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the test results saved in memory will be numbered consecutively
so you can still recognize the order in which they were saved
(see Chapter 5.2).
If the year, time and date have been lost, the meter rotates the
drum in order to re-read the bar code.
You can also use rechargeable NiMH batteries. If you do, please
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note the following:
The number of tests you can perform with recharged batter-
ies is considerably less than with ordinary batteries.
To be ready to test at any time, you need to keep two
rechargeable batteries in reserve which you can charge while
the first pair are in the meter.
Recharged batteries lose their charge during storage.
When the battery symbol first appears, you can perform sig-
nificantly fewer than 50 further tests. With old and exhausted
rechargeable batteries you may not be able to perform even
one more test.
The performance and useful life of rechargeable batteries
depends to a large extent on the quality of the battery char-
ger you are using.
Owing to the higher power consumption, we advise against
using rechargeable batteries if the brightness of the display is
set to level 3 (high) or if Acoustic Mode is set to on.
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Changing the batteries
Never throw batteries into a fire. This is dangerous because they
may explode.
Remove the batteries if you will not be using your meter for any
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length of time. When you insert the batteries again, remember to
set the year, time and date.
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Think of the environment. Dispose of used batteries sensibly.
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