Complete User Guide MIO Alpha User Guide 01
Table of Contents Welcome 03 Getting Started 04 Your MIO Alpha 04 Icons 04 Activating Your Alpha Using Alpha Have any questions about your Alpha? We’re ready to help! Your complete satisfaction is our goal, so your feedback is crucial. If you have any thoughts, questions, or concerns, just contact our knowledgeable support team at: 05 Wearing Your Alpha 1.877.770.1116 05 Getting Your Heart Rate support@mioglobal.
Welcome Congratulations on your purchase! MIO Alpha is the world’s first performance level, strapless, continuous heart rate monitor you can wear on your wrist. Alpha uses ANT+™ or Bluetooth® Smart technology to transmit your heart rate data to smartphones and other compatible devices. Take advantage of hundreds of fitness apps. Remember to register your Alpha online at mioglobal.com/alpha for full warranty service. Getting Started What’s Included 1 2 3 1. MIO Alpha 2. USB Charger 3.
Your MIO Alpha USB Dongle Contact Pads Set/ Toggle HR/+/ Timer Sensor LEDs Optical Sensor Icons Battery Indicator Time Exercise Mode Timer Heart Rate Activating Your Alpha 1. Remove your MIO Alpha watch from the packaging. 2. Peel off the protective film. 3. Press and hold the SET or + button to activate the watch. The display will turn on and prompt you to set the time. 4. Press the + button to increase the value of the flashing digit. 5.
Using Alpha Wearing Your Alpha To use the heart rate monitor on your Alpha watch, you must: • Fasten the watch snugly so the optical sensor on the back of the watch makes tight contact with your skin. The tighter you can wear the watch, the better. • Wear the watch above—not on—your wrist bone; wear it higher on the forearm when using Alpha as a heart rate monitor, especially if you have a small wrist. • Alpha’s performance is optimized with greater blood flow.
Troubleshooting • You may need to tighten the watch strap and/or move the watch further up your forearm. • On cold days Alpha’s technology can be impacted. We recommend activating the heart rate reading while still indoors and, if necessary, wearing a sleeve over Alpha. • If you are still having trouble, try wearing Alpha on your other wrist. • Minimize hand movement and extreme bending of the wrist while using Alpha’s continuous heart rate.
Using Heart Rate Zone Alerts Your Alpha watch can notify you by beeping once when you are not exercising in your target heart rate zone. A double-beep indicates your heart rate is 10 BPM or more outside the target zone. To use zone alerts, specify your target zone and turn on the timer while you are exercising. Heart Rate Zone Alert Led Signals With your Alpha in EXERCISE mode and the TIMER on, the LED light below the watch displays alerts. Green flash: you are exercising in your target heart rate zone.
Reviewing Your Exercise Session Your Alpha exercise log shows: • The length of time of your last exercise session (assuming that the timer was running for your entire session). • Your average heart rate during the last exercise session. • The amount of time you spent in your target heart rate zone in the last exercise session. To Review The Statistics From Your Last Exercise Session 1. In TIME mode (with EXERCISE mode off), press the Toggle button.
Tips For Pairing • The Alpha must be in EXERCISE mode, reading your heart rate, before pairing. • Position the receiving device within 3 metres (9 feet) of the Alpha. • Stay 10 metres (30 feet) from other ANT+ or Bluetooth sensors and devices. Pairing With Iphone Apps 1. If you are using the ANT+ version of iPhone, plug in the ANT+ dongle. 2. If you are using Bluetooth Smart technology, turn on the Bluetooth function of your iPhone. 3. Open the app to pair with.
Maintaining Your Alpha Charging The Battery Your Alpha watch contains a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Follow these instructions and guidelines to ensure long life for the battery. If you do not follow these guidelines, the battery life could be shortened and there is the risk of damage to the watch, risk of fire, risk of electrolyte leaks and chemical burns, and risk of injury.
Battery Replacement • The battery lifetime is about 300 charge cycles. If you charge the battery every week, the battery should last for 5 years. • When the battery charge length is obviously shorter than before, visit mioglobal.com to find out how to replace the battery. • Contact your local recycling authority for information about disposing of the watch and battery. Using Your Alpha In Water • The MIO Alpha is water-resistant; you can wear your Alpha while swimming.
Alpha Specifications Clock: 12-hour Timer: 9 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds Max Readable Heart Rate: 220 BPM Min Readable Heart Rate: 30 BPM Operating Temp: 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F) Min Recommended Wrist Size: 145mm Lens: Mineral Glass Watchcase: PA+GF Caseback: PC+CF Caseback Contact Pads: SUS316 Strap: Silicon Water Resistance: 30M Battery: 170mAh Lithium Polymer Expected Battery Life: Up to 5 Years Magnets: Neodymium – iron – boron (NdFeB) Radio Frequency/Protocol: 2.
Warranty Period The Limited Warranty Period starts on the date of purchase. The Warranty Period is one (1) year in North America. International warranty periods vary subject to local laws and the policies of the authorized importer or distributor for the geographic area where the purchase was made. International warranties are at a minimum one (1) year. Exclusions and Limitations This Limited Warranty does not cover: 1.
Disclaimer The material in the instruction guide and website is for information purposes only. The MIO watch described is subject to change without prior notice, due to the manufacturer’s continuous development program. The MIO watch, instruction guide, and website are intended to support a sensible approach to health and fitness. They are not intended to replace professional medical advice related to diet, exercise, or weight loss. Physical Enterprises Inc.
Regulations and Conformity The Alpha Regulatory Sheet is available for download at mioglobal.com/alpha. EU RESIDENTS: Do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste. It is your responsibility to return this product to your local recycling service. EU-DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Physical Enterprises Inc. declares this heart rate watch (MIO Alpha) in compliance with EMC directive 2004/108/EC. A copy of the Declaration of Conformity is available on request from our MIO Watch Service line.
