Alpha uses bluetooth smart
technology to transmit your heart rate data to smartphones and other compatible devices. take
advantage of a wide range of fitness apps (14 pages)
05 Getting Your Heart Rate 06 Setting Your Target Heart Rate 07 Using The Timer 07 Reviewing Your Exercise Session 08 Using Alpha With Devices and Apps Maintaining Your Alpha 09 Charging The Battery 10 Using Your Alpha In Water...
Important safety InformatIon Consult your doctor before beginning a new exercise program. MIO Alpha provides very accurate heart rate measurements. However, it is not a medical device. The Alpha watch and USB dongle contain strong magnets that could affect pacemakers and implantable cardioverter-defibrillators (icds).
Timer Heart Rate Activating Your Alpha 1. Remove your MIO Alpha watch from the packaging. 2. Peel off the protective film. 3. Press and hold the SET or button to activate the watch. The display will turn on and prompt you to set the time.
• If you are still having trouble, try wearing Alpha on your other wrist. • Minimize wrist movement while using Alpha’s continuous heart rate. If Alpha cannot detect your heart rate during the FIND period (2 min), it will leave EXERCISE mode and go back to TIME mode.
HR limit to 102 (60% of MHR) and your upper HR limit to 136 (80% of MHR). When you start using your Alpha while you exercise, you’ll soon get an idea of your personal heart rate zone for different levels of activities.
Zone alert led sIgnals With your Alpha in EXERCISE mode and the timer on, the LED light below the watch displays alerts. Green flash: you are exercising in your target heart rate zone. Red flash: you are exercising above your upper limit. A double-flash means your heart rate is 10 BPM or more outside the target zone.
(HRV) data. Tip: The first time you use your Alpha with a receiving device or app, you must pair the Alpha and the device or app. Pairing can prevent signal interference when other sensors and devices are in the area. Once paired, just treat your Alpha as a chest strap or heart rate monitor.
2. Open the app to pair with. Instructions vary for each app, but typically you add or scan for the heart rate sensor using the app’s Setting mode. Note: Once you have paired with the app, it will automatically recognize Alpha each time you use the app. 3. Repeat for each app that you want to pair with.
• The accuracy of the heart rate monitor might be reduced in cold water or if you are using large arm movements. • Do not wear your Alpha while diving. • Wireless technology does not work under water. • After swimming, rinse your Alpha with tap water and dry it with a soft cloth. MIO Alpha User Guide...
• Do not expose your watch to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, or insect repellents. Chemicals can damage the watch’s seal, case, and finish. • After swimming, rinse your Alpha with tap water and dry it with a soft cloth. other care tIps • Do not attempt to disassemble or service your watch.
Without limiting the foregoing, damage resulting from bending or dropping the MIO watch will be deemed to result from abuse or misuse. This warranty is void if the watch case has been opened or otherwise tampered with.
Physi-cal Enterprises shall not be liable for any damages, direct or incidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to, the use of MIO products and accompanying documents. If you experience severe or prolonged discomfort or pain at any time, see your doctor immediately.
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