Infrared Connection; Checking Battery Power And Replacing The Battery; Troubleshooting; Warranty And Service Information - Nintendo DS Activity Meter Mode D'emploi

• The amount of data that can be saved to the meter (minute-by-minute data) changes according
to the amount of time walked. If you walked for an extremely long time, you may be unable to save all
of your weekly data. (Up to 12 hours of walking a day can be saved as weekly data.)

Infrared Connection

Follow this procedure when you would like to transfer data to the Game Card:
1.
Start up the Personal Trainer: Walking Game Card in your Nintendo DS, Nintendo DS Lite or
Nintendo DSi.
2.
Select CHECK YOUR RHYTHM from the game menu. See the Instruction Booklet for
Personal Trainer: Walking for more information.
3.
Place your Activity Meter accessory so that the infrared
sensors point at each other as shown at right. Do not
exceed 2" (5cm) between the Nintendo DS and the meter.
4. Push the Communication Button on the meter to begin
communication.
Personal Trainer: Walking
Infrared Sensor
NOTE: For best communication, avoid the following, which can interfere with infrared communication:
• Objects between the Nintendo DS and the meter.
• Sunlight or other strong light near by.
• Other sources of heat, light, or strong electromagnetic energy
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WARNING - Battery Leakage
Perchlorate Material – special handling may apply.
More information can be found at http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/HazardousWaste/Perchlorate/index.cfm.
Leakage of battery fluid can cause personal injury as well as damage to your accessory. If battery
leakage occurs, thoroughly wash the affected skin and clothes. Keep battery fluid away from your eyes
and mouth. Leaking batteries may make popping sounds.
To avoid battery leakage:
• Do not use any battery other than the type specified for this product (CR2032).
• Do not leave the battery in the Activity Meter accessory for long periods of non-use.
• Do not attempt to recharge the battery
• Do not put the battery in backwards. The plus (+) side should face outwards when inserted correctly.
• Do not use a damaged, deformed or leaking battery.
• Do not dispose of the battery in a fire.
• Do not short-circuit the battery or the terminals in the battery compartment.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to extremes of heat, or to liquids.
• When the battery has no charge left, remove it from the meter and dispose of properly, following
appropriate local guidelines and regulations. To find a battery collection site near you, please
contact your local solid waste authority or visit:
USA: http://www.epa.gov/osw/conserve/materials/battery.htm
Canada: http://www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/mms-smm/busi-indu/rec-rec-eng.htm
Canada (Quebec) : http://www.recyc-quebec.gouv.qc.ca
For more information or for assistance from Nintendo, e-mail us at nintendo@noa.nintendo.com.
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Troubleshooting

If you are having problems using the Activity Meter accessory and calculating your steps walked or your life
rhythm, review both this manual and the Personal Trainer: Walking Instruction booklet, and the following tips
before seeking assistance:
Make sure you have registered as a player with the Personal Trainer: Walking Game Card. See Registering a
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Player in the Instruction Booklet included with the Game Card for how to register.
Make sure you have transferred information to the Game Card. See Measure Your Life Rhythm! in the
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Instruction Booklet included with the Game Card for how to transfer information.
Review Getting Started in the Instruction Booklet included with the Game Card to make sure you have set up
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the program correctly.
• meter
Make sure the battery in the is working. The Indicator LED should flash when you gently shake the meter.
If it doesn't flash, remove the battery cover and the battery and check to see if anything is blocking the battery
terminals. Replace the battery and orient it so the plus (+) side is visible and faces out. Replace the battery if
necessary.
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Make sure the meter is attached and used properly. It may not accurately measure steps if it is horizontal,
attached loosely, you are walking unevenly, such as in a crowd, or if it is very humid.
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If you can't transfer information from the meter to the Game Card, make sure the distance is correct between
the meter and the Game Card and they are oriented correctly (see page 10). Make sure nothing is in between
the meter and the Game Card. If the infrared sensor lenses are dirty, clean them with a soft cloth.
If you accidentally wash the Activity Meter accessory with your clothes or it gets
submerged in water, follow these instructions:
1. Remove the battery cover (or clip connector) and the battery.
2. Dry all of the components, including the battery compartment, with a soft cloth.
3. Let all components completely air dry. Do not use heat or other artificial means to dry the meter.
meter
4. Reassemble the and check its operation. NOTE: It may be necessary to replace the
battery.
If this accessory still does not operate correctly after trying the troubleshooting steps, visit support.nintendo.com for
assistance and additional troubleshooting and repair options or call 1-800-255-3700.
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Checking Battery Power and Replacing the Battery

The level of battery charge cannot be checked, however if the Indicator LED does not flash when the
Activity Meter accessory is shaken, the battery is dead and should be replaced.
NOTE: If the battery in the meter is getting low on power, a battery replacement warning may appear on
the Nintendo DS screen when using infrared communication between the Personal Trainer: Walking
Game Card and the meter, as shown below. If this happens, replace the battery in the meter as soon as
possible.
2" (5cm)
maximum
When replacing the battery, the internal clock of the meter will be reset. Connect it
to the Personal Trainer: Walking Game Card to correct the clock.
Infrared Sensor
Battery Duration
lens
Battery life will vary depending on conditions of usage. The battery should last approximately 6 months
under these conditions:
• Walking 10,000 steps per day
• One infrared data communication per day
• Average temperature of 25˚ Celsius (75˚ Fahrenheit)
Follow these instructions to replace the battery if the Indicator LED doesn't flash when the meter is moved,
or if you see a low battery warning on the Nintendo DS screen during infrared communication.
1.
Using a small "+" style screwdriver, loosen the screw on the back of the meter and remove the battery
cover (or clip connector).
2. Replace the battery with a new one. Replace with a new CR2032 type battery only. Make
sure the plus (+) side faces outwards.
3. Check to make sure the seal is properly aligned. Replace the battery cover. Make sure the fingers on
one edge of the battery cover are correctly aligned with the slots in the meter.
4.
Tighten the screw, making sure the clip connector is securely fastened. Do not over tighten.
1.
5. Make an infrared connection with the Personal Trainer: Walking Game Card to correct the clock,
which resets when you replace the battery.

Warranty and Service Information

You may need only simple instructions to correct a problem with your product. Try our web site at support.nintendo.com or call our Consumer Assistance Hotline at
1-800-255-3700, rather than going to your retailer. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pacific Time, Monday - Sunday (times subject to change). If the problem cannot be solved
with the troubleshooting information available online or over the telephone, you will be offered express factory service through Nintendo. Please do not send any products to Nintendo without
contacting us first.
HARDWARE WARRANTY
Nintendo of America Inc. ("Nintendo") warrants to the original purchaser that the hardware product shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for twelve (12) months from the date of
purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this warranty period, Nintendo will repair or replace the defective hardware product or component, free of charge.* The original
purchaser is entitled to this warranty only if the date of purchase is registered at point of sale or the consumer can demonstrate, to Nintendo's satisfaction, that the product was purchased within the
last 12 months.
GAME & ACCESSORY WARRANTY
Nintendo warrants to the original purchaser that the product (games and accessories) shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three (3) months from the date of
purchase. If a defect covered by this warranty occurs during this three (3) month warranty period, Nintendo will repair or replace the defective product, free of charge.*
SERVICE AFTER EXPIRATION OF WARRANTY
Please try our web site at support.nintendo.com or call the Consumer Assistance Hotline at 1-800-255-3700 for troubleshooting information and repair or replacement options and pricing.*
*In some instances, it may be necessary for you to ship the complete product, FREIGHT PREPAID AND INSURED FOR LOSS OR DAMAGE, to Nintendo. Please do not send any products to Nintendo
without contacting us first.
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS
THIS WARRANTY SHALL NOT APPLY IF THIS PRODUCT: (a) IS USED WITH PRODUCTS NOT SOLD OR LICENSED BY NINTENDO (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, NON-LICENSED GAME ENHANCEMENT
AND COPIER DEVICES, ADAPTERS, SOFTWARE, AND POWER SUPPLIES); (b) IS USED FOR COMMERCIAL PURPOSES (INCLUDING RENTAL); (c) IS MODIFIED OR TAMPERED WITH; (d) IS DAMAGED BY
NEGLIGENCE, ACCIDENT, UNREASONABLE USE, OR BY OTHER CAUSES UNRELATED TO DEFECTIVE MATERIALS OR WORKMANSHIP; OR (e) HAS HAD THE SERIAL NUMBER ALTERED, DEFACED OR
REMOVED.
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BREACH OF ANY IMPLIED OR EXPRESS WARRANTIES. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR EXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL
DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province. Nintendo's address is: Nintendo of America Inc., P.O. Box 957,
Redmond, WA 98073-0957 U.S.A. This warranty is only valid in the United States and Canada.

FCC and Industry Canada Information

Regulations for Equipment Use in U.S.A. and Canada
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and ICES-003 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this device.
CR2032 battery
Check seal Battery Cover
Battery Cover
alignment
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