Directions For Use; Error Messages - Vicks V-977F-eme Quick Start Manual

6. Directions for use

1. Press the button on front of unit. The LCD display is activated to show all segments for 2
seconds.
2. The last measurement reading will be shown on the display automatically for 3 seconds with
the «M» icon.
3. When the °C (or °F) icon is fl ashing, a beep sound is heard and the thermometer is ready for
the measurement.
4. Press the button once and release it. Start to move the instrument steadily from 1.25
cm above the center of the eyebrow to 1.25 cm above the tail of the eyebrow area and back
up again. A long beep will sound after 3 seconds to signal the end of the measurement. If
the probe movement is too slow to reach the tail of the eyebrow before the long beep sound
is heard, repeat the measurement as above from step 4, and move the probe a little quicker
this time.
5. Read the measured temperature from the LCD display.
To avoid an inaccurate measurement, note the following:
• Patients should stay in steady - state room condition for at least 30 minutes.
• Don't remove the measurement device from the measuring area before hearing the fi nal
beep.
• Don't take a measurement while or immediately after nursing a baby.
• Don't use the Forehead Thermometer in high humidity environments.
• Patients should not drink, eat, or be physically active before/while taking the measurement.
• Before placing the thermometer sensor onto the measurement area, remove hair, sweat, or dirt.
• Use an alcohol swab to carefully clean the sensor and wait for 5 minutes before taking a measurement on
another patient.
• 10 short beeps will sound when the temperature is higher than 37.5 °C (99.5 °F) in order to alert the patient
that he/she may have a fever.
• Always take the temperature in the same location, since the temperature readings may vary from diff erent
locations.
• In the following situations it is recommended that three temperatures in the same location be taken and the
highest one taken as the reading:
1) Newborn infants in the fi rst 100 days.
2) Children under three years of age with a compromised immune system and for whom the presence or
absence of fever is critical.
3) When the user is learning how to use the thermometer for the fi rst time until he/she has familiarized
himself/herself with the instrument and obtains consistent readings.
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7. Changing temperature scale from Celsius to Fahrenheit and vice-versa
The Forehead Thermometer can display temperature measurements in either degrees Celsius or
degrees Fahrenheit. To change the temperature scale from Celsius to Fahrenheit, or vice-versa, press
Memory button when power is off for more than 5 seconds until - - - and the fl ashing °C (or °F)
icon is shown on the LCD. Press and release Memory to switch from °C to °F, or vice-versa. If the scale
is not switched (Memory not pressed and released) for 5 seconds, the LCD will indicate ready-for-
measurement (same as normal turn-on).

8. Error Messages

Display/Problem Display meaning
Measured temperature
too high
CAUTION: High fever requires
immediate medical attention!
Measured temperature too low
Room temperature too high
Room temperature too low
Error function display
Blank display
Low battery indication
Possible cause and remedy
Displays «H» when measured
temperature higher than
42.2 °C (108.0 °F).
Displays «L» when measured
temperature lower than
34 °C (93,2 °F).
Displays «H» in conjunction
with the « ▲» when room
temperature is higher than
40.0°C (104.0°F).
Displays «L» in conjunction
with the «▼» when room
temperature is lower than 16.0
°C (60.8 °F).
When system has a malfunction.
Please check if the battery has
been loaded correctly. Also
check polarity (<+> and <–>)
of batteries.
If the steady battery icon is
the only symbol shown on the
display, the battery should be
replaced immediately.
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