Control Displays And Symbols - Microlife IR 150 Instructions Manual

3. How this Thermometer measures Temperature
This thermometer measures infrared energy radiated from the
eardrum and the surrounding tissue. This energy is collected
through the lens and converted to a temperature value. The
measured reading obtained directly from the eardrum (Tympanic
Membrane) ensures the most accurate ear temperature.
Measurements taken from the surrounding tissue of the ear canal
generate lower readings and may result in misdiagnosis of fever.
To avoid an inaccurate measurement
1. Switch on the thermometer by pressing the ON/OFF button 4.
2. After one beep is heard (and the temperature scale icon is
flashing), straighten the ear canal by gently pulling the middle
of the ear back and up.
3. Place the probe 1 firmly into the ear canal, press the START
button 3 and keep the probe in the ear until the thermometer
beeps to signal the completion of the measurement.

4. Control Displays and Symbols

• All segments displayed 7: Press the ON/OFF button 4 to
turn on the unit; all segments will be shown for 1 second.
• Ready for measurement 9: When the unit is ready for
measurement, the «°C» or «°F» icon will keep flashing.
The probe LED light is activated for 10 seconds.
• Measurement complete AT: The reading will be shown on the
display 2 with the «°C» or «°F» icon; the unit is ready for the
next measurement, when the «°C» or «°F» icon is flashing again.
• Out-of-ear temperature indication AK: A crossed-ear-icon will
appear on the display 2 if the reading falls outside the range
32.0 ∼ 42.2 °C / 89.6 ∼ 108.0 °F.
• Low battery indicator AL: When the unit is turned on, the «»
icon will keep flashing to remind the user to replace the battery.
5. Setting Date, Time and Beeper Functions
Setting the date and time
1. After the new battery is fitted, the year number flashes in the
display BN. You can set the year by pressing the START button 3.
To confirm and then set the month, press the M-button 6.
2. Press the START button 3 to set the month. Press the M-
button 6 to confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the previously mentioned instructions to set the day, 12
or 24 hour mode, hours and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the M-button 6,
the date and time are set and the time is displayed.
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If no button is pressed for 20 seconds, the device automat-
ically switches to ready for measuring 9.
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Cancel time setup: Press the ON/OFF button 4 during
time setup. The LCD will show Date/Time icons with «--:--».
After that press the ON/OFF button 4 to start the measure-
ment. If no further action is taken within 60 seconds, the
device will automatically turn off.
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Change current date and time: Press and hold the M-
button 6 for approx. 3 seconds until the year number
starts to flash BN. Now you can enter the new values as
described above.
Setting the beeper
1. When the device is switched off, press and hold the ON/OFF
button 4 for 5 seconds to set the beeper BO.
2. Press the ON/OFF button 4 again to either turn the beeper on
or off. The beeper is activated when the beeper icon BO is not
crossed-out.
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If no button is pressed for 5 seconds, the device automati-
cally switches to ready for measuring 9.
6. Directions for Use
1. Press the ON/OFF button 4. The display 2 is activated to
show all segments for 1 second.
2. When the «°C» or «°F» icon is flashing, a beep sound is heard
and the thermometer is ready for measuring 9.
3. The probe LED light is activated and will automatically turn off
after 10 seconds.
4. Straighten the ear canal by pulling the ear up and back to give
a clear view of the eardrum.
• For children under 1 year; pull the ear straight back.
• For children of 1 year to adult; pull the ear up and back.
Also refer to the short instructions at the front.
5. While gently pulling the ear, insert the probe snugly into the ear
canal (about 1 sec.) and immediately press the START button
3. Release the button and wait for the beep sound. This indicates
the end of the measurement.
6. Remove the thermometer from the ear canal. The display shows
the measured temperature AT.
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NOTE:
• To ensure accurate readings, wait at least 30 sec. after 3-5
continuous measurements.
• Accumulation of ear wax on the probe can result in less accu-
rate temperature readings or cross infection between users.
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