3
Gently touch only one edge of the test
strip to the control solution.
Specifically, apply the control solution
to the test strip edge next to one of the
dark-colored half-circles.
If the sound prompt is on, your meter
beeps once when the test strip is full.
A short line then moves clockwise
20
around the display screen while the sample is being processed.
Important: Do not apply control solution to both edges of test strip.
If the sound prompt is on, your meter beeps twice and the result
appears on the display screen in about 7 seconds. To mark the
result as a control solution result, press and hold the “c” button
on the FreeStyle Flash
™
Meter for two seconds.
Wait for the control solution symbol ( ) to appear on the
display screen.
If you have marked a test as a control solution test by mistake,
you can unmark it by pressing and holding the “c” button again
for two seconds.
Pressing the “m” button for two seconds saves the test result and
allows you to enter the meter memory.
4
Compare your control solution test
results to the range printed on your
test strip vial label.
Your control solution results should
fall within the range printed on the
side of your test strip vial.
77-115 mg/dL
If your test results do not fall within
range, refer to page 18. To return the
meter to clock mode, remove the test strip.
Important: Be sure to discard used test strips. (Test strips may be
used only once.)