Oregon Scientific PMP238 User manual

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7. EL back light
8. Low-battery indicator
DESCRIPTION AND FUNCTION OF
PARTS [FIG. A]
A. LCD
-Multi-function display
B. [ ADV] Button
-Activates EL back light
-Increases values when setting the clock or timer
C. [PULSE]Button
-Sets the unit in pulse-display mode
-Returns unit to a previous mode from Pulse mode
D. [MODE]Button
-Alternates between clock and timer displays
-Initiates settings changes
E. Pulse Sensor
-Detects and displays a person’s pulse rate
F. [ST/SP]Button
-To start or stop the timer
G. BatteryCompartment
-One (1) CR2032 3V lithium cell
PILLBOX TIMER WITH
PULSEMETER
MODEL: PMP238
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of Oregon Scientific's
easy-to-use Pillbox timer with Pulsemeter (PMP238).
This product combines several unique features to assist
individuals when taking medication. Features include a
medicationtimerwithalarm,atouch-sensitivepulsemeter,
a digital clock and electro-luminescent (EL) back light.
ThePMP238’strouble-freequalitiesareenhancedthrough
the product’s small size, it’s lightweight, and pillbox
design.
FEATURES
1. Pillbox storage
2. User select 12 or 24-hour clock
3. Pulse monitor
4. Countdown timer
5. Timeralarm
6. 12 /24 hr. real-time clock

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GETTING STARTED
Battery is included. Please pull the protective insulation
tape out with a firm pull to start your pmp238.
BATTERYINSTALLATION
1. Using a coin, carefully twist open the back panel.
2. Insert one (1) CR2032 3V lithium cell or equivalent
3. Replace the battery compartment door.
Once batteries are inserted into the unit, the user will hear
a beeping sound and all segments of the LCD will briefly
illuminate. The display will be set to factory values which

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is 12:00:00AM for time and 0:00:00 for the timer. The
current time will require manual setting.
Alow-batteryicon[ ]indicatesthatthebatteriesrequire
changing.
Note: If not disposed properly, batteries can be
harmful. Protect the environment by taking
exhausted batteries to authorized disposal stations.
MEDICATION STORAGE
This device has a pillbox. Use the compartment for storing
medication.
WEARING THE PILLBOX
Using the attached cord, the device can be secured to
clothing.
GENERAL OPERATION
ABOUT DISPLAY MODES
This unit has a display for the time, a display for a timer
and a pulsemeter display.
Timer Display Pulse Display Clock Display
To alternate between the clock and timer display:
Press MODE.
To access the pulse display:
PressPULSE.
To exit the pulse display:
Press PULSE.
THE CLOCK
In clock display the unit will show the time. The time can
be displayed in a 12-hour or 24-hour format as hours,
minutes and seconds.
12-hour Display 24-hour Display
Tosetthecurrenttime:
1. Enter clock display.
Note: If the countdown timer is displayed, press
[MODE] to enter the clock mode. From pulse mode,
press[PULSE]toexitpulsemodefollowedby[MODE]
to toggle between clock and timer display.
2. In clock mode, press and hold [MODE] for two
seconds. The 12-hour value will flash.

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3. Press [ADV] to make a selection between 12-hour
and 24-hour format.
4. Press [MODE] the hour digits will flash.
5. Press [ ADV] to advance the numbers until the
appropriate hour digit is displayed.
Note: Holding down the button will increase the value
rapidly.
6. Press [MODE], the minute digits will flash.
7. Again, press [ADV] to advance the numbers until
the appropriate minute digit is displayed.
8. Press [MODE], the “seconds” will flash.
9. To adjust the “seconds” to zero, press [ADV].
10.Press [MODE] to exit the setting mode.
The clock is now set.
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 60-seconds during
the clock-setting function, the unit will automatically
exit the clock-setting mode.
THE TIMER
Thetimercancountdownfromapre-settime.Theunitwill
countdownfromamaximumtimeof29-hours,59-minutes
to zero. In count-down timer mode, once the unit reaches
zero it will stop and an alarm will sound.
To indicate that the unit is in timer mode a [ ] timer icon
will be displayed .
Tosetthetimer:
1. Enter timer display.
Note: If the clock is displayed, press [MODE]to enter
the timer mode. From pulse mode, press [PULSE] to
exitfollowed by [MODE]totoggle between clock and
timer displays.
2. Tosetthetimer,pressandhold[MODE]for2seconds.
The hour digits will flash.
3. Press [ADV] to advance the hour digits to the
desired time.
4. Press [MODE] and the minute digits will flash.

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5. Press [ADV] to advance the minute digits to the
desired time.
The timer is now set.
Note: If no buttons are pressed for 60-seconds during
the timer-setting function, the unit will automatically
exit the timer-setting mode.
Tostartthe timer:
-Press [ST / SP]. The timer will start.
Note:
-When the timer reaches 0:00:00 a beeping alarm will
activate to indicate that the timer has completed its
cycle. The alarm will last for one (1) minute. After one
minute, the alarm will continue to make one short
beeping sound once every two-minutes. To stop the
alarm,pressanybuttonandthetimerwillautomatically
reset to the original timer setting.
-Whenthe timer isactive,thetimericonwill appear and
be flashing on the pulse-mode display and the clock
display.
Tostop thetimer:
-Press [ST / SP]. The timer will pause until [ST / SP] is
pressed again.
Toclearthe timer:
1. Press and hold [MODE] for 2-seconds. The digits will
return to zero and the hour digits will flash.
2. Withoutenteringanumberforthehours,press[MODE]
again. The Minute digits will flash.
3. Press [MODE] a final time to exit the timer-setting
mode.
The timer is now cleared.
To reset the timer to its originally set time:
-Press and hold [ST / SP] for 2-seconds. The display
will return to its originally set time.
THE PULSEMETER
A person’s pulse rate indicates the number of times that
the heart beats within a given amount of time. This unit
calculate how many times a heart will beat in one minute.
Monitoring pulse rate can be useful for determining
appropriate medication.
Howtousethepulsemeter:
1. In either clock or timer display, press [PULSE], the
display will show a heart .

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2. Position your right index finger so that the padded
portion over the pulse sensor .
3. Maintain a steady position, holding too forcefully or
too lightly may result in an incorrect reading.
4. After several seconds a pulse rate will display.
Note: When your finger is positioned properly, the
heart icon on the display will flash. This indicates that
the unit is reading a pulse. The unit will display the
number of beats per minute of your heart.
If, for some reason, the unit cannot read a pulse within
a 60-second period of time unit will automatically
return to the previous display mode.
Press [PULSE] and try taking your pulse again.
5. To exit pulse-mode display, press [PULSE] followed
by [MODE] to toggle between clock and count-up /
down timer modes.
THE ELECTRO-LUMINESCENT BACKLIGHT
The electro-luminescent (EL) back light illuminates the
LCD for easy nighttime viewing.
Fornighttimeviewing:
Press[ ADV].TheLCDwillilluminateforapproximately
5-seconds.
Note: During the 5-second interval when the EL
backlight is active, press any button and the back
light will remain on. The light will remain for 5-
seconds from the last press.
MAINTENANCE
1. Do not immerse the unit in water. If the unit comes in
contact with water, dry it immediately with a soft lint-
free cloth.
2. Do not clean the unit with abrasive or corrosive
materials. Abrasive cleaning agents may scratch the
plastic parts and corrode the electronic circuit.
3. Do not subject the unit to excessive: force, shock,
dust, temperature, or humidity. Such treatment may
result in malfunction, a shorter electronic life span,
damaged batteries, or distorted parts.
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4. Do not tamper with the unit’s internal components.
Doing so will terminate the unit’s warranty and may
cause damage. The unit contains no user-serviceable
parts.
5. Only use new batteries as specified in this instruction
manual.
6. Read this instruction manual thoroughly before
operating the unit.
SPECIFICATIONS
Operatingmodes : Clock mode, timer mode
and pulse mode
Real-timeclock : 12 hour / 24 hour with hour,
minute and second display
Timer : Maximum, 29 hours, 59 minutes
Pulse range : 40 to 237 bpm
Powersource : 1 x CR2032 3V lithium cell
Dimensions : 16 (D) x 56 (W) x 88 (L) mm
Weight : 37.5 g (approximate)
CAUTION
— The content of this manual is subject to change
without further notice.
— Due to printing limitation, the displays shown in
this manual may differ from the actual display.
— The manufacturer and its suppliers held no
responsibility to you or any other person for any
damage expenses, lost profits, or any other claim
arise by using this product.
— The contents of this manual may not be repro
ducedwithoutthepermissionofthemanufacturer.
WARRANTY
This product is warranted to be free of defects in manufacturing
for 90 days after purchase. For technical support please call
800-853-8883 (Monday - Friday,8am-5pm PST).
Defective product returns should be directed to the place of
retail purchase. If this is not posibble all direct returns must
include a Return Authorization Number from Oregon Scientific,
together with proof of purchase date, your name and address,
shipped prepaid to Oregon Scientific Inc.,
19861 SW 95th Place, Tualatin, Oregon 97062, USA.
This warranty does not cover a product subjected to abuse,
misuse or accidental damage.
P/N.: 086-002053-05