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Getting Started |
HEM-780 |
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PREMIUM ARM BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR |
with ComFit™ Cuff |
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Insert four AA batteries into bottom of unit. |
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Plug arm cuff into the main unit. |
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Date and Time Setting Option
To Set Date and Time Go To A. Or To Bypass Date and Time Go To B.
APress START/Stop button once. The year will flash. Press 
memory button to advance to current year, then press set to confirm.
Change month, day and time the same way. Unit will shut off when complete.
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 18-21 in the instruction manual.
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Place cuff directly on bare skin of upper left arm, with cuff edge 1/2 inch above elbow.
Align cuff so the blue stripe is centered on the inside of your arm with the tubing pointing down toward your hand. Close cuff snugly.
To use on right arm, see page 25 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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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 for multiple users, flip the switch to user A or |
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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 |
B. Press the memory button to scroll through readings. |
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with your doctor about what your numbers mean to you. |
• To turn on and use the TruRead™ mode, see pages 28-34 in the |
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Q. Why could my doctor’s reading be different than my readings |
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taken at home? |
• To display morning and evening averages see pages 39-42 in the |
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A. Having your blood pressure measured by a healthcare professional in |
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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