3
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SYSTEM
Turning your meter on
To perform a test, insert a test strip as far as it will go. The meter will briefly perform system checks, then the display will
turn on.
or
With the meter turned off, press and hold for two seconds
to access MAIN MENU. Check that the screen shows solid black
for two seconds. If it does, the display is working properly. If
the meter does not power on, try changing the meter battery.
See
Replacing the batteries
in Section 7.
Using the meter display backlight
When the meter is already on, press and hold for two
seconds to turn the backlight on or off.
Turning your meter off
There are several ways to turn your meter off:
• Press and hold for five seconds.
• Your meter will turn off by itself if left alone for two minutes.
• Go to MAIN MENU and press or to highlight METER OFF, then press .
• Before or after completing a test, remove the test strip. If you advance from the test result screen to the MAIN MENU by
pressing , removing the test strip will not turn the meter off. Use one of the three methods above.
CAUTION:
If you see any light areas within the
black start-up screen, there may be a problem with
the meter. Contact LifeScan Customer Care on Freephone
0800 121 200 (UK) or 1800 535 676 (Ireland).
