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• Press c to display correct species (matching the code on the strip vial)
• Press m to save
6. Set Species
After you have inserted the test strip again, you can change the species code on the meter:
Press and hold m and at the same time press c to switch between the species codes
7. Obtain a blood drop
When the droplet and strip appear on the display, use the lancing device to obtain a blood drop.
See Obtaining a Blood Sample section of user guide.
Caution: Do not press c or m buttons when performing a test.
This may change the code and provide an inaccurate result or an Error.
8. Apply and hold blood to the sample area of the test strip until:
You hear a beep and a vertical line appears
the meter will start a countdown (3, 2, 1)
This indicates the test strip obtained enough blood and the meter is checking the glucose level. If
a vertical line does not appear after 5 seconds, the sample may be too small.