Maintaining The Meter; Replacing The Battery - Abbott FreeStryle Lite Owner's Booklet

Maintaining the Meter

Replacing the Battery

The meter comes with a #2032, 3-volt, lithium battery installed. It provides power
for about 500 tests.
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When
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When
IMPORTANT: When
light dim, replace the battery immediately.
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When you are ready to install a new battery, remove the old battery and
install the new battery within 60 seconds to avoid losing time and date
settings.
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If time and date settings are lost, both time
flash until reset. Reset time and date to get the correct 7-, 14- and 30-day
averages. If the time and date settings are lost, you may still perform an
accurate blood glucose test.
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Memory log and previously stored user settings, such as date and time
format, are not affected by removing the battery.
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appears on the display, the battery is low.
appears, the display light and test light dim, or fail to turn on.
appears, or when the display light and test
and date
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1.
Press in the battery door clip and move the battery door away from
the meter.
2.
Push the battery toward the bottom of the meter to remove it.
3.
Insert a new battery: (+) facing up.
4.
To close, angle the battery door back onto the meter and snap into place.
will
Note: The European Battery Directive requires separate collection of spent batteries,
aiming to facilitate recycling and to protect the environment. The batteries in this
product should be removed and disposed of in accordance with local regulations for
separate collection of spent batteries.
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