Battery Charge Indicator - ReliOn BP200W Instruction Manual

6. Battery charge indicator

Batteries almost discharged
When the batteries are approximately 75% used, the battery
symbol will flash as soon as the instrument is switched on (if
at least one of the batteries still has some charge). Although
the instrument will continue to measure reliably, you should
obtain replacement batteries.
Batteries discharged – replacements required
When the batteries are discharged, the battery symbol will flash as soon
as the instrument is switched on. You cannot take any further measure-
ments and must replace the batteries.
1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the instrument.
2. Replace the batteries – ensure they are inserted correctly, as shown
on the symbols in the compartment.
3. The memory retains all values although date and time must be reset –
the year number will flash automatically after batteries are replaced.
4. To set date and time, follow the procedure described in Section 4.2.
Note:
Use two new, Long-Life 1.5 V AAA batteries. Do not use batteries beyond
their expiration date. If the monitor is not going to be used for a pro-
longed period, the batteries should be removed.
Using rechargeable batteries
You can also operate this instrument using rechargeable batteries.
• Please use only type "NiMH" reusable batteries.
• If the battery symbol (
and recharged. They must not remain inside the instrument, as they
may become damaged through total discharge even when switched
off. The batteries must NOT be discharged in the blood pressure monitor.
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) appears, the batteries must be removed