Lenco PODO-151 - Manual (Page 23)

Hanging the unit from your neck
Attach a secure lanyard or string to the unit. (not provided)
Place the lanyard around your neck and hang the unit as
illustrated.
NOTE: Make sure the lanyard / string is correctly sized to easily
remove the unit from around your neck. If used hanging around
neck, the lanyard / string can cause strangulation. Do not place the
unit with lanyard / string around a child’s neck.
g. The unit may not count steps correctly in the following conditions:
The unit is not positioned correctly.
When the front of the main unit is placed in the angle of less
than 60° or horizontal to the ground.
NOTE: The unit can count steps even if it is slanted or placed
upside-down, or if the main unit is perpendicular to the ground.
The unit moves loosely.
When the unit is loose or flat in your pocket or bag (not in a
horizontal or vertical position).
When the unit swings from your belt, the top of your pants or
a bag.
Up and down movement.
Standing up and/or sitting down movement.
Playing sports other than walking.
Ascending or descending movement at stairs or in a steep
slope.
Walking at an inconsistent stride.
When you shuffle or wear sandals.
Starting and stopping or other forms of inconsistent walking.