Insert a test strip into the test port as shown. The three contact bars should be facing you. The meter will turn on and display the code from your last test. If you are using the meter for the first time, a constant Cand a flashing “——” appears instead of a code. If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip vial, press ^ or Ў to match the code number on the test strip vial. The display will then advance to the screen with the flashing blood drop icon . If the flashing blood drop icon appears before you are sure the codes match, remove the test strip and re-start from step 1. CAUTION: This step is essential to obtain accurate results. WARNING: If mmol/L does not appear with the test result, call the OneTouch® Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521. 1 2 Coding the meter Hold the OneTouch® Lancing Device cap firmly against the side of your finger. Press the release button. Remove the OneTouch® Lancing Device from your finger. Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood of at least one microlitre ( actual size) forms on your fingertip. 1 2 Getting a blood sample from your fingertip When the flashing blood drop icon appears, touch and hold the drop of blood to the narrow channel in the top edge of the test strip until the confirmation window is full. If your sample does not fill the confirmation window on the first try, do not add more blood to that strip. Instead, test again with a new strip. After the meter counts down from 5 to 1, your blood glucose level appears on the display along with the unit of measure, and the date and time of the test. 1 2 Applying the blood sample Top edge Narrow channel Apply drop here Abbreviated Procedure Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System IMPORTANT: Read detailed instructions and other important information in your owner’s booklet. Insert a test strip into the test port as shown. The three contact bars should be facing you. The meter will turn on and display the code from your last test. If you are using the meter for the first time, a constant Cand a flashing “——” appears instead of a code. If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip vial, press ^ or Ў to match the code number on the test strip vial. The display will then advance to the screen with the flashing blood drop icon . If the flashing blood drop icon appears before you are sure the codes match, remove the test strip and re-start from step 1. CAUTION: This step is essential to obtain accurate results. WARNING: If mmol/L does not appear with the test result, call the OneTouch® Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521. 1 2 Coding the meter Hold the OneTouch® Lancing Device cap firmly against the side of your finger. Press the release button. Remove the OneTouch® Lancing Device from your finger. Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood of at least one microlitre ( actual size) forms on your fingertip. 1 2 Getting a blood sample from your fingertip When the flashing blood drop icon appears, touch and hold the drop of blood to the narrow channel in the top edge of the test strip until the confirmation window is full. If your sample does not fill the confirmation window on the first try, do not add more blood to that strip. Instead, test again with a new strip. After the meter counts down from 5 to 1, your blood glucose level appears on the display along with the unit of measure, and the date and time of the test. 1 2 Applying the blood sample Top edge Narrow channel Apply drop here Abbreviated Procedure Guide Abbreviated Procedure Guide The hour will now start flashing. Press and release ^ or Ў to change the hour. Note that “AM” or “PM” changes when you pass 12:00. When the correct hour is on the display, wait five seconds. 1 Firmly press and hold the lancing device against your forearm or palm for a few seconds. Wait until the skin surface under the AST™ Clear Cap changes color (as blood collects beneath the skin). This tells you there is enough blood flow for a good sample. Then press the release button while continuing to apply pressure. Keep holding the lancing device against your skin until a round drop of blood forms under the cap. When sampling blood from your forearm or palm, make sure the drop of blood is of at least one microlitre ( actual size) before you release pressure and remove the lancing device. 3 Choose your sample site. Forearm Choose a fleshy area of the forearm away from bone, visible veins and hair. Palm Choose a fleshy area on the palm below the thumb or pinky finger. Select a spot with no visible veins and away from deep lines. 2 Replace the blue cap with the AST™ Clear Cap. 1 Getting a blood sample from your forearm or palm The OneTouch® UltraMini™ Meter allows you to sample blood from your forearm or palm as well as your fingertip. Before using your forearm or palm for sampling, please speak to your healthcare professional and refer to the owner’s booklet for complete instructions. Forearm Palm F...