My pedometer suddenly and inexplicably changed from miles to kilometers. I can't find a way to fix this. Anyone able to help?
1329354
At first the pedometer was ok but it changes information without me requesting it. Also it continues to have the same information I putted every time I use it. There are much better pedometers out there I returned mine.
1329355
It's a simple fix. Just hold the mode button for roughly 5 seconds and reprogram it just like you first did when setting it up. You'll have to put your steps in etc. every time that button gets held long enough it will switch between miles and km. hope that helps
1329356
I returned the one I bought because I couldn't figure out how to set it up, so I'm not the one to help with this. Good luck.
1763675
No, it's a GPS watch, not a pedometer. You could theoretically leave it running all day, and it'll tell you how many miles you've walked. But it's not just a step-counter; it tracks distance covered and time/pace.
2275961
No pedometer will be accurate for hiking, and generally speaking, even highly accurate pedometers don't reliably measure distance accurately.
263722
No I am not having those type of issues, but I have had some need of support, and in contacting Garmin support they have resolved my problems, including reinstalling updated firmware and software. So I advise you to go directly to them for help on these issues.
632693
I ran with my Garmin405CX just yesterday on a route that I know is almost exactly 3.1 miles. I've driven it and checked the odometer. I've walked it and counted paces with a pedometer. I've mapped it on Google and Yahoo to the same results. The 405CX absolutely nailed it. If it's an accuracy problem, I'd suspect it is related to location or satellite interference of some kind.
598599
Thank you so much for your replies. I would have never figured it out on my own and would have had to call Garmin for help!!!! Thanks again.
1831421
I loop the leash through the belt clip on the back of pedometer. There have been a few times when I would have lost it if it had not been clipped by leash to my belt loop.
1056907
This item was not hard to set, however, it is extremely inaccurate. The pedometer was going to be a gift, but in order to be effective, it needed to be a fairly accurate measurement of activity. I set it, wore it, checked it frequently after activity and counting steps to cross check accuracy, and it was never close to my self counting. I tossed in the drawer after one day. I'm not are how accurate these products generally are, so I don't know if purchasing a more expensive model would help.
730821
My advice is that Omron makes the best pedometers. I would rate Sportline products as awful.
833060
Try rice. I have ruined 2 with water. However, one did work quite a while later. Open back take out battery and place in dish of rice. My sister swears by it. However, I wish this was waterproof, it is my favorite pedometer.
875074
I dont know. Mine resets at midnight every day, as I'm more concerned about each day's total. I know I'll never walk a million steps in a day! :-)
442620
I am sorry I can't answer that question. I am only using it as a pedometer.
1383114
I have the same problem. The only way to get around this that I know of, is to first step on the scale, wait for the reading. Then step off and wait for It to reset, or It says ready. Then step on again and It should be correct. For some reason It is off by 4 or 5 pounds, the first time you use It after auto shutoff. I wonder If the manufacturer knows this ?
1003788
This pedometer simply counts steps. To know how far you have walked, you need to know how many steps it takes you to walk one mile. Reset the pedometer to zero, walk one mile, and see what it has recorded - that's your "calibration". I do this at least twice a year because as they age, dust or fine dirt seems to slow down the mechanism and the steps per mile changes. For me, the steps per mile ranges from 1900 to 2200.
2042761
You could be in a new area??Just built??? Or the other thing is to update your gps through garmin, that should help
509986
go to your menu screen and settings and it is self explain to switch between mile and KMs
1281000
Dear friend,When you open up the pedometer.The pedometer will work when you move.Thank you