Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System
The ACCU‑CHEK Compact Plus System
Infrared (IR)
Window –
Transfers data from
the meter to a
computer or PDA.
Display –
Shows results,
messages, and
results stored in
memory.
M Button –
Press to enter
memory, and scroll
through results in
memory.
Drum Door –
Covers the
compartment where
the test drum goes.
Test Strip Slot –
Test strips come out
of the meter here .
Test/On/Off Button –
Slide and release this
button to turn on the
meter and advance a
test strip. Also, at the
completion of a test,
slide and release this
button to turn off the
meter and release
the test strip.
S Button –
Press to set the
beeper, year, time,
and date.
Drum Door Tab –
Front View
Lift up on this tab to
open the drum door.
Release Button –
Slide to release the
attached lancing
device. You can use
your lancing device
attached or
unattached.
Battery Door –
Slide the door to
unlock and open the
battery compartment.
Test Strip Count
Window – Shows
the number of test
strips remaining in a
test drum.
Back View
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