Mode Arrow
Mode Arrow
Resistance
Indicators

4Adjust the pedaling resistance as desired.

As you exercise, adjust the pedaling

resistance by press- ing the resistance but- tons. The indicators

on the left side of the

console will show which resistance level

is selected. When the

lowest indicator is dimly lit, resistance

level 1 is selected; when the lowest indicator is brightly lit, resistance level 2 is selected; when the second indicator is dimly lit, resistance level 3 is selected; when the second indicator is brightly lit, resistance level 4 is selected; and so forth. When the highest indicator is brightly lit, resis- tance level 10, the most difficult level, is selected.

5Follow your progress with the monitor modes.

The scan modeÑTo select the scan mode,

repeatedly press the mode button until an arrow appears under the scan symbol. When the scan mode is selected, the con-

sole will display the

speed, time, distance, fat calorie, and calorie modes, for 5 seconds each, in a continuous cycle. A second arrow will show which mode is currently displayed.

The speed, time, dis- tance, fat calorie, or

calorie modeÑTo select a single mode for continuous display, repeatedly press the

mode button until an arrow appears by the desired symbol. Make

sure that there is not an arrow under the scan symbol.

The pulse modeÑTo use the pulse mode, see step 6.

To reset the modes, press the on/reset button.

6Measure your heart rate, if desired.

Note: If the metal contacts on the top and bottom of the pulse sensor are covered with clear vinyl strips, peel off the strips before using the pulse sensor.

To measure

 

your heart rate,

 

place your

 

hands on the

 

metal contacts

 

on the pulse

 

sensor. Your

Metal

palms must be

resting on the

Contacts

upper contacts

 

and your fin-

 

gers must be touching the lower contacts. Avoid moving your hands.

When your pulse is

detected, the heart- shaped indicator in the pulse display will flash each time your heart

beats. A moment later, your heart rate will be

shown. For the most accurate heart rate reading, continue to hold the contacts for about 15 seconds.

If your heart rate is not shown, make sure that your hands are positioned as described above. Be careful not to move your hands excessively or to squeeze the metal contacts too tightly.

WARNING: The pulse sen- sor is not a medical device. Various fac- tors, including the userÕs movement, may affect the accuracy of heart rate read- ings. The pulse sensor is intended only as an exercise aid in determining heart rate trends in general.

7power.

To turn off the power, simply wait for five minutes. If the pedals are not turned and the

console buttons are not pressed for five minutes, the power will turn off automatically.When you are finished exercising, turn off the

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ProForm 985 Rt user manual Adjust the pedaling resistance as desired, Measure your heart rate, if desired