Philips ACT101M/17 User Manual
Philips ACT101M/17 User Manual

Philips ACT101M/17 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Register your product and get support at www.philips.com/welcome ACT101M/17 EN User manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Charge power Connect headphones Use the headphones Turn on/off Activa Auto power-off First-time setup On PC: Install Philips Songbird and applications Set the fitness device 4 Move Set workout goals Set a long-term goal Set a goal for each exercise...
  • Page 4 7 Settings Settings of fitness device Play mode Sound settings Sleep timer Display settings Theme Brightness Screensaver Date and time Slideshow settings Select the language About the device Restore factory settings 8 Technical data System requirements 9 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

    • Back up your files. Ensure that you retain the original files you have downloaded to your device. Philips is not responsible for any loss of data if the product becomes damaged or not readable / legible. • Manage (transfer, delete, etc.) your music files only with the supplied music software to avoid problems.
  • Page 6: Recycling The Product

    Data logging Philips is committed to improving the quality of your product and enhancing the Philips user experience. To understand the usage profile of this device, this device logs some info / data to the non-volatile memory region of the device.
  • Page 7 Never dispose of your product with other household waste. Please inform yourself about the local rules on the separate collection of electrical and electronic products. The correct disposal of your old product helps prevent potentially negative consequences on the environment and human health. Caution •...
  • Page 8 Notice for the USA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 9: Your New Activa

    2 Your new Activa Controls Press and hold to turn on or off the unit. Press, and then, press unlock keys . LCD screen USB port for power charging and data transfer Lift the cover to insert the supplied USB cable. RESET Press the hole by using the tip of a ball pen when the screen does not...
  • Page 10: Home Screen

    Home screen Move Settings • From Home screen, you can access desired functional menus by pressing the navigation keys , , and . • To go back to previous screens, press repeatedly; or, press and hold . Workout screen From Home screen, select enter [Move] menus: Record and calibrate your workout.
  • Page 11: To Change Music/Radio Station During Workout

    To set your favorite song as boost song, use the supplied PC software (see ‘To listen to a voice report/boost song during workout’ on page 22)Philips Songbird. To change music/radio station during workout If you are listening to music (including TempoMusic) •...
  • Page 12: Set Up Your Personal Profile

    Activa. • Calibrate the fitness device to your pace. Set up your personal profile On the supplied PC software Philips Songbird and applications, enter your personal information as prompted. For meaningful measurement and calculation, accurate profile information is important.
  • Page 13 By using the clip, wear Activa on the waist. • Or, as shown, use the clip to wear Activa on the supplied arm/thigh band.
  • Page 14: Get Started

    3 Get started Charge power • As shown, connect Activa to a PC, or a USB power adapter (not supplied) by using the supplied USB cable. scrolls during power charging. appears when power charging is completed. Connect headphones Connect the supplied headphones to Activa. By using the headphones, you can listen to music, FM radio, and voice reports during workout.
  • Page 15: Turn On/Off Activa

    On PC: Install Philips Songbird and applications On your PC, install the supplied software Philips Songbirdand applications. Philips Songbird and applications can help you set and adjust your workout goals, and review your workout history. With Philips Songbird and applications, you can also transfer music for your workout on Activa.
  • Page 16: Set The Fitness Device

    • As add-ons to Philips Songbird, the applications are added to Philips Songbird after installation. Set the fitness device On the fitness device, select your desired language, and then, set the device for current exercise. From Home screen, go to...
  • Page 17 • Keep the resistance level on Activa the same or close to the settings on your gym machine, if you have selected [Rowing] or [Indoor cycling] as the sport. Note • For the [Freestyle] sport, the calorie values are based on your movement, and for reference only.
  • Page 18: Move

    4 Move Activa allows you to measure, monitor, and motivate you for your workout. The supplied software Philips Songbird helps you set and review your workout goals. During the workout, you can • Get voice feedback on your progress; [TempoMusic] select and play •...
  • Page 19: Set A Goal For Each Exercise

    Set a goal for each exercise On the device (Activa), set a target before each exercise. By setting a target for each exercise, you split the long-term goal into tasks that can be implemented exercise by exercise. From Home screen, go to Select the desired sports.
  • Page 20: Music During Workout

    Set TempoMusic during first-time setup TempoMusic comes from two steps: With the supplied PC software Philips Songbird, you have your PC music library analyzed and transferred (entirely or in part) to Activa; on Activa, you select TempoMusic to have >...
  • Page 21: Listen To Radio

    Activa together with the songs. Note • To use TempoMusic properly, always transfer your PC music library to Activa through Philips Songbird. Listen to radio During workout, you can listen to up to 20 preset FM radio stations. Use the headphones as antenna.
  • Page 22: Record The Workout

    To change the music type, select [Change music]. To set a boost song You can motivate yourself by starting the boost song. Set the desired song as boost song You can set the desired song as boost song on the supplied PC software Philips Songbird.
  • Page 23: Calibrate The Workout

    OnPhilips Songbird Go to [My profile]. Under [Boost song], click the edit button. Click the desired option. Click [OK] to confirm. Click [Save]. The selected boost song is » synchronized to Activa. [Cancel] to cancel the selection. Click » Calibrate the workout On Activa, workout data, such as distance and calories burnt, are based on step count, step length, and some other factors that may vary...
  • Page 24: Use Current Exercise

    Review the workout . > You can review the workout on Activa, or on PC by using Philips Songbird for more information. Review the workout on Activa On Activa, you can review the workout over the past week, or past 10 exercises.
  • Page 25 In the week view, exercises can be sorted in graphs by calories or workout time. Review weight changes By transferring the weight data to Philips Songbird, you can also view weight changes on PC. •...
  • Page 26 Philips Songbird and Activa. • To do so, synchronize Philips Songbird with Activa: Launch Philips Songbird on the PC; Plug Activa into the USB port of the PC. • After the synchronization, the last data you entered are used as your latest information on Philips Songbird and Activa.
  • Page 27: Build Your Library For Activa

    5 Build your library for Activa On your PC, launch Philips Songbird. You can manage your device that contains workout data, music, and audio files. With Philips Songbird, you can • Collect all music, workout data and downloads in one place;...
  • Page 28: Import Music Into Philips Songbird

    PC. Music files are added under » [Playlists]. Import media from iTunes On Philips Songbird, go to [Tools] > [Options...] (Windows) Select [Media Importer], and then the [iTunes Importer] tab. Verify your library location and options.
  • Page 29: Collect Music Files In Philips Songbird

    On the PC, create a central music folder to save all music files, for example, D:\Songbird music. Set the watch folder In Philips Songbird, set the watch folder as follows: Select [Tools] > [Options]. In [Options], select [Media Importer]. Then, select the [Watch Folders] tab.
  • Page 30: Remove Music Files From The Songbird Library

    Shift button when you click on the first and last selections. Fetch album artwork Choose from these options to fetch the artwork for your albums: Philips Songbird toolbar, select • On the [Tools] > [Get Album Artwork]. If no titles are selected, artwork is »...
  • Page 31: Smart Loading

    With [SmartLoad (smart loading)], your PC music library is scanned, and the relevant songs are automatically selected and transferred to Activa. On Philips Songbird, connect Activa to the PC by using the supplied USB cable. As shown, click your Activa.
  • Page 32: Sync Between Philips Songbird And Activa

    Sync between Philips Songbird and Activa With Philips Songbird, you can sync your workout data/profiles and music on the PC and Activa. Sync after a workout To synchronize your PC with workout data from Activa, On the PC, launch Philips Songbird.
  • Page 33: Sync After Music/Profile Updating

    Philips Songbird and Activa. » [SmartLoad (smart loading)] works if selected. To sync music manually To manually drag and drop songs from Philips Songbirdto Activa, On Philips Songbird, click your Activa. On the top right corner of the panel, tick the check box next to [Manually Manage Device].
  • Page 34: Other Functions On Philips Songbird

    Other functions on Philips Songbird On Philips Songbird, you can use other functions to manage the music library. Get content from online sources You can purchase content from online sources such as the following: • 7-digital Check the specifications of your Activa to see what services are available to you.
  • Page 35: Play

    6 Play When not recording workout, you can play music/audio files, pictures, and FM radio on Activa. You can also use Activa for voice/ FM radio recording. From Home screen, select , and you can enter Play menus: Play music/audio files on Activa. Play pictures on Activa.
  • Page 36: Play Pictures

    Play pictures You can play .JPEG and .BMP files on Activa. Ensure that you have transferred .JPEG and .BMP files to Activa. From Home screen, go to > [All pictures] or [Albums]. Press , to select a picture. Thumbnail of the picture appears. »...
  • Page 37: Store Preset Stations

    Press and hold or . You tune to the next available station » from current frequency. For fine tuning, press » repeatedly. Store preset stations On Activa , you can store up to 20 preset stations. Tune to a desired radio station. On the radio play screen, press the station as a preset.
  • Page 38: Settings

    > [Move], select settings for the fitness device. [User profile] Set up/update your personal profile. On the supplied PC software Philips Songbird, you can set up your personal profile, and synchronize the data to Activa (including [Weight], [Height], [Birth date], [Gender]).
  • Page 39: Sleep Timer

    Sleep timer With the sleep timer, you can have Activa turned off automatically after a certain time duration. From Home screen, go to [Device] > [Sleep timer]. Select the desired time duration. » After the selected time duration, the device is turned off automatically. Display settings Theme To select a theme...
  • Page 40: Slideshow Settings

    To set the clock > [Device] > [Date and time]. Go to In [Date and time], press / to select an option; press to return to the previous screen. • [Time zone]: select the time zone where you are located; [Set time format]: select a 12-hour •...
  • Page 41: Technical Data

    Power Playtime on internal battery: Up to 20 hours in workout mode (music + monitoring) Rechargeable: Yes, via USB Software Device manager: to restore and upgrade Philips Songbird Connectivity Headphone: 3.5 mm USB: High speed USB 2.0 Sound Equalizer customizable...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    9 Troubleshooting The screen does not respond when I press the key. • Press , and then to unlock the keys, if necessary; • Charge the battery, if necessary; • If the steps above do not work, reset the device. To do so, press the RESET hole by using the tip of a ball pen or other tool.
  • Page 43 © 2010 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. All rights reserved. ACT101M_17_EN_ActivaWK1012.5...

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