Taking a Blood Pressure
Measurement
•Wrap the cuff around the arm (refer to previous page)
•Sit upright in a chair with feet flat on the floor.
•Press " " or " " button to select a particular memory zone then press the "START/STOP" button to start the measure- ment. The monitor will automatically inflate to the level that is right for you.
•When taking repeat measurements, make sure to
select the same memory zone before pressing "START/STOP", so the measurement is registered to the appropriate memory.
The appearance of this symbol, , signifies that a certain pulse irregularity was detected during the measurement. Talking, moving, shaking or an irregular pulse during the mea- surement can result in the appearance of this icon. Usually this is not a cause for concern, however if the symbol appears often, we recommend you seek medical advice. The device does not replace a cardiac examination, but serves to detect pulse irregularities at an early stage.
•To stop a reading in process, press the "START/STOP" button.
18Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement