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Microlife BP W10
EN
2. Using the device for the first time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment
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is on the bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (2 x 1.5 V, size AAA), thereby observing the indicated
polarity.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button
3
. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button
4
.
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button for approx. 3 seconds in the setting mode. Press time
button again and then the year number starts to flash. Now you
can enter the new values as described above.
3. Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the measure
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ment.
Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes. Keep
the feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
Always measure on the same wrist
(normally left). It is recom
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mended that doctors perform double arm measurements on a
patients first visit in order to determine which wrist to measure in
the future. The wrist with the higher blood pressure should be
measured.
Remove any items of clothing and your watch, for example, so
that your wrist is free.
Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in the
pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
Warp the cuff on your wrist about 0.5 - 1 cm above your hand.
Fit the cuff comfortably but not too tight. The cuff will cover a wrist
circumference of 13.5 - 21.5 cm (5.25 - 8.5 inches).
