Accu-Chek Advantage 3 Basic Meter Instructions

Basic Meter Instructions Coding the Accu-Chek Advantage You will need to insert a new calibration code chip: • •

Whenever you open a new box of strips Whenever either one of the displays shown on the left appears

1. Make sure the meter is turned off. Turn meter over so you are looking at the back. 2. Insert new calibration code chip until it snaps into place. 3. Turn meter on. Make sure the code number matches the code number on your vial of test strips.

Performing a Test •

Turn on meter

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To check that all parts of the display are working, press and hold down the button. The display should look exactly like the display shown

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The meter can also automatically start when a test strip is inserted

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Check the calibration code matches the code number on the vial of test strips

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Check the time and date are correct. Refer to User's Manual if time and date are not correctly set. It is advisable to set time and date before taking glucose test when meter is new

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Test strip will flash on the screen

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Remove new test strip from vial. Replace vial cap. Gently insert test strip until silver strips are inside the meter

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Once strip is correctly inserted, a blood drop symbol flashes on display

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Touch and hold the drop of blood to the edge of the yellow window until it is completely filled and no yellow colour is visible. Blood will be drawn into the strip automatically. Do not place blood drop on top of yellow window

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Once blood has been applied correctly, a box rotates on display. Result will show in 25 seconds

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The blood glucose result is displayed

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Result is automatically recorded in meter memory