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Basic Meter Instructions
• Remove the calibration coding chip from the test strip pack
• The coding chip slot is level with the bottom of the display window.
• Turn the chip so that the flat side with the code number inscribed
on it, is facing upwards.
• Carefully insert the coding chip in the slot and press it in as far as it
will go.
• If the monitor is off, switch it on.
• The bottom line of the display will show the time and date and a
three digit code will be shown in the centre of the display. To the
left of the screen, a test strip symbol and CODE will be flashing. A
red dot flashes in the test-strip guide.
• Make sure that code on the monitor is the same as the code
number on the pack of test strips.
• Ensure you have set the time and date on your Meter before
testing. Please refer to "Entering Settings" in the User's Guide.
• Turn the meter on by pressing centre button
• To check that all display elements are correct, wait for all three
digits 888 to completely appear on the screen
• Check that the code on the screen matches the code number
printed on the test strip vial. Remember to change the code
calibration chip every time you open a new vial of test strips.
• Remove test strip from the vial. Replace vial cap.
• Insert the strip in the test slot in the direction shown by arrows until
it clicks into place.
• The 3 digit code number will disappear.
• After approximately one second, a small blood drop symbol flashes
on display indicating readiness to apply blood to test strip.
• After just a few seconds, you will hear a beep tone and a rotating
box will indicate that the reading is in progress. Result will show in
15 seconds.
• Results will be saved automatically, if time and date are set
correctly.
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