RCA RD2217 User Guide - Page 19

RD2212 EN 2/21/05 2:12 PM Page 36 Sports mode EN Selecting Pulse Rate Mode 1. In sports mode, use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to Pulse Rate. Stopwatch Calorie Pulse Rate Measuring Pulse Rate 1. Follow the above instructions to enter pulse rate mode, the unit will ask you to place finger on the pulse rate sensor. 2. Press SELECT to enter pulse rate mode. Attention This device is a novelty item not meant to be a piece of medical equipment and it is to be used solely as an approximate calculation to aid in the monitoring of one's general health parameters during exercise. You should consult with your doctor before starting any exercise program. Note • Place your finger on the sensor gently, applying too much pressure to the sensor may lead to measurement error or inaccuracy. • Do not move your finger when measuring pulse rate. • Do not take measurements while moving • Do not measure if finger is dirty or oily • Do not expose the sensor directly to sunlight during measurment. FM REC 2. Slightly place your finger on the sensor, the heart icon will blink at the same rate as your pulse rate, pulse rate will be displayed after the measurement is finished. Pulse Rate 72 bpm Tip During pulse rate measurement, normal music and radio playback will not be affected. 25 Sports mode Selecting Calorie Mode 1. In sports mode, use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to Calorie. Stopwatch Calorie Pulse Rate 3. After finishing the exercise, measure EN the pulse rate again, then the current pulse rate and calories burnt during exercise will be displayed. Calories Burnt 1200 kcal 2. Press SELECT to enter calorie mode. Calorie Measurement The calorie burnt calculation is based on the following parameters. • Age • Weight • Current Pulse Rate • Pulse Rate at previous measurement Measuring Calories Burnt 1. Before doing exercise, follow the above instructions to enter calorie mode, the unit will ask you to place finger on the pulse rate sensor. Calorie Place finger on sensor 2. Place your finger on the sensor, the heart icon would blink at the same rate as your pulse rate, pulse rate will be displayed after the measurement is finished. Calorie Measuring 1st Pulse Rate Personal Information 1. In sports mode, use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to Personal Info. Personal Info 2. Press SELECT to enter personal information mode. 3. Use UP ( ) and DOWN ( ) to move the cursor to age or weight. Age Weight 20y 170lb 4. Press SELECT or RIGHT ( ) to change the highlighted item, use UP ( ), DOWN ( ), LEFT ( ) and RIGHT ( ) to adjust, then press SELECT again to save. Age Weight 20y 170lb Note • The calorie calculation will not take place if the second pulse rate measured is below or equal to 104bpm. • You have to input the personal information (age and weight) prior to activating the calorie feature. 26