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HOW TO SET UP THE CONSOLE
Before using the elliptical for the first time, set up the
console.
1. Create an iFit account.
To create an iFit account, or for more informa-
tion about the account, go to www.iFit.com.
Follow the prompts on the website to sign up for
your iFit membership. If you have an activation
code, select the code activation option.
2. Connect to your wireless network.
Note: In order to download iFit workouts and use
some other features of the console, you must be
connected to a wireless network. See HOW TO
CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS on page 24 to
connect the console to your wireless network.
3. Check for firmware updates.
See HOW TO CHANGE CONSOLE SETTINGS on
page 24 and check for firmware updates.
4. Calibrate the incline system.
See HOW TO CALIBRATE THE INCLINE SYSTEM
on page 28 and calibrate the incline of the ramp.
The console is now ready for you to begin working out.
The following pages explain the various workouts and
other features that the console offers.
To use the manual mode,
see this page.
To use
an onboard workout,
see page 21.
To use a
set-a-goal workout,
see page 22.
To use an
iFit workout,
see page 23.
To change console
settings,
see page 24.
To use the sound system,
see page 26.
Note: If there is a sheet of plastic on the display,
remove the plastic.
Note: The console can display distance in either miles
or kilometers. To find which unit of measurement is
selected, see step 3 on page 24.
HOW TO USE THE MANUAL MODE
1. Begin pedaling or press any button on the
console to turn on the console.
See HOW TO TURN ON THE POWER on
page 17.
2. Select the manual mode.
The manual mode will be selected automatically
each time you turn on the console.
Note: If the console is connected to iFit through
your wireless network, the display will cycle
between the manual mode and the iFit welcome
message. Press the Manual Control button or
press the Home button repeatedly to select the
manual mode.
You can also press the Calorie Workouts button
or the Performance Workouts button repeatedly to
select the manual mode.
3. Change the resistance of the pedals and the
incline of the ramp as desired.
As you pedal, you can change the resistance of the
pedals. To change the resistance, press the Digital
Resistance increase and decrease buttons.
Note: After you press a button, it will take a
moment for the pedals to reach the selected
resistance level.
To vary the motion of the pedals, you can change
the incline of the ramp. To change the incline level,
press one of the numbered Quick Power Ramp
buttons or press the Quick Power Ramp increase
and decrease buttons.
Note: After you press a button, it will take a
moment for the ramp to reach the selected incline
level.
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