VeriLux HappyLight Touch Plus VT42 - Light Therapy Lamp Manual

Important Safeguards

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  To avoid electrocution, do not operate this device near water.

• Close supervision is recommended when these lamps are used by or near children, or others who may not understand the need for these precautions.
• To prevent risk of shock or personal injury when cleaning lamp, make sure you have turned off and unplugged the lamp and allowed sufficient time for the lamp to cool.
• Do not shorten or cut the power cord.
• Certain medications (e.g., anti-depressants) and diagnosed mental health conditions may induce light sensitivity, which may result in discomfort, hyperactivity or hypomania. Consult with your healthcare provider before using this product.
• If you have a pre-existing eye condition or are at risk for developing Age Related Macular Degeneration or other eye conditions, consult with your healthcare provider before using this product.
• Some people experience light sensitivity to bright light or upon over-exposure to bright light. Discontinue use if you experience any discomfort.

• This lamp is for indoor use on a hard surface (e.g., a table or desk) only.
• Do not operate this lamp if it has been damaged in any way.
• Do not disassemble. There are no user-serviceable parts in this lamp.
• Use only the power adapter supplied with your lamp. If other power plugs, cords or connectors are used, damage to your lamp or power adapter may occur.
• This lamp may cause interference with radios, cordless telephones or devices that use a wireless remote control, such as televisions. If interference occurs, move the lamp away from the device, plug the lamp or the device into a different outlet or move the lamp out of the line of sight of the remote control receiver.
• This lamp is not for use with light dimmers, timers, motion detectors or voltage transformers.
• Use a quality surge suppressor on all electronic equipment. Voltage variations and spikes can damage electronic components in any system. A quality suppressor can eliminate the vast majority of failures attributed to surges. Suppressors may be purchased at electronics stores.
• Never cover the lamp or place anything on top of it when it is in operation.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Setup and Take Device Pretest

Remove Stand

1. The stand is affixed to the back of the HappyLight Therapy Lamp
2. To remove stand, slide stand upward to remove from keyhole

Affix Stand

Affix stand by inserting tabs on stand into slots at base of lamp and pressing together.

Plug In

• Place lamp on a flat level surface
• Insert power adapter plug into the adapter socket — as shown on rear of the lamp
• Plug adapter into a standard 120 VAC electrical outlet
• Turn on the lamp with the power button located on the top of the lamp

Take Device Pretest

Before you begin using your HappyLight Therapy Lamp, please take the Device Pretest (See the "Device Pretest" section) and read through the manual for helpful information and safety precautions.

How to Use

Controls

Touch controls have been added to your HappyLight Therapy Lamp so that you can customize your light therapy experience for maximum comfort and results. For your convenience, your selections are automatically saved when you turn off your light.

There are three controls:

HappyHue Color Selector
Use the left control to choose between two different hues of white light for your comfort. Each time you touch the control, your light will rotate to a different color of white light.¹

Brightness
Touch the right control to choose between three different brightness levels and to find the level that is comfortable for you.² If you find the brightest setting uncomfortable, you can start with a lower setting and work your way up to the full 10,000 lux over multiple sessions. Increasing the brightness will deliver your daily dose of healthy light more quickly, which results in shorter light therapy sessions.

Countdown Timer
For your convenience, a countdown timer helps you keep track of the length of your light therapy experience. You can set the countdown timer while you engage in other activities (e.g., reading a book or emails), and your light will turn off on its own once your light therapy session is complete.

One Hour Quick Set
To set the countdown timer for a one-hour session, quickly touch the countdown timer control. The illuminated ring will turn on indicating that a one-hour session has been set.

Customizing the Length of Your Session
You can customize the length of your light therapy session in 10 minute increments.

1. Touch and hold your finger on the center control for 1 second.
   
2. Continue to hold your finger on the control and select the length of your light therapy session. Each bar of light represents ten minutes.
   
3. Remove your finger when the desired time has been illuminated. The illuminated bar(s) will pulse three times to recognize the chosen session time and indicate that the programming mode has been completed.
   

Note: If you touch the control again before the completion of the three pulses, you will be able to continue to modify the session time.

Stopping the Countdown Timer
Touch and hold the countdown timer control until the illuminated bar(s) turn(s) off. If you would also like to turn off the light, press the on/off button at the top of the lamp to turn the power off completely.

¹ Color temperature options are warm white (4,000K) and daylight (5,000K).
² Brightness level options are 5,000 lux, 7,500 lux, and 10,000 lux.

Positioning

Sit close to your HappyLight Therapy Lamp with your eyes open. While staying oriented toward the light, feel free to engage in other activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and crafts, sewing, needlepoint, applying make-up or working at your computer or desk.

The lamp should be positioned as close as 6 inches but within 24 inches of your face. It is most effective when it is positioned slightly offcenter (see diagram).
Note: Do not look directly into the lamp.

The light from the lamp must be directed at your eyes; therefore, your eyes must be open to achieve the full benefit.
Note: Tinted glasses reduce the amount of light reaching your eyes.

Customization

Generally speaking, the closer the HappyLight Therapy Lamp is to you and the higher the brightness, the less time you will need to use the lamp each day to experience results.

If you do not experience desired results or are feeling lethargic, you can:

• Use the high brightness level
• Sit closer to the lamp
• Spend more time with the lamp

If you experience edginess or are over-stimulated, you can:

• Use the low brightness level
• Sit farther from the lamp
• Spend less time with the lamp
• Take a break from using the lamp

Please note that each person's response to light will vary, so it is important to find the brightness, distance and time that are most comfortable for you.
For added customization, you can also adjust the color using the HappyHue Color Selector as well as set the countdown timer to your desired session time.

Wall Mount Option

Your HappyLight Therapy Lamp comes with a convenient keyhole mount on the back of the lamp. If you wish to mount the lamp to a wall simply:

1. Affix stand to back of lamp
2. Insert power adapter plug into the adapter socket
3. Align keyhole mount to suitable fixture (i.e., a nail) on wall that can hold the weight of the lamp

• Place lamp on the fixture and allow it to settle into the keyhole mount

Device Pretest

To help determine your degree of sensitivity to light, we recommend that you perform this pretest upon the first use of your HappyLight Therapy Lamp.

1. Turn on the lamp and position it about 18 inches from your face. (Do not look directly into the lamp.)
2. Operate the lamp for approximately 10 minutes and turn it off. If the light has caused any discomfort, stop using the lamp and consult a doctor. If you have no discomfort, you may consider gradually increasing the brightness of the light, decreasing your distance from the lamp and increasing your usage time. When you first start using the lamp, you should monitor the degree of any discomfort and accordingly adjust the brightness, distance and time.

Certain medications (e.g., anti-depressants) and diagnosed mental health conditions may induce light sensitivity, which may result in discomfort, hyperactivity or hypomania. Consult with your healthcare provider before using this product.

If you have a pre-existing eye condition or are at risk for developing Age Related Macular Degeneration or other eye conditions, consult with your healthcare provider before using this product.

Establishing a Daily Routine

Researchers at the National Institute of Health demonstrated that white light, in a range of 2,500 to 10,000 lux (a measurement of light intensity), helped to reverse the symptoms of "Winter Blues."

20 minutes to 1hour/day

We all have a different sensitivity to light, so it is important to find the brightness, distance and time that are comfortable for you. We recommend that you use your HappyLight Therapy Lamp regularly and at about the same time each day. It is not necessary to sit in front of the lamp continuously. You can divide the time into several mini-sessions. Continue to use the lamp daily to feel an improvement in your mood and activity level.

When you are feeling sluggish and lethargic, increase the brightness of the light, sit closer to the lamp and/or spend more time with the lamp. If you feel a sort of edginess, as though you have consumed too much coffee, it may be time to turn off the lamp.

* Recommended time is a function of brightness and distance. Individual results may vary. Also, refer to the warnings at the bottom of the Device Pretest section on the previous page.

Features and Benefits

Your new HappyLight Therapy Lamp is a remarkable product designed to offer unparalleled customization for maximum results and comfort. It:

• Delivers full spectrum light to your home, office, dorm room, or apartment.
• Cues your body's own energy enhancers to make you more alert and productive.
• Has up to 10,000 lux^† to improve sleep, mood, energy, and focus.
• Is designed with a compact shape and small footprint to make it easy to place in a convenient location.
• Provides three light brightness levels to assist in gradually increasing light intensity.
• Provides two color temperature options to enhance user comfort.
• Uses Flicker Elimination Technology and Optix Glare Control to reduce eye strain and fatigue.

^†10,000 lux at 6".

Care and Cleaning

Your HappyLight Therapy Lamp is made from high-quality materials that will last for many years with minimum care. You may want to periodically clean the lamp using a mild, non-abrasive cleaner and soft cloth. When cleaning, make sure you have turned off and unplugged the lamp and allowed sufficient time for it to cool.

Troubleshooting

If you are experiencing an issue with your HappyLight Therapy Lamp, please:

• Make sure the power adapter and plug are inserted fully and securely.
• Make sure there is power to the wall outlet or try another outlet – one that is not connected to a dimmer.

Technical Specifications

HappyLight Touch Plus LED Light Therapy Lamp

ETL Listed in Canada and the USA

Three-Year Limited Warranty

Many questions can be answered by visiting verilux.com, or you may call our Customer Happiness Team at 1-800-786-6850 during normal business hours.

This limited warranty is provided by Verilux, Inc., 340 Mad River Park, Waitsfield, VT 05673.

Please visit our website at: verilux.com or contact our Customer Happiness Team at
1-800-786-6850
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Call us at 1-800-786-6850 or visit us at verilux.com if you have any questions as you get started. We're here to help, and we love hearing from customers like you.
Specialists are available Monday — Friday, 9am — 5pm EST

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Documents / Resources

References

• Verilux | Light Therapy Products To Improve Mood, Energy, & Happiness
• Warranty Information - Verilux.com | Verilux® Customer Support

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