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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 ........7 Charging the Xplova G3 ........8 Powering up the Xplova G3 .
  • Page 4 Map Mode ..........32 The Map Interface .
  • Page 5 General Settings ........52 Satellites .
  • Page 6 Download Detail Maps ......78 Updating the Xplova G3 Software ......78 Appendix .

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Congratulations on having purchased the Xplova G3 GPS Bike Computer. 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...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Xplova G3

    Getting Started Getting to Know the Xplova G3 This section introduces your Xplova G3 and its main features. 1. Power/OSD 2. LED 3. + Button 4. - Button 5. Menu 6. Lap/Reset 7. 5-Way Control Stick 8. Record/End 9. Mode/Bike select Figure 1.
  • Page 9 Getting Started Getting Started 1. Buzzer output 2. Battery cover 3. Mounting guides 4. Vent holes for pressure and temperature measurement 5. Mini USB connector, under waterproof cap Figure 2. The Xplova G3 back Getting to Know the Xplova G3...

  • Page 10: Included Accessories

    Getting Started Included Accessories The Xplova G3 includes the items shown in Figure 3. Check to make sure all items are included in the package; contact your Xplova retailer immediately if anything is missing. Stem bike mount Power supply Handle bar bike mount Cable ties Figure 3.

  • Page 11: Features Of The Xplova G3

    Getting Started Getting Started Features of the Xplova G3 The Xplova G3 is the premier GPS Bike Computer for serious cyclists the world over. The intuitive, durable design of the Xplova G3 delivers maximum usability in a variety of outdoor environments.

  • Page 12: Smart-Sign™ Track Navigation

    Heart Rate Monitor, Speed/ party) etc. Cadence Combo Sensor and power meter(3 Training The Xplova G3 also provides a Training mode with time, distance and calorie burned thresholds to help you setup your own training program. Features of the Xplova G3...

  • Page 13: Optional Accessories

    Getting Started Getting Started Optional Accessories The Xplova G3 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 14: Charging The Xplova G3

    Charging the Xplova G3 Before using your Xplova G3, make sure it is properly charged and ready to go. Charge the Xplova G3 for at least 5 hours before first use to make sure the batteries are fully charged. To charge the Xplova G3: 1.
  • Page 15 Getting Started 4. Plug the power supply included in the package into a wall outlet. 5. Open the protective silicone door on the base of the Xplova G3. 6. Plug the USB adapter into the port as shown in Figure 5.

  • Page 16: Powering Up The Xplova G3

    Powering up the Xplova G3 After charging the Xplova G3, you are ready to begin using it. Pressing the Power button located on the left side of the Xplova G3 turns it on. During startup, it displays a splash screen while it loads map databases into the system.

  • Page 17: Using The Button Controls

    Getting Started Getting Started Using the Button Controls The side button controls not only allow you to power up the Xplova G3, but also to access brightness and volume controls, switch between modes, record sessions, and support general settings. Adjusting Brightness and Turn On/Off Volume To adjust brightness and volume, briefly press the Power button.

  • Page 18: Switching Modes

    Getting Started Switching Modes You can switch Bike Computer, Map, Chart and Training mode quickly by pressing the Mode button on the left side of the Xplova G3. The display mode as shown in Figure 8. Bike Computer Training (optional)
  • Page 19 Getting Started Getting Started To show the next page of the mode: While in Bike Computer or Chart mode. 1. Use the control stick to scroll up and down through the page of a mode. Figure 9. Screen of Bike Computer pages Using the Button Controls...

  • Page 20: Recording A Session

    Getting Started Recording a Session You can use the record button to start a new record, pause record, continue record, and stop record. Figure 10. Recording with the side control button To record a session using the side button controls: 1.

  • Page 21: Power Options

    2. To unlock the screen, press the + button for 3 seconds. Power Options The Power button can also be used to power down or put the Xplova G3 into standby mode: • Power off: Turns the device off completely so it uses no power.

  • Page 22: Menu

    2. Use the control stick to select the desired power mode. 3. Press the control stick to select power mode. Menu The Xplova G3 supports 2 menu types: General Menu and Quick Menu. To show the general menu: 1. Press the Menu button. The General Menu screen as shown in Figure 12.
  • Page 23 Getting Started Getting Started 2. For details of the General Menu see “Changing Settings” on page 43. Figure 12. The general menu To show the quick menu: 1. Press the control stick down to call up a quick menu of the mode. 2.

  • Page 24: Creating A Profile

    Getting Started Creating a Profile There are two profile types in the Xplova G3: User profiles and bike profiles. After you setting profiles, you can accurately record the distance travelled on your bike and begin tracking performance. For details see “User and Bikes” on page 49.

  • Page 25: Connecting To Sensors

    Mounting the Xplova G3 Now that you have familiarized yourself with the basic functions and controls of the Xplova G3, you are ready to mount it to your bicycle. The Xplova G3 includes stem bike mount and handle bar bike mount for your bicycle.
  • Page 26 Getting Started 2. Once you have decided on a location, apply the rubber sleeving to the area as shown in Figure 13. Figure 13. Applying the rubber sleeving Mounting the Xplova G3...
  • Page 27 Figure 14. 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 G3...
  • Page 28 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 15. Figure 15. Attaching the mounting clip 6. Cinch the cable ties tightly until the mounting clip is securely in place. Mounting the Xplova G3...
  • Page 29 Getting Started Getting Started 7. Slide the Xplova G3 onto the mounting clip as indicated in Figure 16 until it clicks into place. Figure 16. Attaching the Xplova G3 to the mounting clip NOTE: Handle bar installation is similar to the stem mount.
  • Page 30 Getting Started Mounting the Xplova G3...

  • Page 31: Using The Gps Bike Computer

    Using the GPS Bike Computer Bike Computer Mode The Bike Computer Interface The bike computer interface contains the controls and displays shown in Figure 17. Time Recording Status Combo Cadence Status Heart Rate Monitor Status GPS Status Battery Status Heart Rate Bar (Optional) Odometer Current Cadence (Optional) Cadence Bar (Optional)
  • Page 32 Using the GPS Bike Computer Table 1 describes the controls and displays shown in Figure 17. Table 1. Bike computer controls and displays Item Description Record Shows the status of start or pause logging a session Combo Cadence Shows connection to accessories Battery Shows battery charge Shows GPS connectivity...

  • Page 33: Quick Menu Of Bike Computer

    Using the GPS Bike Computer Using the GPS Bike Computer Quick Menu of Bike Computer Press the control stick down to call up a quick menu of Bike Computer mode. Figure 18. Quick menu of bike computer Before you select a bike, you must set bike profiles. For details see “Bike Profile”...

  • Page 34: Bike Computer Data

    Using the GPS Bike Computer To edit pages: Before you editing pages, switch page to other page, but not dash meter. Then press the control stick to call up a quick menu. For details see “Editing Pages” on page 40. Bike Computer Data The bike computer view can be easily configured to show only the items that you need.
  • Page 35 Using the GPS Bike Computer Using the GPS Bike Computer • Calories: Shows the accumulated calories burned in the current session • Calories Burned Rate: Shows the calories burned rate in the current session • Remain Training Calories: Shows the remaining calories to burn in a training session •...
  • Page 36 Using the GPS 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 • Average Speed: Shows the average speed of the current session •...
  • Page 37 Using the GPS Bike Computer Using the GPS 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 38: Map Mode

    Using the GPS Bike Computer Map Mode The Map Interface The map interface contains the controls and displays shown in Figure 19. Name of next Turn-by-turn Smart-Sign Guidance Loaded track Current location Approaching Remaining distance Smart-Signs to next Smart-Sign Figure 19. The map interface Map Mode...

  • Page 39: Quick Menu Of Map

    Figure 20. Quick menu of map To load a track: Before loading a track, preplanned tracks must be transfered from PC to Xplova G3. 1. Scroll to the desired track. 2. Press the control stick to load the track. Note: If you want to load other track, you must call up quick menu to Stop Navigation, and load a new one.

  • Page 40: Track Navigation & Smart-Sign™ Guidance

    Track, you can view the track on the ™ Xplova G3 and view the Smart-Signs near by current position. The Xplova G3 will then navigate you through the Track and guides you ™ with turn-by-turn directions and Smart-Sign approaching Alert.

  • Page 41: Chart Mode

    Using the GPS Bike Computer Using the GPS Bike Computer Chart Mode Chart mode supports graphic of the identification to help you understand the relationship between chart information. The Chart Interface The chart interface displays a real-time chart of your riding data as shown in Figure 21.

  • Page 42: Quick Menu Of Chart

    Using the GPS Bike Computer Quick Menu of Chart Press the control stick to call up a quick menu. For details see “Editing Pages” on page 40. Figure 22. Quick menu of chart Chart Mode...

  • Page 43: Elevation Profile

    Using the GPS Bike Computer Using the GPS Bike Computer Elevation Profile In the elevation profile, the vertival axis represents the height, the horizontal axis represents the distance, shows curve in the ups and downs along the track line. The elevation profile displays shown in Figure 23.

  • Page 44: Training Mode

    Training mode help you achieve performance goals during a ride. When your session has reached predefined limits for distance, time, or calories burned, the Xplova G3 ceases logging data. The Training Interface The training interface displays a real-time chart and training goal of your training as shown in Figure 24.

  • Page 45: Quick Menu Of Training

    Using the GPS Bike Computer Using the GPS Bike Computer Quick Menu of Training Press the control stick down to call up a Training quick menu. Figure 25. Quick menu of training To select training mode: 1. Scroll to Select Training Program and enter. 2.

  • Page 46: Editing Pages

    Using the GPS Bike Computer The Xplova G3 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. The summary screen displays the calories burned, time elapsed, and distance travelled.

  • Page 47: Add New Page

    Using the GPS Bike Computer Using the GPS Bike Computer Add New Page You can add additional information in a new page. To add a new page: 1. Press the control stick down. 2. Scroll to Add New Page and enter. 3.
  • Page 48 Using the GPS Bike Computer Editing Pages...

  • Page 49: Changing Settings

    Changing Settings The Xplova G3 has a number of customisable settings available so you can control functionality and personalize your device. My Data My Data supports the following: Activities, Tracks and Training History. To query my data: 1. Press the Menu button.

  • Page 50: Mode Selection

    Changing Settings To delete items: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to My Data and enter. 3. Scroll to Delete Data and enter. 4. Select a category and enter. 5. Select a time range to delete or delete all. Press Yes to delete data.

  • Page 51: Bike Computer Settings

    Setting up Alert Alerts help you to stay within predefined ranges during your bicycle riding. You can program the Xplova G3 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 52: Setting Up Recording Options

    The Xplova G3 allows you to smart-pause and smart-lap while recording a session. • Smart Pause keeps the Xplova G3 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 53: Map Settings

    Changing Settings Changing Settings 4. Select how the Xplova G3 automatically enters lap markers: • Smart Pause: Pauses the recording every time your speed falls below your specified limit • Smart Lap: Starts a new lap at a preselected distance.

  • Page 54: Training Settings

    Changing Settings 2. Scroll to Map Settings and enter. 3. Use the control stick to select and change the options. 4. Press the Mode button to save and back to General Menu. Training Settings This selection automatically saves your training sessions for a historical training record.

  • Page 55: User And Bikes

    Changing Settings Changing Settings User and Bikes There are 2 profile types in the Xplova G3: User profile and Bike profile. User Profile In the user profile, you can edit information about yourself and set up a heart rate monitor if it is available.

  • Page 56: Bike Profile

    Changing Settings 4. Scroll to Name field and enter. 5. Type your name and select Ok. 6. Select your gender. 7. Scroll to Birth Date field and type the Year, Month, and Day you were born as prompted, selecting Ok after each entry. 8.
  • Page 57 Changing Settings Changing Settings Figure 27. Bike profile To edit a Bike Profile: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to User and Bikes and enter. 3. Select the bike profile that you want to change and enter. 4. Scroll to the Name field, type the name of your bike, and select 5.

  • Page 58: General Settings

    Changing Settings 9. Scroll to the ANT+Combo Cadence and enter Setup. See “Combo Cadence Sensor (Optional)” on page 68 for information on the cadence sensor. 10.Press the Mode button to save and return to bike profile. 11. Press the Mode button to save and return to the User and Bikes menu.

  • Page 59: Satellites

    You can also reset the receiver to drop all active GPS channels and reacquire GPS satellite signals. If the Xplova G3 is unable to fix your current position, it is recommended that you reset the GPS receiver.
  • Page 60 Changing Settings To deactivate or activate the GPS receiver: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to General Settings and enter. 3. Scroll to Satellites and enter. 4. Scroll to GPS Status. 5. Use the control stick to turn the GPS on or off. The selected option is in red.

  • Page 61: Display

    Changing Settings Changing Settings 5. Press the Mode button to go back to Satellites. 6. Press the Mode button to go back to General Settings. Display When active, the backlight timer shuts down the screen backlight to reduce power use. You can specify a duration for the backlight timer. In addition to backlight timer, you can adjust brightness, too.

  • Page 62: Sounds

    3. Press the Mode button to save and back to the General Settings. Time The Xplova G3 updates its clock from time signals received from the GPS channel. These signals are received in Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) and need to be adjusted to display the correct local time.

  • Page 63: Units

    Units Depending on your preference, you can display either metric or statute (Imperial) units on the Xplova G3. In addition, coordinates can be displayed in terms of degree-minutes-seconds or decimal degrees, and heart rate as a percentage of your maximum as calculated by your age.

  • Page 64: Language

    5. Select a unit format for temperature by using the control stick. 6. Press the Mode button to save and back to the General Settings. Language The language on the Xplova G3 can be changed to suit your preference. To set the language: 1.
  • Page 65 Changing Settings Figure 28. Altimeter Calibration To calibrate the altimeter: 1. Find a location with a known altitude and place the Xplova G3 at or near the location. 2. Press the Menu button. 3. Scroll to General Settings and enter.

  • Page 66: Compass Calibration

    Changing Settings Compass Calibration The compass can locate and determine the direction on the map. If you find that the electronic compass direction is not accurate, you can calibrate it. To calibrate the compass: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to General Settings and enter. 3.
  • Page 67 Changing Settings Changing Settings 7. Press the Mode button to back to the General Settings. To view compass: Figure 30. Compass View 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to General Settings and enter. 3. Scroll to Compass Calibration and enter. 4.

  • Page 68: Factory Reset

    Restoring factory settings replaces user defined settings with factory defaults. To restore factory settings: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to General Settings and enter. 3. Scroll to Factory Reset and enter. 4. Select Yes then enter. The Xplova G3 resets itself. General Settings...

  • Page 69: About

    Device S/N: Device serial number • OS Version: OS revision number • Software Version: Software revision number • Copyright information Provide the information listed above to customer service if your Xplova G3 needs service or troubleshooting. Figure 31. About General Settings...
  • Page 70 Changing Settings General Settings...

  • Page 71: 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 G3, allowing heart rate to be recorded and displayed on screen. To pair the Heart Rate Monitor: 1.
  • Page 72 Using your Accessories Figure 32. ANT + HRM 5. Select Rescan and enter. Heart Rate Monitor (Optional)

  • Page 73: Wearing The Heart Rate Monitor

    Using your Accessories Using your Accessories 6. 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 G3 indicates when the HRM is paired. CLOSE OPEN Figure 33.

  • Page 74: 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 G3. To pair a combo cadence sensor: 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Scroll to User and Bikes and enter.
  • Page 75 Using your Accessories Using your Accessories Figure 34. ANT + Combo Cadence 5. Select Rescan and enter. Combo Cadence Sensor (Optional)
  • Page 76 Using your Accessories 6. Swipe one of the magnets about 1/2 cm from the speed sensor as shown in Figure 35 while holding the sensor near the GPS unit. A popup indicates when the combo cadence is paired. Figure 35. Pairing the combo cadence sensor Combo Cadence Sensor (Optional)

  • Page 77: 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, make sure you have the following components in the accessory kit: Cadence sensor Speed sensor Speed magnet...
  • Page 78 Using your Accessories To install the combo cadence sensor: 1. Position the sensor on the chainstay as shown in Figure 37. Figure 37. Positioning the combo cadence sensor Combo Cadence Sensor (Optional)
  • Page 79 Using your Accessories Using your Accessories 2. Use the supplied cable ties to hold the sensor in place as shown in Figure 38. Do not fully tighten. Figure 38. Attaching sensor and magnets 3. Attach the magnet to a spoke as shown in Figure 38. Do not fully tighten.

  • Page 80: Training With The Combo Cadence Sensor

    Using your Accessories 4. Attach the magnet to the left crank as shown in Figure 39. Do not fully tighten. Figure 39. Attaching the cadence magnet to the left crank 5. Adjust magnets and sensors so the air gap between sensor markings and magnets is less than 5 mm.

  • Page 81: Changing The Combo Cadence Battery

    Using your Accessories Using your Accessories displayed on-screen you can customise the view to display them. See “Bike Computer Data” on page 28 for details. Changing the Combo Cadence Battery The combo cadence sensor is powered by a 3-volt CR2032 battery mounted inside the speed sensor.

  • Page 82: Battery Charger (Optional)

    Using your Accessories Battery Charger (Optional) When the Xplova G3 status LED turns red, the battery needs recharging. To charge the battery: 1. Connect the battery charger to the power supply. 2. Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown in Figure 40.

  • Page 83: Using The Pc Applications

    ™ help you analyze your performance right after riding. X-Tracks backup all activity data in the Xplova G3 and view on computer. GPX & TRK Import/Export You can download GPX files from other GPS receivers or TRK from ™...

  • Page 84: Smart-Route™ Track Planner

    Updating the Xplova G3 Software To update the Xplova G3 software: 1. Connect Xplova G3 to your computer and launch X-Tracks. Click on Check Software Update or down load the latest image file available on http://www.xplova.com 2.
  • Page 85 OS Updating Firmware Updating Figure 41. Screens of Updating 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete installation. Note: Make sure battery is fully charged before software updating. When updating, don’t power off the Xplova G3. Updating the Xplova G3 Software...
  • Page 86 Using the PC Applications Updating the Xplova G3 Software...

  • Page 87: Appendix

    Appendix Specifications Table 3. Specifications Model Name Model Name Xplova G3 GPS Bike Computer Bike computer function User configurable Multi-information configurable in different fields: multi function time, speed, distance, altitude, slop, Heart rate, information display cadence, calories, lap, …& etc.
  • Page 88 Appendix Table 3. Specifications GPS Navigation function Navigation Supports planned track turn-by-turn guidance and Smart-Sign Approaching alert Map support Built-in 1:75K OSM base map with elevation contour line. Free user downloadable OSM detail map and contour line Elevation profile Elevation preview of the route and tracks Smart-Sign™...
  • Page 89 PC Track Manager Launch Smart-Route™, Smart-Share™ services, track management, track simulation in 3D mode Map manager Download OSM map from Xplova map server via the Internet and install map to device Equipment Equipment usage and mileage calculation and manager...
  • Page 90 Appendix Table 3. Specifications Rubber pad Anti-slippery Rubber pad 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 Charger, battery charger (optional) USB cable Standard mini-USB cable Note: Actual operation time is dependent on device setting and...

  • Page 91: Wheel Size Table

    Appendix Appendix Wheel Size Table Table 4. Wheel Size* ETRTO Tire Size L (mm) 12 x 1.75 14 x 1.50 1020 14 x 1.75 1055 16 x 1.50 1185 47-305 16 x 1.75 1195 18 x 1.50 1340 18 x 1.75 1350 47-406 20 x 1.75...
  • Page 92 Appendix Table 4. Wheel Size* ETRTO Tire Size L (mm) 23-571 26 x 1(59) 1913 26 x 1(65) 1952 26 x 1.25 1953 26 x 1-1/8 1970 37-590 26 x 1-3/8 2068 26 x 1-1/2 2100 26 x 1.40 2005 40-559 26 x 1.50 2010...
  • Page 93 Appendix Appendix Table 4. Wheel Size* ETRTO Tire Size L (mm) 18-622 650 x 38B 2105 700 x 18C 2070 700 x 19C 2080 20-622 700 x 20C 2086 23-622 700 x 23C 2096 25-622 700 x 25C 2105 28-622 700 x 28C 2136 700 x 30C...

  • Page 94: Declarations Of Conformity

    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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