How to set the stride distance on clearview pedometer

There is a little weight that moves up and down every time it is shook (i.e. a step is taken). It uses an average human stride length (some can be adjusted) to calculate the distance.

I'm responding 'cuz my Clearview pedometer remains something of a mystery to me, too. So I apologize, right off, about the length and confusion in this procedure. Maybe someone will add a simpler, comprehensive list of commands.
W/o access to a user manual, here is what I've learned about it. Barbara, I didn't think it reset itself... maybe you can explain. I did find that when I hit the "reset" button on the back (to the left of the belt clip), it resets the Step (number taken), Mile (distance traveled), and Kcal (calories burned) to zero. One click for all-three together.
More SETTING steps: The menu is a vertical column to the right of the digital display (from top to bottom: Step, inch, LB, Mile, Kcal). As you scan down the menu, look for the teeny > arrow pointing at one of the functions. Normally the arrow skips from Step, to Mile, to Kcal. If you've been using it, and there are numbers in these fields, you can manually reset these to zero by pressing the "reset" button. Those 3 fields should now register "0" when you scan through the modes as before. I believe this does not reset your stride or weight settings.
These other 2 modes: inch (length of YOUR step), and LB (YOUR weight = this helps in calculating your calorie consumption... I think) were a bit tricky to reset to MY body. I managed to select those modes and enter my own data somewhat haphazardly, by simultaneously pressing the two buttons on the right (Mode, and Set); and then (sometimes, but not necessarily?) pressing the Set button alone. Either way, if you're lucky (!) you'll eventually get a blinking number and the arrow > indicating which field you're in: inch, or LB.
If it is the inch field, it will read 0, or something like 30 (your stride in inches). If you want to change it, press the SET button repeatedly (lower/right) to INCREASE the number in the field. Apparently you can't lower the number directly - if you instinctively press the upper/right button (MODE), it just closes the setting function.
So in order to set to the length of YOUR step, keep pressing (or you can hold it down) until you reach your stride length... it continues up to 120 inches (!!) before restarting at zero. I haven't figured out why it opens in inch, or in LB, but by randomly pressing both rt-hand buttons, I can eventually get into each of the two fields. The weight settings in LB also adjust only upward by pressing the SET button (that is, once you get the field to open). You may have to go to 150# (its max. setting) before you can begin at zero again. Last weird note: When I can't seem to get into these fields at all, I have had some success by pressing and HOLDING the SET button until the reading (usually 0, by then) blinks off and then on, once. Then you can proceed with the other steps.

My husband figured it out! Follow the instructions for setting time and _user information_, toggle the "set" button until you get to stride length (I think it's factory default setting is 33 inches). All the parameters listed at the end of this section are set this way.

(I got this from http://www.livestrong.com/article/93695-set-up-omron-pedometer/)
Step 1

Pace out an area that's long enough for you to take 10 normal steps, in your natural stride, without having to turn to one side or the other. Place a piece of tape at one end of this distance, then stand with your toes flush with the edge of the tape.
Step 2

Carry another piece of tape with you as you walk straight ahead, taking 10 steps (5 with your left foot, 5 with the right). Stop at the end of the tenth step and place the tape flush with the toes of your leading foot.
Step 3

Measure the distance from one piece of tape to the other, in inches, with a measuring tape. Divide this distance by 10 to get your average stride length. If, for example, you walked 290 inches in 10 strides, your average stride length will be 290 / 10 = 29 inches.

Read more: http://www.livestrong.com/article/93695-set-up-omron-pedometer/#ixzz1uuGDz1tt

I have an older Sportline pedometer with the same three button arrangement.

My pedometer is set as follows:
First press Mode to get the unit in the Distance mode. Note if the unit is in Kilometers or Miles. (Press and hold Reset for 5 seconds to switch the setting. This will reset the entire pedometer.) Press and hold Set for 2 seconds. The current (or default) step length will appear and flash. Press Set repeatedly until your step length is displayed. It changes by 1" or 1 cm at a time. Then release the Set button. (The pedometer will return to the normal operating mode if you do not press a button for 5 seconds.) When you reach the maximum step length, the unit will advance to the lowest step lenght when you press Set again. Since my step length is actually not a whole number, I rounded down.

A different Sportline step and distance pedometer (the 340) is set slightly differently. To switch from Miles to Kilometers, press and hold Mode when in the Step mode. Then switch to the distance mode and press and hold Set until the step length flashes. Press Reset to advance the current step length by 1" or 2 cm. Then release the button when you have the correct step length displayed. The pedometer will return to the normal mode after 5 seconds with no button presses.

Many Sportline pedometer manuals are available from the company's web site on the product site: http://www.sportline.com . You can look up the model number.

If you add your Sportline pedometer model, I'll be glad to give the specific setting procedure for you.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells
(on her third Sportline pedometer, two had the plastic spring clip fail. They all had similar programming details.)

Manual is here: http://www.sportline.com/manuals/370.pdf
SETTING USER DATA The Sportline TraQ is equipped with an advanced Pedometer that measures Steps, Speed, Distance, Calorie Expenditure and Exercise Time. In order to ensure exercise data is as accurate as possible, you must enter your personal profile. 1. Scroll to User Data (display will read AGE) by PRESSING the MODE key. 2. PRESS the RESET key to enter the programming sequence. 3. Adjust Age by PRESSING the INFO key. PRESS the MODE key to Advance to Set Weight. 4. Select Weight Units (LB or KG) by PRESSING the INFO key. PRESS the MODE key to Advance to Set Stride Length. 5. Select Units of measure (INCH or CM) by PRESSING the INFO key. PRESS the MODE key to Advance to Set Stride Length. 6. Select Stride Length Units (INCH or CM) by PRESSING the INFO key. PRESS the MODE key to Advance to Set Stride Length. 7. Adjust WALK Stride length by PRESSING the INFO key. PRESS the MODE key to Advance to Set RUN Stride Length. 8. Adjust Run Stride length by PRESSING the INFO key. PRESS the MODE key to Advance to Set daily step GOAL. 9. Adjust daily step GOAL PRESSING the INFO key and advancing to next digit by PRESSING the MODE key

Hit he Mode Button until you reach the Distance Mode (MIL or KM) will appear on the display. Press and hold the Reset Button (S) until the display changes to the mode you want. Note that performing this step will reset all your readings to zero and return your stride and weight setting to the factory settings.
Manual here: http://www.sportline.com/manuals/303.pdf

Manual is here: http://www.sportline.com/manuals/340.pdf
INPUT YOUR STRIDE LENGTH (Range: 12 inches to 60 inches or 30cm to 150cm) 1. Walk 10 steps. 2. Measure the distance that you've walked either from heel-to-heel or toe-to-toe. 3. Divide by the distance covered to arrive at your Stride Length. 4. Example: measured distance 360 inches, number of steps taken was 10 = 36 inches stride length. Important: Please remember that the length of your stride while walking is different than the length of your stride while running. If you plan to use this pedometer for both types of exercise, you will have to reprogram your stride length when you go from one to the other. 5. Press MODE button to reach the DISTANCE MODE showing MILE or KM. 6. In DISTANCE MODE, press the SET button. The display will show previous stride input in Inches or CM and start to flash. You will now have five seconds to start changing your stride length. If you do not adjust your stride length during these 5 seconds, you will have to start step 3 over again. 7. To change your stride length while the display is flashing, press the RESET button. Each press of the RESET button will increase the input by either 1 inch or 2 cm depending on which mode you are in. If you hold the RESET button, the numbers will increase continuously. Release when the display shows the Stride Length for you. 8. Once you have entered your stride length properly, wait 5 seconds - the display will flash and reset the memory - and the display will return to DISTANCE MODE

Hi,
Here see if this helps....

http://www.gaiam.com/product/pedometer+fitness+kit+-+intermediate+level.do

How to use the pedometer:

Take out battery insulator pull tab.
Set the metric / imperial system.

Press the S5 (Up/Mode) to enter step mode.

Press S3 (Set) and hold button for 3 seconds.

Press S5 (Up/Mode) to toggle between metric / imperial.

Press S3 (Set) to select.

Basic operation buttons:
Time mode

The display shows the current time.

Press S6 (Down) to toggle 12/24 hour display format. If 12-hour display format is selected, PM times are indicated with a P.

To set time: press and hold S3 (Set) to adjust mode. Hour will flash and display.

Press S5 (Up/Mode) of S6 (Down) to adjust the flashing digits. Hold the button for fast scrolling. Press S3 (Set) to confirm and move to minute. Adjust the minute.

Press S3 (Set) to confirm, and return back to the time mode.

Step mode:

Press MODE key to enter step mode.

The display shows the steps you have dones.

Press and hold S2 (CLE) to reset the step count. All information regarding the step counter/distance/calorie will be erased.

Distance mode:

Press mode to key enter distance mode. It shows the distance traveled.

To set personal stride: press and hold S3 (Set) to adjust mode.

Press S5 (Up/Mode) and / or S6 (Down) to adjust the flashing digits. Hold button for fast scrolling. Press S3 (Set) to confirm, and return back to distance mode. Set stride: 30-180CM (12-70 inch).

Calorie mode:

Press mode key to enter calorie mode.

It will show the calories burned.

To set personal weight: Press and hold S3 (Set) to adjust mode.

Press S5 (Up/Mode) and S6 (Down) to adjust the flashing digits. Hold button for fast scrolling. Press S3 (Set) to confirm, and return back to calorie mode. Set weight: 10-15kg (20-330 lbs.)

Measuring your own stride:

An individual's stride may vary in length. Input the appropriate length by measuring the distance of 10 steps and dividing by 10 to get your own stride length.

How to adjust:
Motion sensitivity slide switch

Attach the unit correctly and walk 100 steps. If the reading is 105 steps or more, slide the Motion sensitivity switch to the left. If the reading is 95 steps or less, slide the motion sensitivity switch to the right.

How to wear your pedometer:

Your pedometer clips easily and snugly to either side of the hip portion of your pants or shorts. For best results, keep the unit in line with the crease line of your pants.

The pedometer must be directly perpendicular to the ground. The pedometer needs to be at a 60 degree angle to the ground. Dragging your feet, walking with sandals or uneven footsteps in a crowded area can affect the accuracy.

The pedometer only works when walking, jogging, or walking up/down stairs.

How to use the panic alarm:

Pull out the panic alarm pin S7 (Panic Alarm) from the unit to trigger the alarm.

Press and hold S1 (RES) to stop sound temporarily.

Insert the panic alarm pin back into the unit to stop the alarm instantly.

Battery replacement:
Panic alarm and LED Torch battery:

Open the battery door by unscrewing the secure screw.

Flip out the exhausted battery and replace with two new *CR2016 (3V) batteries. Make sure the polarity is correct. Close battery door and fasten the screws.

heatman101

one long step or stride is about 2.2 feet