Accu-Chek Performa Connect User manual

Performa Combo
00048009787/C-0313
Roche USA – 51500
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www.accu-chek.com
Getting Started Guide
BLOOD GLUCOSE METER
ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK PERFORMA, PERFORMA COMBO, and ACCU-CHEK SPIRIT COMBO are
trademarks of Roche.
The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and
any use of such marks by Roche is under license. Other trademarks and product names are the
property of their respective owners.

LAST UPDATE: 2012-10
Distributed in Australia by:
Roche Diagnostics Australia Pty. Ltd.
31 Victoria Avenue, Castle Hill
NSW 2154, Australia
ABN 29 003 001 205
Phone: [phone] (Pump Hotline)
Phone: [phone] (Orders)
Fax: [phone] (Orders)
www.accu-chek.com.au

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Roche USA – 51500
V4/1 – 00048009787/C – Black
Roche USA – 51500
V4/2 – 00048009787/C – Cyan
Roche USA – 51500
V4/3 – 00048009787/C – Magenta
Roche USA – 51500
V4/4 – 00048009787/C – Yellow
Contents
Introduction 3
1 Understanding Your New System 5
1.1 Overview 6
1.2 The Accu-Chek Performa Combo Meter at a Glance 7
1.3 The Accu-Chek Spirit Combo Insulin Pump at a Glance 14
1.4 Screen Content and Navigation 16
2 Getting Started 25
2.1 Overview 26
2.2 Setup Wizard 27
2.3 Setup Wizard: Important Information 46
3 Testing Your Blood Glucose 55
3.1 Overview 56
3.2 Performing a Blood Glucose Test 57

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Appendix: Explanation of Symbols 61
Glossary 63
Index 69

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Introduction
Whether the Accu-Chek Performa Combo meter is your first blood glucose meter or you have used a meter
for some time, please take the time to read the Getting Started Guide, the Standard Owner’s Booklet, and the
Advanced Owner’s Booklet carefully before you use your new meter. To use it correctly and dependably, you
need to understand its operation, screen displays, and all individual features.
Your new meter includes three booklets:
• Getting Started Guide: Use this booklet to set up
the meter.
• Standard Owner’s Booklet: Use this booklet for
instructions on how to operate the standard
features of the meter.
• Advanced Owner’s Booklet: Use this booklet for
instructions on how to operate the advanced
features of the meter.
This booklet includes information about:
• Understanding your new Accu-Chek Performa
Combo system
• Getting started
• Completing the Setup Wizard
• Testing your blood glucose

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w WARNING
• This Getting Started Guide does not replace the Standard Owner’s Booklet for your Accu-Chek
Performa Combo meter. The Standard Owner’s Booklet contains important handling instructions and
additional information.
• Choking hazard. Small parts. Keep away from children under the age of 3 years.
Suitable for self-testing
Should you have any questions, please contact the Accu-Chek Pump Hotline on 1800 633 457. A listing is at the
back of the Standard Owner’s Booklet.

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1 Understanding Your New System
1.1 Overview 6
1.2 The Accu-Chek Performa Combo Meter at a Glance 7
1.3 The Accu-Chek Spirit Combo Insulin Pump at a Glance 14
1.4 Screen Content and Navigation 16

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1.1 Overview
Your new meter has several new features to assist you in managing your diabetes. It is important that you
understand the features and how to operate the meter correctly.
i NOTE
• This booklet shows sample screens. The screens in this booklet may look slightly dierent from the
screens on the meter. If you have any questions about the meter screens, contact the Accu-Chek Pump
Hotline on 1800 633 457.
• On the meter display, the activation chip is referred to as a code key. Code key and activation chip are
interchangeable and mean the same thing.

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1.2 The Accu-Chek Performa Combo Meter at a Glance
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1. Display
Shows menus, results, messages, and
data stored in the diary
2. Left/Right Soft Keys
Press to select the menu or option
above the key
3. Buttons
Press to enter menus or the diary,
adjust settings, and scroll through
results
4. Backlight Button
Press to adjust the backlight level
5. Test Strip Slot
Insert golden end of test strip here
6. Power On/O Button
Press to turn the meter on or o

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7. Infrared (IR) Window
Transfers data from the meter to a computer
8. Activation Chip Slot
Activation chip is pre-inserted here
9. Battery Door
Remove the battery door by pushing the tab and
pulling up the door
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10. Batteries
Insert batteries according to the + and - symbols
in the battery compartment.
11. Control Solution Bottle
(for example)
12. Test Strip Container
(for example)
13. Test Strip - Golden End
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.
14. Test Strip - Yellow Window
Touch blood drop or control solution here.
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15. Top View
Infrared (IR) Window
16. Activation Chip
(for example)
17. Side View
Pre-inserted activation chip
i NOTE
Your meter is already coded and comes with a pre-inserted black activation chip that you never need to
change. Even if you use test strips from boxes that contain another activation chip that is a different color or
has different numbers, you never need to change the black activation chip again.
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The meter has seven buttons and two soft keys.
1. Left Soft Key
2. Up Arrow
3. Left Arrow
4. Down Arrow
5. Power On/O
6. Right Soft Key
7. Right Arrow
8. Enter
9. Backlight
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• You hear a sound every time an active button/soft key is pressed unless you turned o the key sound.
• Press or insert a test strip to turn on the meter. If the meter displays the Time/Date screen, make
the necessary changes and select Save.
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Table of Buttons and Soft Keys
Button Name Function
Left Arrow Move or scroll to the left in a screen.
Right Arrow Move or scroll to the right in a screen.
Up Arrow Move or scroll up in a screen.
Down Arrow Move or scroll down in a screen.
Left Soft Key Select the option above the key on the display.
Right Soft Key Select the option above the key on the display.
Enter
• Select a menu or option.
• Save changes and exit the entry fi eld.
Backlight
• Adjust the backlight level (low, medium, high).
• Turn Bluetooth® wireless technology on and o (press and hold in
the BLUETOOTH screen).
Power On/Off Turn the meter on and off.

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Table of Button Combinations
Button Combination Name Function
When the buttons are locked, press and
hold and until the Main Menu
appears.
Unlock Keys Unlock the buttons.
With the meter turned off, press and
hold and then press .
Meter/Pump Pairing Begin meter and pump pairing.

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1.3 The Accu-Chek Spirit Combo Insulin Pump at a Glance
1. Menu Key
Cycles through menus, functions, and information
screens
2. OK Key
Selects current settings displayed on screen, saves
changes, exits a screen, and allows the user to
view the QUICK INFO screen
3. Display
Shows menus, messages, and data stored in the
pump memory
4. Cartridge
Holds insulin
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5. Adapter
Connects the cartridge to the infusion set
6. Up Key
Moves forward in an information screen, increases
a setting, turns on the backlight, programs a Quick
Bolus, cancels a Quick Bolus, and turns o the
STOP-Warning
7. Down Key
Moves backward in an information screen,
decreases a setting, programs a Quick Bolus,
cancels a Quick Bolus, and turns o the
STOP-Warning
8. Infusion Set
Connects the pump to your body to deliver insulin
For information about the pump, see the Accu-Chek Spirit Combo Insulin Pump User Guide.

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1.4 Screen Content and Navigation
This section provides an explanation of how to understand and navigate the screens on the meter.
Each time the meter is turned on, this splash screen (Accu-Chek logo screen) is displayed for a short period of
time.

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1. Sound Icon
Appears when the beeper is turned on
2. Time
3. Vibrate Icon
Appears when vibrate is turned on
4. Date
5. Low Battery Icon
Appears when the meter batteries are low
6. Menu Options
7. Bluetooth Wireless Technology Icon
Indicates whether the Bluetooth wireless technology
is on, o , or connecting
Features on the Main Menu:
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i NOTE
• To select an item on a menu, press or to highlight (blue) the menu item and then press .
• When using the meter to remotely control the pump, the buttons of the meter have di ering functions.
For more information, see the Advanced Owner’s Booklet.

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Bluetooth Wireless Technology Icon Communication States
You may turn Bluetooth wireless technology on or off at any time using the meter.
Icon Communication State
Bluetooth wireless technology is on. The meter and pump are communicating.
Bluetooth wireless technology is off. The meter and pump are not communicating.
Bluetooth wireless technology is on. However, the meter and pump are not communicating.