Display Systolic Display Replace Battery Error Symbol Diastolic Display Measuring Symbol Flashes During Measurement Pulse Display Memory Display Battery Installation When the display shows , it’s time to replace the batteries. This monitor uses 2 AAA Insert the batteries into the monitor certain to align the polarities Close the battery cover It will snap into place when it * It’s a good idea to be using your time. Selecting Time and Date Important Reminders Your Walgreens monitor will keep track of the time and date unless the batteries have run down or are removed from the monitor. • Press the MODE button on the unit. The month will begin to flash. Press the (Up) or (Down) button until the correct month appears on the display. • Press the MODE button once again to store and now day will begin to flash. Press the (Up) or (Down) button until the correct day appears on the • Press the MODE button to store and the to flash. Follow the same process and day to set the hour and minute. • Once you have selected The unit will now Here are some important reminders: Before Taking a Measurement Sit quietly for about 10 minutes. This will allow your . body to return to its normal, resting state. Take your blood pressure in a comfortable environment - . not too cold, not too hot-as temperature may affect your measurement. If you've just consumed beverages containing caffeine . such as coffee, non-herbal tea, or cola wait 30-45 minutes. Also, don't smoke just before taking a Important Reminders Applying the Cuff Applying the Cuff While Taking a Measurement Sit with your legs uncrossed and your feet flat on the . floor. For consistency, it's a good idea to measure you blood . pressure using the same arm and at about the same time each day. If possible, we suggest using the left arm. . Relax. Sit still and quietly while measuring. Talking or moving may elevate measurements. Do not touch or monitor during the measurement. When taking multiple measurement right . other, make to wait at least 8-10 minutes Waiting allows your blood vessels to state. 1.Before taking a measure ment, read the Important Reminders on pages 15-16. 2.If you are wearing a long sleeved shirt, roll up the sleeve, but make sure that it is not constricting circulation to your arm. Remove any jewelry or watches. 3.With your palm facing up, place the monitor on your wrist. Secure the cuff around your wrist using the velcro so it fits securely but is not too tight. 4.Place your arm on a table. The monitor should be you. It is important sure that the wrist the same level Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement 1. Once the cuff is properly applied and you are seated with your feet flat on the floor you are ready to take a measurement. 2. Press the (Up) or (Down) button and you will see a number appear: 1,2, or 3. These are each of the 3 party memory zones explained on page 9 (Special Features) . TIME SYSTOLIC mmHg DIASTOLIC PULSE /MIN. DATE mmHg STARTMODE ERROR *If you select zone No. 1 your blood pressure will recorded as on of the 40 readings available for The same is true for zones 2 and 3. When taking measurements, be sure and select the correct number so that the measurement is stored appropriate zone. 3. Press the START/STOP button. The monitor inflate to the level that's right arrow on the digital display inflating. Remain still measurement process. 4. You will feel the cuff get tighter around your wrist - this is normal. It should not inflate to the point of discomfort. If this occurs, the cuff may be secured too tightly. To stop the inflation, press START/STOP. The cuff will deflate automatically. Rewrap the cuff allowing more room between your Inflation wrist and the cuff. 5. Inflation will stop automatically to begin the measurement process. You will see a downward facing arrow and the numbers decreasing as the cuff is deflating. You will also see a flashing heart to indicate Deflation the measurement is taking place. 6. When your measurement is complete monitor will deflate automatically, releasing the air pressure in the cuff. 7. The entire measurement take less than a minute. blood pressure readings are displayed memory. * The monitor Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement Recalling Stored Measurements NOTE: Blood pressure constantly changes during the course of a day. Occasionally, high or low readings do not necessarily mean your monitor is malfunctioning or that you are ill. It is important to speak with your doctor to learn what your normal blood pressure is if you experience abnormal measurements. Storing Measurements When you take a measurement the monitor automatically stores it in memory space number one. As you take measurements the monitor will push measurement back one space. In other space one will always be the most recent measurement taken. Your monitor features a 3 party "zones" - each zone stores memory capacity of 120 3 users to use and store separately all on one This feature is also one user to tra...