Troubleshooting - Cateye PERSONAL CYCLOCOMPUTER OS 1.0 Reference Manual

5. Troubleshooting

If a malfunction occurs, check the following items before contacting a dealer for service.
Trouble
The liquid crystal screen appears dark or there are some dark spots.
Was it left for a long time under direct sunlight?
It will go back to normal after a few hours once it is out of the sunlight. Data will not be
effected.
Display response is slow.
Was the ambient temperature too low [below 0C (32F)]?
It will go back to normal when the temperature rises. Data will not be effected.
No display appears.
Is the battery in the main unit worn out?
Replace it with a new one (CR2032). After the battery is replaced, be sure to press RESTART
button.
Meaningless display appears.
Press RESTART button.
Current Speed is not working properly.
Check if there is any object on the contacts of the main unit or the bracket.
Clean the contacts. Main unit is often stained with sweat. Periodically wash it with mild soap
and wipe dry.
Check the clearance between the speed sensor and the magnet.
Check if the mark line of the speed sensor and the magnet is aligned.
Adjust the positions.
Check if the wire is broken or damaged.
Replace the bracket sensor set with a new one.
Measurement does not stop even though START/STOP button is pressed.
Is the Auto Mode on?
When the Auto Mode is on, START/STOP button does not start or stop measurement. Turn
the Auto Mode off. (Refer to "Auto mode" in page 11.)
The size of the figures on the screen is reduced.
When the bigger font size is selected (100%, 70%, 50%), and if the number of digits for trip
distance and total distance exceed the maximum number of digits, the size is automatically
reduced to fit on the screen.
The last ride day data is not correct.
Is the clock time setting correct?
The last ride day data is saved when the clock time passes the midnight. Therefore, if your
clock is not correctly set, the data shown will be incorrect.
Is the unit measuring?
The last ride day data is not updated unless it newly measures data. (See page 9.)
Check items Remedy
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