Destination Using The Tours Menu

    2. From the Enter Destination menu, click Tours. The tours list opens. 3. Select a tour and click Calculate. The Xplova G5 calculates the route to the next unvisited location on your tour. For more infor- mation on tours, see “Planning a Tour” on page 79.
  • Page 76 Location: allows you to select a starting point by clicking on a location on the Map Display. 4. From any of the above choices click Apply. The Xplova G5 saves the position as the start point and prompts you to enter a destina- tion.

  • Page 77: Setting Route Options

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 • Home: sets home as the destination and opens the Route Options menu. See “Setting Route Options” on page 69. • Points of Interest: allows you to choose a point of interest as a destination.
  • Page 78 Navigating with Xplova G5 3. Choose route exclusions and click Calculate. The route displays as described in “Displaying a Route” on page 72. Route options determine which guidance options and exclusions are available and include the following: • Navigation profile: •...
  • Page 79 Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 • Economical: This option is available if Motorcycle or Car is chosen as the mode of transportation. It generates guidance for the most fuel-efficient route. • Route exclusions remove the selected type of thoroughfare from the routing program: •...

  • Page 80: Displaying A Route

    Figure 31 on page 72. Once you have decided on a route, click Navigation to obtain instructions on how to reach your destination from the Xplova G5. Guidance is described in “Using Route Guidance” on page 75.
  • Page 81 Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 The Calculated route screen has the controls described in Table 4: Table 4. Functions of the Calculated Route screen Function Icon Description Select rout- Opens the route options screen so you can choose between the fastest and shortest routes.
  • Page 82 Different Start Location” on page 67). It simulates the route between two points on the map by running a turn-by-turn animation of the trip. Navigation Navigation puts the Xplova G5 into Guidance mode. See “Using Route Guidance” on page 75 for instructions. Displaying a Route...

  • Page 83: Using Route Guidance

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Using Route Guidance Once you have decided on a route to take, you can use the Route Guidance function to get turn-by-turn directions from the Xplova G5. The route guidance screen appears in Figure 32. Route...

  • Page 84: Exiting Guidance

    Navigating with Xplova G5 While travelling with guidance, the Xplova G5 tells you in your selected language what the next turn is and how far you have to go until you reach it. Several options are available only while in guidance. These options may be accessed from the main menu.

  • Page 85: Using The Track Manager

    Track manager helps you use tracks imported from a PC to plan new cycling routes. Importing a track The Xplova G5 supports importing standard tracks from the German Cyclists Federation (ADFC) using Tour Explorer Lite. To import a track: 1. Connect your Xplova G5 to a PC.

  • Page 86: Using A Track As A Route

    Using a track as a route The routing functions of the Xplova G5 can be used with tracks. To use a track as a route: 1. While in map mode, click Main Menu.

  • Page 87: Deleting A Track

    Navigating with Xplova G5 Navigating with Xplova G5 Deleting a track If a track is no longer needed you can delete it from memory. To delete a track: 1. While in map mode, click Main Menu. 2. Click Track Manager. The Tracks screen opens.

  • Page 88: Editing A Tour

    Add to add it to the list of destinations in your route. 6. Continue adding destinations to your tour until you have entered all planned locations. 7. Click Calculate to start the tour. The Xplova G5 automatically cal- culates the route from your current position to the first destina- tion.

  • Page 89: Tour Guidance

    If you are mid-tour and do not want to go to the next destination in the list, you can simply click Next Destination from the main menu. The Xplova G5 then calculates and provides guidance to the next destination in the tour.
  • Page 90 Navigating with Xplova G5 Planning a Tour...

  • Page 91: Changing Settings

    Changing Settings The Xplova G5 has a number of customisable settings available so you can personalise your device and control functionality. Different settings exist for map mode and bike mode. Changing Map Mode Settings Map mode settings change how the map and menus are viewed as well as how guidance is calculated.

  • Page 92: Modifying The Home Address

    Changing Settings Modifying the Home Address The home address sets a special location in the Xplova G5 that can be quickly accessed from other menus. It also determines the world region to use when searching for addresses or other geographic information.

  • Page 93: Showing System And Copyright Information

    Speed: Displays your current speed. Showing System and Copyright Information The system information screen can be useful when determining whether you have the latest version of the Xplova software. The system information screen provides the following information: • Version: Displays the current software version number •...

  • Page 94: Changing General Settings

    Changing Settings Changing General Settings Most of the settings that affect how the device behaves appear in the General Settings menu in bike computer mode. General settings include the items listed in Table 5. Table 5. General settings menu items Menu Item Description Opens a screen to turn the GPS receiver on or off.

  • Page 95: Deactivating The Gps Receiver

    If the Xplova G5 is unable to fix your current position, reset the GPS receiver. Note: If the Xplova G5 does not detect a GPS signal after two min- utes, it prompts you to either continue searching for a signal, continue in silent mode, or turn off the GPS receiver.

  • Page 96: Activating Power Saving Mode

    4. Click Return to go back to the general settings menu. Activating Power Saving Mode Power saving mode puts the Xplova G5 into standby mode if it detects that the position has not changed for more than 5 minutes. To activate or deactivate power saving mode: 1.

  • Page 97: Turning On The Backlight Timer

    Changing Settings Changing Settings 4. Click Return to go back to the general settings menu. Turning on the Backlight Timer When active, the backlight timer shuts down the touchscreen backlight to reduce power use. You can specify a duration for the backlight timer.

  • Page 98: Setting The Time Zone

    6. Click Return to go back to the general settings menu. Setting the Time Zone The Xplova G5 updates its clock from time signals received over the GPS channel. These signals are received in universal time code (UTC) and need to be adjusted to display the correct local time.

  • Page 99: Setting Units Of Measurement

    6. Click Return to go back to the general settings menu. Setting the Interface Language The user interface language on the Xplova G5 can be changed to suit your preference. When the interface language is changed, the voice guidance provided while navigating to a destination also changes.

  • Page 100: Calibrating The Altimeter

    GPS Information Screen (see “Viewing GPS Info” on page 84). To calibrate the altimeter: 1. Find a location with a known elevation and place the Xplova G5 at or near the location. 2. While in bike computer mode, click Show > General Settings.

  • Page 101: Restoring Factory Settings

    2. Scroll down and click Factory Reset. 3. Click Restore Device Settings. 4. Click the check mark when the prompt appears. The Xplova G5 deletes settings and profiles for all users and bikes, then deletes all items in the history and resets itself.
  • Page 102 Changing Settings Changing General Settings...

  • Page 103: Using Your Accessories

    This section describes how to pair and wear the heart rate monitor. Pairing the Heart Rate Monitor Pairing connects the Heart Rate Monitor to the Xplova G5, allowing heart rate to be recorded and displayed on screen. To pair the Heart Rate Monitor: 1.

  • Page 104: Wearing The Heart Rate Monitor

    Using your Accessories 4. Rub the ribbed inside edge of the HRM as shown in Figure 33 while holding it near the GPS unit. A popup on the Xplova G5 indi- cates when the HRM is paired. CLOSE OPEN Figure 33. Pairing the heart rate monitor...

  • Page 105: Changing The Heart Rate Monitor Battery

    Pairing the Combo Cadence Sensor Up to three combo cadence sensors on three bikes can be paired with one Xplova G5. To pair a combo cadence sensor: 1. While in bike computer mode, click Show > General Settings.
  • Page 106 Using your Accessories 2. Scroll down and click Combo cadence. 3. Select a bike profile to assign the sensor to by sliding the control to the on position. 4. Click Search next to the selected bike. 5. Swipe one of the magnets about 1/2 cm from the speed sensor as shown in Figure 34 while holding the sensor near the GPS unit.

  • Page 107: Installing The Combo Cadence Sensor

    Using your Accessories Using your Accessories Installing the Combo Cadence Sensor After pairing the sensor you can install it on the selected bike. Before installing the combo cadence sensor check to be sure you have the following components in the accessory kit: Cadence sensor Speed sensor Speed magnet...
  • Page 108 Using your Accessories To install the combo cadence sensor: 1. Position the sensor on the chainstay as shown in Figure 36. Figure 36. Positioning the combo cadence sensor Combo Cadence Sensor...
  • Page 109 Using your Accessories Using your Accessories 2. Use the supplied cable ties to hold the sensor in place as shown in Figure 37. Do not fully tighten. GAP < 5 mm GAP < 5 mm Figure 37. Attaching sensor and magnets 3.

  • Page 110: Training With The Combo Cadence Sensor

    Using your Accessories 4. Attach the magnet to the left crank as shown in Figure 38. Do not fully tighten. Figure 38. Attaching the cadence magnet to the left crank 5. Adjust magnets and sensors so the air gap between sensor mark- ings and magnets is less than 5 mm.

  • Page 111: Changing The Combo Cadence Battery

    2. Remove the old battery and replace with a new one 3. Replace the battery cover and tighten with a coin. Installing a Micro-SD Card The Xplova G5 supports the addition of flash memory using a micro- SD card. Adding flash memory allows for additional map data storage.
  • Page 112 Using your Accessories Installing a Micro-SD Card...

  • Page 113: Using The Pc Applications

    Using the PC Applications The Xplova G5 is supported by two PC applications: the X-NAVI™ ™ Manager and X-Tracks . The X-NAVI™ Manager helps you keep your maps and software updated with the latest information, while X- ™ Tracks provides a personal training interface to help you visualise performance improvement and more.

  • Page 114: Installing The Pc Applications

    Using the PC Applications Installing the PC Applications The DVD in the Xplova G5 package comes with three applications: • Microsoft Activesync ™ • X-Tracks : PC tool for cycling data backup, analysis, and management • X-NAVI™ Manager: PC tool for updating Xplova G5 software, map...

  • Page 115: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Table 6. Specifications Model Name Model Name Xplova G5 Bike Navigator Bike computer function User configurable Multi-information configurable in different fields: multi function time, speed, distance, elevation, slop, Heart rate, information display cadence, calories, lap, …& etc. Multi information...
  • Page 116 Appendix Table 6. Specifications History manager Review, edit, and analyze history record data. Training program Training by time, distance, calories. GPS Navigation function Map support Built-in routable 2D/3D topo map, street map and raster map Elevation profile Elevation preview of route and tracks Bicycle Trails Bicycle Trail collection: Area bicycle vector trail collection...
  • Page 117 Appendix Appendix Table 6. Specifications Audio Mono speaker output Expansion Slot Micro SD expansion slot for memory card Battery Rechargeable Li-polymer battery *Typical 10 hrs operation Indicator Standby LEC indicator Charging from Mini USB PC connection USB 2.0, Mini USB Physical Dimension <102 (L) x <...
  • Page 118 Appendix Table 6. Specifications HRM chest belt ANT+ heart rate monitor chest belt (optional) Combo Cadence ANT+ 2-in-1 (Combo) Cadence sensor module Sensor (optional) (Speed sensor, Cadence sensor) AC adapter charger Mini USB USB Charger USB cable Standard mini-USB cable Specifications...

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    Appendix Appendix Declarations of Conformity Duales System Deutschland GmbH Participant CE Declaration of Conformity (CENELEC Europe) WEEE directive Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment by users in private households in the European Union. This symbol on the product or on the packaging indicates that this can not be disposed of as household waste.
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