Contents 1. Welcome 35 1.1. Intended use 36 1.2. Safety information 37 1.3. Product description 40 1.4. Light and health 41 2. Use of the device 42 2.1. Basic use 42 2.2. Suggested use 43 2.3. Charging 44 2.4. Adjustment of the light settings 45 2.5. Troubleshooting 47 2.6. Maintenance and service 4...
Read all safety information and instruc- tions for use carefully before using the device. Keep the user guide for future reference. Visit www.Valkee.Com/support now to: • register your device,tobenefitfully from valkee user support • learn more about your device please send us your feedback at suppo...
1.2. Safety information important note: use the device only as instructed by valkee, to avoid potential per- sonal injury or damage to the device. Read all warnings and cautions before using the device. The device has ce class ii(a) medi- caldevicecertificationandhasbeen clinically tested. The devic...
(hypotension) • you have an ear infection • yousufferfrom,orhavesufferedfrom, depression • you have bipolar disorder • you are hypersensitive to light (e.G. Because of epilepsy) • you are taking: • e.G. Certain antibiotics or herbal compounds such as hypericin • antidepressants (e.G., neuroleptics o...
Ate it. Contact valkee for service assistance. Do not share earplugs to avoid personal hygiene risks. Do not overuse the device. This helps avoid nausea, headache and sleep disturbances. Noclinicaldataareavailableonsideeffects of multiple dosing. Make sure that neither the device nor any of its cabl...
40 1.3. Product description a. Valkee main unit b. Ledset earplugs c. Siliconefittingfor the earplug d. Poweron/offbutton e. Usb connector for the ledset and charger cable f. Indicator light for battery power and charging g. Indicator light for session length and progress a b c d f g e symbol key: f...
41 1.4. Light and health our daily functioning varies in line with the 24 hours of the day. This circadian (from circa = about, dies = day) variation is caused by our internal biological clock, which gets its timing cues from the external light-dark cycle. A well- synchronized biological clock helps...
42 2. Use of the device 2.1. Basic use the device emits uv-free, blue-enriched white light through the ear canals to the light-sensitive regionsofthebrain.Mostpeoplebenefitfrom the default bright light settings of the device (see ”technical information”) when applied in the morning. Good timing of e...
43 2.2. Suggested use general well-being: to help improve your mood and cognitive performance, boost your daily energy levels and increase your general well-being, use the device whenever you feel youcouldbenefitfromitinthecourseofthe day. To alleviate typical symptoms of seasonal af- fective disord...
44 withdrawal, decreased physical activity, fatigue, cravings for foods that are high in carbohydra- tes, and weight gain, use the device on a regular basis in the morning within two hours after waking up at the same time each day. If your seasonal mood swings are more severe andyouaresufferingfromd...
45 before you consider changing the default settings,trythebrightlightatadifferenttime ofday:noteveryonebenefitsfrommorning light exposure. However, if you feel that the default settings don’t benefit you or if you experienceanegativesideeffect,suchasa headache, you can change the light settings. Co...
46 12 min 3 sec 9 min 6 min 3 min onfirstuse,thesessionstartswiththedefault bright-light settings (see “technical informa- tion”). The default settings can be adjusted in the following manner: 1. Turnoffthedevice. 2. Press the power button for three seconds to reduce the length of the session by thr...
47 error condition : the device gives an error signal(fourbeepsandfourflashesoftheindica- tor lights) if the ledset becomes disconnected or broken. To rectify the error, make sure that the ledset is properly connected to the main unit and/or that the ledset earplugs and ledset wires are not broken. ...
48 3. Disposal 4. Warranty and legal information this is an electronic device containing a lithium-ion battery as an internal power source. Do not throw away the device with normal household waste at the end of its life. Consider the environment: deliver the device forrecyclingatanofficialcollection...
49 for example, from opening the device or repairing, adjusting, or modifying it • faults or damage caused by factors that valkee cannot reasonably be expected to have control over faults must be reported within reasonable time from their detection. When reporting a fault, you must present a certifi...
50 model valkee 2 iec 60601-1 classification mode of operation continuous device’s electrical specifications rated voltage 5 v (dc) power consumption max. 0.5 a battery specification lithium-ion battery 3.7 v, 450 mah battery recharging time max. 3 hours battery operation with one charge 12 sessions...
