User manual

1. Get Ready Take a test strip out of the
container.
Close the container tightly.
Do not open a vial of test strips
or touch a test strip with wet
hands or gloves. This may
damage the test strips.
You have 10 minutes to use a
test strip once you remove it
from the container.
2. Insert Strip Slide the test strip into the test
strip guide in the direction of
the arrows until it stops.
The meter turns on. The code
number of the inserted code chip
flashes on the display.
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Performing a Test
3. Match the Code Confirm that the number
displayed matches the number
on the test strip container,
then press M .
If the numbers are different,
make sure you are using the
code chip that came with the test
strips you are using.
An hourglass appears as the
meter warms up, which takes
about thirty seconds
When the meter is warmed up
a flashing test strip appears and
the meter begins a countdown.
You have 120 seconds to apply
blood to the test strip.
4. Collect the Blood Twist the protective cap off the
CoaguChek lancet.
Massage the finger until you see
increased color in the fingertip.
Keeping the hand down, press
the tip of the lancet firmly
against the side of the
fingertip. Press the blue
trigger button.
Gently squeeze from the base of
the finger to develop a hanging
drop of blood.