This document serves as a user guide for a TomTom Runner MultiSport GPS Watch, specifically the Dark Grey model (8RS00). It covers initial setup, basic operation, and important regulatory information.
Function Description
The TomTom Runner MultiSport GPS Watch is designed for tracking various fitness activities, including running, cycling, swimming, and treadmill workouts. Its primary function is to record activity data such as distance, time, and pace using GPS technology. The watch also features a QuickGPSfix function to quickly acquire a GPS signal, ensuring accurate location tracking. It is equipped with a display that shows real-time activity information and a menu system for navigating settings and activity types.
Usage Features
Getting Started:
Before using the watch, it is recommended to charge it and download QuickGPSfix information to improve GPS acquisition speed.
- Software Installation: Users need to download and install "TomTom Fitness" software from a specified URL onto their computer.
- Connection: The watch is placed in a USB dock, which is then connected to a computer. The "TomTom Fitness" software guides the user through the setup process.
Watch Interface:
The watch features a simple four-button interface and a touch-sensitive area for the backlight:
- Left Button: Opens the watch status screen, displaying information like battery level.
- Down Button: Accesses the settings menu.
- Right Button: Opens the activities menu.
- Screen Tap: Tapping the screen activates the backlight.
- GPS Receiver: The watch includes a GPS receiver for location tracking.
Menu Navigation:
- Up/Down Arrows: Used to select items within a menu.
- Left Arrow: Exits the current menu.
- Right Arrow: Enters the next level of a menu or toggles an on/off switch.
- Persistent Selection: In some menus, the last selected option remains active when the user exits.
First Run (and other activities):
- Activity Selection: From the clock screen, press the right arrow to access the activity list.
- Choose Activity: Select an activity (e.g., "Run," "Cycle," "Swim," "Treadmill") and press the right arrow.
- GPS Acquisition: The watch will display "Finding QuickGPS" until a GPS fix is obtained, then show "READY."
- Starting Activity: From the "HISTORY" screen (which appears after GPS fix):
- Press the right arrow to start the activity.
- Press the down arrow to change settings.
- Press the up arrow to view a history of previous runs.
- Press the left arrow to return to the activity list.
- During Activity: While an activity is in progress, the watch displays information such as distance, time, and pace. Users can use the up and down arrows to cycle through different data displays.
- Stopping/Pausing Activity:
- Move the left to stop the clock (end activity).
- Move the right to restart the clock (pause/resume activity).
Maintenance Features
Battery and Environmental Information:
- Battery Type: The product uses a Lithium-Ion battery that is not user-accessible or user-replaceable. Users should not attempt to open the case or remove the battery.
- Disposal: The battery and product contain substances that can be harmful if disposed of improperly. The battery must be recycled or disposed of according to local laws and regulations, separate from household waste. The "Wheely Bin" symbol on the product or packaging indicates that it should not be treated as household waste.
- EU Directive Compliance: In line with EU Directive 2002/96/EC (WEEE), the product should be returned to the point of sale or a local municipal collection point for recycling to help conserve the environment.
General Care:
- Use with Care: The manual advises exercising due care and attention when using the product, as it might distract from surroundings or activity. Users should only use the device if found fit by a physician.
- Restricted Environments: Use of devices with an antenna is prohibited on most aircraft, in many hospitals, and other restricted locations. The product must be switched to flight mode or not used in these environments.
Regulatory Compliance:
- FCC Information: The device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules, meaning it is designed to operate without causing harmful interference and must accept any interference received. Users are advised on measures to correct interference if it occurs (e.g., reorienting antenna, increasing separation from receiver).
- IC Information (Canada): The device complies with IC RSS-102 radiation exposure limits and operates under two conditions: it must not cause interference and must accept any interference.
- CE Compliance (EU): TomTom declares that the product and accessories comply with the essential requirements of EU Directive 1999/5/EC. The declaration of conformity is available on the TomTom website.
Software and Copyright:
- Software Updates: The "TomTom Fitness" software is essential for managing the watch, including updates and data synchronization.
- Copyright: The product includes copyrighted software and trademarks owned by TomTom. Users are directed to tomtom.com/legal for limited warranty and end-user license agreements.
- Calorie Calculation: Calorie calculations are based on MET values from the "2011 Compendium of Physical Activities."