Valkee Bright Light Headset User manual
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FEEDBACK CONTENTS
General information 36
Using the device 38
Warranty and servicing 48
Limitation of risk 49
Feedback 50
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Figure 1.
GENERAL INFORMATIONGENERAL INFORMATION
Read this user manual carefully before starting to use the Valkee Bright Light
Headset (‘the device’). These instructions contain important information about the
appropriate use of the device. Keep the manual for further reference.
Thepackagecontainsthefollowing:
Valkee NPT 1100 Bright Light Headset•
a USB cable•
siliconettings•
silicone rings•
wireholder•
Valkee NPT 1100 User Manual (this manual)•
Valkee NPT 1100 Quick Guide•
Bright light therapy is a primary treatment for seasonal affective disorder. In clinical
studies,theValkeeBrightLightHeadsethasefcientlyalleviatedsymptomsof
seasonalaffectivedisorder.However,theeffectsofbrightlighttreatmentvary
greatly, depending on each individual, so read the section of these instructions
entitled ‘Recommendations for use’ carefully.
The device has been granted a CE marking (Class IIa, EU), and it is manufactured
in Finland by Valkee Oy.
The device meets the requirements of the Medical Device Directive, 93/42/EEC.
Product description
Specications
Dimensions (mm) 80 x 40 x 15
Weight 54 g
Operatingtemperature –10to35°C
Permissibleairhumidity 30%–75%
Maximum luminosity* 3.5 lumens
Maximum permissible treatment
duration* 12 min
Batterylifewithafully
charged battery** 14 treatments, on
average
Battery recharging time
(depends on the charging method)
mains adapter Appr. 2 h
charging via a computer 4.5 h
Chargingtemperaturerange 8to35°C
*Thetreatmentefciencyofthedevice
(duration and intensity) can be adjusted online
via the MyValkee interface (see the section
‘Adjustment of treatment settings’).
EARBLUGS:
EARPLUG BODY
OPTICEL FIBER
GREEN INDICATOR LIGHT (B)
POWER BUTTON (A)
SILICONE FITTING
ORANGE INDICATOR LIGHT (C)
CHARGER CABLE CONNECTION
**For12-minutetreatmentsessionsatmaximumlevel.Thechargecapacityofthe
batterydecreaseswithage.Leavingthebatteryinahotorcoldplacereducesthe
capacityandlifeofthebattery.Inordertotheincreasebatterylife,werecommend
rechargingthebatteryoccasionallyevenwhenthedeviceisnotbeingused
regularly.
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Also, the interaction of the device and other medical treatment has not been•
studied. If you are taking regular medication, consult your doctor about the
use of the device.
If you have a systemic disease or chronic illness, consult your doctor about•
theuseofthedevice.Alwaysconsultadoctorifyouarenotsureaboutthe
suitability of the device for you.
The most common side effects are temporary headache at the beginning•
of treatment, insomnia, restlessness, decreased quality of sleep, and
sleeplessness in the early hours of the morning. You may experience a
warmingsensationintheauditorycanalduringtreatment.
Donotswitchonthedeviceuntilyouhaveinsertedtheearplugsinyour•
auditory canals. If you need to remove the earplugs from your auditory canals
beforethetreatmentisnished,switchoffthedevicebypressingthepower
button,holdingitdownfortwoseconds.Avoidlookingdirectlyattheoptical
berswhenthedeviceisswitchedon.
Gently insert the earplugs in your ears. If excessive force is used, the•
earplugs could damage the skin of the auditory canals.
Auditorycanalsdiffer.Theearplugsandtheirsiliconeinsertsttheauditory•
canals of most adults. Do not modify the earplugs. If required, you can use
thedevicewithoutthesiliconettings,ifyourauditorycanalsaresmall.In
this case, exercise special caution in order not to damage the skin of the
auditory canal.
Makesurethatneitherthedevicenoracablecancatchonanythingwhen•
you are using the device.
Figure 2. Explanations of the symbols on the back of the device.
DESIGNATION
SERIAL NUMBER
PROTECT THE DEVICE
FROM HUMIDITY
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USE
MANUFACTURER AND
ADDRESS
CE MARKING
USB CONNECTION
CONTAINS A
LITHIUM-ION BATTERY
NOTE THE RECYCLING
INSTRUCTIONS
Read the warnings and recommendations and the instructions for use below
before starting to use the device. Use the device only as described in these
instructions.
Warnings
Effectsonchildrenandpregnantwomenoftreatmentcarriedoutwith•
this device have not been studied. Do not leave the device or any of its
componentswithinthereachofchildren.
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Yourhearingislimitedwhileyouareusingthedevice.Therefore,thedevice•
shouldnotbeusedwhileoneisdrivingavehicleorusingapowertool.Do
not use the device in situations that require unrestricted hearing.
Donotusethedeviceincombinationwithanotherdeviceconnectedtothe•
electricalnetwork,suchasahair-dryer,curlingiron,orelectricrazor.
Handlethedevicewithcare:•
Protect the device from moisture, and do not use it in a damp•
environment.
Protect the device from impacts, vibration, falling, pressure, and•
bending and other deformation.
Protect the device from dust, dirt, freezing, heat, extreme changes in•
temperature, and direct sunlight.
Cleanthedevicecarefullyaftereachuse.Iftheopticalbersbecome•
dirty or are scratched, their luminosity may be reduced.
Donotusethedeviceifthedeviceitselforthecables,opticalbers,or•
earplugsaredamaged.Alwayscheckbeforeusethatallpartsofthe
device are undamaged.
Thedeviceisintendedforusebyonepersononly.If,however,yousharethe•
devicewithsomeone,payattentiontothehygieneoftheearplugs.
Do not try to open, repair, or adjust the device yourself. If you open the•
device,thewarrantybecomesvoidandsafeoperationofthedevicecanno
longer be guaranteed.
After the device has been removed from use, take it to a collection point for•
wasteelectricalandelectronicequipment.See‘Removingthedevicefrom
use’.
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Ifanythirdpartymakesanymodicationstothedeviceitselfortoits•
software,thewarrantybecomesvoid.
Recharge the device by using a charger intended for the charging of medical•
devices (a suitable USB cable or a USB socket charger, not included in the
delivery).
Recommendations for use
Usethedeviceregularly,everydayatthesamehour,foratleast2–4weeks.
Thelongesttreatmentdurationallowedis12minutesatatime.Formostpeople,
the most suitable treatment time is in the morning. The effects and impact of the
device vary greatly from one individual to another.
Ifyouwish,youcanshortenthetreatmenttimebyremovingtheearplugsfrom
yourearsinthemiddleofthetreatment.Switchoffthedevicebydepressingthe
powerbuttonfortwosecondsbeforeremovingtheearplugs.Alternatively,youcan
adjustthedurationandefcacyofthetreatmentviatheMyValkeeinterface;see
the section ‘Adjustment of treatment settings’.
If you notice side effects after several treatments, try changing the treatment time
from morning to closer to noon and/or adjusting the treatment settings. If the side
effects continue, discontinue treatment and contact the device’s manufacturer or a
physician.
Rechargethedeviceoccasionallyevenwhenitisnotinregularuse.This
increases the battery life.
Take care of the hygiene of the device, particularly if several people use the same
device.
Also protect the device from dirt, dust, humidity, and impacts. Valkee carrying bags
suitable for this purpose are available separately from Valkee Oy.
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Recharging
Recharge the battery via the USB cable from a computer’s USB port.
YoucanalsorechargethebatterywithaUSBmainscharger(notincludedinthe
sales package).
Beforecharging,makesurethatthecomputerisswitchedon.Chargethebattery
fullybeforeusingthedeviceforthersttime.
Insert the smaller connector of the USB cable into the USB connector of1.
the device (see Figure 3).
Insert the other end of the USB cable into the computer’s USB port (see2.
Figure3).Thedeviceischargingwhentheorangeindicator(CinFigure
1)isashing.Theorangelightislitsteadilywhenthebatteryisfull.
You may then disconnect the device from the charger or computer. The3.
devicecannotbeswitchedonwhileitisconnectedtoachargerorthe
computer.
When the battery is nearly empty, the device emits three short beeps and the
orangeindicatorashesoccasionallyduringtreatment.
When the battery is completely empty, the device makes four long beeping sounds
andtheorangeindicatorlightashesifyoutrytoswitchthedeviceon.
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Figure 3.
NOTE!
Thedevicecannotbeusedwhilethebatteryisbeingrecharged.Remove
the earplugs from your ears before connecting the device to a charger or to a
computerwiththeUSBcable.
Fullyrechargethebatteryifthedevicewillbeunusedformorethantwomonths.
This increases the battery life.
Ifthebattery’scapacitytobechargedweakensgraduallytotheextentthatthe
battery needs to be replaced, contact a Valkee service point or the manufacturer.
Donottrytoreplacethebatteryyourself.Ifyouopenthedevice,thewarranty
becomes void.
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First use
NOTE!
Checkthattheearplugsandopticalbersareundamagedbeforeeachuse.A
damagedopticalbercanharmtheskinintheauditorycanal.
Ifyouneedtostopthetreatmentwhenitisinprogress,pressthepowerbutton,
holdingitdownfortwoseconds,whichswitchesthedeviceoff.
Select suitable silicone adapters for your ears, and attach them to the1.
earplugs(seeFigure4).Youcanuseearplugswithoutthesiliconettings
if your auditory canals are small.
Ifnecessary,placethesiliconeringsintheearplugstoensurethattheyt2.
properly. Note the asymmetrical structure of the ring. Place the ring in the
earplug such that it rests against the ear lobe. (See Figure 5)
Connectthewirestotheholder,andadjustthewireloop’slengthas3.
required (see Figure 6).
Liftthewireloopoveryourhead,andplacetheearplugscarefullyinyour4.
ears,withtheloopoveryourneck(seeFigures7and8).
Switchonthedevice(seeFigure9).Firstthedevicebeepsandthegreen5.
indicatorlightsstartstoash.Finallythedevicebeepstwiceandswitches
off automatically.
Ifthedevicedoesnotswitchonoriftheorangeindicator(CinFigure3)is
blinking, recharge the device as instructed in ‘Recharging’.
Figure 4. Figure 5. Figure 6.
Figure 7. Figure 8. Figure 9.
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Adjustment of treatment settings
You can adjust the device’s treatment and voice settings via the online MyValkee
userinterface(http://www.valkee.com/myvalkee/).Theinstructionsforthe
interface can be found at the same address.
First,registerasauseroftheMyValkeeinterface.Whenyouloginfortherst
time,theinterfaceinstallsthesoftwarerequiredonyourcomputer.Theinstallation
issafe.Yourrewallprogrammayaskseparatelyaboutpermissiontoperformthe
installation.
Cleaning
Clean the earplugs after each use. Remove the silicone parts, and clean them
carefullywithadampclothorsoftpaper.
Handletheopticalberswithcare–theyareeasilydamaged.
Removing the device from use
Donotdisposeofthedevicewithhouseholdwaste.Thedeviceanditslithium-
ionbatterymustberecycled,orotherwisedisposedof,incompliancewiththe
regulations in force.
Do not open the device or disconnect the battery. If the battery comes loose or
isremoved,itmustnotbeopened,takenapart,ormodied.Ifthebatteryleaks,
avoidskinoreyecontactwiththeelectrolyte.Ifcontactnonethelessoccurs,
immediatelyrinseyourskinandeyeswithwaterandcontactadoctor.
Do not use a damaged battery. Keep the device and the battery out of the reach of
children.Keepthedeviceawayfromopenames–thebatterycouldexplode.
Fault situations
Intheeventofafault,theorangeandgreenindicatorlightsashsimultaneously
andthedevicebeepsseveraltimesordoesnotswitchonatall.
Intheeventofafault,resetthedevicebypressingthepowerbuttonandholding
it for approximately 30 seconds. If required, contact the manufacturer. The contact
information can be found on the back cover of the user manual.
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Themanufacturer,ValkeeOy,grantsaone-yearwarrantyforthedevice,starting
onthedateofpurchase.Thewarrantorisresponsibleforthedevicebeingsuitable
foritspurposeandremainingusablethroughoutthewarrantyperiod.Thewarranty
covers any material, design, and manufacturing defects manifesting themselves
duringthewarrantyperiod.
Thewarrantor isnot responsiblefor faultsthat arecaused bythe actionsof the
buyer or other user.
Thewarrantydoes not coverthefollowing,amongotherthings:
normalwearofthedeviceoritscomponents•
cosmetic changes in the device•
faults or damage caused by use or handling of the device in a manner that is•
incorrect, inappropriate, or counter to the operation and service instructions
faults or damage caused by the customer, for example, from opening the•
device or repairing, adjusting, or modifying it
faults or damage caused by factors that the manufacturer cannot reasonably•
be expected to have control over
The customer must inform the warrantor or the vendor of any faults within
reasonable time from when he or she detected them or should have detected
them.Whenreportingafault,thecustomermustpresentacerticateofwarranty,
areceiptofpurchase,oranotherreliableaccountofwhereandwhentheproduct
waspurchased.
Thewarrantorora servicecompanyauthorisedby thewarrantormaychooseto
repairthefaultortoprovidethecustomerwithafaultlessdevicewithinreasonable
time from receipt of the customer’s report of a fault.
Thecustomermaynotappealtothewarrantyifthedevicehasbeenmodiedor
if it has been repaired by a party other than a service company authorised by the
warrantor.
Thewarrantydoesnotrestrictthecustomer’srighttoapplicationofanyconsumer
protection legislation in force.
The contact information of the device’s manufacturer can be found on the back
cover of the user manual.
LIMITATION OF RISK
Thewarrantydoesnotrestrictthecustomer’sstatutoryrightsoranyotherrightsthe
customer has in relation to the vendor.
The manufacturer’s liability is always restricted to the purchase price of the
device. The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for compensation for
any incidental, indirect, or consequential damages unless legislative requirements
impose an obligation of such compensation. Under the terms of warranty, the
manufacturerisnotresponsibleforanydamagesthat areinanyway aresultof
incorrect use of the device or of use that runs counter to the usage instructions.
Theseinstructionsareprotectedbytheapplicablecopyrightlaws.Copyingofthese
instructions,infullorinpart,ispermittedonlywiththewrittenpermissionofValkee
Oy.ValkeeOyreservestherighttomodifytheseinstructionswithoutpriornotice.
LIMITATION OF RISKWARRANTY AND SERVICING
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