18As you exercise, the workout intensity level barwill indicate the approximate intensity level of yourexercise.Press the Home button to exit the workout andreturn to the default menu (see HOW TO CHANGECONSOLE SETTINGS on page 22 to set thedefault menu). If necessary, press the Home buttonagain.When a wireless iFit module isconnected, the wireless sym-bol at the top of the display willshow the strength of your wire-less signal. Four arcs indicatefull signal strength.Change the volume level ofthe console by pressing thevolume increase and decreasebuttons.5. Measure your heart rate if desired.To use the included chest heart rate monitor, seepage 12. To use the handgrip heart rate monitor,follow the instructions below. IMPORTANT: If youuse both heart rate monitors at the same time,the console will not display your heart rateaccurately.If there are sheetsof plastic on themetal contactson the handgripheart rate moni-tor, remove theplastic. To mea-sure your heartrate, hold thehandgrip heart ratemonitor with yourpalms resting against the contacts. Avoid movingyour hands or gripping the contacts tightly.When your pulse is detected, a heart symbol willflash in the display each time your heart beats,one or two dashes will appear, and then your heartrate will be shown. For the most accurate heartrate reading, hold the contacts for at least 15seconds.If the display does not show your heart rate, makesure that your hands are positioned as described.Be careful not to move your hands excessively orto squeeze the contacts tightly. For optimal perfor-mance, clean the contacts using a soft cloth; neveruse alcohol, abrasives, or chemicals to cleanthe contacts.6. Turn on the fan if desired.The fan has low, high, andauto settings. While the automode is selected, the speedof the fan will automati-cally change as you changeyour pedaling speed. Press the fan increase anddecrease buttons repeatedly to select a fan settingor to turn off the fan.Note: If the pedals do not move for about thirtyseconds, the fan will turn off automatically.7. When you are finished exercising, unplug thepower cord.If the pedals do not move for several seconds, atone will sound and the console will pause.If the pedals do not move for several minutes andthe buttons are not pressed, the console will turnoff and the display will be reset.When you are finished exercising, press the powerswitch to the off position and unplug the powercord. IMPORTANT: If you do not do this, theelectrical components on the elliptical maywear prematurely.Contacts