Step by Step Guide
How to get
started
with the C
o
aguChek
®
XS
Follow these steps to get started using the meter:
1. Watch the CoaguChek XS System Training DVD. It will help you get
comfortable with the CoaguChek XS meter and the testing procedure.
2. Read the Accu -Chek
®
Softclix lancet device package insert.
3. With this CoaguChek XS System Getting Started guide by the meter,
follow the steps to perform your first test.
Then, as necessary, refer to the User Manual or
Quick Reference Guide:
The CoaguChek XS System User Manual for Patient Self-Testing is a
comprehensive guide to the meter and test strips. It is designed to
provide answers to your questions about the meter’s operation and
use. The User Manual (version 3) accompanies every XS meter
purchase. Also, see the test strip package insert for more information.
Installing Batteries & Setup
1. Open Compartment
Open the battery compartment
on the back of the meter.
2. Insert Batteries
Insert 4 AAA batteries according
to the diagram inside the battery
compartment.
Right after you insert the batteries, set the date and time.
The date and time settings are important. Each time you run a test, the
meter compares its date with the test strip’s expiration date. If the test
strip is expired, the meter displays an error message and prevents you
from running a test.
Whenever you put batteries in the meter, it automatically goes to Setup
mode (where you set the date and time). You can also go to Setup mode
at any time by pressing the SET button ( ).
Setting Date & Time
1. Start Setup
To set the date and time, use
these buttons: to change a
setting and (SET) to accept
a setting.
If the meter is not already in
Setup mode, press .
The date format flashes in the
upper right corner.
2. Set Date
Press . The year flashes.
to change the year then
to change the month
then .
to change the day then .
The time format flashes in the
upper left corner.
3. Set Time
Press . The hour flashes.
to change the hour then .
to change the minutes
then .
Power the meter off .
4. Check Display
Press and hold the ON-OFF
button .
Make sure all the letters,
numbers, and symbols on
the display appear correctly.
Review The Meter’s Display
section in the User Manual to
review the full display.
Release .
Power the meter off .
Preparing for a Test
1. Gather Items
• CoaguChek XS meter
• Container of test strips
• Test strip code chip
• CoaguChek XS Softclix lancet
device and yellow lancet
2. Match Code
The code number on the test strip
container and the code chip must
match.
Each box of test strips comes with
a matching code chip. Every time
you open a new box of test strips,
you must replace the code chip.
3. Insert Code Chip
Make sure the meter is off.
With the code number facing up,
insert the code chip into the code
chip slot until it snaps into place.
4. Prepare Lancet Device
Pull the cap off the lancet device.
Insert a new yellow lancet. Twist
off the lancet’s protective cap.
Put the cap back on the lancet
device. Line up the notches for the
cap to fit.
Freephone care line
0808 100 7666 (ROI 1 800 992 868) or visit shop.coaguchek.com
COAGUCHEK
®
, BECAUSE IT’S MY LIFE
®
and SOFTCLIX
®
are trademarks of Roche.
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