User manual PHILIPS HF370

[. . . ] Use of this thermometer is not intended as a substitute for consultation with your physician. If your thermometer will not be used on a regular basis, remove battery to prevent possible damage due to chemical leakage. Do not wrap in metal or aluminum foil. Wrap in newspaper before discarding. Battery may explode if overheated. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents FEATURES 2-3 4-5 60-DAY MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE If you are not fully satisfied with your Philips SensorTouch Thermometer, Philips will refund you the full purchase price. [. . . ] It is the only such artery positioned very close to the skin surface to provide an accurate measurement. It is ideally located at the front portion of the forehead, providing ease of use. SensorTouch is easier to use than other types of measurement devices such as oral, rectal, underarm and in-ear because it is non-invasive therefore, doesn't have to go into any orifices. This thermometer has been clinically tested in major university hospitals, with readings proven to be as accurate as rectal measurements. The Philips SensorTouch Thermometer is the first totally non-invasive system with advanced infrared technology, providing maximum ease of use with instant, consistently accurate measurements. As you gently stroke the thermometer across the forehead crossing over the temporal artery, the sensor performs two processes: · It scans like a video camera, capturing naturally emitted infrared heat from the arterial blood supply, locking in the highest temperature it senses and; · The patented system measures ambient air temperature at the very same time. The patented "arterial heat balance" (AHB) software then synthesizes the two separate readings to accurately determine and display peak temperature. 6. BODY TEMPERATURE Body temperature is the temperature inside a person's body. Traditionally, this temperature is measured orally or rectally. These methods, however, take several minutes. Moreover, the accuracy of oral measurements can be effected by the breathing (causing a decrease in temperature) or beverages that have just been consumed (causing either an increase or decrease in temperature). The best place to measure body temperature would be inside the heart. The infrared sensor of the Philips SensorTouch measures body temperature on the skin surface over the arteries in the temple. These arteries are in close connection with the heart and therefore quickly reflect changes in the body's temperature. In addition, they lie close to the surface of the skin and are therefore very suitable for non-invasive measurement. Rectal measurement is generally considered the most accurate type of temperature measurement. Clinical tests have shown measurements carried out with the Philips SensorTouch Temple Thermometer to be just as accurate as rectal measurements. 7. Ideal for Infants and Children The Philips SensorTouch method is quick, simple, accurate and comfortable and therefore very suitable for measuring the temperature of children. You do not need to undress your child; a single stroke across the temple will produce an accurate result in only a few seconds. Small children even experience the "caress" with which you carry out the measurement as pleasant and comforting. Normal Temperature "Normal temperature" is the body temperature of a healthy person. Moreover, this temperature depends on the area on which it is measured, the time of day, the ambient temperature and the amount of physical exercise a person has had just before the measurement. A temperature measured with the Philips SensorTouch thermometer can be considered normal if it lies between 97. 5F and 99. 5F (36. 4C 37. 5C). It is recommended that you determine your normal temperature range (and that of your family members). You can do this by measuring your temperature at various times of the day. 8. BATTERY INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT Your new SensorTouch Thermometer requires a 9V battery (included). Depress blue button center sliding thermometer from of forehead toward hairline. AFFIXING PRODUCT LABEL For "at-a-glance", quick instructions on how to use the SensorTouch Thermometer: 1 Remove the special, quick instructions label and apply it to battery compartment cover on the back of the thermometer. 2 VOL T 9 Insert the new 9V battery as indicated. Make sure that the (+) and (-) are positioned correctly. SensorTouch Thermometer INSTRUCTIONS: 1. [. . . ] See Battery Installation section for instructions on installing/replacing the battery. If "­ ­" and a blinking battery symbol appear on the display, there is not enough energy in the battery to measure a temperature. See Battery Installation section for instructions. 2 + - , , 7 3 If a flashing "107. 6ºF" is shown on the display, the target temperature is too high for thermometer to capture a reading. Solution: This would indicate a person's temperature is above 107. 6ºF (42. 0ºC), and a physician should be contacted immediately. [. . . ]