User manual ACER D222D QUICK START GUIDE

[. . . ] Medical intended use of this appliance is to treat winter depression or SAD (seasonal affective disorder). Treatment of SAD must always take place under medical supervision. Light - a natural energiser Today’s busy modern lifestyles demand peak performance all day long. Even the fittest person suffers energy dips, particularly when deprived of natural daylight, such as in an office in winter. [. . . ] -- When you unplug the appliance, grasp the adapter directly to avoid damaging the cord. Never pull on the cord to remove the adapter from the wall socket. Safety and compliance -- This Philips appliance complies with all applicable standards and regulations regarding exposure to electromagnetic fields. -- This is a Class IIa medical appliance. It meets the requirements of Medical Device Directive MDD 93/42/EEC and 2007/47/EC for medical appliances. -- This is not a general illumination product. 10 ENGLISH Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Portable and mobile radio frequency communication equipment, such as mobile phones, cordless telephones and their base stations, walkie-talkies, and wireless home network devices (routers), can affect the Philips EnergyUp. They must therefore not be used in close proximity to the EnergyUp. If this cannot be avoided, the EnergyUp must be observed to verify normal operation. Loss of functionality, light inconsistency, flicker) is observed, additional measures may be necessary, such as re-orientation of the radio frequency communication equipment or the EnergyUp. General The adapter is equipped with an automatic voltage selector and is suitable for mains voltages ranging from 100 to 240 Vac, 50-60 Hz. This could give your body a signal that is opposite to the one intended. 12 ENGLISH Recommended times to use the Philips EnergyUp Morning Lunchtime Afternoon Evening Time to use EnergyUp >> Energy need ^ Lack of daylight indoors Morning person Evening person Afternoon energy dip Winter blues +++ --+++ + +++ +++ + ++ +++ + +++ ++ + +++ + --+++ ------- -- The more pluses (+++) there are in a column, the more suitable the time. -- --- means: do not use the appliance at this time. You can shift your body clock forwards in steps of one hour a day. The number of time zones you cross determines how many days before departure you have to start using the Philips EnergyUp. Use the appliance for 30 minutes after you ENGLISH 13 wake up. Avoid bright light in the evening and go to bed early. When you arrive at your destination, avoid bright light during your normal sleep period. Expose yourself to bright light at the end of this period to advance your body clock further to the local time. Before your return flight, use the Philips EnergyUp late in the evening for a couple of days. On the last night of the trip, try to stay up and use the appliance as late as possible after midnight. [. . . ] 1 Clean the appliance with a dry cloth (Fig. 2 Store the appliance in a safe and dry place. ENGLISH 15 Frequently asked questions This chapter lists the questions most frequently asked about the appliance. If you cannot find the answer to your question, visit www. [. . . ]