60 61Time and Date Setting After Battery ReplacementIf the date and time need to be set, the word “SET” will bedisplayed the first time the meter is activated.Note: The meter retains the date and time format [24 or 12 hourtime, M-d (Month-Day) or d-M (Day-Month)][1] Set the year (flashing) with the DOWN ( )or UP ( ) arrow buttons. Press the CHECK ( )button to confirm your selection and continueon to the month setting.[2] Set the month (flashing) with the DOWN ( )or UP ( ) arrow buttons. Press the CHECK ( )button to confirm your selection and continueon to the day setting.[3] Set the day (flashing) with the DOWN ( )or UP ( ) arrow buttons. Press the CHECK ( )button to confirm your selection and continueon to the hour setting.[4] Set the hour (flashing) with the DOWN ( )or UP ( ) arrow buttons. Press the CHECK ( )button to confirm your selection and continueon to the minute setting.Meter Specifications23CHAPTERAssay Method: Dynamic ElectrochemistryMaximum Altitude: 3.048 metersCalibration: Plasma equivalentCoding: No CodeSample: Whole blood, capillarySample Size: 0.5 microlitersAverage Glucose Test Time: 6 secondsMeasurement Units: mmol/LWhen using your meter, avoid getting dirt, dust, blood, controlsolution, water or any other liquid into the strip port andbattery compartment. Clean the outside of the meter or thelancing device using a cloth dampened with mild detergentor mild soap. If you wish to clean the lancing device cap only,remove the cap, wash it in warm water, rinse well, and dry.CAUTION: Never immerse the meter or the body of thelancing device in water or any other liquid solution.Caring For YourMeter and Lancing Device22CHAPTER[5] Set the minute (flashing) with the DOWN ( )or UP ( ) arrow buttons. Press the CHECK ( )button to confirm your selection. If the meter wasactivated via strip insertion, pressing CHECK ( )allows you to perform a test. If the meter wasactivated via the CHECK ( ) button, the meterwill enter menu mode.