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U.S. and other countries. NIKE and the Swoosh Design are trademarks of NIKE, Inc. and its affiliates, and are used under license. The Nike + iPod Sport Kit is covered by one or more of U.S. patent numbers 6,018,705, 6,052,654,...
Locking iPod touch During a Workout Getting Spoken Feedback Using a PowerSong Pausing a Workout Changing Music During a Workout Reviewing Recent Workouts on Your iPod Creating and Selecting Custom Workout Shortcuts Purchasing and Downloading Nike+ Workouts Using a Nike + iPod Remote...
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Linking to Another Sensor Putting the Nike + iPod Sensor to Sleep 21 Important Safety Information 22 Learning More, Service, and Support...
Welcome to Nike + iPod Your Personal Workout Assistant Nike + iPod is a workout partner and coach all in one. Select the type of workout you want—open-ended, distance, time, or calorie-burning—choose music to keep you motivated, and then keep track of your progress every step of the way with spoken and onscreen feedback.
Choose Settings > Nike + iPod and set it to On. A Nike + iPod icon appears on the Home screen. Note: iPod touch has an internal receiver; no externally attached receiver is required.
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Step 3: Insert the Nike + iPod Sensor in your Nike+ ready shoe. Lift the insole of the left shoe, remove the foam insert from the pocket underneath, and replace it with the sensor. Lift the insole and place the sensor in the pocket, flat side up.
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A custom workout shortcut Do this iPod nano: Choose Nike + iPod > New Workout > Basic. iPod touch: Choose Nike + iPod > Basic. iPod nano: Choose Nike + iPod > New Workout > Time. iPod touch: Choose Nike + iPod > Time.
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Step 5: Choose music to accompany your workout. To play A Nike+ Workout mix The currently playing song Songs from a playlist Songs in random order No music Step 6: Start your workout. iPod nano: Press the Center button and begin walking or running.
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Monitor your progress. Nike + iPod automatically displays your workout status on the iPod screen. iPod nano Periodically, Nike + iPod also gives you spoken feedback on your progress (see “Getting Spoken Feedback” on page 14). To get spoken feedback manually: iPod nano: Press the Center button at any time during your workout.
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Internet to nikeplus.com, where you can track your progress over time, view a record of all of your past workouts, set and monitor goals, and compare your results with others. You can even compete with other online Nike + iPod users in workout challenges. To send your workout data to nikeplus.com: After a workout, connect your iPod to your computer.
Note: Some features are new with iPod nano (4th generation). Calibrating Nike + iPod The default calibration for Nike + iPod is quite accurate for many users. You can improve the accuracy by calibrating Nike + iPod to your natural running and walking style.
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To calibrate using your latest completed workout: You can calibrate Nike + iPod using the workout you just finished. This is useful if you’ve traveled a known distance that doesn’t match the summary distance displayed on your iPod.
Setting the Units of Distance You can set Nike + iPod to measure your workouts in either miles or kilometers. To set the units of distance: iPod nano: Choose Nike + iPod > Settings, and set Distances to Miles or Kilometers.
To set the voice type or turn spoken feedback off: iPod nano: Choose Nike + iPod > Settings and set Spoken Feedback to Male, Female, or Off. iPod touch: Choose Settings > Nike + iPod > Spoken Feedback, then choose Male, Female, or Off.
Pausing a Workout You can pause your workout at any time, temporarily stopping music and data collection, and resume the workout later without losing any data. To pause or resume a workout: iPod nano: Press the Play/Pause (’) button. iPod touch: Tap Pause.
Note: You can create custom workout shortcuts only on iPod touch (2nd generation). To delete a custom workout shortcut on iPod touch: Choose Nike + iPod and and tap My Workouts. Tap Edit, choose a shortcut, and tap Delete. Tap Done.
They can’t be deleted. iPod touch: Choose Nike + iPod and tap My Workouts. Shortcuts are listed by the name you specified when you created the workout. Your most recent custom workout shortcut appears at the top of the list.
Linking to Another Sensor You can use your iPod nano or your iPod touch with more than one Nike + iPod Sensor. You may want to do this, for example, if there’s more than one person in your family with a sensor and Nike+ ready shoes.
Choose Nike + iPod > Settings > Sensor > Link and follow the onscreen instructions. A message says iPod is now linked to the new sensor. iPod touch: Choose Settings > Nike + iPod > Sensor, tap Link New, and follow the onscreen instructions.
Important Safety Information WARNING: Failure to follow these safety instructions could result in injury or damage. Exercising Before starting any exercise program, you should have a complete physical examination by your physician. Do a warmup or stretching exercise before beginning any workout.
Learning More, Service, and Support Answers to frequently asked questions about Nike + iPod Service and support for the Nike + iPod Sensor and Receiver Service and support for Nike+ ready shoes or the nikeplus.com website Information about using iTunes...
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Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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The radiated output power of the included devices is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Disposal and Recycling Information The Nike + iPod Sensor contains a battery. Dispose of your Nike + iPod Sensor according to local environmental laws and guidelines. When discarding shoes, remove the Nike + iPod Sensor and dispose of it properly.
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European Union—Disposal Information: The symbol above means that according to local laws and regulations your product should be disposed of separately from household waste. When this product reaches its end of life, take it to a collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection points accept products for free.
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