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Contents Using Your MindWave Fitting the MindWave Mobile Quick Start Guide NeuroSky Technology Overview MindWave Basics Brainwaves iOS & Android ThinkGear PC / Windows eSense Mac OS X eSense Meter - General Information Signals Status & Meters eSense Meter - Technical Description Introduction to the MindWave Mobile ATTENTION &...
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한국어 방문 지침을 보려면 : 有關說明在中國的訪問: Pour obtenir des instructions en visite Française: 日本訪問の手順について : Para instruções em Português visite: Para obtener instrucciones en Español visite: Eine Anleitung in deutscher Sprache finden Sie unter: http://mindwavemobile.neurosky.com...
MindWave Basics Wear, Signal Status & other essentials iOS & Android Quick Start Guide iPhone, iPad, iPod All Android-Based Mobile Devices The fastest way to start your experience PC / Windows Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Mac OS X Mac OS X 10.5 or later Signals Status &...
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Quick Start Guide - MindWave Basics The Headset Getting Started Turning on and preparing to pair Insert one (1) AAA battery Rotate the sensor arm down Power located here...
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Quick Start Guide - MindWave Basics Activating Pairing Mode How to Wear the MindWave Switch Positions and LED The headset should rest on the head as shown below with the sensor tip touching the forehead, the ear loop behind the ear and the clip attached. In this position the headset will be The LED will be Slide the switch into this position to manually activate...
LED light flashing blue. and search for “NeuroSky” If this does not occur, hold the power switch in Download from the list of NeuroSky enabled the “ON” position for 3 seconds until the light applications. We recommend downloading flashes.
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Quick Start Guide - PC & Windows For Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Windows XP: Note Do not insert the application disc yet. You will Click Start, then Control Panel need to pair the device successfully and connect first. Click Bluetooth Devices Turn on the headset.
Quick Start Guide - PC & Windows For Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 Windows 7: Open your CD-ROM drive folder and double-click on “Setup.exe” to begin the installation process. Click Start, then Control Panel Keep your MindWave connected through the Click View by: small icons (in the top installation process.
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Quick Start Guide - Mac OS X For Mac OS X 10.5 and Later Click Passkey Options and make sure the option Note Do not insert the application disc yet. You will is set to “Use a specific passkey.” need to pair the device successfully and connect first. Select MindWave Mobile and click Next Turn on the headset.
EEG signal with the MindWave. Icons depicting your connection status appear in the upper right-hand corner of most NeuroSky apps: Attention / Focus - Identify and maintain a single thought - Stare at a specific object...
The MindWave MindWave Mobile Headset Mobile reports the wearer’s mental state in the form of NeuroSky’s proprietary Attention and Meditation eSense™ algorithms, along with raw wave and information about the brainwave frequency bands.
Setting Up Your MindWave Mobile Minimum System Requirements for PC / Mac Replacing the Battery The MindWave Mobile headset requires 1 AAA battery to operate. To install or replace the battery, slide open the battery cover. Remove any existing battery within and replace with a new AAA battery. Operating System XP / Vista / 7 Mac OS X 10.5.8...
LED Light The MindWave Mobile’s LED light has has two colors: red and blue. Refer to the chart to see what state the MindWave is in. Light Color MindWave State LED OFF Powered Off Device Off Solid Red Waiting / Ready for a paired device to connect Solid BlueA ctively connected to a paired device Flashing Red...
Bluetooth Pairing Bluetooth Connection “Pairing” is when your computer/tablet/phone remembers your MindWave Mobile headset, and your MindWave Mobile headset Depending on your computer/tablet/phone, it may automatically con- allows that computer/tablet/phone to connect to it. Note that this is nect to the headset whenever an application needs to use the headset. different from “connecting”, which is when the computer/tablet/phone If your Bluetooth software does not automatically connect when an is actively sending or receiving data and information.
Bluetooth of your computer/device closer to the headset using a USB extension cable (not included) Note: If problems still persist, re-run the MindWave Mobile Application Disc setup to download the latest version of the software, or visit http://support.neurosky.com or email support@neurosky.com...
Using Your MindWave - Fitting the MindWave Mobile Fitting the MindWave Mobile The MindWave Mobile is more than your average headset. It has the ability to use your brainwaves for exciting new applications.In order to take Step 1 Orient the MindWave with the forehead Sensor Arm on your left hand side.
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Using Your MindWave - Fitting the MindWave Mobile Make sure the two metal contacts on the inside of both sides of the earclip make skin-contact with your earlobe or ear. Move any hair or obstructions (such as jewelry) out of the way. Readjust the earclip as necessary to make proper contact with the skin of your ear.
ThinkGear ThinkGear is the technology inside every NeuroSky product or partner product that enables a device to interface with the wearers’ brainwaves. It includes the sensor that touches the forehead, the contact and reference points located in the ear clip, and the on-board chip that processes all of...
NeuroSky Technology Overview - eSense eSense the raw brainwave signal and removes the ambient noise and muscle movement. The eSense algorithm is then applied to the remaining signal, resulting in the interpreted eSense meter values. Please note that eSense meter values do not describe an exact number, but instead describe ranges of activity.
NeuroSky Technology Overview - eSense eSense Meter - Technical Description For each different type of eSense (i.e. Attention, Meditation), the meter value is reported on a relative eSense scale of 1 to 100. On ATTENTION eSense this scale, a value between 40 to 60 at any given moment in time is The eSense Attention meter indicates the intensity of a user’s level of...
Additional Products http://store.neurosky.com Research Tools The NeuroSky Research Tools bundle is a collection of two data col- lection and viewing applications. The Research Tools enable research- ers to use the MindSet, MindWave, or MindWave Mobile as a data Development Tools 3 (DT3) collection device.
Maintenance Clean Sensor Contacts • Clean the MindWave’s sensor and ear contacts with alcohol or a damp cloth periodically to ensure the best signal quality. Use a soft cloth to clean the MindWave casing. • For travel and storage, gently push the sensor arm up until it is aligned with the top of the headset.
Most importantly, be sure you have read the detailed explanation of eSense previously described in the eSense sections. I still have a problem, or my problem is not covered by this Troubleshooting section. For further technical support, please contact NeuroSky Support at http://support.neurosky.com or email support@neurosky.com.
Safety and Regulations Safety Operating Conditions Operating temperature: 0-35C Headset: 1.5V / 95mA maximum average current Dongle: 5V / 60mA maximum average current ISO/IEC ISO/IEC Guide 37 [17]. Battery disposal: This product requires the use of an AAA battery. AAA batteries commonly available in the market contains hazardous waste and should be properly disposed of.
Safety and Regulations FCC (Cont.) RF exposure warning This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provided with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
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