1. Remove all packaging material from the
device.
2. Pull out the insulating strip of the battery.
The thermometer switches on with a
beep.
5.1 Basic information
Fever is a state of increased body
temperature.
Body temperature:
A "normal" temperature is around 36.5 to
37.0 °C
(97.7 – 98.6 °F).
temperature will be read in the early
evening. The values differ according to
where the temperature was taken (mouth,
armpit, anus, ear, temple).
Causes:
Fever may result from colds, other illnesses
4. Starting the device
5. Operating the device
The
highest
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Note: If the insulating strip tears off when
you pull it out, take out the battery and
remove the rest of the insulating
strip (see "6.2 Changing the battery" on
page 45).
3. Clean the device (see "6.1 Cleaning" on
page 45).
such as respiratory infections, some
intestinal infections, hyperthyroidism or the
presence of tumours.
Symptoms and diagnoses:
Sweating, shivering or chills are indications
of an increased body temperature.
You should contact a doctor:
When fever starts, it may have a negative
effect on the body, depending on age, the
constitution and the current well-being of
the person. The use of the device doesn't
replace the investigations of the doctor.