ContentsChapter 1: Understanding Your New System......................................................7The Accu-Chek Performa Meter ......................................................................7Coding Your Meter ..........................................................................................9Adjusting the Time and Date—First Time Use...............................................11Using the Accu-Chek Performa System.........................................................13Chapter 2: Testing Your Blood Glucose .............................................................14Performing a Blood Glucose Test...................................................................14Flagging Test Results ....................................................................................18Alternative Site Testing (AST) ........................................................................19Chapter 3: Meter Memory, Setup, and Downloading ........................................27Memory ........................................................................................................27Meter Setup..................................................................................................29Setting the Time and Date ............................................................................30Setting the Beeper On/Off .............................................................................33Setting the Alarm Clock Function ..................................................................36Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Alarm Function ..........................................40Downloading Your Results to a Computer or PDA ..........................................435306_33481_PerfManLAapacEN.qxp 3/9/07 8:42 AM Page 5