Roche Accu-Chel User Manual

User’s ManualBLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM C©2010 Roche Diagnostics ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK MOBILE and FASTCLIX are trademarks of Roche. Roche Diag

6.3 Announcement of the result after a test ...1716.4 An

100Adjust settings44.3 Setting the time and date, selecting the time formatThe time and date are already set in the meter. If you want to use reminde

101Adjust settings 4Setting the time1 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select Settings, ➔ press to open Setti

102Adjust settings424-hour time format 12-hour time format2 Use to set the hour. 3 Press (Continue).The minutes are now highlighted.4 Use

103Adjust settings 424-hour format 12-hour formatOnly for times in 12-hour format:The sufx am or pm is highlighted.5a Use to select am or pm.5b

1 2 3104Adjust settings4Setting the dateThe sequence in which you set the day, month and year while setting the date depends on the time format you ha

105Adjust settings 4The following example describes the procedure for setting the date in the case of sequence (Month – Day – Year) 1.The month is hi

106Adjust settings4ororThe meter will then display the date you just set. The date will be displayed according to the time format you have set (see ex

107Adjust settings 4Selecting the time format1 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for Main menu, ➔ use to select Settings, ➔ press to open S

108Adjust settings42 Use to select the desired time format.3 Press (Select).The meter will then display the time format you just set.4 Press

109Adjust settings 44.4 Setting tonesThe following options are available in the Tones menu:Main menu: takes you to the Main menuBack: takes you t

13 Viewing the number of available tests 21114 Changing the batteries 21215 Testing and storage conditions 21715.1 Temperature and humidity ...

110Adjust settings4Reminders: Here you can set whether or not you want reminders to be accompanied by beeps (see Chap-ter 4.5). If Reminders is turned

111Adjust settings 4Turning the beeper, reminders and acoustic mode on and offBeeper, Reminders and Acoustic mode can only be turned on and off. The p

112Adjust settings4A checkmark means that the function is activatedA checkbox  means that it is deactivated2 Press (On or Off) to turn the beepe

113Adjust settings 44.5 Setting remindersYou can set up to 10 reminder times. If the meter is turned off, “Reminder” and the time of the reminder wil

114Adjust settings4Reminders menu when 10 reminders have already been set.The following options are available in the Reminders menu:Main menu: takes

115Adjust settings 4Setting a new reminder1 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for Main menu, ➔ use to select Settings, ➔ press to open Settings,

116Adjust settings424-hour format 12-hour formatThe hours are highlighted.3 Use to set the hour.The rst time you press the button, the time will

117Adjust settings 424-hour format 12-hour formatOnly for times in 12-hour format:The sufx am or pm is highlighted.6a Use to select am or pm.6b P

118Adjust settings4Editing an existing reminder (turn on/off, change, delete)1 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to

119Adjust settings 4You will then see the following options below the time:Turn off, to turn off a reminder that is turned on (the time remains unch

20 Accu‑Chek Customer Care 24220.1 Advice and troubleshooting ...

120Adjust settings4Turning a reminder on or off1 Use to select Turn on (Turn off).2 Press (Select).The meter will then display the reminder tim

121Adjust settings 4Changing a reminder1 Use to select Change.2 Press (Select).3 Set the new reminder time (see “Setting a new reminder” for h

122Adjust settings4Deleting a reminder1 Use to select Delete.2 Press (Select).The meter will then display the reminder time you just deleted.3

123Adjust settings 4Cancel – Not editing a reminderIf you do not want to edit a selected reminder after all, you can cancel the editing procedure as f

124Adjust settings4Setting a one‑time reminder in 1 hour, 2 hours or 3 hoursThe meter can give you a one-time reminder to per-form a test in 1 hour, 2

125Adjust settings 4The meter displays that it will give you a reminder in 1 hour (or in 2 or 3 hours).3 Press (OK).The meter returns to the Edit re

126Adjust settings4Deleting a one‑time reminder1 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select Settings, ➔ press to

127Adjust settings 4In the case of a one-time reminder, only the following options are displayed below the time:Delete, to delete this reminderCance

128Adjust settings44.6 Setting a target rangeYou can enter your personal target range for blood glucose values (default setting: Off). Results above

129Adjust settings 4Setting a target range1 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select Settings, ➔ press to open

13Getting to know your meter and lancing device 1Getting to know your meter and lancing device1 This chapter introduces you tothe meterthe lancing d

130Adjust settings42 Use to set the lower limit.The rst time you press a button, the default setting of 3.9 mmol/l will be entered. 3 Press (C

131Adjust settings 4Editing an existing target range (turn on/off, change) Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select S

132Adjust settings4Turning the target range on or off1 Use to select Turn off (Turn on). 2 Press (Select).The meter displays that the target ra

133Adjust settings 4Changing a target range1 Use to select Change.2 Press (Select).3 Set the new target range (see “Setting a target range” fo

134Adjust settings4Cancel – Not editing the target rangeIf you do not want to change the target range after all, you can cancel the editing procedure

135Adjust settings 44.7 Setting the volumeYou can set the volume for the beeper to one of 5 different levels.1 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait f

136Adjust settings4The meter will then display the volume level you just set.4 Press (OK).The meter returns to the Settings menu.

137Adjust settings 44.8 Setting the brightnessYou can set the brightness of the texts and symbols appearing on the display to one of 3 different leve

138Adjust settings4The meter will then display the brightness level you just set.4 Press (OK).The meter returns to the Settings menu.

139Adjust settings 44.9 Setting the languageYou can choose from a total of 15 languages for the text appearing on the display. You will already have

23567894114Getting to know your meter and lancing device11.1 Overview of the meter

140Adjust settings41 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select Settings, ➔ press to open Settings, ➔ use to

141Adjust settings 4Correcting a wrongly set languageIf you have set the wrong language by mistake, you may not be able to read the menus any more. Yo

142Using the meter as a diary5Using the meter as a diary5 The meter has a 500-value memory for saving results with the time and date. You do not need

143Using the meter as a diary 55.1 Retrieving saved resultsThere are two different ways of retrieving all saved results:via the Memory menuusing th

144Using the meter as a diary5Via the Memory menuDisplay format Single valueDisplay format ListViewing saved results via the Memory menu: Turn on t

145Using the meter as a diary 5Via the button (down)Display format Single valueDisplay format ListViewing saved results using the button:With the

146Using the meter as a diary5Single valueListViewing older results:1 Press to go to the next older result.If you then want to return to the more re

147Using the meter as a diary 5XX.X or X.X as the last result in the memoryIf the last (most recent) result in the memory is dis-played as XX.X or X.X

148Using the meter as a diary55.2 Retrieving averagesThe meter can calculate averages from the saved results.You can choose which results are used fo

149Using the meter as a diary 51 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select Memory, ➔ press to open Memory, ➔ u

15Getting to know your meter and lancing device 11 Battery compartment cover (right: from above; far right: open)2 Infrared window (integrated interfa

150Using the meter as a diary52 Use to select All results, Before meal or After meal.3 Press (Select).4 Use to choose the period in which t

151Using the meter as a diary 56 Press to switch from the 7-day average to the 14-day average and then to the 30-day average.7 Press to switch fr

152Using the meter as a diary5i The meter calculates the average for a time period even if the saved results cover a shorter period. Example: tests w

153Using the meter as a diary 55.3 Transferring resultsThe meter has an inbuilt IrDA (Infrared Data Associa-tion) standard infrared window permitting

154Using the meter as a diary5Depending on the type of analysis you intend to per-form, you will require a special software product and/or special har

155Using the meter as a diary 5The following options are available in the Transfer data menu:Main menu: takes you to the Main menu (only if you open

156Using the meter as a diary5Starting the transfer using the and buttonsWith the meter off:Press and hold the and buttons simultaneously until

157Using the meter as a diary 5Starting the transfer via the Memory menu Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for Main menu, ➔ use to select Memory,

158Using the meter as a diary5Transferring results for further analysis5–20 cm1 Please read the instructions supplied with the software or hardware y

159Using the meter as a diary 56 If necessary, start the transfer of the results at the receiving end (software product or hardware).During the trans

10 111213 1416Getting to know your meter and lancing device110 Release button for undocking the lancing device11 Type plate12 Release button for openi

160Using the meter as a diary5Transferring results as a tableThe CSV le contains the following information:Serial number: the serial number of the

161Using the meter as a diary 5CSVleopenedinatexteditorSerial number;Download Date;Download Time123456789;10.05.2009;09:18Date;Time;Result;Unit

162Using the meter as a diary55–20 cm1 Turn on the computer.2 Position the meter 5–20 cm away from the infrared window of the computer. Point the tw

163Using the meter as a diary 5During the transfer, you will be informed of the progress on the display.i If you do not want to transfer the results

164Using the meter as a diary5If the transfer is unsuccessfulIf the results are not transferred, the meter turns off automatically after about 60 seco

165Using the meter as a diary 55.4 Setting the display format for viewing saved resultsDisplay format Single valueDisplay format ListThere are two di

166Using the meter as a diary51 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select Memory, ➔ press to open Memory, ➔ use

167Using the meter as a diary 5ororThe meter will then display the display format you just set.5 Press (OK).The meter returns to the Memory menu.If

168Acoustic mode6Acoustic mode6 The procedure for turning on the acoustic mode is described in Chapter 4.4.When the acoustic mode is turned on, the me

169Acoustic mode 6There are two types of beeps, differing in pitch. Warn-ings have a higher pitch (Tone 2, represented below as ) than the other beeps

181920212215161717Getting to know your meter and lancing device 11.2 Overview of the lancing device15 Multifunction button (priming and lancing)16 La

170Acoustic mode66.1 Beep tone when turning onWhen the acoustic mode is turned on, you hear a beep () when you turn the meter on.This is irrespective

171Acoustic mode 66.3 Announcement of the result after a testIn the acoustic mode, whenever the meter displays a result following a blood glucose tes

172Acoustic mode6First the tens are announced, then the units, then the decimal point and nally the tenths. There is a short pause between each group

173Acoustic mode 66.4 Announcement of saved test resultsOnly the last (most recent) of the saved test results is announced acoustically. The result i

174Acoustic mode66.5 Announcements of warnings and error messagesWarningsWhen the batteries will soon be empty or the test cassette has been used up,

175Checking the meter 7Checking the meter7 You can check whether the meter delivers correct results. To perform this control test, a glucose control s

176Checking the meter77.1 Preparing for a control testFor a control test you need:the meter with inserted test cassette, an unopened applicator of

177Checking the meter 77.2 Performing a control testStart as for a blood glucose test: Either open the tip cover or select Test in the Main menu. The

178Checking the meter7A beep will sound (if Beeper is turned on) and the display check will be displayed, followed by the num-ber of available tests.2

179Checking the meter 73 Twist the cap off the applicator. Be careful not to squeeze the applicator too hard while doing this so as to not lose any c

18Getting to know your meter and lancing device11.3 The blood glucose test in brief1 Open tip cover2 Prime lancing device3 Obtain blood

180Checking the meter7You can hold the meter in your hand or lay it down while you apply control solution to the test area. Do not hold the meter with

181Checking the meter 7The test area has then absorbed enough control solu-tion and a beep sounds (if Beeper is turned on). The hourglass symbol indic

182Checking the meter710 Use to select Control test.11 Press (Select). The meter then prompts you to enter the color of the applicator label. En

183Checking the meter 7Values are only examplesorThe meter displays the upper and lower limits of the concentration range. The concentration range dis

184Checking the meter7The meter returns to the Main menu.17 Turn off the meter with or via Turn off.18 Close the tip cover.19 Dispose of the applic

Accu‑Chek® Mobile Controlmmol/l1 1,9–4,22 6,4–8,6185Checking the meter 7Unit of measurementValues are only examplesControl solution usedYou can also

186Checking the meter7Control test not OK – possible sources of errorIf Control test not OK ... Repeat control test is dis-played, the result obtained

187Checking the meter 7Did you perform the control test according to the User’s Manual?yesDid you wait for the application prompt to be displayed befo

1888 Tools menuTools8 menuThe Tools menu on the one hand offers you some extra means of checking the meter. On the other hand, you must also use thi

189Performing a display check 9Performing a display check9 If you wish to check whether the display is working properly, in addition to turning on the

19Getting to know your meter and lancing device 14 Apply blood5 Read result6 Close tip cover

190Performing a display check9Display check without irregularitiesDisplay check with irregularities (examples)3 Check whether there are any irregular

191Viewing the validity of the test cassette 10Viewing the validity of the test cassette10 To nd out when the test cassette in the meter expires:1

192Cleaning the meter and lancing device11Cleaning the meter and lancing device11 11.1 Cleaning the meterThe mode of operation of the meter with the

193Cleaning the meter and lancing device 11The insideYou only need to clean the inside of the meter if:the area around the tip of the cassette is visi

194Cleaning the meter and lancing device111 Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select Tools, ➔ press to open To

195Cleaning the meter and lancing device 112 Place your nger on the corrugated area on the tip cover and push it in the direction of the arrow as fa

196Cleaning the meter and lancing device114 Push the release button for the cassette compart-ment cover in the direction of the arrow. The cover spri

197Cleaning the meter and lancing device 116 Remove the cassette from the cassette compart-ment.7 Check whether you can see any uff, crumbs, etc. i

198Cleaning the meter and lancing device11If the measuring optics are visibly soiled, clean the inside of the meter as follows:9 Carefully wipe the m

199Cleaning the meter and lancing device 1111 Carefully wipe the interior of the tip cover with a lightly moistened cloth or cotton swab. Make sure

2 Keep the blood glucose monitoring system and all its components away from children under the age of 3. There is a risk of suffocation if small part

20Getting to know your meter and lancing device11.4 The main features at a glanceTest cassette instead of test stripsThe test cassette contains a c

200Cleaning the meter and lancing device1114 Open the tip cover again.The meter now turns on and displays error message E-2. The error message at this

201Cleaning the meter and lancing device 1116 Close the cassette compartment cover and press it closed. You must hear an audible CLICK.17 Close the

202Cleaning the meter and lancing device1111.2 Cleaning the lancing deviceTo ensure proper functioning of your lancing device and the used cap, you s

203Replacing the test cassette 12Replacing the test cassette12 If you want to replace an empty test cassette or an expired test cassette, please conti

204Replacing the test cassette1212.1 Preparing cassette replacement Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select Tools

205Replacing the test cassette 1212.2 Replacing the cassetteoror1 Place your nger on the corrugated area on the tip cover and push it in the direct

206Replacing the test cassette122 Turn the meter over.3 Push the release button for the cassette compart-ment cover in the direction of the arrow. T

207Replacing the test cassette 124 Open the cassette compartment cover all the way.The cassette compartment cover is fully opened when it is at an an

208Replacing the test cassette126 Remove a new cassette from the foil-sealed packaging.7 Insert the cassette in the meter with the silver side faci

209Replacing the test cassette 128 Close the cassette compartment cover and press it closed. You must hear an audible CLICK.When you have closed the

21Getting to know your meter and lancing device 1Blood volume checkingThe meter checks whether you have applied suf-cient blood before starting to

210Replacing the test cassette12The validity of the cassette is displayed.10 Press the button (Continue).The meter displays the number of available

211Viewing the number of available tests 13Viewing the number of available tests13 You can view the number of tests still available on the inserted ca

212Changing the batteries14Changing the batteries14 This message appears when the batteries are almost empty. It appears every time you turn the meter

213Changing the batteries 14Results and settings remain saved in the meter while you change the batteries or if you store the meter without batteries.

214Changing the batteries141 Push the battery compartment cover in the direc-tion of the arrow as far as it will go to unlock it. You will have to ov

215Changing the batteries 143 Turn the meter so that the battery compartment faces downwards. The batteries fall out.4 Insert two new batteries in t

216Changing the batteries145 Close the battery compartment cover again.6 Push the battery compartment cover in the direc-tion of the arrow as far as

217Testing and storage conditions 15Testing and storage conditions15 Make sure that the conditions listed on the following pages are met, so that the

218Testing and storage conditions15 Do not use blood glucose results obtained following these warnings as a basis for mak-ing therapeutic decisions. T

219Testing and storage conditions 1515.2 Light conditionsDisplayed text, numbers and symbols appear yellow. Bright light shining on the display may m

22Getting to know your meter and lancing device1Flagging resultsYou can ag results with various symbols which indicate particular situations during

220Testing and storage conditions15NOTICE:Changes or modications made to this equipment not expressly approved by Roche Diagnostics GmbH, Germany may

221Symbols, messages, problems and error messages 16Symbols, messages, problems and error messages16 16.1 SymbolsThe meter presents most of the infor

222Symbols, messages, problems and error messages1616.2 MessagesCassette empty: This message appears if you start a test and all test areas in the ca

223Symbols, messages, problems and error messages 16Batteries low: This message appears when the batter-ies are almost empty. It appears every time yo

224Symbols, messages, problems and error messages16Tip cover open: This message appears if you are in the process of changing a setting (e.g. the date

225Symbols, messages, problems and error messages 16Tip cover closed: This message appears if you close the tip cover after the meter has advanced a t

226Symbols, messages, problems and error messages16Temperature too low / too high: This message ap-pears at the start of a test if the ambient tempera

227Symbols, messages, problems and error messages 16Reminder: If you have set reminders, this message appears at the set time. If you have also turned

228Symbols, messages, problems and error messages1616.3 ProblemsThe meter will not turn on.The batteries are empty or none are inserted.  Insert n

229Symbols, messages, problems and error messages 16The meter only displays dashes instead of the time and date.The meter has forgotten the time and d

23Getting to know your meter and lancing device 11.5 Description of menus and buttonsMenuButtonsThis chapter tells you how the menus are arranged, wh

230Symbols, messages, problems and error messages1616.4 Error messagesThe following pages describe all error messages together with the cause and how

231Symbols, messages, problems and error messages 16E‑2There is no test cassette in the meter.Insert a new test cassette.The RFID sensor in the mete

232Symbols, messages, problems and error messages16E‑4Fluff, crumbs, etc. are inside the tip of the cassette. Remove these. To do this, follow the i

233Symbols, messages, problems and error messages 16E‑6During the test, bright light, e.g. sunlight, fell on the meter and has interfered with the tes

234Symbols, messages, problems and error messages16E‑7A meter error occurred. If the error message reappears after turning on the meter:Contact Accu-C

235Symbols, messages, problems and error messages 16E‑9If the batteries are so low that no more tests can be performed, this message will appear. Then

236Disposing of the meter17Disposing of the meter17 During blood glucose testing, the meter may come into contact with blood. Used meters therefore ca

237Disposing of the meter 17Removing the back‑up batteryApart from the two batteries in the battery compart-ment, there is also a third battery in the

238Technical data18Technical data18 Meter type Accu-Chek MobileCatalogue No./ Serial No.See back of the meterTest principle Determination of glucose i

239Technical data 18Temperatureand humidityduring testingduring storage+10 to +32 °C at 15 to 85 % relative humidity, including the following extreme

12324Getting to know your meter and lancing device1Elements of the menusThe following illustrations show the main elements that can appear in a menu.1

240Technical data18Electromagnetic compatibility This instrument meets the electromagnetic immunity requirements according to EN ISO 15197 Annex A. T

241System components 19System components19 The following components belong to the Accu-Chek Mobile meter:Accu-Chek Mobile test cassettes Use only th

242Accu-Chek Customer Care20Accu‑Chek Customer Care20 20.1 Advice and troubleshootingIf you need advice on how to operate the Accu-Chek Mobile meter

243Alphabetical index 21Alphabetical index21 AAccu-Chek Customer Care 242acoustic mode 109, 110, 168turning on, turning off 111After meal (ag)

244Alphabetical index21Cchecking, meter 175cleaninglancing device 202meter 192concentration range 183concentration table 41, 185control solu

245Alphabetical index 21Ggeneral (ag) 87, 89HHI (display) 86, 93, 221hourglass (symbol) 75humidity 217, 239Iinfrared window 15, 153intended

246Alphabetical index21meterchecking 176cleaning 192disposing 236overview 14storing 217turning off 32 after a test 76, 77turning on 3

247Alphabetical index 21resultaverages 148agging 87transferring 153retrieving results from memory 143Ssettingsacoustic mode 109beeper 109

248Alphabetical index21testperforming 64sources of error 94test area 15test cassette 16changing 203disposing 207expiry date 46inserting

249Alphabetical index 21

4567825Getting to know your meter and lancing device 14 The symbol indicates that the function (here Tones) is activated. 5The symbol indicates th

250Menu overview22Menu overview22 Main menuTest Turn off Memory SettingsResultSet ag All results Time/DateControl test Color Averages TimeGeneralOn O

251Menu overview 22Tones Reminders Target range VolumeBeeper NewTurn on Turn offReminders Edit Change BrightnessAcoustic modeIn 1 hourTurn on Turn off

252Explanation of symbols23On the packaging, on the back of the meter and on the lancing device, you may encounter the symbols shown below. They have

253Explanation of symbols 23The explanation of any other symbols can be found in the instructions for use and inserts accompanying compon-ents within

26Getting to know your meter and lancing device1 button (On/Off button / Enter button) This button allows youto turn the meter on or off (press and

27Getting to know your meter and lancing device 1There are various commands, for example (see illustra-tions on left): Select selects the highlighte

28Getting to know your meter and lancing device1 button (down) This button allows you tonavigate down in a menu or listordecrease to a smaller numbe

29Getting to know your meter and lancing device 1 button (up) This button allows you tonavigate up in a menu or listorincrease to a higher number. 

3Intended useIntended useAccu‑Chek Mobile blood glucose meterMeter for quantitative determination of blood glucose values in fresh capillary blood usi

30Getting to know your meter and lancing device11.6 Turning on the meterWith the meter off, press and hold the On/Off button until the meter turns o

31Getting to know your meter and lancing device 1The meter automatically exits the display check after about 2 seconds. After the display check, the m

32Getting to know your meter and lancing device11.7 Turning off the meterThere are 2 different ways of turning off the meter: using the On/Off button

33Getting to know your meter and lancing device 1Via the Main menu1 Open the Main menu.2 Use the or button to go to the item Turn off.3 Press th

123434Getting to know your meter and lancing device11.8 Opening menusThe procedure for opening a menu is always the same. Example: Opening the Date m

56735Getting to know your meter and lancing device 1The Time/Date menu is highlighted. 5 Press the button (Select) to open the Time/Date menu. 6 U

36Getting to know your meter and lancing device1In this User’s Manual, the steps for opening the Date menu are summarized as follows: Turn on the met

37Getting to know your meter and lancing device 11.9 Entering informationChanging numbersNumbers highlighted by a yellow background can be changed.Pr

38Getting to know your meter and lancing device1Activating or deactivating functionsSome functions, e.g. the beeper and agging results can only be ac

39Initial steps before testing 2Initial steps before testing2 2.1 Checking the contentsCheck that the contents of the package are complete. The packa

4About this User’s ManualAbout this User’s ManualThis User’s Manual features three symbols to draw your attention to important information. Please rea

ACCU-CHEK ® Mobilemmol/l40Initial steps before testing22.2 Checking the blood glucose unitBlood glucose results can be displayed in two different un

41Initial steps before testing 22.3 InsertingthersttestcassetteIf your meter is brand new and unused, it does not contain a test cassette. Plea

42Initial steps before testing21 Place your nger on the corrugated area on the tip cover and push it in the direction of the arrow as far as it will

43Initial steps before testing 23 Push the release button for the cassette compart-ment cover in the direction of the arrow. The cover springs open.4

44Initial steps before testing25 Remove the cassette from the foil-sealed packaging.6 Insert the cassette in the meter with the silver side facing

45Initial steps before testing 27 Close the cassette compartment cover and press it closed. You must hear an audible CLICK. 8 Push the tip cover in

46Initial steps before testing2Validity of the test cassetteWhen a test cassette is in the meter, the meter checks regularly when the cassette was ins

47Initial steps before testing 2If you start a test and the validity of the cassette is about to expire shortly or has already expired, the meter will

48Initial steps before testing22.4 RemovingtheprotectivelmfromthedisplayThe meter’s display is protected by a protective lm.Peel this protec

49Initial steps before testing 22.6 Setting the languageWhen you have inserted a test cassette and removed the protective lm from the display and th

5About this User’s ManualPlease note: All dates, times or results displayed in this User’s Manual are intended only as examples. They display results

50Initial steps before testing21 With the meter off, press and hold the On/Off button until the meter turns on (longer than 2 seconds).When you turn

51Initial steps before testing 22 Press the or button repeatedly until the desired language is highlighted. 3 Then press the button below the d

52Initial steps before testing2The meter then runs a display check in which a black and yellow checkerboard pattern of small illuminated dots is displ

53Initial steps before testing 2Now you can choose what you want to do, e.g:perform a blood glucose testPress (Select).turn off the meterUse t

54Testing blood glucose3Testing blood glucose3 When you have inserted a test cassette, removed the protective lm from the display and the protective

55Testing blood glucose 33.1 Preparing the lancing deviceAST capYou can use the lancing device to obtain blood from a ngertip or from alternate site

56Testing blood glucose3 The lancing device is intended for personal use only! It may only be used by one person for obtaining blood. There is a risk

57Testing blood glucose 3Inserting a lancet drumnew lancet drum used lancet drumred lineTo use the lancing device to obtain blood, you must rst inser

58Testing blood glucose33 Insert the new lancet drum – white end rst – into the lancing device.The lancet drum is properly inserted when it slots in

59Testing blood glucose 3Setting the penetration depthDepth setting indicatorHalf settingsYou can set the penetration depth of the lancet to 1 of 11 p

Contents1 Getting to know your meter and lancing device 131.1 Overview of the meter ...

121260Testing blood glucose3You do not need to load a new lancet if you just in-serted a new lancet drum.Loading a new lancetIf you have already used

61Testing blood glucose 3Replacing a used lancet drumWhen you have used the sixth and last lancet, you need to replace the used lancet drum with a new

62Testing blood glucose3Undocking and docking the lancing deviceIf you wish to use the lancing device separately from the meter, detach it as follows:

63Testing blood glucose 3To dock the lancing device on to the meter again, proceed as follows:There are 2 guide tracks on the meter and the lancing de

64Testing blood glucose33.2 Performing a blood glucose testWhen you have inserted a lancet drum into the lancing device and set the penetration depth

Drop of blood that is well-formed Drop of blood that has spreadDo not apply blood at the edgeApply blood at the centre65Testing blood glucose 3Create

66Testing blood glucose3Starting a blood glucose test by opening the tip cover 1 Place your nger on the corrugated area on the tip cover and push it

67Testing blood glucose 3Then the meter will advance a test area to the tip of the cassette. Be careful not to touch the tape when doing this as this

68Testing blood glucose3You can also open the tip cover if the meter is already turned on. In this case, the meter then switches to Test. It advances

69Testing blood glucose 3Starting a blood glucose test via the Main menuIf the meter is turned off:1a Turn on the meter with ,1b Wait for the Main

2.3 Inserting the rst test cassette ...41

70Testing blood glucose34 Place your nger on the corrugated area on the tip cover and push it in the direction of the arrow as far as it will go.

71Testing blood glucose 3Obtaining a blood drop Use a new lancet each time you obtain blood. This reduces the risk of infection and helps ensure virtu

72Testing blood glucose3To obtain blood with the lancing device, you rst need to prime it. Do not prime the lancing device until you are ready to obt

73Testing blood glucose 3 The cap must be on the lancing device when you obtain blood. Without the cap, the lancet would penetrate too deeply and you

74Testing blood glucose3Applying the blood drop to the test areaDo not hold the meter with the test area pointing upwardsYou can hold the meter in yo

75Testing blood glucose 32 Take your nger away from the test area as soon as Test in progress and the hourglass symbol appear on the display.The tes

76Testing blood glucose3Turning off the meterTurning off via the tip coverClose the tip cover. The meter displays the number of available tests and th

77Testing blood glucose 3Turning off using the On/Off button1 Press and hold the On/Off button until the bar on the display is lled (at least 2 se

78Testing blood glucose3Alternate site testingCapillary blood for blood glucose testing can be ob-tained, not only from the ngertips, but also from o

79Testing blood glucose 3 In rare instances bruising may occur following collection of blood from alternate sites. If the result obtained using blo

3.3 Evaluating results...

80Testing blood glucose3Alternate Sites for Testing Palm of the hand below the thumb  Palm of the hand below the little nger  Inside of the

81Testing blood glucose 3Obtaining blood and testing blood glucoseIn the following description blood is obtained with the lancing device still attache

82Testing blood glucose33 Rotate the AST cap until the desired penetration depth is level with the indicator. i To obtain a sufciently large drop o

83Testing blood glucose 3 Only use the lancing device with the AST cap in place. Without the cap the lancet will penetrate too deeply and the puncture

84Testing blood glucose312 Take the AST cap and press it against the puncture site. The pin-hole opening on the AST cap must be in the same position

85Testing blood glucose 313 Pick up the meter again. 14 As soon as the drop of blood has formed, bring it towards the middle of the test area at the

86Testing blood glucose3Symbols which are displayed together with the resultThe following symbols can be displayed together with the result: You hav

87Testing blood glucose 3Flagging resultsYou can ag results to describe certain events con-nected to the result or particular characteristics of the

88Testing blood glucose3You can add the following ags together to a result: General and Before mealGeneral and After mealYou cannot ag a result

89Testing blood glucose 3The following instructions start from the display of a result after a test.General, Before meal and After meal1 Press (Set

4.7 Setting the volume ...

90Testing blood glucose33 symbols can be displayed to the right of the result. If a result is agged with 4 symbols, the symbol will not be displayed

91Testing blood glucose 3orLeaving the Set ag menu:1a Turn off the meter with .or1b Use to select Main menu and press (Select).2 Close the tip c

92Testing blood glucose3Reminder1 Press (Set ag).2 Use to select Reminder.3 Press (Select).This opens the Reminders menu. You will nd all th

93Testing blood glucose 33.3 Evaluating results If the displayed result agrees with the way you feel, follow the instructions given by your healthca

94Testing blood glucose3Implausible results – possible sources of errorIf your meter repeatedly displays implausible results or error messages, please

95Adjust settings 4Adjust settings4 4.1 Settings overviewThe meter has several features which you can only use after making the appropriate settings.

96Adjust settings4Menu Setting Available options Default settingTime/Date Time Eastern Standard Time (EST)Date Current dateTime format hh:mm * DD.MM.

97Adjust settings 4Menu Setting Available options Default settingTones Beeper On or Off OnReminders Beeper On or Off OnAcoustic mode On or Off OffRemi

98Adjust settings44.2 Opening the Settings menu Turn on the meter with , ➔ wait for the Main menu, ➔ use to select Settings, ➔ press to open

99Adjust settings 4The following options are available in the Settings menu:Main menu: takes you to the Main menuTime/Date: set the time and date,