Dexcom G5 User Manual page 86

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Dexcom G5 Mobile System User Guide
Starting a Sensor Session: Inserting Sensor, Attaching Transmitter, and Starting Your Session
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What you do
Wipe back of transmitter with alcohol wipe.
Let dry for 2-3 minutes.
Don't let the back of transmitter touch your skin.
Don't scratch transmitter's back, this can harm the
waterproof seal.
Flat side down.
Slide transmitter's small end under the sensor pod
lip located in front of pod's ribbed tabs, away from
transmitter latch .
Keep finger on transmitter holding it in place.
Push transmitter latch up and forward over the
transmitter's wide end with your other hand.
You should hear 2 clicks.
Is transmitter secure?
Before removing transmitter latch, verify transmitter is
securely in place.
Make sure none of the transmitter's sides popped out
of the sensor pod.
If transmitter isn't completely snapped in, you may
have a bad connection and it won't be water tight.
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