Lifescan SureStep manual Error Possible Cause What to do

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ERROR

POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

The meter is not within the temperature range of 10–35°C (50–95°F).

Allow the meter to warm or cool slowly before performing another test. Do not apply heat or cold to the meter or test strips.

1.	The meter test	1.	Clean; refer to pages 47–51.
	strip holder,
	lens area, and
	contact points
	are dirty, or

2.	The test strip	2.	Slide the test strip holder
	holder is not		into the meter until it is
	fully in		completely inserted.
	place, or

MESSAGES

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Contents Manuel du propriétaire Owner’s Booklet Page Page Page Page Page TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S Checking the SystemUnderstanding Your Results Solving Problems Page A R N I N G T H E S Y S T E M Learning SureStep Blood Glucose Meter Covers the lens areaSureStep Test Strips BackImportant Test Strip Information Display Symbols AM PMExample Learning HI mmol/L Three Easy Steps to Coding D I N G T H E M E T E RTurn On the Meter Check the Code Numbers Code the MeterControl Solution Test SureStep Glucose Control SolutionE C K I N G T H E S Y S T E M Important Control Solution Test Information Before Testing, Check the Code Apply a Small Drop of Control SolutionCheck Confirmation Dot Insert the Test Strip and Read ResultMark the Test Result as a Control Solution Test Within the control range, you are Control Solution Range Testing Your Blood Detailed Test ProcedureGetting a Drop of Blood Testing Cock the Penlet Plus Sampler Wash Your Hands Lance Your FingerRemove the Lancet Testing How to Test Your Blood Apply Blood to the Test Strip Testing Too Much Blood Not Enough Blood Example Testing Date Test Resu LIN Insu Ation Optional Colour Chart Colour Chart is not a replacement for a SureStep Meter testTesting Long-Term Diabetes Findings D E R S TA N D I N G Y O U R R E S U LT SOverview What This Means for YouFrequency of Testing Comparing Meter Laboratory ResultsExpected Test Results Target Range Glucose Ranges For People Without Your Target Before Testing Testing Tips to Ensure AccuracyAfter Testing Health Conditions Causing Out-of-Range Results Results Recommendations for Better Diabetes Control ReferencesUsing the Meter for the First Time Recalling Results from Meter MemoryRecalling All Results Meter Memory Uploading Memory Data Caring for Your Meter Cleaning the MeterGeneral Care Clean the Test Strip Holder Remove the Test Strip HolderClean the Lens Area and Contact Points Replace the Test Strip Holder Changing the Batteries Remove the Battery Door Squeeze the tab and lift upRemove the Old Batteries Close the Battery DoorInsert New Batteries A N G I N G M E T E R S E T T I N G S Set-Up Mode Entering Set-Up Mode Setting the Time and DateSetting the Time Setting the Year Setting the Day Display of Last ResultUnit of Measurement Beep Signals 30-Day Test Averages Time Format Date FormatExiting the Set-Up Mode LV I N G P R O B L E M S Helpful MessagesFacing up Symbol Message What to do Error Messages Pink test square Colour of the confirmation dot To the pink test Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do Performance Characteristics E C I F I C AT I O N SGuarantee and Warranty Day Money-Back GuaranteeWarranty Regulatory Information Coding the Meter Blood Application Canada 800 A./É.-U