Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 | Quick Start Guide
A achment and U liza on of the Device
1. A ach electrodes to the recorder
(the larger end of the device) and to
the small circular end of the
electrode cable.
Please note: The device is not waterproof. Do not wear the Bodyguard 3 during a shower, swimming or
sauna. When you take the device off, the measurement will automa cally be paused and it will con nue
a er you a ach the device again (with new electrodes).
Electrode informa on: The electrodes are disposable. Change them at least once per day, for example
a er taking a shower or if they become loose during the measurement. The glue or electrode paste can
irritate your skin, so clean and dry your skin a er removing the electrodes. You can also slightly alter the
electrode loca on between days.
Careful a achment and use of the electrodes and the device will ensure that your analysis is successful
and accurate.
Explana ons for Signal Lights During a Measurement
Green light blinking.
Green light burns con nuously.
Red light blinking.
Red light burns con nuously.
Please note: BG3 device use for Firstbeat Sports and Research requires a device setup with
the Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 Exporter tool before star ng a measurement. For BG3 device use
for Firstbeat Life
, please follow Firstbeat Life
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2. Remove the cover of the electrodes.
instruc ons.
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3. A ach the recorder to the right
side of the body under the collarbone
and the electrode cable end to the
le side of the body on the rib cage.
Measurement ongoing.
Ready for the measurement. If showing
when device is a ached to torso: Measurement
hasn't started; Device does not recognize heart rate
(Please check a achment of electrodes and cable).
Device ba ery is low, please charge.
Error, please contact support.
firstbeat.com | support@firstbeat.com
4. The measurement starts and green
LED starts blinking when the device is
a ached to body and measurement is
started from app. Note: The light is
easiest to see in a dark room.
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