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Set up
Your smart phone
Receiver
Sensor
Transmitter

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  • Page 1 START HERE Set up Your smart phone Receiver Sensor Transmitter...
  • Page 2 • Sensor applicator inserts sensor under (inside) your skin Transmitter • Sends glucose information from sensor to display device All graphics are representational. Your product may look different. Review the Safety Statement in Using Your G6, Appendix E before using your G6.

  • Page 3: What It Does

    • Watch the tutorial found in your product information bundle or online at: dexcom.com/links/g6/tutorial • Contact Dexcom Care for individualized support or to register for free, online webinars at: dexcom.com/dexcom-care or 1.888.738.3646 • For Technical Support, email TechSupport@dexcom.com, or call 1.888.738.3646...

  • Page 5: Set Up App

    Transmitter Your smart phone Sensor Set Up App...
  • Page 6 Step 1: Set Up App Download and open the Dexcom app Follow onscreen setup instructions When prompted, enter your: • Sensor code from the sensor applicator No sensor code? See Using Your G6, Appendix A Troubleshooting...
  • Page 7 That means your sensor is getting used to your body. During warmup: • No G6 readings, alarm/alerts • Keep smart device within 20 feet of transmitter Wait 2 hours • When complete, tap OK to see the home screen • Now you get G6 readings, alarm/alerts...

  • Page 8: Step 3: Set Up Receiver

    Step 2: See Using Your G6 Learn how to: • Read your home screen Using Your G6 • Use alarm and alerts • Welcome • Home Screen Overview • Alarm and Alerts • Make treatment decisions • Treatment Decisions • Ending Your Sensor Session •...
  • Page 9 Receiver Sensor Transmitter Set Up Receiver...
  • Page 10 Take receiver out of box Turn on receiver Press and hold power button for 2-3 seconds Follow onscreen instructions When prompted, enter your: • Sensor code from the sensor applicator you will insert No sensor code? See Using Your G6, Appendix A Troubleshooting...
  • Page 11 Serial Number (SN) from: Transmitter box Back of transmitter You’re done with this step when you see this screen:...
  • Page 12 Step 2: Use Applicator to Insert Built-in Sensor Take applicator with built-in sensor out of sensor box Choose sensor site 18 years and older 2-17 years Use applicator to insert built-in sensor Wash and dry hands; clean Use applicator with sensor sensor site with alcohol wipe code entered during display device setup...
  • Page 13 Remove both labels; don’t Move applicator to sensor site touch adhesive Place adhesive on skin Fold and break off safety guard Press button to insert Discard applicator...

  • Page 14: Step 3: Attach Transmitter

    Step 3: Attach Transmitter Take transmitter out of box Snap in transmitter Clean transmitter with alcohol Insert transmitter tab into slot Slot Snap transmitter firmly into Rub around patch 3 times place...
  • Page 15 Tap Start Sensor to begin 2-hour warmup During warmup: • No G6 readings, alarm/alerts • Keep receiver within 20 feet of transmitter Wait 2 hours • When complete, tap Next to go to home screen • Now you get G6 readings, alarm/alerts...
  • Page 16 Step 5: See Using Your G6 Learn how to: • Read your home screen • Use alarm and alerts Using Your G6 • Welcome • Home Screen Overview • Make treatment decisions • Alarm and Alerts • Treatment Decisions • Ending Your Sensor Session •...
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  • Page 19 © 2018 Dexcom, Inc. All rights reserved. Covered by patents dexcom.com/patents. Dexcom, Dexcom G4 PLATINUM, Dexcom G5 Mobile CGM System, G6, Dexcom Share, Dexcom Care are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Dexcom, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark owned by Bluetooth SIG.
  • Page 20 Dexcom, Inc. 6340 Sequence Drive San Diego, CA 92121 USA Phone: 1.858.200.0200 Tech Support: 1.888.738.3646 Web: dexcom.com LBL015751 Rev 003 MT24964...