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Xplova G3 User Manual

Manual is about: GPS Bike Computer

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    User’s manual.

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    Ii © copyright 2010, xplova incorporated. This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected under international copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this user’s manual, nor any of the material contained herein, may be reproduced without written consen...

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    Iii getting started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 getting to know the xplova g3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 features of the xplova g3 . . . . . . ....

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    Iv map mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 the map interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 quick menu of map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 track navigation & smar...

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    V general settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 satellites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 sounds . . . ...

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    Vi gpx & trk import/export . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 smart-route™ track planner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 download detail maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 updating the xplova g3 software . . . . . . . . . ....

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    1 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 functions of the bike computer..

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    2 getting to know the xplova g3 getting started getting to know the xplova g3 this section introduces your xplova g3 and its main features. Figure 1. The xplova g3 front 1 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1. Power/osd 2. Led 3. + button 4. - button 5. Menu 6. Lap/reset 7. 5-way control stick 8. Record/end 9. Mode/bi...

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    Getting started getting started getting to know the xplova g3 3 figure 2. The xplova g3 back 5 4 3 2 1 1. Buzzer output 2. Battery cover 3. Mounting guides 4. Vent holes for pressure and temperature measurement 5. Mini usb connector, under waterproof cap.

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    4 getting to know the xplova g3 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. Figure 3. Accessories included with the xplova g3 power ...

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    Getting started getting started features of the xplova g3 5 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. • 2.2” sunlight re...

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    6 features of the xplova g3 getting started smart-sign ™ track navigation xplova smart-sign ™ is a group of markers such as waypoints, poi (point of interest), slope information, mountain peaks, turn-by-turn directions that are assigned by user’s need or automatically generated by xplova smart-route...

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    Getting started getting started optional accessories 7 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 duri...

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    8 charging the xplova g3 getting started 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. Remove the battery cover...

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    Getting started getting started charging the xplova g3 9 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. Figure 5. Connecting the charger to the xplova ...

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    10 powering up the xplova g3 getting started 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 sys...

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    Getting started getting started using the button controls 11 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 a...

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    12 using the button controls 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. Figure 8. The display mode bike computer map training (optional) chart...

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    Getting started getting started using the button controls 13 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.

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    14 using the button controls 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. Press the record button. A sp...

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    Getting started getting started using the button controls 15 to lock the screen: 1. Press the power button for 3 seconds. Scroll to lock and press the control stick down. 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 t...

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    16 using the button controls getting started to view power options on the xplova g3: 1. Press the power button for 3 seconds. The screen as shown in figure 11. Figure 11. The power-down options menu 2. Use the control stick to select the desired power mode. 3. Press the control stick to select power...

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    Getting started getting started using the button controls 17 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. For details of the quick menu see “using the...

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    18 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 4...

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    Getting started getting started connecting to sensors 19 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 g3 before you can use them. See “using your accessories” on page 65 for details. Mounting ...

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    20 mounting the xplova g3 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.

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    Getting started getting started mounting the xplova g3 21 3. Thread two of the included cable ties through the bike stem mount base of the mounting clip as shown in figure 14. Figure 14. Threading cable ties 4. Slide the rubber base of the mounting clip into the bottom of the mounting clip so the se...

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    22 mounting the xplova g3 getting started 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 pl...

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    Getting started getting started mounting the xplova g3 23 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..

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    24 mounting the xplova g3 getting started.

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    Bike computer mode 25 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. Figure 17. The bike computer interface (dash meter) 1. Time 2. Recording status 3. Combo cadence status 4. Heart rate mo...

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    26 bike computer mode 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 batt...

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    Using the gps bike computer using the gps bike computer bike computer mode 27 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 pro...

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    28 bike computer mode 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 configur...

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    Using the gps bike computer using the gps bike computer bike computer mode 29 • 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 t...

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    30 bike computer mode 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 • maximum s...

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    Using the gps bike computer using the gps bike computer bike computer mode 31 • 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...

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    32 map mode using the gps bike computer map mode the map interface the map interface contains the controls and displays shown in figure 19. Figure 19. The map interface loaded track remaining distance to next smart-sign current location approaching smart-signs turn-by-turn guidance name of next smar...

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    Using the gps bike computer using the gps bike computer map mode 33 quick menu of map press the control stick down to call up a quick menu of the map mode. 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 th...

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    34 map mode using the gps bike computer to view smart-signs: 1. Scroll to view smart-signs and enter. 2. Scroll to the desired sign and enter. A screen appears showing the following information: • sign name: smart-sign name • latitude and longitude: the location of smart-sign to edit pages or set ma...

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    Using the gps bike computer using the gps bike computer chart mode 35 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 fig...

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    36 chart mode 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.

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    Using the gps bike computer using the gps bike computer chart mode 37 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 figur...

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    38 training mode using the gps bike computer 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...

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    Using the gps bike computer using the gps bike computer training mode 39 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. Select a training mode and ente...

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    40 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. To se...

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    Using the gps bike computer using the gps bike computer editing pages 41 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. Use the control stick to choose a layout style, and enter next step. 4. ...

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    42 editing pages using the gps bike computer.

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    My data 43 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. 2. Scroll to my data a...

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    44 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. 6. Press the mode button to return delete data....

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    Changing settings changing settings bike computer settings 45 bike computer settings bike computer settings control the alert and recording settings. This menu can also be quickly accessed in bike computer mode. To access the bike computer settings quickly: 1. From bike computer mode, press enter. 2...

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    46 bike computer settings changing settings • distance: set a distance after which the alarm will sound • speed: set a minimum and maximum speed beyond which the alarm will sound • heart rate: set a minimum and maximum heart rate (in revolutions per minute) beyond which the alarm will sound • cadenc...

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    Changing settings changing settings map settings 47 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. 5. Press mode button to save and back ...

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    48 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 reco...

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    Changing settings changing settings user and bikes 49 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. Figure 26. User profile to edi...

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    50 user and bikes 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. Scroll the weight field, type your weight and se...

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    Changing settings changing settings user and bikes 51 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 ok....

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    52 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 ...

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    Changing settings changing settings general settings 53 satellites if you are indoors or do not require the gps receiver to be active you can turn it off from the general settings menu. You can also reset the receiver to drop all active gps channels and reacquire gps satellite signals. If the xplova...

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    54 general settings 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. 6. Press...

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    Changing settings changing settings general settings 55 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 backlig...

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    56 general settings changing settings sounds you can enable or disable sounds in the sounds setting. To turn on the sound: 1. Press the menu button. 2. Scroll to general settings and enter. 1. Scroll to sounds and enter. 2. Use the control stick to enable or disable the sound of key press and notifi...

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    Changing settings changing settings general settings 57 to set the time format: 1. Press the menu button. 2. Scroll to general settings and enter. 3. Scroll to time and enter. 4. Scroll to time format. 5. Select a time format by using the control stick. 6. Press the mode button to save and back to t...

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    58 general settings changing settings 3. Scroll to units and enter. 4. Select a unit format by using the control stick. 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...

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    Changing settings changing settings general settings 59 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. 4. Scroll to altimeter cal...

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    60 general settings 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 ente...

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    Changing settings changing settings general settings 61 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. Scroll to view compass. 5. Pres...

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    62 general settings changing settings 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 xpl...

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    Changing settings changing settings general settings 63 about the about screen in the general settings menu provides the following information: • device s/n: device serial number • os version: os revision number • software version: software revision number • copyright information provide the informa...

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    64 general settings changing settings.

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    Heart rate monitor (optional) 65 using your accessories heart rate monitor (optional) the heart rate monitor is attached to an elastic band worn around the chest. This section describes how to pair and wear the heart rate monitor. Pairing the heart rate monitor pairing connects the heart rate monito...

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    66 heart rate monitor (optional) using your accessories figure 32. Ant + hrm 5. Select rescan and enter..

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    Using your accessories using your accessories heart rate monitor (optional) 67 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. Figure 33. Pairing the heart rate monitor wearing the heart rat...

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    68 combo cadence sensor (optional) using your accessories changing the heart rate monitor battery the heart rate monitor is powered by a 3-volt cr2032 battery mounted inside the sensor. To change the heart rate monitor battery: 1. Using a coin, turn the battery cover on the back of the sensor clockw...

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    Using your accessories using your accessories combo cadence sensor (optional) 69 figure 34. Ant + combo cadence 5. Select rescan and enter..

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    70 combo cadence sensor (optional) 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.

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    Using your accessories using your accessories combo cadence sensor (optional) 71 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: figure ...

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    72 combo cadence sensor (optional) 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.

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    Using your accessories using your accessories combo cadence sensor (optional) 73 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...

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    74 combo cadence sensor (optional) 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. ...

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    Using your accessories using your accessories combo cadence sensor (optional) 75 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 ...

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    76 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. Figu...

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    Feature of x-tracks™ 77 using the pc applications feature of x-tracks ™ backup/view activity data the xplova g3 generates a quick summary for every completed activity; its chart analysis in speed, altitude, heart rate and cadence help you analyze your performance right after riding. X-tracks ™ backu...

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    78 updating the xplova g3 software using the pc applications smart-route ™ track planner the smart-route ™ web service helps you plan a bike route based on your demand. After you plan a route, you can save the route in trk format and view the route in x-tracks ™ . Download detail maps download world...

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    Using the pc applications using the pc applications updating the xplova g3 software 79 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. Os upda...

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    80 updating the xplova g3 software using the pc applications.

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    Specifications 81 appendix specifications table 3. Specifications model name model name xplova g3 gps bike computer bike computer function user configurable multi function information display multi-information configurable in different fields: time, speed, distance, altitude, slop, heart rate, caden...

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    82 specifications appendix 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 ...

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    Appendix appendix specifications 83 physical dimension 99 (l) x 57 (w) x 25 mm (h) weight 117 g temperature operation -10 ° ~50 ° c environment iec standard 60529 ipx7 waterproof x-tracks™ pc tools o.S. Windows xp and later activity manager backup, review, analysis, report, export gpx (note1), map v...

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    84 specifications appendix rubber pad anti-slippery rubber pad hrm chest belt (optional) ant+ heart rate monitor chest belt combo cadence sensor (optional) ant+ 2-in-1 (combo) cadence sensor module (speed sensor, cadence sensor) ac adapter charger mini usb charger, battery charger (optional) usb cab...

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    Appendix appendix wheel size table 85 wheel size table table 4. Wheel size* etrto tire size l (mm) 12 x 1.75 935 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 1515 20 x 1-3/8 1615 22 x 1-3/8 1770 22 x 1-1/2 1785 24 x 1 1753 24 x 3/4...

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    86 wheel size table appendix 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 47-559 26 x 1.75 2023 50-559 26 x 1.95 2050 54-559 26 x 2.00 2055 26 x 2.10 2068 57-559 26 x 2.125 2070 26 x 2.35 2083 57-559...

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    Appendix appendix wheel size table 87 note:actual physical size of wheel might be slightly different due to different tire brands, tire pressure, and tire erosion. 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 2...

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    88 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 pro...