Introduction… Congratulations on purchasing your mē system! mē is an innovative device that can be used in the comfort and privacy of your own home to treat unwanted hair . The system offers you greater privacy and personal convenience than professionally delivered treatments .
What is Electro-Optical Synergy (elōs)? Electro-optical Synergy (elōs) is the unique and patented technology that drives the mē’s ability to remove unwanted hair. It combines two types of energy- Intense Pulsed Light (IPL) and Radio Frequency (RF) to remove hair through selectively targeting the hair follicle in a safe yet effective manner .
• mē system with one cartridge and protective cap already installed • Power Cord • User Guide • Cleaning Brush • Goggles Additional Accessories Sold separately • Shaver • Epilator • Face adaptor • Replacement elōs cartridges me ˉ HOMEDICS...
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mē includes the following components: Base unit . Cradle . Control panel with: power button elōs energy setting buttons indicator for the percentage (%) of pulses in the cartridge shaver/ epilator activation button Applicator (hand piece with cord). Cartridge with glass treatment window and RF bars . memyelos.com...
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You will hear the fan turn on, and the activation indicator will light up. Cooling inlet: hot air is forced out of the cooling inlet in order to keep the hand piece cool while in use . Protective cap . me ˉ HOMEDICS...
Important safety information Important Safety Information - Read Before Use! Read all warnings and safety information in the user manual before using the mē system. Always follow basic safety precautions when using any electrical product. mē is not designed for everyone. Please read this User Guide before using it. Make sure you follow all the warnings.
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. Covering the ventilation slots could result in the device overheating . • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN! mē is a powerful device and should not be used by anyone under the age of 18 . me ˉ HOMEDICS...
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• DO NOT leave mē unattended around children, as the cords represent a choking hazard . Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance . • DO NOT use if your skin is sensitive to light . This condition could make the light treatment uncomfortable or cause skin swelling, blisters or infection.
May occur either at the time of treatment or after . Permanent scarring or loss of skin tissue and If there is no improvement within 24 hours, consult depressions . your doctor Unusual pain occurs Stop treatment and consult your doctor me ˉ HOMEDICS...
How to use your mē system Clean the cartridge light output window with a non- alcohol based wet wipe or soft tissue . This is done in order to remove hairs and dust from the treatment window . Connect the power cable into the mē system. Place the mē...
If desired, press it again to run the epilator at high speed. The shaver cartridge operates only at Speed level 1 . me ˉ HOMEDICS...
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Step 5: Gently remove the applicator from the base . Step 6: Press the cartridge activation button located on the upper part of the applicator. The indicator light will turn white, and you will hear the fan inside the applicator . Step 7: Gently place the applicator on your skin, so that the two RF skin contact bars are in complete contact with the skin .
Skin types You can treat your facial hair only if your skin type (the skin colour you were born with) is 1-5 . If your skin type is 6, DO NOT use the mē on your face. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
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General information about facial hair removal. The hair on the face differs from other body areas in its physiology . Its growing cycles are different, and its characteristics, such as thickness, colour and depth of follicle are different from body hair . The face is more sensitive to hair removal due to sensitivity of nerves in some of its areas.
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. DO NOT use perfumed products or makeup, for up to 24 hours after a treatment, as this may cause slight irritation . If unusual pain occurs during treatment, you should stop treatment immediately. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
Temporary skin redness may occur up to 24 hours after treatment . If the symptoms persist more than 24 hours, and/or you feel significant discomfort and/or encounter any severe side effects, discontinue treatment and consult with your doctor. How to use Step 1: Clean your skin and remove the hair on the surface of the skin .
Clean the outside surface of the mē system using ONLY a dry soft cloth or a non-alcoholic based wet wipe . Store the system in a cool and dry place AWAY from the reach of children . me ˉ HOMEDICS...
How To Replace Your Cartridge/ Shaver/Epilator/ Face adaptor Replacing your cartridge: Make sure that the mē system is turned off and the cable is unplugged from the electrical wall outlet . Remove the old cartridge from the applicator by gently pulling the cartridge out .
To return your used device, please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased . They can take this product for environmental safe recycling . me ˉ HOMEDICS...
Traveling with your mē system The mē system is designed with universal voltage. That means that you can use the system all over the world. You will need to use an adaptor for the plug, since electric wall outlets vary by country. Make sure that mē system does not get wet while traveling .
3 conditions treatment area . are met: RF skin contact bars 2 . Cartridge activation button in contact with skin, cartridge is n ot pressed . activation button on, elōs level selected . me ˉ HOMEDICS...
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Applicator All elōs energy levels are Cartridge slot is empty . Insert cartridge protective cap or blinking . cartridge . Cartridge activation button Need to reset the system . Reset: does not turn on (no blue Disconnect power cord . Wait light).
HoMedics Service Centre voids the guarantee . This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights . Customer service contact: HoMedics Group Ltd, Somerhill Business Park, Five Oak Green Road, Tonbridge, Kent TN11 0GP, UK tel: 0203 302 0623 email: meservice@homedics.co.uk me ˉ HOMEDICS...
ˉ product. The purchase of the me ˉ and the furnishing of this document does not give any license to these patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights except as expressly provided in any official written document from Syneron Medical Ltd.
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. Degree of protection against ingress water: ordinary. This device is not suitable for use in the presence of flammable anesthetic mixture with air or with Oxygen or Nitrous Oxide. me ˉ HOMEDICS...
Specifications Acceptable Environmental Conditions Storage and transportation Temperature: 10ºC - 55ºC (50ºF- 131ºF) Light spectrum: 550 – 1200 nm Humidity: 90% at 55ºC (131ºF) Max Optical: 4J/cm2 Pressure: 700-1060hPa RF Wave frequency: 6.78 MHz Max Radiofrequency power: 5 Watts Operation: Conducted RF 5J/cm2 Temperature: 10ºC - 30ºC (50F- 86ºF) Relative Humidity: up to 80% at 37ºC (99ºF)
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Validate your warranty for mē and receive product updates and special offers www .memyelos .com Jan 2013 All rights reserved. Syneron and mē are trademarks of Syneron Beauty Ltd. and may be registered in certain jurisdictions. Publication 1212, REV. 01...
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