HealthRider H15x Bike Enc Manual - Page 13

HOW TO USE THE CONSOLE 4. Measure your heart rate, if desired. Make sure that there are batteries (not included) in the console (see assembly step 6 on page 8). If there is a sheet of plastic on the console, remove the plastic. 1. Turn on the console. To turn on the console, press any button on the console or simply begin pedaling. 2. Set a workout goal, if desired. To set a time, distance, calorie-burning, or pulse goal for your workout, press the MODE button repeatedly until the word TIME, DIST, CAL, or P appears in the display. Make sure that the word SCAN does not appear in the display. Next, press the SET button repeatedly to set a goal. To set a goal quickly, hold down the SET button. To reset the goal, press the RESET button. 3. Begin pedaling and follow your progress with the display. As you exercise, the console will provide instant feedback about your workout. If you have set a workout goal, a tone will sound for several seconds when you reach your goal; if you continue to exercise, the display will begin to count upward. If there are sheets of plastic Contacts on the metal contacts of the handgrip heart rate monitor, remove the plastic. Place your hands on the handgrip heart rate monitor, with your palms on the con- tacts. Avoid moving your hands. When your pulse is detected, your heart rate will be shown. For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue to hold the handgrips for about 30 seconds. If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your hands are positioned as described. Avoid moving your hands excessively or squeezing the contacts tightly. For optimal performance, periodically clean the contacts using a soft cloth; never use alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to clean the contacts. 5. When you are finished exercising, the console will turn off automatically. If the pedals do not move for a few seconds, the console display will pause. The console has an "auto-off" feature. If the pedals do not move and the console buttons are not pressed for a few minutes, the power will turn off automatically to save the batteries. 13