Optium Xceed User Manual

6 Doing A Control Solution Test 55
Why Do A Control Solution Test? 55
When Is Doing A Control Solution Test Recommended? 55
Important Information about Control Solution Testing 55
What You Will Need 57
How to Do Control Solution Testing 57
Understanding Your Result 64
7 Reviewing & Using Your Results 65
What Can Your Monitor Show You? 65
How to See Results in Memory 66
How to See Averages 69
Transferring Your Results to A Computer 71
8 Understanding & Troubleshooting
Error Messages 72
What An Error Message Means & 72
What You Need to Do
9 Your Monitor’s Specifications
& Limitations 77
Important Information about Using Blood 80
Samples from the Forearm, Upper Arm,
or Base of the Thumb
10 Caring For Your Monitor 82
Cleaning Your Monitor 82
Replacing Your Monitor’s Battery 83
11 Support & Guarantee 87
References 89
133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 3

Optium Xceed Specifications

General

Sample Size	0.6 microliters
Test Time	5 seconds
Battery Life	Approximately 1000 tests
Blood Sample	Capillary whole blood
Memory Capacity	450 results
Operating Temperature	10°C to 40°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 90% RH
Power Source	2 x AAA batteries