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 Soleus Running – GPS Vibe 

M12-896D GPS Watch User Manual  

(Preliminary – Subject to change without prior notice) 

Ref: 12-896 UI 01 / SW 12-896 02V078 

 

Introduction 

 

Thank you for purchasing the GPS Watch. This GPS Watch is packed with personal Training 
features like speed, trip time, laps, etc. Watch features include but not limited to the following: 
 

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  12/24H Time format 

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  Chronograph 

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  World time 

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  Dual Time T1 and T2  

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  5 daily Alarms 

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  RUN mode 

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  Chronograph mode 

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  Timer mode  

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  Data mode 

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  Set mode 

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  Vibration Alarm  function 

 
 

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  This  Watch  can  communicate  with  a  PC  to  store  and  review  your 

performance.  

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  This Watch uses a rechargeable battery that can be charged through USB 

port of your PC.   

 

Caring for your GPS Watch:  

 

Clean your GPS Watch with a dampened cloth preferably with mild detergent solution. Wipe 
dry  using  a  dry  cloth.  Do  not  use  chemical  cleaners  and  solvents  that  may  damage  plastic 
components. 

 

Do not store your GPS Watch to prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures as this may 
result to permanent damage to your unit. 

 

About GPS: 

 

Global  Positioning  System  (GPS)  is  a  satellite-  based  navigation  system  made  up  of  a 
network of 24 or more satellites. GPS works best in clear weather condition, anywhere in the 
world,  24  hours  a  day.  Tall  buildings  may  interfere  with  GPS  accuracy.  When  3  satellite 
signals are received, the Watch will have 2D GPS fixed (Latitude and Longitude). When 4 or 
more satellite signals are received, the Watch will have 3D GPS Fixed. 

 
 
 
 
 
 

Water immersion: 

 
This GPS Watch is designed to be water resistant up to 3 ATM. It can resist water pressure 
up to 30 meters. After submersion to water, please make sure to wipe dry and air dry the unit 
before using or charging. 

 
Caution

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  Prolonged  water  submersion  may  cause  electronic  shorting  in  the  unit  which  may 

cause minor skin burn or irritation. 

 
 

Getting Started 

 

Step 1) Know your Watch: 

 

Push button location: 

 

 
Push button Main function: 

 

S1 – 

Start / Stop / Increase adjust (

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S5 –

 View / OK 

S7 – 

Change

 

Mode / Exit 

S11

 – Light / Set / Save / Lap / Decrease adjust (

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Summary of Contents for M12-896D

Page 1: ...nents Do not store your GPS Watch to prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures as this may result to permanent damage to your unit About GPS Global Positioning System GPS is a satellite based navigation system made up of a network of 24 or more satellites GPS works best in clear weather condition anywhere in the world 24 hours a day Tall buildings may interfere with GPS accuracy When 3 satellite ...

Page 2: ...condition You cannot turn ON the GPS when the battery is low The watch will display LOW BATT You need to recharge the battery in order to use the GPS again When the battery is almost low and you still perform your exercise your data may not be saved Please make sure the battery have enough battery power before doing your exercise in order not to lose your data Step 3 Configure your Watch Please se...

Page 3: ...ECONDS Press S11 will turn ON the Light for 10 seconds 20 SECONDS Press S11 will turn ON the Light for 20 seconds NIGHT ON Default Start Time END Time for NIGHT ON setting is 5 PM to 7 AM Following are the characteristics of NIGHT ON setting o Start Time and END TIME for NIGHT ON setting can be changed in SET mode NIGHT o When the Night setting is ON pressing any button within the Start Time End T...

Page 4: ... the five alarms independently Any alarm can be referred to Time 1 or Time 2 How to set the TIMER You cannot enter Timer setting mode if the TIMER is running or stopped You need to reset the TIMER before you can enter the setting mode How to set the VIEW You can select what information to display in Line 1 Line 2 for RUN mode 3 2 TIME NIGHT CONTRAST CHIME can also be set in TIME quick SET mode ...

Page 5: ...llite signals It may take a few minutes to get the signals 4 1 Go outside to an open area away from tall buildings and trees Orient the GPS antenna towards the sky for best reception The antenna is located at the 12 o clock position of the watch 4 2 Stand still and do not begin moving while locating the Satellites until the GPS signals are already received 4 3 How to Turn ON the GPS Following are ...

Page 6: ...mode Select INDOOR and press S5 to confirm 4 4 3 When the chronograph is stopped and reset in any mode the GPS will go to TIME mode after 10 minutes and the GPS will be on Standby mode GPS ring icon flashing The GPS will auto turn OFF after 1 hour GPS ring icon is OFF GPS signals and its meaning You will hear a beep sound when the Watch has received a GPS signal or when the GPS signal has been los...

Page 7: ... and SAVE The watch will take Auto Lap based on the Distance set in Auto Lap setting 5 1 3 How to change views Press S5 to change the information displayed in Line 1 Following are the information displayed as you press S5 Information displayed in Line 1 will change as you press S5 Information displayed in Lines 2 and 3 can be changed in SET mode VIEW Note The watch will remember your previous scre...

Page 8: ...nd return to TIME mode o While in RUN mode then the GPS signal suddenly becomes weak lost for any reason the Watch will display LOST GPS signal until it receives GPS signal again o Maximum of 15 hours of track record 30 data files 100 laps for each data file can be saved in memory o Speed range 0 to 9999 9 KM H MI H o Distance range 0 to 9 999 99 KM 6209 99 MI o Chrono range 0 to 99 59 59 o Calori...

Page 9: ...ounter When the chronograph is started or stopped in RUN mode the same thing happens in TIMER mode The watch has 6 interval timers segment 1 to segment 6 The default values for all segments are 00 00 00 Please set the TIMERS first before using this mode When you start the Chronograph in other modes like RUN mode the set Timer segments will also start counting down unless the timers are set to zero...

Page 10: ...de Information displayed in Line 2 will change as you press S5 Note The watch will remember your previous screen view the next time you come back to TIMER mode 5 3 4 Ho to view the TIMER segment settings while the chrono is in reset view 5 3 5 Press S5 while the chronograph is stopped to view your current data before saving Following are the information as you press S5 ...

Page 11: ... End Time only press S11 will turn ON the EL for 10 seconds o When the chronograph is running within the Start Time End Time the EL will be always ON It will turn OFF 10 seconds after the chronograph is stopped Vibration Alarm function The vibration Alarm function is coupled with the Chime and Alarm function Whenever you hear a beep sound or an Alarm sound you will also feel the vibration alarm Fo...

Page 12: ...e synchronized with GPS TIME when you turn ON the GPS Make sure that the Watch is set to the correct CITY CODE and DST ON or OFF setting so that it can display the correct time DATA mode How to enter DATA mode view details and delete Data Data numbering system Legend Sample data number D03 03 1031 1 02 G D Data 03 Total number of files 03 File number counter 10 Month 31 Date 1 Refer to Time 1 or 2...

Page 13: ...R I cannot get a GPS signal Take your GPS Watch outdoors and away from trees and tall buildings Remain stationary and try acquiring GPS signal again Be sure that the antenna is pointing towards the sky for better signal reception Can I reset the Watch You can reset the Watch by pressing S1 S5 S7 and S11 together The date and time will be reset to default values You can set it again manually or aut...

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