Replacing The Batteries:
- Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter uses two 3.0 Volt CR 2032 lithium batteries (or equivalent). Replacement batteries can be found in most stores where batteries are sold. Your meter comes with two batteries already installed - one that powers the meter only and one that powers the backlight.
Low Meter Battery:
- The meter shows a battery icon (
) in the upper right corner of the display or a low battery message to indicate the condition of the meter battery only. When the battery icon first appears, there is enough power for a minimum of 100 more tests. You should replace the meter battery as soon as possible.
- When your meter displays the LOW BATTERY screen message, there is not enough battery power remaining to perform a test. You must install a new battery before using your meter.
Low Backlight Battery:
- Replace the backlight battery when you can no longer see the backlight coming on. There will not be any icon on the meter display to indicate a low backlight battery. Note that the meter will provide accurate blood glucose results even when the backlight battery needs to be replaced.
Replacing The Batteries:
1. Remove the old battery
- Start with the meter off. Open the battery door and pull up on the battery ribbon. The white ribbon is for the meter battery, and the black ribbon is for the backlight battery.
- WARNING: CHEMICAL BURN HAZARD. DO NOT INGEST BATTERY. This product contains a coin/button cell battery. If swallowed, it can quickly cause severe internal burns and can lead to death. Keep new and used batteries away from children. If you think batteries might have been swallowed, seek immediate medical attention.
- WARNING: To avoid a possible shock, Do Not change either battery while the meter is connected to a computer with the OneTouch® Interface Cable.
2. Insert the new battery
- With the “+” side facing up toward you, place the battery in the compartment within the fold of the ribbon. Push the battery until it snaps into the battery clasp. Insert the two battery door tabs into the matching holes on the meter, and push down until you hear the door click into place.
- If the meter does not power on after you have replaced the meter battery, check that the battery is correctly installed with the “+” side up.
- If the meter still does not power on, contact OneTouch® Customer Care.
3. Check your meter settings
- Removing the meter battery will not affect your stored results. However, you may need to re-set your meter settings.
4. Dispose of batteries
- This product contains a lithium ion battery, which contains perchlorate materials—special handling may apply. Dispose of batteries according to your local environmental regulations.
