Conair Solar Glow LTK-500C Instruction Booklet
InstructIon Manual &
Warranty InforMatIon
Before you operate this product, please read these instructions. Keep this
manual in a safe place for future reference.
Please read all safety guidelines before using your
solar Glow light therapy.
Our products are not listed as medical devices. If you suffer from serious
depression, please consult your physician.
safety guidelines
To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or other injuries, please follow
these safety precautions:
- Do not place your Solar Glow in water or near heated surfaces. To prevent
inadvertent contact with water, do not use your Solar Glow while bathing and
do not pick up the adapter or cord if your hands are wet.
Power source precautions
Use only approved power sources with your Solar Glow.
Before turning on your Solar Glow attach power cord to the unit
and then connect the cord to an adapter or outlet.
Turn the unit OFF before removing the adapter from any outlet.
Unplug the unit before cleaning.
Detach the power cord from the unit for safe storage.
Do not place items on top of the power cord.
Do not operate the unit if the cord or unit has been damaged. Should the
unit appear to be damaged, return to an approved service center for repair.
cautIon:
Keep the Solar Glow well out of children’s reach.
Do not use or place the unit near any open flames.
Do not use in bath.
Do not immerse the unit in water. It is not waterproof.
If you suffer from any of the conditions listed below, you should not use
the natural light until you have consulted your physician:
• During pregnancy
• Skin irritation/problem not to expose to sunlight or bright light
• Eye problem not to expose to bright light.
How to use solar Glow?
Most people respond best when they use their Solar Glow in the morning. For
best results, use the light at a slight angle to your face, and do not look directly
into the light. Sit about 20 inches away from the light and allow the light to
bathe over your face. Your eyes should be open for optimal results. You can
read, eat, work on the computer, watch T.V., put on make-up or use it while
you are exercising. If you find that you feel sensitive to the light, adjust intensity
(brightness) and duration (timer) settings. People usually start feeling better
within a few days of using the Solar Glow for 15-30 minutes per day.
Please note: Individual results may vary. Solar Glow light therapy should be
taken as part of a healthy lifestyle and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure,
or prevent any disease.
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InstructIon for usE:
1) Place your Solar Glow on a solid surface such as a table, and adjust the
folding tripod. Place the unit in an angle to your body, to avoid
reflections. Plug in the unit and switch on the light by pressing the grey
LIGHT button. No timer is set.
2) Now sit down as close as possible to the light. You can read, write,
make telephone calls, etc., but you should not look directly into the light.
It is recommended that you keep your face between 12”-24” = 30-69cm
from the light throughout the session. Choose any exposure time you
wish, or use the programmable timer for 15 or 30 minutes.
Timer settings for the light:
Press the grey LIGHT-button again, the red lamp will flash once to
indicate that the light treatment is set for 15 minutes.
Press the grey LIGHT-button twice, the red timer lamp will flash twice
to indicate that the light treatment is set on for 30 minutes.
3) For relaxation you have 6 different soothing sounds. Either you turn on
the sound for any length of time you wish or use the programmable timer
for 15/30/45/60 minutes.
Timer settings for the sound:
Select the sound: ocean, cricket, raindrops, bird, heartbeat, brook, and
press the selected button to turn on the sound. No timer is set. Press
the selected button again to set the timer. Each extra press to the
selected button will add 15 minutes to the timer. (i.e. 15/30/45/60 minutes)
the green control light will flash 1 to 4 times per time interval
respectively to indicate the time you have set.
Adjust volume: Use the adjustable volume control above the DC jack.
By pressing another button you can change the sounds.
4) It is recommended that during periods with least natural day light you
use your Solar Glow daily between 15-60 minutes, repeat this for at least
7 consecutive days, or for longer if required.
5) When you have finished using the unit, switch it off by pressing the grey
LIGHT-button or sound button (ocean, cricket, raindrops, bird, heartbeat,
brook) for a few seconds. The light and the sounds will turn off. Then
unplug the unit.
tHE BEnEfIts of lIGHt tHEraPy
Why light therapy?
Light therapy uses natural or artificial light to help treat various ailments, pri-
marily depression and sleep disorders. Research has shown that exposure to
bright light improves the alertness and productivity of people who feel drowsy
during the day. Studies show that the eye turns light into electrical impulses,
which travel along the optical nerve to the brain, triggering the release of the
mood-altering chemical, serotonin, and other chemical messengers.
Healthy levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters are central factors for
our emotional well-being. Health problems can develop when our circadian
rhythms (Biological Clock) are thrown off by spending too much time indoors,
working odd shifts, flying across time zones, or being exposed to less daylight
in the fall and winter. Solar Glow light therapy helps the body restore its natural
circadian rhythms.
saD (seasonal affective Disorder)
Many of us experience some degree of the “winter blues” due to our reduced
consumption of light. Light therapy has been proven to be particularly useful
in treating the “winter blues,” also known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
SAD is a form of depression that occurs as the amount of daylight wanes with
the change of seasons. Research indicates that decreased daily exposure to
sunlight changes brain chemistry balance so that we can experience lethargy,
fatigue, sadness, and even depression. Sitting in front of a light box with 10,000
lux capacity (a lux is the international unit of illumination, one lumen per square
meter) for 15 to 20 minutes a day can help alleviate symptoms of SAD.
Pregnancy and Postpartum Depression
Depression during and after pregnancy is a challenging health issue. Around
5% of pregnant women meet the criteria for major depression. This can puts
the unborn child at risk for various health disorders. Light therapy may relieve
depression during pregnancy. Additionally, many new mothers are at high risk
for postpartum depression. Those women can benefit from sitting for about an
hour each morning in front of the Solar Glow. The Solar Glow emits the light
roughly the strength of the noon sun at the beach on a clear June day. This is
not harmful for the mother or her child as the light does not contain ultraviolet
rays that can increase the risk of developing skin cancer. For best results, the
woman should be in front of the Solar Glow within 10 to 20 minutes of wak-
ing.
Insomnia
Some people have difficulty falling asleep before the early morning hours, and,
not surprisingly, end up having trouble waking when they need to start their
day. This problem, known as “delayed sleep phase syndrome,” or DSPS, has
been remedied in many cases with the help of light therapy. By using a bright
light at the end of your night, whenever that might be given your schedule, your
sleep phase can be gradually shifted. The light therapy acts on the internal
Display Instruction
The Solar Glow contains:
front View
Back/side View:
Solar Glow & Adapter
Travel Pouch
DC jack
Folding Tripod
Adjustable volume
control
Drill hole for wall mounting
Energy-saving LED-
light bulbs (approx.
20.000 hours of
operation)
ON/OFF switch
6 soothing sounds
Adjustable volume
control
Sound control
lamp
Light
Timer Lamp