3
3
.
Gently pull ear up and back to straighten the ear
canal’s natural curvature. Insert the thermometer
as far as possible until the Probe Tip seals the
ear canal. Be sure to point the Probe Tip in the
direction of the opposite ear.
• For children under 1 year:
Pull the ear straight back as shown.
• Children aged 1 year to adult:
Pull the ear up and back.
Press and release the Activation Button. When
the Accu-light flashes (and you hear one long
beep) the measurement is complete. Remove the
thermometer from the ear. Read the
measurement on the LCD display.
Using Your Thermometer
To Take a Measurement:
2
.
Press and release the On/Off Button. The
Accu-light illuminates. A built-in test will
run and a full LCD screen will display
(Figure 2).
After full display, last temperature
measured will show. Wait until you hear a
short beep and the ready display appears
(Figure 2a). If desired, press the Mute
button.
NOTE:
The Accu-light illuminates when
the On/Off Button is pressed and flashes
when the Activation Button is pressed to
take temperature.
2
1
.
Remove the Protective Cap (Figure 1).
NOTE:
This is a cover free thermometer.
Using a probe cover will give an
inaccurate reading.
1
Protective
Cap
Activation
Button
2a
Accu-light
On/Off
Button
NOTE:
Proper placement within the ear canal is essential for accurate reading. If the
Accu-Light 1-Second Ear Thermometer is not inserted properly and firmly into the ear
canal, a lower reading might be obtained.
Remember to always use the same ear. The temperature between the right and the left ear
may differ.
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