PowerDot PD-01V User manual

MODEL PD-01V
INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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YOUR POWERDOT
Thank you for purchasing PowerDot®!
PowerDot uses electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) technology
to stimulate your muscles and help you improve muscle
performance.
To get the most effective muscle stimulation out of your
PowerDot, please read this manual carefully before you start.
For your convenience, you can operate your PowerDot wirelessly
using the companion Android or iOS Mobile Application on your
Bluetooth Smart Ready mobile phone.
INTENDED USE
PowerDot is a battery-powered neuromuscular stimulator
designed to stimulate healthy muscles and boost muscle
performance. Therefore, it can be considered a muscle training
device.
It’s scientifically proven that electrical stimulation, when
effectively combined with regular physical training, can
significantly improve the performance of stimulated muscles in
just a few weeks’ time.
An efficient way to make your muscles work without causing
cardiovascular or mental fatigue, electrical stimulation also
minimizes the stress on your joints and tendons.
PowerDot stimulation programs and guidelines are based on the
latest research by the world’s leading sports scientists.
For maximum results, use PowerDot as a sports assistance/
supplementary product in combination with a healthy lifestyle
that includes regular physical training and a balanced diet.

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POWERDOT PACKAGE CONTENTS
CARRY CASE
For storing and carrying your PowerDot (or two PowerDots),
your working electrode pads and lead cables in between your
stimulation sessions.
POWERDOT
Generates and sends electrical signals, via electrode pads, to
your muscles, causing them to twitch or contract.
ROUND/RECTANGULAR ADHESIVE ELECTRODE PADS
Self-adhesive electrode pads are connected to the lead cables
via snap-on connectors. Always follow the pad placement
instructions found in the PowerDot Mobile Application.
USB CHARGING CABLE
For charging and recharging PowerDot, but only from a reliable
USB connection.
DO NOT use the PowerDot on your muscles while it is still
charging.
LEAD CABLES (ELECTRODE CABLES)
Used to transmit electrical signals from the PowerDot device to
the electrode pads.
PowerDot lead cables are either 10cm/4” or 25cm/10” long.
Depending on the muscle group you’re targeting and on your
height/physical measurements, you can use either of these
two lead cables (e.g., the 10 cm/4” lead cable will suffice for
abdominal muscles, while the 25cm/10” lead cable will be more
suitable for longer quadriceps muscles.)

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WARNING AND SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. COUNTER-INDICATIONS
NEVER use PowerDot if you have ANY of the following:
• Cardiac stimulator (pacemaker), implanted defibrillator or
other implanted metallic or electronic device. Such use could
cause electric shock, burns, electrical interference or death.
• Epilepsy.
• Cancer or cancerous lesions.
• Any heart problem or condition.
• Pregnancy (do not use over the abdominal area).
• Serious arterial circulation disorders in lower limbs.
• Abdominal or inguinal hernia.
2. USAGE PRECAUTIONS
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR before using PowerDot if you have
ANY of the following:
• After trauma or a recent operation (less than 6 months prior).
• Muscle atrophy.
• Persistent pain.
• Need for muscle rehabilitation.
3. SAFETY MEASURES
• Do not charge or re-charge PowerDot when it is attached to
any part of your body.

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• Do not apply stimulation near the area of an implant, such
as cochlear implants, pacemakers, electrical or skeletal
anchorage implants.
• Do not apply stimulation near metal. Remove jewelry, body
piercings, belt buckles or any other removable metallic
product or device in the area of stimulation.
• If pregnant or menstruating, do not place electrodes directly
over the uterus or connect pairs of electrodes across the
abdomen.
• Do not use PowerDot in water or in a humid atmosphere
(sauna, hydrotherapy, etc.).
• Do not apply stimulation in bath or shower.
• Do not use PowerDot in an oxygen-rich atmosphere.
• Do not connect leads or pads to the other objects.
• During a stimulation session, do not disconnect electrodes
when stimulation is running. Stop the stimulation first.
• Do not use the PowerDot while driving, operating machinery,
cycling or during any activity in which electrical stimulation
can put you at risk of injury.
• Do not apply stimulation while sleeping.
• Do not allow movement resulting from muscular contraction
during a stimulation session. You should try to always
stimulate in isometric way; this means that the extremities
of the limb in which a muscle is being stimulated must be
firmly fixed, so as to prevent any movement resulting from
contraction.
• Keep PowerDot device and its accessories out of reach of
children and pets. Do not allow any foreign objects (soil,
water, metal, etc.) to get into the device.

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• Do not use the PowerDot in areas where unprotected
devices are used to emit electromagnetic radiation. Portable
communications equipment can interfere with PowerDot.
• Do not use PowerDot if you are connected to a high-
frequency surgical instrument as this could cause skin
irritations or burns under the electrodes.
• Do not use the PowerDot unit within 1.5 meters of short
wave or unshielded microwave devices as this could alter the
current generated by the stimulator. If you have any doubts
when using the stimulator in close proximity to another
medical device, please contact the device manufacturer or
your doctor.
• Sudden temperature changes can cause condensation to
build up inside the stimulator. Only use the device once it has
reached ambient temperature.
• Do not exert yourself when using electrical muscle
stimulation. Any workout should be at a level comfortable
for you.
• Do not apply stimulation while sleeping.
• Do not use the stimulator at altitudes of over 3,000 meters.
• Do not use the stimulator on children.
4. PAD PLACEMENT PRECAUTIONS
NEVER attach electrode pads:
• Near or to your head since the effects of stimulation of the
brain are unknown.
• On the front and sides of the neck because this could cause
severe muscle spasms resulting in closure of your airway,
difficulty in breathing, or adverse effects on heart rhythm or
blood pressure.

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• Across your chest because the introduction of electrical
current into the chest may cause rhythm disturbances to
your heart, which could be lethal.
• To your front torso (i.e. chest or abs) and back torso
(i.e.upper back, lower back) simultaneously.
• Over painful areas. If you have painful areas, you should
consult with your physician before using this device.
• Over open wounds or rashes, or over swollen, red,
infected, or inflamed areas or skin eruptions (e.g., phlebitis,
thrombophlebitis, varicose veins).
• Over, or in proximity to, cancerous lesions.
5. PAD USAGE PRECAUTIONS
• Only use electrode pads supplied by PowerDot. Other
electrodes may cause potential allergic reactions due poor
biocompatibility, or have electrical properties that are
unsuitable for the PowerDot.
• Do not immerse the pads in water.
• Do not apply solvents of any kind to the pads.
• Do not attempt to place pads on any part of the body which
is not directly visible without assistance.
• For best results, wash and clean the skin of any oil and dry it
before attaching the pads.
• When attaching the pads, please ensure that the entire
surface is in contact with the skin.
• For hygienic reasons, each user must have his/her own set of
pads. Do not use the same pads on different people.
• Never use a set of adhesive pads for more than 30 stimulation
sessions as their bonding power deteriorates overtime and

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optimal contact is very important for both user comfort and
stimulation efficacy.
• Use caution if stimulation is applied over areas of skin that
lack normal sensation.
• Use caution if you have a tendency to bleed internally, such
as following an injury or fracture.
6. ADVERSE REACTIONS
• Some people with very sensitive skin may experience redness
under the pads after the stimulation session. Generally, this
redness is completely harmless and disappears after 15 to
20minutes. However, avoid starting a stimulation session on
the same area until the redness is no longer visible.
• You may experience headache and other painful sensations
during or following the application of electrical stimulation
near your eyes and to your head and face.
You should stop using PowerDot and consult with your physician
if you experience adverse reactions from the device.

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POWERDOT DEVICE & ACCESSORIES
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1) Power/Stimulation Indicator
2) Multifunction Button
3) Micro USB connector (dual
function: connects either
leads or charging cable)
4) Charging Indicator
5) Snap-on connector
6) Lead cable with two 3.5 mm
female snap connectmors
7) Rectangular pad with 2.2 mm
male snap connector
8) Round pad with 3.5 mm male
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POWER/STIMULATION INDICATOR (1):
Can be either WHITE (when the PowerDot is on or on standby
mode) or ORANGE (when it’s being used for stimulation).
MULTIFUNCTION BUTTON (2) MODES:
The touch-enabled Multifunction Button carries out these
PowerDot functions:
Multifunction
Button Action
PowerDot Initial
State
PowerDot Resulting
State
Hold for ~1
second
PowerDot is OFF
(no lights)
PowerDot is now ON
(white light is on)
Quick Click PowerDot is ON
(white light is on)
PowerDot is now OFF
(no lights)
Quick Click PowerDot is
in Stimulation
(orange light is on)
Stimulation stops
(orange light is on)
Hold for 5
seconds
Device is ON Activation lock is
released, Power LED
blinks several times, and
the PowerDot is OFF
MICRO-USB CONNECTOR (3):
PowerDot uses the same high voltage micro-USB connector (3)
for lead cable connection and for charging.
If the device is being used for stimulation, it will immediately stop
once the lead cables are disconnected from the micro-USB connector.
CHARGING INDICATOR (4):
While the device is still charging, you will see the ORANGE
Charging Indicator (4) next to the micro-USB charging connector.

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Refer to the Recharging PowerDot section below for more
information on PowerDot charging.
SNAP-ON CONNECTOR (5):
Used to attach and hold the PowerDot device in place on the
rectangular pad.
LEAD CABLE (6):
For an easier, more comfortable PowerDot stimulation, two lead
cables of different lengths (10 cm and 25 cm) (6) are provided
with each PowerDot. These give you the option to choose
the right cable to reach the muscle group you’re targeting,
depending on your physical measurements.
ELECTRODE PADS (7,8):
PowerDot uses two types of electrode pads – one 8x4 cm
(3.1”x1.6”)rectangular pad (7) and a pair of 4.5 cm (1.8”) round
pads (8). The rectangular pad also acts as a holder for the
PowerDot device itself.
PowerDot pads use unique skin biocompatible hydrogel with
superb conductive qualities and adhesiveness.
The lifetime of the PowerDot pads depends a lot on your
individual skin properties, level of hairlessness and the quality
of maintenance. On average, each pad lasts for around
25stimulation sessions. After that, adhesiveness and conductive
properties of the pads may start deteriorating.
Store your pads inside the safety film, in a dry
environment (either in the original zipper plastic bag
or inside the PowerDot carry case). Make sure you
attach the pads to clean and dry skin!

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DIRECTIONS FOR USE
1. INSTALLING/LAUNCHING THE
POWERDOT MOBILE APPLICATION
1) Make sure your mobile device a) runs on Android 4.3
(JellyBean) or later, and b) is Bluetooth Smart Ready-
enabled.
2) Click on the Google Play application, search for the
“PowerDot” Mobile Application and install it.
3) Launch the installed PowerDot application, walk through the
on-screen Safety Briefing, then follow instructions to locate
and activate your PowerDot (or PowerDots) for first use.
1) Make sure your mobile phone a) runs on iOS 7.0 or later, and
b) is iPhone 5 or later.
2) Launch Apple App Store application, search for the
“PowerDot” Mobile Application and install it.
3) Launch the installed PowerDot application, walk through the
on-screen Safety Briefing, then follow instructions to locate
and activate your PowerDot (or PowerDots) for first use.
2. TURNING POWERDOT ON/OFF
To turn on your PowerDot device, hold down the Multifunction
Button for approximately 1 second, until you see the power light
turn on. When PowerDot is not in stimulation, you can turn it off
by pressing the Multifunction Button.

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When a stimulation is ongoing, click on the Multifunction Button
twice to turn off the device, as the first click will only stop the
stimulation. The second click will turn off PowerDot.
3. ACTIVATING POWERDOT
Before PowerDot can be used for muscle stimulation, it must be
activated from within your PowerDot Mobile Application.
When PowerDot is activated, it gets paired with your mobile
phone securely. Neither you nor anyone else will be able to
connect and use your PowerDot from any other mobile phone.
We will never allow strangers to connect to and control your
PowerDot from their phones!
Follow the Mobile Application’s onscreen advice to scan for
and activate your PowerDots. Make sure your PowerDot (or
PowerDots) is turned on before you start scanning.
Use the My Devices screen (found in the Main Menu) to activate
another or additional PowerDot devices, or to deactivate
previously activated ones. You can activate up to two PowerDots
at the same time.
Remember, you won’t be able to use your PowerDot
(or PowerDots) until you activate it with your
PowerDot Mobile Application on your smartphone!
4. PREPARING AND PLACING POWERDOT
1) Plug the lead cable you intend to use (either the 10 cm
or 25 cm cable) into the micro-USB connector on your
PowerDot device.

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2) Snap on PowerDot to the rectangular electrode pad while the
pad is still attached to its safety film.
3) Detach the round pads from their safety film and stick them
to the targeted part of your body, according to the pad
placement visual guidelines found in your PowerDot Mobile
Application.
4) Once the PowerDot device and the lead cable are already
attached to the rectangular pad, remove the rectangular pad
from its safety film and stick it to the targeted part of your
body, according to the same pad placement visual guidelines
found in your PowerDot Mobile Application.

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5) Snap on the lead cable connectors to the round pads.
6) Make sure that the entire surface of the round and rectangle
pads are completely and securely attached to your body.
7) It’s a good time to turn on your PowerDot (or PowerDots), if
you haven’t done it yet.
Always thoroughly inspect the lead cable and
PowerDot device for any signs of damage BEFORE
every stimulation session. Do not use damaged
accessories or devices. For your safety, you are
strongly advised to replace them immediately.
5. LAUNCHING & CONTROLLING A STIMULATION
Once you select a muscle group for stimulation, assemble and
place your PowerDot (or PowerDots) and pads as advised
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remaining battery level and the lead cable connection status.
When the battery level and lead cable connection has been
verified, the big orange Get Started button will appear, which
means you can already launch the stimulation session.
Using the Mobile Application, you can control your stimulation
session from the Stimulation Dashboard, which has these buttons:

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Intensity Adjustment controls – Tap on Intensity Increase (or “+”)
(1) and Intensity Decrease (or “-“) (2) buttons for an accurate
adjustment, or hold either button down for a faster adjustment.
Device-level Intensities Lock (3) and Channel-level Intensities
Lock controls (4) synchronize intensity changes either a)between
the two stimulation channels of one PowerDot device; or b) when
two PowerDot devices are in use (this applies only to the Duo
stimulation mode, which involves two PowerDot devices).
Both controls are enabled by default and can be used to fine-
tune the intensity of your current stimulation session. However,
it’s best to use them only when you really need them (e.g. for
abetter balance between your left and right sides, or when your
muscles are not evenly developed).
Use Stop ( ), Pause ( ), Skip Phase ( ) controls for your
stimulation. Skip Phase ( ) control allows to switch
from Warm Up to Main Phase or from Main Phase to Recovery.
Timer indicator (5) displays the remaining time for the total
stimulation session (for all remaining phases) as well as time left
for the currently active stimulation phase.
For first time users, muscle stimulation can be an
unusual sensation. We recommend that you begin
in recommended stimulation positions, using low
stimulation settings to familiarize yourself with the
sensation before progressing to higher intensities.
If you experience major discomfort or pain –
PAUSE your stimulation session and/or DECREASE
intensities. For your safety, after a PAUSE, your
stimulation session will resume at only 80% (or less)
of your previous intensity values.

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6. TERMINATING STIMULATION
It’s important to know the quick ways to end your stimulation
when something unexpected happens (e.g. one of the pads gets
detached; the intensity increases unexpectedly; the stimulation
area gets wet, etc.).
There are 3 main ways to immediately terminate stimulation:
• The recommended/most commonly used option: Tap Pause
or Stop on the Stimulation screen
• Alternatively: Press the Multifunction Button on your
PowerDot (or on any PowerDot when in Duo mode)
• Only in emergencies: Unplug the lead cable from PowerDot.
7. CARRYING & STORING POWERDOT
PowerDot carry case is specifically designed for carrying and
storing your PowerDot device, cables and electrode pads.
To keep electrode pads clean and make them last longer, always
re-attach them to the safety film in between uses, then store them
in your carrying case pocket. You can use both sides of asingle
safety film to attach one set of PowerDot electrode pads (one side
for the rectangular pad and the other for the two round pads).
8. DEACTIVATING POWERDOT
PowerDot can be deactivated and unpaired from a mobile phone
either from within the Mobile Application or by manually turning
off the device.
For manual deactivation: When PowerDot is ON and not in
stimulation, press and hold down the Multifunction Button for
5 seconds until you see the power indicator blinking several
times. When you turn on your PowerDot again, it will already
be fully deactivated.