Epson SF-710 User manual

Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing this GPS Sports Monitor "RUNSENSE".
To use the device correctly, make sure you read the User Manual along with the supplied Quick Start Guide.
Keep the supplied Quick Start Guide handy to help you resolve any problems.
The illustrations and screens shown in the Quick Start Guide/User Manual are for the SF-710.
This device can measure running distance, pace, elapsed time, altitude, and calories burnt. You can also upload
recorded data to a dedicated website allowing you to look back over previous workouts.
Descriptions in the User Manual
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❏Despite the preceding clause, we cannot accept any responsibility for mishandling due to errors in this guide.
❏We cannot accept any responsibility for malfunctions and so on that occur due to ignoring the content of this
guide, the device being handled inappropriately, repairs or modifications performed by a third party that is not
our company or appointed by our company.
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Features
Chronograph function
Allows you to measure running data such as distance and time.
You can measure split and lap times, as well as using the GPS signal to measure distance
and pace.
U“Measuring Time, Distance, and Speed (Chronograph Function)” on page 38
Split Time: Elapsed time from the start
Lap time: Time taken for each lap
You can use the recall screen to check recorded measurement data.
U“Checking Measurement Data” on page 63
Interval function
Allows you to perform interval training.
Interval training:
Training method in which you repeat sets of light and hard exercise to increase your
athletic ability. An exercise menu is created using combinations of hard (sprint) and
light (recovery) exercise. An alarm sounds when it is time to change between sprinting
and recovering.
U“Setting a Time and Distance for Hard and Light Workouts (Interval Function)” on
page 43
Goal function (timed race)
Allows you to set a time as your goal and measure the time remaining until that goal is
reached.
You can exercise while checking the elapsed time. You can also calculate the estimated
distance you will cover during that time.
U“Measure until the Time or Distance Set in Advance Is Reached (Goal Function)” on
page 50
You can use the recall screen to check recorded measurement data.
U“Checking Measurement Data” on page 63
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Goal function (distance race)
Allows you to set a distance as your goal and measure the distance taken until that goal
is reached.
You can exercise while checking the distance. You can also calculate the estimated total
time to complete the set distance.
U“Measure until the Time or Distance Set in Advance Is Reached (Goal Function)” on
page 50
You can use the recall screen to check recorded measurement data.
U“Checking Measurement Data” on page 63
Measure settings
Allows you to change the measurement settings.
❏Automatically records laps when a time or distance set in advance has been
reached (AT Lap function)
U“Recording Laps Automatically (AT Lap Function)” on page 54
❏Automatically stops measuring when you stop running, and resumes when you
continue running (AT Pause function)
U“Automatically Start/Stop Measuring (AT Pause Function)” on page 56
❏Sets and measures the target time for one kilometre/mile (Target Pace function)
U“Setting a Pace and Measuring (Target Pace Function)” on page 57
❏Set a waypoint to display the direction and distance to the waypoint, and the
difference in elevation (Waypoint function) (SF-710 only)
U“Setting and Measuring Waypoints (Waypoint Function)” on page 59
❏Monitors heart rate with the heart rate monitor (Heart rate function)
U“Measuring Heart Rate” on page 72
❏You can change the items and layout of the measurement screen display (Screen
settings function)
U“Screen” on page 115
❏Tap to display a set function (Tap function)
U“Tap” on page 20
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Settings
Allows you to change the settings for the device.
❏Communicates with external devices (Communication function)
U“Comm. Settings” on page 112
❏Inverts the screen's display (Invert function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 113
❏Adjusts the screen's contrast (Adjust contrast function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 113
❏Turns on the light automatically when the screen changes (Auto Light function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 113
❏Sets an alarm (Alarm function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 113
❏Turns off operation tones (Operation Tones function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 113
❏Resets configuration information in the device's memory (Initialise function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 113
Other features
❏You can measure pitch and stride using the built-in stride sensor (SF-710/SF-510
only).
U“Educating Your Stride Sensor” on page 33
❏You can skip GPS positioning if it is taking too long.
U“Skipping GPS positioning” on page 30
❏You can take measurements without performing GPS positioning.
U“Indoor mode (SF-710/SF-510 only)” on page 31
❏You can monitor, analyse, compare and share your recorded data using the
dedicated Web application "RUNSENSE View".
U“Data Management Using the Web Application (RUNSENSE View)” on
page 77
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Contents
Introduction
Features.................................3
Using this Device Safely
SymbolsinthisManual......................8
NotesonUsage............................9
Notes on using the product and components
.....................................9
Notesonusingthecradle..................9
Optionalheartratemonitor................10
NotesonElectromagneticWaves..............10
Preparing and Basic Operations
CheckingtheItemsProvided.................13
BasicOperations..........................14
Changingscreens.......................14
Functionofeachbutton..................16
Tap.................................20
Alarm(tones/vibration)..................20
Charging...............................22
Beforeuse.............................22
Charging.............................23
InitialSettings............................26
Aboutthebattery.......................28
SpecifyingaGPS(GPSPositioning)............29
Measuringfunctionforthedevice...........29
GPSpositioning........................30
Indoormode(SF-710/SF-510only)..........31
Makingprecisemeasurements..............32
EducatingYourStrideSensor................33
Aboutthestridesensor...................33
Educatingthestridesensor................33
MeasurableItems.........................34
Measure
Measuring Time, Distance, and Speed
(ChronographFunction)....................38
Whatisthechronographfunction?..........38
Measuring............................39
Screendisplay..........................41
Setting a Time and Distance for Hard and Light
Workouts(IntervalFunction)................43
Whatistheintervalfunction?..............43
Setting interval conditions and measuring. . . . . 44
Loading interval conditions that have already
beenset..............................47
Screendisplay..........................49
Measure until the Time or Distance Set in
AdvanceIsReached(GoalFunction)...........50
Whatisthegoalfunction?.................50
Measuringbysettingthetimeordistance......51
Screendisplay..........................53
Recording Laps Automatically (AT Lap
Function)...............................54
Automatically Start/Stop Measuring (AT Pause
Function)...............................56
Setting a Pace and Measuring (Target Pace
Function)...............................57
Setting and Measuring Waypoints (Waypoint
Function)...............................59
Registeringwaypoints....................59
Specifyingandmeasuringwaypoints.........60
Checking Measurement Data (Recall
Function)
CheckingMeasurementData.................63
Measurement data that can be checked in
recall................................63
Deleteunnecessarymeasurementdata........64
Measuring Heart Rate (Heart Rate
Monitor)
PreparingtoMeasureHeartRate..............67
Preparingtheheartratemonitor............67
Wearingtheheartratemonitor.............67
Registering the heart rate monitor to the device
....................................68
Enablingtheheartratemonitor.............70
MeasuringHeartRate......................72
Checking the communication status with the
heartratemonitor.......................72
Displayingthemeasuredheartratescreen.....72
Replacing the Battery for the Heart Rate Monitor
......................................74
DisablingtheHeartRateMonitor.............76
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Data Management Using the Web
Application (RUNSENSE View)
What is the Web Application (RUNSENSE
View)?.................................78
Installing Run Connect (Uploader Software). . . . . 80
Creating an Account (When Using for the First
Time)..................................81
UploadingMeasurementData................83
CheckingUploadedMeasurementData.........86
Setting Measurements Using the PC
Application (Run Connect) (SF-710
only)
WhatisthePCApplication(RunConnect)......90
Starting Run Connect and Displaying the Settings
Screen.................................92
SettingtheATLapFunction(SF-710only).......94
SettingATlap..........................94
Measuring............................95
Setting the Target Pace Function (SF-710 only)....96
Settingthetargetpace....................96
Measuring............................98
Setting the Waypoint Function (SF-710 only). . . . . 99
Settingwaypoints.......................99
Measuring........................... 101
Setting the Interval Function (SF-710 only). . . . . . 102
Settingintervals........................102
Measuring........................... 103
Settings
MakingSettings......................... 105
Measureset............................. 106
ChangingtheMeasureset.................106
Measureset.table...................... 108
Settings................................111
ChangingtheSettings................... 111
Settingstable..........................112
Screen.................................115
Screensettings........................ 115
Screenpatterntable.....................116
Measurementdisplayabbreviations......... 119
Changingthemeasurementscreen..........122
ChangingtheLapscreen................. 125
Settingexamples....................... 128
Maintenance
Lookingafteryourdevice..................130
Aboutthestrap........................130
Heartratemonitormaintenance........... 130
Replacing the Battery on your GPS Sports
Monitor............................... 131
About the device's built-in rechargeable
battery.............................. 131
About the heart rate monitor battery. . . . . . . . 131
UpdatingtheFirmware.................... 132
Checkingthefirmwareversion.............132
Updatingthefirmware.................. 132
Troubleshooting
Caution............................... 134
ProblemSolving......................... 135
ResettingtheSystem...................... 138
ContactingusAboutthisProduct............139
After-salesService........................140
Appendix
UnderstandingtheIcons................... 142
ProductSpecifications.....................144
Devicespecifications....................144
Cradlespecifications.................... 145
Optionspecifications....................145
Glossary............................... 146
Index
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Using this Device Safely
Make sure you read the manuals (Quick Start Guide and User Manual) first to use this product safely.
The product may malfunction, or an accident may occur if it is handled incorrectly.
❏Keep the manuals handy to help you resolve any problems.
❏When taking this product out of the country of purchase, check the laws and regulations in the destination
country before you travel.
❏This product is not a medical device. Use this product as an indicator during physical exercise.
Symbols in this Manual
The following symbols are used in this guide to indicate possible dangerous operations or handling. Make sure you
understand these warnings before using the product.
!
Warning:
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in serious personal injury.
!
Caution:
Ignoring these instructions and mishandling this device could cause injury or damage to property.
This symbol indicates an action that should be done.
This symbol indicates an action that must not be done.
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Notes on Usage
Notes on using the product and components
Warning
Exercise according to your physical capabilities. Stop exercising and consult your doctor if you
feel unwell during exercise.
Do not use or store this product in the following environments. It may cause an electric shock or
fire, or the product may malfunction or be damaged.
❏Locations with very high or low temperatures or humidity
❏Near volatile substances
❏Dusty places
❏Near a strong magnetic field (for example, near a loudspeaker)
Do not disassemble this product, and do not attempt to repair this product by yourself. It may
cause an electric shock or accident.
Do not leave this product within reach of young children.
Caution
Stop using the device immediately and consult your doctor if you have an allergic reaction or a
rash during use.
The device is water resistant at 5 bar (5 ATM). Although you can use the device for swimming and
so on, do not perform button operations under water.
Do not pour water directly from the tap onto this product. The power of the tap water stream may
be strong enough to compromise the product’s waterproof feature.
Do not wear this product in a bath or sau na. The steam and soap may compromise the waterproof
feature or cause corrosion.
Notes on using the cradle
Warning
Do not use the cradle or AC adapter if they are in any way damaged, faulty or contaminated by
foreign material such as dust, water or dirt. Do not use any adapter other than the specified
adapter for charging.
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Optional heart rate monitor
Warning
If the heart rate monitor battery is accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor immediately.
When disposing of the heart rate monitor battery, follow your local laws and regulations.
When replacing the heart rate monitor battery, only use the type of battery specified. Also, make
sure the direction of the positive and negative terminals is correct.
Do not place the battery or the heart rate monitor with a battery installed into a fire.
Notes on Electromagnetic Waves
This device is equipped with Bluetooth
®
Smart technology. When operating supported heart rate monitors or
smartphones, this function wirelessly sends and receives heart rate measurement data to the device.
This device has been classified as a low electronic data communication system based on Radio Law. Therefore, this
device does not require a radio station licence. The following acts may be punishable by law.
❏Disassembling or remodeling the device
❏Removing the verification or certification number for the device
VCCI Class B Information Technology Device
This device is a class B information technology device. This device is designed for home
use, but interference could occur when using in close proximity to radios or television
aerials.
Certification information
Frequency
This device uses the frequency bands 2.402 to 2.480 GHz. Other wireless devices may
use the same frequency. Note the following points to avoid wireless interference with
other wireless devices.
Precautions when performing wireless communication
This device operates on the 2.4 GHz band.
This device operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave
ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations, amateur, and unlicensed
specified low-power radio stations (hereafter "other radio stations")) used in factory production lines.
1. Before using this device, make sure there are no "other radio stations" being used in the vicinity.
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