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| + | ====== Introduction to the MindSet ====== | ||
| + | Thank you for purchasing NeuroSky' | ||
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| + | For any technical information updates and additional support questions not answered by this document, please register at the NeuroSky support website at [[http:// | ||
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| + | ===== MindSet Contents ===== | ||
| + | * MindSet Quick Start Guide | ||
| + | * MindSet headset with built-in // | ||
| + | * MindSet BCI Demonstration Software CD, containing: | ||
| + | *// | ||
| + | * **PDF documents**: | ||
| + | * MindSet Instruction Manual | ||
| + | * MindSet Quick Start Guide | ||
| + | * Brainwave Visualizer Manual | ||
| + | * The Adventures of NeuroBoy BCI Technical Demonstration Manual | ||
| + | * **Applications** for PC and Mac: | ||
| + | * Brainwave Visualizer | ||
| + | * The Adventures of NeuroBoy BCI Technical Demonstration | ||
| + | * USB cable, for charging the MindSet | ||
| + | * USB // | ||
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| + | ====== NeuroSky Technology Overview ====== | ||
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| + | ===== Brainwaves ===== | ||
| + | The last century of neuroscience research has greatly increased our knowledge about the brain and particularly, | ||
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| + | ^ Brainwave Type ^ Frequency range ^ Mental states and conditions ^ | ||
| + | | Delta | 0.1Hz to 3Hz | Deep, dreamless sleep, non-REM sleep, unconscious | | ||
| + | | Theta | 4Hz to 7Hz | Intuitive, creative, recall, fantasy, imaginary, dream | | ||
| + | | Alpha | 8Hz to 12Hz | Relaxed, but not drowsy, tranquil, conscious | | ||
| + | | Low Beta | 12Hz to 15Hz | Formerly SMR, relaxed yet focused, integrated | | ||
| + | | Midrange Beta | 16Hz to 20Hz | Thinking, aware of self & surroundings | | ||
| + | | High Beta | 21Hz to 30Hz | Alertness, agitation | | ||
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| + | ===== ThinkGear ===== | ||
| + | ThinkGear is the technology inside every NeuroSky product or partner product that enables a device to interface with the wearers’ brainwaves. It includes the sensor that touches the forehead, the contact and reference points located on the ear pad, and the on-board chip that processes all of the data. Both the raw brainwaves and the eSense Meters (Attention and Meditation) are calculated on the ThinkGear chip. | ||
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| + | ===== eSense ===== | ||
| + | eSense(tm) is a NeuroSky' | ||
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| + | ===== eSense Meter - General Information ===== | ||
| + | The eSense meters are a way to show how effectively the user is engaging Attention (similar to concentration) or Meditation (similar to relaxation). | ||
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| + | Like exercising an unfamiliar muscle, it may take some time to gain full proficiency with each of the eSense™ meters. In many cases, people tend to be better at one eSense than the other when they first begin. We recommend trying different tactics until you are successful with one. Once you see a reaction on the screen from your efforts, you will be able to duplicate the action more easily with additional practice. | ||
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| + | Generally, Attention can be controlled through a visual focus. Focus on a singular idea. Try to “funnel” your concentration and focus your train of thought towards pushing up the meter. Other suggestions include picking a point on the screen to stare at or imagining the action you are trying to accomplish happening. For example, look at the Attention eSense meter and imagine the dial moving towards higher numbers. | ||
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| + | For Meditation, it typically helps to try to relax yourself. Connect to a sense of peace and calm by clearing your mind of thoughts and distractions. If you are having difficulty engaging Meditation, close your eyes, wait a number of seconds, and then open your eyes to see how the meter has responded. | ||
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| + | If you have trouble at first in controlling your eSense meter levels, be patient. | ||
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| + | ===== eSense Meter - Technical Description ===== | ||
| + | For each different type of eSense (i.e. Attention, Meditation), | ||
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| + | A value from 60 to 80 is considered “slightly elevated”, | ||
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| + | Similarly, on the other end of the scale, a value between 20 to 40 indicates “reduced” levels of the eSense, while a value between 1 to 20 indicates “strongly lowered” levels of the eSense. These levels may indicate states of distraction, | ||
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| + | The reason for the somewhat wide ranges for each interpretation is that some parts of the eSense algorithm are dynamically learning and at times employ some “slow-adaptive” algorithms to adjust to natural fluctuations and trends of each user, accounting for and compensating for the fact that brainwaves in the human brain are subject to normal ranges of variance and fluctuation. This is part of the reason why ThinkGear sensors are able to operate on a wide range of individuals under an extremely wide range of personal and environmental conditions, while still giving good accuracy and reliability. | ||
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| + | ==== ATTENTION eSense ==== | ||
| + | The eSense Attention meter indicates the intensity of a user's level of mental “focus” or “attention”, | ||
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| + | ==== MEDITATION eSense ==== | ||
| + | The eSense Meditation meter indicates the level of a user's mental “calmness” or “relaxation”. Its value ranges from 0 to 100. Note that Meditation is a measure of a person' | ||
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| + | ====== Setting Up Your MindSet ====== | ||
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| + | ===== Minimum System Requirements ===== | ||
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| + | ^ ^ PC ^ Mac ^ | ||
| + | ^ Operating system | Windows XP or Vista | OS X 10.5 " | ||
| + | ^ Processor | Pentium 4 1.6GHz | Intel Core 2 Duo | | ||
| + | ^ Memory | 512MB | 1GB | | ||
| + | ^ Hard disk | 200MB | 200MB | | ||
| + | ^ Bluetooth | Bundled USB dongle| Bundled USB dongle or built-in receiver required | | ||
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| + | ===== Power On ===== | ||
| + | To turn on the MindSet, hold down the power button until you see the blue LED turn on. Turn off the MindSet by holding down the same power button until the blue LED goes from flashing to solid. Then let go of the button and the LED will turn off. | ||
| + | ===== Charging the MindSet ===== | ||
| + | The MindSet has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery that is charged using the mini-B USB port on top of the left ear cup of the MindSet. Rotate the head and fork outwards to reveal the mini-B USB port. | ||
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| + | To charge the MindSet, plug the supplied USB cable into the MindSet, and connect the other end to a computer or to a USB charger. The red LED on the MindSet will light up to indicate that the MindSet is being charged. Once it is completely charged, the red LED will turn off. Allow the MindSet to fully charge before using it the first time, and then recharge the MindSet as necessary when not in use. The MindSet may take up to eight hours to charge. Charging it overnight is ideal. | ||
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| + | ===== Bluetooth Dongle Setup ===== | ||
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| + | ==== Windows Bluetooth Adapter Installation ==== | ||
| + | < | ||
| + | - Run the Bluetooth software setup on the MindSet Demonstration CD. This program can be accessed from the Auto-Run menu when you insert the MindSet Demonstration Cd. | ||
| + | - Insert the Bluetooth adapter into an available USB port when prompted. | ||
| + | - Restart computer. | ||
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| + | ==== Mac OS X ==== | ||
| + | If your Mac already has // | ||
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| + | ===== Bluetooth MindSet Pairing ===== | ||
| + | ==== Windows Bluetooth Pairing ==== | ||
| + | - Power on the MindSet by holding down the power button for 2 seconds or until the blue light blinks. | ||
| + | - Place the MindSet into pairing mode by pushing in the Media Button for three seconds. The red and blue lights will blink to indicate that the MindSet is in pairing mode. | ||
| + | - Double-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. If the Bluetooth icon is not present, find the Bluetooth icon in the Control Panel. | ||
| + | - Click on //New Connection// | ||
| + | - Choose the Custom Mode option and then click //Next//. | ||
| + | - If the wizard detects the MindSet, it will show up as **MindSet**. | ||
| + | - Select //Serial Port Dev B// and click //Next//. | ||
| + | - Uncheck //Use default COM port// and select the lowest available COM port. Click //Next//. | ||
| + | - Use the default name and icon. Click //Next//. | ||
| + | - Click //Next// to complete the pairing of the MindSet. | ||
| + | - Double click on the MindSet icon to connect to the COM port. The Bluetooth manager will ask for a passkey (PIN) to connect to the MindSet. Enter in '' | ||
| + | - The MindSet is now connected. | ||
| + | - To use the MindSet' | ||
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| + | - If your Mac already has // | ||
| + | - Put the powered-on MindSet into " | ||
| + | - Open //System Preferences//, | ||
| + | - Click on the " **+** " icon in the lower-left to add a new // | ||
| + | - When asked to //Select Device Type//, choose "Any Device", | ||
| + | - Click the " | ||
| + | - In the same window, " | ||
| + | - Once the wizard is done gathering information about the MindSet, click " | ||
| + | - When prompted for a passkey, fill in the passkey **0000**, then click " | ||
| + | - When asked about services, just use the default setting, then click " | ||
| + | - You are now ready to use the MindSet. | ||
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| + | ===== Serial Port Name ===== | ||
| + | ==== Windows XP/Vista ==== | ||
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| + | To find the COM port that your MindSet is connect to, right-click on the MindSet icon in the Bluetooth control panel and select // | ||
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| + | ==== Mac OS X ==== | ||
| + | Since the Mac does not use numbered serial ports, users must determine manually which port the MindSet connects to. Once you've completed the pairing procedure, load up the //System Preferences//, | ||
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| + | Simply copy the text listed next to the //Path// label. This is the MindSet' | ||
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| + | < | ||
| + | \clearpage | ||
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| + | ===== Bluetooth Troubleshooting ===== | ||
| + | Common causes for // | ||
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| + | ^ Problem ^ Cause ^ Solution ^ | ||
| + | | Pairing failed | Incorrect passkey | Use **0000** as the passkey while pairing. | | ||
| + | | Pairing failed| Low battery | Charge the MindSet completely before use. | | ||
| + | | Cannot see the MindSet while searching for // | ||
| + | | Cannot add the SPP service during pairing | The MindSet' | ||
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| + | ====== Using Your MindSet ====== | ||
| + | This chapter walks you through fitting the MindSet and installation of the included MindSet software on your PC or Mac. | ||
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| + | ===== Fitting the MindSet | ||
| + | The MindSet is more than your average headset. It has the ability to use your brainwaves for exciting new applications. | ||
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| + | In order to take full advantage of these functions and features of the MindSet, the MindSet must be properly worn. | ||
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| + | - The sides of the Mindset are adjustable and can be extended to fit various sizes. | ||
| + | - Orient the MindSet with the Forehead Sensor Arm on your left hand side. Put on the MindSet. If the sensor does not make contact with the forehead or if the fit is not comfortable, | ||
| + | - Make sure the contact points on the left ear pad make skin-contact with your ear. Move any hair or obstructions out of the way. Readjust the left ear cup as necessary to make proper contact with your ear. | ||
| + | - Adjust the Forehead Sensor Arm of the headset so that the Forehead Sensor makes contact with your forehead. This sensor must maintain contact in order to properly measure your brainwaves. The sensor should be comfortable, | ||
| + | - This is how the MindSet should look when properly worn. During usage, if you are not receiving a signal, repeat the steps above to make minor adjustments to ensure the sensor and contacts have proper **skin contact**. | ||
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| + | ===== MindSet Stereo Audio and Bluetooth Headset Functions ===== | ||
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| + | ==== Controls ==== | ||
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| + | === Stereo Audio === | ||
| + | ^ Button ^ Function ^ | ||
| + | | Pairing / Media Button | Directional pushes of the Pairing/ | ||
| + | | Play / Pause | Tap the Media Button directly inwards, without any directional ' | ||
| + | | Volume Up | Push the Media Button upwards. | | ||
| + | | Volume Down | Push the Media Button downwards. | | ||
| + | | Backwards | Push the Media Button to the left. | | ||
| + | | Forwards | Push the Media Button to the right. | | ||
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| + | === Bluetooth Headset === | ||
| + | ^ Button ^ Function ^ | ||
| + | | Phone Button | To answer a call, press the Phone Button. To end a call, press the Phone Button again.| | ||
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| + | ==== Windows Vista==== | ||
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| + | === Stereo Audio === | ||
| + | === Windows Bluetooth Audio Pairing === | ||
| + | - Power on the MindSet by holding down the power button for 2 seconds or until the blue LED blinks. | ||
| + | - Place the MindSet into pairing mode by pushing in the Media Button for three seconds. The red and blue LEDs will blink to indicate that the MindSet is in pairing mode. | ||
| + | - Double-click on the Bluetooth icon in the system tray. If the Bluetooth icon is not present, find the Bluetooth icon in the Control Panel. | ||
| + | - Click on //New Connection// | ||
| + | - Choose the Custom Mode option and then click //Next//. | ||
| + | - If the wizard detects the MindSet, it will show up as **MindSet**. | ||
| + | - Select //Audio Sink// and click //Next//. | ||
| + | - The Bluetooth manager may ask for a passkey (PIN) to connect to the MindSet. Enter in '' | ||
| + | - Rename the Connection Name to '' | ||
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| + | If you have properly followed the MindSet installation procedure, audio functionality will be enabled. | ||
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| + | The MindSet' | ||
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| + | === Bluetooth Headset === | ||
| + | The MindSet can also support voice and telephone functions for many different cell phones. Please refer to your phone' | ||
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| + | ==== Mac OS X ==== | ||
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| + | To enable // | ||
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| + | To use the MindSet as a // | ||
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| + | ===== Software Installation ===== | ||
| + | ==== Windows XP/Vista ==== | ||
| + | - Insert the MindSet BCI Demonstration Software CD into the CD drive of your computer. | ||
| + | - The CD will automatically bring up the Auto-Installer window. If it does not, execute the '' | ||
| + | - An on-screen menu will come up that directs you to install each of the included software applications. Click on the buttons of the software packages you would like to install. Folders containing the setup files will be opened. Double click on the setup files to install. | ||
| + | - Documentation for each software application is also available from the on-screen menu. | ||
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| + | ==== Mac OS X ==== | ||
| + | - Insert the MindSet BCI Demonstration Software CD into the CD drive of your computer. | ||
| + | - The CD will automatically bring up the Auto-Installer window. | ||
| + | - An on-screen menu will direct you to drag and install each of the included software applications. Simply drag the programs as directed. | ||
| + | - Documentation for each software application is also available from the on-screen menu. | ||
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| + | ==== Brainwave Visualizer ==== | ||
| + | The Brainwave Visualizer is a colorful, interactive application controlled by your brain that shows you a graphical representation of your brain’s activity. The Brainwave Visualizer includes the Brainwave Visualization, | ||
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| + | The on-screen shapes morph and change color depending on your state of mind. Please refer to the included Brainwave Visualizer Manual for more details. | ||
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| + | ==== The Adventures of NeuroBoy BCI Technology Demonstration ==== | ||
| + | As NeuroBoy(tm), | ||
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| + | The game provides a 3rd-person environment. | ||
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| + | ====== Additional Products ====== | ||
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| + | To find new and exciting ways to unlock the full potential of you MindSet, visit the NeuroSky Store for additional software and applications: | ||
| + | ==== MindSet Development Tools (MDT) ==== | ||
| + | The NeuroSky MindSet Development Tools (MDT) is available for free from the NeuroSky Store, and provides all the tools and resources necessary to create and publish games and applications capable of taking advantage of the exciting new Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) technology of NeuroSky’s MindSet headset. The MDT includes drivers, sample code, and documentation describing how to develop applications for several software platforms, including PC, Symbian, and even lower level platforms such as microcontrollers like the Arduino(tm). | ||
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| + | Languages directly supported include C/C++, C#, Java (through JNI), and J2ME. In addition, the MDT provides the ThinkGear Connector (TGC), a daemon-like software that runs on Windows or Mac OS X, and opens a TCP port on the user's local computer so that applications can connect to it and retrieve MindSet data. As long as the TGC is running on one of the supported platforms and connected to a MindSet, then any application written in any language that can communicate through TCP sockets (such as Flash' | ||
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| + | Create exciting new games that challenge people to use the power of their mind or retrofit your existing games with a new dimension of brainwave control. | ||
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| + | The MindSet Development Tools (MDT) are available for //free// and can be downloaded from the NeuroSky Store at [[http:// | ||
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| + | ==== MindSet Research Tools (MRT) ==== | ||
| + | The NeuroSky MindSet Research Tools (MRT) enable researchers to use the MindSet as a data collection device. Using the cost effective and user-friendly features of MindSet in conjunction with the MRT allows researchers to broaden the scope of their research and to make efficient use of resources. | ||
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| + | The MRT includes the NeuroView software, which make it easy to connect, graph, view, and record MindSet data in real time. The MRT also includes the more advanced NeuroSkyLab MATLAB module, which adds the ability to define custom MATLAB scripts and functions for customized processing and analysis of MindSet data. | ||
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| + | For more information on the uses and capabilities of the MindSet Research Tools, please visit:\\ | ||
| + | %%http:// | ||
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| + | ====== Care and Maintenance ====== | ||
| + | * Clean the MindSet' | ||
| + | * For travel and storage, gently push the sensor boom up until it is aligned with the top of the headset. Be careful not to overextend the maximum range of the boom by adjusting it beyond the natural stopping point | ||
| + | * Do not expose the MindSet to temperatures above 140°F (60°C) | ||
| + | * Be careful not to kink or overly bend the sensor boom. This will reduce the ease of fit | ||
| + | * Dropping or throwing the MindSet may damage the MindSet | ||
| + | * The MindSet is not intended for use on pets | ||
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| + | ====== Troubleshooting ====== | ||
| + | **//The MindSet does not turn on.//**\\ | ||
| + | The MindSet' | ||
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| + | **//I am having issues with my Bluetooth connection.// | ||
| + | Please use the // | ||
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| + | **//I cannot get my Bluetooth sound working.// | ||
| + | * **Important: | ||
| + | * If you have already paired the MindSet Bluetooth Audio, double click on the //MindSet Audio// icon in the Bluetooth control panel to connect the MindSet audio service. | ||
| + | * You may need to restart your media player or other application to enable sound through the MindSet after pairing. | ||
| + | * If you still cannot connect, delete the //MindSet Audio// icon and pair the MindSet again. | ||
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| + | **//The signal quality status is consistently poor (fewer than three bars).// | ||
| + | The ear contacts should be resting directly on your ear and the forehead sensor should be on your forehead. Also, check that the sensors and contacts are making good contact with the skin. Make sure to remove all obstructions including hair and jewelry. | ||
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| + | It usually takes three or four seconds for the headset to validate the signal after holding still. Also make certain to keep the sensor and contacts clean. | ||
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| + | **//The eSense meters do not move.//**\\ | ||
| + | Verify that the // | ||
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| + | Allow the eSense meters to go through a few moments to go through initialization before troubleshooting. | ||
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| + | **//I don't seem to be able to control the eSense(tm) meters.// | ||
| + | Like exercising an unfamiliar muscle, it may take some time to gain full proficiency with the eSense™ meters. First, be sure you understand how the eSense meters work and what they are measuring. Generally, we recommend engaging Attention by concentrating and Meditation by relaxing. Most importantly, | ||
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| + | **//I have a problem that is not covered by this Troubleshooting section.// | ||
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| + | ===== Support ===== | ||
| + | For further technical support, please register on the NeuroSky Support Forums at [[http:// | ||
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| + | ===== FCC ===== | ||
| + | This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is | ||
| + | subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause | ||
| + | harmful interference, | ||
| + | received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. | ||
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| + | Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. | ||
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| + | ENGLISH: ISO/IEC Guide 37 [17]. | ||
| + | * Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, tablecloths, | ||
| + | * No naked flame sources, such as lighted candles, should be placed on the apparatus; | ||
| + | * Battery disposal: Lithium Ion batteries are classified by the federal government as non-hazardous waste and are safe for disposal in the normal municipal waste stream. These batteries, however, do contain recyclable materials and are accepted for recycling. Contact your local government for disposal or recycling practices in your area. | ||
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| + | Warnings: | ||
| + | * Batteries shall not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, or the like. | ||
| + | * Excessive sound pressure from earphones and headphones can cause hearing loss. | ||
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| + | Temperature operating range: 0-35 OC | ||
| + | Operating Voltage: 5 V (when recharging through the USB Port. 4.3 V (normal operation with battery) | ||
| + | Current Rating: During battery recharging: 250 mA maximum Normal use under battery power: 60 mA maximum. | ||
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| + | ===== Addendums ===== | ||
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| + | The use of this device must comply with the following NCC requirements: | ||