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Activ8rlives Buddy step counter User Manual

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  • Page 1 Being active, eating well and staying healthy.
  • Page 2 Buddy step counter Pulse oximeter Being active Bacterial biomarkers respiratory wellness Peak Flow meter (FUTURE) Body Analyser Eating well Staying healthy Image-based food diary FREE Smartphone apps iPhone, Android, Blackberry, Windows 8...
  • Page 3 This manual shows you how to quickly set-up your Activ8rlives Buddy step counter — it will take just 5 minutes if you follow through this guide . Being active, eating well and staying healthy is about making small changes to our lives.
  • Page 5 WARNING: The Activ8rlives Buddy step counter is NOT waterproof. Do not place it in water or get it wet in the rain, take it swimming or leave it in the pockets of your clothing when you wash them. Removal of the back cover of your Buddy (other than the cover for the battery, which can be replaced by the user with the miniature tool provided—see instructions in this booklet) - will invalidate your warranty.
  • Page 7 Activating your Activ8rlives Buddy step counter Your Buddy step counter is supplied with a new battery (CR2032) (A). Simply pull out the white tab to activate To change the battery: undo the retaining screw with the screw driver supplied to remove the cover (B).
  • Page 9 Again, an approximate distance value is calculated for you based on your steps and your average stride length. Useful for estimating how far you walk at work or at school, for example. Steps, distance, calories and activity time are all saved to your Buddy step counter and can be uploaded to your personal Activ8rlives account.
  • Page 11 There are two ways to set-up your Activ8rlives Buddy step counter: 1. The easy way The hard(er) way We will do the easy way first.
  • Page 13 But before we start….. Getting your computer up-to-date. Activ8rlives Service link is designed to run on Windows XP, Vista, 7 and 8 and Apple’s Leopard, Snow Leopard and Lion versions of its OS. It is strongly recommended that before you install the...
  • Page 14 1. The easy way Setting-up the Buddy step counter using your Activ8rlives account. The Buddy step counter uploads and downloads information directly from your Activ8rlives account every time you connect it to your PC with the Activ8rlives Service Link open on your computer.

  • Page 15: Personal Details

    Some basic details are needed for the calculations used for your Body Mass Index, the calories you use and the distances you walk. You can create your own target values for steps and weight too. Activ8rlives will help you to understand whether your activity levels and weight are in the “healthy” zones. Simply follow along as the software guides you.
  • Page 17 Activ8rlives Buddy step counter. This makes it fun to use - especially if you are part of a group or team. We all tend to do the things we like doing. So having fun is part of the motivation for changing our life styles.
  • Page 18 Once you have worked through the registration process on the website, you can review and edit your details and parameters used to programme the Buddy in your web-based Activ8rlives ACCOUNT section. You can also upload an image to represent you so that your friends know who...

  • Page 19: Targets Tab

    Your targets You can change your targets for steps, weight and lung function in the YOUR TARGETs tab.
  • Page 20 The Service Link is a small software programme which we use to upload and download information to and from devices. After you have logged into your Activ8rlives account, go to the HELP link at the top of each page. There you will find a a page with the latest version of our Instruction booklets, the latest versions of the Service Link software and details about where to contact us for support and help.
  • Page 21 To install the Service Link Software, click on the link for the Service Link. This will initiate the installation process. Depending on the anti virus protection software you have, our software may trigger various messages and warning about installing software. Please go ahead and install the software—it has no viruses and there is no malware embedded within it.
  • Page 22 ONCE COMPLETED, REBOOT YOUR WINDOWS or APPLE PC FOR THESE CHANGES TO TAKE EFFECT.
  • Page 23 Downloading the Service Link For Windows Vista Windows Vista has its own set of oddities which were removed when Microsoft brought out its successors, Windows 7 and Windows 8. If you are still using Vista, there are some changes which may have to be made to enable you to edit users. First, go to the Start Menu and select Control Panel.
  • Page 24 Using the Service Link You will now have a desktop icon for your Activ8rlives Service Link application. Open the Service Link software:...
  • Page 25 Then click “Add” to add the first user. Enter your nick name. Enter the email address and password you used to create your Activ8rlives account. Choose the User Number (P1, P2, P3 etc) you selected on your data Body Analyser if you have one.
  • Page 27 Acquiring data from your Activ8rlives Buddy and setting up the device. Connect the Buddy to your Windows or Apple PC with the Service Link open on the desktop of your computer. The Buddy will automatically make a connection with your PC.

  • Page 28: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting up the Buddy — the hard(er) way. 1. Setting the Date and Time OK, so setting-up the Buddy manually is not that difficult, but some find the very small buttons fiddly. They are small and recessed so that you don't accidentally reset the device.

  • Page 29: Personal Information

    Adding personal information about your, weight, stride length and choice of metric or impe- rial measurements, allows the Activ8rlives Buddy step counter to calculate the distance you have walked and the calories you have used. Useful information as you plan your activity schedule.
  • Page 30 Resetting Steps, Distance, Calories and Minutes. Activ8rlives Buddy step counter has a cool feature— it sets the display to zero at midnight for you but records each day in its 7-day memory for you. So you can set and forget. Your...

  • Page 31: Progress Bar

    Checking your progress throughout the day We all like to see how well we are doing throughout the day. The Activ8rlives Buddy step counter allows you to toggle between STEPS, DISTANCE, CALORIES and TIME. Just press the MODE button. STEPS...
  • Page 32 Activity time TOTAL step count...
  • Page 33 Check your history on your Buddy You don't have to upload your activity information to the Activ8rlives website for you to check your daily activity history on the Buddy, you can do this directly. This means that you can compare how you did today with the last few days even if you do not have a computer with you, for example when you are on a long hike in the countryside, or where you have no internet connection.
  • Page 35 That’s it! Join groups, invite friends and have fun while being active and healthy.
  • Page 36 A quick guide to your Activ8rlives website Home screen HOME is where you will arrive each time that you login. It is your personalised data page in which you can see your news feed and Key Performance Indicators (trackers). In this instruction booklet, we won’t explain everything—half the fun is learning what the site can do...
  • Page 37 Data DATA is the page in which you can see your Key Performance Indicators (trackers —all the information about your activity, weight or body composition, BMI, lung and cardiovascular data). At the top of the page, you can view either the steps you have taken, the minutes of exercise you have logged and the distance you have travelled.
  • Page 38 A walk in the park. Google Earth is built into Activ8rlives. This tool can be used by group Administrators to design a route for the group to walk along. Steps from each group member are combined and pro- gress can be tracked using the stunning imagery available.

  • Page 39: Changing The Battery

    Changing the battery WARNING: Removing the battery or allowing the Activ8rlives Buddy step counter battery to become completely discharged through use will erase the memory of the unit. All of your data data will be permanently lost . BEFORE removing the battery, upload your data to your web account to avoid anguish and irritation (or worse).

  • Page 40: Specifications

    Specifications Type Description Dimension (L x W X H) 850mm x 32mm x 11mm Weight 30g (including battery) Steps taken 0—99,999 steps Distance travelled 0—99,999 (Km or miles) Calories used 0—99,999 Stride distance input range 10—150cm Age input range 6—80 years Body weight input range 10—150 Kg Units...

  • Page 41: Warranty

    Activ8rlives declares that the Activ8rlives Buddy step counter is in compliance with EMC directive 2004/108/EC. This symbol indicates that this product should not be disposed of with other household wastes in the EU. Please recycle responsibly. To dispose of your used device, please use the retailer’s return and collection systems or contact the...
  • Page 42 Accessories Activ8rlives Buddy step counters have a number of accessories to help make your monitor fun and easier to use. A full list can be found on our website: www.activ8rlives.com Lanyards and protector sleeve The most popular accessories are lanyards—straps—to wear around the neck or secure to your belt.
  • Page 43 Arm / ankle strap accessory for the the ankle for walking or during cycling. This Activ8rlives Buddy step counter. Soft, helps translate the actions of cycling into comfortable and provides protection for “steps” - the unit of measure used by your monitor.
  • Page 44 Carry bag Multi-pocket accessory bags. Available in pink, grey and black.
  • Page 45 Beach Bag Sometimes, nothing but a beach-proof bag is required. Activ8rlives.com accessories include a waterproof bag which floats on water to keep your monitor, MP3 player and your phone safe from water and sand. You can even answer the phone while it is in the Beach Bag. In-...
  • Page 48 Cardiovascular health: Pulse oximeter Pulse oximeter  Measures oxygen saturation.  Calculates pulse.  Built-in battery.  Records directly to the Service Link software.  Calculates average value over a 2 minute period.
  • Page 49 (PEF) and Forced Expiratory Volume at 1 second (FEV  Single button operation.  Upload data directly to your Activ8rlives account via USB using dedicated base station supplied.  Downloads your target PEF and FEV1 values to the device, with performance indication.
  • Page 50 Activ8rlives Food Diary: FREE Smartphone Apps Web account Smartphones...
  • Page 51 Track your food and liquid intake using our image-based food diary.  Take pictures of what you eat and drink with your Smartphone.  Records pictures in your Activ8rlives Smartphone food diary.  SEE what you eat and drink every week. ...
  • Page 53 Make it fun — do it together! We are more effective when we work in groups. Being active, eating well and staying healthy.
  • Page 56 Being active, eating well and staying healthy. Activ8rlives (Aseptika Ltd) 14 Elizabeth Drive Huntingdon Cambridgeshire T: +44 (0) 1480 352 821 PE29 1WA E: info@activ8rlives.com United Kingdom W: www.activ8rlives.com © 2013. All rights reserved.