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Philips goLITE M2 HF3230 manual

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    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 ©2006 Apollo Health ® Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apollo Health, Bluewave T echnology , and goLITE ar e trademarks of Apollo Health, Inc. All other trademark[...]

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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. ™ User Guide[...]

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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. • Don’t place heavy objects on top of the power cor d or [...]

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    Contents 1 Contents: Introduction ........................................................ 3 Circadian Rhythms .............................................. 4 Features .............................................................. 6 Getting Started .................................................. 7 Using Y our goLITE ............................[...]

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    3 Thank you 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 ® technology Don ’ t have Internet access? B e sure to fill out your warranty card located inside the box and mail it to Apollo H ealth. The Comfort of Blue B[...]

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    4 Understanding Light, Health, and Cir cadian Rhythms The human body uses light cues, such as those provided b y the sun, to time certain internal functions. P roperly timed rhythms regulate mood, sleep, energy , appetite, and digestion. These daily internal cycles, called circadian rhythms, sometimes fall out of sync, resulting in an unr egulated [...]

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    5 An imbalance in circadian rhythms contributes to the following: • W inter blues • Lack of energy (especially in the winter) • F eelings of sadness • Sleeplessness • J et lag • M ood swings • Lack of concentration • Irritability • Loss of appetite Restored Balance with BLUEW A VE T echnology ™ BLUE W A VE technology helps shift[...]

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    6 goLITE Featur es Safe - No harmful UV Using Y our goLITE LONG-LASTING LEDs AUTOMA TIC SHUTDOWN DIGIT AL TREA TMENT TIMER CURRENT TIME DISPLA Y ADJUST ABLE LIGHT INTENSITY FLIPCASE FOR EASY VIEWING, PROTECTS THE LENS WHEN CLOSED DURABLE ABS ENCLOSURE PROTECTIVE LED CLEAR-VIEW LENS BUIL T -IN BA TTERY (3-5 SESSIONS PER CHARGE)[...]

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    7 Interactive demo at www .ApolloHealth.com Plugging In Y our goLITE Y our goLITE comes with a 9V A C/DC adapter . The adapter includes a set of interchangeable plugs that are designed to be used in electrical outlets worldwide. Y our adapter can operate on AC pow er ranging from 100–240 volts. U se the enclosed adapter only , or a replacement ad[...]

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    8 Positioning Y our goLITE Because the reaction is through peripheral stimulation, use the goLITE at a slight angle to your face (see diagram 1), and do not look directly into the light. • F or best results, place the goLITE appro ximately 20–30 inches from your eyes. Allow the light to bathe your face fr om the side. • Y ou can read, eat, wo[...]

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    9 T urning On the goLITE P ush PO WER to turn the goLITE display on or off. Setting the Clock While holding down BO TH the TIMER and ALARM buttons, push the + or - button to adjust the clock. Hold do wn the + or - button to cycle through the clock time quickly . Quick On T o turn the light source on or off, push LIGHT . Timing a Session T o start a[...]

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    10 Setting the Alarm T o set the alarm, press ALARM, then push the + or - button to set the desired time. The alarm will auto- matically set after a 10-second delay . If the goLITE is connected to a pow er outlet, then the alarm will sound and the light array will turn on when the clock reaches the alarm time. If the goLITE is operating on battery [...]

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    11 When to Use Y our goLITE Because an imbalance in circadian rhythm affects everybody differently , understanding ho w it affects you is critical to feeling better . Knowing what time to use the goLITE can mean the difference between responding in just a few days instead of weeks, and perhaps not responding at all. F ollo w these guidelines to und[...]

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    12 Shift W ork U se the following techniques to adjust your circadian rhythm to your wor k 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. This not only increases alertness and performance, but shifts the body clock as well[...]

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    13 F or more detailed information about using your goLITE to help adapt to shift work schedules, visit www . ApolloH ealth.com. Jet Lag Rapidly traveling across several time z ones creates disharmony between your internal body clock and the ne w external time. This not only causes problems with sleeping, but influences mood and energy as well. Beca[...]

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    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 effects? The goLITE P ro is safe when used according to recommendations. There have been some reports of tem- porary headaches or nausea. This is usually re[...]

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    15 As with any bright light source, you should not stare dir ectly into the light. The beneficial reaction happens when the melanopsin photoreceptors in the eye ar e stimulated. Since these photoreceptors lie in the peri- phery of the eye, you will get a much better outcome if you position the goLITE at a slight angle to your face. Should I use the[...]

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    16 Service and Repair W e don ’ t expect you to have any problems with your goLITE, but occasionally issues may arise. • Repair I nformation and T roubleshooting F or technical questions and troubleshooting, please visit www .ApolloH ealth.com. • Returning Y our Light Before r eturning your goLITE for ser vicing, you must first obtain a retur[...]