Shimano FlightDeck SC-7900 Service Instructions Manual Download Page 26

* If there are any other main units nearby which are in PC-LINK mode,

switch them out of PC-LINK mode. If any USB dongles are being used
in other computers, remove those USB dongles. 

Check all of the above, and then repeat the operation from step (1).

(6) Communication processing with the various units (speed sensor,

bracket, ST wireless units and heart rate sensor unit) will be interrupted
and the main unit will return to communication mode with the
personal computer.

(1) Connect the USB dongle to the personal computer.
(2) Launch FLIGHT DECK Manager.

A connection signal will be sent to the main unit.

(3) Start up Setting mode on the main unit.

(For details on starting up setting mode and
methods of operation, refer to page 26.)

(4) Select “PC-LINK” at the main unit.
(5) The connection standby screen will be

displayed.
• WAITING: 

The main unit is waiting for a communication
from the computer to establish the connection.

• CONNECTING: 

Communication has been received and the connection mode is being
negotiated.

• Link-ERR: 

A connection error occurred.

If Link-ERR is being displayed

* Change the direction of the main unit or bring it closer to the USB

dongle. 

* Turn off any wireless devices which might be interfering with

communication between the main unit and the USB dongle, or move
such equipment further away. (Example: cordless phones, door
phones, other devices using the 2.4GHz wireless band)

* Avoid using microwave ovens while a connection is in progress.

Electromagnetic waves from microwave ovens may interfere with
communication. 

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12. Updating the Software

13. Troubleshooting

You can update the main unit’s software by connecting the USB dongle to
the personal computer so that the personal computer can communicate
with the main unit.  For details, refer to the Shimano website.

CAUTION:

• When the software is updated, all data files remaining inside the main

unit will be deleted. 
* After updating, you can start off in PC-LINK mode to write the settings

which are stored on the PC into the main unit.

• When updating the software, be sure to use a battery with sufficient

charge remaining.

• In addition, do not remove the main unit’s battery while updating is in

progress.

Symptom

Remedy

Speed display does not
appear.

Heart rate display does
not appear.

Check that the speed sensor and the main unit positions
(distance and direction) are correct.

Check that the speed sensor and magnet positions are correct.

Check that pairing has been carried out for the speed sensor.

Check that pairing has been carried out for the heart rate
sensor unit.

Gear display does not
appear.

Check that pairing has been carried out for the ST wireless
units and the bracket (SM-EW79F-E/I).

The battery charge
indicator is unstable
during battery mode.

Replace the battery with a new one and check if the display
becomes stable.

(4) When the message "Completing

the Found New Hardware Wizard"
is displayed, the setup for using
the USB dongle is complete.
* Depending on the environment

of the computer you are using, it
may be necessary to restart the
computer.

Use the USB dongle to establish a data connection between the personal
computer and the main unit.
* The distance between the main unit and the USB dongle should be

within 1.5 m.

Connecting to the main unit (PC-LINK)

Summary of Contents for FlightDeck SC-7900

Page 1: ...es are available at http techdocs shimano com Please note specifications are subject to change for improvement without notice Aug 2010 by Shimano Inc XBC IZM Printed in Japan One Holland Irvine Califo...

Page 2: ...English 3 52 Dutch 53 100 German 101 148 French 149 196 Spanish 197 244 Italian 245 292 Japanese 293 340...

Page 3: ...tion 19 Restarting in initialization mode 20 Restarting from sleep mode 22 Backlight illumination 22 8 Display Functions 23 LCD display details 23 Low battery low memory indicator 23 Normal mode detai...

Page 4: ...ean any of the components Solvents may damage the main unit and sensor surfaces To clean these parts wipe them with a cloth soaked in a weak mixture of neutral detergent and water Natural wear and det...

Page 5: ...ared between the registered bicycles and you can change which bicycle you ride Managing your heart rate Page 35 36 You can specify the minimum heart rate and maximum heart rate to use as targets for i...

Page 6: ...peed sensor Rubber belt for heart rate sensor unit Battery Service Instructions This booklet Application CD ROM Bracket band adapter For 25 8 mm inner diameter Speed sensor Heart rate sensor unit SM H...

Page 7: ...for a unit will appear Pairing setting method 4 Pairing Function In order for the main unit to display information from each of the sensors the various units must first be registered with the SC 7900...

Page 8: ...out setting the main unit to sleep mode first the main unit will start up in initialization mode For details on initialization mode refer to page 20 If the low battery indicator appears in the main un...

Page 9: ...ain unit into the bracket as shown in the illustration to install it At this time insert the main unit securely until it clicks into place Installing the main unit Aero bar protective sticker For the...

Page 10: ...trode with water before attaching the belt Dry skin or thick body hair may affect the reliability of measurement If the weather is cold or your skin is dry measurement errors may still occur even if t...

Page 11: ...he electrode has been placed against your body ST wireless units The power supply for the respective ST wireless units turns on when you press either the mode button or the lap button The power does n...

Page 12: ...d for 3 seconds 4 Press the select button button A and button B to select the display language 5 Press the set button to confirm the display language selection 6 Press the select button button A and b...

Page 13: ...play For details refer to page 25 5 Automatic mode display Displayed when the stopwatch mode is set to AUTO 6 Memory operation display REC is displayed while traveling data is being recorded 7 Battery...

Page 14: ...ond If you clear the low battery indicator or low memory indicator while riding the bicycle the low battery or low memory confirmation screen will be displayed once more when speed signals are no long...

Page 15: ...cannot be switched to setting mode while travelling data is being recorded Settings can be made easily from a computer using FLIGHT DECK Manager Refer to page 43 Starting setting mode List of setting...

Page 16: ...t button to confirm the value entered 4 If you press the select button or button A the display will change to the next item If you press button B the screen will return to the previous setting item Me...

Page 17: ...n A exit will be selected If you press button B the screen will return to the previous setting item 1 Press the set button to enable the time display type to be changed The type display will be highli...

Page 18: ...If you press the select button or button A the display will change to the next item If you press button B the screen will return to the previous setting item Changing the gender 1 Press the set button...

Page 19: ...the desired value Weight range 20 0 250 0 kg 44 551 lbs The weight in pounds is displayed without using decimals 3 Press the set button to confirm the entered value 4 If you press the select button o...

Page 20: ...ss the select button or button A zero set will be selected 5 If you press the set button while zero set is highlighted the altitude setting will be reset to zero 6 If you press the select button or bu...

Page 21: ...layed Press the set button to return to the speed view screen If lap times have been recorded you can press button A or button B to view the maximum heart rate and average heart rate for each lap Hear...

Page 22: ...counter stw will flash in the information display 3 When you press the stopwatch button once more the counter will stop stw will illuminate in the information display If Data recording is set to ON t...

Page 23: ...lap button while the main unit is running the stopwatch The lap display will appear in the information display for 2 seconds Next the split display will appear for 2 seconds If you press the lap butt...

Page 24: ...e 1 Insert the accessory application CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of the personal computer The setup program will start up automatically The startup program may not run automatically depending on the...

Page 25: ...dongle into the USB port of the personal computer Installing the driver for the USB dongle 2 Enter the 6 digit network ID which is displayed on the main unit The network ID is displayed when the main...

Page 26: ...on 49 48 12 Updating the Software 13 Troubleshooting You can update the main unit s software by connecting the USB dongle to the personal computer so that the personal computer can communicate with th...

Page 27: ...Using an adapter This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept...

Page 28: ...for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment This class digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Service Instructions in further languages are available at http techdocs...

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