User manual MINOX SUNTIMER

[. . . ] With the SUNTIMERTM from MINOX you have decided for a high precision product and quality. This user manual will help you understand all the functions for an optimal use of this instrument's entire technical features. How to Protect Yourself and Others from Excessive UV Exposure . General information Your personal MINOX SUNTIMERTM The MINOX SUNTIMERTM is very practical in helping your skin not to be exposed to UV radiation for too long, for example sunbathing or other activities in the sun. [. . . ] For further information ask your textile specialist trader or the manufacturer. Hats Hats are a useful sun protection as they offer a good shield of the head and in the neck area. the broader the brim , the better the UV protection. Peaked caps do not sufficiently protect the neck and the ears. Straw hats do not at all block any UV radiation from the scalp. Sunglasses Sunglasses protect the eyes from both UV-A and UV-B. Besides, the UV blocking capability is not indicated by color, shade or price. When buying sunglasses, look for labels that specifically state the type and amount of UV radiation blocked. In case you are not sure which sunglasses offer the best protection for your eyes ask a specialist (eye specialist). Staying out of the sun The best method to avoid UV radiation is to stay out of the sun. Avoiding the sun completely or substantially is hardly possible and also impractical and mostly not desirable. For you to enjoy the sun optimal and safely we have developed the SUNTIMERTM. Use it purposefully and decide yourself case to case to maybe better stay out of extreme sun. Staying in the shade on days with high UV radiation is the safest decision. You should always watch UV radiation when looking after one or more children spending time in the sun. 4 Functions The Functions of the MINOX SUNTIMERTM The following section describes all the functions of the MINOX SUNTIMERTM and how to use them. Getting started At first activate the SUNTIMERTM. to conserve the battery the instruments are delivered in "sleep" mode. Press any button on the instrument longer than 1 second to activate it. illumination A short press on the set button activates illumination of the display. To conserve the battery the display illumination goes out automatically after 3 seconds. Sight glass of the uv sensor Set set button mode button Mode up button down button EXPOSURE-TIMER-mode (exposure time to the sun) With a short press onto the mode button you can switch from one mode to the other. [. . . ] Please note that the SUNTIMERTM perhaps does not completely detect reflected UV radiation when spending time outdoors. Human beings respond differently to UV radiation Several factors effect our reaction to UV radiation. Skin type Light-skinned people tend to getting sunburn more quickly than those with darker skins. Those different susceptibilities to sunburn are defined in different skin types. [. . . ]