4. Hold your arm across your chest at heart level. Hold your
elbow firmly to avoid body movement. Sit still and do not
talk or move during the measurement.
If the Heart Guide Indicator is set to "on2", the orange light
will turn to blue when your arm is in the correct position.
(If set to either "on1" or "oFF", the cuff will inflate
automatically.)
The cuff starts to inflate automatically.
As the cuff inflates, the monitor automatically determines your ideal inflation level.
This monitor detects your blood pressure and pulse rate during inflation.
The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes at every heartbeat.
Remain still and do not move until the entire measurement process is completed.
NOTE: To stop the inflation or measurement, push the START/STOP button. The
monitor will stop inflating, start deflating, and will turn off.
5. After the monitor has detected your blood pressure and
pulse rate, the cuff automatically deflates. Your blood
pressure and pulse rate are displayed.
TAKING A MEASUREMENT
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