BASIC TEMPERATURE TAKING (FOREHEAD MODE)
1. If the thermometer is stored in a significantly different environment than testing location, place it in the testing
location for approximately 30 minutes prior to use.
2. Users and thermometer should be in the same ambient temperature for at least 10 minutes before taking
measurements
3. Press the
Power Button
to begin - Time, Unit Mode and Forehead/Object mode should be visible and there will
be 2 beeps when the thermometer is ready to take a measurement.
4. Hold the thermometer approximately 1” away from head, aim steady at the center of the forehead and press
the
Start Button
.
5. Temperature will show on the display along with a beep or beeps once measurement is complete.
a. If a temperature >100 °F is measured, there will be a long beep followed by 3 short beeps
b. Do not move the thermometer until beeps stop.
6. Wait at least 3 seconds after the beep to take the next temperature reading
TROUBLESHOOTING
Er 1
Er 2
Er 3
Er 4
Er 5
Hi
Lo
Error Message
Problem
Solution
The thermometer is not ready to take
a measurement
The ambient temperature is not within the
range of 50-104 °F (10-40 °C)
The thermometer is placed incorrectly
or unsteady
The thermometer is experiencing a rapid
ambient temperature change
The thermometer is not functioning
properly
Temperature measured in higher than
109.4 °F (43 °C)
Temperature measured in lower than
93.2 °F (34 °C)
Battery charge is low
Take a measurement until a or appears
on the display
Place thermometer in a testing location within the range
for approximately 30 minutes prior to use
Hold the thermometer approximately 1” away from head,
aim steady at the center of the forehead
Allow the thermometer to acclimate in the testing location within
the range 50-104 °F (10-40 °C) for approximately 30 minutes
Remove the battery for 1 minute and reinstall. If the message
reappears after pressing the
Power Button
, contact the retailer
or service
Make sure Basic Temperature Taking instructions and
Helpful Hints
(above)
have been followed. For additional
tips, refer to Operating Manual for more Temperature
Taking Hints.
Replace the battery with 2 new AAA akaline batteries
HELPFUL HINTS
• Oils or cosmetics on the forehead may give a lower temperature reading. Remove dirt from the forehead before taking
a measurement. Wait at least 10 minutes after washing the forehead are before taking a reading.
• Do not take temperature over scar tissue, open sores or abrasions.
• Do not take temperature on a perspiring or sweating forehead.
• Do not use thermometer outdoors.
• The probe window must be kept clean, dry and undamaged at all times to ensure accurate readings.
• To clean probe window, using a clean cotton swab dipped in 70% alcohol, wipe the probe window 3 times. Wait 10
minutes before taking temperatures.
• The thermometer is initially calibrated at the time of manufacture. If used properly, readjustments are not necessary.
