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HOW TO MEASURE TEMPERATURE
Note: If the thermometer has been stored at a very low or very high temperature,
allow the unit to adjust to room temperature for at least 15 minutes before using
the device. Wait at least 5 seconds between consecutive readings.
1. Before taking temperature readings, make sure to avoid
any drafts like air conditioning, etc.
2. Push back hair and wipe away any perspiration
from the forehead temporal region.
3. Press the thermometer’s measure key to turn of the device.
4. Aim at the forehead, over the
right temporal region, from a
distance of about 3 cm - 5 cm,
press the thermometer’s measure
key and the temperature will
be instantly displayed.
If the temperature reading is 38°C (100.4°F) or higher,
you will hear 5 beeps and the LCD backlight colour will
turn red which means that you have a high fever.
If the temperature reading is between 37.4°C - 37.9°C
(99.3°F - 100.2°F), you will hear 1 beep and the LCD
backlight colour will turn orange which means that you
have a low fever.
Otherwise, you will hear 1 beep and the LCD backlight
colour will display a green light which means no fever.
Note: If the audio alerts threshold default setting is changed, only the audio alerts
will be pertinent, not the colour alerts.
5. Allow a 3 - 5 second intervals between two readings.
6. The device will automatically shut-off after 30 seconds.
* It is not recommended to drink, eat, smoke, shower or be physically active
before/while taking a temperature reading. Please wait for at least 15 minutes
prior to taking a measurement following any of the above listed items.