Omron HJ-320 User manual

Pedometer
Model: HJ-320
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Before using the Monitor
Introduction ......................................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Information ............................................................................... 4
Operating the Device .......................................................................... 4
Care and Maintenance ......................................................................... 5
Operating Instructions
Know Your Unit ................................................................................................... 6
Stride Length Measurement .................................................................................. 8
Setting .............................................................................................................. 9
Using the Unit ..................................................................................................... 11
Reading the Current Display ............................................................................... 12
Memory Function ............................................................................................... 13
Battery Life ......................................................................................................... 14
Battery Replacement ........................................................................................... 15
Care and Maintenance ............................................................................................... 17
Troubleshooting Tips ........................................................................................... 18
 Specications...................................................................................................... 19
FCC Statement .................................................................................................... 20
Limited Warranty ................................................................................................ 21
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the OMRON®HJ-320 Pedometer.
This Pedometer features advanced 3D Smart Sensor technology - so it knows exactly
when you’re taking a step. It’s more accurate than other pedometers which use a simple
pendulum design. Use this in your pocket, bag or on your hip for added convenience.
The seven day memory helps you keep track of your daily activity to help you reach
yourtnessgoals.Usethisuniteverydaytomonitoryourtnessachievements!
Your Pedometer comes with the following components:
Pedometer
Battery (CR2032 installed)
Screwdriver
Holder
Instruction Manual
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using the unit. Please keep for future
reference.
Fill-in for future reference
DATE PURCHASED:__________________
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
To assure the correct use of the product basic safety measures should always be
followed including the warnings and cautions listed in this instruction manual.
SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury to the user or patient or
damage to the equipment or other property.
OPERATING THE DEVICE
Contact your physician or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction
or exercise program.
Keep the unit out of the reach of young children. The unit contains small pieces that
may be swallowed. Immediately contact your physician if any piece is swallowed.
Please use caution when wearing the unit around your neck so as to avoid possible
strangulation. Do not place the unit around the neck of children.
Ifbatteryuidgetsinyoureyes,immediatelyrinsewithplentyofcleanwater.
Contact a physician immediately.
Read all information in the instruction manual and any other literature included in
the box before using the unit. Operate the unit only as intended. Do not use for any
other purpose.
Ifbatteryuidgetsonyourskinorclothing,immediatelyrinsewithplentyof
clean water.
Do not insert the battery with the polarities in the wrong direction.
Donotthrowthebatteryintore.Thebatterymayexplode.
Dispose of the device, battery, and components according to applicable local
regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental pollution.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Donotdisassembleormodifytheunit.Changesormodicationsnotapprovedby
Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty.
Do not subject the unit to strong shocks, such as dropping the unit on the ground.
Do not submerge the unit or any of the components in water.

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KNOW YOUR UNIT
Front of unit
Back of the main unit
Low battery
indicator
Display
set /•button mem /button
mode /button
NOTE: Removetheprotectivelmfromthefaceofthedisplay.
Strap attachment
(Strap not included)
Battery cover
Battery cover
screw

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KNOW YOUR UNIT
Components
Holder
Attach/remove the holder
as illustrated below.
NOTE:
When attaching the holder,
do not grip it strongly at
the top and bottom.

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STRIDE LENGTH MEASUREMENT
Measure your stride length before setting the pedometer.
How to measure your stride length
1. Walk 10 steps with your normal stride as illustrated below.
2. Measure the distance from START to END in inches.
3. Calculate your stride length by dividing the total distance by 10.
Example:
Total distance = 320’’
320 ÷ 10 = 32 inches (2 feet 8 inches)
Conversion Chart
12 inches = 1 foot
24 inches = 2 feet
36 inches = 3 feet
48 inches = 4 feet

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SETTINGS
Theunitcomeswiththebatteryinstalled.Whenyouusetheunitforthersttime,
follow the steps below. For setting range details refer to “SPECIFICATIONS”.
NOTE: If the initial settings are not correct, the measurement results may not be
accurate.
1. Press and hold , or .
Afterthefollowingdisplay,“inch”and“cm”ashonthedisplay.
2. Setting the stride length unit.
A) Press or to select the mode.
B) Press toconrmthesetting.
3. To set the distance unit, repeat steps A) and B) in step 2 above.
4. To set the time display, repeat steps A) and B) in step 2 above.
A)
B)

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5. Setting the stride length.
A) Press or to select the desired value for
a setting.
  • Press ( ) to advance (go back) one.
  • Hold ( ) down to advance (go back)
rapidly.
B) Press toconrmthesetting.
6. To set the hour, repeat steps A) and B) in step 5 above.
7. To set the minute, repeat steps A) and B) in step 5 above.
All the settings are completed.
Adjust the settings
1. Press and hold .
 “inch”or“cm”ashonthedisplay.
2. Follow the procedure from step 2 of “SETTINGS”.
SETTINGS
A)
B)

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USING THE UNIT
The unit accurately counts in a pocket, bag or anywhere you want to put it. The unit
may be placed in the upper front pocket of your clothing, in the front pocket of your
pants, in a bag, or attached to your belt or pants, or hang it from your neck.
1. Simply bring the unit with you wherever you go.
NOTE: In order to avoid counting steps that are not part of a walk, the unit does
notdisplaythestepcountfortherst4secondsofwalking.Ifyoucontinue
walkingformorethan4seconds,itdisplaysthestepcountfortherst
4 seconds and then continues to count.
2. Press to read the data.
The unit may not count steps correctly in the following conditions:
1. The unit moves irregularly.
 • Whentheunitisplacedinabagandabagmovesirregularly.
 • Whentheunitswingsfromyourbelt,thetopofyourpantsorabag.
2. Walking at an inconsistent pace.
 • Whenyoushufeorwearsandals.
 • Startingandstoppingorotherformsofinconsistentwalking.
3. Up and down movement.
 • Standingupand/orsittingdownmovement.
 • Playingsportsotherthanwalking.
 • Ascendingordescendingmovementonstairsoron
a steep slope.
4. Vibrations from a moving vehicle.
 • Suchasridingabicycle,automobile,trainorbus.
5. Walking extremely slowly.

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Press to change the display.
The battery saving mode
After 5 minutes with no button being pressed, the display will automatically turn off.
However, the unit continues counting steps. This mode extends the battery life.
Press , or to activate the display again.
READING THE CURRENT DISPLAY
Step count display
Distance display
Time display

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MEMORY FUNCTION
The unit stores 7 days of measurements for steps and distance.
The current day’s data is automatically stored in memory when the time reaches
12:00AM (0:00). The display will return to 0.
NOTE: • Thetimemustbecorrectlysetintheunit.
1 Press to select the type of measurement you want to see (steps or distance).
2. Press to view the results (days 1-7) in memory.
The display changes with each press of as shown below.
 • Keep pressed to automatically change the display until the current display is
displayed.
NOTE: • Ifnobuttonispressedformorethan1minute,thedisplaywillreturnto
the current day’s data.

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BATTERY LIFE
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 “SETTINGS”).
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initialuse.Thebatterylifemaybeshorter.

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1. Loosen the screw of the battery cover on the back of the unit. Remove the
battery cover by pulling it off in the direction of the arrow.
Use the supplied screwdriver or use a small screwdriver to loosen the screw on the
battery cover.
2. Remove the battery with a toothpick.
NOTE: Do not use a pair of metal tweezers or any metal object such as
a small screwdriver.
CAUTION
Dispose of the device, battery, and components according to applicable local
regulations. Unlawful disposal may cause environmental pollution.
CAUTION
Donotthrowthebatteryintore.Thebatterymayexplode.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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3. Insert the battery (CR2032) with the positive (+) side face up.
4. Replacethebatterycoverbyslidingthecatchinrst,thentightenthescrew.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT

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To keep the unit in the best condition and protect the unit from damage follow the
directions listed below:
CAUTION
Donotdisassembleormodifytheunit.Changesormodicationsnotapprovedby
Omron Healthcare will void the user warranty.
Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth.
Do not use any abrasive or volatile cleaners.
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.
Store the unit in a safe and dry location.
Avoid the unit being exposed to direct sunlight, high temperatures, high humidity,
water and/or dust.
Do not subject the unit to strong shock, drop, or step on it.
Replace a worn battery with a new one immediately.
Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for three months or longer.
Use of the unit must be consistent with the instructions provided in this
manual.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE

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TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS
Problem Probable Cause How to Correct
The low battery
indicator blinks or
appears continuously
The battery is low or
worn.
Replace the battery with a new one
(CR2032), refer to “BATTERY
REPLACEMENT”.
Nothing is displayed.
Battery saving mode
active.
Press either of , or ,
refer to “About the battery saving
mode (sleep mode)” in “READING
THE CURRENT DISPLAY”.
The polarities of the
battery (+ and -) are
aligned in the wrong
directions.
Insert the battery in correct
alignement, refer to
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT”.
The battery is worn
Replace the battery with a
new one (CR2032), refer to
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT”.
The displayed values
are incorrect.
The unit is positioned
incorrectly. Refer to “The unit may not
count steps correctly in the
following conditions:” in
“USING THE UNIT”.
Irregular movement.
Inconsistent pace. Up
and down movement.
The set values are
wrong.
Check the settings, refer to
“SETTINGS”.
The display is unusual or the buttons do
not operate normally.
Replace the battery with a
new one (CR2032), refer to
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT”.
Device error. Reinstall the battery, refer to
“BATTERY REPLACEMENT”.
NOTE: If a malfuncion has occurred and you need to repair your unit, all settings
and measurement results are deleted. We recommend that you record
measurement results.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Model: HJ-320 (HJ-320-Z)
Power Supply: 3VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)
Measurement Range: Steps: 0 to 99,999 steps
Distance: 0.0 to 3,725.9 miles /
0.0 to 5,999.9 km
Time: 12:00AM to 11:59PM /
0:00 to 23:59
Memory: Previous 7 days on display
Setting Range: Time: 12:00AM to 11:59PM /
0:00 to 23:59
Stride length: 12” to 48” (in increments of 1’’) /
30 to 120 cm (in increments of 1 cm)
Operating
Temperature/Humidity:
14°F to 104°F (-10°C to +40°C) / 30% to 85% RH
Battery Life: Approx. 6 months* (When used for 12 hours a day)
NOTE: The supplied battery is for initial use. This battery
can run out within 6 months.
External Dimensions: Approx. 3’’(w) × 1 1/4’’(h) × 5/16’’(d)
(75 mm × 31 mm × 8 mm)
Weight: Approx. 0.7 oz (battery included)
Contents: Pedometer, Holder, Battery (CR2032 installed),
Screwdriver, and Instruction manual
• Specicationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.
* New battery life based on OMRON testing.