Took a while for me to understand exactly how to work the pen. There are very limited instructions in the manual. I will try my best to share what ive learned.
Getting started:
1) if you dont know what youre doing, at minimum purchase a chart of meridians and points prior to use. This does not come with any diagrams.
2) You will need some kind of conducting gel. Thia comes with an empty container to fill. Aloe Vera is a great cheap option
Steps to begin:
1) unpack and charge. Leave the probe until youre ready to use. The green light DOES NOT mean it's done. Light will go off when it is charged. Start to finish, charging probably takes 10 15 min tops. Make sure To turn to off position To Charge or after/between use use .
2) Put your Settings ( on/off INT) at 4 for fattier tissue and 2-3 for face or close to bone. For "SEN" keep low around 2 (if you turn it up it will misidentify points). The dial that looks like volume, frequency, is just how fast it beeps or how fast the signal is sent. I keep mine about 3/4 way up but all the way up is fine too.
3) To begin scanning , plug in probe and put the gel on the area of the point youre looking for. (Make sure you hold it like a pencil -touching both metal plates with one hand and in the other hold it inside a closed fist). Scan over a point and watch the screen.
It will read 00 until you hit the point and it will begin to beep and green light will flash.
( If you dont hear anyting as you place it over the are try adding more gel or turn SEN up 1 number at a time. In general though you will not hear or see anything except the digital screen change to show its on).
Reading the screen:
1) When the light begins to flash and the beeping is fast you have found a point. Move it around lightly touching the skin while watching the screen.
Treatment:
1) The highest number on the screen indicates the best angle and pressure to use. Watching the screen and find your high number (e.g. screen says 94) and push the treatment or "loc stim" button to deliver the current.
- Start
Hold for 20 sec to one minute per point. The number should drop to around 15-20. Although sometimes I have gotten it to 00.
And Done!
Other tips:
1) I usually charge it again after 3 points or when I notice the baseline is lower than what it was (beeping of initial point is significantly less).
2) before starting, set the current on 2 and touch the tip of your fingers to the end and push to treat so you can adjust the current to your needs. 3) you may sometimes feel the current go to the hand holding the device. Just losen your grip and watch the numbers. 4) its helpful to have a partner to hold the probe. The big flat probe is for your face and pointed for the rest
5) Use it max maybe 3x a day or 6 points.
Thats all I got! Overall its a great device and well worth the money. Its helpful if you know how to use it! So far it really helps with my foot cramps and pain in my neck and shoulders.
Ok! Good luck!
