•After you put on the chest strap, face the display console for a minimum of 15 seconds. This allows the receiver in the console to recognize the signal from the chest strap.
•If three dashes (— —
•Always face forward on the EFX and use the stationary handrail for balance.
•Maintain a constant stride rate while exercising. Find a comfortable stride rate between 100 and 150 strides per minute.
Using SmartRate
The SmartRate feature helps you monitor and maintain your heart rate in the target zone best suited to your specific needs. When you wear a chest strap, a blinking LED appears on the SmartRate display. The blinking LED indicates the zone that your heart rate is in, either weight loss or cardiovascular.
The SmartRate indicator lights do not appear when:
•You press QUICKSTART at the banner.
•You bypass the AGE prompt.
•You do not wear or improperly position the chest strap.
Note: Review the information on the QUICKSTART card that accompanies your literature packet. It explains how to adjust the chest strap.
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