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Remove the batteries whenever you are
planning to store the unit for a long period of time.
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When replacing batteries, use new batteries as
specified in this user manual. Do not mix new and
old batteries.
•
Do not place objects such as stickers on the
wrist cuff or unit, as these may impair the
measurement.
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Do not subject the unit to excessive force,
shock, dust, temperature changes, or humidity.
Such treatment may result in malfunction, a
shorter electronic life span, damaged batteries, or
distorted parts.
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Do not tamper with the internal components.
Doing so will terminate the product warranty and
may cause damage.
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The unit contains no user- serviceable parts.
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If you no longer need to use this product,
protect the environment by bringing it to your
dealer or designated collection point for proper
disposal.
USEFUL REFERENCE
ABOUT BLOOD PRESSURE
What is blood pressure?
Blood pressure is the force generated by the
blood against the walls of arteries during cardiac
contraction and relaxation (e.g., the pumping
action of the heart).
What are systolic pressure and diastolic
pressure?
When ventricles contract and pump blood out of
the heart, blood pressure reaches its maximum
value. This highest pressure in the cycle is known
as systolic pressure. When the heart relaxes
between heartbeats, the lowest blood pressure is
diastolic pressure.
Why measure your blood pressure?
Blood pressure measurement can highly reflect
on
e’s health condition. High blood pressure is
potentially linked to serious illnesses such as
stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. Since
there is no symptom most of the time, many
hypertensive people do not realize they are at risk
until their health is seriously threatened.
What is the standard blood pressure
classification?
The figure illustrates the blood pressure
classification made by World Health Organization
(WHO) and International Society of Hypertension
(ISH) in 1999.
Reference material:
1999 World Health
Organization - International Society of
Hypertension Guidelines for the management of
hypertension, Journal of Hypertension, 1999,
17(2): 151-183.
This is used as the basis for the coloured
hypertension indication bar to the right of the
screen.
Blood pressure is considered high when
either the diastolic or systolic blood pressure
