MIO Alpha User Guide 10
Maintaining Your Alpha
Charging The Battery
Your Alpha watch contains a rechargeable lithium polymer battery. Follow these instructions and
guidelines to ensure long life for the battery.
If you do not follow these guidelines, the battery life could be shortened and there is the risk of
damage to the watch, risk of fire, risk of electrolyte leaks and chemical burns, and risk of injury.
battery IndIcator
• The battery indicator in the upper left of the watch face shows three bars when the battery is fully
charged. Each bar represents about 1/3 of the battery’s full charge.
• If you put the watch in EXERCISE mode and the battery charge is below 1/3, the display will say
LOW BATTERY. You can still use the heart rate monitor.
• If you put the watch in EXERCISE mode and the display says NO BATTERY, you must recharge the
battery before using the heart rate monitor again. The watch will automatically return to TIME
mode.
battery lIfe
• The length of time you can use the heart rate monitor while EXERCISE mode is on varies from
8–10 hours.
to charge the battery
1. Make sure that the 4 connection pads on the caseback are dry. If not, dry them with a towel.
2. Plug the USB dongle into the USB port of your computer.
3. Attach the 4 connection pads on the caseback to the 4 connection pads on the dongle. The
magnets in the connection pads will help the two pieces lock into place.
The display will indicate that the battery is charging, and the blue LED will flash.
Tip: When the battery is finished charging, the display will say FULL
.
battery care guIdelInes
• Recharge the battery at least once every 6 months.
• Do not expose the watch to high temperatures.
• Use the watch in the temperature range of 5°C to 45°C (41°F to 113°F).
• Store the watch in the temperature range of 0°C to 25°C (32°F to 77°F).
• Do not disassemble, puncture, or incinerate the watch or battery.
• If the watch casing breaks and the battery is exposed, keep the battery away from children.
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