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Lifescan Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System manual Unit of Measure, Decimal Separator

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Unit of Measure

The meter is set to display test results in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL), the standard unit used in the United States. You have the option to change to millimoles per liter (mmol/L), commonly used in Canada and parts of Europe.

now press the M button to review or change any of the options you have chosen or press the on/off button to turn the meter off.

Decimal Separator

Note: The Decimal Separator option appears only if you have selected mmol/L as your unit of measure.

To change the unit of measure, enter the set-up mode (see page 47). Use the

M button to choose the Unit of Measure option. Press the C button to change the unit of measure. You may

The meter is set to display millimoles per liter (mmol/L) using a decimal point. This option allows you to select a comma instead of a decimal point as a decimal separator.

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Lifescan Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System manual Unit of Measure, Decimal Separator

Contents

Basic Page Page Important The OneTouch Basic System kit contains Table of Contents Testing Your Blood Page Page Introduction Precautions Limitations Infection Control OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Getting StartedComplete OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System Basic Meter OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose MeterTest Strip HOLDER. The test strip Test Strip OneTouch Basic, Profile, OneTouch II Test StripsImportant Test Strip Information To practice the test procedure, OneTouch Normal Control SolutionBefore Testing Setting Meter CodeCode the OneTouch Basic Meter in these three easy steps Match the Code Numbers Press the On/Off ButtonCode the Meter Checking the SystemChecking with the Check Strip How to do a check strip test Page Example Checking with Control Solution Do a control solution test Control solution test tipsSpot with the tip of the vial Important Control Solution Test Information Test strip in all How to do a control solution testPress On/Off Button. Insert Test Strip Spot facing upControl range You are ready to test your blood Apply Control SolutionControl solution results Meter malfunction Extremes in testing temperatures Abbreviated Test Procedure Testing Your BloodTest Detailed Test ProcedureGetting a Drop of Blood Penlet Plus Sampler, twist off the pro While the lancet is in the OneTouchCock the OneTouch Penlet Plus Sampler Adjust the puncture depth settingLance Your Finger Wash Your HandsRequired blood volume. Proceed with Remove the LancetYour blood glucose test Clockwise Always use caution when removing How to Test Your Blood Test strip. The test Remove a testStrip from the vial Replace the vial Cap immediately Do not touch Test spot onApply Blood Sample Blood to the test Be sure that youTouch only the tip DropAccurate Results Seconds After the result is displayedResults will appear without time Date. See Special Messages Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip If the following message Remove the testStrip from Back Take your meter with you to the lab Comparing Meter and Laboratory ResultsExample Comparing the resultsPage Entering the Memory Mode Using the Meter MemoryRecalling Test Results Entering and Using Set-Up Mode Setting Meter OptionsIf you want to change an option setting, use the C button Clock Time and Date Clock option is set to and when it is set toSetting the Time Setting the Date Or press the M button to move to the next option Beep PromptsLanguage Date Format Time FormatDecimal Separator Unit of MeasureItself off after two minutes of no activity Exiting the Set-Up ModeTest Procedure Messages Solving ProblemsButton Solution testMmol/L 108 mg/dL80 mg/dL 100 mg/dLAlternating with 58 mg/dLAlternating with 58 mg/dL Hi mg/dLError Messages Battry When this symbol is flashing, the batteries are too lowMeter was used in very bright light Test strip moved during Test New test strip Test strip was not insertedCorrectly New test strip 800 Error3 retest Not enough blood retest Test area may be dirty If appearing when you turnWas turned on Your meter on, your meter’sRepeat the test with a Last test failed after the countdown started Has not yet been coded Message when the meterMeter requires a test Strip vial to operateTaking Care Your Meter Keep the test strip holder and test area clean seeCleaning the Meter Doing a Daily CheckAppears on the display Remove the Test Strip Holder from the Meter Wash only the test strip holder with Clean the Test Strip HolderCareful not to scratch the test area May also be used. Do not apply fullReplace the Test Strip Holder Batteries should last about Replacing the BatteriesTo replace the batteries Remove the battery compartment DoorAgainst a hard surface Remove the batteries and reinsert them as illustrated References15-35C SpecificationsDimensions 4.3 2.6 Weight 4.1 ounces with batteries Alkaline batteriesGuarantee Warranty Day Money-Back GuaranteeThree-Year Warranty Page Index OneTouch Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Page Page Page USA