How to setup your cholesterol meter

Open the battery compartment on the back. Remove the plastic protection strip (if present). Insert four batteries, paying attention to the plus (+) and minus (–) markings.

Step 1: Insert the Batteries

  • Open the battery compartment on the back.
  • Remove the plastic protection strip (if present).
  • Insert four batteries, paying attention to the plus (+) and minus (–) markings.

Step 2: Set the Date and Time

  • The meter will prompt you to set the year. Use the center button to confirm.
  • Then choose the month (M), day (D), hour, and minutes, with the outer buttons. Confirming each step by pressing the middel button.

Step 3: Configure the meter

  • Hold the center button for 3 seconds until the meter beeps and enters “Set” mode.
  • Press right twice to enter full setup and press center to confirm.
  • Select between mmol/L and mg/dL. Most countries use mmol/L. Confirm.
  • Select 24-hour or 12-hour clock. Confirm your preference.
  • Choose how the date is displayed:
    1. Y/M/D
    2. D/M/Y (common in Europe), etc. Confirm your choice.
  • Enable Numbering
    Choose if each result should be numbered. Select “On” to track up to 99 measurements. Confirm.
  • Enable Sound
    Choose whether the meter beeps during use. Recommended: “On”. Confirm.
  • CHD Setting
    CHD relates to cardiovascular risk markers. Leave it Off unless specified by your healthcare provider. Confirm.
  • Sample Type
    Choose BL (blood) for home use.
    Labs may use SE (serum), but for most users, BL is correct. Confirm.
  • Exit Setup
    Press left once until you see “ELt” (meant to say “Exit”).
    Press center to confirm and exit. Your meter is now ready to use.
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