User guide

16 I CareLink Personal Software Set Up
Set Up I Uploading Your Meter to a Mac
UPLOADING YOUR METER TO A MAC
If you are using a Mac, there are a few additional steps to follow to set up your computer to upload
your compatible blood glucose meter.
NOTE Make sure to start up your Mac in 32-bit kernel mode whenever you want to upload your
meter. By default, most Mac computers start in 32-bit kernel mode.
STEP 1:
Get a serial cable from the meter manufacturer. You will need a
serial cable because most meter manufacturers that provide USB
cables do not provide Mac support.
STEP 2:
Get a USB-to-serial adapter that is compatible with your Mac
operating system. You will need a USB-to-serial adapter because
Mac computers do not have serial ports.
STEP 3:
Go to www.medtronicdiabetes.com/carelinksetup and click on the link for Setting Up & Uploading
on a MAC. Next, click on Uploading Your Meter & Multiple Devices. This will provide you with links
to any drivers you will need to install to use your USB-to-serial adapter for the MAC operating system
on your computer.
STEP 4:
When prompted, enter your Mac username and password. The username must be the Administrator
on your computer.
STEP 5:
Restart your computer when instructed.
STEP 6:
Plug the USB adapter for your meter cable into your USB port. Plug your meter serial cable into
the USB adapter.
NOTE The rst time you connect the cable after installing the driver, you may see a screen
that tells you that a new network interface has been detected. Do the following:
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Click Network Preferences. The Network window is displayed.
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Click Apply.
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Close the Network window.