Stairs climbed are tracked via an altimeter. The altimeter measures changes in atmospheric pressure (which changes as you gain or lose elevation) to track your elevation. In order for ScanWatch 2 to measure elevation, you must both walk forward and up. Climbing a ladder or using an elevator, for instance, will not result in elevation being tracked, while walking up a hill, will.

Note:

• Elevation is calculated as an equivalent in floors, not as the real number of stairs climbed. 3 meters is equivalent to 1 floor.
• Since atmospheric pressure is used to measure elevation, when using stationary equipment such as a treadmill or a stair-climbing machine, elevation will not be measured as there is no change in atmospheric pressure.

Important information concerning elevation issues:

• The altimeter sensor is a hole next to the side button of the watch. Inserting an object into the sensor can damage it.
• If there is water into the hole, the altimeter can be disrupted.
• The altimeter only activates if steps are detected. An interruption of these steps can cause a slight difference of floors climbed.