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Mio alpha Complete User Manual

Alpha uses bluetooth smart technology to transmit your heart rate data to smartphones and other compatible devices. take advantage of a wide range of fitness apps
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  • Page 1 Complete User Guide...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    06 Setting Your Target Heart Rate mioglobal.com/alpha 07 Using The Timer facebook.com/AlphaHeartRate 08 Reviewing Your Exercise Session 08 Using MIO Alpha With Your Smartphone twitter.com/AlphaHeartRate 09 Using MIO Alpha With Other Devices Maintaining Your MIO Alpha 09 Charging The Battery...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    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).

  • Page 4: Your Mio Alpha

    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.

  • Page 5: Using Mio Alpha

    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;...

  • Page 6: Setting Your Target Heart Rate

    • 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.

  • Page 7: Using The Timer

    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.

  • Page 8: Reviewing Your Exercise Session

    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.

  • Page 9: Using Mio Alpha With Other Devices

    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.

  • Page 10: Using Your Mio Alpha In Water

    • 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 •...

  • Page 11: Mio Alpha Specifications

    • 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...

  • Page 12: Warranty And Regulations

    1. a) 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.

  • Page 13: Refunds & Replacements

    Refunds & Replacements PURCHASES FROM RETAILERS If you purchased a MIO product from a retailer, you must contact that retailer for your exchange or refund. PURCHASES FROM OUR WEBSITES Products sold on mioglobal.com & alphaheartrate.com come with a thirty (30) day full refund period.

  • Page 14: Copyright And Trademarks

    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.

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