mode
start
buttons
set- time and date
AL
AL
when alarm sounds
press mode to stop
AL
alarm
backlight
Setting the Alarm to ON activates the bell icon,
above seconds on the display.
The alarm will sound each day at the set time
for one minute or until Mode is pressed.
setup
on
off
x6
reset
CAUTION. Activating the Reset function will erase the Aqua-
coach’s memory and delete all stored data files. User settings for
all functions will be replaced with the factory settings your
Aquacoach was shipped with.
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will reset to default
time and date
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battery
Aquacoach instructions
Note: The setup mode is automatically exited
if no pushers are pushed for 10 seconds.
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Important notes:
1. Your Aquacoach has been designed for automatedlap counting in
water. It will not work in open water.
2. The Aquacoach detects regular stroking patterns that conform to
Front crawl, Breaststroke, Backstroke or Butterfly strokes only.
The Aquacoach must be put into PAUSE mode when doing drills
and kick sets, or resting in-between sets.
3. Strokes must only be changed at the end of a lap, not part way
through a lap or inaccurate lap and stroke counts may be recorded.
4. The stroke count displayed is the number of strokes taken by the
arm you wear the Aquacoach on. Remember when swimming
Front crawl and Backstroke this is half the number of strokes.
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Aquacoach instructions
set units-
Kg M or Lb Yds
set pool length-
M or Yds
add your weight-
Kgs or Lbs
right or left hand
review in pool
Aquacoach instructions swim
open water stopwatch
record pool swim session
The Aquacoach must be put into Pause mode when
drilling or kicking. To conserve battery life, if the watch
has NOT been PAUSED and no laps
have been detected for 5 minutes, the watch will stop
recording and return to CLOCK screen.
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Note: Motion sensor does
not operate in chrono mode.
REVIEW IN PAUSE
RECORDING
pause
review
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erase
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review pool swim session
sets
TIP: To see how specific metrics vary
by sets, (Time, Speed etc)
select required metric (eg Time) with
Mode and scroll through Sets with
Up/Down.
The metric will be shown for each set
so you can compare it.
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YES
NO
Aquacoach instructions
or 100 yds
Note: If more than one set
has been recorded, the speed
will only be displayed by set,
not for entire log.
total laps
total distance
average strokes
speed
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do I need to enter my weight?
o The AquaCoach uses this to calculate calories burnt
- I want to swim sets, can the AquaCoach record each set?
o Yes, you can play back all the details from individual sets as well as the details of the total swim session
- The AquaCoach does not count all my laps
o If you have inaccurate lap results make sure the watch is securely attached to your wrist and cannot move around.
Also try gliding for a longer period at the start of each lap. This saves you energy and gives the AquaCoach a little longer to register the change of laps.
Some swimmers may find better results wearing the AquaCoach on the other wrist
- The AquaCoach does not work when I do kick-sets or some drills
o The AquaCoach must be put in Pause mode when doing kick sets or drills
- Will the AquaCoach work in open water?
o The AquaCoach has been designed for the pool and will only work in a pool (or an open water body with designated and measured laps)
- Can I wear the AquaCoach on any arm?
o Yes
- The AquaCoach gives strange results when I change strokes mid lap
o The AquaCoach has not been designed to recognize changes of stroke part way through a lap.
You can only change strokes when you start a new lap. If not, it will result in inaccurate lap counts.
- What units is the Speed measured in?
o In seconds/100 meters, as most swimmers calculate their speed this way and can be used with a pool clock as well.
- Will the AquaCoach work with flip turns?
o Yes, the AquaCoach works both with flip turns and with pushing off the wall
- Will the AquaCoach work in all pools?
o Yes, it will work in all pools over 15 meters/yards, but the pool length needs to be set up before use.
In order to recognize you are swimming, the AquaCoach needs to detect several swim strokes.
If using a small pool you may reach the end before this occurs.
FAQ’s
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Troubleshoots
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ISSUE
CAUSE
SOLUTION
1
Watch misses a lot of
laps
SETUP problem. The most
common fault for this is the watch
is set up for the wrong hand.
Change the hand setting in the
SETUP menu.
2
Watch misses laps
The swimmer may take quicker
turns than average. Quick turns
result in a short glide period, the
watch may not have enough time
to register the change of lap.
NOTE: This may happen slightly
more with breaststroke swimming.
Try gliding a little longer at the start of
each lap, this will give the watch a
little longer to register the change of
lap. Just a second will probably be all
that
s required.
3
Watch misses laps
Try wearing the watch on your
other arm, this may be more
regular or when swimming crawl
may spend more time in the glide
position when changing lap.
Change the hand setting in the
SETUP menu and wear watch on
other arm.
4
Watch misses laps
Pool length may be too short (the
watch needs 6 or 7 regular
strokes on the arm you wear the
watch on, before it knows you are
swimming).
Use a longer pool, an 18 metre pool is
usually sufficient for most swimmers
but those with a long distance per
stroke may need a longer pool.
5
Watch misses laps
Alternating between single laps of
crawl and breaststroke may
produce inaccurate lap counts in
some swimmers.
Try gliding a little longer at the start of
each lap, this will give the watch a
little longer to register the change of
lap. Just a second will probably be all
that
s required.
6
Watch counts an extra
lap or two
Hesitating, interrupting stroke
rhythm or changing stroke type
mid lap.
Refrain from changing stroke mid lap,
be aware that if you stop behind
another swimmer in the middle of a
lap or interrupt the stroking pattern the
watch may count an extra lap.
SPEEDO, AND AQUACOACH ARE TRADEMARKS OF AND USED UNDER LICENCE FROM SPEEDO HOLDINGS B.V.© Speedo International Limited 2011
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