Omron HJ-203 User Manual

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

HJ-203-AP_A_M05_100407.pdf

Instruction Manual

Step counter

Model

HJ-203

All for Healthcare

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

Time

Fat burned

2 Sec.

Press 2 Sec.

Down

Enter

SET

DISPLAYS MEMORY

Steps

Distance

Additional

calories

burned

Stop

Select

Press

2 Sec.

Press 2 Sec.

ACTIVITY MODE

Start

Press

Select

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 1 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

Before Using the Unit

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Before Using the Unit

Introduction .............................. 2

Notes on Safety ........................ 3

Operating Instructions

Know Your Unit....................... 4

Settings ..................................... 6

Attaching the Unit .................... 8

Using the Unit .......................... 9

Activity Mode......................... 10

Checking the Display ............. 11

Using the Memory Function... 15

Battery Life and

Replacement ........................... 16

Care and Maintenance

Maintenance and Storage ....... 18

Troubleshooting...................... 19

Specifications ......................... 21

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 2 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this high-quality OMRON step counter. The new walking style will measure your physical activity keenly and helps you in your dieting regime and motivates you to reach your daily walking target. This pedometer can count the number of steps while in a bag or pocket as well as when being worn round the neck, giving you a choice of options on how to carry it. Use it every day for an easy way to improve your health and fitness.

THE OMRON WALKING STYLE FEATURES Calories burned/Fat burned

The intensity of your walking is measured and the amount of calories and fat burned are calculated.

Activity mode

This stores the measurement values* for a specified period or session. These measurement values are separate to the measurement values stored for each day.

* Steps counted/Distance/Calories burned/

Fat burned

symbol at 10,000 steps or more

The symbol appears if you have done 10,000 Steps or more within a day. (will not appear on the activity mode display and activity mode memory display.)

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 3 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

Operating Instructions

NOTES ON SAFETY

Warn ing:

• Contact your doctor or healthcare provider before beginning a weight reduction or exercise program.

• Keep the unit out of the reach of young children.

• If young children swallow any small piece, immediately consult a doctor.

• Do not throw the battery into fire because it may explode.

Caution:

• Do not swing the unit by the strap. Swinging the unit while holding the strap may cause an injury.

• Do not put the unit in the back pocket of your shorts or trousers. It could be damaged if you sit down while the unit is still in your pocket.

• If battery fluid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water. Consult a doctor immediately.

• If battery fluid should get on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with plenty of clean water.

• Do not insert the battery with the polarities in the wrong direction.

• Always use the type of battery indicated.

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 4 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

NOTES ON SAFETY

General Advice:

• Replace a worn battery with a new one immediately.

• Remove the battery from this unit when you are not going to use it for a long period of time (approximately 3 months or more).

• When disposing the product, remove the battery and follow local regulations on environmental protection.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

MAIN UNIT

Display

Battery low indicator

button

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 5 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

KNOW YOUR UNIT

COMPONENTS

Strap Clip

Instruction Manual

Battery

* The battery is already

installed in the unit.

ASSEMBLE THE OMRON WALKING STYLE

1. Attach the strap to the unit.

2. Attach the clip to the strap.

3. Open and close the clip.

1 2 3

NOTE: Press the clip open to remove the

unit. Depending on the material, the clip may cause damage or scratches to your clothes if it is attached or removed roughly.

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 6 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

SETTINGS

SETTING THE TIME, WEIGHT, HEIGHT AND STRIDE LENGTH

When you use the unit for the first time, follow the steps below.

1. Press the SET button on

the back of the unit with a thin, sturdy, stick that will not break easily.

NOTE: Do not press the button with a sharp

point. This could cause damage.

After the following display, the hour flashes.

NOTE: If no settings are made for more

than 5 minutes, the display will revert to the factory setting.

* Setting range details refer to

“SPECIFICATIONS” on page 21.

2. Setting the hour.

(1) Press or to

select the desired value for a setting.

Press ( ) to

• advance (go back) one

• Hold ( ) down to advance (go back) rapidly.

(2) Press to confirm the setting.

3. Repeat steps (1) to (2) to set the minute.

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 7 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

SETTINGS

4. Repeat steps (1) to (2) to set the weight.

5. Repeat steps (1) to (2) to set the height.

6. Repeat steps (1) to (2) to set the stride length.

NOTES:

• The initial stride length value that blinks

on the display is an estimated stride length calculated from your height setting. Set the actual stride length based on the type of walking you will do and your own physique.

• To measure the correct average stride

length, divide the total length of ten steps you walked by the number of steps (e. g.

7.1 meter divided by 10 steps = 71 cm).

This completes the setup.

ADJUSTING THE SETTING

1. Press the SET button on the back of the unit with a thin, sturdy, stick that will not break easily.

The hour flashes on the display.

2. Follow the procedure from step 2 on page 6, “SETTING THE TIME, WEIGHT, HEIGHT AND STRIDE LENGTH”.

NOTES:

• This does not delete measurement values

stored on the unit, including any stored today.

• If no settings are made for more than 5

minutes, the display will revert to the current step count display.

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 8 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

ATTACHING THE UNIT

We recommend putting the unit in your pocket, your bag or hanging it from your neck. To prevent accidentally dropping of the unit, and make it more noticeable when adding clothes to the washing, we recommend using the strap and clip provided.

Pocket

1. Put the unit in your upper front or trousers pocket.

2. Clip the strap to the edge of your pocket.

NOTE: Do not put the unit in the back

pocket of your shorts or trousers.

Bag

1. Put the unit in your bag.

NOTES:

• Be sure you can hold the bag tightly.

• Be sure the unit is securely fastened to

your bag.

• Clip the strap to the edge of your bag.

Neck

1. Attach a commercially available string, strap or key cord to the unit and hang it from your neck.

NOTE: A neck strap is not included.

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 9 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

USING THE UNIT

1. Start walking.

NOTE: In order to avoid counting steps that

are not part of a walk, the unit does not display the step count for the first 4 seconds of walking. If you continue walking for more than 4 seconds, it displays the step count for the first 4 seconds and then continues to count.

2. After you walk, press to read the data (refer to “CHECKING THE DISPLAY” on page 11).

NOTE: This unit resets to “0” at midnight

To ensure an accurate step count, be sure to read “CASES WHERE THE UNIT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COUNT STEPS ACCURATELY” on page 13 before using the unit.

(0:00) each day.

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 10 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

ACTIVITY MODE

The activity mode stores the measurement values for a specified walking period or session.

NOTE: You cannot check the current

display or memory function when using the activity mode.

1. Press for two seconds from any of the displays.

rotates when using the activity mode.

2. Start walking.

The display changes with each press of

to display the step count, distance, calories burned, fat burned, and the time, in that order.

3. Press for two seconds from any of the display to finish the activity mode.

Press to view the measurement results after the activity mode has finished (refer to “USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION” on page 15).

NOTE: Only one session can be stored in

memory for the activity mode.

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 11 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

CHECKING THE DISPLAY

CHECKING THE CURRENT DISPLAY

Press to change the display.

Step taken during a day

Displays the symbol when you reach 10,000 steps or more for a day.

Distance walked

during a day

Calories display

Additional energy burned during a day (Resting metabolism + additional energy burned = total energy consumption for one day). Assists you with your diet.

Fat burned

during a day

Time display

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 12 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

CHECKING THE DISPLAY

CHECKING THE DISPLAY DURING THE ACTIVITY MODE

Press to change the display.

Step taken during

the self defined

walking event

Distance walked

during the self defined

walking event

Calories display

Additional energy burned during the self defined walking event (Resting metabolism + additional energy burned = total energy consumption for one day). Assists you with your diet.

Fat burned during

the self defined

walking event

Time display

HJ-203-AP_A_M.book Page 13 Wednesday, April 7, 2010 2:00 PM

CHECKING THE DISPLAY

ABOUT THE ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION

In order to save energy, the display of the unit will be turned off after “SLEEP” is displayed if no buttons are pressed for more than 5 minutes. However, the unit will continue to monitor your step count.

Press , or to turn the display on again.

CASES WHERE THE UNIT MAY NOT BE ABLE TO COUNT STEPS ACCURATELY

Incorrect unit position

• When the front of the unit is placed at an

angle of less than 60° (shown below) or horizontal to the ground.

Approx. 30° Approx. 30°

Approx. 60° Approx. 60°

NOTE: The unit can count steps even if it is

slanted or placed upside-down, or if the main unit is perpendicular to the ground.

+ 33 hidden pages