Acumen HR440 User Manual

HR440

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Heart Rate Technology provided by Acumen, Inc. EZ Set Target
Zone™ is a trademark of Acumen, Inc. EZ-Set Target Zone and
Angled Belt Clip are patent pending from Acumen, Inc.

ENGLISH

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Congratulations!
Warning
HR440 Features
HR440 Components
Button Functions
Modes Of Operation
Setting The Clock and Calendar
Setting Alarm Sound On & Off
Determining Your Target Zone
Setting Timers, Calorie Information & Target Zone
Customizing Target Zone
Determining Your Exercise Factor
Fitness Basics & Target Zone Explanation
Attaching your Heart Monitor
Exercising with your HR440
Using the Memory Recall Mode
Troubleshooting
Taking Care of your HR440
Technical Specifications & Display Guide
Warranty and Service

CONGRATULATIONS!

Welcome to the future of wireless heart rate technology! Your
purchase today shows that you are serious about your exercise and
are committed to achieving your best. Today, getting the most from
your exercise doesn’t necessarily mean you have to spend longer
periods of time to achieve those goals. With Target Heart Rate
Training, you will increase the effectiveness of your workout by
monitoring and quantifying your results every step of the way. For
most individuals as little as 20 minutes in your target heart rate zone
each session is enough to achieve substantial health improvements.
The Vetta HR440 will act as your personal coach and guide you to
your fitness goals more effectively.

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WARNINGS & CAUTIONS

Overexertion can cause serious injury , including heart attacks. Some
individuals cannot safely elevate their heart rate to the levels of
typically used heart rate training zones. No one should begin an
exercise program without first obtaining medical clearance,
especially if there is a personal or family history of heart disease,
high blood pressure, or if you are over age 40, have diabetes, high
cholesterol, smoke cigarettes, are overweight or are taking certain
medications. Stop exercising and seek medical attention if you
notice signs of overexertion or heart problems, such as pain or
pressure in the left or mid-chest area or left neck, shoulder or
arm, light-headedness, cold sweat, unusual paleness or
fainting. Also note that the signals used by this monitor may inter­fere with a pacemaker or other implanted devices, consult the man­ufacturer of the implant device and/or your physician prior to using
this monitor.

HR440 FEATURES

• Shock Resistant design

• Water Resistant to 30 meters

• Nite-Site Electroluminescent night light

• 99 Lap Counter Display (with 10 sec. freeze)

• EZ- Set Target Zone™ automatic programming

• Target Trac™ (time in target zone) graphic display

• Target Zone (TZ) audible and visual alarm indicators

• Wireless, ECG accurate heart rate chest belt

• Programmable interval timer

• Exercise goal alarm / optional secondary interval timer

• Memory Recall: total elapsed time, average heart rate, calories,

time in TZ, last 8 laps with both lap & split times, as well as heart
rate for each.

• Time/Date display with daily alarm

• Stopwatch with 1 button Quick Start

• Calorie display

• Quick release bike mount

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CHEST TRANSMITTER ADJUSTABLE ELASTIC STRAP
WITH EZ-FIT BELT CLIPS

Soft, flexible electrodes comfortably hug your chest providing
optimum stability. Elastic strap is easy to adjust and includes a unique
angled design patented clip which helps eliminate slippage and pro­vides added comfort.

HR440 COMPONENTS:

HEART RATE MONITOR

Sleek, sporty styling with an easy-to-read display and comfortable
button locations.

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VETTA BIKE MOUNT

BUTTON FUNCTIONS

MODE Button --Press momentarily to change modes.
LAP/RESET Button --Press momentarily to mark laps. Press & hold to

reset stopwatch.
SET/START/STOP Button --Press momentarily for START/STOP. Press

& hold for SET.
LIGHT ALARM Button Press and hold for 3 seconds to

toggle alarm ON/OFF for the current mode displayed. Click momen­tarily to light display 3 seconds Press & hold keeps light on longer.

Note: All buttons produce one short beep when pressed. Press
and hold commands also produce another beep.

Mode

Set/Start/Stop

Lap/Reset

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The two Setting Modes are accessed from the Time of Day &
HR/Stopwatch modes.

Press & hold the SET button to enter Setting Mode.
Adjust blinking digits with the MODE or ALARM buttons.

Use MODE to increase and ALARM to decrease the digits. Press and
hold changes the digits fast.

Proceed to the next setting option by pressing the LAP button.
To exit Setting Mode when finished, just press the SET button.

Note: If no button is pressed after 1 minute, the watch will
automatically exit the setting mode.

MODES OF OPERATION

To switch through the different display modes, click the
MODE button.

MEMORY

RECALL

VIEW

MEMORY

RECALL DATA

PRESS & HOLD SET

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SET TIMERS

& PERSONAL

DATA

SET TIME,

DATE &

DAILY ALARM

TIME/DATE

HEART RATE
STOPWATCH

PRESS & HOLD SET PRESS LAP

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Start from the Time-of-Day Mode.

1. Press & hold the SET button to enter
the time setting mode. (The Day indica­tor changes to Year).

2. Hour (blinking) --Set by pressing the
MODE or ALARM button. Press the LAP
button to proceed to the next item.

3. Minutes (blinking) --Set by pressing
the MODE or ALARM button. Press the
LAP button to proceed to the next item.

4. Month (blinking) --Set by pressing the
MODE or ALARM button. Press the LAP
button to proceed to the next item.

5. Day (blinking) --Set by pressing the
MODE or ALARM button. Press the LAP
button to proceed to the next item.

6. Year (blinking) --Set by pressing the
MODE or ALARM button. Press the SET
button to input information and pro­ceed to the Alarm settings.

7. Daily alarm (blinking) --Set on or off
with the MODE or ALARM button (bell is
showing when ON). Press the LAP but­ton to proceed to the next item.

8. Alarm hour (blinking) --Set by press­ing the MODE or ALARM button. Press
the LAP button to proceed to the next
item.

9. Alarm minutes (blinking) --Set by
pressing the MODE or ALARM button.
Press the SET button to Exit the setting
mode.

Helpful Tip: If you make a mistake,
simply continue clicking the LAP but­ton to get back to the item you wish
to correct.

SETTING THE CLOCK/CALENDAR