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2.Preparation
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Battery Life & Replacement
If the battery low symbol ( ) appears on the display,
replace both batteries at the same time.
- When the battery low symbol ( ) starts to blink, you will
still be able to use the unit for a short while. You should
replace the batteries with new ones ahead of time.
- When the symbol ( ) remains lit, the batteries were
exhausted. You should replace the batteries with new
ones at once.
• Turn the unit off before replacing the batteries.
• Remove the batteries if the unit will not be used for three
months or more.
• If the batteries are removed, the Date/Time setting will
need to be reset. See “2.2 Setting the Date and Time” for
details.
• Dispose of batteries according to applicable local
regulations.
• Two new identical 1.5V “AAA” alkaline batteries will last
for approximately 300 measurements, when used to take
two measurements a day.
• Since the supplied batteries are for monitoring use only,
they may have a shorter life and not last for 300
measurements.
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