Setting The Date And Time; Taking A Blood Pressure Measurement Checklist For Taking A Reliable Measurement - Microlife BP W1 Basic Manual

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 for approx. 3 seconds until the year number starts to flash.
Now you can enter the new values as described above.
3. Taking a blood pressure measurement
Checklist for taking a reliable measurement
1. Avoid activity, eating or smoking immediately before the measure-
ment.
2. Sit down on a back-supported chair and relax for 5 minutes. Keep
your feet flat on the floor and do not cross your legs.
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.
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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 according to the information in the «Technical
specifications».
7. Press the ON/OFF button 1 to start the measurement.
8. The LED Positioning Indicator AR is activated. Support your arm
in a relaxed position with the device at the same height as your
heart, move your arm until the LED light is at its brightest and
appears to be in the center of the indicator.
9. After 5-8 seconds, the cuff will pump up automatically. Relax, do
not move and do not tense your arm muscles until the measure-
ment 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 AN flashes in the
display.
12.The result, comprising the systolic 7 and the diastolic 8 blood
pressure and the pulse rate 9 are displayed. Note also the expla-
nations on further display symbols in this booklet.
13.Remove and switch off the monitor and enter the result in the
enclosed blood pressure pass. (The monitor does switch off auto-
matically after approx. 1 min.).
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