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Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter Manual

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Family Health
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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 10 and above (iPhone 5s
or later & iPad 4 or later) and select Android devices running Android 5.0 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 Family Health www.activ8rlives.com 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 10 and above (iPhone 5s or later &...
  • Page 3 USB charger. Charge for 60 minutes. Rapid chargers are not recommended. Page 9. Following the instruction in this guide, go to www.activ8rlives.com and register as a new users. Enter your information. At the end of registration you will be asked to download and install the SERVICE LINK software.
  • Page 4 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 5 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 6: Health And Safety Notices

    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. This device is not a toy. Only recommended for children over 6 years of age.
  • 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 lithium battery, which cannot be removed.

  • Page 9: Charging Your

    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 Useful as part of a rehabilitation programme and it is very accurate. 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.
  • Page 11 Activ8rlives Service Link to your computer or 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 Apple Computers via USB Connection Getting your computer up-to-date….. Activ8rlives Service Link is designed to run on Windows 7, 8 and 10 and Apple’s Leopard, Snow Leopard, Lion and later versions of its Apple (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. Go to Joining is FREE FOR LIFE.
  • Page 14 Register for Your Activ8rlives Account 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.
  • 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 My Account tab at the bottom of the left-hand menu.
  • Page 16 Completing Your Registration To complete the Registration for your Activ8rlives Account, add the correct details for yourself by following the instructions on the web Registration form. As you complete the information, your Activ8rlives account begins to learn more about you and your health.
  • Page 17 Downloading Service Link via Internet to your PC The Service Link is a small software programme, which we use to upload and download information to and from devices.
  • Page 18 Update Your Computer 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 This Service Link Software icon will sit on the desktop of your PC and when you want to upload your data from your Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter you will need to double click to open the software programme.

  • Page 20: For Windows Vista

    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, 8 and Windows 10. If you are still using Vista, there are some changes which may have to be made to enable you to edit users.
  • Page 21 Using the Service Link on Your Computer Once you have downloaded the Service Link, you must link it to your Account on Activ8rlives. Open the software icon that will be in your programmes or on your desktop. Here, you can connect various devices and...
  • Page 22 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” and you can select your Nickname or Add a User if this is the first time you are uploading your data.
  • Page 23 Two ways to View your Data Windows or Apple OSX Computer via USB connection Smartphone or Tablet using the Activ8rlives...
  • Page 24 Viewing your Data on your Computer From the top menu of your Activ8rlives account you can view your Data. Select the time period for which you wish to display your data (Day, Week, Month or Year) and scroll down to see your data.
  • Page 25 App on Your Smartphone or Tablet to View your Data—requires Bluetooth 4.0 Enabled Devices Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter is programmed and uploads information directly to and from your Activ8rlives account via your computer or PC but you can view your data via a compatible Smartphone or Tablet (not included).
  • 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: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting up your Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter the hard(er) way without a Computer! 1. Setting the Date and Time Setting-up the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter manually is not that difficult, but some find the small buttons fiddly. Use the MODE (M) top button to advance the display to show STEPS.

  • Page 28: Personal Information

    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. You can choose to display your information in metric units (Km, cm and Kg) or imperial measurements (miles, inches and lbs).
  • 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 activity...
  • 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 Activ8rlives Health Monitoring and Food Diary App 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 Activ8rlives web-servers and Apple’s...
  • 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: Case Studies

    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: Specifications

    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: Warranty

    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...
  • Page 36 TeamViewer. Will Not Connect via Service Link? If the Activ8rlives Buddy Step Counter will not connect to the Service Link, first check that you have set-up the Service Link correctly, see details on Page 16-22.
  • Page 37 Manual Data Entry via App You can also manually enter your data from other self-monitoring devices you may have at home into the Activ8rlives App. Login to your Activ8rlives account in the usual manner and select from the Menu the Manual Data Entry page.
  • Page 38 Quick Guide to the Activ8rlives Website Home Page Activ8rlives 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 39 A Walk in the Park Google Earth is built into Activ8rlives. This tool can be used by group Administrators to de- sign 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 40 . 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 Activ8rlives.
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  • Page 43 This Instruction manual is available FREE for download at http://www.activ8rlives.com/information/product-manuals.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 44 Be active, eat well and stay healthy. Award winning Available at...