Sportline SOLO 915 User manual

SOLO 915
HEART RATE + CALORIE MONITOR
SOLO 915
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION 1
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL 1
ACTIVATING THE WATCH FROM POWER DOWN MODE 1
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS 2
CARE & MAINTENANCE 3
CUSTOMER SUPPORT 3
WATCH FUNCTIONS 4
KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 5-6
ACQUIRING HEART RATE 7
HEART RATE LOCK 8
POWER DOWN MODE 8
VIEWING THE BACKLIGHT 8
MAIN OPERATING MODES 9
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SOLO 915
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SETTING & OPERATING THE WATCH
SETTING TIME & DATE 10
SETTING PERSONAL PROFILE 11
SETTING DAILY ALARM 12
OPERATING THE CHRONOGRAPH 13
SETTING & OPERATING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER 14
OPERATING CALORIES/EXERCISE TIMER 15
RANGES & SPECIFICATIONS 16
REPLACING THE WATCH BATTERY 17
BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION 18
TROUBLE SHOOTING 19
WARRANTY 20
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Congratulations on your purchase of a Sportline Personal Fitness Monitor. Please keep in mind; your
watch is a sensitive technical instrument. With proper care and maintenance, it will last for many
years. However, improper care and handling can cause the various sensors to be damaged and to stop
functioning.
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
Sportline Personal Fitness Monitors have many unique features and functions. Please read all sections
of this manual carefully and become fully familiar with the operation of the watch before using it in
the field.
Proper setup and operation will greatly enhance the watches usefulness and your enjoyment.
The manual is divided into sections outlining each of the major functions of the watch. A drawing of
the watch screen that represents the starting point or other important screens for each operational
process are shown adjacent to the instructions for the process; important keys are shown indicating
PRESS & HOLD and PRESS.
The steps for the programming or operation are adjacent to the screen illustration. Key points and
important information are shown in highlighted blocks.
ACTIVATING THE WATCH FROM POWER DOWN MODE
PLEASE NOTE: Your watch was originally shipped in Power Down Mode to conserve battery life.
To deactivate Power Down mode: PRESS & HOLD ANY KEY for 5 seconds (see page 8 for more
information on Power Down mode).
INTRODUCTION
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SOLO 915
WARNING: Before starting any exercise program or performing any vigorous physical activity, we
strongly suggest you visit your doctor for a complete physical and to discuss your plans.
CAUTION: Your watch is designed to be water resistant to a static pressure of 5 ATM and can be
worn while showering and light swimming. However, we recommend that extensive use of the unit in
the water be avoided whenever possible. Care should be taken not to press any keys while the unit is
submerged as this can force moisture past the key seals and damage the unit.
CAUTION: Avoid exposing your watch to extreme conditions for a prolonged period of time.
CAUTION: Avoid rough usage or severe impacts to your watch.
DO NOT use hand cream as it will insulate the signal between the skin and sensor contacts.
DO NOT use the fingertips where the skin is dry and thick. For those with extremely dry skin, moisten
fingers and wrist with tap water or a conductive gel.
CLEAN the Back Cover occasionally by using a damp cloth. Then wipe dry to remove any residual
grease.
CLEAN your skin and fingers with soap and water for a better signal transmission.
AVOID doing awkward motions during measurement. It may create inaccurate heart rate readings.
WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
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CARE & MAINTENANCE
• NEVER attempt to disassemble or service your unit.
•DO NOT expose the unit to extreme heat, shocks, magnetic fields, electrical noise, strong vibration
or long-term exposure to direct sunlight.
• DO NOT drop or step on the watch.
• TO CLEAN THE UNIT: wipe with a lightly moistened cloth. Apply mild soap to the area if there
are stubborn stains or marks. Do not expose the unit to strong chemicals such as gasoline,
cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol or insect repellents, as they may damage the unit’s seal, case
and/or finish.
• STORE the unit in a dry place when you are not using it.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
If you experience any problems with this product or have questions, please first contact our Customer
Service Team at 1-866-694-4575. We are ready to help.
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WATCH FUNCTIONS
TIME
•Time/Day/Date/Month
•12-/24-hour formats
•Daily Alarm
HEART RATE
•ECG Accurate Heart Rate
•Calorie Consumption
EXERCISE TIMER
•1/100 second resolution
•100-hr
CHRONOGRAPH
•10-hr
•1/100 second resolution
COUNTDOWN TIMER
•10-hr
•1-second resolution
OTHER
•EL Backlight System
•Water Resistant 50m (165ft)
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KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
RESET KEY
START/STOP KEY
LIGHT KEY
MODE KEY
HEART RATE SENSOR
HEART RATE SENSOR
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MODE KEY
•Scroll through operating modes
•Advance through variables in setting
sequence
•PRESS & HOLD: Enter/Exit the
programming sequence
•Exit Finger Touch Heart Rate mode
START/STOP KEY (S/S)
•Start/Stop Chronograph
•Start/Stop Calories/Exercise Timer
•Start/Stop Countdown Timer
•Increase setting values during
programming sequence
RESET KEY (R)
•Reset Calories/Exercise Timer,
Chronograph & Countdown Timer
•Decrease setting values during
programming sequence
•PRESS & HOLD: Activate/deactivate
Heart Rate Lock in Time mode
HEART RATE SENSOR
•TOUCH & HOLD: Activates Heart
Rate
LIGHT KEY
•Activates (EL) backlight system
KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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ACQUIRING HEART RATE: FINGER TOUCH
Heart rate may be acquired from any operating mode (not in any Setting Sequence).
1. With the watch attached to your wrist, TOUCH & HOLD the HEART RATE SENSOR (anywhere on the
metal top plate of the watch) with your index finger.
NOTE:If Heart Rate Sensors are accidentally touched, the watch will automatically attempt to acquire heart rate. If no heart rate is
detected, watch will resume operating mode in approximately 10 seconds. This will not interfere with any timing functions in progress.
NOTE:You may exit Heart Rate mode at any time by Pressing the Mode, Start/Stop or Reset key.
2. Continue TOUCHING & HOLDING until heart rate displays.
3. Once Heart Rate is acquired, RELEASE THE SENSOR. Heart Rate will continue to display for a period
of approximately 5 seconds.
NOTE: The Monitor displays both actual heart rate
(in beats per minute) and percent of estimated
maximum heart rate .
ACQUIRING HEART RATE
OR
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MAIN OPERATING MODES
HEART RATE LOCK
To deactivate finger Touch Heart Rate (when you don’t want to accidentally acquire heart rate):
1. PRESS & HOLD the RESET (R) key in Time mode for 5 seconds. The heart icon will disappear from
the upper right of the display.
2. To unlock,
PRESS & HOLD THE RESET (R) key for 5 seconds in Time mode. The heart icon ( )will
appear in the upper right of the display.
POWER DOWN MODE
Power Down mode allows you to conserve battery life by deactivating the unit when the monitor is not
being used for long periods of time. To activate Power Down mode:
1. In Time mode, PRESS & HOLD the MODE, RESET & START/STOP keys for 5 seconds. The display will
go blank.
NOTE: Time/Date, User Profiles and Memory files will be preserved.
2. To deactivate Power Save mode and resume normal operation, PRESS & HOLD ANY KEY for 5
seconds.
NOTE: All Time & Personal Profile and Memory settings will be lost.
VIEWING THE BACKLIGHT SYSTEM
The Sportline Solo 915 is equipped with an electroluminescent (EL) Backlight System for viewing the
display in low light conditions. To operate the Backlight:
PRESS the LIGHT key. Backlight will illuminate for approximately 5 seconds.
NOTE: Excessive use of Backlight System may significantly reduce battery life.
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MAIN OPERATING MODES
The Sportline Solo 915 has 6 main operating modes: Time, Personal Profile, Alarm, Chronograph,
Countdown Timer and Calories/Exercise Timer. Scroll through main modes by PRESSING the MODE key.
Acquire Finger Touch Heart Rate by TOUCHING & HOLDING the HEART RATE SENSOR in any operating
mode.
PRESS
MODE PRESS MODE
PRESS
MODE
PRESS
MODE
TIME PERSONAL PROFILE ALARM
CHRONOGRAPHCOUNTDOWN TIMERCALORIES/
EXERCISE TIMER
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SETTING & OPERATING THE WATCH
SETTING TIME AND DATE
In this Programming Sequence, you will program the Time & Calendar functions.
1. In Time mode, PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to enter the programming
sequence. The variable being adjusted will flash on and off.
2. Reset Seconds to zero (00) by PRESSING the START/STOP (S/S) or RESET (R)
key. Advance to Set Minutes by PRESSING the MODE key.
3. Adjust Minutes by PRESSING S/S (to increase) or R(to decrease). Set Minutes
and advance to Set Hour by PRESSING the MODE key.
4. Adjust Hour by PRESSING S/S or R. Set Hour and advance to Set Year by
PRESSING the MODE key.
5. Adjust Year by PRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING MODE.
6. Adjust Month by PRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING MODE.
7. Adjust Day by PRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING MODE.
8. Adjust date format (month - day or day - month) by PRESSING S/S or R. Set
Format by PRESSING MODE.
9. Adjust 12/24-hour format by PRESSING S/S or R. Set Format by PRESSING
MODE.
10.Turn Key Beep ON or OFF by PRESSING S/Sor R. Set by PRESSING MODE.
11.PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to exit the Programming Sequence & resume
Operating mode.
ADJUST: S/S or R
SET: MODE
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SETTING & OPERATING THE WATCH
SETTING PERSONAL PROFILE
The Sportline Solo 915 uses an advanced algorithm based on your Personal Profile to
estimate your maximum heart rate and calculate calories burned. This sequence must
be completed to ensure accuracy of the watch’s functions.
1. In Personal Profile mode, PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to enter the programming
sequence. The variable being adjusted will flash on and off.
2. Adjust Age by PRESSING the START/STOP (S/S) or RESET (R) key. Advance to Set
Gender by PRESSING the MODE key.
3. Select Gender (M=male, F=female) by PRESSING the START/STOP (S/S) or RESET (R)
key. Set Gender by PRESSING the MODE key.
4. PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to exit the Programming Sequence & resume
Operating mode.
ADJUST: S/S or R
SET: MODE
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SETTING & OPERATING THE WATCH
SETTING DAILY ALARM
The Sportline Solo 915 features a Daily Alarm. To set Alarm:
1. In Alarm mode, PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to enter the programming sequence.
2. Adjust Hour by PRESSING START/STOP (S/S) or RESET (R). Set by PRESSING MODE.
3. Adjust Minutes by PRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING MODE.
4. PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to exit the Programming Sequence and return to Time
mode.
5. Turn Alarm ON or Off by PRESSING the START/STOP (S/S) key. The Alarm icon
( ) will be visible when activated.
6. Turn Hourly Chime ON or Off by PRESSING the RESET (R) key. The Chime icon
( ) will be visible when activated.
ON/OFF: S/S
ADJUST: S/S or R
SET: MODE
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SETTING & OPERATING THE WATCH
OPERATING THE CHRONOGRAPH
To operate the Chronograph:
1. To START timing, PRESS the START/STOP (S/S) key.
2. To STOP timing, PRESS the S/S key.
3. To RESET the Chronograph, PRESS & HOLD the RESET (R) key.
START/STOP TIMING:
PRESS S/S
RESET:
PRESS R
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SETTING & OPERATING THE WATCH
SETTING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER
The Sportline Solo 915 is equipped with a 100-hour Countdown Timer. To set Timer:
1. PRESS & HOLD the MODE key in Timer mode.
2. Adjust Seconds byPRESSING START/STOP (S/S) or RESET (R). Set by
PRESSING MODE.
3. Adjust Minutes by PRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING MODE.
4. Adjust Hours by PRESSING S/S or R. Set by PRESSING MODE.
5. PRESS & HOLD the MODE key to exit the Programming Sequence and return to
Timer mode.
OPERATING THE COUNTDOWN TIMER
To operate the Timer:
1. To START timing, PRESS the START/STOP (S/S) key.
2. To STOP timing, PRESS the S/S key.
3. To RESET the Timer, PRESS & HOLD the Rkey.
START/STOP TIMING:
PRESS S/S RESET: PRESS R
ADJUST: S/S or R
SET: MODE
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SETTING & OPERATING THE WATCH
OPERATING CALORIES/EXERCISE TIMER
The Sportline Solo 915 uses an advanced algorithm based on your Personal Profile
to estimate your maximum heart rate and calculate calories burned. The monitor
displays Total Exercise Time and Calories Burned (CA). To operate Calories/Exercise
Timer:
1. To START timing, PRESS the START/STOP (S/S) key.
2. To STOP timing, PRESS the S/S key.
3. To RESET the Exercise Timer, PRESS & HOLD the Rkey.
TIP: The more frequent heart rate readings are taken, the more accurate the
calories burned estimate will be.
START/STOP TIMING:
PRESS S/S
RESET:
PRESS R
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RANGES & SPECIFICATIONS
TIME
•AM, PM, hour, minute, second
•12/24 hour format
•Calendar: month, date, day display with
auto leap year adjustment
ALARM
•Daily alarm
•Alarm duration: 30 seconds
EXERCISE TIMER
•Resolution: 1 second
•Measuring range: 99 hours, 59 minutes,
59.99 seconds
HEART RATE
•Range: 40-200 beats per minute
COUNTDOWN TIMER
•Resolution: 1 second
•Measuring Range: 99 hours, 59 minutes,
59 seconds
OTHER
•Electroluminescent (EL) backlight
•Water resistant up to 50 meters
•Battery: CR 2032
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REPLACING THE WATCH BATTERY
The Sportline Solo 915 uses a single CR2032 lithium battery.
Battery replacement will be required from time to time, and should occur when:
1. The display fades in part or completely
2. The heart rate function will not activate
3. Backlight System does not operate
4. The Low Battery icon is visible
To replace the battery of your Sportline Solo 915, we recommend you take it to a watch repair service
center or certified jeweler. This will ensure that the water resistance will be retained after battery
replacement.
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