Ordnance survey Aventura User manual

Quick Guide
Aventura

Lock button :
Short press: Lock GPS /
Unlock GPS
Status menu:
Press to check the status
of the most frequently
used features (sensors,
GPS...)
Power button:
Long press: Turn GPS on /
Turn GPS o
Zoom:
Press + to zoom in and – to
zoom out of the map
Data bar:
Press to access the data
pages
Contextual menu:
Press to access options
available for the current
page
ZOOM+ key: Zoom in map
ZOOM- key: Zoom out map
Joystick:
Move: Move map / menu
Short press: Press to select
Map:
Press on the map to
activate the tools
Main menu:
Manage les and settings
on your device
Activity control:
Start, pause and nish an
activity.
Page button:
Short press: Show next data page
Long press: Show main menu
Back button:
Short press: ‘Back’ in menus/ ‘Re-centre’ in map
Long press: Show map
Device layout

Get Started
Before you turn on your Aventura* you’ll need to
register it with an OS Shop account.
To register your device go to:
os.uk/gpssetup
*Your device may need charging before you start. Using
the charger inside your box, plug it into the mains and if a
battery with a lightning bolt appears, leave it to charge.
To complete the registration process you’ll need to
input your devices Serial Number (S/N).
To nd your S/N you’ll need to:
1. Unscrew the pin holding the back cover down.
2. Remove the back cover and battery.
3. Find your S/N on the sticker at the bottom.
4. If you have a microSD card (not included) insert
it in the card tray.
5. Put back together.
Once you’ve registered your GPS you’ll be sent
a conrmation email from TwoNav, which will
include your username and password to set up
SeeMe and GO.
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Now you’ve registered your Aventura, you’ll be
able to get your 12 free map tiles and buy any
additional ones via My OS GPS, under your OS
Shop account.
To get tiles click on the Buy Maps tab, select
between 1:25k and 1:50k scales, drag your mouse
around the map and select the tiles you want, click
Conrm list selection then Proceed to checkout.
Follow the on-screen instructions and once your
transaction is completed, click on the head here
to install it on your device link and you’ll be
redirected back to My OS GPS.
To get your map tiles onto your device you’ll need
to download them.
To do this click on the Maps ready to download
tab under My OS GPS.
Connect your device to your computer using the
USB cable inside your box.
Click on the Download button next to your map
tile(s) and follow the on-screen instructions*.
*when downloading map tiles for the rst time, you’ll need
to download the downloader onto your computer.
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Now that you’ve registered your Aventura and
downloaded your map tiles, you’re ready to turn
it on.
Disconnect your USB cable, then press down on
the Power button to turn your device on.
Once turned on make sure you connect your
GPS to Wi-Fi and download and install the latest
soware updates.
You may want to adjust the screen brightness
when turning your device on for the rst time, by
pressing Status menu > Brightness.
It’s important that you have a good GPS signal
before you start.
Stand outside in an open area to connect to as
many satellites as possible – check the status by
pressing Status menu > GPS > Status = GPS Fixed.
When the connection is ready, the icon will turn
blue at the top of the home screen.
On setup you may also need to calibrate the
compass and barometer. Press Menu > Settings
> System > Calibration > Follow the on-screen
instructions.
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Get Going
Now that you’ve registered and set up your
device, you’re ready to get outdoors and go on an
adventure.
Your Aventura will give you the freedom to go
further, with a number of fantastic features to help
you explore!
Start an activity
From the home screen, press on the Start button
to see a list of all activities, then select the one you
want to do. Activities include:
Free Activity: Your GPS will record your routes and
waypoints.
Follow a Route / Activity: Follow routes you’ve
downloaded to your device from OS Maps or
Strava™, or follow a previous activity you’ve done.
TrackAttack: Train against yourself by going up
against your previous eorts.
Training by Distance / Time: Get the most out of
every activity, by training against distance or time.

View your activities, routes and
waypoints
All of your activities, routes and maps are saved
onto your GPS, where you can access them
whenever you want.
On the home screen press the button to bring
up the menu, where you can access your saved
data and device settings.
To view your activity data, press on My Activities,
choose the activity you want to look at and scroll
though the information.
Track your data
Your Aventura tracks route and activity data in
real-time and can track more than 120 dierent
pieces of data.
To view your data in real-time, press on the data
elds at the bottom of your map, then use the
arrows to scroll between the pages.

GetOutside
Now that you’ve gotten to grips with your
Aventura, you’re ready to go.
If you need inspiration for your next adventure,
head over to:
GetOutside.uk
Bundled Extras
Your Aventura comes with bundled extras including
SeeMe and OS Maps Digital - set them up now to
get the most out of your device.

SeeMe – location sharing
Your device comes with a 6-month free
subscription to SeeMe. Use SeeMe to broadcast
your location with friends and family in real-time
and send your emergency contacts your exact
location should you get into trouble.
To set up SeeMe, log in to your OS Shop account,
click My OS GPS, then under My devices click the
Go to SeeMe button, then the Get started now
button – to log in you’ll need to use the login
details sent to you by email from TwoNav, when
you rst registered your GPS.
Before starting an adventure you’ll need to make
sure SeeMe is activated on your device. Press
on the Status menu, scroll down and check the
Broadcast icon is blue and says Active and the
Emergency icon is blue and says Ready.
OS Maps – sync your routes
Redeem your free 3-year subscription to OS Maps
using the voucher code inside your box. Use OS
Maps to nd, plot and sync routes to your GPS - to
access routes on your device, you’ll need to:
1. Ensure Wi-Fi is on and connected.
2. Go to Settings > My Accounts > Add New
Account > Ordnance Survey user, then enter
your OS Maps username (email) and password.
3. To see your routes, press Menu > Routes > >
Online Routes > Ordnance Survey folder, where
you will be able to see your routes – this may
take a couple of minutes the rst time.
4. To save your routes oline, press on them and
they will download to your device where they
will be marked with a tick.
5. Your routes will now appear under Routes in the
main menu.

Sync your activities
with GO and Strava™
Use the GO Cloud to sync your routes and data
with GO (by TwoNav), to manage your activities on
your computer.
Link the same data to Strava and share your
achievements with others.
Get started with GO
The GO Cloud is your very own virtual storage
space that automatically syncs and saves your
activities to GO (whenever your GPS is connected
to Wi-Fi), so that you can view them on your
computer through GO and manage your data,
routes and achievements.
To get started, you’ll need to rst log in to GO. Visit
www.go.twonav.com and use the login details
sent to you by TwoNav via email, when you rst
registered your Aventura (these are the same login
details used to set up SeeMe).
To set your device up with the GO Cloud, connect
to Wi-Fi then press > Settings > My Accounts >
Add New Account > TwoNav User > Log in > then
enter the same login details you used to access GO.

Sync with Strava™
Once connected to the GO Cloud (see previous
page), you’ll be able to sync your data with Strava™
and upload new activities to the largest online
community for cyclists, runners and athletes.
To connect your GO Cloud with Strava™ log in
to GO – www.go.twonav.com – click on your
username in the top right corner, click Settings
and then Connect to Strava™.
As soon as the accounts are linked, any new
activities will automatically be uploaded to
Strava™, as soon as they are synced with the GO
Cloud.
Accessories
Get accessories to track your performance and
protect your GPS.

Connect additional sensors to your device using
Ant+™ and Bluetooth® Smart, to get more insight
from your activities and track performance.
To see all OS accessories for your device, go to
os.uk/gpsaccessories
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Warranty & Support

Thank you for purchasing your Aventura from
Ordnance Survey. Now that you’ve completed your
set up, you’re ready to start your adventures with
the freedom to go further.
For a full set of instructions, or if you’ve
encountered any problems setting up your
Aventura, the following support is available:
Full manual (PDF download)
os.uk/gpssupport
‘How to’ videos (YouTube)
os.uk/gpssupport
FAQs
os.uk/gpssupport
Ordnance Survey Customer Service Centre:
Phone
03454 560420
Email
customerservic[email protected]
Your Aventura comes with a 24 months
manufacturer’s warranty provided by COMPEGPS
TEAM SL. For information about your warranty
please visit our website:
os.uk/gpssupport
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Manufactured by:
COMPEGPS TEAM SL
Made in Spain