User guide
Additional Information • 63
Put in New Battery
Replace Battery Door
Remove Old Battery
Open Battery Door
4. Open the battery door by pushing back on
the opener and lifting up as shown.
5. Remove old battery by pulling on the tab.
6. Put in a new battery with the “+”
side facing up and the tab showing
as illustrated in step 5.
7. Replace battery door as shown.
NOTE:
After replacing the battery, meter will enter Basic Setup
mode to let you reset the time and date to match the local time.
(Refer to page 10 for how to set the time and date.) Follow your local
regulations on battery disposal.
62 • Additional Information
How to Replace the Battery
1. The meter display shows when performing a test
or reviewing your memory functions.
2. Turn the meter off by pressing and holding the Mode
button, OR the meter will turn off automatically
after 1 minute.
3. Turn the meter around so that the display is facing
away from you.
The meter will tell you the battery is low by displaying when the
meter is turned on.
•You can still get accurate test results or review your memory functions.
However, when the symbol first appears, there is only enough power to
perform approximately 20 tests.
•When the battery runs out, the meter will not turn on. The test result
information you have stored in memory will not be lost, however, if the
battery is removed from the meter, you may need to reset the date
and time.
•Battery life varies depending on how often you use your meter.
On average, the battery should last for 1 year with the “ “ function
turned off. On average, the battery should last for approximately
2 months with the “ “ function turned on.
Turn Meter
Around
Low Battery
mg/dL
PM
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