Omron Gentle Temp 521 Instruction Manual page 11

3. Using the Unit
Surface Mode
The unit is set in the Ear Measurement Mode as default. The Surface Measurement mode is not intended for the
body temperature measurement.
The surface mode shows the actual and unadjusted surface temperature which is different from the body
temperature. It can help you monitor if the object temperature is suitable for the baby or patient, for example the
baby's milk.
1.
Press the ON/MEM button to turn on the unit.
2.
Press and hold the ON/MEM button. While holding it
down, press the START button then the "
symbol appears on the display.
3.
Move the unit close to the subject and press the START button.
It measures continuously until the START button is released.
Notes:
• Move the Infrared sensor as close to the subject as possible when using in the surface mode (1
cm apart is recommended). Do not apply the Infrared sensor to the subject directly.
• The surface mode shows the surface result. The surface and internal temperature may be different. Make sure
it is safe when measuring the subject with extremely high or low temperature.
• The Surface Mode is not intended for medical use.
• The display will not light up in the Surface Mode.
• The buzzer is off in the Surface Mode.
• To select the Ear Measurement Mode, start from step 2.
• The unit will automatically turn off after 1 minute.
• When the power is off, the surface mode will disappear. And the unit will display the room temperature.
Caution: You cannot turn off the unit by pressing and holding the ON/MEM button in Surface Mode.
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