V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05 11:17 AM Page 10
DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont’d)
Axillary (underarm) Method:
Wipe the underarm with a towel. Place the probe tip under the arm so the tip is touching the skin and close the arm overtop the thermometer (Fig. 5). Be sure no clothing interferes with the contact.
Fig. 5
Gently hold arm close to body to assure proper placement and accurate function.
Rectal Method:
It is recommended to use a probe cover lubricated with water soluble jelly.
Gently slide the sensor tip of the thermometer no more than 1/2” (1.2 cm) into the rectum. DO NOT USE IF ANY RESISTANCE IS NOTED.
6.A running circle on the display screen will appear indicating that measurement is in progress (Fig. 6).
7. Temperature will be displayed after a long |
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beep is heard (approximately 6 seconds). |
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The backlight will come on after 2 |
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seconds and remain on for 7 seconds. |
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8.Turn the unit off either by pressing the Power ( 
) button or by replacing the probe in the probe holder. In either case, be sure to clean the probe tip before you put it in the probe holder.
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