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Joule 2.0 User Guide page 70
Joule 2.0 User Guide page 71
WARNING: Always consult a physician before beginning or modifying any exercise program.
Precautions:
Keep eyes on the road. Do not become overly engaged with CycleOps Joule 2.0 display. •
We recommend getting familiar with the computer functions while stationary.•
The computer and chest strap are water resistant, not water proof. Avoid sustained •
water contact and do not deliberately place CycleOps Joule 2.0 or its components in
water or under high-pressure sprays.
Avoid spraying the unit directly with solvent mixture. Do not use thinner or other •
solvents to clean parts.
Failure to adhere to these precautions may cause premature failure or incorrect opera-•
tion of the unit and may void the warranty.
Disconnecting:
To avoid losing data, never disconnect the USB port while data is being written. To properly dis-
connect Joule 2.0 close all appropriate windows. If a drive window is open, close any associated
windows before attempting to disconnect your Joule™.
Windows® Operating System •
Use the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon in the notification area of the taskbar to safely remove
the device before unplugging. The notification area is to the right of the taskbar where you usu-
ally see the current time displayed.
1. In the notification area, left-click on the “Safely Remove Hardware” icon .
2. Select the device you want to unplug.
3. When Windows notifies you that it is safe to do so, unplug the Joule™ from
your computer.
Mac OS® Operating system Software •
1. In a Finder window, click the eject icon next to your Joule™ as shown below.
2. Unplug your Joule™.
Chapter 11: Important Precautions
Battery Warnings:
Charge battery at temperature range of 0-45 degrees Celsius. engaged with CycleOps •
Joule 2.0 display.
Do not immerse the battery in water or seawater, and keep the battery in a cool dry •
environment during stands by period.
Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.•
Do not strike or throw the battery against hard surfaces. •
Do not transportor store the battery together with metal objects such as necklaces, •
hairpins, etc.
Do not heat or dispose in fire or water. Do not modify or disassembly the battery. It will •
be dangerous and may cause ignition, heating leakage or explosion.
Do not short-circuit positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. Keep away from metal or •
other conductive materials. Jumbling the batteries of direct contact with positive (+)
and negative (-) terminals or other conductive materials may cause short-circuit.
Do not reverse the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals. •
Do not solder the battery directly. Excessive heating may cause deformation of the bat-•
tery components such as the gasket, which may lead to the battery swelling, leakage,
explosion or ignition.
Do not use abnormal cell which has damages by shipping stress, drop short or some-•
thing else, and which gives off electrolyte odor.
Do not use battery in a location where static electricity is rich, otherwise, the safety •
devices may be damaged, causing a harmful situation.
If the battery gives off an odor, generates heat or becomes discolored, or in any way •
appears abnormal during use, recharging or storage, immediately remove it from the
device or battery charger and stop using it.
Do not use sharp things to hit the battery. •
O-rings should be inspected and replaced if necessary whenever the battery cover •
is removed. Use a light coating of grease when re-installing the battery cover on the
O-rings.
Chapter 11: Important Precautions