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4. The blinking test strip and blood drop icon will indicate that the test strip is
inserted correctly and a drop of blood can be added. The meter will not turn on
if the test strip has been inserted incorrectly.
5. 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 also beep to indicate the measurement
has started. If you applied a drop of blood but do not see the starting of the
countdown, you may reapply a second drop of blood within 3 seconds.
DO NOT:
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Apply sample to the front or back of the test strip.
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Smear the blood drop onto the test strip.
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Press your finger against the test strip.
6. The meter will count down from 5 to 1 and then display the measurement
results. The meter will also beep to indicate that measurement is complete.
Then your blood glucose level will display on the screen, along with the “GLU”
symbol, unit measurement, date, and time of the test.
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