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4/ GETTING STARTED - COMPUTER
Next, the month will be flashing. Again, change the month by rotating the dial clockwise or counterclockwise until the
month is correct. When the correct month is showing, press “Enter” in the center of the dial. Follow this same procedure to
set the day, hour and minutes.
Please note: the clock function in 24 hour time. So, 8:00am is 8:00 and 8:00pm is 20:00.
E.
PROGRAMMING THE COMPUTER:
The computer will count up from zero as you exercise. The computer can also be programmed to count down from a
desired time, distance or calories as you exercise. To count up from Zero, just begin exercising and the computer will
start automatically to count up from zero. If this is not your first time using the Helix, you must first reset the values
of each category to zero. See below.
Resetting to zero or setting a preset number for a category.
To begin, look in the top corner of the computer display. It should show STOP and possibly could show SCAN as
well. It will only show stop when the Helix® is not in use. The computer will enter “STOP” mode after 4 seconds of
inactivity.
Press “Enter” in the center of the dial. The turn the dial either clockwise or counterclockwise to activate the setting
function. You will notice one of the Time, Distance, Calories or Pulse will change settings. Note the item that
changed. If you want to reset that item to zero, press the RESET key. If you want to set a goal value for the item, turn
the dial either clockwise or counterclockwise until you reach the desired setting.
To reset or set another item, press “ENTER” in the center of the dial. The next item will begin to flash.
Once flashing, press RESET once to set to zero or turn the dial clockwise or counter clockwise to adjust the value.
Repeat this process for each value.
When setting a value to the Pulse, when that value is exceeded, the pulse will flash. When you have finished, just
begin to exercise and the computer will automatically start.
F.
CALORIES:
The computer provides a rough guide of the calories expended during exercise. This is only an estimate and should be
used more as a guide to compare one workout with another.
G.
PULSE: Heart rate in beats per minute
To check your heart rate, place both hands on the handgrip sensors and hold firmly. After a period of up to 30
seconds, the computer will display your heart rate in beats per minutes (BPM). This test can be done while in motion
or at a stop. Users may preset a target heart rate before starting by following the instructions in section E. above
H.
RECOVERY TEST:
The computer tests your heart rate recovery by comparing your heart rate when you stop exercising until one minute
after you stop. The change in heart rate helps to determine your level of fitness. To test your Recovery level, when
you have finished your workout, place your hands on the hand pulse sensors until a heart rate is shown. Then press
the RECOVERY button and return your hands to the sensors. The time will count down for 1 minute and then display
your fitness level from F1 to F6. NOTE: during the RECOVERY test, no other functions will display.
SCORE
CONDITION
HEART RATE ( FROM TEST HR LESS END HR)
F1
Excellent
Above 50
F2
Very Good
40 to 49
F3
Good
30 to 39
F4
Average
20 to 29
F5
Below Average
10 to 19
F6
Poor
Under 10
I.
SLEEP Mode:
After you have stopped using the Helix, the computer will return to SLEEP mode after 4 minutes. In Sleep Mode, the
computer will display the temperature, calendar and clock.
J.
NOTES:
The computer requires 2 AA batteries. 2 Batteries are included with your computer for your convenience. After use, if
there is any moisture on the computer, please just wipe it down to avoid moisture getting into the computer.
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