Setting the Meter Language, Date, and Time:
- You can change many of the settings that came pre-set with your meter. Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you complete steps 1 through 8 below to ensure your desired settings are saved.
1. Turn the meter on
- With the meter turned off, press and hold OK for two seconds to access MAIN MENU.
2. Get to the LANGUAGE screen
- When using the meter for the first time, or after changing the meter battery, you will automatically start in the LANGUAGE screen.
- In other cases, from the MAIN MENU, press ↑ or ↓ to select SET UP and press OK. Then, press ↑ or ↓ to select METER SETTINGS and press OK.
3. Choose a language
- Now press ↑ or ↓ to highlight the language of your choice and press OK.
- Note: If you select the wrong language, press OK and hold for five seconds to turn the meter off. Then, turn the meter back on and re-start from Step 1.
4. Set the date format
- Press ↑ or ↓ to highlight the date format—choose month first (MM-DD-YYYY) or day first (DD-MM-YYYY).
- To confirm your selection, press OK.
5. Set the date
- In the DATE SET UP screen, press ↑ or ↓ to change the first value and press OK.
- Press ↑ or ↓ to change the second value and press OK.
- Press ↑ or ↓ to change the year and press OK.
6. Set the time format
- Press ↑ or ↓ to select the time format you prefer—AM/PM or 24 HR, and press OK.
7. Set the time
- Press ↑ or ↓ to set the hour and press OK.
- Press ↑ or ↓ to set the minutes and press OK.
- If you selected the AM/PM time format, press ↑ or ↓ to select AM or PM.
- To confirm your selection, press OK.
8. Confirm your settings
- The choice YES will be highlighted at the bottom of the screen. If your settings are correct, press OK to confirm and save the settings and return to the MAIN MENU.
- WARNING: The unit of measure mg/dL must be displayed above. If your display shows mmol/L rather than mg/dL, contact LifeScan Customer Care. You cannot change the unit of measure. Use of the wrong unit of measure may cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose level, and may lead to incorrect treatment.
- If you want to cancel your settings and start the settings process over again, press ↑ or ↓ to highlight NO and press OK. You will be returned to the LANGUAGE screen. Note that none of the settings you entered will be saved.
