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Step 2 – Testing Blood Glucose
Note:
Insertion of a new test strip at any time, except while in the data
transfer mode (see page 35) will cause the meter to enter the test mode.
1. Insert a test strip into the strip port, contact bars end first and facing up.
This will turn on the meter and display all the display segments. If the audio
option is on, the meter will beep, signaling the meter is turned on. The
display will turn on briefly with all the icons and segments turned on.
Check the display to confirm that all the display segments turn on with no
missing components.
2. The display will then show only the date and time, with a dash moving
across the display. Check the display to ensure no inappropriate segments
or icons are permanently turned on.
3. Following this display check, the system will enter the test mode. The
display will show the date and time and the strip icon with the blood sample
icon blinking, to indicate that the test strip is inserted correctly and a drop of
blood can be added. If the test strip has been inserted incorrectly, the meter
will not turn on. The meter is ready for testing when the blinking blood drop
and strip symbol appears. At this time a blood drop can be added.
4. Touch the blood sample to the sample tip at the end of the test strip. If the
audio option is turned on, the meter will beep to indicate the sample is
sufficient and the measurement has started. If you applied a drop of blood,
but do not see the countdown begin, you may reapply a second drop of
blood within 3 seconds.
NOT READY
NOT READY
NOT READY
READY TO TEST
