Replacing the Batteries
The OneTouch
®
Basic
®
Meter comes
with batteries already installed. When
the batteries need to be replaced, use
two AAA,
1
.
5
-volt alkaline batteries.
The batteries should last about
18
months when testing up to two (
2
)
times a day. When the battery symbol
appears on the meter display, the
batteries are getting low.
You will still be able to test with low
batteries, but you should replace them
as soon as possible.
When
appears flashing on the display, the
meter will no longer give results and you
must replace the batteries before you
can perform another test.
The meter’s current time and date
settings are saved for a minimum of
30
minutes after the batteries have
battry
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