Omron M2 basic instruction manual Taking a Reading, Diastolic blood pressure Pulse display

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3.Using the Unit

3.3Taking a Reading

1.Press the O/I START button to turn the unit on. The cuff starts to inflate automatically.

Sit in a chair with your feet flat on the floor and place your arm on a table so that the cuff will be at the same level as your heart. Keep still and do not talk during measurement.

Note: To cancel a measurement, press the O/I START button to turn the unit off and to release the air in the arm cuff.

2.Inflation stops and the measurement starts with deflating. As the cuff deflates, the heartbeat symbol ( ) flashes at every heartbeat.

3.When the measurement is complete, the arm cuff completely deflates. Your blood pressure and pulse rate are displayed.

4.Check the measurement results.

The unit automatically stores blood pressure and pulse rate into its memory. Refer to “3.5 Using the Memory Function”.

Systolic blood pressure

Diastolic blood pressure

Pulse display

Note: Wait 2-3 minutes before taking another blood pressure measurement. Waiting between readings allows the arteries to return to the condition prior to taking the blood pressure measurement.

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Contents Model M2 Basic Digital Automatic Blood Pressure MonitorContents Introduction Important Safety Information General UsageGeneral Precautions Important Safety Information Overview Display Package Contents others Preparation Installing/Replacing the Batteries Battery Life & Replacement Correct Posture Sit upright with your back straightIncorrect Posture Applying the Arm Cuff Taking Measurements on the Right Arm Taking a Reading Diastolic blood pressure Pulse displayArm cuff is too loose Movement or talking During measurementUsing the Unit Instructions for Special Conditions Using the Memory Function To Delete the Value Stored in Memory Quick Reference Guide Handling Errors and Problems Error Messages Error Display Cause RemedyBlinks or Appears ContinuouslyTroubleshooting Problem Cause RemedyProblem Cause Remedy Maintenance and Storage MaintenanceStorage Wide Range Cuff Medium Arm Cuff Arm circumference 22 42 cm Optional PartsLarge Arm Cuff AC Adapter S Technical Data Technical Data What is Blood Pressure? Some Useful Information about Blood PressureSystolic blood pressure mmHg Severe hypertension Manufacturer EU-representativeProduction facility Subsidiary Handelsgesellschaft mbH