XE500 Elliptical
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The
Stop/Reset
button actually has several functions. Pressing the Stop/Reset key once during a
program will
Pause
the program for 5 minutes. If you need to get a drink, answer the phone or
any of the many things that could interrupt your workout, this is a great feature. To resume your
workout during Pause, just press the Start key. If the Stop/Reset button is pressed twice during a
workout the program will end and the console will return to the start up screen. If the Stop/Reset
key is held down for 5 seconds the console will perform a complete
Reset.
During data entry for a
program the Stop/Reset key performs a
Previous Screen
function. This allows you to go back
one step in the programming each time you press the Stop/Reset key.
Program Keys:
The program keys perform three different functions:
The
Program Keys
are used to preview each program. When you first turn the console on you
may press each program key to preview what the program profile looks like. If you decide that you
want to try a program, press the corresponding program key and then press the Enter key to
select the program and enter into the data-setting mode.
The program keys also act as a
Numeric Key Pad
when you are in the data-setting mode. Under
each program key is a number. If you are setting new data, such as Age, weight etc., you can use
these keys to enter the numbers quickly.
Finally, the program keys can be used as
Quick keys
for workload and incline settings anytime
after the Start key is pressed. The 5 keys on the left are for workload settings and the 4 keys on
the right are for incline settings (the key farthest to the right, HR2, is for the Auto-pilot function so it
does not operate as a quick key). When pressed, the Quick keys will allow you to jump directly to
an incline position or workload setting of 3, 6, 9 and 12 instantly (plus 15 for the workload only).
This function is not shown on the front panel so you need to try it out yourself to become familiar
with its operation.
The Elliptical has a built in heart rate monitoring system. Simply grasping the hand pulse sensors
on the stationary handle bars, or wearing the Polar heart rate transmitter, will start the
Heart Icon
blinking (this may take a few seconds). The Pulse Display Window will display your heart rate, or
Pulse, in beats per minute.
The console includes a built-in fan to help keep you cool. To turn the fan on, flip the switch on the
right side of the console case.
Programming the console
Each of the programs can be customized with your personal information and changed to suit your
needs. Some of the information asked for is necessary to ensure the readouts are correct. You will
be asked for your
Age
and
Weight
. Entering your
Age
is necessary during the Heart Rate control
programs to ensure the correct settings are in the program for your Age. Otherwise the work
settings could be too high or low for you. Entering your
Weight
aides in calculating a more correct
Calorie
reading. Although we cannot provide an exact calorie count we do want to be as close as
possible.
A message about Calories
: Calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment, whether it is
in a gym or at home, are not accurate and tend to vary widely. They are meant only as a guide to
monitor your progress from workout to workout. The only way to measure your calorie burn
