User's Manual

Dexcom G5x System User Guide
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device. If you have a new transmitter, open the package when you are ready
to use it.
Transmitter features:
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Reusable
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Do not discard after sensor session.
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Only for you, don’t share transmitter.
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Water resistant
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Can transmit data to your display devices for up to 20 feet
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Range is less if you are in or under water.
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Battery lasts approximately three months
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Receiver or smart device notifies you when battery is running
low.
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Transmitter’s serial number is on the back
More transmitter features and insertion information are in Chapter 6.
Now that you are familiar with the sensor applicator and transmitter, let’s
review the receiver.
Receiver
The receiver is a small hand-held device. Your receiver, along with your smart
device, shows your sensor glucose readings, trend graphs, and trend arrows,
and notifies you when your glucose is too high or too low or if there is
something you should be aware of or need to do.
The receiver is neither water resistant nor waterproof and can get damaged if
moisture gets inside, so keep it away from any liquids and very high humidity
as well as dirt and dust. Keeping the micro USB port closed helps prevent
damaging fluids and dust from getting inside the receiver. If your receiver
does get wet or dirty, test it to make sure the speaker and vibrations still work
(see Chapter 12).
If your receiver isn’t charged, see Chapter 14 for charging your receiver’s
battery.
If you want to use the receiver along with a smart device, you need to set
them up separately.
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