The Benefits Of Light Therapy

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3. 4. 5. Press either the or button to select the desired exposure time of the light awakening session. Press the button to confirm the setting and the blue LED timer key indicator will be ON. When the session ends, the unit will automatically return to the real time clock mode. NOTE a. The timer can be set between 1 and 30 minutes inclusively. b. Please ensure that the blue LED timer key indicator is ON after the timer is activated. c. It will automatically return to the “LIGHT ” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. THE BENEFITS OF LIGHT THERAPY Why Wake Up to Light? For the majority of us, hearing an alarm clock in the morning doesn’t make us want to jump out of bed with joy. You may have wondered why. There is a scientific basis to your response. A jarring buzz by your morning alarm clock wakes you up by startling you, sending a jolt of adrenalin and a mix of chemicals throughout your body. In contrast, research confirms that light wakes us naturally, triggering chemical changes in our body so that we become alert. When we are in a state of deep REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the level of serotonin is at its lowest. Our body temporarily paralyzes us to prevent us from acting out dreams. Serotonin activity is triggered by light. After a night’s rest in the dark, our eyes become more sensitive to light. Even with our eyes closed, we can detect the gentle light of dawn. The light sensed by our retina transmits a command to our pineal gland, which is located in the center of our brain, to begin the production of the hormone serotonin, which gives us the ability to initiate voluntary muscle movement. Why is this important? A study published in 2004 in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that exposure to very bright light for 30 minutes as we wake can help reset our “biological clock” Waking up to light as a morning ritual can benefit our hormonal and biochemical processes, as well as giving us a more pleasant way to rise and face the day. Why Solarise Light Therapy? Light therapy uses natural or artificial light to help treat various ailments, primarily 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. Solarise Light Therapy helps the body restore its natural circadian rhythms. How Can the Solarise Light Therapy Help You Set Your Natural Body Rhythms? Solarise Light Therapy Portable Light Therapy System provides one of the most natural and stress-free ways of awakening. The sunshine-strength light brightens the room gradually, waking the sleeper so gently that even dreams are not disturbed. The Solarise Light Therapy is conveniently designed for frequent travelers who must maintain tight schedules. In addition, Solarise Light Therapy can also help many circadian rhythm disorders, such as those listed below: dimly illuminated living room predisposes people to ASPS. Turning up normal room lights can alleviate the problem in some cases. DSPS and ASPS are extremes of insomnia. Many people experience these conditions with less intensity, for example, going to bed at 11:00pm but finding themselves unable to fall asleep before 1:00am. When this occurs, they find it difficult to be alert during their normal work days. In just a day or two, bright light therapy at the breakfast table can remedy the situation. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Many of us experience some degree of the “winter blues” due to our reduced consumption of light. Solarise 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 15 to 20 minutes a day can help alleviate symptoms of SAD Shift Work Fatigue Shift workers often experience a change in their sleep/wake cycles. Evening or night shifts can require a delay in our sleeping time of as much as 3 to 12 hours. When the sleep/wake and body temperature cycles are no longer in phase or “in sync” with each other, workers experience a condition known as internal de-synchronization. An employee placed on the night shift must ignore the light-dark patterns in the external environment and try to sleep at a time when the body clock is telling him or her to be most alert and active. While some employees are greatly disturbed by these internal disruptions, others experience only mild symptoms. Yet, like a machine which eventually breaks down when its operating specifications are continually ignored, the human body will also eventually be impaired by unnatural conditions. If employees’ internal clocks are repeatedly desynchronized, some negative effects on health, safety, and/or performance generally can occur. 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. Solarise 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 Solarise. The Solarise 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 Solarise within 10 to 20 minutes of waking. Jet Lag Rapidly traveling across several time zones creates disharmony between one’s internal body clock. Melatonin supplements have gained popularity among frequent flyers as a way to overcome jet lag by tricking their bodies into thinking that it’s nighttime, resetting their circadian rhythm. Unfortunately, this not only causes problems with sleep/wake cycles but influences mood and energy as well. The body clock is designed for a regular rhythm of daylight and darkness. It is thrown out of “sync” when daylight and darkness occur at the “wrong” times in a new time zone. Clinical research conducted at NASA demonstrates that the body clock can be reset to a new time zone in only 2 days with properly timed exposure to sufficiently bright light in specific wavelengths. 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 bright 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 biological clock, bringing the clock into sync with local time. Other people fall asleep far too early and wake well before sunrise. Light therapy at the start of their subjective night, in the evening, can “reset” the biological clock, normalizing - or at least improving - the sleep pattern. This technique may be especially valuable for older people, who are prone to advanced sleep phase syndrome or ASPS. It has been suggested that sitting all evening in a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY solarise Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit free of charge for 12 months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship or materials. To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the service centre listed below, together with your purchase and $7.50 for postage and handling. In the absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty period will be 12 months from the date of manufacture. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 12 MONTH DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. solarise This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province. by par SERVICE CENTRE: CONAIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. 100 Conair Parkway Woodbridge Ontario, L4H OL2 ©2008 CONAIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. For more information on any Conair product call: 1-800-472-7606 Visit our Web site: www.conaircanada.ca Consumer Call Centre E-mail: [email protected] Dawn Simulator Light Therapy Model LTK-1000C Instruction Booklet IB-8468 08CN116 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this products, always read the instruction book carefully before using. 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 Solarise Light Therapy Please Note: Individual results may vary. Solarise Light Therapy light therapy should be taken as part of a healthy lifestyle and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Display Instruction OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Solarise Light Therapy contains: The Solarise Light Therapy provides users with: • Innovative digital LED 12 or 24-hour real time clock display with adjustable brightness • Power failure backup • 3-Programmed wake up alarm mode settings • Auto repeat of daily alarm • Volume control for alarm loudness • Snooze function • An adjustable countdown timer ranges of up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. • An adjustable luminosity for light wake-up uses 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 Solarise Light Therapy in water or near heated surfaces. To prevent inadvertent contact with water, do not use your Solarise Light Therapy 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 Solarise Light Therapy. Before turning on your Solarise Light Therapy 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: a. b. c. d. e. Keep the Solarise Light Therapy 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. Unit & Adapter Travel Pouch HOW TO SET THE REAL TIME CLOCK? Front View UP DOWN CLOCK SNOOZE LIGHT SET ALARM TIMER Back/Side View: Wallmount Holes Alarm Mode 1,2,3 Volume How to use Solarise Light Therapy? Most people respond best when they use their Solarise Light Therapy 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 Solarise Light Therapy for 15-30 minutes per day. DC Jack 6000 Lux the brightest) to simulate natural sunlight. It acts also as a light (similar to sunlight) to help people affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), also known as Winter Blues/Winter Depression, due to the shortening of sunlight especially in winter. Stand WHAT IS Solarise Light Therapy? The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 15 or 30 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. The light triggers the wake up process of your body naturally which can leave you more refreshed and energetic. The Solarise Light Therapy is powered by 72 bright LED light bulbs (up to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect the adapter to the DC jack of the Solarise Light Therapy and plug into the main power supply. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds until either “12” or “24” digits are flashing. Press either the or button to select between 12-hour and 24-hour real time clock display. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the current time for hour. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the current time for minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and it will automatically return to the real time clock mode. The real time clock setting is now completed. NOTE a. It will automatically return to the “REAL TIME CLOCK” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. b. When 12-hour display is chosen, only 1 blue-colored LED flashes in the middle of the screen; the upper LED flashes for AM, the bottom LED flashes for PM. 2 blue-colored LEDs flash if 24-hour display is selected. button anytime at the clock setting mode, the display will c. Press automatically return to the clock mode. HOW TO ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE REAL TIME CLOCK? There are 10 different levels of brightness for the LED clock display to select by simply pressing the or button. NOTE The “BEEP” alert sound will go off twice when its maximum or minimum luminosity level is reached. HOW TO TURN THE CLOCK DISPLAY OFF ? 1. 2. 3. The display can be turned off so as not to disturb your sleep by pressing the button. Press the button to turn the display off. The 2 blue-colour LEDs are still ON as a nightlight. Press the button again to turn all the LED off including 2 blue-colour LEDs, alarm and timer indicator. NOTE a. When the alarm goes off at the preset wake-up time, it will automatically return to the Real Time Clock display. b. The “Sunrise Lighting” program will be deactivated if any key is pressed during the lighting up process. However, the alarm will still go off at the preset wake-up time. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 2: NOTE a. Point 2 and 3 would not affect any setting of the alarm. b. Once the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm will go off and the display will automatically return to the clock mode. The unit can also work as an ordinary alarm clock; it simply starts beeping when the preset alarm time arrives. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. HOW TO TURN THE CLOCK DISPLAY BACK ON? FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 3: The display can be turned back ON by pressing any button. The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 30 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned ON every 6 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row. (see figures f-j) f. g. h. HOW TO SELECT THE ALARM MODES? There are 3 wake up alarm modes (Mode 1, 2 & 3) to choose and the switch is located at the side of the unit. Simply switch to your desired alarm mode. (See figure 1) 1. (30 mins before alarm goes off) i. Alarm mode 1 Alarm mode 2 (24 mins before alarm goes off) (18 mins before alarm goes off) j. WHAT ARE THE 3-PROGRAMMED WAKE UP ALARM MODES? (12 mins before alarm goes off) The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 15 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned ON every 3 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row. (see figures a-e) a. (15 mins before alarm goes off) d. (6 mins before alarm goes off) b. (12 mins before alarm goes off) e. (3 mins before alarm goes off) c. (9 mins before alarm goes off) Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired alarm minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and it is then returned to the real time clock mode. The blue LED is ON to indicate the alarm is activated. NOTE a. Please ensure that the blue LED alarm key indicator is ON after the alarm is activated. b. Press the button to activate or deactivate the alarm. c. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to check for the preset wake- up time. The preset wake-up time is shown and then press the key to exit after checking. Just press the button again to activate the alarm. d. It will automatically return to the “REAL TIME CLOCK” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. e. When the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm goes off. ~ Press the button to stop the beeping permanently. ~ or Press any other button to activate the snooze function, the alarm will go off again after the snooze time interval. f. If the alarm is not manually turned off, it will stop beeping in 2 minutes. The alarm will repeat beeping for two times. The time interval is depending on the snooze setting. The volume of the beep can be adjusted by the wheel located at the side. HOW TO SET THE SNOOZE FUNCTION? The snooze feature is pre-integrated to each programmed alarm mode. The snooze alarm goes off twice according to your preset snooze time interval if the unit is left unattended. Alarm mode 3 FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 1: 5. 6. 7. (6 mins before alarm goes off) NOTE a. When the alarm goes off at the preset wake-up time, it will automatically return to the Real Time Clock display. b. The “Sunrise Lighting” program will be deactivated if any key is pressed during the lighting up process. However, the alarm will still go off at the preset wake-up time. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. HOW TO SET THE ALARM? 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose your desired alarm mode. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter the alarm mode. The preset alarm time will be shown on the display. The indicator will flash during the setting. Press the button and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired alarm hour. 1. 2. 3. 4. Z Press and hold the Z Zbutton for 2 seconds. The preset snooze time interval is shown. Press the button and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired time interval. Press the button to confirm the setting and it will automatically return to the real time clock mode. NOTE a. When the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm goes off. ~ Press the button to stop the beeping permanently. ~ or Press any other button to activate the snooze function, the alarm will go off again after the snooze time interval b. If the alarm is not manually turned off, it will stop beeping in 2 minutes. c. The time interval for the snooze feature can be set between 5 and 59 minutes inclusively. HOW TO SET THE COUNTDOWN TIMER? 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds. The preset countdown timer is 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. shown. The timer indicator will flash during the setting. Press the button and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select your desired time for hour. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or to select your desired time and minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and the bottom row of LED bulbs flash from left to right. The timer indicator is ON to show the timer is activated. The alarm goes off when the time reaches 0:00 NOTE 1. The countdown timer can be set up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. button 2. The countdown process can be terminated by pressing the again. The timer indicator is OFF to show the timer is deactivated. button to return to the real time clock mode while the count 3. Press the down process is still being activated. 4. Press the button to stop the beeping sound while the alarm goes off. HOW TO USE THE NATURAL LIGHT WAKE UP CLOCK? The Solarise Light Therapy is powered by bright LED bulbs, which simulate natural sunlight which can be insufficient especially in winter. Ordinary light fittings used at home or office are not strong enough with only of about 200500 lux, which is a unit of lamination equal to one lumen per square meter. The LED bulbs used on the Solarise Light Therapy emit light intensity of about 6000 lux. This special Light clock should be used 15 to 60 minutes daily for at least 7 consecutive days or longer if required. Normal activities, such as reading, writing, eating etc, can be carried out while stationary in the front of the light clock. 1. Press the button to turn all the LED bulbs ON. 2. There are 10 different levels of brightness for the light intensity to select by simply pressing either the or button. 3. Press the button again to turn all the LED bulbs OFF. NOTE a. The “BEEP” alert sound will go off twice when its maximum or minimum luminosity level is reached. b. It is not recommended to stare at the light, just carry on your activities as usual. c. Tinted lenses, or any device that blocks the light to your eyes, should not be worn. HOW TO SET THE LIGHT WAKENING CLOCK WITH TIMER? 1. Press the 2. Press the button to turn all the LED bulbs ON. key and the auto light shut off timer is shown. 3. 4. 5. Press either the or button to select the desired exposure time of the light awakening session. Press the button to confirm the setting and the blue LED timer key indicator will be ON. When the session ends, the unit will automatically return to the real time clock mode. NOTE a. The timer can be set between 1 and 30 minutes inclusively. b. Please ensure that the blue LED timer key indicator is ON after the timer is activated. c. It will automatically return to the “LIGHT ” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. THE BENEFITS OF LIGHT THERAPY Why Wake Up to Light? For the majority of us, hearing an alarm clock in the morning doesn’t make us want to jump out of bed with joy. You may have wondered why. There is a scientific basis to your response. A jarring buzz by your morning alarm clock wakes you up by startling you, sending a jolt of adrenalin and a mix of chemicals throughout your body. In contrast, research confirms that light wakes us naturally, triggering chemical changes in our body so that we become alert. When we are in a state of deep REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the level of serotonin is at its lowest. Our body temporarily paralyzes us to prevent us from acting out dreams. Serotonin activity is triggered by light. After a night’s rest in the dark, our eyes become more sensitive to light. Even with our eyes closed, we can detect the gentle light of dawn. The light sensed by our retina transmits a command to our pineal gland, which is located in the center of our brain, to begin the production of the hormone serotonin, which gives us the ability to initiate voluntary muscle movement. Why is this important? A study published in 2004 in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that exposure to very bright light for 30 minutes as we wake can help reset our “biological clock” Waking up to light as a morning ritual can benefit our hormonal and biochemical processes, as well as giving us a more pleasant way to rise and face the day. Why Solarise Light Therapy? Light therapy uses natural or artificial light to help treat various ailments, primarily 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. Solarise Light Therapy helps the body restore its natural circadian rhythms. How Can the Solarise Light Therapy Help You Set Your Natural Body Rhythms? Solarise Light Therapy Portable Light Therapy System provides one of the most natural and stress-free ways of awakening. The sunshine-strength light brightens the room gradually, waking the sleeper so gently that even dreams are not disturbed. The Solarise Light Therapy is conveniently designed for frequent travelers who must maintain tight schedules. In addition, Solarise Light Therapy can also help many circadian rhythm disorders, such as those listed below: dimly illuminated living room predisposes people to ASPS. Turning up normal room lights can alleviate the problem in some cases. DSPS and ASPS are extremes of insomnia. Many people experience these conditions with less intensity, for example, going to bed at 11:00pm but finding themselves unable to fall asleep before 1:00am. When this occurs, they find it difficult to be alert during their normal work days. In just a day or two, bright light therapy at the breakfast table can remedy the situation. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Many of us experience some degree of the “winter blues” due to our reduced consumption of light. Solarise 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 15 to 20 minutes a day can help alleviate symptoms of SAD Shift Work Fatigue Shift workers often experience a change in their sleep/wake cycles. Evening or night shifts can require a delay in our sleeping time of as much as 3 to 12 hours. When the sleep/wake and body temperature cycles are no longer in phase or “in sync” with each other, workers experience a condition known as internal de-synchronization. An employee placed on the night shift must ignore the light-dark patterns in the external environment and try to sleep at a time when the body clock is telling him or her to be most alert and active. While some employees are greatly disturbed by these internal disruptions, others experience only mild symptoms. Yet, like a machine which eventually breaks down when its operating specifications are continually ignored, the human body will also eventually be impaired by unnatural conditions. If employees’ internal clocks are repeatedly desynchronized, some negative effects on health, safety, and/or performance generally can occur. 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. Solarise 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 Solarise. The Solarise 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 Solarise within 10 to 20 minutes of waking. Jet Lag Rapidly traveling across several time zones creates disharmony between one’s internal body clock. Melatonin supplements have gained popularity among frequent flyers as a way to overcome jet lag by tricking their bodies into thinking that it’s nighttime, resetting their circadian rhythm. Unfortunately, this not only causes problems with sleep/wake cycles but influences mood and energy as well. The body clock is designed for a regular rhythm of daylight and darkness. It is thrown out of “sync” when daylight and darkness occur at the “wrong” times in a new time zone. Clinical research conducted at NASA demonstrates that the body clock can be reset to a new time zone in only 2 days with properly timed exposure to sufficiently bright light in specific wavelengths. 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 bright 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 biological clock, bringing the clock into sync with local time. Other people fall asleep far too early and wake well before sunrise. Light therapy at the start of their subjective night, in the evening, can “reset” the biological clock, normalizing - or at least improving - the sleep pattern. This technique may be especially valuable for older people, who are prone to advanced sleep phase syndrome or ASPS. It has been suggested that sitting all evening in a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY solarise Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit free of charge for 12 months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship or materials. To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the service centre listed below, together with your purchase and $7.50 for postage and handling. In the absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty period will be 12 months from the date of manufacture. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE 12 MONTH DURATION OF THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL CONAIR BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF THIS OR ANY OTHER WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WHATSOEVER. solarise This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from province to province. by par SERVICE CENTRE: CONAIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. 100 Conair Parkway Woodbridge Ontario, L4H OL2 ©2008 CONAIR CONSUMER PRODUCTS INC. For more information on any Conair product call: 1-800-472-7606 Visit our Web site: www.conaircanada.ca Consumer Call Centre E-mail: [email protected] Dawn Simulator Light Therapy Model LTK-1000C Instruction Booklet IB-8468 08CN116 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this products, always read the instruction book carefully before using. 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 Solarise Light Therapy Please Note: Individual results may vary. Solarise Light Therapy light therapy should be taken as part of a healthy lifestyle and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Display Instruction OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Solarise Light Therapy contains: The Solarise Light Therapy provides users with: • Innovative digital LED 12 or 24-hour real time clock display with adjustable brightness • Power failure backup • 3-Programmed wake up alarm mode settings • Auto repeat of daily alarm • Volume control for alarm loudness • Snooze function • An adjustable countdown timer ranges of up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. • An adjustable luminosity for light wake-up uses 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 Solarise Light Therapy in water or near heated surfaces. To prevent inadvertent contact with water, do not use your Solarise Light Therapy 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 Solarise Light Therapy. Before turning on your Solarise Light Therapy 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: a. b. c. d. e. Keep the Solarise Light Therapy 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. Unit & Adapter Travel Pouch HOW TO SET THE REAL TIME CLOCK? Front View UP DOWN CLOCK SNOOZE LIGHT SET ALARM TIMER Back/Side View: Wallmount Holes Alarm Mode 1,2,3 Volume How to use Solarise Light Therapy? Most people respond best when they use their Solarise Light Therapy 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 Solarise Light Therapy for 15-30 minutes per day. DC Jack 6000 Lux the brightest) to simulate natural sunlight. It acts also as a light (similar to sunlight) to help people affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), also known as Winter Blues/Winter Depression, due to the shortening of sunlight especially in winter. Stand WHAT IS Solarise Light Therapy? The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 15 or 30 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. The light triggers the wake up process of your body naturally which can leave you more refreshed and energetic. The Solarise Light Therapy is powered by 72 bright LED light bulbs (up to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect the adapter to the DC jack of the Solarise Light Therapy and plug into the main power supply. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds until either “12” or “24” digits are flashing. Press either the or button to select between 12-hour and 24-hour real time clock display. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the current time for hour. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the current time for minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and it will automatically return to the real time clock mode. The real time clock setting is now completed. NOTE a. It will automatically return to the “REAL TIME CLOCK” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. b. When 12-hour display is chosen, only 1 blue-colored LED flashes in the middle of the screen; the upper LED flashes for AM, the bottom LED flashes for PM. 2 blue-colored LEDs flash if 24-hour display is selected. button anytime at the clock setting mode, the display will c. Press automatically return to the clock mode. HOW TO ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE REAL TIME CLOCK? There are 10 different levels of brightness for the LED clock display to select by simply pressing the or button. NOTE The “BEEP” alert sound will go off twice when its maximum or minimum luminosity level is reached. HOW TO TURN THE CLOCK DISPLAY OFF ? 1. 2. 3. The display can be turned off so as not to disturb your sleep by pressing the button. Press the button to turn the display off. The 2 blue-colour LEDs are still ON as a nightlight. Press the button again to turn all the LED off including 2 blue-colour LEDs, alarm and timer indicator. NOTE a. When the alarm goes off at the preset wake-up time, it will automatically return to the Real Time Clock display. b. The “Sunrise Lighting” program will be deactivated if any key is pressed during the lighting up process. However, the alarm will still go off at the preset wake-up time. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 2: NOTE a. Point 2 and 3 would not affect any setting of the alarm. b. Once the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm will go off and the display will automatically return to the clock mode. The unit can also work as an ordinary alarm clock; it simply starts beeping when the preset alarm time arrives. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. HOW TO TURN THE CLOCK DISPLAY BACK ON? FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 3: The display can be turned back ON by pressing any button. The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 30 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned ON every 6 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row. (see figures f-j) f. g. h. HOW TO SELECT THE ALARM MODES? There are 3 wake up alarm modes (Mode 1, 2 & 3) to choose and the switch is located at the side of the unit. Simply switch to your desired alarm mode. (See figure 1) 1. (30 mins before alarm goes off) i. Alarm mode 1 Alarm mode 2 (24 mins before alarm goes off) (18 mins before alarm goes off) j. WHAT ARE THE 3-PROGRAMMED WAKE UP ALARM MODES? (12 mins before alarm goes off) The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 15 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned ON every 3 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row. (see figures a-e) a. (15 mins before alarm goes off) d. (6 mins before alarm goes off) b. (12 mins before alarm goes off) e. (3 mins before alarm goes off) c. (9 mins before alarm goes off) Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired alarm minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and it is then returned to the real time clock mode. The blue LED is ON to indicate the alarm is activated. NOTE a. Please ensure that the blue LED alarm key indicator is ON after the alarm is activated. b. Press the button to activate or deactivate the alarm. c. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to check for the preset wake- up time. The preset wake-up time is shown and then press the key to exit after checking. Just press the button again to activate the alarm. d. It will automatically return to the “REAL TIME CLOCK” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. e. When the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm goes off. ~ Press the button to stop the beeping permanently. ~ or Press any other button to activate the snooze function, the alarm will go off again after the snooze time interval. f. If the alarm is not manually turned off, it will stop beeping in 2 minutes. The alarm will repeat beeping for two times. The time interval is depending on the snooze setting. The volume of the beep can be adjusted by the wheel located at the side. HOW TO SET THE SNOOZE FUNCTION? The snooze feature is pre-integrated to each programmed alarm mode. The snooze alarm goes off twice according to your preset snooze time interval if the unit is left unattended. Alarm mode 3 FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 1: 5. 6. 7. (6 mins before alarm goes off) NOTE a. When the alarm goes off at the preset wake-up time, it will automatically return to the Real Time Clock display. b. The “Sunrise Lighting” program will be deactivated if any key is pressed during the lighting up process. However, the alarm will still go off at the preset wake-up time. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. HOW TO SET THE ALARM? 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose your desired alarm mode. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter the alarm mode. The preset alarm time will be shown on the display. The indicator will flash during the setting. Press the button and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired alarm hour. 1. 2. 3. 4. Z Press and hold the Z Zbutton for 2 seconds. The preset snooze time interval is shown. Press the button and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired time interval. Press the button to confirm the setting and it will automatically return to the real time clock mode. NOTE a. When the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm goes off. ~ Press the button to stop the beeping permanently. ~ or Press any other button to activate the snooze function, the alarm will go off again after the snooze time interval b. If the alarm is not manually turned off, it will stop beeping in 2 minutes. c. The time interval for the snooze feature can be set between 5 and 59 minutes inclusively. HOW TO SET THE COUNTDOWN TIMER? 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds. The preset countdown timer is 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. shown. The timer indicator will flash during the setting. Press the button and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select your desired time for hour. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or to select your desired time and minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and the bottom row of LED bulbs flash from left to right. The timer indicator is ON to show the timer is activated. The alarm goes off when the time reaches 0:00 NOTE 1. The countdown timer can be set up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. button 2. The countdown process can be terminated by pressing the again. The timer indicator is OFF to show the timer is deactivated. button to return to the real time clock mode while the count 3. Press the down process is still being activated. 4. Press the button to stop the beeping sound while the alarm goes off. HOW TO USE THE NATURAL LIGHT WAKE UP CLOCK? The Solarise Light Therapy is powered by bright LED bulbs, which simulate natural sunlight which can be insufficient especially in winter. Ordinary light fittings used at home or office are not strong enough with only of about 200500 lux, which is a unit of lamination equal to one lumen per square meter. The LED bulbs used on the Solarise Light Therapy emit light intensity of about 6000 lux. This special Light clock should be used 15 to 60 minutes daily for at least 7 consecutive days or longer if required. Normal activities, such as reading, writing, eating etc, can be carried out while stationary in the front of the light clock. 1. Press the button to turn all the LED bulbs ON. 2. There are 10 different levels of brightness for the light intensity to select by simply pressing either the or button. 3. Press the button again to turn all the LED bulbs OFF. NOTE a. The “BEEP” alert sound will go off twice when its maximum or minimum luminosity level is reached. b. It is not recommended to stare at the light, just carry on your activities as usual. c. Tinted lenses, or any device that blocks the light to your eyes, should not be worn. HOW TO SET THE LIGHT WAKENING CLOCK WITH TIMER? 1. Press the 2. Press the button to turn all the LED bulbs ON. key and the auto light shut off timer is shown. 3. 4. 5. Press either the or button to select the desired exposure time of the light awakening session. Press the button to confirm the setting and the blue LED timer key indicator will be ON. When the session ends, the unit will automatically return to the real time clock mode. NOTE a. The timer can be set between 1 and 30 minutes inclusively. b. Please ensure that the blue LED timer key indicator is ON after the timer is activated. c. It will automatically return to the “LIGHT ” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. THE BENEFITS OF LIGHT THERAPY Why Wake Up to Light? For the majority of us, hearing an alarm clock in the morning doesn’t make us want to jump out of bed with joy. You may have wondered why. There is a scientific basis to your response. A jarring buzz by your morning alarm clock wakes you up by startling you, sending a jolt of adrenalin and a mix of chemicals throughout your body. In contrast, research confirms that light wakes us naturally, triggering chemical changes in our body so that we become alert. When we are in a state of deep REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the level of serotonin is at its lowest. Our body temporarily paralyzes us to prevent us from acting out dreams. Serotonin activity is triggered by light. After a night’s rest in the dark, our eyes become more sensitive to light. Even with our eyes closed, we can detect the gentle light of dawn. The light sensed by our retina transmits a command to our pineal gland, which is located in the center of our brain, to begin the production of the hormone serotonin, which gives us the ability to initiate voluntary muscle movement. Why is this important? A study published in 2004 in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that exposure to very bright light for 30 minutes as we wake can help reset our “biological clock” Waking up to light as a morning ritual can benefit our hormonal and biochemical processes, as well as giving us a more pleasant way to rise and face the day. Why Solarise Light Therapy? Light therapy uses natural or artificial light to help treat various ailments, primarily 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. Solarise Light Therapy helps the body restore its natural circadian rhythms. How Can the Solarise Light Therapy Help You Set Your Natural Body Rhythms? Solarise Light Therapy Portable Light Therapy System provides one of the most natural and stress-free ways of awakening. The sunshine-strength light brightens the room gradually, waking the sleeper so gently that even dreams are not disturbed. The Solarise Light Therapy is conveniently designed for frequent travelers who must maintain tight schedules. In addition, Solarise Light Therapy can also help many circadian rhythm disorders, such as those listed below: dimly illuminated living room predisposes people to ASPS. Turning up normal room lights can alleviate the problem in some cases. DSPS and ASPS are extremes of insomnia. Many people experience these conditions with less intensity, for example, going to bed at 11:00pm but finding themselves unable to fall asleep before 1:00am. When this occurs, they find it difficult to be alert during their normal work days. In just a day or two, bright light therapy at the breakfast table can remedy the situation. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Many of us experience some degree of the “winter blues” due to our reduced consumption of light. Solarise 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 15 to 20 minutes a day can help alleviate symptoms of SAD Shift Work Fatigue Shift workers often experience a change in their sleep/wake cycles. Evening or night shifts can require a delay in our sleeping time of as much as 3 to 12 hours. When the sleep/wake and body temperature cycles are no longer in phase or “in sync” with each other, workers experience a condition known as internal de-synchronization. An employee placed on the night shift must ignore the light-dark patterns in the external environment and try to sleep at a time when the body clock is telling him or her to be most alert and active. While some employees are greatly disturbed by these internal disruptions, others experience only mild symptoms. Yet, like a machine which eventually breaks down when its operating specifications are continually ignored, the human body will also eventually be impaired by unnatural conditions. If employees’ internal clocks are repeatedly desynchronized, some negative effects on health, safety, and/or performance generally can occur. 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. Solarise 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 Solarise. The Solarise 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 Solarise within 10 to 20 minutes of waking. Jet Lag Rapidly traveling across several time zones creates disharmony between one’s internal body clock. Melatonin supplements have gained popularity among frequent flyers as a way to overcome jet lag by tricking their bodies into thinking that it’s nighttime, resetting their circadian rhythm. Unfortunately, this not only causes problems with sleep/wake cycles but influences mood and energy as well. The body clock is designed for a regular rhythm of daylight and darkness. It is thrown out of “sync” when daylight and darkness occur at the “wrong” times in a new time zone. Clinical research conducted at NASA demonstrates that the body clock can be reset to a new time zone in only 2 days with properly timed exposure to sufficiently bright light in specific wavelengths. 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 bright 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 biological clock, bringing the clock into sync with local time. Other people fall asleep far too early and wake well before sunrise. Light therapy at the start of their subjective night, in the evening, can “reset” the biological clock, normalizing - or at least improving - the sleep pattern. This technique may be especially valuable for older people, who are prone to advanced sleep phase syndrome or ASPS. It has been suggested that sitting all evening in a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY solarise Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit free of charge for 12 months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship or materials. To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the service centre listed below, together with your purchase and $7.50 for postage and handling. In the absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty period will be 12 months from the date of manufacture. 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For more information on any Conair product call: 1-800-472-7606 Visit our Web site: www.conaircanada.ca Consumer Call Centre E-mail: [email protected] Dawn Simulator Light Therapy Model LTK-1000C Instruction Booklet IB-8468 08CN116 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this products, always read the instruction book carefully before using. 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 Solarise Light Therapy Please Note: Individual results may vary. Solarise Light Therapy light therapy should be taken as part of a healthy lifestyle and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Display Instruction OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Solarise Light Therapy contains: The Solarise Light Therapy provides users with: • Innovative digital LED 12 or 24-hour real time clock display with adjustable brightness • Power failure backup • 3-Programmed wake up alarm mode settings • Auto repeat of daily alarm • Volume control for alarm loudness • Snooze function • An adjustable countdown timer ranges of up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. • An adjustable luminosity for light wake-up uses 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 Solarise Light Therapy in water or near heated surfaces. To prevent inadvertent contact with water, do not use your Solarise Light Therapy 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 Solarise Light Therapy. Before turning on your Solarise Light Therapy 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: a. b. c. d. e. Keep the Solarise Light Therapy 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. Unit & Adapter Travel Pouch HOW TO SET THE REAL TIME CLOCK? Front View UP DOWN CLOCK SNOOZE LIGHT SET ALARM TIMER Back/Side View: Wallmount Holes Alarm Mode 1,2,3 Volume How to use Solarise Light Therapy? Most people respond best when they use their Solarise Light Therapy 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 Solarise Light Therapy for 15-30 minutes per day. DC Jack 6000 Lux the brightest) to simulate natural sunlight. It acts also as a light (similar to sunlight) to help people affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), also known as Winter Blues/Winter Depression, due to the shortening of sunlight especially in winter. Stand WHAT IS Solarise Light Therapy? The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 15 or 30 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. The light triggers the wake up process of your body naturally which can leave you more refreshed and energetic. The Solarise Light Therapy is powered by 72 bright LED light bulbs (up to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect the adapter to the DC jack of the Solarise Light Therapy and plug into the main power supply. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds until either “12” or “24” digits are flashing. Press either the or button to select between 12-hour and 24-hour real time clock display. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the current time for hour. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the current time for minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and it will automatically return to the real time clock mode. The real time clock setting is now completed. NOTE a. It will automatically return to the “REAL TIME CLOCK” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. b. When 12-hour display is chosen, only 1 blue-colored LED flashes in the middle of the screen; the upper LED flashes for AM, the bottom LED flashes for PM. 2 blue-colored LEDs flash if 24-hour display is selected. button anytime at the clock setting mode, the display will c. Press automatically return to the clock mode. HOW TO ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE REAL TIME CLOCK? There are 10 different levels of brightness for the LED clock display to select by simply pressing the or button. NOTE The “BEEP” alert sound will go off twice when its maximum or minimum luminosity level is reached. HOW TO TURN THE CLOCK DISPLAY OFF ? 1. 2. 3. The display can be turned off so as not to disturb your sleep by pressing the button. Press the button to turn the display off. The 2 blue-colour LEDs are still ON as a nightlight. Press the button again to turn all the LED off including 2 blue-colour LEDs, alarm and timer indicator. NOTE a. When the alarm goes off at the preset wake-up time, it will automatically return to the Real Time Clock display. b. The “Sunrise Lighting” program will be deactivated if any key is pressed during the lighting up process. However, the alarm will still go off at the preset wake-up time. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 2: NOTE a. Point 2 and 3 would not affect any setting of the alarm. b. Once the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm will go off and the display will automatically return to the clock mode. The unit can also work as an ordinary alarm clock; it simply starts beeping when the preset alarm time arrives. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. HOW TO TURN THE CLOCK DISPLAY BACK ON? FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 3: The display can be turned back ON by pressing any button. The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 30 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned ON every 6 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row. (see figures f-j) f. g. h. HOW TO SELECT THE ALARM MODES? There are 3 wake up alarm modes (Mode 1, 2 & 3) to choose and the switch is located at the side of the unit. Simply switch to your desired alarm mode. (See figure 1) 1. (30 mins before alarm goes off) i. Alarm mode 1 Alarm mode 2 (24 mins before alarm goes off) (18 mins before alarm goes off) j. WHAT ARE THE 3-PROGRAMMED WAKE UP ALARM MODES? (12 mins before alarm goes off) The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 15 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned ON every 3 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row. (see figures a-e) a. (15 mins before alarm goes off) d. (6 mins before alarm goes off) b. (12 mins before alarm goes off) e. (3 mins before alarm goes off) c. (9 mins before alarm goes off) Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired alarm minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and it is then returned to the real time clock mode. The blue LED is ON to indicate the alarm is activated. NOTE a. Please ensure that the blue LED alarm key indicator is ON after the alarm is activated. b. Press the button to activate or deactivate the alarm. c. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to check for the preset wake- up time. The preset wake-up time is shown and then press the key to exit after checking. Just press the button again to activate the alarm. d. It will automatically return to the “REAL TIME CLOCK” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. e. When the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm goes off. ~ Press the button to stop the beeping permanently. ~ or Press any other button to activate the snooze function, the alarm will go off again after the snooze time interval. f. If the alarm is not manually turned off, it will stop beeping in 2 minutes. The alarm will repeat beeping for two times. The time interval is depending on the snooze setting. The volume of the beep can be adjusted by the wheel located at the side. HOW TO SET THE SNOOZE FUNCTION? The snooze feature is pre-integrated to each programmed alarm mode. The snooze alarm goes off twice according to your preset snooze time interval if the unit is left unattended. Alarm mode 3 FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 1: 5. 6. 7. (6 mins before alarm goes off) NOTE a. When the alarm goes off at the preset wake-up time, it will automatically return to the Real Time Clock display. b. The “Sunrise Lighting” program will be deactivated if any key is pressed during the lighting up process. However, the alarm will still go off at the preset wake-up time. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. HOW TO SET THE ALARM? 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose your desired alarm mode. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter the alarm mode. The preset alarm time will be shown on the display. The indicator will flash during the setting. Press the button and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired alarm hour. 1. 2. 3. 4. Z Press and hold the Z Zbutton for 2 seconds. The preset snooze time interval is shown. Press the button and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired time interval. Press the button to confirm the setting and it will automatically return to the real time clock mode. NOTE a. When the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm goes off. ~ Press the button to stop the beeping permanently. ~ or Press any other button to activate the snooze function, the alarm will go off again after the snooze time interval b. If the alarm is not manually turned off, it will stop beeping in 2 minutes. c. The time interval for the snooze feature can be set between 5 and 59 minutes inclusively. HOW TO SET THE COUNTDOWN TIMER? 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds. The preset countdown timer is 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. shown. The timer indicator will flash during the setting. Press the button and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select your desired time for hour. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or to select your desired time and minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and the bottom row of LED bulbs flash from left to right. The timer indicator is ON to show the timer is activated. The alarm goes off when the time reaches 0:00 NOTE 1. The countdown timer can be set up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. button 2. The countdown process can be terminated by pressing the again. The timer indicator is OFF to show the timer is deactivated. button to return to the real time clock mode while the count 3. Press the down process is still being activated. 4. Press the button to stop the beeping sound while the alarm goes off. HOW TO USE THE NATURAL LIGHT WAKE UP CLOCK? The Solarise Light Therapy is powered by bright LED bulbs, which simulate natural sunlight which can be insufficient especially in winter. Ordinary light fittings used at home or office are not strong enough with only of about 200500 lux, which is a unit of lamination equal to one lumen per square meter. The LED bulbs used on the Solarise Light Therapy emit light intensity of about 6000 lux. This special Light clock should be used 15 to 60 minutes daily for at least 7 consecutive days or longer if required. Normal activities, such as reading, writing, eating etc, can be carried out while stationary in the front of the light clock. 1. Press the button to turn all the LED bulbs ON. 2. There are 10 different levels of brightness for the light intensity to select by simply pressing either the or button. 3. Press the button again to turn all the LED bulbs OFF. NOTE a. The “BEEP” alert sound will go off twice when its maximum or minimum luminosity level is reached. b. It is not recommended to stare at the light, just carry on your activities as usual. c. Tinted lenses, or any device that blocks the light to your eyes, should not be worn. HOW TO SET THE LIGHT WAKENING CLOCK WITH TIMER? 1. Press the 2. Press the button to turn all the LED bulbs ON. key and the auto light shut off timer is shown. 3. 4. 5. Press either the or button to select the desired exposure time of the light awakening session. Press the button to confirm the setting and the blue LED timer key indicator will be ON. When the session ends, the unit will automatically return to the real time clock mode. NOTE a. The timer can be set between 1 and 30 minutes inclusively. b. Please ensure that the blue LED timer key indicator is ON after the timer is activated. c. It will automatically return to the “LIGHT ” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. THE BENEFITS OF LIGHT THERAPY Why Wake Up to Light? For the majority of us, hearing an alarm clock in the morning doesn’t make us want to jump out of bed with joy. You may have wondered why. There is a scientific basis to your response. A jarring buzz by your morning alarm clock wakes you up by startling you, sending a jolt of adrenalin and a mix of chemicals throughout your body. In contrast, research confirms that light wakes us naturally, triggering chemical changes in our body so that we become alert. When we are in a state of deep REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep, the level of serotonin is at its lowest. Our body temporarily paralyzes us to prevent us from acting out dreams. Serotonin activity is triggered by light. After a night’s rest in the dark, our eyes become more sensitive to light. Even with our eyes closed, we can detect the gentle light of dawn. The light sensed by our retina transmits a command to our pineal gland, which is located in the center of our brain, to begin the production of the hormone serotonin, which gives us the ability to initiate voluntary muscle movement. Why is this important? A study published in 2004 in the Archives of General Psychiatry found that exposure to very bright light for 30 minutes as we wake can help reset our “biological clock” Waking up to light as a morning ritual can benefit our hormonal and biochemical processes, as well as giving us a more pleasant way to rise and face the day. Why Solarise Light Therapy? Light therapy uses natural or artificial light to help treat various ailments, primarily 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. Solarise Light Therapy helps the body restore its natural circadian rhythms. How Can the Solarise Light Therapy Help You Set Your Natural Body Rhythms? Solarise Light Therapy Portable Light Therapy System provides one of the most natural and stress-free ways of awakening. The sunshine-strength light brightens the room gradually, waking the sleeper so gently that even dreams are not disturbed. The Solarise Light Therapy is conveniently designed for frequent travelers who must maintain tight schedules. In addition, Solarise Light Therapy can also help many circadian rhythm disorders, such as those listed below: dimly illuminated living room predisposes people to ASPS. Turning up normal room lights can alleviate the problem in some cases. DSPS and ASPS are extremes of insomnia. Many people experience these conditions with less intensity, for example, going to bed at 11:00pm but finding themselves unable to fall asleep before 1:00am. When this occurs, they find it difficult to be alert during their normal work days. In just a day or two, bright light therapy at the breakfast table can remedy the situation. SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) Many of us experience some degree of the “winter blues” due to our reduced consumption of light. Solarise 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 15 to 20 minutes a day can help alleviate symptoms of SAD Shift Work Fatigue Shift workers often experience a change in their sleep/wake cycles. Evening or night shifts can require a delay in our sleeping time of as much as 3 to 12 hours. When the sleep/wake and body temperature cycles are no longer in phase or “in sync” with each other, workers experience a condition known as internal de-synchronization. An employee placed on the night shift must ignore the light-dark patterns in the external environment and try to sleep at a time when the body clock is telling him or her to be most alert and active. While some employees are greatly disturbed by these internal disruptions, others experience only mild symptoms. Yet, like a machine which eventually breaks down when its operating specifications are continually ignored, the human body will also eventually be impaired by unnatural conditions. If employees’ internal clocks are repeatedly desynchronized, some negative effects on health, safety, and/or performance generally can occur. 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. Solarise 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 Solarise. The Solarise 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 Solarise within 10 to 20 minutes of waking. Jet Lag Rapidly traveling across several time zones creates disharmony between one’s internal body clock. Melatonin supplements have gained popularity among frequent flyers as a way to overcome jet lag by tricking their bodies into thinking that it’s nighttime, resetting their circadian rhythm. Unfortunately, this not only causes problems with sleep/wake cycles but influences mood and energy as well. The body clock is designed for a regular rhythm of daylight and darkness. It is thrown out of “sync” when daylight and darkness occur at the “wrong” times in a new time zone. Clinical research conducted at NASA demonstrates that the body clock can be reset to a new time zone in only 2 days with properly timed exposure to sufficiently bright light in specific wavelengths. 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 bright 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 biological clock, bringing the clock into sync with local time. Other people fall asleep far too early and wake well before sunrise. Light therapy at the start of their subjective night, in the evening, can “reset” the biological clock, normalizing - or at least improving - the sleep pattern. This technique may be especially valuable for older people, who are prone to advanced sleep phase syndrome or ASPS. It has been suggested that sitting all evening in a ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY solarise Conair will repair or replace (at our option) your unit free of charge for 12 months from the date of purchase if the appliance is defective in workmanship or materials. To obtain service under this warranty, return the defective product to the service centre listed below, together with your purchase and $7.50 for postage and handling. In the absence of a purchase receipt, the warranty period will be 12 months from the date of manufacture. 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For more information on any Conair product call: 1-800-472-7606 Visit our Web site: www.conaircanada.ca Consumer Call Centre E-mail: [email protected] Dawn Simulator Light Therapy Model LTK-1000C Instruction Booklet IB-8468 08CN116 For your safety and continued enjoyment of this products, always read the instruction book carefully before using. 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 Solarise Light Therapy Please Note: Individual results may vary. Solarise Light Therapy light therapy should be taken as part of a healthy lifestyle and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Display Instruction OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The Solarise Light Therapy contains: The Solarise Light Therapy provides users with: • Innovative digital LED 12 or 24-hour real time clock display with adjustable brightness • Power failure backup • 3-Programmed wake up alarm mode settings • Auto repeat of daily alarm • Volume control for alarm loudness • Snooze function • An adjustable countdown timer ranges of up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. • An adjustable luminosity for light wake-up uses 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 Solarise Light Therapy in water or near heated surfaces. To prevent inadvertent contact with water, do not use your Solarise Light Therapy 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 Solarise Light Therapy. Before turning on your Solarise Light Therapy 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: a. b. c. d. e. Keep the Solarise Light Therapy 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. Unit & Adapter Travel Pouch HOW TO SET THE REAL TIME CLOCK? Front View UP DOWN CLOCK SNOOZE LIGHT SET ALARM TIMER Back/Side View: Wallmount Holes Alarm Mode 1,2,3 Volume How to use Solarise Light Therapy? Most people respond best when they use their Solarise Light Therapy 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 Solarise Light Therapy for 15-30 minutes per day. DC Jack 6000 Lux the brightest) to simulate natural sunlight. It acts also as a light (similar to sunlight) to help people affected by Seasonal Affective Disorder (S.A.D.), also known as Winter Blues/Winter Depression, due to the shortening of sunlight especially in winter. Stand WHAT IS Solarise Light Therapy? The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 15 or 30 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. The light triggers the wake up process of your body naturally which can leave you more refreshed and energetic. The Solarise Light Therapy is powered by 72 bright LED light bulbs (up to 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Connect the adapter to the DC jack of the Solarise Light Therapy and plug into the main power supply. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds until either “12” or “24” digits are flashing. Press either the or button to select between 12-hour and 24-hour real time clock display. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the current time for hour. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the current time for minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and it will automatically return to the real time clock mode. The real time clock setting is now completed. NOTE a. It will automatically return to the “REAL TIME CLOCK” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. b. When 12-hour display is chosen, only 1 blue-colored LED flashes in the middle of the screen; the upper LED flashes for AM, the bottom LED flashes for PM. 2 blue-colored LEDs flash if 24-hour display is selected. button anytime at the clock setting mode, the display will c. Press automatically return to the clock mode. HOW TO ADJUST THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE REAL TIME CLOCK? There are 10 different levels of brightness for the LED clock display to select by simply pressing the or button. NOTE The “BEEP” alert sound will go off twice when its maximum or minimum luminosity level is reached. HOW TO TURN THE CLOCK DISPLAY OFF ? 1. 2. 3. The display can be turned off so as not to disturb your sleep by pressing the button. Press the button to turn the display off. The 2 blue-colour LEDs are still ON as a nightlight. Press the button again to turn all the LED off including 2 blue-colour LEDs, alarm and timer indicator. NOTE a. When the alarm goes off at the preset wake-up time, it will automatically return to the Real Time Clock display. b. The “Sunrise Lighting” program will be deactivated if any key is pressed during the lighting up process. However, the alarm will still go off at the preset wake-up time. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 2: NOTE a. Point 2 and 3 would not affect any setting of the alarm. b. Once the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm will go off and the display will automatically return to the clock mode. The unit can also work as an ordinary alarm clock; it simply starts beeping when the preset alarm time arrives. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. HOW TO TURN THE CLOCK DISPLAY BACK ON? FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 3: The display can be turned back ON by pressing any button. The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 30 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned ON every 6 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row. (see figures f-j) f. g. h. HOW TO SELECT THE ALARM MODES? There are 3 wake up alarm modes (Mode 1, 2 & 3) to choose and the switch is located at the side of the unit. Simply switch to your desired alarm mode. (See figure 1) 1. (30 mins before alarm goes off) i. Alarm mode 1 Alarm mode 2 (24 mins before alarm goes off) (18 mins before alarm goes off) j. WHAT ARE THE 3-PROGRAMMED WAKE UP ALARM MODES? (12 mins before alarm goes off) The light intensity of Solarise Light Therapy increases gradually and naturally like a sunrise 15 minutes prior to your preset wake-up time. There are 6 rows of LEDs shown on the display screen and each row will be turned ON every 3 minutes in succession starting from the bottom row. (see figures a-e) a. (15 mins before alarm goes off) d. (6 mins before alarm goes off) b. (12 mins before alarm goes off) e. (3 mins before alarm goes off) c. (9 mins before alarm goes off) Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired alarm minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and it is then returned to the real time clock mode. The blue LED is ON to indicate the alarm is activated. NOTE a. Please ensure that the blue LED alarm key indicator is ON after the alarm is activated. b. Press the button to activate or deactivate the alarm. c. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to check for the preset wake- up time. The preset wake-up time is shown and then press the key to exit after checking. Just press the button again to activate the alarm. d. It will automatically return to the “REAL TIME CLOCK” mode 30 seconds after the last key pressed. e. When the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm goes off. ~ Press the button to stop the beeping permanently. ~ or Press any other button to activate the snooze function, the alarm will go off again after the snooze time interval. f. If the alarm is not manually turned off, it will stop beeping in 2 minutes. The alarm will repeat beeping for two times. The time interval is depending on the snooze setting. The volume of the beep can be adjusted by the wheel located at the side. HOW TO SET THE SNOOZE FUNCTION? The snooze feature is pre-integrated to each programmed alarm mode. The snooze alarm goes off twice according to your preset snooze time interval if the unit is left unattended. Alarm mode 3 FEATURES OF ALARM MODE 1: 5. 6. 7. (6 mins before alarm goes off) NOTE a. When the alarm goes off at the preset wake-up time, it will automatically return to the Real Time Clock display. b. The “Sunrise Lighting” program will be deactivated if any key is pressed during the lighting up process. However, the alarm will still go off at the preset wake-up time. Press to turn off the beep or press any other button to activate the snooze. HOW TO SET THE ALARM? 1. 2. 3. 4. Choose your desired alarm mode. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds to enter the alarm mode. The preset alarm time will be shown on the display. The indicator will flash during the setting. Press the button and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired alarm hour. 1. 2. 3. 4. Z Press and hold the Z Zbutton for 2 seconds. The preset snooze time interval is shown. Press the button and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or button to select the desired time interval. Press the button to confirm the setting and it will automatically return to the real time clock mode. NOTE a. When the preset alarm time arrives, the alarm goes off. ~ Press the button to stop the beeping permanently. ~ or Press any other button to activate the snooze function, the alarm will go off again after the snooze time interval b. If the alarm is not manually turned off, it will stop beeping in 2 minutes. c. The time interval for the snooze feature can be set between 5 and 59 minutes inclusively. HOW TO SET THE COUNTDOWN TIMER? 1. Press and hold the button for 2 seconds. The preset countdown timer is 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. shown. The timer indicator will flash during the setting. Press the button and the “HOUR” display flashes. Press either the or button to select your desired time for hour. Press the button to confirm the setting and the “MINUTE” display flashes. Press either the or to select your desired time and minute. Press the button to confirm the setting and the bottom row of LED bulbs flash from left to right. The timer indicator is ON to show the timer is activated. The alarm goes off when the time reaches 0:00 NOTE 1. The countdown timer can be set up to 99 hours and 59 minutes. button 2. The countdown process can be terminated by pressing the again. The timer indicator is OFF to show the timer is deactivated. button to return to the real time clock mode while the count 3. Press the down process is still being activated. 4. Press the button to stop the beeping sound while the alarm goes off. HOW TO USE THE NATURAL LIGHT WAKE UP CLOCK? The Solarise Light Therapy is powered by bright LED bulbs, which simulate natural sunlight which can be insufficient especially in winter. Ordinary light fittings used at home or office are not strong enough with only of about 200500 lux, which is a unit of lamination equal to one lumen per square meter. The LED bulbs used on the Solarise Light Therapy emit light intensity of about 6000 lux. This special Light clock should be used 15 to 60 minutes daily for at least 7 consecutive days or longer if required. Normal activities, such as reading, writing, eating etc, can be carried out while stationary in the front of the light clock. 1. Press the button to turn all the LED bulbs ON. 2. There are 10 different levels of brightness for the light intensity to select by simply pressing either the or button. 3. Press the button again to turn all the LED bulbs OFF. NOTE a. The “BEEP” alert sound will go off twice when its maximum or minimum luminosity level is reached. b. It is not recommended to stare at the light, just carry on your activities as usual. c. Tinted lenses, or any device that blocks the light to your eyes, should not be worn. HOW TO SET THE LIGHT WAKENING CLOCK WITH TIMER? 1. Press the 2. Press the button to turn all the LED bulbs ON. key and the auto light shut off timer is shown.