GETTING STARTED
The meter comes with pre-set time and date. Before using the meter for the first time or after a battery
change, check time and date and update as needed.
The meter turns on when:
~ a test strip is inserted into the Test Port, or
~ when Set Button is pressed and released (see Meter Memory and Time/Date Set Up).
Meter turns off when:
~ the test strip is released from the meter,
~ the Set Button is pressed and held for 3 seconds, or
~ after 2 minutes of non-use.
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Testing Checklist:
✔ Check meter for damage (cracked Display, missing button, etc.). If damage is seen, do not use meter.
Call 1-800-803-6025, Monday - Friday, 8AM-8PM EST.
✔ Check test strip vial for damage (cracked or broken vial). Discard damaged vial and contents (test strips). Use a
new vial of test strips for testing.
✔ Write date first opened on test strip vial label. Discard vial and unused test strips if either the open vial
expiration date or the date printed next to EXP on vial label has passed, whichever comes first. See the test strip
Instructions for Use for open vial expiration date.
✔ For Control Test, make sure you have clean tissues available. A small piece of plastic wrap, aluminum foil or
waxed paper may be used to hold the control solution sample drop used in the Control Test.
✔ Check control solution bottle for any leaks or broken cap. Discard damaged bottle and open a new one for
testing.
✔ Write date first opened on control solution bottle label. Discard bottle if either 3 months after first opening or
date printed next to EXP on bottle label has passed, whichever comes first.
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