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