40 41[1] When your meter is deactivated, press theCHECK ( ) button once to enter menu mode.The word “MEM” is displayed.[2] Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) arrowbuttons until the word “BEEP” is displayed.[3] Press the CHECK ( ) button to enter and edit the alarmvolume setting.[4] Turn the volume ON or OFF with the DOWN( ) or UP ( ) arrow buttons. Your selectionwill be highlighted by the blinking of thesymbol. Press the CHECK ( ) button to confirmyour selection and return to the menu.Note: The meter will always produce a beeping sound after youhave applied blood or control solution to a test strip. This soundlets you know when to take your blood sample or control solutionaway from the test strip. You will hear this sound if the volume isset to ON or OFF.IMPORTANT: Check the Time and Date settings beforetesting. In order to properly use the meter it is important toensure that the time and date are set correctly.[1] When your meter is deactivated, press the CHECK ( )button once to enter menu mode. The word “MEM” isdisplayed.[2] Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) arrowbuttons until the word “TIME” is displayed.Press the CHECK ( ) button to enter and editthe time settings.[3] You should see a display with the message blinking “12hr”or “24hr”, this means you are ready to set the meter’s time.Setting the Time13CHAPTERThe BGStar Meter allows you to turn ON or OFF the featurethat tags results as having occurred before or after a meal.[1] When your meter is deactivated, press the CHECK ( )button once to enter menu mode. The word“MEM” is displayed.[2] Press the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) arrow buttonsuntil the word “TAG” is displayed.[3] Press the CHECK ( ) button to enter and editthe tag setting.[4] Turn the tagging feature ON or OFF withthe DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) arrow buttons. Yourselection will be highlighted by the blinkingof the symbol. Press the CHECK ( ) button toconfirm your selection and return to the menu.Setting the Mealtime Tag11CHAPTERSetting Meter Volume12CHAPTER