Omron 5 Series Instruction Manual - Page 8

DISPLAY SYMBOLS IRREGULAR HEARTBEAT SYMBOL ( ) When the monitor detects an irregular rhythm two or more times during the measurement, the Irregular Heartbeat Symbol ( ) will appear on the display with the measurement values. An irregular heartbeat rhythm is defined � as a rhythm that is more than 25% � slower or 25% faster from the average � rhythm detected while the monitor is � measuring the systolic and diastolic � blood pressure. If the irregular heartbeat symbol ( ) displays with your measurement results, � we recommend you consult your � physician. Follow the directions of your � doctor. Normal Heartbeat Pulse Blood pressure Irregular Heartbeat Short Long Pulse Blood pressure MOVEMENT ERROR SYMBOL ( ) The Movement Error Symbol ( ) is displayed if you move your body during the measurement. Please remove the arm cuff, and wait 2-3 minutes. Reapply the arm cuff and take another measurement. HEARTBEAT SYMBOL/HYPERTENSION INDICATOR ( ) TAKING A MEASUREMENT The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes on the display during the measurement. The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes at every heartbeat. When the measurement is complete, the Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes on the display with your blood pressure and pulse rate if the reading is above 135 for the Systolic Blood Pressure value and/or above 85 for the Diastolic Blood Pressure value. USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION The Heartbeat Symbol ( ) flashes when the blood pressure reading stored in the memory is above 135 for the Systolic Blood Pressure value and/or above 85 for the Diastolic Blood Pressure value. 8