Spirit EL255 Quick Start mode, Basic information and functions, Programming the console

Console Operation

Quick Start mode

This is the quickest way to start a workout. After the console powers up you just press the Start key to begin, this will initiate the Quick Start mode. In Quick Start the Time will count up from zero and the workload may be adjusted manually by pressing the Up or Down button. The dot matrix display will show a 1/4-mile track with a lap counter in the center to monitor your progress.

Basic information and functions:

The Message Window:

Will initially be displaying the Time, Program name and Distance (in miles). Each time the Enter button is pressed the next set of information will appear, three sets of data in all. The next set of information displayed is: Speed (in mph), RPM (pedaling speed) and Watts (indication of work level). The third set displayed is: Calories, Level (work level from 1-20) and Pulse (heart rate in beats per minute). Pressing the Display key one more time will set the display to scan mode where the data will change every 4 seconds.

The Elliptical has a built in heart rate monitoring system. Simply grasping the hand pulse sensors on the stationary handle bars will start the heart Icon blinking (this may take a few seconds). The Pulse Display Window will display your heart rate, or Pulse, in beats per minute.

The Stop/Reset button actually has several functions. Pressing the Stop/Reset key once during a program will Pause the program for 5 minutes. If you need to get a drink, answer the phone or any of the many things that could interrupt your workout, this is a great feature. To resume your workout during Pause just press the Start key. If the Stop/Reset button is pressed twice during a workout the program will end and a summary of your workout is displayed. If the Stop/Reset key is held down for 3 seconds the console will perform a complete Reset. During data entry for a program the Stop/Reset key performs a Previous Screen function. This allows you to go back one step in the programming each time you press the Stop/Reset key.

There is an Audio Input Jack on the front of the console and built-in speakers. You may plug any low-level audio source signal into this port. Audio sources include MP3, Ipod, portable radio, CD player or even a TV or computer audio signal.

Programming the console

Each of the programs can be customized with your personal information and changed to suit your needs. Some of the information asked for is necessary to ensure the readouts are correct. You will be asked for your Age and Weight. Entering your age and Weight aides in calculating a more correct Calorie reading. Although we cannot provide an exact calorie count we do want to be as close as possible.

A message about Calories: Calorie readings on every piece of exercise equipment, whether it is in a gym or at home, are not accurate and tend to vary widely. They are meant only as a guide to monitor your progress from workout to workout. The only way to measure your calorie burn accurately is in a clinical setting connected to a host of machines. This is because every person is different and burns calories at a different rate.

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