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Taking a Reading
1) Press and hold the POWER/SCAN button for one second,
then release. The system will perform a self-test, Fig 1.
2) After performing the self-test, the display will show the
last temperature taken, Fig. 2. The thermometer will beep
indicating that the unit is ready for measurement.
3) Straighten the ear canal to give a clear view of the
eardrum.
* For children under 1 year, pull the ear straight
back, Fig. 3.
* For ages 1 year to adult, pull the ear up and back,
Fig. 4.
NOTE: Many pediatricians recommend the use of ear ther-
mometers for children older than 6 months.
4) While pulling on the ear, insert the probe snugly into the
ear canal and press the SCAN button, Fig. 5. Release the
button.
5) If the measurement is below 100.4
o
F (38
o
C), the ther-
mometer will beep once and the measurement will be
shown on the display with a happy face symbol, Fig. 6.
6) If the temperature is 100.4
o
F (38
o
C) or above, the ther-
mometer will sound one long beep followed by two short
beeps. The measurement will be shown on the display
with a sad face symbol to indicate fever, Fig. 7.
NOTE:
To ensure accuracy, please wait at least 5 seconds between successive
readings.
Changing Modes
Temperature readings can be displayed in either Fahrenheit
or Celsius. To switch between F
o
or
o
C, press and hold the
POWER/SCAN button. Without releasing, also press the
MEM button and toggle between the modes, Fig. 1 and 2.
Fig. 1
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 2
