Luminette LUMINETTE 2, User Manual

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too early in the morning? We advise a light therapy session at the end of the
afternoon or the beginning of the evening, two or three hours before the time
you plan to go to bed.
4. To treat jet lag
Jet lag is the result of crossing several time zones very rapidly, usually in a
plane, and results in disturbed body rhythms: insomnia, drowsiness, physical
and intellectual fatigue, mood swings, difficulty concentrating…
Some simple steps and the use of your Luminette
® can considerably reduce
the symptoms.
• During the flight
Set your watch to the time zone of your destination, drink lots of water and try
not to drink alcohol, coffee or tea.
• When you arrive
If you are travelling east, when you arrive, we advise you to avoid sunlight
on the first morning (by wearing blue blocker glasses or sun glasses with a
high protection factor) and to get as much as you can in the afternoon (by for
example using your Luminette
®
) in order to maintain low levels of melatonin.
During the following days, put your session forward by two hours a day, taking
care not to go past your normal bedtime.
If you are travelling west, once you arrive, we advise you to stay awake as long
as it is still light, and to wear your Luminette ® at the beginning of the afternoon
(between midday and 3pm). But as soon as it is dark, go to sleep.
5. To optimise shift work
If you work at night for more than three times in a row and you have a hard time
staying awake at work and/or on your way home, we recommend a light
therapy session just before starting work, and if you get drowsy, a second
session during your work break.
We also advise that you talk to your GP.
Would you like a personalised programme?
Go to www.myluminette.com/calculator or download the free app Luminette
available on App Store and Google Play Store.
B. How long does a light therapy session last?
The recommended duration of a session depends on the intensity of the light
received by the eye.
You Luminette
®
allows you to choose from three different light intensities.
The table below will tell you the recommended duration of use for your
Luminette
®
depending on the position you choose.
Position (when turning on appliance) Recommended duration of session (in
minutes)
1 45
2 30
3 20
Select the intensity you’re most comfortable with. Once the session time is up,
the LEDs will blink 3 times to let you know. They will then remain lit.
C. How often do I have to use my Luminette?
Use the Luminette every day at the right time to achieve the desired results.
Except when you try to treat jet-lag, it is advised to use the
Luminette at the same time every day.
D. When do I start to notice improvement ?
Some users start to feel the energising effect any at first use. Other feel it after
1 or 2 weeks of daily use.
E. How to use my Luminette ® ? Charging the battery
Before using your Luminette
®
for the first time, we recommend charging
the battery.
To do so:
• Connect the end of the micro USB cable to the slot in your Luminette
®
(see figure 1) and plug the other end (a standard USB) in the charger.
• Plug the charger into the mains.
• When the battery is completely charged, unplug the charger.