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  • Page 1 Instructions: The intelligent fertility computer.
  • Page 2 With more than 25 years of experience in women’s fertility monitoring, you can rest assured that Lady-Comp and Lady-Comp baby off er you complete confi - dence in your family planning goals. Please read these instructions carefully and follow the easy steps.

  • Page 3: Lady-Comp At A Glance

    1. Lady-Comp at a glance Temperature sensor Sensor housing with cable Temperature sensor holder Display Included – Fertility computer Control button – Temperature Sensor – 2 AAA rechargeable batteries – Case – Instructions – USB cable for data transfer – Battery charger (optional)

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Lady-Comp at a glance 6. Take your temperature Included Measuring every morning Temperature reading time period 2. Getting started Fertility Indicators Open device Past and future fertility display/prediction Insert batteries Fever display Close device When not to take your temperature...
  • Page 5 10. Settings Summer and winter time Body Mass Index Shift work Device settings Restart after interruption in use Temperature / time units 12. Troubleshooting & error messages Personal note entry Gender prediction on /off Charge batteries Deleting data Batteries depleted (112-11) Temperature self-test Button battery low (112-12) Device information...

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    2. Getting started Insert batteries Batteries must be inserted before operating the device. 2 AAA rechargeable batteries are included. Commercial AAA batteries (1.5 V) can also be used. The included 2 batteries (type AAA) must be recharged for 12 hours before inserting. The serial number of the device is inside the battery box. 1.

  • Page 7: Home Screen Display

    = Return to home screen Sample values Lady-Comp comes with pre-set example values. These are automatically deleted once you have taken “Return” activated (blue square your fi rst temperature or entered menstruation data. The sample values will appear again if you delete highlighted) + “ok”...

  • Page 8: Main Menus

    Main menus for the Lady-Comp models and their symbols The diff erent menu levels of the Lady-Comp models. Lady-Comp Alarm Time / Date Temperature Settings Fertility Menstruation calendar Lady-Comp basic Lady-Comp baby Fertility & planning Return Pregnancy planning statistics...

  • Page 9: Time/Date

    3. Time/Date Set the time “Return” illuminated Press key Press key Set hour Go to minutes Set minutes “Return”...

  • Page 10: Set The Date

    Set the date Important: If the device has already saved one or more temperature measurements, it is only possible to reverse the date setting by one day. If the date is reversed, no temperature measurement can be made the following day. You can always advance the date by one day.

  • Page 11: Alarm On/Off

    Alarm on/off Good to know: If the alarm is on, it is shown on the home screen. “Return” illuminated Alarm on Press key Press key Press key Press key Alarm off “Confi rm” “Return” Set the alarm time “Return” illuminated Press key Press key Go to minutes...

  • Page 12: Menstruation

    5 . Menstruation Important: M input: check (111-10) If the device has not taken any tempera- ture measurements or M input for a long period of time (4 days) and a new cycle start is expected during this time, it will remind the user to enter any possibly forgotten data retroactively.

  • Page 13: Take Your Temperature

    “Return” is illuminated symbol blinks measurement Press key to Put sensor under Temperature value and Press key Press key Press key to turn start temperature the tongue fertility are displayed the alarm off “Return” “Return” measurement * Only for Lady-Comp, Lady-Comp baby...

  • Page 14: Temperature Reading Time Period

    Tips for taking your temperature – The display will show temperature reading values between 34.5 to Lady-Comp wakes you up with the alarm. Press the key to turn the 41.0 degrees Celsius or 94.20 to 105.00 degrees Fahrenheit. alarm off. To take your temperature, press the key again. The “thermom- –...
  • Page 15 Please confi rm “M” on at least three consecutive days. If you have “M” without being asked by the device, Once Lady-Comp knows your cycle, the device will ask you about “M” on activate “M” as described. If you have accidentally the days that menstruation is expected.

  • Page 16: Fertility Indicators

    Fertility indicators “Red” “Yellow” “Red” “Yellow” “Yellow” illuminated “Red” blinking = “Green” illuminated “Red” illuminated “Green” blinking = “Green” illuminated = = infertile = learning phase = fertile ovulation day probable pregnancy pregnancy confirmed The device displays your temperature and your fertility for the day; this from the fi rst day on.

  • Page 17: Fever Display

    If your temperature value is above 37.8 °C or 99.9 °F, the temperature display alternates with Lady-Comp uses its knowledge of your cycle and the letter “F” for fever. Fever is recorded, however, the fever temperature value is not included available temperature values to calculate the future in the fertility calculation.

  • Page 18: Fertility Calendar

    7 . Fertility calendar The calendar displays your past and future fertility pattern. You can view your menstruation forecast for the next 6 months. “Return” illuminated Press key Browse month Browse month “Return”...

  • Page 19: Pregnancy Planning

    Since the introduction of Baby-Comp in 1986, we have assisted countless Since the introduction of Baby-Comp in 1986, we have assisted countless couples in planning a child. Lady-Comp baby shows you the best time to couples in planning a child.

  • Page 20: Gender Prediction

    Gender prediction Important: The gender prognosis boy / girl is dis- “Return” illuminated played in addition to the fertility display with Lady-Comp baby. Press key Press key Browse by date Browse by date Browse by date “Return” If you wish to conceive a boy, only have intercourse on the two days when only the “boy” symbol is shown.

  • Page 21: Pregnancy Display

    (only if a “SI” entry was made). This early display is especially valuable to allow you to change your lifestyle so you become healthy in time. – After the 15th day Lady-Comp baby will display “probable pregnancy”. The fertility symbol will blink “Red – yellow – green”. “Red”, “Yellow”, “Red”, “Yellow”,...

  • Page 22: Fertility & Planning Statistics

    After three cycles the computer has enough information to assist with your family planning goals. Fertility statistics Only for Lady-Comp and Lady-Comp baby 1. Cycle length 2. Temperature increase 3. Ovulation range 4.

  • Page 23: Planning Statistics (Only Lady-Comp Baby)

    Corpus Luteum Insufficiency) * ovulation is shown. A corpus luteum insuffi ciency (CLI) will be detected by Lady-Comp baby. This is detected by realizing that the length of the high level after ovulation is too short or the temperature increase is low. This information is important for planning a child.

  • Page 24: Temperature Curve

    Temperature curve Only for Lady-Comp and Lady-Comp baby Moon phase You can view your temperature curve here. You can view your temperature curve here. Ovulation day Temperature pattern Menstruation Fertility Sexual intercourse Last day First day...
  • Page 25 Time span: Display range of: Display: 50 days Display: 100 days zoom in/out 25 days / 14 days / 7 days Forward/back Forward/back Show more Show less Press key Show more show less 1x = 25 days +/- 7 days +/- 7 days...

  • Page 26: Personal Notes

    Personal notes Press key Press key Select input Press key Select date This menu gives you the option of making up to 5 notes. You can enter the texts “Return” illuminated yourself under “settings” (page 31) and change them if necessary. These inputs have no eff...
  • Page 27 10. Settings Body Mass Index ( BMI ) settings Body Mass Index: Birth date, height, and weight. Lady-Comp calculates your Body Mass Index. BMI – enter name Left arrow deletes “Return” illuminated one letter Press key to Press key Enter text Press key confi...
  • Page 28 BMI – enter birth year Default = 1980 Select year of birth Press key Press key Enter year Confi rm year Confi rm year BMI – enter height Default = 170 Press key Enter height Confi rm height Select height...
  • Page 29 BMI – enter weight Default = 60 BMI calculated Select “Return” Select weight Press key Press key Enter weight Press key Device settings Good to know: Home screen Home screen Fahrenheit Celsius 12 hour am/pm | month/day 24 hour | day/month...
  • Page 30 Temperature  /   t ime units Here, you can set your device to Celsius or Fahrenheit. This will automatically change the time and date format as follows: °C: Time in 24-hour format and date with day / month (i.e. 13:25 and 25.03.). °F: Time in 12-hour format and date with “Return”...
  • Page 31 Here you can enter all particulars that might aff ect your cycle. For ommend that you do not change the text after it has been saved. example, if you take medication which you suspect may aff ect your The notes may be entered retrospectively for up to 3 days. The en- cycle, enter this medication here.
  • Page 32 Deleting data To delete all your personal data and measurements press the “OK” button in the delete menu 10x in a row. The indicator bar will decrease step by step. If you press another key (left, right, up, down), the indicator bar will revert back to the starting position and you have to press the “OK”...
  • Page 33 Good to know: Temperature self test Device information Device information includes: – The device serial number (13547206) – The software version designated by the last two numbers (-31) – The battery display – Brightness displayed The thermometer starts Signal tone indicates as a percent “Return”...
  • Page 34 Brightness* Volume* You can adjust the brightness of the displays. You can adjust the volume of the Lady-Comp. “Return” illuminated “Return” illuminated Move the Move the Press key Press key brightness control “Return” volume control volume control “Return”...
  • Page 35 Alarm tone and key tone Alarm tone* Press key Key tone on Key tone off You can choose an alarm tone. “Return” illuminated “Return” illuminated Press key Press key Press key Choose tone Choose tone Confi rm “Return” “Return” *Only for Lady-Comp; Lady-Comp baby...
  • Page 36 SD card again to avoid unnecessary power Analysis of your fertility data – read out: consumption. Log on to the website: www.lady-comp.de Register and create your account and then follow AAA Charger the online instructions to upload your data via the mini USB cable.
  • Page 37 There is no risk of losing your data, even if the The program is based on all natural family planning new reading time. Lady-Comp will be ready to batteries are depleted. research data. It contains a database of more then take your measurement the next morning.
  • Page 38 12. Trouble-shooting and error messages recharged batteries or new batteries are inserted, maintained at room temperature for about one the batteries are possibly defective and/or the hour. When the message switches off, the device batteries are depleted and should be replaced. can be used normally.
  • Page 39 file system. This applies for example to PCs run- ning Windows or Linux, and many other devices. Memory almost full (111-11) Error message /bootloader error (120-1) Action: The existing data should be backed up via USB If a software update is canceled and the program connection or by saving to an SD card.
  • Page 40 By regarding the following notes you Max. pressure 750 hPa. to 1500 hPa. The data is preserved with depleted batteries. will be able to appreciate your Lady-Comp for a very long time. – The computers have a minimum lifespan of seven years.
  • Page 41 If any of them used further. A replacement sensor can are not working properly, you can receive fast and – Lady-Comp is not suitable to measure the be ordered from the service center if it reliable help from our distribution companies.
  • Page 42 Device identification Purpose: Service and support – Vendor name – VE Valley Electronics GmbH The Lady-Comp intelligent fertility computer is – For unforeseen events and problems arising – BF device type a battery-operated mini computer for taking your from use, the manufacturer may be contacted –...
  • Page 43 Guidance and manufacturer’s declaration on electromagnetic emissions The Lady-Comp device is intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. Customers or users of the Lady-Comp device should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Broadcast emissions Compliance...
  • Page 44 ® The Lady-Comp devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Lady-Comp device can prevent electromagnetic interference by maintaining a minimum distance between portable and mobile RF devices (transmitters) and the Lady-Comp depending on the output of the other RF device, such as specified below.
  • Page 45 Guidelines and manufacturer’s declaration on electromagnetic immunity The Lady-Comp devices are intended for use in the electromagnetic environment specified below. The customer or the user of the Lady-Comp device should ensure that it is used in such an environment. Immunity test...
  • Page 46 3 Veff Portable and mobile RF communications equipment should be used IEC 61000-4-6 150 kHz no closer to the Lady-Comp devices and are calculated including to 80 MHz the line utilized as the recommended minimum distance, per the Radiated RF per equation applicable to the transmission frequency.
  • Page 47 Comment 1 UT is the a.c. mains voltage prior to the application of the test level. Comment 2 For 80 MHz and 800 MHz the higher frequency range is applicable. Comment 3 These guidelines may not apply in all cases. Electromagnetic propagation is affected by absorption and reflection from structures, objects, and people.
  • Page 48 Index Activate “M” 12, 15 Control key Alarm 10, 11, 14 Corpus luteum insufficiency (CLI) Alarm on/off Cycle length 22, 23 Alarm tone Data deletion Analysis of the fertility data Data loss prevention 37, 40 Automatic switch-off Data read out 36, 41 Batteries 6, 38, 40...
  • Page 49 Planning statistics Key tone Pregnancy confirmation Lady-Comp 8, 22 Pregnancy display Lady-Comp baby 8, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 Pregnancy planning Lady-Comp baby pregnancy display Prognosis 16, 37 Lady-Comp basic Program Luteal Phase 22, 23 Purpose “M” input 12, 39...
  • Page 50 Summer and winter time Technical issues Temperature curve Temperature, how to take Temperature rise Temperature measuring 13, 14 Temperature measuring period Temperature measuring tips Temperature/time units Travel /time zones Trouble shooting Turning on Upgrade USB mini cable USB: improper function Volume When not to take your temperature...
  • Page 52 Development, manufacturing, WorlDWiDe Distribution VE Valley Electronics GmbH Breite 2 D-82418 Murnau Tel.: +49 (0) 8841 48928-0 Fax: +49 (0) 8841 48928-24 info@lady-comp.de www.lady-comp.de...

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