User's Manual C - Accu-Chek

Testing blood glucose 3Setting the penetration depthHalf settingsdepth settingindicatoryou can set the penetration depth of the lancet to 1 of11 possible settings (0.5–5.5). The silver line (depthsetting indicator) on the lancing device indicates thecurrent penetration depth setting. The higher the numberthe deeper the penetration. The half settings for thepenetration depth are indicated by a dot. The penetrationdepth 1.5 is set when the line points to the dotbetween 1 and 2.If you have no experience of using this lancing device,we recommend that you start with a medium penetrationdepth setting such as 3.Rotate the cap of the lancing device until the desiredpenetration depth is level with the indicator.iDo not lance your finger until you are told to doso in the further course of the user’s Manual.59