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Getting Started
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Getting Started
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Meter Overview
Meter Overview
Your
C
ONTOUR
®
XT
Meter
Your
C
ONTOUR
®
N
EXT
Test Strip
Grey End
Insert this end into
the test strip port.
Sample Tip
Blood sample
pulled in here.
Test Strip Port
Up/Down
Scroll Buttons
Display
Memory Button
(On/Off, Memory
Recall, Enter)
Re-setting Handle
Release Button
Lancet Holder
Lancet
Endcap
Dial
Round
Protective Cap
Adjustable Endcap
Your
M
ICROLET
®
2
Lancing Device
Grip Indent
Your Meter Display
The picture below shows all the symbols that appear on
your meter display. To view, with the meter off, press
and hold
▲
or
▼
. All display segments will appear for
10 seconds. If you need more than 10 seconds to check
the display, press and hold
▲
or
▼
again.
While all characters are displayed, it is very impor-
tant to verify that
is fully displayed. If there
are missing segments, see Error Codes and Symbols
(pages 32 – 34). This may affect the way you see your
results.
or
will
appear if the meter
is in 12 hour setup.
Center area on the
display that shows either
your test result or any
error codes.
Top area on
the display
presenting
date and time.
Day/month format.
Results are
displayed as
mmol/L or mg/dL.
The 7 appears when
viewing 7 day HI–
LO summary.
Indicates sound
is turned on.
Pre-meal
result marker.
Post-meal
result marker.
Identifies a
Diary entry.
Indicates a
reminder has
been set.
The batteries are
low and need to be
changed, and will
remain on display
until batteries are
changed.
Indicates Average.
Control solution
result marker.
The meter is
ready to test.
Indicates it is too
cold or too hot for
your meter to test
accurately.
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