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ENGLISH
PULSEMETER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
PULSEMETER
MODEL: PM138E / PM138
INTRODUCTION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Congratulations on your purchase of the easy-to-use lightweight Pulsemeter.
This product has several unique features to monitor and display useful
information for individuals who frequently exercises or want to monitor
their heart rate.
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E
Designed for ease-of-use, this product can be worn like a necklace or easily
tied to a belt. A specially-designed wristband (optional feature) enables the
product to be worn like a wristwatch.
A
The unit's trouble-free qualities are enhanced through the products lightweight
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and small size.
(PM138E)
FEATURES
B
D
1. Pulse monitor
2. 12 /24 hr. real-time clock
3. Count-up / count-down timer
C
4. EL back light
FIG. A
DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF PARTS
[FIG. A]
A. LCD
- Single-line, three-function display
B. [MODE / SET] Button
- Alternates between current-time and timer modes
- Initiates settings changes
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C. Pulse Sensor
- Detects a person's pulse rate
D. [START / STOP] Button
- To start or stop the count-up or count-down timer
E. [PULSE ] Button
- Sets the unit to pulse display from other display modes
- Returns unit to previous mode from Pulse mode
F. [
RESET / ADV] Button
- Activates EL back light
FIG. B
- Resets count-up / count-down timer
- Increases values when setting the time or count-down timer
G. Battery Compartment [FIG. B]
- Insert one (1) CR2032 3V lithium cell
BATTERY INSTALLATION: MAIN UNIT
1. Carefully unscrew the back panel.
2. Insert one (1) CR2032 3V lithium cell or equivalent [FIG. B].
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
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Note: If not disposed properly, batteries can be harmful. Protect
the environment by taking exhausted batteries to authorized
FIG. C
disposal stations.
WEARING THE PULSEMETER
With the attached cord, the device can be worn like a necklace [FIG. C].
Alternately, the cord can be used to secure the device to a waist belt or
clothing.
Note: Optionally sold, a specially designed wrist strap worn in the
same manner as a watch [FIG. D] and [FIG. E].
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WEATHER RESISTANCE
Designed for active outdoor use, this product is weather
be used under normal weather conditions. Avoid prolonged exposure to
extreme weather conditions such as extreme cold or rain.
ABOUT THE CLOCK
In clock mode the unit will display the time. The time can be displayed in a
FIG. D
12-hour or 24-hour format as hours, minutes and seconds.
To set the current time:
1. If the count-up / down timer is displayed, press [MODE / SET] to
enter the clock mode [FIG F]. From pulse mode, press [PULSE ] to
exit pulse mode followed by [MODE / SET] to toggle between clock
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and count up / down timer modes.
2. In clock mode, press and hold [MODE / SET] for two seconds. The
12-hour value will flash.
3. Press [
RESET / ADV] to make a selection between 12-hour and
FIG. E
24-hour format.
4. Press [MODE / SET], the hour digits will flash.
5. Press [
RESET / ADV] to advance the numbers until the
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TIMER
appropriate hour digit is displayed. Holding down the button will
increase the value rapidly.
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6. Press [MODE / SET], the minute digits will flash.
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7. Again, press [
RESET / ADV] to advance the numbers until the
appropriate minute digit is displayed.
FIG. F
FIG. G
8. Press [MODE / SET], the "seconds" will flash.
TIMER
TIMER
9. Again, press [
RESET / ADV] to reset the "seconds" to zero.
When the "seconds" correspond to the correct time and then press
[MODE / SET] to confirm and exit.
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AM
PM
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FIG. H
FIG. I
4. After several seconds a pulse rate will display. [FIG. I]
ABOUT THE TIMER
The timer can count up from zero or count down from a pre-set time.
Note: When your finger is positioned properly, the heart icon on
Starting from zero the timer can count to a maximum time of 29-hours, 59-
the display will flash. This indicates that the unit is reading a pulse.
The unit will display the number of beats per minute of your heart.
minutes, and 59-seconds (29:59' 59"). The unit will also count down from
29-hours, 59-minutes, and 59-seconds to zero. In count-down timer mode,
If, for some reason, the unit cannot read a pulse within a given time it
once the unit reaches zero, if not stopped, the unit will continue and start
will automatically return to the previous display mode.
counting upwards.
Press [PULSE ] and try taking your pulse again.
To indicate that the unit is in count-up timer mode an up [ ] arrow
will be
5. To exit pulse mode display, press to [PULSE ] followed by
displayed. Respectively, the count-down mode display is indicated by a
[MODE / SET] to toggle between clock and count-up / down timer
down [ ] arrow.
modes.
To use the count-up timer:
THE BACK LIGHT
1. If the clock is displayed, press [MODE / SET] to enter the count-up
Ideal for nighttime viewing of the display, the LCD can be illuminated.
/ down timer mode [FIG. G]. From pulse mode, press [PULSE ] to
The EL back light casts a greenish-blue light evenly across the LCD
exit pulse mode followed by [MODE / SET] to toggle between clock
making information easy to read.
and count-up / down timer modes.
To activate the back light:
2. If the count-up timer display does not show zero hours, minutes, and
Press [
RESET / ADV].
seconds, Press and hold [RESET] for 2 seconds to reset the count-up
timer to zero.
SPECIFICATIONS
3. Press [START / STOP] to start the timer.
Operating Modes
4. Press [START / STOP] again to stop and pause the timer.
Real-time clock
5. Press and hold [RESET] for 2 seconds to reset the timer to zero.
To use the count-down timer:
Count-up timer
1. If the clock is displayed, press [MODE / SET] to enter the count-up
Count-down timer
/ down timer mode [FIG. H]. From pulse mode, press [PULSE ] to
Pulse range
exit pulse mode followed by [MODE / SET] to toggle between clock
and count-up / down timer modes.
Weather resistance
2. To set the count-down timer, press and hold [MODE / SET] for 2
seconds, the hour digits will flash.
Power source
3. Press [
RESET / ADV] to advance the numbers until the
Expected Battery Life : Approximately one year (once-per-day pulse
appropriate hour digit is displayed. Holding down the button will
increase the value rapidly.
Product size
4. Press [MODE / SET], the minute digits will flash.
5. Again, press [
RESET / ADV] to advance the numbers until the
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appropriate minute digit is displayed.
6. Press [MODE / SET], the "seconds" will flash.
MAINTENANCE
7. Again, press [
RESET / ADV] to advance the numbers until the
1. Do not immerse the unit in water. If the unit comes in contact with
appropriate minute digit is displayed.
water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-free cloth.
8. Press [MODE / SET] to confirm and exit.
2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive materials. Abrasive
9. Press [START / STOP] to start the count-down timer.
cleaning agents may scratch the plastic parts and corrode the
electronic circuit.
10. Press [START / STOP] again to stop and pause the timer.
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive: force, shock, dust, temperature,
When the timer reaches zero an alarm will sound for 30 seconds. The timer
or humidity. Such treatment may result in malfunction, a shorter
will continue to count in an upwards direction indicated by a corresponding
electronic life span, damaged batteries, or distorted parts.
up [ ] arrow.
4. Do not tamper with the unit's internal components. Doing so will
To stop the count-down timer alarm:
terminate the unit's warranty and may cause damage. The unit
contains no user-serviceable parts.
Press any key, the alarm and timer and will stop.
5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction manual.
RESETTING THE COUNT-DOWN TIMER
Read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating the unit.
The count-down timer can be reset to the originally-set count-down time.
To return to the originally-set count-down time:
1. Press [START / STOP] to stop the count-down timer.
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The content of this manual is subject to change without
2. Press [
RESET / ADV] and hold for 2 seconds. The display will
further notice.
return to the originally-set count-down display.
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Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in this manual
To clear the count-down timer to zero:
may differ from the actual display.
1. Press [MODE / SET] and hold for 2 seconds. The hour digits will
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The manufacturer and its suppliers held no responsibility to
flash.
you or any other person for any damage expenses, lost
2. Press [MODE / SET] to bypass the hour, minute and
seconds
digits.
profits, or any other claim arise by using this product.
The timer function will return to zero.
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The contents of this manual may not be reproduced without
the permission of the manufacturer.
THE PULSEMETER
resistant
and can
A person's pulse rate indicates the number of times that the heart beats
within a given amount of time. This unit attempts to calculate approximately
CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE
how many times a heart will beat in one minute. Many factors such as
smoking, eating, breathing and stress can affect the rate at which a person's
Should you require assistance regarding this product and its operation, please
heart will beat. Monitoring pulse rate can be useful for determining how hard
contact our customer care department at 541-868-8205 or via email at
the heart is working at a given level of activity. Such information can be used
helpme@oscientific.com.
to plan an effective exercise routine.
WARRANTY
HOW TO USE THE PULSEMETER:
This product is warranted to be free of manufacturing defects for a period of
3 months from date of retail purchase. Defective product should be directed
1. In either current-time or timer display, press [PULSE ], the display
to the place of retail purchase for exchange.
will show a heart.
Should this not be possible, contact our customer care department for
2. Position your right index finger so that the padded portion
is
over the
assistance and a return material authorization. No returns may be made
pulse sensor.
without a return authorization. Please retain your retail receipt as you may
be asked to provide a copy of it for proof of date purchased.
This warranty does not cover product subjected to abuse, misuse, accidental
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damage or tampering.
Upon return of the defective product, Oregon Scientific will at its discretion,
replace the product with either a new or a tested reconditioned product.
Should the product be out of warranty, the consumer may purchase
directly from Oregon Scientific a replacement at reasonable cost plus
shipping and handling.
3. Maintain a steady position, holding too forcefully or too lightly may
result in an incorrect reading.
: Clock mode, timer mode and pulse mode
: 12 hour / 24 hour with hour/minute/second
display
: To 29 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds
: From 29 hours, 59 minutes, 59 seconds
: 40 to 237 bpm
: Weather proof for use under normal weather
conditions
: 1 x CR2032 3V lithium cell
and backlight usage)
:
43"(D)x1.57" (W')x 2.13"(L) or
11 (D) x 40 (w) x 54 (L) mm
:
0.82 ounces or 23.25 gms (without wrist strap)
CAUTION
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