Exergen Temporal Scanner 2000C - Manual (Page 8)

How to Take a Temperature
1. Remove protective cap before use. Be sure
lens is clean. If not, clean with cotton swab
dipped in alcohol and let dry. Hold the ther-
mometer as shown
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2. Gently position the probe flush (flat) on the
center of the forehead, midway between the
eyebrow and the hairline. Press and hold the
SCAN button.
3. Lightly slide the thermometer across the fore-
head keeping the sensor flat and in contact with the
skin until you reach the hairline.
You will hear a beeping and a red light will blink
to indicate a measurement is taking place.
If perspiration is present, continue to hold but-
ton depressed, lift probe from forehead and touch
the neck just behind the ear lobe.
4. Release the SCAN button and remove the
thermometer from the head.
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5. Read the temperature on the display.
Thermometer will shut off automatically after 30
seconds. To turn thermometer off immediately,
press and release the button quickly.
6. Replace the protective cap on thermometer to
protect the sensor when not in use.
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