User manual PHILIPS HF3230

[. . . ] All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies. Observe these safety instructions to avoid potential hazards that could result in personal injuries or damage to your goLITE. Never use damaged or worn cords or plugs--this could result in electric shock, burns, and/or fire. Don't place heavy objects on top of the power cord or the goLITE. [. . . ] If the goLITE is connected to a power outlet, then the alarm will sound and the light array will turn on when the clock reaches the alarm time. If the goLITE is operating on battery power then the alarm will sound but the lights will not turn on automatically, to conserve battery power. To turn off the alarm while it is sounding, press any button on the goLITE. Otherwise, the alarm will stop sounding after 60 seconds. Because an imbalance in circadian rhythm affects everybody differently, understanding how it affects you is critical to feeling better. Knowing what time to use the goLITE can mean the difference between responding in just a few days instead of weeks, and perhaps not responding at all. Follow these guidelines to understand how light affects your body clock and when to use the goLITE for the best results. Most people get beneficial results from fifteen to thirty minutes of usage each day. You can start using your goLITE at 50% intensity and increase the level of light if you feel like your body is not responding within a week of beginning treatment. If you find it difficult getting up each day without an alarm clock or you are sleeping in, you need morning light. Use the goLITE within the first hour or two after waking. If you find it difficult staying awake in the late evening and wake up too early in the morning, you need evening light. Use the goLITE before the onset of drowsiness. If you don't notice a shifted circadian rhythm, use the goLITE when you wake up in the morning for fifteen to thirty minutes and then again in the evening for approximately the same amount of time. Place the goLITE further away from you during the evening treatment. This will keep your body clock from confusing the stronger morning signal with evening time. Don't use the goLITE within two hours of bedtime. The goLITE suppresses the nighttime hormones for at least two hours, and you may not be able to fall asleep. Use the following techniques to adjust your circadian rhythm to your work shift. Many people benefit from receiving a 30-minute burst of light before work and then 15 minutes of light every three hours during work. This not only increases alertness and performance, but shifts the body clock as well. Within three days, your body clock will have changed to a night-shift schedule. [. . . ] This specialized type of light is designed to work with or without glasses. The goLITE Pro is safe when used according to recommendations. There have been some reports of temporary headaches or nausea. This is usually resolved by sitting further away from the unit. [. . . ]