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The oxygen saturation percentage scale.
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A graph of your average oxygen saturation
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readings for the last 24 hours.
Your most recent oxygen saturation reading.
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The elevation scale.
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A graph of your elevation readings for the last 24
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hours.
Getting Pulse Oximeter Readings
You can manually begin a pulse oximeter reading by
viewing the pulse oximeter widget. The widget displays
your most recent blood oxygen saturation percentage, a
graph of your hourly average readings
for the last 24 hours, and a graph of your elevation for the
last 24 hours.
NOTE: The first time you view the pulse oximeter widget,
the device must acquire satellite signals to determine your
elevation. You should go outside, and wait while the device
locates satellites.
1 While you are sitting or inactive, press UP or DOWN
to view the pulse oximeter widget.
2 Remain motionless for up to 30 seconds.
NOTE: If you are too active for the watch to get a
pulse oximeter reading, a message appears
instead of a percentage. You can check again after
several minutes of inactivity. For best results, hold the
arm wearing the device at heart level while the device
reads your blood oxygen saturation.
3 Press
to view a graph of your pulse oximeter
readings for the last seven days.
Turning On All-Day Acclimation Mode
1 From the pulse oximeter widget, hold MENU.
2 Select Options > Acclimation > All Day.
The device automatically analyzes your oxygen
saturation throughout the day, when you are not
moving.
NOTE: Turning on all-day acclimation mode
decreases battery life.
Turning On Manual Acclimation Mode
1 From the pulse oximeter widget, hold MENU.
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2 Select Options > Acclimation > Manual.
The device begins a pulse oximeter reading when you
view the pulse oximeter widget.
Turning On Pulse Oximeter Sleep Tracking
You can set your device to continuously measure your
blood oxygen saturation while you sleep.
NOTE: Unusual sleep positions can cause abnormally
low sleep-time SpO2 readings.
1 From the pulse oximeter widget, hold MENU.
2 Select Options > Sleep Pulse Ox > On.
Tips for Erratic Pulse Oximeter Data
If the pulse oximeter data is erratic or does not appear,
you can try these tips.
Remain motionless while the device reads your
blood oxygen saturation.
Wear the device above your wrist bone. The device
should be snug but comfortable.
Hold the arm wearing the device at heart level
while the device reads your blood oxygen
saturation.
Use a silicone band.
Clean and dry your arm before putting on the
device.
Avoid wearing sunscreen, lotion, and insect
repellent under the device.
Avoid scratching the optical sensor on the back of the
device.
Rinse the device with fresh water after each
workout.
Training
Setting Up Your User Profile
You can update your gender, birth year, height, weight, heart
rate zone, and power zone settings. The device uses this
information to calculate accurate training data.
1 Hold MENU.
2 Select User Profile.
3 Select an option.
Fitness Goals
Knowing your heart rate zones can help you measure and
improve your fitness by understanding and applying these
principles.
Your heart rate is a good measure of exercise
intensity.
Training in certain heart rate zones can help you
improve cardiovascular capacity and strength.
If you know your maximum heart rate, you can use the
table
(Heart Rate Zone Calculations, page
27) to
Training
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