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PRODIGY Owner’s Manual Contents of the Prodigy AutoCode® Meter The Prodigy AutoCode® meter is available as a meter only or as a meter kit. Please check the “REF” number marked on the outside of the box to see if you have purchased a “Meter” or a “Meter Kit.” Please review the contents of your purchase to confirm that all the components are included as listed below: Meter Includes • • • • Meter Kit Includes Prodigy AutoCode® Meter Two (2) AAA Batteries Carrying Case Complete Instructions: 1. Manual 2.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual Setting Up the Prodigy AutoCode® Meter Key Functions of the Meter Test Strip Slot Insert the test strip here. The meter will turn on automatically. LCD Display Guides you through the test using symbols and simple messages. Talking Symbol Confirms audio function. Main Button Turns the meter on or performs other functions described in this manual. Figure 16 Data Port Port for USB Cable connection to your computer.
PRODIGY Meter Display Owner’s Manual Day Average Indicates that the displayed test result is an average. Test Result Area Time Date Appears when ambient temperature is outside of operating range. Test Strip Symbol Appears when the meter is turned on. Low Battery Symbol Figure 17 Flashes when sample should be applied. Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC Appears when the battery power is low. Voice Symbol Shows if audio function is on.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual Speaking Function The Prodigy AutoCode® meter talks you through each step of your testing procedure. When does the meter speak? What does the meter say? When the meter is turned on. Your Prodigy® meter is on. Please wait. Please insert the test strip. When room temperature is outside operating range; which is 50°F–104°F (10°C–40°C). Room temperature is out of range. When the meter is ready to test ( appears on display). Please apply blood into the test strip.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual Setup Steps The Prodigy AutoCode® meter has the language, volume, time, date and unit of measure presets. However, if you replace the batteries, you should check the time and date. STEP 1: Insert the Batteries Open the battery cover located on the backside of the meter. Insert two (2) AAA Alkaline batteries and align them properly. STEP 2: Enter Setup Mode Press and hold the “SET” button located in the battery compartment. The meter is now in the setup mode.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual STEP 4: Setting Volume Level The meter displays a number. • Numbers 1 to 3 indicate speaking volume from low to high, where “ ” is displayed on the LCD during testing. See Figure 19. • Number 0 indicates that the speaking function is turned off. See Figure 20. Figure 19 Press the “M” button to select the speaking volume. Then press the “SET” button and the year segment will appear and start flashing. STEP 5: Set the Year Press and release the “M” button to advance the year.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual STEP 7: Set the Date Press and release the “M” button to advance the date. With the correct date on the display, press the “SET” button and the time will appear on the display with the hour segment flashing. See Figure 23. Figure 23 STEP 8: Set the Hour Press and release the “M” button to advance the hour. With the correct hour on the display, press the “SET” button and the minutes segment will start flashing. See Figure 24.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual STEP 10: Select Unit of Measurement Press and release the “M” button until the unit of measurement you are choosing appears on the display. Press the “SET” button and the memory segment will start flashing. See Figures 26 and 27. Your meter can display test results in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) or millimoles per liter (mmoL/L). • The mg/dL unit is standard in the United States. • The mmol/L unit is standard in Canada.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual Performing a Blood Glucose Test STEP 1: Insert the Test Strip Insert a test strip with the contact bar end entering into the test strip slot first. Push the test strip as far as it will go without bending it. The meter turns on automatically. See Figure 30. Voice Speaks: “Your Prodigy® meter is on. Please wait. Please apply blood into the test strip.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual Caution: DO NOT: • Smear or scrape the blood onto the test strip. • Apply blood to the test strip when the test strip is not in the meter. • Put blood or foreign objects into the test strip slot. STEP 3: Read Your Result After the meter counts down from 6 to 1, your blood glucose test result appears along with the unit of measure, date and time. See Figure 33. Voice Speaks: “Blood glucose 108 mg/dL.” This blood glucose result is automatically stored in the meter memory.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual Using the Meter Memory The Prodigy AutoCode® meter stores a maximum of the 450 most recent blood glucose test results with date and time in its memory. It also provides you with 7, 14 and 28–day averages of your blood glucose test results. You can review the individual or average test results by entering the memory mode. STEP 1: Enter the Memory Mode Press and hold the “M” button until the meter powers on, then press the “M” button again.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual It, too, indicates how many blood glucose tests have been performed, e.g., 41 (41 tests in the last 14 days). The 28–day average shows the same information. STEP 3: Recalling Individual Test Results After the 28–day average, the most recent test result with date and time will be shown. Press the “M” button once and the next most recent test result will appear. See Figure 37.
PRODIGY Owner’s Manual Specifications Dimensions: 3.63 in. (L) x 2.05 in. (W) x 0.75 in. (H) 92 mm (L) x 52 mm (W) x 19 mm (H) Weight: 2.76 oz with battery 55 g Power Source: Two (2) 1.
PRODIGY® Blood Glucose Meters Owner’s Manual Symbols Information Symbol Referent Do not re-use. Single use only. Consult Operating Instructions. Keep away from sunlight. Keep dry. Temperature limitation. Use by. Date of manufacture. LOT Batch code. REF Catalog number. SN Serial number. CONTROL Control. Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC 1.800.243.
PRODIGY® Blood Glucose Meters Owner’s Manual Warranty Information Limited Lifetime Warranty Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC extends a limited lifetime warranty to consumers who purchase a new Prodigy® brand meter. Under this limited lifetime warranty, your new meter is covered from the original date of purchase, as long as it has not been modified, altered, or misused. Under this limited lifetime warranty, Prodigy® will replace, free of charge, the meter if it is defective in material or workmanship.
Prodigy Diabetes Care, LLC 1.800.366.5901 9300 Harris Corners Parkway, Suite 450 Charlotte, NC 28269 EC REP AR REP Advena Ltd; 33 Bridge Street, Hereford HR4 9DQ, UK For Customer Care call: 1.800.243.2636 www.prodigymeter.com ©2009 Prodigy Diabetes Care. Prodigy®, Prodigy Pocket®, Prodigy Voice® and Prodigy AutoCode® are registered trademarks of Prodigy Diabetes Care. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved. TMCM574 Rev.
