E-TUBE RIDE Operating Instructions Ver.1.0.0 Aug. 2018 by SHIMANO Inc. ITP
CONTENTS CONTENTS...2 TO ENSURE SAFETY...4 Introduction...5 Compatible OS...5 Compatible Bluetooth Version...5 Compatible Models...5 Operation Screen Transition Flow...6 Starting E-TUBE RIDE...7 Configuring a Bluetooth LE Connection with the Wireless Unit...9 View Screens...11 Switching the Display Method...11 Pinch out... 11 Pinch in... 12 Switching the View Screen...12 Swipe left (from right to left)... 12 Swipe right (from left to right)... 13 Customizing Display Items...14 Changing Display Items... 14 Switching Display Items... 16 Icons Displayed on the View Screen...17 Speedometer/Assist Power Meter...19 Detailed Gear Information...19 Configuring Settings...20 Displaying the Menu Screen...20 Setting the Language...21 2
Settings Units...22 Setting the Beep Sound...22 Setting Sleep Mode...23 Setting Assist Power Display...23 Setting Gear Details Display...23 Selecting Views to Display...24 Setting the Shifting Switch...25 Resetting Settings...27 Information Displays...29 Derailleur Adjustment...29 RD Protection Reset...29 Alert Displays...30 Maintenance Alert...30 Warning Alert...31 Error Alert...32 Screen display while riding...33 3
TO ENSURE SAFETY TO ENSURE SAFETY The following instructions must be observed at all times in order to prevent personal injury and physical damage to equipment and surroundings. The instructions are classified according to the degree of danger or damage which may occur if the product is used incorrectly. DANGER WARNING CAUTION Failure to follow the instructions will result in death or serious injury. Failure to follow the instructions could result in death or serious injury. Failure to follow the instructions could cause personal injury or physical damage to equipment and surroundings. WARNING When using this application, make sure that your smartphone is securely attached near your bicycle s handlebars using a special attachment, and firmly grip the handlebars with both hands. Do not focus on the view while riding, as doing so is dangerous as you will not be focusing on what is ahead of you. NOTE SHIMANO is not to be held responsible in any way if the smartphone attachment is damaged or broken while using this application. Running this application will increase the smartphone s battery usage. Keep an eye on the battery level during use. 4
Introduction Compatible OS Introduction These operating instructions describe how to use E-TUBE RIDE. Compatible OS Android: Ver.6.0/7.0-7.1/8.0-8.1 ios: Ver.10.0-10.3/11.0-11.2 Compatible Bluetooth Version Ver. 4.1 or higher Compatible Models SC-E6100 SC-E7000 EW-EN100 5
Operation Screen Transition Flow Operation Screen Transition Flow Operation screens transition in the following order. Fig-2 Terms of Use * Initial startup only Fig-1 Operating Precautions screen * Only when wireless unit is not registered Fig-4 View screen Fig-3 Bluetooth LE settings Fig-5 Setting Menu screen Fig-6 Language Setting Fig-7 Unit Setting Fig-8 Select view to display Fig-9 Shifting switch settings Fig-10 Move view to left (right) Fig-11 Setting Reset Confirm reset Terms of Use Display license 6
Starting E-TUBE RIDE Starting E-TUBE RIDE 1. Once E-TUBE RIDE is installed, tap the E-TUBE RIDE icon. The Operating Precautions screen is displayed. 2. Read the text displayed on the screen and then tap "Agree." The view screen is displayed. Fig-1 Operating Precautions screen NOTE The Operating Precautions screen can be skipped by checking the "Do not show this next time" checkbox. When E-TUBE RIDE is started for the first time, the Terms of Use agreement screen is displayed prior to the Operating Precautions screen. After reading the entire Terms of Use, tap "Agree." 7
Starting E-TUBE RIDE NOTE Fig-2 Terms of Use agreement screen When E-TUBE RIDE is started for the first time on an Android device, a screen asking the user to grant access to location information is displayed prior to the Terms of Use agreement screen. Tap "Allow." If you tap "Do not allow," a message is displayed and E-TUBE RIDE is closed. Tap the E-TUBE RIDE icon again and tap "Allow" to start the application. If Bluetooth is turned OFF in the smartphone OS, a confirmation screen will be displayed. Tap "Allow" (Android) or "Set" (ios) and then turn Bluetooth ON in the OS. Android ios 8
Configuring a Bluetooth LE Connection with the Wireless Unit Configuring a Bluetooth LE Connection with the Wireless Unit The Bluetooth LE Settings screen is displayed when the application is started for the first time, or when it is started with an unregistered wireless unit connected. A list of nearby wireless units that can be connected is displayed. 1. Select the wireless unit to connect. The connection is made automatically. Fig-3 Bluetooth LE Settings screen 9
Configuring a Bluetooth LE Connection with the Wireless Unit 2. Tap "Connect" if unable to automatically connect for any reason (such as a connection timeout). NOTE If the wireless unit to connect has already been registered, it will be automatically connected when E-TUBE RIDE is started. Tap the icon on the view screen to display the Bluetooth LE Settings screen. To disconnect the connected wireless unit, tap "Disconnect." Fig-4 View screen 10
View Screens Switching the Display Method View Screens The view screen is displayed once the application has connected to the wireless unit. Switching the Display Method The view screen can be set to any of three display methods: three items, five items, or six items. The display method can be switched by pinching the screen out/in. Pinch out Three items Five items Six items 11
View Screens Switching the View Screen Pinch in Six items Five items Three items Switching the View Screen Five view screens are available (from screen one to screen five). The screen can be switched by swiping it. Swipe left (from right to left) Switches to the right side view. Screen one Screen two Screen fi v e Screen one 12
View Screens Switching the View Screen Swipe right (from left to right) Switches to the right side view. Screen one Screen fi v e Screen four Screen one Screen fi v e NOTE By default, screen four and screen five are not displayed. View screens can be selected for display in the Setting Menu. The display view indicator on the bottom of the view screen shows the location of the current view and the number of views that can be displayed. 13
View Screens Customizing Display Items Customizing Display Items The locations of items can be switched and the displayed items can be changed. Changing Display Items 1. Tap and hold the item to change, and then release your finger. The display item can now be changed. 2. Tap the up/down button. This allows you to cycle through displayed items. To cancel changing a display item, tap a part of the screen other than the highlighted item. View screen (item able to be changed) 14
View Screens Customizing Display Items Items that can be displayed on the view screen Type of item Information displayed Icon Speed Displays speed information. * When the large icon is set to speed when displaying three items, you can switch between displaying the maximum speed and average speed by stopping the bicycle and tapping the icon. Battery level Displays battery level information for the wireless unit (in six levels). Cadence Displays cadence information. Maximum traveling distance Displays maximum traveling distance information according to the current assist mode. Traveling distance Displays traveling distance information. Traveling time Displays traveling time information. 15
View Screens Customizing Display Items Type of item Information displayed Icon Total traveling distance Displays total traveling distance information. Gear position Displays information on the rear gear position. Time Displays the current time from the smartphone device. Switching Display Items 1. Tap and hold the item to change, and then release your finger. The display item can now be changed. 2. Move the item over the item to switch, and then release your finger. The positions of the items are switched. To cancel changing a display item, tap a part of the screen other than the highlighted item. 16
View Screens Icons Displayed on the View Screen Icons Displayed on the View Screen Icons displaying various states are located on the top of the view screen. A B C D E F G Type of icon Display method Status Icon Remarks HIGH BOOST The icon that is displayed depends on the drive unit being used (A) Assist mode A different icon is displayed for each mode NORM TRAIL The icon that is displayed depends on the drive unit being used ECO WALK OFF Not acquired Not displayed Icon is displayed Warning Flashes (B) Warning when a warning has occurred No warning/ not obtained Not displayed 17
View Screens Icons Displayed on the View Screen Type of icon Display method Status Icon Remarks (C) Maintenance alert Icon is displayed when a maintenance warning has occurred Warning No warning/ not obtained Not displayed Flashes 81-100% (D) Battery level A different icon is displayed for each battery level 61-80% 41-60% 21-40% 1-20% The battery level is displayed in six levels. The icon flashes when forced into ECO mode. 0% Not acquired Not displayed (E) Light Status Icon is displayed when the light in ON ON OFF/not acquired Not displayed (F) BLE connection status The icon indicates whether BLE is connected or not Tap to display the Bluetooth LE Settings screen Connected Not connected Flashes (G) Menu Tap to display the menu screen - NOTE Tap a flashing icon to display each detail screen. 18
View Screens Speedometer/Assist Power Meter Speedometer/Assist Power Meter When the view screen is set to display three items, the large icon at the top shows the speedometer and assist power meter. Speedometer Assist power meter Speedometer Assist power meter The indicator moves clockwise along the circle, with 0.0 km/h at the bottom. The speed is indicated along the circle, with a maximum of 50 km/h. Tap this to display the maximum speed and average speed. The indicator moves counter-clockwise along the circle, with 0% at the bottom. The speed is indicated along the half circle, with a maximum of 100%. The gradation varies according to the strength of the assist power. Detailed Gear Information When the view screen displays three items and the gear position is displayed, detailed gear information is shown. Shifting mode Shifting advice Start mode Shifting mode Shows the current shifting mode. Shift up Shifting advice Shift down Start mode Shows the current start mode. 19
Configuring Settings Displaying the Menu Screen Configuring Settings The Setting Menu screen is used to configure a range of settings, such as screen display and shifting switches. Displaying the Menu Screen 1. Tap on the view screen. The Setting Menu screen is displayed. Fig-5 Android Fig-5 ios Setting Menu screen 20
Configuring Settings Setting the Language Setting the Language The display language can be changed. 1. Tap "Language" on the Setting Menu screen. The Language Setting screen is displayed. Fig-6 Android Fig-6 ios Language Setting screen 2. Select the language to set, and then tap "Confirm." Item Details English Français Deutsch Nederlands Español Italiano English French German Dutch Spanish Italian Chinese Japanese 21
Configuring Settings Settings Units Settings Units Display units can be changed. 1. Tap "Unit" on the Setting Menu screen. The Unit Setting screen is displayed. Android ios Fig-7 Fig-7 Unit Setting screen 2. Select the unit to set, and then tap "Confirm." Item Details km mile Displayed in km Displayed in miles Setting the Beep Sound The beep sound can be turned ON or OFF. 1. Tap "Beep" on the Setting Menu screen. It will switch between ON and OFF. Item Details ON OFF Enable beeps Disable beeps 22
Configuring Settings Setting Sleep Mode Setting Sleep Mode The device can be set to enter sleep mode if it is not used for a period of time. 1. Tap "Do not sleep" on the Setting Menu screen. It will switch between ON and OFF. Item Details ON OFF Does not enter sleep mode even if it is not used for some time Enters sleep mode according to the setting on the smartphone Setting Assist Power Display The application can be set to display or not display the assist power meter. 1. Tap "Display assist power" on the Setting Menu screen. It will switch between ON and OFF. Item Details ON OFF Displays the assist power meter Does not display the assist power meter Setting Gear Details Display The application can be set to display or not display detailed gear information. 1. Tap "Display gear details" on the Setting Menu screen. It will switch between ON and OFF. Item Details ON OFF Displays detailed gear information Does not display detailed gear information 23
Configuring Settings Selecting Views to Display Selecting Views to Display Screens one through five can be selected for display on the view screen. 1. Tap "Select view to display" on the Setting Menu screen. The Select View to Display screen is displayed. Fig-8 Android Fig-8 ios Select View to Display screen 2. Place a check in the box or boxes of the screen to display, and then tap "Confirm." "Confirm" cannot be tapped unless at least one selection is checked. 24
Configuring Settings Setting the Shifting Switch Setting the Shifting Switch The shifting switch and action can be set for moving screens. 1. Tap "Shifting switch" on the Setting Menu screen. The shifting switch settings are displayed. Fig-9 Android Fig-9 ios Shifting switch settings screen 25
Configuring Settings Setting the Shifting Switch 2. Tap either "Move view to left" or "Move view to right." The D-FLY switch and action selection screen is displayed. Fig-10 Android Fig-10 ios (Example) Move view to left 3. Select the D-FLY switch and action to assign, and then tap "Confirm." "Confirm" cannot be tapped if the same setting is selected for both "Move view to left" and "Move view to right." Item Details D-FLY Ch.1 D-FLY Ch.2 D-FLY Ch.3 D-FLY Ch.4 Click Hold down Double click Assign to D-FLY Ch.1 Assign to D-FLY Ch.2 Assign to D-FLY Ch.3 Assign to D-FLY Ch.4 Click to move view Hold down to move view Double click to move view NOTE Before configuring the shifting switch setting in E-TUBE RIDE, first assign the D-FLY switch and shifting switch in E-TUBE PROJECT. 26
Configuring Settings Resetting Settings Resetting Settings The view screen setting or all settings can be returned to their defaults. 1. Tap "Setting reset" on the Setting Menu screen. The Setting Reset screen is displayed. Fig-11 Android Fig-11 ios Setting Reset screen 2. Tap either "Reset view" or "Reset all." Item Details Reset view Reset all Initializes the layouts, display items, and display views for all views Initializes all settings (except for agreeing to the terms of use) 3. Tap "Yes" on the Confirm Reset screen. The selected items are returned to their default values. Screen/function Default value Screen reset Settings reset Wireless unit Screen one (view screen one) Screen two (view screen two) Not registered Three items Speed/gear position/traveling distance Three items Speed/time/traveling distance 27
Configuring Settings Resetting Settings Screen/function Default value Screen reset Settings reset Screen three (view screen three) Screen four (view screen four) Screen five (view screen five) Language Setting Unit Setting Beep Do not sleep Display assist power Display gear details Select view to display Six items Time/gear position/traveling distance Maximum traveling distance/speed/cadence Six items Time/gear position/traveling distance Maximum traveling distance/speed/cadence * View screen not displayed Six items Time/gear position/traveling distance Maximum traveling distance/speed/cadence * View screen not displayed Depends on system language setting Depends on system region setting OFF ON ON ON Screen one/screen two/screen three Shifting switch Move view to left: D-FLY Ch.1/click Move view to right: D-FLY Ch.2/click : Returns to default value : Does not return to default value NOTE The default values for screen one and screen two assume trekking and urban bike types, respectively. 28
Information Displays Derailleur Adjustment Information Displays Derailleur Adjustment This is displayed during derailleur adjustment. It stops being displayed once RD PROTECTION RESET is run. Derailleur Adjustment screen RD Protection Reset This is displayed when RD PROTECTION was run. It stops being displayed once adjustment is complete. RD Protection Reset screen 29
Alert Displays Maintenance Alert Alert Displays Maintenance Alert This is displayed when a maintenance alert occurs, or if the maintenance alert day has passed. If this screen is displayed, please take the bicycle to your nearest distributor for maintenance. Tap "Close" to close the alert. Maintenance Alert screen 30
Alert Displays Warning Alert Warning Alert This is displayed when a warning occurs. Tapping "Warning details" will open the web browser and take you to a page where you can get more detailed information. Check the website for information on how to respond. If this screen is displayed, please take the bicycle to your nearest distributor for maintenance. The alert will disappear if "Close" is tapped or the warning is canceled. Warning Alert screen 31
Alert Displays Error Alert Error Alert This is displayed when an error occurs. Tapping "Error details" will open the web browser and take you to a page where you can get more detailed information. Check the website for information on how to respond. If this screen is displayed, please take the bicycle to your nearest distributor for maintenance. The alert will disappear if the error is canceled. Error Alert screen 32
Screen display while riding Screen display while riding If the system detects that the bicycle is being ridden, all screens other than error alerts will switch to the view screen. You cannot switch to each detail screens from the view screen or tap a flashing icon to display each detail screen while riding. 33