User manual LIFESCAN ONETOUCH ULTRASMART

[. . . ] LifeScan Customer Service toll-free numbers: English 1 800 227-8862 Español 1 800 381-7226 Visit the LifeScan Web site at www. LifeScan. com ©2006 LifeScan, Inc. Milpitas, CA 95035 Rev date: 04/2006 AW 060-788-02A AW 06078802A Meter and Electronic Logbook In One Owner's Booklet ii Dear OneTouch® UltraSmart® System Owner: You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring systems available. This booklet has important information you must know about the OneTouch® UltraSmart® Blood Glucose Monitoring System. A long-term study showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60%. [. . . ] 3)If the error message appears again, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. 3)There may be a problem with the test strip. For example, it may have been damaged or moved during testing. WARNING Error 5 Invalid test Please repeat test See Owner's Booklet 1)Repeat the test 1)Error message that indicates the meter has with a new test strip. 2)If the error message appears again, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. 54 MESSAGE WARNING Low Batteries! + WHAT IT MEANS The battery sign appears on the display. You can complete about 100 more tests from the time this symbol first appears. Battery power is too low to run a test. ACTION Test results will still be accurate, but replace the batteries as soon as possible. You should replace the batteries soon See Owner's Booklet WARNING Batteries! + Replace the batteries at once. You MUST replace the batteries now See Owner's Booklet WARNING Meter is outside of operating temperature range Test not possible See Owner's Booklet The meter has detected that the temperature is outside the system operating range. Do Not perform a test until the meter and test strips reach a temperature within the operating range (43­111°F/6­44°C). Perform the test after the meter and test strips have reached a temperature within the operating range. 55 PROBLEMS AND POSSIBLE CAUSES If the meter does not turn on after inserting a test strip or the display is not active: POSSIBLE CAUSES No power. (For example, upside down, backward, or incompletely. ) WHAT TO DO Replace the batteries. Insert the test strip correctly with the contact bars end first and facing up. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. Defective meter or test strip. 56 If the test does not start after applying the sample: POSSIBLE CAUSES Insufficient blood sample. WHAT TO DO Repeat the test with a new test strip and a larger sample, making sure blood is placed to the narrow channel in the top edge of the test strip. Repeat the test with a new test strip; apply sample only after "Apply Blood", "Alternate Site", or "Control Solution" appears on the display. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. Defective test strip. Sample applied after automatic shutoff (three minutes after inserting a test strip). Defective meter. 57 METER SET-UP Note: · It is important that the time of day is correct and that your medication set-up and mealtimes are set according to your personal daily schedule. · You do not need to change any of the meter settings in order to begin testing. Simply insert a test strip to turn on the meter and proceed with the test (see pages 19­39). The OneTouch® UltraSmart® Meter was pre-set at the factory with the date and Pacific Standard Time, and display language. You must enter Set-up mode to: · Change the date, time, or display language. (Glucose units cannot be changed. ) · Customize the meter features that allow you to track diabetes pills, insulin doses, and insulin pump information. · Customize advanced features such as averages, meal schedule, target glucose range, and hypoglycemia level. Entering Basic Set-up Mode To enter Set-up mode, press and hold down BOTH the Back button and the OK button at the same time for at least two seconds. OK 58 This message will appear briefly. (You may still test at any time simply by inserting a test strip. ) Selecting Display Language The meter is set at the factory to use English. UltraSmart Set up in?English Español Francais Deutsch Italiano Português Nederlands To use English, press the OK button OK . You may choose one of up to six other languages in Set-up mode. Spanish (Español) French (Français) German (Deutsch) Italian (Italiano) Portuguese (Português) Dutch (Nederlands) ¿Configurar en? To change the language, use the Arrow button to scroll to the language. [. . . ] Scroll to the type of Health Check using the Arrow button and press the OK button . Visit HbA1c Chol Health Checks trace Sep 3- 02 120/80 Sep 3- 02 150. 0 Sep 3- 02 67. 0 Sep 3- 02 done Sep 3- 02 5. 2% Sep 3- 02 187 Sep 3- 02 Health Checks HbA1c: Sep 3- 02 Jul 14- 02 5. 2% 5. 9% 121 SOURCES FOR HELP Information Contact LifeScan Customer Service or visit the Website at: www. LifeScan. com This choice prompts you to contact LifeScan Customer Service or visit our Web site when you need help with testing. Call LifeScan Customer Service, at 1 800 227-8862, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Data Downloading Transferring test results to your personal computer for home viewing requires OneTouch® Diabetes Management Software from LifeScan and a OneTouch® Interface Cable. OneTouch® Diabetes Management Software and a OneTouch® Interface Cable are not included with your OneTouch® UltraSmart® System. [. . . ]