Preparing to Row with RowPro

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Preparing to Row with RowPro

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Once you have connected your Concept2 Performance Monitor, started RowPro, moved through the Activation Manager, added yourself as a User and familiarized yourself with the In-Row Display, you're ready to start using RowPro.

Before you row with RowPro for the first time, there are a few items to check:

PC location

To use RowPro while you row, the PC needs to be on a low table next to or nearby your Concept2 Indoor Rower where you can see the RowPro PC screen clearly and ideally can reach the PC keyboard and mouse pad while sitting on the Indoor Rower.

PC power and power saver

To ensure your PC doesn't suddenly turn off its display or go into standby mode while you row, make sure it's plugged into mains power or its battery will last longer than your row. Also, check and if necessary change its power saver settings. In Windows XP, to check and change these settings click Start / Settings / Control Panel / Power Options.  In Windows Vista, right-click the desktop and click Personalize.

PM connection

When rowing with RowPro, you should preferably connect your Concept2 Performance Monitor(s) to your PC before you start RowPro. Once your Performance Monitor(s) are connected to your PC and RowPro is running, check the PM Connection Status Indicator on the bottom left frame of the PM twin is green. See the Concept2 PM Connection Help Topic for details, and see the Troubleshooting Concept2 PM Connection Help Topic if you have any problems.

Chart settings

The default settings for the charts are Pace on the left and Heartrate on the right. If you want to change these, click the buttons on the frame below the charts, otherwise just leave them on the default settings. See The Charts Help Topic for details.

PM twin setting

The default setting for the PM twin is to show distance for a Time row and time for a Distance row. If you want to change this, click the button on the frame below the PM twin, otherwise just leave it on the default setting. See The PM twin Help Topic for details.

Heartrate monitor

If you plan to use a heartrate monitor connected to the PM, make sure your heartrate is showing on the PM. See the Troubleshooting heartrate monitors Help Topic if you have any problems.