User's Manual
1-20 Introduction and Setup
Actiwatch Reader
Actiwatch Reader and ActiReader are very similar in their operation. Installation
and setup are the same.
However, please keep the following in mind when using the Actiwatch Reader:
• The Actiwatch Reader is white. The ActiReader is black.
• Instead of a slot for aligning the Actiwatch, place the Actiwatch over the
image and slide it up and down until the Ready LED is lit.
• The small dot on Actiwatch must be in the same corner as the small dot
on the reader.
• Researchers with laptop computers may switch the Actiwatch Reader to
Battery Power for proper function.
• If using battery power, you may need to replace the reader battery
periodically (see Replacing ActiReader Battery later in this section).
• As with the ActiReader, the COM port selection in the software must be
correct,andthecommunicationswizardmustberunning,fortheReady
LED to be lit.
Actiwatch Reader top panel with orientation dot
Green dot
Serial I/O Port
Power Toggle Switch
Actiwatch Reader