Epson SF-310, SF-510, SF-710 User Manual

SF-710/510/310 User Manual

Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing this GPS Sports Monitor "RUNSENSE".

To use the device correctly, make sure you read the User Manual along with the supplied Quick Start Guide.

Keep the supplied Quick Start Guide handy to help you resolve any problems.

The illustrations and screens shown in the Quick Start Guide/User Manual are for the SF-710.

This device can measure running distance, pace, elapsed time, altitude, and calories burnt. You can also upload recorded data to a dedicated website allowing you to look back over previous workouts.

Descriptions in the User Manual

Important:

Note:

Menu Name

A/B/C/D

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Caution:

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word mark and logos are the registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such

Indicates things you must or must not do. Ignoring these instructions or mishandling this device could cause malfunction or operational problems to the device.

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Indicates menu items displayed on the screen of the device.

Indicates the device buttons.

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❏ The content of this guide is subject to change without prior notice.

❏ Although every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this guide, contact us if you have any questions or

notice any errors in descriptions in the content of this guide.

❏ Despite the preceding clause, we cannot accept any responsibility for mishandling due to errors in this guide.

❏ We cannot accept any responsibility for malfunctions and so on that occur due to ignoring the content of this

guide, the device being handled inappropriately, repairs or modifications performed by a third party that is not our company or appointed by our company.

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Features

Chronograph function

Allows you to measure running data such as distance and time.

You can measure split and lap times, as well as using the GPS signal to measure distance and pace.

U “Measuring Time, Distance, and Speed (Chronograph Function)” on page 38

Split Time: Elapsed time from the start

Lap time: Time taken for each lap

You can use the recall screen to check recorded measurement data.

U “Checking Measurement Data” on page 63

Introduction

Interval function

Goal function (timed race)

Allows you to perform interval training.

Interval training:

Training method in which you repeat sets of light and hard exercise to increase your athletic ability. An exercise menu is created using combinations of hard (sprint) and light (recovery) exercise. An alarm sounds when it is time to change between sprinting and recovering.

U “Setting a Time and Distance for Hard and Light Workouts (Interval Function)” on

page 43

Allows you to set a time as your goal and measure the time remaining until that goal is reached.

You can exercise while checking the elapsed time. You can also calculate the estimated distance you will cover during that time.

U “Measure until the Time or Distance Set in Advance Is Reached (Goal Function)” on

page 50

You can use the recall screen to check recorded measurement data.

U “Checking Measurement Data” on page 63

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Goal function (distance race)

Allows you to set a distance as your goal and measure the distance taken until that goal is reached.

You can exercise while checking the distance. You can also ca lculate the estimated total time to complete the set distance.

U “Measure until the Time or Distance Set in Advance Is Reached (Goal Function)” on

page 50

You can use the recall screen to check recorded measurement data.

U “Checking Measurement Data” on page 63

Measure settings

Allows you to change the measurement settings.

❏ Automatically records laps when a time or distance set in advance has been

Introduction

reached (AT Lap function)

U “Recording Laps Automatically (AT Lap Function)” on page 54

❏ Automatically stops measuring when you stop running, and resumes when you

continue running (AT Pause function)

U “Automatically Start/Stop Measuring (AT Pause Function)” on page 56

❏ Sets and measures the target time for one kilometre/mile (Target Pace function)

U “Setting a Pace and Measuring (Target Pace Function)” on page 57

❏ Set a waypoint to display the direction and distance to the waypoint, and the

difference in elevation (Waypoint function) (SF-710 only)

U “Setting and Measuring Waypoints (Waypoint Function)” on page 59

❏ Monitors heart rate with the heart rate monitor (Heart rate function)

U “Measuring Heart Rate” on page 72

❏ You can change the items and layout of the measurement screen display (Screen

settings function)

U “Screen” on page 115

❏ Tap to display a set function (Tap function)

U “Tap” on page 20

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Settings

Allows you to change the settings for the device.

❏ Communicates with external devices (Communication function)

❏ Inverts the screen's display (Invert function)

❏ Adjusts the screen's contrast (Adjust contrast function)

❏ Turns on the light automatically when the screen changes (Auto Light function)

❏ Sets an alarm (Alarm function)

❏ Turns off operation tones (Operation Tones function)

Introduction

U “Comm. Settings” on page 112

U “Sys. Settings” on page 113

Other features

U “Sys. Settings” on page 113

❏ Resets configuration information in the device's memory (Initialise function)

U “Sys. Settings” on page 113

❏ You can measure pitch and stride using the built-in stride sensor (SF-710/SF-510

only).

U “Educating Your Stride Sensor” on page 33

❏ You can skip GPS positioning if it is taking too long.

U “Skipping GPS positioning” on page 30

❏ You can take measurements without performing GPS positioning.

U “Indoor mode (SF-710/SF-510 only)” on page 31

❏ You can monitor, analyse, compare and share your recorded data using the

dedicated Web application "RUNSENSE View".

U “Data Management Using the Web Application (RUNSENSE View)” on

page 77

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Contents

Introduction

Features................................. 3

Using this Device Safely

Symbols in this Manual...................... 8

Notes on Usage............................ 9

Notes on using the product and components

..................................... 9

Notes on using the cradle.................. 9

Optional heart rate monitor................ 10

Notes on Electromagnetic Waves.............. 10

Preparing and Basic Operations

Checking the Items Provided................. 13

Basic Operations.......................... 14

Changing screens....................... 14

Function of each button.................. 16

Tap................................. 20

Alarm (tones/vibration).................. 20

Charging............................... 22

Before use............................. 22

Charging............................. 23

Initial Settings............................ 26

About the battery....................... 28

Specifying a GPS (GPS Positioning)............ 29

Measuring function for the device........... 29

GPS positioning........................ 30

Indoor mode (SF-710/SF-510 only).......... 31

Making precise measurements.............. 32

Educating Your Stride Sensor................ 33

About the stride sensor................... 33

Educating the stride sensor................ 33

Measurable Items......................... 34

Measure

Measuring Time, Distance, and Speed

(Chronograph Function).................... 38

What is the chronograph function?.......... 38

Measuring............................ 39

Screen display.......................... 41

Setting a Time and Distance for Hard and Light

Workouts (Interval Function)................ 43

What is the interval function?.............. 43

Setting interval conditions and measuring. . . . . 44

Loading interval conditions that have already

been set.............................. 47

Screen display.......................... 49

Measure until the Time or Distance Set in

Advance Is Reached (Goal Function)........... 50

What is the goal function?................. 50

Measuring by setting the time or distance...... 51

Screen display.......................... 53

Recording Laps Automatically (AT Lap

Function)............................... 54

Automatically Start/Stop Measuring (AT Pause

Function)............................... 56

Setting a Pace and Measuring (Target Pace

Function)............................... 57

Setting and Measuring Waypoints (Waypoint

Function)............................... 59

Registering waypoints.................... 59

Specifying and measuring waypoints......... 60

Checking Measurement Data (Recall Function)

Checking Measurement Data................. 63

Measurement data that can be checked in

recall................................ 63

Delete unnecessary measurement data........ 64

Measuring Heart Rate (Heart Rate Monitor)

Preparing to Measure Heart Rate.............. 67

Preparing the heart rate monitor............ 67

Wearing the heart rate monitor............. 67

Registering the heart rate monitor to the device

.................................... 68

Enabling the heart rate monitor............. 70

Measuring Heart Rate...................... 72

Checking the communication status with the

heart rate monitor....................... 72

Displaying the measured heart rate screen..... 72

Replacing the Battery for the Heart Rate Monitor

...................................... 74

Disabling the Heart Rate Monitor............. 76

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Data Management Using the Web Application (RUNSENSE View)

What is the Web Application (RUNSENSE

View)?................................. 78

Installing Run Connect (Uploader Software). . . . . 80

Creating an Account (When Using for the First

Time).................................. 81

Uploading Measurement Data................ 83

Checking Uploaded Measurement Data......... 86

Setting Measurements Using the PC Application (Run Connect) (SF-710 only)

What is the PC Application (Run Connect)...... 90

Starting Run Connect and Displaying the Settings

Screen................................. 92

Setting the AT Lap Function (SF-710 only)....... 94

Setting AT lap.......................... 94

Measuring............................ 95

Setting the Target Pace Function (SF-710 only).... 96

Setting the target pace.................... 96

Measuring............................ 98

Setting the Waypoint Function (SF-710 only). . . . . 99

Setting waypoints....................... 99

Measuring........................... 101

Setting the Interval Function (SF-710 only). . . . . . 102

Setting intervals........................ 102

Measuring........................... 103

Maintenance

Looking after your device.................. 130

About the strap........................ 130

Heart rate monitor maintenance........... 130

Replacing the Battery on your GPS Sports

Monitor............................... 131

About the device's built-in rechargeable

battery.............................. 131

About the heart rate monitor battery. . . . . . . . 131

Updating the Firmware.................... 132

Checking the firmware version............. 132

Updating the firmware.................. 132

Troubleshooting

Caution............................... 134

Problem Solving......................... 135

Resetting the System...................... 138

Contacting us About this Product............ 139

After-sales Service........................ 140

Appendix

Understanding the Icons................... 142

Product Specifications..................... 144

Device specifications.................... 144

Cradle specifications.................... 145

Option specifications.................... 145

Glossary............................... 146

Settings

Making Settings......................... 105

Measure set............................. 106

Changing the Measure set................. 106

Measure set. table...................... 108

Settings................................ 111

Changing the Settings................... 111

Settings table.......................... 112

Screen................................. 115

Screen settings........................ 115

Screen pattern table..................... 116

Measurement display abbreviations......... 119

Changing the measurement screen.......... 122

Changing the Lap screen................. 125

Setting examples....................... 128

Index

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Using this Device Safely

Make sure you read the manuals (Quick Start Guide and User Manual) first to use this product safely.

The product may malfunction, or an accident may occur if it is handled incorrectly.

❏ Keep the manuals handy to help you resolve any problems.

❏ When taking this product out of the country of purchase, check the laws and regulations in the destination

country before you travel.

❏ This product is not a medical device. Use this product as an indicator during physical exercise.

Symbols in this Manual

The following symbols are used in this guide to indicate possible dangerous operations or handling. Make sure you understand these warnings before using the product.

Warning:

This symbol indicates information that, if ignored, could possibly result in serious personal injury.

Caution:

Ignoring these instructions and mishandling this device could cause injury or damage to property.

This symbol indicates an action that should be done.

This symbol indicates an action that must not be done.

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Notes on Usage

Notes on using the product and components

Warning

Exercise according to your physical capabilities. Stop exercising and consult your doctor if you feel unwell during exercise.

Do not use or store this product in the following environments. It may cause an electric shock or fire, or the product may malfunction or be damaged.

❏ Locations with very high or low temperatures or humidity

❏ Near volatile substances

❏ Dusty places

❏ Near a strong magnetic field (for example, near a loudspeaker)

Do not disassemble this product, and do not attempt to repair this product by yourself. It may cause an electric shock or accident.

Do not leave this product within reach of young children.

Caution

Stop using the device immediately and consult your doctor if you have an allergic reaction or a rash during use.

The device is water resistant at 5 bar (5 ATM). Although you can use the device for swimming and so on, do not perform button operations under water.

Do not pour water directly from the tap onto this product. The power of the tap water stream may be strong enough to compromise the product’s waterproof feature.

D o no t w ea r t hi s p r od u c t i n a b at h o r s a u na . The steam and soap may compromise the waterproof feature or cause corrosion.

Notes on using the cradle

Do not use the cradle or AC adapter if they are in any way damaged, faulty or contaminated by foreign material such as dust, water or dirt. Do not use any adapter other than the specified adapter for charging.

Warning

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Optional heart rate monitor

Warning

If the heart rate monitor battery is accidentally swallowed, contact your doctor immediately.

When disposing of the heart rate monitor battery, follow your local laws and regulations.

When replacing the heart rate monitor battery, only use the type of battery specified. Also, make sure the direction of the positive and negative terminals is correct.

Do not place the battery or the heart rate monitor with a battery installed into a fire.

Notes on Electromagnetic Waves

This device is equipped with Bluetooth® Smart technology. When operating supported heart rate monitors or smartphones, this function wirelessly sends and receives heart rate measurement data to the device.

This device has been classified as a low electronic data communication system based on Radio Law. Therefore, this device does not require a radio station licence. The following acts may be punishable by law.

❏ Disassembling or remodeling the device

❏ Removing the verification or certification number for the device

VCCI Class B Information Technology Device

This device is a class B information technology device. This device is designed for home use, but interference could occur when using in close proximity to radios or television aerials.

Certification information

Frequency

This device uses the frequency bands 2.402 to 2.480 GHz. Other wireless devices may use the same frequency. Note the following points to avoid wireless interference with other wireless devices.

Precautions when performing wireless communication

This device operates on the 2.4 GHz band.

This device operates in the same frequency bandwidth as industrial, scientific, and medical devices such as microwave ovens and mobile object identification (RF-ID) systems (licensed premises radio stations, amateur, and unlicensed specified low-power radio stations (hereafter "other radio stations")) used in factory production lines.

1. Before using this device, make sure there are no "other radio stations" being used in the vicinity.

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2. If this device causes RF interference between the device and "other radio stations", promptly move to a different location, stop using the device, and contact your local reseller to ask for advice on preventing interference (for example setting up partitions).

3. In addition, when harmful radio wave interference occurs between the device and "other radio stations", and refer to "Contacting us about this product" to contact our service centre. U “Contacting us About this Product” on page 139

Warning

If you notice any abnormalities on your skin and so on, stop using the device immediately and contact a specialist.

In areas in which usage is restricted, such as on airplanes and in hospitals, follow the rules and regulations provided (such as in-flight announcements).

Do not use the device if you have a surgically implanted medical device such as a cardiac pacemaker.

Do not bring the device into an operating room, intensive care unit, and so on, and do not use the device near medical equipment. Radio waves from the device may interfere with electronic medical equipment causing the equipment to malfunction and cause an accident.

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Preparing and Basic Operations

You need to make the following preparations before use.

U “Checking the Items Provided” on page 13

U “Basic Operations” on page 14

U “Charging” on page 22

U “Initial Settings” on page 26

Once preparations are complete, check the method and important points when performing GPS satellite positioning.

U “Specifying a GPS (GPS Positioning)” on page 29

U “Educating Your Stride Sensor” on page 33

U “Measurable Items” on page 34

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Checking the Items Provided

Make sure you check that all of the following items have been supplied with this product. If there is anything missing, contact your local reseller.

Main unit (One of the models that you purchased.)

SF-710 SF-510 SF-310

Cradle Quick Start Guide Warranty

Options

You can purchase the following optional extras. Contact your local reseller for more information.

AC Adapter for Europe excluding UK

(Model No.: SFAC02)

AC Adapter for UK

(Model No.: SFAC03)

Heart Rate Monitor

(Model No.: SFHRM01)

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Basic Operations

Changing screens

This device is comprised of a Time screen, Measurement screen, Settings screen (Settings menu and Measure set. menu), and Recall screen, and you can perform operations with the following buttons.

Operation buttons

: Short press

: Long press (two seconds or more)

Settings menu

U “Setting screen

(Settings menu/Measure

set. menu)” on page 18

See the following pages for information on making settings for each screen.

Time screen

Measurement screen

A/C

U “Time screen” on

page 16

U “Measurement screen”

on page 17

Recall screen Measure set. menu

U “Making Settings” on page 105

U “Recall screen” on

page 19

U “Setting screen

(Settings menu/Measure

set. menu)” on page 18

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Note:

❏ When you leave the device for a while, it enters sleep status and the time display turns off. This is not a malfunction as

the display is restored the next time a button is pressed or you move the device. You can also turn off the sleep function.

U “Sys. Settings” on page 113

❏ The time screen is displayed if no operations are made for a specified length of time. The time varies depending on the

screen displayed.

Sys. Settings/User Settings/Recall screen: 3 mins.

Measurement Screen (while not measuring): 60 mins.

❏ When three minutes have passed without any operations being performed on the Measure set. menu screen, the

measurement screen is displayed.

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Function of each button

The function for each button changes depending on which screen is displayed.

Time screen

Operation buttons

Button Operation Explanation

Short press -

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press Turns the light on or off. The light turns on for approximately 10

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press Performs GPS positioning, and displays the measurement screen.

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press Displays a record of the measurement history (recall screen).

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Turns the power on or off.

seconds.

Displays the Settings menu. U “Setting screen (Settings menu/Measure set. menu)” on

page 18

U “Measurement screen” on page 17

Changes to indoor mode (GPS off) (SF-710/SF-510 only).

U “Indoor mode (SF-710/SF-510 only)” on page 31

U “Recall screen” on page 19

Performs Bluetooth measurement data.

communication. Use this when uploading

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Measurement screen

Operation buttons

Button Operation Explanation

Short press You can display up to four measurement screens and switch the

Long press (two

seconds or more)

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screens using this button.

Displays the time screen.

Not available while measuring.

Short press Turns the light on or off. The light turns on for approximately 10

seconds.

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press Starts, stops, or resumes measuring.

* When you reset the display, it returns to the status before measuring started allowing you to start the next

measurement. Data that has been measured up to that point is stored in the device's memory.

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press Records laps while measuring.

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Displays the Measure set. menu. Not available while measuring.

Displays the time screen.

Displays the time screen if you use reset* while measuring is stopped.

Not available while measuring.

Resets* while measuring is stopped. Not available while measuring.

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Setting screen (Settings menu/Measure set. menu)

Operation buttons

Button Operation Explanation

Short press Confirm a selection.

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press Turns the light on or off. The light turns on for approximately 10

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press

Long press (two

seconds or more)

From the Settings menu, the time screen is displayed.

From the Measure set. menu, the measurement screen is displayed.

seconds.

Selects the upper item.

Increases the value.

Selects the upper item. Speeds through the values.

Selects the lower item.

Decreases the value.

Selects the lower item. Speeds through the values.

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Recall screen

Operation buttons

Button Operation Explanation

Short press Confirm a selection.

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Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press Turns the light on or off. The light turns on for approximately 10

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press Selects the upper item.

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Short press Selects the lower item.

Long press (two

seconds or more)

Displays the time screen.

seconds.

Selects the upper item.

Selects the lower item.

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Tap

You can perform one of the following operations by tapping the screen once while measuring.

Tapping is only supported by SF-710/SF-510.

Function Explanation

Lap Records the lap.

The same operation as pressing D while measuring.

Light Turns on the light. The light turns on for approximately 10 seconds.

The same operation as pressing B.

Screen Chg. Changes between the four measurement screens.

The same operation as pressing A.

OFF (default) Turns off tap operations.

Note: ❏ When you want to change functions operated by tapping, set Tap from the Measure set. menu.

U “Measure set.” on page 106

❏ The operation may not be recognised if you tap the screen rapidly in succession. Leave a gap of approximately one

second between taps.

❏ When bike mode is selected, the tap function may operate automatically depending on the condition of the road surface.

If this occurs, we recommend to change the setting to OFF.

Alarm (tones/vibration)

This function allows you to sound an alarm when pausing a lap, setting the target pace, and so on.

The following shows the alarm timing. A long alarm sounds when the lap is paused, and a short alarm sounds at other times.

Also, vibration is only supported by the SF-710.

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Mode Measurement Settings Timing

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Chronograph

Interval

Goal

AT Lap

❏ From device

U “Recording Laps Automatically (AT

Lap Function)” on page 54

❏ From PC application (Run Connect)*

U “Setting the AT Lap Function (SF-710

only)” on page 94

AT Pause

U “Automatically Start/Stop Measuring (AT

Pause Function)” on page 56

Target Pace

❏ From device

U “Setting a Pace and Measuring (Target

Pace Function)” on page 57

❏ From PC application (Run Connect)*

U “Setting the Target Pace Function

(SF-710 only)” on page 96

When lap is paused

❏ When measuring is stopped

❏ When measuring restarts

❏ When you are off the target pace

❏ When you have set multiple target

paces and the target pace changes*

Waypoint*

❏ From device

U “Setting and Measuring Waypoints

(Waypoint Function)” on page 59

❏ From PC application (Run Connect)*

U “Setting the Waypoint Function

(SF-710 only)” on page 99

U “Measuring Heart Rate” on page 72

Interval ❏ From device

U “Setting a Time and Distance for Hard

and Light Workouts (Interval Function)” on page 43

❏ From PC application (Run Connect)*

U “Setting the Interval Function (SF-710

only)” on page 102

Goal U “Measure until the Time or Distance Set in

Advance Is Reached (Goal Function)” on page 50

When you have reached to the set point

When you are off the HR Zone

❏ When changing between sprint/

recovery

❏ When the number of sets is

complete

❏ When 50/90% of the set time/

distance is reached

❏ When the set time/distance is

complete

* Only for the SF-710.

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Charging

Before use

Important:

❏ Do not place the device in the cradle if it is wet from water or sweat.

Otherwise the contact points on the cradle and the device could corrode, malfunction, or cause a communication failure.

❏ Do not perform button operations when it is wet; otherwise, a malfunction could occur.

If the device is wet from water or sweat, use a little running water to wash the contact points, wipe away most of the water with a towel and so on, and then let it dry naturally before placing it in the cradle.

Contact points Use low pressure water to wash the device.

See the following for more details about daily maintenance. U “Looking after your device” on page 130

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Charging

Important:

❏ Charge this device when using it for the first time.

❏ Charge in an environment where the surrounding temperature is 5 to 35˚C. In any other environment the

following charge error screen is displayed, and charging stops. When it returns to a suitable temperature, charging resumes.

Connect the cradle using one of the following methods.

o Using a computer Connect the cradle's USB plug to the computer's USB port.

This is not guaranteed to work with all computers. Do not use a USB hub. Instead, connect the cradle directly to the computer.

o Using the AC adapter Connect the cradle's USB plug to the AC adapter's USB port.

We recommend using the optional AC adapter (Model No.: SFAC02 Europe excluding UK / SFAC03 UK). If you do not use a supported AC adapter, you may not be able to charge or it may not operate correctly.

Place the device into the cradle.

Check that the contact points on the device are pointing up and match the contact marks on the cradle.

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After placing the device into the bottom of the cradle, push carefully on the top of the device until it is fixed in place.

Important:

Make sure the device is placed in the correct direction; otherwise, the device or the cradle could be damaged.

When the device is placed in the correct direction, the alarm sounds, the following screen is displayed, and charging starts.

Although the average time necessary for a full charge is

2.5 to 3.5 hours, this varies depending on the situation.

Check that charging is complete.

When the following charging icon is displayed, charging is complete.

Note:

When the battery icon displays 100%, an over-charge prevention function is activated. The device will not be damaged even if you continue to charge the battery.

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When charging is complete, remove the device from the cradle.

Hold the cradle and press the device down into the lower part of the cradle to release it.

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Initial Settings

After charging the device for the first time and removing it from the cradle, follow the on-screen instructions to Initialise the settings.

Important:

Set the time by receiving a GPS signal. Signals from the GPS cannot be received while indoors. Make sure this is performed outside.

Operation buttons

Set your Height and Weight.

Use C/D to select, and then press A.

Set your DOB.

Use C/D to select, and then press A.

Set the language.

Use C/D to select, and then press A.

Set the Units.

Use C/D to select, and then press A.

Set your Gender.

Use C/D to select, and then press A.

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Set today's date.

Use C/D to select, and then press A.

Complete the settings.

Use C/D to select Yes, and then press A.

A signal is received from the GPS and time is automatically synchronised.

When Complete is displayed, press A.

Set the Date Format.

Use C/D to select, and then press A.

Go to a location outside with no

obstructions overhead.

Important:

Take the following steps to receive a signal from the GPS and synchronise time automatically. Since the signal from the GPS cannot be received indoors, go outside to a location without any obstructions overhead.

The time screen is displayed.

Note:

❏ When you leave the device for a while, it enters sleep

status and the time display turns off. This is not a malfunction as the display is restored the next time you move the device.

❏ If time synchronisation fails, the signal from the GPS

may not be being received properly. Perform Time Adjust from Sys. Settings.

U “Sys. Settings” on page 113

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About the battery

You can check how much charge remains from the battery icon below the time display.

Battery icon

GPS On

Heart Rate Monitor

Hours remaining*

* Standard hours during which you can use the Chronograph function while receiving a GPS signal.

Usage hours vary depending on the conditions (Heart Rate Monitor On, frequency the light turns on, and so on).

Important:

Nothing is displayed when the battery is running out. If the device is left for a long time with a low battery, the performance of the rechargeable battery will deteriorate. Make sure you charge the device

months even when it is not being used.

Note:

Even if the battery runs out, measurement data is stored in the main memory.

Off

GPS On

Heart Rate Monitor On

30 to 21 hours 21 to 12 hours 12 to 3 hours 3 to 0 hours

26 to 18 hours 18 to 10 hours 10 to 2 hours 2 to 0 hours

at least once every six

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Preparing and Basic Operations

Specifying a GPS (GPS Positioning)

Measuring function for the device

This device receives a signal from the GPS, and measures distance and pace. To make sure measurements are performed accurately, try to use the device under the following conditions which allow for easy reception of GPS signals.

❏ Outside with no obstructions overhead

❏ Wear the device with the screen facing up

Locations where you cannot receive signals

Inside rooms or buildings, or underground

Locations that are difficult to receive signals

Locations with electronic interference, such as constructions sites and heavy traffic

In tunnels Under water

Near high-voltage wires or television towers, overhead electric wires for trains, and roads with skyscrapers

On water

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Preparing and Basic Operations

GPS positioning

When you change to the measurement screen, the device receives a signal from various satellites, and identifies your position to use for measurement.

Important:

While identifying a GPS, make sure you are outside with no obstructions overhead, and try to keep the device as still as possible.

Operation buttons

Go to a location outside with no

obstructions overhead.

When GPS positioning is complete, the positioning complete screen flashes, and then the measurement screen is displayed.

Note:

It usually takes less than two minutes to complete GPS positioning.

If it takes more than two minutes and Failed is displayed, we recommend selecting Cancel, moving to a different location, and trying again.

Perform GPS positioning.

Press C.

GPS positioning starts.

When the measurement screen is displayed, you can start measuring. U “Measure” on page 37

Skipping GPS positioning

If you want to start measuring immediately, or if GPS positioning is taking too long, select Skip during GPS positioning and start measuring.

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