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How to Use A Heart Monitor

1. Put on the Watch:

Watch being put on a wrist

2. Locate the Strap and the Transmitter:

A transmitter and a strap are displayed next to each other for comparison

3. Fit the Strap into the Transmitter. Strap end fits through the front of the transmitter. Twist for a smooth fit:

End of strap being fit through the front of the transmitter

4. Put on the Transmitter. After you have fit in one end of the strap, put the transmitter on the front of your body and fit in the remaining end:

Transmitter being fit around the torso of a body

5. Wet the Electrodes on the inside of the Transmitter. Turn the Transmitter over and wet the electrodes:

Electrodes of transmitter being wet by fingers

6. Place the Transmitter on the chest just below the Sternum. Slide the strap up inside your shirt. Place the monitor at the base of your sternum:

Transmitter wrapped around chest at base of sternum

7. Start the Watch by bringing the watch up close to the Transmitter. After yoiu have the transmitter in place, bring the watch up to your chest, near the transmitter. Within a few seconds you should see a flashing heart and then your pulse will be displayed:

Watch on wrist held up to transmitter
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