Mio ALPHA Complete User Manual

Mio ALPHA Complete User Manual

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  • Page 1 Complete User Guide MIO Alpha User Guide...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    06 Setting Your Target Heart Rate facebook.com/AlphaHeartRate 07 Using The Timer twitter.com/AlphaHeartRate 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...
  • Page 3: 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.
  • Page 4: Your Mio Alpha

    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.
  • Page 5: Using Alpha

    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.
  • 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

    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.
  • Page 8: Reviewing Your Exercise Session

    (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.
  • Page 9 3. Open the app to pair with. Instructions vary for each app, but 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 automatically recognize Alpha each time you use the app. 4. Repeat for each app that you want to pair with.
  • Page 10: Maintaining Your Alpha

    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.
  • Page 11: Using Your Alpha In Water

    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.
  • Page 12: Alpha Specifications

    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 purchase was made.
  • Page 13: Warranty Period

    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.
  • Page 14: Disclaimer

    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.
  • Page 15: Regulations And Conformity

    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.

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