Withings The Smart Blood Pressure Monitor User manual

The Smart Blood Pressure Monitor
Instruction manual

The Smart Blood Pressure Monitor
Read this manual before use. Keep it for future reference.
Thank you for purchasing the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor.
The Withings Blood Pressure Monitor is a fully automatic blood pressure monitor, operating on
the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood pressure and pulse rate simply and quickly.
The monitor stores measurements results within your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch and transmit
it to the Withings website for an easy access from your internet browser.

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Contents
Requirements............................................................................6
Package Contents........................................................................6
Important Safety Information ............................................................6
Warning .................................................................................6
Intended use ............................................................................ 7
General safety and precautions...........................................................7
Replacing the AAA alkaline cells .......................................................... 8
Installation ..............................................................................8
Using the blood pressure monitor ........................................................ 8
Applying the arm cu ...................................................................10
Taking a reading ........................................................................11
Selecting the user.......................................................................11
Using the single mode ..................................................................12
Using the auto mode....................................................................14
Access your historical datas and graphs..................................................16
Maintenance............................................................................18
Troubleshooting ........................................................................19
Technical data ..........................................................................21
Guarantee ..............................................................................22
EU representative .......................................................................23
Manufacturer ...........................................................................23
EU Distributor...........................................................................23
US Agent ...............................................................................23

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Requirements
In order to use your Withings Blood Pressure monitor, you need to plug it to an iPhone, iPad or
iPod Touch (updated to iOS 3 or higher).
Package Contents
• Withings Blood Pressure Monitor
• Four AAA alkaline (LR3) cells (already inserted)
Important Safety Information
Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis. Please read this sec-
tion carefully before using the blood pressure monitor.
Warning
General usage
• Always consult your doctor. Self-diagnosis of measurement results and self treatment are
dangerous
• People with severe blood ow problems, or blood disorders, should consult a doctor be-
fore using the blood pressure monitor. Cu ination can cause internal bleeding.
• Operational factors such as common arrhythmias, ventricular premature beats, atrial
brillation, arterial sclerosis, poor perfusion, diabetes, age, pregnancy, pre-eclampsia or
renal disease can aect the performance of the automated sphygmomanometer and/or its
blood pressure reading.
AAA Alkaline cells usage
• If AAA alkaline cells uid should get in your eyes, immediately rinse with plenty of clean
water. Consult a doctor immediately.

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Intended use
The device is a digital monitor intended for use in measuring blood pressure and pulse rate in
adult patient population with arm circumference ranging from 9 inches to 17 inches (22cm-
42cm).
This device is not intended to be a diagnostic device. Contact your physician if hypertensive
values are indicated.
Caution
General usage
• Do not leave the blood pressure monitor unattended with infants or persons who cannot
express their consent.
• Do not use the blood pressure monitor for any purpose other than measuring blood pres-
sure.
• Do not disassemble the blood pressure monitor.
• Do not operate the blood pressure monitor in a moving vehicle (car, airplane).
AAA alkaline cells usage
• If AAA alkaline cells uid should get on your skin or clothing, immediately rinse with plenty
of clean water.
• Use only four AAA alkaline cells with this blood pressure monitor. Do not use any other
types of AAA alkaline cells.
• Do not insert AAA alkaline cells with their polarities incorrectly aligned.
• Replace old AAA alkaline cells with new ones immediately. Replace all four AAA alkaline
cells at the same time.
• Do not use new and used AAA alkaline cells together
General safety and precautions
• Do not forcibly bend the arm cu

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• Do not inate the arm cu when it is not wrapped around your arm
• Do not apply strong shocks and vibrations to the blood pressure monitor or drop it
• Do not take measurement after bathing, drinking alcohol, smoking, exercising or eating.
• Do not immerse the arm cu in water
Replacing the AAA alkaline cells
If the low battery symbol appears in the Withings application, replace all four AAA alkaline
cells at the same time.
1. Remove the AAA alkaline cells cover at the lower end of the aluminum tube.
2. Install or replace four AAA alkaline cells so that the + (positive) and – (negative) polarities
match the polarities indicated on the AAA alkaline cells compartment.
3. Put the AAA alkaline cells cover back in place.
If the device will not be used for a long period of time, it is advised to remove the alkaline
cells.
Installation
1. Unlock your iOS device and plug the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor to its connector.
2. Follow the instructions to install the Withings application.
3. The Withings application will automatically launch everytime you connect your Withings
Blood Pressure Monitor to your iOS device.
If you are using iOS 3, you will need to launch the application manually.
Using the blood pressure monitor
First use
Simply plug the Withings Blood Pressure Monitor to your iOS device and follow the instruc-
tions to install the free Withings application. Everytime you will use your Withings Blood Pres-
sure Monitor, you will simply have to plug it to the iOS device to see the application launching

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automatically.
If you are using an iOS device running iOS 3, you will have to launch the application manually.
How to sit correctly when taking a measurement
You can take a measurement on either your left or right arm.
Notes
• Measurement should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated
position. Your back and arm should be supporter. Make sure that the room is not too hot or
cold.
• Avoid eating, smoking or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement.
• Sit upright with your back straight. Do not cross your legs. Your feet must be at on the
oor.
• Remove tight tting clothing from your upper arm, and any thick clothing such as a sweat-
er. Do not place the cu over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve if it is too tight.
• Place your arm on a table so that the cu will be at the same level as your heart.
• The gap between the chair and the top of the table should be between 25 cm to 30 cm (9.8
to11.8 inches).
• Relax as much as possible and avoid talking during the measurement procedure.
• 5 minutes should elapse before the rst reading is taken.
Correct posture during measurement is necessary to get accurate results. You should also try
to measure your blood pressure at the same time each day (Within 1 hour after waking up is
recommended.)
Incorrect posture :
• Arched back (leaning forwards)
• Sitting cross-legged
• Sitting on a sofa or at a low table so that you tend to lean forward.
These situations could lead to a higher blood pressure values due to a strain or the arm cu
being lower than the heart.
If the arm cu is at a lower position than your heart, use cushions to adjust the height of your arm.

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Applying the arm cu
You can wrap the cu either on your right or left arm.
• Remove tight tting clothing from your upper arm.
• Do not place the cu over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve if it is too tight.
• The cu must be fully deate
• Sit on a chair with your feet at on the oor and place your arm on a table so that the cu
will be at the same level as your heart.
• Turn the palm of your hand upside
• Apply the cu to your upper arm so that the tube is aligned with your upper arm. The bot-
tom of the cu (cable side) should be approximatively 1 to 2cm above the elbow.
• When the cu is positioned correctly, close the fabric fastener rmly.

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Notes
• Make certain the cu ts snuggly around your arm.
• The cu should make good contact with your skin. You shouldn’t be able to t your index
nger between the cu and your arm easily, so you can pull the cu o and on.
The blood pressure can dier between the right arm and the left arm and therefore
also the measured blood pressure values can be dierent. Withings recommends to
always use the same arm for measurement. If the values between the two arms dier
substantially, please check with your physician which arm to use for your measure-
ment.
Taking a reading
The blood pressure monitor is designed to take measurements and store the measurement
values in the memory of the device (iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch).
The blood pressure monitor can also be used to take a single measurement for other persons
using the guest mode. “Anonymous measurement” has to be chosen in the user list before
measurement is taken.
Selecting the user
On the measurement screen, touching the «user» icon opens the user list. Select your
user ID in the list by touching it.

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Using the single mode
Single mode measurement screen
• Press the «Start» button. The cu starts to inate automatically. As the cu inates, the
blood pressure monitor automatically determines your ideal ination level. This blood
pressure monitor detects the pulse during ination. Do not move your arm and remain still
until the entire measurement process is completed.
Note
To stop the ination or measurement, press and release the «Stop» button. The
blood pressure monitor will stop inating and start deating.
• Ination stops and the measurement is started. As the cu deates, the heartbeat symbol
ashes at every heartbeat.

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• When the measurement is complete, the arm cu completely deates. Your blood pressure
and pulse rate are displayed.
• Unplug the blood pressure monitor from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to see your
results in advanced mode. Rotate your device to display your graphs.
Notes
Self-diagnosis of measured results and treatment are dangerous. Please follow the instruc-
tions of your doctor.
Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement. Waiting
between readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the
blood pressure measurement.

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Using the auto mode
Auto mode measurement screen
The auto mode will take three measurements separated by an interval of time in order to
calculate a precise average of your blood pressure.
• On the home screen, touch the preferences icon . Make certain the auto mode is
enabled. Select the interval,between each measurement. 
• Press the «Start» button. The cu starts to inate automatically. As the cu inates, the
blood pressure monitor automatically determines your ideal ination level. This blood
pressure monitor detects the pulse during ination. Do not move your arm and remain still
until the entire measurement process is completed.

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Note
To stop the ination or measurement, press and release the «Stop» button. The
blood pressure monitor will stop inating and start deating.
• Ination stops and the measurement is started. As the cu deates, the heartbeat symbol
ashes at every heartbeat.
• When the measurement is complete, the arm cu completely deates.
• After the selected interval, a second and a third measurement will start.
• Your average blood pressure is displayed.
• Unplug the blood pressure monitor from your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch to see your
results in advanced mode. Rotate your device to display your graphs.
Notes
• The three individual measurement results are not displayed while auto mode is taking
the measurements. However, the results for each individual measurement can be dis-
played on your graph.
• Self-diagnosis of measured results and treatment are dangerous. Please follow the in-
structions of your doctor.
• Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement. Waiting between
readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure
measurement.
• You will have to activate the auto mode each time you want to use it.

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Access your historical datas and graphs
In order to access your historical datas and graphs, open the Withings application with the
blood pressure unplugged or unplug the blood pressure monitor from your device after a
measurement. The advanced results will show-up if you are in portrait mode and your histori-
cal graphs will show-up if you are in landscape mode.

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In portrait mode, you can manually enter new results or edit existing results by using the
wheel.

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Maintenance
To protect your blood pressure monitor from damage, please oberve the following:
• Do not subject your blood pressure monitor to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture
or direct sunlight.
• Do not disassemble the blood pressure monitor.
• Do not amend the blood pressure monitor yourself.
• Do not carry out repairs of any kind yourself. If a defect occurs, consult the Withings dis-
tributor or customer service through the Withings website.
• Do not subject the blood pressure monitor to strong shocks or vibrations (for example
dropping the blood pressure monitor on the oor).
• Do not use volatile liquids to clean the blood pressure monitor. The blood pressure monitor
should be cleaned with a soft, dry cloth.
• Do not wash the arm cu or immerse it in water.
• Use a soft, moistened cloth and foam to clean the arm cu.
• Do not modify the blood pressure monitor.
• Remove the alkaline cells if the blood pressure monitor is not likely to be used for some
time.
• Dispose the waste blood pressure monitor and accessories according to the national law.

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Troubleshooting
For technical documentation, please contact the manufacturer.
Problem
Though the batteries are installed, there is nothing happening when connected to iOS device.
Remedy
1. Check that your iOS device is unlocked
2. Check and correct the AAA alkaline cells polarities
3. Remove the AAA alkaline cells and wait for one minute. Then install the AAA alkaline cells
or replace them
4. If you are using a device with iOS 3, you will have to launch the application manually
Problem
The ination action cannot be done or the air pressure cannot rise
Remedy
1. Check the cu position and fasten the cu correctly ad re-measure the pressure again
2. Check the blood pressure monitor connection to the iOS device
Problem
The low battery icon is shown in the application
Remedy
Replace the old alkaline cells by four new AAA alkaline cells.

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Problem
The blood pressure cannot be taken and the application shows an error message or wrong
result
Remedy
1. Re-fasten the cu
2. Relax yourself and sit down
3. Keep the cu and heart at the same level during the measurement period
4. Keep silent and still during measurement
5. If the patient has sever heart beat problem, then the blood pressure may not be read cor-
rectly
Problem
Under normal measuring circumstance, the reading at home is dierent from that of the clin-
ics or each measurement has various reading
Remedy
1. The variation is due to the dierent environments
2. The blood pressure is changing according to the physiological or psychological status of
the human body
3. Show your recorded values to your physician
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