There are two specific things to be aware of during setup:
The WristOx2 3150 is a Bluetooth device that connects to your computer. Therefore, your computer must be Bluetooth capable and have it enabled. When Bluetooth is enabled, there is usually a Bluetooth icon in the system tray.
If this icon does not appear in the system tray, then either your computer does not have Bluetooth or it may not be enabled. See your computer or Bluetooth adapter manufacturer for further assistance.
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There are several different Bluetooth stacks on the market. The three most popular will be covered with this tutorial: Microsoft, Toshiba and WIDCOMM.
To access the visual interface for this stack, try double-clicking the Bluetooth icon in the lower right corner of your computer desktop. If you do not see it there, you may have to look for the icon in the Control Panel.
After clicking the New Connection button on the screen, the Add New Connection Wizard will take you through the process. Select Custom Mode.
Before clicking the Next button, the device needs to be in Discovery Mode. To do this turn on the WristOx2 3150 by pressing the small button on the top-left of the device. For the next 3 minutes the device is in discovery mode.
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Depending on your environment, you may find multiple Bluetooth® devices in your area. Many people have phones, computers, headphones and other bluetooth enabled devices. The WristOx2 3150 device will have the Nonin_Medical_Inc._ prefix in the label. The last six digits in the label will match the last six digits of the WristOx2 3150's serial number which is found on the back of the device. It is the inset text above the S/N label. Click Next button.
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Bluetooth® technology works on a pairing system. In most cases a passkey is used for authentication between the devices. The passkey for your WristOx2 3150 is the last six digits of the device's serial number. The serial number is the inset text above the S/N label on the back of the device.
At this point your computer is attempting to pair with the device.
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At some point in the process you will be prompted for the passkey. This is the last six digits of the device's serial number and is also displayed at the end of the device name. Once the passkey has been entered and the OK button has been clicked, the device will attempt to pair up.
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Once pairing has been completed, the wizard will display the outgoing COM port that is being used. Write this information down for future reference.
If you need to find the outgoing COM port information later you can do this by selecting the device in the main stack window and clicking the Detail button. Click Next button.
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To find the incoming COM port:
Depending on your environment, you may find multiple Bluetooth® devices in your area. Many people have phones, computers, headphones and other Bluetooth-enabled devices. The WristOx2 3150 device will have the Nonin_Medical_Inc._ prefix in the label. The last six digits in the label will match the last six digits of the WristOx2 3150's serial number which is found on the back of the device. It is the inset text above the S/N label. Click the Next button to continue.
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Bluetooth® technology works on a pairing system. In most cases a passkey is used for authentication between the devices. The six digit passkey is the last and the larger typeface of the device's serial number.Select Use the Passkey Found in the Documentation and type in your 6-digit device label and click Next button.
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Depending on your environment, you may find multiple Bluetooth® devices in your area. Many people have phones, computers, headphones and other bluetooth enabled devices. The WristOx2 3150 device will have the Nonin_Medical_Inc._ prefix in the label. The last six digits in the label will match the last six digits of the WristOx2 3150's serial number which is found on the back of the device. It is the inset text above the S/N label. Click the Next button.
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At some point in the process you will be prompted for the passkey. This is the last six digits of the device's serial number and is also displayed at the end of the device name. Once the passkey has been entered and the Next button has been clicked, the device will attempt to pair up.
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Because of limitations that existed in previous versions of the WIDCOMM Stack, it is important that the version being used is 5.1.0.4200 or higher. This can be verified within the stack by clicking Help > About My Bluetooth Places on the menu. The version number can be seen on the About dialog box.
If you have an older version you can download a newer one here. Be sure to uninstall your older version prior to installing the updated one.
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Now you are ready to upload SpO2 and Heart Rate data to a software application or personal health record such as Microsoft® HealthVault™. This is a free online platform that allows you to easily manage, store and review your health information with clinicians and family in a secure environment. For more information about HealthVault and other applications for the WristOx2 3150, please visit www.nonin.com/ehealth.
This website will be updated as new applications become available.
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Why doesn't my device show up in the discovery window?
Be sure the device is powered up. Restart the device, in case the 3 minute discovery period has expired.
Can I remove the device from my stack window?
Yes, but be sure the device has been successfully paired with a different computer before removing it from the stack window.
What are the minimum and preferred Bluetooth requirements for using this device?
Minumum: Bluetooth 1.2; USB 1.1; Class II Device.
Preferred: Bluetooth 2.0 or later; USB 2.0; Class I Device.
Why is the pairing failing after I enter my passkey?
Be sure the device is powered up. Restart the device, in case the 3 minute discovery time has expired.
Try the passkey '0000'.
What computer access rights do I need to install the WristOx2 3150?
Depending on your computer system, you may need administrator rights to add COM ports to your system. If your computer is connected to a network, you may need to talk to your system administrator for assistance.
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