Mio ALPHA - Pulsmesser Manual

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Mio ALPHA is the world's first performance level, strapless, continuous heart rate monitor you can wear on your wrist. ALPHA uses Bluetooth technology to transmit your heart rate data to smartphones and other compatible devices. Take advantage of a wide range of fitness apps.

Remember to register your Mio ALPHA at mioglobal.com/register for full warranty service.

GETTING STARTED

What's Included

1. Mio ALPHA
2. USB Charger
3. Quick Start Guide
4. Warranty & Regulations

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). If you have any concerns, consult your doctor before using Mio ALPHA.

YOUR MIO ALPHA

Icons

Battery Indicator

Time

Exercise Mode

Timer

Heart Rate

Activating Your Mio 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.
4. Press the + button to increase the value of the flashing digit.
5. Press the SET button to confirm the value and move to the next digit.

USING MIO ALPHA

WEARING YOUR MIO ALPHA

To use the heart rate monitor on your Mio ALPHA watch, you must:

• Fasten the watch snugly so the optical sensor on the back of the watch makes tight contact with your skin. The tighter you can wear the watch, the better.
• Wear the watch above—not on—your wrist bone; wear it higher on the forearm when using ALPHA as a heart rate monitor, especially if you have a small wrist.
• ALPHA's performance is optimized with greater blood flow. Exercise for a few minutes to increase your blood flow before turning on the heart rate monitor.

When you're not using the heart rate monitor, you can wear Mio ALPHA like any watch.

GETTING YOUR HEART RATE

You can view your heart rate and use the heart rate monitor when you put Mio ALPHA in EXERCISE mode. You must be wearing ALPHA for it to read and display your heart rate. The heart rate may take a few extra seconds to stabilize while your body is adjusting to the physical activity; we recommend wearing your Mio ALPHA during the warm up stage of your workout.

Turning On Exercise Mode

1. Fasten Mio ALPHA tightly on your arm above your wrist bone.
2. Press and hold the HR button until the watch beeps and the display says FIND.
3. Hold your arm fairly still until the watch beeps again and displays your heart rate.
   Note: It takes a few seconds for your heart rate to register. The icon flashes when ALPHA finds your heart rate.

If you don't get a heart rate but the watch face shows , please refer to Troubleshooting.

During Exercise Mode

• Press the SET button twice to peek at the time. The time will be displayed for 3 seconds before returning to your heart rate.
• If ALPHA loses your pulse it will beep quickly 4 times and display . You may need to adjust ALPHA's position on your wrist.

Turning Off Exercise Mode

1. Press and hold the HR button until the watch beeps and the display says QUIT or END.

SETTING YOUR TARGET HEART RATE

To specify your target heart rate zone, your Mio ALPHA must be in EXERCISE mode.

Your target heart rate (HR) zone consists of your upper heart rate limit and your lower heart rate limit. These limits are usually a percentage of your maximum heart rate (MHR). This table shows some examples:

If you don't know your maximum heart rate or upper and lower heart rate limits, use your preferred method for calculating them or check with your doctor.

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.

Tip: When you set your target heart rate zone, you will be prompted to set the upper heart rate first, then the lower heart rate.

To Set Your Target Heart Rate Zone

1. With Mio ALPHA in EXERCISE mode, press and hold the SET button until the watch beeps and the display says SET UP .
2. Press the + button to select the first digit of the heart rate for your desired upper heart rate limit. The first digit will be a number from 0 to 2.
3. Press the SET button to confirm your choice.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the next two digits of the heart rate, selecting a number between 0 and 9 for each.

When you have set the upper heart rate limit, the display will say LOW . Repeat steps 2 through 4 to set the lower heart rate limit.

Using Heart Rate Zone Alerts

Your Mio ALPHA can notify you by beeping once when you are not exercising in your target heart rate zone. A double-beep indicates your heart rate is 10 BPM or more outside the target zone. To use zone alerts, specify your target zone and turn on the timer while you are exercising.

Heart Rate Zone Alert Led Signals

With your Mio 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 red double-flash means your heart rate is 10 BPM or more above the target zone.

Blue flash: you are exercising below your lower limit. A blue double-flash means your heart rate is 10 BPM or more below the target zone.

USING THE TIMER

Turn on the timer while you are exercising to:

• Track the length of time you have been exercising.
• Turn on heart rate zone alerts.

Your watch must be in EXERCISE mode to use the timer.

To Turn On The Timer

• With your Mio ALPHA in EXERCISE mode, press the TIMER button. The display says START.
• Press the TIMER button to Pause/Resume the TIMER. Once the TIMER is running, the HR Zone alert will be activated.

To View The Elapsed Time On The Timer

• From the heart rate display, press the SET button to view the timer. This will make the timer your default display.
• Press the SET button again to peek at the time. The time will be displayed for 3 seconds before returning to the timer.
• Press the SET button twice to return to the heart rate display.

To Exit From Timer

• Press and hold the TIMER button until the display says END.

Turning off the timer also turns off EXERCISE mode.

REVIEWING YOUR EXERCISE SESSION

Your Mio ALPHA exercise log shows:

• The length of time of your last exercise session (assuming that the timer was running for your entire session).
• Your average heart rate during the last exercise session.
• The amount of time you spent in your target heart rate zone in the last exercise session.

To Review The Statistics From Your Last Exercise Session

1. In TIME mode (with EXERCISE mode off), press the TOGGLE button. The display says LAST RUN followed by the length of time of your last session.
2. Press the TOGGLE button again. The display says AVG followed by your average heart rate.
3. Press the TOGGLE button again. The display says IN ZONE followed by the amount of time you spent exercising in your target heart rate zone.
4. Press the TOGGLE button to return to TIME mode.

Note: Once you start the timer, the data from your last exercise will be replaced by the new data.

USING MIO ALPHA WITH YOUR SMARTPHONE

You can transmit your real-time heart rate data to a wide range of fitness apps on Bluetooth^® Smart Ready or Bluetooth^® 4.0 smartphones, including iPhone 4s and iPhone 5. For a complete list of compatible devices please refer to mioglobal.com/apps.

Compatible devices will only capture ALPHA's heart rate data in real time. This requires you to have the device with you while you are tracking your heart rate.

Pairing With Smartphone Apps

1. Mio ALPHA must be in EXERCISE mode, reading your heart rate, before pairing.
2. Turn on the Bluetooth function of your phone. You may need to stay 10 metres (30 feet) from other Bluetooth sensors and devices.
3. Open the fitness app you would like to pair with. Instructions vary for each app, but typically you add or scan for the heart rate sensor using the app's Settings or Sensors mode.
   Note: You must pair with the app itself; pairing with just the phone will not work. Once you have paired with an app, it will automatically recognize ALPHA each time you use that app.
4. Repeat for each app that you want to pair with.

Exercising With Your Smartphone

• Wear the receiving device on your arm, in your front pocket, or in front of you on a belt or bike handlebar. Do not position the device behind you (e.g. in a back pocket or backpack).
• The ALPHA heart rate calculation is not based on instant R-R interval, and will not work for apps that require heart rate variability (HRV) data.

USING MIO ALPHA WITH OTHER DEVICES

Pairing With Receiving Devices Such As Bike Computers

Instructions vary for each device. Follow the instructions for receiving heart rate data from a chest strap; your device will register the ALPHA heart rate sensor.

MAINTAINING YOUR MIO ALPHA

CHARGING THE BATTERY

Your Mio ALPHA contains a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Follow these instructions and guidelines to ensure long life for the battery.

If you do not follow these guidelines, the battery life could be shortened and there is the risk of damage to the watch, risk of fire, risk of electrolyte leaks and chemical burns, and risk of injury.

Battery Indicator

• The battery indicator in the upper left of the watch face shows three bars when the battery is fully charged. Each bar represents about 1/3 of the battery's full charge.
• If you put the watch in EXERCISE mode and the battery charge is below 1/3, the display will say LOW BATTERY. You can still use the heart rate monitor.
• If you put the watch in EXERCISE mode and the display says NO BATTERY, you must recharge the battery before using the heart rate monitor again. The watch will automatically return to TIME mode.

Battery Life

• The length of time you can use the heart rate monitor while EXERCISE mode is on varies from 8–10 hours.

To Charge The Battery

1. Make sure that the four connection pads on the watch caseback are dry. If not, dry them with a towel.
2. Plug the USB dongle into the USB port of your computer.
3. Attach the 4 connection pads on the caseback to the 4 connection pads on the dongle. The magnets in the connection pads will help the two pieces lock into place.

The display will indicate that the battery is charging, and the blue LED will flash.

Tip: When the battery is finished charging, the display will say FULL .

Battery Care Guidelines

• Recharge the battery at least once every 6 months.
• Do not expose the watch to high temperatures.
• Use the watch in the temperature range of 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F).
• Store the watch in the temperature range of 0°C to 25°C (32°F to 77°F).
• Do not disassemble, puncture, or incinerate the watch or battery.
• If the watch casing breaks and the battery is exposed, keep the battery away from children.

Battery Replacement

• The battery lifetime is about 300 charge cycles. If you charge the battery every week, the battery should last for 5 years.
• When the battery charge length is obviously shorter than before, visit mioglobal.com/support to find out how to replace the battery.
• Contact your local recycling authority for information about disposing of the watch and battery.

USING YOUR MIO ALPHA IN WATER

• The Mio ALPHA is water-resistant; you can wear your ALPHA while swimming.
  
  Do not press the watch buttons under water.
• 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.
• RF transmission does not work under water.
• After swimming, rinse your ALPHA with tap water and dry it with a soft cloth.

CARING FOR YOUR MIO ALPHA

Cleaning Your ALPHA

• Clean the sensor area and connection pads with mild soap and water as needed. If you use ALPHA regularly, weekly cleaning is recommended.
• Do not scratch the sensor area. Protect it from damage.
• Wipe the watch with a damp cloth as needed. Use mild soap to remove oil or dirt.
• 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 Mio ALPHA.
• Protect your watch from impact shocks, extreme heat, and extended exposure to direct sunlight.
• Mio ALPHA is water-resistant only if the lens, buttons, and case remain intact.

MIO ALPHA SPECIFICATIONS

Clock: 12-hour

Timer: 9 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds

Max Readable Heart Rate: 220 BPM

Min Readable Heart Rate: 30 BPM

Operating Temperature: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F)

Min Recommended Wrist Size: 145mm

Lens: Mineral Glass

Watchcase: PA+GF

Caseback: PC+CF

Caseback Contact Pads: SUS316

Strap: Silicon

Water Resistance: 30M

Battery: 170mAh Lithium Polymer

Expected Battery Life: Up to 5 Years

Magnets: Neodymium – iron – boron (NdFeB)

Radio Frequency/Protocol: Bluetooth^® Smart Wireless Technology

Troubleshooting

• You may need to tighten Mio ALPHA's strap and/or move the watch further up your forearm.
• On cold days ALPHA's technology can be impacted. We recommend activating the heart rate reading while still indoors and, if necessary, wearing a sleeve over ALPHA.
• If you are still having trouble, try wearing ALPHA on your other wrist.
• Minimize hand movement and extreme bending of the wrist 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. Please refer to the steps above and try again.