Acumen Pedometer User Manual

Acumen Pedometer

Contents

I. MODELS & FEATURES :
II. BUTTONS & OPERATIONS:

A. Function Button:
B. Reset Button:
C. Clock Settings
D. Milestone/Goal Beeper Functions

D.1. Milestone Beeper
D.2. Goal Beeper

D.2.1. Time Goal Setting
D.2.2. Distance Goal Setting

E. Distance settings :
III. SETTING YOUR OWN STRIDE LENGTH
IV. BEGIN YOUR WALK OR RUN
V. USING THE RADIO
VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE
VII. CHANGING THE BATTERY
VIII. LIMITED WARRANTY

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I. MODELS & FEATURES :

a. 12 Hr clock
b. Stopwatch for Elapsed Exercise Time
c. Steps, Average Speed and Distance
d. Independent Walk/Run Settings
e. Milestone and Goal Alarm
f. Digital FM Radio
g. Shock Resistant-Rubber Trim Casing

II. BUTTONS & OPERATIONS:

A. Function Button:

The Function button is used to switch JogMan to different
modes, JogMan begins in the TIME mode after powered up:

Auto Stride

Auto Stride

Auto Stride

Auto Stride

Auto Stride

Auto Stride

Auto Stride

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Cal . lbs
Steps/Kg

Time display

Km/hBPM

Cal . lbs

Stopwatch (indicated the elapsed time

Steps/Kg

of your exercise)

Km/hBPM

Cal . lbs
Steps/Kg

Distance Indicated by Miles(M)

Km/hBPM

or

Cal . lbs
Steps/Kg

Kilometres(KM)

Km/hBPM

Cal . lbs

Steps (indicated the total steps you

Steps/Kg

take during exercise)

Km/hBPM

Cal . lbs
Steps/Kg

Average Indicated by Miles/hr

Km/hBPM

or

Cal . lbs
Steps/Kg

Km/hr)

Km/hBPM

Speed

You can switch between each mode any time before,
during and after your exercise without affecting the
accuracy of JogMan.

B. Reset Button:

Press only when you want to clear your results. This is
referring to the results of the Steps, Stopwatch and
Average Speedmodes. If you do not press the Reset
button, the unit will show where you left off from the
previous exercise period.
(Note: The stride length will not be affected)

C. Clock Settings

Press & hold the Adjust button once until the hour blinks.
Adjust by pressing "+" or "-" buttons. Press Adjust button
for minute setting, repeat the same procedure as for the
hour . Press Adjust button once more and the time is now
locked in. You can display the time whenever you wish
without affecting the recording of the unit.

D. Milestone/Goal Beeper Functions

The Milestone and Goal functions can be switched to
work with either Time or Distance using the 3 positions
slide switch in the battery compartment. To switch these
functions off, put the switch in the radio position.

TIME

DIST RADIO

D.1. Milestone Beeper

Once enabled, this function will beep every half-hour
or half a mile to remind the user. The unit uses a series
of different notes to inform the user of the progress.

• A low tone indicates a full Hour/Mile (KM).

Mi
Km

DIST RADIO

TIME

• A high tone indicates a half Hour/Mile (KM).

For instance, 3 low tones and a high tone indicate the
user has completed 3.5 hours or miles.

D.2. Goal Beeper

User can program a goal (either in terms of time or
distance). When this goal is accomplished, the unit will
sound a continuous beep for 2 seconds.

D.2.1. Time Goal Setting

Make sure the 3-positions switch is at the Radio position.
Then slide it to the Time position. The time goal setting
will be displayed for 3 seconds. To change the
setting, hold down the Adjust button during the 3 seconds.
The goal time will start to blink and can be changed by
using the "+" and "-" buttons.

D.2.2. Distance Goal Setting

Make sure the 3-positions switch is at the Radio position.
Then slide it to the Distance position. The distance goal
setting will be displayed for 3 seconds. To change the
setting, hold down the Adjust button during the 3 seconds.
The goal distance will start to blink and can be changed
by using the "+" and "-" buttons.

E. Distance settings :

Turn to the back of the Jogman, open the battery door.
Remove the battery, you will see a slide switch, the
indication is for distance setting in Km or Miles. Select
the unit to your own choice as shown below.

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III. SETTING YOUR OWN STRIDE LENGTH

The preset values are 2ft(~0.6m) for Walk mode and
3ft(~0.9m) for Run mode. These averages are taken from
adult males. Y ou may enter your own walk and run stride
lengths as follows:

Step 1 :

Press Function button twice to

enter the distance mode as shown

Step 2 : Press and hold the Adjust button

Auto Stride

:

Auto Stride

so that the display reads :

Use the Walk/Run button to choose either the walk or
run distance and modify with the " +" or "-" button.

Step 3 : T o exit, Press Adjust button and your stride will
locked in the unit.

Note:

T o determine your own stride: Measure out 25 feet,
walk or run that distance with even strides. Count
the no. of steps you take and divide that number
into 25 feet. For example:25 feet divided by 10
steps is 2.5 or 2 feet 6 inches.

Auto Stride

Your input data should be 2’6’’
for your stride.

IV. BEGIN YOUR WALK OR RUN

JogMan begins in the time mode after powered up. Press
Start/Stop button once to go into the stopwatch mode,
where it starts counting the elapsed time of the exercise
and recording your distance. Press the Start/Stop button
again to stop or restart.

Cal . lbs
Steps/Kg

Km/hBPM

Cal . lbs
Steps/Kg

Km/hBPM

Cal . lbs
Steps/Kg

Km/hBPM

Press the Walk/Run button at any time to toggle between
Walk and Run mode. This selects either the Walk or Run
stride length to be used in distance calculations.

V. USING THE RADIO

There are four buttons to control the radio.

RESET

Phone jack

On/Off - An " FM " icon will be shown when the radio
is switched on
Scan - Press to change to the next radio station
Volume - Press to toggle between high and low volume
Reset - Press to reset the unit to the first station

VOLUME

SCAN

ON/OFF

VI. CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Acumen JogMan is designed to wear as close to the
centre of your body as possible (just to the left or right
of your belt buckle). In order to get the most accurate
results, you must read and follow the instructions
completely.

• You may also walk on hard level surfaces such as
road, track or walking path.

• Beware of taking irregular strides and avoid sudden
or shape turns.

• Do not expose the unit to moisture or high humidity,
this will reduce the battery life.

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VII. CHANGING THE BATTERY

Push the button at the back of the unit to open the battery
cover. Remove the cover and replace the battery. (Try
to have new batteries installed within one minute after
old ones are being removed, this will retain all the old
settings.) When finish, replace the cover by hold down
the button and lock it in place. Y ou will need to re-enter
your stride length and the clock as these have been
erased.

Battery type: AAA alkaline battery x2
Battery Life: Approximately 1.5 years

Note:

If the unit is not operating normally or if the settings
had been corrupted, use a paper-clip to activate
the RESET button in the battery compartment.

VIII. LIMITED WARRANTY

Your Acumen JogMan is warranted against
manufacturer's defects in materials and workmanship
and against breakage and malfunction under normal
use for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.
This warranty does not cover misuse, abuse, tampering
with or taking apart the product. For warranty service,
you must provide proof of purchase and date of purchase,
along with a check or money order for $7.50 to cover
the costs of shipping and handling. Warranty is voided
if repairs have been made by individuals not authorized
by Acumen. Package your unit securely, Acumen is not
responsible for damage or loss in shipping to us. Send
your JogMate with purchase receipt and a cheque or
money order to:

Acumen Inc.
101A Executive Drive, Suite 200

Sterling, VA 20166. USA.
www.acumeninc.com

For inquiry: Call [phone]-0405 between the hours
of 9am-5pm Eastern Time.

Thank you!

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