Page 2 - Contents; Before using the unit
2 Contents Before using the unit Introduction ................................................................................. 3Important Safety Information ..................................................... 41. Overview ..............................................................................
Page 3 - Introduction
3 Introduction EN Before using the unit Introduction Thank you for purchasing the OMRON i-C10 Intellisense Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor. The OMRON i-C10 Intellisense is a fully automatic blood pressure monitor, operating on the oscillometric principle. It measures your blood pressure and pulse r...
Page 4 - Important Safety Information; selftreatment are dangerous.
4 Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Consult your doctor during pregnancy, arrhythmia and arteriosclerosis. Please read this section carefully before using the unit. Warning: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious in...
Page 5 - General Safety Precautions
5 Important Safety Information EN (Optional AC Adapter Usage) • Use only the original AC adapter designed for this unit. Use of unsupported adapters may damage and/or may be hazardous to the unit. • Plug the AC adapter into the appropriate voltage outlet.• Do not use the AC adapter if the unit or th...
Page 6 - Main Unit; Monitor cover
6 1. Overview 1. Overview Main Unit A. DisplayB. SET buttonC. MEMORY button ( ) D. Morning/Evening Average buttons ( / ) E. O/I START buttonF. User ID selection switch (A or B) G. User ID symbol (A or B)H. Cuff compartmentI. Monitor cover J. Air jackK. Battery compartmentL. AC adapter jack (for opti...
Page 7 - Arm Cuff
7 1. Overview EN Arm Cuff M. Arm cuff (Medium cuff: arm circumference 22-42 cm) N. Air PlugO. Air Tube M O N
Page 8 - Display; AA.Morning average symbol
8 1. Overview Display P. Systolic blood pressureQ. Diastolic blood pressureR. Heartbeat symbol 1. (Flashes during measurement)2. (If flashing after measurement completed indicates blood pressure out of recommended range) S. Movement symbol (Displayed if you move your body during the measurement.) T....
Page 9 - Package Contents; batteries; AG
9 1. Overview EN Package Contents AG.Four “AA” alkaline (LR6) batteries • Instruction manual• Guarantee card• Blood pressure pass• Blood Pressure Monitor unit AG
Page 10 - Installing/Replacing the Batteries
10 2. Preparation 2. Preparation 2.1 Installing/Replacing the Batteries 1. Turn the main unit upside down. 2. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the ribbed part of the cover. 3. Install or replace four “ AA ” size batteries so that the + (positive) and - (negative) ...
Page 11 - Battery Life & Replacement
11 2. Preparation EN Battery Life & Replacement If the battery low symbol ( ) appears on the display, replace all four batteries at the same time. - When the battery low symbol ( ) starts to blink, you will still be able to use the unit for a short while. You should replace the batteries with ne...
Page 12 - Setting the Date and Time; • If the batteries have been removed for more than 30 seconds, the
12 2. Preparation 2.2 Setting the Date and Time Your blood pressure monitor automatically stores up to 84 individual measurement values with the date and time. To make use of the memory and average values functions: • Set the unit to the correct date and time before taking a measurement for the firs...
Page 13 - The minutes settings is set.
13 2. Preparation EN 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the month. The month is set and the day digits flash on the display. 5. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the day. The day is set and the hour digits flash on the display. 6. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the hour. The hour is set and the minutes digits fl...
Page 14 - Notes on Adjusting the Date and Time Setting; on
14 2. Preparation Notes on Adjusting the Date and Time Setting If you need to adjust the date and time for some reason, or if the date and time has been reset after replacing the batteries, adjust the date and time between 10:00 and 18:59. This will avoid problems with morning and evening weekly ave...
Page 16 - Operating instructions; How to Sit Correctly When Taking a Measurement; You can take a measurement on either your left or right arm.
16 3. Using the Unit Operating instructions 3. Using the Unit 3.1 How to Sit Correctly When Taking a Measurement You can take a measurement on either your left or right arm. Notes: • Measurements should be taken in a quiet place and you should be in a relaxed, seated position. Make sure that the roo...
Page 17 - Incorrect Posture
17 3. Using the Unit EN Notes: • Correct posture during measurement is necessary to get accurate results. • You should also try to measure your blood pressure at the same time each day. (Within 1 hour after waking up is recommended.) Incorrect Posture These situations could lead to higher blood pres...
Page 18 - Applying the Arm Cuff; • Do not place the cuff over thick clothes and; Taking Measurements on the Left Arm
18 3. Using the Unit 3.2 Applying the Arm Cuff You can wrap the cuff either on your right or left arm.• Remove tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm. • Do not place the cuff over thick clothes and do not roll up your sleeve if it is too tight. Taking Measurements on the Left Arm 1. Insert the a...
Page 19 - Turn the palm of your hand upward.
19 3. Using the Unit EN 3. Hold the grip on the cuff securely with your hand. 4. Turn the palm of your hand upward. 5. Apply the cuff to your upper arm so that the blue strip is centred on the middle of your inner arm and points down the inside of the arm. The air tube should run down the inside of ...
Page 20 - • Make sure that there are no kinks in the air tubing.; Taking Measurements on the Right Arm; • Be careful not to rest your arm on the air
20 3. Using the Unit 6. When the cuff is positioned correctly, close the fabric fastener FIRMLY. Notes: • Make certain the cuff fits snugly around your arm. • The cuff should make good contact with your skin. You should be able to fit your index finger between the cuff and your arm easily, so you ca...
Page 21 - Taking a Reading; Using the Guest Mode; The cuff starts to inflate automatically.
21 3. Using the Unit EN 3.3 Taking a Reading The unit is designed to take measurements and store the measurement values in the memory for two people using user ID A and user ID B. The unit can also be used to take a single measurement for other persons using the guest mode. The user ID symbol is not...
Page 23 - Using the Single Mode
23 3. Using the Unit EN Using the Single Mode 1. Select your user ID (A or B). 2. Press the O/I START button. All symbols appear on the display. The user ID symbol you selected flashes on the display. The cuff starts to inflate automatically. As the cuff inflates, the unit automatically determines y...
Page 25 - Selecting the Auto Mode; oFF
25 3. Using the Unit EN Selecting the Auto Mode Auto Mode may be selected for either A or B user. 1. Make sure the unit is powered off. 2. Select your user ID (A or B). 3. Press and hold the SET button. The auto mode symbol ( ) and the oFF setting appears on the display. 4. Press the MEMORY button (...
Page 27 - Using the Auto Mode; Inflation stops automatically and the measurement is started.
27 3. Using the Unit EN Using the Auto Mode 1. Select your user ID (A or B). 2. Press the O/I START button. All symbols appear on the display. The user ID Symbol you selected flashes on the display. The cuff starts to inflate automatically. Note: To stop the inflation or measurement, press the O/I S...
Page 30 - What is Irregular Heartbeat?; Whether the appearance of the irregular heartbeat symbol (; Normal Heartbeat
30 3. Using the Unit What is Irregular Heartbeat? An irregular heartbeat is a heartbeat rhythm that varies by more than 25% from the average heartbeat rhythm detected while the unit is measuring the systolic and diastolic blood pressure.If such an irregular rhythm is detected more than twice during ...
Page 31 - Instructions for Special Conditions; The cuff starts to deflate and measurement starts.
31 3. Using the Unit EN 3.4 Instructions for Special Conditions If your systolic pressure is known to be more than 220 mmHg, press and hold the O/I START button until the arm cuff inflates 30 to 40 mmHg higher than your suspected systolic pressure. 1. Press the O/I START button to turn the unit on. ...
Page 32 - Using the Memory Function; Average Function; Press the MEMORY button (
32 3. Using the Unit 3.5 Using the Memory Function The unit is designed to store the blood pressure and the pulse rate in the memory for two people (user A and user B) every time a measurement is completed. The unit automatically stores up to 84 sets of measurement values (blood pressure and pulse r...
Page 33 - Auto mode
33 3. Using the Unit EN 3. Press the MEMORY button ( ) to display the most recent set of individual measurement values on the screen. The values are displayed from the most recent to the oldest. Note: The date and time are alternately displayed with the measurement values. Press the MEMORY button ( ...
Page 34 - Evening Averages; Measurement times must be between:
34 3. Using the Unit Morning and Evening Averages The unit calculates and displays a weekly average for measurements taken in the morning ( ) and evening ( ). The unit stores 8 weeks of morning averages and 8 weeks of evening averages for each user (A and B). Note: The week begins Sunday at 4:00. Mo...
Page 35 - About the Weekly Averages; Morning Weekly Average
35 3. Using the Unit EN About the Weekly Averages Morning Weekly Average This is the average for measurements taken during the morning (4:00-9:59) between Sunday and Saturday. An average for each day is calculated for up to three measurements taken within 10 minutes of the first measurement of the m...
Page 36 - To Display Morning and Evening Averages; Continue to press the morning average button (
36 3. Using the Unit To Display Morning and Evening Averages 1. Select your user ID (A or B). 2. Press the morning average button ( ) or the evening average button ( ). The average for the current week “THIS WEEK” appears on the display. The morning and evening average value of the same week can be ...
Page 37 - Notes on Display Combinations
37 3. Using the Unit EN Notes on Display Combinations In addition to the morning average and evening average symbols, the unit may also display the morning hypertension symbol if the morning average for that week is above the home blood pressure guideline. (See Chapter 3 “Using the Unit - Important ...
Page 38 - To Delete All Values Stored in the Memory
38 3. Using the Unit The morning hypertension symbol ( ) appears if the weekly average for morning measurements is above 135/85. In this case the morning hypertension symbol ( ) is displayed when the evening average is displayed, regardless of the values for the evening average. To Delete All Values...
Page 39 - Quick Reference Guide; Remove any tight-fitting clothing from your upper arm.
39 4. Quick Reference Guide EN 4. Quick Reference Guide This Quick Reference Guide is for reference only. Please read the entire manual before using the unit for the first time.To help ensure a reliable reading, avoid eating, smoking, or exercising for at least 30 minutes before taking a measurement...
Page 40 - Handling Errors and Problems
40 5. Handling Errors and Problems 5. Handling Errors and Problems 5.1 Error Messages Error Display Cause Remedy Cuff is under inflated. Carefully read and repeat the steps listed under Chapter 3.3. Movement during measurement. Cuff over inflated. Batteries have run down. Replace all four “AA” batte...
Page 41 - Troubleshooting
41 5. Handling Errors and Problems EN 5.2 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy No display appears when the O/I START button is pressed. The batteries are empty. Replace the batteries. Cannot measure or readings are too high. Is the cuff wrapped correctly around the arm? Attach the arm cuff correctly...
Page 42 - Maintenance and Storage; To protect your unit from damage, please observe the following:; moisture or direct sunlight.; Storage; Close the monitor cover when not in use.
42 6. Maintenance and Storage 6. Maintenance and Storage To protect your unit from damage, please observe the following: • Do not subject your unit and cuff to extreme temperatures, humidity, moisture or direct sunlight. • Do not fold the cuff or tubing tightly. • Do not disassemble the unit.• Do no...
Page 43 - Using the Optional AC Adapter; • Use only the original AC adapter designed for this unit. Use of
43 7. Optional Parts EN 7. Optional Parts Using the Optional AC Adapter Insert batteries into the battery compartment even when using the AC adapter. Notes: • Never plug in or unplug the power cord from the electric outlet with wet hands. • Use only the original AC adapter designed for this unit. Us...
Page 46 - Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure; What is Blood Pressure?; Why is it a Good Thing to Measure Blood Pressure at Home?
46 9. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure 9. Some Useful Information about Blood Pressure What is Blood Pressure? Blood pressure is a measure of the force of blood flowing against the walls of the arteries. Arterial blood pressure is constantly changing during the course of the heart's cycl...
