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98 iXL™ Diabetes Management System User Guide: Appendices
Appendices
Replacing batteries
The iXL Remote Controller uses 2 AAA alkaline batteries. You
can purchase them at any grocery, hardware, or convenience
store, or order them from Insulet (see “Ordering supplies” later
in this chapter).
Use only new AAA alkaline batteries to power the remote.
Never use old or used batteries; the remote may not
work properly.
On average, a pair of batteries powers the remote controller for
4 weeks. The remote automatically alerts you when its battery
power gets low (see Figure A-1). After “Low remote battery”
alert, press OK to turn off the alert and replace the batteries as
soon as you can.
If batteries run out, data and settings stored in the remote’s
memory may be lost. Replace old batteries promptly.
Information may be lost if batteries are removed and not
replaced within 2 hours. Therefore, do not remove the old
batteries until you have new ones to replace them.
The remote’s backlight and vibrate features use more
battery power than other system operations. To preserve
battery life, consider turning off these features if you do
not use them (see Chapter 6, iXL Remote Controller
Features).
To replace batteries:
1. On the back of the remote, open the battery compartment by
gently pressing down on the ribbed side of the compartment
door until it opens (Figure A-2). You don’t need any special
tools.
2. Inspect the battery compartment to make sure there is no dust
or debris that might interfere with battery terminals. Shake
out any debris or use a clean, lint-free cloth to remove it.
3. Insert two (2) new AAA alkaline batteries into the
compartment and close it.
The diagram inside the compartment shows you the
direction to insert the batteries.
4. Turn the remote face up.
Figure A-1 Figure A-2