Navman R300 User manual

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English

USER GUIDE

R300 – English

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Navman’s GPS Sport.Tool 300 series provides an affordable and

reliable way to track and store a variety of personal performance

indicators.

Please read this guide carefully and familiarize yourself with

the interface and functions, as well as the intended use and

limitations of the Navman R300 GPS Sport.Tool.

This product complies with CE, FCC, Canada 210, and C-Tick

regulations.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) this device may not cause interference

(2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that

may cause undesired operation of the device.

WARNING: Entering information or handling the Navman

Sport.Tool while moving is unsafe and may cause you to

be distracted or fail to observe safe practices necessary to

avoid death, serious injury, collisions or accidents to you or

others. Use the memory functions to review data when you

are not moving.

CAUTION: The Navman R300 GPS Sport.Tool is intended

for recreational use only. Do not use this product for

obtaining measurements that require professional or

industrial precision. Consult your physician before starting

or changing any exercise programs.

Welcome

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Content

R300 – Content

1.0 General information 1-6

1.1 Checklist 1-6

1.2 Care and maintenance 1-6

1.3 Water resistance 1-6

1.4 Altitude measurement 1-6

1.5 Changing the battery 1-7

2.0 Navman R300 interface 1-8

2.1 Button functions 1-8

2.2 Display screen 1-8

3.0 Getting started 1-9

3.1 Be outdoors 1-9

3.2 Fit the R300 1-9

3.3 Startup 1-9

3.3.1 Enter setup 1-10

3.3.2 Start normal operation 1-10

4.0 Setup 1-11

4.1 Setting options 1-11

4.1.1 Set time format 1-12

4.1.2 Set date format 1-12

4.1.3 Set button beep status 1-13

4.1.4 Set weight units 1-13

4.1.5 Edit user weight 1-14

4.1.6 Set energy units 1-14

4.1.7 Set speed units 1-15

4.1.8 Set offset (set local time) 1-16

4.1.9 Editing settings (overview) 1-17

5.0 Normal operation 1-18

5.1 Modes 1-18

5.1.1 Speed mode 1-19

5.1.2 Speed (Average) mode 1-19

5.1.3 Speed (Maximum) mode 1-20

5.1.4 Odometer/Altitude mode 1-20

5.1.5 Calories mode 1-21

5.1.6 Zone mode 1-21

5.1.6.1 Zone (Minimum) 1-22

5.1.6.2 Zone (Maximum) 1-22

5.1.7 Clock mode 1-23

5.1.8 Timer mode 1-24

5.1.9 Timer recall mode 1-24

5.1.10 Mode operation (overview) 1-25

6.0 Restoring default settings 1-26

7.0 Glossary 1-27

8.0 Copyright 1-27

9.0 Additional warnings, disclaimers, and limitations on

liability 1-28

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1.0 General information

1.1 Checklist

The R300 package should contain the following items:

• Navman R300 GPS Sport.Tool

• armband

• quick guide

• user guide

• 1 x AA battery

• registration card

1.2 Care and maintenance

Do not attempt to disassemble the R300; there are no user

serviceable components in this product.

The R300 is of robust design. However, care should be taken to

protect from shocks or extreme heat.

Clean using only a soft cloth with mild soap and warm water. Do

not use abrasive cleaning materials or products. We recommend

rinsing the R300 with fresh water after any exposure to salt

water.

CAUTION: Please ensure battery cover is in place during

cleaning.

Store the R300 away from direct sunlight or extreme heat

sources. (Remove battery before storing for an extended

period.)

1.3 Water resistance

The Navman R300 GPS Sport.Tool is water resistant.

1.4 Altitude measurement

Due to the nature of GPS, inaccurate altitude measurements

can sometimes be observed. Altitude readings should be

viewed as indicative measurements only.

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1.5 Changing the battery

Always shut down the R300 before changing the battery.

Note: All system settings, and the calculated data that was stored

at the last controlled shutdown*, are retained when the battery is

removed. This information persists indeﬁnitely until updated or reset.

If battery power becomes low during operation the battery icon

is displayed.

For best performance:

General use = Alkaline

Below 5 oC = NiMH

constant = low power

ﬂashing = approx. 5 min before automatic shutdown**

* Press and hold to perform a controlled shutdown.

** When battery power becomes too low to continue operation,

a controlled shutdown is automatically executed (current data

is saved).

R300 – General information

battery icon

1. Turn D-ring anti-clockwise and slide enclosure cover down to

open battery enclosure.

2. Insert battery with «» end as indicated inside enclosure.

3. Replace enclosure cover (ensuring lugs at the bottom of the

cover are aligned with slots in the enclosure surround), turn

D-ring clockwise to seal.

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2.1 Button functions

There are two control buttons, and . These buttons are

pressed separately or together to turn the unit on and off, cycle

through modes, and select mode options.

Throughout this guide the button icons are used as follows:

= press this button

= press both buttons together

Note: where it is required to press and HOLD buttons, a countdown

begins. To perform the required action continue to hold until the

counter reaches zero; if you release the button sooner the action will

not be performed.

2.2 Display screen

The illustration above shows the complete display capability of the R300.

Only a sub-set of these elements appear at any time during operation.

The upper screen section displays the antenna and battery

icons, as well as all values and units. The lower screen

section displays the mode icons and the setup icon (SYSTEM

SET).

Mode Icons

2.0 Navman R300 interface

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Clock

Timer

Timer recall

Speed

Speed (Average)

Speed (Maximum)

Odometer/Altitude

Calories

Zone settings

8 7 2

3Cal ZONE

SET

SYSTEM

SET

kmmi PM mftkcalkJ kglb

MAXMIN

LAP PACE

km/hmph

RCL MAX

AVG

RCL

AVG

MAX

8 7 2

Cal

ZONE

SET

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3.1 Be outdoors

The R300 is not intended for operation indoors or under water

as it uses Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites to get

time and date information, and to calculate distance and

speed. For best results, always use the R300 outdoors with an

unobstructed view of the sky.

3.2 Fit the R300

The R300 is designed to be worn on the left upper arm. The

easiest way to ﬁt the unit is to feed the strap through the

fastener to create a loose enclosure. Then slide your left arm

through the enclosure and tighten the strap after the unit is in a

comfortable position.

3.3 Startup

Press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup, OR

press to turn the power on and start normal operation.

First start may take up to 80 seconds to get all the satellite data

Flashing = seeking GPS data

Constant = GPS data obtained

3.0 Getting started

R300 – Getting started

!Always enter setup ﬁrst if you wish to change settings.

To enter setup after starting normal operation, you will

need to shut down and re-start the unit.

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3.3.1 Enter setup

To enter setup

Press and hold to turn the power on and enter setup.

When the counter reaches zero, the R300 will enter setup. If

you release before the counter reaches zero the R300 will

immediately start normal operation.

Note: To enter setup after starting normal operation you will need to

restart the R300. For details about changing settings see Section 4.0.

To leave setup

Press and hold to leave setup and start normal operation.

When the counter reaches zero, the R300 will leave setup and

start normal operation in Speed mode. If you release before

the counter reaches zero the R300 will remain in setup.

Note: you must leave setup ﬁrst if you want to turn the power off.

3.3.2 Start normal operation

To start normal operation

Press to turn the power on and start normal operation.

When starting directly into normal operation, the R300 will start

in the mode it was in at last shutdown. (Speed mode is always

displayed ﬁrst when starting normal operation after leaving

setup.) For details about normal operating modes see Section

5.0.

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