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Highgear pulseware solo heart rate monitor: user guide
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  • Page 2 INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of a PULSEWARE HEART RATE WRISTWATCH. Our watches represent the finest quality in heart rate monitors available today. Using only the finest in electronic components and state-of-the-art technology, Pulseware heart rate monitors are among the most accurate and dependable products available on the market. Your Pulseware HRM is designed for ease of use without the compromise found in many of its competitors.

  • Page 3: Warnings And Cautions

    First, water may interfere with the ability of the sensors to detect a heart rate signal from the body. Second, water-resistance encountered while swimming will often cause the chest strap (Pulseware Solo) to pull away from the body or be forced to a location where it is impossible for it to detect a heart rate signal.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL QUICKSTART INSTRUCTIONS WEARING THE HEART RATE TRANSMITTER STRAP 6 DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS MODES OF OPERATION SETTING THE WATCH FUNCTIONS TIME/DATE MODE SETTING TIME/DATE SETTING THE CHRONOGRAPH SETTING THE TIMER KCAL (CALORIES) MODE SETTING CALORIES DATA...

  • Page 5: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL This manual is laid out in easy to follow sections, which cover the features and functions of your PULSEWARE HEART RATE MONITOR. The Pulseware units are very advanced monitors and have many unique features and functions. Be sure to read each section carefully so that you will fully understand how the units and its features work.

  • Page 6: Quickstart Instructions

    QUICKSTART INSTRUCTIONS FINGER TOUCH HEART RATE MODE (PULSEWARE MINI) WEARING THE WATCH: Strap on the Pulseware HRM above the wrist bone. TO MEASURE HEART RATE: Keep arm below chest and relaxed when in motion, moving naturally. READ HEART RATE: Keep finger pads firm and stable on sensors.

  • Page 7: Wearing The Heart Rate Transmitter Strap

    WEARING THE HEART RATE TRANSMITTER STRAP (PULSEWARE SOLO ONLY) The heart rate transmitter strap consists of two conductive electrodes attached to a small radio transmitter housed in the center of the strap. The electrodes sense the electrical potential created each time your heart contracts and the radio transmitter sends a signal to the watch each time the electrodes sense the heart beat.

  • Page 8: Display Symbols And Their Meanings

    DISPLAY SYMBOLS AND THEIR MEANINGS DISPLAY SYMBOLS symbol description what it means Audible key-beep and out-of-training CHIME ALERT zone alert is active when displayed Blinks when unit is receiving heart rate HEART RATE Designates number in field of as percent PERCENT OF of maximum heat rate MAX HR...

  • Page 9: Keys And Their Functions

    KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The Pulseware heart rate monitors have 3 individual keys and 2 Finger-Touch sensors. Each key has several functions. The drawing identifies the keys and their names as used in this manual. SS KEY EL/SET KEY MODE KEY KEY FUNCTIONS SS KEY FINGER-TOUCH...
  • Page 10 KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS KEY ACTIONS – QUICK PRESS VS. PRESS AND HOLD There are two key actions used to program the watch: QUICK PRESS PRESS The key is pressed quickly and immediately released. This is the most common key action and is used for most aspects of operation. PRESS &...
  • Page 11 KEYS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS ADVANCE TO NEXT VARIABLE IN A PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE QUICK PRESS MODE key. When you have chosen the variable you want for a particular portion of a programming sequence QUICK PRESS key to set and advance to the next variable. EXIT A PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE PRESS &...

  • Page 12: Modes Of Operation

    MODES OF OPERATION PULSEWARE SOLO MAIN DISPLAY MODES Advance through the modes below using QUICK PRESSES of the MODE key. TIME/DATE CHRONOGRAPH COUNTDOWN ��������� � ���� ������ � ���� ��������� � ���� ����� � ���� ������ � ���� ��������� � ����...

  • Page 13: Heart Rate

    MODES OF OPERATION PULSEWARE MINI MAIN DISPLAY MODES Advance through the modes below using TIME/DATE ��������� � ���� ������ � ���� ��������� � ���� ����� � ���� ������ � ���� ��������� � ���� QUICK PRESSES of the MODE key. CHRONOGRAPH �����...

  • Page 14: Setting The Watch Functions

    SETTING THE WATCH FUNCTIONS TIME/DATE MODE (MINI & SOLO) VIEW TIME ZONE 1 / TIME ZONE 2 Your Pulseware watch allows you to set two separate time zones. In TIME MODE, Time Zone 2 can be accessed by a PRESS & HOLD MODE key.

  • Page 15: Setting Time/Date

    SETTING THE WATCH FUNCTIONS SETTING TIME/DATE 1. Advance to TIME screen by PRESSING PRESS & HOLD EL/SET key to enter the setting sequence. 3. Select HOURS DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TIME ZONE 1 & 2 (+1, -1 hours, etc.) using QUICK PRESSES 4.

  • Page 16: Setting The Chronograph

    SETTING THE WATCH FUNCTIONS SETTING THE CHRONOGRAPH (MINI & SOLO) Pulseware heart rate monitors are equipped with a 24-hour, 26-lap chronograph. Pulseware heart rate monitors have a programmable Training Zone settable in single beats per minute to target the intensity level of your exercise.

  • Page 17: Setting The Timer

    MODE PRESS & HOLD EL/SET key to enter the setting sequence. 3. SET TIMER to REPEAT (Pulseware Solo only). The Pulesware Solo allows you to program the Timer to automatically repeat. Upper Line will display RE2. Select Repeat OFF or ON in the lower line of the display...

  • Page 18: Kcal (Calories) Mode

    SETTING THE WATCH FUNCTIONS KCAL (CALORIES) MODE Pulseware heart rate monitors are programmed to calculate calories burned during your workout using your weight, gender and pre- programmed metabolic work constants. This is useful when comparing exercise volume of different fitness activities. The watch also allows you to program a CALORIES TARGET for your workout.

  • Page 19: Setting Calories Data

    SETTING THE WATCH FUNCTIONS SETTING CALORIES DATA 1. Advance to KCAL mode by PRESSING 2. PROGRAM your RESTING HEART RATE (Pulseware Mini only) by touching the Finger Touch sensors with your index and middle fingers until the watch registers a heart rate. (You must be wearing the watch to acquire heart rate.) You may VIEW your RESTING HEART...

  • Page 20: Alarm Mode

    SETTING THE WATCH FUNCTIONS ALARM MODE - PULSEWARE SOLO The Pulseware Solo heart rate monitor is equipped with 5 alarms which can be set for any single day of the week (example: 6:45 a.m. Monday, 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, etc.) or every day.
  • Page 21 SETTING THE WATCH FUNCTIONS ALARM MODE - PULSEWARE MINI The Pulseware Mini heart rate monitor is equipped with an alarm, which can be set for any single day of the week or every day. SETTING ALARM 1. Advance to ALARM mode by PRESSING MODE key.

  • Page 22: Operating The Watch

    OPERATING THE WATCH OPERATING THE CHRONOGRAPH - PULSEWARE SOLO Pulseware heart rate monitors are equipped with a 24-hour 26-lap chronograph. For the first 59m 59s of timing the resolution is 0.1 second. After the first hour the resolution of the timing is seconds.
  • Page 23 OPERATING THE WATCH OPERATING THE CHRONOGRAPH - PULSEWARE SOLO 1. Advance to CHRONOGRAPH by Pressing the PRESS & HOLD key to clear data from previous workout. 3. To BEGIN TIMING, Press the key. 4. Use QUICK PRESSES key to Advance the LAP of the CHRONOGRAPH.
  • Page 24 OPERATING THE WATCH OPERATING THE CHRONOGRAPH – PULSEWARE MINI Pulseware Mini heart rate monitors are equipped with a 24-hour 26- lap chronograph. For the first 59m 59s of timing the resolution is 0.1 second. After the first hour the resolution of the timing is seconds. The top line of the display details the CURRENT LAP NUMBER.
  • Page 25 OPERATING THE WATCH OPERATING THE CHRONOGRAPH – PULSEWARE MINI 1. Advance to CHRONOGRAPH by PRESSING PRESS & HOLD key to clear data from previous workout. 3. To BEGIN TIMING, Press the key. 4. Use QUICK PRESSES of the key to ADVANCE THE LAP CHRONOGRAPH.

  • Page 26: Chronograph Memory Playback

    OPERATING THE WATCH CHRONOGRAPH MEMORY PLAYBACK – SOLO Pulseware Solo heart rate monitors are equipped with a memory that gives you detailed information playback of your completed workout. 1. In CHRONOGRAPH mode with the CHRONOGRAPH STOPPED PRESS & HOLD MODE key.
  • Page 27 OPERATING THE WATCH CHRONOGRAPH MEMORY PLAYBACK – MINI Pulseware Mini heart rate monitors are equipped with a memory that gives you detailed information playback of your completed workout. 1. In CHRONOGRAPH mode with the CHRONOGRAPH STOPPED PRESS & HOLD MODE key.

  • Page 28: Operating The Countdown Timer

    3 short beeps. Upper line of TIMER SCREEN will automatically RESET to PRE-PROGRAMMED TIME. 5. If the TIMER is set to REPEAT (Pulseware Solo only), TIMER will automatically RESTART COUNTDOWN. 6. Press to start timing another interval. Note: You can reset the timer any time by HOLDING key.

  • Page 29: Kcal Mode

    NOTE: You must activate the Chronograph to record data in KCAL mode. DISPLAY: PULSEWARE SOLO: Upper line displays CALORIES USED or BODY FAT BURNED in pounds. Lower line displays CURRENT HEART RATE. PULSEWARE MINI: Upper line displays CALORIES USED or BODY FAT BURNED in pounds.

  • Page 30: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARE OF THE WRIST UNIT Your Pulseware heart rate monitor should be protected from shocks, extreme heat and extended exposure to direct sunlight. As the owner of the product you should only perform service procedures related to the changing of the battery as shown in this manual. You should NEVER attempt to disassemble or otherwise service your watch.
  • Page 31 CARE AND MAINTENANCE CHANGING BATTERIES IN THE WATCH Pulseware heart rate monitors use a common CR2032 3v Lithium battery in both the watch and heart rate transmitter. These batteries are commonly available at camera, bicycle, electronics and drug stores. Normal battery life for the watch is approximately 1 yr. NOTE: Heavy use of the Backlight system may significantly reduce battery life.
  • Page 32 CARE AND MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERY – SOLO The Pulseware Solo features a wireless heart rate transmission system. This system uses a heart rate transmitter, which is worn, on your chest. Like the watch unit, the transmitter is powered by a CR2032 3v Lithium battery.

  • Page 33: Functional Specifications And Ranges

    SPECIFICATIONS AND RANGES FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS AND RANGES GENERAL Operational Temperature -10C to +50C/ 14F to 120F Water Resistance 3 ATM Watch Battery CR 2032 3v Lithium Heart Rate Transmitter Battery CR 2032 3v Lithium Auto Calendar 2004-2054 Time of Day – 12 or 24-hr. formats with 1-second resolution Daily Alarm –...

  • Page 34: Troubleshooting - Basic

    TROUBLESHOOTING – BASIC Your Pulseware heart rate monitor is a very sensitive and sophis- ticated instrument. If properly cared for it should last and remain accurate for many years. However, from time to time problems may occur. It has been our experience that the majority of the problems seen by consumers with products such as the Pulseware are related to dead or dying batteries.

  • Page 35: Trouble Shooting - Heart Rate

    TROUBLE SHOOTING – HEART RATE INTERFERENCE Heart rate monitors are subject to interference from a wide range of external sources of electromagnetic and microwave radiation. High tension power lines, home and automotive electronics, exercise equipment, home security systems, traffic light controls, airport radar systems and other things are capable under the right conditions of blocking the heart rate transmission system.
  • Page 36 HIGHGEAR USA INC. web: www.highgear.com email: contacts@highgear.com © 2005 HighGear USA, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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