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Date of revision: August 18, 2011
s-a Version 2.1 dated August 26, 2011
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Depth Indicator Window:
Displays the depth setting of the lancing device.
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Release Button:
Fires the lancet.
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Lancet:
Lances the skin to produce a drop of blood.
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Lancet Cover:
Covers the lancet for safety.
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Lancing Device Cap:
Covers the lancet when in lancing device.
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Alternate Site Testing Cap:
An AST clear lancing device cap used for obtaining a blood
sample on the palm (at the base of the thumb) or forearm.
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Lancet Holder Cup:
Holds the lancet in place inside the lancing device.
CHAPTER
5 Meter Basics
METER SYSTEM CHECK
Each time your meter is activated, it will perform a meter system check. All display segments and
the backlight will briefly flash ON.
IMPORTANT: If all the display segments DO NOT flash ON (each time your meter is
activated), do not use the meter. Call sanofi-aventis toll free immediately at 1-888-852-6887.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE METER AND ENTER MENU MODE
[1] When your meter is deactivated, press the CHECK (
) button to enter the menu mode.
[2] Press the DOWN (
) or UP (
) arrow buttons to view the options: MEM, STATS, AVG,
MEAL, GRAPH, TIME, DATE, TAG, RANGE, BEEP, HYPO, HYPER, and ALARM. To
view/alter any of these options or settings press the CHECK (
) button.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE METER AND VIEW INDIVIDUAL RESULTS
[1] When your meter is deactivated, press the CHECK (
) button to enter menu mode. The word
“MEM” is displayed. Press the CHECK (
) button again to see your most recent test result.
[2] Press the DOWN (
) or UP (
) arrow buttons repeatedly to scroll through every test result,
starting from the most recent and ending with the oldest.
HOW TO ACTIVATE THE METER AND VIEW MEALTIME AVERAGES