Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 User manual

Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 | Quick Start Guide
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Aachment and Ulizaon of the Device
Please note: The device is not waterproof. Do not wear the Bodyguard 3 during a shower, swimming or
sauna. When you take the device off, the measurement will automacally be paused and it will connue
aer you aach the device again (with new electrodes).
Electrode informaon: The electrodes are disposable. Change them at least once per day, for example
aer taking a shower or if they become loose during the measurement. The glue or electrode paste can
irritate your skin, so clean and dry your skin aer removing the electrodes. You can also slightly alter the
electrode locaon between days.
Careful aachment and use of the electrodes and the device will ensure that your analysis is successful
and accurate.
4. The measurement starts and green
LED starts blinking when the device is
aached to body and measurement is
started from app. Note: The light is
easiest to see in a dark room.
3. Aach the recorder to the right
side of the body under the collarbone
and the electrode cable end to the
le side of the body on the rib cage.
2. Remove the cover of the electrodes.1. Aach electrodes to the recorder
(the larger end of the device) and to
the small circular end of the
electrode cable.
Explanaons for Signal Lights During a Measurement
Green light blinking.
Green light burns connuously.
Measurement ongoing.
Ready for the measurement. If showing
when device is aached to torso: Measurement
hasn’t started; Device does not recognize heart rate
(Please check aachment of electrodes and cable).
Red light blinking. Device baery is low, please charge.
Red light burns connuously. Error, please contact support.
Please note: BG3 device use for Firstbeat Sports and Research requires a device setup with
the Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 Exporter tool before starng a measurement. For BG3 device use
for Firstbeat LifeTM, please follow Firstbeat LifeTM instrucons.

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Uploading Heartbeat Data and Recharging the Device
To ensure electrical safety, the device must not be connected to a computer when aached to a person.
The data is downloaded/uploaded via Firstbeat-compable soware.
The baery of Firstbeat Bodyguard 3 is rechargeable by connecng the device to computer’s USB port or
any USB chargers from reputable, well known mobile phone manufacturers. If you use other types of
chargers, do not use cheap off brand chargers and ensure the power output does not exceed 15W.
It is recommended to use only the cable provided in the device package for charging the Bodyguard 3.
In absence of the original cable, any standard, good quality USB-C can be used with the charger.
Do not charge the device while it is aached directly to the skin. The USB-C connector of the device can
be accessed by gently pulling off the boom cover of the Bodyguard 3.
Green light blinking.
Green light burns connuously.
Charging.
Fully charged.
Red light burns connuously. Error, please contact support.
Explanaons for Signal Lights While Aached to the USB Port
Note! To ensure the product is funconing to its full potenal and to avoid damage to the baery
the device must be charged at least once every four (4) months.
Dimensions
Weight: 26 grams
Size: 54mm x 38mm x 7,7mm
Other Details
Measurement temperature: +5 - +45 C
Storage temperature: -20 - +60 C
Technical Informaon
Baery and Storage
Baery life: up to 7 days in a connuous 24/7 measurement
(recommended measurement length is 1 to 5 days), 6 months
in standby mode; Charging me from empty to full: approx.
75 minutes; Storage capacity: up to 20 days.