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Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CATEYE Q3a Multi-Sport Computer. The Q3a is a wristwatch heart rate monitor with additional cyclocomputer features to allow athletes to extensively organize and analyze their training data. 2.4 GHz-frequency digital wireless technology, the same technology used for everyday equipment such as wireless network is used for both the integrated cadence/speed sensor and the heart rate sensor. This technology practically eliminates all interference from ext
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About the manuals Before use See this section for installation of the unit on the bicycle, use of the heart rate sensor, wristwatch set-up, and the basic operation of the product. • Bicycle Installation ..........................................See page 10-12 • Heart rate sensor.............................................See page 13 • Wristwatch set-up ...........................................See page 14-21 • Basic wristwatch operation .............................See page 22-23 Clock mo
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Contents Introduction .........................1 Transmission sleep mode ........23 Saving the power of the About the manuals .................2 wristwatch ...............................23 Proper use of the CatEye Q3a ....5 Clock mode (CLOCK) ............ 24 Important ............................6 Functions in Clock mode ..........24 Description of wristwatch and Display data in Clock mode ......24 its parts ..............................8 Alarm clock mode ....................24 Wristwatch .
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Searching for sensor ID ...........53 Registration....................... 78 Setting the measurement unit ...55 Limited warranty ................. 78 Setting the record interval ........56 Index ............................... 79 Total trip distance/total elapsed time entry....................57 Setting the auto-mode .............58 Setting sound...........................59 Correcting the sea level altitude ...60 Basic knowledge of the altitude measurement ........... 61 Altitude measuremen
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Proper use of the CatEye Q3a Please follow the following instructions for safe usage. The meaning of icons in this manual: Warning!!!: Sections marked with these icons are critical for safe use of the device. Be sure to follow these instructions. Caution: Important cautionary notes on the use and operation of the Q3a. * Helpful tips are highlighted with asterisks. The meaning of color on the screen in this manual: Red: Indicates the displayed data is flashing. Black/gray: Indicates the displa
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Important 2.4 GHz digital wireless system 2.4 GHz-frequency digital wireless technology, which is the same technology used for wireless LAN, is used for both the integrated speed/cadence sensor and the heart rate sensor. This technology practically eliminates interference from external noise and cross-talk with other wireless computer users, and enables you to store highly reliable data. However, in a very rare occasions, objects and places may generate strong electromagnetic waves and inte
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Automatic recognition of the speed sensor ID The speed sensor has its own ID, and the wristwatch measures in synchronization with the ID. Two speed sensor IDs can be registered to one wristwatch, which can automatically identify the 2 speed sensors once their IDs are registered in advance. As a tire circumference is set to the speed sensor ID, wheel selection by manual op- eration is no longer required, which was necessary with conventional units. * The speed sensor currently recognized is in
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Description of wristwatch and its parts Wristwatch Mode-1/+ button * Menu/enter button (MODE1) (MENU) Start/stop/ Mode-2/- button * select button (SSS) (MODE2) Lap button (LAP) Pressure sensor * Pressing and holding the MODE1 or MODE2 button lights up the backlight (Except in Setup mode). Battery cover Serial number Belt Accessories Wheel magnet Cadence magnet Speed sensor Bracket (for handlebar-mount) (SPEED/CADENCE) Heart rate sensor CD-ROM This manual Nylon ties (x7) HR strap * See pa
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Screen display Speed pace arrow (upper display) The pace arrows show whether the current speed is faster ( ) or slower ( ) than the average speed. Upper data display Upper selected mode icon Indicates the measurement data currently displayed in the upper data display. Lower selected mode icon/unit Indicates the unit along with the data currently displayed in the lower data display. Lower data display Heart rate pace arrow (middle display) The pace arrows show whether the current heart rate is
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Before use SPEED SPEED SPEED CADENCE CADENCE Bicycle Installation Mount the speed sensor and magnet 1 Speed sensor Wheel magnet � Cadence magnet Speed sensor 1-1.Lightly secure the speed sensor Locate the speed sensor on the left (non-drive side) chain stay as shown above, and loosely secure it with the nylon ties. * Do not tighten the nylon ties completely at this stage. Once a nylon tie is tightened, it cannot be pulled out. Nylon ties Left chain stay 1-2.Mount the magnet 1. Pre-Install th
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* When the speed sensor is not positioned properly in respect to the two magnets (in both Steps 2 and 3), move the speed sensor back and forth so that it is positioned properly. After you move the speed sensor, adjust the position so that the two magnets face the relevant sensor zone. After adjustment, tighten the nylon ties firmly to secure the speed sensor. 4. 1-3.Adjust the distance to the magnet About 3 mm Adjust the distance between the wheel 1. magnet and the SPEED side of the speed
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Before use Install the wristwatch onto the handlebar 2 Install the wristwatch to the handlebar with a bracket. Check the correct direction of the bracket, and attach it to the handlebar. 1. Attach the bracket in the correct direction according to the handlebar size, and fix it using nylon ties. Bracket Nylon ties Front 1 Bracket Handlebar Nylon ties 2 Standard handlebar Front Oversize bar Front Handlebar Cut extra length of the nylon tie with scissors. * Put the nylon ties through the bracket
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Heart rate sensor Heart rate is measured when the heart rate sensor is worn on the chest. Before wearing the heart rate sensor Warning!!!: This product must NOT be used by those who have a pacemaker. • To avoid measurement errors, it is recommended to moisten the electrode pads with water. • If your skin is ultra-sensitive, the electrode pad may be moistened with water and worn over a thin undershirt. • Chest hair may interfere with the measurement. Heart rate sensor HR strap Wearing the h
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Before use Preparing the wristwatch Wristwatch's basic items must be set up before using it. Battery cover Removing the insulation sheet Open When you use the unit for the first time after purchas- ing, remove the insulation sheet under the battery. Close 1 Open the battery cover of the wristwatch Open position Inner cover using a coin, etc. 2 Turn the inner cover to the open position using a coin, remove this, and remove the CR2430 insulation sheet under the battery. Tab * Do not turn the inn
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Formatting * Select “YES” by pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button for the formatting operation. As the formatting operation de- letes all data, select “NO” for the restarting operation. See “Formatting/Restarting operation” on page 21 for differ- ences between the formatting and restarting operations. * The restarting operation will be cancelled if no button has ben pushed for 3 minutes and the wristwatch will enter the Clock screen automatically. In this case, press the 4 buttons simultaneous
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Before use Switching to the Setup mode 3 Switch the wristwatch from the Clock mode to the Setup mode, and set the tire circumference and the measurement unit. Press and hold the MENU button in the Clock mode to 1. display “SETUP MENU” on the screen. It switches to “CLOCK DATE” automatically. MENU (press & hold) Switch modes : * Unless you perform an operation in the Setup mode within 3 minutes, it returns to the Clock mode. In such cases, any change is not reflected. Tire circumference inpu
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Tire circumference You can find the tire circumference (L) of your tire size in the tire circum- L mm ference reference table below, or actually measure the tire circumference (L) of your bicycle. How to measure the tire circumference (L) For the most accurate measurement, do a wheel roll out. With the tires under proper pressure, place the valve stem at the bottom. Mark the spot on the floor and with the rider's weight on the bike, roll exactly one wheel revolution in a straight line (until
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Before use Selecting measurement unit 5 Select the speed unit and temperature unit. 1. Press the MODE1 button twice to switch to “UNITS”, and confirm with the SSS button. MODE1 (or) Switch screen : Confirm : MODE2 SSS Speed unit 2. Select the speed unit by pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button, and confirm with the SSS button. MODE1 km/h ↔ mph : (or) Confirm : MODE2 SSS 3. Select the temperature unit by pressing the MODE1 or MODE2 button in the same way. MODE1 °C ↔ °F : (or) MODE2 Temperature
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Operation test 7 * It may take up to approximately 2 minutes to display the screen because the wristwatch checks the sensor when switching to Sports mode. * If the signal icon or on the measurement screen is turned off, press the MODE1 or MODE2 button to turn it on. Speed sensor (SPEED side) 1. Raise the rear wheel and spin the wheel. When the speed is displayed on the screen, it is oper- 2. ating normally. Speed sensor (CADENCE side) Turn the crank. 1. When the cadence is displayed on the
