If you press the Þ button to turn the meter on and there is
already an unused test strip in the test strip guide, the code num-
ber is followed not by the flashing test strip symbol but straight
away by the flashing blood drop symbol.
5.3 Performing a blood glucose test
P Prepare your lancing device to collect blood.
P Wash your hands with warm water and soap, and dry them well.
This helps ensure proper hygiene and stimulates blood flow.
P Turn the meter on.
P Always wait for the flashing blood drop symbol to be displayed
before allowing the test strip to draw up blood.