User manual PANASONIC EW284

[. . . ] The device is not intended for use on infants and children. The device is designed for home use only, not for ambulatory measurement. Specification of this device including pulse rate (30 - 160 pulse/min. Blood pressure measurements determined with this device are equivalent to those obtained by a trained observer using the cuff/stethoscope auscultation method, within the limits prescribed by the American National Standard, Electronic or automated sphygmomanometers. [. . . ] 4-e When to Change Batteries Change the batteries when the battery symbol (Fig. 2) appears on the display or when no data is displayed even when the On/Off button is pressed. Fig. 2 Change Battery Symbol NOTES: · Batteries are included only for testing purposes and with no guarantee of battery life. · Do not mix old and new batteries. · The batteries' power output is impaired at low temperatures. Caution: Do not throw batteries into a fire. Doing so may result in an accident or explosion. 9 10 Correction of the time and date Turn off the unit. Press the Set button "1" on the side of the unit. Then correct the time and date as described above. · Please take care to reset the date during a leap year, as the 29th of February will be displayed as the 1st of March. · The will be lit up when the reminder alarm is set. (See page 20 for instructions on setting and checking reminder-alarm times. ) 3. Blood pressure values together with pulse rate are displayed when the measurement is complete with sounds (Fig. · The air in the pressure cuff is released automatically. · The blood pressure sign LEDs light up (for approx. 6 seconds) indicating your blood pressure level. · Displayed readings will flash (for approx. 6 seconds) when in the high blood pressure range. (See page 17 for information on how to read the blood pressure sign LEDs. ) · The mark will flash on the screen to indicate that readings may be recorded. (See page 18 for information on how to record blood pressure readings. ) · The displayed pulse rate indicates the number of heartbeats per minute as calculated from the number of heartbeats recorded during the measurement. Press the On/Off and Start button to switch off the unit (Fig. [. . . ] (Re-pressurization was performed several times. ) Pressure decreased suddenly and appeared in the display. mark only blinks a few times, or not at all. Check points Check whether measurements are being taken correctly and whether you are assuming the correct posture. Make sure the unit is on the palm side of the wrist. [. . . ]