User's Manual
Appendices
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Cleaning
You can clean the outside of the PDM with a clean, damp cloth.
If the battery compartment becomes soiled, gently shake out
the debris or use a dry, lint-free cloth to remove it.
Replacing batteries
The PDM uses two (2) AAA alkaline batteries. You can purchase
them at any grocery, hardware, or convenience store.
On average, a pair of batteries powers the PDM for 3 weeks. The
battery life indicator on the PDM shows the battery power level.
See “Personal Diabetes Manager Icons” on page150 for the vari-
ous battery power levels and their respective icons.
The PDM automatically alerts you when its battery power gets
low (see Figure A-1). When you see the “Low PDM battery” alert,
press OK to turn off the alert. Replace the batteries as soon as
you can.
Do NOT use IV Prep wipes, alcohol wipes, soap,
detergent, or solvents. Never put any liquid into the
battery compartment.
Do not use any other type of batteries than AAA
alkaline batteries to power the PDM. Never use old
or used batteries; the PDM may not work properly.
Using any kind of batteries other than alkaline may
reduce battery life and cause damage to the PDM.
When your PDM alerts you that battery power is getting
low, the PDM will maximize remaining battery life by:
• Turning off your vibration alert (if set)
• Disabling bright mode
• Disabling the test strip port light
Once the batteries are replaced, these functions resume.
Figure A-1