Chapter 2: Training Setup; Initial Training Session; Preparing The Training Space; Putting On The Sensors - Hocoma Valedo Manuel De L'utilisateur

Chapter 2: Training Setup

Initial Training Session

Turn on your sensors and pair them to your computing device. Now let's prepare
the training space and learn where to put the sensors.

Preparing the Training Space

Make sure you have plenty of space around you to safely train. You have the
option of training while holding the computing device or with it standing on a table
in front of you.
 Many tablet computing devices have covers that also function as stands.
 With some computing devices it is possible to connect it to your television or
computer monitor. Consult the user manual of your computing device for
information.
 If you do connect your computing device to your television or computer
monitor, remember to keep the computing device nearby as the sensors are
connected to it and you will have to tap buttons on the screen.
Unplug your computing device from its charging cable for training.
Clear the space around your feet from any cables or other items you may
trip on during training.
Be careful if you train on a rug; the rug might bunch and become a tripping
hazard. We recommend either choosing a new training space or moving the
rug for training.
Make sure the sensors are kept at least 1 m (39 inches) away from any
electromagnetic, ferromagnetic (such as large speakers or appliances) or
metallic objects.
Mobile phones, watches, power adaptors (for a laptop), or other devices
containing magnetic elements can distort sensor signals. Keep these items
an appropriate distance away from the sensors. Walls and floors may also
contain electrical cables, metal pipes or reinforced frames.

Putting on the Sensors

Placing the lower back sensor
Figure 4: Correct placement of lower back
sensor
1. Wipe the sensors with a damp cloth.
2. Place a piece of double-sided tape on the back of the sensor.
3. Remove the backing of the double-sided tape.
4. Place the sensor. (Make sure micro USB port is pointing down.)
 Wearing a belt for your pants could cause the sensor to fall off or could lead
to sensor signal distortion.
 It may be easier the first few times to place the chest sensor without a shirt
and in front of a mirror.
 Always unplug sensors from charging cable before placing them on yourself.
 We recommend wiping the backside of both sensors and the areas of your
body where the sensors go with a damp cloth and then drying. This will help
the double-sided tape to stick better to the sensor and to your skin.
Placing the chest sensor
Figure 5: Correct placement range of the chest
sensor
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