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Before taking the temperature, remove the protective cap and ensure that the sensor tip and also the ear passage are
clean. If there are signs of acute inflammation (discharge of pus or secretion, pain), in the case of injuries or directly after
operations on the ear, the non-affected side should be chosen. Otherwise, the measurement result can be incorrect.
Use of the thermometer in different persons can be inappropriate in certain acute infectious diseases because of the pos-
sible spread of germs despite cleaning and disinfection. Discuss this with your doctor in the individual case.
It must only be used without disposable covers.
There is a battery in it already so that it can be used immediately when operated for the first time.
Switch on the thermometer with the " " button. After a brief self-test and two short beeps, the thermo meter is ready to
measure the temperature in your ear.
5.1 Setting time and date
With the thermometer switched on, hold the " " button depressed for 5 seconds. As soon as the "SET" symbol appears
in the display, you can use the "SCAN" button to set in turn the 12 or 24 hour mode, hour, minute, year, month and day
('24' appears in the display for the 24-hour mode). Confirm the values set in each case with the " " button.
5.2 Batteries
The Type 3V CR2032 battery is already fitted and depending on usage has a life of around 3000 meas-
urements. When the battery gets weak, the battery warning symbol appears . It is still possible to
measure the temperature. Battery must be replaced. When the battery symbol flashes , the battery
must be exchanged by sliding the battery compartment cover off to the rear.
Switch off the device, press the batttery compartment lock with a sharp object and slide the battery
compartment cover downwards at the same time.
Insert a new battery of the same type with the positive pole at the top. Close the battery compartment
cover again.
The empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of through specially designated collection boxes, recycling points
or electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of the batteries.
The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:
Pb = Battery contains lead,
Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
Hg = Battery contains mercury.
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