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9.To release the used test strip, hold the meter with the test strip pointing down
over a waste container. Press the release button. Be sure the heel of your hand is not against the meter handle.
NOTE: If you block the meter handle with your hand, the test
strip may not release properly.
10. Press the button to turn the meter off.
NOTE: If you forget to turn your meter off, it will turn off automatically after three minutes. This will save battery power.
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