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f the device is not to be used for a relatively long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
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se identical or equivalent battery types only.
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lways replace all batteries at the same time.
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o not use rechargeable batteries.
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o not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
4. Information about this thermometer
The temperature measurement varies depending on the part of the body where the measurement is taken. In a healthy person, the
variance can be between 0.2 °C and 1 °C (0.4 °F and 1.8 °F) in dierent parts of the body.
Normal temperature range with various thermometers:
Measurements Thermometer used
Forehead temperature 35.8 °C to 37.6 °C (96.4 °F to 99.7 °F) Forehead thermometer
Ear temperature 36.0 °C to 37.8 °C (96.8 °F to 100.0 °F) Ear thermometer
Oral temperature 36.0 °C to 37.4 °C (96.8 °F to 99.3 °F) Conventional thermometer
Rectal temperature 36.3 °C to 37.8 °C (97.3 °F to 100.0 °F) Conventional thermometer
Beurer tip
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emperatures measured with dierent thermometers should never be compared with one another.
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ell your doctor what type of thermometer you used to take your temperature and on what part of the body. Also bear
this in mind if you are diagnosing yourself.
Holding the thermometer in your hand for too long before taking a measurement can cause the device to warm up. This
means the measurement could be incorrect.
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