Actiwatch Guide to Getting Started 7.2 (July 2009)
The Actiwatch is worn on the non-dominant wrist in the same
way as a normal wrist watch would be worn as shown below:
The Actiwatch is supplied with a strap for wrist mounting (except
where alternative mounting options such as neck mounting for
the ActiLight have been specified).
These straps are user replaceable and replacement straps can
be obtained from CamNtech.
The Actiwatch AW4, AWL, Mini (wrist mounted version) and
ActiLight (wrist mounted version) are supplied with nylon straps.
The Actiwatch AW7 is supplied with both a nylon strap and a
plastic strap.
For any mounting position where a longer strap is required,
CamNtech can supply a longer Velcro strap.
No subject input is required for the correct functioning of the
Actiwatch however the subject may be asked to use the marker
button to demarcate bed time and get up time.
For full details on the marker button, please see
section 4.2
.
The following Actiwatch models have an event marker button:
• Actiwatch AW7
• Actiwatch AW4
The Actiwatch event marker is an indented button on the face of
the watch. This is used by the wearer to time stamp the data.
These time stamps can then be viewed alongside the activity
data.
The event marker is normally used to mark bedtime and get up
time when using the Actiwatch to analyse sleep. It can also be
used to mark specific events such as the administration of a
drug or therapy.
4. Using the Actiwatch during a recording
4.1 Wearing the Actiwatch
4.2 Actiwatch Event
Marker
