Garmin INDEX BPM, Owner'S Manual

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Measuring Your Blood Pressure and Pulse Rate
You can take a single measurement (1X), or you can take three consecutive measurements and calculate the
average (3X).
1 Unfold the cuff strap.
2 Grip the retaining bar, and loosen the cuff strap by pulling the cuff strap through the retaining bar until it
forms a loop.
TIP: If necessary, pull the retaining bar away from the device to begin forming the loop.
3 Fold the cuff strap over the retaining bar, and fasten the hook and loop strap.
4 Place your arm into the cuff loop, and slide the device to your upper arm.
The device should be above your elbow and level with your heart. The display should face you.
TIP: You should be able to remove the fastened cuff without adjusting it each time.
5 If necessary, remove the cuff from your arm and readjust the cuff.
6 Sit down with your feet flat on the floor.
7 Place your arm on a table or flat surface.
8 Press any button to wake up the device.
9 Select an option:
• For a 1X measurement, press .
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• For a 3X measurement, hold .
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NOTE: There is a one minute rest period between each measurement. Do not move or talk until the third
measurement is complete.
The arm cuff automatically inflates and deflates for each measurement. The results appear on the display.
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