Bayer HealthCare Contour next EZ User manual

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USER GUIDE
Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
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WARNING: Potential Biohazard
Health care professionals or persons using this system
on multiple patients should follow the infection control
procedure approved by their facility. All products or
objects which come in contact with human blood,
even after cleaning, should be handled as if capable
of transmitting viral diseases. The user should follow
the recommendations for prevention of blood-borne
transmissible diseases in health care settings as
recommended for potentially infectious human
specimens prior to repair service or investigation.1
For complete cleaning instructions, see page 15.
• The MICROLET®2 device is not suitable for use by health
care professionals. It must not be used on more than one
person due to risk of infection.
Intended Use
The CONTOUR®NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring system
is intended for self-testing by people with diabetes
and by health care professionals to monitor glucose
concentrations in capillary or venous whole blood.
Capillary samples may be drawn from the fingertip only.
It is intended for in vitro diagnostic use only. The test
provides a quantitative measurement of glucose in blood
from 0.6 mmol/L to 33.3 mmol/L. The CONTOUR NEXTEZ
blood glucose monitoring system is not intended for
diagnosis of, or screening for diabetes mellitus, and is not
for use in neonatal care.
Information For Safety
• Read your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ user guide, the
MICROLET®2 lancing device insert and all instructional
materials provided in your meter kit before testing. Please
follow all instructions for use and care exactly as described
to help avoid inaccurate results.
• Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
• Used test strips and lancets are possible biohazards and
must be disposed of as medical waste.
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TESTING SETUP AND USE TECHNICAL,
SERVICE & CARE
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Your Meter Overview ........................................................iii
Your Meter Features.......................................................... 4
Information For Safety....................................................... 5
Getting Ready to Test........................................................ 8
Getting the Blood Drop................................................... 10
Testing Your Blood .......................................................... 11
Cleaning Your Meter........................................................ 15
Control Solution Testing.................................................. 16
Setting the Time, Date and Sound.................................. 20
Set-up for Basic (L-1) and Advanced (L-2) Modes......... 23
Personalizing LO, HI and Reminder Settings.................. 24
Using Marker and Reminder Features............................ 26
Transferring Results to a Computer ................................ 29
Viewing Results: Basic Mode.......................................... 32
Viewing Results: Advanced Mode .................................. 34
Error Codes and Symbols............................................... 37
Changing the Batteries ................................................... 42
Caring for Your Meter...................................................... 44
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose ..................... 45
Specifications.................................................................. 46
Service Information ......................................................... 52
Warranty .......................................................................... 53
Supplies........................................................................... 55
Table of Contents
Your CONTOUR®NEXT Test Strip
Gray End
Insert this end into the test strip port.
Sample Tip
Blood sample pulled in here.
Your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ Meter
Your MICROLET®2Lancing Device
Re-setting Handle
Grip Indent
Lancet Holder
Lancet
Round Protective Cap
Adjustable Endcap
Endcap Dial
Release Button
Display
Up/Down
Scroll Buttons
Memory Button
(On/Off, Memory
Recall, Enter)
Test Strip Port
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Your Meter Display
The picture below shows all the symbols that appear
on your meter display. To view, with the meter off, press
and hold ▲or ▼. All display segments will appear
for 10 seconds. If you need more than 10 seconds to
check the display, press and hold ▲or ▼again.
While all characters are displayed, it is very
important to verify that is fully displayed. If
there are missing segments, see Error Codes and
Symbols (page 37). This may affect the way you see
your results.
Your Meter Overview
Your Meter Overview
Top area on the display presenting date and time.
Pre-meal result marker.
Post-meal result marker.
Identifies a Logbook entry.
Indicates a reminder has been set.
Center area on the display that shows either
your test result or any error codes.
The meter is ready to test.
Control solution result marker.
Indicates it is too cold or too hot for your meter
to test accurately.
Indicates Average.
Results are displayed as mmol/L. The 7 appears
when viewing 7 day HI–LO summary.
Day/month format.
The batteries are low and need to be changed,
and will remain on display until batteries are
changed.
Appear if the meter is in 12 hour setup.
Indicates sound is turned on.
Icon What it Means
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Thank you for choosing the CONTOUR®NEXT EZ
blood glucose monitoring system! We are proud
to be your partner in helping you manage
your diabetes.
Your Meter Features
Easy: The CONTOUR NEXT EZ blood glucose monitoring
system is about simplicity. You will notice its simple
approach the first time you see it.
Automatic: You no longer have to worry about coding
your meter or marking a control test result. Your
CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter is designed with No CodingTM
technology, to automatically code itself every time you
insert a test strip. It will even tell you when a test strip
is underfilled.
Programmed: Your CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter has
been preset at the factory with the standard date, time
and units of measure (mmol/L) where you purchased
your meter.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• Your meter has been preset and locked to display
results in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per liter).
In some countries, the meters are preset to display
units in mg/dL (milligrams of glucose per deciliter);
• Results in mmol/L will always have a decimal point;
• Results in mg/dL will never have a decimal point.
Example: or
Check your display to ensure that results are being
displayed in mmol/L. If they are not, contact Bayer
Diabetes Care Helpline at 1-800-268-7200.
Customizable: The CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter allows
you to set personal choices for some features. For
more information, please see pages 23 - 31.
Information For Safety
• Always keep the test strips in the
original bottle. Tightly close the
bottle immediately after removing
a test strip. The bottle is designed to
keep the test strips dry. Exposure to
room humidity from leaving the bottle
open or not storing them in the original
bottle can damage your test strips.
This could lead to inaccurate test results.
• Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
• Test strips are for single use only. Do not use
a test strip that appears damaged or has
been used.
• Your test strip is designed to easily “sip” the
blood into the sample tip. Do not drop blood
directly on the flat surface of the test strip.
Information For Safety
Your Meter Features
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• Do not press the test strip against your finger
when testing. This may block the sample tip.
• Let the meter and test strips adjust to the
temperature where you are testing. Whenever the
meter is moved from one location to another, allow
approximately 20 minutes for the meter to adjust to
the temperature of a new location before performing
a blood glucose test. The meter has been designed
to give accurate results at temperatures between
5°C and 45°C.
• Check the expiry dates on your test strips and
control solution. It is important to not use the test
strips or control solution if the expiry date printed on
the bottle label and carton has passed. The control
solution should not be used if it has been six months
since you first opened the bottle. It will help to
write the six month discard date on the control
solution label.
Information For Safety
Information For Safety
• Have all the materials you will need ready
before you begin testing. This includes your
CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter, the CONTOUR®NEXT test
strips, the MICROLET®2 lancing device and MICROLET®
lancets. You will also need CONTOUR®NEXT control
solution to run a quality control check.
CONTOURNEXT control solutions are sold separately.
• Examine product for missing, damaged, or broken
parts. If the test strip bottle is open inside a new
box of strips, do not use those strips. Contact
Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1-800-268-7200 for
replacement parts.
• The MICROLET®2 lancing device is intended for self
testing by a single patient. It must not be used on
more than one person due to the risk of infection.
• Use a new MICROLET®lancet each time you test
because it is no longer sterile after use.
• Do not perform a blood glucose test when the
CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter is connected to an external
device, e.g., computer.
• Use only approved equipment from the manufacturer
or certified body such as UL or TUV.
Information For Safety
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Getting Ready to Test
Preparing the Test Strip
1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
2. Remove a CONTOUR®NEXT test strip from the bottle.
Getting Ready to Test
The meter will turn on. An image of a test strip with a
flashing blood drop will appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
Preparing the Lancing Device
2. Loosen the round
protective cap on a lancet
by rotating it ¼ turn, but
do not remove it. Always
use MICROLET®lancets for
best operation.
3. Insert the lancet firmly into
the lancing device until it
comes to a full stop. This
will re-set the device. You
can also pull and release
the re-setting handle.
3. Hold the test strip with the
gray end facing up.
4. Insert the gray end into
the test strip port on
the meter.
The following steps are shown in the proper order
for performing a blood glucose test, pages 8-14.
1. Remove the endcap from
the MICROLET®2 lancing
device with your thumb on
the grip indent as shown.
5. Replace the gray
endcap prior to getting
your blood drop.
6. The puncture depth
depends on the endcap
setting and the amount
of pressure applied to
the puncture site. You
will determine which
combination works
best for you.
Shallow
Puncture
Deep
Puncture
4. Twist off the round
protective lancet cap.
Be sure to save it for
disposing of the
used lancet.
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If the first blood drop is not enough, the meter may
beep twice and display a strip underfill screen
image .
You have 20 seconds to apply more blood onto the
same strip. If you are not able to provide enough blood
within that time, an E2 error code will be displayed.
Dispose of the used test strip as medical waste and
start over with a new strip.
Testing Your Blood
Testing Your Blood
1. Press the endcap
firmly against the
puncture site and
press the blue
release button with
your thumb.
Getting the Blood Drop and Testing
2. Stroke your hand and
finger towards the
puncture site to form a
drop of blood. Do not
squeeze around the
puncture site.
3. Test immediately after
a good blood drop
has formed.
Suggested drop size
4. Immediately touch the tip of
the test strip to the drop of
blood. The blood is pulled
into the test strip through
the tip.
Do not press the tip
against the skin or
place the blood on top
of the test strip or you
could get inaccurate
results or errors.
Fingertip
Testing
Hold the tip of the test strip
in the blood drop until the
meter beeps.
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NOTE: You can set your meter to use meal marker
options. See Advanced Mode settings (L-2) on
pages 23 - 25. If you want to mark your result you will
need to do it before removing the test strip.
• If your blood glucose reading is under
2.8 mmol/L, or you see (less than
0.6 mmol/L) on the meter display, follow medical
advice immediately.
• If your test result is above 13.9 mmol/L, or you
see (greater than 33.3 mmol/L) on the meter
display, call your health care professional as soon
as possible.
• Always consult your health care professional
before changing your medication based on
CONTOUR®NEXTEZ test results.
Test Results
Testing Your Blood
Testing Your Blood
5. After a beep, you will see the
meter count down 5 seconds.
Your blood test result will be
displayed and automatically
stored in the meter memory.
Please do not touch the test
strip during the countdown as
this may result in an error.
6. Remove the test strip to turn
your meter off. Dispose of
the used test strip as
medical waste.
Expected Values:
Blood glucose values will vary depending on food
intake, medication dosages, health, stress, or exercise.
Consult with your health care professional for the
target value that is appropriate for you. According to
the Canadian Diabetes Association, standard medical
practice goals for a non-pregnant individual
with diabetes2:
• Before a meal: 4.0 to 7.0 mmol/L
• 2 hours after a meal: 5.0 to 10.0 mmol/L
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CAUTION: Do not allow cleaning solution to run
in or around the button, battery cover or test strip
port. Doing so may cause a malfunction.
Testing Your Blood
Cleaning Your Meter
Removing the Used Lancet
1. In one hand, hold the
lancing device with your
thumb on the grip indent.
With your other hand, hold
the gray endcap dial as
shown and gently snap off
the endcap.
2. Place the round protective
lancet cap on a flat
surface with the Bayer
logo facing down.
3. With the used lancet
still in the lancing device,
push the lancet needle
completely into the middle
of the exposed side of
the cap.
Do not reuse lancets. Use a new MICROLET®lancet
each time you test.
4. While pressing the
release button (a), pull
the re-setting handle (b),
and the lancet will drop
into the container you
have selected.
5. Dispose of the used lancet
as medical waste.
Cleaning Your Meter
The exterior of the CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter can be
cleaned using a moist (not wet) lint free tissue with a
mild detergent or disinfectant solution, such as 1 part
bleach mixed with 9 parts water. Wipe dry with lint free
tissue after cleaning.
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Control Solution Testing
Control Solution Testing
Control Solution Testing
Use only Bayer’s CONTOUR®NEXT control solutions
(Normal, Low or High) with your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ
blood glucose monitoring system.
Using anything other than CONTOUR NEXT control
solution could present incorrect results.
You should perform a control test:
• When using your meter for the first time;
• When you open a new bottle or package of test
strips;
• If you think your meter may not be working properly;
• If you have repeated unexpected blood glucose
results.
Normal, Low or High control solutions are available and
sold separately. Always use Bayer’s CONTOUR NEXT
control solutions. Other brands could present incorrect
results. If you need help locating CONTOUR NEXT
control solutions, call Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at
1-800-268-7200.
1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing.
2. Remove a test strip from the bottle and firmly snap
the lid closed.
NOTE: Check the expiry date on the test strip
bottle and the expiry and discard dates on control
solution. Do not use expired materials.
5. Gently rock the control bottle before opening to
ensure it is mixed well.
6. Squeeze a small drop of
control solution on a clean
nonabsorbent surface.
Do not apply control
solution to your fingertip
or to the test strip
directly from the bottle.
3. Hold the test strip with the
gray end facing up.
4. Insert the gray end into
the test strip port on the
meter.
The meter will turn on. An
image of a test strip with
a flashing blood drop will
appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
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If your control test result is out of range, do not
use your meter for blood glucose testing until you
resolve the issue. See “What You Should Do” on
page 40.
IMPORTANT: To ensure accuracy of your blood
glucose test results and accuracy of your control
test results, use only CONTOUR®NEXT control
solutions.
Control Solution Testing
Control Solution Testing
You will see the meter
count down 5 seconds until
the test is complete and
your control test result is
displayed.
The meter will automatically
recognize and mark the
control result for you.
NOTE: The does not indicate the control test
result is within the specified range. It only marks it
as a control solution test. It will not be included in
your averages.
7. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop
of control solution. The solution is pulled into the test
strip through the tip.
8. Hold the test strip in the drop until the meter beeps.
9. Compare your control test result with
the Normal Control Range provided on
the test strip bottle or carton.
To turn your meter off,
simply remove the test strip.
Dispose of the used test
strip as medical waste.
NOTE: Low and High control range
values can be found on the bottom of
the test strip carton.
The result will be automatically marked and stored
in the meter memory. Control results will not be
included in your blood glucose averages or in the
7 day HI-LO summary.
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Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter allows you to set the
date, time, and sound as you like them.
• You can view 12 or 24 hour time;
• month/day or day.month, and;
• choose to have your meter beep or not.
To get into set-up mode when the meter is off, press
and hold Mfor 3 seconds. A complete display will
briefly appear, then numbers will flash in the top left
corner of the display.
Setting the Time
With the 12H flashing on
the display, press ▲or ▼to
select the 12H (with AM and
PM) or 24H setting.
Press Mto set.
The number in the hour
position will now flash. Press
▲or ▼until you reach the
current hour.
Press Mto set.
The minute will now flash.
Press ▲or ▼to select the
current minute.
Press Mto set.
If you selected a 12 hour
time setting, the AM or PM
will now flash. Press ▲or ▼
to select AM or PM.
Press Mto set.
Setting the Month and Day Format
m/d will now flash on the
display. Press ▲or ▼to
select the format you wish
(m/d for month/day format or
d.m for day.month format).
Press Mto set.
Setting the Date
The year will be flashing.
Press ▲or ▼to select the
current year.
Press Mto set.
The month will now flash.
Press ▲or ▼to select
the month.
Press Mto set.
The day will now flash. Press
▲or ▼to select the day.
Press Mto set.
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Set-up for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
Setting the Time, Date and Sound
Setting the Sound
The flashing bell symbol will
now appear on the display
along with the word .
This option controls whether
you want to hear the beep
sound during testing.
To turn the beep sound off
during testing, press ▲or ▼
to display .
Press Mto set.
After setting the sound,
will flash. To keep your meter
in Basic Mode, press Mto
set. To change your meter
to Advanced Mode, press ▲
or ▼to change to , and
press Mto set.
If you are using Basic Mode
(L-1 will appear on your
display), you have completed
your meter set-up.
Your new CONTOUR®NEXT EZ meter is pre-set for the
Basic Mode and offers the same easy test procedure in
either the Basic or Advanced Mode.
Set-up for Basic (L-1) and
Advanced (L-2) Modes
• 7 day HI and LO
summary
• 14 day average
• 480 test result memory
• 7 day HI and LO summary
• 7, 14, and 30 day averages
• 480 test result memory
• Pre- and post-meal markers
• 30 day pre- and post-meal
averages
• Selectable post-meal
reminders (2.5, 2.0, 1.5,
1.0 hours)
• Personal HI and LO test
settings
Your meter is pre-set to
Basic Mode. If you have
set your meter to the
Advanced Mode, and want
to return to Basic Mode:
1. Press Mto turn your
meter on. Wait to see
the flashing test strip.
2. Press and hold ▲or ▼
for 3 seconds.
3. L-2 will flash.
4. Press ▲or ▼to change
to L-1.
5. Press Mto set.
To set your meter to Advanced
Mode, and take advantage
of meal markers and other
functions available to you:
1. Press Mto turn your meter
on. Wait to see the flashing
test strip.
2. Press and hold ▲or ▼for
3 seconds.
3. L-1 will flash.
4. Press ▲or ▼to change
to L-2.
5. Press Mto set.
ADVANCED MODE (L-2)BASIC MODE (L-1)
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Personalizing LO, HI and Reminder Settings
Personalizing LO, HI and
Reminder Settings
Personalizing LO, HI and
Reminder Settings
If you selected Advanced
Mode (L-2 on your display)
you can change your meter’s
personal low and high
blood glucose settings. By
personalizing these settings,
your CONTOUR®NEXT EZ
meter will help you track
these HI and LO results.
Your HI blood glucose
setting will now flash (default
10.0 mmol/L). To change,
press ▲or ▼until you reach
your desired HI setting.
Press Mto set. (The range
of values for HI is 5.6 -
13.9 mmol/L).
The LO setting will flash
(default 4.0 mmol/ L). To
change this setting, press
▲or ▼until you reach your
desired LO setting, and then
press Mto set. (The range
of values for LO is 3.3 -
5.0 mmol/L).
To change the reminder
time for post-meal testing,
press ▲or ▼to display the
options available. Select 2.5,
2.0, 1.5, or 1.0 hour(s) to set
your post-meal reminder
(default is 2.0 hours). Press
Mto set.
You have now completed
your CONTOUR®NEXTEZ
meter set-up for Advanced
Mode!
Post-Meal Test Reminder Set-up
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Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using the Markers
If you have set up your
meter in Advanced Mode,
your meter will display three
markers after you test your
blood.
Pre-meal = Marks a
test result that was taken
before a meal.
Post-meal = Marks a
test result that was taken
after a meal.
Logbook = The Logbook marker can be used to
mark any result as being unique or different in some
way, and for which you may want to make notes in your
Logbook. Seeing a result with this symbol next to it
in the memory will help remind you that there is more
information recorded about this test result.
Please see the following pages to use these options.
If you do not want to mark the test result
If you want to mark the test result
Before you remove your test strip, press ▲or ▼to
select the marker you want to set. The marker will flash.
The will then flash. This
feature allows you to set a
reminder to remind you to
run a post-meal test.
The reminder is available
only after setting a pre-meal
marker.
If you want to set the
reminder, press M. The
will appear and stop flashing.
If you do not want to set the
reminder, press ▲or ▼and
the will disappear. Press
Mto set.
To mark a result with the post-meal marker, press ▲or
▼until the flashes. Press Mto set.
To mark a result with the logbook, press ▲or ▼until
the flashes. Press Mto set.
To mark a result with the pre-
meal marker, press Mwhen
the flashes.
Remove the used test strip to automatically save the
test result in the meter memory with no markers. This
will also turn the meter off.
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Using the Reminder Feature
IMPORTANT: The CONTOUR NEXT EZ meter has
not been tested by Bayer for use with any software
other than Bayer’s diabetes management software.
Bayer is not responsible for any erroneous results
from the use of other software.
Using Marker and Reminder Features
Transferring Results to a Computer
To Cancel a Reminder
When you have completed
this test and the result is
shown on the display, will
flash. To mark this test as a
post-meal result, press M.
If you do not want to mark this test, remove the test
strip to turn the meter off. Dispose of the used test strip
as medical waste.
If you decide not to test after the reminder sounds,
press any button to turn your meter off.
The meter will only set one reminder at a time. It will
remember the last reminder set.
You can now run another test by placing a test strip in
the test strip port and following the testing instructions
(page 8).
When the reminder sounds,
the meter will automatically
turn on. The reminder will
beep 20 times, and the
display will show the pre-
meal test result you marked
when you set the reminder.
Pressing any button will
silence the reminder.
Transferring Results to a Computer
You can transfer test results from the
CONTOUR®NEXTEZ meter to a computer, where they
can be summarized in a report with graphs and tables.
To make use of this feature, you need Bayer’s diabetes
management software —GLUCOFACTS® Deluxe—
and a data cable from Bayer. For a free download of
the software go to www.bayerglucofacts.com or call
Bayer Diabetes Care Helpline at 1-800-268-7200.
When the meter is off, press
Mto turn on the meter. The
date and time will appear
along with the .
Press ▲or ▼twice and the
reminder icon will disappear.
Press Mto cancel the
reminder.
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To Mark
Results To Set
You Will See What It Means
Pre-Meal
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Result is marked as a
pre-meal test. You can
now set a reminder.
Reminder
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Reminder is set to go off in the
amount of time you have set
(1.0–2.5 hours) to remind you
to run a post-meal test.
Post-Meal
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press MResult is marked as a
post-meal test.
Logbook
Press ▲or ▼(Flashing) Press M
Result is marked in memory as
unique. You should note this in
your logbook.
You Will See
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Using Marker and Reminder Features
Using Marker and Reminder Features
After performing a test
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Viewing Results: Basic Mode
Viewing Basic Mode Results
The 14 day average will
appear in the center of the
display with the number of
results shown at the top
of the display. Any control
results are not included in
this 14 day average.
Press Mto turn your meter on. Press Magain to view
the memory.
Press ▲to view the 7 day
high and low summary.
At the top of the display you
will see the number of HI
results (above 10.0 mmol/L)
and LO results (below
4.0 mmol/L) during the
preceding 7 day period and
the total number of results
during that period.
Viewing Results: Basic Mode
Press ▼twice to review
previous results.
Results will be shown
starting with the most
recent. Each result will
show the date and time
the test was taken.
You can press ▲or ▼to
scroll forward or backward
through the results.
When appears on the
display, you have viewed all
of the results in the memory.
NOTES:
• Averages include the specified time period plus
the current day.
• The meter will hold 480 results in the memory.
When the maximum is reached, the oldest test
result will be removed as a new test is completed
and saved to the memory.
• Press M to turn the meter off, or it will
automatically turn off after 3 minutes.
• represents the number of test results.
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Viewing Results: Advanced Mode
Viewing Results: Advanced Mode
Viewing Advanced Mode Results
Press Mto turn your meter
on. Briefly press Magain to
view the 14 day average
including the number of
results used to obtain the
average.
In Advanced Mode (L-2), you have all of the options
described in Basic Mode plus additional items available.
Press ▼to review previous
results.
Results will be shown
starting with the most recent.
Each result will show the
date and time the test was
taken.
You can press ▲or ▼to scroll forward or backward
through the results.
When appears on the display, you have viewed all
of the results in the memory.
Viewing Advanced Mode Averages
Press ▲to view the 7 day
high and low summary.
At the top of the display you
will see the number of HI
and LO results. In the center
of the display is the total
number of results.
Press Mto turn your meter on. Press Magain to view
the 14 day average including the number of results
used to obtain the average.
Press ▲to view the 7 day
average.
You will see the average in
the center of the display and
the number of results along
the top.
Press ▲to view the 30 day
average.
This will display the average
in the center and the number
of readings along the top.
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