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5.1 Setting time and date
With the thermometer switched on, hold the “ ” button depressed for 5 seconds. As soon as the “SET” symbol appears
in the display, you can use the “SCAN” button to set in turn the 12 or 24 hour mode, hour, minute, year, month and day
(‚24‘ appears in the display for the 24-hour mode). Confi rm the values set in each case with the “ ” button.
5.2 Batteries
The Type 3V CR2032 battery is already fi tted and depending on usage has a life of around 3000
measurements. When the battery gets weak, the battery warning symbol appears
. It is still pos-
sible to measure the temperature. Battery must be replaced. When the battery symbol fl ashes
,
the battery must be exchanged by sliding the battery compartment cover off to the rear.
Switch off the device, press the batttery compartment lock with a sharp object and slide the battery
compartment cover downwards at the same time.
Insert a new battery of the same type with the positive pole at the top. Close the battery compart-
ment cover again.
Used batteries should not go into domestic refuse. You are legally obliged to dispose of the batteries
correctly. Dispose of them through your electrical dealer or local recycling centre.
Note: you will fi nd these symbols on batteries containing toxic substances: Pb = battery contains lead, Cd
= battery contains cadmium, Hg = battery contains mercury. The battery in this device does not contain
toxic substances.
6. During use
Always ensure that the sensor is clean and undamaged. Switch on the thermometer with the “ ” button.
6.1 Forehead measurement
After a short self-test and two short beeps, the thermometer is ready for measuring the temperature at the forehead/tem-
ple. The infrared thermometer is in ‘Forehead thermometer’ mode. This is indicated by the symbol .
Note that
– the thermometer must have been at least 30 minutes in the room in which the measurement is made,
– the measuring result may be falsifi ed by physical activity, fundamentally increased sweat formation on the forehead,
consumption of vasoconstrictive medications and skin irritations,
– the forehead or temple must be free of sweat and cosmetics.
Pb Cd Hg