foc.us v2 User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS

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Welcome
Warning
What you need to
understand before
using foc.us
What’s in the box
Before starting
Getting started
Calibrate your
foc.us
Programs
Starting & Stopping
a Session
Welcome
The foc.us v2 is an advanced micro current
signal generator.
Download the latest version of this manual
from:
http://www.foc.us/v2/downloads
foc.us is designed to be used by healthy
adults who do not suffer from epilepsy,
brain or mental health conditions or have
a metalic implant such as a skull plate,
cochlear implant, pace-maker or others.
Setup options
foc.us dock &
software
Intended use
Bluetooth®
connection
Troubleshooting
Specications
Support
Glossary
FCC
Warranty &
Guarantee
Contents
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Warning
If you suffer from epilepsy,
seisures, brain lessions,
bipolar depression or
severe heart disease you
should not use the foc.us
headset.
If you experience short
term negative effects
with foc.us you should
immediately stop using it.
This is not a toy and is not
intended to be used by
anyone under the age of
18 years old.
If using your own electrodes it is not
recommended to create novel electrode
placements.
Do not position the electrodes so that the
current may pass through the brainstem.
Do not position the electrodes over cuts,
grazes or damaged skin.
Allow at least 48 hours between usage.
Always use the electrodes with wet
sponges.
Do not touch the metal electrodes as this
can lead to burns.

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What you need to understand before
using foc.us
foc.us is designed to improve your mental
gaming skills.
You are exciting and inhibiting sections
of your pre-frontal cortex with an electric
current.
Possible side effects include tingling
sensations under the electrodes or on the
scalp, visual artifacts, nausea, headaches
and fatigue.
If you experience any of these you should
stop using foc.us.
Repeated use may lead to skin irritation.
If you exceed the recommended durations
you increase the risk of consolidating both
the excitatory and inhibitory processes.
You may feel a tingling sensation, or a hot
or cold sensation.
If this is uncomfortable or painful then
you should stop session and remove the
electrodes.
Redness may appear under electrodes
after use which will disappear after a short
time.
Foc.us should not be used during any
activities other than seditary gaming.
If you see white flashes, or phosphenes you
should adjust the position of the headset
on your head, pushing it further back away
from your eyes.

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What’s in the box
1. foc.us v2
2. foc.us dock
3. micro-usb cable for recharging
4. this instruction booklet
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Before starting
Firmly push the v2 into the provided dock
and connect the dock to a USB power
supply to recharge.
Install the foc.us software and check for
rmware updates.
http://www.foc.us/v2/downloads

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Getting started
Wake the foc.us v2 by pressing the blue
joystick and holding to turn on.
Connect a compatible “Made for foc.us”
headset.
A list of compatible headsets can be found
here:
www.foc.us/made-for-focus

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Calibrate your foc.us
The calibration function allows you to nd
a current level that is comfortable for you.
Start the calibrate function and follow the
on-screen instructions.
You can recalibrate your foc.us at any time
by entering the calibrate menu.
Ensure sponges are wet before use.

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blue joystickScreen
click to select
Programs
A program is a combination of settings
used during a session.
Foc.us ships with two programs - Gamer
and Endurance
You can create your own program with
custom settings.
Your calibration settings will override any
program settings.

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Starting & Stopping a Session
Follow the onscreen instructions to start a
session.
You can stop a session at any time from
the stop menu onscreen or by vigorously
shaking.