Setting Alarms - Sanofi-aventis BG-STAR Owner's Manual

[6] Set the lower limit of the post meal
glucose target range (flashing) with the
DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) arrow buttons. Press
the CHECK ( ) button to confirm your
selection and continue on to the upper
limit post meal setting.
[7] Set the upper limit of the post meal
glucose target range (flashing) with the
DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) arrow buttons.
Press the CHECK ( ) button to confirm
your selection and return to the menu.
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Setting Alarms

There are 7 alarms you can set to remind you when to test
your glucose levels.
When alarms are activated:
[1] If an alarm is set and the BGStar Meter is deactivated, the
alarm will activate the meter. "AL1" through "AL7" (depending
which alarm is set) is displayed. The display backlight flashes,
and the meter will beep repeatedly for 15 seconds.
[2] You can turn the alarm OFF by pressing any button.
[3] The alarms will not appear during menu and test modes.
If an alarm is set to sound or flash while using these modes, it
will alarm after the meter is deactivated.
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CAUTION: Follow your healthcare professional's
recommendations on when and how often to test your glucose.
How to set alarms:
[1] Enter MEM Mode: When your meter is deactivated, press
the CHECK ( ) button once to enter menu mode. The word
"MEM" is displayed.
[2] Enter Alarm Option: Press the DOWN ( )
or UP ( ) arrow buttons until the word "ALARM"
is displayed. Press the CHECK ( ) button to enter
and set an alarm.
[3] Select An Alarm to Set: Choose the alarm
you want to set with the DOWN ( ) or UP ( )
arrow buttons. If this is your first time setting an
alarm, use AL1. Press the CHECK ( ) button to
confirm your selection and advance to the alarm
ON or OFF section.
[4] Turning Alarms ON or OFF: Turn the alarm
ON or OFF with the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) arrow
buttons. Your selection will be highlighted by
the blinking of the symbol. Press the CHECK ( )
button to confirm your selection and move to
the set alarm time section.
[5] Set Alarm Time: You can now set the alarm
time. First, set the hour (flashing numbers)
with the DOWN ( ) or UP ( ) arrow buttons.
Accelerated change is possible by holding
down the arrow buttons. Press the CHECK ( )
button to confirm the hour and advance to the
minutes.
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