Vicks V940 Instruction Manual page 10

V940 OM.qxd 12/28/05
DIRECTIONS FOR USE (cont'd)
Axillary (underarm) Method:
Wipe the underarm with a towel. Place the probe tip under
the arm so the tip is touching the skin and close the arm
overtop the thermometer (Fig. 5). Be sure no clothing
interferes with the contact.
Gently hold arm close to body to assure proper placement and accurate
function.
Rectal Method:
It is recommended to use a probe cover lubricated with water soluble jelly.
Gently slide the sensor tip of the thermometer no more than 1/2" (1.2 cm)
into the rectum. DO NOT USE IF ANY RESISTANCE IS NOTED.
6. A running circle on the display screen will appear indicating that
measurement is in progress (Fig. 6).
7. Temperature will be displayed after a long
beep is heard (approximately 6 seconds).
The backlight will come on after 2
seconds and remain on for 7 seconds.
8. Turn the unit off either by pressing the Power (
probe in the probe holder. In either case, be sure to clean the probe tip
before you put it in the probe holder.
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Fig. 6
) button or by replacing the
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Fig. 5