Module No. 3506
Causes of Incorrect Step Count
Any of the conditions below may make proper counting impossible.
Walking while wearing slippers, sandals, or other footwear that encourages a shuffling gait
Walking on tile, carpeting, snow, or other surface that causes a shuffling gait
Irregular walking (in a crowded location, in a line where walking stops and starts at short intervals, etc.)
Extremely slow walking or extremely fast running
Pushing a shopping cart or baby stroller
In a location where there is a lot of vibration, or riding on a bicycle or in a vehicle
Frequent movement of the hand or arm (clapping, fanning movement, etc.)
Walking while holding hands, walking with a cane or stick, or engaging in any other movement in which your hand and leg movements are not coordinated with each other
Normal daily non-walking activities (cleaning, etc.)
Wearing the watch on your dominant hand
Walking for 10 seconds or less