Epson PS-500 Series User manual

PS-500 Series
User’s Manual

Introduction
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Introduction
Thank you very much for purchasing a PS-500.
To use the device correctly, make sure you read the User’s manual along with the supplied Quick Start Guide.
Keep the supplied Quick Start Guide handy to help you resolve any problems.
Description in the User’s Manual
! Important
Indicates things you must or must not do. Ignoring these instructions or
mishandling this device could cause malfunction or operational problems to
the device.
Note:
Indicates additional explanations and related information.
Indicate related pages. Click the link in blue text to display the related page.
Trademarks
EPSON and EXCEED YOUR VISION are registered trademarks of the Seiko Epson Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America
and other countries.
The Bluetooth®word mark and logos are the registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of
such marks by Seiko Epson Corporation is under license.
Other product names are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Caution:
- Unapproved copying of part or all of this manual is strictly forbidden.
- The content of this manual is subject to change without prior notice.
- Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this manual, contact us if you have any
questions or notice any errors in descriptions in the content of this manual.
- Despite the preceding clause, we cannot accept any responsibility of mishandling due to errors in this manual.
- We cannot accept any responsibility for malfunctions and so on that occur due to ignoring the content of this
manual, the device being handled inappropriately, repairs or modifications performed by a third party that is not
our company of appointed by our company.

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System Requirement
A smart device such as a smart phone or tablet with Bluetooth® Smart capability is needed to upload product
recorded data.
Please check the below link for the latest compatibility.
www.epson.eu/pulsense
Note:
PS-500 has Bluetooth®Smart to transfer data to PULSENSE View.
Uploaded data can be seen via PULSENSE View for Web (URL: go-wellness.epson.com).
To upload your data from PS-500
Use the PULSENSE View for iOS, Android on your smart device.
Your data will be transferred via Bluetooth®Smart.
Use the PULSENSE View Web application on your PC by using the
USB cradle.
See the data
Log into PULSENSE View for iOS, Android on your smart device.
Log into the PULSENSE View web application.
Note:
To charge the PS-500 a USB port is required. You can use the USB port of a PC or an AC adapter. We
recommend using the specified AC adapter. (SFAC03 for UK and Ireland. SFAC02 Europe excluding UK
and Ireland.)

Contents
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Contents
Introduction 2
Description in the User’s Manual..................................................................................2
Trademarks...................................................................................................................2
Caution: ........................................................................................................................2
System Requirement....................................................................................................3
Contents 4
Using this Device Safely 6
Symbols in this Manual.................................................................................................6
Notes on Using the Product and Components.............................................................7
Notes on using the cradle.............................................................................................8
Regulatory and Safety Notices.....................................................................................8
Set up and Basic Operation 10
Things You Can Do With The Product .......................................................................11
Measuring items................................................................................................11
The heart rate zone display ..............................................................................11
What’s in the box ........................................................................................................12
Options..............................................................................................................12
Operating buttons and functions.................................................................................13
Icons..................................................................................................................14
Getting Started ...........................................................................................................15
To record your data...........................................................................................15
How to cancel the battery protection mode ......................................................15
Wearing the PS-500..........................................................................................17
Initial Configuration.....................................................................................................18
Smart device user.............................................................................................18
PC User.............................................................................................................20
How to use 21
Display Screen In Heart Rate Measurement Mode..........................................27
Display Screen (Without measuring heart rate)................................................28
Back light....................................................................................................................29
Menu Navigation.........................................................................................................30
Navigate in the menu........................................................................................30
Check your heart rate range in the fat burning zone ........................................32
Bluetooth®settings............................................................................................33
LED Settings.....................................................................................................35
Vibration settings ..............................................................................................36
Power Off..........................................................................................................36
Firmware...........................................................................................................37
Language setting........................................................................................................37
Other Functions 38
Notification Settings....................................................................................................39

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Wake-up Alarm...........................................................................................................40
Fitting adjustment .......................................................................................................41
Maintenance 43
Looking after your device ...........................................................................................44
About the wristband..........................................................................................44
Replacing the Battery.................................................................................................45
Updating the Firmware...............................................................................................46
Appendix 47
Product Specification..................................................................................................48
Device Specifications........................................................................................48
Cradle Specification..........................................................................................48
Options specifications.......................................................................................48
Troubleshooting 49
Caution .......................................................................................................................50
Problem Solving .........................................................................................................51
System Reset .............................................................................................................52
Contacting us..............................................................................................................53

Using this Device Safely
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Using this Device Safely
Make sure you read the manuals (Quick Start Guide and User’s 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 manual 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:
This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in personal injury or damage the
product.
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 Using the Product and Components
Warning
Exercise according to your physical capabilities.
Stop exercising and consult your doctor if you feel unwell during exercise.
This product is a highly accurate sensor and able to measure your pulse rate;
However, this is not a medical device.
If you have any concerns, consult your doctor before using this product.
Do not keep your eyes on the device while exercising; otherwise you could fall or cause a traffic
accident. Pay attention to your surroundings while using the device.
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
- Sooty or dusty places
- Near a fire
- 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
To avoid the possibility of skin irritation or discomfort from wearing the PS-500, you must keep
the skin under the band clean and dry at all times. Do not allow water, sweat, dead skin, or dirt
to build up under the band. Do not wear the product too tight. If you feel any discomfort, loosen
the wristband or stop usage.
Avoid water, sweat or dirt build up between your skin and the product. Clean as directed in
“Looking after your device”on page 44.
During sleep your wrist may swell, loosen the band by one setting if it becomes tight.
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

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Caution
Do not wear this product in a bath or sauna. The steam and soap may compromise the
waterproof feature or cause corrosion.
Note:
Please note that even if not used, the PS-500 should be charged at least once within a 6 month period.
Failing to do so might affect the performance of the rechargeable battery.
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
Regulatory and Safety Notices
Data communication between the smartphone and product is made by Bluetooth Low Energy which operates in
the 2.4GHz band.
Hereby, SEIKO EPSON, declares that this PS-500 is in compliance with the essential requirements and other
relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.
This equipment may be operated in the UK and Ireland, Germany and France.
SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION,
3-3-5 Owa, Suwa-shi, Nagano-Ken, 392-8502, Japan

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Warning
In areas in which usage is restricted, such as on airplanes and in hospitals, follow the rules and
regulations provided(such as in-flight announcements)
Do not use the device if you have a surgically implanted medical device such as cardiac
pacemaker.
Do not bring the device into an operating room, intensive care unit, and so on, and do not use
the device near medical equipment. Radio waves from the device may interfere with electronic
medical equipment causing the equipment to malfunction and cause an accident.
This device is equipped with Bluetooth® Smart technology. When operating supported HR
monitors or smart phones, this function wirelessly sends and receives heart rate measurement
data to the device.
This device has been certified as a wireless device based on the Radio Law.
Therefore, the following acts may be punishable by law.
- Disassembling or remodeling the device
- Removing the verification or certification number for the device

Set up and Basic Operation
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Set up and Basic Operation
You need to make the following preparations before use.
“Things You Can Do with the Product”on page 11
“What’s in the box”on page 12
“Operating buttons and functions”on page 13
“Getting Started”on page 15
“Initial Configuration”on page 18