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Make sure your computer is connected to the Internet.
Connect the Activity Monitor to your computer via the USB port as shown below. The
green lights should switch on upon connection. If this does not happen try turning the
monitor around and connecting it again.
The DirectLife log in page should open automatically. If not, see the “installing the
DirectLife software” section of this guide.
Login with your e-mail address and password. If you have not registered yet, please go to
your DirectLife e-mail invitation and follow the registration instructions.
You will be asked to provide some personal details such as your height and weight which
are required to accurately calculate your calorie burn. After this, just follow the on screen
instructions to start your assessment.
Make sure that your Activity Monitor is fully charged before you disconnect it from the
computer. When all lights on the Activity Monitor are on, then the battery is fully charged.
To use the Activity Monitor you first need to activate it. You are required to register on the DirectLife website before you can activate
your monitor. If you have not yet registered, please go to your DirectLife e-mail invitation and follow the registration instructions.
To accurately evaluate your activity level, DirectLife starts with a one week assessment period. The assessment period is meant to
give you and your coach a good idea of your current activity and to provide a good basis for creating your personal activity plan.
During the assessment period it is important to follow your regular routine so that the assessment result is truly representative of
your normal everyday activity levels. You will not get feedback on how many calories you have burned. This is done on purpose so
that you are not influenced and tempted to be a bit more active than you would normally be.
It is not necessary to wear the activity
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monitor while you are sleeping. Find a
good place to keep the Activity Monitor
when you go to sleep so you won’t
forget it the next day.
During the assessment period keep
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connecting your activity Monitor to your
computer regularly (once every 2-3 days)
to synchronize your data and to receive
tips and advice.
To check whether your activity monitor
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is working place it on a horizontal surface
with the Philips logo face up. The green
lights on the Activity Monitor should start
flashing.
Make sure to wear the Activity
Monitor all day, everyday during the
assessment period.
Choose your preferred wearing
position: Use the clip to attach it to
your belt, waistline, bra or top or use
the hanger/ USB cap when wearing it
around your neck or in your pocket.
* For your safety, if you wear the
monitor around your neck on a
necklace or cord, use one with a
breakaway safety feature to allow
the necklace or cord to release if
it gets caught.
Get ready to start
The assessment period
Charge your activity monitor regularly. Even if you are
not using it for a while make sure to charge it every
month or so to ensure optimal battery performance.
Keep in mind that you should try to use
the same wearing position throughout
your assessment.
