Epson SF-710 User manual

Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing this GPS Sports Monitor "WristableGPS".
To use the device correctly, make sure you read the User's Guide along with the supplied Quick Guide.
Keep the supplied Quick Guide handy to help you resolve any problems.
The illustrations and screens shown in the Quick Guide/User's Guide are for the SF-710.
By using a built-in GPS sensor and stride sensor, this device can measure running distance, pace, elapsed time, altitude,
and calories burnt. You can also upload recorded data to a dedicated Web site allowing you to look back over previous
workouts. You can plan more effectively for a more enjoyable running experience.
Descriptions in the User's Guide
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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 37
Split Time: Elapsed time from the start
Lap time: Time taken for each lap
You can use the history screen to check recorded measurement data.
U“Checking Measurement Data” on page 62
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 (rest) exercise. An alarm sounds when it is time to change between sprinting and
resting.
U“Setting a Time and Distance for Hard and Light Workouts(Interval Function)” on
page 42
Goal function (timed race)
Allows you to set a time as your goal and measure the time taken until that goal is
reached.
You can exercise while checking the elapsed time. You can also calculate the estimated
distance until the goal is reached.
U“Measure until the time or distance set in advance is reached (Goal function)” on
page 50
You can use the history screen to check recorded measurement data.
U“Checking Measurement Data” on page 62
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Goal function (distance race)
Allows you to set a distance as your goal and measure the time taken until that goal is
reached.
You can exercise while checking the distance. You can also calculate the estimated time
until the goal is reached.
U“Measure until the time or distance set in advance is reached (Goal function)” on
page 50
You can use the history screen to check recorded measurement data.
U“Checking Measurement Data” on page 62
Mes. 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 55
❏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 57
❏Sets and measures the target time for one kilometer (Target Pace function)
U“Setting a Pace and Measuring (Target Pace Function)” on page 59
❏Monitors heart rate with the HR Monitor (Heart rate function)
U“Measuring Heart Rate” on page 70
❏You can change the items and layout of the measurement screen display (Screen
settings function)
U“Screen” on page 95
❏Tap to display a set function (Tap function)
U“Tap” on page 21
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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 92
❏Inverts the screen's display (Invert function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 93
❏Adjusts the screen's contrast (Adjust contrast function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 93
❏Turns on the light automatically when the screen changes (Auto Light function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 93
❏Sets an alarm (Alarm function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 93
❏Turns off operation tones (Operation Tones function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 93
❏Resets configuration information in the device's memory (Initialize function)
U“Sys. Settings” on page 93
Other features
❏Supports the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS).
U“Supports the Quasi-Zenith Satellite System” on page 31
❏You can measure pitch and stride using the built-in stride sensor (SF-710/SF-510
only).
U“Educating Your Stride Sensor” on page 32
❏You can skip GPS positioning if it is taking too long.
U“Skipping GPS positioning” on page 29
❏You can manage recorded data using the dedicated Web application "NeoRun".
U“Data Management Using the Web Application (NeoRun)” on page 74
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Contents
Introduction
Features.................................3
Using this Device Safely
SymbolsinthisManual......................8
NotesonUsage............................9
AbouttheDeviceandAccessories............9
AbouttheCradle.......................10
OptionalHRMonitor....................11
NotesonStorage..........................11
NotesonElectromagneticWaves..............11
Preparing and Basic Operations
CheckingtheItemsProvided.................14
BasicOperations..........................15
Changingscreens.......................15
Functionofeachbutton..................17
Tap.................................21
Charging...............................22
BeforeUse............................22
Charging.............................23
InitialSettings............................25
AbouttheBattery.......................27
SpecifyingaGPS(GPSPositioning)............28
MeasuringFunctionfortheDevice..........28
GPSPositioning........................29
MakingPreciseMeasurements..............31
SupportstheQuasi-ZenithSatelliteSystem.....31
EducatingYourStrideSensor................32
AbouttheStrideSensor...................32
EducatingtheStrideSensor................32
Measurableitems.........................33
Measure
Measuring Time, Distance, and Speed
(ChronographFunction)....................37
Whatisthechronographfunction?..........37
Measuring............................38
ScreenDisplay.........................40
Setting a Time and Distance for Hard and Light
Workouts(IntervalFunction).................42
WhatistheIntervalFunction?..............42
Setting Interval Conditions and Measuring. . . . . 43
Loading Interval Conditions that have Already
beenSet..............................47
ScreenDisplay.........................49
Measure until the time or distance set in advance
isreached(Goalfunction)...................50
Whatisthegoalfunction?.................50
Measuring by Setting the Time or Distance. . . . 51
ScreenDisplay.........................54
Recording Laps Automatically (AT Lap
Function)...............................55
Automatically Start/Stop Measuring (AT Pause
Function)...............................57
Setting a Pace and Measuring (Target Pace
Function)...............................59
Checking Measurement Data (History
Function)
CheckingMeasurementData.................62
Measurement Data that can be Checked in
History...............................62
Measuring Heart Rate (HR Monitor)
PreparingtoMeasureHeartRate..............65
PreparingtheHRMonitor.................65
WearingtheHRMonitor.................65
Registering the HR Monitor to the Device. . . . . 66
EnablingtheHRMonitor.................68
MeasuringHeartRate......................70
Checking the Communication Status with the
HRMonitor...........................70
Displaying the Measured Heart Rate Screen. . . . 70
Replacing the Battery for the HR Monitor. . . . . . . 72
Data Management Using the Web
Application (NeoRun)
What is the Web Application (NeoRun)?. . . . . . . . 75
InstallingtheNRUploader..................77
Creating an Account (When Using for the First
Time)..................................78
UploadingMeasurementData................80
CheckingUploadedMeasurementData.........82
Settings
MakingSettings..........................86
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Mes.Settings.............................87
ChangingtheMes.Settings................87
Mes.SettingsTable......................89
Settings.................................91
ChangingtheSettings....................91
SettingsTable..........................92
Screen.................................95
ScreenSettings.........................95
ScreenPatternTable.....................96
MeasurementDisplayItemsTable...........98
ChangingtheMeasurementScreen.........101
ChangingtheLap...................... 106
SettingExamples.......................108
Maintenance
PerformingMaintenance...................110
PerformingAfterCare...................110
Aboutthestrap........................110
HRMonitorMaintenance................ 110
ReplacingtheBattery......................111
About the Device's Built-in Rechargeable
Battery.............................. 111
AbouttheHRMonitorBattery.............111
UpdatingtheFirmware.................... 112
CheckingtheFirmwareVersion............112
UpdatingtheFirmware.................. 112
Troubleshooting
Caution:............................... 114
ProblemSolving......................... 115
ResettingtheSystem...................... 118
ContactingusAboutthisProduct............119
AfterService............................120
Appendix
UnderstandingtheIcons................... 122
ProductSpecifications.....................123
DeviceSpecifications....................123
Cradlespecifications.................... 124
OptionSpecifications................... 124
Glossary............................... 125
Index
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Using this Device Safely
To use this device safely, make sure you read the user's guides before use (the supplied Quick Guide and this User's
Guide).
If you do not follow the content of the user's guides, a malfunction or accident could occur.
❏Keep the user's guides (supplied Quick Guide and this User's Guide) handy to help you resolve any problems.
❏This device is for use in Japan only.
❏This is not a medical device. Use for exercising only.
Symbols in this Manual
This User's Guide uses the following symbols to prevent injury to the user or to others, or damage to property when
using this device, as well as preventing dangerous usage. Make sure you understand these symbols before reading the
guide.
!
Warning:
Ignoring these instructions and mishandling this device could cause serious injury or death.
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Caution:
Ignoring these instructions and mishandling this device could cause injury or damage to property.
This symbol indicates operations (instructions and actions) you must perform.
This symbol indicates forbidden actions.
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Notes on Usage
About the Device and Accessories
Warning
Exercise according to your own physical condition. It is dangerous to exercise suddenly or
excessively. If you feel nauseous or if your physical condition alters while exercising, stop
exercising and contact a doctor.
Do not keep your eyes on the device while exercising; otherwise you could fall or cause a traffic
accident. Pay close attention to your surroundings while using the device.
Do not use while scuba diving.
This device is made using precision parts and electronic components. Do not use or store in the
following locations; otherwise an electric shock, fire, problem, or malfunction could occur.
❏Locations subject to large changes in temperature and humidity
❏Near volatile substances
❏Sooty or dusty places
❏Near a fire
❏Locations close to powerful magnetic devices (near speakers and so on)
Do not disassemble or perform repairs yourself; otherwise an electric shock or an accident could
occur.
Do not leave this device in reach of children.
Caution
If you suffer from any allergies or rashes when wearing the device, stop using it immediately and
contact a medical specialist such as a dermatologist.
The device is water resistant at 5 barometric pressures. Although you can use the device for
swimming and so on, do not perform button operations in water or when it is wet. This may effect
the quality of the waterproofing.
Do not directly apply high pressure water from a faucet. Water pressure from a faucet is high and
could affect the quality of the waterproofing.
Do not use in the bath or in a sauna. Steam and materials in soap or hot springs could affect the
quality of the waterproofing or cause rust.
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About the Cradle
Warning
Do not use a damaged cradle; otherwise a problem or fire could occur. If it is damaged, contact a
repair center.
Do not use them if you notice any abnormalities such as smoke, strange odors, or noises;
otherwise a fire could occur.
Ifany abnormalities occur, disconnectthe cable from thecradleimmediately,andcontactarepair
center.
Do not use if any foreign substances or liquids such as water get inside the device; otherwise an
electric shock or fire could occur. Disconnect the cable from the cradle immediately, and contact
a repair center.
Do not use the cable for the cradle if any foreign substances such as dust are stuck to the
connector; otherwise a fire could occur.
Do not use the cradle to charge any other devices. Only use the cradle provided to charge the
device; otherwise a problem, electric shock, or fire could occur.
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