Using An Ac Adapter (Optional Accessory); Cuff Connection; Setting Time And Date; Carrying Out A Measurement - Microlife BP 3BM1-3 Instruction Manual

4.2

Using an AC adapter (optional accessory)

This blood pressure monitor can be operated with the Microlife AC adaptor. (output 6 V DC /
600 mA with DIN plug).
a) Plug AC plug into the socket at the back of the instrument.
b) Plug AC adapter into a 230V or 110V power socket.
Test that power is available by pressing the ON/OFF button.
Note:
• No power is taken from batteries while the AC adapter is connected to the device.
• If power is interrupted during the measurement (e.g. by accidental removal of AC adapter
from the socket), the device must be reset by removing the plug from its socket and re-
inserting the connections.
• Please consult your dealer if you have questions relating to the AC adapror.
Using rechargeable batteries
You can also operate this device by using rechargeable batteries
• Please use only type «NiMH» reusable batteries!
• The batteries must be removed and recharged, if the battery symbol (battery flat)
appears!They must not remain inside the device, as they may become damaged (total dis-
charge as a result of low use of the device, even when switched off).
• Always remove the rechargeable batteries, if you do not intend to use the device for a
week or more!
• The batteries can NOT be charged in the blood pressure monitor!
Recharge these batteries in an external charger and observe the information regarding
charging, care and durability!
4.3

Cuff connection

Insert the cuff tube into the opening provided on the back side of
the device, as shown in the diagram.
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4.4

Setting time and date

This blood pressure monitor automatically records the time and date of each measurement.
This is very important information as blood pressure normally varies over the course of a day.
1. After new batteries have been inserted, the display will show the
year (eg.2005) and the character will blink.
2. Enter the correct year by pressing MEMORY button. Each click
will change one year. Example: 3 x press.
3. Press TIME button. The display now switches to the current date,
that the first character (month) blinks.
4. Enter the current month by pressing the MEMORY button.
Example: 7 x presses
5. Please follow the instructions above to set the day, hour and
minutes.
6. After all settings have been entered, click the TIME button once.
The date is briefly dislayed and then the time. The input is now
confirmed and the clock begins to run.
Note
• If you want to change date and time, press and hold the time button down for approx. 3
seconds till Year flashes, then you can enter the new values as described above.
• 1 x press on MEMORY button or TIME button advances one operation.
• Holding the button down speeds up the procedure.

5. CARRYING OUT A MEASUREMENT

5.1

Before measurement:

• Avoid eating, smoking as well as all forms of exertion directly before measurement. All
these factors influence measurement result. Try to find time to relax by sitting in an arm-
chair in a quiet atmosphere for about five minutes before measurement.
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