Oregon Scientific PE326FM User Manual

5. LCD
6. RESET /
values to zero, increases value in
settings
7. Belt clip
LCD
Pedometer with Radio
Model: PE326FM
USER MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting an Oregon
Scientific™ pedometer (PE326FM).
1. Displays when radio is operating
Keep this manual handy as you use your
2. Displays when batteries are low
new product. It contains practical step- 3. Displays when calories are shown
by-step instructions as well as technical 4. Displays when timer is running
specifications and warnings you should
5. Displays am / pm on a 12 hour
know about.

clock

6. Indicating mode displayed:
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STEP displays the number of

KEY FEATURES

steps taken and the clock
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FRONT VIEW

DIST / TIMER displays the
distance traveled and the count-up
timer
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CAL / TIMER displays the
approximate number of calories
expended and the count-up timer
7. Distance in Km or Miles
8. Weight in Kg / Lbs
9. Displays when in Timer Mode
10. Stride in Cm or Inches

GETTING STARTED

1. COVER RELEASE: Press to open INSULATION TAPE
protective cover
Before using the device, pull out the
2. EARPHONES PLUG
insulation tape underneath the battery
3. VOLUME: Slide to increase /
cover.
decrease radio volume
4. Battery compartment
NOTE The unit will not work until the
5. Radio RESET: Press to return to
tape is pulled out.
default station
6. Radio SCAN: Press to scan

BATTERIES

through radio stations

INTERIOR

To change the batteries:
1. Gently press and pull the battery
compartment door.
2. Insert 2 x LR44 size 1.5V batteries
or equivalent.
1. MODE: Toggles between STEP,
3. Replace the battery compartment
DIST / TIMER and CAL / TIMER
door.
2. ST / SP: Starts / Stops timer
3. : Turns backlight on
NOTE Protect the environment by taking
4. Motion sensitivity switch:
exhausted batteries to authorized
Increases or decreases unit
disposal stations.
sensitivity
: Resets display mode
Shows when batteries are low.
To open the cover:
Holding the pedometer upright, grasp the
clip with one hand and press the COVER
RELEASE button with the other.
CLOCK
1. Press MODE until the STEP mode
is displayed.
2. Press and hold MODE for two
seconds. The 12-hour value will
flash. Press RESET / to select
between 12 hour and 24 hour
format.
3. Press MODE, the "hour" digits will
flash.
4. Press RESET / to alter hour
value. Press and hold to increase
the value rapidly.
5. Press MODE to confirm the
change and move on to the next
setting.
6. Repeat 3, 4 to complete setting
minute and second values.

RADIO

To operate radio:
The built-in FM Radio will automatically
turn on when earphones are inserted.
The earphone icon will appear.
Gently remove the earphones to switch
the radio off. The icon will disappear.
To scan stations:
1. 1. Press SCAN to scroll upward
through frequencies until a
reception is found.
2. Press SCAN again to move to the
next reception.
2. When the unit reaches 108 MHz
press Radio RESET to return to
default frequency (88 MHz).
3. Slide the VOL to obtain the
desired volume level.
TIP: When the radio is not in use remove
earphone from the earphone jack to
avoid battery drain.
NOTE Prolonged simultaneous use of
the EL backlight and FM radio may
cause batteries to deplete rapidly and
affect unit performance.
3. Walk at a normal pace; take at

ADJUSTING THE SETTINGS

least 100 steps.

DISTANCE AND CALORIES

Total distance = steps taken x average
step length. Measuring distance correctly
depends on setting the correct average
length of individual stride.
Precise calories expended calculations
require taking into account many factors.
The PE326FM uses body weight and the
number of steps taken to give a good
estimate.
4. Adjust sensitivity switch if walking
speed changes. Repeat steps 2-4
To set stride length and body weight:
until accurate reading is obtained.
1. In DIST / TIMER or CAL / TIMER
mode press and hold MODE for
The following conditions may cause
two seconds to enter STRIDE /
incorrect reading of steps taken:
WEIGHT display. The stride
1. Uneven walking pace, such as
numbers will flash.
walking in crowded areas or on
uneven floor.
2. Frequent up and down movements,
such as standing up and/or sitting
down; running, jumping, going up
and down stairs etc.

USING THE PEDOMETER

2. Press RESET / until the desired
COUNT-UP TIMER
length of stride is selected (30 to
150cm or 11 to 60 inches).
The count-up timer will start from zero
3. Press MODE, the weight numbers
and count to a maximum time of 99
will flash.
hours, 59 minutes, and 59 seconds
4. Press RESET / until desired
(99:59'59")
weight setting is reached (30-
150kg or 65-340lbs).
1. In DIST / TIMER or CAL / TIMER
5. Press MODE to confirm and exit.
mode press ST / SP to start the
timer.
TIP Individual stride-length varies. Input
an appropriate length for an average
stride. To determine length of stride walk
10 paces and divide distance traveled by
10.
2. Press ST / SP again to stop the
timer.
To reset the timer to zero, press RESET
in DIST / TIMER or CAL / TIMER mode.
TO VIEW VALUES

MOTION SENSITIVITY

To view steps taken, distance traveled
Follow these important procedures to
and calories expended:
adjust the Motion Sensitivity and
Press MODE to enter the desired mode.
ensure accurate readings:
1. Correctly position and attached the
To reset the values, press RESET /
unit to a belt or waistband.
STEP mode.
NOTE The total distance and calories
expended will be cleared along with the
total steps.
FITNESS TIPS
To keep fit, it generally takes a person
2. Reset step counter to zero.
weighing 60kg to walk 10,000 steps to
burn approximately 300 calories. The
Count up
following diagram will give you some timer
basic reference to the calorie
Stride
consumption for people of various
distance
weights.
Operating
temp
Storage temp
Batteries
Battery life
Product size
WARNINGS
(L x W x H)
This product is designed to give you
Weight
years of service if handled properly.
Observe the following guidelines:
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Clean the unit with a slightly damp
cloth and mild detergent. ABOUT OREGON SCIENTIFIC
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Never immerse the unit in water.
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such as digital cameras; MP3 players;
extreme force, shock, or
children's electronic learning products
fluctuations in temperature or
and games; projection clocks; health and
humidity.
fitness gear; weather stations; and digital
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Customer Care department in case you
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need to reach us, as well as frequently
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Do not mix new and old batteries
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or batteries of different types.
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Do not use rechargeable batteries
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EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
not drawn to scale. The manufacturer
and its suppliers hold no responsibility to
Hereby, Oregon Scientific, declares that
you or any other person for any damage
this pedometer (model PE326FM) is in
expenses, lost profits or any other claim
compliance with the essential
that arose by using this product.
requirements and other relevant
provisions of EMC directive 89 / 336 / CE

SPECIFICATIONS

and LVD directive 73 / 23 / EC.
in
TYPE DESCRIPTION
A copy of the signed and dated
Operating STEP, DIST / TIMER,
Declaration of Conformity is available on
modes CAL / TIMER
request via our Oregon Scientific
Real time 12 hour / 24 hour
Customer Service
clock option with hour /
minute / second display
Step counter 0 to 99,999 steps
Distance 0 to 999.99 km
traveled (0 to 999.99 miles)
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99 hours, 59 minutes,
59 seconds
30 to 150 cm
(11 to 60 inches)
-10 to 40 °C (14 to 104
°F)
-20 to 60 °C (-4 to 140
°F)
2 x LR44 1.5V
6 hours continuous
radio.
1 year pedometer only.
64 x 33 x 42 mm
(2.52 x 1.30 x 1.65
inches)
34.9 g (1.23 ounces)
with batteries