Beurer AS50 Operating instructions

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Scope of delivery.............................................................................2

Important Notes...............................................................................3

Activity, health and fitness.............................................................5

Interesting facts about the activity sensor....................................6

Functions of the activity sensor.....................................................9

Getting started...............................................................................10

General operation of the activity sensor.....................................12

Buttons on the activity sensor ..................................................12

Display......................................................................................13

Power saving mode..................................................................14

Basic settings ................................................................................15

Recording the activity...................................................................19

Overview ..................................................................................19

Display activity data..................................................................20

Attaching the activity sensor.....................................................21

Change basic settings ..............................................................23

Switch off pace measurement ..................................................27

Storage function............................................................................28

The EasyFit and Healthmanager software products..................29

Technical specifications and batteries........................................30

Frequently asked questions and answers ..................................31

List of abbreviations......................................................................33

Index ...............................................................................................34

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SCOPE OF DELIVERY

Activity sensor

Belt clip

Wristband

PC interface cable (USB)

In addition:

 Operating instructions

 Short instructions "Quick Start"

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IMPORTANT NOTES

Please carefully read through these operating instructions, keep it for

future reference and also make it available to others. Pay attention to

all information in these operating instructions!

Activity

 Did you know that walking at least 10.000 paces or exercising for

half an hour daily (depending on the person's health condition, less

for older persons, more for children) is good for your health?

 The activity sensor is designed as a running sensor. It measures

your paces when you walk or jog and displays your daily amount of

exercise.

Application

 The activity sensor is only intended for private use.

 The activity sensor may only be used in the manner outlined in the

operating instructions. The manufacturer is not liable for damages

that are caused by improper or incorrect use.

 The activity sensor should be temporarily deactivated for specific

activities such as driving a car to avoid incorrect measurements.

 Please refer to the Beurer HR Monitors to record the training and

measure the pulse of any other kind of sport. As both the EasyFit-

compatible Beurer HR Monitors as well as the Beurer Activity Sen-

sor can transmit the values to the EasyFit Software, comprehen-

sive evaluations are possible for all your physical activities.

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Cleaning and care

From time to time, clean the activity sensor carefully with soapy

water. Do not put the device in water.

Repair, Accessories and Disposal

 Prior to use, you have to ensure that the activity sensor is free of

damage. If in doubt, do not use the activity sensor and consult your

sales representative or the customer service address provided.

 Repairs may only be conducted by customer service or authorized

dealers. Please do not in any case attempt to repair the device! In

the case of complaints, please consult your dealer or the service

address. If you have a complaint, please replace the battery be-

forehand.

 Use the device only with the original accessories of Beurer.

 Avoid contact with sunscreen or the like since these can cause

damage to the imprint or plastic components.

 The warranty expires if the screws are unscrewed or due to im-

proper use.

 Please dispose the activity sensor and used batteries

of the device in accordance with Waste Electric and

Electronic Equipment 2002/96/EC - WEEE. For inquir-

ies, please contact the municipal authority responsible

for disposal in your area.

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ACTIVITY, HEALTH AND FITNESS

Exercise is a prerequisite for healthy living. Physical activity keeps

you fit and reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. If you exer-

cise, it also helps you to reduce weight and you will find that it stabi-

lizes your psychological well-being.

Physical activities refer to all energy consuming exercises. A signifi-

cant share includes daily activities such as walking, bicycling, climbing

stairs and housework. The Beurer Activity Sensor is useful for assess-

ing and recording your daily physical activity objectively. In this way it

can also motivate you to increase your exercise in everyday life. At

least 7.000 – 10.000 paces or 30 minutes exercise a day would be

ideal (Source: acc. to WHO, Dr. Catrine Tudor-Locke, Dr. David R.

Bassett jr.).

Physical activity recommendations for adults (based on the WHO

recommendations, 2002):

Average intensity High intensity

Description For example:

Dancing, gardening,

housework or brisk

walking

For example:

Running, aerobics,

competitive sports

such as football

Activity time 30 minutes a day,

5 days a week

OR

20 minutes a day,

3 days a week

AND

Muscle build-

up

8-10 exercises with 8-12 repetitions each, 2 days a

week

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INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT THE ACTIVITY SENSOR

This activity sensor enables you to check your daily amount of exer-

cise. It gives you an overview of your daily physical activity, deter-

mines the number of your paces and thus calculates your calorie

consumption.

The activity sensor has a dual display function which can show you,

for example, the time and number of paces simultaneously. You can

specify your typical pace length with the basic settings, so that the

activity sensor is able to calculate your activity data from the walk-

ing/running speed. Depending on what type of exercise person you

are or what type of activity you do - slow, gentle movements or quick

hard movements - the sensitivity of the activity sensor can be ad-

justed in five steps.

Reward system

Your activity sensor has a "reward system", which gives a continual

assessment of your ongoing daily activities. The reward system is

divided into three activity levels. Depending on the level, the device

shows the corresponding symbol.

The following table shows the three levels of activity. The levels are

based either on the number of paces or the duration of the activity. In

turn, the number of paces are divided into two types of activities:

 "Quick walking": more than 90 paces per minute

 "Normal walking": less than 90 paces per minute

During the walking period it is possible to take breaks of 2 minutes

each which do not interrupt the evaluation.

Example: You have been walking quickly for 5 minutes in one go

and now want to cross a road. You have to wait at the traffic lights

for approx. 2 minutes before you can cross it. You then walk quickly

again for 5 minutes in one go. Your activity sensor now shows you

an activity time of 10 minutes. Even though you had a break of

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2 minutes at the traffic lights and did not walk for 10 minutes in one

go, you have reached the next activity level.

Level Symbol Activity

1

 from 3.333 paces "quick walking" and

"normal walking" or

 from 10 minutes "quick walking" in

one go. A break of up to 2 minutes is

possible.

2

 from 6.667 paces "quick walking" and

"normal walking" or

 from 20 minutes "quick walking" in

one go. A break of up to 2 minutes is

possible.

3

Alternatively

and

 from 10.000 paces "quick walking"

and "normal walking" or

 from 30 minutes "quick walking" in

one go. A break of up to 2 minutes is

possible.

For individuals with reduced physical fitness, the target daily

amount of exercise can be decreased for "normal walking"

from 10.000 down to 3.000 paces in multiples of 1.000 paces.

The three activity levels are adjusted accordingly by around a

third each. That means for example the 2

nd

level can be

reached already after 2.000 paces and the 3

rd

level after

3.000 paces.

The activity times for each level (10-20-30 minutes) for "quick

walking" cannot be adjusted.

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Analysis of the Training

You can transfer your training data to a computer using the PC inter-

face on your activity sensor (mini USB on the side of the device) and

evaluate it there. The data cable required for this is included in de-

livery.

The EasyFit and Healthmanager computer software products are

available for free download when you register on the website

www.beurer.de/.com.

The EasyFit computer software controls the transfer of data from

your activity sensor and offers a range of evaluation options, includ-

ing pulse measurements. In addition, EasyFit provides useful calen-

dar and administrative functions, which also support optimal training

over longer periods of time. Using the software, you can also control

and monitor your weight management.

The Healthmanager computer software evaluates training data,

blood pressure, weight, glucose levels and other heath-related sta-

tistics.

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FUNCTIONS OF THE ACTIVITY SENSOR

Time functions

 Time of day

 The date is adjustable and is

transmitted to the PC via the

EasyFit software. The date is

not visible on the display.

Settings

 Time of day in [12h] / [24h]

 Weight in [kg] / [lb]

 Pace length for walking and

running in [cm] / [ft/in]

 Sensitivity of the device for

pace counting (5 levels)

 Target for ‘normal walking’

(steps)

Activity functions

 Number of paces

 Total time of activity

 Reward system (adjustable)

 Calorie consumption in [kcal]

(based on the walking/running

speed)

 Fat burning in [g] / [oz]

(based on the walking/running

speed)

 Automatic deletion and storage

of the activity values every day

at 00:00 hours

Storage function for 14 days

 Total time of activity

 Number of paces

 Calorie consumption

 Fat burning

Saved data can be selected using the software products. Only

the current day's data can be recalled directly on the activity

sensor.

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GETTING STARTED

Insert battery/Change battery

If you do not want to insert or change the battery yourself,

please bring it to a watchmaker.

Change the battery in the morning before recording the activ-

ity. This is the only way to ensure that none of the daily re-

cordings are overwritten in the computer software.

At first remove the activity sensor from the belt clip (see chapter “At-

taching the activity sensor”, section “Wearing the activity sensor on

your belt/trouser waistband“).

The battery compartment of the activity sensor is located on the back

of the monitor. Place the monitor with the front facing downwards on a

soft surface and insert the battery as follows:

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Using a coin, turn the lid of the battery

compartment anticlockwise until the lid

comes off.

Remove the battery from the battery com-

partment with the aid of a pointed, non-

metallic tool, e.g. toothpick.

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Put the battery into the battery compart-

ment in such a way that the battery is on

top of the spring underneath the clip (1)

and the positive pole (+) faces upwards.

Check the seal. The seal has to lie flat in

the casing and there must be no visible

damage to it. The impermeability cannot

be guaranteed otherwise.

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3

Put the lid of the battery compartment into

the battery compartment so that it is flush

with the casing.

Pay attention that the arrow on the lid and

the arrow on the casing point against each

other.

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To guarantee continued impermeability,

tighten the lid clockwise with the coin until

it stops.

Caution! Do not continue to turn the

lid, if it cannot be turned into the

battery compartment without resis-

tance. Repeat the process after

changing the position of the lid. The

catch mechanism could be dam-

aged otherwise.

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Your activity sensor switches automatically

into the setting menu.

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GENERAL OPERATION OF THE ACTIVITY SENSOR

Buttons on the activity sensor

1

Switches between the different settings in the set-

ting menu and activity menu.

2

 Sets values. Keep pressed to accelerate input

of the values.

 Switches between the displays of the activity

values.

 Pressing the button for 3 seconds in the activity

menu (Display: Activity time - Total number of

paces) switches the pace counter off (no sym-

bol) and on again (symbol

).

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Display

1

Top line

2

Middle line

3

Bottom line

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Symbols:

Switches between the different setting displays in the

setting menu (arrow flashing).

Symbols of the reward system, they change depending

on the activity level (once a new activity level has been

reached, the symbol flashes for 1 minute). Once the

highest activity level has been reached, the display

switches between the big and the small Smiley. Press

any button to stop the display switching.

“Walking” symbol. This symbol is displayed if the time

for “normal walking” is longer than the time for “quick

walking” or the number or paces for “normal walking” is

bigger than the number of paces for “quick walking”.

“Running” symbol. This symbol is displayed if the time

for “quick walking” is longer than the time for “normal

walking” or the number or paces for “quick walking” is

bigger than the number of paces for “normal walking”.

 “Normal walking”: < 90 paces per minute

 “Quick walking”: > 90 paces per minute

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To continue getting exact results, the battery has to be

replaced as soon as possible after this symbol has been

displayed.

An explanation of the display abbreviations can be found in the list of

abbreviates at the end of the operating instructions.

Power saving mode

In time display press the button for

approx. 3 sec. to switch on the power saving

mode. The display of the activity sensor is

switched off in this mode to increase the battery

life. Only the time of day function is still working.

Pace counting and activity functions are

switched off in the same manner as the display

of the activity sensor. Press any button for

approx. 3 sec. to reactivate the display.

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BASIC SETTINGS

Overview

Adjust values with

.

Short press = single entry, press and hold = accelerates the entry.

In the setting menu you can:

 Adjust your desired target amount of daily exercise for the number

of paces

 Set the desired units

 Enter your personal weight. The activity sensor uses it to calculate

your calorie consumption and your fat burning during physical ac-

tivity!

 Specify the basic functions of the activity sensor.

 Set the time and the date.

After inserting the battery (see chapter "Insert battery/Change bat-

tery") you automatically get into the setting menu.

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Set target amount of exercise

for number of paces

StEP 10000 is displayed. The

number of paces flashes.

Set the desired target

amount of exercise (10.000 -

3.000 paces per day) in multiples

of 1.000 paces.

Set weight units

KG is displayed.

Set the desired units:

 Kilograms kg or

 Pounds lb

This setting also converts the fat

burning unit into grams

g or

ounces

oz.

Set weight

KG is displayed.

Please select your

weight (20-200 kg).

Set stride units

CM is displayed.

Set the desired units:

 Centimetres cm or

 Feet/Inches ft/in

Set activity data

An important presetting is to

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enter your individual pace length

as accurately as possible.

 Run or walk a distance where

you know the exact length (ref-

erence distance). For example

the 100 meter track in the ath-

letics stadium.

 Count the paces you require

for it.

 Divide the reference distance

by the number of paces, and

you will get the step length

(e.g. 100 m / 125 paces =

0.8 m = 80 cm).

CM and are displayed.

Set your pace length

for slow walking (20-250 cm).

CM and are displayed.

Set your pace length

for quick walking (20-250 cm).

Set time format

FORM is displayed. The 24h-

setting blinks.

Set the time of day

format (12h or 24h).

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Set time of day

HOUR is displayed. The hour

setting blinks.

Set the hour (0-23).

If the 12h setting is active:

AM is displayed and it blinks.

Set AM or PM:

 AM (ante meridiem): for ex-

ample, 2:00 AM means 2:00

 PM (post meridiem): for ex-

ample, 2:00 PM means 14:00

MIN is displayed. The minute

setting blinks.

Set the minute (0-59).

Set date

YEAR is displayed. The year

setting blinks.

Set the year (2008-

2050)

MONTH is displayed. The

monthly setting blinks.

Set the month (1-12).

DAY is displayed. The day setting

blinks.

Set the day (1-31).

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RECORDING THE ACTIVITY

Overview

Adjust values with

.

Short press = single entry, press and hold = accelerates the entry.

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In the activity menu you can:

 Display your activity data.

 Set the sensitivity of the device for pace

counting.

 Change the basic settings of the activity sen-

sor.

 Switch off the pace counter.

As soon as you are in the activity menu, your

active time will be displayed in the middle line

(after deletion: 00:00:00) and the paces you

have already walked or run will appear in the

bottom line.

Display activity data

You are in the activity menu.

Display 1:

Middle line: active time

Bottom line: paces already

walked or run

Display 2:

Middle line: fat burning [g] / [oz]

Bottom line: calorie consumption

[kcal]

The calculation of the total

fat and calorie consump-

tion is based on the walk-

ing/running speed.

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