Getting Started
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Plug in AC adapter or insert four AA batteries (not included) into bottom of unit. |
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Plug arm cuff into the main unit. |
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Date and Time Setting Option |
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To Set Date and Time Go To A. Or To Bypass Date and Time Go To B. |
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A Press |
START/Stop button once. The year will flash. Press MEMORY button to advance |
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to current year, then press to confirm. |
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month, day and time the same way. Unit will shut off when complete. |
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BPress START/Stop button to turn unit on. The year will flash. Press START/Stop again to turn unit off. You have now bypassed setting the Date and Time. Go to STEP 3.
For more information on date and time setting, see pages 17-20 in the instruction manual.
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Place cuff directly on bare skin of upper left arm, |
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with cuff edge 1/2 inch above elbow. |
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Align cuff so the blue arrow is centered on the inside of your arm |
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with the tubing pointing down toward your hand. Close cuff snugly. |
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To use on right arm, see page 23 in instruction manual. |
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To turn unit on and take a measurement, press START/Stop button once. |
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The cuff will inflate automatically. Hold still until cuff deflates and results are displayed. |
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MEMORY
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frequently asked questions |
• For accurate readings, sit quietly with feet flat on the floor and |
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Q. Why are my blood pressure readings sometimes different? |
rest for five minutes before taking measurements. Do not measure |
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blood pressure changes constantly based on your daily activities |
within 30 minutes after eating, exercising, bathing, smoking or |
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and time of day. Because of this, some fluctuations can be expected. |
drinking alcohol. |
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• To review readings, press the MEMORY button to scroll through |
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That’s why it is important to use averages over time to compare |
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readings. Because each person is different, it’s important to consult |
readings. |
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with your doctor about what your numbers mean to you. |
• To use the Advanced Averaging function and display averages, |
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Q. Why could my doctor’s reading be different than my readings |
see page 28 in the instruction manual. |
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taken at home? |
• To keep your monitor in the best condition, follow the Care and |
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A. Having your blood pressure measured by a healthcare professional in |
Maintenance directions on pages 31-32 of the instruction manual. |
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a doctor’s office can cause nervousness and may result in an elevated |
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reading. Because these readings can vary considerably, you should |
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take your blood pressure on a regular basis at home and share your |
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results with your healthcare provider. |
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other important tips |
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The American Heart Association’s guideline for upper limit of normal home blood pressure is1: 135 systolicmmHg |
85 diastolicmmHg |
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Please read the instruction manual for complete product information. Call our Toll-Free Consumer Help Line at 800-634-4350 for assistance with your Omron product. www.omronhealthcare.com
1.Hypertension. 2008;52:10-29.
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