Components; Using The Activity Meter Accessory; Before Use; How To Wear - Nintendo DS Activity Meter Mode D'emploi

Components

Personal Trainer: Walking includes a Game Card, two Activity Meter accessories (batteries included), and
two replacement clip connectors. Below is a description of the Activity Meter accessory and its components.
NOTE: The meter does not have a power switch. Power turns on and off automatically.
Infrared Sensor Lens
Allows sending and receiving of information during infrared communication with the Game Card.
Indicator LED
Shows the status of the meter or battery as described below:
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Flashing red means communication is in progress with the
Game Card.
• Gently shake the meter to check your progress with
Personal Trainer: Walking.
One red flash periodically means you have not yet
achieved the number of steps that have been set as a goal.
Two green flashes means you have exceeded the number
of steps that have been set as a goal.
The level of battery charge cannot be checked, however if the Indicator LED does not flash when the
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meter is shaken, the battery is dead and should be replaced. See page 11 for more information.
Communication Button
Push to start communication with the Personal Trainer: Walking Game Card.
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Using the Activity Meter accessory

Before Use

Remove the plastic tab to allow the battery to touch the battery contacts and turn
the power on. The Activity Meter accessory does not have a power switch and
will turn on and off automatically.
NOTE: If the plastic tab doesn't completely pull out of the battery compartment
the meter may not operate. If the meter does not work after pulling the plastic
tab out, remove the battery cover and battery and check to see if part of the
plastic tab is stuck in the battery compartment. If necessary, carefully remove
any part of the tab left in the battery compartment.
IMPORTANT: Before using the Activity Meter accessory, you must first make a
connection between the meter and your Personal Trainer: Walking Game Card and
register a player. Please see Registering a Player in the Instruction Booklet included
with the Game Card for more information.
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Attaching the Clip Connector

1.
Using a small "+" style screwdriver, loosen the screw on the back of the Activity Meter accessory and
remove the battery cover. Keep the battery cover in a safe place for later use.
2.
Replace the battery cover with the clip connector. Make sure the fingers on one edge of the clip
connector are correctly aligned with the slots in the meter.
3. Tighten the screw, making sure the clip connector is securely fastened.
Battery Cover
1.
• Before attaching the battery cover or the clip connector, or if you have removed the water resistant seal,
always make sure the seal is correctly aligned before reassembling the meter (see page 3).
• When removing and replacing the battery cover or clip connector, make sure the screw is securely
tightened. This will help prevent these components from becoming detached later, and it will assure
good battery contact with the battery terminals.
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The internal clock of the meter is reset when the battery cover or clip connector are removed.
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Front view
Infrared
Sensor lens
Indicator LED
Communication
Button
Remove the plastic tab
by pulling down and
straight out of the meter.
Clip Connector
2. 3.
Battery Cover
Remove screw to replace the battery, or to install the clip
connector.
Strap Hole
For attachment of a strap or other accessory (sold
separately).
Plastic Tab
Remove and dispose of this tab when you are ready to
use the Activity Meter accessory.
Clip Connector
This replaces the battery cover when you want to attach
the meter to a belt or dog collar.

How to Wear

You can carry the Activity Meter accessory in a pocket or bag, as shown below. You can also attach it
with a strap (sold separately).
NOTE: If using a strap, the meter should be tucked in a pocket or other location where it doesn't hang
loosely. This will help prevent inaccurate measurement of steps.
IMPORTANT: Do not carry the meter in your back pocket. Sitting on it could result in
injury to the user or damage to the meter.
The optional clip connector can be used to attach it to a belt, shoulder strap, or your dog's collar, as
shown below. See the next page, Attaching the Clip Connector, for more information.
NOTE: When using the clip connector to attach to a belt or collar, make sure the fit is not too tight or to
loose. This will help prevent damage to the clip connector and prevent the meter from falling off.

Calculating Your Steps Walked and Life Rhythm

The Activity Meter accessory will keep track of and store the number steps walked at a normal pace. You
must then periodically transfer this information to the Personal Trainer: Walking Game Card. This process
is described on the next page and in the Instruction Booklet for the Game Card.
In the following cases, the meter may not be able to accurately record information:
• When walking in a crowd or other situation where you stop and start repeatedly. The meter adjusts for
this by only recording periods of walking lasting 10 seconds or more.
• If the meter is loose inside a bag or held or attached loosely by a hanging strap.
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If the movement is different from walking, such as jogging, running, or other vigorous activity.
• If the movement is softened by shuffling, walking barefoot, or wearing slippers or sandals.
• If the meter is positioned horizontally.
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If the meter is used in a very humid environment.
The meter can only store a limited amount of information as follows:
Life Rhythm - steps walked in minute increments
Steps - steps walked in hourly or monthly increments
When the amount of data stored is exceeded, old data will be overwritten, starting with the oldest. It is
recommended that you transfer data to the Game Card every day.
• Deleted data is not shown on the Game Card.
• A single meter can only record the details of one individual.
Back view
Battery Cover
Strap Hole
Screw
Plastic Tab
Clip
Connector
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About seven days (four minimum)
About 30 days
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