T H E M E T E R
Before performing a test, set up the volume, time and date on
your meter.
A. With the meter off, press and hold the button for 3 seconds until SET appears.
B. Press to bypass the reminder alarms.
C. You will be taken to the “SET VOLUME” screen.
1. SET VOLUME:
A. To set volume, press the button to cycle through volume settings.
B. Press to save your selection.
2. SET TIME:
After you save your volume settings,
you will be taken to the “SET TIME” screen.
A. With the “HOUR” numbers flashing, press to change the hour
(note, in 12-hour format, “p” indicates “p.m.”)
B. Press to save.
C. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for minute selection.
3. SET TIME FORMAT:
A. Press to cycle through 12-hour or 24-hour time format.
B. Press to save.
4. SET DATE: After you save your time settings, you will be taken to the
“SET DATE” screen.
A. With the “MONTH” numbers flashing, press to change the month.
B. Press to save.
C. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for DAY selection.
5. SET DATE FORMAT:
A. With the “MONTH AND DAY” numbers flashing, press to cycle through
MONTH-DAY or DAY.MONTH format.
B. Press to save.
6. SET YEAR:
A. With the “YEAR” numbers flashing,
press to change the year setting.
B. Press to save.
After setting the date, you will be taken back to the “set reminders” screen.
To set reminder alarms,
see page 32 of the Complete User Manual.
TO SAVE ALL SETTINGS, PRESS AND HOLD FOR THREE SECONDS UNTIL THE
METER TURNS OFF.
AlphaTRAK
®
2 Meter General Settings
Meter Do’s and Don’ts
The Lancing Device
Getting A Blood Sample
Understanding Results
DO...
Confirm that the species code in the meter matches the species code on the test strip
vial for the pet you are testing (dog or cat).
Quality check the meter by performing a
control solution
test:
>
before first use
> prior to use with a new vial of strips
> after dropping or damaging meter
> upon meter replacement
DON’T...
Apply blood to the test strip before inserting strip into meter.
Get blood into the test strip port.
Use strips other than those made for AlphaTRAK 2.
DON’T GIVE UP!
This might take a little practice, but you’ll be a pro in no time.
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