Using The Appliance - Philips EnergyLight HF3309 Bedienungsanleitung

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HF3308:
The advisable duration of the light bath depends on the distance at which the appliance is used:
- approx. 2 hours at a distance of 60 cm
- approx. 1 hour at a distance of 40 cm
- approx. 30 minutes at a distance of 20 cm
HF3309:
1 Set the distance by turning the distance selection ring to the appropriate position.
2 Set the light intensity by turning the light intensity ring to the appropriate position.
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When you set the distance selection ring to 20, 40 or 60 cm, the display shows the duration
of the light bath.You can always adapt this time by setting a different light intensity. Lowering
the light intensity leads to a longer duration and vice versa. For example, when you select the
maximum light intensity and a distance of 20 cm, the duration of the ligth bath will be 30
minutes (fig. 3).
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It is possible that the display does not show a light bath duration.This indicates that the set
distance and light intensity will not yield the positive effects that can be expected if the
prescribed combination of distance and time is observed.This may for instance occur if you
select a too long distance (60 cm) in combination with a low light intensity.
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When you set the distance ring to the manual setting, you can use the appliance when you
are unable to sit at a set distance from it.At this setting you can adjust the light intensity but
the display will not show a light bath duration. Because no distance has been selected, the
effect cannot be measured or guaranteed.
When you switch the appliance on, it will start operating at the highest light intensity.After a few
seconds, the light intensity will adjust itself to the level you have selected.

Using the appliance

It is advisable to start using the EnergyLight as soon as you feel the winter blues coming on or when
you feel like you need extra light.
1 Position yourself near the appliance and turn the screen in such a way that you can
comfortably look in the direction of the light (fig. 4).
Make sure there is a distance between your face and the screen of 20 to 60 cm.
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You do not need to sit right in front of the appliance (fig. 5).
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HF3309 only:The energy level indicator shows the total amount of energy that has already
been emitted during the light bath.The indicator is divided into ten parts that each represent
10% of the emitted energy.
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You do not have to take the whole light bath without interruption. If it suits your schedule
better, you can interrupt your light bath and continue later.
2 HF3309 only: Press the pause button if you want to interrupt the light bath.The pause
symbol in the display starts blinking. Press the pause button again if you want to continue
with the light bath.
3 Look into the light every now and then.
Do not look into the light continuously! You can simply engage in other activities such as reading,
writing, embroidering or handicraft while taking a light bath and look into the light every now and
then.
4 Preferably take your light baths between 6 o'clock in the morning and 8 o'clock in the
evening (fig. 6).
Note: if you want to readjust your biological clock, we advise you to take an extra light bath in the
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morning, immediately after waking up.