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Activ8rlives BUDDY Fast Start

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The Buddy Step Counter connects to PCs via USB to upload data to Activ8rlives.
It does not have Bluetooth capability.
Optional: View uploaded data with a FREE App that works with: iOS 7.2 and above (iPhone 4s
or later & iPad 3 or later) and select Android devices running Android 4.3 and above.
Connection can also be made via these Apps with the POGO accessory sold separately.
Now compatible with Apple Health App (HealthKit)

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  • Page 1 The Buddy Step Counter connects to PCs via USB to upload data to Activ8rlives. It does not have Bluetooth capability. Optional: View uploaded data with a FREE App that works with: iOS 7.2 and above (iPhone 4s or later & iPad 3 or later) and select Android devices running Android 4.3 and above.
  • Page 3 Fast start Please read this manual—will only take about 5 minutes! Connect the Buddy with the micro USB cable included using a port on your PC or a USB charger. Charge for 60 minutes. Rapid chargers are not recommended. Page 8.
  • Page 4 Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter does a lot more than just count your steps—it helps you understand how your activity changes throughout the week. It measures your activity and calculates your energy expenditure in calories, the distance you have walked or run and the total active time during each day.
  • Page 5 From tracking levels of physical activity, weight, food intake, cardiovascular and lung function, to a new generation of at-home testing for long-term lung disease, we provide the devices and web-based tools to help you be active, eat well and stay healthy. Learn more at www.activ8rlives.com...
  • Page 6 Health and Safety Notices WARNINGS: The Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter is NOT waterproof. Do not submerge it in water. Seek advice from your Doctor about any long-term condition. This device should not be used to make a primary diagnosis. ...
  • Page 7 Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter Your Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter has several parts, the LCD DISPLAY, BUTTONS, USB Port. It is also supplied with a Micro USB Charging Cable and Neck Lanyard Connector with break-away closure for safety. The Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter has a rechargeable litium battery which cannot be removed.
  • Page 8 Buddy Step Counter to the USB port of a PC or Laptop. If the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter is running low on power, the LOW BATTERY warning symbol will appear on the LCD screen. Micro USB Port Connect the USB cable provided to the Micro USB Port of the Buddy Step Counter.
  • Page 10 If you hold the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter in your hand as you walk, you will see just how accurately it can “sense” your steps and starts counting these after you have taken 10 consecutive steps. Another ability of the...
  • Page 11 Service Link to your computer or PC; Instruct you how to operate, use and take care of your Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter and connect to your computer or PC; and How to view your data in your Activ8rlives account via your computer or PC.
  • Page 12 Set-up for Windows or OSX Computers via USB Connection Getting your computer up-to-date….. Activ8rlives Service Link is designed to run on Windows 7 and 8 and Apple’s Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion and later versions of its OSX. It is strongly recommended that before you install the...
  • Page 13 Creating a FREE Activ8rlives Account using your PC You can use the great online facility we have created to help you work in groups, to increase your motivation and to help you achieve your goals. Joining is FREE FOR LIFE.
  • Page 14 Some basic details are needed for the calculations used for your Body Mass Index (BMI), the calories you use and the distances you walk. You can create your own target values for steps and weight to. Activ8rlives will help you to understand whether your activity levels and weight are in the “healthy” zones. Simply follow along as the software guides you.
  • Page 15 Once you have worked through the Registration process on the website, you can review and edit your details and parameters used to programme the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter in your Activ8rlives ACCOUNT section. You can also upload an image to represent yourself so that your friends know...
  • Page 16 Your Targets You can change your targets for steps, weight and lung function in the YOUR TARGETs tab. Make your targets achievable and realistic for your current level of fitness. These individual targets can easily be changed should you find that you have set your goals too low.
  • Page 17 The Service Link is a small software programme, which we use to upload and download information to and from devices. After you have logged into your Activ8rlives account, go to the HELP link at the top of each page www.activ8rlives.com/help There you will find a page with the latest version of our Instruction Manuals, the latest versions of the Service Link software and details about where to contact us for support and help.
  • Page 18 Note: Do make sure that your computer is up-to-date with all its operating updates, either Windows or OSX before you start the process to install the Service Link Software. To install the Service Link Software, click on the link for the Service Link. This will initiate the installation process.
  • Page 19 Once the installation process has been started, the software will automatically install all of the services you need to run it and to download data from any of our devices: the Buddy Step Counter USB, BuddyBand, Peak Flow Meter. Just work through the installation Wizard and the software will do everything for you.
  • Page 20 Downloading the Service Link For Windows Vista Windows Vista has its own set of oddities, which were removed when Microsoft brought out its successors, Windows 7 and Windows 8. If you are still using Vista, there are some changes which may have to be made to enable you to edit users. First, go to the Start Menu and select Control Panel.
  • Page 21 Using the Service Link on Your Computer Once you have downloaded the Service Link, you must link it to your FREE Account on Activ8rlives. Open the software icon that will be in your programmes or on your desktop. Here, you can connect various devices and you can also record your Wellness and severity of Cough as part of your respiratory health if you wish.
  • Page 22 This all takes place in seconds. The Service Link will recognise the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter but in case you will need to click the mouse on the SAVE DATA button. It will prompt you to “Choose the person who uses this Pedometer”...
  • Page 23 Two ways to View your Data Windows or OSX Computer via USB connection Smartphone or Tablet using the Activ8rlives...
  • Page 24 Along with the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter, you can monitor and adjust your body composition (from the Body Analyser Bluetooth 4.0), blood oxygen saturation (Pulse Oximeter) and food intake can also be viewed on a single page.
  • Page 25 App on Your Smartphone or Tablet to View your Data Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter is programmed and uploads information directly to and from your FREE Activ8rlives account via your computer of PC but you can view your data via a compatible Smartphone or Tablet.
  • Page 26 From the Main Menu of the Activ8rlives you can view your Health Data. Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter, determines your physical activity. These can be displayed singularly or overlaid with other parameters of your health, such as tracking your weight, BMI or anything else you would like to record about your health and wellbeing.
  • Page 27 Change the HOUR using the MODE (M) or RECORD (R) buttons. An unusual feature of the design of the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter is that the RECORD (R) button increases the value, while the MODE (M) button above it decreases the values. It takes a few attempts to get used to this.
  • Page 28 Adding personal information about your, weight, stride length and choice of metric or imperial measurements, allows the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter to calculate the distance you have walked and the calories you have used. Useful information as you plan your activity schedule.
  • Page 29 Resetting Steps, Distance, Calories and Minutes Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter has a cool feature— it sets the display to zero at midnight for you but records each day in its 7-day memory for you. So you can set and forget. Your...
  • Page 30 Checking your Progress Throughout the Day We all like to see how well we are doing throughout the day. The Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter allows you to toggle between TOTAL STEPS, STEPS, DISTANCE, CALORIES and TIME. Just press the MODE button.
  • Page 31 Apple Health (HealthKit) Integration Included in the latest FREE Activ8rlives Smartphone App (version 3.2) for Health Monitoring and Food Diary is the ability to allow users to record data from Activ8rlives’ growing range of consumer-focused health monitors and store these data in both the...
  • Page 32 Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter. This makes it fun to use - especially if you are part of a group or team. We all tend to do the things we like doing. So having fun is part of the motivation for changing our lifestyles.
  • Page 33 Awareness allows for rapid adjustment in activity and food intake and lifestyle. A Paper describing this in greater detail called: “Why you can’t exercise away a bad diet” can be found in the Library section of www.activ8rlives.com...
  • Page 34 Weight with packaging Steps taken 0—99,999 steps Distance travelled 0—999.99 (Km or miles) Calories burnt 0—99,999.9 Kcal Memory 7 days on Buddy Step Counter Stride distance input range 10—150cm Age input range 6—80 years Body weight input range 10—150 Kg Units...
  • Page 35 Activ8rlives declares that the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter is in compliance with EU Directive 2004/108/EC. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes in the EU. Please recycle responsibly. To dispose of your used device, please do not dispose of in normal household waste or contact the retailer you purchased this product from, who will advise on correct disposal.
  • Page 36 Quick Guide to the Activ8rlives Website Home Page Activ8rlives 3.0 Health Monitoring and Food Diary App is just the start of the self- monitoring experience. There is so much more to explore online at www.activ8rlives.com Our website has a secure Login—you use the same Username and Password that you use on the App.
  • Page 37 A Walk in the Park Google Earth is built into Activ8rlives. This tool can be used by group Administrators to design a route for the group to walk along. Steps from each group member are combined or cumulated and progress can be tracked using the stunning imagery available.
  • Page 38 . The aim is to work together and support each other to be more active. While we do this, we want to have some fun too. Activ8rlives A8 group This is a demonstration and support group for people who are new to Activ8rlives.
  • Page 39 Find Activ8rlives products on Download Free Activ8rlives Health and Food Diary App...
  • Page 40 Cardiovascular Health Activ8rlives Blood Pressure Bluetooth 4.0 monitor is an easy-to-use device that can measure your blood pressure — especially useful if you suffer from previously diagnosed conditions, which result in high or low blood pressure. This device is intended for measuring the blood pressure on the upper arm for people with an upper arm circumference of 22 to 42 cm (about 9-17 inches).
  • Page 41 Family Health Contactless Thermometer Activ8rlives Contactless Thermometer Bluetooth 4.0 is an easy-to-use device that can measure your body’s temperature. It sends information to your private personal Activ8rlives account via your select Android Bluetooth 4.0 (running version 4.3 or above) enabled...

  • Page 42: Body Composition

    Body Composition Activ8rlives Body Analyser Bluetooth 4.0 determines your weight and your visceral fat index. In addition to calculating your Body Mass Index (BMI), Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), it calculates your percentage of muscle and fat, so that you can see whether your exercise or weight loss programme is removing fat (good) or losing muscle (bad), allowing you to monitor and adjust your regime.

  • Page 43: Pulse Oximeter

    Lung Health Pulse Oximeter Activ8rlives Pulse Oximeter Bluetooth 4.0 is a simple device which allows you to monitor aspects of your pulmonary or lung function—especially if you have Asthma, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Bronchiectasis (NCFB), Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and need to track your oxygen saturation levels and pulse rate.

  • Page 44: Activity Tracking

    Activity Tracking Activ8rlives BuddyBand Bluetooth 4.0 is a wearable wristband with integrated Bluetooth 4.0, 3D Sensor, upgradable firmware, with data upload to FREE Smartphone App via Bluetooth 4.0 or USB to your PC (Windows or OSX). The Activ8rlives BuddyBand allows you to track your activity levels and energy expenditure —...

  • Page 45: Food Diary

    Eating well Food Diary FREE Smartphone App Track your food and liquid intake using our photo-based free Activ8rlives Food Diary.  Take pictures of what you eat and drink with your Smartphone.  Records photos in your Activ8rlives Smartphone Food Diary App.
  • Page 46 This Instruction manual is available FREE for download at http://www.activ8rlives.com/information/library.html after Login and can be found in the Help section. Make it fun—do it together! We are more effective when we work in groups. Be active, eat well and stay healthy.
  • Page 47 Be active, eat well and stay healthy. Award winning Available at...