ProForm 940s English Manual - Page 9

HOW TO OPERATE THE CONSOLE Note: The console requires two ÒAAÓ batteries. See assembly step 4 on page 7 for battery installation instructions. 1. To turn on the power, press the on/reset button or simply begin pedaling. When the power is turned on, the entire display will appear for two seconds. The console will then be ready for operation. 2. Select one of the six modes: Scan modeÑ When the power Mode Arrows is turned on, the scan mode will automatically be selected. One mode arrow will show that the scan mode is selected, and a flashing mode arrow will show which mode is cur- rently displayed. Note: If a different mode is select- ed, you can select the scan mode again by repeat- edly pressing the mode button. Speed, time, distance, fat calo- Mode Arrow ries, or calories modeÑTo select one of these modes for contin- uous display, press the mode button repeated- ly. The mode arrows will show which mode is selected. Make sure that the scan mode is not selected. 3. To reset the display, press the on/reset button. 4. To turn off the power, simply wait for about four minutes. Note: The monitor has an Òauto-offÓ feature. If the pedals are not moved and the monitor buttons are not pressed for four minutes, the power will turn off automatically in order to conserve the batteries. HOW TO USE THE PULSE SENSOR Note: Before you can use the pulse sensor, you must peel the protective vinyl covering off the metal contacts on the top and bottom of the pulse sensor. To use the pulse sensor, place your hands on the metal contacts. Your palms must be resting on the upper contacts and your fingers must be touching the lower contacts. Avoid moving your hands. Metal Contacts After a moment, the heart-shaped indicator in the display will begin to flash, three dashes (Ð Ð Ð) will appear and then your heart rate will be shown. For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue to hold the contacts for about 15 seconds. Note: If your heart rate is not shown, press the reset button to reset the pulse sensor. In addition, make sure that your hands are positioned as described above. Be careful not to move your hands excessively or squeeze the metal contacts too tightly. WARNING: The pulse sensor is not a medical device. Various factors, including the user's movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate readings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general. 9