• the Set Button is pressed and held for 3 seconds, or
• after 2 minutes of non-use.
Refer to lancing device Instructions for Use for detailed
instructions.
1. Check dates on test strip vial being used. Do not use if
either 4 months after first opening or after date printed next
to on label, whichever comes first.
2. Allow vial of test strips and meter to adjust to room
temperature for 10 minutes.
3. Wash hands in warm, soapy water. Rinse well and dry
thoroughly.
4. Remove one test strip from vial. Close test strip vial
immediately. Use test strip quickly after taking it out of the
vial.
5. Insert test strip firmly into Test Port. Meter turns on.
6. Wait until Drop Symbol appears in the Display. Keep
test strip in meter until testing is finished. Do not add blood
to test strip before inserting into meter.
7. Set lancing device aside. Lance fingertip. To help blood
drop form, lower hand to waist level and gently massage
from palm to fingertip. Allow blood drop to form before
attempting to apply to the test strip.
8. With test strip in Meter, touch Sample Tip to top of
blood drop. Allow blood to be drawn into the test strip.
9. Remove test strip from drop when dashes appear
across the meter Display. Meter is testing.
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