Lifescan blood glucose monitoring system manual Changing the Batteries

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If this symbol appears after cleaning the meter, check to see if you insert- ed the test strip holder completely and securely. The test strip holder may be out of position. See pages 59–63 for error descriptions.

Note: If using a 10% bleach solution, this message may indicate that you have not completely removed the bleach residue on the gray area of the inside of the test strip holder cover. Wipe with a cloth dampened with water.

Changing the Batteries

The SURESTEP® Blood Glucose Meter comes with two AAA alka- line batteries already installed. When this symbol appears

the batteries are low and you should replace them as soon as possible. The meter will still provide accurate test results with

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Contents Owner’s Booklet Page Important phone numbers Meter Serial Number Page Checking the System TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SUnderstanding Your Results Solving Problems Page A R N I N G T H E S Y S T E M Quick Reference Holds two AAA alkaline batteries Surestep Blood Glucose MeterBlack Tip Confirmation Dot Surestep Test StripsImportant Test Strip Information Display Symbols Example Test Result Replace the Two AAA Alkaline Batteries HI mg/dL Clean Meter and Test Strip HolderThree Easy Steps to Coding D I N G T H E M E T E RCode the Meter Check the Code NumbersE C K I N G T H E S Y S T E M Surestep Glucose Control SolutionImportant Control Solution Test Information Apply a Small Drop of Control Solution Before Testing, Check the CodeInsert the Test Strip and Read Result Check Confirmation DotSurestep Control Solution Range S T I N G Y O U R B L O O D Getting a Drop of BloodInsert a Lancet Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler Testing Cock the Penlet II Sampler Get a Drop of Blood Testing Remove the Lancet Step-by-Step Test Procedure Before Testing Apply Blood to the Test Strip On the displayTesting Check the Confirmation Dot Too Much BloodNot Enough Blood Example Kahn, R., and Weir, G. Joslin’s Diabetes Mellitus, 13th Color Chart is not a replacement for a Surestep Meter test Optional Color ChartTesting Overview D E R S TA N D I N G Y O U R R E S U LT SRecent Diabetes Findings What This Means for YouComparing Meter Laboratory Results Frequency of TestingExpected Test Results Target Range Glucose Ranges For People Without Your Target After Testing Testing Tips to Ensure AccuracyHealth Conditions Causing Out-of-Range Results Results References Recommendations for Better Diabetes ControlRecalling Results from Meter Memory Using the Meter for the First TimeRecalling All Results in Meter Memory Recalling Your Last Result Cleaning the Meter R I N G F O R Y O U R M E T E RGeneral Care Remove the Test Strip Holder Clean the Test Strip HolderClean the Lens Area and Contact Points Replace the Test Strip Holder Changing the Batteries Remove the Battery Door Close the Battery Door Remove the Old BatteriesInsert New Batteries A N G I N G M E T E R S E T T I N G S Set-Up Mode Display of Last Result Entering Set-Up ModeUnit of Measurement Beep Signals Settings Helpful Messages LV I N G P R O B L E M SFacing up Error Possible Cause What to do Error MessagesConfirmation dot versus Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do E C I F I C AT I O N S Performance CharacteristicsThree-Year Warranty Day Money-Back GuaranteeWarranty Coding the Meter Blood Application A. English 1 800 Español 1 800

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