Lifescan Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System manual Before Testing, Setting Meter Code

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BEFORE TESTING

Note: You do not have to enter the set-up mode to test. However, the OneTouch® Basic® Meter has a number of settings you can change, including the language, time and date, display formats, and the unit of measure. For a description of these options and how to set them, see page 47.

Setting Meter Code

Code numbers are used to enable your meter to provide consistent measurements. For this reason, it

is important that the code is set

correctly. You must code the meter before using it for the first time and then every time you change to another vial of OneTouch® Basic®, Profile®, OneTouch® II Test Strips.

CAUTION: If the code number on the meter display does not match the code number on the vial of OneTouch® Basic®, Profile®, OneTouch® II Test Strips, test results may be false.

Code the OneTouch® Basic® Meter in these three easy steps:

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Contents Basic Page Page Important The OneTouch Basic System kit contains Table of Contents Testing Your Blood Page Page Introduction Precautions Limitations Infection Control OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Getting StartedComplete OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System Basic Meter OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose MeterTest Strip HOLDER. The test strip Test Strip OneTouch Basic, Profile, OneTouch II Test StripsImportant Test Strip Information To practice the test procedure, OneTouch Normal Control SolutionSetting Meter Code Before TestingCode the OneTouch Basic Meter in these three easy steps Match the Code Numbers Press the On/Off ButtonCode the Meter Checking the SystemChecking with the Check Strip How to do a check strip test Page Example Checking with Control Solution Control solution test tips Do a control solution testSpot with the tip of the vial Important Control Solution Test Information Test strip in all How to do a control solution testPress On/Off Button. Insert Test Strip Spot facing upControl range You are ready to test your blood Apply Control SolutionControl solution results Meter malfunction Extremes in testing temperatures Abbreviated Test Procedure Testing Your BloodTest Detailed Test ProcedureGetting a Drop of Blood Penlet Plus Sampler, twist off the pro While the lancet is in the OneTouchCock the OneTouch Penlet Plus Sampler Adjust the puncture depth settingLance Your Finger Wash Your HandsRemove the Lancet Required blood volume. Proceed withYour blood glucose test Clockwise Always use caution when removing How to Test Your Blood Test strip. The test Remove a testStrip from the vial Replace the vial Cap immediately Do not touch Test spot onApply Blood Sample Blood to the test Be sure that youTouch only the tip DropAfter the result is displayed Accurate Results SecondsResults will appear without time Date. See Special Messages Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip Remove the test If the following messageStrip from Back Take your meter with you to the lab Comparing Meter and Laboratory ResultsExample Comparing the resultsPage Entering the Memory Mode Using the Meter MemoryRecalling Test Results Entering and Using Set-Up Mode Setting Meter OptionsIf you want to change an option setting, use the C button Clock Time and Date Clock option is set to and when it is set toSetting the Time Setting the Date Or press the M button to move to the next option Beep PromptsLanguage Date Format Time FormatDecimal Separator Unit of MeasureItself off after two minutes of no activity Exiting the Set-Up ModeTest Procedure Messages Solving ProblemsButton Solution testMmol/L 108 mg/dL80 mg/dL 100 mg/dLAlternating with 58 mg/dLAlternating with 58 mg/dL Hi mg/dLError Messages Battry When this symbol is flashing, the batteries are too lowMeter was used in very bright light Test New test strip Test strip was not inserted Test strip moved duringCorrectly New test strip 800 Error3 retest Not enough blood retest Test area may be dirty If appearing when you turnWas turned on Your meter on, your meter’sRepeat the test with a Last test failed after the countdown started Has not yet been coded Message when the meterMeter requires a test Strip vial to operateTaking Care Your Meter Keep the test strip holder and test area clean seeDoing a Daily Check Cleaning the MeterAppears on the display Remove the Test Strip Holder from the Meter Wash only the test strip holder with Clean the Test Strip HolderCareful not to scratch the test area May also be used. Do not apply fullReplace the Test Strip Holder Batteries should last about Replacing the BatteriesTo replace the batteries Door Remove the battery compartmentAgainst a hard surface Remove the batteries and reinsert them as illustrated References15-35C SpecificationsDimensions 4.3 2.6 Weight 4.1 ounces with batteries Alkaline batteriesDay Money-Back Guarantee Guarantee WarrantyThree-Year Warranty Page Index OneTouch Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Page Page Page USA