Educating Your Pulse and Stride Sensor
About the pulse/stride sensor
This product has a built-in pulse sensor and a stride sensor. The pulse sensor detects your pulse (heart rate) accurately
simply by wearing the device directly on your wrist. The stride sensor calculates distance and laps with high precision,
as well as measures your pitch and stride even when GPS signal is lost such as in a tunnel, and so on.
Educating the sensors for pulse and stride
When using the device for the first time, run under the following conditions so that the your pulse (heart rate) and
stride are accurately detected and learnt by the sensor.
Location/Time
Run in the following locations that allow GPS positioning.
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When outside with no obstructions overhead: Approximately 10 mins.
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When surrounded by tall buildings: approximately 30 mins.
Measure
Measure using the chronograph function.
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“Measuring Time, Distance, and Speed (Chronograph Function)” on page 40
Note:
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You don't need make these preparations from the second time. However, note if the device is reset so you have to go
through the device set up again you will need to repeat this process.
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The device's stride sensor is used for running and walking.
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Usage, for example educates the pulse/stride sensor according to your primary usage for example if you plan to use the
device to measure running, run at your usual pace to educate the sensor. Errors may occur if your pulse/stride pattern is
significantly different to the learning session.
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