I have a Sportline Electronic Pedometer model #345. Can the battery be replaced? Current battery died. Thanks, Phil Is there a secret on how to do thi
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Yes you can replace the battery. Just take the old one out and get the number on it and go get another. I swear by these pedometerts. I am 71 and walk over 10,000.00 steps a day and this pedometer helps me do that !!!!
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Yes, the battery is accessible thru a small sliding door on the back of the device. It uses a hearing aid type battery easily found at any drug store or Amazon. Easy to do, not tricky
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I just spoke with omron on the phone and it does not. Too bad. Does anybody know of a unit where you can replace the batteries and it tracks calories? (it would also be cool if it showed min, max, and average heart rate for workout, but lets not get greedy). Dave JacksonLogical Weight Loss Podcast
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I am very sorry to sound negative but this is a rubbish piece of kit. It is probably malfunctioning. It is not accurate, is badly made and I threw mine away. Treat yourself to a Tom Tom Sportwatch (multi sport model excellent). Or Boots sell two very good pedometers. Trev
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On battery. Battery lasts a long time; batteries can be purchased at any store. All my family members uses this pedometer and love it.
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i needed my computer to charge it. is anyone else having an issue with there watch not tracking miles? the speedometer works but not the miles.... very important for running.
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If you take it off...mine doesn't count much if any while travelling in a car and I'm disappointed sometimes it doesn't count enough for riding my bike. ;-) I am unhappy mostly with customer service and it doesn't keep the time on the same screen as my last Omron pedometer did. I'm also unhappy it doesn't upload steps to facebook as its advertisements lead you to believe. You can upload to your private page and get a graph, but I could do that with my old one. You can post "badges" (I don't need badges, thank you, I want to share my stinking steps and miles!!!)I had my last pedometer for 5 years and zero complaints so the fact that I am unhappy with this one is an indicator. Try the triangle one, I think it is the J-321. Purple and grey. Old style but the battery lasts longer (6 mos versus 2.5 to 3 mos), you can still upload but with a cable...to me, the USB is not enough of a draw over cable since the pedometer itself...in a word...sucks in comparison. This was NOT an upgraded model. It was a sucker draw, and I was the sucker. I can't get any resolution out of customer service...they want to appear to upgrade, not truly upgrade. They did do a "customer service" call to verify that my complaints were accurate. (I complained about the time stamp and she called to say that "yes, the model you have does not tell the time on the same face.) I repeated what the gal said and asked her if that sounded like she answered a question and she giddily said, "yes, thank you. I'm glad we could satisfy you." and hung up...no longer an Omron fan to say the least. Happy Hiking though! Again, I DO like the old style if you can get it.
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I don't use the pedometer very much but I think you can set it to run all the time until you "erase" and return to zero. Suggest you contact Pixnor and ask.
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When our battery stopped working, I tried unsuccessfully to get a new battery. When I contacted the manufacturer, they told me that they do not sell replacement batteries. We wound up having to buy a new monitor (of a different brand that has a better battery that can be replaced if needed). The manufacturer may have changed this since then (fall of 2012), so you might try contacting them. Good luck!
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Time to replace the battery. The A23 batteries included with the system are junk. A couple of my sensors only lasted 3 months. I bought energizer brand as replacements.
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the battery slot is very small, i used the end of a fingernail file open the screw. the first pedometer i stripped the screw trying to get it out, and i was able to keep the cap on with a piece of tape, and it worked well for years, until i lost my pedometer, and i had to get another one. another way might be to take to a walmart jewelry counter and let them remove the screw and replace it
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I have not had to replace the battery yet but I would think that there would be a thin round disc watch type batter inside on the circuit board. You will need to remove the 2 small Phillips screws on the bottom for access.
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Did you have any low battery warnings? I always got strange readings when my foot pod battery was getting low (I guess I'm on my 4th sensor, and finally found out you can return them for replacement if it doesn't last a year).I also found that I needed to calibrate mine for the stride length/speed I was running. When I'm doing marathon training or running with friends I apparently take shorter strides than when I race a 10K. Last year I had a 10k register as 9.3K so the next time I calibrated it (vs my Forerunner 301 GPS) again during a .25 mile warmup at 10k pace. Second 10K I got 10.2K so it was better. Did you have any low battery warnings? I always got strange readings when my foot pod battery was getting low (I guess I'm on my 4th sensor, and finally found out you can return them for replacement if it doesn't last a year).I also found that I needed to calibrate mine for the stride length/speed I was running. When I'm doing marathon training or running with friends I apparently take shorter strides than when I race a 10K. Last year I had a 10k register as 9.3K so the next time I calibrated it (vs my Forerunner 301 GPS) again during a .25 mile warmup at 10k pace. Second 10K I... » Read More Did you have any low battery warnings? I always got strange readings when my foot pod battery was getting low (I guess I'm on my 4th sensor, and finally found out you can return them for replacement if it doesn't last a year).I also found that I needed to calibrate mine for the stride length/speed I was running. When I'm doing marathon training or running with friends I apparently take shorter strides than when I race a 10K. Last year I had a 10k register as 9.3K so the next time I calibrated it (vs my Forerunner 301 GPS) again during a .25 mile warmup at 10k pace. Second 10K I got 10.2K so it was better. « Show Less
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There is no way to calibrate this pedometer. If your looking for a reliable, and calibrated pedometer, I'm afraid this one will not work for you.
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I have owned two of these units and I could never figure out how to replace the battery. It may be possible, if you are more technical than me. I found that the power cords go out, but you can buy very inexpensive new ones on Amazon.
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To change the battery, there is a point where you can open the battery compartment on the other side of the pedometer where you press the clip that allows fastening to your belt. This point looks like a small slit where a small coin (penny) will fit in and then allow you to twist the You will see the battery inside this compartment.
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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.
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This info was very helpful, but the situation has changed. Omron no longer provides these to Helping Hand, nor to any other vendor, to see. But the great news is that Omron will send you one, once, for free! 800-634-4350 press 1 for English, then 4 for weight control product, then 0 for live human. I am getting a new holder, a new small clip and even a new lariat for free. (I am very pleased since I love this pedometer, but this is the second holder that has fallen apart on me within the first 10 to 11 months of use.)