Omron HJ-320 Instruction Manual - Page 11

USING THE UNIT The unit accurately counts in 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, or hang it from your neck. 1. 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. 2. Press to read the data. 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 a 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. 11