Pioneer SGX-CA500 User manual

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Please read the "Important Information for the User" in the product
box for product warnings and other important safety information.
Cyclocomputer
SGX-CA500
User's Guide

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Introduction
Table of Contents
Introduction
Overview.................................................................... 3
Features .................................................................... 4
Getting Started
Checking Accessories/Part Names and Functions.... 5
Accesories .......................................................................5
Part Names and Functions ..............................................5
Charging.................................................................... 6
Charging the Device ........................................................6
Checking the Battery Level ..............................................6
Charging Mode Setting ....................................................7
Installation
Installation on Your Bike ............................................ 8
Installing the Device.........................................................8
Installing Sensors .................................................... 10
Basic Operations
Turning Power On/Off...............................................11
Turning Power On.......................................................... 11
Power Down................................................................... 11
Initial Setup.............................................................. 12
Pairing Sensors ....................................................... 13
How to Operate the Touch Panel............................. 15
Operations List...............................................................16
Inputting Text..................................................................16
Home screen ........................................................... 18
Viewing the Home Screen and Performing Home Screen
Operations .....................................................................18
Customizing the Home Screen ......................................18
Workout
Basic Workout Flow................................................. 20
Basic Flow of the Workout .............................................20
Logging Start/Stop .........................................................20
Saving Log Data...................................................... 21
Auto Pause/Resume Settings ................................. 22
Enabling and Disabling Auto Pause/Resume ................22
Configuring Auto Pause/Resume Conditions.................22
Reminder Settings................................................... 23
Enabling and Disabling Reminder..................................23
Auto Lap Settings .................................................... 24
Enabling and disabling Auto Lap....................................24
Configuring Auto Lap Conditions ...................................24
Transferring the Data............................................... 26
Backing up Log Data to a PC.........................................26
Log Data Upload to the Analysis Service.......................26
Application
CycloMeter .............................................................. 27
Viewing Pages and Performing Page Operations..........27
Option Settings ..............................................................29
Changing the Pageset ................................................... 30
Pageset List ...................................................................31
Pageset Edit...................................................................32
Layout Pattern List .........................................................33
Data Fields Settings.......................................................33
Data Field Type/Pattern List...........................................34
History Viewer ......................................................... 39
Viewing the Screen and Performing Screen Operations
.......................................................................................39
Wi-Fi LogUp............................................................. 40
Cyclo-Sphere Settings ...................................................40
Log Data Upload ............................................................41
ZeroCal.................................................................... 42
Viewing the Screen and Performing Screen Operations
.......................................................................................42
Settings
Cyclocomputer Settings........................................... 43
Bike Select .....................................................................44
Wi-Fi Settings.................................................................44
Logging ..........................................................................45
System ...........................................................................45
Rider Edit .......................................................................49
Bike Edit.........................................................................49
Sensor Settings ....................................................... 50
Sensor On/Off ................................................................50
Checking Sensor Information.........................................50
Management
Initialize.................................................................... 53
Backup..................................................................... 54
Restore.................................................................... 55
Update..................................................................... 56
Checking the Firmware Version.....................................56
Updating the Firmware...................................................56
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting....................................................... 58
About Error Messages............................................. 60
Appendix
Care, Maintenance, and Storage ............................ 61
Removing the Battery ....................................................61
Specifications .......................................................... 62

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Introduction
The manuals provided with the Cyclocomputer consist of the Quick Start Guide, the User’s Guide (this manual), and Important
Information for the User.
Quick Start Guide (booklet)
The Quick Start Guide explains the basic operations of the Cyclocomputer.
Installation on Your Bike (• «page 8)
Basic Operations (• «page 11)
User's Guide (this manual)
The User’s Guide explains how to operate the device in detail.
Customizing the CycloMeter (applications) Display•
CycloMeter (
-«page 27)
Changing the Pageset (
-«page 30)
Pageset Edit (
-«page 32)
Data Fields Settings (
-«page 33)
Displaying Log Data•
History Viewer (
-«page 39)
Customizing the Device Settings•
Cyclocomputer Settings (
-«page 43)
System settings, Firmware Update, etc.•
Initialize (
-«page 53)
Backup (
-«page 54)
Restore (
-«page 55)
Update (
-«page 56)
Important Information for the User
Important Information for the User provides detailed information related to safety.
About the "Cyclo-Sphere" analysis service
cyclo-sphere.com
You can analyze trip data in more detail by updating the log data saved in the device to the Cyclo-Sphere.
Supported Web Browsers
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Google Chrome•
FireFox•
Safari•
Internet Explorer 9,10•
Opera•
Overview

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Introduction
Features
Trip Data Display (CycloMeter)
CycloMeter displays detailed trip data like speed, power, and cadence in figures.•
By using one of the products in the Pedaling Monitor Sensor SGY-PM910H/PM900H series, CycloMeter can display torque•
efficiency and power vector for each pedal rotation angle.
«CycloMeter (page 27)
You can customize the data units, categories, and layouts displayed by CycloMeter.•
«Changing the Pageset (page 30)
«Pageset Edit (page 32)
«Data Fields Settings (page 33)
Log Function
The device records a log of your ride, things like elapsed time and a wide variety of other sensor information.•
«Basic Workout Flow (page 20)
GPS tracking and location information are also logged for detailed analysis of training sessions.•
«Transferring the Data (page 26)
Auto Pause / Resume can be programmed to automatically sync with bike motion.•
«Auto Pause/Resume Settings (page 22)
Update
Various applications may be available in the future through firmware update.•
«Update (page 56)
Refer to the SGX-CA500 support page about firmware updates and adding applications.
[For American Users] http://www.pioneerelectronics.com
[For Canadian Users (ENGLISH)]
http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCEN/Support
[For Canadian Users (FRENCH)] http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca/POCFR/Soutien
[For European Users] http://www.pioneer.eu/eur/support/page.html
This product is designed to be used for recreational cycling and cycle training applications only and is not designed to withstand
racing conditions.
Additionally, this product is designed to be used while cycling on paved roads only. Any damage or malfunction arising from
use in racing or riding on dirt roads, cobblestone or any other unpaved roads will not be covered by the manufacturer’s limited
warranty.
Display of Force Vectors and Pedaling Efficiency on the cyclocomputer requires the connection of a Pioneer Pedaling
Monitor Sensor.

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Getting Started
Checking Accessories/Part Names and Functions
Accesories
This product contains the following parts.
Main unit•
Bracket / Sheet•
Before mounting the bracket, attach the sheet to the inside•
of the clamp.
USB cable•
Strap•
Quick Start Guide•
Important Information for the User•
Warranty Card•
Part Names and Functions
Front view
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Display (touch panel)
Touch the screen directly to select an item or change
screens.
[LAP] button
Press the [LAP] button during logging to record the lap.
Press the [LAP] button for more than 2 seconds to reset
the timer and record the log.
«Saving Log Data (page 21)
[START/STOP] button
Press the [START/STOP] button to start or stop logging.
Press the [START/STOP] button for more than 2 seconds
to turn the power on or off.
[MENU] button
Press the [MENU] button to display the menu screen.
Press the [MENU] button on the menu screen to close
the menu screen.
Press the [MENU] button while the touch panel is locked
to unlock it.
Press and hold the [MENU] button to go back to the
previous screen.
Press the [MENU] button on the main screen of the
applications to display the home screen of the device.
Back View
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USB connector cover
Securely close the USB connector cover when not
charging the battery or transferring data to your PC.
USB connector
Connect the USB cable to charge the device or transfer
data to your PC.
Buzzer
Provides a buzzer sound for alerts and input
confirmation.
Air pressure sensor
Do not block the sensor or the device will not operate
properly.
Bracket installation slot
Use the bracket installation slot to attach the device on
the bracket fixed to the bike.

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Getting Started
For the sake of safety, the device will not charge when•
outside the temperature range of 0 °C to 45 °C. When the
devices internal temperature is too high, full charge may not
be achieved. In this case, turn off the device, allow time to
cool down and recharge.
Connect the provided USB cable directly to a USB port of•
your PC. If the device is connected via a USB hub, it may
not charge to full capacity. Make sure that the USB output of
your PC accepts 5V/500mA.
Do not unplug the USB cable, shut down the PC or use•
sleep mode while the device is transferring data as it may
corrupt the data in the device.
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Unplug the USB cable from the USB port.
Once data transfer is complete and the battery is fully
charged, disconnect the USB cable from the PC first,
then from the device.
5Close the USB connector cover.
To ensure water resistant performance, firmly close the
USB cover.
Checking the Battery Level
You can check the battery level with the battery icon on the
status bar of the home screen and the menu screen.
Battery icon
When the battery is running low on power, a warning screen•
will appear “Battery Level Decreasing.” If not recharged, the
device will shut down automatically.
You can also check the remaining battery charge using the•
[System] item of "Cyclocomputer Settings".
«System (page 45)
Operating Time Indicator
A fully charged battery allows the device to be used for the
amount of time shown below.
A fully charged battery can run for approximately 12•
hours.
Operating time may vary depending on the operating•
conditions.
If the operating time is abnormally short, the battery may•
need to be replaced. For details, please visit our website.
The device is not charged at the time of purchase.
Charge the device with the provided USB cable before
using it.
Charging the Device
1Open the USB connector cover.
2Connect the provided USB cable to the USB
connector of the device.
3
Turn your PC on and connect the USB cable to
an open USB port on your PC.
The device starts charging.
The device is turned off•
To power up•
Press the [START/STOP] button for more than 2 seconds
to turn on the device for use.
Press the [START/STOP] button for more than 2 seconds
again to turn off the device. Charging time is shorter if the
device is turned off.
Charging icon
: Charging
: Fully charged
It takes about 4 hours to charge fully (Power off or normal•
charging).
When the device is turned off, the screen turns dark after 5•
seconds. To check the battery level, touch the touch panel
or press the [START/STOP] button.
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Charging
Charging Mode Setting
You can change the charging mode of the device. Using
boost charge reduces battery charging time.
You should normally use the [Normal Charge].•
Using boost charge needs output current of 1A. Make sure•
the output current you use is more than 1A.
The charging mode automatically changes to Boost Charge•
when the device detects an AC adapter which provides
output current of 1A.
Boost Charge changes to Normal Charge by disconnecting•
the device from the AC adapter. It is necessary to specify
the charging mode every time after you connect the device
to the AC adapter.
1Connect the device to the AC adapter.
Connect the provided USB cable to an AC adapter of
which output current is more than 1A.
For information about connections, refer to “Charging the
Device” under “Charging” («page 6).
2On the home screen, tap the [Settings] icon.
This displays the settings menu.
3Tap [System] - [Battery].
This displays the remaining battery charge and the
current charging mode setting.
4Tap [Charge Mode] - [Boost Charge].
This sets the charging mode setting.

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Installation
Mount the Cyclocomputer on your bike.
Caution
When you mount the Cyclocomputer on your bike, be sure•
your bike is in a stable position to prevent it from falling.
Installing the Device
1Remove the bolt from the bracket.
Remove the bolt from the bracket using a 3 mm hex
wrench.
hex wrench
Be careful not to lose the removed bolt.•
2Mount the bracket on the handlebar of your
bike.
Be careful not to pinch your finger when mounting the•
bracket on the bike.
3Secure the bracket with the bolt.
Apply an anti-seize compound like grease to the bolt.
Adjust the bracket horizontally from the stem, insert the
bolt into the hole and tighten lightly.
Installation on Your Bike
4Check the position of the fixed lever on the
bracket.
Check the red circle on the right side of the fixed lever. If
you do not see it, the device cannot be attached.
If the red circle is hidden, push the fixed lever into the
right.
When the fixed lever is on this position,
the bracket can be mounted.
Fixed lever
5Attach the strap to the device.
Lace the strap through the strap holes in the device.
6Attach the device to the bracket.
Fasten the strap to the handlebars. Set the tip of the
bracket in the bracket slot on the device and push the
device until it clicks.

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Installation on Your Bike
7Push the fixed lever into the left.
Push the fixed lever until the red circle on the right side
is hidden.
Push the fixed lever to the direction of the arrow.
Before riding with the device, make sure that the fixed lever•
red circle is hidden.
8Adjust the angle of the device, and then tighten
the bracket.
If the device is not aligned to the center of the handlebars
or not horizontal to the stem, loosen the bolt and realign
the bracket.
After adjusting the angle, clamp the temporary joint bolt
and tighten the bracket.
Use a tool that can measure the torque to tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque: 1.2 N·m•
Front view•
Side view•
To detach the device
To detach the device from the handlebar mount, press the
fixed lever to the right, a red circle will appear next to the
device when unlocked.
Fixed lever
Pull back on the unlock lever on the bracket and lift the
device.
Unlock lever

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Installation
This device is compatible with ANT+™ sensors mounted on
your bike.
Refer to the user's manual of your ANT+ sensors for
mounting instructions.
After mounting a sensor, perform pairing with the device.
For details, refer to "Pairing Sensors" in the "Basic
Operations" chapter of this manual («page 13).
This product is ANT+™ certified.
Visit http://www.thisisant.com/directory/ for a list of
compatible products and apps.
Installing Sensors

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Basic Operations
Turning Power On
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Press the [START/STOP] button for more than 2
seconds.
An opening message will appear and the Cyclocomputer
will begin start up.
First time power up will automatically display the setup•
screen.
«Initial Setup (page 12)
Power Down
1
Press the [START/STOP] button for more than 2
seconds.
A shutdown message will appear and the system will
power down.
Turning Power On/Off

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Basic Operations
2Tap [Date & Time] and set the date and the time.
Time Zone Select a time zone.
Date Enter the date.
Time Enter the time.
If the [24-Hour Format] check box (below) is
cleared, you can specify [AM] or [PM] for the
time setting.
24-Hour Format Check the box to display time in 24 hour
format.
Date Format Select the date format.
After all of the settings are the way you want, press and
hold the [MENU] button to return to the Initial Setup
screen.
For information about touch panel operation and text input•
methods, refer to "How to Operate the Touch Panel" («
page 15).
3Tap [Close].
The Initial Setup is finished and CycloMeter starts.
When you turn the device on for the first time, the Initial
Setup screen is displayed.
You can also later change the settings you configure on the•
Initial Setup screen using "System" item of "Cyclocomputer
Settings" («page 45).
1Tap [Language] and select a language.
Drag the screen and tap the language that you want to
display.
The following steps explain the procedure when you
select [English].
Selectable languages are listed below.
The screen shots here show what is displayed when
[English] is selected as the language.
Deutsch•
English•
Español•
Français•
Italiano•
Nederlands•
•
Initial Setup

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Basic Operations
Pair the SGY-PM910H/PM900H Pedaling Monitor Sensor or
other ANT+ sensors to the device.
Before connecting the sensors
Make sure that the sensors that you want to pair are•
activated.
If more than one sensor is activated, bring the device close•
to the sensor or specify the device number to pair.
If you use the speed sensor sold separately and the wheel•
circumference is different, set the wheel circumference.
The wheel circumference is set to 2096 mm by default. For
details, refer to “Bike Edit” in “Cyclocomputer Settings” («
page 49).
1Mount the sensors on your bike.
For details about how to mount sensors, refer to the
user’s manual of your sensors.
2On the home screen, tap the [Sensors] icon.
3Tap [Connect New].
This displays the sensor settings menu.
Pairing Sensors
4Tap [Device Type] and then select the type of
sensor(s) you wish to pair.
Types of compatible sensors:
SpeedSensor•
CadenceSensor•
Speed & Cadence Sensor•
Heart Rate Monitor•
PowerMeter•
Pedaling Monitor L•
Pedaling Monitor R•
If multiple sensors are activated, specify the device number.•
«Specifying the device number (page 14)

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Basic Operations
Pairing Sensors
5Tap [Search].
The message “Searching Please wait.” appears. If the
sensors are paired, the information from the sensors is
displayed.
6Confirm the information from the sensors.
Confirm that “OK” is displayed in the [Error Rate] area.
If “Processing...” is displayed in the [Error Rate] area,•
the sensor information is not received properly due to a
communication error. Make sure that the sensor is activated,
bring the device closer to the sensor and try pairing again.
You may not pair with the sensor due to the influence of the•
2.4 GHz frequency band. If “Processing...” is displayed even
if the device is moved closer to the sensor and paired with
it, try again someplace where there is no interference from
microwaves, radio waves, or wireless equipment.
Specifying the device number
If you specify the sensor device number, follow the
procedures listed below before pairing the sensor.
1Check the [Specified Search] check box in the
sensor connection menu.
Refer to the user’s manual of the ANT+ sensor for•
information about how to look up the device number.
2Tap [Device Number].
3Input the device number and tap .
If you specify the device number, make sure that the•
specified number is displayed in [Device Number] of the
sensor information confirmation screen.

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Basic Operations
The display of this device is a touch panel for direct
operation.
Tap
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Quickly touch an item on the screen to select or confirm it.
Swipe
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Move your finger in a vertical or horizontal direction on the
screen.
Do this to switch screens or scroll.
Long touch
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Touch and hold an item on the screen.
Do this to open the pop-up menus.
How to Operate the Touch Panel
Drag
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To move an item on the screen, simply touch the item with
your finger and move it to the new location.
Precautions when using the touch panel
Do not use a hard or sharp object to operate the touch•
panel, doing so may damage it.
Do not use commercially available protective sheets or•
films as they may interfere with normal operation. They may
cause the device to not operate correctly.
You can operate the touch panel while wearing gloves.•
Apply slightly more pressure than with common touch
panels.

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Basic Operations
How to Operate the Touch Panel
Operations List
Scrolling a List
Dragging a list scrolls it.
Swiping a list scrolls it in the swipe direction at high speed.•
Tapping the screen while a swiped list is scrolling at high
speed stops the scrolling.
Selecting and Clearing a Check Box
Tapping a check box toggles it between being selected and
cleared.
A check box is selected when it has a check mark inside it.
Selected Check Boxes•
Cleared Check Boxes•
Inputting Text
An input screen will appear when text or numeric input is
required.
10-key Pad Input
A 10-key pad is displayed on the input screen for
alphanumeric characters and symbols.
Tap the keys for the characters you want to input.
Text and symbol input•
Numeric input•
(Text input only):
Toggles between upper-case and lower-case text input.
:
Tap to backspace and delete the character to the left of
the cursor. Long touch to continually delete characters.
:
Switches between text input and numeric input.
:
Tap to input a one-character space.
:
Finalizes text input.

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Basic Operations
How to Operate the Touch Panel
Inputting Alphanumeric characters and
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symbols
When inputting an alphanumeric character or a symbol, tap
the same key several times until the character or symbol you
want to input is displayed.
For example, if you want to input “bike”, tap the keys as
follows.
[abc] key:2 times →[ghi] key:3 times →[jkl] key:2 times
→[def] key:2 times
If you do not input any other character after tapping a
key and selecting a character to input, the underline is
cleared and the selected character is entered. To input the
characters on the same key consecutively, such as “aba”,
wait a while for the first character to be entered, and then
select the second character.
Dialog Box Input
An input dialog box will appear when you need to select a
numeric value from a preset range.
Tap the value you want to change and then use [+] and [-] to
change it.
When the value is the way you want, tap [OK].
Currently selected value
To exit the dialog box without saving the input content, tap•
[Cancel].

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Basic Operations
Home screen
Viewing the Home Screen and
Performing Home Screen Operations
The home screen can be used to start up various device
applications.
Pressing and holding the [MENU] button while an application
main screen is displayed displays the home screen.
(Launcher button)
Tap to display all applications currently installed on the
device (Launcher screen).Swipe the screen right or left
to change the pages.
/
Tap to change pages.
(Remaining battery charge icon)
Shows the remaining battery charge and charging status.
Current time
Displays the current time.
Page
Displays application shortcut icons. Tapping an icon
starts up the corresponding application.
Swipe the screen right or left to change pages.
There are a total of three pages. Each page is assigned
up to two icons.
Customizing the Home Screen
Arranging Home Screen Shortcut Icons
Use the procedure below to arrange application shortcut
icons on the home screen.
Up to two shortcut icons can be assigned to each home•
screen page. If you want to assign a shortcut icon to a page
that already has two icons assigned to it, delete one of the
currently assigned icons.
Deleting a shortcut icon from the home screen does not
delete the application itself.
«
Deleting a Shortcut Icon from the Home Screen (page 19)
1Display the page whose shortcut icons you
want to arrange.
Swipe the screen right or left, or tap or .
2Tap (Launcher button).
This displays the Launcher screen.
3Long touch the application icon you want to
move.
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Home screen
4Drag the shortcut icon to the location you wish
to move it and release your finger.
This moves the shortcut icon to the new location.
Deleting a Shortcut Icon from the Home Screen
Use the procedure below to delete a shortcut icon from the
home screen.
Deleting a shortcut icon from a page does not delete the•
application itself.
1Long touch the application icon you want to
delete.
This zooms the icon and displays a trash can at the
bottom of the screen.
2Drag the shortcut icon to the trash can and
then release your finger.
Remove your finger after the shortcut icon color
changes.
This deletes the shortcut icon from the home screen.

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Workout
Basic Workout Flow
This device is designed to log a variety of sensor data as well as GPS location data during your workout. In this device, the
beginning of the training to the end of the training is called “workout”.
Basic Flow of the Workout
[Start]
Lap1 Lap2 Lap3 Lap3 Lap4 Lap5
[Lap] [Lap] [Stop]
[Start] [Lap] [Lap] [Stop]
[Lap]
(2 sec.)
Workout
Timer
Resetting
1Press the [START/STOP] button to start
logging.
[Timer Started] is displayed.
2Press the [START/STOP] button to stop logging.
[Timer Stopped] is displayed.
You can start and stop logging at any time while the device•
is turned on except while the device is connected to a PC or
during setting initialization.
A logging operation can continue for up to 360,000 points.•
If the [LAP] button is pressed during logging, a lap is•
recorded. Up to 300 laps can be recorded during a single
logging operation.
Logging Interval
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Under initial factory default settings, the device is configured
to save various types of data at 1 second intervals when
logging.
You can change settings so the logging interval is to be•
adjusted in accordance with bike riding speed.
The logging interval becomes shorter as bike riding speed
increases and longer as riding speed decreases.
«Logging (page 45)
Logging Start/Stop