User guide

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Getting started
The following information will guide you through starting the CareLink Pro software, opening
and closing patient records, and setting preferences that apply to all patients in the system.
Before you begin
If this is the first time you are using CareLink Pro, you should be sure to set the General
preferences (see General preferences on page 13). These preferences determine how certain
items display in the software and in reports, and how you want the system to communicate with
the Internet.
Preferences can be set at any time. You may want to wait until you are familiar with the CareLink
Pro software to set the other preferences.
Primary system tasks
The following table outlines the main tasks you will want to perform when first setting up and
using CareLink Pro. It also tells you which part of this user guide discusses each task.
Step Location
Familiarize yourself with the CareLink Pro user interface. Chapter 2, Navigating the system
Define the global system options your clinic will use. Setting system preferences on page 13
Create profiles for each of your patients. Adding new profiles on page 22
Link to your patients' CareLink Personal accounts. Linking to CareLink Personal on page 23
Add your patient's pump and meters to their profile. Adding a device on page 30
Read data from your patient's pump and meters. Reading device data on page 36
Set up and generate reports for each of your patients. Creating reports on page 39
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