Abbott FreeStyle Flash Owner's Booklet

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Abbott FreeStyle Flash Owner's Booklet Manual pdf 11 page image

1 Call Customer Care Toll Free at 1-888-522-5226 www.AbbottDiabetesCare.comENGLISH1ENGLISHPrepare Your MeterInsert a new test strip into the meter until itstops. The meter will power on.Note: If you do not start the test within two minutes, the meter returnsto clock mode. To restart your meter, take out the unused test strip andreinsert it into the meter.Setting the Test Strip CodeWhen the meter powers on, three display screenswill appear in the following order:When you see the word “COdE” and a codenumber on the display screen, use the “c” buttonto scroll forward or the “m” button to scrollbackward until the number matches the numberon your test strip vial. The FreeStyle Flash® Meterhas a total of 50 codes.Performing a Blood Glucose TestCaution: Take care to not press the “c” or “m” buttons when youare holding the meter while performing the blood test. If you do,you might change the code and get an incorrect reading or anError 6.• After you set your code number, the BloodDrop and Test Strip symbols will appear on thedisplay screen.• If you want to return to the code numberdisplay screen after the Blood Drop and TestStrip symbols appear, press the “c” button.Note: To ensure accurate test results, make sure the code number onyour meter always matches the number in the box outlined in blue,located on the side of the test strip vial.Code NumberBlood Drop andTest Strip Symbols Lance Your Forearm, Upper Arm, Hand,Thigh, or CalfTo bring fresh blood to the surface of the testsite, rub the test site vigorously for a few secondsuntil you feel it getting warm.1System CheckSetting the Test Strip Code (cont)