Ideal Life Pod User manual

Products may vary
from pictures shown.
INSTRUCTI N MANUAL
Model ILP 0001
PLEASE READ
BEF RE USE
NOTE: The system is intended for information purposes
only, for expert advice make sure to consult a healthcare
professional. Any instructions for change in treatment
and health related information or advice should only be
made directly with a healthcare professional.
Version 3.0 Jan 2009
C MMUNICATI N GATEWAY
IDEAL LIFE Pod™
For use with devices from the
IDEAL LIFE Health
Management System™
Wireless Rem te Health and
Wellness Management™
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Table of Contents
IDEAL LIFE Pod™
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Table of Contents
© 2009 - 001 IDEA IFE INC. All rights reserved. IDEA IFE is a registered trademark in the United States for weight scales,
blood glucose meters, blood pressure cuffs and meters, heart monitors. IDEA IFE BODY MANAGER, IDEA IFE BP MANAGER,
IDEA IFE G UCO MANAGER, IDEA IFE POD, REA IZING THE VISION OF A BETTER TOMORROW, everaging the Power of
Communication, Real time health and wellness information on demand, wireless remote health and wellness management, and
Solutions for better healthcare through advanced communication technology, The IDEA IFE Interactive Communication
Technology Platform, the IDEA IFE Information Management System, and the IDEA IFE Health & Wellness Solution are all
proprietary trademarks of IDEA IFE INC. Contents are covered by one issued U.S. patent and one or more U.S. patents
pending. Manufactured for and Distributed by IDEA IFE INC., Toronto ON M4P 1G8, and made in Taiwan and China. Products
may vary from pictures shown.
TABLE F C NTENTS 2
INTR DUCTI N 3
Preface 3
PACKAGE C NTENTS 4
REQUIREMENTS 5
IDEAL LIFE Pod™
L CATI N/INTERFERENCE 6
BEF RE Y U START 7
Your IDEAL LIFE Pod™ 7
INSTALLATI N 8
Connecting Your
IDEAL LIFE Pod™ 8
Using an RJ11 Jack 8
Using an RJ45 Jack 8
L king at Graphs 9
Recharging Batteries with y ur
Ideal Life P d 10
CARE AND MAINTENANCE 10
SPECIFICATI NS 11
FCC STATEMENT 12
CUST MER INF RMATI N 13
SERVICE REQUIREMENTS 14
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Introduction
Preface
Thank you for purchasing the IDEA IFE Pod™, also called I P 0001. This is an optional product that
is used together with your other IDEA IFE products. The Pod allows you to automatically send and
record information, to help you better manage your health with your health care provider. After
readings are taken, they are stored and the Pod transmits them so that they can be viewed online as
graphs and tables.
CAUTION:
Before using this product, read all instructions thoroughly.
For any questions or comments, please call IDEAL LIFE customer service
toll-free at 1-888-IDEAL-41 (1-888-433-2541).
Introduction
Instruction Manual 3
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NOTE!
Check your system to be sure that it is unopened prior to use and that it
contains all parts listed above. If there is a problem, please return your
system to the place of purchase.
Package Contents
YOUR SYSTEM INCLUDES:
Package Contents
IDEAL LIFE Pod™
4
ILP 0001 IDEAL LIFE POD™
AC ADAPTER
TELEPHONE LINE CORD
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
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Requirements
Instruction Manual 5
Requirements
MODULAR JACK RE UIREMENTS
When using your IDEA IFE Manager™ with an IDEA IFE Pod™, you will need
a modular wall jack. You can use an RJ11 jack (telephone jack) or an RJ45
jack (Ethernet jack). These jacks look like the one pictured here. If you don't
have a modular telephone jack, call your local phone company or Internet
service provider to find out how to have one installed.
ADDITIONAL BATTERIES
You may wish to use your IDEA IFE Pod™ to recharge batteries for your IDEA IFE Manager™. The
IDEA IFE Pod™ does not require batteries but it is equipped to recharge batteries.
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IDEAL LIFE Pod™
Location/Interference
The IDEA IFE Pod™ uses wireless radio waves to transfer information from your IDEA IFE
Manager™. For the best distance and least interference, the recommended IDEA IFE Pod™
location is:
NOTE:
While using an IDEA IFE Pod™, the telephone line will be in use. If the telephone line is in use while
trying to use your IDEA IFE Pod™, the information will be stored in your IDEA IFE Manager™ and
will be sent later.
IDEAL LIFE Pod™ Location/Interference
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•In a HIGH and CENTRA
location with no obstructions
such as walls
•Away from electrical
appliances such as a
TV, personal computer
or a cordless phone
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LED Display
AC Adapter Jack
USB Port
Ethernet cable RJ45 Jack
Connection
Battery Cover
Before You Start
Instruction Manual 7
Before You Start
Your IDEAL LIFE Pod™
Telephone line cord RJ11 Jack
For Telephone Connection
Telephone line cord RJ11 Jack
For Line Connection
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Installation
! FOR YOUR IDEAL LIFE Pod™ !
Connecting your IDEAL LIFE Pod™
USING AN RJ11 JACK
CAUTION!
•Unplug phone cord from wall before installing. Also unplug when attaching the external power
source.
•Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
•Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals.
•Use caution when installing telephone lines.
Plug one end of the telephone cord (provided) into the jack on the
back of your IDEA IFE Pod™ marked LINE.
Plug the other end of the telephone line cord into the modular wall
(RJ11) jack.
If you wish to use the same modular wall jack for your IDEA IFE Pod™ and for your telephone, follow
these steps:
•First, connect the telephone cord (provided) from the RJ11 (wall)
jack to the LINE connection on the Pod,
•Then connect the telephone line cord from your telephone into the
jack on the back of your IDEA IFE Pod™ marked PH NE.
Installation
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In either case, connect the small end of the power supply into the
power AC jack on the back of the IDEA IFE Pod™ marked P WER.
Plug the other end into an AC power outlet.
Your IDEA IFE Pod™ will automatically power up once it is plugged in to an AC power outlet.
USING AN RJ45 JACK
Another way to transmit information is using the Ethernet cord and the RJ45 jack.
To do this, plug one end of the Ethernet cord (not provided) into a modular RJ45
wall jack.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet cord (not provided) into the RJ45
jack on the back of your IDEA IFE Pod™. The RJ45 wall jack is
slightly larger than the RJ11 jack, but looks the same.
Connect the small end of the power supply into the power AC jack on
the back of the IDEA IFE Pod™ marked P WER. Plug the other
end into an AC power outlet.
Your IDEA IFE Pod™ will automatically power up once it is plugged in to an AC power outlet.
LOOKING AT GRAPHS
You must call an IDEA IFE customer representative to activate your IDEA IFE Pod™, at the toll-free
telephone number: 1-888-IDEAL-41 (1-888-433-2541).
Make sure to connect the Pod to the RJ11 or RJ45 jack and Power On. Information from the IDEA
IFE Manager™ will automatically be uploaded to the IDEA IFE website.
To access this information, log in to www.ideallifeonline.com. Enter your user name and
password. Further instructions are located on the website.
Installation
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RECHARGING BATTERIES WITH YOUR IDEAL LIFE POD™:
You may wish to use your IDEA IFE Pod™ to recharge batteries for your IDEA IFE Manager™. The
IDEA IFE Pod™ does not require batteries but it is equipped to recharge batteries for other IDEA
IFE Managers™. Recharge time is approximately 10 hours.
•Remove the battery compartment door on the bottom of your IDEA IFE Pod™,
•Place the rechargeable batteries as marked,
•Replace the battery compartment door and push in the opposite direction,
NOTE:
•Use only new batteries of the required size and the recommended type.
•For best performance and the longest life, alkaline batteries are recommended.
•Do not mix different type, date or brand name batteries together.
•Batteries can leak chemicals that are damaging. Do not leave the battery in the housing for a
long period (about 3 months) without using the device may damage the main unit. Keep batteries
away from small children as they pose a choking hazard.
•If swallowed, promptly see a doctor for help.
CAUTION!
Do not attempt to open the device or to remove any components. Servicing
should be done by qualified technicians only.
Care And Maintenance
The Pod requires care to keep the device clean and dry. Wipe the outside with a cloth dampened with
water and mild detergent or glass cleaner. Handle with care.
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