Samsung Healthy Living BF-180M Owner's Manual

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3Healthy LivingThis blood pressure monitor is the first step to living a healthierlife. But monitoring your blood pressure at home is just the begin-ning, it’s also important to:EXERCISE REGULARLY - Start out by taking a quick walkeach day. Before you know it, you’ll feel energized. That’s becausealong with being an easy way to shed a few pounds, walking alsohelps bones and heart to become stronger.EAT RIGHT - Remember, you are what you eat! So whenyou reach for a snack, try grabbing a piece of fruit or avegetable. When cooking meals at home try to use fats and oilssparingly. Sometimes a healthy diet is the best medicine of all!It’s also a good idea to monitor your sodium intake becauseabout one-third of individuals who have high blood pressure arealso sodium sensitive. Consult your doctor regarding over-the-counter supplements and herbs such as onion and garlic. Both ofthese plants have been historically linked to producing mild anti-hypertension effects.Healthy Living2Important Warnings/Medical Disclaimer ________________3Healthy Living __________________________________3-4Commonly Asked Questions ________________________5-8Intended Use _____________________________________8Measurement Method ______________________________9Main Unit and Accessories __________________________10Special Features________________________________11-12Accuracy _______________________________________12Special Conditions ________________________________12Digital Display Symbols _____________________________13Battery Installation ________________________________13AC Capability and Adapter___________________________14Selecting Time and Date ____________________________14Important Reminders ____________________________15-16Applying the Cuff _________________________________17Taking a Blood Pressure Measurement ________________18-193 Zones of 30 Memory _____________________________20Taking Care of Your Blood Pressure Monitor ______________21Troubleshooting ________________________________22-23Five Year Limited Warranty ________________________24-25Specifications____________________________________26Blood Pressure Diary_____________________________27-30In This ManualIn This Manual Copyright © 2005 Samsung America, Inc. All rights reserved.