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3. Using the Device for the First Time 

Inserting the batteries

 

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The battery compartment (5) is on the 

bottom of the device. Insert the batteries (4 x size AAA 1.5 V), thereby observing the indicated 

polarity. Switch the Lock Switch (13) to «unlock» position. 

Setting the date and time

 

1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the display. You can set the year by 

pressing either the «+» (12) or the «-»  (11)  button. To confirm and then set the month, press the 

time button (9). 

2. Press the «+» (12) or the «-» (11) button to set the month. Press the time button (9) to confirm and 

then set the day. 

3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes. 

4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the date and time are set and the 

time is displayed. 

5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time button down for approx. 3 

seconds until the year number starts to flash. Now you can enter the new values as described 

above 

 

Selecting the correct cuff

 

Microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the  circumference of your upper 

arms (measured by close fitting in the centre of the upper arm). 

Cuff 

for circumference of upper 

17 - 22 cm 

22 - 32 cm 

M - L 

22 - 42 cm 

L - XL 

32 - 52 cm 

Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available for better fitting and comfort. 

Only use Microlife cuffs. 

 

Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff (6) does not fit. 

 

Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector (7) into the cuff socket (3) as far as 

it will go. 

Select the measuring mode: standard or AFIB/MAM mode

 

This device enables you to select either standard (standard single measurement) or AFIB/MAM 

mode (automatic triple measurement). To select standard mode, slide the AFIB/MAM switch (8) on 

the side of the device downwards to position «1» and to select AFIB/MAM mode, slide this switch 

upwards to position «3». 

AFIB/MAM mode (highly recommended)

 

In AFIB/MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in succession and the result is then 

automatically analysed and displayed. Because blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a result 

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Page 5: ...tton 12 Forward Button 13 Lock Switch 14 USB Port Display 15 Date Time 16 Systolic Value 17 Diastolic Value 18 Pulse Rate 19 Battery Display 20 Traffic Light Display 21 Stored Value 22 Pulse Indicator...

Page 6: ...rithm of Microlife has been clinically investigated by several prominent clinical investigators and showed that the device detects patients with AFIB at a certainty of 97 100 1 2 Please read through t...

Page 7: ...de standard or AFIB MAM mode AFIB MAM mode highly recommended 4 Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Device How not to store a reading 5 Appearance of the Atrial Fibrillation Indicator for e...

Page 8: ...s the day progresses You should therefore take your measurements in the same quiet conditions and when you feel relaxed Take at least two readings every time in the morning and in the evening and aver...

Page 9: ...rrhythmia or irregular heart beat It often causes no symptoms yet it significantly increases your risk of stroke You ll need a doctor to help you control the problem How does AFIB impact my family or...

Page 10: ...w you can enter the new values as described above Selecting the correct cuff Microlife offers different cuff sizes Select the cuff size to match the circumference of your upper arms measured by close...

Page 11: ...e which arm to measure in the future The arm with the higher blood pressure should be measured 4 Remove close fitting garments from the upper arm To avoid constriction shirt sleeves should not be roll...

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Page 13: ...crolife Blood Pressure APP microlife vitalis software The memory data can be transferred to the iPhone by connecting the monitor via a Bluetooth Installation and data transmission 1 Install the APP mi...

Page 14: ...of the device 3 Replace the batteries ensure correct polarity as shown by the symbols in the compartment The memory retains all values although date and time must be reset the year number therefore f...

Page 15: ...he measuring signals are inaccurate and no result can therefore be displayed Read through the checklist for performing reliable measurements and then repeat the measurement ERR 6 AFIB MAM Mode There w...

Page 16: ...device unsupervised some parts are small enough to be swallowed Device care Clean the device only with a soft dry cloth Cleaning the cuff Carefully remove spots on the cuff with a damp cloth and soap...

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