Philips directlife DL8710 User manual

directlife
DL8710
Quick start guide
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The assessment period
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This is where it starts.With Philips Directlife
you will track your activity daily and start to
see a tter you!
Philips Directlife is personal activity program
that helps you set balanced, achievable goals
based on your personal prole. This booklet
provides instructions on how to use the
enclosed Activity Monitor and start the
DirectLife program.
Clip for wearing the monitor on your belt,
waistband, bra or top
Hanger/ USB protection cap
Lights indicating your score
Battery indication light
System requirements:
Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, or MAC OSX 10.4.11 or above•
Internet connection•
USB port•
In the box
Welcome to DirectLife

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Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
Connect the Activity Monitor to your computer via the USB port as shown below.The
green lights should switch on upon connection. If this does not happen try turning the
monitor around and connecting it again.
The DirectLife log in page should open automatically. If not, see the “installing the
DirectLife software” section of this guide.
Login with your e-mail address and password. If you have not registered yet, please go to
your DirectLife e-mail invitation and follow the registration instructions.
You will be asked to provide some personal details such as your height and weight which
are required to accurately calculate your calorie burn. After this, just follow the on screen
instructions to start your assessment.
Make sure that your Activity Monitor is fully charged before you disconnect it from the
computer.When all lights on the Activity Monitor are on, then the battery is fully charged.
To use the Activity Monitor you rst need to activate it. You are required to register on the DirectLife website before you can activate
your monitor. If you have not yet registered, please go to your DirectLife e-mail invitation and follow the registration instructions.
To accurately evaluate your activity level, DirectLife starts with a one week assessment period.The assessment period is meant to
give you and your coach a good idea of your current activity and to provide a good basis for creating your personal activity plan.
During the assessment period it is important to follow your regular routine so that the assessment result is truly representative of
your normal everyday activity levels.You will not get feedback on how many calories you have burned.This is done on purpose so
that you are not inuenced and tempted to be a bit more active than you would normally be.
It is not necessary to wear the activity•
monitor while you are sleeping. Find a
good place to keep the Activity Monitor
when you go to sleep so you won’t
forget it the next day.
During the assessment period keep•
connecting your activity Monitor to your
computer regularly (once every 2-3 days)
to synchronize your data and to receive
tips and advice.
To check whether your activity monitor•
is working place it on a horizontal surface
with the Philips logo face up.The green
lights on the Activity Monitor should start
ashing.
Make sure to wear the Activity
Monitor all day, everyday during the
assessment period.
Choose your preferred wearing
position: Use the clip to attach it to
your belt, waistline, bra or top or use
the hanger/ USB cap when wearing it
around your neck or in your pocket.
* For your safety, if you wear the
monitor around your neck on a
necklace or cord, use one with a
breakaway safety feature to allow
the necklace or cord to release if
it gets caught.
Get ready to start
The assessment period
Charge your activity monitor regularly. Even if you are
not using it for a while make sure to charge it every
month or so to ensure optimal battery performance.
Keep in mind that you should try to use
the same wearing position throughout
your assessment.

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Start your personal activity plan
Check your progress on the go
Your DirectLife coach
After the activity plan has nished
After the assessment
After the assessment has nished, simply connect your
Activity Monitor to your computer to see your assessment
report.This report will show how your activity level
compares to the activity level recommended by organizations
such as the World Health Organization.The report will also
make a comparison of your activity level and that of your
peers (on an anonymous basis) in the DirectLife program.
The DirectLife program will suggest a personalized 12 week
activity plan for you.This plan has daily calorie goals that
increase slowly week by week.
Try to add extra activity to your daily routine step by step.
Once you have started your 12 weeks activity plan, connect
your Activity Monitor to your computer to upload data and
check your progress every day or every few days.
Everyone's approach to tness is different and there is
no 'one size ts all' solution. That is why every DirectLife
member gets his or her own personal coach.Your coach
can answer your questions, help you tailor your plan, set
your goals and give you activity ideas that t your lifestyle
and situation. Just email your coach and see what he or she
can do for you.Your personal coach is available as soon as
you have nished your assessment and started your activity
plan. You’ll nd your coach’s contact info in the ‘History’
and ‘Personal plan’ sections of your personalized DirectLife
webpage.
As soon as your activity plan is nished you will be given a
summary of your performance over the 12 weeks and your
next options will be presented to you.You can either enter
a new activity plan, in which your target will rise, or see if
you can maintain your current level. If you choose the to get
a new activity plan developed for you simply click the ‘Start
New Plan’ button which is available in the top right hand
corner of your personalized webpage.You can participate in
as many activity plans as you want for as long as you have
membership rights to the DirectLife program.
Place the Activity Monitor on a horizontal surface with the
Philips logo face up. A green light will start ashing and then
the green lights on the Activity Monitor will indicate your
score so far.The indicator lights start each day showing zero
activity, indicated by zero green lights. Each additional green
light brings you 25% closer to your daily 100% activity target.

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Need help?
Installation
The DirectLife program is intended only to assist users of
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18 years and older in their personal f itness effor ts. The
DirectLife program is not a healthcare service and Philips is
not a healthcare provider. Nothing contained in the DirectLife
program should be construed as medical advice or diagnosis and
the information Philips provides should not be interpreted as a
substitute for physician consultation, evaluation, or treatment.
You are advised to seek the advice of a physician before starting
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to use the DirectLife program or before beginning any tness
regimen. The DirectLife program is intended for use only by
healthy adult individuals, and is not intended for use by minors,
pregnant women, or persons with any physical health condition.
Such individuals are specif ically urged to seek professional
medical advice before starting to use the DirectLife program. In
case of doubt, you should consult a physician before making use
of the DirectLife program.
Since the DirectLife program is web based, it may be subject
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to temporary downtime. From time to time Philips may update
the website and the DirectLife program may not be available.
Philips does not guarantee that personalized coaching is available
continuously during the DirectLife program. Philips is not liable
for damages resulting from interruptions of the website or data
losses suffered by you.
Warning: Use caution in wearing monitor around your neck,
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since this can present a risk of strangulation.
For questions, see the Help section on the DirectLife website www.philips.com/directlife or
simply connect your activity monitor to be taken to the website automatically. Or contact us at
[email protected]
of the DirectLife software
Disposal of your monitor
Disclaimers:
US:
Dispose of the Activity Monitor in accordance with local regulations.
Find information on www.recycle.philips.com
Europe:
Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials
and components, which can be recycled and reused. It contains a
built-in rechargeable battery which cannot be disposed with normal
household waste.To safeguard the functionality and safety of your
product, always send your product to an ofcial collection point or
service centre (Philips Electronics Nederland B.V., New Wellness
Solutions, PO BOX 77900, 1070 MX Amsterdam, the Netherlands)
where a professional can remove / replace the battery.The correct
disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health.
If the DirectLife website does not
automatically launch after you connect
your Activity Monitor, the required
connection software is probably
missing. Have you clicked the link in
the invitation e-mail to register? If not,
do so and follow the instructions.
If you have already registered but
your computer did not recognize your
Activity Monitor, then you may need
to install the DirectLife software:
Go to the DirectLife website, www.philips.com/directlife. Log in - see the top
right hand corner.
Your personalized DirectLife webpage will open. Scroll down and click
“download.”
Press “run” when asked.
The installation will start. Follow the installation wizard.
When you see the DirectLife icon on your screen (it is usually in the right
bottom corner), the installation was successful.
Now you can connect your Activity Monitor and continue
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol with the black
bar is attached to a product it means the product is covered
by the European Directive 2002/96/EC.
Please inform yourself about the local separate collection
system for electrical and electronic products.
When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a
battery or its packaging, it means the battery is covered by
the European Directive 2006/66/EC.

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