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GETTING STARTED
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test strip
Grey Square End:
Insert this end into the test strip port
Sample Tip: Blood sample pulled in here
Check the Meter Display
Press and hold the OK button until the meter turns on,
about 3 seconds.
The screen displays the Power On Self Test.
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All symbols on the screen and the white strip
port briefly light up. It is very important to verify
that 8.8.8 displays fully and that the white light
from the test strip port is visible.
If there are missing characters or if the strip
port light is a color other than white, contact
Customer Service. This may affect the way you
see your results.
NOTE: Your meter comes with a pre-set time, date, and target range.
You can change these features in Settings. See Settings on page 31.
Target Ranges
The meter compares your blood sugar results with a Target Range
(for example, 70 mg/dL–130 mg/dL) to let you know if your test result is
above, in, or below your Target Range.
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Above Your Target Range.
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In Your Target Range.
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Below Your Target Range.
You can change Target Ranges in Settings .
See Settings on page 31.