3.2 Setting the Time, Date and Year
1. Immediately after selecting the user, press the SET button, the YEAR will flash. Press
the MEM button to choose the year and press SET to store in the memory.
2. Repeat the same process to set the MONTH by pressing the MEM button. Press the
SET button to store it in the memory.
3. The same process is repeated to set the DATE. The date will flash and can be changed
with the MEM button. Afterwards, HOURS will begin to flash.
4. TIME; hours, and then minutes can be set following the same procedure by using the
MEM button.
5. Next “ ” will be displayed and the HOUR will flash. Press the MEM button to
change the HOUR digits, press the SET button to confirm.
6. Next the MINUTE digits will flash, press the MEM button to change then press SET
button to confirm.
7. Next “OFF” will flash, press the MEM button to choose OFF or ON, press the SET
button to confirm. Once Alarm 1 is set, you can also set Alarm 2 following the same
steps above. (see section 3.11 for details)
8. After the alarms have been set, “ ” will appear on the display. Press the SET button to disregard. See section 3.9
to clear the memory.
NOTE: In order to change any setting you must repeat the process and confirm each setting by
pushing the SET button.
NOTE: Press the START/STOP button to turn the monitor ON or OFF.
3.3 Obtaining Accurate Measurements
Your blood pressure can vary based on numerous factors, physiological conditions, and your surroundings. Follow
these guidelines to obtain accurate and error-free measurements of your blood pressure and pulse rate.
3.3A Tips on Taking Accurate Measurements
In morning before breakfast, 2
hours after dinner, before taking
medication.
Avoid coffee and smoking within the
hour, and no exercise 30 minutes
before measuring.
Do not speak while taking the
measurement.
Sit with legs uncrossed so as not to
restrict blood flow.
Empty bladder (if necessary).
Rest quietly for 5 minutes.
Remain calm and quiet while the
measurement is in process.
Take measurements on the non
dominant arm.
Sit with back supported and
measurement arm resting on a table.
Sit with feet flat on the floor.
Ensure that the cuff is level
with the heart while the arm is
supported on the table.
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