diff --git a/examples/continuous-mode/continuous-mode.ino b/examples/continuous-mode/continuous-mode.ino
index 221f136..c97b9d2 100755
--- a/examples/continuous-mode/continuous-mode.ino
+++ b/examples/continuous-mode/continuous-mode.ino
@@ -23,9 +23,8 @@ Error_t err;
 
 void setup()
 {
-    delay(800);
     Serial.begin(9600);
-    delay(500);
+    delay(800);
     Serial.println("serial initialized");
 
     /* Initialize the i2c interface used by the sensor */