COMPLETE USER GUIDE mioglobal.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Connecting to Smartphone Apps 03 What’s Included 10 Tips for Pairing 03 Important Safety Information 11 Requirements for Android Apps 04 Your Mio ALPHA 11 Pairing with Mio GO App 04 Activating Your Mio ALPHA 11 Pairing with Other Fitness Apps 04 User Profile 05 Charging 05 Backlight Maintaining Your Mio ALPHA 12 Battery Care 12 Cleaning Your Mio ALPHA Workout Mode 13 Using Mio ALPHA in Water 06 Wearing Your Mio ALPHA 13 Caring for Your Mio ALPHA 06 Getting Your Hear
WELCOME Congratulations on your purchase of the second-generation Mio ALPHA, the performance sports watch that provides accurate, continuous heart rate monitoring—without a chest strap. Mio ALPHA displays heart rate and workout data while connecting with your smartphone to provide all the training and tracking features of your favourite fitness apps. Register your Mio ALPHA through the Mio GO app, or online at mioglobal.com/register to receive full warranty service. WHAT’S INCLUDED 1. Mio ALPHA 2 2.
YOUR MIO ALPHA Battery Indicator A Left Button B Right Button C Heart Rate (HR) Indicator Light Time A B Exercise Mode Timer C Heart Rate GETTING STARTED ACTIVATING YOUR MIO ALPHA To activate your Mio ALPHA, press and hold A or B . You will be prompted to set up your user profile, which can be done on the watch itself or through the Mio GO app.
Set up through Mio GO: Download the Mio GO app and create your user profile. Your settings in Mio GO will automatically sync to Mio ALPHA. To edit your user profile in Mio GO, tap your name in the top left corner. CHARGING 1. Warning: Do not charge Mio ALPHA if the four charging pins on the back are wet. If necessary, pat them gently dry with a towel before charging. 2. Plug the USB charger into the USB port of your computer. 3.
WEARING YOUR MIO ALPHA To accurately monitor your heart rate during your workout: • Fasten Mio ALPHA snugly on your lower forearm, about 1-3 inches (3-8 cm) above your wrist bone. The optical sensor on the back should make good contact with your skin. • If you have a smaller wrist, wear the Mio ALPHA higher on your forearm.
Using the Chronograph Timer Turn on heart rate monitoring (see Getting Your Heart Rate). Once your heart rate has been found: Start: Press B to start the timer. The display will show START. Lap: Press B to take a lap. Pause: Press and hold B to pause the timer. Resume: When the timer is paused, press B to resume. Stop/Quit: When the timer is paused, press and hold to quit Workout Mode and to stop recording. Using the Countdown Timer Select the Countdown timer option in the Mio GO app.
HEART RATE TRAINING MODES During Workout Mode, the Heart Rate (HR) Indicator Light provides real-time feedback on your heart rate. When Mio ALPHA is connected to a Bluetooth device, the HR Indicator Light will do single flashes. When no Bluetooth device is connected, the HR Indicator Light will do double flashes. Choose between Training Zone Mode (5-Zone) and Zone Alert Mode (1-Zone). The default mode is 5-Zone.
CUSTOMIZING MIO ALPHA WORKOUT SETTINGS WITHOUT MIO GO You can customize workout settings on Mio ALPHA without using a smartphone. First, enter Workout Mode, then, press and hold A . You can change the following settings: 1. Set audio beep on/off 2. Select 1-Zone or 5-Zone heart rate training mode 3. Change limits of heart rate zones Press B to increase or change the flashing value. Press A to confirm and proceed. To exit the user settings, press and hold A .
DATA REVIEW AND STORAGE You can review your current or most recent workout directly on Mio ALPHA. Sync to the Mio GO app to see more workout data. To customize your data screens, open your device settings in the Mio GO app. See Customizing Mio ALPHA Settings Using Mio GO for more information. REVIEW DATA DURING A WORKOUT You can see real-time metrics of your current workout. While Mio ALPHA is in Workout Mode and the timer is running, press A to scroll through display screens.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ANDROID APPS To pair with an Android app through Bluetooth Smart, all of the following requirements must be met: • • • Your device is running an Android version 4.3 or higher Your device has Bluetooth 4.0 Your app supports both of the above To find out whether your Android device meets the compatibility requirements, visit: mioglobal.com/compatibility. PAIRING WITH MIO GO APP Download the Mio GO app from the Apple App Store or Google Play store. 1.
MAINTAINING YOUR MIO ALPHA BATTERY CARE Mio ALPHA contains a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Follow these instructions and guidelines to maintain the battery lifespan. Warning: If you do not follow these guidelines, the battery life could be shortened and there is risk of damage to your Mio ALPHA, risk of fire, risk of electrolyte leaks and chemical burns, and risk of injury. Battery Care Guidelines • • • • • • Recharge the battery at least once every 6 months.
USING MIO ALPHA IN WATER • • • • • • Mio ALPHA is water-resistant up to 30 meters and can be worn while swimming. Important: The Mio ALPHA is water-resistant only if the device remains intact. The accuracy of the heart rate monitor may be reduced in cold water or if you are using large arm movements. Do not wear your Mio ALPHA while diving. Wireless communication does not work under water. After swimming, rinse Mio ALPHA with tap water and gently dry with a soft cloth.
WARRANTY AND REGULATIONS WARRANTY AND SERVICE Be sure to visit our product support pages to find online help, FAQs, videos, and manuals for your product: mioglobal.com/support Mio Global Limited Warranty Information This product is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects of quality, materials or workmanship at the time of delivery for the Limited Warranty Period (see below). During the Limited Warranty Period, Physical Enterprises Inc.
• • • problems arising from 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; problems arising from the use of the Mio product with any product, accessory, software and/or service not manufactured or supplied by Mio Global; or replaceable batteries, or user manuals or any third-party items; in each case as determined at the sole discretion of Mio Global.
Contacting Mio Global For all matters related to this Limited Warranty, please contact Mio Global: 1.877.770.1116 support@mioglobal.com COPYRIGHT AND TRADEMARKS ©2015 Physical Enterprises Inc. All rights reserved. Mio and the Mio logo are trademarks of Physical Enterprises Inc. registered in the U.S. and other countries. Mio® is a registered trademark of Physical Enterprises Inc. iPhone® is a registered trademark of Apple Inc. Android™ is a registered trademark of Google Inc.
