User's Manual
3. Using the Device for the First Time
Inserting the batteries
After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment (5) is on the
bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (4 x size AAA 1.5 V), thereby observing the indicated
polarity. Switch the Lock Switch (13) to «unlock» position.
Setting the date and time
1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by
pressing either the «+» (12) or
the «-» (11) button. To confirm and then set the month, press the
time button (9).
2. Press the «+» (12) or the «-» (11) button to set the month. Press
the time button (9) to confirm and
then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the
time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button down for approx. 3
seconds until the year number starts to flash. Now you can enter the new values as described
above
Selecting the correct cuff
Microlife offers different cuff sizes. Select the cuff size to match the
circumference of your upper
arms (measured by close fitting in the
centre of the upper arm).
Cuff for circumference of upper
S 17 - 22 cm
M 22 - 32 cm
M - L 22 - 42 cm
L - XL 32 - 52 cm
Optional preformed cuffs «Easy» are available for better
fitting and comfort.
Only use Microlife cuffs.
Contact Microlife Service if the enclosed cuff (6) does not fit.
Connect the cuff to the device by inserting the cuff connector (7) into the cuff socket (3) as far as
it will go.
Select the measuring mode: standard or AFIB/MAM mode
This device enables you to select either standard (standard single
measurement) or AFIB/MAM
mode (automatic triple measurement). To select standard mode, slide the AFIB/MAM switch (8) on
the side of the device downwards to position «1» and to select
AFIB/MAM mode, slide this switch
upwards to position «3».
AFIB/MAM mode (highly recommended)
In AFIB/MAM mode, 3 measurements are automatically taken in
succession and the result is then
automatically analysed and
displayed. Because blood pressure constantly fluctuates, a result