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Owner’s Booklet®362-21173 Manual, AC3 Domestic 2/17/04 11:26 AM Page 1

8Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Installing (or Changing) the Battery1. Flip open the battery cover byp

Setting the Time and DateSetting the time and date is important if you use the meter’s memory or connect to a computer.3. Press and release to seethe

104. Press and release either or (left or rightarrow button) to change the hour.5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to setthe minutes, month, day andyear. (The f

11Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Setting the BeeperWhen you first get your meter, the beeper is set to

12Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) IndicatorYou may set the meter to warn you when your results indicate hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) anywherebetween

13Chapter 1: Understanding Your New SystemAccu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Coding the Meter1. With the meter off, slide thecode key into the code

14Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Using Your Test StripsYou may use either Accu-Chek Comfort Curve or A

15Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072▲!Using Accu-Chek Comfort Curve Test StripsFill the yellow windowcomp

Chapter 2: Control TestingWhy Run Control TestsControl tests ensure that both the meter and the test strips are working properly and giving reliable r

17Chapter 2: Control Testing Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Running a Control TestFor control testing, you’ll need your meter, a test strip, th

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If the result is not in the acceptable range, see Understanding Control Test Results on page 19.Level 2 TestingLevel 1 testing is all you need to do m

19Chapter 2: Control Testing Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Range (mg/dL)Level 1 (LO) 42–72Level 2 (HI) 290–328ExampleUnderstanding Control Tes

Troubleshooting Checks1. Check the expiration dates of the test stripsand control solutions.2. Make sure the caps were tight on the teststrip vial and

1. Pull off the cap. 2. Insert a lancet until it clicks.Note: You can refer to the First Time Guide or the Quick Reference Guide for a simple testing

22 Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-80725. Twist the cap to set the lancetdepth. Start at 2 or 3. For tougher skin dial to a highernumber.6. Press th

23Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Running a Blood Sugar TestChapter 3: Testing Your Blood SugarBefore running your first test, make sure you set

24Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-80726. Gently squeeze your fingertip until you get a drop of blood.7. Touch an

25Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Flagging Test ResultsTo help you remember specific events that might have influenced your results, you can add

26 Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood SugarProper Testing Conditions• The temperature range must be between 57 to 104

27Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood SugarSymptoms of High or Low Blood SugarBe

Dear Accu-Chek®System Owner,Thank you for choosing the Accu-Chek Advantage System!Congratulations on your decision to take control of your diabetes. W

28Chapter 4: Using Your Meter’s MemoryStoring Test ResultsYour meter automatically stores up to 480 test results, and you can review them at any time.

29Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072NotesDo not change your therapy based on an individual result recorded in memory.• Results stored in memory wi

30Chapter 5: Maintenance and TroubleshootingCleaning Your MeterCaring for your Accu-Chek Advantage Meter is easy – just keep it free of dust. But if y

31Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Maintenance and TestingYour m

32 Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072▲!Chapter 5: Maintenance and TroubleshootingScreen Messages and TroubleshootingNever make treatment decisions

33Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Chapter 5: Maintenance and TroubleshootingBattery power is low. Change thebattery soon.Battery is almost out o

34 Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072This test result was flagged

35Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Your blood sugar may beextremely high or a meter or striperror has occurred.See page 27.The meter has lost al

36Chapter 6: Technical InformationProduct LimitationsPlease read the literature packaged with your test strips to find the latest information on produ

37Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Relative humidity operating range Less than 85%Atmospheric pressure >53.3 kPaMemory capacity 480 blood gluc

The Accu-Chek Advantage SystemYour new Accu-Chek Advantage Meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of sugar(glucose) in your blood t

38 Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Accu-Chek Advantage Limited 3-Year WarrantyRoche Diagnostics warrants to the original purchaser of the meter,

39Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Chapter 6: Technical Information Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Some states do not allow limitations on

40 Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072▲!CAUTION: A RESTRICTED LICENSE LIMITS USE OF THE ACCU-CHEK ADVANTAGE SYSTEM – READ CAREFULLY THE LIMITATIONS

41Chapter 6: Technical Information Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072restricted license applies regardless of any additional offers found in Accu-

42Chapter 6: Technical Information Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Additional SuppliesThe following supplies and accessories are available from

43▲!Chapter 6: Technical Information Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Information for Professional CaregiversHealthcare Professionals: Follow the

44Index Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072IndexAccu-Chek Softclix LancetDevice, 21- 22, 31appetite, increased, 27battery, changing, 8battery, inst

45Index Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072product limitations, 36product specifications, 36professional caregivers, 43rapid heartbeat, 27results,

46Notes Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Notes362-21173 Manual, AC3 Domestic 2/17/04 11:26 AM Page 46

47Notes Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072Notes362-21173 Manual, AC3 Domestic 2/17/04 11:26 AM Page 47

Important Information About Your New Meter • Your blood glucose meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (likebl

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4Contents Accu-Chek Customer Care 1-800-858-8072ContentsChapter 1: Understanding Your New System ...

Storing Your Supplies...25Proper Testing Conditions ...

Chapter 1: Understanding Your New SystemDisplay – Shows blood sugarresults, messages,and results storedin memory.Left and RightArrow Buttons –Press to

7Ejector PlungerRelease ButtonCap with Comfort DialDepth SelectionLancet DeviceTest Strip VialTest Strip LancetSilver-colored bars YellowWindowProtect