Accu-Chek Go Manuel de service

BLOOD GLUCOSE METERInstructions for use

10IntroductionFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2011 Introduction1.1 The Accu-Chek Go blood glucose meter at a glancehgfeabcdlkjgi

100Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201i You can move directly from reviewing results in memory to blood glucose testing

101Using the meter as a notebook6The meter turns on. The most recent result is displayed together with the time, date and memory.P Press the > but

102Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201P Press the > button to move to the other averages. P To return to the previo

103Using the meter as a notebook6Notesi Pressing the < button when the 7 day average is being dis-played takes you to the most recently saved resu

104Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201i If no results were saved in memory for the period in question, three horizontal

105Using the meter as a notebook6i If the memory contains both results that were saved together with the time and date and results that were saved wi

106Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2016.4 Erasing the most recent resultYou can erase the most recent result (and only

107Using the meter as a notebook6P Press and hold down the < and > buttons again at the same time (for longer than 3 seconds) until a new scree

108Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Notesi When the beep tone or Acoustic Mode is turned on (0n1 or 0n2), the meter b

109Using the meter as a notebook66.5 Downloading test results to a PC, handheld computer or printerYour meter has an inbuilt infrared port permitting

11Introduction1Top and sidesa Þ button Turn on or off, start a set-up to change settings, save entryb Displayc < and > buttons Change setting

110Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201The infrared port is located at the front of the meter.P Be sure to read the oper

111Using the meter as a notebook6P With the meter turned off, briefly press the Þ and < buttons at the same time.The meter turns on and you see th

112Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201P If necessary, start downloading at the receiving end (software prod-uct or hard

113Using the meter as a notebook6Notesi The receiving end may turn off the meter automatically when the download is complete. In this case End may be

114Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201i If data transfer did not occur (P( continues to flash in the display) or was in

115Using the meter as a notebook6O An object, for instance, is blocking communication between the two infrared ports. Remove the object and start th

116Acoustic ModeFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2017 Acoustic ModeAcoustic Mode is intended for persons who are visually impaired. When Acoustic Mod

117Acoustic Mode7The chapters that now follow deal with beep tones in greater depth. In addition, training software to help you interpret results anno

118Acoustic ModeFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2017.1 Beep tones at power-onWhen Acoustic Mode is set to on, your meter announces this when youO t

119Acoustic Mode77.3 Announcement of the result following a testIn Acoustic Mode, whenever your meter displays a result following a blood glucose tes

12IntroductionFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2011.2 Main featuresFast testingThe meter needs only approximately 5 seconds for each test.Simple bloo

120Acoustic ModeFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201mg/dL metersFirst the hundreds are announced, then the tens, and finally the units. There is a sho

121Acoustic Mode7Examples:O The result 13.8 mmol/L is announced as follows: 1 beep – pause – 3 beeps – pause – 1 very short beep – pause– 8 beeps ( –

122Acoustic ModeFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2017.4 Announcement of results saved in memoryOnly the last result that was saved can be announced a

123Acoustic Mode7i Averages (see Chapter 6.3 “Requesting 7, 14 and 30 day aver-ages”) are not announced acoustically in Acoustic Mode, but only displ

124Acoustic ModeFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Examples:O The result is 138 mg/dL and exp is displayed. You hear the following beeps: 2 short

125Checking your meter88 Checking your meterTo ensure your results are always dependable, you need to periodically check the performance of your mete

126Checking your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2018.1 What you needTo perform a performance check you need the following items:O your meter

127Checking your meter88.2 Performing a performance checkP Read the package insert that came with the control solutions.P Take a test strip from th

128Checking your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201The meter first performs a standard display check lasting approx. 2 sec-onds. mg/dL meter

129Checking your meter8P Check that the same code number is printed on the label of the test strip container.If the numbers do not match: did you rea

13Introduction1Two ways to change settingsYou can change settings such as the time in two different ways: using Standard set-up or Quick set-up. Stand

130Checking your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201After the code number has been displayed, you see the test strip symbol with a flashing bloo

131Checking your meter8P Touch the drop of solution against the tip of the test strip where the black notch is located. The test strip draws up contr

132Checking your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Measurement is complete after approx. 5 seconds. The result is dis-played and the meter beep

133Checking your meter8P Press the < or > button repeatedly until the bottle symbol is dis-played. The display cycles through the bottle symbol

134Checking your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201If you subsequently eject the test strip and so turn the meter off, the result is saved toge

135Checking your meter8Make sure you compare the result with the concentration data stated for the control solution you used and the unit of measureme

136Checking your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201After the test strip has dropped out, End is displayed twice letter by let-ter from left to

137Checking your meter8Did you use a suspended drop of control solution? yesDid you bend the test strip either before or while it was drawing up contr

138Checking your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Have you observed the proper storage conditions for the meter, test strips and control solut

139Checking your meter8Notesi The control solution that the test strip draws up must come from a suspended drop. Do not allow the test strip to draw

14IntroductionFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Acoustic ModeAcoustic Mode is intended for persons who are visually impaired. When Acoustic Mode is

140Cleaning your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2019 Cleaning your meterYour meter utilizes an optical measuring method that relies heavily on

141Cleaning your meter9P Lift the measurement optics cover at that point and remove it.P Wipe the measuring window covering the optical system and s

142Cleaning your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201P Remove any fluff or lint that may remain.P Allow areas you have wiped time to dry thorou

143Cleaning your meter9 Ensure that the measurement optics cover (see pages 10 and 11) is firmly and properly attached to the meter. A cover that is n

144Changing the batteryFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 20110 Changing the batteryThe appearance of the battery symbol in the display signifies low

145Changing the battery10P Place the new battery (type CR 2032) in the compartment, with the + symbol facing upwards.P Re-attach the battery compart

146Changing the batteryFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Notesi When you replace the battery, your results always remain saved.The time and date se

147Changing the battery10 If you lose the date and time settings while changing the battery, all alarms are automatically turned off (0FF). All of the

148Testing blood glucose in more than one patientFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 20111 Testing blood glucose in more than one patient – Directions f

149Testing blood glucose in more than one patient11Notes Patients and medical staff are potentially at risk of becoming infected when the same Accu-Ch

15Introduction11.3 Display featuresThroughout these Instructions for use you will see examples of what the display looks like. Any elements that are

150Testing blood glucose in more than one patientFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 20111.1 Testing blood glucoseP Wear protective gloves.P Wash or d

151Testing blood glucose in more than one patient11P Hold the meter with the test strip pointing downwards (see illus-tration).P Touch the drop of b

152Testing blood glucose in more than one patientFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Notes Residues of water or disinfectant on the skin can dilute th

153Testing blood glucose in more than one patient1111.2 Disinfecting the meterThe following parts of the meter may become contaminated:O the caseO

154Testing blood glucose in more than one patientFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Cotton swabs, wipes and cloths lightly moistened with disinfectan

155Measurement and storage conditions1212 Measurement and storage conditionsPay close attention to the following points. They affect the dependabilit

156Measurement and storage conditionsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201O Blood glucose tests can be performed at the limits of the permitted range

157Measurement and storage conditions12 Never try to speed up warming or cooling of your meter, e.g. by placing it on a radiator or in a refrigerator.

158Measurement and storage conditionsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 20112.3 Atmospheric humidityOnly test blood glucose when atmospheric humidity i

159Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting1313 Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingIn addition to results, time and date the meter also di

16Initial steps before testingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2012 Initial steps before testing2.1 Checking the contentsCheck that your monitoring

160Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 20113.1 Symbols shown in the display17181615141376542032111 10 9 81912

161Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting13Symbol What it means1You are in Standard or Quick set-up.2When an average is displayed (from memory):

162Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Symbol What it means8Now allow the test strip to draw up blood or co

163Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting13Symbol What it means12After testing: the result is outside the tar-get range. In a set-up: you are ent

164Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Symbol What it meansBefore or during a test or in memory: at the t

165Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting13Symbol What it means18You are in memory – either a result or an average is being displayed, or you are

166Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Symbol What it meansIn memory:O No results are saved in memory.O

167Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting13Symbol What it meansO You erased the result from memory.O The result has been lost from me mory.Yo

168Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Symbol What it meansThe result is higher than 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/

169Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting1313.2 Error messages and troubleshootingIf this happens ... it means:The meter will not turn on.O The

17Initial steps before testing22.3 Removing the protective film from the batteryThe meter is sold complete with one lithium battery (type CR 2032) al

170Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201If this happens ... it means:O Condensation has affected the elec

171Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting13If this happens ... it means:When the meter is turned on, the date is shown as 0- 0 and the time as 0:

172Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201This error message ... means:O You bent or moved the test strip dur

173Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting13This error message ... means:O The meter cannot read the code chip. Remove the code chip and re-inse

174Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201This error message ... means:O You removed the code chip while te

175Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting13This error message ... means:O You bent or moved the test strip dur-ing the test. Push the ejector

176Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201This error message ... means:O After testing, you inserted a new

177Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting13This error message ... means:O You bent or moved the test strip dur-ing the test. Push the ejector

178Symbols, error messages and troubleshootingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201This error message ... means:O The battery is empty or a meter er

179Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting13This error message ... means:A meter error has occurred. Remove the test strip by pushing the ejector

18Initial steps before testingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2012.4 Performing a full display checkTo verify that all of the display elements are p

180Technical dataFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 20114 Technical dataMeter type Accu-Chek Go (Model GS)Catalogue No./Serial No. See type plate on

181Technical data14Sample size approx. 1.5 µL (1 µL (microlitre) = 1 thousandth of a millilitre)Measuring time approx. 5 seconds (depending on c

182Technical dataFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Battery life approx. 1000 tests or approx. 1 year (less in Acoustic Mode owing to greater power

183Technical data14Performance analysis The performance data for the Accu-Chek Go system (Accu-Chek Go meter with Accu-Chek Go test strips) were obt

184Disposing of your meterFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2011515 Disposing of your meterThe product may come into contact with blood during measure

185System components1616 System componentsOnly operate your Accu-Chek Go meter with Accu-Chek Go test strips. These are available from your pharmacis

186GuaranteeFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2011717 GuaranteeThe statutory provisions on rights in consumer goods sales in the coun-try of purchase

187Patents1818 PatentsUS 5,463,467; US 5,366,609; US 6,707,554

188Local customer support and serviceFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 20119 Local customer support and service19.1 Information serviceIf you need ad

189Local customer support and service1919.2 AdressesArgentinaProductos Roche S.A.Q. e I. - División DiagnósticaAv. Belgrano 2350,Don Torcuato Buenos

19Initial steps before testing2 mg/dL meter or mmol/L meterP Compare the display screen of your meter with the one shown above.If any of the displ

190Local customer support and serviceFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Czech RepublicRoche s.r.o. Diagnostics Division, Diabetes Care Dukelských hrd

191Local customer support and service19IndonesiaPT Roche Indonesia Diagnostics Division Artha Graha Building 21st Floor Sudirman Central Business Dist

192Local customer support and serviceFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201PhilippinesRoche (Philippines) Inc. Diagnostics Division 2252 Don Chino Roces

193Local customer support and service19South KoreaRoche Diagnostics Korea Co. Ltd.4F Seokyoung Bldg.1000-3, Daechi-dongGangnam-Gu135-280 SeoulSouth Ko

194Alphabetical indexFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 20120 Alphabetical indexAAcoustic Mode ...

195Alphabetical index20CChecking (meter) ... 125Cleaning ...

196Alphabetical indexFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201EE-1, E-2, E-4, E-6 (symbol) ...

197Alphabetical index20IInfection risk ... 149Infrared port...

198Alphabetical indexFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201QQuick set-up ...25, 27, 34,

199Alphabetical index20TTarget range ... 13, 50 Symbol ...

On the packaging and on the type plate of the meter you may encounter the following symbols shown here with their meanings: Please consult instruction

20Initial steps before testingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Notesi Please refer to Chapter 13.1 “Symbols shown in the display” for a complete l

200Standard Set-up overviewFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 20121 Standard set-up overviewStarting Standard set-upTurning on the meterPress and hold

201Standard Set-up overview21Starting Standard set-upTurning on the meterPress and hold down(for more than 3 seconds)Time & DateTime-and-date form

202Quick Set-up overviewFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201press briefly = save or scroll22 Quick set-up overviewBeep tonePress and hold down(for mo

203Quick Set-up overview22Beep tonePress and hold down(for more than 3 seconds)Time &DateTime-and-date formatHoursTimeDateYearDayPress briefly(tur

204 Farbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201

Roche Diagnostics GmbH68298 Mannheim, Germanywww.accu-chek.com0 4829255001(03) 2008-060088ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK GO, ACCU-CHEK MULTICLIX, SOFTCLIX and

Warranty CardNameStreetCity / post codeTelephone No.Date Signature

Accu-Chek Go Warranty CardPlease let this card be completed by the dealer and preserve it carefully.If this card was not filled out at the time of pur

21Entering settings33 Entering settingsYou can enter settings to select the time-and-date format, to set the time and date, to turn the beep tone and

22Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201You can still perform blood glucose tests even if no settings have been entered. The date and t

23Entering settings3When you turn the meter on for the first time to enter settings, it dis-plays the following factory defaults. You can change these

24Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2013.1 Two ways of changing settingsThere are two methods in which you can change your meter sett

25Entering settings3Standard set-up takes you step by step through all the available set-tings. Standard set-up is therefore best for entering initial

26Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2013.1.1 Standard set-up overviewA detailed overview of this set-up is provided in Chapter 21 at

27Entering settings33.1.2 Quick set-up overviewA detailed overview of this set-up is provided in Chapter 22 at the end of these Instructions for use.

28Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2013.2 Set-up operationsIn the sections set out below you will be able to readO a description of

29Entering settings33.2.1 Changing settings – General rulesWhen set-up is displayed, it indicates that the meter is in one of the two set-ups and you

3Intended useIntended useBlood glucose meter for quantitative blood glucose testing using Accu-Chek Go test strips.Suitable for self-testing.The Accu

30Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201O Press the Þ buttonJ to scroll from one setting to the next without changing anything (this

31Entering settings33.2.2 Starting Standard set-upTo start Standard set-up, proceed as follows:P With the meter turned off, press the Þ button brief

32Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201If no code chip is inserted in the meter, three horizontal bars are dis-played and the word cod

33Entering settings3P Press the Þ button again, this time holding it down (for longer than 3 seconds) until the following screen appears. or 24-hour

34Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2013.2.3 Starting Quick set-upTo start Quick set-up, proceed as follows:P With the meter turned

35Entering settings3Beep tone and Acoustic Mode (page 45) Beep tone symbolTarget range (page 50) Symbol for target rangeAlarm clock function (page 60)

36Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201P Press the < or > button now to access the desired group of set-tings.P If F1, F2, F3

37Entering settings33.2.4 Setting the time-and-date format, time and dateYou can choose between two formats. In 24-hour format the time is dis-played

38Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201The first three settings in Standard set-up are the time-and-date format, time and date.In Q

39Entering settings3The settings appear in the following order:O Time-and-date formatO TimeJ HoursJ MinutesO DateJ YearJ MonthJ DayP Press th

4About this Instructions for useFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201About this Instructions for usePlease read this Instructions for use carefully and

40Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Time-and-date formatThe time-and-date format is factory-set to 24-hour format.TimeThe time is f

41Entering settings3 Minutes TimeDateThe date is factory-set to December 31 in the year of manufacture. Year

42Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201 Month Day

43Entering settings3In Standard-set-up you have reached the beep tone settingIn Quick set-up you have reached the end of group F 1. End is dis-played.

44Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Notesi The year is only displayed when you are in a set-up. It is not dis-played during testin

45Entering settings33.2.5 Setting the beep tone or Acoustic ModeThis setting enables you to turn the beep tone on or off and to activate Acoustic Mod

46Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201In Standard set-up beep tone and Acoustic Mode is the fourth setting.In Quick-set-up this sett

47Entering settings3The current beep tone setting is seen flashing in the display. The beep tone is factory-set to on (0n1).Beep tone turned on Beep

48Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201In Standard set-up you have reached the target range setting.In Quick set-up you have reached t

49Entering settings3Notesi When you select Acoustic Mode 0n2 (from 0n1 by pressing the > button or from 0FF by pressing the < button), you hear

5About this Instructions for usePlease read with special attention all text in this booklet that is preceded by the following symbols. This symbol sig

50Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2013.2.6 Setting the target rangeThe target range feature allows you to set your personal upper a

51Entering settings3The target range is factory-set to off.In Standard set-up target range is the fifth setting.In Quick set-up the setting is under F

52Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Turning the lower limit on or off LL stands for Limit Low Turned off Turned on Set limit

53Entering settings3If you selected 0n , you see the current value displayed. If the beep tone is turned on (0n1), you also hear 3 long beeps. These a

54Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201P Press the < or > button repeatedly until the chosen numerical value is displayed. Pres

55Entering settings3Turning the upper limit on or offP Press the < or > button to turn the upper limit (signified by LX) on (0n) or off (0FF).P

56Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201If you selected 0n, you see the current value displayed. If the beep tone is turned on (0n1), y

57Entering settings3P Press the < or > button repeatedly until the chosen numerical value is displayed. Pressing and holding down either button

58Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Notes If you wish to use the lower limit as a warning of a possible hypo, remember this: the wa

59Entering settings3i If, when setting the limits, you have reached the smallest possi-ble or the greatest possible value, the meter beeps and you ca

6ContentsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Contents1 Introduction ...

60Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2013.2.7 Setting the alarm clock functionYou can use the meter’s alarm clock function to remind y

61Entering settings3All alarms are factory-set to off.Each alarm has a factory-set default time:Alarm 1 (AL1): 8:00 (8:00 a.m.)Alarm 2 (AL2): 12:00

62Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201In Standard set-up, alarm clock function is the sixth and final set-ting.In Quick set-up this s

63Entering settings3Two steps are involved in entering the setting. First you define whether a given alarm is to be turned on (0n) or off (0FF). When

64Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Turning the alarm clock function on or offP Press the Þ button briefly. The meter turns off.

65Entering settings3P Press the < or > button to turn the alarm on (0n) or off (0FF).P Press the Þ button to save the setting. If you selected

66Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Entering alarm times Hours Minutes Alarm 2

67Entering settings3P Press the < or > button repeatedly until the correct hour is dis-played. P Press the Þ button to save the setting. You m

68Entering settingsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Notesi You can only turn the alarm clock function on (0n) and set alarm times when you have al

69Entering settings3i To save you going through all the alarms if you only use alarm 1, not all of the alarms are displayed. When your meter is new,

7Contents5 Testing blood glucose ... 72 5.1 Preparing to test blood glucose ...

70CodingFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2014 CodingThe meter receives information about the properties of the test strip from the code chip attached

71Coding4P Compare the code number printed on the chip with the code number printed on the label of the container the test strips came in. The three-

72Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2015 Testing blood glucose5.1 Preparing to test blood glucoseYou will need the following ite

73Testing blood glucose5P Take a test strip from the container and close the container again immediately.P Hold the test strip so the arrows printed

74Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Following the display check, the code number appears in the display (963 is just an example

75Testing blood glucose5If the numbers are not the same: did you really insert the code chip that came with the container of test strips you are usin

76Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2015.2.2 Turning the meter on with the Þ buttonInstead of using the test strip to turn the me

77Testing blood glucose5The flashing test strip symbol is your cue to insert the test strip in the meter.P Take a test strip from the container and c

78Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2015.2.3 Notes Only operate your Accu-Chek Go meter with Roche Diagnostics GmbH-approved Accu

79Testing blood glucose5 Ensure that the measurement optics cover (see pages 10 and 11) is firmly and properly attached to the meter when you turn it

8ContentsFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2017 Acoustic Mode... 116 7.1 Beep

80Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201 If the standard display check shows anything other than 888 or 88.8, the meter will not be

81Testing blood glucose5i If you press the Þ button to turn the meter on and there is already an unused test strip in the test strip guide, the code

82Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201When the beep tone is turned on, the meter also beeps at this point. The meter is ready to

83Testing blood glucose5P Move the finger away from the test strip as soon as the hourglass symbol is displayed and the meter beeps (only when the b

84Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Notes Do not bend the test strip before it draws up blood or while it is drawing up blood,

85Testing blood glucose5i Once the flashing blood drop symbol has appeared, you have approx. 90 seconds to apply blood to the test strip. After this

86Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2015.4 Ejecting the test stripP Hold the meter directly above a waste bin with the test stri

87Testing blood glucose5After the test strip has dropped out, End is displayed twice letter by let-ter from left to right. The meter then turns off au

88Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201 During the time in which End is displayed the meter performs a self-test, except when the

89Testing blood glucose55.5 Symbols seen during testing and what they meanYou may see the following symbols displayed during or after a test. For fur

9Contents13 Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting ... 159 13.1 Symbols shown in the display ...

90Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2015.6 Flagging special resultsYou can flag special results, e.g. results obtained from alter

91Testing blood glucose5P Press the < or > button repeatedly until the asterisk is dis-played. The display cycles through the asterisk at botto

92Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2015.7 Evaluating results If the displayed test result reflects the way you feel, continue as

93Testing blood glucose55.7.1 Measuring rangeYour meter measures blood glucose within a defined range (10-600 mg/dL or 0.6-33.3 mmol/L).Results that

94Testing blood glucoseFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2015.7.2 Implausible results – possible sources of errorIf you receive frequent error message

95Testing blood glucose5Is the measurement optics cover properly and firmly in place on the meter (see Chapter 9 “Cleaning your meter”)?yesAre the tes

96Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 2016 Using the meter as a notebook6.1 MemoryYour meter has a 300-location memory for

97Using the meter as a notebook66.2 Retrieving results from memoryP With the meter turned off, press the < or > button briefly. The meter turn

98Using the meter as a notebookFarbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201Retrieving earlier results from memory:P Press the < button once to move back o

99Using the meter as a notebook6Notesi Pressing the > button when the most recent result is displayed takes you to the average for the last 7 days