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MENU B (Accessed through Button 3)
To access the functions in this Menu press and hold down button 3 until ‘BEFORE’ is
displayed on the screen. The individual functions in this menu can then be accessed by
pressing button 1 repeatedly.
At any time Hold Button 1 down to return to clock.
‘BEFORE’
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Taking medication before the pre
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set alarm time (EARLY DOSE)
It is possible to allow medicine to be taken up to 5 hours before the normal pre
-
set alarm
time. To set this function go to ‘BEFORE’.
Press Buttons 2 or 3 to set the time required (up to 5 hours before in 5 minute increments).
If this function has been set the user may access their medicine in advance by tilting the
dispenser upside down
twice
. When upright again the dispenser will then rotate one
section, the alarm will sound, and the medicine will become available. Tilt the dispenser
again to dispense the medicine and stop the alarm.
NB: If medicine is taken before the normal time, the dispenser will not activate again until the
following medicine is due.
If this function is not required set at 00.00
We do not recommend that the BEFORE function is used for those with confusion.
AFTER (DURATION)
The length of time the alarm will sound / light will flash can be adjusted by the ‘AFTER’
function:
Press Button 1 repeatedly until ‘AFTER’ is displayed. Adjust the required alarm duration by
pressing Buttons 2 or 3 (minimum 5 minutes / maximum 1 hour).
SOUND
There are four alarm sounds available. To choose the alarm sound:
Press Button 1 repeatedly until ’SOUND’ is displayed. Choose your preferred sound
01, 02, 03, or 04 by pressing Buttons 2 or 3. Should no sound be required set at 00.
The alarm will sound every 4 seconds for the first minute, and every 30 seconds thereafter
until medicine is taken or the alarm duration limit is reached (see ‘AFTER’ function above).
LIGHT
Press Button 1 repeatedly until ‘LIGHT’ is displayed.
If the light is not required press button 2 once – ’00’ will be displayed.
If the light is required press button 3 once – ’01’ will be displayed.
HOURS
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24hr / AM
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PM clock settings.
The dispenser is pre
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set to display the time as a 24hr display.
Should you wish to change this to AM/PM clock setting:
Press Button 1 repeatedly until ‘HOURS’ is displayed. Choose AM/PM or 24hrs by pressing
buttons 2 or 3.
NB. Using the 24hr clock is recommended.
