BodyMedia 909901G01REVD SenseWear Pro Armband User Manual

BodyMedia, Inc. SenseWear Pro Armband

User Manual

The SenseWear Armband User GuideWednesday, Nov 14, 2001Copyright © 2001 BodyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. BodyMedia, the BodyMedia “4 circles” logo, SenseWear, and the SenseWear “3 dots”logo are trademarks. Other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.Table of ContentsOverviewYour SenseWear Armband 0SenseWear Armband features 0How it works 0For your safety 0OperationsAbout your SenseWear cradle 0Setting up your cradle 0Charging your SenseWear Armband 0Wearing your SenseWear Armband 0Understanding SenseWear feedback 0The Timestamp button 0Uploading and viewing your body data 0Upgrading your firmware 0Resetting your SenseWear Armband 0Troubleshooting 0Safety and maintenanceSafety considerations 0Care and maintenance 0Performance considerations 0Product informationProduct specifications 0Guarantee 0Warranty 0ReferenceContact information 0Glossary of terms 0Index 0Your SenseWear ArmbandCongratulations on your purchase of the SenseWear Armband!This user guide will describe and illustrate the use of both models of SenseWear Armbands: theSenseWear Armband and the SenseWear Pro Armband.Both Armbands provide continuous body monitoring by collecting your body data and then allowingyou to send your body data to our InnerView Software Applications for review. After uploadingyour body data to the InnerView software, you’ll be able to learn about lifestyle patterns such asyour physical activity routines and your sleep cycles. This will help you improve your behaviors andreach your health goals.The SenseWear Pro Armband has the ability to communicate wirelessly with the cradle to access theInnerView software. The SenseWear Pro Armband also contains the SenseWear Pro Transceiver
which works with other third-party products like weight scales and blood pressure cuffs (requiresthe purchase of the Transceiver module). Where noted, special instructions for the SenseWear ProArmband are included throughout this guide.SenseWear Armband featuresUnderstanding the system (photo and callouts)(M) = memory lights, (P) = power lights, Timestamp button, monitor, sensors, wings, adjustablestraps, oval pull-tab, cradle, power supply, serial connector, feedbacksAccessories supplied with your SenseWear Armband:- Cradle (with power supply and serial port connector)- InnerView software user guide- 2 Adjustable straps- Limited Warranty- Polar Heart Rate Monitor (SenseWear Pro Armband only)- Get Balance! book (SenseWear Armband only)How it worksBodyMedia’s patented technology combines sensors, electronic hardware, and intelligent softwarethat empowers you to accurately and continuously monitor your lifestyle. The SenseWear Armbanduses sensors to measure physiological factors like motion, heat flow, and skin temperature that aretranslated by BodyMedia’s customized algorithms in your InnerView software to help you determineyour personal patterns and behaviors.Your SenseWear Armband performs functions automatically so that you almost forget you’rewearing it. Worn on the back of your upper right arm, it turns on and off by itself by simplymaintaining secure contact with your body. It automatically sets the date and time settings bycommunicating with your InnerView software. The SenseWear Armband understands any targetsand reminders that you set in your InnerView software and signals you with feedback at theappropriate times.BodyMedia converts your body data into meaningful representations of your lifestyle events whenyou upload it to your InnerView software. Over time, your SenseWear Armband will continue tolearn about and adapt to your behavior and provide significant information about your lifestyle.For your safetyDisclaimerThis product is not intended to be a medical device and is provided solely for your education andinformation. This product is not meant to substitute for proper medical diagnosis, care, or treatmentrelated to your physical activity or sleep patterns. BodyMedia recommends that you consult yourphysician before beginning any exercise or sleep program.Consult your physicianYou should check with your physician before you decide to make a change in your lifestyle, exercise,nutrition, sleep, or other routines. This is particularly important if you are taking medication orunder the care of a physician for any medical condition such as the following: anemia, anorexia,asthma, bulimia, bronchitis, cardiac (heart) symptoms of any kind, chest pain, diabetes, exercise-induced wheezing, high blood pressure, pneumonia, pregnancy, respiratory (lung) symptoms of anykind, seizure disorder, shortness of breath, surgery of any type within the past year, and if you arefemale, no menstrual periods (unless due to hysterectomy or menopause). Patients who wearpacemakers should always consult their physicians before wearing any electronic device, includingthe SenseWear Armband.
Water resistanceDO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. The monitor is splash resistant but it is not designed to be usedunderwater or to come in continuous contact with water. To prevent a shock hazard, never use theSenseWear Armband in water environments (e.g., in the shower, swimming pool, or rain).Wear comfortablyBe careful not to over-tighten the SenseWear Armband while on your arm. If your arm begins totingle or you begin to lose feeling in your arm, loosen the adjustable strap and re-fasten.Be sure that both your arm and the sensors on the back of the Armband are clean. To clean thesensors, wipe with a soft, damp cloth. If you develop a rash where the SenseWear Armband comesin contact with your skin, discontinue use and consult your physician before continuing regular useof the Armband.Do not use on an aircraft or in post facilitiesThe SenseWear Armband is not an FAA-approved electronic device for use on aircraft. Do not wearthe SenseWear Armband when in an aircraft. Never attempt to wirelessly communicate with theSenseWear Armband on a plane.Do not wear the SenseWear Armband in healthcare facilities or where any posted regulationsrestrict you from doing so. Hospitals or healthcare facilities could be using equipment that issensitive to external RF (radio frequency) energy.For complete safety information, see the Safety considerations section of this guide.About your SenseWear cradleThe SenseWear Armband cradle serves two functions: it recharges the battery in your SenseWearArmband using the power supply cord and it communicates with the InnerView software using theserial port in the back of your PC. The SenseWear Pro Armband can communicate wirelessly withthe cradle. That is, the Pro Armband needs to be within 10 feet of the cradle—not in the cradle—tocommunicate with the InnerView software.You can charge your Armband in the cradle whether or not the serial cable is plugged in to your PC,as long as the power supply light on the plug is illuminated. But both connections, power supply andserial port, must be made in order to communicate with your InnerView software.NOTE: Always make sure that your cradle is set up correctly with its power supply plugged into theoutlet before placing Armband in the cradle. If you place the Armband in the cradle before thecradle is plugged into the outlet, your Armband will need to be reset. See the Resetting yourArmband section in this guide for more information.Setting up your cradle1. Place the cradle on a flat surface near your PC (do NOT place your Armband in the cradle yet).2. Plug the serial cable into the serial port (COM 1, if you have more than one port) on the back ofyour PC. Be sure the cable is secure by screwing the 2 outer screws into the port.Note: If you currently have a PDA cradle or other device plugged into your serial port youwill need to perform two tasks:1.Unplug your PDA cradle or other device from your serial port and replace it with yourSenseWear cradle for each use.2.Ensure that your PDA’s HotSync Setup is not set to be AlwaysAvailable. The Always Available setting prevents other devices fromusing your serial port even when your PDA is not plugged into yourserial port. You will need to change this setting only one time.a. Right-click the HotSync icon on your Taskbar and select Setup (or
open your PDA’s Desktop application and go to HotSync then Setup).b. In the Setup window, select the Manual option and click OK.3. Plug the power supply jack into the back of the serial connector.4. Flip down the power supply’s metal prongs and plug it into a nearby, accessible outlet.When all connections are made, the orange cradle light turns on.NOTE: If you are using a laptop computer, the power saving mode may prevent the orange cradlelight from turning on at this point.Now, you are ready to charge the SenseWear Armband or communicate with your InnerViewsoftware.Charging your SenseWear ArmbandInitial chargeThe SenseWear Armband should be charged completely (this takes about 2 hours) before its firstuse.Subsequent chargesThe SenseWear Armband has up to 4 days of battery power under continuous use. When notwearing your SenseWear Armband, keep it in the cradle for safe storage and to ensure a full chargewhen you’re ready to wear it. When removing your SenseWear Armband from your body, alwayswait until you hear the “goodbye” sound before placing the Armband in the cradle.1 Place the Armband in the cradle.NOTE: Always guide the Armband against the back of the cradle when inserting it into the cradle.Guiding the Armband against the front lip could bend the contacts on the cradle.2 When the Armband is secure in the cradle, the 3 power lights (P) will begin flashing, indicatingthat charging has begun. As the SenseWear Armband charges, each of the power lights (P) willprogressively turn to solid until all 3 lights are illuminated, indicating that it is fully charged. Thepower lights remain illuminated until you remove the Armband from the cradle.Note: Never unplug your cradle’s power supply from the outlet with the Armband in the cradle.Always remove the Armband from the cradle before unplugging the cradle. If not, your Armband willneed to be reset. See the Resetting your Armband section of this guide for more information.The SenseWear Armband is designed to keep your stored data even if the battery is too low to wearthe Armband. However, if your battery drains and you keep the Armband in an uncharged state foran extended period of time, you may lose your stored data. In order to prevent the battery fromdraining too low and losing your stored data, keep the Armband in the cradle whenever it is notbeing worn.Initialize and personalize your SenseWear ArmbandInitializeWhen the SenseWear Armband is fully charged, you must initialize it in your InnerView softwarebefore wearing it for the first time. Initializing your SenseWear Armband exchanges importantinformation between your Armband and your InnerView software. Go to your InnerView software toinitialize your SenseWear Armband.
PersonalizeYour SenseWear Armband has features and feedback for which you can set preferences. Here is asummary of the features. See your InnerView software to set these preferences.System Feedback: Your Armband provides sound and vibration feedback about its status. You canset the intensity of the feedback. See the Understanding SenseWear feedback section of this guidefor more information.Timestamps: Pressing the Timestamp button while wearing the SenseWear Armband puts a “stamp”in time that marks an activity (i.e., drank a glass of water, took your medication, etc.) that youdefine.Reminders: Your SenseWear Armband can remind you of important events in your routine (i.e., getsome exercise, take medication, etc.) by playing a signal at the time you set.Targets: Your SenseWear Armband can indicate when you’ve reached certain health targets likeactivity calories burned or heart rate levels (with the use of a heart rate monitor).About You: Track your SenseWear Armband’s serial number, your body facts, and personalidentification.Wearing your SenseWear ArmbandThe SenseWear Armband is designed to be worn on the back of the upper right arm (the tricep),touching the skin.1 Slide the SenseWear Armband onto your right arm with the Timestamp button facing up.2 Adjust the strap so that it fits on your arm comfortably then secure the oval pull-tab. Ensure thatthe sensors maintain continuous contact with your skin at all times and that the SenseWearArmband doesn’t slide off your arm.CAUTION: Be careful not to over-tighten the SenseWear Armband. If your arm begins to tingle oryou begin to lose feeling in your arm, loosen the adjustable strap and re-fasten.Once you have set the adjustable strap to fit your arm comfortably, there is no need to readjust itevery time you put it on and take it off. Simply slide it on and off of your arm.There is no on/off button on your SenseWear Armband. When the monitor makes secure contactwith your body, it automatically performs its “turning on” sequence. (This may take up to 5 minutesfor some people, depending on your body state).This “turning on” sequence will happen every time you put on the SenseWear Armband:Welcome: This sound indicates that the SenseWear Armband has made contact with your skin.Warming up: You’ll feel a series of light vibrations as it settles to your body.Ready: This sound indicates that the Armband is collecting your body data.If, after 5 minutes, you do not hear the “turning on” sequence (or if you think you may have missedit), press and hold the Timestamp button until you hear the “ready” sound, which means that yourSenseWear Armband is working properly.If your Armband is working properly but you still haven’t experienced the “turning on” sequence,see the Troubleshooting section of this guide.Initial recommended use
For your initial use and best results, we recommend wearing the SenseWear Armband continuouslyfor three days, preferably three consecutive days. (Be sure to remove the SenseWear Armband toshower and bathe. It is NOT waterproof). During this time, the SenseWear Armband willautomatically calibrate to your body, your patterns, and your routine. With every subsequentupload, it will become more accurate and more personalized.The more you wear your SenseWear Armband, the more information you’ll have to upload andreview in your InnerView software. Make sure to press the Timestamp button during your initial useto “stamp” certain activities or events throughout your routine, like drinking water, takingmedication, or any lifestyle event that you want to track.Note: For best results, especially when wearing the SenseWear Armband for sleep or physicalactivity, wear it for 10 minutes before and after the activity.CAUTION: DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATER. The monitor is splash resistant. But it is not designed to beused underwater or to come in continuous contact with water. To prevent a shock hazard, never usethe SenseWear Armband in water environments (e.g., in the shower, swimming pool, or rain).The SenseWear Armband currently has up to 4 days of battery power and up to 5 days of memoryunder continuous use.When not wearing the SenseWear Armband, keep it in the cradle to avoid accidental damage and toensure a full charge when you are ready to use it.For use with a heart rate monitorThe SenseWear Armband is designed to be compatible with the Polar Heart Rate Monitor (and otherbrands of heart rate monitors). Wear the heart rate monitor with the SenseWear Armband for evenmore accurate and personalized data during events like exercise and physical activity. TheSenseWear Armband will collect the heart rate data and upload it to your InnerView software. Wearyour heart rate monitor during your first week for events like exercise and physical activity so that itcan calibrate with your SenseWear Armband.Wearing your SenseWear Armband with your heart rate monitor is simple.1 Put on the SenseWear Armband and wait until the “turning on” sequence has completed.2 Put on your heart rate monitor.3 The SenseWear Armband’s receiver will automatically search for the heart rate monitor and playthe “receiving” sound when it finds your heart rate. You should hear the “receiving” sound within 10seconds. See the Understanding SenseWear feedback section of this guide for more information.If you’ve been wearing your Armband for more than 1 minute before you put on your heart ratemonitor, press and hold the Timestamp button on your SenseWear Armband for 3 seconds to tellyour Armband to search for the heart rate monitor. You should hear the “receiving” sound within 10seconds.4 When you’re finished using the heart rate monitor, remove it first, followed by the SenseWearArmband. You will hear the “disconnected” sound when your SenseWear Armband is no longerreceiving your heart rate information.Should you desire real-time heart rate information from your SenseWear Armband, you can setheart rate targets that signal you during your activity when you’ve reached your target. Set yourheart rate targets in your InnerView software. If you want to see your number of heartbeats perminute during your activity, wear a Polar watch with the SenseWear Armband.Even when worn with the heart rate monitor, the SenseWear Armband has up to 5 days of memoryunder continuous use.
NOTE: Use of the SenseWear Armband with a heart rate monitor is not intended to be a medicaldevice and is provided solely for your education and information. Neither the SenseWear Armbandnor a third party heart rate monitor is meant to substitute for proper medical diagnosis, care, ortreatment related to your physical activity.Threading your adjustable strapYour SenseWear Armband comes with two identical adjustable straps. One strap comes attached tothe Armband and the other is a spare to be used if you’re cleaning the first one. See the Care andmaintenance section of this guide for information on cleaning your adjustable strap. Follow thesesteps to thread your adjustable strap into your Armband.1. Hold the Armband upright with the sensors facing you. Take the square end of the adjustablestrap with the two Velcro pads and thread it through the narrow, vertical slot in the wing. TheVelcro pads should be facing you, with the edge of the wing in between the two pads.2. Fold over the end of the strap and press the Velcro pads together.3. Take the other end of the adjustable strap with the oval pull tab and thread it through thenarrow, vertical slot in the other wing. The Velcro side of the oval pull tab should be facing you.4. Pull the strap through the slot in the wing and press the oval pull tab against the adjustableband. Create a space that is approximately the size of the circumference of your upper arm.5. When completed, the square end of the strap should be on the inside of the band and the ovalpull tab should be on the outside of band. Use the pull tab to adjust the size of the strap while onyour arm.Understanding SenseWear feedbackYour SenseWear Armband can provide feedback about its status, whether on or off of your body.There are also some features of your SenseWear Armband that provide feedback which you canpersonalize.Turning on sequenceThe SenseWear Armband automatically turns on after making secure skin contact and performs thefollowing “turning on” sequence:Welcome: This sound indicates that the SenseWear Armband has made contact with your skin.Warming up: You’ll feel a series of light vibrations as it settles to your body.Ready: This sound indicates that the monitor is collecting your body data.Turning off sequenceGoodbye: When you slide off the SenseWear Armband or if contact with your body is interrupted formore than 10 seconds, it will play the “goodbye” sound, indicating that it is no longer collectingdata. Always wait until you hear the “goodbye” sound before placing the Armband in the cradle.System AlertThe SenseWear Armband will warn you with an insistent “alert” signal when the battery or memoryis low or if there is system problem.1 When you receive this sound/vibration alert, slide off the SenseWear Armband and press theTimestamp button once.2 The lights will display the battery and memory status.- If there are no lights or sounds, the battery is too low to continue wearing. Place your SenseWearArmband in the cradle to charge.- If the memory (M) lights are flashing, you do not have enough memory to continue wearing it.Upload your body data to your InnerView software.
- If the power (P) lights are flashing, you do not have enough power to continue wearing it. Placeyour SenseWear Armband in the cradle to charge.- If you get the “alert” sound again and all 6 lights flash, there is a system problem. Place theSenseWear Armband in the cradle and use the diagnostics in your InnerView software.Reminders and TargetsReminders: Your SenseWear Armband can remind you of important events in your routine (i.e.,take medication) by playing a sound at the time you set.Targets: Your SenseWear Armband can indicate when you’ve reached certain health targets likeactivity calories burned or heart rate levels (with the use of a heart rate monitor).Both Reminder and Target feedbacks automatically stop after a few seconds. You can stop thefeedback sooner by pressing the Timestamp button while wearing the SenseWear Armband.Feedback with a heart rate monitorReceiving: This sound indicates that the SenseWear Armband has detected and is working with theheart rate monitor.Disconnected: You’ll hear this sound when you remove the heart rate monitor, or reception betweenthe heart rate monitor and the SenseWear Armband is broken. If reception breaks, make sure thatthe heart rate monitor is making good contact against your chest. Moisten sensors on the heart ratemonitor if they are dry to improve contact.If your InnerView software enables the setting of heart rate targets, you’ll hear the followingfeedback from you SenseWear Armband:In heart rate zone: To discover whether you are within your target heart rate zone, press theTimestamp button while wearing your heart rate monitor. If you are within your target zone, you’llhear the “Ready” sound followed by the “In heart rate zone” sound.Out of heart rate zone: Press the Timestamp button while wearing your heart rate monitor. If youare out of your target heart rate zone, you’ll hear the “Ready” sound followed by the “Out of heartrate zone” sound.The Timestamp buttonThe Timestamp button serves 4 functions:1. Make TimestampsPressing the Timestamp button while wearing the SenseWear Armband puts a “stamp” in time thatmarks an activity that you define (i.e., drank a glass of water, took your medication, etc.).Timestamps can be very helpful in tracking your patterns and progress toward your health goals.The SenseWear Armband automatically records Timestamps and populates the information in yourInnerView software when you upload your body data. Timestamps appear as small markers in thecontext of your body data on the exact times you pressed the Timestamp button.2. Check on-body statusThe Timestamp button has a second use while on the body. While wearing the SenseWear Armband,you can ensure that it is collecting your body data by pressing and holding the Timestamp button
for 3 seconds. Press it until you hear the “ready” sound, letting you know that everything is workingproperly.3. Turn off reminders and targetsBoth Reminder and Target feedbacks automatically turn off after a few seconds. You can turn off thefeedback sooner by pressing the Timestamp button while wearing the SenseWear Armband.4. Check off-body statusWhen you aren’t wearing the SenseWear Armband, the Timestamp button is used to check thepower and memory status. Press the button once and the lights will indicate the status.Uploading and viewing your body dataAfter wearing your SenseWear Armband, use your InnerView software to upload the data andreview your personal routine and patterns. For more information, go to your InnerView software orsee your InnerView software User Guide. There are different InnerView software applicationsavailable depending on your information needs. For information on the complete line of InnerViewproducts, visit www.bodymedia.com.Upgrading your Armband firmwarePeriodically, BodyMedia will release upgrades to the software inside of your SenseWear Armband(your firmware). Contact Customer Service (412) 288-9982 for information on when and where theupgrades will be available.Resetting your ArmbandThere are some conditions that will require you to reset the software in your Armband. When youreset your Armband, all of your stored data will be erased. If you perform any of the followingactions, your Armband will need to be reset.- You place your Armband in the cradle before you plug the power supply into the outlet.- After removing Armband from your body, you place your Armband in the cradle before youhear the “goodbye” sound.Only if your Armband is unresponsive, should you reset your Armband. To determine if you need toreset your Armband, do this:1. With the Armband off of your body, press the Timestamp button. If no sound plays and no lightsturn on, then proceed to number 2.2. Put the Armband in the cradle. If no lights turn on, and the Armband is correctly seated in thecradle, leave the Armband in the cradle and then proceed to number 3.3. Press and release the reset button on the right side of your cradle using the tip of a paperclip.When the Armband has been reset, it will respond with a lighted reset sequence (same as the“Ready” sequence, the Memory (M) and Power (P) lights will illuminate from left to right).4. Go to your InnerView software and use the diagnostics to resynchronize your Armband with yourInnerView software. If you do not perform this diagnostics step, your SenseWear Armband will playthe “Alert” signal when you try to wear it.TroubleshootingProblem:After 5 minutes of putting on the SenseWear Armband, you do not hear the “turning on” sequence.Do this:1 While wearing your SenseWear Armband, press and hold the Timestamp button until you hear the“ready” sound, which means your Armband is working properly.
2 If you still do not hear the “ready” sound, slide off the SenseWear Armband and press theTimestamp button.3 All 6 lights will flash on. Then the power (P) lights will indicate the charge status. If all 3 powerlights are not lit or the smallest light is flashing, the battery is too low to function.4 Return it to the cradle and recharge it.5 After recharging, slide the SenseWear Armband onto your arm.6 If you still do not hear the “turning on” sequence, place the SenseWear Armband in the cradle anduse the diagnostics in your InnerView software.Problem:Your SenseWear Armband plays the “Alert” signal.Do this:1 When you receive this sound/vibration alert, slide off the SenseWear Armband and press theTimestamp button.2 The lights will display the battery and memory status.- If there are no lights or sounds, the battery is probably too low to continue wearing. Place yourSenseWear Armband in the cradle to charge.- If the memory (M) lights are flashing, you do not have enough memory to continue wearing it.Upload your body data to your InnerView software.- If the power (P) lights are flashing, you do not have enough power to continue wearing it. Placeyour SenseWear Armband in the cradle to charge.- If you get the “alert” sound again and all 6 lights flash, there is a system problem. Place theSenseWear Armband in the cradle and use the diagnostics in your InnerView software. Thediagnostics will check your Armband and resynchronize it with your InnerView software.Care and maintenanceHandlingAvoid dropping the Armband or cradle as this may cause serious damage. Though the SenseWearArmband was designed for wearability and long-term use, rough handling can break internalcomponents. When not wearing the SenseWear Armband, keep it in the cradle to avoid accidentaldamage and to ensure a full charge when you are ready to use it.Avoid exposing the SenseWear Armband and cradle to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight,moisture, sand, dust, or mechanical shock.To prevent possible damage to the cables, grasp the plug, not the cable, when disconnecting eitherthe serial connector or the power supply. Also, do not wrap the cable around the charging base.Replace cables if they become frayed.Never touch the four metal contacts in the cradle with your fingers or with any metal objects.Touching them could cause them to deform, result in a short circuit of the power supply, or preventthe cradle from charging properly.The Armband is splash resistant. But it is not designed to be used underwater or come in continuouscontact with water. To prevent a shock hazard, never use the SenseWear Armband in waterenvironments (e.g., in the shower, swimming pool, or rain).MaintenanceDo not attempt to open the SenseWear Armband or cradle yourself. They contain no user-serviceable parts. Refer all servicing to qualified BodyMedia service personnel. Servicing is requiredwhen the product has been damaged in any way, such as power supply cable or plug is damaged,liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the Armband or cradle, the Armband or cradle has
been exposed to rain or moisture, it does not operate normally, or it has been dropped. Opening theArmband or the cradle will void the warranty.The SenseWear Armband contains a non user-serviceable rechargeable Lithium-ion battery thatmust be recycled or disposed of properly. Do not dispose of battery by putting it in fire.CleaningThe Armband should only be cleaned with a soft, damp cloth. Do not use volatile liquids or abrasivecleaning agents to clean the Armband. Always wipe the Armband dry before placing it in the cradle.If necessary, you may hand wash the adjustable straps using a mild detergent. Air dry only.Safety considerationsDisclaimerThis product is not intended to be a medical device and is provided solely for your education andinformation. This product is not meant to substitute for proper medical diagnosis, care, or treatmentrelated to your physical activity. BodyMedia recommends that you consult your physician beforebeginning any exercise program.Wear comfortablyBe careful not to over-tighten the SenseWear Armband while on your arm. If your arm begins totingle or you begin to lose feeling in your arm, loosen the adjustable strap and re-fasten.Be sure that both your arm and the sensors on the back of the Armband are clean. To clean thesensors, wipe with a soft, damp cloth.The sensor interfaces on the SenseWear Armband are made from hypo-allergenic grade stainlesssteel #304. For a complete breakdown of the stainless steel's contents please refer to the Productspecifications section of this guide.If you have any questions concerning metals allergies consult your physician before wearing theSenseWear Armband.DO NOT IMMERSE IN WATERThe Armband is splash resistant. But it is not designed to be used underwater or come in continuouscontact with water. To prevent a shock hazard, never use the SenseWear Armband in waterenvironments (e.g., in the shower, swimming pool, or heavy rain).The cradle is NOT splash resistant. It must not be used anywhere near water. Always wipe theArmband dry before placing it in the cradle.Interference: The SenseWear Armband affecting other productsOperation of any radio transmitting equipment, including the SenseWear Pro Armband and cradle,may interfere with the functionality of inadequately protected medical devices, includingpacemakers. Consult a physician or the manufacturer of the medical device if you have anyquestions.The effect of the radio signals from the SenseWear Armband and cradle on other electronic systems,including those in your car (such as the fuel-injection systems, electronic anti-skid braking systems,electronic cruise control systems, or airbags) is unknown and malfunction of these systems mayresult.Do not use on an aircraftThe SenseWear Armband is not an FAA-approved electronic device for use on aircraft. Do not wearthe SenseWear Armband when in an aircraft. Never attempt to wirelessly communicate with theSenseWear Armband on a plane. The effect of the use of the SenseWear Armband in an aircraft is
unknown. Such use may affect the aircraft’s instrumentation, communication, and performance,may disrupt the network, and may be illegal.Take off in posted facilitiesDo not wear the SenseWear Armband in healthcare facilities or where any posted regulationsrestrict you from doing so. Hospitals or healthcare facilities could be using equipment that issensitive to external RF energy.Avoid explosive areasDo not wear the SenseWear Armband if you are in any area that has a potentially explosiveatmosphere. Obey all signs and instructions.Performance considerationsCrosstalkThe SenseWear Armband uses a non-coded mode of operation and can pick up RF (radio frequency)transmitter signals within 3ft. (1m). Therefore make sure no other transmitter is within that range.Non-coded signals from more than one transmitter picked up simultaneously can cause incorrectdata collection.Interference: Other products affecting the SenseWear ArmbandAs with many electronic devices, because of the proliferation of radio-frequency transmittingequipment and other sources of electrical noise (e.g., cellular phones, mobile two-way radios,electrical appliances, electronic exercise equipment), it is possible that high levels of suchinterference due to close proximity or strength of a source may result in disruption of performanceof this device.CertificationsFCC statementThis device complies with Part 15 Subpart C and Subpart B, Class B of the FCC Rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesiredoperation.NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digitaldevice, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonableprotection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses,and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more ofthe following measures:∙Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.∙Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.∙Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.∙Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits.CAUTION: Changes or modifications to this equipment not expressly approved by the partyresponsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.ETL ListedConforms to UL Standard 1950, 3rd Edition/CSA C22.2 No. 950-95, Safety of InformationTechnology Equipment Including Electrical Business Equipment.
Product features and specificationsProduct featuresGathers raw physiological data including movement, heat flow, skin temperature, ambient temperature, heart rate (if worn with a heart rate monitor), and galvanic skin response.Contains up to 4 days of battery life when worn continuouslyStores up to 5 days of continuous physiological and lifestyle data (may be modified for SenseWearPro Armbands; see your InnerView software User Guide)Lets users Timestamp specific eventsWorks with BodyMedia’s InnerView softwareOffers audio and tactile feedback for reminders and alerts (available through the InnerView software).Enables 2-way communication, making the Pro Armband a hub for collecting data from other third-party products such as a weight scale or blood pressure cuff (SenseWear Pro Armband only).Product SpecificationsSensors: 2-axis accelerometer heat flow skin temperature ambient temperature galvanic skin response heart rate receiverMaterials: Monitor: ABS, urethane, FDA approved co-polyester, hypo-allergenic grade stainless steel Cradle: ABS, zinc, co-polyester, Santoprene Adjustable Strap: Nylon, polyester, polyisopreneBattery type: Rechargeable Lithium-ionBattery voltage: 3.7VPower supply voltage (gray models): input: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; output: 5.5V DC, 500mAPower supply voltage (black models): input: 100-120VAC, 50-60Hz, .4A; output: 5V DC, 2.4ARF Frequency: 916.5MHzTransmitter output power: <1mWProcessor: 16-MHz Motorola DragonBall ProcessorBattery power: up to 4 days under continuous use (24/7)Memory capacity: up to 5 days under continuous use, even with heart rate monitor (24/7)Monitor size (without wings): (l) 85.3mm x (w) 53.4mm x (h) 19.5mm; [(l) 3.4 in x (w) 2.1 in x (h)0.8 in]Monitor weight (with adjustable strap): 3.0 oz (85g)Cradle size: (h) 50.8mm x (d) 58.5mm; [(h) 2.0 in x (d) 2.3 in]Cradle weight (without cables and power supply): 5.3 oz (150g)Water resistance: Monitor: splash-resistant; Cradle: NOT splash-resistantOperating temperature/humidity: Monitor: 0’C to +45’C (32’F to 113’F)/100% RH non-condensing; Cradle: 0’C to +45’C (32’F to 113’F)/10-90% RH non-condensingStorage temperature/humidity: Monitor: 0’C to +45’C (32’F to 113’F)/100% RH non-condensing; Cradle: -20’C to +50’C (-4’F to 112’F)/10-90% RH non-condensingDesign and specifications are subject to change without notice.Money-back guarantee
If, for any reason, you are not 100% satisfied with the SenseWear Armband or the SenseWear ProArmband, we will refund 100% of your actual purchase price, within 30 days from date theArmband is shipped to you from BodyMedia, with no questions asked. Just call our CustomerService department at 412-288-9982 or send an email to customer_service@bodymedia.comThis is our way of showing that BodyMedia is committed to our customers.1-Year Limited WarrantyWho is covered?The Limited Warranty is valid for a SenseWear Armband or SenseWear Pro Armband purchased andoperated in the U.S. only. The Limited Warranty is non-transferable and only extends to the originalpurchaser.What is covered?BodyMedia warrants to the original consumer/purchaser that the SenseWear Armband or theSenseWear Pro Armband is free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use andservice, for one (1) year from date of the Armband is shipped to you from BodyMedia (“LimitedWarranty Period”). If a defect covered by this Limited Warranty occurs during the Limited WarrantyPeriod, BodyMedia will, at its option, replace any defective parts, replace the entire SenseWearArmband or SenseWear Pro Armband unit, or refund the original purchase price. THE FOREGOINGREMEDIES ARE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY AND BODYMEDIA'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVELIABILITY FOR BREACH OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. THE LIMITED WARRANTY IS VALID IN THEU.S. ONLY.What is not covered?This Limited Warranty does not apply if the defects have been caused by improper or incorrectlyperformed maintenance, negligence, accident, misuse or unreasonable use, modification,tampering, normal wear and tear, or any other causes not related to defective materials orworkmanship. This Limited Warranty does not cover repair or replacement of the battery andadjustable strap. Additionally, if malfunction results from use outside of the guidelines set by theSafety Considerations or Care & Maintenance sections of the SenseWear Armband User Guide, theLimited Warranty will not apply.THIS LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES AND NO OTHERREPRESENTATIONS OR CLAIMS OF ANY NATURE SHALL BE BINDING OR OBLIGATE BODYMEDIA.ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THE SENSEWEAR PRO ARMBAND, INCLUDING BUT NOTLIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULARPURPOSE, OR WARRANTIES OF TITLE OR NONINFRINGEMENT, ARE LIMITED TO THE LIMITEDWARRANTY PERIOD ABOVE.What is BodyMedia's limitation of liability?Subject to applicable law, in no event shall BodyMedia’s liability to you exceed the purchase price ofthe SenseWear Armband or the SenseWear Pro Armband.IN NO EVENT SHALL BODYMEDIA OR ANY AUTHORIZED BODYMEDIA SERVICE PROVIDER BE LIABLEFOR CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RELATED TO THESENSEWEAR ARMBAND OR THE SENSEWEAR PRO ARMBAND EVEN IF BODYMEDIA WAS AWARE OFTHE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, OREXCLUSION OF CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVELIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY PROVIDES YOUWITH SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS. YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY FROM STATE TOSTATE.How do I submit a Limited Warranty claim?
Before submitting a claim, please ensure you have attempted to use the diagnostics in yourInnerView software.Contact BodyMedia Customer Service for a RMA number (Return Material Authorization) by calling412-288-9982 or sending email to customer_service@bodymedia.com. Any returns not pre-approved will not be honored under this Limited Warranty. Instructions for returns will be providedat the time of pre-authorization. BodyMedia will cover all associated shipping expenses if theSenseWear Armband is found to be defective. To expedite your Limited Warranty claim, please havethe shipping date, the serial number of the SenseWear Armband, and your Service Code from thediagnostics in your InnerView software available.Contact InformationBodyMedia, Inc.4 Smithfield Street, 12th FloorPittsburgh, PA 15222Customer Support:Phone: 412.288.9982Email: Customer_Support@bodymedia.comGlossary of TermsAdjustable strap The removable elastic band that gets threaded into the Armband’s wings.Alert A signal that the battery or memory is low or there is a system problem with the Armband.Body Facts Information like your age, sex, height, and weight. These stats are sent from yourInnerView software to your SenseWear Armband upon Initialization.Cradle Connected to your PC and a power source. It is a resting place for the SenseWear Armbandthat is used to recharge it and to communicate with your InnerView software.Diagnostics Part of your InnerView software used to troubleshoot problems in your SenseWearArmband.Initialization The exchange of your SenseWear Armband serial number and your body factsbetween your SenseWear Armband and your InnerView software.Memory (M) lights 3 lights on the Armband’s left side indicating memory status.Monitor The main body of the SenseWear Armband. Contains the sensors, receivers, battery,memory, and computer.Power (P) lights 3 lights on the monitor’s right side indicating charge status.Recharger contacts 4 gold areas on front of the monitor that come in contact with the cradlecontacts.Reminder Remind you of important events in your routine (i.e., take medication, get someexercise) by playing a signal at the time you set in your InnerView software.
Reset button Small hole on the right side of the cradle. With the push of a paper clip, it resets theArmband.Sensors The group of sensors that collect your body data. Include: 2-axis accelerometer, heat flowsensor, GSR sensor, skin temperature sensor, ambient temperature sensor, and heart rate receiver.Serial Number The number identifying your SenseWear Armband. Located inside the window onthe back of the monitor.Target Your SenseWear Armband can indicate when you’ve reached certain health targets likeactivity calories burned or heart rate levels. Define these targets in your InnerView software.Timestamp A moment in time that marks an activity or state (i.e., took your medication, drank aglass of water, etc.). Defined in your InnerView software.Timestamp button The only button on the SenseWear Armband. When pressed while on thebody, it marks a Timestamp or turns off Reminders and Targets; when pressed and held while onthe body, it assures you it’s working properly; and when pressed while off the body, it indicatesmemory and charge status.Uploading The transfer of your body data to your InnerView software.Wings The flexible sides of the Armband into which the adjustable strap is threaded.

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