Volkano Serene Series Fitness Watch
Instruction Manual
Model Numbers: VK-5072-BK / VK-5072-GD
Please read these instructions carefully and retain for future reference.
Certifications: CE, IP67 Water Resistant, RoHS
The Highlights
- Water and Dust Resistant
- Hypo-Allergenic Strap
- IPS Single Point Color Touch Screen
- Heart Rate Monitor
- IP67 Water Resistant
- Multi-Sport Monitoring
- Pedometer and Calorie Usage
- Missed Call Notification
- Message Notification
- Metal Alloy Casing
- Up to 3 Days Battery Life
- Fully compatible with iOS and Android
- Volkano Active App
Package Contents
- Volkano Active Tech Serene Series Fitness Watch
- USB Charging Dock with Cable
- Instruction Manual
Specifications
- Heart Rate Monitor: Built-in
- GPS Monitor: Built-in
- Pedometer: Built-in
- Alarm Clock: Yes
- Notification: Yes via smartphone
- IP Rating: IP67 – (Dust tight. Watertight against the effects of immersion in water up to 1.5 meters for up to 30 minutes).
- App: Volkano Active
- Screen Resolution: 240 x 240
- Screen Size: 1.3"
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2
- Operating Distance: 10 m
- Battery Capacity: 155 mAh
- Battery Type: Li-Polymer
- Standby Time: 10 Days
- Battery Life: 5 Days
- Charge Time: 3 Hours
Description of Parts
The fitness watch has the following parts:
- 1. Heart Rate Sensor: Located on the back of the watch.
- 2. Charging Pogo Pins: Located on the back of the watch for charging.
- 3. Screen: The display for time, activity, and notifications.
- 4. Virtual Key: The primary button for interaction and navigation.
(Diagram shows the watch with numbered callouts for Heart Rate Sensor, Charging Pogo Pins, Screen, and Virtual Key. The screen displays time, heart rate, steps, and date.)
Instructions for Use
Charging Diagram
Connect the metal pins (2) of the USB Charging Adaptor with the Charging Pogo Pins (1) on the back of the watch until the charging icon appears on the screen. Secure the charging adaptor, ensuring the watch is firmly in place. To remove the watch from charge, press the clip release button (3) on the USB Charging Adaptor.
(Diagram shows the USB charging dock with the watch connected via pogo pins, labeled 1 and 2. A release button is labeled 3.)
Switching the Device On or Off
Long press the Virtual Key to turn off your watch when the 'off' option is selected from the more menu.
Installing the Volkano Active App
To download the Volkano Active App, please visit: volkano.co.za/active-app.
Connecting the Watch to a Mobile Phone
- Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
- Pair your smartphone with the watch.
- Open the Volkano Active App on your smartphone and set up your profile in the 'My Profile' tab within the Settings Menu.
- In the Settings Menu on the watch, tap 'Connect' on the fitness watch.
- Select "VK-5072" from the list of devices.
- A success prompt will appear on-screen. Tap 'Next' to navigate to the app's dashboard.
Unbind from Mobile Phone
- Open the Volkano Active App on your smartphone.
- Tap 'Disconnect fitness watch' in the app's settings.
Locating the Bluetooth Menu
iPhone
- On your device, go to Settings.
- Select Bluetooth. If Bluetooth is not on, turn it on.
- Open the Volkano Active App. Go to Settings, click 'Connect on the fitness watch'. You will see different options.
- Choose "VK-5072" and click connect.
Android™ Phones
- On your device, go to the Settings Menu.
- Select Bluetooth (on older Android devices, Bluetooth is found in the Wireless & Networks Menu). If Bluetooth is not on, turn it on.
- Open the Volkano Active App. Go to Settings, click 'Connect the fitness watch'. You will see different options.
- Choose "VK-5072" and click connect.
Connecting with Paired Devices
When the Volkano Active Tech Serene Series Fitness Watch is turned on, it will automatically connect with the last paired Bluetooth device that is on and within range. If the Volkano Active Tech Serene Series Fitness Watch does not connect automatically, open the Volkano Active Tech App and connect again.
Controls
- Raise your hand or press the Virtual Key to illuminate the screen.
- Long press the Virtual Key to switch the Main Menu interface.
- Long press the Virtual Key to confirm.
- Long press the Virtual Key to switch on the watch from its powered-off state.
How to Use
- Turn on: Long press the Virtual Key for 3 seconds.
- Confirm: Long press the Virtual Key.
- Enter Main Menu Selection: Long press the Virtual Key.
- Exit Main Menu Selection: Long press the Virtual Key.
Functions
Watch Face
To change the watch face, press the Virtual Key for 3 seconds. Tap briefly to switch between different watch faces, and long press the Virtual Key to choose the desired one.
(Examples of watch faces are shown, displaying time, heart rate, steps, and date.)
Pedometer
The watch automatically records your daily activity. Long press the Virtual Key to access the details page where you can check your steps taken, calories, and distance data. After synchronizing with the Volkano Active App, you can view this data on your smartphone.
(Icons represent steps, calories, and distance.)
Multi-Sport
Press and hold the Virtual Key when in sport mode to enter the multi-sport function. The fitness watch supports four sport modes: walking, running, climbing, and cycling. You can choose your preferred mode, and the watch will record motion data. To complete a sport, press the Virtual Key to stop and save your exercise data. After synchronizing with the Volkano Active App, you can check your sports records.
(Icons represent Sport, Walking, Running, Hiking, Cycling, and History.)
Heart Rate
Long press the Virtual Key to monitor your heart rate once it is selected. Long press again to exit the heart rate monitor. After syncing with the Volkano Active App, you can check your heart rate data on your smartphone.
❤️? Heart Rate
Sleep Monitor
The Volkano Active Tech Serene automatically monitors your sleep. When sleep mode is stopped, the watch displays a sleep report with total sleep, light sleep, and deep sleep times. After synchronizing with the Volkano Active App, you can access a more detailed sleep report.
? Sleep Monitor
Message
Long press the Virtual Key to check unread notifications, including incoming calls, SMS, QQ, WeChat, WhatsApp, Facebook, and Twitter messages.
? Message
Weather
After synchronizing with the Volkano Active App, the watch displays the weather forecast. You can manually set a required city or configure an automatic city setting within the app.
☁️ Weather
More
Long press the Virtual Key to enter the sub-menu interface. This allows access to Alarm, Find Phone, Stopwatch, Sedentary, Camera, About, Reset, Restart, and Power Off functions.
? More
Alarm
Long press the Virtual Key to check alarms set via the Volkano Active App. When an alarm time is reached, its icon will animate, and the watch will vibrate.
⏰ Alarm
Find Phone
When the fitness watch is connected via Bluetooth, click the icon to make your smartphone ring. If using an iPhone, keep the display on the screen for this function.
? Find Phone
Stopwatch
Long press the Virtual Key to enter the sub-menu interface, which includes Stopwatch functionality. The stopwatch can be started and paused.
⏱️ Stopwatch
Sedentary
Long press the Virtual Key to switch this mode On or Off. Long press the Virtual Key to exit. The device will vibrate to remind the wearer to move after set conditions are met.
? Sedentary
Camera
To use this feature, ensure your smartphone's camera is on. Enabling the remote capture function allows you to take pictures on your smartphone remotely from your fitness watch. This function is phone-dependent.
? Camera
About
Long press the Virtual Key to view the Bluetooth MAC address, device name, and Firmware version of your Volkano Active Tech Serene Series Fitness Watch.
Settings (Volkano Active App)
- Volkano Active App Dashboard: Displays performance indicators like activity, sleep, and heart rate for the day.
- Share: Allows sharing progress through social media.
- Entry Weight: Enter current weight, set an ideal weight, and a target date.
- Calendar: Displays the calendar.
- Activity: Logs all activities recorded while wearing the Volkano Active Tech Serene Series Fitness Watch.
- Reminder: Toggle and set reminders.
- My Profile: Change your profile information.
- Goals: Set and change goals for Steps, Distance, Calories, and Sleep. Tap the save button after making changes.
- Notifications: Toggle which application notifications appear on the Volkano Active Tech Serene Series Fitness Watch.
Advanced Settings (Volkano Active App)
- Advanced Settings: Toggle settings for weather, movement, heart rate, drinking water, do not disturb, and gesture control.
- Find the Fitness Watch: Makes the watch vibrate to help locate it.
- Google Fit: Toggling this setting "On" sends performance data to Google Fit.
- Theme: Change the app's theme.
- Connect the Fitness Watch: Choose which Volkano Active Tech Watch model to connect with (Serene is VK-5072).
- Firmware Update: Update the firmware of the Volkano Active Tech Serene Series Fitness Watch. Ensure a running and stable internet connection; data charges may apply.
- Reset: Clears all stored performance data from the app.
- About: Displays the app's version information.
Safety Precautions
- Use the product only with manufacturer-provided parts.
- The Volkano Active Tech Serene Series Fitness Watch is intended for personal use only. Commercial use invalidates the warranty.
- This fitness watch is not intended for use by young children or persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless supervised by a responsible person. Extreme caution is advised.
- Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the watch. Keep packaging away from children as it can be dangerous.
Cleaning & Care Instructions
- Before Cleaning: Ensure the watch is switched off and not connected to any charger or device.
- Cleaning: Wipe the surface with a soft, slightly damp cloth.
- Do not use harsh or abrasive cleaning chemicals or materials, as they may damage the surface finish.
- Do not expose the watch to high temperatures for extended periods.
- Do not store in temperatures over 60 °C.
Environmentally Friendly Disposal
Important Information for Correct Disposal: In accordance with the European Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, the product must not be disposed of as urban waste at the end of its working life. It must be taken to a specialized local authority differentiated waste collection center or a dealer providing this service. Disposing of appliances separately avoids negative environmental and health consequences from inappropriate disposal and allows materials to be recovered, saving energy and resources.
The product is marked with a crossed-out wheeled dustbin (?️) as a reminder to dispose of household appliances separately.
Disposal Instructions
- Do not attempt to change the battery yourself. Follow the disposal instructions below if the battery is dead.
- Never dispose of used electronics with ordinary solid wastes, as they contain toxic substances.
- Always dispose of used electronics in accordance with prevailing community regulations for batteries/electronics. If no local regulations exist, dispose of the device in a waste bin for electronic devices.
⚠️ WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including styrene, ethylbenzene, and cumene, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warning.ca.gov.
Disclaimer
- All product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Use does not imply affiliation or endorsement.
- While the heart rate monitor technology is advanced and tested by medical professionals, limitations exist that may cause inaccuracies under certain circumstances (e.g., user's physical characteristics, device fit, activity intensity). The heart rate monitor is NOT intended for medical purposes, diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of disease. Do not rely on the device's information as an alternative to professional medical advice. Consult a doctor for any medical concerns. Seek immediate medical attention if you suspect a medical condition. Never delay seeking medical advice or discontinue treatment based on information from this device.
Warranty
This Volkano Active Tech Serene Series Fitness Watch includes a standard 12-month limited warranty against manufacturing defects and faults. If the product is unboxed with faulty parts, poor finishing, visible damage, or fails to perform due to a manufacturing defect or poor workmanship, return it with proof of purchase (till slip or invoice) to the store of purchase for exchange or repair, according to the store's returns policy. This warranty commences from the date of purchase. Retain your proof of purchase and packaging for the warranty period.
NOTE: The warranty does not apply if the product:
- Has failed due to excessive wear and tear beyond reasonable limits.
- Has been misused or neglected.
- Has been damaged accidentally or by Force Majeure (including fire and flooding).
- Has been used or operated contrary to operating or maintenance instructions in this manual.
The Store of Purchase / Seller cannot accept returned products not in accordance with this warranty or their Returns Policy. Refer to the store's Returns Policy for details. For further assistance or warranty questions, contact the store of purchase.