Gima 28400 Use And Maintenance Book

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CARDIOFREQUENZIMETRO 20 FUNZIONI
20 FUNCTIONS HEART RATE MONITOR

MANUALE D’USO E MANUTENZIONE

USE AND MAINTENANCE BOOK

ATTENZIONE: Gli operatori devono leggere e capire completamente questo manuale
prima di utilizzare il prodotto.
ATTENTION: The operators must carefully read and completely understand the present
manual before using the product.

M28400-I-G-Rev.0-10.10

20 FUNCTIONS AND OTHER FEATURES

1. 20 FUNCTIONS

1. Two automatic training programs in accordance to age input.
F P1 (Fat Burning Program), F P2 (Cardiovascular Strength Building Program)

2. F P3 (Freely programmable Target Zone and Exercise time setting)

3. Three step audible alarms
A: Every 30 seconds one ‘’beep’’ when current heart rate is over Low Target Zone Limit
B: Every 30 seconds four ‘’beeps’’ when current heart rate is over High Target Zone Limit
C: Every 10 seconds four short ‘’beeps’’ when current heart rate is over your age’s Maximum Pulse
Limit (MPL: refer to Target Heart Chart).

4. Two step visual alarms
Symbol appears when current heart rate is over High Limit

Symbol flashes when current heart rate is over your age’s MPL

5. Percentage of current cardiovascular strength

6. Efficiency percentage of preset exercise time

7. Preset exercise time countdown

8. Current heart rate display 35-250 Beats per minute

9. Maximum heart rate recorded 35-250 Beats per minute

10. Average heart rate in 6 optional periods 35-250 Beats per minute

11. Total time over Low Limit

12. Total time over High Limit

13. Stopwatch 9:59:59 (Hour/Minute/Second)

14. 12/24 Hour clock

15. Target Zone Indicator

16. Target Zone re-settable and re-checkable

17. Current cardiovascular strength level

18. Time bar in seconds

19. Unique transmission LED indicator

20. EL backlight

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2. OTHER FEATURES

Weak battery detection Replaceable batteries
Auto Power Saving Water resistant
3V Lithium Batteries (Two CR2032) included

ACCESSORIES & ATTACHMENT

WATCH BATTERY REPLACEMENT

The watch includes one 3V CR2032 lithium battery, When display of weak battery for replacement is on,
replace the battery with a new CR2032 battery or equivalent.
1, Use a screw driver to loosen the screws on the back cover. Separate the back cover from the front case.

2. Carefully remove the clear plastic cover.

3, Use a small screw driver to unlock the metal spring and to tilt out the old battery.

4. Slide a new CR2032 battery into position.

5. Press the metal spring back to the lock position to secure the new battery.

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6. Place the plastic cover back on and assemble the back cover onto the front case.

7. Tighten the screws and promptly dispose of the old battery.

NOTE: 1. Do not lose any O-rings or the metal spring.

2. Removing the watch battery will erase all data recorded and reset
the watch receiver.

TRANSMITTER BATTERY INSTALLATION

Slide the CR2032 battery at an angle and make sure during battery installation that the battery is first
pressed against the side contact (positive electrode) and then pressed into the battery compartment.

Place the battery ruber pad (O-ring) and battery cover properly
into the case then close the cover, tightening it with a coin or
similar object.

The rubber pad (O-ring) ensures water proof protection of the
battery complement.

IMPORTANT

Make sure to close the battery cover very tightly as below illustrated to prevent sweat and moisture from
spoiling the battery compartment.

NOTICE

Apply water or conductive gel to moisturize the conductive rubber which must be in proper
contact with your chest skin to detect your head rate for best performance.

WARNING

PUTTING ON THE HEART RATE TRANSMITTER

Please be sure that the LED flashing light is above logo, this is the correct position
for the most stable heart rate transmission.

Position the heart rate transmitter and adjust the elastic strap to fit your chest snugly as shown.

The user should not wear the transmitter during swimming.
This is not a diving instrument, and therefore buttons should not be operated (put to use) while
under water.
Keep the transmitter clean especially the two parts of conductive rubber.
Do not store the transmitter in a wet environment. It must be stored in a cool dry place.
Moisturized electrodes and activated transmitter will shorten the battery’s life.

Do not store the transmitter near high voltage power lines, televisions, cellular phones....etc .

To avoid electomagnetic interference from shortening the life of the battery.

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To check for proper operation, the symbol on the watch will flash upon receiving a pulse signal. The
watch will then take a few seconds to display the initial current heart rate
NOTE: 1. If you get irregular pulses, please execute ‘’RESET’’ to clear all records. Hold the S KEY and the

M KEY down simultaneously for 8 seconds.

2. Keep a distance not over 80 CM (30") between the watch and Heart Rate Transmitter for good
wireless reception as illustrated.

UNIQUE TRANSMISSION LED INDICATOR

A red Transmitter LED will flash indicating the transmitter is in operation. Adjust
the transmitter position to keep the LED indicator flashing consistently for
accurate readings.
NOTE : If the watch does not display heart rate readings when the Heart Rate
symbol flashes for over two minutes, please check the watch battery installation
and execute a RESET to the watch.

MOUNTING WATCH ON BIKE HANDLEBAR

Attach ‘’C’’ Tube on handlebar , then mount the watch onto ‘’C’’ Tube
and tighten it securely.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

1. RESET

Hold the S KEY and the M KEY down simultaneously for 8 seconds to clear all data, the whole display will
be shown and then enter AGE INPUT.

2. AGE INPUT

The computer will automatically set up two training programs according to your age input.
The computer preset age is “20”. Press the S KEY one time to advance to 21. Press and hold the S KEY
down and the numbers will increase rapidly. Ages range from 18 to 60. Press the S KEY until you get the
age that you want. Press the M KEY to confirm the age and enter F P1 of the Training Programs Selection.

3. TRAINING/FREE PROGRAMS SELECTION

FP1: Automatic Fat Burning program

According to your age input, the computer will automatically set the high/low Fat Burning Zone limits (refer
to Target Heart Chart) and exercise time of 25 minutes over the Low Target Zone limit.
Press the M KEY to select this program and then enter the selection mode F P4 of the Average Heart Rate
Calculation Period . Pressing S KEY will enter F P2.

FP2: Automatic Cardiovascular Strenght Training Program

According to your age input, the computer will automatically set the high/low Cardiovascular Zone limits
(refer to Target Heart Chart) and exercise time of 40 minutes over the low Target Zone limit. Press the M
KEY to select this program and then enter selection mode F P4 of the Average Heart Rate Calculation
Period. Pressing S KEY will enter F P3.

FP3: Freely Programmable Target Zone & Exercise Time

The original stored target zone and the exercise time 25 minutes of F P3 mode are the same as F P1. In F
P3 mode you can freely set high/low target zone limits and exercise time by changing the flashing digits.
Press the S KEY or hold the S KEY down (same method as Age Input) to increase numbers of the first digit
of the high limit. Press the M KEY to confirm and then shift to 2nd digit. AII other digits for high/low limits
and exercise time can be adjusted by the same method. Once these are set enter F P4 AVERAGE HEART
RATE CALCULATION PERIOD Selection mode.

NOTE

1. Low/High Target Zone Limit Range: 35-250 BPM

2. Low Limit must not be higher than High Limit

Select free program (F P3) if your age is outside of the 18-60 range or if you want to set your
own Target Zone and Exercise time. To remind you again, please consult your doctor for
comments about exercise frequency and duration appropriate for your age, highest and lowest
heart rate limits etc.

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3. Exercise time range: 0-9:59:59 (H/M/S)

FP4: Selection of Average Heart Rate Calculation Period

6 optional calculation periods of 10 , 20 , 30, 40 , 50 and 60 minutes are provided for average heart rate
calculation and display. Press S KEY to select the period you want, then press the M KEY to CLOCK
MODE.

4. CLOCK MODE

A: Current heart rate display
B: Percentage of current cardiovascular strength compared with your
age’s MPL (Maximum Pulse Limit: refer to Target Heart Chart)
C: High Target Zone Limit
D: Low Target Zone Limit
E: Clock display

F: Time Bar in seconds .......... Each bar one second

G: Clock mode indicator
H: Target Zone symbol

I: AM/PM for 12 Hour format
J: Weak battery symbol (replacement required)
K: Visual alarms symbol

5. CLOCK SETTING

Hold the S KEY first and press the M KEY down simultaneously for 4 seconds, the ‘’minute’’ digits will then
be flashing. To advance the minutes, press the S KEY until you get the minutes that you want. Press and
hold the S KEY down and the numbers will increase rapidly.
Press the M KEY and the ‘’hour’’ digits will be flashing, press the S KEY until you get the hours that you
want. Press the M KEY and now, hours and minutes will be flashing.

Current heart rate is over High Target Zone Limit
Current heart rate is below Low Target Zone Limit

Current heart rate is in Target Zone

6. 12/24 HOUR FORMAT SHIFT

To shift clock display to 24 Hour format press the S KEY. Press the S KEY again to shift back to the original
12 Hour format.
Press the M KEY to finish clock setting and enter CLOCK MODE.

7. MODE SHIFT

Press the M KEY to enter the next AVERAGE HEART RATE MODE and all other modes.

CLOCK RESETTING
Press the M KEY to shift to the Clock Mode, hold the S KEY first and press the M KEY (holding both

down) for 4 seconds. The “Minute” digits will then be flashing for resetting.

MODE CLEAR
In every mode, hold the S KEY and press M KEY once, the records or modes will

be simultaneously cleared to ZERO or will return to preset value.

CHANGING AGE INPUT
Press the M KEY to shift to mode. Press the S KEY only for over 8 seconds, the watch will return to F1

for AGE INPUT change.

CHANGING PROGRAMS
Press the M KEY to shift to mode. Press the S KEY only for over 8 seconds. The watch will return to F1

for training program change.

EL Backlight
Press EL key to illuminate the watch for 3-4 seconds.
Remark: 1. Battery consumption will lessen with long term use of the EL Backlight

2. EL Backlight is not visible in daylight

8. AVERAGE HEART RATE MODE

A: Current heart rate display
B: Percentage of current cardiovascular strength compared with your
age’s MPL
C: High Target Zone Limit
D: Low Target Zone Limit
E: Average heart rate display as per preset average period (Refer to F P4)
F: Current cardiovascular strength level (Each bar * 10%)

G: AVERAGE HEART RATE MODE symbol
H: Target Zone indicator (same as CLOCK MODE)
I: AM/PM for 12 Hour format
J: Weak battery symbol (replacement required)

K: Visual alarm symbol

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9. MAXIMUM HEART RATE MODE

A: Current heart rate display
B: Percentage of current cardiovascular strength compared with your
age’s MPL
C: High Target Zone Limit
D: Low Target Zone Limit
E: Your maximum heart rate record
F: Current cardiovascular strength level

G: MAXIMUM HEART RATE MODE symbol
H: Target Zone indicator (same as CLOCK MODE)

I: AM/PM for 12 Hour format
J: Weak battery symbol (replacement required)
K: Visual alarm symbol

10. STOPWATCH MODE

Press the M KEY to shift to STOPWATCH MODE. The symbol will not flash. Press the S KEY to
activate Stopwatch and the symbol will flash.

Press the S KEY again to stop flashing. Press the S KEY for continuous time count, Hold the S KEY and
press the M KEY one time to clear record.
Stopwatch range: 00:00:00 (Minute/Second/Second%) - 9:59:59 (Hour/Minute/Second)

NOTE: In STOPWATCH MODE, the watch will not enter the POWER SAVING MODE once Stopwatch
is activated. Stop STOPWATCH or shift to other mode to enter Power Saving Mode.

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A: Current heart rate display
B: Percentage of current cardiovascular strength compared with your
age’sMPL
C: High Target Zone Limit
D: Low Target Zone Limit
E: Stopwatch display
F: Current cardiovascular strength level

G: MAXIMUM HEART RATE MODE sybol
H: Target Zone indicator (same as CLOCK MODE)
I: AM/PM for 12 Hour format
J: Weak battery symbol (replacement required)

K: Visual alarm symbol

11. EFFICIENCY MODE

Press the M KEY to shift to STOPWATCH MODE. The symbol will not flash. Press the S KEY to
activate EFFICIENCY MODE and the symbol will flash. Press the S KEY again to stop EFFICIENCY

MODE.
Hold the S KEY and press the M KEY once to clear all the modes records and reload preset

exercise time (Refer to F PI/F pip P3).

A: Current heart rate display
B: Efficiency Percentage of Preset Exercise Time
Formula: % = Total time over Low Limit of Target Zone / Preset Exercise
Time x100%
C: Total time over High Target Zone Limit
D: Total time over Low Target Zone Limit
E: Preset Exercise Time countdown = Preset Exercise Time-Total
time over Low Target Zone Limit
F: Current cardiovascular strength level

G: Efficiency Mode symbol
H: Target Zone indicator (same as CLOCK MODE)
I: AM/PM for 12 Hour format
J: Weak battery symbol (replacement required)

K: Visual alarm symbol

12. AUTO POWER SAVING

When the watch does not receive any signal or input for 2 minutes, the power will be automatically saved
and the watch will display the CLOCK time/symbol/bar only:
AUTO POWER SAVING Mode is automatically released when the S KEY or the M KEY is pressed.
NOTE: The watch will not enter Auto Power Saving Mode if the AGE INPUT or CLOCK SETTING does finish
setting or if STOPWATCH MODE is activated.

FINDING YOUR TARGET HEART ZONE

Training in your Target Heart Zone is important and it is recommended that you consult your personal doctor
or physician. Recent research has indicated that optimal use of fat as energy occurs when your heart beats
per minuter (BPM) is between 55% and 65% of your Maximum Pulse Limit (MPL).
Refer to the chart below to find your Target Heart Zone for your age.

1. FAT BURNING ZONE

Your heart rate during exercise should be at 55% to 65% of your Maximum Pulse Limit (MPL) if you are in
good health and either a beginner or intermediate exerciser (one who has done some prior aerobic activity).

2. CARDIOVASCULAR STRENGTH ZONE

Good aerobic condition/advanced exercisers can select a target heart zone at 65% to 85% of their Maximum
Pulse Limit (MPL).

TARGET HEART CHART (BPM)

TROUBLE SHOOTING

No heart rate display:

- Heart Rate Transmitter not properly positioned.

- Low/Dead Transmitter battery

Black display:

- Temperature is too hot.

- Directly exposed to sunlight too long.

No Display:

- Dead battery.

- Receiver watch battery not properly installed.

Display fades:

- Poor battery contact.

Irregular data appears:

- Execute ‘’MODE CLEAR’’ or ‘’RESET’’

Unable to enter Power Saving Mode:

- AGE INPUT/CLOCK SETTING not finished,

- STOPWATCH Mode is activated.

Disposal: The product must not be disposed of along with other domestic waste. The users
must dispose of this equipment by bringing it to a specific recycling point for electric and
electronic equipment.
For further information on recycling points contact the local authorities, the local recycling
center or the shop where the product was purchased. If the equipment is not disposed of
correctly, fines or penalties may be applied in accordance with the national legislation and
regulations.

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GIMA WARRANTY CONDITIONS

Congratulations for purchasing a GIMA product.
This product meets high qualitative standards both as regards the material and the production. The warranty
is valid for 12 months from the date of supply of GIMA.
During the period of validity of the warranty, GIMA will repair and/or replace free of charge all the defected
parts due to production reasons. Labor costs and personnel traveling expenses and packaging not included.
All components subject to wear are not included in the warranty.
The repair or replacement performed during the warranty period shall not extend the warranty.
The warranty is void in the following cases: repairs performed by unauthorized personnel or with non-original
spare parts, defects caused by negligence or incorrect use.
GIMA cannot be held responsible for malfunctioning on electronic devices or software due to outside agents
such as: voltage changes, electro-magnetic fields, radio interferences, etc.
The warranty is void if the above regulations are not observed and if the serial code (if available) has been
removed, cancelled or changed.
The defected products must be returned only to the dealer the product was purchased from. Products sent
to GIMA will be rejected.