Panasonic ew3122s EW3122 User Guide - Page 6

INSTALLING BATTERIES • Always use alkaline batteries. (Four AA-size LR6 alkaline batteries) Battery cover 9 Turn the main body over, press lightly on the L. mark on the battery cover, and remove the cover by sliding it in the direction of the arrow. 2 Check the polarities of the batteries and Install them correctly. 3 Replace the battery cover and slide it closed. CAUTION: • Always follow the cautions printed on the batteries. • Check the polarities of the batteries and install them correctly. • Remove exhausted batteries promptly. • If the product will not be used for a long time, remove the batteries. • Batteries should be used before their expiration date. Use after the expiration date may result in injury or staining of the surrounding area due to generation of heat, bursting, or leakage. Replace batteries when: • The mark shown at left appears during use. • All displays are lit for a moment after the Start/Stop button is pressed, and then the display goes blank. • No display appears even if the Start/Stop button is (Xi pressed. • Approximately 500 measurements (approximately 5 months when measurements are taken 3 times per day) can be taken with a set of fresh Panasonic alkaline batteries (four AA-size LR6 batteries). (Measurement conditions: Room temperature 22°C (72°F); Pressurized to 170mmHg; Upper arm circumference: 30cm (11-51/64")) • When batteries other than Panasonic alkaline batteries are used, battery life may be shorter. When manganese batteries are used, battery life becomes as short as 1/6th the life of alkaline batteries. • Even if the product is not used for a long time, be sure to replace batteries once a year. If battery replacement is delayed, damage due to battery leakage may occur. • When replacing batteries, always use four fresh alkaline batteries of the same type from the same manufacturer. • When room temperature is low, battery life may become shorter. 9 WHEN USING THE AC ADAPTER * Use only the exclusive AC Adapter (EW31225). (See p. 8.) ti -40 I Insert the AC adapter plug into the connector on the side of the main body. 2 Plug the AC adapter fully into the AC outlet. CAUTION: Be sure to use only the exclusive AC adapter (sold separately). Use of other AC adapters could cause an accident. Caution when using only the AC adapter When no batteries are installed in the main body and the AC adapter is unplugged from the AC outlet or main body, the set date and time will be reset and deleted. Because of this, even when using the AC adapter, it is recommended that batteries be installed in the main body. When the AC adapter is used, power is supplied from the AC adapter, so virtually no power from the batteries is used. 10