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  • Page 1 GPS Watch with Heart Rate Measurement Operating instructions Edition 04/2013...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1 Intro ........................ 6 2 Plesed Read Safety and Watch Care Notes Before Use ... 7 2.1 Safety Instructions ................7 2.2 Repair ....................8 2.3 Water Resistance ................8 2.4 Shock Resistance ................9 2.5 Avoid from Magnetic Fields ............ 10 2.6 Operating Temperature Range ..........
  • Page 3 11.2 Replacement of the battery of chest strap ..... 64 Connecting to a Computer to Upload Training data and change watch settings ................64 12.1 Download the Runtastic Connect installation files ..64 12.1.1 How to Install Runtastic Connect ........65...
  • Page 4 12.2 Using Runtastic Connect ............65 13 Technical Data..................68 14 Declaration of compliance ............. 69 15 FAQ/Correction of errors ..............71 16 Warranty ....................74...

  • Page 6: Intro

    Intro The GPS Watch with Heart Rate Monitor works together with the heart rate chest strap to measure and record your heart rate. It has built-in GPS to track your route and speed during workouts. The watch is also equipped with a compass and can mark points along your route (“waypoints”) to help you find your way back to the beginning of your path or let you know how long it will take to reach a particular point on the path.

  • Page 7: Plesed Read Safety And Watch Care Notes Before Use

    Please Read Safety and Watch Care Notes Before Use Safety Instructions Please read this chapter carefully and follow all the specified indications. This way you ensure the adequate functioning and a long period of operation for your GPS-watch. Keep the wrapping and operating instructions well, so that, in case of alienation, you can hand them on to the new owner.

  • Page 8: Repair

    This device is not intended for use by individuals (including  children) with limited physical, sensorial emotional capacities or limited experience and / or knowledge unless they are supervised by an individual responsible for their safety or receive instructions from the latter as to how the device should be used.

  • Page 9: Shock Resistance

    Rain, Nautical Car wash Shower Bath, pool Splash sports Yes, do not flood the Yes, watch in water Dry the watch thoroughly before touching any button as water can enter the case through the buttons, damaging the watch. Always use a wet rag to remove residue if the watch is splashed with salt water or mineral water from hot springs.

  • Page 10: Avoid From Magnetic Fields

    Avoid from Magnetic Fields Do not wear the watch near powerful magnetic fields (e.g. transformers) as they can alter the watch’s ability to accurately track time and location and lead to deterioration of the watch. Operating Temperature Range The GPS-watch can be operated in a temperature range from 32 °F to 122 °...
  • Page 11 Charge the battery of the GPS watch only with a USB cable  delivered together with it. If the battery is charged otherwise, this can lead to overheating, explosion or fire. Do not charge the battery of the GPS watch near heat sources ...

  • Page 12: Disposal

    contacts of the battery and the contacts from the device. Keep operating instructions for consulting the information on batteries. Ignoring these instructions can lead to the deterioration of the  battery and in extreme cases can cause the battery to explode.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance The GPS watch and chest strap do not require maintenance. However, we recommend cleaning the sensor surfaces of the chest strap after each use. 2.10 Cleaning the Watch Exterior If problems occur when charging the GPS watch, check the ...

  • Page 14: How To Use This Manual

    The manual has been organized by first steps, then by features and modes. further questions support, email service@runtastic.com. Getting to know your watch What’s in the box 3.1.1 1 GPS watch (Art.-Nr. RUNGPS1, Type: D02I280) including integrated lithium-polymer battery 1 chest strap (formed by sensors and elastic strap ) (Art.-Nr.

  • Page 15: Watch Buttons

    Watch Buttons 3.1.2 "St./Stp." Starts/Stops Workout Navigates UP in menus "LIGHT" button illuminates display "View" Toggles through views watch mode, workout mode, navigation mode.Long press turns on Heart Rate monitor or GPS.Selects item in "MODE"-button— Menu/Settings Switches watch modes, Long press opens Menu/Settings, While in Menu, press to return to previous menu...

  • Page 16: Before Using Your Gps Watch /First Steps

    Before Using Your GPS Watch /First Steps Remove and dispose of the protective plastic on the watch screen. Caution! This protection film for the watch screen poses an asphyxiation danger and must be kept out of reach of babies and young children! The watch is delivered in off-line mode.

  • Page 17: Charge The Gps Watch's Battery

    Getting to know your watch The GPS watch is equipped with a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery. Before the first use, charge the watch for 3 hours or until the battery is full. To charge the watch, attach the clamp-on USB charger to the watch.

  • Page 18: Heart Rate Monitor Chest Strap

    correctly positioned and making contact. If the contacts become clogged with dirt or sweat, gently clean them with a cotton swab and dab of alcohol. When the charge is complete, a message will appear "Battery Full!" A full battery charge will yield up to 16 hours of watch time in GPS mode.

  • Page 19: Acquire Gps Signal Before Starting A Workout

    Position the sensor under your pectoral (chest) muscles, adjusting the strap for a snug but not tight fit. Be sure the battery compartment is to your right when attaching the strap and the words are not upside down. In order to make an optimum transfer of the cardiac frequency possible, wear the belt with the battery compartment on the right side (from the wearer’s point of view).

  • Page 20: Gps Watch Modes

    requires a cold start. A cold start is one that may take a minute or longer to connect to the full GPS signal. On the other hand, a warm start that acquires the signal near the last GPS position, may only take 10 seconds to acquire the full GPS signal.

  • Page 21: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Preparing your watch for use. Navigating the Settings Menu To enter the Settings Menu, PRESS and HOLD the Mode button (bottom left) until the settings menu is displayed. Press the bottom right (Lap/Reset) button to scroll down to the menu item you want.
  • Page 22 o Smart Lap  By Dist Automatic taking-up of lap times „Lap-By-Distance“  LapWP Automatic generation of reference points From laps „Lap-To-Waypoint“  Alert Alarm activation for „Lap-By- Distance“ o View Scan Automatic switching among the 3 displays o Track Log Setting of the interval for measurements o Delete...
  • Page 23  Customize Modification of upper and lower limits  Alert Alarm activation for training area  Reset Reset of upper and lower limits to default settings o Max.HR Setting of maximum cardiac frequency o Pairing Junction of the chest belt with the GPS watch •...

  • Page 24: General Settings

     Dst/Spd Adjustment speed and distance unit measure  Position Adjustment of unit of measure for altitude and longitude degree  Weight Adjustment of weight unit of body weight  Compass (Point 6.5)  Declinate Entry of declinations  Calibrate Compass calibration ...

  • Page 25: System Settings

    lower number. Press the view button to accept the adjustment and move to the next setting. Press the Mode button when you have completed the birth date is set correctly. Weight Select SETTINGS the menu  USER  WEIGHT  Then adjust weight ...
  • Page 26 Adjusting the unit of measure (KM or Miles) for speed and distance The watch can be set to measure speed and distance both on land and on water. Select SETTINGS from the menu  SYSTEM  UNITS   DST/SPD Select METRIC for Kilometers - km/h, IMPERIAL for miles-mph, ...

  • Page 27: Check Memory Usage

    Only a certain number of workouts can be stored on the watch. If you want to save all of your workouts to track your progress over time, you need to connect to Runtastic.com and upload your workouts. To automatically delete workouts from the watch, check the "delete workouts after upload"...

  • Page 28: Time Mode- Watch/Timer/Alarm/Battery

    Time mode- Watch/Timer/Alarm/Battery Press the MODE button until the time mode is displayed. The main time mode is the watch with time and date. That appears as follows: Day of the week Time Month Date Cycle through the following time modes displays by pressing the VIEW button: Time and date ...
  • Page 29 SETTING THE TIME AND DATE The time and date can be set in the Menu by going to SETTINGS > TIME > HOME TIME and choosing how you want to set the time: GPS update  Time Zone  Manual setting ...

  • Page 30: Battery Level Display

    Manual time adjustment If no GPS reception is possible, time format can also be manually adjusted: Select SETTINGS from the menu  TIME DATE HOME DATE   MANUAL Then adjust the seconds, minutes, hours, year, month and day.  Use the ST/Stop and Lap/RESET buttons to change the time up or down.

  • Page 31: Setting A Count-Down Timer

    Setting a Count-down Timer In Time-mode press the VIEW button until the following display appears : Timer Current time Set Timer Select SETTINGS from the menu  TIMER  Use the ST/STP or Lap/RESET button to adjust the hours,  minutes and seconds for the timer.

  • Page 32: Alarm

    Alarm You can set up to 5 different alarms to go off at a particular time. Alarms can be set to repeat daily or on chosen days. To view the time of each set alarm, go to Time-mode and press the VIEW button until the following display appears: Alarm 1-5 Alarm time...

  • Page 33: Dual Time - Display Two Time Zones

    Daily Daily Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Mon-Fri Monday-Friday Press the MODE button to accept settings and return to the  previous menu. Stopping the Alarm When the alarm rings, stop it by pressing any key. Dual Time – Display two time zones Keep track of a different time zone by setting the Dual Time (e.g., always know what time it is in Paris when you are in New York).

  • Page 34: Gps-Workoute Mode

    The GPS-Workout mode will display and record your stats once a current exercise session has been started. Stats can be saved and later uploaded to the Runtastic website using Runtastic Connect. There are 3 customizable displays (see section ###) to view heart rate, calories burned, time, pace, speed, distance, altitude, and laps.

  • Page 35: Heart Rate Monitoring

    Setting of training data to zero If training stops, hold down the "LAP/RESET" button, until "Hold to Save" appears; all training data are set to 0 and you can start a new training. Still, the data of this training will be kept in the memory of the watch and will be able to be viewed later.
  • Page 36 goals. The GPS watch has 3 training zone options (Health, Fat Burn, Aerobics), or you can customize the zones (User). The GPS watch automatically calculates your maximum heart rate based on your age and gender (this is why it you must set up this information in user settings see section ##).
  • Page 37 Select SETTINGS from the menu HRM  HR ZONE   CUSTOMIZE Select the training zone you want to modify—Health, Fat Burn,  Aerobics, or User. As you change the heart rate beats per minute (bpm) using the  ST/STP or Lap/RESET buttons, the percentage of your maximum heart rate (indicated next to the heart rate bpm) will also change.
  • Page 38 Press the MODE button to accept the changes and return to  the previous menu. Activate/Deactivate Training Zone Alarms When you aren't looking at your watch, you can be alerted when you are above or below your set heart rate zone. To hear an audible alert when your heart rate is outside the training zone: Select SETTINGS from the menu...

  • Page 39: Sports Profiles And Training Data

    The GPS watch has 5 different training profiles: Running, Cycling, Hiking, Sailing and User The names of these profiles can be modified by connecting the watch to your computer and using the Runtastic Connect software (see section ###) To Choose a Sports Profile Select SETTINGS from the menu...
  • Page 40 The screens can be customized in the watch settings or by connecting the watch to your computer and making changes in the Runtastic Connect software. Using the Runtastic Connect software is the faster and easier method (see section ### for instructions) Customizing Training Displays in the Watch Settings Select SETTINGS from the menu...
  • Page 41 To keep the current setting, press the VIEW button.  Pressing the VIEW button again will display "View 2" and "View  3" Repeat the steps to customize each view. Press the MODE button when you are done to accept the ...

  • Page 42: Using Gps During Workout Sessions

    Possible training data row 2 Distance Distance Current cardiac frequency LapDist Lap distance LatLong Longitudinal and latitude degree PaceAvg Average pace (time/ mile) SpeedAvg Average speed Speed Current speed TimeOfDay Time Wkout Time Training time Reset the Training Views to defaults In the setting mode select „Workout“...

  • Page 43: Gps Status Display

    Press and hold down the „VIEW“-button from GPS- Workout-mode. The GPS icon will blink indicating that it is searching for satellites. When the GPS signal is acquired (fixed), the icon will change as follows: Search for signal acquired Satellites Option 2: Press and hold the MODE button to enter the watch menu.
  • Page 44 This symbol indicates that the GPS has acquired full 3-D positioning, including Altitude data. Accurate and uninterrupted reception of the satellite signal can only be guaranteed under calm weather conditions (clear sky) and an adequate reception area – open area with clear view to the sky. Satellite signals react sensitively to external influences.
  • Page 45 Press and hold down the VIEW button until "GPS Off!" is displayed. Option 2: Press and hold the MODE button to enter the watch menu. Select GPS from the menu  ON/OFF Press the VIEW button and the message "GPS Off!" will be displayed.

  • Page 46: A-Gps

    When You Can't Get a GPS Signal There are times when the GPS may not be able to obtain a signal (e.g., during bad weather, downtown among tall buildings). Yet, the watch can still track your workout and add the GPS information later using a feature called the "Assisted Global Positioning System"...
  • Page 47 Automatic recording of lap times LAP BY DISTANCE The Smart Lap feature will automatically generate a lap at any set distance (e.g., every ½ mile, mile). Lap times will then automatically be recorded when the distance has been reached. To set up Smart Lap by distance: Press and hold the MODE button to enter the watch's menu.

  • Page 48: After Training-Recalling Workout

    After training-RECALLING WORKOUT History After a workout session has been completed and saved (see section###), you can review the data that was recorded during your workouts. To view your Workout history: Press and hold the MODE button to enter the watch's menu. ...

  • Page 49: Gps-Navigation-Mode

    DELETEDel All. Workout data is NOT automatically deleted. See section### on how to automatically delete workout data that has been uploaded to your Runtastic.com dashboard. GPS-Navigation-mode The GPS Navigation mode can create routes (paths) or points along a route to follow (waypoints). This mode works together with the...

  • Page 50: Waypoints-Creating A Path On The Watch: Finding Your Way

    lap in one mode, it begins a session and registers the lap in the other mode as well. Before you begin GPS Navigation, you need to choose a path. Previous paths can be followed, or a new path can be created. Press the MODE button repeatedly until the “GPS Navigation-mode is displayed: Current Speed...
  • Page 51 navigation and pick the waypoint, or the forward navigation (see below for instructions). Another way to use marked waypoints is to return to a point along the path and find your way back to where you started, or simple choose your starting point and follow the way back. This is particularly helpful to be guided back to a point on a trail when hiking.
  • Page 52 Press the MODE button to accept the changes and return to  the previous menu. Delete path Press and hold the MODE button to enter the watch's menu.  Select NAVIGATION from the menu  DelPath  Use the ST/STOP or Lap/RESET buttons to scroll through the ...

  • Page 53: Navigation-Display

    Choose a path with "0" waypoints to create a new path.  Choosing a previously recorded path will overwrite the previous path information. Press VIEW to choose the displayed path number.  Press MODE to accept the settings and return to the previous ...

  • Page 54: Navigation Mode

    Before you begin, choose the path, the navigation-mode and the waypoint-radius, as described below: Navigation Mode 8.5.1 There are three different types of navigation: Waypoint-navigation: Here you choose an individual waypoint  on the active path that becomes the location to which you will be directed.

  • Page 55: Starting The Gps Navigation

    Waypoint-radius This setting determines the distance from the actual marked waypoint at which the watch determines that you have reached the waypoint. The default is 100 feet but it can be changed manually (from 50 to 650 feet). To set the waypoint radius: Press and hold the MODE button to enter the watch's menu.
  • Page 56 • Press the VIEW button and the message "GPS On!" will be displayed. The GPS Navigation will automatically load the last used path. To use another path, or to create a new path, follow the previous directions in this section on selecting or creating a path. If you are creating a new path, or have chosen a path with 0 waypoints, "no waypoint"...

  • Page 57: Navigating To A Waypoint: Go-To-Display

    Navigating to a waypoint: Go-to-display While in the GPS-Navigation mode and press the “VIEW”-button until you see the following display: Waypoint number Path name Navigation data Choose a waypoint number from the currently selected path by pressing the “ST./STP.” or “LAP/RESET”-button. The navigation data in the bottom row will alternate between: Time and date, when the waypoint was created ...
  • Page 58 Direction Indication of degrees North 349° - 11° North-Northeast 12° - 33° Northeast 34° - 56° East-North East 57° - 78° East 79° - 101° East-South East 102° - 123° South East 124° - 146° South-South East 147° - 168° South 169°...

  • Page 59: Compass Calibration

    Compass calibration 8.8.1 To ensure that the accuracy of the watch's compass it must be calibrated: The first time the compass is used on the watch  When changing locations or situations from the last time the  compass was calibrated. To calibrate the compass: Press and hold the MODE button to enter the watch's menu.
  • Page 60 Geographical Magnetic North Pole North Pole Magnetic Magnetic declination declination To correct this declination, the deviation degree can be introduced. This deviation degree is indicated on maps as plus (positive) Eastern deviation (E)(pointing to the right of North), and minus (negative) Western deviation(V) (Pointing to the left of North).

  • Page 61: To Save Battery Life

    Select SETTINGS from the menu  SYSTEM COMPASS DECLINATE. Use the ST/STOP or LAP/RESET to adjust the deviation number (plus or minus). Press the MODE button to accept the setting and return to the previous menu. To Save Battery Life To preserve battery life, the watch display can be turned off.

  • Page 62: Charging The Battery, Replacement Of Batteries

    11 Charging the battery, replacement of batteries 11.1 Charging the battery of the GPS watch The GPS watch has a lithium-polymer battery. Battery Usage Display In Time-mode press the „VIEW“-button until the following display appears on the display: Remaining hours An estimation of the hours left for the use of the GPS function will be displayed.
  • Page 63 To charge the watch, attach the clamp-on USB charger to the watch. Be sure that the pins on the charger fit into the contacts on the back of the watch. Plug the USB into a USB wall adapter or your computer.

  • Page 64: Replacement Of The Battery Of Chest Strap

    Training Data change watch settings To upload your workout history to your profile on Runtastic.com and to easily change settings on the watch, you will need to connect the Runtastic Connect watch to your computer. The software must first be installed on your computer 12.1...

  • Page 65: How To Install Runtastic Connect

    We cannot be held responsible for damage to your computer. 12.2 Using Runtastic Connect Runtastic Connect will launch automatically when you connect the watch to your computer. Connect the watch to your computer using the USB/data cable. Be sure that the pins on the adapter clamp are touching...
  • Page 66 Click to this arrow to open up the window completely: To sign up or create a Runtastic account, click on “Connect account". This will automatically take you to Runtastic.com where you can log in to an existing account or follow the instructions on the website to create a new account.
  • Page 67 “User” In the customize window, you can make changes to the watch's profile displays as well as change the names of the profiles. The three screens can be customized by choosing the data type from the drop-down menu. When you have completed your changes, click on the "save"...

  • Page 68: 13 Technical Data

    From time-to-time, Runtastic will update the firmware that runs the GPS watch in order to improve its performance or update features. Regularly check for updates when connecting your watch by clicking on the System tab and pressing the "update" button. You will be notified if an update is available.

  • Page 69: 14 Declaration Of Compliance

    Watches, declares that the GPS watch (Art.-No. RUNGPS1, Type: D02I280), as well as the chest strap (Art.-No. RUNGPS1, Type: T00018D) comply with the applicable basic conditions and dispositions of 1999/5/EG directive. The complete text of the declaration of compliance can be taken from our website www.runtastic.com...

  • Page 71: 15 Faq/Correction Of Errors

    The display may have inadvertently been turned off Press the LAP/Reset button for over 5 seconds to turn it back on. If the display still does not appear, contact Runtastic customer service. Why is the screen black and why aren’t the displays readable?
  • Page 72 The display on the screen reacts slowly, why? Is the temperature below freezing (32° F) When the temperature rises again over 32°C, the display will become normal. The saved data will not be lost. How long does the battery of the GPS watch last? A full batter charge will last approximately 16 hours, when using the GPS, or approximately 1 year when used solely as a watch in time mode.
  • Page 73 Why won't the battery of the GPS watch charge? If you are charging the watch by connecting it to a USB port on your computer, be sure that the USB port is a power carrier. Check the contact pins on the back of the watch. If these have become soiled with sweat deposits and skin scales, clean them with a sharp metallic object (e.g.

  • Page 74: 16 Warranty

    To make a claim: Contact the retailer where the product was purchased or Send an e-mail to: service@runtastic.com PLEASE NOTE: PLEASE CONTACT CUSTOMER SERVICE FOR A RETURN AUTHORIZATION. CANNOT ACCEPT UNANNOUNCED PACKAGES.

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