ONstart 300

REF: 8603125

ONSTART 500

2022

Discover the Decathlon after-sales service for ONstart 500: instructions, maintenance advice, repairs and spare parts

First Use

How do I turn my stopwatch on and off?

Press the colored button for two seconds.

What are the different modes proposed and how to access them?

The different modes proposed by the stopwatch are :
- CHRONO : stopwatch
- TIMER : three types of programmable sessions
- TIME : time and date
- ALARM : alarm
- PACER : metronome indicating a cadence

To switch from one mode to another, press the central button on the top of the stopwatch.

CHRONO mode: stopwatch

How to use the stopwatch mode (CHRONO) ?

- Start the stopwatch: press C
- Pause : press C
- Reset to 0: press A

How to use the intermediate times of the chronometer mode (CHRONO) ?

The OnStart 500 can measure and record up to 50 split times (SPLIT) and lap times (LAP).

- When the stopwatch is started, to take a split time (LAP / SPLIT): press A.
The last LAP and SPLIT times appear below the total time.

- To view and scroll through all the intermediate times (LAP / SPLIT) as well as the average time, the fastest time and the slowest time: press button D
Only the last session made with the stopwatch can be viewed.

How to use the intermediate times of the chronometer mode (CHRONO) ?
How to turn on and off the sound of the stopwatch mode (CHRONO) ?

- Go to STOPWATCH mode
- Press the settings button 

TIMER mode: three types of programmable sessions

What is the MATCH program for?

The MATCH program allows you to create a session with several adjustable time blocks that can be repeated. This program is ideal for refereeing a match with several times of play (e.g. half-time).
It allows you to create up to 9 blocks (BLOCK) and 99 repetitions of the blocks (REPEAT).

Example : for a soccer game, create 3 blocks.
- A BLOCK 1 of 45 minutes for the first half
- A BLOCK 2 of 15 minutes for the break
- A BLOCK 3 of 45 minutes for the second half

What is the MATCH program for?
What is the COACH program for?

The COACH program allows you to create a session with several different activity phases. This program is ideal for setting up a workout, especially a split workout.
It allows up to 99 ACTION+REST sets and 99 repetitions for each set.

Example: for a running session with 2 sets of 30/30 of 8 reps.
- A 20-minute warm-up block (WARMUP)
- A 30-second action block (ACTION) and then a 30-second recovery block (REST)
- To be repeated 8 times (REPEAT)
- For 2 series (SERIES) with a 5 minute break between the two series (BREAK)
- Finally, a cool down block (COOL)

What is the COACH program for?
What is the UP-DOWN program for?

The UP-DOWN program allows you to set a countdown associated with a stopwatch. At the end of the countdown, the stopwatch starts automatically. This program is ideal for the start of a race with a countdown.

Example: a boat regatta.

How to record or set up a MATCH or COACH session?

For the MATCH and COACH programs, 8 different sessions can be stored in memory.

To set them, go to the TIMER mode, press the settings button (English key), then select MATCH or COACH.

If no session is stored, you will be prompted to create one. (By default, the first session will be called MATCH 1 or COACH 1).

If you have already saved a session that you want to modify, select the session and then press the settings button (English key).
You will then be offered to modify the session (EDIT), rename it (RENAME), delete it (DELETE), or create a new session (CREATE).

TIME, ALARM, PACER modes

How to set the time and date?

Go to the time/date mode (TIME) and press the setting button.

How to set up an alarm?

Go to the alarm mode (ALARM) and press the setting button (English key).

What is the purpose of the PACER mode ?

The PACER mode is a metronome. It allows you to set a rhythm by defining a number of beeps per minute.

To set it, go to the PACER mode and press the parameter button (English key).
The possible setting frequencies are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 80, 100, 120, 140, 150, 180, 200 or 240 beeps per minute (BPM).

Other FAQ

Is my stopwatch waterproof?

The stopwatch is resistant to humid atmospheres, water splashes and rain (IPX4), but it cannot be immersed in water. 

Does my stopwatch have an energy saving mode ?

The stopwatch will automatically turn off after two hours of inactivity (no time started and no button pressed).
However, you can turn it off manually to preserve the battery life. To do this, press and hold the colored button for two seconds.

Why does my stopwatch display MEMORY FULL ?

8 MATCH and COACH sessions can be stored in the stopwatch library.
MEMORY FULL appears if the stopwatch memory is full.
In order to record a new session, you will need to delete a session already recorded. To do this, select the session you wish to delete, then press the settings button (English key) and select DELETE.

To maintain

To keep your screen clean, it is recommended to clean it with a damp cloth.

Troubleshooting

You will find here, the control sheet of the stopwatch.
By following the steps of this sheet, you can check if there is a possible problem on your product. If necessary, you will find in the next section "I repair" the tutorials indicated for the repair. You can also come to your local DECATHLON store.

Link to download the stopwatch control sheet. 

To repair

The following repairs can be performed on this product:

If your product cannot be repaired, take it to a collection point or any DECATHLON store for optimal recycling.

Battery replacement (CR2032)

The CR2032 battery can be replaced without tools, using a coin.

1/ Turn the battery cover on the back of the product to place the cursor marked with a dot in front of the "open padlock" symbol
2/ Using a coin, remove the old battery and replace it with a new one (markings on the outside)
3/ Replace the battery cover and turn it clockwise to lock it (position "padlock closed").

WARNING: Never allow children to handle this type of battery (risk of ingestion).

Spare parts

Here is the list of spare parts available for the stopwatch:

Battery CR2032
Reference : 5867205

You can order spare parts on our website (depending on availability) by clicking on one of the buttons below or contact the after-sales team in your usual DECATHLON store.

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Battery CR2032

Référence : 5867205

Workshop services

You want to entrust us your product to be repaired. Here is the list of services offered by our workshops:

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Second hand sale

Using the troubleshooting file in section "Troubleshooting", you can perform a pre-check of your product.
Once your product has been checked by our teams, you can offer it for resale as a second-hand product and thus participate in putting your old products back into circulation.

For more information on the DECATHLON Occasion service, click on the button below.

User guides

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