Omron GO SMART HJ-203 User manual

Step counter
Model HJ-203
Instruction Manual
HJ-203-AP_A_M05_100407.pdf
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SET
ACTIVITY MODE
DISPLAYS MEMORY
Down Enter Up
Press Steps Distance Additional calories burned Fat burned Time
Start Press 2 Sec. Select Stop Press 2 Sec.
2 Sec.
2 Sec.
Select Press
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1
Before Using the Unit
Introduction .............................. 2
Notes on Safety ........................ 3
Operating Instructions
Know Your Unit....................... 4
Settings ..................................... 6
Attaching the Unit .................... 8
Using the Unit .......................... 9
Activity Mode......................... 10
Checking the Display ............. 11
Using the Memory Function... 15
Battery Life and
Replacement ........................... 16
Care and Maintenance
Maintenance and Storage ....... 18
Troubleshooting...................... 19
Specifications ......................... 21
Before Using the Unit
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this high-quality
OMRON step counter. The new walking style
will measure your physical activity keenly
and helps you in your dieting regime and
motivates you to reach your daily walking
target.
This pedometer can count the number of
steps while in a bag or pocket as well as when
being worn round the neck, giving you a
choice of options on how to carry it. Use it
every day for an easy way to improve your
health and fitness.
THE OMRON WALKING STYLE
FEATURES
Calories burned/Fat burned
The intensity of your walking is measured
and the amount of calories and fat burned
are calculated.
Activity mode
This stores the measurement values* for a
specified period or session. These
measurement values are separate to the
measurement values stored for each day.
* Steps counted/Distance/Calories burned/
Fat burned
symbol at 10,000 steps or more
The symbol appears if you have done
10,000 Steps or more within a day. (will not
appear on the activity mode display and
activity mode memory display.)
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NOTES ON SAFETY
Warning:
• Contact your doctor or healthcare provider
before beginning a weight reduction or
exercise program.
• Keep the unit out of the reach of
young children.
• If young children swallow any small
piece, immediately consult a doctor.
• Do not throw the battery into fire because
it may explode.
Caution:
• Do not swing the unit by the strap.
Swinging the unit while holding the strap
may cause an injury.
• Do not put the unit in the back pocket of
your shorts or trousers. It could be
damaged if you sit down while the unit is
still in your pocket.
• If battery fluid should get in your eyes,
immediately rinse with plenty of clean
water. Consult a doctor immediately.
• If battery fluid should get on your skin or
clothing, immediately rinse with plenty of
clean water.
• Do not insert the battery with the
polarities in the wrong direction.
• Always use the type of battery indicated.
Operating Instructions
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NOTES ON SAFETY
General Advice:
• Replace a worn battery with a new one
immediately.
• Remove the battery from this unit when
you are not going to use it for a long
period of time (approximately 3 months or
more).
• When disposing the product, remove the
battery and follow local regulations on
environmental protection.
KNOW YOUR UNIT
MAIN UNIT
button
button
Display
button
Battery low
indicator
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KNOW YOUR UNIT
COMPONENTS
Strap Clip
Battery
Instruction Manual
* The battery is already
installed in the unit.
ASSEMBLE THE OMRON WALKING
STYLE
1. Attach the strap to the unit.
2. Attach the clip to the strap.
3. Open and close the clip.
NOTE: Press the clip open to remove the
unit. Depending on the material,
the clip may cause damage or
scratches to your clothes if it is
attached or removed roughly.
1 2 3
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SETTINGS
SETTING THE TIME, WEIGHT,
HEIGHT AND STRIDE LENGTH
When you use the unit for the first time,
follow the steps below.
1. Press the SET button on
the back of the unit with
a thin, sturdy, stick that
will not break easily.
NOTE: Do not press the button with a sharp
point. This could cause damage.
After the following display, the hour
flashes.
NOTE: If no settings are made for more
than 5 minutes, the display will
revert to the factory setting.
* Setting range details refer to
“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 21.
2. Setting the hour.
(1) Press or to
select the desired value
for a setting.
•
Press ( ) to
advance (go back) one
.
• Hold ( ) down
to advance (go back) rapidly.
(2) Press to confirm the setting.
3. Repeat steps (1) to (2) to set the minute.
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SETTINGS
4. Repeat steps (1) to (2) to set the weight.
5. Repeat steps (1) to (2) to set the height.
6. Repeat steps (1) to (2) to set the stride
length.
NOTES:
• The initial stride length value that blinks
on the display is an estimated stride length
calculated from your height setting.
Set the actual stride length based on the
type of walking you will do and your own
physique.
• To measure the correct average stride
length, divide the total length of ten steps
you walked by the number of steps (e. g.
7.1 meter divided by 10 steps = 71 cm).
This completes the setup.
ADJUSTING THE SETTING
1. Press the SET button on the back of
the unit with a thin, sturdy, stick that
will not break easily.
The hour flashes on the display.
2. Follow the procedure from step 2 on
page 6, “SETTING THE TIME,
WEIGHT, HEIGHT AND STRIDE
LENGTH”.
NOTES:
• This does not delete measurement values
stored on the unit, including any stored
today.
• If no settings are made for more than 5
minutes, the display will revert to the
current step count display.
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ATTACHING THE UNIT
We recommend putting the unit in your
pocket, your bag or hanging it from your
neck.
To prevent accidentally dropping of the unit,
and make it more noticeable when adding
clothes to the washing, we recommend using
the strap and clip provided.
Pocket
1. Put the unit in your upper
front or trousers pocket.
2. Clip the strap to the edge of your
pocket.
NOTE: Do not put the unit in the back
pocket of your shorts or trousers.
Bag
1. Put the unit in your bag.
NOTES:
• Be sure you can hold the bag tightly.
• Be sure the unit is securely fastened to
your bag.
• Clip the strap to the edge of your bag.
Neck
1. Attach a commercially
available string, strap or key
cord to the unit and hang it
from your neck.
NOTE: A neck strap is not included.
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USING THE UNIT
1. Start walking.
NOTE: In order to avoid counting steps that
are not part of a walk, the unit does
not display the step count for the
first 4 seconds of walking. If you
continue walking for more than
4 seconds, it displays the step count
for the first 4 seconds and then
continues to count.
2. After you walk, press to read the
data (refer to “CHECKING THE
DISPLAY” on page 11).
NOTE: This unit resets to “0” at midnight
(0:00) each day.
To ensure an accurate step count, be sure to
read “CASES WHERE THE UNIT MAY
NOT BE ABLE TO COUNT STEPS
ACCURATELY” on page 13 before using
the unit.
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ACTIVITY MODE
The activity mode stores the measurement
values for a specified walking period or
session.
NOTE: You cannot check the current
display or memory function when
using the activity mode.
1. Press for two seconds from any of
the displays.
rotates when using the activity mode.
2. Start walking.
The display changes with each press of
to display the step count, distance,
calories burned, fat burned, and the time,
in that order.
3. Press for two seconds from any of
the display to finish the activity mode.
Press to view the measurement results
after the activity mode has finished (refer
to “USING THE MEMORY
FUNCTION” on page 15).
NOTE: Only one session can be stored in
memory for the activity mode.
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CHECKING THE DISPLAY
CHECKING THE CURRENT
DISPLAY
Press to change the display.
Distance walked
during a day
Calories display
Additional energy burned
during a day (Resting
metabolism + additional
energy burned = total
energy consumption for
one day). Assists you
with your diet.
Fat burned
during a day
Time display
Step taken during a day
Displays the symbol
when you reach 10,000
steps or more for a day.
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CHECKING THE DISPLAY
CHECKING THE DISPLAY DURING
THE ACTIVITY MODE
Press to change the display.
Fat burned during
the self defined
walking event
Time display
Step taken during
the self defined
walking event
Distance walked
during the self defined
walking event
Calories display
Additional energy burned
during the self defined
walking event (Resting
metabolism + additional
energy burned = total
energy consumption for
one day). Assists you
with your diet.
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CHECKING THE DISPLAY
ABOUT THE ENERGY SAVING
FUNCTION
In order to save energy, the display of the unit
will be turned off after “SLEEP” is displayed
if no buttons are pressed for more than
5 minutes. However, the unit will continue to
monitor your step count.
Press , or to turn the display on
again.
CASES WHERE THE UNIT MAY
NOT BE ABLE TO COUNT STEPS
ACCURATELY
Incorrect unit position
• When the front of the unit is placed at an
angle of less than 60° (shown below) or
horizontal to the ground.
NOTE: The unit can count steps even if it is
slanted or placed upside-down, or if
the main unit is perpendicular to the
ground.
Approx. 60° Approx. 60°
Approx. 30° Approx. 30°
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CHECKING THE DISPLAY
Irregular movement
• When the unit is placed in a bag that
moves irregularly because it hits your foot
or clothes.
• When the unit hangs from your waist or a
bag.
Inconsistent walking pace
• When you shuffle or wear sandals etc.
• When you cannot walk at a consistent
pace in a crowded area.
Excessive vertical movement or
vibration
• When standing up and/or sitting down.
• When doing sports other than walking.
• When ascending or descending stairs or
on a steep slope.
• When there is vertical or horizontal
vibration in a moving vehicle such as on
the bicycle, in a car, trains or a bus.
When jogging or walking very slowly
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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
The measurements for each day (steps,
distance walked, calories burned and fat
burned) are automatically stored in memory
and reset to 0 at midnight (0:00) each day.
RECALL DATA
1. Press to select the type of display
you want to see.
2. Press to view the measurement results.
The display changes with each press of
as shown below.
• Keep pressed to automatically
change the display until the current
display is displayed.
•
Press to return to the current display .
Activity mode
memory
Memory for 1 to
7 days ago
Current display
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USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION
NOTES:
• You cannot use the memory function when
using the activity mode (refer to
“ACTIVITY MODE” on page 10).
• If no buttons are pressed for more than
1 minute, the display returns to the current
display.
BATTERY LIFE AND REPLACEMENT
If the symbol blinks or appears on the
display, replace the battery with a new
(CR2032) battery.
If the battery is removed, the settings and all
measurement values will be deleted. Please
reset the settings (refer to “SETTING THE
TIME, WEIGHT, HEIGHT AND STRIDE
LENGTH” on page 6).
NOTES:
• If you want to keep any of the measurement
values, make a note of them before removing
the battery.
• The supplied battery is for trial use. This
battery can run out within 1.5 years.
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BATTERY LIFE AND REPLACEMENT
REPLACING THE BATTERY
1. Loosen the screw of the
battery cover on the
back of the unit, and
remove the battery
cover by pulling it off in
the direction of the
arrow.
Use a small screwdriver
to loosen the screw on the battery cover.
2. Remove the battery
with a thin, sturdy, stick
that will not break
easily.
NOTE: Do not use a pair
of metal tweezers or a screwdriver.
3. Insert the battery
(CR2032) with the
positive (+) side face up.
4. Replace the battery cover by sliding
the catch in first, then tighten the
screw.
Care and Maintenance
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MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
MAINTENANCE
Always keep the unit clean.
The unit should be cleaned with a soft dry cloth.
To remove stubborn stains, wipe the unit with
a damp cloth moistened with water or mild
detergent. Then wipe it dry.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
PRECAUTIONS
Do not use volatile liquids, such as benzene,
or thinner, to clean the unit.
Please observe the following storage conditions.
• Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Changes or modifications not approved by
OMRON HEALTHCARE will void the user
warranty.
• Do not subject the unit to strong shocks or
vibrations, drop it, step on it, or leave it at an
angle.
• Do not immerse the unit or any of the
components in water. The unit is not
waterproof. Do not wash it or touch it with
wet hands. Be careful that water does not get
into the unit.
•
Do not subject the unit to extreme temperatures,
humidity, moisture, or direct sunlight
.
• Do not store the unit where it will be exposed
to chemical or corrosive vapours.
Always store the unit out of the reach of
young children.
Remove the batteries if the unit will not be
used for a long time (3 months or more).
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