[. . . ] The objective of its application is to refrain from the habit of reaching for the cigarette. When the urge for the cigarette becomes irresistible, you should consciously smoke no more than one cigarette. After this, you may not smoke again until the next irresistible urge develops. During the first phase, which should last one to two weeks, daily application of your O² Patch for only 30 to 60 minutes in your neck area suffices. [. . . ] After your tobacco consumption has stabilized around 4-5 cigarettes a day, you will stimulate two areas: neck upper abdomen (Plexus) The stimulation program is designed to alleviate the withdrawal symptoms, such as nervousness, excessive appetite and sleeping problems. During the second phase, which should likewise last one to two weeks, daily application of your O² Patch for only about 30 minutes on each stimulation point suffices. Please read these instructions for use carefully before using your O² Patch for the first time. They contain everything you need to know to operate your O² Patch safely and to avoid damage. Store these instructions for use carefully until you either pass your O² Patch on to a new owner along with these instructions or until you dispose of your O² Patch. 1 For which use is your O² Patch suited, and for which is it not? the O² Patch is intended exclusively in humans for external application on the stimulation points described in these instructions of use. The O² Patch is not intended for application on children - not even under the permanent supervision of adults. Do not use the O² Patch if you suffer from cardiac problems, especially from cardiac dysrhythmias. The stimulation current can lead to ventricular fibrillation and in the worst case to cardiac arrest. The stimulation current can interfere with the function of your implant. Repeatedly press the ON+ button until you have reached the highest stimulation intensity that feels comfortable to you. the brightness of the illuminated display increases with the amount of stimulation intensity. Repeatedly press the OFF button if you would like to lower the stimulation intensity. the brightness of the illuminated display decreases with the decreasing stimulation intensity. Turn the O² Patch back on if you wish to continue the application. Always use the O² Patch away from microwave devices or short-wave devices. Apply the O² Patch only to clean, dry, healthy skin that has not been treated with cosmetics and creams. Lower the stimulation intensity or turn off the O² Patch if the effect should become unpleasant. How to turn off the O² Patch: Press the OFF button repeatedly until the illuminated displays turns off. Moisten the back of the electrode patch with a drop of water each on the left and right sides to protect the electrode patch from drying out. Store the O² Patch out of the reach of children and protected from sunlight and moisture until the next application. [. . . ] Store the O² Patch out of the reach of children and protected from sunlight and moisture until the next application. Do not sterilize the electrode patch or the device itself in a steam sterilizer or in a cold sterilizing bath. Only insert into the O² Patch batteries in compliance with the specifications listed in the "Technical Data" section Do not attempt to recharge the batteries!Mail your O² Patch to our service department, see Service and Warranty. [. . . ]