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Basic operation
Turning the power ON/OFF
When the power is turned ON with this product installed to the bicycle, all components connected to the drive unit are also
turned ON (such as assist driving, the electronic gear shifting mechanism, and the lights).
NOTICE
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Check the following prior to turning the power ON.
- The battery is firmly attached to the battery mount (refer to the “SHIMANO STEPS Special Battery and Parts User's Manual”).
- The cycle computer is firmly attached to the bracket.
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The power cannot be turned ON while charging.
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Do not step on the pedal when turning the power ON/OFF. Doing so may cause a system error.
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The built-in battery of this product is charged while the system is running. If the charge is insufficient because of long-term storage, etc.,
charge the built-in battery using one of the methods below. It takes a maximum of 2 hours to charge the built-in battery.
- Charge the built-in battery while the (main) battery is mounted on the bicycle. (Only when the component with the charging port is the
* When the (main) battery is fully charged, charging of the built-in battery also stops automatically.
- The power can be turned ON using the power button of the (main) battery. (Refer to the "SHIMANO STEPS User's Manual" and
"SHIMANO STEPS Special Battery and Parts User's Manual".)
* The power automatically turns OFF if the bicycle is stopped for 10 minutes. When charging for more than 10 minutes, operate any
switch on the bicycle or turn the crank to keep the system running.
- This product can be charged by connecting to the PC version of E-TUBE PROJECT. Make a request to the place of purchase.
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Hold the power button down until the screen turns on.
Power button
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If the bicycle is left unused for 10 minutes after turning the power ON, the power automatically turns OFF (auto power OFF function).
When the main power is turned ON, a screen similar to that shown below is displayed, and then switches to the main screen.
Normal startup
Battery level too low
* The level of the cycle computer's built-in battery is too
low.
