User guide

3. When the codes match, press the Mode
button. A blinking blood drop shows that the
meter is ready for you to test. To run a
control solution test, refer to page 15. To run a
blood glucose test, refer to page 22.
To turn off the meter, remove and
discard the used test strip. The meter
turns off automatically.
Getting Started • 15
Finish Coding
1. Insert a BD™ Test Strip into the test strip slot.
The meter turns on and briefly displays the
“All Segments” display.
2. While the flashing code number appears on
the display, code the meter to match the test
strip being used. Press the right or left
arrow button (within 3 seconds) to match
the code printed on the test
strip vial.
When you first use your meter, the display
shows “– – –.” This means the meter is not
coded and needs to be coded.
14 • Getting Started
HOW TO CODE YOUR METER
Meter is off, with no test strip inserted in the test strip slot.
NOTE: If your meter advances to the blinking blood drop
before you coded your meter to match the test strips being used,
remove the test strip from the test strip slot and reinsert to start
again.
Insert Test Strip
Code the Meter
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The control solution test confirms that your meter and test strips are working
correctly. A control solution test is similar to a blood glucose test, except you
use BD™ Control Solution and not a blood sample
.
You Should Run a Control Solution Test:
•Before using your meter for the first time and at least once
a week thereafter.
•Each time you open a new box of BD™ Test Strips.
• If you leave the test strip vial cap open.
• If you drop your meter.
• If your results do not match the way you feel, or you think
your results are higher or lower than expected.
•To check the performance of the meter and test strips.
Running a Control
Solution Test
WHY RUNNING A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST
IS IMPORTANT