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.