Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product p1 Apollo
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Get an ener gy boost. Naturally . The Body Clock Experts ™ Manage Y our Body Clock ™ Sleep Better . W ake Refreshed. Have More Ener gy . Improve Y our Mood.
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.
An important point after buying a device Apollo p1 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Apollo p1 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Apollo p1 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Apollo p1 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Apollo p1 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Apollo p1, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Apollo p1.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Apollo p1. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Apollo p1 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
