Philips DL879X User manual
EN User manual 5
DL879X
2
1
4
35
6
7
1
PB 3
Contents
Introduction 7
Intended use 8
Operating principle 9
General description 10
Important safety information 11
Contraindications 11
Reactions 12
Warning 13
Caution 17
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS 18
Compliance with standards 20
Preparing for use 21
ENGLISH
4 5
Charging 21
Battery charge indications 23
Pairing and personalizing the Philips health watch 24
Sync and store personal health data in the app 26
Wearing the health watch 28
Replacing the strap 29
User interface 30
User interface icons 31
Main menu 35
Shortcuts menu 36
Locking and unlocking the screen 38
Heart rate 38
Heart rate zones 42
4 5
Sleep 44
Food intake 45
Activity 46
Alarm, stopwatch and timer 48
Settings 49
Cleaning and storage 52
Ordering accessories 52
Recycling 53
Removing the rechargeable battery 54
Guarantee and support 55
Troubleshooting 55
ENGLISH
6 7
Compliance information 69
Electromagnetic emissions and immunity 69
EMC Guidance 69
Declaration – electromagnetic immunity 72
Declaration – electromagnetic immunity 76
Recommended separation distances between portable and mobile
RF communications equipment and the Medical device
79
Trademarks 82
BlueTooth wordmark 82
App Store and iPhone 82
Google Play and Android 82
Explanation of symbols 83
Specications 88
6 7
Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips! To fully benet from the
support that Philips oers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome.
The Philips health watch empowers you to live a healthier life by continuously tracking
activity, calorie burn, sleep habits, heart rate and other key metrics of your cardio
condition, and more. The watch can wirelessly connect to a smartphone. An always
ON screen and battery charge of up to 4 days allows you to wear the watch every day
and night. You can monitor your metrics and get personalized guidance with the Philips
HealthSuite health app.
ENGLISH
8 9
Intended use
The medical purpose is to measure and track the vital physiological parameter heart
rate and movement, and derive resting heart rate and energy expenditure of adults at
risk of getting a lifestyle related chronic disease or adult patients suering lifestyle related
chronic disease, specically cardiovascular disease and diabetes type 2. Investigation
of these parameters is used in the assessment of the physiological state of a person
and their daily physical activity level. For people at risk of these lifestyle related chronic
diseases or patients with a pre-existing condition, the continuous monitoring of these
parameters can give insight in changes of heart rate and daily physical activity.
The non-medical purpose is measurement of: steps, heart rate recovery, resting
respiration rate and sleep patterns, and providing: automatic activity recognition
(cycling, running, walking), a heart rate zone indication, a VO2max estimate and
sedentary behavior alerting, for wellness purposes.
8 9
Operating principle
The Philips health watch is a wrist-worn device for 24/7 home use (indoor and outdoor).
The device uses a tri-axial accelerometer to measure motion and green Light-Emitting
Diodes (LEDs) and a photodiode to create a photoplethysmogram (PPG).
The accelerometer output and the PPG-signal are analyzed to determine heartbeat,
activity type, steps taken, and are used as input for estimation of energy expenditure
and other parameters.
ENGLISH
10 11
General description
An overview image of the Philips health watch can be found on the fold out page of this
user manual.
1 Wrist band with buckle
2 Menu button
3 Touch ring
4 Large wrist band (M/L)
5 Small wrist band (S/M)
6 USB charging cradle
7 Charging pins
10 11
Important safety information
Read this important information carefully before you use the device and save it for
future reference.
Contraindications
Do not use this device if:
-You have skin problems, including wounds, sores and burns, in the wrist area as this
can result in prolongation or aggravation of these symptoms.
ENGLISH
12 13
Reactions
It is possible that you can experience adverse reactions due to wearing a device that
stays in contact with your skin for long periods at a time. These reactions can include:
-Skin reactions to pressure or friction of the device against the skin.
-Skin reactions to dirt or moisture trapped between the device and the skin.
-Allergic reactions to the materials used; stainless steel, plain plastic or thermoplastic
polyurethane (TPU).
If you experience such reactions remove the watch from your wrist, stop using the watch
and give your skin a couple of days to rest. Before refastening the watch, be sure to read the
instructions on how to wear the watch mentioned in the chapter ‘Wearing the health watch’.
If you continue to experience reactions consult your doctor and notify Philips Consumer Care.
12 13
Warning
-Only use a double insulated IEC60950-1 class II USB-adapter or
USB-port for charging.
Check if the USB-adapter has the symbol for double insulation: .
If you don’t use a double insulated IEC60950-1 class II USB-adapter,
the USB-adapter could malfunction and cause injury.
-Consult your doctor prior to starting an exercise regime if you have heart
disease, kidney disease and/or diabetes mellitus type 1 or 2.
-Do not start or continue exercising before consulting your doctor if you
experience any of the following signs or symptoms:
-feeling dizzy, nauseated or about to faint
-feeling unusual fatigue with usual activities,
-feeling pain in your: chest, neck, jaw or arms,
ENGLISH
14 15
-feeling that your heart is beating too hard or fast,
-having shortness of breath during rest/mild exertion, when lying at or during
the night,
-having a known heart murmur,
-having swollen ankles.
Exercising while experiencing any of these symptoms might increase the risk of heart
problems.
-It is important to always listen to your body rst, instead of only relying upon
measurements that the watch provides.
-If you are taking medicines that lower your maximum heart rate (e.g. for high blood
pressure), consult your doctor. Ask your doctor what your target heart rate zone should be.
14 15
-If you have a heart condition or you are in cardiac rehab, talk to a healthcare
professional about what exercises you can engage in and what your target heart rate
should be. Exercising with a too high heart rate could cause health problems, like
temporary chest pain, heart overload or exhaustion.
-Do not share the device. The Philips health watch is designed for personal use only.
The watch measures several health parameters, which are updated over time and
are tailored to you. Switching the watch between dierent people would lead to
inaccurate measurements.
-Do not modify this equipment. This may result in hazardous situations.
Make sure the device is in proper working condition before use.
-Only use the charging cradle and detachable parts authorized by the manufacturer.
The use of unauthorized parts or accessories may cause injury or damage to the device.
ENGLISH
16 17
-To reduce the risk of skin irritation please follow these instructions:
-Clean the device and skin underneath the device regularly and after each sports
session. Take the watch o once in a while to give your skin some rest.
-Always dry the device when it has become wet.
-Do not wear the strap too tight, to ensure it is still comfortable to wear.
-Follow the instructions in chapter ‚Wearing the health watch‘.
-Keep the device out of reach of infants, children or pets, since inhalation or
swallowing of small parts can be dangerous or even fatal.
-Keep the device away from re and heat sources. The internal batteries can
overheat and may explode or leak, causing re or explosion.
-During pregnancy, always follow your doctor‘s advice with regards to weight
management, exercise type, frequency, duration, intensity and rest intervals.
Be aware that the heart rate zone indicator is not applicable when you are pregnant.
16 17
Make sure to update your weight in the app on a regular basis. Failure to do so might
result in inaccurate energy expenditure (calorie burn) estimation.
-Sleep algorithms should not be used for diagnosis or treatment in case of sleep
problems. They have not been validated for people with sleeping disorders.
Caution
-Do not use the device near strong electrical or magnetic elds,
for example magnets, radio transmitters, microwave ovens. This could cause
measurement errors.
-Use this device under the right environmental conditions as indicated in this user
manual. If not, this could aect the performance and lifetime of the device and
measurement results.
-If you have any problems with this device, such as setting up, malfunction,
maintenance, please contact Philips Consumer Care or visit www.philips.com/support.
ENGLISH
18 19
-If you have doubts about the accuracy of the measurements by the watch,
stop using the watch and read the troubleshooting section. If you cannot nd a
solution there, please contact Philips Consumer Care or visit www.philips.com/
support. Accurate measurement relies on three key factors: Placement of the sensor
in direct contact with the skin, transmittance of light through the skin, and sucient
blood ow through the skin. There are conditions where accurate optical heart rate
measurement is not possible.
GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS
-Read this user manual carefully and always follow the instructions.
-Do not use this watch for any other purpose than what it is intended for.
-Make sure the device is in proper working condition before use.
18 19
-Do not wear the device when showering, bathing, swimming or scuba diving, as this
may damage the device. The device is water resistant and is protected against rain
and sweat.
-Exercising at the right intensity is important to improve your condition. The general
recommendation for physical activity is to have at least 150 minutes of moderate
intensity activity per week. This can made up of segments of at least 10 minutes
duration. Additionally, it is important to note that even if you cannot achieve the
recommended amount of physical activity, being physically active to a lesser amount
(e.g. 90 minutes per week) is better than being inactive.
-To reduce chances of injury during exercise follow these recommendations:
-Wear appropriate clothing and protective gear
-Always perform proper warm-up and cool-down procedures
ENGLISH
20 21
-Slowly progress your activity level; plan 2-3 months to gradually increase exercise
duration and intensity. If you are not very active, it is a good idea to start with
taking brisk walks on a regular basis.
-Avoid vigorous to near maximal activity if you are not very active or unaccustomed
to this.
Compliance with standards
-This device complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding
exposure to electromagnetic elds.
-This is a Class IIa medical device. It meets the requirements of Medical Device
Directive MDD 93/42/EEC and 2007/47/EC.
Table of contents
Other Philips Watch manuals
