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1. ALPHA 2 USB Charger Quick Start Guide 3 Quick Start Guide Download the complete user guide at mioglobal com alpha 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 Alpha See page 09 for important battery care and battery safety information MIO Alpha User Guide 03 Your MIO Alpha USB Dongle Contact Pads HR Timer 4 k a oO D te K z Optical Sensor Sensor LEDs Icons maw Battery Indicator AN Time 2 Exercise Mode FR 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 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 MIO Alpha User Guide 04 Using Alpha Wearing Your Alpha To use the heart rate monitor on your Alpha watch you must Fasten the watch snugly so the optical sensor on the back of the watch makes tight contact with2. 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 your Alpha like any watch Getting Your Heart Rate You can view your heart rate and use the heart rate monitor when you put your watch in EXERCISE mode You must be wearing the watch 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 Alpha during the warm up stage of your workout TURNING ON EXERCISE MODE 1 Fasten 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 mm sas please refer to Troubleshooting below DURING EXERCISE MODE Press the SET button twice to peek at the time The time will be displayed for 3 seconds before returning to yo
3. will be uninterrupted or error free or that the Product will work with any hardware or software provided by a third party LIMITATION OF LIABILITY To the maximum extent permitted by applicable mandatory laws this Limited Warranty is your sole and exclusive remedy and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied Physical Enterprises Inc shall not be liable for special incidental punitive or consequential damages including but not limited to loss of anticipated benefits loss of data loss of use cost of capital cost of any substitute equipment or facilities claims of third parties damage to property resulting from the purchase or use of the item or arising from breach of the warranty breach of contract negligence strict tort or any legal or equitable theory even if Physical Enterprises Inc knew of the likelihood of such damages Physical Enterprises Inc shall not be liable for delay in rendering warranty service WARRANTY AND REPAIRS CONTACT Please contact MIO Customer service at 1 877 770 1116 for information regarding repairs and post warranty service For full warranty service register your Alpha online at mioglobal com alpha MIO Alpha User Guide 13 Disclaimer The material in the instruction guide and website is for information purposes only The MIO watch described is subject to change without prior notice due to the manufacturer s continuous development program The MIO watch instruction guide and web
4. ALPHA Complete User Guide Table of Contents Welcome 03 Getting Started O4 Your MIO Alpha O4 Icons 04 Activating Your Alpha Using Alpha 05 Wearing Your Alpha 05 Getting Your Heart Rate 06 Setting Your Target Heart Rate 07 Using The Timer 08 Reviewing Your Exercise Session 08 Using Alpha With Devices and Apps Maintaining Your Alpha 10 Charging The Battery 11 Using Your Alpha In Water 11 Caring For Your Alpha 12 Alpha Specifications Warranty and Regulations 12 Warranty amp Service 14 Disclaimer 14 Copyright and Trademarks 15 Regulations and Conformity MIO Alpha User Guide Have any questions about your Alpha We re ready to help Your complete satisfaction is our goal so your feedback is crucial If you have any thoughts questions or concerns just contact our knowledgeable support team at Y 1 877 770 1116 support mioglobal com Q facebook com AlphaHeartRate y twitter com AlphaHeartRate 02 Welcome Congratulations on your purchase MIO Alpha is the world s first performance level strapless continuous heart rate monitor you can wear on your wrist Alpha uses ANT or Bluetooth Smart technology to transmit your heart rate data to smartphones and other compatible devices Take advantage of hundreds of fitness apps Remember to register your Alpha online at mioglobal com alpha for full warranty service Getting Started WHAT S INCLUDED miog 1 MIO Alpha
5. e heat and extended exposure to direct sunlight The Alpha is water resistant only if the lens buttons and case remain intact MIO Alpha User Guide 11 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 Temp 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 2 4 GHz ANT or Bluetooth Smart Wireless Technology Warranty and Regulations Warranty amp Service Be sure to visit our Product Support pages to find online help FAQs Videos and Manuals for your product help mioglobal com MIO WARRANTY INFORMATION Physical Enterprises Inc warrants that during the warranty period Physical Enterprises Inc will at its sole discretion remedy defects in materials or workmanship free of charge either by a repairing or b replacing or c refunding subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited Warranty This Limited Warranty is only valid and enforceable in the country of purchase unless local law stipulates otherwise Processing of all warranty claims will be handled by the distributor of MIO products for the geographic area where the purchas
6. e was made MIO Alpha User Guide 12 WARRANTY PERIOD The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase The Warranty Period is one 1 year in North America International warranty periods vary subject to local laws and the policies of the authorized importer or distributor for the geographic area where the purchase was made International warranties are at a minimum one 1 year EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS This Limited Warranty does not cover 1 normal wear and tear b defects caused by rough handling or c defects or damage caused by misuse contrary to intended or recommended use or alteration of the MIO product such as moisture or water damage sufficient to affect the proper function of the product and damage to the product case or visible cracking of the face Without limiting the foregoing damage resulting from bending or dropping the MIO product will be deemed the result of abuse or misuse 2 user manuals or any third party items 3 replaceable batteries This Limited Warranty is not enforceable if 1 the item has been used in ways other than the intended use 2 the watch case has been opened or otherwise tampered with 3 the serial number has been removed altered or made illegible in any way as determined at the sole discretion of Physical Enterprises Inc 4 the MIO product was NOT purchased from an authorized MIO reseller Physical Enterprises Inc does not warrant that the operation of the Product
7. e 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 4 connection pads on the 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 tanta 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 MIO Alpha User Guide 10 BATTERY REPLACEMENT The batter
8. enu and follow the standard Bluetooth pairing process to add or scan for the Alpha heart rate sensor After you pair the Alpha to your Android all apps will be automatically paired PAIRING WITH ANDROID APPS ANT 1 If your Android phone does not have a built in ANT receiver plug in the ANT dongle 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 apps Setting mode Note Once you have paired with the app it will automat cally recognize Alpha each time you use the app 3 Repeat for each app that you want to pair with 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 MIO Alpha User Guide 09 Maintaining Your Alpha Charging The Battery Your Alpha watch 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 th
9. et 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 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 Alpha With Devices and Apps You can use your Alpha as a stand alone sports watch with heart rate monitor You can also transmit your real time heart rate data to an ANT Bluetooth Smart Ready or Bluetooth 4 0 device depending on which model of Alpha you purchased including Alpha compatible smart phones and Alpha compatible exercise equipment computers and use your Alpha with a wide range of fitness apps For a complete list of compatible devices please refer to alphaheartrate com Compatible devices will on y capture Alphas heart rate data in real time This requires you to have the device with you while you are tracking your heart rate WORKING WITH A RECEIVING DEVICE f needed purchase an ANT dongle when you purchase your Alpha watch The Alpha starts transmitting your heart rate data as soon as it finds your heart rate This means it is discoverable to your devices Wear
10. pper 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 watch 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 MIO Alpha User Guide 07 Reviewing Your Exercise Session Your 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 targ
11. r 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 your watch in EXERCISE mode press and hold the SET button until the watch beeps and the display says SET UP ER 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 O 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 O and 9 for each to set the lower heart rate limit MIO Alpha User Guide 06 USING HEART RATE ZONE ALERTS Your Alpha watch 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 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 u
12. ranted for medical use and should not be relied upon for medical purposes Always consult a doctor before beginning a new exercise regime or diet program of any kind Copyright and Trademarks 2012 Physical Enterprises Inc All rights reserved MIO and the MIO logo are trademarks of Physical Enterprises Inc registered in the U S and other countries MIO is a registered trademark of Physical Enterprises Inc iPhone is a registered trademark of Apple Inc Android is a trademark of Google Inc ANT is atrademark of Dynastream Innovations Inc ANT Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG Inc and any use of such marks by Physical Enterprises Inc or MIO is under license Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners MIO Alpha User Guide 14 Regulations and Conformity The Alpha Regulatory Sheet is available for download at mioglobal com alpha Z CE EU RESIDENTS Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste It is your responsibility to return this product to your local recycling service EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Physical Enterprises Inc declares this heart rate watch MIO Alpha in compliance with EMC directive 2004 108 EC A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available on request from our MIO Watch Service line If there are electrostatic disturbances in the environment the watch may malfunction or display an error In thi
13. s case reset the watch or relocate to an area without such disturbances Model 52P ANT or 53P Bluetooth Smart Made in China MIO Alpha User Guide
14. site are intended to support a sensible approach to health and fitness They are not intended to replace professional medical advice related to diet exercise or weight loss Physical Enterprises Inc 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 The information in the instruction guide is intended to be used as a general guide only and may not be appropriate to specific users In particular maximum heart rate Consult a doctor to determine your personal maximum heart rate MIO uses complex formulae that generally predict the heart rate based upon studies of subjects with healthy hearts The percentage of maximum calculations are not to be relied upon especially if you have a history of heart disease stroke high or low blood pressure diabetes asthma or other circulatory or respiratory conditions Calorie target and expenditure reliance on inappropriate intake and expenditure targets may result in excessive weight gain or loss fainting dietary deficiencies or other adverse medical consequences Consult a doctor to determine what caloric intake and expenditure targets are appropriate for you MIO while designed to provide an accurate heart rate using optical heart rate sensing technology or EKG technology is neither designed nor war
15. 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 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 MIO Alpha User Guide 08 TIPS FOR PAIRING The Alpha must be in EXERCISE mode reading your heart rate before pairing Position the receiving device within 3 metres 9 feet of the Alpha Stay 10 metres 30 feet from other ANT or Bluetooth sensors and devices PAIRING WITH IPHONE APPS 1 If you are using the ANT version of iPhone plug in the ANT dongle 2 If you are using Bluetooth Smart technology turn on the Bluetooth function of your iPhone 3 Open the app to pair with Instructions vary for each app Dut typically you add or scan for the heart rate sensor using the app s Settings mode Note Once you have paired with the app it will automat cally recognize Alpha each time you use the app 4 Repeat for each app that you want to pair with PAIRING WITH ANDROID APPS BLUETOOTH SMART Open the Android s Settings m
16. ur heart rate f Alpha loses your pulse it will beep quickly 4 times and display sss ss 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 MIO Alpha User Guide 05 TROUBLESHOOTING You may need to tighten the watch strap and or move the watch further up your forearm On cold days Alphas technology can be impacted We recommend activating the heart rate reading while still indoors and if necessary wearing a sleeve over Alpha f 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 Dack to TIME mode Please refer to the steps above and try again Setting Your Target Heart Rate To specify your target heart rate zone your 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 Exercise Type Lower HR Limit Upper HR Limit Warm Up 50 of MHR 60 of MHR Moderate 60 of MHR 70 of MHR Fitness 70 of MHR 80 of MHR Training 80 of MHR 90 of MHR IF you don t know your maximum heart rate or upper and lowe
17. y 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 to find out how to replace the battery Contact your local recycling authority for information about disposing of the watch and battery Using Your Alpha In Water The MIO Alpha is water resistant you can wear your Alpha while swimming Important 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 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 watch Protect your watch from impact shocks extrem
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