Lifescan Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System manual Replacing the Batteries

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Replacing the Batteries

You will still be able to test with low batteries, but you should replace them as soon as possible.

When

The OneTouch® Basic® Meter comes with batteries already installed. When the batteries need to be replaced, use two AAA, 1.5-volt alkaline batteries.

The batteries should last about

18 months when testing up to two (2) times a day. When the battery symbol appears on the meter display, the batteries are getting low.

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appears flashing on the display, the meter will no longer give results and you must replace the batteries before you can perform another test.

The meter’s current time and date settings are saved for a minimum of 30 minutes after the batteries have

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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 Getting Started OneTouch Basic Blood GlucoseComplete OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Meter Basic MeterTest Strip HOLDER. The test strip OneTouch Basic, Profile, OneTouch II Test Strips Test StripImportant Test Strip Information OneTouch Normal Control Solution To practice the test procedure,Code the OneTouch Basic Meter in these three easy steps Before TestingSetting Meter Code Press the On/Off Button Match the Code NumbersChecking the System Code the MeterChecking with the Check Strip How to do a check strip test Page Example Checking with Control Solution Spot with the tip of the vial Do a control solution testControl solution test tips Important Control Solution Test Information Spot facing up How to do a control solution testPress On/Off Button. Insert Test Strip Test strip in allApply Control Solution Control range You are ready to test your bloodControl solution results Meter malfunction Extremes in testing temperatures Testing Your Blood Abbreviated Test ProcedureDetailed Test Procedure TestGetting a Drop of Blood While the lancet is in the OneTouch Penlet Plus Sampler, twist off the proAdjust the puncture depth setting Cock the OneTouch Penlet Plus SamplerWash Your Hands Lance Your FingerYour blood glucose test Clockwise Required blood volume. Proceed withRemove the Lancet Always use caution when removing How to Test Your Blood Replace the vial Cap immediately Do not touch Test spot on Remove a testStrip from the vial Test strip. The testApply Blood Sample Drop Be sure that youTouch only the tip Blood to the testResults will appear without time Date. See Accurate Results SecondsAfter the result is displayed Special Messages Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip Strip from If the following messageRemove the test Back Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results Take your meter with you to the labComparing the results ExamplePage Using the Meter Memory Entering the Memory ModeRecalling Test Results Setting Meter Options Entering and Using Set-Up ModeIf you want to change an option setting, use the C button Clock option is set to and when it is set to Clock Time and DateSetting the Time Setting the Date Beep Prompts Or press the M button to move to the next optionLanguage Time Format Date FormatUnit of Measure Decimal SeparatorExiting the Set-Up Mode Itself off after two minutes of no activitySolving Problems Test Procedure MessagesSolution test Button108 mg/dL Mmol/L100 mg/dL 80 mg/dLHi mg/dL 58 mg/dLAlternating with 58 mg/dL Alternating withError Messages When this symbol is flashing, the batteries are too low BattryMeter was used in very bright light Correctly New test strip Test strip moved duringTest New test strip Test strip was not inserted 800 Error3 retest Not enough blood retest Your meter on, your meter’s If appearing when you turnWas turned on Test area may be dirtyRepeat the test with a Last test failed after the countdown started Strip vial to operate Message when the meterMeter requires a test Has not yet been codedKeep the test strip holder and test area clean see Taking Care Your MeterAppears on the display Cleaning the MeterDoing a Daily Check Remove the Test Strip Holder from the Meter Clean the Test Strip Holder Wash only the test strip holder withMay also be used. Do not apply full Careful not to scratch the test areaReplace the Test Strip Holder Replacing the Batteries Batteries should last aboutTo replace the batteries Against a hard surface Remove the battery compartmentDoor References Remove the batteries and reinsert them as illustratedAlkaline batteries SpecificationsDimensions 4.3 2.6 Weight 4.1 ounces with batteries 15-35CThree-Year Warranty Guarantee WarrantyDay Money-Back Guarantee Page Index OneTouch Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Page Page Page USA