Troubleshooting
1. If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test strip:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Batteries exhausted.
Test strip inserted upside down or
incompletely.
Defective meter or test strips.
2. If the test does not start after applying the sample:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Insufficient blood sample.
Defective test strip.
Sample applied after automatic
switch-off (2 minutes after last user
action).
Defective meter.
3. If the control solution testing result is out of range:
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Error in performing the test.
Control solution vial was poorly
shaken.
Expired or contaminated control
solution.
Control solution that is too warm or
too cold.
Defective test strip.
Meter malfunction.
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WHAT TO DO
Replace the batteries.
Insert the test strip with contact bars
end first and facing up.
Please contact customer services.
WHAT TO DO
Repeat the test using a new test
strip with larger volume of blood
sample.
Repeat the test with a new test strip.
Repeat the test with a new test strip.
Apply sample only when flashing " "
appears on the display.
Please contact customer services.
WHAT TO DO
Read instructions thoroughly and
repeat the test again.
Shake the control solution vigor-
ously and repeat the test again.
Check the expiry date of the control
solution.
Control solution, meter, and test
strips should be at room tempera-
ture (68°F to 77°F / 20°C to 25°C)
before testing.
Repeat the test with a new test strip.
Please contact customer services.