Manuale d’uso / di manutenzione del prodotto p1 del fabbricante Apollo
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Read All Safety Guidelines Befor e Using Y our goLITE ® Observe these safety instructions to avoid potential hazards that could r esult in personal injuries or damage to your goLITE. • Never use damaged or worn cords or plugs—this could r esult in electric shock, burns, and/or fire.
Contents 1 Contents: Introduction ............................................................ 3 Circadian Rhythms .................................................. 4 Features ................................................................... 6 Getting Started .
3 Thank Y ou for Pur chasing the goLITE ® Visit www .ApolloHealth.com now to: • Register your goLITE • View an interactive demonstration • Learn more about your goLITE and BLUEW A VE T echnology ™ Don ’ t have Internet access? Be sur e to fill out your warranty card located inside the bo x and mail it to Apollo H ealth.
4 Understanding Light, Health, and Cir cadian Rhythms The human body uses light cues, such as those pro vided by the sun, to time certain internal functions.
5 An Imbalance in Circadian R hythm Contributes to the Following: • W inter blues • Lack of energy (especially in the winter) • F eelings of sadness • Sleeplessness • J et lag • M ood swin.
6 goLITE P1 Featur es Safe − No harmful UV Featur es LONG-LASTING LEDs AUTOMA TIC SHUTDOWN DIGIT AL TREA TMENT TIMER CURRENT TIME DISPLA Y ADJUST ABLE LIGHT INTENSITY FLIPCASE FOR EASY VIEWING, PROT.
7 Interactive Demo at www .ApolloHealth.com Plugging In Y our goLITE Y our goLITE comes with a 9V AC/DC adapter with US-style prongs. Y our adapter can operate on AC power ranging fr om 100–240 volts for usage worldwide. A prong adaptor may be requir ed to connect your adapter in countries that use different pr ong styles.
8 • Use y our goLITE in a well-lit room to minimize eyestrain. • F or best results, place the goLITE near you at eye lev el so it shines directly into your eyes. • The proper response to light therapy occurs thr ough the retina of the eyes, not through the skin.
9 Quick On T o turn the light source on or off, push LIGHT . Timing a Session T o star t a timed session, press TIMER. The timer display will flash. S elect the desired usage time by pressing the + or - button. After a thr ee-second delay , the light source will automatically turn on and begin counting down.
10 Creating & Saving Personalized Settings The goLITE P1 will allow you to stor e up to three different personaliz ed settings (A, B, or C). Each pro- gram can be set to run for a specific time, and intensity . N ote: before y ou can run a personalized setting, you must first program your personal settings into the device.
11 When to Use Y our goLITE Because an imbalance in circadian rhythm affects everybody differently , understanding how it affects you is critical to feeling better . Knowing what time to use the goLITE can mean the difference betw een responding in just a few days instead of weeks, and perhaps not responding at all.
12 Shift W ork U se the following techniques to adjust your cir cadian rhythm to your work shift. Beginning a Night-Shift Schedule Many people benefit from r eceiving a 30-minute burst of light before work and then 15 minutes of light every three hours during work.
13 After the first day , you should use the goLITE each morning as needed for approximately 15–30 minutes. F or more detailed information about using your goLITE to help adapt to shift wor k schedules, visit www .
14 Fr equently Asked Questions Do I have to take off my glasses when I use the goLITE? N o. This specialized type of light is designed to work with or without glasses. Are ther e any major side ef fects? The goLITE P ro is safe when used according to r ecommendations.
15 happens when the melanopsin photoreceptors in the eye ar e stimulated. Since these photoreceptors lie in the periphery of the eye, you will get a much better outcome if you position the goLITE P1 at a slight angle to your face. Should I use the goLITE every day? Y ou should use the goLITE daily , especially during the winter months.
16 Service and Repair W e don ’ t expect you to have any problems with your goLITE, but occasionally issues may arise. • Repair Information and T roubleshooting F or technical questions and troubleshooting, please visit www .
Apollo Health ® Inc. 947 South 500 East, Suite 210 American Fork, Utah 84003 U.S.A. 1-800-545-9667 – T oll Free 1-801-492-1210 – International 1-801-492-1255 – Fax www .ApolloHealth.com ©2005 Apollo Health ® Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apollo Health, Bluewave T echnology , and goLITE are trademarks of Apollo Health, Inc.
Un punto importante, dopo l’acquisto del dispositivo (o anche prima di acquisto) è quello di leggere il manuale. Dobbiamo farlo per diversi motivi semplici:
Se non hai ancora comprato il Apollo p1 è un buon momento per familiarizzare con i dati di base del prodotto. Prime consultare le pagine iniziali del manuale d’uso, che si trova al di sopra. Dovresti trovare lì i dati tecnici più importanti del Apollo p1 - in questo modo è possibile verificare se l’apparecchio soddisfa le tue esigenze. Esplorando le pagine segenti del manuali d’uso Apollo p1 imparerai tutte le caratteristiche del prodotto e le informazioni sul suo funzionamento. Le informazioni sul Apollo p1 ti aiuteranno sicuramente a prendere una decisione relativa all’acquisto.
In una situazione in cui hai già il Apollo p1, ma non hai ancora letto il manuale d’uso, dovresti farlo per le ragioni sopra descritte. Saprai quindi se hai correttamente usato le funzioni disponibili, e se hai commesso errori che possono ridurre la durata di vita del Apollo p1.
Tuttavia, uno dei ruoli più importanti per l’utente svolti dal manuale d’uso è quello di aiutare a risolvere i problemi con il Apollo p1. Quasi sempre, ci troverai Troubleshooting, cioè i guasti più frequenti e malfunzionamenti del dispositivo Apollo p1 insieme con le istruzioni su come risolverli. Anche se non si riesci a risolvere il problema, il manuale d’uso ti mostrerà il percorso di ulteriori procedimenti – il contatto con il centro servizio clienti o il servizio più vicino.