Omron HJ-329 Owner's Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Pedometer

Model: HJ-329

Alvita Ultimate

HJ-329-Z

5341977-6A

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the OMRON HJ-329 Pedometer.

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This Pedometer features advanced 3D Smart Sensor
technology - so it knows exactly when you’re taking a step.
It’s more accurate than other pedometers which use a
simple pendulum design. Use this in your pocket, bag or on
your hip for added convenience. Use this unit everyday to
monitor your fitness achievements! Your Pedometer comes
with the following components:

Pedometer
Battery (CR2032 installed)
Strap
Clip
Holder

Instruction Manual
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before using
the unit. Please keep for future reference.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

To assure the correct use of the product basic safety
measures should always be followed including the
warnings and cautions listed in this instruction manual.

SAFETY SYMBOLS USED IN THIS

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation

WARNING

CAUTION

OPERATING THE DEVICE

Contact your physician or healthcare provider before
beginning a weight reduction or exercise program.
Keep the unit out of the reach of young children. The
unit contains small pieces that may be swallowed.
Immediately contact your physician if any piece is
swallowed.
Please use caution when wearing the unit around your
neck so as to avo id possible strangulation. Do not p lace
the unit around the neck of children.
If battery fluid gets in your eyes, on your skin or
clothing immediately rinse with plenty of clean water.
Contact a physician immediately.
Read all information in the instruction manual and any
other literature included in the box before using the
unit. Operate the unit only as instructed. Do not use for
any other purpose.
Do not insert the battery with the polarities in the
wrong direction.
Do not throw the battery into fire. The battery may
explode.
Dispose of the device, battery, and components
according to applicable local regulations. Unlawful
disposal may cause environmental pollution.

which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.

Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury to the user or patient or
damage to the equipment or other property.

KNOW YOUR UNIT

Front of unit

Low battery

Display

indicator

/▼ button

NOTE:

Remove the protective film from the face of the unit.

/ ● button

/ ▲button

Back of the main unit

Strap attachment

Battery cover

Battery cover lock

Components

Strap and Clip
How to attach
the strap to the
main unit

Create a loop
to attach the
strap.

Holder

Attach/remove the holder as illustrated below.

How to connect
the strap and
the clip

OPTIONAL STRIDE LENGTH

MEASUREMENT

How to release and
fasten with a clip

To release To fasten

This pedometer contains a feature to calculate your walking
stride, if you would like to adjust it, please follow these
instructions.

How to measure your stride length

1. Walk 10 steps with your normal stride as
illustrated below.

2. Measure the distance from START to END in
inches.

3. Calculate your stride length by dividing the total
distance by 10.

Example:

Total distance = 320''
320 ÷ 10 = 32 inches (2 feet 8 inches)

Conversion Chart

12 inches = 1 foot
24 inches = 2 feet
36 inches = 3 feet
48 inches = 4 feet

SETTINGS

The unit comes with the battery installed. When you use the
unit for the first time, follow the steps below. For setting
range details refer to “SPECIFICATIONS”.

NOTE:

If the initial settings are not correct, the measurement
results may not be accurate.

1. Press and hold any button for 2 seconds.

After “HELLO” has been displayed, “lb” and “kg”
flash on the display.

2. Setting the weight units.

A) Press or to select

A)

the mode.

B) Press to confirm the

setting.

3. To set the height/stride
length unit, repeat steps A)
and B) in step 2 above.

B)

4. To set the distance unit,
repeat steps A) and B) in
step 2 above.

5. Setting the weight.

A) Press or to select the desired value for a

setting.

• Press ( ) to advance (go back) one.

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

B) Press to confirm the setting.

6. To set the height, repeat steps A) and B) in step 5
above.

7. To set the stride length, repeat steps A) and B) in
step 5 above.

8. To set the hour, repeat steps A) and B) in step 5
above.

9. To set the minute, repeat steps A) and B) in step 5
above.

All the settings are completed.

Adjust the settings

1. Press and hold and at the same time.

“lb” or “kg” flash on the display.

2. Follow the procedure from step 2 of “SETTINGS”.

USING THE UNIT

The unit accurately counts i n a pocket, bag or anywhere you
want to put it. The unit may be placed in the upper front
pocket of your clothing, in the front pocket of your pants, in
a bag, or attached to your belt or pants.

Simply bring the unit with you wherever you go.

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.

The unit may not count steps correctly in the
following conditions:

1. The unit moves irregularly.

• When the unit is placed in a bag and the bag moves

irregularly.

• When the unit swings from your belt, the top of

your pants or a bag.

2. Walking at an inconsistent pace.

• When you shuffle or wear sandals.

• Starting and stopping or other forms of inconsistent

walking.

3. Up and down movement.

• Standing up and/or sitting down

movement.

• Playing sports other than walking.

• Ascending or descending

movement on stairs or on a steep
slope.

4. Vibrations from a moving vehicle.

• Such as riding a bicycle, automobile, train or bus.

5. Walking extremely slowly.

READING THE CURRENT DISPLAY

Press to view the various measurements.

Step count display

Distance display

Calories display

Aerobic steps display

Calories

By measuring the intensity of your activity, the unit can
calculate the amount of calories burned.

Aerobic steps

Aerobic steps are the physical exercise that helps us stay
healthy. Aerobic steps are counted separately when
walking more than 60 steps per minute and more than 10
minutes successively. If a rest of less than 1 minute is taken
after a continuous walk of more than 10 minutes, this will
be regarded as part of “a continuous walk”.

The battery saving mode

After 5 minutes with no button being pressed, the display
will automatically turn off. However, the unit continues
counting steps. This mode extends the battery life.
Press , or to activate the display again.

MEMORY FUNCTION

The unit stores up to 7 days of data on the unit. The current
day's data is automatically stored in memory when the time
reaches 12:00AM (0:00). The display will return to 0.

NOTE:

The time must be correctly set in the unit.

1. Press to select the type of measurement you
want to see (steps, distance, etc.).

2. Press to view the results (days 1-7) in memory.

The display changes with each press of as shown below.

NOTE:

If no button is pressed for more than 1 minute, the display
will return to the current day's data.

BATTERY LIFE

Low battery indicator
When the low battery indicator appears on the display,
immediately replace the battery with a new CR2032
battery.

Blinking Battery power is low.

Appears

continuously

NOTES:

• Do not remove the battery around 12:00AM. The

Battery power exhausted.
The unit stops measurement.

measurement results of the day when the battery was
removed will be added to the measurement results for the
day the battery was inserted.
(It is assumed that the battery will be removed and
replaced with a new one on the same day.)

• The measurement results are automatically stored in

memory on the hour (e.g. at 12:00AM, 1:00AM,
2:00AM, ... 9:00PM, 10:00PM, 11:00PM).
The measurement results from the hour until the time the
battery is replaced will be deleted for that day.

• When the battery is removed, the time will be reset to

“12:00AM”. Reset the time after inserting the new
battery. Refer to “SETTINGS”.
(The measurement results stored in memory and the
weight, height and stride length settings are not deleted.)

BATTERY REPLACEMENT

1. To unlock the battery cover move the lock to the
left. Then pull the cover off by pulling it away from
the unit.

2. Remove the battery with a toothpick.

NOTE:

Do not use any type of metal object to remove the
battery.

CAUTION

Dispose of the device, battery, and components
according to applicable local regulations. Unlawful
disposal may cause environmental pollution.

CAUTION

Do not throw the battery into fire. The battery may
explode.

3. Insert the battery (CR2032) with the positive (+)
side face up.

4. Replace the battery cover by sliding the catch in
first, then press down on the battery cover firmly
so it is closes. Once this is complete, slide the lock
to the right.

DELETING ALL RESULTS AND SETTINGS

Follow the procedure below to delete all the previous
measurement results and settings, including the time,
weight, height, and stride length.

1. Press and hold and at the same time.

“lb” or “kg” flashes on the display.

2. Press and hold and at the same time again.
After “Clr” has been displayed, “lb” and “kg” flash on
the display.

The measurement results stored in memory and the
settings for the time, weight, height and stride length
are deleted. To continue using the unit, reset time,
weight, height, and stride length (refer to
“SETTINGS”).

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

To keep the unit in the best condition and protect the unit
from damage follow the directions listed below:

CAUTION

Do not disassemble or modify the unit.
Changes or modifications not approved by Omron
Healthcare will void the user warranty.

Clean the unit with a soft dry cloth.

Do not use any abrasive or volatile
cleaners.

Do not immerse the unit or any of the
components in water.

The unit is not waterproof. Do not
wash it or touch it with wet hands. Be careful that water
does not get into the unit.

Store the unit in a safe and dry location.

Avoid the unit being exposed to direct sunlight, high
temperatures, high humidity, water and/or dust.

Do not subject the unit to strong shock, drop, or step on
it.

Replace a worn battery with a new one immediately.

Remove the battery if the unit will not be used for three
months or longer.

Use of the unit must be consistent with the instructions
provided in this manual.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS

Problem Probable Cause How to Correct

The low battery
indicator blinks or
appears continuously.

Nothing is displayed.

The displayed values
are incorrect.

The display is unusual or the buttons do not
operate normally.

NOTE:

If a malfunction has occurred and you need to repair your

The battery is low or
worn.

Battery saving mode
active.

The polarities of the
battery (+ and -) are
aligned in the wrong
directions.

The battery is worn.

The unit is
positioned
incorrectly.

Irregular movement.
Inconsistent pace.
Up and down
movement.

The set values are
wrong.

Device error.

Replace the battery
with a new one
(CR2032), refer to
“BATTERY
REPLACEMEN T”.

Press either of ,

or , refer to

“The battery saving
mode” in “READING
THE CURRENT
DISPLAY”.

Insert the battery in
correct alignement,
refer to “BATTERY
REPLACEMEN T”.

Replace the battery
with a new one
(CR2032), refer to
“BATTERY
REPLACEMEN T”.

Refer to “The unit may
not count steps
correctly in the
following conditions:”
in “USING THE
UNIT”.

Check the settings,
refer to “SETTINGS”.

Replace the battery
with a new one
(CR2032), refer to
“BATTERY
REPLACEMEN T”.

Reinstall the battery,
refer to “BATTERY
REPLACEMEN T”.

unit, all settings and measurement results are deleted. We
recommend that you record measurement results.

SPECIFICATIONS

Model: HJ-329

Product Name Alvita Ultimate

Power Supply: 3VDC (1 lithium battery CR2032)

Measurement
Range:

Memory: Previous 7 days on display

Setting Range: Time: 12:00AM to 11:59PM

Operating
Temperature/
Humidity:

Battery Life: Approx. 6 months* (when used for 14 hours a day)

External
Dimensions:

Weight: Approx. 0.8 oz / 23 g (battery included)

Contents: Pedometer, Holder, Battery (CR2032 installed),

Steps: 0 to 99,999 steps
Distance: 0.0 to 621.3 miles /

Calories: 0 to 59,999 kcal
Aerobic steps: 0 to 99,999 steps
Time: 12:00AM to 11:59PM

Weight: 66 to 300 lb (in increments

Height: 3'4'' to 6'6'' (in increments of

Stride length: 12" to 48" (in increments of

14°F to 104°F (-10°C to +40°C) / 30% to 85% RH

NOTE:

The supplied battery is for initial use. This battery
can run out within 6 months.

Approx. 1.65"(w) × 2.24"(h) × 0.51"(d)

(42.0(W) × 57.0(H) × 13.0(D) mm)

Strap, Clip and Instruction manual

0.0 to 999.9 km

of 1 lb) / 30 to 136 kg (in
increments of 1 kg)

1 inch) / 100 to 199 cm (in
increments of 1 cm)

1 inch) / 30 to 120 cm (in
increments of 1 cm)

• Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* New battery life based on OMRON testing.

FCC STATEMENT

NOTE:

POTENTIAL FOR RADIO/TELEVISION
INTERFERENCE (for U.S.A. only)

This product has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the
FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.
The product generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If the product does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the product on and off, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one
or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the product and the
receiver.

• Connect the product into an outlet on a circuit different
from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician
for help.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s
authority to operate the equipment.

LIMITED WARRANTY

Your OMRON HJ-329 Pedometer, excluding the battery, is
warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship appearing within 1 year from the date of
purchase, when used in accordance with the instructions
provided with the un it. The above warranties extend only t o
the original retail purchaser.

We will, at our option, repair or replace without charge any
Pedometer covered by the above warranties. Repair or
replacement is our only responsibility and your only
remedy under the above warranties.

To obtain warranty service contact Omron’s Customer
Support at 1-800-634-4350. Information for warranty
service is available on our website at
www.omronhealthcare.com.

Enclose the Proof of Purchase. Include a letter, with your
name, address, phone number, and description of the
specific problem. Pack the product carefully to prevent
damage in transit. Because of possible loss in transit, we
recommend insuring the product with return receipt
requested.

THE FOREGOING IS THE SOLE WARRANTY
PROVIDED BY OMRON IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS PRODUCT, AND OMRON HEREBY DISCLAIMS
ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IMPLIED WARRANTIES
AND OTHER TERMS THAT MAY BE IMPOSED BY
LAW, IF ANY, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE
PERIOD OF THE ABOVE EXPRESS WARRANTY.

OMRON SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR LOSS OF USE
OR ANY OTHER SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT COSTS, EXPENSES
OR DAMAGES.

This warranty provides you with specific legal rights, and
you may have other rights that vary by jurisdiction. Because
of special local requirements, some of the above limitations
and exclusions may not apply to you.

FOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

Visit our web site at: www.omronhealthcare.com
Call toll free: 1-800-634-4350

DISTRIBUTED BY:

OMRON HEALTHCARE, INC.
1925 West Field Court
Lake Forest, IL 60045 U.S.A.

www.omronhealthcare.com

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