Your new pedometer includes these useful features: - STEP COUNTER - DISTANCE CALCULATOR - CALORIE COUNTER - STOPWATCH GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF BUTTONS AND FUNCTIONS: MODE/ADV: Press the MODE/ADV button to scan through the various modes. This button is also used to adjust the digits when setting your stride length. ST/STP/RESET: Press ST/STP/RESET to start and stop the stopwatch. This button is also used to reset the data for steps, distance and calories burned. I r Î » • ST/STP/RESET MODE/ADV. BEFORE YOU BEGIN Before using your Freestyle'® digital pedometer, it is necessary to program the unit with your weight and stride length. Accurate measurement of this data will allow you to achieve precise, individual results. MEASURING YOUR STRIDE LENGTH: 1. Walk or run twelve steps, marking the spot at the beginning of your first step. 2. Measure the distance travelled in feet or meters from the beginning of your first step to the end of your last step. 3. Compute your single stride length by dividing the total distance measured by twelve. EXAMPLE: For a total distance measuring 384 inches, the single stride length is: 12 = 32.25 inches Round off your single stride length measurement to the nearest inch or cm. In this case, it would be 32 inches. This is your stride length which you will enter into the pedometer. MEASURING YOUR WEIGHT: Using a bathroom scale, determine your weight in pounds or kilograms. Be sure to remove your shoes and excess clothing. PROGRAMMING YOUR FREESTYLE® DIGITAL PEDOMETER After measuring your stride length and weight, it is necessary to program this data into your digital pedometer. PLEASE NOTE: This pedometer uses both the Imperial and Metric Systems of measurement. Refer to the instructions below on how to toggle between the different measurement systems. SETTING YOUR WEIGHT AND STRIDE LENGTH: 1. In any mode, press and hold ST/STP/RESET for two seconds. The display will reset to zero. Press and hold ST/STP/RESET again for two seconds. The segments “SET WT” and “LB” will flash. SELECT YOUR UNIT OF MEASUREMENT To toggle between the imperial and metric measurement systems, press MODE/ADV. This will activate the metric system. The display will flash “SET WT” and “KG”. Press MODE/ADV again to go back to the imperial measurement system. Press ST/STP/RESET again to flash the weight digits. Press MODE/ADV to adjust the weight After setting your weight, press ST/STP/RESET to enter the stride length setting mode. The display will show “SET STEP” and flash “IN”. If you are using the metric system, the display will show “SET STEP” and flash “CM”. Press ST/STP/RESET to flash the stride distance digits. Press MODE/ADV to adjust the digits. Once your stride length is set, press ST/STP/RESET to exit the setting mode. You are now ready to exercise! USING YOUR FREESTYLE® DIGITAL PEDOMETER After programming is complete, you are ready to use your Freestyle® digital pedometer. POSITIONING YOUR DIGITAL PEDOMETER: 1. Use the clip on the back of your pedometer to secure the unit to your belt, or the top or your shorts or pants. 2. For proper readings, it is important to position the unit as close to your hip area as possible. 3. Be sure that the pedometer is parallel to the ground, as this will aid in proper function. See drawing below: Correct Incorrect After securing your digital pedometer as indicated above, begin walking or running. The pedometer will count steps while exercising in any mode setting. The information from your exercise will automatically be recorded. The results may be accessed at any time by pressing MODE/ADV to view the various modes. READING AND UNDERSTANDING THE VARIOUS MODES: By pressing MODE/ADV, the display will change according to the mode selected. The purpose of each mode, and instructions on how to read the display are described below: STEP MODE: This mode counts and displays the number of steps walked or run. This pedometer counts steps up to 999,999, at which point it automatically goes to zero. Press and hold ST/STP/RESET to reset all the recorded data. KCAL MODE: This mode calculates an estimated calories burned based on the number of steps taken and your weight. PLEASE NOTE: While metabolic rates may vary among users, this display reading will provide a general idea of energy used during exercise. The Kcal may be converted to other units as follows: 1 Kcal = 4184 Joules = 3.97 BTU (British Thermal Units). This pedometer counts your burned calories up to 99999.9 Kcals. Press and hold ST/STP/RESET at any time to reset the recorded data. DISTANCE MODE: This mode displays the total distance travelled in miles (ML) or kilometers (KM). This mode will record your distance up to 9999.99 miles. Press and hold the ST/STP/RESET button at any time to reset the recorded data. STOPWATCH MODE: To use the stopwatch, press ST/STP/RESET to start it. Press ST/STP/RESET again to stop it. To reset the stopwatch to zero, the stopwatch can not be run...