Overview Of The Meter - Accu-Chek INFORM II Operator's Manual

1 • Introduction
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Overview of the meter

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The meter has the following elements:
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1 Test strip port
Insert the test strip here.
2 Touchscreen
(touch-sensitive display)
This screen allows you to perform patient tests, per-
form controls tests, and review results. To select
any of these functions, simply touch the button on
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the screen.
3 On/Off button
Press this button to power the meter on or off.
4 Barcode scanner (laser)
The integrated barcode scanner can be used to
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read operator and patient IDs.
5 RF card label
This label displays registration numbers that are
specific to the RF card used in the meter.
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6 Battery pack
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Powers the device.
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7 Reset button
Use this button to reset the device. Reset will not
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alter configuration.
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8 Charging contacts
These contacts are used to charge the batteries
when the meter is in the base unit.
9 Infrared window
Facilitates data communication with code key
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reader and base unit.
10 Cover for RF card
If your meter is equipped with this option, the
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RF card for the wireless network (WLAN) is located
behind this cover.