HighGear FM User manual

FM
PanicAlarm
Pulse
BodyFat
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
VIA PEDOMETER FEATURES
1
SPECIFICATIONS AND RANGES 1
BASIC OPERATION OF BUTTONS 2
PRIMARY OPERATING MODES
4
DETERMINING YOUR STRIDE LENGTH
5
SETTING USER DATA
SETTIN
G TIME OF DAY AND PERSONAL DATA
6
SETTING TARGET CALORIES
7
OPERATING THE VIA PEDOMETER
DISTANCE/STOPWATCH MODE
8
STEP
MODE
8
CALORIE/ODO
MODE
9
TARGET CALORIES/
DAILY CALORIES
MODE
10
USING THE FM RADIO
(VIA FM)
11
USING THE PANIC ALARM
(VIA
PANICALARM
)
12
USING THE PULSE RATE MONITOR
(VIA PULSE)
13
WEARING YOUR VIA PEDOMETER 14
MOTION SENSITIVITY SLIDE SWITCH 15
CHANGING THE BATTERIES 16
CARE OF YOUR VIA PEDOMETER 17
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VIA PEDOMETER FEATURES
VIA
PEDOM
ETERS
are highly accurate and
reliable pedometers and are effective for both
walking and running. Features include Step
Counter, Distance, Calories Burned, Chronograph
and Time of Day. In addition to these basic
features, VIA Pedometers are also available in
specialty models:
• VIA Pulse (w/ heart rate)
• VIA FM (w/ FM radio receiver)
• VIA PanicAlarm (w/ panic alarm)
• VIA BodyFat (w/ body fat analyzer)
SPECIFICATIONS & RANGES
TIME MODE
-
12 hour / 24 hour display.
STEP COUNTER
- 1-99,999 steps
- Distance can be displayed up to 9999.9 mile
with 0.01-mile resolution.
- Calorie consumption can display up to 9999.9
kcal with 0.1 kcal resolution.
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BASIC OPERATION OF BUTTONS
SET START (VIA Pulse)
RESET/SCAN (VIA FM)
CURRENT
MODE
HR SENSOR
(VIA Pulse)
Earphone Jack
(VIA FM) UP/CLR DOWN
MODE
Alarm Jack
(VIA
PanicAlarm)
SET START
SENSOR
SENSOR
UP/CLR DOWN
MODE
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BASIC OPERATION OF BUTTONS
MODE KEY
- Scrolls through various modes of the pedometer.
SET KEY
- Enters the setting sequence for user data.
- Advances to next variable in setting sequence.
- Stops/Starts Chronograph
UP/CLR KEY
- Increases variable in setting sequence.
- Resets the Chronograph (VIA Basic, FM,
PanicAlarm and Pulse).
DOWN KEY
- Decreases variable in setting sequence.
START - RESET/SCAN KEY
- Activates heart rate detection (VIA Pulse).
- Resets FM station search (VIA FM).
- Advances to subsequent FM station (VIA FM).
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PRIMARY OPERATING MODES
The VIA Basic, FM, Pulse and Panic Alarm models
have 4 common, primary operational modes:
STEP/TIME
MODE
:
The top line displays number
of Steps Taken. Bottom line displays Time of Day.
DISTANCE/CHRONOGRAPH
MODE
:
Top line
displays Distance Traveled. Bottom line displays
Chronograph/elapsed time.
KCAL/ODOMETER
MODE:
Top line displays
Calories Consumed. Bottom line displays Total
Distance Traveled.
TARGET CALORIES/DAILY CALORIES
MODE:
Top line displays Daily Target Calories. Bottom
line displays actual Calories Consumed for the
day.
Scroll through the Primary Operational Modes by
PRESSING
the
MODE
key.
WARNING:
Before starting any exercise program,
we strongly suggest you visit your doctor for a
complete physical and to discuss your exercise
plans.
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SETTING USER DATA - ALL MODELS
DETERMINING YOUR STRIDE LENGTH
1.
You will need a tape measure to accurately
measure your stride.
2.
Mark a spot on the ground. Start with your toe
to that point and take 10 natural strides of the
type you want to measure (run, walk, jog, etc).
3.
Mark the place where the toe of your forward
foot stopped.
4.
Measure the distance between the two points,
and divide by 10.
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SETTING TIME OF DAY AND PERSONAL
DATA
:
VIA Basic, FM, Pulse and PanicAlarm
models
1.
Advance to
TIME SCREEN
by
PRESSING
the
M
ODE
key.
2.
PRESS & HOLD
the
SET
key to enter into
the setting sequence, “
12HR
” will fl ash,
PRESS
the
UP/CLR
key to select 12 or 24
hour formats,
3.
Advance to
SET HOURS
by
PRESSING
the
SET
key. Adjust by
PRESSING
the
UP/CLR
or
DOWN
keys. Hold the keys for fast scrolling.
4.
Advance to
SET MINUTES
by
PRESSING
the
SET
key. Adjust by Pressing the
UP/CLR
or
DOWN
keys. Hold the keys for fast scrolling.
5.
Advance to
SET STRIDE LENGTH
by
PRESSING
the
SET
key. Adjust by
PRESSING
the
UP/CLR
or
DOWN
keys. Hold the keys for
fast scrolling. (See “Determining Your Stride
Length” pg. 5)
6.
Advance to
SET WEIGHT
by
PRESSING
the
SET
key. Adjust by
PRESSING
the
UP/CLR
or
DOWN
keys. Hold the keys for fast scrolling.
NOTE:
You may exit the Setting Sequence any
time by
PRESSING
the
MODE
key.
SETTING USER DATA
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SETTING USER DATA
SETTING TARGET CALORIES:
VIA Basic, FM,
Pulse and PanicAlarm models
1.
Advance to
T
ARGET CALORIES/DAILY
TARGET CALORIES/DAILY T
CALORIES MODE
by
PRESSING
the
MODE
key.
SET CAL/DAY CAL
will display in the
current mode fi eld.
2.
TARGET CALORIES
will be displayed on the
upper line of the screen. The lower line displays
ACTUAL CALORIES BURNED
.
3.
The top of the screen displays a
BAR SCALE
,
which represents the
PERCENTAGE OF
TARGET CALORIES
you have burned for
the day.
NOTE:
Both the
DAILY CALORIES
and the
BAR SCALE
will be automatically reset for
each day.
4.
PRESS
the
SET
key to Adjust the
TARGET
CALORIES
. The fi rst digit on the left will
fl ash.
PRESS
the
UP/CLR
or the
DOWN
keys
to adjust.
PRESS
the
SET
key to advance to
the next digit.
PRESS
the
SET
key again to
confi rm.
NOTE:
You may exit the Setting Sequence any
time by
PRESSING
the
MODE
key.
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OPERATING THE VIA PEDOMETER
DISTANCE & STOPWATCH MODE:
VIA Basic,
FM, Pulse and PanicAlarm models
In
DISTANCE AND STOPWATCH
MODE
:
1.
The upper line of the screen displays
DISTANCE TRAVELED
. The lower line
displays elapsed time on the
STOPWATCH
.
2.
Press the
SET
key to
START
STOPWATCH
.
Press the
SET
key again to
STOP
.
3.
Press the
UP/CLR
key to
RESET THE
STOPWATCH
back to zero.
STEP MODE:
VIA Basic, FM, Pulse and
PanicAlarm models
In
STEP/TIME
MODE
:
1.
The upper display line indicates the
NUMBER
OF STEPS
you have taken.
2.
To
RESET THE STEP COUNTER
,
PRESS
the
UP/CLR
key.
NOTE:
Clearing the Step counter will also reset
distance and calories burned.
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OPERATING THE VIA PEDOMETER
CALORIE/ ODO MODE:
VIA Basic, FM, Pulse and
PanicAlarm models
In
CALORIE /ODO
MODE
:
1.
The upper line displays
CALORIES BURNED
.
The lower line displays
TOTAL DISTANCE
TRAVELED (ODO)
.
NOTE:
The Total Distance Traveled (ODO) can
only be reset by replacing the batteries.
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OPERATING THE VIA PEDOMETER
TARGET CALORIES/DAILY CALORIES MODE:
VIA Basic, FM, Pulse and PanicAlarm models
In
TARGET CALORIES/DAILY CALORIES
MODE
:
1.
SET CAL/DAY CAL
will display in the current
mode fi eld.
2.
TARGET CALORIES
will be displayed on the
upper line of the screen. The lower line displays
ACTUAL CALORIES BURNED
.
3.
The top screen is a Bar Scale, which represents
the percentage of Target Calories you have
burned.
NOTE:
Both the
DAILY CALORIES
and the
BAR SCALE
will be automatically reset for
each day.
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USING THE FM RADIO
(VIA FM ONLY)
1.
Plug the headphones into the jack located on
the top of the unit.
2.
Reset the radio to the
LOWEST FREQUENCY
by pressing the
RESET
button.
3.
Advance to the
NEXT AVAILABLE
FREQUENCY
by pressing the
SCAN
button
located below the face of the unit. Continue to
press the
SCAN
button until a desired station
is reached.
5.
To turn the radio off, unplug the headphones.
CAUTION:
The headphones activate the FM
receiver. Leaving the headphones plugged in
the unit for extended periods of time will drain
the battery.
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USING THE PANIC ALARM
(VIA PANICALARM ONLY)
1.
Remove the
PANIC ALARM PIN
from the unit
to activate the alarm.
2.
Re-Insert the
PANIC ALARM PIN
back into
the jack to stop the panic alarm instantly.
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USING THE PULSE RATE MONITOR
(VIA PULSE ONLY)
In any pedometer mode:
1.
Press the
START
key to acquire the
PULSE-
READING MODE
.
2.
Place your index fi nger on the Pulse Rate
Sensor located top of the pedometer (Do not
press too hard). The Pulse Monitor will begin to
detect the pulse automatically.
NOTE:
It may take few seconds to display the
current pulse rate (BPM= Beat per minute).
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Your VIA Pedometer clips easily and securely to
the waist or belt of your pants or shorts. The face
of the unit pivits upward for easy viewing of the
display screen. For best results keep the unit in
line with the “crease line” of your clothes.
NOTE:
Some situations may result in incorrect
step counting:
1
.
The step counter isn’t direct perpendicular to
the ground. The pedometer must be at least 60
degrees to the ground.
2.
Dragging feet walking with sandals or sandal
likes shoes, or uneven footstep in a crowed
area.
3.
Sports other than walking or jogging, walking
up or down stairs.
4.
Inside a vehicle (bicycle, motorcar, train, bus or
other vehicle that generate some vibration ).
5.
Motion of standing up or sitting down.
WEARING YOUR VIA PEDOMETER
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MOTION SENSITIVITY SLIDE SWITCH
To make the unit more or less sensitive to motion,
reposition the
MOTION SENSITIVITY SLIDE
SWITCH
.
1.
ADJUST SWITCH
to the
RIGHT
for a
MORE
SENSITIVE SETTING
(for most women and
men with a smoother walking stride).
2.
ADJUST SWITCH
to the
LEFT
for a
LESS
SENSITIVE SETTING
.
To determine the proper amount of motion
sensitivity for an individuals walking pattern,
experiment with different settings.
Motion
Sensitivity
Switch
+
-more
sensitive
less
sensitive
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CHANGING THE BATTERIES
VIA BASIC & VIA PULSE:
1.
Remove battery door using a coin or other small
object.
2.
Remove old batteries.
3.
Install new batteries, making sure the polarity
of each is correct.
4.
Replace and tighten the battery door.
5.
Replace the battery compartment and fasten
the screw.
NOTE:
The VIA units are powered by CR2032
3v Lithium batteries. These batteries are very
common and can be found at most drug stores
and camera shops.
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CHANGING THE BATTERIES
VIA FM & VIA PANICALARM:
1.
Flip open the clip and remove the battery door
by unscrewing the secured screw.
2.
Remove old batteries.
3.
Replace batteries with new CR2032 x 1(3V)
and CR1130 x 1(3V) batteries, making sure the
polarity of each is correct.
4.
Replace and tighten the battery door.
NOTE:
The VIA units are powered by CR2032
3v Lithium batteries. These batteries are very
common and can be found at most drug stores
and camera shops.
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FM
PanicAlarm
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BodyFat
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All Rights Reserved.
CARE OF YOUR VIA PEDOMETER
1.
Avoid Extreme Temperatures.
2.
To clean the unit, use a dry soft cloth of a
soft cloth moistened in a solution of water
and a mild neutral detergent. Never use
volatile agents such as benzene, thinner, spray
cleaners, etc.
3.
Store your pedometer unit in a cool, dry place
when not in use.
4.
Cold temperatures may cause the display to
dim or fail completely. Normal operation should
return when the unit warms up.
5.
Keep this manual and any other documentation
that comes with the step counter in a safe
place for future reference.
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