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How Do I Use the CardioMessenger?
Note:
When the red light in the “traffic light” flashes, it does
not
indicate a problem. It means you must call your
physician. Your physician will inform you if this fea-
ture is used.
However, when the yellow light in the “traffic light”
flashes or is continuously lit, there is a problem.
Continuous
flashing
First turn the CardioMessenger on and off. If you see
the green and yellow light flashing for five minutes
after turning the CardioMessenger back on, there is
no connection to the GSM network.
If you place the CardioMessenger in a location with
good reception, you will not necessarily need to turn it
on or off.
Note:
It can take up to 15 minutes before a connection is
established to a GSM network.
If the CardioMessenger is close to your bed and gen-
erally cannot establish a connection to the GSM net-
work, contact your physician.
Continuous
illumination
Turn the CardioMessenger on and off. If the yellow
light continues to be illuminated, reset the
CardioMessenger by restarting it.
Note:
Other transmitters can interfere with the receiver that
the CardioMessenger uses for implant information. If
this should occur, the physician will contact you.
Note:
A properly functioning CardioMessenger has no influ-
ence on the operation of your implant.
Resetting
If the yellow CardioMessenger light is flashing or con-
tinuously illuminated, you have already turned it on
and off, and you have eliminated all possible sources
of error, reset it by restarting the CardioMessenger.
Press the reset button (located on the back of the
CardioMessenger) with a sharp object such as a ball-
point pen or the end of a straightened paper clip.
