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HOLUX

GPSport 260

Accessories

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GPSport 260

USB cable

Quick Guide

AC Adapter

Warranty Card

CD-ROM (including ezTour Plus,

ezTour Planner* [optional], and

documents for user manuals.)

Bicycle Mounting Kit

Summary of Contents for GPSport 260

Page 1: ...GPSport 260 User s Guide ...

Page 2: ...et environment When hands and feet are wet do not touch the power adapter While using the power adaptor ensure that the area is well ventilated Do not let paper or other material cover the power adaptor as this will interfere with cooling Do not use the power adaptor whilst it is in a bag Do not attempt to repair the device If device is damaged or is in a wet environment replace the device immedia...

Page 3: ...sidential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be...

Page 4: ...t 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 Selection of other channels is not possible RF Exposure Warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna s used for this transmitter must be installed to End users ...

Page 5: ...ING BIKE MOUNT 7 DOWNLOADING TRACK LOGS 9 Installing ezTour Plus 9 Starting ezTour Plus 13 Starting ezTour Planner 14 Connecting to a PC 15 Functions and Operations 16 MAIN MENU 16 SPORT MODE 17 PLOT MODE 19 FOLLOW COURSE MODE 21 PEDOMETER MODE 24 MULTI FINDER MODE 26 COMPASS MODE 28 SETTING MODE 29 HISTORY MODE 37 AREA CALCULATION 39 Getting Started 41 ...

Page 6: ...peed information 44 Distance Time Information 45 Barometer information 45 Calories Consumed Information 45 CO2 Reduction Tree Saved Information 45 Save POI 46 Creating QR Code 46 User Defined Sport Page 47 STATUS ICONS 48 GPSport 260 Setting Mode 50 QUICK SETUP 50 Q1 Sport Mode 50 Q2 Weight 50 Q3 Odometer 51 ALERT 52 To Set Alerts 52 To Set Time Alert 53 To Set Speed Alert 53 To Set Distance Alert...

Page 7: ...TTING 60 Speed Meter 60 Set Backlight 60 Set Auto Flip Page 61 Set Memory Mode 61 Auto Power Off 62 LOG 63 Interval 63 Auto Start Logging 63 Pause Logging 64 GPS 65 Signal 65 Cold Start 65 SYSTEM SETTING 67 Delete all log 67 Time Format 67 Time Zone 68 Unit 68 LCD Contrast 69 Odometer 69 Reset Device 70 GPSport 260 Area calculation 71 ...

Page 8: ...T 76 UNIT SETUP 77 Length Unit 77 Area Unit 78 Length Cost 78 Area Cost 79 CHECKPOINT SETUP 80 Single 80 Multiple Avg 80 About ezTour Plus and ezTour Planner 81 FUNCTIONS OF EZTOUR PLUS 81 FUNCTIONS OF EZPLANNER 81 FEATURES OF EZTOUR PLUS 81 Normal Care and Maintenance 83 Specifications 85 ...

Page 9: ...overs to find their direction and altitude One of its simplest functions is to work as a pedometer for everyday exercise measurer and motivator The GPSport 260 comes with a powerful software called ezTour Plus and ezTour Planner The former helps users with their health fitness management while the latter enables users to plan their course prior to their outdoor adventure The device plays the role ...

Page 10: ...tarting point TripStart automatically records the first GPS fixed location when power on Can simulate an analog speedometer and use a large font display 3 sport modes for calorie calculations Track Log function can start recording after satellite fix Generate QR code for current coordination Supports metric imperial and nautical measurements Supports 12 hour or 24 hour and time zone Pedometer ...

Page 11: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 3 Parts and Functions Front View 1 8 LCD screen OK Up Down Right Left button Backlight Menu Exit Power Stop Pause ...

Page 12: ...esume log when the device is turned on Press for 3 seconds to power on off the unit Menu Exit Exit to main menu Press for 3 seconds to turn on off the backlight 5 Direction OK Use Left Up Right and Down to select an option Press the OK button in the middle to confirm input Mini USB Port ...

Page 13: ...essories are included in the box Please contact your supplier immediately if there are any missing items GPSport 260 USB cable Quick Guide AC Adapter Warranty Card CD ROM including ezTour Plus ezTour Planner optional and documents for user manuals Bicycle Mounting Kit ...

Page 14: ...ll outlet When charging the Power indicator shows After charging is completed the Power indicator shows If the power indicator shows while charging it means the charging is automatically disabled because of circuit protection at high temperature Note Do not charge the device at high temperature otherwise the charging may not be performed or the lithium battery can not be fully charged ...

Page 15: ...ling Bike Mount You can install the bike mount and the GPS on the left or right side of the handlebar or on the stem 1 Attach the bracket to the bracket holder 2 Thread the two cable ties through the slots of the bracket holder ...

Page 16: ... the rubber pad under the bike mount and attach the bike mount securely to the bike stem using the two cable ties 4 Slide in the GPS on top of the bike mount until it snaps into place Cable ties are reusable Push here to release ...

Page 17: ...llation CD into the computer s CD drive The introductory screen appears automatically If the screen does not appear open the Autorun exe file on the CD 2 Click Next to begin the installation The License Agreement screen opens 3 Read the agreement click I accept the terms of the license agreement then click Next 4 Follow the on screen instruction to proceed The installation wizard will guide you th...

Page 18: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 10 ...

Page 19: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 11 ...

Page 20: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 12 Click Finish to exit the wizard ...

Page 21: ...installed in your computer the ezTour Plus icon will appear on your desktop as a shortcut Double click the icon to start ezTour Plus The following opening screen appears and you are ready to use the software For details please refer to the included ezTour Plus user manual ...

Page 22: ...arting ezTour Planner The ezTour Planner will be automatically installed when the ezTour Plus is installed and the program icon will appear on the tool bar Double click the icon and the software to start planning your courses ...

Page 23: ...r computer to download the recorded track log Use the included mini USB cable to connect the GPSport 260 with your computer as described below 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 your computer ...

Page 24: ...ation modes are displayed in the main menu including Sport Plot Multi Finder Pedometer Compass Follow Course Area Calculation History and Setting modes Use the 5 direction button to move among the modes and press OK button to select mode To escape from mode and return to main menu press This chapter describes respective functions of each mode ...

Page 25: ...t sport information Note This is the ONLY mode where users can turn on off the log recording Dashboard Analog speed meter Displays the speedometer in analog fashion Information shown in this page can be customized by users to display different types of information by selecting the Top Bottom values Setting General Speed meter User Define Top or Bottom Press Save button to 1 Set the POI waypoint 2 ...

Page 26: ...velled since log started Altitude Displays barometer altitude and the variation since the log started Calories Displays calories consumed since the log started and total calories consumed today Carbon Saving Displays amount of carbon dioxide emissions avoided or number of trees planted by not driving for one journey ...

Page 27: ...ts of sport information including Altitude Time Altitude Distance Speed Time Speed Distance View Plot Displays the graph for altitude and time Use the down and up buttons to zoom in and zoom out Use the right button to move the x and along the graph The following x and y axis combinations are available Altitude Time Altitude Distance Speed Time Speed Distance ...

Page 28: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 20 Real Time Track Log The real time track log which allows users to Zoom in zoom out Seeing nearby waypoints previously marked ...

Page 29: ...zTour Planner and then send it from the PC to GPSport 260 Please refer to the ezTour Planner user manual for details 2 Get course directly from History log recorded in this device List Displays the tracks currently stored on the GPSport 260 Track details Distance time maximum speed average speed calories altitude carbon reduction trees planted and the number of check points in the track ...

Page 30: ...points and the details of check points in one track View Track Course Loaded track can be displayed in four modes i e Speed Meter Plot Mode View Mode and Pan Zoom Mode Show track on Plot Mode Shows Check Points on track Zoom in out for the loaded track ...

Page 31: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 23 Shows distance ascend to next check point and distance to the destination ...

Page 32: ...nting the walking steps time distance and calorie burned The icon will appear to indicate the pedometer is starting Press the OK button to Reset Counter or to set the Stride Length Please note 1 Unless Reset Counter is selected and confirmed Pedometer will not be reset and number of steps will be stored when the device is turned off 2 Log recording continues when Pedometer is working ...

Page 33: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 25 Enter this mode input your stride length and press OK ...

Page 34: ...n and distance TripStart auto memorized your first GPS fixing location Store up to 10 user defined Finder points Upload Finder points directly from ezTour planner with their own language Allow users to edit coordinate on device Allow users to mark a new Finder point on device Allow users to switch coordinate between WSG84 and Geocache format Finder Board Displays destination name as well as direct...

Page 35: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 27 List Points User may store up to 10 records Set Points Save current coordinates to a Finder point on the List Show Displays the coordinates of current location and the destination ...

Page 36: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 28 Compass Mode Works as a regular magnetic compass Shows direction mark with degree Shows current coordinates A warning icon and message appears when calibration is needed ...

Page 37: ... Menu Quick Setup Item 1 set Sport mode Bicycle Mode Calculate the calories consumed while cycling Running mode Calculate the calories consumed while running Walking mode Calculate the calories consumed while walking Vehicle mode Calories are not counted in Vehicle mode ...

Page 38: ... Item 2 set user weight Quick Setup Item 3 total distance Set Alert for Time Speed Distance Altitude You can also reset all to remove all settings for alert Different types of alert can be set Use the cursor buttons to set the values ...

Page 39: ...GPSport 260 31 Tick the Enable option below to activate the alarm Sensor calibration for barometer and compass Calibrate barometer Use GPS to calculate the correct altitude Manually enter the correct altitude ...

Page 40: ...t 260 32 Calibrate compass Step 1 Place GPSport 260 on a level surface Step 2 Horizontally rotate the GPSport 260 Step 3 Vertically rotate the GPSport 260 The compass will be displayed if calibration was successful ...

Page 41: ...tings General Settings includes Speed Meter Backlight setting Auto Flip Page Memory mode and Auto Power Off Set Speed Meter Set the information for the Speed Meter to display Set Backlight Set how long the backlight should be on for ...

Page 42: ...ween auto page flips Memory Mode Overwrite Automatically write over old memory when track log is full Full Stop Stop recording when track log is full Auto Power Off Set how long after GPS signal is lost before automatically powering off Log Settings GPS Settings ...

Page 43: ...gth of satellite signals currently being picked up System Settings System settings include Time Format Time Zone Unit Language LCD Contrast Odometer Delete all log and Reset Device Set Time Format Select time format to display Set Time Zone Select your time zone ...

Page 44: ...ect LCD contrast Set Odometer Select total distance to set Odometer Reset sets odometer back to zero The total distance can also be edited using the Up Down Left and Right buttons Tick the Enable option to continue adding total distance traveled Reset Device Reset device to factory default ...

Page 45: ...ails Displays total number of tracks Tracks can also be set as Favorite Track List displays all history track logs with track time and distance Favorite Collect your favorite tracks in one place Statistics shows activity statistic for all tracks or favorites ...

Page 46: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 38 Track statistics Use the left and right buttons to switch between different intervals 1 day 2 days etc ...

Page 47: ...able options are By track By checkpoints and By fix width By Track Based on vertices points in one time that set by user to calculate the area By Checkpoints Based on average vertices points in one time that set by user to calculate the area By Fix width Enter the track s width to calculate the area size With the track s length and width the size of the area can be calculated See illustration belo...

Page 48: ...lation Unit Setup set the unit and cost of length area Checkpoint setup Single User set a point in one position to get the checkpoint value Less accurate but faster Multiple AVG User set a point of average position based on time that set The default time is 10 seconds means the point that user set based on average of 10 positions The system will automatically calculate the average value of the poi...

Page 49: ...ning off GPSport 260 Press the Power button for 3 seconds and you will be prompted a message to confirm the message Press the OK button again Initial Setup Please perform the initial setup for the very first time use of GPSport 260 If the GPSport 260 is reset the Initial Setup will automatically start when users turn on the device ...

Page 50: ...klight Press the button for 3 seconds to turn on off backlight Backlight can be set to Always on or you can set it to be automatically turned off after 10 30 60 or 120 seconds as displayed below Go to Main Menu Setting General Set Backlight ...

Page 51: ...top pause logging during activity just press the Power button and the play icon will be replaced by pause icon as shown below Please note that the stop pause is only functional in Sport Mode If you are in the Follow Course mode the stop pause function is disabled For more details on data log recording please refer to the later section titled Log ...

Page 52: ...ort Mode and the default first page for Sport Mode appears Speed Meter You are now on the Sport Page and are ready to use the basic function of this device Main Menu Sport Mode Sport Page Press the 5 way button left or right to switch among pages with different sport information as shown in the following Speed information ...

Page 53: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 45 Distance Time Information Barometer information Calories Consumed Information CO2 Reduction Tree Saved Information ...

Page 54: ...t on Google map via internet connection Creating QR Code Your current coordinates can be saved as QR code by GPSport 260 QR code is a two dimensional bar code which has been widely used in Japan If your mobile phone with built in digital camera can read QR code then you can decode your location saved in QR code and convert and show it on Google map via internet connection ...

Page 55: ... Sport Page can be defined by users if they want to have other information as described above on the Sport Page rather than Speed Meter Go to Main Menu Select Setting Enter the Setting Menu Select Setting Select General Select Speed Meter Select Define Select User Define Move to select Top Bottom ...

Page 56: ...on information Status Icons The status icons indicates Sport mode Auto Turn Page POI Backlight Satellite Status Memory Mode and Battery Sport mode offers calorie calculation or indicates that logging is currently active When the Sport mode icon disappears it means the logging function is stopped or paused ...

Page 57: ...s icons The black arrow points north The compass needs calibrating Backlight icon Backlight is on Satellite mode icons Satellite fix acquired Device currently attempted to acquire satellite fix Memory mode icons Overwrite Memory now in Overwrite mode Full Stop Show of remaining memory Battery status icons Battery is being charged Battery is fully charged Low battery warning ...

Page 58: ... setup Q1 Sport Mode setup appears when you begin Q1 Sport Mode Use the Up Down button to move to the desired mode 1 Press the OK button to confirm and save 2 Q2 Weight setup appears Q2 Weight 1 Use the Left Right button to move the cursor to the digit you want to edit 2 Press the Up button to increase value or the Down button to decrease value 3 Press the OK button to confirm and save 4 Q3 Odomet...

Page 59: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 51 Q3 Odometer 1 Press or to move to the odometer you choose 2 Press the OK button to confirm and save 3 Quick setup is now completed Press OK to start ...

Page 60: ...ermined distance is due Speed Alert appears only when the pre determined speed is due Altitude Alert appears only when the pre determined altitude is due You can press any key to disable the message To Set Alerts 1 Press the Menu button to enter Main Menu 2 Use the Up Down button to move to Alert 3 Press the OK button to enter Alert submenu 4 Select Time Speed Distance or Altitude to open submenu ...

Page 61: ...to adjust the value iii Press the Up Down button to check Enable or leave it blank The following indicators will appear on the message bar To Set Speed Alert i Press the Left Right button to move to left right ii Press the Up Down button to adjust the value iii Press the Up Down button to check Enable or leave it blank ...

Page 62: ...blank To Set Altitude Alert i Press the Left Right button to move to left right ii Press the Up Down button to adjust the value for the warning altitude iii Press the Up Down button to adjust the value for warning when ascending a certain value of altitude Press the OK button to confirm and continue iv Press the Up Down button to check Enable or leave it blank Press the OK button to confirm and ex...

Page 63: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 55 Reset Alert You may also reset alert by selecting Reset Alert from the Alert submenu 1 Select Reset Alert 2 Press the OK button to confirm ...

Page 64: ...ration and Manual calibration GPS calibration uses GPS elevation to periodically adjust the built in barometer to allow for real time barometric pressure changes The shortcoming of GPS calibration is that when GPS accuracy wasn t great and the GPS elevation might not have been accurate either Manual calibration is recommended when the user knows his true elevation there for Manual calibration uses...

Page 65: ...anually calibrated Note If the device is set to Auto Calibration the barometer altitude gained is the average of the first ten barometer altitudes acquired when the device s position is fixed The auto calibration is performed every time when the device is turned on Auto Calibration Main Menu Setting Calibration Barometer Auto ...

Page 66: ...o adjust the value Press the OK button to confirm and exit Compass Calibration Main Menu Setting Calibration Compass Step 1 Hold the compass level with the horizon Make sure that you are not near any metallic or magnetic objects Step 2 Rotate the compass twice slowly two complete rotations make sure that the compass remains level to the horizon ...

Page 67: ... 260 59 Step 3 Press the OK button Once calibration is finished the following screen appears Note Users should always calibrate the compass at the start of their outdoor activities for more accurate log information ...

Page 68: ...as their Sport Page Or they can define their Sport Page by setting General Speed Meter User Define Top Bottom as shown below Set Backlight Backlight can be set to Always on if needed To save power backlight can be set to automatically off after it has been activated for 10 30 60 or 120 seconds ...

Page 69: ...et Memory Mode As a data logger the GPSport 260 is designed to automatically collect information upon activation and can be left unattended for the duration of the monitoring period the internal memory will be used up by recorded information Overwrite Users can then determine if new data logs received should overwrite old data logs data logger by selecting Overwrite Press the Up Down button to sel...

Page 70: ...ess the Up Down button to select Auto Power Off The GPSport 260 can be set to be automatically powered off when there s no GPS signal being detected for 15 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour or 2 hours Users can ignore the function and set to No which will keep the GPSport powered on even when there s no GPS signal detected To enable the Auto Power Off please go to General Auto Power Off ...

Page 71: ... it is turned on The factory setting of automatic logging is set to log at interval of time distance 10 m 5 sec For example when the distance is below 10 meters in 5 seconds the log will pause Auto Start Logging User can enable disable the auto logging by entering Setting Log Auto Start Yes No ...

Page 72: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 64 Pause Logging Users can set the log to stop pause recording when the speed is below a determined number among 1km to 5 km Press the up and down button to check the Enable box ...

Page 73: ...r a long distance within a short period of time say flying from Asia to Europe for the GPS receiver may have problem to receive information about the current time the orbits of the satellites or its own current position with previous GPS acquired The searching time will be long for it proceeds to listen for satellites at random until it has acquired one or more Cold Start will initialize the posit...

Page 74: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 66 ...

Page 75: ... GPSport 260 67 System Setting Delete all log Select Delete all log will empty the internal memory and all recorded log data will be removed Time Format System Time Format Select format 24 hours and 12 hours ...

Page 76: ...Unit Conversion converts units of Speed Distance Weight and Temperature Speed Distance System Unit Speed Distance Select Distance Speed to choose metric as km m kmh imperial as mi ft mph or nautical as kt nm Weight System Unit Weight Select weight to choose metric as Kilogram kg or imperial as ...

Page 77: ...r You can save trip information in Odometer A or Odometer B The default is Odometer A The value of both odometers can be reset or modified Press the left and right button to move among the number Press up and down button to change the value When finished press OK button to continue Press the up and down button to check the Enable box ...

Page 78: ...etting Please note that all existing values and settings will be cleared except for Track logs in history history name finder point name odometer data POI data Once the device is reset to factory setting users will be prompted with the initial setup screen when they first turn on the device ...

Page 79: ...ation Note Before you use the area calculation function please do the positioning or calibrate barometer Start to calculate area Go to Main Menu Area calculation Plot Track There are three kinds of options By track By checkpoints and By fix width ...

Page 80: ...n button to adjust scale Press to display the calculation result Press the Up Down button to select the other results On Track Slope Area page press the Left Right button switch to Track Plane Area page Press OK button to save Note To set the track interval settings of area calculation please go to Main menu Settings Setting Log Interval ...

Page 81: ...average selected seconds Example the default value is 10 seconds At a checkpoint press OK button and wait 10 seconds to get 10 coordinates samples of positioning value The system will then automatically calculate the average value of the point Note 1 On Checkpoint setup page to set Single or Multiple Avg Go to Main menu Area calculation Checkpoint setup 2 Multiple Avg when the device gathers the p...

Page 82: ...HOLUX GPSport 260 74 Left Right button to switch to Track Plane Area page Press OK button to save ...

Page 83: ...and the track created Press the Left Right button to move among digits Press the Up Down button to adjust the value Press OK button to confirm Note the width value is 1 9999 9m Press to display the calculation result Press the Up Down button to select the other results On Belt Slope Area page press the Left Right button to switch to Belt Plane Area page Press OK button to save the result or edit w...

Page 84: ...k records will be displayed on the History List page On the page you can view the area Go to Main menu Area calculation History List Select view record the screen will display the route Press to review the details of area calculation Select Delete to delete the record ...

Page 85: ...the unit and cost of length area Go to Main menu Area calculation Unit Setup Length Unit You can select three kinds of length unit The default values are m and km Press the Up Down button to select the unit item Press OK button to confirm ...

Page 86: ...on to select the unit item Press OK button to confirm Length Cost The default value of length is 1m and the cost is 30 Press the Up Down button to select the unit item and press OK button to confirm Then you can set cost press the Left Right button to move to left right and the Up Down button to adjust value Press OK button to confirm ...

Page 87: ... length is 1 m2 and the cost is 150 Press the Up Down button to select the unit item and press OK button to confirm Then you can set cost press the Left Right button to move to left right and the Up Down button to adjust value Press OK button to confirm ...

Page 88: ...o select the item and press OK button to confirm Multiple Avg Get the average of positioning value The default value is 10 seconds Press the Up Down button to select the item and press OK button to confirm Note If you set 5 seconds means the device gathers 5 coordinates samples within 5 seconds The system will then automatically calculate the average value of the point ...

Page 89: ...use tool Edit the route directly on the Google map Able to plan the route between two points or follow the road User define Placemark to plan the rest point at home Automatically show earth elevation as soon as the route is completed Able to synchronize the route to GPSport 260 Import Export gpx kml files for other usages Access multiple projects in the same project window Features of ezTour Plus ...

Page 90: ...yze detailed information for user defined segment of activity marker1 marker2 support Export statistic data to Excel report Plan routes before trip or activity Automatically find route by start and end points setting User defined point of interest Support check points and itinerary for trip activity Share routes with friends by exporting importing kml gpx files Support various exercises or sports ...

Page 91: ...nto an airtight plastic bag before sudden temperature changes Keep away from strong magnetic fields When using or storing please keep away from strong electromagnetic radioactive or magnetic field equipment Operating temperature The products operating temperature is between 0 C 40 C please do not operate under extreme temperatures Avoid exposure to sunlight Please avoid long periods of sunlight or...

Page 92: ...oid the warranty and damage the unit Storage When the product is not being used for a long period store the device in a cool and dry place For long term storage keeping the unit in a dry box is recommended Please do not keep the product in the following environments 1 Unventilated and humid locations 2 In a car window that is exposed to excessive amounts of sunlight 3 In an environment where humid...

Page 93: ...thium battery Power DC5V 1A Button 2 buttons 1 keypad Menu Power 5 Direction keys Antenna Built in patch antenna IO Interface Mini USB Display High contrast electro luminescent backlit display 4 level grayscale LCD Dimensions 33 5 33 5 mm 1 8 Resolution 128 x 128 pixels Environmental Temperature Operating Temperature 10 C to 60 C Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C Battery Recharging Temperature 0 C ...

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