Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 User manual

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User Guide for Firstbeat Bodyguard 3
Contents
1. Charging.......................................................................................................................................2
2. Using the Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 for the first time......................................................................3
3. Pairing Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 with a Firstbeat Life account.......................................................3
4. Switching the user Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 user...........................................................................3
5. How to make a measurement .....................................................................................................3
6. Signal light explanations ..............................................................................................................5
Signals when Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 is not connected to USB for charging ...................................5
Signals when Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 is connected to USB for charging..........................................5
7. Technical Information..................................................................................................................6
Size ...................................................................................................................................................6
Battery and Storage.........................................................................................................................6
Other details ....................................................................................................................................6
8. Disposal of the Firstbeat Bodyguard 3.........................................................................................6
9. Certification Statements..............................................................................................................6
EC Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................................................6
FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States ...................................................................9
Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations................................10
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulatory information............10
10. Safety Information.................................................................................................................10
11. Contact Information ..............................................................................................................11

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Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 is a heart rate and motion monitoring device used in Firstbeat Life for
monitoring your well-being during daily life. This user guide will guide you in using the Bodyguard 3.
1. Charging
Device battery is rechargeable via a USB-cable plugged into a computer’s USB-port or a certified
compatible wall charger.
Use the USB cable provided in the sales package or similar good quality short USB cable for
charging the Firstbeat Bodyguard 3. Never connect the device to the charger while it is connected
to skin with an electrode.
The USB-C connector of the device can be accessed by gently pulling off the bottom cover of the
Bodyguard 3.
The signal LED indicates the battery status by blinking green when the device is connected to the
USB for charging: short green blinks indicate “charging” and long green blinks indicate “fully
charged”. Please see further details in the Signal Light Explanations table on pages 3 and 4.

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2. Using the Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 for the first time
When the device hasn’t been been used before, it is in an ‘Off’state and the LED does not show
blinking lights in any color.
•Plug the Bodyguard 3 via USB cable into a computer or a certified wall charger to awaken it
from ‘Off’state.
•Let the Bodyguard 3 fully charge. The short green blinks of the LED will change to long green
blinks when the device is fully charged.
•Pair the Bodyguard 3 with a Firstbeat Life account to start using it (instructions below).
3. Pairing Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 with a Firstbeat Life account
1. Check in your smartphone’s settings that Bluetooth is turned on.
2. Install the Firstbeat Life application to your smartphone from the App Store or Play Store (if
not already installed).
3. Start the Firstbeat Life application and follow the instructions for creating an account, or sign
in to your account if you already have an account.
4. Follow app instructions for pairing.
5. In case you wish to unpair the Bodyguard 3 from your Firstbeat Life account, you can find
instructions for doing so in the Firstbeat Life application.
4. Switching the user Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 user
If the Bodyguard 3 has been used by one person and another person wants to start using it, it is
recommended that the previous user first unpairs the Bodyguard 3 from their Firstbeat Life account.
Instructions for doing so can be found in the Firstbeat Life application.
The new user then needs to pair the Bodyguard 3 with their Firstbeat Life account.
Note! Unpairing the Bodyguard 3 will clear all user data from the device, even possible
measurement data that hasn’t been uploaded to the cloud yet. If unpairing hasn’t been done, the
previous user data is cleared when the device is paired to a new account.
5. How to make a measurement
Attaching electrodes
Follow these instructions to attach the electrodes correctly and to ensure a successful measurement.
The Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 uses clinical grade medically approved electrodes for heart rate
monitoring. This is required to ensure accurate and reliable heart rate variability monitoring with
millisecond resolution which is necessary for advanced Firstbeat Life analytics. Careful attachment
and use of the electrodes and the device will ensure that your analysis is successful and accurate.

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Only use electrodes provided by Firstbeat. These are widely used medical electrodes which have
been clinically tested and approved for human use even for medical purposes. Use of other
electrodes may deteriorate measurement accuracy.
Note! If you have hair on your chest, it is recommended to shave the electrode contact area before
attaching electrodes. This will improve contact and also ease the detachment of the electrodes after
monitoring.
•After attaching electrodes make sure that the electrodes hold and the contact to skin is
secure.
•Change the electrodes once per day, e.g. after taking a shower, after heavy sweating or if
they become loose. You can change the electrode location slightly when changing them, if
your skin feels irritated.
Starting the measurement
Follow the instructions in the Firstbeat Life application.
Note! Never wear the Bodyguard 3 during a shower, swimming or sauna. The
device is not waterproof. It is splash proof so it will withstand, for example,
sweating during exercise.
When you take the device off for going into, for example, the shower, the
measurement will automatically be paused and it will continue after you attach
the device again after the shower (with new electrodes). Note: Dry your skin
carefully before attaching the electrodes!
Ending the measurement
Follow the instructions in the Firstbeat Life application.
Electrodes and skin care
Store the electrodes in their delivery bag. After opening, close the bag carefully making sure to keep
it as air tight as possible. Store electrodes in a dry place at room temperature. Electrodes not stored

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correctly and in contact with air for extended periods of time may lose their accuracy. If the ‘best
before’date of your electrodes has expired please order new electrodes from Firstbeat.
In rare cases, the electrode adhesive may cause skin irritation in long term use, especially for those
with particularly sensitive skin. To minimize any potential problems please follow these instructions:
•Only use electrodes provided by Firstbeat because they are clinically tested, safe and
approved even for medical use.
•Clean the electrode placement spots (below right clavicle and left rib cage) before attaching
electrodes, especially if there is sweat or some impurity .
•Add a thin layer of non-greasy basic lotion to the spots where you will attach the electrodes.
•Let the basic lotion dry out carefully (at least 10 min) to avoid electrode contact problems to
the skin.
•When removing electrodes, it is recommended to do it for example in the shower to
minimize mechanical stress to the skin. WARNING: Remove the Bodyguard 3 device and
cable before doing this.
•Also when removing electrode adhesive residue from skin it is recommended to do it gently
with a mild water and soap solution and to avoid excessively rubbing the skin.
•Change the electrode placement on the skin when replacing electrodes.
•Repeat all the above steps every time when attaching new electrodes or removing old ones.
6. Signal light explanations
Signals when Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 is not connected to USB for charging
LED signal
Device state
Battery status
Requires pairing with
Firstbeat Life account
OK
Requires pairing with
Firstbeat Life account
Battery low
Requires pairing with
Firstbeat Life account
Battery too low for measurement
Ready for measuring
OK
Ready for measuring
Battery low
Ready for measuring
Battery too low for measurement
Measuring
OK
Measuring
Battery low
Error
Device Firmware
Update Ongoing
Signals when Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 is connected to USB for charging
LED signal
Device state
Battery status
Requires pairing with
Firstbeat Life account
Charging
Requires pairing with
Firstbeat Life account
Fully charged

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Ready for measuring
Charging
Ready for measuring
Fully charged
Error
Device Firmware
Update Ongoing
NOTE: If there are no blinking lights after the device has been used, the device is in ‘Sleep’ state.
Move the device to awaken it from ‘Sleep’ state.
7. Technical Information
Size
•Weight: 26 grams
Battery and Storage
•Battery life: up to 7 days in a continuous 24/7 measurement (recommended measurement
length is 1 to 5 days), 6 months in standby mode
•Charging time from empty to full: approximately 75 minutes
•Storage capacity: up to 20 days
•Battery and free data storage capacity can be checked with the Firstbeat Life application.
Other details
•Measurement temperature: +5 - +50 C°
•Charging temperature: 0 - +45 C°
•Storage temperature: -20 - +45 C°
8. Disposal of the Firstbeat Bodyguard 3
The Device must be properly disposed of by recycling it as electronic waste.
Do not attempt to burn or crush the device as it might result in an explosion.
Used electrodes are disposed of as household waste.
9. Certification Statements
EC Declaration of Conformity
English: Hereby, Firstbeat Technologies Oy declares that the radio equipment type in Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments is in compliance with Directive 2014/53/EU.
The full text of the EU declaration of conformity is available at the following Internet address:
www.firstbeat.com
Íslenska: Hér með lýsir Firstbeat Technologies Oy yfir að tegund þráðlauss búnaðar í Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments sé í samræmi við tilskipun 2014/53/ESB. Fullan texta ESB-
samræmisyfirlýsingarinnar er að finna á eftirfarandi veffangi: www.firstbeat.com

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Suomi: Firstbeat Technologies Oy vakuuttaa, että radiolaitetyyppi Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 Instruments
on direktiivin 2014/53/EU mukainen. EU-vaatimustenmukaisuusvakuutuksen täysimittainen teksti
on saatavilla seuraavassa internetosoitteessa: www.firstbeat.com
Nederlands: Hierbij verklaar ik, Firstbeat Technologies Oy dat het type radioapparatuur Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments conform is met Richtlijn 2014/53/EU. De volledige tekst van de EU-
conformiteitsverklaring kan worden geraadpleegd op het volgende internetadres:
www.firstbeat.com
Francais: Le soussigne, Firstbeat Technologies Oy declare que l’equipement radioelectrique du type
Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 Instruments est conforme a la directive 2014/53/UE. Le texte complet de la
declaration UE de conformite est disponible a l’adresse internet suivante: www.firstbeat.com
Svenska: Harmed forsakrar Firstbeat Technologies Oy att denna typ av radioutrustning Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments överensstämmer med direktiv 2014/53/EU. Den fullständiga texten till EU-
försäkran om överensstämmelse finns på följande webbadress: www.firstbeat.com
Dansk: Hermed erklarer Firstbeat Technologies Oy at radioudstyrstypen Firstbeat Bodyguard 3
Instruments er i overensstemmelse med direktiv 2014/53/EU. EU-overensstemmelseserklæringens
fulde tekst kan findes på følgende internetadresse: www.firstbeat.com
Deutsch: Hiermit erklart Firstbeat Technologies Oy dass der Funkanlagentyp Firstbeat Bodyguard 3
Instruments der Richtlinie 2014/53/EU entspricht. Der vollständige Text der EU-
Konformitätserklärung ist unter der folgenden Internetadresse verfügbar: www.firstbeat.com
Ελληνικ: Με την παροσα ο/η Firstbeat Technologies Oy δηλνει τι οραδιοεξοπλισμς Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments πληρο την οδηγα 2014/53/ΕΕ. Το πλρες κεμενο της δλωσης
συμμρφωσης ΕΕ διατθεται στην ακλουθη ιστοσελδα στο διαδκτυο: www.firstbeat.com
Italiano: Il fabbricante, Firstbeat Technologies Oy apparecchiatura radio direttiva 2014/53/UE.
Il testo completo della dichiarazione di conformita UE e disponibile al seguente indirizzo Internet:
www.firstbeat.com
Espanol: Por la presente, Firstbeat Technologies Oy declara que el tipo de equipo radioeléctrico
Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 Instruments es conforme con la Directiva 2014/53/UE. El texto completo de la
declaración UE de conformidad está disponible en la dirección Internet siguiente:
www.firstbeat.com
Portugues: O(a) abaixo assinado(a) Firstbeat Technologies Oy declara que o presente tipo de
equipamento de radio Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 Instruments esta em conformidade com a Diretiva
2014/53/UE. O texto integral da declaracao de conformidade esta disponivel no seguinte endereco
de Internet: www.firstbeat.com
eština: Timto Firstbeat Technologies Oy prohlašuje, že typ radioveho zaizeni Firstbeat Bodyguard 3
Instruments je v souladu se smrnici 2014/53/EU. Uplne znni EU prohlašeni o shodje k dispozici
na teto internetove adrese: www.firstbeat.com
Eesti: Kaesolevaga deklareerib Firstbeat Technologies Oy et kaesolev raadioseadme tuup Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments vastab direktiivi 2014/53/EL nouetele. ELi vastavusdeklaratsiooni taielik
tekst on kattesaadav jargmisel internetiaadressil: www.firstbeat.com

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Magyar: Firstbeat Technologies Oy igazolja, hogy a Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 Instruments tipusu
radioberendezes megfelel a 2014/53/EU iranyelvnek. Az EU-megfelelsegi nyilatkozat teljes szovege
elerheta kovetkezinternetes cimen: www.firstbeat.com
Latviešu valoda: Ar šo Firstbeat Technologies Oy deklar, ka radioiekrta Firstbeat Bodyguard 3
Instruments atbilst Direktvai 2014/53/ES. Pilns ES atbilstbas deklarcijas teksts ir pieejams šd
interneta vietn: www.firstbeat.com
Lietuvikalba: Aš, Firstbeat Technologies Oy patvirtinu, kad radijo renginitipas Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments atitinka Direktyv2014/53/ES. Visas ES atitikties deklaracijos tekstas
prieinamas šiuo interneto adresu: www.firstbeat.com
Malti: B’dan, Firstbeat Technologies Oy niddikjara li dan it-tip ta’ tagħmir tar-radju Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments huwa konformi mad-Direttiva 2014/53/UE. It-test kollu tad-dikjarazzjoni
ta’ konformita tal-UE huwa disponibbli f’dan l-indirizz tal-Internet li ej: www.firstbeat.com
Slovenina: Firstbeat Technologies Oy týmto vyhlasuje, že rádiové zariadenie typu Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments je v súlade so smernicou 2014/53/EÚ. Úplné EÚ vyhlásenie o zhode je k
dispozícii na tejto internetovej adrese: www.firstbeat.com
Slovenšina: Firstbeat Technologies Oy potrjuje, da je tip radijske opreme Firstbeat Bodyguard 3
Instruments skladen z Direktivo 2014/53/EU. Celotno besedilo izjave EU o skladnosti je na voljo na
naslednjem spletnem naslovu: www.firstbeat.com
Roman: Prin prezenta, Firstbeat Technologies Oy declarctipul de echipamente radio Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments este in conformitate cu Directiva 2014/53/UE. Textul integral al declaraiei
UE de conformitate este disponibil la urmtoarea adresinternet: www.firstbeat.com
български: Снастоящото Firstbeat Technologies Oy декларира, че този тип радиосъоръжение
Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 Instruments евсъответствие сДиректива 2014/53/ЕС. Цялостният текст на
ЕС декларацията за съответствие може да се намери на следния интернет адрес:
www.firstbeat.com
Polski: Firstbeat Technologies Oy niniejszym owiadcza, e typ urzdzenia radiowego Firstbeat
Bodyguard 3 Instruments jest zgodny z dyrektyw2014/53/UE. Pełny tekst deklaracji zgodnoci UE
jest dostpny pod nastpujcym adresem internetowym: www.firstbeat.com
Norsk: Herved Firstbeat Technologies Oy erklærer at radioutstyr type Firstbeat Bodyguard 3
Instruments er i samsvar med direktiv 2014/53/EU. Den fullstendige teksten i EU-
samsvarserklæringen er tilgjengelig på følgende internettadresse: www.firstbeat.com
Hrvatski: Firstbeat Technologies Oy ovime izjavljuje da je radijska oprema tipa Firstbeat Bodyguard 3
Instruments u skladu s Direktivom 2014/53/EU. Cjeloviti tekst EU izjave o sukladnosti dostupan je na
sljedeoj internetskoj adresi: www.firstbeat.com
Turk: Burada, Firstbeat Technologies Oy radyo ekipmanı türünün Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 Instruments
2014/53/EU direktiflerine uyumlu oldugunu beyan eder. Uyumu beyanının tam metni belirtilen
internet sitesinde mevcuttur: www.firstbeat.com

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FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States
FCC Information to User
This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved,
internal antennas only. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory
certifications and approvals.
FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
•This device may not cause harmful interference, and
•This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following methods:
•Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.
•Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the
radio receiver is connected
•Consult the dealer or and experienced radio/TV technician for help
FCC Caution
•Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
•This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.

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Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations
This Class [B] digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulatory information
This device complies with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt
RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Ce dispositif est conforme à la norme CNR ’Innovation, Sciences et Développement économique
Canada applicable aux appareils radio exempts de licence. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux
conditions suivantes: (1) le dispositif ne doit pas produire de brouillage préjudiciable, et (2) ce
dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un
fonctionnement indésirable.
Radiation exposure statement / Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations
This device complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un
environnement non contrôlé.
RF Interface:
•Frequency range: 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
•Max RF output power: 0 dBm
•Type of antenna: PWB strip line (IFA)
•Ant. frequency band: 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz
•Antenna gain: -2.5 dBi
10. Safety Information
•Do not charge the device when it is attached to the body.
•Do not open, dismantle or modify the device. The device battery is not replaceable by the
user. If the device is opened by an unauthorized representative, the warranty will be null
and void.
•Do not drop, shock or impact the device.
•Exposing the Bodyguard 3 to extremely high temperature or extremely low air pressure can
result in explosion or leakage of flammable liquid gas.
•Do not store the device in wet or humid conditions.
•Don’t wear the device in shower, in sauna or when swimming or bathing.
•Do not eat or swallow the device.
•Power supply adapter shall meet PS1 requirements.

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•Failure to comply with the instructions may cause damage to the device.
11. Contact Information
In case you encounter any problems, please check the support website www.firstbeat.com/support
for help
or contact Firstbeat support by phone [phone], Mon-Fri 9am-4pm (GMT +2)
or by email [email protected].