Using The Device For The First Time; Inserting The Batteries; Setting The Date And Time; Selecting The User - Microlife BP W2 Slim Manual

2. Using the Device for the First Time

Inserting the batteries

After you have unpacked your device, first insert the batteries. The
battery compartment 3 is on the bottom of the device. Insert the
batteries (2 x 1.5 V, size AAA), thereby observing the indicated polarity.

Setting the date and time

1. After the new batteries are fitted, the year number flashes in the
display. You can set the year by pressing the M-button 5. To
confirm and then set the month, press the time button 6.
2. Press the M-button to set the month. Press the time button to
confirm and then set the day.
3. Follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and minutes.
4. Once you have set the minutes and pressed the time button, the
date and time are set and the time is displayed.
5. If you want to change the date and time, press and hold the time
button down for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to
flash. Now you can enter the new values as described above.

Selecting the user

This device allows to store the results for 2 individual users.
Before each measurement, set the user switch 7 for the
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intended user: user 1 or user 2.
User 1: slide the user switch 7 to the left to the user 1 icon.
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User 2: slide the user switch 7 to the right to the user 2 icon.
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The first person to measure should select user 1.
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3. Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement using this Device

Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the measurement.
2. Sit down for at least 5 minutes before the measurement and relax.
3. Always measure in a sitting position and on the same wrist. Use
the wrist which usually shows higher blood pressure values.
4. Remove any items of clothing and your watch, for example, so
that your wrist is free.
5. Always ensure that the cuff is positioned correctly, as shown in the
pictures illustrated on the short instruction card.
6. Fit the cuff comfortably but not too tight. The cuff will cover a wrist
circumference of 13.5 - 23 cm (5.25 - 9.05 inches).
7. Support your arm in a relaxed position and ensure that the device
is at the same height as your heart.
8. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
9. The cuff will now pump up automatically. Relax, do not move and
do not tense your arm muscles until the measurement result is
displayed. Breathe normally and do not talk.
10.The measurement is performed during the inflation. The inflation
speed may vary, this is a normal occurence.
11.During the measurement, the pulse indicator AP flashes in the display.
12.The result, comprising the systolic 8 and the diastolic 9 blood
pressure and the pulse rate AT is displayed. Note also the expla-
nations on further display symbols in this booklet.